Sony LBT-XB600, LBT-D690, LBT-XB3, LBT-XB6, LBT-D990 User Manual

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3-859-536-15(1)
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
LBT-D290 LBT-D590 LBT-D690 LBT-D990 LBT-G3300 LBT-XB3 LBT-XB3K
©1996 by Sony Corporation
LBT-XB4 LBT-XB4K LBT-XB600 LBT-XB6 LBT-XB6K LBT-XB30
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.
This caution label is located inside the unit.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note on CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820–40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* B­type noise reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7
Connecting optional AV
components ...................................... 8
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 10
Recording a CD .................................... 12
Listening to the radio ........................... 13
Recording from the radio .................... 14
Playing a tape........................................ 15
Recording from a tape ......................... 17
The CD Player
Using the CD display........................... 18
Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 18
Playing CD tracks in random
order ................................................ 19
Programming CD tracks ..................... 20
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 21
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 27
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 28
Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 29
Making a personal audio emphasis
file .................................................... 30
Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 31
Falling asleep to music ........................ 33
Waking up to music ............................. 34
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 35
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 37
Troubleshooting ................................... 38
Specifications ........................................ 40
Index....................................................... 42
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The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 22
Recording CDs by specifying the track
order ................................................ 23
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 25
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 25
Waving the equalizer ........................... 26
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
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The above illustration is of the LBT-XB6K.
1 Connect the speakers.
1 Connect the speaker cords to
SPEAKER jacks of the same color. Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
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Left speakerRight speaker
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2 Insert only the stripped portion of the
Note
The speakers for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/ XB30 do not have the speaker jacks.
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Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks on the unit.
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cord. Inserting the vinyl portion will interfere with the speaker connection and no sound will come from the speaker.
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2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Extend the FM wire
AM loop antenna
antenna horizontally.
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AM
3 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
position of your local power line voltage (except for North American, Malaysian, Mexican, and Australian models).
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110-120V 220-240V
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
Tips
• With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
• When you set the time, the demonstration is deactivated.
To activate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2 Hold down PLAY MODE and press
POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/XB30) to turn off the system.
4 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
If the plug on this unit does not fit your wall outlet, detach the supplied adapter from the plug (except for North and South American countries, Australia, and Malaysia).
5 Deactivate the demonstration mode
by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.
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Step 2: Setting the time
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
You must set the time before using the timer functions.
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LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/ XB4/XB4K/XB30 only
1 Press t/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.
The clock uses the 12-hour system.
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only
1 Press t/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.
The clock uses the 12-hour system.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
4 Press TUNING +/– to set the
minutes.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
4 Press TUNING +/– to set the
minutes.
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5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
Tip
If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.
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Step 3: Presetting radio stations
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREOAUTO
ALL DISC S
You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.
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1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in the display.
Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows:
FM ˜ AM
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “AUTO” appears in the display.
4 Press TUNING +/–.
The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
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5 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number flashes in the display.
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREOAUTO
DOLBY NR
OFF
MHz
TUNED STEREO
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
AUTO TUNED
STEREO
6 Press TUNING +/– to select the
preset number you want.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREOAUTO
DOLBY NR
OFF
AUTO
TUNED STEREO
7 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store
other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 3, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the station.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 1.
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for the Middle Eastern model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
AUTO
MHz
interval to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “AM” appears first, then turn off the system. While holding down ENTER/NEXT, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, the AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Note
The preset stations are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs for half a day.
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Connecting optional AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details.
Connecting audio components
Connecting a turntable
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected turntable, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “PHONO” appears.
To the audio output of the turntable
Connecting surround speakers
(LBT-D590/D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only)
You can connect optional surround speakers.
To surround speaker (R)
Note
You need to connect both left and right surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
To surround speaker (L)
Connecting a VCR
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.
Note
Using the turntable at high volume may cause distortion or howling. This is often caused by the bass sound from the speakers. The bass sound may be picked up by the needle of the turntable, and produce the distortion or howling. To avoid this, do the following:
1 Keep some distance between the speakers and the
turntable.
2 Stop using the surround effect. 3 Install the speakers or the turntable on a firm and
stable surface.
4 Press DBFB repeatedly until “DBFB
disappears from the display (LBT-D290/G3300/ XB3/XB3K/XB30 only).
Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the indicator on this button goes off (except for LBT­D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB30).
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To the audio output of the VCR
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Connecting outdoor antennas
Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception.
FM antenna
Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead.
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
FM75
AM
Ground wire (not supplied)
Screw clamp
AM antenna
Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.
Screw clamp
Insulated wire (not supplied)
FM75
AM
Ground wire (not supplied)
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, connect a ground wire to the y terminal with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
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Basic Operations
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Playing a CD
— Normal Play
You can play up to five CDs in a row.
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1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on
the disc tray.
·VOLUME
If the disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized.
With the label side up. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
3 Press DISC SKIP to place up to four
more CDs on the tray.
The disc tray rotates so you can insert other CDs.
4 Close the front cover. 5 Press one of the DIRECT PLAY
pP
buttons.
Playback starts. If you press · (or CD ( on the
remote), playback starts from the CD in the playing position.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
Disc number in the playing position
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
Disc number in the playing position
Track number
DOLBY NR
OFF
Elapsed time
Track number
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DOLBY NR
VOLUME +/–
DISCALL
S
OFF
Elapsed time
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To
Stop playback Pause
Select a track
Find a point in a track
Select a CD
Play only the CD you have selected
Play all CDs
Remove or change the CDs
Adjust the volume
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor.
Do this
Press p. Press P. Press again to resume
playback. During playback or pause, turn
the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go backward) and release it when you reach the desired track. Or press AMS* + (to go forward) or AMS* = (to go backward) on the remote.
Press and hold ) or 0 during playback, and release at the desired point.
Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons (or DISC SKIP).
Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears.
Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears.
Press 6 OPEN.
Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote).
Tips
• Pressing · while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and starts CD playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing · or one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons (Automatic Source Selection).
• If there is no CD in the player, “NO DISC” appears in the display.
• You can change the CD in the loading position during playback.
Basic Operations
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Recording a CD
— CD Synchro Recording
This function lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
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1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank
tape into deck B.
With the side you want to record on facing forward
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4 Close the front cover. 5 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until
the disc number you want to record appears in the playing position indicator.
6 Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the · button (for the front side) lights up green.
7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or ß (or RELAY) to record on both
sides.
8 Press P on deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press p on deck B or on the CD player.
Tips
• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse side) lights up green.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low­level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR before step 8 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.
• To record with the surround effect, press SURROUND so “SUR display.
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
” appears in the
3 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD.
With the label side up. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
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Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning
Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”).
STEREO/MONO
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3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears in the display.
MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET
n
4 Press TUNING +/– (or PRESET +/–
on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
ALL DISC S
DISCALL
S
Preset number
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREO
PRESET
Frequency
Preset number
DOLBY NR
MHz
OFF
PRESET TUNED STEREO
MHz
Basic Operations
PRESET +/–
TUNER/BAND
VOLUME +/–
1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in the display.
Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows:
FM ˜ AM
Frequency
To Do this
Turn off the radio Press POWER. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote).
To listen to non-preset radio stations
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly in step 3 until “MANUAL” appears, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the desired station.
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the radio just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection).
• If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/ MONO so “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press this button again to restore the stereo effect.
• To improve broadcast reception, move the supplied antennas.
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Recording from the radio
You can record a radio program on a tape by tuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted.
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4 Press TUNING +/– to tune in a
preset station.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
Preset number
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREO
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
PRESET
Frequency
Preset number
DOLBY NR
OFF
Frequency
5 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank
tape into deck B.
With the side you want to record on facing forward
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PRESET TUNED STEREO
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1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in the display.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears in the display.
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6 Press r REC.
Deck B stands by for recording, and the indicator on the · button (for the front side) lights up green.
7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or ß (or RELAY) to record on both
sides.
8 Press P on deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press p on deck B.
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Tips
• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse side) lights up green.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• To record non-preset stations, select “MANUAL” in step 3, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the desired station.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low­level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR before step 8 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.
• To record with surround effect, press SURROUND so “SUR ” appears in the display.
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.
• If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.
Playing a tape
You can play any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal). The deck automatically detects the tape type. To select either deck A or B, press DECK A ( or DECK B ( on the remote.
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Playing a Tape (continued)
1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6 EJECT and insert a
recorded tape in deck A or B.
With the side you want to play facing forward
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3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to play one side, ß* to play both sides, or RELAY (Relay Play)** to play both decks in succession.
4 Press ·.
Press ª to play the reverse side. The tape starts playing.
Tips
• Pressing · or ª while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and starts tape playback if there is a tape in the deck (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing · or ª (Automatic Source Selection).
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low­level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.
* The deck stops automatically after playing
both sides five times.
** Relay Play always plays according to the
following sequence: Deck A (front side), Deck A (reverse side),
Deck B (front side), Deck B (reverse side).
To Do this
Stop play Press p. Pause (Deck B only) Press P. Press again to
resume play.
Fast-forward Press ) while playing
the front side or 0 while playing the reverse side.
Rewind Press 0 while playing
the front side or ) while
playing the reverse side. Remove the cassette Press 6 EJECT. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– on the
remote).
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Recording from a tape
— High-speed Dubbing
You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted.
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or ß to record on both sides.
5 Press P.
Dubbing starts. When dubbing ends, decks A and B
automatically stop.
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1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6 EJECT and insert a
recorded tape in deck A and a blank tape in deck B.
With the side you want to play/record on facing forward
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To stop dubbing
Press p on deck A or B.
Tips
• When you dub on both sides, start recording from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• You don’t have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape in deck B is automatically recorded in the same state as the tape in deck A.
Notes
• If you set DIRECTION to ß when the tapes you use have different lengths, the tape in each deck reverses independently. If you want to start dubbing from the same point for the other side, set DIRECTION to A and reverse tapes manually after both decks stop. Then press H SPEED DUB again to start recording the other side.
• You cannot record the surround effect.
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The CD Player
Using the CD display
You can check the remaining time of the current track or the whole CD.
DISPLAY/DEMO
/ Press DISPLAY/DEMO during
playback.
Each time you press this button in Normal Play, the display changes as follows:
n Elapsed time on the current track
Remaining time on the current track
Remaining time on the current CD (1 DISC mode) or “PLAY” (ALL DISCS mode)
Clock display (for a few seconds)
Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)”
To check the total playing time and the number of tracks on a CD
Press DISPLAY/DEMO in stop mode. If you press DISPLAY/DEMO again, the
clock display appears for a few seconds then the display returns to the previous indication.
nn nn
Playing CD tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and Program Play.
REPEAT1/ALL DISCS
/ Press REPEAT repeatedly during
playback until “REPEAT” appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts. The following table describes the various repeat modes.
To repeat
All the tracks on the current CD
All the tracks on all CDs
Only one track*
* You can’t repeat a single track during Shuffle Play
and Program Play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.
Press
1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears in the display.
1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears in the display.
REPEAT repeatedly while playing the track you want to repeat until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display.
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Playing CD tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play
You can play all the tracks on one CD or all the CDs in random order.
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To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears from the display. The tracks continue playing in their original order.
To select a desired CD
Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons during 1 Disc Shuffle Play.
Tips
• You can start Shuffle Play during Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
• To skip a track, turn the jog dial clockwise (or press AMS + on the remote).
DIRECT PLAY Jog dial
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1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
3 Press 1/ALL DISCS to choose “1
DISC” or “ALL DISCS.”
“All DISCS” shuffles the tracks on all the CDs in the player. “1 DISC” shuffles the tracks on the CD in the playing position.
4 Press ·.
J” appears and all the tracks play in random order.
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Programming CD tracks
–– Program Play
You can create a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
4 Press DISC SKIP to select a CD.
145p3,6
8
p
CHECK
CLEAR
2
5 Turn the jog dial until the desired
track appears in the display.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
Disc number
DISC
PROGRAM
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
Disc number
DISC
PROGRAM
Track number
DOLBY NR
OFF
Total playing time
Track number
Total playing time
DOLBY NR
OFF
6 Press PLAY MODE once.
The track is programmed. “STEP” and the programmed playing order appear, followed by the total playing time.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
The last programmed track
DOLBY NR
OFF
1 Place CDs and close the front cover.
20
DISC
PROGRAM
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISC
PROGRAM
Total playing time
The last programmed track
DOLBY NR
Total playing time
OFF
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7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 to program
additional tracks. Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc.
8 Press ·.
All the tracks play in the order you selected.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.
Playing CDs without interruption
–– Non-Stop Play
You can play CDs without pausing between tracks.
1
To
Check the program
Clear the last selected track
Clear a specific track
Add a track to the program
Clear the entire program
Tips
• The program you created remains in the CD player's memory even after it has been played. Press · to play the same program again.
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time while programming, this means:
– you have programmed a track numbered over
20, or
– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
Press
CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears.
CLEAR on the remote in stop mode.
CHECK on the remote repeatedly until the number of the track to be cleared lights up, then press CLEAR.
1 Press DISC SKIP to
select a CD.
2 Turn the jog dial to
select a track.
3 Press PLAY MODE. p once in stop mode or
twice while playing.
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1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press NON-STOP so the indicator
on this button lights up.
3 Press ·.
To cancel Non-Stop Play
Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this button goes off.
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The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually
You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or begin recording from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
2
5 Press P on deck B.
Recording starts.
6 Start playing the source to be
recorded.
To Press
Stop recording p on deck B Pause recording P on deck B
Tips
• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse side) lights up green.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low­level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR before step 5 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.
ª
NR
pDOLBY
1 Insert a blank tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
the source you want to record (e.g., CD) appears in the display.
3 Press r REC.
Deck B stands by for recording, and the indicator on the · button (for the front side) lights up green.
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or ß (or RELAY) to record on both
sides.
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Recording CDs by
1 Place CDs and close the front cover.
specifying the track order
— Program Edit
You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.
12 2 1113
9
5 4,761
EDIT
3
p
p
2 Insert a blank tape into deck B. 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
5 Press DISC SKIP to select a CD. 6 Turn the jog dial until the desired
track appears in the display.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
Disc number
DISC
PROGRAM
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISC
PROGRAM
Track number
DOLBY NR
OFF
Total playing time (including selected track)
Track numberDisc number
DOLBY NR
OFF
Total playing time (including selected track)
CHECK
continued
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Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued)
7 Press PLAY MODE once.
The track is programmed. “STEP” and the programmed playing order appear, followed by the total playing time.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
The last programmed track
DOLBY NR
OFF
DISC
PROGRAM
Total playing time
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISC
PROGRAM
The last programmed track
DOLBY NR
OFF
Total playing time
8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program
additional tracks to be recorded on side A.
Skip step 5 to select tracks from the same disc.
9 Press P to insert a pause at the end
of side A.
“P” appears in the display and the total playing time resets to “0.00” in the display.
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Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side or ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides.
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Press P on deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press p on deck B or on the CD player.
To check the order
Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears.
To cancel Program Edit
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.
Selecting the tape length automatically
— Tape Select Edit
You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD. Note that you cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing more than 20 tracks.
/ After inserting a CD, press EDIT
once so “EDIT” flashes.
The required tape length for the CD in the playing position appears, followed by the total playing time for sides A and B.
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10
Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program the tracks to be recorded on side B.
Skip step 5 to select tracks from the same disc.
11
Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by for recording, the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the · button (for the front side) lights up green.
Note
You cannot use this function when Program Play mode has been set. After clearing the entire program (see “To clear the entire program” on page 21), follow the above procedure.
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DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD
— Loop
With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings.
/ Press and hold LOOP during
playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal playback.
Flashing part of a CD
— Flash
With the flash function, you can “flash” the CD sound during playback. This lets you create original recordings.
FLASH Jog dialLOOPLOOP Jog dial
/ Press and hold FLASH during
playback at the point you want to start the Flash function, and release to resume normal playback.
To adjust the loop length
Turn the jog dial while holding LOOP (or press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding LOOP on the remote) to select different loop lengths.
To adjust the flash length
Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH (or press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding FLASH on the remote) to select different flash lengths.
To use LOOP and FLASH together
Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the same time.
Note
The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted in stop mode. Adjust the loop and flash lengths during operation.
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Waving the equalizer
— Wave
With the Wave function, you can fluctuate the graphic equalizer automatically while listening to a source. This effect can be used with any source, but it cannot be recorded.
WAVE
Jog dial
/ Press and hold WAVE while
listening to a source at the point you want to start the Wave function, and release to resume normal playback.
To adjust the wave length
Turn the jog dial while holding WAVE to select different wave lengths.
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Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones.
GROOVE
PHONES
To reinforce the bass (DBFB) (LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB30 only)
Press DBFB.* Each time you press this button, the DBFB
level display changes as follows: DBFB n DBFB n display off
n
“DBFB ” reinforces the bass more than “DBFB ”.
* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
To reinforce the bass from the super woofer (SUPER WOOFER) (except for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/ XB3K/XB30)
Press SUPER WOOFER. Each time you press this button, the super
woofer level display changes as follows: SUPER WOOFER FLAT n LOWn HIGH
n
DBFB SUPER WOOFER
SUPER W MODE
To select the super woofer mode (except for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/ XB3K/XB30)
Press SUPER W MODE while the super woofer is on.
Each time you press this button, the super woofer mode display changes as follows:
MOVIE ˜ MUSIC
For a powerful sound (GROOVE)
Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, the
equalizer curve changes, the bass level (DBFB or SUPER WOOFER) changes to “HIGH,” and the indicator on the GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume.
Notes
• The music sound will be distorted when you use the DBFB system with the graphic equalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bass slowly while listening to the music so you can monitor the effect of the adjustment.
• Canceling GROOVE cancels the equalizer curve and bass level. Adjust the equalization to obtain the effect you desire.
To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound will come from the speakers.
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Selecting the audio
DO
ALL DISC S
DO
ALL DISC S
DO
ALL DISC S
DO
ALL DISC S
emphasis
The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the music you are listening to.
The personal file function (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file (Personal File)”) lets you store your own effects.
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
EFFECT
1,2
Music menu options
“SUR ” appears if you select an audio emphasis with a surround effect.
Press To select
GEQ V/v MENU 1 MENU 2 GEQ B/b ROCK MOVIE
POP GAME JAZZ NIGHT DANCE PARTY SALSA RELAX
To change the equalizer display
Each time you press SPECTRUM ANALYZER, the equalizer display changes to show one of the four displays below.
1 Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU
V/v on the remote) repeatedly to
select MENU 1 or MENU 2.
See the chart “Music menu options” below. The last audio emphasis chosen from that menu appears in the display.
2 Press GEQ B/b (or MUSIC MENU
B/b on the remote) repeatedly to
select the audio emphasis you desire.
The audio emphasis name appears in the display.
To cancel the audio emphasis
Press EFFECT (or MUSIC MENU ON/OFF on the remote) repeatedly so the indicator on the EFFECT button goes off.
LBT-D290/D590/ G3300/XB3/XB3K/ XB4/XB4K/XB30
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/ XB6/XB6K
63 250 1K 4K 16K(Hz)
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Adjusting the audio emphasis
4 Press GEQ V/v to adjust the level.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
DOLBY NR
OFF
You can adjust the audio emphasis using the graphic equalizer and surround effect.
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Adjusting the graphic equalizer
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges.
Before operation, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound.
1 Select the basic audio emphasis you
want for your sound.
(see “Selecting the audio emphasis.”)
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
63 250 1K 4K 16K(Hz)
DOLBY NR
OFF
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the
other frequency bands.
6 Press ENTER when finished.
Note
If you choose another audio emphasis (other than “EFFECT OFF”), the adjusted sound effect is lost. To retain the adjusted sound effect for future use, store it in a personal file (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file”).
Activating the surround effect
You can enjoy the surround effect.
SURROUND
+
2 Press GEQ CONTROL.
The frequency range appears and the level value flashes in the display.
3 Press GEQ B/b repeatedly to select
a frequency band.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
DOLBY NR
OFF
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
63 250 1K 4K 16K(Hz)
DOLBY NR
OFF
9
ª
ª
ª
ª
/ Press SURROUND so “SUR
appears in the display.
Note
If you choose other sound effects, the surround effect will be canceled. To retain the effect, store it in a personal file (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file”).
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Making a personal audio emphasis file
— Personal File
You can create personal files of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the unit's memory. Later call up an audio pattern to play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. You can create up to five audio files. Before operation, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound.
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1 Create the sound effect you want by
using the graphic equalizer and surround effect (see “Adjusting the audio emphasis”).
4 Press ENTER.
The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number. Any settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings.
To call up the personal file
1 Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU V/v on
the remote) repeatedly to display the last selected personal file.
2 Press GEQ B/b (or MUSIC MENU B/b on
the remote) repeatedly to select the desired personal file.
2 Press P FILE MEMORY.
A personal file number appears in the display.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
3 Press GEQ B/b to select the file
number (P FILE) where you want to store the sound effect.
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DOLBY NR
OFF
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Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke
You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone.
1,5
4
To
Reduce the singer's voice on a CD or tape
Reduce the left channel on a multiplex CD or tape.
Reduce the right channel on a multiplex CD or tape.
Select
KARAOKE PON
MPX R
MPX L
4 Start playing the music and adjust
the volume.
5 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the
microphone volume.
When you are done
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly until “h” disappears from the display.
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1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn
down the microphone level.
2 Connect an optional microphone to
the MIC (MIC 1*) jack.
When you use two microphones at the same time, connect the other one to the MIC 2* jack.
(* LBT-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K only)
3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPX
repeatedly to obtain the desired karaoke effect.
Each time you press this button, the display changes as follows:
KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L
n
EFFECT OFF (ON)
h” appears in the display when the karaoke mode is activated.
N
continued
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Singing along: Karaoke (continued)
Adjusting the microphone echo
(LBT-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K only)
ECHO LEVEL
/ Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the
echo effect.
Mixing and recording sounds
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p
To cancel the echoing
Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN.
Adjusting the key
(LBT-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K only)
n/˜
/ Press ˜ or n.
You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps (–3.0 to 3.0).
1 Prepare the microphone and the
karaoke effect. Then, insert a blank tape in deck B.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select the source you desire and set it to pause mode.
3 Press r REC. 4 Press P. 5 Press · to start playing the CD (or
tape in deck A).
Playback starts. Start singing along with the music.
To stop recording
Press p on deck B.
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Tips
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.
• If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD source and not playing a CD.
Notes
• If you press EFFECT or select a sound effect. The karaoke mode is canceled.
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singer’s voice when the source sound was recorded monaurally.
• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:
— only a few instruments are playing — a duet is being sung — the source has strong echoes or chorus — the singer’s voice deviates from the center. — the voice on the source is singing high soprano
or tenor notes.
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the remaining time in 10 minute increments.
SLEEP
/ Press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows:
AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min
N
OFF N 10min ....... 50min N 60min
N
When you choose AUTO
The system turns off when the current CD or tape finishes playback (up to 100 minutes). The system turns off if you manually stop playing a CD or tape.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want.
To cancel the Sleep Timer function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the display.
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Waking up to music
— Wake-up Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time”).
3 4,5,6,7,8
9
4 Press TUNING +/– to select DAILY
1 or DAILY 2, then press ENTER/ NEXT.
“ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
ALL DISC S
DOLBY NR
OFF
1
DAILY 1/DAILY 2
2
1 Prepare the music source you want
to play.
• CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, create a program (see “Programming CD tracks”).
• Tape: Insert an tape with the side you want to play facing forward.
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”).
2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the
volume.
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
DOLBY NR
1
OFF
5 Set the time to start playback.
Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
1
DOLBY NR
1
OFF
Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT.
The hour indication flashes again.
6 Set the time to stop playback
following the above procedure.
7 Press TUNING +/– until the music
source you want appears.
The indication changes as follows: TUNER n CD PLAY n TAPE PLAY
n
3 Press t/CLOCK SET.
“SET” appears and “DAILY 1” flashes in the display.
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8 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The start time, the stop time, and the music source appear in turn before the original display returns.
9 Turn off the system.
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To check the setting
1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY
1 or DAILY 2.
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display. 3 Press DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 again.
To cancel the timer operation
1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY
1 or DAILY 2.
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.
Notes
• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
• You cannot activate DAILY 1 and DAILY 2 at the same time.
• You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off times are the same.
• When you set the Sleep Timer, the Wake-up Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off.
• You cannot activate the Wake-up Timer and Timer-recording at the same time.
Timer-recording radio programs
To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time”) beforehand.
2
REC
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio”).
3,4,576
2 Press t/CLOCK SET.
“SET” appears and “DAILY 1” flashes in the display.
3 Press TUNING +/– to select REC,
then press ENTER/NEXT.
“ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
REC
DOLBY NR
REC
OFF
continued
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Timer-recording radio programs (continued)
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
REC
DOLBY NR
REC
OFF
Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT.
The hour indication flashes again.
5 Set the time to stop recording
following the above procedure.
The start time, the stop time, the recording source, and the preset station appear in turn before the original display returns.
To check the setting
1 Press REC. 2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display. 3 Press REC again.
To change the setting, start over from step 1.
To cancel the timer operation
1 Press REC. 2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.
Notes
• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
• If the system is on at the preset time, the recording will not be made.
• You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off times are the same.
• When you set the Sleep Timer, the Timer­recording will not start until the Sleep Timer turns off the system.
• You cannot activate the Wake-up Timer and Timer-recording at the same time.
• Recording starts from the front side.
6 Insert a blank tape in deck B. 7 Turn off the system.
When recording starts, the volume level is set to the minimum.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the stereo system and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• The AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo system.
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is;
— Extremely hot or cold — Dusty or dirty — Very humid — Vibrating — Subject to direct sunlight
On operation
• If the stereo system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
When you are using a TYPE II (CrO (metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape.
2) or TYPE IV
Detector slots
Before placing a cassette in the tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.
When using a tape longer than 90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty
— the sound is distorted — there is a decrease in sound level — the sound drops out — the tape does not erase completely
— the tape does not record Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.
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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following checklist.
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the system (demonstration mode).
•Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.
The demonstration appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord, or if there is a power outage lasting longer than half a day.
In this case, reset the following: — Clock setting (see “Step 2: Setting the
time”)
— Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the
system is off.
There is no sound.
•Turn VOLUME clockwise.
•The headphones are connected.
•Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will interfere with the speaker connection.
There is no microphone sound
•Turn VOLUME or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume.
•Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC jack correctly.
There is severe hum or noise.
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.
“12:00 AM” flashes in the display.
•A power interruption occurred. Reset the clock and timer settings.
The timer does not function.
•Set the clock correctly.
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DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press t/CLOCK SET.
•Set the timer correctly.
•Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
•There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit.
•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor.
•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
•Decrease the volume level.
•Move the microphone away form the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
Speakers
Sound comes from only one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced.
•Check the speaker connections and placement.
There is no sound from the surround speakers (LBT-D590/D690/D990/XB600/ XB6/XB6K only).
•Press SURROUND to turn on the surround effect.
CD Player
The CD tray does not rotate.
•A CD is not placed properly.
A CD will not play.
•The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.
•The CD is dirty.
•The CD is inserted label side down.
•Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
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Play does not start from the first track.
•The player is in Program or Shuffle Play mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear from the display.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
•No tape is in the cassette holder.
•The tab has been removed from the cassette (see page 37).
•The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play, or there is a decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page
37).
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page
37).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page
37).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.
•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see page 37).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are missing.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page
37).
If other problems not described above occur, reset the system as follows:
(LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/KB4/ XB4K/XB30 only)
1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press GROOVE, ENTER/NEXT, and DISC
1 at the same time.
(LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only)
1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER,
and DISC 1 at the same time.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display.
•Adjust the antenna.
•The signal strength is too weak. Connect an external antenna.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
•Press STEREO/MONO so “STEREO” appears in the display.
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Specifications
For the U.S. model
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 70 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250␣ milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Continuous RMS power output (LBT-D290/D590/D690/D990/G3300) Canadian model: 100 + 100 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 5%)
(LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) 70 + 70 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
(LBT-XB4/XB4K) 80 + 80 watts
(5 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
(LBT-XB600/XB6/XB6K) 100 + 100 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Peak music power output (LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) 1,000 watts (LBT-XB4/XB4K) 1,200 watts (LBT-XB600/XB6/XB6K) 1,400 watts
Inputs PHONO IN (phono jacks):
sensitivity 3 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
VIDEO (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks):
sensitivity 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
MIX MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,
impedance 10 kilohms
Outputs PHONES (stereo phone jack):
accepts headphones of 8
ohms or more SPEAKER: (LBT-D290/D590/D690/D990/G3300/XB600/XB6/ XB6K) accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms. (LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms. (LBT-XB4/XB4K) accepts impedance of 5 to
16 ohms. SURROUND SPEAKER (LBT-D590/D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only)
accepts impedance of 16
ohms
CD player section
System Compact disc and digital
Laser Semiconductor laser
Laser output Max. 44.6
Wavelength 780 – 790 nm Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB
audio system (λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
* This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
µ
F*
Tape player section
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
60 – 13,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE I cassette 60 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette
0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range North American model:
Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Antenna AM loop antenna,
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
(100␣ kHz step)
(50 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz) 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz)
(with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz)
External antenna terminals
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Speakers
SS-D2900/XB3/XB3V/XB30 for LBT-D290/G3300/ XB3/XB3K/XB30
Speaker system (SS-D2900/XB3/XB30) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex
(SS-XB3V) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex,
Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome type Rated impedance: (SS-D2900) 8 ohms (SS-XB3/XB3V/XB30) 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 235 × 480 × 295
Mass (SS-D2900/XB3/XB30) Approx. 6.0 kg (13 lb 4
(SS-XB3V) Approx. 6.2 kg (13 lb 11
SS-D5900V/XB4V/XB6000V for LBT-D590/XB4/ XB4K/XB600
Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, SAW,
Speaker units Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type Rated impedance: (SS-D5900V/XB6000V) 8 ohms (SS-XB4V) 5 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 260 × 525 × 415
Mass Approx. 13.0 kg (28 lb 11
SS-D6900V/D9900/XB6V for LBT-D690/D990/XB6/ XB6K
Speaker system 4-way, 4-unit, SAW,
Speaker units Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome type Rated impedance: (SS-D6900V/D9900/XB8V)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 285 × 590 × 450
Mass Approx. 16.0 kg (35 lb 4
type
Magnetically shielded type
3
/8 × 19 × 11 5/8 in)
mm (9
oz.) net per speaker
oz.) net per speaker
Magnetically shielded type
1
/4 × 20 3/4 × 16
mm (10
3
/8 in)
oz.) net per speaker
Magnetically shielded type
8 ohms
1
/4 × 23 1/4 × 17
mm (11
3
/4 in)
oz.) net per speaker
General
Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC , 60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC , 50/60 Hz Malaysian and Australian models:
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector
Power consumption (LBT-D290/G3300) 170 watts (LBT-D590/D690/D990) 198 watts (LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) 140 watts (LBT-XB4/XB4K) 165 watts (LBT-XB600/XB6/XB6K) 190 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 355 × 425 × 435
mm (14 × 16 in) incl. projecting parts
3
/4 × 17 1/4
and controls
Mass (LBT-D290/XB4/XB4K) Approx. 11.5 kg (25 lb 6
oz.)
(LBT-D590) Approx. 12.3 kg (27 lb 2
oz.)
(LBT-D690/D990/XB6/XB600/XB6K)
Approx. 12.5 kg (27 lb 9 oz.)
(LBT-G3300) Approx. 11.6 kg (25 lb 9
oz.)
(LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) Approx. 10.6 kg (23 lb 6
oz.)
Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (1)
Remote RM-SD70 (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) FM wire antenna (1) Speaker cords* (2)
* except for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB30
Optional accessory (for LBT-D590/D690/ D990)
Rear speaker SS-SR120
Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex
Speaker unit 10 cm dia., cone type Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 175 × 127 × 185
Mass Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
type
3
mm (7 × 5 × 7
/8 in)
oz.) net per speaker
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Index
A
Adjusting
the audio emphasis 29 the sound 27
the volume 11, 13, 16 Antennas 5, 9 Audio emphasis 28, 29 Automatic Source Selection
11, 13, 16
B
Batteries 5
C
CD player 10, 18 CD Synchro Recording 12 Clock setting 6 Connecting. See Hooking up
D, E
Display 5, 18, 28 Dubbing 17
F, G
Flash 25
H, I, J
Hooking up
optional components 8
optional speakers 8
the antennas 5, 9
the power 5
the system 4
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K
Karaoke 31
to reduce the vocals (KARAOKE PON) 31
to sing along with a multiplex CD or tape (MPX R/MPX L) 31
to adjust the key (LBT­XB3K/XB4K/XB6K only) 32
to adjust the microphone echo (LBT-XB3K/XB4K/ XB6K only) 32
L
Loop 25
M
Microphone
mixing 32
Mixing sound 32
N
Normal Play 10 Non-Stop Play 21
O
One Touch Play 11, 13, 16
P , Q
Personal File 30 Playing
a CD 10 a preset radio station 13 a tape 15 tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) 19
tracks in the desired order (Program Play) 20
tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 18
without interruption 21 Presetting radio stations 7 Preset tuning 13 Program Edit 23 Program Play 20 Protecting recordings 37
R
Radio stations
presetting 7 tuning in 13
Recording
a CD 12 a radio program 14 a tape manually 22 another tape 17 CDs by specifying the
track order 23 selecting tape length
automatically 24
timer recording 35 Repeat Play 18 Resetting the system 39
S
Saving recordings 37 Setting the time 6 Shuffle Play 19 Sleep Timer 33 Sound adjustment 27 Speakers 4, 8 Surround effect 29
T, U, V
Tape Select Edit 24 Timer
falling asleep to music
33
timer recording 35
waking up to music 34 Troubleshooting 38 Tuner 7, 13, 14 Tuning interval 7 Turntable 8
W, X, Y, Z
Wake-up timer 34 Wave 26
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