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

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3-859-536-15(1)

Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System

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

LBT-XB4 LBT-XB4K LBT-XB600 LBT-XB6 LBT-XB6K LBT-XB30

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.

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

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

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

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.

Left speakerRight speaker

2 Insert only the stripped portion of the

Note

The speakers for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/ XB30 do not have the speaker jacks.

–

Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks on the unit.

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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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.

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.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts.

Tip

If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.

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

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

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

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.

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).

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)

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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)

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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.

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/ALL DISCS

Jog dial

DISC SKIP

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0/) CD (

)

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

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

DOLBY NR

VOLUME +/–

DISCALL

OFF

Elapsed time

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

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.

SURROUND

DOLBY NR p

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.

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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

VOLUME

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3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the display.

MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

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

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.

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

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

MHz

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.

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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