Sony LBT-DR4, LBT-XB500, LBT-DR440, LBT-DR6, LBT-W300 User Manual

3-865-548-11(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-DR6
LBT-DR5
LBT-DR440
LBT-DR4

©1998 by Sony Corporation

LBT-W5000
LBT-W300
LBT-XB700
LBT-XB500

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.

This appliance is classified as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.

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.

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.

(LBT-XB700/XB500 only)

2

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Using this manual..................... 4

Step 2: Hooking up the system............ 5

Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 7

Step 4: Presetting radio stations .......... 8

Saving power in standby mode* ........ 10

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 11

Recording a CD .................................... 12

Listening to the radio........................... 13

Recording from the radio .................... 15

Playing a tape........................................ 16

Recording from a tape ......................... 18

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 19

Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 20

Playing CD tracks in random order .. 20

Programming CD tracks ..................... 21

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 23

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 24

Recording CDs by specifying the track

order ................................................ 25

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 28

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 29

Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 30

Making a personal audio

emphasis file................................... 32

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)** ............................................ 33

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 35

Falling asleep to music ........................ 37

Waking up to music ............................. 38

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 39

Optional AV components

Connecting audio components .......... 41

Connecting video components........... 42

Connecting outdoor antennas ............ 43

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 45

Troubleshooting ................................... 46

Specifications ........................................ 48

Index....................................................... 51

F
ES

P

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 27

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 27

* For LBT-W5000/W300/XB700/XB500

only

**For the European model only

3

Getting Started

Step 1: Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for LBT-DR6/DR5/DR440/DR4/W5000/W300/XB700/
XB500. The LBT-DR4 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “LBT-W5000/W300 only” or “For European models.”

Wide display is used for LBT-DR6/DR5 and normal display is used for LBT-DR440/DR4/
W5000/W300/XB700/XB500.

Wide display for LBT-DR6/DR5

The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls
on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player.

Before operating the system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.

Normal display for LBT-DR440/DR4/W5000/
W300/XB700/XB500

Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom

The AC power cord has been fixed temporarily
on the rear panel with the plug band for
shipment.
Unlock the plug band to remove the plug.

Back panel

Plug band

4

Step 2: 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

1

The above illustration is of the LBT-DR4.

1 Connect the speakers.

1 Connect the speaker cords to FRONT

SPEAKER jacks.
Keep the speaker cords away from the

antennas to prevent noise.

Red/Solid (‘)

2

1

Left speakerRight speaker

5

1

3

4

2 Insert only the stripped portion of the

cord. Inserting the vinyl portion will

interfere with the speaker connection

and no sound will come from the

speaker.

Note

If “PUSH POWER” appears in the display when you
turn on the system, press 1/u to turn off the system
and check the speaker connections.

Black/Stripe (’)

continued

5

Step 2: Hooking up the system

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220V

120V

230

240V

-

(continued)

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.

Except for European models

Extend the FM wire

AM loop antenna

For European models

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

Extend the FM wire
antenna horizontally.

FM 75

AM

COAXIAL
FM 75

3 If your system has a VOLTAGE

SELECTOR on the rear panel, set it
to the position of your local power
line voltage.

4 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the
display.

If the supplied adapter on the plug does
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from
the plug (only for models equipped with
an adapter).

5 Deactivate the demonstration mode

by pressing DISPLAY (for LBT­W5000/W300/XB700/XB500 only)
or DEMO (STANDBY) (for other
models) while the system is off.

6

AM

To connect optional AV
components

See page 41.

Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote

Step 3: Setting the
time

You must set the time before using the timer
functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system
for the European and Brazilian models, and a
12-hour system for other models.

The 24-hour system model is used for
illustration purposes.

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 (for LBT-W5000/W300/XB700/XB500
only) or DEMO (STANDBY) (for other models)
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 LOOP and press 1/u to turn

off the system.

3,51 2,4

1 Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– to set the

minutes.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts.

continued

7

Step 3: Setting the time
(continued)

Tip

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

Notes

• You cannot set the time in Power Saving mode
(see page 10).

• The clock setting is canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Step 4: Presetting
radio stations

You can preset the following number of
stations:

— 2 band model: 20 for FM and 10 for AM
— 3 band model:

20 for FM, 10 for AM, and 5 for UKV

The bands you can select depend on the kind
of tuner built into your system. Confirm the
bands by pressing TUNER/BAND
repeatedly.

1/u

(Power)

5124

3

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the desired band appears in
the display.

Each time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:

2 band model:
FM ˜ AM
3 band model:
FM n AM n UKV*

n

* When you select this band, “STEREO

PLUS” appears in the display.

8

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “AUTO” appears in the
display.

3 Press TUNING +/–.

The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
a stereo program) appear.

Wide display

Normal display

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

The next available preset number flashes
in the display. The stations are stored
from preset number 1.

Wide display

Normal display

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

To tune in a station with a weak
signal

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press
TUNING +/– to tune in a station.

To store another station on an
existing preset number

Start over from step 1. After step 4, press
TUNING +/– to select the preset number on
which you want to store the station.

You can add a new preset number after the
last preset number.

To erase a preset number

1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until the

preset number flashes in the display.

2 Press TUNING +/– to select the preset

number you want to erase. Select “ALL
ERASE” to erase all preset numbers.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
When you erase a preset number, all the

following preset numbers shift up and reduce
by one.

To change the AM tuning interval

(Except for the European and the
Middle Eastern models)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), press TUNER/BAND
repeatedly until “AM” appears, then turn off the
system. While holding down ENTER, 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 more than half a day.

6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store

other stations.

9

Saving power in
standby mode (For
LBT-W5000/W300/
XB700/XB500 only)

In standby mode, you can reduce the power
consumption to a minimum (Power Saving
mode) and thus save energy.

1/u

(Power)

POWER SAVE/DEMO
(STANDBY)

DISPLAY

Tips

• Each time you press POWER SAVE/DEMO
(STANDBY) in the Power Saving mode, the
display switches between the Power Saving mode
and the demo mode.

• The 1/u indicator and timer indicator (when the
timer is set) light up even in the Power Saving
mode.

• The timer works in the Power Saving mode.

Notes

• You cannot set the time in the Power Saving
mode.

• One Touch Play function does not work in the
Power Saving mode.

/ Press POWER SAVE/DEMO

(STANDBY) while the system is
turned off.

The system switches to the Power Saving
mode and the clock display disappears.

The system is turned on/off by pressing
1/u.

To cancel the Power Saving mode

Press DISPLAY.
The clock display reappears.

10

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal Play

You can play up to five CDs in a row.

1/u

(Power)

4

1,3

VOLUME

PLAY MODE

2

0/)

p

·P

1 Press PUSH OPEN and place a CD

on the disc tray.

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.

2 Press DISC SKIP to place up to four

more CDs on the tray.

The disc tray rotates so you can insert
other CDs.

3 Close the front cover.
4 Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5

buttons.

Playback starts.
If you press ·P (or CD ( on the

remote), playback starts from the CD in
the playing position.

Wide display

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

Elapsed time

Basic Operations

Jog dial

P

AMS =/+

CD (

VOL +/–

Normal display

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

Elapsed time

continued

11

Playing a CD (continued)

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

Tips

• Pressing ·P 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).
One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving
mode.

• You can switch from another source and begin
playing a CD just by pressing ·P, one of the
DISC 1 - DISC 5 buttons, or CD ( on the remote
(Automatic Source Selection).

• If there is no CD in the player, “NO DISC”
appears in the display.

• You can change the CD which is in the loading
position during playback of the CD which is in the
playing position.

Do this

Press p.
Press ·P (or P on the remote).

Press ·P again to resume
playback (or CD ( on the
remote).

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 DISC 1 - DISC 5
buttons (or DISC SKIP).

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “1 DISC” appears.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” appears.

Press PUSH OPEN.

Turn VOLUME (or press
VOL +/– on the remote).

Recording a CD

— CD Synchro Recording

This function lets you easily record from a
CD to a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) or
TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is
automatically adjusted.

1/u

SURROUND

(Power)

DOLBY NR

7

2,3 56

1 Press PUSH 6 and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

With the side you want to
record on facing forward

2 Press PUSH 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.

1

ª

4

p

p

12

3 Close the front cover.

Listening to the

4 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until

the disc number you want to record
appears in the playing position
indicator.

5 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.

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until

A appears to record on one side or
ß (or RELAY) to record on both

sides.

7 Press P.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p on deck B or on the CD player.

Tips

• When you want to record on the reverse side,
press ª after pressing CD SYNC in step 5 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 7 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

radio

— Preset Tuning

Before using this function, preset radio
stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step
4: Presetting radio stations” on page 8).

1/u

(Power)

VOLUME

STEREO/MONO

23

1

PRESET +/–

VOL +/–

Basic Operations

continued

13

Listening to the radio (continued)

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the desired band appears in
the display.

Each time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:

2 band model:
FM ˜ AM
3 band model:
FM nAMn UKV*

n

* When you select this band, “STEREO

PLUS” appears in the display.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the
display.

MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

n

3 Press TUNING +/– (or PRESET +/–

on the remote) to tune in the desired
preset station.

Wide display

FrequencyPreset number

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press 1/u.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOL +/– on the remote).

To listen to non-preset radio
stations

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly in step 2
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
in the last received station (One Touch Play).
One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving
mode.

• You can switch from another source to the radio
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.

14

Normal display

Preset number

Frequency

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.

1/u

(Power)

SURROUND

123

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in the

desired preset station.

Wide display

Preset number

Normal display

Preset number

Frequency

Frequency

4 Press PUSH 6 and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

With the side you want to
record on facing forward

Basic Operations

DOLBY NR pª

4576

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the desired band appears in
the display.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the
display.

5 Press r REC.

Deck B stands by for recording, and the
indicator on the · button (for the front
side) lights up green.

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until

A appears to record on one side or
ß (or RELAY) to record on both

sides.

7 Press P.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p on deck B.

continued

15

Recording from the radio
(continued)

Tips

• When you want to record on the reverse side,
press ª after pressing r REC in step 5 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 2, 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 7 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.

• To improve broadcast reception, move the
supplied antennas.

” appears in the

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.
You can also use the AMS* functions to locate
quickly the desired songs.

To select either deck A or B, press DECK A
( or DECK B ( on the remote.

* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor

1/u

(Power)

3

1

VOLUME

1

16

p

DOLBY NR 0/

2

)

p

P

0/
)

DECK A (
P

AMS =/+

DECK B (

VOL +/–

3

1 Press PUSH 6 and insert a recorded

tape in deck A or B.

With the side you want
to play facing forward

2 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.

3 Press ·.

Press ª to play the reverse side. The
tape starts playing.

* 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 playback.
Fast-forward Press ) or 0.
Rewind Press 0 or ).
Remove the cassette Press PUSH 6.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOL +/– on the remote).

To search for the beginning of a
track (AMS)

Press ) to search forward or 0 to search
backward when playing the front side (or
vice-versa when playing the reverse side).
When you use the remote, AMS = or +.

The search direction, + (forward) or –
(backward), and number of songs being
skipped (1 - 9) appear in the display.

Example: searching forward 2 songs

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).
One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving
mode.

• You can switch from another source to the tape
deck by pressing · or ª (Automatic Source
Selection).

• You can fast-forward or rewind the tape,
regardless of the selected source.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low­level, high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so
“DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.

Notes

The AMS function may not operate correctly under
the following circumstances:
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less

than 4 seconds long.

– If completely different information is recorded on

the left and right channels.

– When there are continuous sections of extremely

low level or low frequency sound (like those of a
baritone sax).

– When the system is placed near a TV. (In this case,

we recommend moving the system farther away
from the TV or turning off the TV.)

Basic Operations

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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.

1/u

(Power)

3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until

A appears to record on one side or
ß to record on both sides.

4 Press P.

Dubbing starts.
When dubbing ends, decks A and B

automatically stop.

To stop dubbing

Press p on deck A or B.

Tips

• 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.

• 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.

p

p

1 Press PUSH 6 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

2 Press H SPEED DUB.

Deck B stands by for recording.

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The CD Player

Using the CD
display

In the stop mode

n Disc number (Disc title*)

nn nn

Artist information*

You can check the remaining time of the
current track or that of the CD.

When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can
check the information stored on the disc, such
as the disc titles or artist names. When the
system detects CD TEXT discs, “CD TEXT”
appears in the display.

DISPLAY

/ Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press this button during
Normal Play or in stop mode, the
display changes as follows:

During Normal Play

n Elapsed time on the current track

Remaining time on the current track

nn nn

Total number of tracks and total playing
time

Clock display (for a few seconds)

Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON/
OFF”

* With CD TEXT discs only

Notes

• The display may not show all the characters
depending on the disc.

• This player can only display the disc titles, track
titles and artist names from CD TEXT discs. Other
information cannot be displayed.

• If a title or name has more than 12 characters, the
first 12 characters will light up after the title or
name scrolls by in the display.

Remaining time on the current CD
(1 DISC mode) or “--.--” (ALL DISCS
mode)

Track title*

Clock display (for a few seconds)

Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON/
OFF”

n

19

Playing CD tracks

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.

REPEATPLAY MODE

/ 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

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.

Press

PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “1 DISC” appears in the
display.

PLAY MODE 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.

in random order

— Shuffle Play

You can play all the tracks on one or all CDs
in random order.

1

DISC 1 - DISC 5 Jog dial

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“CD” appears in the display.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” or “1 DISC
SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

“ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” shuffles the
tracks on all the CDs in the player.
“1 DISC SHUFFLE” shuffles the tracks
on the CD in the playing position.

3 Press ·P.

All the tracks play in random order.

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20

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL
DISCS SHUFFLE,” “1 DISC SHUFFLE,” or
“PROGRAM” disappears from the display.
The tracks continue playing in their original
order.

To select the desired CD

Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5 buttons
during 1 Disc Shuffle Play.

Tips

• You can start Shuffle Play during Normal Play by
pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL
DISCS SHUFFLE” or “1 DISC SHUFFLE” appears
in the display.

• To skip a track, turn the jog dial clockwise (or
press AMS + on the remote).

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

8

3,6

145

CHECK
CLEAR

p

continued

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Programming CD tracks
(continued)

1 Place CDs and close the front cover.

7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 to program

additional tracks.

Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same
disc.

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.
5 Turn the jog dial until the desired

track appears in the display.

Wide display

Disc number

Track number

Normal display

Disc number

Track number

Total playing time

Total playing time

6 Press PLAY MODE once.

The track is programmed. First “STEP”
and the programmed playing order
appear, then the total playing time
appears.

Wide display

The last programmed track

Total playing time

8 Press ·P.

All the tracks play in the order you
selected.

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM,” “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE,” or
“1 DISC SHUFFLE” disappears from the
display.

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 ·P 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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Normal display

Total playing timeThe last programmed track

Playing CDs
without
interruption

–– Non-Stop Play

You can play CDs without pausing between
tracks.

1

32

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“CD” appears in the display.

2 Press NON-STOP so the indicator

on this button lights up.

3 Press ·P.

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.
For example, you can record just the desired
songs or begin recording from the middle of a
tape. The recording level is automatically
adjusted.

2

5 Press P.

Recording starts.

6 Start playing the source to be

recorded.

To Press

Stop recording p on deck B
Pause recording P

Tips

• When you want to record on the reverse side,
press ª after pressing r REC in step 3 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.

pDOLBY NR

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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 until

A appears to record on one side or
ß (or RELAY) to record on both

sides.

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ª

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.

p

EDIT

312 2 1113

p

54,7 61

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.

Wide display

Disc number

Track number

Normal display

Disc number

Track number

Total playing time

Total playing time

P

CHECK

continued

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Recording CDs by specifying the
track order (continued)

7 Press PLAY MODE once.

The track is programmed. First “STEP”
and the programmed playing order
appear, then the total playing time
appears.

12

Press DIRECTION repeatedly until

A appears to record on one side or
ß (or RELAY) to record on both

sides.

13

Press P.

Recording starts.

Wide display

The last programmed track

Normal display

Total playing time

Total playing timeThe last programmed track

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 on the remote 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.

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.

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,” “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE,” or
“1 DISC 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.

First the required tape length for the CD
in the playing position appears, then the
total playing time for sides A and B
appears.

Note

You cannot use this function when Program Play
mode has been set. After clearing the entire
program, follow the above procedure (see “Clear the
entire program” in the table on page 22).

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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.

LOOP Jog dial

/ 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

LOOP

/ Press and hold FLASH during

playback at the point you want to
start the Flash function, and release
to resume normal playback.

Jog dial

To adjust the loop length

Turn the jog dial while holding LOOP (or
press FILE SELECT V/v 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 FILE SELECT V/v 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 playback.

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Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the
sound

You can create a more powerful sound and
listen with headphones.

GROOVE

SUPER WOOFER

SYNC BASS

To reinforce the bass from the
super woofer (SUPER WOOFER)

Press SUPER WOOFER.
Each time you press this button, the super

woofer level display changes as follows:
SUPER WOOFER FLAT n LOWn HIGH

n

To select the super woofer mode

Press MODE while the super woofer is on.
Each time you press this button, the super

woofer mode display changes as follows:
MOVIE ˜ MUSIC

PHONES

MODE

For a powerful sound (GROOVE)

Press GROOVE.
The volume switches to power mode, the

equalizer curve changes, the super woofer
level changes to “HIGH,” and the indicator
on the GROOVE button lights up. Press
GROOVE again to return to the previous
volume.

Note

Canceling the Groove mode cancels the equalizer
curve and super woofer level. Adjust the equalizer
settings to obtain the desired effect.

For the most suitable bass sound
(SYNC BASS)

Press SYNC BASS.
The bass frequencies of the music you are

listening to are measured and those areas
with heavy bass tones are effectively
reinforced. The indicator on the SYNC BASS
button flashes while measuring. Once
measured, the indicator stops flashing and
remains lit. Press SYNC BASS again to return
to the previous level.

Notes

• The super woofer mode changes to MUSIC in the
SYNC BASS (Synchronized Bass) mode.

• If you press MODE in the SYNC BASS mode, this
mode is canceled and the super woofer mode
changes to MOVIE.

• You can change the super woofer level to LOW or
HIGH in the SYNC BASS mode. However, if you
change the level to SUPER WOOFER FLAT, the
SYNC BASS mode is canceled.

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
emphasis

The audio emphasis menu lets you select the
sound characteristics according to the music
you are listening to.

And you can also enjoy the audio emphasis
using the Synchronized Equalizer function.
When using this function, the system
automatically switches the equalizer
according to the genre of the music.

The Personal File function (see “Making a
personal audio emphasis file (Personal File)”
on page 32) lets you store your own effects.

To cancel the audio emphasis

Press EFFECT (or FILE SELECT ON/OFF on
the remote) repeatedly so the indicator on the
EFFECT button goes off.

Music menu options

“SUR ” appears if you select an audio
emphasis with a surround effect.

Press To select

V/v MENU 1 MENU 2
B/b ROCK MOVIE

POP GAME
JAZZ NIGHT
DANCE PARTY
SALSA RELAX

SPECTRUM

EFFECT

ANALYZER

V/v/B/b

SYNC EQ

/ Press V/v to select MENU 1 or

MENU 2, then press B/b to select
the desired audio emphasis.

See the chart “Music menu options” on
this page. The audio emphasis name
appears in the display.

When using the remote, press FILE
SELECT V/v repeatedly until the
desired audio emphasis name appears.

Using the Synchronized
Equalizer function

You can set the audio emphasis to change
automatically according to the beat and
tempo of the music.

/ Press SYNC EQ.

The indicator on the SYNC EQ button
flashes while measuring the beat and
tempo of the source. Once measured, the
indicator stops flashing and remains lit.

SYNC EQ classifies the music source as
follows:

Beat Density

Beat Strength

LO
HI

SMOOTH
MEDIUM
STRONG

continued

29

Selecting the audio emphasis
(continued)

To cancel the Synchronized
Equalizer function

Press SYNC EQ again so the indicator goes
off.

The Synchronized Equalizer function is
canceled also when:

– you cancel the audio emphasis
– you reselect the audio emphasis from the

music menu
– you activate the surround effect
– you adjust the graphic equalizer
– you sing along (KARAOKE)

Notes

• The Synchronized Equalizer function does not

work in KARAOKE mode.

• P FILE MEMORY does not work in this mode.

• The name of classification are not related with the

genre of the music source.

Changing the equalizer
display

You can change the equalizer display
according to the music you are listening to.

Adjusting the
audio emphasis

You can adjust the audio emphasis using the
graphic equalizer and surround effect.

Adjusting the graphic
equalizer

You can adjust the sound by raising or
lowering the levels of specific frequency
ranges.

2 3,46

/ Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER.

The display changes to show the display
pattern. It changes according to the
music you are listening to.

To cancel the display pattern

Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER again. The
display changes to show the equalizer curve.

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1 Select the desired basic audio

emphasis for your sound (see
“Selecting the audio emphasis” on
page 29).

2 Press GEQ CONTROL.

The frequency range appears and the
level value flashes in the display.

3 Press B/b repeatedly to select a

frequency band.

Wide display

Normal display

4 Press V/v to adjust the level.

Wide display

Normal display

Activating the surround
effect

You can enjoy the surround effect.

SURROUND

/ Press SURROUND so “SUR ”

appears in the display.

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” on page 32).

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” on page 32).

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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 system’s
memory. Later, you can call up an audio
pattern when playing 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.

2 Press P FILE MEMORY.

A personal file number appears in the
display.

Wide display

Normal display

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3

1 Create the desired sound effect by

using the graphic equalizer and/or
surround effect (see “Adjusting the
audio emphasis” on page 30).

3 Press B/b to select the file number

(P FILE) where you want to store
the sound effect.

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

Press V/v repeatedly to display the last
selected personal file, then press B/b
repeatedly to select the desired personal file.
When using the remote, press FILE SELECT
V/v repeatedly.

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Other Features

Using the Radio
Data System (RDS)

(For the European model
only)

What is the Radio Data
System?

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as monitoring traffic, news,
or information programs and locating a station
by program type. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly
or if the signal strength is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they all provide the same types of services. If you
are not familiar with the RDS system, check with
your local radio stations for details on RDS services
in your area.

Locating a station by
program type (PTY)

You can locate the desired station by selecting
a program type. The system tunes in that type
of program currently being broadcast from
the RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset
memory.

2,43,51

Receiving RDS broadcasts

/ Select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that
provides RDS services, the station
name appears in the display.

To check the RDS information

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:

n Station name*

* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station

n

Frequency

nnn

Program type*

Clock display

Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON
(OFF)”

name and the program type may not appear in
the display.

1 Press PTY while listening to the

radio.

2 Press TUNING +/– to select the

desired program type. See the “List
of program types (PTY)” on the
following page.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The system starts searching for the
preset RDS stations (“SEARCH” and the
selected program type appear alternately
in the display).

When the tuner receives a program, the
preset station number flashes.

continued

33

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(continued)

4 Press TUNING +/– until the desired

preset station number flashes in the
display.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT while the

preset station number is flashing.

To stop the search while it is in
progress

Press PTY.

List of program types (PTY)

NONE

No program type or undefined.

NEWS

News programs.

AFFAIRS

Topical programs that expand on current

news.

INFORMATION

Programs about consumer affairs and

medical advice.

SPORT

Sports programs.

EDUCATION

Educational programs, such as “how-to”

programs and advice.

DRAMA

Radio plays and serials.

CULTURE

Programs about national or regional

culture, language, and social concerns.

SCIENCE

Programs about the natural sciences

VARIED

Programs containing celebrity interviews,

panel games, and comedy.

POP

Popular music programs.

ROCK

Rock music programs.

EASY MUSIC

Easy listening (middle of the road music).

L.CLASSICAL

Classical music, such as instrumental,
vocal, and choral works.

S.CLASSICAL

Performances of major orchestras, chamber
music, opera, etc.

OTHER MUSIC

Music, such as rhythm and blues and
reggae.

WEATHER

Weather information.

FINANCE

Stock market reports and trading, etc.

CHILDREN

Programs for the young.

SOCIAL

Programs about people and the things that
affect them.

RELIGION

Programs of religious content.

PHONE IN

Programs where members of the public
express their views by phone or in a public
forum.

TRAVEL

Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by TP/TA.

LEISURE

Programs on recreational activities such as
gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

JAZZ

Jazz programs.

COUNTRY

Country music programs.

NATION

Programs featuring the popular music of
the country or region.

OLDIES

Programs featuring oldies music.

FOLK

Folk music programs.

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DOCUMENTARY

Investigative features.

ALARM TEST

Test signal for emergency broadcasts.

ALARM-ALARM

Emergency broadcasts.

Note

“NO PTY” appears when the program you selected
is not currently being broadcasted.

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.

1,5324

1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn

down the microphone level.

2 Connect an optional microphone to

the MIX MIC.

continued

35

Singing along: Karaoke
(continued)

Mixing and recording
sounds

3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPX

repeatedly to obtain the desired
karaoke effect.

Each time you press this button, the
display changes as follows:

n

KARAOKE PON

n

MPX R

nn

MPX L

EFFECT OFF or audio emphasis name
“h” appears in the display when the

karaoke mode is activated.

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

p

45

2

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

5 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the

microphone volume.

When you are done

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the
microphone from MIX MIC, then press
KARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly until “h”
disappears from the display.

Note

With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when
you select KARAOKE PON.

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3 Press r REC.
4 Press P.
5 Press ·P to start playing the CD

(or · on deck A to start playing
the tape).

Playback starts.
Start singing along with the music.

To stop recording

Press p on deck B.

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 CD
as the source but not playing a CD.

• When high level sound signals are input, the
system automatically adjusts the recording level to
prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal
(Auto Level Control function).

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 desired
time.

To cancel the Sleep Timer function

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears in the display.

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Waking up to
music

— Daily Timer

You can wake up to music at a preset time
every day. Make sure you have set the clock
(see “Step 3: Setting the time” on page 7).

The 24-hour system model is used for
illustration purposes.

9

DAILY

3 4,5,6,7,8

3 Press t/CLOCK SET.

“SET” appears and “DAILY” flashes in
the display.

4 Press TUNING +/– to select

“DAILY,” then press ENTER/
NEXT.

“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes in the display.

Wide display

Normal display

5 Set the time to start playback.

Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then
press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication flashes.

Wide display

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” on page

21).

• Tape: Insert a tape with the side you
want to play facing forward.

• Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (see “Step 4: Presetting radio
stations” on page 8).

2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the

volume.

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2

Normal display

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 desired

music source appears.

The indication changes as follows:
TUNER n CD PLAY n TAPE PLAY

n

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.

To check the setting

1 Press DAILY.
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.
3 Press DAILY again.

To cancel the timer operation

1 Press DAILY.
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.

Notes

• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.

• You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off
times are the same.

• When you set the Sleep Timer, the Daily Timer
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer
turns it off.

• You cannot set the Daily Timer and Timer­recording to be activated at the same time.

Timer-recording
radio programs

To timer-record, you must preset the radio
station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”
on page 8) and set the clock (see “Step 3:
Setting the time” on page 7) beforehand.

REC

7

2

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to the radio” on page 13).

2 Press t/CLOCK SET.

“SET” appears and “DAILY” flashes in
the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– to select “REC,”

then press ENTER/NEXT.

“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes in the display.

Wide display

6

3,4,5

Normal display

continued

39

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.

Wide display

Normal display

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.

Notes

• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.

• If the system is on at the preset time, the Timer
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 set the Daily Timer and Timer­recording to be activated 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.

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
on the previous page.

To cancel the timer operation

1 Press REC.
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.

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Optional AV components

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. Refer to
the instructions included with your turntable
for details.

To the audio output of the turntable

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:
1Keep some distance between the speakers and the

turntable.

2Stop using the surround effect.
3Install the speakers or the turntable on a firm and

stable surface.

4Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the

indicator on this button goes off.

Connecting an MD deck
for digital recording

You can record a CD to an MD digitally by
connecting your MD deck using an optical
cable. Refer to the instructions included with
your MD deck for details.

To the digital input of the MD deck

Connecting an MD deck
for analog recording

Be sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected MD deck, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until “MD” appears. Refer to the
instructions included with your MD deck for
details.

To the audio outputs
of the MD deck

To the audio inputs of
the MD deck

continued

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Connecting audio components
(continued)

Connecting video

Connecting surround
speakers (LBT-W300 only)

You can connect optional surround speakers.
Refer to the instructions included with your
surround speakers for details.

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)

components

You can connect a VCR, camcorder, or video
game to the VIDEO 1 jack on the rear panel
and/or the VIDEO2 INPUT jack on the front
panel. To see the picture from the connected
components, connect the input jack of your
TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video
connecting cable (not supplied).

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 1” appears.

Refer to the instructions included with your
VCR for details.

To the audio output
of the VCR

To the video output
of the VCR

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Connecting a camcorder
or video game

Be sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound from
the connected camcorder or video game,
press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“VIDEO 2” appears.

Refer to the instructions included with each
component for details.

To the video
output of the
component

To the audio
output of the
component

Connecting
outdoor antennas

Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the
reception. Refer to the instructions of each
component.

FM antenna

Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna.
You can also use the TV antenna instead.

Except for European models

75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)

FM 75

AM

For European models

IEC standard socket
(not supplied)

COAXIAL
FM 75

AM

continued

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Connecting outdoor antennas
(continued)

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.

Except for European models

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM 75

AM

For European models

Insulated wire (not supplied)

COAXIAL
FM 75

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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AM

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 a
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 system in an inclined position.

• Do not place the system in locations where it is;

— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Subject to vibrations
— 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.

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.

Detector slots

Tab of side B

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording,
cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However,
be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow
the tape player to automatically detect the type of
tape.

Tape type: CrO2/Metal Normal

Detector slots

Tab of side A

Side A

Break off the
cassette tab of
side A

continued

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 benzine, 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.

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Precautions (continued)

Before placing a cassette in the
tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape
may get entangled inside the tape deck and become
damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90
minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not frequently change
the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast­forwarding, etc. 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 a 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 (for LBT-W5000/W300/
XB700/XB500) or DEMO (STANDBY)
(for other models) while the system is off.

If the system is in the Power Saving
mode, press POWER SAVE/DEMO
(STANDBY) (for LBT-W5000/W300/
XB700/XB500).

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.

The clock setting/radio presetting is
canceled.

•The power cord is disconnected or a
power failure occurs for more than half a
day.

Redo the following procedures:
– “Step 3: Setting the time” on page 7.
– “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on

page 8.

To set the timer function again, also redo
“Waking up to music” on page 38 and
“Timer-recording radio programs” on
page 39.

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.

•The volume level is automatically set to
the minimum during the Timer­recording.

There is no microphone sound.

•Turn VOLUME or MIC LEVEL to adjust
the microphone volume.

•Make sure the microphone is connected
to the MIX 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.

“0:00” (for European and Brazilian models)
or “12:00AM” (for other models) flashes in
the display.

•A power interruption occurred. Reset the
clock and timer settings.

The timer does not function.

•Set the clock correctly.

DAILY 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 system.

•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 from 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

There is no sound and “POWER OFF”
appears in the display.

•Press 1/u to turn off the system and
check the speaker connections and
placement.

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-W300 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.

Play does not start from the first track.

•The player is in Program or Shuffle Play
mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “PROGRAM,” “ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE,” or “1 DISC SHUFFLE”
disappears 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 45).

•The tape has reeled to the end.

continued

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Troubleshooting (continued)

The tape does not record nor play, or there
is a decrease in sound level.

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page

46).

•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page

46).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page

46).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
Clean them (see page 46).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are
missing.

•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page

46).

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.

If other problems not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:

1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press t/CLOCK SET, ENTER, and

1/u at the same time.

The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made, such as the preset
stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You
should set them again.

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

(LBT-W5000/W300)
Continuous RMS power output

Total harmonics distortion

(LBT-XB700/XB500)
DIN power output (Rated)

Continuous RMS power output (Reference)

Music power output (Reference)

(LBT-DR440/DR4)
The following measured at AC 120/220/240 V,
50 Hz
DIN power output (Rated)

Continuous RMS power output (Reference)

(LBT-DR5)
The following measured at AC 120/220/240 V,
50 Hz
DIN power output (Rated)

Continuous RMS power output (Reference)

120 + 120 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)

Less than 0.07%
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 50 W)

90 + 90 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

120 + 120 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)

200 + 200 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)

140 + 140 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

170 + 170 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)

160 + 160 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

200 + 200 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)

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(LBT-DR6)
The following measured at AC 120/220/240 V,
50 Hz
DIN power output (Rated)

Continuous RMS power output (Reference)

Inputs
PHONO IN (phono jacks):sensitivity 3 mV,

MIX MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,

VIDEO1 IN (phono jacks):sensitivity 250 mV,

VIDEO2 IN (phono jacks):sensitivity 250 mV,

MD IN (phono jacks): sensitivity 450 mV,

Outputs
PHONES (stereo phone jack):

VIDEO OUT (phono jack):voltage 250 mV,

MD OUT (phono jacks): voltage 250 mV,

FRONT SPEAKER:
(LBT-W5000/W300/XB700/XB500)

(LBT-DR6/DR5/DR440/DR4)

SURROUND SPEAKER (LBT-W300 only):

180 + 180 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

250 + 250 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)

impedance 47 kilohms

impedance 10 kilohms

impedance 47 kilohms

impedance 47 kilohms

impedance 47 kilohms

accepts headphones of 8
ohms or more

impedance 1 kilohm

impedance 1 kilohm

accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms

accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms

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
CD DIGITAL OUT
(square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wave length: 660 nm
Output level: –18 dBm

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

W*

Tape player section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)

40 – 13,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),
using a Sony TYPE I
cassette
40 – 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
(2 band model)
North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(3 band model)
FM: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz

UKV: 65.0 – 74.0 MHz (10 kHz

Antenna FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range
North American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz

Middle Eastern models: 531 – 1,602 kHz

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz

Antenna AM loop antenna,

Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

(100 kHz step)

(50 kHz step)

step)

step) STEREO PLUS

(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 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-DR440/DR4/W300/W300/XB500 for
LBT-DR440/DR4/W5000/W300/XB500

Speaker system
(SS-DR440/DR4) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

(SS-W300/XB500) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

Speaker units
Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type
Rated impedance:
(SS-DR440/DR4) 6 ohms
(SS-W300/XB500) 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d):
(SS-DR440/W300/XB500) Approx. 255 × 505 × 345

(SS-DR4) Approx. 255 × 505 × 360

Mass Approx. 9 kg (20 lb) net

SS-DR5/XB700 for LBT-DR5/XB700

Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex

Speaker units
Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 5 cm dia., cone type × 2
Rated impedance:
(SS-DR5) 6 ohms
(SS-XB700) 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 265 × 530 × 420

Mass Approx. 12 kg (26 lb 8

SS-DR6 for LBT-DR6

Speaker system 4-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex

Speaker units
Super Woofer: 20 cm dia., cone type
Woofer: 20 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type × 2
Rated impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 290 × 595 × 445

Mass Approx. 16.0 kg (35 lb 8

type, magnetically
shielded type

type

1

/8 × 20 ×

mm (10

5

/8 in)

13

mm (10 1/8 × 20 ×

1

/4 in)

14

per speaker

type, magnetically
shielded type

1

/2 × 20 7/8 × 16

mm (10

5

/8 in)

oz.) net per speaker

type, magnetically
shielded type

1

/2 × 23 1/2 × 17

mm (11

5

/8 in)

oz.) net per speaker

General

Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC , 60 Hz
European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mexican model: 120 V AC , 50/60 Hz
Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 120 V, 220 V, or 230 –

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector

Power consumption
(LBT-DR6) 220 watts
(LBT-DR5) 200 watts
(LBT-DR440/DR4) 170 watts
(LBT-W5000/W300)
U.S.A. model: 200 watts
Canadian model : 200 VA
(LBT-XB700/XB500) 180 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 356 × 423 × 446

Mass
(LBT-DR6) Approx. 15.0 kg (33 lb 2

1

/8 × 16 3/4 ×

mm (14

5

/8 in) incl. projecting

17
parts and controls

oz.)

(LBT-DR5) Approx. 14.0 kg (30 lb 14

oz.)

(LBT-DR440/DR4) Approx. 13.5 kg (29 lb 13

(LBT-W5000/W300) Approx. 13.5 kg (29 lb 13

(LBT-XB700/XB500) Approx. 13.5 kg (29 lb 13

oz.)

oz.)

oz.)

Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (1)

Remote RM-SR5 (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
FM wire antenna (1)
Speaker cords (2)

Optional accessory
(LBT-W300 (Canadian model only))

Surround speaker SS-SR101

Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex

Speaker unit 10 cm dia., cone type
Nominal impedance 16 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 205 × 95 × 240

Mass Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz.)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

type

1

/8 × 3 3/4 × 9 1/2

mm (8
in)

net per speaker

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Index

A

Adjusting

the audio emphasis 30
the sound 28

the volume 12, 14, 17
AMS 12, 16
Antennas 6, 43
Audio emphasis 29, 30
Automatic Source Selection

12, 14, 17

B

Batteries 7

C

CD player 11, 19
CD Synchro Recording 12
Clock setting 7
Connecting. See Hooking up

D, E

Daily timer 38
Display 4, 19, 30
Dubbing 18

F, G

Flash 27

H, I, J

Hooking up

optional components 41

optional speakers 42

speakers 5

the antennas 6, 43

the power 6

the system 5

K

Karaoke 35

to reduce the vocals
(KARAOKE PON) 36

to sing along with a
multiplex CD or tape
(MPX R/MPX L) 35

L

Loop 27

M

Microphone

mixing 36

Mixing sound 36

N

Normal Play 11
Non-Stop Play 23

O

One Touch Play 12, 14, 17

P , Q

Personal File 32
Playing

a CD 11
a preset radio station 13
a tape 16
tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play) 20

tracks in the desired
order (Program Play) 21

tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play) 20

without interruption 23
Presetting radio stations 8
Preset tuning 13
Program Edit 25
Program Play 21
Protecting recordings 45
PTY* 33

R

Radio stations

presetting 8

tuning in 13
RDS* 33
Recording

a CD 12

a radio program 15

another tape 18

CDs by specifying the

track order 25

on a tape manually 24

selecting tape length

automatically 26

timer-recording 39
Repeat Play 20
Resetting the system 48

S

Saving power 10
Saving recordings 45
Setting the time 7
Shuffle Play 20
Sleep Timer 37
Sound adjustment 28
Speakers 5, 42
Surround effect 31
SYNC BASS 28
SYNC EQ 29

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Tape Select Edit 26
Timer

falling asleep to music

37

timer-recording 39

waking up to music 38
Troubleshooting 46
Tuner 8, 13, 15
Tuning interval 9
Turntable 41

* For the European model

only

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