Sony LBT-XB88AV, LBT-XB88AVK, LBT-D890AV, LBT-XB55AV, LBT-XB80AV User Manual

Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System

Operating Instructions

3-865-268-11(1)

LBT-D890AV LBT-XB55AV LBT-XB80AV LBT-XB88AV LBT-XB88AVK

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 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 Pro Logic Surround system* and the Dolby B-type noise reduction system. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

(LBT-XB80AV only)

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4

Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 7

Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9

Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10

Connecting optional AV

components .................................... 11

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 14

Recording a CD .................................... 15

Listening to the radio ........................... 16

Recording from the radio .................... 18

Playing a tape........................................ 19

Recording from a tape ......................... 21

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 22

Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 22

Playing CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 23

Programming CD tracks ..................... 24

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 25

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 26

Recording CDs by specifying the track

order ................................................ 27

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 31

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 32

Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 33

Making a personal audio emphasis file .... 35

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround

sound ............................................... 36

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* ....

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 39

Falling asleep to music ........................ 41

Waking up to music ............................. 42

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 43

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

* For European model only

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

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

Unlock the plug band to remove the plug.

Back panel

DJ Effect

Looping part of a CD ........................... 29

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 29

Waving the equalizer ........................... 30

Plug band

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

Right front speaker

Right rear speaker

FM antenna

Center speaker

Left front

speaker

Left rear speaker

1 Connect the speakers.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110-120V 220-240V

1 Connecting the front speakers

Connect the speaker cords to FRONT

SPEAKER jacks of the same color.

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

For European model

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

Black (’)Red (‘)

2 Connecting the center speaker

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER

jacks.

REAR

Gray (‘)

Gray with black stripe (’)

3 Connecting the rear speakers

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.

REAR

Gray (‘)

Gray with black stripe (’)

Notes

• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.

• 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.

CENTER

For other models

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

FM75

3 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the

position of your local power line voltage (except for North American, European, Mexican, South African, Thailand and Australian models).

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

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, Europe and Australia).

5 Deactivate the demonstration mode

by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.

To attach the center speaker feet

Attach the four center speaker feet (supplied) to the bottom corners of the center speaker.

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 1/u

(power) to turn off the system.

Step 2: Setting up the speakers

By connecting the supplied speakers, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. These channels manipulate the sound to enhance the action as it happens on the screen.

Since the center speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (L)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

2 Place the center speaker so it is

placed at about the same height as the front speakers (A). Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place it a little behind the front speakers’ position (B).

Center speaker

3 Place the rear speakers facing each

other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.

Rear speaker

60 to 90 cm

Positioning the center and rear speakers

Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers.

1 Place the front speakers at an angle

of 45 degrees from your listening position.

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (L)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

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Step 2: Setting up the speakers (continued)

Adjusting the speaker volume

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, adjust the volume of each speaker using the test tone that the system provides.

1/u

(Power)

VOLUME

1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC

ON/OFF on the remote).

The indicator on this button lights up.

2 Press T. TONE ON/OFF on the

remote.

The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order. Adjust the volume of the test tone.

n Front (left) n Center

Rear N Front (right) N

3 From your listening position, press

CENTER LEVEL +/– and REAR LEVEL +/– on the remote to adjust the volume levels.

The volume levels from each speaker should be the same.

4 Press T. TONE ON/OFF when you

are done adjusting.

The test tone is turned off.

Note

The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

Tip

If you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote), all the speaker volumes change.

1 3

VOLUME +/–

2,4

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 model, and a 12-hour system for other models.

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

1 Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

3,51 2,4

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 4: Presetting radio stations

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “AUTO” appears in the display.

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 MW, and

10 for LW

— 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10

for LW, 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)

3,5 1246

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.

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display.

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

5 Press TUNING +/– to select the

preset number you want.

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store

other stations.

STEREO

TUNED STEREO

AUTO TUNED

MHz

AUTO

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want 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 MW n LW

4 band model: FM n MW n LW n UKV*

n n

* When you select this band, “STEREO

Plus” appears in the display.

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 the station.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 1.

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 a TV/VCR

You can connect a TV and VCR to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround encoded videos and TV programs.

Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected TV/VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.

To the audio output of the TV/VCR

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Connecting optional AV components (continued)

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

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-D890AV/ XB55AV only). Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the indicator on this button goes off (except for LBTD890AV/XB55AV).

Connecting an MD deck for digital recording (except for LBT-D890AV)

You can record a CD to an MD digitally by connecting your MD deck using an optical cable.

To the digital input of the MD deck

Connecting an MD deck for analog recording (except for LBT-D890AV)

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.

To the audio outputs of the MD deck

Note

If you cannot select “MD” by pressing FUNCTION, press 1/u (power) while pressing FUNCTION when the power is turned off. “VIDEO” will be switched to “MD.” To return to “VIDEO,” do the same procedure.

To the audio inputs of the MD deck

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.

For European model

IEC standard socket (not supplied) Screw clamp

AM antenna

Connect a 6 to 15 meter insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.

For European model

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

Ground wire (not supplied)

For other models

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

FM75

Ground wire (not supplied)

For other models

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM75

Screw clamp

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.

1/u

(Power)

1234

1/ALL DISCS

Jog dial

CD ·

)

1 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on

the disc tray.

If the disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized.

With the label

·VOLUME

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 DIRECT PLAY

buttons.

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

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

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

Elapsed time

D.SKIP

AMS =/+

p P

0/)

VOLUME +/–

Stop playback Pause

Do this

Press p. Press P. Press again to resume

playback.

Select a track

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.

Find a point in a track

Press and hold ) or 0 during playback, and release at the desired point.

Select a CD

Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons. Or press DISC SKIP (or press D.SKIP on the remote).

Play only the CD you have

Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears.

selected Play all CDs

Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears.

Remove or

Press 6 OPEN. change the CDs

Adjust the volume

Turn VOLUME (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote).

* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor.

Tips

• Pressing · while the system 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.

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.

1/u

(Power)

1 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

DSP

DOLBY NR p

With the side you want to record on facing forward

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Basic Operations

2 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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Recording a CD (continued)

Listening to the

3 Close the front cover. 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 and the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the · button (for the front side) lights up green.

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

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

sides.

7 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 7 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.

• To record with the surround effect, press DSP (or DSP MODE on the remote) so “SUR ” appears in the display.

The equalizer settings will not be recorded.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

radio

— Preset Tuning

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

STEREO/MONO

1/u

(Power)

VOLUME

TUNER/BAND

TUNING +/–

123

VOLUME +/–

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