Sony LBT-XB8AVK, LBT-XB8AV User Manual

Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System

Operating Instructions

3-859-538-12(1)

LBT-XB8AV LBT-XB8AVK

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.

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.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............. 6

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

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

Connecting optional AV

components .................................... 12

Basic Operations

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

Recording a CD .................................... 16

Listening to the radio........................... 17

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

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

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 37

Falling asleep to music ........................ 39

Waking up to music ............................. 40

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 41

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 43

Troubleshooting ................................... 44

Specifications ........................................ 46

Index........................................ Back cover

F ES

The Tape Deck

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

Recording CDs by specifying the track

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

DJ Mix

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

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

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

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

FM antenna

Center speaker

Left front speaker

Left rear speakerRight 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.

Extend the FM wire

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

FM75

Red (‘)

Black (’)

2 Connecting the center speaker

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER

jacks.

REAR

CENTER

Gray with black stripe (’)Gray (‘)

3 Connecting the rear speakers

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.

REAR

CENTER

3 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the

position of your local power line voltage (except for Malaysian,

Mexican, and Australian models).

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 Latin American countries, Australia, and Malaysia).

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.

5 Deactivate the demonstration mode

by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.

continued

Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

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

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)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Tips

• With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

• When you set the time, the demonstration is deactivated. To activate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

When carrying this system

Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display.

2 Hold down PLAY MODE and press

POWER to turn off the system.

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

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)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

3 Place the rear speakers facing each

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

Rear speaker

60 to 90 cm

Rear speaker (L)

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

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.

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.

1 Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

3,51 2,4

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

The clock uses the 12-hour system.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– to set the

minutes.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts.

Tip

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

Step 4: Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.

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:

FM ˜ AM

POWER

3,5 1246

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.

DOLBY NR

OFF

AUTO TUNED

DISCALL

STEREO

MHz

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display.

DOLBY NR

OFF

AUTO

TUNED

DISCALL

STEREO

5 Press TUNING +/– to select the

preset number you want.

DOLBY NR

OFF

AUTO

TUNED

DISCALL

STEREO

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store

other stations.

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.

To change the AM tuning interval

(Except for the Middle Eastern model)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “AM” appears first, then turn off the system. While holding down ENTER/NEXT, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, the AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Note

The preset stations are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs for half a day.

Connecting optional AV components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details.

Connecting 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

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: 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 outdoor antennas

Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception.

FM antenna

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

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Ground wire (not supplied)

FM75

Screw clamp

AM antenna

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

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM75

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

Playing a CD

— Normal Play

You can play up to five CDs in a row.

POWER

VOLUME

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 side up. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

0)p

)

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

DISCALL

Track number

DOLBY NR

OFF

Elapsed time

D.SKIP

AMS =/+

p P

0/)

VOLUME +/–

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

Do this

Press p. Press P. Press again to resume

playback. During playback or pause, turn

the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go backward) and release it when you reach the desired track. Or press AMS* + (to go forward) or AMS* = (to go backward) on the remote.

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

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

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

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

Press 6 OPEN.

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

Basic Operations

* 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.

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