Sony LBT-XB8AVK, LBT-XB8AV User Manual

Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System

Operating Instructions

3-859-538-12(1)

LBT-XB8AV
LBT-XB8AVK

©1997 by Sony Corporation

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.

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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

P

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

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Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

AM loop antenna

Right front speaker

FM antenna

Center speaker

Left front speaker

Left rear speakerRight rear speaker

4

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

R

L

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

FM75

AM

Red (‘)

Black (’)

2 Connecting the center speaker

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER

jacks.

REAR

R

+

_

CENTER

L

Gray with black stripe (’)Gray (‘)

3 Connecting the rear speakers

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.

REAR

R

+

_

CENTER

L

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

5

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.

6

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

45

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).

A

B

Center speaker

Rear
speaker
(R)

continued

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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

1

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

8

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.

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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

S

STEREO

MHz

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display.

DOLBY NR

OFF

AUTO

TUNED

DISCALL

S

STEREO

5 Press TUNING +/– to select the

preset number you want.

DOLBY NR

OFF

AUTO

TUNED

DISCALL

S

STEREO

10

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.

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Connecting optional
AV components

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

Connecting 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.

12

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

AM

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

AM

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

If you connect an outdoor antenna, connect a
ground wire to the y terminal with the screw
clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

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Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal Play

You can play up to five CDs in a row.

POWER

VOLUME

1234

1/ALL DISCS

P

S

L

A

C

Y

S

I

M

D

O

L

L

D

A

E

/

0

1

T

I

D

E

A

S

M

Jog dial

CD ·

R

E

P

E

R

T

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·

pP

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.

ª

ª

0)p

6

ª

ª

p

0)

Pr

6

6

ª

Pp

)

0

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

S

Track number

DOLBY NR

OFF

Elapsed time

14

D.SKIP

AMS =/+

p
P

0/)

VOLUME +/–

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

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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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.

POWER

6

DSP

DOLBY NR p

7

3

1 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

With the side you want to
record on facing forward

ª

ª

6

p

4

ª

p0)p

Pr

6

0)

ª

ª

5

12

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.

”

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.

16

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ª

0)p

6

ª

ª

p

0)

Pr

6

6

ª

Pp

)

0

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning

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

STEREO/MONO

POWER

VOLUME

123

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the
display.

MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

n

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in the

desired preset station.

Preset number

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

S

Frequency

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press POWER.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOLUME +/– on the
remote).

PRESET
STEREO

TUNED

MHz

Basic Operations

TUNER/BAND

TUNING +/–

VOLUME +/–

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

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 is off
automatically turns on the system and tunes to the
last received station (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the radio
just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic
Source Selection).

• If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/
MONO so “MONO” appears in the display. There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve. Press this button again to restore the
stereo effect.

• To improve broadcast reception, move the
supplied antennas.

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Recording from the

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ª

6

Pr

0)

6

ª

ª

p0)p

radio

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in
the display.

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.

POWER

DSP

DOLBY NR pª

123

4576

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the
display.

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in a

preset station.

Preset number

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

S

Frequency

4 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

With the side you want to
record on facing forward

5 Press r REC.

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

PRESET
TUNED
STEREO

MHz

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.

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Tips

• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª
so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse
side) lights up green.

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start
from the front side. If you start from the reverse
side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• To record non-preset stations, select “MANUAL”
in step 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 surround effect, press DSP (or DSP
MODE on the remote) so “SUR
in the display.
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.

• If noise is heard while recording from the radio,
move the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.

” appears

Playing a tape

You can play any type of tape, TYPE I
(normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal).
The deck automatically detects the tape type.
To select either deck A or B, press DECK A
ª· or DECK B ª· on the remote.

POWER

0/

33

)pVOLUME

0/
)

Basic Operations

pP

DOLBY NR

112

DECK A ª·
DECK B ª·

p
P

0/)

VOLUME +/–

continued

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Playing a Tape (continued)

1 Press 6 EJECT and insert a

recorded tape in deck A or B.

With the side you want
to play facing forward

ª

ª

6

ª

p0)p

Pr

6

0)

ª

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).

Tips

• Pressing · or ª while the system is off
automatically turns on the system and starts tape
playback if there is a tape in the deck (One Touch
Play).

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

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

To Do this

Stop play Press p.
Pause (Deck B only) Press P. Press again to

resume play.

Fast-forward Press ) while playing

the front side or 0 while
playing the reverse side.

Rewind Press 0 while playing

the front side or ) while

playing the reverse side.
Remove the cassette Press 6 EJECT.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOLUME +/– on the

remote).

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Recording from a
tape

— High-speed Dubbing

4 Press P.

Dubbing starts.
When dubbing ends, decks A and B

automatically stop.

You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II
(CrO2) tapes. The recording level is
automatically adjusted.

POWER

p

11234

1 Press 6 EJECT and insert a

recorded tape in deck A and a blank
tape in deck B.

With the side you want to
play/record on facing forward

To stop dubbing

Press p on deck A or B.

Tips

• When you dub on both sides, start recording from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• If you set DIRECTION to ß when the tapes you
use have different lengths, the tape in each deck
reverses independently. If you select RELAY, the
tapes in both decks reverse together.

• 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.

Note

You cannot record the surround effect.

Basic Operations

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6

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p0)p

0)

Pr

6

ª

2 Press H SPEED DUB.

Deck B stands by for recording.

3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

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

sides.

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The CD Player

Using the CD display

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

DISPLAY/DEMO

/ Press DISPLAY/DEMO during

playback.

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

n Elapsed time on the current track

Remaining time on the current track

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

Clock display (for a few seconds)

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

To check the total playing time
and the number of tracks on a CD

Press DISPLAY/DEMO in stop mode.
If you press DISPLAY/DEMO again, the

clock display appears for a few seconds then
the display returns to the previous indication.

nn nn

Playing CD tracks
repeatedly

— Repeat Play

This function lets you repeat a single CD or
all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and
Program Play.

REPEAT1/ALL DISCS

/ Press REPEAT repeatedly during

playback until “REPEAT” appears
in the display.

Repeat Play starts. The following table
describes the various repeat modes.

To repeat

All the tracks on
the current CD

All the tracks on
all CDs

Only one track*

* You can’t repeat a single track during Shuffle Play

and Program Play.

To cancel Repeat Play

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

Press

1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
until “1 DISC” appears in the
display.

1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” appears
in the display.

REPEAT repeatedly while
playing the track you want to
repeat until “REPEAT 1”
appears in the display.

22

Playing CD tracks in
random order

— Shuffle Play

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

1

To cancel Shuffle Play

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

To select a desired CD

Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons
during 1 Disc Shuffle Play.

Tips

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

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

DIRECT PLAY Jog dial

234

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“CD” appears in the display.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

3 Press 1/ALL DISCS to choose

“1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS.”

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

4 Press ·.

“J” appears and all the tracks play in
random order.

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Programming CD

1 Place CDs and close the front cover.

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

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p

3,61

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.

Disc number

DISC

PROGRAM

Track number

DOLBY NR

OFF

Total playing time

6 Press PLAY MODE once.

The track is programmed. “STEP” and
the programmed playing order appear,
followed by the total playing time.

The last programmed track

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISC

PROGRAM

24

CHECK
CLEAR

p

Total playing time

7 To program additional tracks,

repeat steps 4 through 6.
Skip step 4 to select tracks from the
same disc.

8 Press ·.

All the tracks play in the order you
selected.

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears
from the display.

To

Check the program

Clear the last selected
track

Clear a specific track

Add a track to the
program

Clear the entire
program

Tips

• The program you created remains in the CD
player's memory even after it has been played.
Press · to play the same program again.

• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time
while programming, this means:

– you have programmed a track numbered over

20, or

– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.

Press

CHECK on the remote
repeatedly. After the
last track, “CHECK
END” appears.

CLEAR on the remote
in stop mode.

CHECK on the remote
repeatedly until the
number of the track to
be cleared lights up,
then press CLEAR.

1 Press DISC SKIP to

select a CD.

2 Turn the jog dial to

select a track.

3 Press PLAY MODE.
p once in stop mode or

twice while playing.

Playing CDs without
interruption

–– Non-Stop Play

You can play CDs without pausing between
tracks.

1

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1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“CD” appears in the display.

2 Press NON-STOP so the indicator

on this button lights up.

3 Press ·.

To cancel Non-Stop Play

Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this
button goes off.

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The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape
manually

You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio
as you like. For example, you can record just
the songs you want or begin recording from
the middle of the tape. The recording level is
adjusted automatically.

2

5 Press P on deck B.

Recording starts.

6 Start playing the source to be

recorded.

To Press

Stop recording p on deck B
Pause recording P on deck B

Tips

• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª
so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse
side) lights up green.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low­level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR
before step 5 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the
display.

ª

NR

pDOLBY

1 Insert a blank tape into deck B.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

the source you want to record (e.g.,
CD) appears in the display.

3 Press r REC.

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

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

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

sides.

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Recording CDs by

1 Place CDs and close the front cover.

specifying the track
order

— Program Edit

You can record tracks from all the CDs in the
order you want. When programming, make
sure the playing times for each side do not
exceed the length of one side of the tape.

EDIT

3

p

p

12 2 1113

9

5 4,761

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.

Track numberDisc number

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISC

PROGRAM

Total playing time
(including selected track)

7 Press PLAY MODE once.

The track is programmed. “STEP” and
the programmed playing order appear,
followed by the total playing time.

The last programmed track

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISC

PROGRAM

CHECK

Total playing time

8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program

additional tracks to be recorded on
side A.

Skip step 5 to select tracks from the same
disc.

9 Press P to insert a pause at the end

of side A.

“P” appears in the display and the total
playing time resets to “0.00” in the
display.

continued

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Recording CDs by specifying the
track order (continued)

Selecting the tape length
automatically

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.

12

Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side, or
ß (or RELAY) to record on both
sides.

13

Press P on deck B.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p on deck B or on the CD player.

To check the order

Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After
the last track, “CHECK END” appears.

To cancel Program Edit

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears
from the display.

— Tape Select Edit

You can check the most suitable tape length
for recording a CD. Note that you cannot use
Tape Select Edit for discs containing more
than 20 tracks.

/ After inserting a CD, press EDIT

once so “EDIT” flashes.

The required tape length for the CD in
the playing position appears, followed
by the total playing time for sides A and
B.

Note

You cannot use this function when Program Play
mode has been set. After clearing the entire program
(see “To clear the entire program” on page 25),
follow the above procedure.

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DJ Mix

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 FLASH Jog dialLOOP

/ 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.

/ Press and hold FLASH during

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

To adjust the loop length

Turn the jog dial while holding LOOP (or
press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding
LOOP on the remote) to select different loop
lengths.

To adjust the flash length

Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH (or
press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding
FLASH on the remote) to select different flash
lengths.

To use LOOP and FLASH together

Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the
same time.

Note

The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted
in stop mode. Adjust the loop and flash
lengths during operation.

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Waving the equalizer

— Wave

With the Wave function, you can fluctuate the
graphic equalizer automatically while
listening to a source. This effect can be used
with any source, but it cannot be recorded.

WAVE

Jog dial

/ Press and hold WAVE while

listening to a source at the point you
want to start the Wave function, and
release to resume normal playback.

To adjust the wave length

Turn the jog dial while holding WAVE to
select different wave lengths.

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Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the bass, create a more
powerful sound, and listen with headphones.

GROOVE

SUPER WOOFER

SUPER W MODEPHONES

Notes

• The music sound will be distorted when you use
the SUPER WOOFER system with the graphic
equalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bass
slowly while listening to the music so you can
monitor the effect of the adjustment.

• Canceling GROOVE cancels the equalizer curve
and bass level. Adjust the equalization to obtain
the effect you desire.

To listen through the headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
No sound will come from the speakers.

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 LOW n HIGH

n

To select the super woofer mode

Press SUPER W MODE while the super
woofer is on.

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

MOVIE ˜ MUSIC

For a powerful sound (GROOVE)

Press GROOVE.
The volume switches to power mode, the

equalizer curve changes, the bass level
(SUPER WOOFER) changes to “HIGH,” and
the indicator on the GROOVE button lights
up. Press GROOVE again to return to the
previous volume.

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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.

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

SPECTRUM
ANALYZER

EFFECT

1,2

To cancel the audio emphasis

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

Music menu options

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

Press To select

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

POP GAME
JAZZ NIGHT
DANCE PARTY
SALSA RELAX

To change the equalizer display

Each time you press SPECTRUM
ANALYZER, the equalizer display changes to
show one of the four displays below.

1 Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU

V/v on the remote) repeatedly to

select MENU 1 or MENU 2.

See the chart “Music menu options”
below. The last audio emphasis chosen
from that menu appears in the display.

2 Press GEQ B/b (or MUSIC MENU

B/b on the remote) repeatedly to

select the audio emphasis you
desire.

The audio emphasis name appears in the
display.

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63 250 1K 4K 16K(Hz)

Adjusting the audio
emphasis

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

2 3,46

Adjusting the graphic
equalizer

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

Before operation, first select the basic audio
emphasis you want for your sound.

4 Press GEQ V/v to adjust the level.

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

S

63 250 1K 4K 16K(Hz)

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”).

1 Select the basic audio emphasis you

want for your sound.

(see “Selecting the audio emphasis.”)

2 Press GEQ CONTROL.

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

3 Press GEQ B/b repeatedly to select

a frequency band.

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

S

63 250 1K 4K 16K(Hz)

continued

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Adjusting the Audio Emphasis
(continued)

Activating the Surround
effect

The Surround Menu lets you select the sound
characteristics according to the sound you are
listening to.

DSP

/ Press DSP (or DSP MODE on the

remote) until the desired DSP mode
appears in the display.

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

DSP OFF: Deactivates the DSP mode
HALL: Reproduces the acoustics of a

concert hall
THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a

movie theater

Adjusting the DSP level

DSP LEVEL

/ Press DSP LEVEL on the remote to

select the DSP level.

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

LEVEL 1 n 2 n 3

n

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”).

• You can adjust the DSP level when the DSP mode
is activated.

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Making a personal
audio emphasis file

— Personal File

You can create personal files of audio
patterns (surround effect and graphic
equalizer) and store them in the unit's
memory. Later call up an audio pattern to
play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program.
You can create up to five audio files. Before
operation, first select the basic audio
emphasis you want for your sound.

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4 Press ENTER.

The adjusted sound effects are stored
under the selected file number. Any
settings previously stored at this
memory location are erased and
replaced by the new settings.

To call up the personal file

1 Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU V/v on

the remote) repeatedly to display the last
selected personal file.

2 Press GEQ B/b (or MUSIC MENU B/b on

the remote) repeatedly to select the desired
personal file.

1 Create the sound effect you want by

using the graphic equalizer and
surround effect (see “Adjusting the
audio emphasis”).

2 Press P FILE MEMORY.

A personal file number appears in the
display.

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

S

3 Press GEQ B/b to select the file

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

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Enjoying Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound

You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound of Dolby Surround-encoded
(q) videos and TV programs.
Complete the setup and speaker adjustments
first (see “Step 2: Setting up the speakers”).

1

1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC

ON/OFF on the remote) so the
indicator on the PRO LOGIC button
lights up.

2 Play a program source.

To turn off the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound

Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF
on the remote) so the indicator on the PRO
LOGIC button goes off.

Notes

• You cannot use the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound and Surround Menu functions at the same
time.

• When you record the sound, turn off the Dolby
Pro Logic Surround sound.

• The audio emphasis setting will be canceled when
you turn on the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

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Other Features

Singing
along: Karaoke

You can sing along with any stereo CD or
tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You
need to connect an optional microphone.

1,5

4

To

Reduce the singer's
voice on a CD or tape

Reduce the left channel
on a multiplex CD or
tape.

Reduce the right
channel on a multiplex
CD or tape.

Select

KARAOKE PON

MPX R

MPX L

4 Start playing the music and adjust

the volume.

5 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the

microphone volume.

When you are done

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

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1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn

down the microphone level.

2 Connect an optional microphone to

the MIC (MIC 1*) jack.

When you use two microphones at the
same time, connect the other one to the
MIC 2* jack.

(* LBT-XB8AVK only)

3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPX

repeatedly to obtain the desired
karaoke effect.

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

KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L

n

EFFECT OFF (ON)

“h” appears in the display when the
karaoke mode is activated.

N

continued

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Singing along: Karaoke
(continued)

Adjusting the microphone
echo

(LBT-XB8AVK only)

ECHO LEVEL

/ Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the

echo effect.

Mixing and recording
sounds

5

2

p

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To cancel the echoing

Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN.

Adjusting the key

(LBT-XB8AVK only)

n/˜

/ Press ˜ or n.

You can adjust the key higher or lower
in 13 halftone steps (–3.0 to 3.0).

1 Prepare the microphone and the

karaoke effect. Then, insert a blank
tape in deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to

select the source you desire and set
it to pause mode.

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

tape in deck A).

Playback starts.
Start singing along with the music.

To stop recording

Press p on deck B.

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Tips

• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.

• If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the
CD source and not playing a CD.

Notes

• If you press EFFECT or select a sound effect. The
karaoke mode is canceled.

• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as
the singer’s voice when the source sound was
recorded monaurally.

• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:

— only a few instruments are playing
— a duet is being sung
— the source has strong echoes or chorus
— the singer’s voice deviates from the center.
— the voice on the source is singing high soprano

or tenor notes.

Falling asleep to
music

— Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
You can preset the remaining time in 10
minute increments.

SLEEP

/ Press SLEEP.

Each time you press this button, the
minutes display (the remaining time)
changes as follows:

AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min

N

OFF N 10min ....... 50min N 60min

N

When you choose AUTO

The system turns off when the current CD or
tape finishes playback (up to 100 minutes).
The system turns off if you manually stop
playing a CD or tape.

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you
want.

To cancel the Sleep Timer function

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

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Waking up to music

— Wake-up Timer

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

9

3

4,5,6,7,8

4 Press TUNING +/– to select DAILY

1 or DAILY 2, then press ENTER/
NEXT.

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

DOLBY NR

1

OFF

DISCALL

S

5 Set the time to start playing.

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

The minutes indication flashes.

DOLBY NR

1

OFF

DISCALL

S

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

The hour indication flashes again.

6 Set the time to stop playing

following the above procedure.

DAILY 1/DAILY 2

1 Prepare the music source you want

to play.

• CD: Insert a CD. To start from a
specific track, create a program (see
“Programming CD tracks”).

• Tape: Insert 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”).

2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the

volume.

3 Press t/CLOCK SET.

“SET” appears and “DAILY 1” flashes in
the display.

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2

7 Press TUNING +/– until the music

source you want 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 the timer button you have set, DAILY

1 or DAILY 2.

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

To cancel the timer operation

1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY

1 or DAILY 2.

2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.

Notes

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

• You cannot activate DAILY 1 and DAILY 2 at the
same time.

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

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

• You cannot activate the Wake-up Timer and
Timer-recording at the same time.

Timer-recording radio
programs

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

2

REC

3,4,576

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to the radio”).

2 Press t/CLOCK SET.

“SET” appears and “DAILY 1” flashes in
the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– to select REC,

then press ENTER/NEXT.

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

DOLBY NR

REC

OFF

DISCALL

S

continued

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Timer-recording radio programs
(continued)

4 Set the time to start recording.

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

The minutes indication flashes.

DOLBY NR

REC

OFF

DISCALL

S

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.

6 Insert a blank tape in deck B.
7 Turn off the system.

When recording starts, the volume level
is set to the minimum.

Notes

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

• If the system is on at the preset time, the recording
will not be made.

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

• When you set the Sleep Timer, the Timer­recording will not start
until the Sleep Timer turns off the system.

• You cannot activate the Wake-up Timer and
Timer-recording at the same time.

• Recording starts from the front side.

To check the setting

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

To change the setting, start over from step 1.

To cancel the timer operation

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

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Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage of your system is identical with
the voltage of your local power supply.

On safety

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if
it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
component, unplug the stereo system and have
the component checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo
system.

• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.

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

— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating
— Subject to direct sunlight

On operation

• If the stereo system is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lens inside
the CD player. Should this occur, the system will
not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave
the system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any discs.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

Notes on CDs

• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.

Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.

To save a tape permanently

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

When you are using a TYPE II (CrO
(metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detector
slots which allow the tape player to automatically
detect the type of tape.

2) or TYPE IV

Detector slots

Before placing a cassette in the
tape deck

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

When using a tape longer than 90
minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
When the tape heads become dirty

— the sound is distorted
— there is a decrease in sound level
— the sound drops out
— the tape does not erase completely

— the tape does not record
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start
an important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.
For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereo
system, use the following checklist.

First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you
plug in the power cord even though you
haven’t turned on the system
(demonstration mode).

•Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the system
is off.

The demonstration appears automatically
the first time you plug in the power cord,
or if there is a power outage lasting
longer than half a day.

In this case, reset the following:
— Clock setting (see “Step 3: Setting the

time”)

— Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the

system is off.

There is no sound.

•Turn VOLUME clockwise.

•The headphones are connected.

•Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack.
Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker
cord will interfere with the speaker
connection.

There is no microphone sound

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

•Make sure the microphone is connected
to the MIC jack correctly.

There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
stereo system. Move the stereo system
away from the TV or VCR.

“12:00 AM” flashes in the display.

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

The timer does not function.

•Set the clock correctly.

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DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear
when you press t/CLOCK SET.

•Set the timer correctly.

•Set the clock.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote
and the unit.

•The remote is not pointing in the
direction of the system’s sensor.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.

There is acoustic feedback.

•Decrease the volume level.

•Move the microphone away form the
speakers or change the direction of the
microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen
persists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on
after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color
irregularity still persists, place the
speakers farther away from the TV set.

Speakers

Sound comes from only one channel or the
left and right volumes are unbalanced.

•Check the speaker connections and
speaker placement.

There is no sound from the speakers
except the center speaker.

•The source being played back is
monaural. Press PRO LOGIC to turn off
the Pro Logic mode.

There is no sound from the center speaker.

•Set the CENTER LEVEL to the
appropriate level.

There is no sound from the rear speakers.

•Set the REAR LEVEL to the appropriate
level.

•The software being played back has
limited sound effects. Check the volume
with the test tone.

CD Player

Tuner

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” or “SHUFFLE”
disappear from the display.

Tape Deck

The tape does not record.

•No tape is in the cassette holder.

•The tab has been removed from the
cassette (see page 43).

•The tape has reeled to the end.

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

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page

43).

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

43).

The tape does not erase completely.

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

43).

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

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
Clean them (see page 43).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are
missing.

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

43).

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 SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER,

and DISC 1 at the same time.

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Specifications

Amplifier section

Peak music power output

Continuous RMS power output
FRONT SPEAKER: 100 + 100 watts

CENTER SPEAKER: 25 watts

REAR SPEAKER: 12.5 + 12.5 watts

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

VIDEO (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks):

MIX MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,

Outputs
PHONES (stereo phone jack):

FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 to

SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER:

SURROUND SPEAKER REAR

1,500 watts

(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)

(8 ohms at 1kHz, 10%
THD)

(16 ohms at 1kHz, 10%
THD)

impedance 47 kilohms

sensitivity 250 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms

impedance 10 kilohms

accepts headphones of 8
ohms or more

16 ohms

accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms

accepts impedance of 16
ohms

Tape player section

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

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)

60 – 13,000 Hz ( ±3
dB),using a Sony TYPE I
cassette
60 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),
using a Sony TYPE II
cassette

0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz

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

AM tuner section

Tuning range
Mexican models: 530 – 1,710 kHz

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz

Antenna AM loop antenna,

Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

step)

(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)

(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)

External antenna
terminals

CD player section

System Compact disc and digital

Laser Semiconductor laser

Laser output Max. 44.6

Wavelength 780 – 790 nm
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB
Dynamic range More than 90 dB

audio system
(λ = 780 nm)

Emission
duration: continuous

* This output is the value
measured at a distance of
200 mm from the
objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block
with 7 mm aperture.

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µ

F*

Speakers

SS-XB8V

Speaker system 4-way, 4-unit, SAW,

Speaker units
Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type
Super Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome type
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 285 × 590 × 450

Mass Approx. 16.0 kg net per

SS-CN120

Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex,

Speaker unit 10 cm dia., cone type
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 345 × 116 × 185

Mass Approx. 1.8 kg net per

SS-SR120

Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex

Speaker unit 10 cm dia., cone type
Rated impedance 16 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 175 × 127 × 185

Mass Approx. 1.3 kg net per

Magnetically shielded
type

mm

speaker

Magnetically shielded
type

mm

speaker

type

mm

speaker

General

Power requirements
Mexican model: 120 V AC , 50/60 Hz
Malaysian and Australian models:

Other models: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V

Power consumption 240 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 355 × 425 × 435

Mass
(LBT-XB8AV) Approx. 12.8 kg
(LBT-XB8AVK) Approx. 12.9 kg

Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable
with voltage selector

mm incl. projecting parts
and controls

Remote RM-SE2AV (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS)
batteries (2)
FM wire antenna (1)
Speaker cords (5)
Center speaker feet (4)

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Index

A

Adjusting

the audio emphasis 33
the sound 31
the speaker volume 8

the volume 15, 17, 20
Antennas 5, 13
Audio emphasis 32, 33
Automatic Source Selection

15, 17, 20

B

Batteries 6

C

CD player 14, 22
CD Synchro Recording 16
Clock setting 9
Connecting. See Hooking up

D, E

Display 5, 22, 32
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 6,

36
DSP 34
Dubbing 21

F, G

Flash 29

H, I, J

Hooking up

optional components 12

the antennas 5, 13

the power 5

the system 4

K

Karaoke 37

to reduce the vocals
(KARAOKE PON) 37

to sing along with a
multiplex CD or tape
(MPX R/MPX L) 37

to adjust the key (LBT­XB8AVK only) 38

to adjust the microphone
echo (LBT-XB8AVK
only) 38

L

Loop 29

M

Microphone

mixing 38

Mixing sound 38

N

Normal Play 14
Non Stop Play 25

O

One Touch Play 15, 17, 20

P , Q

Personal File 35
Playing

a CD 14
a preset radio station 17
a tape 19
tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play) 23

tracks in the desired
order (Program Play) 24

tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play) 22

without interruption 25
Presetting radio stations 10
Preset tuning 17
Program Edit 27
Program Play 24
Protecting recordings 43

R

Radio stations

presetting 10
tuning in 17

Recording

a CD 16
a radio program 18
a tape manually 26
another tape 21
CDs by specifying the

track order 27
selecting tape length

automatically 28

timer recording 41
Repeat Play 22
Resetting the system 45

S

Saving recordings 43
Setting the time 9
Shuffle Play 23
Sleep Timer 39
Sound adjustment 31
Speakers 5, 6
Surround effect 32
Surround menu 34

T, U, V

Tape Select Edit 28
Test tone 8
Timer

falling asleep to music

39

timer recording 41

waking up to music 40
Troubleshooting 44
Tuner 10, 17, 18
Tuning interval 11
Turntable 12

W, X, Y, Z

Wake-up timer 40
Wave 29

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