Sony LBT-LX90AV manual

Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. 4-227-076- 13 (1) LBT -LX90A V LBT -LX10A V LBT -LX9A V ©2000 Sony Corporation Compact Hi-Fi Ste[...]

2 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. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limi[...]

3 * For LBT-LX90AV/LX9AV only ** For European model only T able 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 Saving power in standby mode* ........ 11 Basic Operations Playing [...]

4 Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The above illustration is of the LBT-LX10AV. Left front speaker Right front speaker AM loop antenna FM antenna Center speaker Right rear speaker Left rear speaker[...]

5 AM C O AX IAL FM 75 F M 75 A M 2 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. AM loop antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. Jack type A Jack type B AM loop antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. 1 Connect the speakers. 1 Connecting the front speakers Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER j[...]

6 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Tip 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. 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 carryin[...]

7 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[...]

8 Step 2: Setting up the speakers (continued) 1 Press PRO LOGIC. The button lights up. 2 Press T. TONE on the remote. The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order. Adjust the volume of the test tone. t LEFT t CENTER REAR T RIGHT T 3 From your listening position, press CENTER LEVEL +/ – and REAR LEVEL +/ – on the remote to adj[...]

9 Step 3: Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purposes. 3,5 1 2,4 1 Press c /CLOCK SET. The hour indication flashes. 2 Press TUNING +/ – to set the hour. 3 Press ENTER/N[...]

10 MHz DOLBY NR VOLUME TUNED ALL DISC S AUTO STEREO OFF 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. 4 Press TUNER MEMORY. The next available preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset num[...]

11 Saving power in standby mode (For LBT -LX90A V/ LX9A V only) In standby mode, you can reduce the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving mode) and save energy in standby mode. POWER SAVE/DEMO (STAND BY) DISPLAY , Press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STAND BY) while the system is turned off. The system switches to the Power Saving mode and the clock displ[...]

12 Tips • Each time you press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STAND BY) in the Power Saving mode, the display switches between the Power Saving mode and the demo mode. • The ?/1 indicator and timer indicator (when the timer is set) light up even in the Power Saving mode. • The timer works in the Power Saving mode. Notes • You cannot set the time in the Po[...]

13 Basic Operations DOLBY NR VOLUME ALL DISC S OFF Playing a CD — Normal Play Basic Operations You can play up to five CDs in a row. 1 Press PUSH OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray. If the disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized. 2 Press DISC SKIP (or D.SKIP on the remote) to place up to four more CDs on the tray. The disc tray r[...]

14 To Stop playback Pause Select a track Find a point in a track Select a CD Play only the CD you have selected Play all CDs Remove or change the CDs Adjust the volume * AMS: Automatic Music Sensor Tips • Pressing HX while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and starts CD playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch Play[...]

15 Basic Operations Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner ’ s memory (see “ Step 4: Presetting radio stations ” on page 10). 12 3 PRESET +/ – STEREO/ MONO VOLUME VOL +/ – ?/1 (Power) continued TUNER BAND 3 Close the front cover. 4 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the number[...]

16 Tips • Pressing TUNER/BAND while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and tunes in the last received station (One Touch Play). One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving mode. • You can switch from another source to the radio by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection). • If an FM program is noisy, press S[...]

17 Basic Operations Recor ding fr om the radio You can record a radio program onto a tape by tuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO 2 ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. With the side you want to record on facing forward 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the desired band appears in the display.[...]

18 Tips • When you want to record on the reverse side, press h after pressing z REC in step 5 so that the indicator on the h 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-[...]

19 Basic Operations To search for the beginning of a track (AMS) Press M to search forward or m to search backward when playing the front side (or vice-versa when playing the reverse side). When you use the remote, AMS . or > . The search direction, + (forward) or – (backward), and number of songs being skipped (1 - 9) appear in the display. E[...]

20 Recor ding from a tape — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO 2 ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. 1 Press A EJECT Z and Z B EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a recordable tape in deck B. 2 Press H SPEED DUB. Deck B stands by for recording. 12 34 x With the side you want to play/recor[...]

21 tt t t t The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the disc, such as the disc titles or artist names. When the system detects CD TEXT discs, “ CD TEXT ” appears in the display. DISPLAY tt t tt t tt , Press [...]

22 Playing CD tracks r epeatedly — Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and Program Play. REPEAT PLAY MODE , Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until “ REPEAT ” appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. The following table describes the various repeat modes. To repeat All the tr[...]

23 Programming CD tracks –– Program Play You can create a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. 2 14 5 x 3,6 8 To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ ALL DISCS SHUFFLE, ” “ 1 DISC SHUFFLE, ” or “ PROGRAM ” disappears from the display. The tracks continue playing in th[...]

24 DOLBY NR VOLUME PROGRAM OFF 1 Place CDs and close the front cover. 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 (or D.SKIP on the remote) to select a CD. 5 Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display. 6 Press [...]

25 Playing CDs without interruption –– Non-Stop Play You can play CDs without pausing between tracks. 1 3 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “ CD ” appears in the display. 2 Press NON-STOP so the indicator lights up. 3 Press HX . To cancel Non-Stop Play Press NON-STOP so that the indicator goes off.[...]

26 You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio. For example, you can record just the desired songs or begin recording from the middle of a tape. The recording level is automatically adjusted. 1 Press Z B EJECT and insert a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record (e.g., CD) appears in the display[...]

27 DOLBY NR VOLUME PROGRAM OFF Recor ding CDs by specifying the track or der — 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. 1 Place CDs and close the front cover. 2 Press Z B EJECT and insert a recordable tap[...]

28 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 X on the remote to insert a pause at the end of side A. “ P ” appears in the display and the total playing time resets to “ 0.00 ” in the display. 10 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program the tracks to [...]

29 Looping part of a CD — Loop Flashing part of a CD — Flash DJ Effects With the Loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. , Press and hold LOOP during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal playback. To adjust the loop length Turn the j[...]

30 Adjusting the sound Sound Adjustment For a powerful sound (GROOVE) Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, the sound effect changes, the super woofer level changes to “HIGH,” and the indicator on the GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume. Note Canceling the Groove mode cancels the equalizer cur[...]

31 Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the music you are listening to. You can also enjoy the audio emphasis using the Synchronized Equalizer function. When using this function, the system automatically switches the equalizer according to the genre of the music. The Personal Fi[...]

32 Adjusting the audio emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis using the graphic equalizer and surround effect. Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. 2 3,4 6 1 Select the desired basic audio emphasis for your sound (see “Selecting the audio emphasis” on page 3[...]

33 3 Press b/B repeatedly to select a frequency band. 4 Press v/V to adjust the level. 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 [...]

34 Making a personal audio emphasis file — Personal File You can create personal files of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the system’s memory. Later, you can call up an audio pattern when playing a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. You can create up to five audio files. Before operation, first select [...]

35 You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound of Dolby Surround-encoded ( ) videos and TV programs. Complete the setup and speaker adjustments first (see “Step 2: Setting up the speakers” on page 7). 1 Press PRO LOGIC so the indicator lights up. 2 Play a program source. To turn off the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Press PRO LOGIC so the[...]

36 Other Features t tt t Locating a station by program type (PTY) You can locate the desired station by selecting a program type. The system tunes in that type of program currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner ’ s preset memory. 1 Press PTY while listening to the radio. 2 Press TUNING +/ – to select the desired prog[...]

37 4 Press TUNING +/ – until the desired preset station number flashes in the display. 5 Press ENTER/NEXT while the preset station number is flashing. To stop the search while it is in progress Press PTY. List of program types (PTY) NONE No program type or undefined. NEWS News programs. AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news. INFORM[...]

38 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 3 2 4 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to the MIX MIC. DOCUMENTARY Investigative features. ALARM TEST Test signal for emergency bro[...]

39 Mixing and recording sounds 56 6 x 3 Press MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect. Each time you press this button, the display changes as follows: MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE OFF or ON, audio emphasis name “ m ” appears in the display and reduce the singer ’ s voice on a CD or tape when the karaoke mode is activated. 4 Start pl[...]

40 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 time in 10 minute increments. , Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: AUTO t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN OFF T 10MIN ....... 50MI[...]

41 t W aking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “ Step 3: Setting the time ” on page 9). The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purposes. 1 Prepare the music source you want to play. • CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, create a progra[...]

42 Timer -recor ding radio pr ograms To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “ Step 4: Presetting radio stations ” on page 10) and set the clock (see “ Step 3: Setting the time ” on page 9) beforehand. 3,4,5 76 REC 2 To check the setting 1 Press DAILY. “ TIMER OFF ” appears in the display. 2 Press DAILY again. To change [...]

43 REC DOLBY NR VOLUME ALL DISC S OFF Notes • The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. • If the system is on at the preset time, the Timer recording will not be made. • You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off times are the same. • When you set the Sleep Timer, the Timer- recording will not start until the Sleep Timer [...]

44 Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record a CD to an MD digitally by connecting your MD deck using an optical cable. Refer to the instructions included with your MD deck for details. Connecting an MD deck for analog recording Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD d[...]

45 continued Connecting a mixer (for European, North American, and Mexican models only) You can connect a mixer to the DJ MIX jacks on the rear pannel of the unit. 1 Remove the jumpers from the unit. 2 Connect the SEND jack of the unit to the IN jack of the mixer with an optional cable. 3 Connect the OUT jack of the mixer to the RETURN jack of the [...]

46 Connecting video components You can connect a VCR, camcorder, or video game to the VIDEO 1 jack on the rear panel and/or the VIDEO2 INPUT jack on the front panel. You can also connect a DVD player to the DVD INPUT jacks on the rear panel. Connecting a TV To see the picture from the connected components, connect the input jack of your TV to the V[...]

47 You can Turn on or off the TV Select the input source for the TV Adjust the volume of the TV Change the channel of the TV By pressing TV ? / 1 TV/VIDEO TV VOL TV CH Note Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some buttons above. To the audio outputs of the VCR To the video output of the VCR You can control Sony TVs[...]

48 To the video output of the DVD player To the front outputs of the DVD player Connecting video components (continued) To the rear outputs of the DVD player To the center output of the DVD player DVD 5.1CH To the woofer output of the DVD player Connecting a DVD player When your DVD player has 5.1 channel analog outputs Be sure to match the color o[...]

49 When your DVD player has stereo analog outputs Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. Connect the LINE OUT (audio) output jack of your DVD player to the FRONT jacks of DVD INPUT with the audio connecting cable. To listen to the sound from the connected DVD player, press DVD 5.1CH repeatedly so the indicator above the button [...]

50 AM C O A X IA L F M 7 5 AM FM 75 AM C O A X IAL FM 75 AM FM 75 Insulated wire (not supplied) AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A Important If you connect an outdoor antenna, connect a ground wire to the U terminal with the screw cl[...]

51 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 f[...]

52 T roubleshooting 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 [...]

53 Speakers There is no sound and “PUSH POWER” and “PROTECT“ appears in the display alternately. • Press ? / 1 to turn off the system and check the speaker connections and placement. Sound comes from only one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced. • Check the speaker connections and placement. There is no sound from the s[...]

54 Specifications For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 110 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Center Speaker: Continuous RMS power output (Reference) 45 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz,[...]

55 LBT-LX10AV Front Speaker: The following measured at AC 120/220/240 V, 50 Hz DIN power output (Rated) 150 + 150 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (Reference) 200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center Speaker: DIN power output (Rated) 35 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (Reference) 50 watts (8[...]

56 Specifications (continued) Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE I cassette 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM sup[...]

57 General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC , 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC , 50/60 Hz Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V, 220 V, or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption (LBT-LX90AV) 190 watts (LBT-LX10AV) 230 watts (LBT-LX9AV)[...]

58 Index K Karaoke 38 to reduce the vocals (KARAOKE ) 39 L Loop 29 M Microphone mixing 39 Mixing sound 39 N Normal Play 13 Non-Stop Play 25 O One Touch Play 14, 16, 19 P , Q Personal File 34 Playing a CD 13 a preset radio station 15 a tape 18 tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 22 tracks in the desired order (Program Play) 23 tracks repeatedly (R[...]

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