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Sony LBT-XB44K User's Manual

1. i Oo 2 1 DOLBY NR BM H 1 Oo DECK A B lt lt gt gt DECK B B VOLUME 1 Press amp EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B With the side you want to play facing forward 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to play one side C75 to play both sides or RELAY Relay Play to play both decks in succession 3 Press C Press lt d to play the reverse side The tape starts playing The deck stops automatically after playing both sides five times Relay Play always plays according to the following sequence Deck A front side Deck A reverse side Deck B front side Deck B reverse side To Do this Stop play Press Bl Pause Deck B only Press Ill Press again to resume play Fast forward Press P9 while playing the front side or lt lt while playing the reverse side Rewind Press lt lt while playing the front side or P while playing the reverse side Remove the cassette Press amp EJECT Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME or press VOLUME on the remote Tips Pressing gt or 1 while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and starts tape playback if there is a tape in the deck One Touch Play You can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing D gt or lt Automatic Source Selection When you want to r
2. sse 43 Playing CD tracks in random T teet tei 46 Order cete For European model only excluding Programming CD tracks 8 na Russia Playing CDs without interruption 22 Notice for customers in the United Kingdom The AC power cord has been fixed on the rear panel with the plug band temporarily for The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually 23 shipment Recording CDs by specifying the track Unlock the plug band to remove the plug OIderuc conne aE 24 Back panel DJ Effects a Looping part Of a CD 26 Flashing part of a CD 26 Waving the equalizer 27 Plug band Getting Started Step 1 Hooking up the system Follow steps fi through EJ to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories AM loop antenna Right speaker FM antenna Left speaker The above illustration is of the LBT XB66K Connect the speakers 2 Insert only the stripped portion of the 1 Connect the speaker cords to cord Inserting the vinyl portion will SPEAKER jacks of the same color interfere with the speaker connection Keep the speaker cords away from the and no sound will come from the antennas to prevent noise speaker Note The speakers for LBT D390 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB50 do not have the speaker jacks Connect the speaker cords to the speaker
3. VARIED Programs containing celebrity interviews panel games and comedy NONE Any programming not defined above Note NO PTY appears when the program type you selected is not currently being broadcasted 33 34 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 2 1 2 1 5 4 7 0 e o SESS QN GED cro co a Ses gt 3 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone level 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 XB33K XB44K XB66K only Press KARAOKE PON MPX repeatedly to obtain the desired karaoke effect Each time you press this button the display changes as follows KARAOKE PON MPX R MPX L EFFECT OFF ON 4 1 7 9 appears in the display when the karaoke mode is activated To Select Reduce the singer s KARAOKE PON voice on a CD or tape Reduce the left channel MPXR on a multiplex CD or tape Reduce the right MPXL channel on a multiplex CD or tape 4 sat playing the music and adjust the volume D Turm MIC LEVEL to adjust the micro
4. 9 EIE SEI GE LL GE c3 C Em Jog dial gt 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 27 28 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass create a more powerful sound and listen with headphones DBFB or GROOVE SUPER WOOFER Ex D 0 26 VY lm L PHONES SUPER W MODE To reinforce the bass DBFB LBT D390 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB50 only Press DBFB Each time you press this button the DBFB level display changes as follows DBFB DBFB BN display off DBFB INN reinforces the bass more than DBFB BN DBFB Dynamic Bass Feedback To reinforce the bass from the super woofer SUPER WOOFER except for LBT D390 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB50 Press SUPER WOOFER Each time you press this button the super woofer level display changes as follows SUPER WOOFER FLAT LOW HIGH t To select the super woofer mode except for LBT D390 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB50 Press SUPER W MODE while the super woofer is on Each time you press this button the super
5. 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 2 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 0 00 for European and Brazilian models or 12 00AM for other models flashes in the display A power interruption occurred Reset the clock and timer sett
6. OZ LBT D790 XB50 XB60 Approx 13 0 kg 28 Ib 11 OZ LBT XB33 XB33K XB44 Approx 14 0 kg 30 Ib 14 OZ LBT XB44K XB66 XB660 Approx 14 5 kg 31 Ib 16 OZ Approx 15 5 kg 34 Ib 2 OZ LBT XB66K Supplied accessories AM loop antenna 1 Remote RM SD70S 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 FM wire antenna 1 Speaker cords 2 except for LBT D390 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB50 Optional accessory for LBT D790 Surround speaker SS SR120 Speaker system Full range bass reflex type Speaker unit 10 cm dia cone type Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 175 x127 x185 mm 7x5 x7 sin Approx 1 3 kg 21b 14 oz net per speaker Mass Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index Adjusting the audio emphasis 30 the sound 28 the volume 12 14 17 Antennas 5 10 Audio emphasis 29 30 Automatic Source Selection 12 14 17 Batteries 5 CD player 11 19 CD Synchro Recording 13 Clock setting 6 Connecting See Hooking up Display 5 19 29 Dubbing 18 Flash 26 Hooking up optional components 8 optional speakers 9 the antennas 5 10 the power 5 the system 4 Karaoke 34 to reduce the vocals KARAOKE PON 34 to sing along with a multiplex CD or tape MPX R MPX L 34 to adjust the key LBT XB33K XB44K XB66K only 35 to adjust the microphone echo LBT XB33K XB44K XB66K only 35 Loop 26 Microphone mixing 35 Mixing sound 35 Norm
7. reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape When you are using a TYPE II CrO or TYPE IV metal cassette be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape Ue e S Tee eT ESAERA Z YV 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 Troubleshooting
8. 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
9. unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range 2 band model North American model Other models 530 1 710 KHz with the tuning interval set at 10 KHz 581 1 710 KHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 581 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 530 1 710 KHz with the tuning interval set at 10 KHz 3 band and 4 band models MW LW Antenna Intermediate frequency Speakers 531 1 602 KHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 153 279 kHz with the tuning interval set at 3 kHz AM loop antenna External antenna terminals 450 kHz SS D3900 G5500 XB33 XB33V XB50 for LBT D390 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB50 Speaker system S5 D3900 G5500 XB33 XB50 SS XB33V Speaker units Woofer Tweeter Super Tweeter Rated impedance SS D3900 G5500 XB50 SS XB33 XB33V Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 3 way 3 unit bass reflex Magnetically shielded type 17 cm dia cone type 6 cm dia cone type 2 cm dia dome type 8 ohms 6 ohms Approx 245 x 480 x 320 mm 93 4 x 19 x 125 s in S5 D3900 G5500 XB33 XB50 SS XB33V Approx 6 5 kg 14 Ib 5 oz net per speaker Approx 6 7 kg 14 Ib 12 OZ net per speaker SS D7900 XB44 XB44V XB60 XB660 for LBT D790 XB44 XB44K XB60 XB660 Speaker system Speaker units Super Woofer Woofer Tweeter Rated impedance SS D7900 XB60 XB
10. 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output Reference 120 120 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Peak music power output Reference 1 500 watts LBT XB44 XB44K The following measured at AC 120 240 V 50 Hz DIN power output Rated 120 120 watts 6 ohms at 1 KHz DIN Continuous RMS power output Reference 140 140 watts 6 ohms at 1 KHz 10 THD Peak music power output Reference 2 000 watts LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 The following measured at AC 120 240 V 50 Hz DIN power output Rated 140 140 watts 8 ohms at 1 KHz DIN Continuous RMS power output Reference 170 170 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Peak music power output Reference 3 000 watts Inputs PHONO IN phono jacks sensitivity 3 mV impedance 47 kilohms sensitivity 1 mV impedance 10 kilohms MIX MIC phone jack LBT D390 D790 G5500 VIDEO AUDIO IN phono jacks sensitivity 250 mV impedance 47 kilohms LBT XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 XB66 XB66K XB660 VIDEO MD AUDIO IN phono jacks sensitivity 250 mV impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES stereo phone jack accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more LBT XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 XB66 XB66K XB660 VIDEO MD AUDIO OUT phono jacks voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohm SPEAKER LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB50 XB60 XB66 XB66K XB660 accepts impedance of 8 to 16 ohms LBT XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SU
11. 5 Press II on deck B Recording starts 6 Start playing the source to be recorded To Press Stop recording E on deck B Pause recording Il on deck B Tips If you want to record on the reverse side press 1 so the indicator on the lt button for the reverse side lights up green When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals press DOLBY NR before step 5 so DOLBY NR B appears in the display 23 Recording CDs by 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 12 21113 E 3 E ce ce Io ca c e c c o z AN HO A 7 9 CI 9 1 5 EDIT 24 6 4 7 CHECK Place CDs and close the front cover Insert a blank tape into deck B Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM appears in the display Press DISC SKIP to select a CD Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 Disc number Track number DOLE NR FF s sannan Nee D
12. 660 SS XB44 XB44V Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way 3 unit SAW Magnetically shielded type SS XB44V only 17 cm dia cone type 17 cm dia cone type 6 cm dia cone type 8 ohms 6 ohms Approx 260 x 525 x 395 mm 10 4x 203 415 5 s in Approx 10 0 kg 22 Ib 1 0Z net per speaker SS XB66V for LBT XB66 XB66K Speaker system Speaker units Super Woofer Woofer Tweeter Super Tweeter Rated impedance SS XB66V Dimensions w h d Mass General Power requirements North American model European model Mexican model 4 way 4 unit SAW Magnetically shielded type 17 cm dia cone type 20 cm dia cone type 6 cm dia cone type 2 cm dia dome type 8 ohms Approx 285 x 590 x 425 mm 11 4x23 4 x16 3 4 in Approx 15 0 kg 33 Ib 1 0Z net per speaker 120 V AC 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 120 V AC 50 60 Hz Australian and South African models Thailand model Other models Power consumption LBT D390 G5500 LBT D790 LBT XB50 LBT XB60 LBT XB33 XB33K LBT XB44 XB44K 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 110 120 V or 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 170 watts 198 watts 190 watts 230 watts 240 watts 250 watts LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 Dimensions w h d 320 watts Approx 355 x 425 x 435 mm 14 x 16 3 4 x 17 4 in incl projecting parts and controls Mass LBT D390 G5500 Approx 12 5 kg 27 Ib 9
13. AND 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 2 band model FM gt AM 3 band model FM MW LW 4 band model FM MW LW UKV When you select this band STEREO Plus appears in the display 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display MANUAL AUTO gt PRESET 3 Press TUNING or PRESET on the remote to tune in the desired preset station LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 Preset number poLey NR H OFF O oN TUNED STEREO X J ammmmu PRESET VOLUME taa A NA Pririt Fl H1 LI LL 7 Llak E SE Frequency LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 Preset number Frequency To Do this Press 1 0 Turn VOLUME or press VOLUME on the remote Turn off the radio Adjust the volume To listen to non preset radio stations Press TUNING MODE repeatedly in step 2 until MANUAL appears then press TUNING to tune in the desired station Tips Pressing TUNER BAND while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and tunes 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 ap
14. E OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol DO are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation eG LBT XB50 XB60 only Table of Contents Getting Started Sound Adjustment Step 1 Hooking up the system 4 Adjusting the sound siise 28 Step 2 Setting the time 6 Selecting the audio emphasis 29 Step 3 Presetting radio stations 7 Adjusting the audio emphasis 30 Connecting optional AV Making a personal audio emphasis components sseesseeneneeneneenes 8 jj 31 d Using the Radio Data System Playing a CD ascsiecocheasnmeee 11 RDS NRI EN SEAR Recording a CD scccsssssavegsiessecstsensiiess 13 Singing along Karaoke Listening to the radio 14 Falling asleep to music Recording ees 1 Waking up to music sss Playing a tape ec trea 16 Timer recording radio programs 38 Recording from a tape 18 Additional Information The CD Player Precautions erret eese 40 Using the CD display 19 Troubleshooting ee 41 Playing CD tracks repeatedly 19 Specifications
15. FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears To the audio outputs To the audio inputs of of the MD deck the MD deck i E SiS fm Note If you cannot select MD by pressing FUNCTION press 1 O while pressing FUNCTION when the power is turned off VIDEO will be switched to MD To return to VIDEO do the same procedure Connecting surround speakers LBT D790 XB33 XB33K XB50 XB60 only You can connect optional surround speakers T To surround speaker L To surround speaker R Note You need to connect both left and right surround speakers Otherwise the sound will not be heard Connecting a VCR Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors To listen to the sound from the connected VCR press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO appears To the audio output of the VCR ETE ES Eas ES r continued 10 Connecting optional AV components continued Connecting outdoor antennas Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception FM antenna Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna You can also use the TV antenna instead For European model IEC standard socket not supplied Screw clamp Ground w
16. ISC A 4 mou f e 4 a a Leal Total playing time including selected track LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 Disc number Track number 1 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 LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 The last programmed track DOLBY NR OFF mamnun 1 LI 1 PROGRAM l odo A ibn N ISC Total playing time LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 The last programmed track 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 I 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 1 0 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 E gt button for the front side lights up green 12 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side or C2 or RELAY to record on both sides 13 Press M on deck B Recording starts To stop recording Press W on deck B or on the CD player To
17. LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 PIN jr M PE Press TUNING to select the preset number you want LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 DOLBY NR 4q OFF O oN YB TUNED ES X vou 7 mannna SEET Se ALL DISCS Press ENTER NEXT The station is stored Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store other stations continued Step 3 Presetting radio stations continued 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 European and the Middle Eastern models The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 9 kHz 10 kHz in some areas To change the AM tuning interval to 10 kHz or 9 kHz press TUNER BAND repeatedly until AM appears 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 audio components Connecting a turntab
18. 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 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 Timer recording 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 39 40 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
19. RROUND SPEAKER LBT D790 XB33 XB33K XB50 XB60 only accepts impedance of 16 ohms 43 44 CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous Max 44 6 uW 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 Laser Laser output 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 LBT XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 XB66 XB66K XB660 CD DIGITAL OUT square optical connector jack rear panel Wave length 600 nm Output level 18 dBm Tape player section Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Frequency response DOLBY NR OFF 60 13 000 Hz 3 dB using a Sony TYPEI cassette 60 14 000 Hz 3 dB using a Sony TYPE II cassette 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN Wow and flutter Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 2 band model North American model 87 5 108 0 MHz 100 KHz step Other models 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 KHz step 3 band model 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 KHz step 4 band model FM 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step 65 0 74 0 MHz 10 KHz step OIRT UKV 65 0 74 0 MHz 10 kHz step POLAR STEREO Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm
20. S ONY 3 862 180 13 1 Compact Hi Fi Stereo System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The ecd quiu ial numbers are located on the pi andes ord the serial number nthe spac e pro vided below Refer to them ene er you c all upon voli Sony dea a regarding this product Model No Serial No oise DIGITAL AUDIO LBT D390 LBT XB44K LBT D790 LBT XB50 LBT G5500 LBT XB60 LBT XB33 LBT XB66 LBT XB33K LBT XB66K LBI XB44 LBT XB660 1998 by Sony Corporation 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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT This caution label is located inside the unit CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDSAETTELSE FOR STR LING VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET UND SICHEREITSVERRIEGELUNG BERBR CKT NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSE
21. SIC MENU on the remote repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you desire The audio emphasis name appears in the display 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 tml appears if you select an audio emphasis with a surround effect Press To select GEO MENU 1 MENU2 GEQ 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 LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 zz LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 29 30 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 Before operation first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound 6 2 3 4 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 repeatedly to
22. SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want To cancel the Sleep Timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears in the display 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 2 Setting the time The 24 hour system model is used for illustration purpose 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 els eooeoU eue mam Sem cum DAILY 1 DAILY 2 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 an tape with the side you want to play facing forward Radio Tune in the preset station you want see Step 3 Presetting radio stations 2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume 3 Press O CLOCK SET SET appears and DAILY 1 flashes in the display 4 Press TUNING to select DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 then press ENTER NEXT ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 4 OL a EZ mammam Tane ALL DISCS FL Pops r1 LIIN d i LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 Set the time to start playback Press TUNING to set the hour then press ENTER NEXT
23. SS 4 Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons Playback starts If you press E gt or CD B on the remote playback starts from the CD in the playing position 4 1 ALL DISCS LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 Disc number in the playing position Track number suoneJodgo iseg Jog dial DOLBY NR Vik 7 DISC SKIP LOS T B il E a Elapsed time AMS He P PI LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 44 Disc number in the playing position Track number CD VOLUME Elapsed time continued 11 12 Playing a CD continued To Do this Stop playback Press W Pause Press Ill Press again to resume playback Selecta track During playback or pause turn the jog dial clockwise to go forward or counterclockwise to go backward and release it when you reach the desired track Or press AMS PPI to go forward or AMS I to go backward on the remote Find a point in Press and hold gt or during a track playback and release at the desired point Selecta CD Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons or DISC SKIP Play only the Press 1 ALL DISCS repeatedly CD youhave until 1 DISC appears selected Play all CDs Press 1 ALL DISCS repeatedly until ALL DISCS appears Remove or Press amp OPEN change the CDs Adjust the Turn VOLUME or press volume VOLUME on the remote AMS Automatic Musi
24. TZEN VARO 2 AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALT TIINA NAKYMATTOMALLE LASERS TEILYLLE ALA KATSO S TEESEEN VARNING OSYNLING LASERSTRALING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD OCH SPARREN AR URKOPPLAD BETRAKTA EJ STR LEN ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES OG SIKKERHEDSLAS BRYTES UNNG EKSPONERING FOR STR LEN VIGYAZAT A BURKOLAT NYIT SAKOR LATHATATLAN LEZERSU G RVESZ LY KER LJE A BESUGARZAST NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Th
25. 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 40 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 40 e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see page 40 The tape does not erase completely e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see page 40 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty Clean them see page 40 Noise increases or the high frequencies are missing e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see page 40 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 o
26. The minutes indication flashes LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 B Ol gemma EZ Sie 7 manaia eas MOS TINE 7 r1 p LI IN CPt LI LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 oS b gt fine m Press TUNING to set the minutes then press ENTER NEXT The hour indication flashes again Set the time to stop playback following the above procedure Press TUNING until the music source you want appears The indication changes as follows TUNER CD PLAY TAPE PLAY Press ENTER NEXT The start time the stop time and the music source appear in turn before the original display returns continued 37 38 Waking up to music continued 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 r
27. You can create up to five audio files Before operation first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound 243 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 LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 DOLBY NR H 2 en 2 E M7 3 Press GEQ to select the file number P FILE where you want to store the sound effect 4 Press ENTER The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number Any settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings To call up the personal file 1 Press GEO or MUSIC MENU 4 on the remote repeatedly to display the last selected personal file 2 Press GEQ or MUSIC MENU on the remote repeatedly to select the desired personal file 31 32 Other Features Using the Radio Data System RDS For European model only excluding Russia What is the Radio Data System The Radio Data System RDS is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal This tuner offers convenient RDS features such as monitoring traffic new
28. acks on 1 ALL DISCS repeatedly the currentCD until 1 DISC appears in the display All the tracks on 1 ALL DISCS repeatedly all CDs until ALL DISCS appears in the display Only one track REPEAT repeatedly while playing the track you want to repeat until REPEAT 1 appears in the display 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 20 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 a ca m c3 rem SS o Ss z i TE ME gt 6 Q GE Em Ger rem DIRECT PLAY A 3 Jog dial 2 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 gt ulum ty appears and all the tracks play in random order To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE or PROGRAM d
29. al Play 11 Non Stop Play 22 One Touch Play 12 14 17 Personal File 31 Playing aCD 11 a preset radio station 14 atape 16 tracks in random order Shuffle Play 20 tracks in the desired order Program Play 21 tracks repeatedly Repeat Play 19 without interruption 22 Presetting radio stations 7 Preset tuning 14 Program Edit 24 Program Play 21 Protecting recordings 40 PTY 32 Radio stations presetting 7 tuning in 14 RDS 32 Recording aCD 13 a radio program 15 atape manually 23 another tape 18 CDs by specifying the track order 24 selecting tape length automatically 25 timer recording 38 Repeat Play 19 Resetting the system 42 Saving recordings 40 Setting the time 6 Shuffle Play 20 Sleep Timer 36 Sound adjustment 28 Speakers 4 9 Surround effect 30 ETE Tape Select Edit 25 Timer falling asleep to music timer recording 38 waking up to music 37 Troubleshooting 41 Tuner 7 14 15 Tuning interval 7 Turntable 8 W X Y Z Wake up timer 37 Wave 27 For European model only excluding Russia Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia
30. c Sensor Tips e Pressing gt 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 You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing D gt or one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons Automatic Source Selection If there is no CD in the player NO DISC appears in the display You can change the CD in the loading position during playback Recording a CD CD Synchro Recording This function lets you record from a CD to a tape easily You can use TYPE I normal or TYPE II CrO tapes The recording level is adjusted automatically o Power SURROUND 7 B lt 5 c c ca c e z c T o0 a c c EN c 3 Y A O 9 Ge a tS j EN 6 DOLBY NR 3 2 4 L 1 1 Press amp EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B With the side you want to record on facing forward 2 Press amp 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 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 P
31. ccur reset the system as follows LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 only 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Plug the power cord back in 3 Press GROOVE ENTER NEXT and DISC 1 at the same time LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 only 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Plug the power cord back in 3 Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER ENTER and DISC 1 at the same time Specifications For the U S model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 70 20 000 Hz rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 9 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section LBT D390 D790 G5500 Continuous RMS power output 120 120 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Total harmonics distortion Less than 0 07 8 ohms at 1 kHz 50 W LBT XB50 DIN power output Rated 80 80 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output Reference 100 100 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output Reference 170 170 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD LBT XB60 DIN power output Rated 100 100 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output Reference 120 120 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output Reference 210 210 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD LBT XB33 XB33K The following measured at AC 120 240 V 50 Hz DIN power output Rated 100 100 watts 6 ohms at
32. 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 Selecting the tape length automatically Tape Select Edit You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD Note that you cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing more than 20 tracks gt 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 Clear the entire program in the table on page 22 follow the above procedure 25 26 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 o o ajs a SS z cc ca 9 H SUP LOOP Jog dial gt 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 jog dial while holding LOOP or press MUSIC MENU w
33. curs 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 gt Press SLEEP Each time you press this button the minutes display the remaining time changes as follows AUTO 90min 80min 70min OFF 10min 50min 60min 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
34. ecord you must preset the radio station see Step 3 Presetting radio stations and set the clock see Step 2 Setting the time beforehand 2 7 6 3 45 1 Tunein the preset radio station see Listening to the radio 2 Press O 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 LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 DOLBY NR 2 OF 992 ex X VOLUME J S PL taa 4 Set the time to start recording Press TUNING to set the hour then press ENTER NEXT The minutes indication flashes LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 dg pog mE O Mes 7 E n Weis mes FINI je rt LIIN IFL L x Ex o J 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 To check the setting 1 Press
35. educe the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals press DOLBY NR so DOLBY NR B appears in the display suoneJodo iseg 17 Recording from a tape High speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I normal or TYPE II CrO tapes The recording level is automatically adjusted wb Power o Oo s 50 We 9 Ce th 3 1 412 1 Press amp 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 2 Press H SPEED DUB Deck B stands by for recording 3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side or C222 to record on both sides 18 4 Press I Dubbing starts When dubbing ends decks A and B automatically stop To stop dubbing Press Bl 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 You don t have to set DOLBY NR since the tape in deck B is automatically recorded in the same state as the tape in deck A Notes If you set DIRECTION to CZ when the tapes you use have different lengths the tape in each deck reverses independently If you want to start dubbing from the
36. eries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage When carrying this system Do the following to protect the CD mechanism 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Hold down PLAY MODE and press 1 to turn off the system Step 2 Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions The clock is on a 24 hour system for the European and Brazilian models and a 12 hour system for other models The 24 hour system model is used for illustration purpose LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 only 1 Press O CLOCK SET The hour indication flashes Press TUNING to set the hour gt ALE g gt TE 4 Press ENTER NEXT The minutes indication flashes v d Ep A un M 4 Press TUNING minutes to set the EN A vv 4 5 gt Press ENTER NEXT The clock starts LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 only 1 Tip Press CLOCK SET The hour indication flashes vad lt pad Press TUNING to set the hour Press ENTER NEXT The minutes indication flashes Press TUNING to set the minutes Press ENTER NEXT The clock starts If you make a mistake start over from step 1 Step 3 Presetting radio stations You ca
37. hile holding LOOP on the remote to select different loop lengths Flashing part of a CD Flash With the flash function you can flash the CD sound during playback This lets you create original recordings AN a Eii j o z cc eS y C3 c CaE LOOP FLASH Jog dial gt 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 flash length Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH or press MUSIC MENU 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 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 S55 e Jc BE 0 7
38. ing CDs without interruption Non Stop Play You can play CDs without pausing between tracks 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Press NON STOP so the indicator on this button lights up 3 Press gt To cancel Non Stop Play Press NON STOP so the indicator on this button goes off The Tape Deck Recording ona 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 Sls S i 9 z i o I 9 Gem 93 EE rd lt mM 5 1 3 1 Inserta blank tape into deck B 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record e g CD appears in the display w Press REC Deck B stands by for recording and the indicator on the D gt button for the front side lights up green 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side or C2 or RELAY to record on both sides
39. ings The timer does not function Set the clock correctly DAILY 1 DAILY 2 and REC do not appear when you press 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 The sound from the connected source is distorted If VIDEO appears in the display when you press FUNCTION switch the display to MD see the note in the Connecting an MD deck for analog recording section on page 9 Speakers Sound comes from only one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced Check the speaker connections and placement There is no sound from the surround speakers LBT D790 XB33 XB33K XB50 XB60 only Press SURROUND to turn on the surround effect 41 42 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
40. ire not supplied For other models Screw clamp 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Ground 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 For European model Screw clamp Insulated wire not supplied Ground wire not supplied 7 For other models Screw clamp Insulated wire not supplied Ground wire not supplied gt gt Important If you connect an outdoor antenna connect a ground wire to the zh terminal with the screw clamp To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Basic Operations A Playi ng a CD 1 Press amp OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray Normal Play If the disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized You can play up to five CDs in a row TO With the label side up Power VOLUME gt When you play a CD single place it on the a inner circle of S55 e jc the tray gg cesses m mE G 2 Press DISC SKIP to place up to four g SS more CDs on the tray E The disc tray rotates so you can insert other CDs 3 Close the front cover F
41. is 1 Press PTY 2 Press TUNING to select the program type you want See the List of program types PTY section below 3 Press ENTER NEXT The unit starts searching for the preset RDS stations SEARCH and the selected program type appear alternately in the display When the tuner receives a program the preset station number flashes 4 Press TUNING until the desired preset station number flashes in the display D 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 AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news topics ALARM Emergency broadcasts CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture DRAMA Radio plays and serials EDUCATE Education Educational programs such as how to programs and advice INFO Information Programs about consumer affairs medical advice and weather LIGHT MUSIC Classical music such as instrumentals vocal and choral works M O R MUSIC Easy listening middle of the road music NEWS News programs OTHER MUSIC Music such as jazz rhythm and blues and reggae POP MUSIC Popular music programs ROCK MUSIC Rock music programs SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc SPORT Sports programs
42. is equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note on CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACL
43. isappears 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 PPI on the remote Programming CD tracks Program Play You can create a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played CHECK CLEAR 1 Place CDs and close the front cover Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM appears in the display Press DISC SKIP to select a CD Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 Disc number Track number DOLBY NR OFF Total playing time LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 Disc number Track number Total playing time Press PLAY MODE once The track is programmed STEP and the programmed playing order appear followed by the total playing time LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 The la
44. jacks on the unit Red 0 Black The color of your speaker cords might be different See the speakers manual for details if supplied Connect the FM AM antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect it For European model Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally AM loop antenna For other models Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally AM loop antenna Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage except for North American European Mexican South African Thailand and Australian models VOLTAGE SELECTOR 110 120V 220 240V El Connect the power cord to a wall outlet The demonstration appears in the display If the plug on this unit does not fit your wall outlet detach the supplied adapter from the plug except for North and South American countries Europe and Australia Deactivate the demonstration mode by pressing DISPLAY DEMO while the system is off Inserting two size AA R6 batteries into the remote Tips With normal use the batteries should last for about six months When the remote no longer operates the system replace both batteries with new ones When you set the time the demonstration is deactivated To activate the demonstration again press DISPLAY DEMO while the system is off Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batt
45. le 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 BRR Note Using the turntable at high volume may cause distortion or howling This is often caused by the bass sound from the speakers The bass sound may be picked up by the needle of the turntable and produce the distortion or howling To avoid this do the following 1 Keep some distance between the speakers and the turntable 2 Stop using the surround effect 3 Install the speakers or the turntable on a firm and stable surface 4 Press DBFB repeatedly until DBFB BA disappears from the display LBT D390 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB50 only Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the indicator on this button goes off except for LBT D390 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB50 Connecting an MD deck for digital recording except for LBT D390 D790 G5500 You can record a CD to an MD digitally by connecting your MD deck using an optical cable To the digital input of the MD deck Connecting an MD deck for analog recording except for LBT D390 D790 G5500 Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck press
46. n preset the following number of stations 2band model 20 for FM and 10 for AM 3 band model 20 for FM 10 for MW and 10 for LW 4 band model 20 for FM 10 for MW 10 for LW and 5 for UKV The bands you can select depend on the kind of tuner built into your system Confirm the bands by pressing TUNER BAND repeatedly e 64 23 51 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display Each time you press this button the band changes as follows 2 band model FM gt AM 3 band model FM MW LW 4 band model FM MW LW UKV 1 When you select this band STEREO Plus appears in the display 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 LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 QB pee 2 TUNED EZ samamm 0090 V ue 7 MORS E Nd Inn cr mit H LIE LL D Liwe LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 Sum Cu PEE AMNES 8 WA Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number flashes in the display LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 QB ur d TUNED S amp S wanawa srREOAUTO V J MOS NM FT NAT EA LI v ri Morin a SC ry L
47. on one side or C or RELAY to record on both sides Press Ii on deck B Recording starts To stop recording Press Bl on deck B continued 15 16 Recording from the radio continued Tips If you want to record on the reverse side press 1 so the indicator on the lt I button for the reverse side lights up green after pressing 6 REC in step 5 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 low level high frequency signals press DOLBY NR before step 7 so DOLBY NR B appears in the display To record with surround effect press SURROUND so SUR tamil appears 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 Playing a tape You can play any type of tape TYPEI normal TYPE II CrOz or TYPE IV metal The deck automatically detects the tape type To select either deck A or B press DECK A B or DECK B B on the remote ue 3 44 44 Power P VOLUME e00 Mi ims I
48. pears 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 Recording from the radio You can record a radio program on a tape by tuning in a preset station You can use TYPE I normal or TYPE II CrO tapes The recording level is automatically adjusted vO Power SURROUND 3 2 1 00 O00 M dd VU 6 DOLBYNR lt E 7 4 5 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display Press TUNING to tune ina preset station LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 Preset number OLBY NR H OFF 9M 2 TUNED E x VOLUME J SERE aeger Tan NA Frequency LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 Preset number Frequency Press amp EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B With the side you want to record on facing forward suoneJodgo iseg Press 6 REC Deck B stands by for recording and the indicator on the D gt button for the front side lights up green Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record
49. phone volume When you are done Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC then press KARAOKE PON MPX repeatedly until N disappears from the display Adjusting the microphone echo LBT XB33K XB44K XB66K only ECHO LEVEL gt Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo effect To cancel the echoing Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN Adjusting the key LBT XB33K XB44K XB66K only b gt Press bor You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps 3 0 to 3 0 Mixing and recording sounds 95 5 4 23 a ce E c E c 8 oo cc p OQ 7 GET c2 c CO CD 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 REC 4 Press nt 5 Press D gt to start playing the CD or tape in deck A Playback starts Start singing along with the music To stop recording Press Bl on deck B continued 35 36 Singing along Karaoke continued Tips If acoustic feedback howling oc
50. ress CD SYNC Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback and the indicator on the D gt button for the front side lights up green 6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side or CZ or RELAY to record on both sides 7 Press M on deck B Recording starts To stop recording Press W on deck B or on the CD player Tips f you want to record on the reverse side press 1 so the indicator on the 1 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 suoneJodgo iseg When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals press DOLBY NR before step 7 so DOLBY NR B appears in the display To record with the surround effect press SURROUND so SUR mil appears in the display The equalizer settings will not be recorded Note You cannot listen to other sources while recording 13 14 Listening to the radio Preset Tuning Before using this function preset radio stations in the tuner s memory see Step 3 Presetting radio stations ya STEREO MONO Power VOLUME 3 2 1 S55 Pi m O S 26 V PRESET TUNER B
51. s or information programs and locating a station by program type RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Receiving RDS broadcasts gt Simply select a station from the FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY DEMO the display changes as follows r Station name Frequency Program type Clock display Effect P FILE name or EFFECT ON OFF If the RDS broadcast is not received the station name and the program type may not appear in the display Locating a station by program type PTY You can locate the station you want by selecting a program type The unit tunes in that type of program currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner s preset memory 1 3 524 00 d re com QS 4 mm LEER ap
52. same point for the other side set DIRECTION to and reverse tapes manually after both decks stop Then press H SPEED DUB again to start recording the other side You cannot record the surround effect The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the whole CD DISPLAY DEMO gt Press DISPLAY DEMO during playback Each time you press this button in Normal Play the display changes as follows r gt 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 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 1 ALL DISCS REPEAT gt Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until REPEAT appears in the display Repeat Play starts The following table describes the various repeat modes To repeat Press All the tr
53. select a frequency band LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 Q pa bh ce m S amp S AT a Ailes ay pid _ ELI see 1 uU Parte E d BF LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 4 Press GEO to adjust the level LBT D390 D790 G5500 XB33 XB33K XB44 XB44K XB50 XB60 2 E 4 a DOLBY NR 2 Alb r7 Aig ALL DISCS I v LJ 3 a f I Pere PT byes 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 Activating the surround effect You can enjoy the surround effect SURROUND gt Press SURROUND so SUR limul appears in the display 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 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
54. st programmed track DOLBY NR f 2 oer X VOLUME J E mm ta A Disc I ESO Total playing time LBT XB66 XB66K XB660 The last programmed track PROGRAM L I LI J LI Total playing time continued 21 Programming CD tracks continued 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 to program additional tracks 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 Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly After the last track CHECK Check the program END appears Clear the last selected CLEAR on the remote track in stop mode Clear a specific track CHECK on the remote repeatedly until the number of the track to be cleared lights up then press CLEAR Add a track to the 1 Press DISC SKIP to program select a CD 2 Turn the jog dial to select a track 3 Press PLAY MODE Clear the entire E once in stop mode or program twice while playing Tips The program you created remains in the CD player s memory even after it has been played Press L to play the same program again e 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 Play
55. woofer mode display changes as follows MOVIE gt MUSIC For a powerful sound GROOVE Press GROOVE The volume switches to power mode the equalizer curve changes the bass level DBFB or SUPER WOOFER changes to HIGH and the indicator on the GROOVE button lights up Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume Notes The music sound will be distorted when you use the DBFB 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 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 LL gem aE em 9 EIE ER 1 Press GEQ 4 or MUSIC MENU 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 or MU

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