LBT-XB5

SERVICE MANUAL
LBT-XB5 is composed following model. As for the service manual, it is issued for each component model, then, please refer to it.

AEP Model UK Model

COMPONENTS MODEL NAME FOR LBT-XB5
LBT-XB5 COMPACT DISC DECK RECEIVER SYSTEM HCD-XB5

SPECIFICATIONS

General Power requirements V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 230 W Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (1) Remote RM-SD70 (1) Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) FM wire antenna (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PARTS LIST

Items marked * are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. Abbreviation EE : East European model

Part. No.

Description
ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS ******************************** 1-475-115-11 1-501-374-11 1-501-804-11 3-859-537-11 3-859-537-21 REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-SD70) ANTENNA, LOOP ANTENNA (FM) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP)
3-859-537-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN) (AEP) 3-859-537-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (DUTCH, SWEDISH, ITALIAN) (AEP) 3-859-537-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (POLISH, RUSSIAN) (EE, CIS) 4-991-151-01 COVER, BATTERY (for RM-SD70)
COMPACT Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM

MICROFILM

Sony Corporation
Home A&V Products Company

9-960-903-11

97C050453-1D Printed in Japan 1997. 3 Published by Service and Safety Engineering Dept. (Shibaura)

http://getMANUAL.com

3-859-537-12(1)
Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System

Operating Instructions

LBT-XB3 LBT-XB5 LBT-XB6

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.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y or coloured green or greenand-yellow. WARNING To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed. Note The AC power cord has been fixed on the rear panel with the plug band temporarily for shipment. Unlock the plug band to remove the plug.

Back panel

For customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. IMPORTANT If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Plug band

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* Btype noise reduction system. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system. 4 Step 2: Setting the time.. 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations.. 7 Connecting optional AV components.. 8

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.. 27 Selecting the audio emphasis. 28 Adjusting the audio emphasis. 29 Making a personal audio emphasis file.. 30

Basic Operations

Playing a CD... 10 Recording a CD. 12 Listening to the radio.. 13 Recording from the radio.. 14 Playing a tape.. 15 Recording from a tape.. 17

Other Features

Singing along: Karaoke.. 31 Falling asleep to music. 33 Waking up to music.. 33 Timer-recording radio programmes. 35

Additional Information

Precautions.. 37 Troubleshooting.. 38 Specifications.. 40 Index.. 42

The CD Player

Using the CD display.. 18 Playing CD tracks repeatedly. 18 Playing CD tracks in random order.. 19 Programming CD tracks. 20 Playing CDs without interruption.. 21

The Tape Deck

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 colour 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
Using the turntable at high volume may cause distortion or howling. This is often caused by the bass sound from the speakers. The bass sound may be picked up by the needle of the turntable, and produce the distortion or howling. To avoid this, do the following: 1 Keep some distance between the speakers and the turntable. 2 Stop using the surround effect. 3 Install the speakers or the turntable on a firm and stable surface. 4 Press DBFB repeatedly until DBFB disappears from the display (LBT-XB3/XB5 only). Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the indicator on this button goes off (LBT-XB6 only).
Connecting outdoor aerials
Connect an outdoor aerial to improve the reception. FM aerial Connect an optional FM outdoor aerial using a 75-ohm coaxial cable and IEC standard socket connector. You can also use the TV aerial instead.
IEC standard socket (not supplied)

Screw clamp

Ground wire (not supplied)
AM aerial Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM aerial terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop aerial connected.
Screw clamp Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM CO 75 AXIA L

Important
If you connect an outdoor aerial, 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.

Playing a CD

Normal Play
You can play up to five CDs in a row.

POWER VOLUME

Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray.
If the disc is not placed properly it will not be recognised.
With the label side up. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
Press DISC SKIP to place up to four more CDs on the tray.
The disc tray rotates so you can insert other CDs.
Close the front cover. 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.

1/ALL DISCS 0

PLA YM OD
Disc number in the playing position Track number

REPERT

E D IT

Jog dial

DISC SKIP P p AMS =/+ 0/) CD (

Elapsed time

VOLUME +/
To Stop playback Pause Select a track
Do this Press p. Press P. Press again to resume playback. During playback or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or anticlockwise (to go backward) and release it when you reach the desired track. Or press AMS* + (to go forward) or AMS* = (to go backward) on the remote.

Find a point in a Press and hold ) or 0 track during playback, and release at the desired point. Select a CD Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons (or DISC SKIP).
Play only the CD Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly you have until 1 DISC appears. selected Play all CDs Remove or change the CDs Adjust the volume Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until ALL DISCS appears.
Press 6 OPEN. Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/ on the remote).
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor.
Pressing while the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch Play). You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing or one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons (Automatic Source Selection). If there is no CD in the player, NO DISC appears in the display. You can change the CD in the loading position during playback.

Recording a CD

CD Synchro Recording
This function lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.

POWER SURROUND

Close the front cover. Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the disc number you want to record appears in the playing position indicator. 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.
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side or (or RELAY) to record on both sides. 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 so the indicator on the 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 SURROUND so SUR appears in the display. The equalizer settings will not be recorded.

DOLBY NR

Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B.
With the side you want to record on facing forward

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
Press 6 OPEN and place a CD.

p 0 ) p 0 )

Listening to the radio

Preset Tuning

Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuners memory (see Step 3: Presetting radio stations).

STEREO/MONO POWER VOLUME

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display.

n MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

Press TUNING +/ (or PRESET +/ on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.

Preset number

DOLBY NR OFF TUNED STEREO PRESET ALL DISC S

Frequency

DOLBY NR OFF PRESET TUNED STEREO
Frequency PRESET +/ TUNER/BAND To Turn off the radio Adjust the volume VOLUME +/ Do this Press POWER. Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/ on the remote).
To listen to non-preset radio stations
Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows: 3 band models: FM n MW n LW 4 band model: FM n MW n LW n UKV n n
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 power is off automatically turns on the power 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 programme 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 aerials.

Recording from the radio

You can record a radio programme 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.

SURROUND

Press TUNING +/ to tune in a preset station.

Frequency Preset number

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display.

Press r REC.

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

Press p on deck B.

If you want to record on the reverse side, press so the indicator on the 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 SURROUND so SUR appears in the display. The equalizer settings will not be recorded. If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the appropriate aerial to reduce the noise.

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 ( or DECK B ( on the remote.

VOLUME

P p DECK A ( 0/) DECK B (

continued

Playing a Tape (continued)
Pressing or while the power is off automatically turns on the power 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 (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.
Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B.
With the side you want to play facing forward
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to play one side, * to play both sides, or RELAY (Relay Play)** to play both decks in succession. Press.
Press 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 Stop play Do this 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. Press 0 while playing the front side or ) while playing the reverse side. Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/ on the remote).

/ Press REPEAT repeatedly during
playback until REPEAT appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts. The following table describes the various repeat modes.
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.
* You cant repeat a single track during Shuffle Play and Programme Play.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until REPEAT or REPEAT 1 disappears from the display.
Playing CD tracks in random order

Shuffle Play

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

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

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE appears in the display. 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.

Press.

J appears and all the tracks play in random order.

Programming CD tracks

Programme Play
You can create a programme of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played.
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.

Disc number Track number

DISC PROGRAM

Total playing time

Disc number

Track number

p CHECK CLEAR

Press PLAY MODE once.

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

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

Waving the equalizer

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.
/ 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.

Adjusting the sound

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

GROOVE DBFB SUPER WOOFER

To select the super woofer mode (LBT-XB6 only)
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 (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. Cancelling GROOVE cancels the equalizer curve and bass level. Adjust the equalisation to obtain the effect you desire.

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.
Select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound.
(see Selecting the audio emphasis.)

Press GEQ CONTROL.

The frequency range appears and the level value flashes in the display.
Press GEQ B/b repeatedly to select a frequency band.

/ Press SURROUND so SUR

appears in the display.
If you choose other sound effects, the surround effect will be cancelled. 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 favourite tape, CD, or radio programme. You can create up to five audio files. Before operation, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound.

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.
Create the sound effect you want by using the graphic equalizer and surround effect (see Adjusting the audio emphasis). Press P FILE MEMORY.
A personal file number appears in the display.
Press GEQ B/b to select the file number (P FILE) where you want to store the sound effect.

Singing along: Karaoke

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

CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, create a programme (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).
Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume. Press t/CLOCK SET.
SET appears and DAILY 1 flashes in the display.
Waking up to music (continued)
The start time, the stop time, and the music source appear in turn before the original display returns.
Press TUNING +/ to select DAILY 1 or DAILY 2, then press ENTER/ NEXT.
ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.

Turn off the power.

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.
Set the time to start playing.
Press TUNING +/ to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes.
Press TUNING +/ to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again.
Set the time to stop playing following the above procedure. Press TUNING +/ until the music source you want appears.
n The indication changes as follows: TUNER n CD PLAY n TAPE PLAY
Timer-recording radio programmes
To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see Step 3: Presetting radio stations) and set the clock (see Step 2: Setting the time) beforehand.
Set the time to start recording.
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.
Tune in the preset radio station (see Listening to the radio). Press t/CLOCK SET.
Insert a blank tape in deck B. Turn off the power.
When recording starts, the volume level is set to the minimum.
Press TUNING +/ to select REC, then press ENTER/NEXT.
Timer-recording radio programmes (continued) 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.
1 Press REC. 2 TIMER OFF appears in the display. Notes
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. If the power 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.

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.

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.

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.
When you are using a TYPE II (CrO2) 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.

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

Detector slots

Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

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-XB6 only). Press SURROUND to turn on the surround effect.

CD Player

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 Programme or Shuffle Play mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM or SHUFFLE disappear from the display.
Severe hum or noise (TUNED or STEREO flashes in the display. Adjust the aerial. The signal strength is too weak. Connect an external aerial. A stereo FM programme 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:
(LBT-XB3 only) 1 Unplug the mains lead. 2 Plug the mains lead back in. 3 Press GROOVE, ENTER/NEXT, and DISC 1 at the same time. (LBT-XB5/XB6 only) 1 Unplug the mains lead. 2 Plug the mains lead back in. 3 Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER, and DISC 1 at the same time.

Tape Deck

The tape does not record. No tape is in the cassette holder. The tab has been removed from the cassette (see page 37). 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 37). The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (see page 37). The tape does not erase completely. The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (see page 37). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see page 37). Noise increases or the high frequencies are missing. The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (see page 37).

Specifications

Amplifier section
DIN power output (LBT-XB3) 55 + 55 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) (LBT-XB5) 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) (LBT-XB6) 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (LBT-XB3) 65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) (LBT-XB5) 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) (LBT-XB6) 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output: (LBT-XB3) (LBT-XB5) (LBT-XB6) Inputs PHONO IN (phono jacks): sensitivity 3 mV, impedance 47 kilohms VIDEO (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks): sensitivity 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms MIX MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo phone jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more SPEAKER: (LBT-XB3) accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms (LBT-XB5/XB6) accepts impedance of 8 to 16 ohms SURROUND SPEAKER (LBT-XB5/XB6 only): accepts impedance of 16 ohms 100 + 100 watts 210 + 210 watts 210 + 210 watts

CD player section

System Laser Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser ( = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Max. 44.6 F* * 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. nm 2 Hz 20 kHz (0.5 dB) More than 90 dB More than 90 dB

Laser output

Wavelength Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range

Tape player section

Recording system Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 4-track 2-channel stereo 60 13,000 Hz (3 dB), using a Sony TYPE I cassette 60 14,000 Hz (3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette 0.15% 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 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 Aerial FM wire aerial Aerial terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range MW: 531 1,602 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz) LW: kHz (with the tuning interval set at 3 kHz) Aerial AM loop aerial, External aerial terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Power requirements Power consumption (LBT-XB3) (LBT-XB5) (LBT-XB6) Dimensions (w/h/d) V AC, 50/60 Hz 130 watts 230 watts 230 watts Approx. 435 mm (3/1/4 in) incl. projecting parts and controls Approx. 10.6 kg (23 lb 6 oz) Approx. 12.0 kg (26 lb 7 oz) Approx. 12.5 kg (27 lb 9 oz) AM loop aerial (1) Remote RM-SD70 (1) Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) FM wire aerial (1) Speaker cords (2) (LBTXB6 only)
Mass (LBT-XB3) (LBT-XB5) (LBT-XB6) Supplied accessories
SS-XB6AV for LBT-XB6 Speaker system Speaker units Super Woofer: Woofer: Tweeter: Rated impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass 3-way, 3-unit, SAW, Magnetically shielded type 17 cm dia., cone type 17 cm dia., cone type 6 cm dia., cone type 8 ohms Approx. 415 mm (10 1/3/3/8 in) Approx. 13.0 kg (28 lb 11 oz.) net per speaker
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
For LBT-XB3/XB5 See the speakers' manual for details.
Adjusting the audio emphasis 29 the sound 27 the volume 11, 13, 16 Aerials 5, 9 Audio emphasis 28, 29 Automatic Source Selection 11, 13, 16

Loop 25

Microphone mixing 32 Mixing sound 32
selecting tape length automatically 24 timer recording 35 Repeat Play 18 Resetting the system 41
Saving recordings 37 Setting the time 6 Shuffle Play 19 Sleep Timer 33 Sound adjustment 27 Speakers 4, 8 Surround effect 29

Normal Play 10 Non Stop Play 21
Batteries 5 One Touch Play 11, 13, 16

T, U, V

Tape Select Edit 24 Timer falling asleep to music 33 timer recording 35 waking up to music 33 Troubleshooting 38 Tuner 7, 13, 14 Turntable 8
CD player 10, 18 CD Synchro Recording 12 Clock setting 6 Connecting. See Hooking up Personal File 30 Playing a CD 10 a preset radio station 13 a tape 15 tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 19 tracks in the desired order (Programme Play) 20 tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 18 without interruption 21 Presetting radio stations 7 Preset tuning 13 Programme Edit 23 Programme Play 20 Protecting recordings 37
Display 5, 18, 28 Dubbing 17

W, X, Y, Z

Wake-up timer 33 Wave 26

Flash 25

H, I, J
Hooking up optional components 8 optional speakers 8 the aerials 5, 9 the power 5 the system 4
Radio stations presetting 7 tuning in 13 Recording a CD 12 a radio programme 14 a tape manually 22 another tape 17 CDs by specifying the track order 23
Karaoke 31 to reduce the vocals (KARAOKE PON) 31 to sing along with a multiplex CD or tape (MPX R/MPX L) 31

Sony Corporation

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