Gray () Gray with black stripe ()
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. Insert only the stripped portion of the cord. Inserting the vinyl portion will interfere with the speaker connection and no sound will come from the speaker.
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

continued
Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
4 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display. If the plug on this unit does not fit your wall outlet, detach the supplied adapter from the plug (except for North and South American countries, Europe and Australia).
5 Deactivate the demonstration mode
by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off. To attach the center speaker feet
Attach the four center speaker feet (supplied) to the bottom corners of the center speaker.
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.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display. 2 Hold down PLAY MODE and press 1/u (power) to turn off the system.
Step 2: Setting up the speakers
By connecting the supplied speakers, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. These channels manipulate the sound to enhance the action as it happens on the screen. Since the center speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.
Center speaker Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R)
Place the center speaker so it is placed at about the same height as the front speakers (A). Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place it a little behind the front speakers position (B).
Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R)

Place the rear speakers facing each other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.

Rear speaker 60 to 90 cm

Positioning the center and rear speakers
Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers.
Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position.
Step 2: Setting up the speakers (continued)
Adjusting the speaker volume
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, adjust the volume of each speaker using the test tone that the system provides.

1/u (Power)

Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote).
The indicator on this button lights up.
Press T. TONE ON/OFF on the remote.
The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order. Adjust the volume of the test tone. n Front (left) n Center Rear N Front (right) N

VOLUME

From your listening position, press CENTER LEVEL +/ and REAR LEVEL +/ on the remote to adjust the volume levels.
The volume levels from each speaker should be the same.
Press T. TONE ON/OFF when you are done adjusting.
The test tone is turned off.
The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.
If you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/ on the remote), all the speaker volumes change.

VOLUME +/

Step 3: Setting the time
You must set the time before using the timer functions. The clock is on a 24- hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purpose.

Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.
Press TUNING +/ to set the hour.

3,5 2,4

Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
Press TUNING +/ to set the minutes.

The clock starts.

If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.
Step 4: Presetting radio stations
You can preset the following number of stations: 2 band 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.

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in the display. Press TUNING +/.
The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. TUNED and STEREO (for a stereo program) appear.
DOLBY NR OFF AUTO TUNED STEREO

ALL DISC S

Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number flashes in the display.

2 3,5 1

Press TUNING +/ to select the preset number you want.

The station is stored.

Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store other stations.
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 AM 3 band model: FM n MW n LW 4 band model: FM n MW n LW n UKV* n n
* When you select this band, STEREO Plus appears in the display.
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.
Connecting optional AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details.
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 a TV/VCR

You can connect a TV and VCR to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround encoded videos and TV programs. Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected TV/VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO appears.

To the audio output of the TV/VCR
Connecting optional AV components (continued)
Connecting an MD deck for digital recording (except for LBT-D890AV)
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 audio components

Connecting a turntable

Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected turntable, press FUNCTION repeatedly until PHONO appears.
To the audio output of the turntable
Connecting an MD deck for analog recording (except for LBT-D890AV)
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears.
To the audio outputs To the audio inputs of of the MD deck the MD deck
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-D890AV/ XB55AV only). Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the indicator on this button goes off (except for LBTD890AV/XB55AV).
If you cannot select MD by pressing FUNCTION, press 1/u (power) while pressing FUNCTION when the power is turned off. VIDEO will be switched to MD. To return to VIDEO, do the same procedure.
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)
AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. For European model

With the side you want to record on facing forward
Press 6 OPEN and place a CD.

p 0 ) p 0 )

Recording a CD (continued)
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.

Listening to the radio

Preset Tuning
Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuners memory (see Step 4: Presetting radio stations).
STEREO/MONO 1/u (Power) VOLUME
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 DSP (or DSP MODE on the remote) so SUR appears in the display. The equalizer settings will not be recorded.

TUNER/BAND

TUNING +/
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows: 2 band model: FM AM 3 band model: FM n MW n LW 4 band model: FM n MW n LW n UKV* * When you select this band, STEREO Plus appears in the display. n n
Pressing TUNER/BAND while the system is off automatically turns on the system and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play). You can switch from another source to the radio just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection). If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/ MONO so MONO appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press this button again to restore the stereo effect. To improve broadcast reception, move the supplied antennas.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display.

n MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

Press TUNING +/ to tune in the desired preset station.

Preset number

DOLBY NR OFF PRESET TUNED STEREO

Frequency

To Turn off the radio Adjust the volume
Do this Press 1/u (power). Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/ on the remote).

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.

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 (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted.
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display. Press TUNING +/ to tune in a preset station.

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 after pressing r 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 lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR before step 7 so DOLBY NR B appears in the display. To record with surround effect, press DSP (or DSP appears MODE on the remote) so SUR in the display. The equalizer settings will not be recorded. If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.

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.

0/ ) VOLUME

DECK A DECK B p P 0/)
Playing a tape (continued)
Pressing or while the system is off automatically turns on the system and starts tape playback if there is a tape in the deck (One Touch Play). You can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing or (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).

Rewind

Remove the cassette Press 6 EJECT. Adjust the volume

Recording from a tape

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

Press P.

Dubbing starts. When dubbing ends, decks A and B automatically stop.

To stop dubbing

Press p on deck A or B. Tips
When you dub on both sides, start recording from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. You dont have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape in deck B is automatically recorded in the same state as the tape in deck A.
If you set DIRECTION to when the tapes you use have different lengths, the tape in each deck reverses independently. If you want to start dubbing from the same point for the other side, set DIRECTION to A 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.
Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a blank tape in deck B.
With the side you want to play/record on facing forward

Press H SPEED DUB.

Deck B stands by for recording.
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side or to record on both sides.

Using the CD display

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

DISPLAY/DEMO

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.
/ Press DISPLAY/DEMO during

playback.

Each time you press this button in Normal Play, the display changes as follows:
n Elapsed time on the current track Remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the current CD (1 DISC mode) or PLAY (ALL DISCS mode) Clock display (for a few seconds) Effect (P FILE) name or EFFECT ON (OFF) n n n To repeat All the tracks on the current CD All the tracks on all CDs Only one track* n

1/ALL DISCS

REPEAT
/ Press REPEAT repeatedly during
playback until REPEAT appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts. The following table describes the various repeat modes.
Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until 1 DISC appears in the display. 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until ALL DISCS appears in the display. REPEAT repeatedly while playing the track you want to repeat until REPEAT 1 appears in the display.
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 Program 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

Jog dial
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

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.
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.

Disc number Track number

DISC PROGRAM

Total playing time

Press PLAY MODE once.
The track is programmed. STEP and the programmed playing order appear, followed by the total playing time.
The last programmed track
Total playing time CHECK CLEAR p
To program additional tracks, repeat steps 4 through 6. Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc. Press.
All the tracks play in the order you selected.

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM or SHUFFLE disappears from the display.
To Check the program Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After the last track, CHECK END appears. CLEAR on the remote in stop mode. CHECK on the remote repeatedly until the number of the track to be cleared lights up, then press CLEAR. 1 Press DISC SKIP to select a CD. 2 Turn the jog dial to select a track. 3 Press PLAY MODE. p once in stop mode or twice while playing.
Playing CDs without interruption

Non-Stop Play

You can play CDs without pausing between tracks.
Clear the last selected track Clear a specific track
Add a track to the program

Clear the entire program

The program you created remains in the CD player's memory even after it has been played. Press to play the same program again. If --.-- appears instead of the total playing time while programming, this means: you have programmed a track numbered over 20, or the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display. Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this button lights up. Press.

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones.
GROOVE DBFB or SUPER WOOFER
To select the super woofer mode (except for LBT-D890AV/XB55AV)
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 or SUPER WOOFER system with the graphic equalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bass slowly while listening to the music so you can monitor the effect of the adjustment. Canceling GROOVE cancels the equalizer curve and bass level. Adjust the equalization to obtain the effect you desire.
To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.

PHONES SUPER W MODE

No sound will come from the speakers.
To reinforce the bass (DBFB) (LBT-D890AV/XB55AV only)
Press DBFB.* Each time you press this button, the DBFB level display changes as follows: n DBFB n DBFB n display off

DBFB DBFB

reinforces the bass more than.
* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
To reinforce the bass from the super woofer (SUPER WOOFER) (except for LBT-D890AV/XB55AV)
Press SUPER WOOFER. Each time you press this button, the super woofer level display changes as follows: SUPER WOOFER FLAT n LOW n HIGH n
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

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

Music menu options

SUR appears if you select an audio emphasis with a surround effect.
Press GEQ V/v GEQ B/b To select MENU 1 ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SALSA MENU 2 MOVIE GAME NIGHT PARTY RELAX
To change the equalizer display
Each time you press SPECTRUM ANALYZER, the equalizer display changes to show one of the four displays below.

NO PTY appears when the program type you selected is not currently being broadcasted.

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

Select KARAOKE PON MPX R

Start playing the music and adjust the volume. Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume.

When you are done

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly until h disappears from the display.
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-XB88AVK 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 n MPX R n MPX L EFFECT OFF (ON) N h appears in the display when the karaoke mode is activated.
Singing along: Karaoke (continued)
Mixing and recording sounds
Adjusting the microphone echo

(LBT-XB88AVK only)

ECHO LEVEL
/ Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the
echo effect. To cancel the echoing

Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN.

Prepare the microphone and the karaoke effect. Then, insert a blank tape in deck B. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the source you desire and set it to pause mode. Press r REC. Press P. Press to start playing the CD (or tape in deck A).
Playback starts. Start singing along with the music.

Adjusting the key

/ Press or n.
You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps (3.0 to 3.0).
If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD source and not playing a CD.

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.
If you press EFFECT or select a sound effect. The karaoke mode is canceled. The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singers voice when the source sound was recorded monaurally. The singers 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 singers voice deviates from the center. the voice on the source is singing high soprano or tenor notes.

Approx. 13.9 kg (30 lb 10 oz.) (LBT-XB80AV) Approx. 13.5 kg (29 lb 12 oz.) (LBT-XB55AV/XB88AV/XB88AVK) Approx. 14.3 kg (31 lb 8 oz.) Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (1) Remote RM-SE2AVS (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) FM wire antenna (1) Speaker cords (5) Center speaker feet (4)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Adjusting the audio emphasis 33 the sound 31 the speaker volume 8 the volume 15, 17, 20 Antennas 5, 13 Audio emphasis 32, 33 Automatic Source Selection 15, 17, 20
Karaoke 39 to reduce the vocals (KARAOKE PON) 39 to sing along with a multiplex CD or tape (MPX R/MPX L) 39 to adjust the key (LBTXB88AVK only) 40 to adjust the microphone echo (LBT-XB88AVK only) 40
Radio stations presetting 10 tuning in 16 RDS* 37 Recording a CD 15 a radio program 18 a tape manually 26 another tape 21 CDs by specifying the track order 27 selecting tape length automatically 28 timer recording 43 Repeat Play 22 Resetting the system 47

Loop 29

Batteries 6
Microphone mixing 40 Mixing sound 40
Saving recordings 45 Setting the time 9 Shuffle Play 23 Sleep Timer 41 Sound adjustment 31 Speakers 5, 7 Surround effect 34 Surround menu 34
CD player 14, 22 CD Synchro Recording 15 Clock setting 9 Connecting. See Hooking up
Normal Play 14 Non Stop Play 25
Display 5, 22, 32 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 7, 36 DSP 34 Dubbing 21
One Touch Play 15, 17, 20

T, U, V P,Q

Personal File 35 Playing a CD 14 a preset radio station 16 a tape 19 tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 23 tracks in the desired order (Program Play) 24 tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 22 without interruption 25 Presetting radio stations 10 Preset tuning 16 Program Edit 27 Program Play 24 Protecting recordings 45 PTY* 37 Tape Select Edit 28 Test tone 8 Timer falling asleep to music 41 timer recording 43 waking up to music 42 Troubleshooting 46 Tuner 10, 16, 18 Tuning interval 11 Turntable 12

Flash 29

H, I, J
Hooking up optional components 12 the antennas 5, 13 the power 5 the system 4

W, X, Y, Z

Wake-up timer 42 Wave 30 * For European model only

Sony Corporation

Printed in Indonesia