3-859-536-15(1)

Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System
Operating Instructions Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
LBT-D290 LBT-D590 LBT-D690 LBT-D990 LBT-G3300 LBT-XB3 LBT-XB3K

1996 by Sony Corporation

LBT-XB4 LBT-XB4K LBT-XB600 LBT-XB6 LBT-XB6K LBT-XB30

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.

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. This 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 NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
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 installers attention to Article 82040 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
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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.. 34 Timer-recording radio programs. 35

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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

Recording on a tape manually. 22 Recording CDs by specifying the track order.. 23

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD.. 25 Flashing part of a CD.. 25 Waving the equalizer.. 26
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM loop antenna Right speaker FM antenna Left speaker
The above illustration is of the LBT-XB6K.

1 Connect the speakers.

1 Connect the speaker cords to SPEAKER jacks of the same color. Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.
2 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. Note
The speakers for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/ XB30 do not have the speaker jacks. Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks on the unit.

Red ()

Black ()
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
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.

3 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
position of your local power line voltage (except for North American, Malaysian, Mexican, and Australian models).

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display. 2 Hold down PLAY MODE and press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/XB30) to turn off the system.

110-120V

220-240V
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, Australia, and Malaysia).
5 Deactivate the demonstration mode
by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.

Step 2: Setting the time

You must set the time before using the timer functions.

Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts.
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only

3,5 2,4

Press t/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/ XB4/XB4K/XB30 only
Press TUNING +/ to set the hour.
The clock uses the 12-hour system.
The minutes indication flashes.
Press TUNING +/ to set the minutes.
The minutes indication flashes. Tip
If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
Step 3: Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.
DOLBY NR OFF TUNED STEREO AUTO ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DOLBY NR OFF AUTO TUNED STEREO

3 4,6 2

ALL DISC S
Press TUNING +/ to select the preset number you want.
Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.
Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows: FM AM

The station is stored.

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.
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until MANUAL appears in step 3, then press TUNING +/ to tune in the station.
To change the preset number

Start over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for the Middle Eastern model)

Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display.
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.
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 surround speakers
(LBT-D590/D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only) You can connect optional surround speakers.
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 To surround speaker (R) To surround speaker (L)
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
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-D290/G3300/ XB3/XB3K/XB30 only). Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the indicator on this button goes off (except for LBTD290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB30).

Connecting outdoor antennas
Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead.
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Screw clamp

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.
Screw clamp Insulated wire (not supplied)

Important

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

Playing a CD

Normal Play
You can play up to five CDs in a row.
Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power. Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray.
If the disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized.

VOLUME

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.

1/ALL DISCS 0

E D IT
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.

PLA YM OD

REPERT
Jog dial DISC SKIP P p AMS =/+ 0/) CD (
Disc number in the playing position Track number

DOLBY NR OFF

Elapsed time
Disc number in the playing position Track number VOLUME +/

To Pause

Do this Press P. Press again to resume playback.

Stop playback Press p.

Select a 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* + (to go forward) or AMS* = (to go backward) on the remote. Find a point in Press and hold ) or 0 during playback, and release at the a track desired point. Select a CD Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons (or DISC SKIP).
Play only the Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly CD 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 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 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.

/ Press REPEAT repeatedly during
playback until REPEAT appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts. The following table describes the various repeat modes.
To repeat All the tracks on the current CD 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.
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.
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.
The last programmed track
Place CDs and close the front cover.
Repeat steps 4 through 6 to program additional tracks. Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc. Press.
All the tracks play in the order you selected.

Playing CDs without interruption

Non-Stop Play

You can play CDs without pausing between tracks.

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.
Clear the last selected track Clear a specific track
Add a track to the program

Clear the entire program

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display. Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this button lights up. Press.
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.

To cancel Non-Stop Play

Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this button goes off.
Recording on a tape manually
You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or begin recording from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically.

Press P on deck B.

Start playing the source to be recorded.
To Stop recording Pause recording
Press p on deck B 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 want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR before step 5 so DOLBY NR B appears in the display.

4 DOLBY NR

Insert a blank tape into deck B. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record (e.g., CD) appears in the display. Press r REC.
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side or (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

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.
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.
Total playing time (including selected track)
Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued)
12 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

13 Press P on deck B.

Press p on deck B or on the CD player.

To check the order

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

To cancel Program Edit

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.
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.
Press P to insert a pause at the end of side A.
P appears in the display and the total playing time resets to 0.00 in the display.
/ After inserting a CD, press EDIT

once so EDIT flashes.

The required tape length for the CD in the playing position appears, followed by the total playing time for sides A and B. Note
You cannot use this function when Program Play mode has been set. After clearing the entire program (see To clear the entire program on page 21), follow the above procedure.
10 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program
the tracks to be recorded on side B.

11 Press CD SYNC.

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

Looping part of a CD

With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings.

Flashing part of a CD

Flash
With the flash function, you can flash the CD sound during playback. This lets you create original recordings.

LOOP FLASH

/ 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 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-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K 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-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K 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.

/ Press SLEEP.

Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min OFF N 10min. 50min N 60min N N

When you choose AUTO

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

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want.
To cancel the Sleep Timer function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears in the display.

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).

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.

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.

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.
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

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.
DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press t/CLOCK SET. Set the timer correctly. Set the clock. The remote does not function. There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit. The remote is not pointing in the direction of the systems 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.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you havent 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. 12:00 AM flashes in the display. A power interruption occurred. Reset the clock and timer settings. The timer does not function. Set the clock correctly.

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
Continuous RMS power output (LBT-D290/D590/D690/D990/G3300) Canadian model: 100 + 100 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 5%) (LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) 70 + 70 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) (LBT-XB4/XB4K) 80 + 80 watts (5 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) (LBT-XB600/XB6/XB6K) 100 + 100 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Peak music power output (LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) 1,000 watts (LBT-XB4/XB4K) 1,200 watts (LBT-XB600/XB6/XB6K) 1,400 watts Inputs PHONO IN (phono jacks):

Laser output

Wavelength Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range

Tape player section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 60 13,000 Hz ( 3 dB), using a Sony TYPE I cassette 60 14,000 Hz ( 3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter 0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) 0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range North American model: 87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range North American model: 530 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz) 531 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz) Other models: 531 1,602 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz) 530 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna, External antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
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-D290/D590/D690/D990/G3300/XB600/XB6/ XB6K) accepts impedance of 8 to 16 ohms. (LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms. (LBT-XB4/XB4K) accepts impedance of 5 to 16 ohms. SURROUND SPEAKER (LBT-D590/D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only) accepts impedance of 16 ohms
SS-D2900/XB3/XB3V/XB30 for LBT-D290/G3300/ XB3/XB3K/XB30 Speaker system (SS-D2900/XB3/XB30) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type (SS-XB3V) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex, Magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome type Rated impedance: (SS-D2900) 8 ohms (SS-XB3/XB3V/XB30) 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 295 mm (9 3/ 11 5/ 8 in) Mass (SS-D2900/XB3/XB30) Approx. 6.0 kg (13 lb 4 oz.) net per speaker (SS-XB3V) Approx. 6.2 kg (13 lb 11 oz.) net per speaker SS-D5900V/XB4V/XB6000V for LBT-D590/XB4/ XB4K/XB600 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, SAW, Magnetically shielded type Speaker units Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type Rated impedance: (SS-D5900V/XB6000V) 8 ohms (SS-XB4V) 5 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 415 mm (10 1/ 3/3 /8 in) Mass Approx. 13.0 kg (28 lb 11 oz.) net per speaker SS-D6900V/D9900/XB6V for LBT-D690/D990/XB6/ XB6K Speaker system 4-way, 4-unit, SAW, Magnetically shielded type Speaker units Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome type Rated impedance: (SS-D6900V/D9900/XB8V) 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 450 mm (11 1/ 1/3 /4 in) Mass Approx. 16.0 kg (35 lb 4 oz.) net per speaker

H, I, J

Hooking up optional components 8 optional speakers 8 the antennas 5, 9 the power 5 the system 4

W, X, Y, Z

Wake-up timer 34 Wave 26

Sony Corporation

Printed in Indonesia

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

Recording on a tape manually. 22 Recording CDs by specifying the track order.. 23

DJ Mix

Looping part of a CD.. 25 Flashing part of a CD.. 25 Waving the equalizer.. 26
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1 through 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM loop aerial Right speaker FM aerial Left speaker
The above illustration is of the LBT-XB6.

1 Connect the speakers.

1 Connect the speaker cords to SPEAKER jacks of the same colour. Keep the speaker cords away from the aerials to prevent noise.
2 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. Note
The speakers for LBT-XB3/XB5 do not have the speaker jacks. Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks on the unit.

Red* ()

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.

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 Programme 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 All the tracks on all CDs Only one track* n n To repeat All the tracks on the current CD 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. 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.
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.

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.

Press P on deck B.

Start playing the source to be recorded.
To Stop recording Pause recording
Press p on deck B 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 want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR before step 5 so DOLBY NR B appears in the display.

4 DOLBY NR

Insert a blank tape into deck B. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record (e.g., CD) 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.
Recording CDs by specifying the track order

Programme 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.
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.
Total playing time (including selected track)
Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued)
12 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

13 Press P on deck B.

Press p on deck B or on the CD player.

To check the order

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

To cancel Programme Edit

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.
Repeat steps 5 through 7 to programme additional tracks to be recorded on side A.
Skip step 5 to select tracks from the same disc.
/ After inserting a CD, press EDIT
Press P to insert a pause at the end of side A.
P appears in the display and the total playing time resets to 0.00 in the display.

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.
10 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to
programme the tracks to be recorded on side B.
You cannot use this function when Programme Play mode has been set. After clearing the entire programme (see To clear the entire programme on page 21), follow the above procedure.

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.
To listen through the headphones

PHONES SUPER W MODE

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound will come from the speakers.
To reinforce the bass (DBFB) (LBT-XB3/XB5 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) (LBT-XB6 only)
Press SUPER WOOFER. Each time you press this button, the super woofer level display changes as follows: n SUPER WOOFER FLAT n LOW n HIGH
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

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.
Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU V/v on the remote) repeatedly to select MENU 1 or MENU 2.

See the chart Music menu options below. The last audio emphasis chosen from that menu appears in the display.
Press GEQ B/b (or MUSIC MENU B/b on the remote) repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you desire.
The audio emphasis name appears in the display.

16K(Hz)

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.
Adjusting the audio emphasis
You can adjust the audio emphasis using the graphic equalizer and surround effect.
Press GEQ V/v to adjust the level.

ALL DISC S 1K 4K 16K(Hz)

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other frequency bands. Press ENTER when finished.
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.
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.

Select KARAOKE PON MPX R

2 1,5 3
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 jack. 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. n
Singing along: Karaoke (continued)
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.
Mixing and recording sounds
If you press EFFECT or select a sound effect. The karaoke mode is cancelled. 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 centre. the voice on the source is singing high soprano or tenor notes.
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.

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.

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).

4,5,6,7,8

/ Press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min OFF N 10min. 50min N 60min

DAILY 1/DAILY 2

When you choose AUTO
The power turns off when the current CD or tape finishes playback (up to 100 minutes). The power turns off if you manually stop playing a CD or tape.
To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want.
To cancel the Sleep Timer function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears in the display.
Prepare the music source you want to play.
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
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.

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.

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.

Notes on CDs

Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic 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.
Demagnetising the tape heads
Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following check list. First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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

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