LBT-XG80/XG700

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2001.03

AEP Model UK Model

LBT-XG700

E Model

LBT-XG80

LBT-XG80/XG700 is composed of following models. As for the service manual, it is issued for each component model, then, please refer to it. COMPONENT MODEL NAME FOR LBT-XG80/XG700.
LBT-XG80 SPEAKER SYSTEM SS-XG80 LBT-XG700 SS-XG700 COMPACT DISC DECK RECEIVER SYSTEM HCD-XG80 HCD-XG700 Abbreviation AR : Argentina model CND : Canadian model E2 : 120V AC area E model E51 : 220V AC area E model EA : Saudi Arabia model MX : Mexican model SP : Singapore model

SPECIFICATIONS

Power requirements European models : Mexican model: Other models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V, 220 V or V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector

PARTS LIST

Part No. Description Remark
ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS ******************************** 1-475-572-41 1-501-374-11 1-501-659-41 1-501-804-11 1-775-512-21 COMMANDER, STANDARD (RM-SR5B) ANTENNA, LOOP ANTENNA (FM) (XG80) ANTENNA (FM) (XG700) CORD, SPEAKER CONNECTION (for SS-XG80/XG700)
Power consumption European models: LBT-XG700
220 watts 0.6 watts (at the power saving mode)
Other models: LBT-XG80 Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass : LBT-XG700 LBT-XG80 Supplied accessories:
300 watts Approx. 355 x 425 x 450 mm
Approx. 15.5 kg Approx. 16.0 kg AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker cords (2) Speaker pads (8) Remote commander (1) Batteries (2)
4-210-254-01 CUSHION (FOOT) (for SS-XG80/XG700) 4-233-529-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (XG80: AR, EA/XG700: UK) 4-233-529-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (XG80: EA) 4-233-529-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH) (XG80: AR, MX) 4-233-529-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH) (XG80: E2, E51, SP/XG700: AEP) 4-233-529-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN, DUTCH, SWEDISH) (XG700: AEP) 4-233-529-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, POLISH) (XG700: AEP) 4-233-529-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (XG80: EA) 4-233-529-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (XG80: SP) 4-991-151-31 COVER, BATTERY (for RM-SR5B)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
COMPACT HiFi STEREO SYSTEM

9-929-595-11

2001C0500-1 C 2001.3

Sony Corporation

Audio Entertainment Group General Engineering Dept.

http://getMANUAL.com

4-233-529-12 (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-XG700 LBT-XG500 LBT-XG80 LBT-XG60

2001 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. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place vases on the apparatus. Dont throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.
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

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA 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.
For the customers in North America
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.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S.

registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-type noise reduction system*. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Table of Contents

Parts Identification
Main unit.. 4 Remote control.. 5

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.. 18 Selecting the audio emphasis effect. 18 Selecting the surround effect.. 18 Making a personal audio emphasis file Personal File.. 19

Getting Started

Hooking up the system. 6 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote.. 8 Setting the time.. 8 Saving the power in standby mode. 8

Other features

Changing the spectrum analyzer display.. 20 Singing along: Karaoke.. 20 Playing a guitar. 21 Enhancing video game sound Game Sync. 21 Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer.. 21 Waking up to music Daily Timer.. 22
Loading the CD.. 9 Playing the CD Normal Play/Shuffle Play/ Repeat Play.. 9 Playing CDs without interruption Non-Stop Play. 10 Programming the CD tracks Program Play.. 10 DJ Effects.. 11 Using the CD display. 11
Hooking up the optional components
Connecting MD deck/VCR/camcorder/ video game. 23 Connecting a turntable/mixer. 24
Presetting radio stations.. 12 Listening to the radio Preset Tuning.. 13 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*. 13

Additional Information

Precautions.. 25 Troubleshooting.. 26 Specifications.. 28
* For European models only

FM antenna Right speaker AM loop antenna Left speaker

1 Connect the speakers.

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as below.
Insert only the stripped portion.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#)
Jack type A Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.
Jack type B Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna

CO A FM XIAL 75

3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V 220V 230~240V
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
The AC power cord has been fixed temporarily on the rear panel with the plug band for shipment. Unlock the plug band to remove the plug.

Back panel

4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with the adaptor).
When carrying this system

Plug band

Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.
1 Make sure that all discs are removed from

the unit.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD

appears.

3 Hold down LOOP and then press ?/1 until

LOCK appears.

4 Unplug the AC power cord.
Before connecting the Front speaker
Stick the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the front speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
Saving the power in standby mode
Press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY) when the power is off. Every time you press the button, the system switches as follows:
Power Saving Mode y Demonstration The system is turned on/off by pressing ?/1.

Tip Tips

When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving Mode. The timer works in the Power Saving Mode. Everytime you press DISPLAY when the power is off, the display changes as follows: Demonstration y Clock
You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.

Setting the time

1 Turn on the system. 2 Press c/CLOCK SET.
When you set the time for the first time, skip to the step 5.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY) to show the demonstration.
3 Press v/V repeatedly to select SET

CLOCK.

4 Press ENTER/NEXT. 5 Press v/V repeatedly to set the hour. 6 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minute indication flashes.
7 Press v/V repeatedly to set the minute. 8 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts working.
If youve made a mistake or want to change the time, start over from step 1.
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

CD Other Operations

Loading the CD

1 Press PUSH OPEN.

The front cover opens.

Do this

Stop playback Pause
Press x. Press HX (or X on the remote). Press again to resume play. During play or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go backward) (or press AMS.( to go forward) or AMS> (to go backward) on the remote). Press and hold M or m during playback, and release at the desired point. Press DISC 1~5 or DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the remote). Press DISC 1~5 or HX (or CD N on the remote) (Automatic Source Selection). Press REPEAT during playback until REPEAT or REPEAT1 appears. REPEAT: For all the tracks on the CD. REPEAT1: For a single track only. To cancel playing repeatedly, press REPEAT until REPEAT or REPEAT1 disappears. Press PUSH OPEN. Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/ on the remote).
2 Place a CD with the label side up on the

disc tray.

When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

Select a track

To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray.

Find a point in a track

3 Close the front cover.

Select a CD

Playing the CD
Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play
This unit lets you play the CD in different play modes.
Disc number in the playing position Track number Elapsed time
Switch to CD function from another source
Play repeatedly (Repeat Play)

DOLBY NR OFF

VOLUME
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD
Remove the CD Adjust the volume
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the

number appears.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

AUTO appears.

3 Press +/ until the frequency indication

starts to change.

Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. TUNED and STEREO (for a stereo program) appear.
2 Press +/ to select the preset number you

want to erase.

Select ALL ERASE when you want to erase all the preset stations.

3 Press ENTER.

COMPLETE appears. When you erase a preset number, the preset number decreases by one and all preset numbers following the erased one are renumbered.
To change the AM tuning interval (Except for the European and Middle Eastern models)
The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the power. While holding down the ENTER button, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

The next available preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1.

Preset number

5 Press ENTER.
COMPLETE appears and the station is stored.
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other
stations. To tune in a station with a weak signal
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until MANUAL appears in step 2, then press +/ to tune in the station.

Listening to the radio

Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see Presetting radio stations on page 12).
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(For European model only) What is the Radio Data System?

PRESET appears.

Each time you press this button, the tuning mode changes cyclically as follows: MANUAL t AUTO t PRESET
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display and location of stations by program type. RDS is available only on FM stations*.
3 Press +/ (or PRESET +/ on the
remote) to tune in the preset station you want.

Preset number* Frequency

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they all provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

* When only one station is preset, ONE PRESET appears.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears.
To check the RDS information
Turn off the radio Adjust the volume
Press ?/1. Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/ on the remote).
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name* t Frequency t Program type* t Clock display t Effect status
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name and program type may not appear in the display.
To listen to non-preset radio stations
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly in step 2 until MANUAL appears, then press +/ to tune in the desired station.
When an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO so that MONO appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. To improve broadcast reception, reorient the antennas.

continued

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Locating a station by program type (PTY)
You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The tuner tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuners preset memory. The types of programs include NEWS, AFFAIRS (current news), INFORMATION, SPORT, EDUCATION (education programs), DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED (interviews, games and comedy), POP, ROCK , EASY MUSIC (Easy listening), L.CLASSICAL (Classical music, such as instrumental, vocal, and choral works), S.CLASSICAL, OTHER MUSIC (music, such as rhythm and blues and reggae), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY (country music), NATION (nation's popular music), OLDIES, FOLK, DOCUMENTARY (investigative features), ALARM TEST (test signal for emergency broadcast), ALARM-ALARM (emergency broadcast), and NONE (any programs not defined above).
1 Press PTY while listening to the radio. 2 Press +/ to select the program type

you want.

SEARCH and the selected program type are shown alternately in the display. When the tuner receives a program, the preset station number flashes.
4 Press +/ to continue searching for the

station number you want.

5 Press ENTER while the preset station
number you want is flashing. To stop the search while it is in progress

Press PTY.

Loading a tape
1 Press A EJECT Z or Z B EJECT. 2 Insert a tape in deck A or B with the

Insert a recordable tape into deck B. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TAPE appears. Press FUNCTION or TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the source or band you want to record appears. Insert the CD/tape, or tune to the station you want to record. Press z REC.
Insert the CD you want to record. Press CD SYNC.
Insert the tape you want to record into deck A. Press H SPEED DUB.
DECK B stands by for recording. To reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display (except when recording from a tape).
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. Press X.
Recording starts. Start playing the source to be recorded.

To stop recording

Press x.
When you want to record on the reverse side, press h after pressing z REC so that the indicator on the h button (for the reverse side) lights up green. When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. For recording from the tape: If you set the direction to j when the tapes you use have different lengths, the tapes in each deck
reverses independently. If you select RELAY, the tapes in both decks reverse together. To record with the surround effect, press SURROUND so that SUR appears. The equalizer settings will not be recorded. For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
Recording a CD by specifying track order

Program Edit

When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.
Timer-recording radio programs
To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see Presetting radio stations on page 12) and set the clock (see Setting the time on page 8) beforehand.
1 Load CDs and a recordable tape into
deck B, then press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
Listening to the radio on page 13).
2 Press c/CLOCK SET. 3 Press v/V repeatedly to select REC,

then press ENTER/NEXT.

3 Select a CD and track by pressing DISC
SKIP and turning the jog dial, then press PLAY MODE once.
ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.

To Press

Select USER FILE Cancel the effect
P.FILE FLAT (or FILE SELECT ON/OFF on the remote).
Press SUPER WOOFER MODE while the super woofer is on. Each time you press this button, the super woofer mode display changes as follows: MODE MOVIE y MODE MUSIC
For a powerful sound (GROOVE)

Music menu options

SUR appears if you select an effect with surround effects.

Effect For

Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and the indicator on the GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume.
SALSA REGGAE SAMBA TANGO MOVIE DANCE JAZZ ROCK GAME GUITAR

standard music sources

Canceling the Groove mode cancels the equalizer curve and super woofer level. Adjust the equalizer settings to obtain the desired effect.
soundtracks and special listening situations
Selecting the surround effect

Press SURROUND.

Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON (SUR Y SURROUND OFF )
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 systems memory. Later, you can call up an audio pattern when playing a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. Before operating, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound.
1 Press b/B to select the frequencies,
then press v/V to adjust the level.

Sound adjustment

Frequency level

ALL DISC S

2 Press ENTER/NEXT.
This setting is automatically stored as P.FILE. Any settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings.
To call up the personal file

Press P.FILE.

If you choose another audio emphasis, the adjusted sound effect is lost. To retain the adjusted sound effect, press P.FILE.
Changing the spectrum analyzer display

Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: IMAGE ILLUMINATION t IMAGE t NORMAL ILLUMINATION t NORMAL

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.
With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when you select MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE. During MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE, equalizer and surround settings cannot be changed. If you select a sound effect, the karaoke mode is canceled. The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singers voice when the sound is recorded in monaural. The singers voice may not be reduced when: only a few instruments are playing. a duet is being played. the source has strong echoes or chorus. the singers voice deviates from the center. the voice on the source is singing in high soprano or tenor.

Mixing and recording sound
1 Do the procedure for Singing along
(steps 1 through 5). Then, load a recordable tape in deck B.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down
the microphone control level.
2 Connect an optional microphone to MIX
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the source you desire and set it to pause mode.
3 Press MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE y OFF or audio emphasis name
The m indicator appears when karaoke mode is activated. To sing karaoke by decreasing the vocal level of a CD or TAPE, select MIX GUITAR/ KARAOKE.
3 Press z REC. 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
5 Press X. 6 Press HX to start playing the CD (or
H on deck A to start playing the tape).
Start singing along with the music.
4 Start playing the music and adjust the

volume.

5 Adjust the microphone volume by
turning MIC LEVEL. After you have finished
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIX MIC, then press MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE repeatedly until m disappears.
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 function and not playing a CD. When high level sound signals are input, the unit automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control Function).

Playing a guitar

You can enjoy playing the guitar by connecting an electric guitar to the GUITAR jack on the front panel. When you select MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE by pressing MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE, you can play along with any stereo CD or tape. You can select your preferred sound characteristics by adjusting the GUITAR LEVEL.

Falling asleep to music

Sleep Timer
You can have the system turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep to music.

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: AUTO t 90 t 80 t 70 t t 10 t OFF t AUTO*
* The power turns off when the current CD or tape finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes).
Using the Guitar distortion effect

Press GUITAR DISTORTION.

The indicator on the GUITAR DISTORTION button lights up. Once GUITAR DISTORTION is activated, it will remain active while the power is on even if the function is changed. To turn off GUITAR DISTORTION, press GUITAR DISTORTION again, the indicator on this button goes off.
Check the remaining time Change the time to turn off Cancel the Sleep Timer function

SLEEP once.

Other Features
SLEEP to select the time you want. SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears.
Playing a guitar with this unit may cause distortion or howling. To avoid this, do the followings: Move the guitar away from the speakers. Turn down the guitar volume.
Enhancing video game sound

Game Sync

You can enjoy the sound effect of video games.
1 Connect a video game player (see
Connecting MD deck/VCR/camcorder/ video game on page 23).
2 Press GAME at the right side corner on
the front panel (see qa, Parts Identification on page 4).

Waking up to music

Daily Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see Setting the time on page 8).
Press TIMER SELECT and then press v/V to select DAILY, then press ENTER/NEXT. Start from step 1. Press TIMER SELECT and then v/V to select OFF, then press ENTER/NEXT.
Change the setting Cancel the timer operation
1 Prepare the music source you want to
CD: Load a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see Programming the CD tracks on page 10). Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see Presetting radio stations on page 12).
When you use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer and Timer recording will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off.
The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
2 Adjust the volume. 3 Press c/CLOCK SET.
SET appears and DAILY flashes in the display.
4 Press v/V repeatedly to select
DAILY, then press ENTER/NEXT.
ON appears and the hour digits flash in the display.
5 Set the time to start playback.
Press v/V repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication starts flashing. Press v/V repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again.
6 Set the time to stop playback following
7 Press v/V repeatedly until the music

The radio presetting/timer setting is canceled.
Set the timer correctly. Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo Presetting radio stations (on page 12).

There is no sound.

There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. The remote is not pointing in the direction of the systems sensor. The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
The jumpers for the DJ MIX jacks are not connected (for European, North American, and Mexican models only). 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 obstruct the speaker connections. The protective device on the amplifier has been activated because of a short circuit. (PROTECT and PUSH POWER flash alternately.) Turn off the unit, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. There is no audio output during timer recording.
There is no microphone sound.
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.
Turn VOLUME or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume. Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIX MIC jack correctly.

Speakers

PROTECT and PUSH POWER appear alternately.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.
The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see Cleaning the tape heads on page 25).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.
A strong signal was input. Press ?/1 to turn off the power, leave the system turned off for a while, then press ?/1 again to turn on the power. Check the speaker cables in case PROTECT and PUSH POWER appear alternately again after you turn the system on.
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

Outputs DJ MIX*: (phono jacks) PHONES: (stereo phone jack) VIDEO OUT: (phono jack) MD OUT: (phono jacks) FRONT SPEAKER: LBT-XG80:
sensitivity 250 mV, impedance 1 kilohms accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohm voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohm
accepts impedance of 4 to 16 ohms LBT-XG700/XG500/XG60: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms * European, North American, and Mexican models only

CD player section

System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (=780nm), Emission duration: continuous Wavelength nm Frequency response 2 Hz 20 kHz (0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength: 660 nm Output level 18 dBm
North American and European models: SS-XG500 for LBT-XG500 Speaker system 3-way BUILT IN SW, bass-reflex type Speaker units Super Woofer/Woofer: 17 cm/17 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 330 mm (North American model) Approx. 375 mm (European model) Mass Approx. 9 kg net per speaker (North American model) Approx. 10 kg net per speaker (European model) Other models speaker SS-XG60 for LBT-XG60 Speaker system 3-way BUILT IN SW, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded type Speaker units Super Woofer/Woofer: 17 cm/17 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 375 mm Mass Approx. 10 kg net per speaker SS-XG700/XG80 for LBT-XG700/XG80 Speaker system 3-way BUILT IN SW, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded type Speaker units Super Woofer: 22 cm, cone type Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Rated impedance SS-XGohms SS-XGohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 435 mm Mass Approx. 16 kg net per speaker

Tape player section

Recording system Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 13,000 Hz (3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette 40 14,000 Hz (3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette 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 models: Other models: Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency

AM tuner section

87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) 87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) FM lead antenna 75 ohm unbalanced 10.7 MHz
530 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) European and Middle Eastern models: 531 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) Other models: 531 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Tuning range Pan- American models:

Specifications (continued)
Power requirements North American models: European models: Mexican model: Australian model: Other models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V, 220 V or V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector
Power consumption U.S.A. models: LBT-XG500 Canadian model: LBT-XG500 European models: LBT-XG700 LBT-XG500
240 watts 320 VA 220 watts 0.6 watts (at the power saving mode) 220 watts 0.6 watts (at the power saving mode) 300 watts 180 watts Approx. 355 x 425 x 450 mm Approx. 15.5 kg Approx. 13.5 kg Approx. 16.0 kg Approx. 15.0 kg AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker cords (2) Speaker pads (8) Remote commander (1) Batteries (2)
Other models: LBT-XG80 LBT-XG60 Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass : LBT-XG700 LBT-XG500 LBT-XG80 LBT-XG60 Supplied accessories:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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