LBT-D890AV/XB55AV/XB80AV/XB88AV
HCR-D890AV/XB55AV/XB80AV/XB88AV

SERVICE MANUAL

LBT-D890AV/XB55AV/XB80AV/XB88AV is composed of following models. As for the service manual, it is issued for each component model, then, please refer to it.

Canadian Model

LBT-D890AV

AEP Model UK Model

LBT-XB80AV
COMPONENT MODEL NAME FOR LBT-D890AV/XB55AV/XB80AV/XB88AV
LBT-D890AV LBT-XB55AV LBT-XB80AV LBT-XB88AV COMPACT DISC DECK RECEIVER SYSTEM FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEM CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM REAR SPEAKER SYSTEM HCD-D890AV HCD-XB55AV HCD-XB80AV HCD-XB88A SS-XB55V SS-XB80V SS-XB88V

E Model

LBT-XB88AV

Australian Model

LBT-XB55AV/XB88AV

SS-CN88 SS-CR88

Abbreviation CND : Canadian model EE : East European model MX : Mexican model AR : Argentine model
HCR-D890AV is composed of HCD-D890AV,SS-CN88 and SS-SR88 HCR-XB55AV is composed of HCD-XB55AV,SS-CN88 and SS-SR88 HCR-XB80AV is composed of HCD-XB80AV,SS-CN88 and SS-SR88 HCR-XB88AV is composed of HCD-XB88AV,SS-CN88 and SS-SR88.
General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian, South African and Thailand models: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 110-120 V or 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjastable with voltage selector

SPECIFICATIONS

Power consumption Canadian model: 300 VA Other models: 270 watts Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (1) Remote RM-SE2AVS(1) Size AA(R6)batteries (2) FM wire antenna (1) Speaker cords (5) Center speaker pads (4) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Remark Ref.No. Part No. Description Remark 3-862-183-81 MANUAL,INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN,POLISH)(AEP,EE,CIS) 3-862-294-11 MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(HUNGARIAN)(AEP) 3-862-294-21 MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(GREEK)(AEP) 3-862-294-31 MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(CZECH)(AEP) 3-862-294-41 MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(TURKISH)(AEP) 3-862-819-11 MANUAL,INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH,FRENCH,GERMAN,SWEDISH,RUSSIAN) (FOR SS-XB80V) 4-972-322-01 FOOT(Y)(CENTER SPEAKER) 4-981-643-01 COVER,BATTERY(FOR RMSE2AVS)

PARTS LIST

Ref.No. Part No. Description ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS ******************************** 1-475-045-21 1-501-374-11 1-501-659-41 1-501-804-11 1-769-433-11 1-775-512-21 3-862-183-11 3-862-183-21 3-862-183-31
COMMANDER,STANDARD(RM-SE2AVS) ANTENNA,LOOP ANTENNA (FM)(D890AV/XB55AV/XB88AV) ANTENNA (FM)(XB80AV) CORD,SPEAKER(10m)(CENTER,REAR SPEAKER)
CORD,SPEAKER(2.5m)(FRONT SPEAKER) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(ENGLISH) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(FRENCH)(CND) MANUAL,INSTRUCTION (FRENCH,SPANISH)(E,MX,AR) 3-862-183-51 MANUAL,INSTRUCTION(GERMAN)(AEP) 3-862-183-61 MANUAL,INSTRUCTION (DUTCH,SWEDISH,ITALIAN)(AEP) 3-862-183-71 MANUAL,INSTRUCTION (FRENCH,SPANISH,PORTUGUESE)(AEP)
COMPACT Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM

MICROFILM

Sony Corporation

9-922-807-11

Home A&V Products Company
98C001675-1 Printed in Japan 1998.3 Published by General Engineering Dept. (Shibaura)

http://getMANUAL.com

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

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.

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.
Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued)
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.
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.
/ After inserting a CD, press EDIT

once so EDIT flashes.

The required tape length for the CD in the playing position appears, followed by the total playing time for sides A and B. Note
You cannot use this function when Program Play mode has been set. After clearing the entire program (see Clear the entire program in the table on page 25), follow the above procedure.
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

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 the jog dial while holding LOOP (or press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding LOOP on the remote) to select different loop lengths.
/ Press and hold FLASH during
playback at the point you want to start the Flash function, and release to resume normal playback. To adjust the flash length
Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH (or press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding FLASH on the remote) to select different flash lengths.
To use LOOP and FLASH together
Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the same time. Note The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted in stop mode. Adjust the loop and flash lengths during operation.

Waving the equalizer

With the Wave function, you can fluctuate the graphic equalizer automatically while listening to a source. This effect can be used with any source, but it cannot be recorded.
/ Press and hold WAVE while
listening to a source at the point you want to start the Wave function, and release to resume normal playback. To adjust the wave length

Turn the jog dial while holding WAVE to select different wave lengths.

Adjusting the sound

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

/ Press DSP LEVEL on the remote to

select the DSP level.

/ Press DSP (or DSP MODE on the
remote) until the desired DSP mode appears in the display.
Each time you press this button, the menu changes as follows: DSP OFF: Deactivates the DSP mode HALL: Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a movie theater
If you choose other sound effects, the surround effect will be canceled. To retain the effect, store it in a personal file (see Making a personal audio emphasis file). You can adjust the DSP level when the DSP mode is activated.
Each time you press this button, the level changes as follows: LEVEL 1 n 2 n 3
Making a personal audio emphasis file

Personal File

You can create personal files of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the unit's memory. Later call up an audio pattern to play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. 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.
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound
You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound of Dolby Surround-encoded (q) videos and TV programs. Complete the setup and speaker adjustments first (see Step 2: Setting up the speakers).

Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote) so the indicator on the PRO LOGIC button lights up. Play a program source.
To turn off the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound
Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote) so the indicator on the PRO LOGIC button goes off. Notes
You cannot use the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound and Surround Menu functions at the same time. When you record the sound, turn off the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. The audio emphasis setting will be canceled when you turn on the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(For European model only) What is the Radio Data System?
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as monitoring traffic, news, or information programs and locating a station by program type. RDS is available only on FM stations.* Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
Locating a station by program type (PTY)
You can locate the station you want by selecting a program type. The unit tunes in that type of program currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuners preset memory.

1 3,5 2,4

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 in the display. To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY/DEMO, the display changes as follows:
n Station name* Frequency Program type* Clock display Effect (P FILE) name or EFFECT ON (OFF) * If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name and the program type may not appear in the display. n n n n

Press PTY. Press TUNING +/ to select the program type you want. See the List of program types (PTY) section below. Press ENTER/NEXT.
The unit starts searching for the preset RDS stations (SEARCH and the selected program type appear alternately in the display). When the tuner receives a program, the preset station number flashes.
Press TUNING +/ until the desired preset station number flashes in the display. Press ENTER/NEXT while the preset station number is flashing.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) To stop the search while it is in progress

Press PTY.

VARIED Programs containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy. NONE Any programming not defined above.
List of program types (PTY)
Note AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news topics. ALARM Emergency broadcasts. CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture. DRAMA Radio plays and serials. EDUCATE (Education) Educational programs, such as how-to programs and advice. INFO (Information) Programs about consumer affairs, medical advice, and weather. LIGHT MUSIC Classical music, such as instrumentals, vocal, and choral works. M.O.R. MUSIC Easy listening (middle of the road) music. NEWS News programs. OTHER MUSIC Music, such as jazz, rhythm and blues, and reggae. POP MUSIC Popular music programs. ROCK MUSIC Rock music programs. SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. SPORT Sports programs.
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)

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. The sound from the connected source is distorted. If VIDEO appears in the display when you press FUNCTION, switch the display to MD (see the note in the Connecting an MD deck for analog recording section on page 12).

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 3: Setting the time) Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off. There is no sound. Turn VOLUME clockwise. The headphones are connected. Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will interfere with the speaker connection. There is no microphone sound Turn VOLUME or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume. Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC jack correctly. There is severe hum or noise. A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. 0:00 (for European model) or 12:00AM (for other models) flashes in the display. A power interruption occurred. Reset the clock and timer settings.

Speakers

Sound comes from only one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced. Check the speaker connections and speaker placement. There is no sound from the speakers except the center speaker. The source being played back is monaural. Press PRO LOGIC to turn off the Pro Logic mode. There is no sound from the center speaker. Set the CENTER LEVEL to the appropriate level. There is no sound from the rear speakers. Set the REAR LEVEL to the appropriate level. The software being played back has limited sound effects. Check the volume with the test tone.

The timer does not function. Set the clock correctly.

CD Player

The CD tray does not rotate. A CD is not placed properly. A CD will not play. The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. The CD is dirty. The CD is inserted label side down. Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Play does not start from the first track. The player is in Program or Shuffle Play mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM or SHUFFLE disappear from the display.
Severe hum or noise (TUNED or STEREO flashes in the display). Adjust the antenna. The signal strength is too weak. Connect an external antenna. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. Press STEREO/MONO so STEREO appears in the display.
If other problems not described above occur, reset the system as follows:
1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER, and DISC 1 at the same time.

Tape Deck

The tape does not record. No tape is in the cassette holder. The tab has been removed from the cassette (see page 45). The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play, or there is a decrease in sound level. The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page 45). The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 45). The tape does not erase completely. The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 45). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see page 45). Noise increases or the high frequencies are missing. The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 45).

Specifications

Amplifier section
(LBT-D890AV) Continuous RMS power output FRONT SPEAKER: 120 + 120 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) CENTER SPEAKER: 40 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) REAR SPEAKER: 20 + 20 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion Less than 0.07% (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 50 watts FRONT SPEAKER) (LBT-XB80AV) DIN power output (Rated) FRONT SPEAKER: 100 + 100 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) CENTER SPEAKER: 35 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) REAR SPEAKER: 17.5 + 17.5 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (Reference) FRONT SPEAKER: 120 + 120 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) CENTER SPEAKER: 42 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) REAR SPEAKER: 21 + 21 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (Reference) FRONT SPEAKER: 210 + 210 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) CENTER SPEAKER: 70 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) REAR SPEAKER: 35 + 35 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) (LBT-XB55AV/XB88AV/XB88AVK) The following measured at AC 120/240 V, 50 Hz DIN power output (Rated) FRONT SPEAKER: 105 + 105 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) CENTER SPEAKER: 20 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) REAR SPEAKER: 10 + 10 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (Reference) FRONT SPEAKER: 130 + 130 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) CENTER SPEAKER: 25 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range (2 band model) North American model: 87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) (3 band model) 87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) (4 band model) FM: 87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) 65.0 74.0 MHz (10 kHz step) OIRT UKV: 65.0 74.0 MHz (10 kHz step) POLAR STEREO Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range (2 band model) 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) (3 band and 4 band models) MW: 531 1,602 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz) LW: kHz (with the tuning interval set at 3 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna, External antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian, South African and Thailand models: V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: V or V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption Canadian model: Other models: Dimensions (w/h/d) 300 VA 270 watts Approx. 435 mm (3/ 1/4 in) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass (LBT-D890AV)

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