You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Instructions
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Continued l

Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for models LBT-ZX99i and LBT-ZX66i. In this manual, the LBT-ZX99i is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. The LBT-ZX99i consists of: Unit HCD-ZX99i Speaker System Front speakers SS-ZX99i Surround speakers SS-ZX99i The LBT-ZX66i consists of: Unit HCD-ZX66i Speaker System Front speakers SS-ZX66i
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Note on Multi Session disc
When you play back Multi Session discs with different formats for each session, the format of the first session is recognized as the disc type. Tracks in the second and subsequent sessions are played back if they are the same formats as the first session. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Table of Contents

About this manual.4 Guide to parts and controls..6

Other Operations

Creating your own program. 29 Program Play Presetting radio stations. 30 Creating your own sound effect.. 31 Singing along.. 32 Using the timer. 32

* The VOLUME + and N buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system.
Guide to parts and controls 9US

Display

TRK MP3

CD TEXT

ALL 1 DISC S SHUF PGM REP 1
ST MONO TUNED AUTO PRESET MANUAL SLEEP PLAY GAME MIXING

EFFECT SURR X-GROOVE

qd qs qa 8
A Lights up when the MP3 file contains ID3 tag information. B TRK lights up when a file name is displayed. lights up when a folder name is displayed. C Indicates the type of disc or file that the system recognized. D Displays the current status and information (page 28). E Indicators for the TUNER function (pages 19, 30). F Indicators for the level of the Game Mixing (page 26). G Lights up when the timer is set (page 32). H (LBT-ZX99i only) Lights up according to the speaker system setting. I Indicates the selected play mode for CD function (pages 18, 28).
J Indicators for the disc tray (page 17). lights up when the disc is selected. lights up when there is a disc on the disc tray. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 light up when the system is turned on. K Lights up when the surround effect is activated (page 22). L Lights up when the X-GROOVE effect is activated (page 22). M Lights up when the sound effect is activated (page 22).

Hooking up the system

Rear panel Front panel

GAME INPUT VIDEO

F E D A C

5* 3 6* 4

AUDIO R

PHONES

1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To surround speaker (right) 6 To surround speaker (left) * LBT-ZX99i only.

A Speakers

The speaker connectors are color-coded with their respective speaker terminals on the unit.
Front speakers (LBT-ZX99i only)

(LBT-ZX66i only)

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals.

SPEA KER

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER FRONT (SPEAKER A) terminals.

SP EA KE R

OUND L SURR ER B) R (SPEAK

ER A) (SPEAK

T FRON
Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the front speakers.

B Antennas

Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antennas.

Black (#) Black (#)

Red (3) Red (3) AM loop antenna

FM 75 C

OAX IAL
Surround speakers (LBT-ZX99i only)
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER SURROUND (SPEAKER B) terminals and to the terminals on the speakers as shown in the tip above.

SPE AKE R

OUND L SURRKER B) R (SPEA
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

KE (SPEA

T FRONR A)

C CD DIGITAL OUT jack

Be sure to use only the supplied speakers. Be sure to connect the speakers securely and correctly. When connecting speaker cords, insert the connector straight into the terminals.
Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect the digital input of the optional MD deck to this jack. You can then record digital audio from this system.
There is no digital audio output from this jack during playback of MP3 files.

D VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of TV to this jack.

E PHONO IN L/R jacks

Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect the audio output of the turntable to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system.

F PC IN L/R jacks

Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect the audio output of the computer to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system.
To remove the iPod Dock Adapter, pull it up with your fingernail or a flat object using the slot inside the adapter.
G GAME INPUT jacks GAME INPUT VIDEO jack
Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game player to this jack. You can then output video through this system.
The video game player image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off.

Using the remote

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side first, matching the polarities shown below.
GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect the audio output of the optional video game player to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system.

H Power

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.

e E e E

Using the iPod
Insert the iPod Dock Adapter (not supplied) into the iPod connector before use. Use a Dock Adapter supplied with your iPod. Otherwise, a compatible Dock Adapter will need to be purchased separately from Apple Inc.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. 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. Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping.

(LBT-ZX99i only)

When carrying the unit
Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to

select CD.

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open
the disc tray and remove the disc. If there are more than one disc in the disc tray, press DISC SKIP to remove the discs.
4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to
close the disc tray. Wait until CD No Disc appears in the display.
5 Hold down DISC SKIP and then
press "/1 until STANDBY appears in the display. Then, MECHA LOCK appears in the display.
6 Unplug the AC power cord.
Before carrying the unit, be sure to disconnect the iPod.
(LBT-ZX99i only) When carrying the front and surround speakers
Do not carry the front and surround speakers by their sub panel. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged.

Sub panel

LBT-ZX66i only

Positioning the speakers

You can place your speakers as shown below.
A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Surround speaker (left) D Surround speaker (right) E Unit
Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position.

LBT-ZX99i only

There are two ways to place the front speakers and the surround speakers. Example 1: Place the surround speakers on the top of the front speakers as shown below.

select AM band.

2 Press "/1 to turn off the system. 3 When demonstration appears, hold
down TUNING MODE and then press "/1. The system turn on automatically. AM 9K STEP or AM 10K STEP appears in the display. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased.
To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect an external antenna.

3 Press NX (or N on the

When you connect an iPod to the unit, the iPod is automatically turned on if the system is turned on. When placing or removing the iPod, handle the iPod in the same angle as that of the iPod connector on the unit and do not twist or sway the iPod to prevent connector damage. Do not carry the unit with an iPod set on the connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction. When placing or removing the iPod, brace the unit with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod by mistake. Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback. Depending on the connected iPod, you may not able to use m or M while playing video. In this case, you can fast rewind or fast forward by holding down. or >. To change the volume level, use VOLUME +/. The volume level does not change even if adjusted on the iPod. This iPod connector is designed for iPod only. You cannot connect any other portable audio players.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station
Press FM MODE repeatedly until MONO lights up in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
To use an iPod, refer to the operating instructions of your iPod. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damage when using an iPod with this unit. Some iPod operations may not be performed using buttons on the unit or remote. Depending on the connected iPod, operations may differ.
If you press NX while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and iPod function is selected. Then, playback starts if there is an iPod connected to the iPod dock (One Touch Play). However, depending on the status of the connected iPod, the iPod may not be playback. The following buttons on the unit or remote have the similar function with the buttons on the iPod (except iPod Touch). Buttons on the unit or remote Buttons on the iPod which have similar function

* The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes.
4 Start playing the connected

component.

5 Turn VOLUME +/ (or press
Enhancing the MP3 file sound quality
You can enhance the MP3 file sound quality during playback.
Creating a party atmosphere
You can create a party environment by using X-ROUND for moving sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for flashing effect. To enjoy the X-ROUND mode, place your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from your listening position (see Example 2 of Positioning the speakers for LBT-ZX99i only on page 15).
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to
select MP3 BOOSTER. The last selected MP3 booster setting appears in the display.
2 Press B or b repeatedly to select
the setting you want. The display changes as follows: BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER ON

3 Press ENTER.

You can only listen to MP3 Booster effect during playback of MP3 files. MP3 Booster effect will reset to BOOSTER ON each time you turn on the system.

Moving sound effect

X-ROUND

1 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF

repeatedly until the X-ROUND ON/ OFF button lights up. The last selected X-ROUND mode appears in the display.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select
the X-ROUND mode you want. The display changes cyclically as follows: MANUAL WAVE t MANUAL FADER t MANUAL BAL t AUTO WAVE t AUTO FADER t AUTO BAL t RANDOM POS t TWISTER

Select To output sound

MANUAL WAVE, AUTO WAVE
In circular motion arround the room
MANUAL Back and forth FADER, between the front AUTO FADER speakers and surround speakers

Select

To output sound

Flashing sound effect

SOUND FLASH With the flash function, you can flash the sound output. The sound cuts off periodically.
MANUAL BAL, Back and forth AUTO BAL between the left speakers and right speakers RANDOM POS In random position TWISTER In circular motion like twister

The front speakers The surround speakers Both the front and surround speakers Notes
SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A+B
When X-ROUND mode is selected, the speaker system setting automatically changes to SPEAKERS A+B. When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, the speaker system setting is automatically changed to SPEAKERS A+B and you cannot change this setting.
Mixing video game sound with other sound source

Game Mixing

You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, radio, computer, iPod or turntable connected to this system.

Changing the display

Changing the power illuminator
You can select the power illuminator as you want. Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select the power illuminator you want when the system is turned on. Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN OFF
1 Select the source sound you

2 Press GAME MIXING.

Each time you press the button, the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF
The GAME MIXING indicator lights up in the display while Game Mixing is activated and it will remain active while the power is on even if the function is changed.
When X-ROUND mode is selected (LBT-ZX99i only)
Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: X-PATTERN* y PATTERN OFF
* The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected X-ROUND effect.
When you turn VOLUME +/ (or press VOLUME +/ on the remote), power illuminator shows the current volume level. During the demonstration display, you can
turn on or off power illuminator by pressing ILLUMINATION.
Changing the spectrum analyzer display
Changing the display mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. You can select the following display mode.

Demonstration1)

select SPECTRUM. The last selected spectrum appears in the display.
2 Press B or b repeatedly to
select the setting you want. The display changes cyclically as follows: SPECTRUM 1 t SPECTRUM 2 t SPECTRUM 3 t SPECTRUM 4 t SPECTRUM OFF

The display changes and the indicators flash even when the system is turned off.
No display (Power Saving Mode)1)2)
The display is turned off to conserve power. The timer and clock continue to operate.
The display changes as follows: X-POSITION* y SPECTRUM OFF
* The spectrum analyzer display will synchronize with the selected X-ROUND effect.
The clock is displayed. The clock display automatically turns to Power Save Mode after a few seconds. However, the display returns to clock display when you connect an iPod.3)
Adjusting the brightness of the display
select DIMMER. The last selected dimmer appears in the display.
select the setting you want. The display changes cyclically as follows: DIMMER 1 t DIMMER 2 t DIMMER 3*
* DIMMER 3 is the darkest.
When an iPod is connected, the display change to clock. If you remove the iPod, the display changes to Power Saving Mode after a few seconds. 2) You cannot perform the following operations during Power Saving Mode: Setting the clock (page 16). Changing the AM tuning interval (page 20). Turning on the system by pressing the function buttons or BX. Changing CD POWER setting (page 19). 3) The clock is displayed continuously while the iPod is being charged. To turn off the clock display, press DISPLAY (see To stop charging the iPod (page 21)).
Viewing information in the display
You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current file or current disc. When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 files is loaded, you can check the information stored on the disc, such as the titles. When the system detects CD-TEXT discs, CD-TEXT lights up in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped during Program Play and there is a program. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: The last file number of the program and the total playing time9) t Total number of programmed files (for 8 seconds)10) t Disc title11) t Clock display12) (for 8 seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Playing time of the current file t Remaining time of the current file1) t Remaining time of the current disc2) t Title of the current file3) t Title of the current folder (for a few seconds)4) t Clock display12) (for 8 seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)

Press +/ repeatedly until the folder you want appears in the display, then proceed to step 5.
4 Select a track or file to program.

To program a track:

Press. or > repeatedly until the track number you want appears in the display.

7 Press NX (or N on the

remote). Program Play starts.

Cancel Program Play

When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM disappear from the display.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset your favourite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset number.
Delete the last step Press CLEAR on the from the program remote when playback is list stopped. Tips
The program you made remains in the systems memory even after it has been played back. Press NX (or N on the remote) to play back the same program again. If --.-- appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: you have programmed a file in an AUDIO CD with file number exceeds 20. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. you have programmed an MP3 audio file.
1 Tune in the station you want
(see Listening to the radio (page 19)).

2 Press TUNER MEMORY.

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

Preset number

remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want. If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new stations.
Complete! appears in the display. The station is stored.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other
stations. You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations.
Creating your own sound effect
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store the user equalizer in the memory. Before adjustment, select the preset effect you want for your basic sound.
6 To call up a preset radio station,
press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET lights up in the display. Then, press TUNING +/ (or +/ on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want.

select EQ EDIT.

To cancel presetting

Press TUNER MEMORY.

select a frequency band, then press V or v repeatedly to adjust the level.
Frequency band Frequency level
3 Press ENTER to save the user

equalizer setting. USER EQ appears on the display. The user equalizer setting is saved.
To call up the user equalizer setting
Press USER EQ (or EQ on the remote repeatedly to select USER EQ).
When you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be canceled. When the surround effect is selected, SURR lights up in the display.

Singing along

You can sing along with any audio source that play back on this system.

Using the timer

The system offers two timer functions.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to
reduce the microphone volume.

Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

2 Connect an optional microphone
to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack. Connect another optional microphone if you want to sing in duet.
3 Start playing the music and

adjust the volume.

The minute display (turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: SLEEP AUTO* t SLEEP 90min t SLEEP 80min t. t SLEEP 10min t SLEEP OFF
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current disc finishes playing.
4 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the
microphone volume. If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, reduce the volume, move the microphone away from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. After you have finished, turn the MIC LEVEL to MIN and then disconnect the microphone from the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack.
To check the remaining time, press SLEEP once. However, you can not check the remaining time if you select AUTO.

Play Timer

You can wake up to music from disc, iPod or tuner at a preset timer. Make sure you have set the clock.
1 Prepare the sound source and then
use VOLUME +/ to adjust the volume.
2 Press TIMER MENU. 3 Press V or v repeatedly to select
PLAY SET?, then press ENTER (or on the remote). ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display.
4 Set the time to start playback. Press V or v repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER (or on the remote). The minute indication flashes in the display. Use the procedure above to set the minute. OFF appears and the hour indication flashes in the display. the same procedure as step 4.
If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on or if STANDBY flashes in the display. The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled manually. Be sure that the iPod is not playing when using the Play Timer. The system turns on 30 seconds before the preset time. The Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the connected iPod or iPod touch.

5 Set the time to stop playback using 6 Select the sound source. Press V or v repeatedly until the
music source you want appears in the display, then press ENTER (or on the remote). The display will show the timer settings.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
The system turns on a few seconds before the preset time. If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer will not play.
Check the setting 1 Press TIMER MENU. TIMER SELECT? flashes in the display. 2 Press ENTER (or on the remote). 3 Press V or v repeatedly to select PLAY SELECT?, then press ENTER. Change the setting Cancel the Play Timer Start from step 1.

1 Press TIMER MENU.

TIMER SELECT? flashes in the display. 2 Press ENTER (or on the remote). 3 Press V or v repeatedly to select TIMER OFF?, then press ENTER.

General

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system.
The demonstration mode started. Press "/1 (page 13).
The clock or timer setting is canceled.
1 Make sure the power cord and
speaker cords are connected correctly and firmly.
2 Find your problem in the
troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred. Redo Setting the clock (page 16). If you have set the timer, redo Using the timer (page 32).
: appears in the display.
The clock is not set. Set the clock (page 16). A power failure has occurred. Set the clock (page 16) and timer settings (page 32) again.

There is no sound.

When the "/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items. Are the + and speaker cords shortcircuited? Are you using the supplied speakers? Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the unit? After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the power cord again and turn on the system. If the "/1 indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem can not be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Turn VOLUME + clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote). The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. Check the speaker connections (page 11). Check the speaker system setting (page 25).
There is no microphone sound.
Turn VOLUME +/ clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote) or turn MIC LEVEL clockwise to adjust the microphone volume. Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack correctly.
There is severe hum or noise.

Disc player

The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears in the display.
A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move the unit away from the TV or VCR. Move the unit away from the source of noise. Connect the unit to a different wall outlet. Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. Turn off surrounding electrical equipment.
The timer does not function.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
Load the disc correctly. Always close the disc tray by pressing Z OPEN/CLOSE. Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction.

The disc does not eject.

Check the timer setting and set the correct time (page 32). Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 32).
The remote does not function.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Playback does not start.

Remove the obstacles between the remote and the unit. Move the remote closer to the unit. Point the remote at the units sensor. Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). Move the unit away from the fluorescent light.
There is acoustic feedback.
Reduce the volume. Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.
Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded. Wipe the disc clean (page 38). Reload the disc. Load the disc that this system can play back (page 38). Load the disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates. Press NX (or N on the remote) to start playback.

Amplifier section LBT-ZX99i (HCD-ZX99i)
The following are measured at AC 120 V, 60 Hz Front/Surround speaker Power output (rated): 270 W + 270 W (at 6 , 1 kHz, 10% THD) RMS output power (reference): 180 W 2 + 180 W 2 (6 at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Disc player section

System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser Output Max. 44.6 W* * 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. Frequency response 2 Hz 20 kHz (1.0 dB) Wave length nm Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB CD DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL: Wave length 660 nm, output level 18 dBm

LBT-ZX66i (HCD-ZX66i)

The following are measured at AC 120 V, 60 Hz Front speaker Power output (rated): 280 W (at 6 , 1 kHz, 10% THD) RMS output power (reference): 210 W 2 (6 at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range 530 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Speakers For LBT-ZX99i

Front/Surround speaker (SS-ZX99i) Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 220 mm (8 3/4 inches), cone type Tweeter: 50 mm (2 inch), cone type 2 Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 480 mm (12 1/3/inches) Mass Approx. 8.7 kg (19 lb 3 oz) net per speaker

For LBT-ZX66i

Front speaker (SS-ZX66i) Speaker system 3-way BUILT-IN SW, Bass reflex Speaker unit Super Woofer/Woofer: 170 mm (6 3/4 inches)/170 mm (6 3/4 inches), cone type Tweeter: 25 mm (1 inch), horn type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 362 mm (9 7/7/3/8 inches) Mass Approx. 9.5 kg (20 lb 16 oz) net per speaker

LBT-ZX66i

Key Features Made for iPod?3 :charge, play and control your compatible iPod 5-disc CD changer with play exchange CD1 R/CD-RW and MP3 playback capability 3-way, bass reflex speaker system: 6.7" (17cm) dual hybrid woofers and 1" (2.5cm) horn tweeters Game sync : front A/V input, audio L/R AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets Remote control with full iPod menu control Key Technologies Made for iPod3 Charge, play and control your compatible iPod. 560W Total Power Output 280W x 2 (10% THD, 120-10kHz, 6 ohms, Per Channel driven) 5-Disc CD Changer with Play Exchange Accommodates factory-pressed CD-Audio discs and
consumer-recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs and also plays back MP3 files burned to CD-R/RW discs.1
AM/FM Tuner with 30 Station Presets Provides drift-free tuning of AM and FM radio stations and lets
you choose from a wide variety of radio, talk and music programming.
Game Sync Mixing With front A/V inputs for Video Games. Mix gaming audio with a CD or tuner.
3 different modes can be selected: low, medium or high. The 3 different settings allow preset levels of game sound to mix with your music.
3 Way Bass Reflex Speakers with Dual 6.75" Woofers Dual driver design delivers audio accuracy
by providing a greater frequency range. The speaker's crossover splits the frequency band into two ranges: bass frequencies to the woofer, treble frequencies go to the tweeter.
CD Play Modes (Program/Shuffle/Repeat) Lets you hear tracks in sequence as recorded, in
programmed order, a single track over and over, or all tracks in random (Shuffle) order.

Specifications

General
Type of Use: Shelf System Tray Type: 5 Disc with Exchange and Lock Disc Capacity: 5 Disc Tray

Amplifier Audio

Equalizer: 3 Band
8cm Disc (CD): Yes MP3: Yes

Tray Type: 5 Disc Tray

Convenience
Timer: Rec/Play/Sleep (Tape Timer); Play/Sleep (CD & iPod Timers) Demo Mode: Yes VACS: Yes

Play Mode

Nomal mode: All Disc; 1 Disc; 1 Folder Shuffle mode: All Disc; 1 Disc; 1 Folder Program mode: Yes Repeat: Yes
CD Play Mode(s): Normal; Shuffle; Program; Repeat Station Preset(s): 30 (10 AM, 20 FM) Equalizer: 3 Band

Display

Display Type: 1 line FLD

TEXT information

ID3Tag Ver.1.1: Yes ID3Tag Ver.2.0: Yes
Micro Sound Station Audio
CD Play Mode(s): Normal; Shuffle; Program; Repeat

Equalizer

Bass Boost function: X-GROOVE Graphic Equalizer: 3 Band Preset EQ: 10 Programable EQ setting (User EQ): Yes EQ Edit: Yes

Speaker Front Speaker

System: 3-way x 2 Tweeter Unit: Horn, 2.5cm Speaker Terminal Main/Speaker: Connector Length of Supplied cable(m): 2.5m Subwoofer Unit: 17cm x 2 Rated Impedance: 6 ohms Sound Pressure Level: 91dB

Features

Power Save Mode: Yes

Function

CD: Yes Tuner: Yes LINE IN1: Yes: GAME LINE IN2: Yes: Phono iPod1: Yes

Hardware

Display: 1 line FLD Remote Control: RM-AMU008
Output Power: 560W Total (280W x 2) Battery Type: AA / Manganese (x2) (remote)

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Input(s): Yes (6.3mm) Audio Line IN: 3 (analog) Speaker Terminal: Rear Mic: In (x 2)/Volume

Tuner Audio

Station Preset(s): 20 (FM); 10 (AM) Tuner Type: FM/AM External FM/AM Antenna: Yes (75 ohm)
Play Mode: Shuffle / Program / Repeat

Lighting Effect

Power Illuminator (color): 11 (Amber)

Game Mode: Yes

USB Memory TEXT information
MP3 File name: Yes ID3Tag Ver. 1.1: Yes ID3Tag Ver. 2.0: Yes

Output Power: 280W x 2

Headphone Input(s): 3 Composite Video Output(s): 1 Phono Input(s): Yes

Surround

Cinema Surround: Yes

Dimensions

Weight: Main Unit: 14kg; Front Speaker: 9.5kg; Front Speaker: 9.5kg; Measurements: Main Unit: (362 x 437 x 465mm); (2) Speakers: (250 x 530 x 362mm)
Micro Sound Station Power
Battery Type: AA / Manganese (x2) (remote)
DVD, VCD, CD Player D/A Converter

Audio: 44.1kHz/24bit

Decoding Format for Sound
CD: Yes CD-R: Yes CD-RW: Yes

Supplied Accessories

"2 AA Batteries (Manganese) RM-AMU008 Remote Commander" UPC Code: 027242752481

Analog Audio Input(s): 3

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1. Not all WMA and MP3 files may play back due to file variations. Playback depends on recording conditions. Last Updated: 08/13/2009 2. Unit audio output tested at 6 ohms in frequency range 120 Hz to 10 kHz with a Total Harmonic Distortion of 0.07 percent. 3. Compatible with iPod touch, iPod nano 3rd generation, iPod classic, iPod nano 2nd generation, iPod 5th generation, iPod nano 1st