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Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Owner's 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.
LBT-D290
LBT-D590
LBT-D690
LBT-D990
LBT-G3300
LBT-XB3
LBT-XB3K
©1996 by Sony Corporation
Serial No.
LBT-XB4
LBT-XB4K
LBT-XB600
LBT-XB6
LBT-XB6K
LBT-XB30
3-859-536-15(1)
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Owner’s 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. LBT-D290 LBT-D590...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 7 Connecting optional AV components ... 8 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 10 Recording a CD ... -
Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker The above illustration is of the LBT-XB6K. Connect the speakers. 1 Connect the speaker cords to SPEAKER jacks of the same color. - Page 5 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage (except for North American, Malaysian, Mexican, and Australian models).
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Page 6: Step 2: Setting The Time
Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions. LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/ XB4/XB4K/XB30 only Press t/CLOCK SET. The hour indication flashes. Press TUNING +/– to set the hour. The clock uses the 12-hour system. Press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. -
Page 7: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM. Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. -
Page 8: Connecting Optional Av Components
Connecting optional AV components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details. Connecting audio components Connecting a turntable Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected turntable, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “PHONO”... -
Page 9: Connecting Outdoor Antennas
Connecting outdoor antennas Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Ground wire (not supplied) AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. -
Page 10: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play You can play up to five CDs in a row. 1/ALL DISCS · VOLUME With the label side up. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray. - Page 11 Do this Press p. Stop playback Press P. Press again to resume Pause playback. Select a track During playback or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go backward) and release it when you reach the desired track. Or press AMS* + (to go forward) or AMS* = (to go backward) on the remote.
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Page 12: Recording A Cd
Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording This function lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. SURROUND DOLBY NR Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power. -
Page 13: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”). STEREO/MONO VOLUME Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. -
Page 14: Recording From The Radio
Recording from the radio You can record a radio program on a tape by tuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO recording level is automatically adjusted. SURROUND ª DOLBY NR Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power. -
Page 15: Playing A Tape
Tips • If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª so the indicator on the ª 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. - Page 16 Playing a Tape (continued) Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power. Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. With the side you want to play facing forward ª ª Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to play one side, ß* to play both sides, or RELAY (Relay Play)** to play both decks in...
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Page 17: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a tape — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power. Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a blank tape in deck B. -
Page 18: The Cd Player Using The Cd Display
The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the whole CD. DISPLAY/DEMO 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... -
Page 19: Playing Cd Tracks In Random Order
Playing CD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all the CDs in random order. DIRECT PLAY Jog dial Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”... -
Page 20: Programming Cd Tracks
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. 1 4 5 Place CDs and close the front cover. CHECK CLEAR Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”... -
Page 21: Playing Cds Without Interruption
Repeat steps 4 through 6 to program additional tracks. Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc. Press ·. All the tracks play in the order you selected. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. -
Page 22: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually
The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or begin recording from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. -
Page 23: Recording Cds By Specifying The Track Order
Recording CDs by specifying the track order — Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. 12 2 1113 EDIT CHECK... - Page 24 Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued) Press PLAY MODE once. The track is programmed. “STEP” and the programmed playing order appear, followed by the total playing time. LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30 The last programmed track DOLBY NR DISC PROGRAM LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K The last programmed track DISC PROGRAM Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program additional tracks to be recorded on...
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Page 25: Dj Effects Looping Part Of A Cd
DJ Effects Looping part of a CD — Loop With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. LOOP Press and hold LOOP during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal playback. -
Page 26: Waving The Equalizer
Waving the equalizer — Wave 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. WAVE 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. -
Page 27: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. DBFB GROOVE SUPER WOOFER PHONES SUPER W MODE To reinforce the bass (DBFB) (LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB30 only) Press DBFB.* Each time you press this button, the DBFB level display changes as follows: DBFB n DBFB... -
Page 28: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
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 Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Audio Emphasis
Adjusting the audio emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis using the graphic equalizer and surround effect. 2 3,4 Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. Before operation, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound. -
Page 30: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File
Making a personal audio emphasis file — Personal File You can create personal files of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the unit's memory. Later call up an audio pattern to play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. You can create up to five audio files. -
Page 31: Other Features Singing Along: Karaoke
Other Features Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone level. Connect an optional microphone to the MIC (MIC 1*) jack. -
Page 32: Mixing And Recording Sounds
Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Adjusting the microphone echo (LBT-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K only) ECHO LEVEL Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echoing Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. Adjusting the key (LBT-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K only) n/˜ Press ˜ or n. You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps (–3.0 to 3.0). -
Page 33: Falling Asleep To Music
Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD source and not playing a CD. -
Page 34: Waking Up To Music
Waking up to music — Wake-up Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time”). DAILY 1/DAILY 2 Prepare the music source you want to play. -
Page 35: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
To check the setting 1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY 1 or DAILY 2. 2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display. 3 Press DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 again. To cancel the timer operation 1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY 1 or DAILY 2. - Page 36 Timer-recording radio programs (continued) Set the time to start recording. Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30 DOLBY NR ALL DISC S LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K DISC Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again.
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Page 37: Additional Information
• When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the system... -
Page 39: Tape Deck
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. Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape is in the cassette holder. •... -
Page 40: Specifications
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) More than 90 dB More than 90 dB 4-track 2-channel stereo 60 – 13,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE I cassette 60 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette ±0.15% W. - Page 41 Speakers SS-D2900/XB3/XB3V/XB30 for LBT-D290/G3300/ XB3/XB3K/XB30 Speaker system (SS-D2900/XB3/XB30) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type (SS-XB3V) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex, Magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome type Rated impedance: (SS-D2900) 8 ohms...
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Page 42: Index
Index Adjusting the audio emphasis 29 the sound 27 the volume 11, 13, 16 Antennas 5, 9 Audio emphasis 28, 29 Automatic Source Selection 11, 13, 16 Batteries 5 CD player 10, 18 CD Synchro Recording 12 Clock setting 6 Connecting. - Page 44 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia...