Sony LBT-W900AV manual

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    ©1998 by Sony Corporation 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. Serial No. 3-865-551- 13 (1) Compact Hi-Fi Ster eo System LBT -DR8A V LBT -DR7A V[...]

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    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. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limi[...]

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    3 ES F P T able of Contents * For LBT-W900AV/XB800AV only ** For the European model only Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4 Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 7 Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10 Saving power in standby mode* ........ 11 Basic Operat[...]

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    4 Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The above illustration is of the LBT-DR7AV. Left front speaker Right front speaker AM loop antenna FM antenna Center speaker Right rear speaker Left rear speaker[...]

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    5 2 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. AM loop antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. Except for European models For European models AM loop antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. FM 75 A M AM C O A X IA L F M 75 1 Connect the speakers. 1 Connecting the front speakers Connect the speaker cor[...]

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    6 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Tips • With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. • When you set the time, the demonstration is deactivated. To activate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY (for LBT-W900AV/XB800AV [...]

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    7 By connecting the supplied speakers, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. These channels manipulate the sound to enhance the action as it happens on the screen. Since the[...]

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    8 Step 2: Setting up the speakers (continued) 1 Press PRO LOGIC. The indicator above this button lights up. 2 Press T. TONE on the remote. The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order. Adjust the volume of the test tone. n Front (left) n Center Rear N Front (right) N 3 From your listening position, press CENTER LEVEL +/– and RE[...]

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    9 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 and Brazilian models, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purposes. 3,5 1 2,4 1 Press t /CLOCK SET. The hour indication flashes. 2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hou[...]

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    10 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in the display. 3 Press TUNING +/–. The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear. 4 Press TUNER MEMORY. The next available preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored fr[...]

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    11 Saving power in standby mode (For LBT -W900A V/ XB800A V only) In standby mode, you can reduce the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving mode) and thus save energy. POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY) DISPLAY / Press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY) while the system is turned off. The system switches to the Power Saving mode and the clock display disappea[...]

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    12 Tips • Each time you press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY) in the Power Saving mode, the display switches between the Power Saving mode and the demo mode. • The 1 / u indicator and timer indicator (when the timer is set) light up even in the Power Saving mode. • The timer works in the Power Saving mode. Notes • You cannot set the time in the P[...]

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    13 Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play Basic Operations You can play up to five CDs in a row. 1 Press PUSH OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray. If the disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized. 2 Press DISC SKIP (or D.SKIP on the remote) to place up to four more CDs on the tray. The disc tray rotates so you can insert other [...]

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    14 To Stop playback Pause Select a track Find a point in a track Select a CD Play only the CD you have selected Play all CDs Remove or change the CDs Adjust the volume * AMS: Automatic Music Sensor Tips • Pressing ·P while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and starts CD playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch Pla[...]

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    15 Basic Operations Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on page 10). 1 23 PRESET +/– STEREO/MONO VOLUME VOL +/– 1 / u (Power) 3 Close the front cover. 4 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the disc number you want to record a[...]

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    16 n n 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the desired band 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 AM n UKV* * When you select this band, “STEREO PLUS” appears in the display. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display. MANUAL [...]

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    17 Basic Operations Recor ding fr om 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 2 ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. 45 7 6 1 23 DSP DOLBY NR pª With the side you want to record on facing forward 1 / u (Power) 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until[...]

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    18 Tips • When you want to record on the reverse side, press ª after pressing r REC in step 5 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. • To record non-pre[...]

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    19 Basic Operations To search for the beginning of a track (AMS) Press ) to search forward or 0 to search backward when playing the front side (or vice-versa when playing the reverse side). When you use the remote, AMS = or + . The search direction, + (forward) or – (backward), and number of songs being skipped (1 - 9) appear in the display. Exam[...]

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    20 Recor ding from a tape — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO 2 ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. 1 Press PUSH 6 and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a blank tape in deck B. 2 Press H SPEED DUB. Deck B stands by for recording. 1 12 34 p With the side you want to play/record on facing forward [...]

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    21 nn n n n nn n n The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the disc, such as the disc titles or artist names. When the system detects CD TEXT discs, “CD TEXT” appears in the display. DISPLAY In the stop mode[...]

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    22 Playing CD tracks r epeatedly — Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and Program Play. REPEAT PLAY MODE / Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. The following table describes the various repeat modes. To repeat All the trac[...]

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    23 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. CHECK CLEAR 2 14 5 p 3,6 8 To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE,” “1 DISC SHUFFLE,” or “PROGRAM” disappears from the display. The tracks continue playing[...]

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    24 1 Place CDs and close the front cover. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the display. 4 Press DISC SKIP (or D.SKIP on the remote) to select a CD. 5 Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display. 6 Press PLAY MODE once. The track is pro[...]

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    25 Playing CDs without interruption –– Non-Stop Play You can play CDs without pausing between tracks. 1 3 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 2 Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this button lights up. 3 Press ·P . To cancel Non-Stop Play Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this button goes off.[...]

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    26 You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio. For example, you can record just the desired songs or begin recording from the middle of a tape. The recording level is automatically adjusted. 1 Insert a blank tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record (e.g., CD) appears in the display. 3 Press r REC. Deck B s[...]

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    27 Recor ding CDs by specifying the track or der — 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. 1 Place CDs and close the front cover. 2 Insert a blank tape into deck B. 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “C[...]

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    28 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program additional tracks to be recorded on side A. Skip step 5 to select tracks from the same disc. 9 Press P on the remote 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. 10 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program the tracks to be r[...]

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    29 Looping part of a CD — Loop Flashing part of a CD — Flash DJ Effects With the Loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. / 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 j[...]

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    30 Adjusting the sound Sound Adjustment For a powerful sound (GROOVE) Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, the sound effect changes, the super woofer level changes to “HIGH,” and the indicator on the GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume. Note Canceling the Groove mode cancels the equalizer cur[...]

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    31 Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the music you are listening to. And you can also enjoy the audio emphasis using the Synchronized Equalizer function. When using this function, the system automatically switches the equalizer according to the genre of the music. The Persona[...]

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    32 Adjusting the audio emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis using the graphic equalizer and surround effect. Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. 2 3,4 6 1 Select the desired basic audio emphasis for your sound (see “Selecting the audio emphasis” on page 3[...]

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    33 3 Press B / b repeatedly to select a frequency band. 4 Press V / v to adjust the level. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other frequency bands. 6 Press ENTER when finished. Note If you choose another audio emphasis (other than “EFFECT OFF”), the adjusted sound effect is lost. To retain the adjusted sound effect for future use, store it i[...]

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    34 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 system’s memory. Later, you can call up an audio pattern when playing a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. You can create up to five audio files. Before operation, first select [...]

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    35 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” on page 7). 1 Press PRO LOGIC so the indicator above the PRO LOGIC button lights up. 2 Play a program source. To turn off the Dolby Pro Logic Surround[...]

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    36 Other Features n nn n Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (For the 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[...]

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    37 4 Press TUNING +/– until the desired preset station number flashes in the display. 5 Press ENTER/NEXT while the preset station number is flashing. To stop the search while it is in progress Press PTY. List of program types (PTY) NONE No program type or undefined. NEWS News programs. AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news. INFORMA[...]

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    38 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. 1,5 32 4 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to the MIX MIC. DOCUMENTARY Investigative features. ALARM TEST Test signal for emergency broadc[...]

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    39 n n nn Mixing and recording sounds 2 34 4 p 3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly to obtain the desired karaoke effect. Each time you press this button, the display changes as follows: KARAOKE PON MPX R MPX L EFFECT OFF or audio emphasis name “ h ” appears in the display when the karaoke mode is activated. To Reduce the singer’s voice on a CD[...]

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    40 Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the remaining time in 10 minute increments. N N SLEEP Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If y[...]

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    41 n W aking 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 “Step 3: Setting the time” on page 9). The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purposes. 1 Prepare the music source you want to play. • CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, create a program [...]

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    42 Timer -recor ding radio pr ograms To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on page 10) and set the clock (see “Step 3: Setting the time” on page 9) beforehand. 3,4,5 7 6 REC 2 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 15). 2 Press t /CLOCK SET. “SET?[...]

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    43 4 Set the time to start recording. Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again. 5 Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure. The start time, the stop time, the recording source, and the[...]

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    44 Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record a CD to an MD digitally by connecting your MD deck using an optical cable. Refer to the instructions included with your MD deck for details. To the digital input of the MD deck To the audio outputs of the MD deck To the audio inputs of the MD deck Connecting audio components Connecting a[...]

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    45 Connecting a subwoofer (LBT-DR8AV/W900AV only) You can connect an optional subwoofer. Refer to the instructions included with your subwoofer for details. Connecting video components You can connect a VCR, camcorder, or video game to the VIDEO 1 jack on the rear panel and/or the VIDEO2 INPUT jack on the front panel. You can also connect a DVD pla[...]

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    46 Connecting a camcorder or video game Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected camcorder or video game, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO 2” appears. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details. To the video output of the component Connecting video compon[...]

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    47 To the video output of the DVD player To the front output of the DVD player Connecting a DVD player (LBT-DR8AV/W900AV only) When your DVD player has 5.1 channel analog outputs Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected DVD player, press DVD 5.1CH so the indicator above the button lights [...]

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    48 Insulated wire (not supplied) AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Except for European models Important If you connect an outdoor antenna, connect a ground wire to the y terminal with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect [...]

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    49 Pr ecautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug[...]

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    50 T roubleshooting If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following checklist. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even [...]

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    51 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 s[...]

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    52 Specifications For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 70 – 20,000 Hz; rated 80 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Center Speaker: Continuous RMS power output (Re[...]

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    53 continued Center Speaker: DIN power output (Rated) 30 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (Reference) 40 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (Reference) 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear Speaker: DIN power output (Rated) 15 + 15 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (Reference) 20 +[...]

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    54 Specifications (continued) CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Max. 44.6 µ 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. Wavelength 780 ?[...]

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    55 Center speaker: SS-CN99 Speaker system Full-range, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded type Speaker units Full range 10 cm dia., cone type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 360 × 130 × 170 mm (14 1 / 4 × 5 1 / 8 × 6 3 / 4 in) Mass Approx. 2 kg (4 lb 8 oz.) Rear speaker: SS-SR99 for LBT-DR7AV/XB800AV Speaker system Full-ra[...]

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    56 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia Index K Karaoke 38 to reduce the vocals (KARAOKE PON) 39 to sing along with a multiplex CD or tape (MPX R/MPX L) 39 L Loop 29 M Microphone mixing 39 Mixing sound 39 N Normal Play 13 Non-Stop Play 25 O One Touch Play 14, 16, 19 P , Q Personal File 34 Playing a CD 13 a preset radio station 15 a tape 18 tracks [...]