Sony LBT-ZX6 Compact Hifi Stereo System User Manual

4-253-172-16(1)

Compact

Hi-Fi Stereo

System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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.

FST-ZX8

FST-ZX6

LBT-ZX8

LBT-ZX6

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX84-253-172-16(1)

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

This appliance is

classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product. This

label is located on the

rear exterior.

Don’t throw away the battery with

general house waste, dispose of it

correctly as chemical waste.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE

U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure

that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not

expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system

installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For customers in the United States

ENERGY STAR

is a U.S.

registered mark. As an ENERGY

STAR

partner, Sony Corporation

has determined that this product

meets the ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

WARNING

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

About this manual ...................................5

Playable discs..........................................5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................8

Positioning the speakers........................ 10

Setting the clock....................................11

CD/MP3

Loading a disc .......................................12

Playing a disc ........................................ 12

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly................................. 14

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program ..................15

— Program Play

Tuner

Presetting radio stations ........................ 16

Listening to the radio ............................17

— Preset Tuning

— Manual Tuning

Tape

Loading a tape.......................................18

Playing a tape ........................................ 18

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite tracks on a disc

into a tape........................................ 19

— CD Synchro Recording

— Program Edit

Recording to a tape manually ...............20

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound .............................. 21

Selecting the preset effect..................... 22

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing the personal file .................. 22

Selecting the surround effect ................ 23

Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 23

Creating a party environment ............... 24

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

— X-ROUND

— FLASH

Listening to the sound in another

room ............................................... 25

— Multi Room

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

Enhancing the video game sound ......... 25

— Game Sync

Mixing video game sound with other

sound source................................... 26

— Game Mixing

Singing along........................................ 26

Timer

Falling asleep to music ......................... 27

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music.............................. 27

— Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 28

Display

Turning off the display ......................... 29

— Power Saving Mode

Viewing information about the disc

in the display .................................. 30

Changing the power illuminator ........... 31

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ............................................ 31

Adjusting the brightness of the

display ............................................ 32

Table of Contents

continued

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components ......... 33

Listening to audio from a connected

component ...................................... 34

Recording on a connected

component ...................................... 35

Connecting external antennas ............... 35

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies ......................... 36

Messages ............................................... 39

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 40

Specifications........................................ 41

List of button locations and reference

pages ............................................... 44

• The instructions in this manual are for models

FST-ZX8, FST-ZX6, LBT-ZX8 and LBT-

ZX6. In this manual, the FST-ZX8 is used for

illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

• This manual mainly explains operations using

the buttons on the system, but the same

operations can also be performed using the

buttons on the remote having the same or

similar names.

The FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 consists of the

following components:

– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-ZX8

– Speaker System

• Front/Surround speakers SS-ZX8

The FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 consists of the

following components:

– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-ZX6

– Speaker System

• Front speakers SS-ZX6

You can playback the following discs on this

system. The other discs cannot be played back.

List of playable discs

About this manual Playable discs

Format of

discs

Disc logo Contents

Audio CDs Audio

CD-R/CD-RW

(Audio CDs)

Audio

CD-R/CD-RW

(Discs with

MP3 audio

tracks)

Audio

continued

Discs that this system cannot

play

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart).

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophone tape,

or a sticker still left on it.

• Discs other than the following:

– Audio CDs

– CD-Rs/CD-RWs that recorded in the Audio

CD format.

– CD-Rs/CD-RWs and CD-ROMs that has

MP3 audio tracks those format that

conforms to ISO 9660

Level 1, Level 2,

Joliet in expansion format or Multi

Session

. MP3 audio tracks must be in

MPEG 1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3 format.

• Data part of CD-Extras

• Data part of Mixed CDs

• Audio side of a DualDisc.

ISO 9660 Format

The most common international standard for the

logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.

There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file

names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight

characters in the name, no more than three characters

in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters.

Folder names can be no longer than eight characters.

There can be no more than eight nested folder levels.

Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder

names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have

up to 8 trees.

For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make

sure of the contents of the writting software, etc.

Multi Session

This is a recording method that enables adding of

data using the Track-At-Once method.

Conventional discs begin at a disc control area called

the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A

Multi Sessions disc is a disc having multiple

sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-

out regarded as a single session.

CD-Extra

This format records audio (audio CD data) on the

tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2.

Mixed CD

This format records data on the first track and audio

(audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks

of a session.

Notes on discs

• This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs

edited by the user. However, note that

playback of some discs may not be possible

depending on the recording device used for

recording or the disc condition.

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may

not be played back because of scratches, dirt,

recording condition or the driver’s

characteristics.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been

finalized (processing to allow playback by a

normal disc player) cannot be played back.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Multi

Session that have not ended by “closing the

session” are not supported.

• The system may be unable to playback MP3

format files that do not have the extension

“.MP3”.

• Attempting to playback non-MP3 format files

that have the extension “.MP3” may result in

noise or malfunction.

• With format other than ISO 9660 Level 1,

Level 2 or Joliet in expansion format, album

titles or track titles may not be displayed

correctly.

• The following discs take a longer time to start

playback.

– a disc recorded with complicated tree

structure.

– a disc recorded in Multi Session.

– a disc to which data can be added (non-

finalized disc).

CD-RWs that recorded in packet write format

cannot be played back.

Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to play back discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which

mates DVD recorded material on one side with

digital audio material on the other side. Please

be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may

not be played back on this product because these

discs do not conform to the CD standard.

“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording

Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Music discs encoded with

technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with

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.

Cautions when playing a disc

that is recorded in Multi

Session

• This system can play Multi Session discs

when an MP3 audio track is contained in the

first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio

tracks recorded in later sessions can also be

played back.

• When you play 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 if they are the same

formats as the first session.

Do the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories

(page 43).

* FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only.

1 Connect the front speakers.

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT

SPEAKER (SPEAKER A) terminals.

(FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only)

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER

terminals.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

AM loop antenna

Front speaker

(Right)

Surround speaker*

(Left)

FM lead antenna

Surround speaker*

(Right)

Front speaker

(Left)

FRONT

(SPEAKER A)

SPEAKER

SURROUND

(SPEAKER B)

White

SPEAKER

Getting Started

Tip

Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the

speakers.

2 Connect the surround speakers.

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER (SPEAKER B)

terminals and to the terminals on the

speakers as shown in the tip above.

3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect

it.

4 For models equipped with a voltage

selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to

the position of your local power line

voltage.

5 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.

Notes

• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to

prevent noise.

• Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on

the system and the connectors.

• Be sure to connect the speakers securely and

correctly.

Inserting two R6 (size AA)

batteries into the remote

Note

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.

Tip

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.

Red (3)

Black (#)

Red (3)

Black (#)

FRONT

(SPEAKER A)

SPEAKER

SURROUND

(SPEAKER B)

Grey

FM75

COAXIAL

Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally

AM loop

antenna

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

220V

230-240V

continued

Attaching the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom

of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and

prevent them from slipping.

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only

Positioning the speakers for

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only

There are 3 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.

Example 2: Place the speakers at an equal

distance from your listening position as shown

below.

Example 3: Place the front speakers in one room

and the surround speakers in another room.

Notice for carrying this system

Do the following procedure to protect the disc

mechanism. Use buttons on the system for the

operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

2 Make sure that all discs are removed

from the system.

3 Hold down REPEAT and then press ?/1

until “LOCK” appears in the display.

4 Release ?/1 first, then release REPEAT.

5 Unplug the power cord.

Positioning the speakers

Main Unit

Listener

Front

Speaker (L)

Front

Speaker (R)

Surround

Speaker (R)

Surround

Speaker (L)

Main Unit

Listener

Front

Speaker (R)

Front

Speaker (L)

Surround

Speaker (R)

Surround

Speaker (L)

Getting Started

Positioning the speakers for

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only

Place the front speakers at an angle of 45

degrees from your listening position.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“CLOCK” appears in the display. Then, the

hour indication flashes in the display.

3 Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the hour.

4 Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes in the

display.

5 Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts functioning.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) to select “CLOCK SET?”, then

press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes in the display.

3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6

above.

Note

The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect

the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Main Unit

Front

Speaker

(L)

Front

Speaker

(R)

Setting the clock

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray slides out.

2 Place a disc with the label side facing

up on the disc tray.

To load additional discs, press DISC SKIP

to rotate the disc tray.

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Note

Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may

cause malfunction. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the

disc tray.

This system lets you play audio CDs and discs

with MP3 audio tracks in different play modes.

When playing an audio CD:

When playing an MP3 audio track:

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display (or press CD on

the remote).

CD/MP3

Loading a disc

When you

play a CD

single,

place it on

the inner

circle of

the tray

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

EFFECT

X-GROOVE

ALL DISC S

1 3 4 5

Disc presence indicator

Track number

Playing time

Disc tray

number

Disc playing

indicator

ID3 MP3

EFFECT

X-GROOVE

ALL

DISC S

1 3 4 5

Track number Playing time

Disc tray

number

Disc presence indicator

Disc playing

indicator

CD/MP3

2 When the playback is stopped, press

PLAY MODE repeatedly until the

indication of the play mode you want

appears in the display.

3 Press NX (or N on the remote).

NX indicator lights up.

Tips

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

To change the play mode, press x to stop playback.

• When an MP3 audio track with ID3 tag is played

back, “ID3” lights up in the display.

• When the current disc is a disc with MP3 audio

tracks, “MP3” lights up in the display.

Other operations

The playing time may not be displayed correctly

depending on the MP3 audio tracks.

Only when there is a disc in disc tray.

Select To play

ALL DISCS

(Normal Play)

The tracks on all discs in the

disc tray continuously.

1 DISC

(Normal Play)

The tracks on the disc you

have selected in original

order.

ALBM

(Normal Play)

All MP3 audio tracks in the

album on the disc you have

selected in original order.

When playing an audio CD,

“ALBM” play mode

performs the same operation

as “1 DISC” play mode.

ALL DISCS

SHUF

(Shuffle Play)

The tracks on all discs in

random order.

1 DISC SHUF

(Shuffle Play)

The tracks on the disc you

have selected in random

order.

ALBM SHUF

(Shuffle Play)

The MP3 audio tracks in the

album on the disc you have

selected in random order.

When playing an audio CD,

“ALBM SHUF” play mode

performs the same operation

as “1 DISC SHUF” play

mode.

PGM

(Program Play)

The tracks on all discs in the

order you want them to be

played back (see “Creating

your own program” on

page 15).

To Do this

Stop playback Press x.

Pause playback Press NX (or X on the remote).

Press again to resume playback.

Select a track Press . or > (or –. or

>+ on the remote) repeatedly.

Select an album

of MP3 audio

tracks

Press ALBUM +/–.

Find a point in a

track*

Press and hold down m or M

during playback and release it at

the point you want to resume

playback. Use button on the

remote for this operation while

playing an MP3 audio track.

Select a disc Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 5

buttons or DISC SKIP.

Switch to CD

function from

another source

and start

playback

automatically.*

Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 5

buttons or NX (Automatic

Source Selection).

Exchange other

discs while

playing

Press EX-CHANGE. The disc tray

slides out. Then press DISC SKIP

to select the disc you want to

exchange.

Remove the disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

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Notes

• This system can playback MP3 audio tracks in the

format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, MPEG 2 Audio

Layer 3 and MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer 3.

• This system can playback Multi Session discs when

an MP3 audio track is located in the first session.

Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the

later sessions, can also be played back.

• When naming the MP3 audio tracks, be sure to add

the file extension “.MP3” to the file name.

• If you save up the extension “.MP3” to a track other

than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize

the track properly and will generate random noise

that could damage your speakers.

• You are recommended not to save other type of

tracks or unneccessary album on a disc that has MP3

audio tracks.

• The disc recorded with complicated tree structure

takes a longer time to start playback.

• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all the

tracks in that disc. If there are many albums or non

MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a longer

time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio

track to start playback.

• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track

is skipped.

• The maximum number of albums on a disc which can

be recognize by this system is 150 (including root

album).

• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and

albums on a disc which can be recognize by this

system is 300.

• Depending on the encoding/writing software,

recording device, or the recording media used at the

time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may

encounter problems such as cannot playback, sound

interruptions, and noise.

Tips

• When switching to “CD” function from “TUNER”

function by pressing NX, a longer time may be

required to access the disc. In this case, set “CD

POWER ON” by CD power manage function

(page 17).

• If you press NX while the system is turned off, the

system turns on automatically and “CD” is selected

as a function. Then, playback starts if there is a disc

in the disc tray (One Touch Play).

• If you press CD on the remote while the system is

turned off, the system turns on automatically and

“CD” is selected as a function.

You can playback all the tracks or a single track

on a disc repeatedly.

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REP” or

“REP1” lights up in the display.

REP: All the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks

in the album* are played back repeatedly

up to five times.

REP1: A single track is played back repeatedly

until “REP1” is canceled.

* When “ALBM” or “ALBM SHUF” is selected for

MP3 audio tracks.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and

“REP1” disappear from the display.

Note

You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF” at

the same time.

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

CD/MP3

You can make a program of up to 25 steps from

all the discs in the order you want to play them.

You can synchro record the programmed tracks

onto a tape (page 19).

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display (or press CD on

the remote).

2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until “PGM” lights up in the

display.

3 Press one of DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons or

DISC SKIP to select a disc.

To program all the tracks on a disc at once,

proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the

display.

To program all the MP3 audio tracks on an

album at once, press ALBUM +/–

repeatedly until the album you want appears

in the display, then proceed to step 5.

4 Press . or > (or –. or >+ on

the remote) repeatedly until the track

number you want appears in the

display.

The total playing time flashes in the display.

When programming an MP3 audio track,

press ALBUM +/– to select album, then

press .

or > (or –. or >+ on

the remote) repeatedly until the track

number you want appears in the display.

5 Press PLAY MODE.

The track(s) is (are) programmed.

The program step number appears,

followed by total playing time.

6 Program additional discs or tracks.

7 Press NX (or N on the remote).

Program Play starts.

Other operations

Tips

• The program you made remains in the system’s

memory even after it has been played back. Press

NX (or N on the remote) to play the same

program again.

• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time

during programming, this means:

– you have programmed a track number which

exceeds 20.

– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.

– you have programmed an MP3 audio track.

Creating your own

program

— Program Play

EFFECT

X-GROOVE

1 3 4 5

PGM

Disc tray

number

Total playing

time (including

selected track)

Track

number

To program Repeat steps

Other discs 3 and 5

Other tracks on the

same disc

4 and 5

Other tracks on

other discs

3 to 5

To Do this

Cancel Program

Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

until “PGM” disappears from the

display.

Clear a track from

the end

Press CLEAR on the remote

when the playback is stopped.

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM

stations. You can then tune in any of those

stations simply by selecting the corresponding

preset number.

Automatic tuning preset

You can automatically tune in all of the stations

that can be received in your area and then store

the frequency of your favorite stations manually.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” lights up in the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote).

The frequency changes as the system scans

for a station. Scanning stops automatically

when a station is tuned in. “TUNED” lights

up in the display. When a FM stereo

program is tuned in, “ST” lights up in the

display.

If “TUNED” does not lights up in the

display and the scanning does not stop

Set the frequency of the radio station you

want as described in steps 2 to 6 of “Manual

tuning preset”.

4 Press MEMORY (or TUNER MEMORY

on the remote).

A preset number flashes in the display. The

stations are stored from preset number 1.

5 Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to select the

preset number you want to store.

6 Press TUNER ENTER or ENTER.

“Complete!” appears in the display. The

station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other

stations.

Manual tuning preset

You can manually tune in and store the radio

frequency of your favorite stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“MANUAL” lights up in the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to tune in the

station you want.

4 Press MEMORY (or TUNER MEMORY

on the remote).

A preset number flashes in the display. The

stations are stored from preset number 1.

5 Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to select the

preset number you want to store.

6 Press TUNER ENTER or ENTER.

“Complete!” appears in the display. The

station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other

stations.

Other Operations

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

AUTO

preset number

To Do this

Tune in a station

with a weak signal

Follow the procedure described

in “Manual tuning preset”

(page 16).

Stop scanning

during automatic

tuning

Press TUNING MODE.

MANUAL

preset number

Tuner

To improve tuner reception

When the tuner reception is poor, set the CD

power manage function to “CD POWER OFF”.

The default setting is “CD POWER ON”.

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display.

2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

3 Press ?/1 while holding down x (CD). The

system turns on automatically.

“CD POWER OFF” appears in the display.

To set CD power on

Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER

ON” appears in the display.

Notes

• When “CD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access

time is increased.

• You cannot change the CD power manage setting in

Power Saving Mode (page 29).

To change the AM tuning interval

The factory settings for AM tuning interval is

9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the

AM tuning interval, select any AM station first,

then turn off the system. While holding down

TUNER ENTER, press ?/1 to turn on the

system again. “AM 10k STEP” or “AM 9k

STEP” appears in the display. When you change

the interval, AM preset stations will be erased.

To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

Note

You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the

Power Saving Mode (page 29).

Tips

• The preset stations are retained for half a day even if

you unplug the power cord or if a power failure

occurs.

• If you press TUNER/BAND while the system is

turned off, the system turns on automatically and

“TUNER” is selected as the function.

• You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly to select

“TUNER”.

You can listen to a radio station either by

selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning

in the station.

Listening to a preset station

— Preset Tuning

Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset

them first (see “Presetting radio stations” on

page 16).

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“PRESET” lights up in the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to select the

preset station you want.

Listening to non-preset radio

station

— Manual Tuning

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“MANUAL” lights up in the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to tune in the

station you want.

Tips

• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied

antennas, or connect an external antenna.

• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press

FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” lights up in

the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the

reception will improve.

• To record from the radio programs, see “Manual

Recording” (page 20).

Listening to the radio

1 Press A Z or Z B.

2 Load a tape in deck A or B.

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

1 Load a tape.

2 Press FUNCTION (or TAPE on the

remote) repeatedly until “TAPE A” or

“TAPE B” appears in the display.

3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to play one side, “j” to play

both sides or “RELAY” (Relay Play)* to

play both decks in succession.

4 Press H (or N on the remote).

The tape starts playing.

Press h (or N on the remote again) to

play the reverse side.

* Relay Play follow this cyclic sequence:

Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t

Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side)

Other operations

* Only when there is a tape in tape deck.

Tape

Loading a tape

With the side

you want to

play/record

facing forward.

Playing a tape

To Do this

Stop playback Press x.

Pause playback Press X on the remote.

Press again to resume playback.

Fast-forward or

rewind

Press .m or M> (or

press m or M on the remote)

in stop mode.

Switch to TAPE

A or TAPE B

function from

another source

and start

playback

automatically.*

Press h or H (Automatic

source selection).

Remove the tape Press A Z or Z B in stop mode.

Tape/Tape – Recording

Searching for the beginning of a

track (AMS*)

During playback, press .m or M> (or

press –. or >+ on the remote) repeatedly

for the number of songs you want to skip forward

(or backward).

The search direction, + (forward) or

– (backward), and the number of songs being

skipped (1 to 9) appear in the display.

* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Notes

• Do not press A Z or Z B while playing a tape,

otherwise the tape could be damaged.

• The AMS function may not operate correctly under

the following circumstances:

– When the unrecorded space between songs is less

than 4 seconds long.

– When the system is placed near a television.

Tips

• During “j” or Relay Play, the deck stops

automatically after repeating the sequence for five

times.

• If you press h or H while the system is turned off,

the system turns on automatically and “TAPE A” or

“TAPE B” is selected as a function. Then, the

playback starts if there is tape in the tape deck (One

Touch Play).

• If you press N on the remote during “TAPE A”

function and there is no tape in deck A, the system

automatically switches to “TAPE B” function when

there is a tape in deck B. Then, playback will start

and vice versa.

• If you press TAPE on the remote while the system is

turned off, the system turns on automatically and

“TAPE A” or “TAPE B” is selected as a function.

You can record a whole disc into a tape.

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The

recording level is adjusted automatically.

1 Load a recordable tape into deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display (or press CD on

the remote). Load a disc you want to

record.

When you want to record an album of MP3

audio tracks, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “ALBM” lights up in the

display and then press ALBUM +/– to

select the album you want.

3 Press CD SYNC.

Deck B stands by for recording.

REC PAUSE/START indicator flashes.

If you want to record on the reverse side,

press h (TAPE B).

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one side. Select

“j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both

sides.

5 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x (TAPE B).

Example: searching forward 2 songs

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite

tracks on a disc into a

tape

— CD Synchro Recording

continued

Recording a disc by specifying

track order

— Program Edit

You can record tracks from all the discs in the

order you want. Between step 2 and step 3 of

“CD Synchro Recording” (page 19), perform

step 1 to 6 of “Creating your own program”

(page 15). When programming, make sure the

playing times for each side do not exceed the

length of one side of the tape.

Notes

• You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing

over 20 tracks or MP3 audio tracks.

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

• Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro

Recording.

Tip

To check the required tape length for recording a disc,

press EDIT after you have loaded a disc in CD

function. The required tape length for the currently

selected disc appears, followed by the total playing

time for side A and side B respectively (Tape Select

Edit).

You can record just the portions you like from a

disc, tape or radio program on a tape. You can

also record from connected components.

1 Load a recordable tape into deck B.

2 Press FUNCTION or TUNER/BAND

repeatedly (or press CD or press TAPE

repeatedly on the remote) to select the

recording source you want to record.

3 Load the disc or tape or tune to the

station you want to record. To record

from connected component, connect

the external audio sources.

4 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B stands by for recording.

REC PAUSE/START indicator flashes.

If you want to record on the reverse side,

press h (TAPE B).

5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one side. Select

“j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both

sides.

6 Press REC PAUSE/START, then start

playing the source (for disc or tape).

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x (TAPE B).

Recording to a tape

manually

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Tips

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from

the front side. If you start from the reverse side,

recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• For recording from the tape:

If you set the direction to “j” (or “RELAY”)

when the tapes you use have different lengths, the

tapes in each deck reverses independently.

• For recording from the radio:

If noise is heard while recording from the radio,

move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.

• For recording from a disc to a tape manually:

You can press . or > (or –. or >+ on

the remote) to select tracks during recording pause

mode (after step 4 and before step 6).

• For recording from an album of MP3 audio tracks

manually:

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALBM” lights

up in the display and then press ALBUM +/– to select

the album you want.

• You can mix the sound from the component

connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another

function such as CD, tape, radio, VCR or turntable

connected to this system. To record the mixed sound

(page 26), press GAME MIXING after step 4 of

“Manual Recording” and then press REC PAUSE/

START to start recording.

You can reinforce the bass and create a more

powerful sound.

Press X-GROOVE.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

X-GROOVE OFF

X-GROOVE ON

Tip

The default setting is “X-GROOVE ON”.

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

Press one of the Preset Effect buttons to select

the preset effect you want.

The preset effect name appears in the display.

See the chart “Preset effect options.”

Preset effect options

“SURR” lights up in the display if you select an

effect with surround effects.

To cancel the effect

Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until

“EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.

Tip

You can also select the preset effect including the

personal file by pressing EQ on the remote repeatedly.

You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering

the level of specific frequency band, then store

up to a personal file (P FILE) in the memory.

Before adjustment, select the preset effect you

want for your basic sound.

1 Press < or , repeatedly to select a

frequency band, then press M or m

repeatedly to adjust the level.

2 Press and hold down P FILE until “P

FILE MEMORY” appears in the display.

The setting is stored automatically in the

personal file. The previous setting stored at

this memory location is erased and replaced

by the new setting.

To call up the personal file

Press P FILE.

Tip

If you do not want to store a personal file, press

ENTER after step 1.

Selecting the preset

effect

Effect For

SALSA

REGGAE

POP

SAMBA

TANGO

ROCK

JAZZ

DANCE

standard music sources

MOVIE soundtracks and special listening

situations

GAME play station 1, 2 and other video

game music source

Adjusting the graphic

equalizer and storing the

personal file

Frequency band

Frequency level

Sound Adjustment

Press SURROUND.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

SURROUND ON

SURROUND OFF

Note

When you select certain preset effect, the surround

effect may be canceled.

You can improve the sound quality of MP3

audio tracks during playback.

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“MP3 BOOSTER”.

The last selected MP3 booster setting

appears in the display.

2 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The display changes as follows:

BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER ON

3 Press ENTER.

Note

You can only listen to MP3 Booster effect during

playback of MP3 audio tracks.

Selecting the surround

effect

Selecting the MP3

Booster effect

You can create a party environment by using

X-ROUND for “moving” sound effect or/and

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 FST-ZX8/

LBT-ZX8 only” on page 10).

Moving sound effect

— X-ROUND

1 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly

until the X-ROUND indicator 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

You can manually change the sound movement

from one speaker to another speaker by turning

the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise.

You can change the speed of sound movement

by turning the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise.

To cancel the X-ROUND effect

Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly until

“X-ROUND OFF” appears in the display. The

X-ROUND indicator turns off.

Notes

• If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check

the speaker connections.

• When the headphones are connected to the PHONES

jack, X-ROUND mode is automatically changed to

“X-ROUND OFF” and you cannot change this

setting.

Flashing sound effect

— FLASH

With the flash function, you can flash the sound

output. The sound cuts off periodically.

Hold down FLASH during

playback

The flashing effect is activated.

To cancel the flashing effect

Release FLASH.

To change the flash speed

Hold down FLASH and turn the JOG clockwise

or counterclockwise to change the flash speed

(1 ~ 20).

Tips

• You can activate the X-ROUND and FLASH effect

simultaneously.

• The power illuminator will synchronize with the

selected FLASH effect.

Creating a party

environment

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

Select To output sound

MANUAL

WAVE

, AUTO

WAVE

In circular motion

MANUAL

FADER

, AUTO

FADER

From front speakers to

surround speakers

MANUAL BAL

AUTO BAL

From left speakers to right

speakers

RANDOM POS In random position

TWISTER In circular motion like

“twister”

Sound Adjustment

You can place your front speakers in one room

and your surround speakers in another room.

Then, use the Multi Room function to select the

speakers you want to turn on.

1 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly

until “X-ROUND OFF” appears in the

display.

The X-ROUND indicator turns off.

2 Press SPEAKERS.

Each time you press the button, the

corresponding speaker indicators light up

and the display changes cyclically as

follow:

SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t

SPEAKERS A+B

Notes

• When X-ROUND mode is selected, the Multi Room

setting automatically changes to SPEAKERS A+B.

• When the headphones are connected to the PHONES

jack, the Multi Room setting is automatically

changed to “SPEAKERS A+B” and you cannot

change this setting.

You need to connect a video game player (see

“Hooking up optional components” on page 33).

Press GAME.

The “GAME” preset effect is selected

automatically.

Tips

• If you press GAME while the system is turned off,

the system turns on automatically and GAME is

selected as the function.

• This operation cannot be performed in the Power

Saving Mode (page 29).

• You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly to select

“GAME”.

Listening to the sound in

another room

— Multi Room

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

To select Display

The front

speakers

SPEAKERS A

The surround

speakers

SPEAKERS B

Both the front

and surround

speakers

SPEAKERS A+B

Enhancing the video game

sound

—Game Sync

You can mix the sound from the component

connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with

another function such as CD, tape, radio, VCR

or turntable connected to this system.

1 Select the source sound you want.

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

Notes

• Game Mixing is canceled when you press REC

PAUSE/START.

• Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro

Recording.

• During Game Mixing, when “TAPE A” or “TAPE

B” function is selected, you will not hear any sound

output from GAME INPUT if you use the AMS

function.

Tips

• To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING

after step 4 of “Manual Recording” on page 20 and

then press REC PAUSE/START to start recording.

• 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.

You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape.

You need to connect an optional microphone.

1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down

the microphone volume.

2 Connect an optional microphone to

MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks.

3 Start playing the music and adjust the

volume.

4 Adjust the microphone volume by

turning MIC LEVEL.

After you have finished

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the

microphone from MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks.

Note

When “TAPE A” or “TAPE B” function is selected,

you will not hear any sound output from microphone if

you use the AMS function.

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” function and not playing any disc.

• When high level sound signals are input, the system

automatically adjust the recording level to prevent

distortion of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level

Control Function).

Mixing video game sound

with other sound source

— Game Mixing

Singing along

Timer

You can set the system to turn off after a certain

time, so that you can fall asleep to music.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the minute

display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as

follows:

AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t … t 10 t

OFF

* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or

after the current disc or tape finishes playing.

Other operations

** You cannot check the remaining time if you select

“AUTO”.

Notes

• Do not set to “AUTO” during CD Synchro

Recording on a tape.

• The “SLEEP” lights up in the display when the Sleep

Timer is activated.

Tip

You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set

the clock.

You can wake up to music at a preset time

everyday. Make sure you have set the clock (see

“Setting the clock” on page 11).

1 Prepare the music source you want to

play.

• Disc: Load a disc. To start from a specific

track, make a program (see “Creating

your own program” on page 15).

• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want

to play facing forward.

• Radio: Tune in the preset station you

want (see “Listening to the radio” on

page 17).

2 Turn VOLUME +/– (or press VOLUME +

or – on the remote) to adjust the

volume.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.

4 Press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication

flashes in the display.

5 Set the time to start playback.

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote)

repeatedly to set the hour, then

press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes in the

display.

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the minute, then

press ENTER.

6 Set the time to stop playback following

the same procedure as step 5.

7 Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly until the music

source you want appears in the

display.

The display changes as follows:

Timer

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

To Do this

Check the

remaining time**

Press SLEEP once.

Change the time

to turn off

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select

the time you want.

Cancel the Sleep

Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until

“SLEEP OFF” appears in the

display.

Waking up to music

—Play Timer

continued

8 Press ENTER.

The type of timer, followed by start time,

stop time and the music source appears in

the display.

9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Other operations

Notes

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer

Recording at the same time.

• If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same

time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is

on.

Tips

• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset

time.

• When the Play Timer is selected, “PLAY” lights up

in the display.

You can record from a preset radio station at the

specified time.

To timer record, you must first preset the radio

station (see “Presetting radio stations” on

page 16) and set the clock (see “Setting the

clock” on page 11).

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to a preset station” on

page 17).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.

3 Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to select “REC

SET?”, then press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication

flashes in the display.

4 Set the time to start recording.

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the hour, then

press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes in the

display.

Press M or m (or >+

or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the minute, then

press ENTER.

5 Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

The type of timer, followed by start time,

stop time and the preset radio station to be

recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”) appears in

the display.

6 Load a recordable tape into deck B.

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or

–. on the remote)

repeatedly until “PLAY

SELECT?” flashes in the

display, then press ENTER.

Change the setting Start from step 1.

Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or

–. on the remote)

repeatedly until “TIMER

OFF?” flashes in the display,

then press ENTER.

Timer recording radio

programs

Display

7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one side. Select

“j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both

sides.

If you want to record on the reverse side,

press h (TAPE B). Then, press x

(TAPE B).

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.

8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

When the recording starts, the volume level

is set to minimum.

Other operations

Notes

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer

Recording at the same time.

• If you use the Timer Recording and Sleep Timer at

the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Timer Recording will not activated if the system

is on.

• Do not operate the system from the time the system

turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds

before preset time).

Tips

• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset

time.

• When the Timer Recording is selected, the “REC”

lights up in the display.

The demonstration display and the clock display

can be turned off to minimize the amount of

power consumed during standby mode (Power

Saving Mode).

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the

system is turned off until the

demonstration display and the clock

display disappears.

To cancel Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY once to show the

demonstration display or twice to show the

clock display. Each time you press the button,

the display changes cyclically as follows:

Demonstration display

t Clock display

Power Saving Mode

The display changes and the indicators flashes even

when the system is turned off.

“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the

clock.

Note

You cannot do the following operations in Power

Saving Mode.

– setting the clock (page 11)

– changing the AM tuning interval (page 17)

– turning on the system by pressing the following

buttons

(a) TUNER/BAND

(b) GAME

(d) h/H (TAPE B)

(e) NX (CD)

(f) CD on the remote

(g) TAPE on the remote

– changing “CD POWER” settings (page 17)

– switching the VIDEO/MD function (page 34)

Tips

• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving

Mode.

•The ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving

Mode.

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or

–. on the remote)

repeatedly until “REC

SELECT?” flashes in the

display, then press ENTER.

Change the setting Start from step 1.

Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or

–. on the remote)

repeatedly until “TIMER

OFF?” flashes in the display,

then press ENTER.

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

You can check the playing time and remaining

time of the current track or current disc. When a

CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks

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.

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 track t Remaining

time of the current track

t Remaining time of

the current disc

t Title of the current track

t Title of the current album (for a few

seconds)

t Clock display

12)

(for 8 seconds)

t Effect status (for 8 seconds)

Checking the total playing

time

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback

is stopped (except for Program Mode).

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

Total number of tracks

or albums

or the total

playing time

t Title of current album

or title

of current disc

t Clock display

12)

(for 8

seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)

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 track number of the program and the

total playing time

t Total number of

programmed tracks (for 8 seconds)

10)

t Disc

title

11)

t Clock display

12)

(for 8 seconds) t

Effect status (for 8 seconds)

“--.--” appears while an MP3 audio track is played

back.

“--.--” appears in the following cases:

– while an MP3 audio track is played back.

– All play modes except “1 DISC” and “ALBM”.

Only for CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio

tracks.

When the CD-TEXT disc contains more than 20

tracks, the current track title is not displayed from

track 21 onwards.

Only for disc with MP3 audio tracks.

For disc with MP3 audio tracks in “ALBM” and

“ALBM SHUF” modes.

For disc with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other

than “ALBM” and “ALBM SHUF”.

For audio CDs.

For disc with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other

than “ALBM”, “ALBM SHUF” and CD-TEXT

discs.

“--.--” appears in the following cases:

– When the audio CD contains 21 tracks or more,

and the track number which exceeds 20 is

selected.

– When the total program exceeds 100 minutes.

– When the program list contains MP3 audio

tracks.

10)

“NO STEP” appears if there is no program.

11)

Only for CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio

tracks.

12)

“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the

clock.

Note

Some characters may not be displayed for track title,

album title or disc title.

Viewing information

about the disc in the

display

Display

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

When X-ROUND mode is selected

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 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.

Notes

• 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.

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“SPECTRUM”.

The last selected spectrum appears in the

display.

2 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The display changes as follows:

When X-ROUND mode is selected

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

The display changes as follows:

X-POSITION* y SPECTRUM OFF

The spectrum analyzer display will synchronize with

the selected X-ROUND effect.

3 Press ENTER.

Changing the power

illuminator

Changing the spectrum

analyzer display

SPECTRUM 1

SPECTRUM OFF

SPECTRUM 2

SPECTRUM 3

T t

SPECTRUM 4

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“DIMMER”.

The last selected dimmer appears in the

display.

2 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The display changes as follows:

* DIMMER 3 is the darkest.

3 Press ENTER.

Adjusting the brightness

of the display

DIMMER 1

DIMMER 2

DIMMER 3*

Optional Components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions

provided with each component.

A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack

Use 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.

Note

The video game player image may appear on the TV

screen even if the system is turned off.

B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the

audio output of the optional video game player

to these jacks. You can then output audio

through this system.

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

Turntable

From the audio output of

the connected

component

VCR or MD Deck

Video game player

MD Deck

To the video

input of a TV

To the digital

input of the

MD deck

From the

audio output

of the video

game player

From the video

output of the video

game player

VCR or MD Deck

To the audio input of

the connected

component

From the audio output

of the turntable

continued

C CD DIGITAL OUT jack

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.

Note

There is no digital audio output from this jack during

playback of MP3 audio tracks.

D VIDEO/MD OUT L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the

audio input of the optional component (such as

VCR or an MD deck) to these jacks. You can

then output audio to that component from this

system.

Note

There is no audio output from this jack during VIDEO

or MD function when GAME MIXING is turned off.

E VIDEO/MD IN L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the

audio output of the optional component (such as

VCD or MD deck) to these jacks. You can then

output audio through this system.

F VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the

video input of TV to this jack.

G PHONO IN L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the

audio output of the turntable to these jacks. You

can then output audio through this system.

Notes

• If you want to switch back to “VIDEO” function,

repeat step 2 and 3 of “Listen to a connected MD

deck”.

• If the sound is distorted or too loud when “VIDEO”

function is selected, switch to “MD” function. (See

“Listen to a connected MD deck”).

• Use buttons on the system for the operation.

Listening to audio from a

connected component

To Do this

Listen to a

connected VCR

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional

components” on page 33.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly

until “VIDEO” appears in the

display. Start playing the

connected VCR.

Listen to a

connected MD

deck

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional

components” on page 33.

2Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

3 Hold down FUNCTION and

press ?/1. Release ?/1 first,

then release FUNCTION. The

system turns on automatically

and switches the function from

VIDEO to MD. Start playing the

connected MD deck.

Listen to the

sound of a

connected video

game player

1 Press GAME.

2 Select the preset effect.

See “Selecting the preset effect”

on page 22.

Listen to a

connected

turntable

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional

components” on page 33.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly

until “PHONO” appears in the

display. Start playing the

connected turntable.

Optional Components

Note

You cannot record from an MP3 audio track digitally.

When you record from an MP3 audio track to a

connected MD deck, make an analog recording on MD

deck.

Connect an external antenna to improve the

reception.

FM antenna

Connect an optional FM external antenna. You

can also use the TV antenna instead.

AM antenna

Connect a 6 to 15 meters insulated wire to the

AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM

loop antenna connected.

Recording on a connected

component

To Do this

Make a digital

recording from

an audio CD onto

a connected MD

deck

1 Connect the optional optical

cable from CD DIGITAL OUT

jack to digital audio input of the

MD deck.

See “Hooking up optional

components” on page 33.

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating

instructions provided with the

connected MD deck.

Make an analog

recording from

disc, tape, radio,

connected

turntable or video

game player onto

a connected MD

deck

1 Connect the optional audio

cords from VIDEO/MD OUT

L/R jacks to the analog audio

input of the MD deck.

See “Hooking up optional

components” on page 33.

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating

instructions provided with

connected component.

Connecting external

antennas

FM75

COAXIAL

Ω

FM75

COAXIAL

Ω

Insulated wire

(not supplied)

Should you encounter a problem with your

system, do the following:

1 Make sure the power cord and speaker

cords are correctly and firmly connected.

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.

When the ?/1 indicator flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord and check

the following items.

• Is the voltage selector set to the correct

voltage? Check the voltage for your region,

then make sure the voltage selector is set

correctly.

• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?

• Are you using only the prescribed speakers?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on

the rear of the system?

After checking the above items and fixing any

problems, connect the power cord again and turn

on the system. If the ?/1

indicator still flashes,

or if the cause of the problem cannot be found

even after checking all the above items, consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you

plug in the power cord even though you have

not turned on the power.

• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see

step 5 of “Hooking up the system” on page 8).

The clock/timer setting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure

occurs. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 11). If you

have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music”

(page 27) and “Timer recording radio programs”

(page 28).

The radio presetting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure

occurs for longer than half a day. Redo “Presetting

radio stations” (page 16).

There is no sound.

• Turn VOLUME +/– clockwise or press

VOLUME + on the remote.

• The headphones are connected to the PHONES

jack.

• There is no audio output during Timer Recording.

• The tape is in AMS operation during “TAPE A” or

“TAPE B” function.

• Check the Multi Room setting (see “Listening to

the sound in another room” on page 25).

“--:--” appears in the display.

• A power failure has occurred. Set the clock

(page 11) and timer settings (pages 27 – 29) again.

There is no microphone sound.

• Turn VOLUME +/– (or press VOLUME + or – on

the remote) or MIC LEVEL to adjust the

microphone volume.

• Make sure the microphone is connected to the

MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack correctly.

• The tape is in AMS operation during “TAPE A” or

“TAPE B” function.

Sound comes from one channel, or

unbalanced left and right volume.

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Check that the speakers are connected securely

and correctly.

• Turn off the X-ROUND effect (page 24).

Sound lacks bass.

• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are

connected correctly.

There is severe hum or noise.

• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system.

Move the system away from the TV or VCR.

• Move the system away from the source of noise.

• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.

• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to

the power cord.

The sound from the component connected to

the VIDEO/MD IN L/R jacks is distorted.

• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press

FUNCTION repeatedly, switch to “MD” function

(see “Listening to audio from a connected

component” on page 34).

The timer cannot be set.

• Set the clock again (page 11).

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Troubleshooting

The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting (page 27 – 29) and set the

clock correctly (page 11).

• Cancel the Sleep Timer (page 27).

• You cannot activate the Play Timer and Timer

Recording simultaneously.

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacle between the remote and the

system.

• Move the remote closer to the system.

• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).

• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.

There is acoustic feedback.

• Decrease the volume level.

• Move the microphone away from 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.

CD/MP3 player

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”

appears on the display.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

The disc tray does not close.

• Place the disc correctly.

• Always close the tray by pressing Z OPEN/

CLOSE on the system. Trying to close the tray

with your fingers may cause problems with the

system.

The disc does not eject.

• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro

Recording. Press x (TAPE B) to cancel the CD

Synchro Recording, then press Z OPEN/CLOSE

on the system to eject the disc.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Playback does not start.

• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is

loaded.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 40).

• Replace the disc.

• Place the disc that this system can play.

• Place the disc correctly.

• Place the disc in the tray with the label side 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.

Disc access takes a long time.

• Set “CD POWER ON” by CD power manage

function (page 17).

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 40).

• Replace the disc.

• Try moving the system to a place without

vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).

• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or

placing them on separate stands. When you listen

to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the

speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.

Playback does not start from the first track.

• The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play

mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL

DISCS”, “1 DISC” or “ALBM” lights up in the

display.

MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

• Recording was not performed according to the

ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet in the

expansion format.

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3”.

• The data is not stored in MP3 format even though

it has extension “.MP3”.

• The discs containing tracks other than MPEG 1, 2

and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 files cannot be played back.

• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories.

MP3 audio tracks take a longer time to

playback than others.

• After the system reads all tracks on the disc,

playback may take more time than usual if

– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is

very large.

– the album and track organization structure is

very complex.

continued

The disc title, album title, track title, ID3 tag

and the CD-TEXT characters do not appear

properly.

• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1,

level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.

• The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2.

• The character code that can be displayed by this

system are as follows.

– Upper cases (A to Z)

– Lower cases (a to z)

– Number (0 to 9)

– Symbols (< > *, – / [ ] \ _)

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or

“ST” flashes up in the display).

• Set the proper band and frequency (page 16).

• Connect the antenna properly (page 9).

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good

reception, then set up the antenna again. If you

cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you

connect a commercially available external

antenna.

• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals

along its entire length, so make sure you extend it

fully.

• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker

cords as possible.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

• Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage

function (page 17).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in

stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or play, or there is a

decrease in sound level.

• The tape heads are dirty. (See “Cleaning the tape

heads” on page 41).

• The record/playback heads are magnetised. (See

“Demagnetising the tape heads” on page 41).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetised. (See

“Demagnetising the tape heads” on page 41).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound

drops out.

• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. (See

“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 41).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are

erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetised. (See

“Demagnetising the tape heads” on page 41).

The tape does not record.

• The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover

the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 41).

• The tape has reeled to the end.

If the system still does not

operate properly after performing

the above measures or other

troubles does not described

above occur, reset the system as

follows:

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

1 Unplug the power cord.

2 Plug the power cord back in.

3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

4 Press x (TAPE B), TUNER ENTER and

?/1 at the same time.

The system is reset to the factory settings. You

should set the settings you made, such as the

preset stations, clock, and timer.

Troubleshooting

One of the following messages may appear or

flash in the display during operation.

CD/MP3

No Disc

There is no disc on the disc tray.

Cannot Edit

• You pressed EDIT before the information of a

disc is read.

• The selected disc is a disc with MP3 audio tracks.

• The selected audio CD contains more than 20

tracks.

NO STEP

You have cleared all the steps you programed.

OVER

You have reached the end of the disc while pressing

M during playback or pause.

Push STOP!

You have pressed PLAY MODE during playback.

Step Full!

You tried to program more than 25 steps.

Reading

The system is reading information of the disc. Some

buttons are not available.

Tape

No Tab

You cannot record the tape because the tab has been

removed from the tape.

No Tape

There is no tape in the tape deck.

Timer

OFF TIME NG!

The on time and off time of Play Timer or Timer

Recording is same.

SET CLOCK!

You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before the

clock is set.

SET TIMER!

You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before Play

Timer or Timer Recording is set.

PUSH SELECT!

You tried to set the clock or timer during timer

operation.

Sound Adjustment

Not in Use

You pressed X-ROUND ON/OFF or SPEAKERS

when the headphones are connected to the PHONES

jack.

Messages

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 system is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall

outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it

is not to be used for an extended period of time. To

disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by

the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,

unplug the system and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it any further.

• For customers in United States

One blade of the plug is wider than other for the

purpose of safety and will fit to the wall outlet only

one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into

the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified

service shop.

On placement

• Do not place the system in an inclined position.

• Do not place the system in locations where it is:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

–Very humid

– Subject to vibrations

– Subject to direct sunlight.

• Use caution when placing the system or speakers on

surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,

oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the

surface may result.

On heat buildup

• Although the system heats up during operation, this

is not a malfunction.

• Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system.

• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,

the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom

rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not

touch the cabinet.

• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the

ventilation hole for the cooling fan.

On operation

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,

moisture may condense on the lens inside the system.

Should this occur, the system will not operate

properly. Remove the disc and leave the system

turned on for about an hour until the moisture

evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any disc.

If you have any question or problem concerning your

system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on discs

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,

commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray

intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car

parked in direct sunlight.

• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.

This may cause a malfunction to the system.

• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky

substance on the label side of the disc or that used a

special ink when the label was printed, there is a

chance that the disc or label may become attached to

parts inside this system. When this occurs, it may not

be possible to remove the disc, and may also cause

this system to malfunction. Be sure to check that the

label side of the disc is not sticky before using.

The following types of disc should not be used:

– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the

glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the

seal on the disc is tacky.

– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink

that feels tacky when touched.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,

star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to

do so may damage the system. Do not use such discs.

Additional Information

Precautions

Additional Information

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not

use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or

solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.

To save a tape permanently

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded

over, break off the tape tab from side A or B as

illustrated.

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover

the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Before placing a tape in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape deck. Otherwise, the tape

may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and

become damaged.

When using a tape longer than

90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape

operations such as playback, stop, and fast-winding

frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape

deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be

sure to clean the tape heads before you start an

important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a

separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.

For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning

tape.

Demagnetising the tape heads

Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that

have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of

use with a separately sold demagnetising tape. For

details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising

tape.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION

(LBT-ZX8 USA model only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from

120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 140 watts per channel

minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total

harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated

output.

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

180×2 + 180×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

(LBT-ZX6 USA model only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

With 6-ohm loads, per channel driven, from

120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 270 watts per channel

minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total

harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated

output.

Amplifier section

FST-ZX8

Mexican models:

The following measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 140×2 + 140×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

180×2 + 180×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

Other models:

The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 140×2 + 140×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

180×2 + 180×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

Break off the

cassette tab

Specifications

continued

FST-ZX6

Mexican models:

The following measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 220 + 220 watts (4 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

280 + 280 watts (4 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Other models:

The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 220 + 220 watts (4 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

280 + 280 watts (4 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Inputs

PHONO IN (phono jacks):

sensitivity 3 mV,

impedance 47 kOhms

MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,

impedance 10 kOhms

GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R (phono jacks):

sensitivity 250 mV,

impedance 47 kOhms

GAME INPUT VIDEO (phono jack):

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

VIDEO/MD IN L/R (phono jacks):

sensitivity 250 mV/

450 mV, impedance

47 kOhms

Outputs

PHONES (stereo phone jack):

accepts headphones of

8 ohms or more

VIDEO/MD OUT L/R (phono jacks):

voltage 250 mV,

impedance 1 kOhm

VIDEO OUT (phono jack):

max. output level 1 Vp-p,

load impedance 75 ohms

FRONT SPEAKER:

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8:

FRONT L/R Use only the supplied

speaker SS-ZX8

SURROUND L/R Use only the supplied

speaker SS-ZX8

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6:

FRONT L/R Use only the supplied

speaker SS-ZX6

CD/MP3 player section

System Compact disc and digital

audio system

Laser Semiconductor laser

(λ=780 nm)

Emission duration:

continuous

Laser Output Max. 44.6 µW*

*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 (±0.5 dB)

Wave length 780 – 790 nm

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB

Dynamic range More than 90 dB

OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT

(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)

Wave length 660 nm

Output level –18 dBm

Tape deck section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel, stereo

Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

using Sony TYPE I tapes

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)

0.1% W. RMS (NAB)

±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

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 tuning interval

set at 10 kHz)

531 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval

set at 9 kHz)

Antenna AM loop antenna

Antenna terminals External antenna terminal

Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Additional Information

Speaker

Speaker SS-ZX8 for FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Woofer: 22 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 6.5 cm, cone type

Rated impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 290 × 353 ×

482 mm

Mass Approx. 9.5 kg net per

speaker

Speaker SS-ZX6 for FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6

Speaker system 3-way BUILT IN SW,

bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Super Woofer/Woofer: 17 cm/17 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type

Rated impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 250 × 530 ×

362 mm

Mass Approx. 9.5 kg net per

speaker

General

Power requirements

North American models: 120 V AC, 60Hz

Mexican models: 127 V, 60 Hz

Other models: 120 V, 220 V or

230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage

selector

Power consumption

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8: 330 watts

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6: 240 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Main Unit)

Approx. 362 × 437 ×

465 mm

Mass (Main Unit)

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8: Approx. 19.0 kg

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6: Approx. 15.6 kg

Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)

FM lead antenna (1)

Remote Commander (1)

Batteries (2)

Speaker cords:

• FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6

only 2m (2)

• FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8

only

– grey (10 m) (2)

– white (3 m) (2)

Speaker pads:

• FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6

only (8)

• FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8

only (16)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Main unit

ALBUM +/– rh (13)

AMP MENU qg (31)

CD SYNC ql (19)

CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(28, 29)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 5 (11, 27,

28)

Deck A e; (18)

Deck B wg (18, 19, 28)

DIRECTION ef (18, 19)

DISC 1 ~ 5 rd (13, 15)

DISC SKIP t; (12, 13, 15)

Disc tray ea (12, 39)

DISPLAY 3 (29, 30)

Display 6

EDIT ta (20)

EFFECT ON/OFF qj (22)

ENTER qh (11, 27, 28, 29, 31,

32)

EX-CHANGE rl (13)

FLASH* rs (24)

FM MODE 8 (17, 38)

FUNCTION qs (12, 15, 17, 20,

34)

GAME wa (25, 29, 34)

GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks

ws (26, 33)

GAME INPUT VIDEO jack ws

(33)

GAME MIXING w; (21, 26)

ILLUMINATION el (31)

IR (receptor) ek

JOG* rg (24)

MEMORY 9 (16)

MIC 1/MIC 2 jacks es (26, 36)

MIC LEVEL ed (26, 36)

MODE* rj (24)

P FILE eg (22)

PHONES jack wd (36)

PLAY MODE r; (13, 15, 37, 39)

Power illuminator wk (31)

Preset Effect buttons 7 (22)

SALSA/REGGAE/POP/

SAMBA/TANGO/ROCK/

JAZZ/DANCE/MOVIE/

GAME

REC PAUSE/START wf (19, 20,

21)

REPEAT ra (10, 14)

SLEEP 4 (27)

SPEAKERS* rj (25)

SURROUND ej (23)

TUNER ENTER qd (16, 17, 38)

TUNER/BAND q; (16, 17, 20,

29)

TUNING +/– qa (16, 17)

TUNING MODE qf (16, 17)

VOLUME +/– wj (27, 31, 36)

X-GROOVE eh (21)

X-ROUND ON/OFF* rf (24)

?/1 (power) 1 (9, 11, 17, 28, 29,

34, 36, 38)

A Z wl (18, 19)

Z B wh (18, 19)

M/m/</, qh (11, 27, 28, 29,

32)

CD Function:

Z OPEN/CLOSE rk (12, 13)

NX (play/pause) rh (13, 15, 37)

x (stop) rh (13, 17)

m/M (rewind/fast forward)

rh (13, 39)

./> (go backward/go

forward) rh (13, 15, 21)

TAPE A function:

h/H (play) ef (18, 19, 29)

x (stop) ef (18)

.m/M> ef (18, 19)

TAPE B function:

h/H (play) qk (18, 19, 29)

x (stop) qk (18, 19, 38)

.m/M> qk (18, 19)

* FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only.

List of button locations and reference pages

How to use pages 44 to 46

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other

parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Ill

on num

PLAY MODE r; (13, 15, 37, 39)

Name of button/part Reference page

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – D

E – H

I – Q

R – Z

SYMBOLS

Additional Information

HS s

PLAY

MODE

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;

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;

rar;

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* FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only.

continued

Remote control

ALBUM + qf (13)

ALBUM – qh (13)

CD wf

CLEAR qk (15)

CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(28, 29)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 4 (11, 27,

28)

DISC SKIP qd (12, 13, 15)

DISPLAY wh (29, 30)

ENTER qs (11, 27, 28, 29, 31,

32)

EQ qj

FM MODE 6 (17, 38)

FUNCTION 8 (12, 15, 17, 20,

34)

PLAY MODE 5 (13, 15, 37, 39)

REPEAT 6 (14)

SLEEP 1 (27)

TAPE wd

TUNER/BAND 7 (16, 17, 20,

29)

TUNER MEMORY wg (16)

TUNING MODE 5 (16, 17)

VOLUME +/– qg (27, 31, 36)

?/1 (power) 3(9, 11, 28)

x (stop) qa (13, 18)

X (pause) ql

N (play) w; (18, 19)

–. (go backward) ws (11, 13,

15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 27, 28, 29)

>+ (go forward) wa (11, 13,

15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 27, 28, 29)

m (rewind) q; (13, 18)

M (fast forward) 9 (13, 18)

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – E

F – Z

SYMBOLS

Additional Information

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

(1)

Sony LBT-ZX6 Compact Hifi Stereo System

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