©1996 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.
3-859-536-15(1)
Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System
LBT-XB4
LBT-XB4K
LBT-XB600
LBT-XB6
LBT-XB6K
LBT-XB30
LBT-D290
LBT-D590
LBT-D690
LBT-D990
LBT-G3300
LBT-XB3
LBT-XB3K
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.
Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This caution label is located inside the unit.
INFORMATION
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 modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note on 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.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* B-
type noise reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are
trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
This appliance is classified as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7
Connecting optional AV
components ...................................... 8
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 10
Recording a CD .................................... 12
Listening to the radio ........................... 13
Recording from the radio .................... 14
Playing a tape........................................ 15
Recording from a tape ......................... 17
The CD Player
Using the CD display........................... 18
Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 18
Playing CD tracks in random
order ................................................ 19
Programming CD tracks ..................... 20
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 21
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 22
Recording CDs by specifying the track
order ................................................ 23
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 25
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 25
Waving the equalizer ........................... 26
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 27
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 28
Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 29
Making a personal audio emphasis
file .................................................... 30
Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 31
Falling asleep to music ........................ 33
Waking up to music ............................. 34
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 35
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 37
Troubleshooting ................................... 38
Specifications ........................................ 40
Index....................................................... 42
4
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Getting Started
Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
The above illustration is of the LBT-XB6K.
1 Connect the speakers.
1 Connect the speaker cords to
SPEAKER jacks of the same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
2 Insert only the stripped portion of the
cord. Inserting the vinyl portion will
interfere with the speaker connection
and no sound will come from the
speaker.
Note
The speakers for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/
XB30 do not have the speaker jacks.
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks on
the unit.
Left speakerRight speaker
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
2
3
1
4
1
1
5
Black (’)Red (‘)
R
+
L
+
–
5
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
3 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
position of your local power line
voltage (except for North American,
Malaysian, Mexican, and Australian
models).
4 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in the
display.
If the plug on this unit does not fit your
wall outlet, detach the supplied adapter
from the plug (except for North and
South American countries, Australia,
and Malaysia).
5 Deactivate the demonstration mode
by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while
the system is off.
Inserting two size AA (R6)
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/DEMO while the system is off.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2 Hold down PLAY MODE and press
POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/XB30) to turn
off the system.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110-120V 220-240V
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM wire
antenna horizontally.
FM75
AM
6
Step 2: Setting the
time
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
only
1 Press t/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.
The clock uses the 12-hour system.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
4 Press TUNING +/– to set the
minutes.
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
Tip
If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/
XB4/XB4K/XB30 only
1 Press t/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.
The clock uses the 12-hour system.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
4 Press TUNING +/– to set the
minutes.
3,51 2,4
7
Step 3: Presetting
radio stations
You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM
and 10 for AM.
1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
Each time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
FM ˜ AM
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “AUTO” appears in the
display.
4 Press TUNING +/–.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
a stereo program) appear.
5 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number flashes in the display.
6 Press TUNING +/– to select the
preset number you want.
7 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store
other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears in step 3, then press
TUNING +/– to tune in the station.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 1.
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for the Middle Eastern model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), press TUNER/BAND
repeatedly until “AM” appears first, then turn off
the system. While holding down ENTER/NEXT,
turn the system back on. When you change the
interval, the AM preset stations will be erased. To
reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Note
The preset stations are canceled when you
disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs for half a day.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
AUTO
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREOAUTO
ALL DISC S
MHz
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREOAUTO
ALL DISC S
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
AUTO
TUNED
STEREO
S
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREOAUTO
ALL DISC S
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
AUTO
TUNED
STEREO
S
4,6 23571
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Connecting optional
AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions included with each component
for details.
Connecting audio
components
Connecting a turntable
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound from
the connected turntable, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until “PHONO” appears.
Note
Using the turntable at high volume may cause
distortion or howling. This is often caused by the
bass sound from the speakers. The bass sound may
be picked up by the needle of the turntable, and
produce the distortion or howling. To avoid this, do
the following:
1 Keep some distance between the speakers and the
turntable.
2 Stop using the surround effect.
3 Install the speakers or the turntable on a firm and
stable surface.
4 Press DBFB repeatedly until “DBFB
”
disappears from the display (LBT-D290/G3300/
XB3/XB3K/XB30 only).
Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the
indicator on this button goes off (except for LBT-
D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB30).
Connecting surround speakers
(LBT-D590/D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
only)
You can connect optional surround speakers.
Note
You need to connect both left and right surround
speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
Connecting a VCR
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound from
the connected VCR, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.
To the audio output of the VCR
To the audio output of the turntable
To surround
speaker (L)
To surround
speaker (R)
9
Connecting outdoor
antennas
Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the
reception.
FM antenna
Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna.
You can also use the TV antenna instead.
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.
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 the ground wire to a gas pipe.
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)
AM
FM75
Insulated wire (not supplied)
Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)
FM75
AM
10
Playing a CD
— Normal Play
Basic Operations
You can play up to five CDs in a row.
1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on
the disc tray.
If the disc is not placed properly it will
not be recognized.
3 Press DISC SKIP to place up to four
more CDs on the tray.
The disc tray rotates so you can insert
other CDs.
4 Close the front cover.
5 Press one of the DIRECT PLAY
buttons.
Playback starts.
If you press · (or CD ( on the
remote), playback starts from the CD in
the playing position.
AMS =/+
p
0/)
DISC SKIP
VOLUME +/–
2345
CD (
pP
)
0
1/ALL DISCS
·VOLUME
Jog dial
P
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6
Pr
0)
6
ª
Pp
ª
ª
p
6
0)p
)
0
With the label
side up.
When you play
a CD single,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
Disc number in the playing position
Track number
Elapsed time
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
Disc number in the playing position
Track number
Elapsed time
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
ALL DISC S
1
1
/
A
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L
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I
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P
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A
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Basic Operations
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 · 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
Play).
• You can switch from another source to the CD
player and start playing a CD just by pressing ·
or one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons (Automatic
Source Selection).
• If there is no CD in the player, “NO DISC”
appears in the display.
• You can change the CD in the loading position
during playback.
Do this
Press p.
Press P. Press again to resume
playback.
During playback or pause, turn
the jog dial clockwise (to go
forward) or counterclockwise (to
go backward) and release it when
you reach the desired track.
Or press AMS* + (to go
forward) or AMS* = (to go
backward) on the remote.
Press and hold ) or 0 during
playback, and release at the
desired point.
Press one of the DIRECT PLAY
buttons (or DISC SKIP).
Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
until “1 DISC” appears.
Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” appears.
Press 6 OPEN.
Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote).
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Recording a CD
— CD Synchro Recording
4 Close the front cover.
5 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until
the disc number you want to record
appears in the playing position
indicator.
6 Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by for recording and the
CD player stands by for playback, and
the indicator on the · button (for the
front side) lights up green.
7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or
ß (or RELAY) to record on both
sides.
8 Press P on deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press p on deck B or on the CD player.
Tips
• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª
so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse
side) lights up green.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start
from the front side. If you start from the reverse
side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR
before step 8 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the
display.
• To record with the surround effect, press
SURROUND so “SUR
” appears in the
display.
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
This function lets you record from a CD to a
tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or
TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is
adjusted automatically.
1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank
tape into deck B.
3 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD.
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6
7
8
4
p
SURROUND
DOLBY NR p
ª
ª
ª
6
Pr
0)
6
ª
Pp
ª
ª
p
6
0)p
)
0
With the label
side up.
When you play
a CD single,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
With the side you want to
record on facing forward
ª
ª
6
Pr
0)
6
ª
ª
p0)p
5
1
13
Basic Operations
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Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears in the
display.
MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET
4 Press TUNING +/– (or PRESET +/–
on the remote) to tune in the desired
preset station.
To Do this
Turn off the radio Press POWER.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– on the
remote).
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly in step 3
until “MANUAL” appears, then press
TUNING +/– to tune in the desired station.
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND while the system power
is off automatically turns on the system and tunes
to the last received station (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the radio
just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic
Source Selection).
• If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/
MONO so “MONO” appears in the display. There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve. Press this button again to restore the
stereo effect.
• To improve broadcast reception, move the
supplied antennas.
Frequency
Preset number
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
Preset number
Frequency
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
PRESET
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREO
PRESET
ALL DISC S
MHz
Before using this function, preset radio
stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step
3: Presetting radio stations”).
1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
Each time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
FM ˜ AM
234
PRESET +/–
TUNER/BAND
STEREO/MONO
VOLUME
VOLUME +/–
1
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Recording from the
radio
4 Press TUNING +/– to tune in a
preset station.
5 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank
tape into deck B.
6 Press r REC.
Deck B stands by for recording, and the
indicator on the · button (for the front
side) lights up green.
7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or
ß (or RELAY) to record on both
sides.
8 Press P on deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press p on deck B.
You can record a radio program on a tape by
tuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I
(normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The
recording level is automatically adjusted.
1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears in the
display.
5687
234
SURROUND
DOLBY NR pª
With the side you want to
record on facing forward
ª
ª
6
Pr
0)
6
ª
ª
p0)p
1
Frequency
Preset number
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
Preset number
Frequency
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
PRESET
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREO
PRESET
ALL DISC S
MHz
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
You can play any type of tape, TYPE I
(normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal).
The deck automatically detects the tape type.
To select either deck A or B, press DECK A
( or DECK B ( on the remote.
continued
223
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pP
0/
)
p
VOLUME
DOLBY NR
0/
)
1
p
0/)
P
DECK A (
DECK B (
VOLUME +/–
Tips
• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª
so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse
side) lights up green.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start
from the front side. If you start from the reverse
side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• To record non-preset stations, select “MANUAL”
in step 3, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the
desired station.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR
before step 8 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the
display.
• To record with surround effect, press
SURROUND so “SUR ” appears in the
display.
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.
• If noise is heard while recording from the radio,
move the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.
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Tips
• Pressing · or ª while the system power is off
automatically turns on the system and starts tape
playback if there is a tape in the deck (One Touch
Play).
• You can switch from another source to the tape
deck just by pressing · or ª (Automatic Source
Selection).
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so
“DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.
1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6 EJECT and insert a
recorded tape in deck A or B.
3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to play one side, ß* to
play both sides, or RELAY (Relay
Play)** to play both decks in
succession.
4 Press ·.
Press ª to play the reverse side. The
tape starts playing.
* The deck stops automatically after playing
both sides five times.
** Relay Play always plays according to the
following sequence:
Deck A (front side), Deck A (reverse side),
Deck B (front side), Deck B (reverse side).
To Do this
Stop play Press p.
Pause (Deck B only) Press P. Press again to
resume play.
Fast-forward Press ) while playing
the front side or 0 while
playing the reverse side.
Rewind Press 0 while playing
the front side or ) while
playing the reverse side.
Remove the cassette Press 6 EJECT.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– on the
remote).
Playing a Tape (continued)
With the side you want
to play facing forward
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6
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6
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17
Basic Operations
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or
ß to record on both sides.
5 Press P.
Dubbing starts.
When dubbing ends, decks A and B
automatically stop.
To stop dubbing
Press p on deck A or B.
Recording from a
tape
— High-speed Dubbing
You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II
(CrO2) tapes. The recording level is
automatically adjusted.
1 Press POWER (I/u for LBT-D990/
XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6 EJECT and insert a
recorded tape in deck A and a blank
tape in deck B.
3 Press H SPEED DUB.
Deck B stands by for recording.
With the side you want to
play/record on facing forward
ª
ª
6
Pr
0)
6
ª
ª
p0)p
22345
p
1
Tips
• When you dub on both sides, start recording from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• You don’t have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape in
deck B is automatically recorded in the same state
as the tape in deck A.
Notes
• If you set DIRECTION to ß when the tapes you
use have different lengths, the tape in each deck
reverses independently. If you want to start
dubbing from the same point for the other side, set
DIRECTION to A and reverse tapes manually
after both decks stop. Then press H SPEED DUB
again to start recording the other side.
• You cannot record the surround effect.
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nn nn
The CD Player
Playing CD tracks
repeatedly
— Repeat Play
Using the CD display
This function lets you repeat a single CD or
all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and
Program Play.
/ 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 tracks on
the current CD
All the tracks on
all CDs
Only one track*
* You can’t repeat a single track during Shuffle Play
and Program Play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or the whole CD.
/ Press DISPLAY/DEMO during
playback.
Each time you press this button in
Normal Play, the display changes as
follows:
n Elapsed time on the current track
Remaining time on the current track
Remaining time on the current CD (1 DISC
mode) or
“PLAY” (ALL DISCS mode)
Clock display (for a few seconds)
Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON
(OFF)”
To check the total playing time
and the number of tracks on a CD
Press DISPLAY/DEMO in stop mode.
If you press DISPLAY/DEMO again, the
clock display appears for a few seconds then
the display returns to the previous indication.
Press
1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
until “1 DISC” appears in the
display.
1/ALL DISCS repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” appears
in the display.
REPEAT repeatedly while
playing the track you want to
repeat until “REPEAT 1”
appears in the display.
REPEAT1/ALL DISCS
DISPLAY/DEMO
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Playing CD tracks in
random order
— Shuffle Play
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears
from the display. The tracks continue playing
in their original order.
To select a desired CD
Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons
during 1 Disc Shuffle Play.
Tips
• You can start Shuffle Play during Normal Play by
pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
• To skip a track, turn the jog dial clockwise (or
press AMS + on the remote).
You can play all the tracks on one CD or all
the CDs in random order.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
3 Press 1/ALL DISCS to choose “1
DISC” or “ALL DISCS.”
“All DISCS” shuffles the tracks on all the
CDs in the player. “1 DISC” shuffles the
tracks on the CD in the playing position.
4 Press ·.
“J” appears and all the tracks play in
random order.
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Programming CD
tracks
–– Program Play
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 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 programmed. “STEP” and
the programmed playing order appear,
followed by the total playing time.
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
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Disc number
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DISC
PROGRAM
DOLBY NR
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DOLBY NR
OFF
PROGRAM
DISC
1 Place CDs and close the front cover.
8
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The last programmed track
Total playing time
The last programmed track
DOLBY NR
OFF
PROGRAM
DISC
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PROGRAM
DOLBY NR
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Playing CDs without
interruption
–– Non-Stop Play
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 to program
additional tracks.
Skip step 4 to select tracks from the
same disc.
8 Press ·.
All the tracks play in the order you
selected.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears
from the display.
To
Check the program
Clear the last selected
track
Clear a specific track
Add a track to the
program
Clear the entire
program
Tips
• The program you created remains in the CD
player's memory even after it has been played.
Press · to play the same program again.
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time
while programming, this means:
– you have programmed a track numbered over
20, or
– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
Press
CHECK on the remote
repeatedly. After the
last track, “CHECK
END” appears.
CLEAR on the remote
in stop mode.
CHECK on the remote
repeatedly until the
number of the track to
be cleared lights up,
then press CLEAR.
1 Press DISC SKIP to
select a CD.
2 Turn the jog dial to
select a track.
3 Press PLAY MODE.
p once in stop mode or
twice while playing.
You can play CDs without pausing between
tracks.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press NON-STOP so the indicator
on this button lights up.
3 Press ·.
To cancel Non-Stop Play
Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this
button goes off.
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You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio
as you like. For example, you can record just
the songs you want or begin recording from
the middle of the tape. The recording level is
adjusted automatically.
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 stands by for recording, and the
indicator on the · button (for the front
side) lights up green.
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or
ß (or RELAY) to record on both
sides.
Recording on a tape
manually
The Tape Deck
5 Press P on deck B.
Recording starts.
6 Start playing the source to be
recorded.
To Press
Stop recording p on deck B
Pause recording P on deck B
Tips
• If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª
so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse
side) lights up green.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR
before step 5 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the
display.
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Recording CDs by
specifying the track
order
— Program Edit
You can record tracks from all the CDs in the
order you want. When programming, make
sure the playing times for each side do not
exceed the length of one side of the tape.
1 Place CDs and close the front cover.
2 Insert a blank tape into deck B.
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the
display.
5 Press DISC SKIP to select a CD.
6 Turn the jog dial until the desired
track appears in the display.
3
12 2 1113
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p
CHECK
9
p
EDIT
Total playing time
(including selected track)
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Track number
Disc number
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Track numberDisc number
DISC
PROGRAM
DOLBY NR
OFF
Total playing time
(including selected track)
DOLBY NR
OFF
PROGRAM
DISC
continued
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Recording CDs by specifying the
track order (continued)
12
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select A to record on one side or
ß (or RELAY) to record on both
sides.
13
Press P on deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press p on deck B or on the CD player.
To check the order
Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After
the last track, “CHECK END” appears.
To cancel Program Edit
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears
from the display.
Selecting the tape length
automatically
— Tape Select Edit
You can check the most suitable tape length
for recording a CD. Note that you cannot use
Tape Select Edit for discs containing more
than 20 tracks.
/ After inserting a CD, press EDIT
once so “EDIT” flashes.
The required tape length for the CD in
the playing position appears, followed
by the total playing time for sides A and
B.
Note
You cannot use this function when Program Play
mode has been set. After clearing the entire program
(see “To clear the entire program” on page 21),
follow the above procedure.
7 Press PLAY MODE once.
The track is programmed. “STEP” and
the programmed playing order appear,
followed by the total playing time.
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 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 recorded on side B.
Skip step 5 to select tracks from the same
disc.
11
Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by for recording, the CD
player stands by for playback, and the
indicator on the · button (for the front
side) lights up green.
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Total playing time
The last programmed track
Total playing time
The last programmed track
DOLBY NR
OFF
PROGRAM
DISC
DISC
PROGRAM
DOLBY NR
OFF
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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 jog dial while holding LOOP (or
press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding
LOOP on the remote) to select different loop
lengths.
With the flash function, you can “flash” the
CD sound during playback. This lets you
create original recordings.
/ Press and hold FLASH during
playback at the point you want to
start the Flash function, and release
to resume normal playback.
To adjust the flash length
Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH (or
press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding
FLASH on the remote) to select different flash
lengths.
To use LOOP and FLASH together
Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the
same time.
Note
The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted
in stop mode. Adjust the loop and flash
lengths during operation.
FLASH Jog dialLOOPLOOP Jog dial
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Waving the equalizer
— Wave
With the Wave function, you can fluctuate the
graphic equalizer automatically while
listening to a source. This effect can be used
with any source, but it cannot be recorded.
/ Press and hold WAVE while
listening to a source at the point you
want to start the Wave function, and
release to resume normal playback.
To adjust the wave length
Turn the jog dial while holding WAVE to
select different wave lengths.
WAVE
Jog dial
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n
Adjusting the sound
Sound Adjustment
To select the super woofer mode
(except for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/
XB3K/XB30)
Press SUPER W MODE while the super
woofer is on.
Each time you press this button, the super
woofer mode display changes as follows:
MOVIE ˜ MUSIC
For a powerful sound (GROOVE)
Press GROOVE.
The volume switches to power mode, the
equalizer curve changes, the bass level (DBFB
or SUPER WOOFER) changes to “HIGH,”
and the indicator on the GROOVE button
lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to
the previous volume.
Notes
• The music sound will be distorted when you use
the DBFB system with the graphic equalizer if the
bass is too strong. Adjust the bass slowly while
listening to the music so you can monitor the
effect of the adjustment.
• Canceling GROOVE cancels the equalizer curve
and bass level. Adjust the equalization to obtain
the effect you desire.
To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
No sound will come from the speakers.
n
You can reinforce the bass, create a more
powerful sound, and listen with headphones.
To reinforce the bass (DBFB)
(LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB30
only)
Press DBFB.*
Each time you press this button, the DBFB
level display changes as follows:
DBFB n DBFB n display off
“DBFB ” reinforces the bass more than
“DBFB ”.
* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
To reinforce the bass from the
super woofer (SUPER WOOFER)
(except for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/
XB3K/XB30)
Press SUPER WOOFER.
Each time you press this button, the super
woofer level display changes as follows:
SUPER WOOFER FLAT n LOWn HIGH
GROOVE
DBFB
SUPER WOOFER
SUPER W MODE
PHONES
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Selecting the audio
emphasis
The audio emphasis menu lets you select the
sound characteristics according to the music
you are listening to.
The personal file function (see “Making a
personal audio emphasis file (Personal File)”)
lets you store your own effects.
1 Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU
V/v on the remote) repeatedly to
select MENU 1 or MENU 2.
See the chart “Music menu options”
below. The last audio emphasis chosen
from that menu appears in the display.
2 Press GEQ B/b (or MUSIC MENU
B/b on the remote) repeatedly to
select the audio emphasis you
desire.
The audio emphasis name appears in the
display.
To cancel the audio emphasis
Press EFFECT (or MUSIC MENU ON/OFF
on the remote) repeatedly so the indicator on
the EFFECT button goes off.
Music menu options
“SUR ” appears if you select an audio
emphasis with a surround effect.
Press To select
GEQ V/v MENU 1 MENU 2
GEQ B/b ROCK MOVIE
POP GAME
JAZZ NIGHT
DANCE PARTY
SALSA RELAX
To change the equalizer display
Each time you press SPECTRUM
ANALYZER, the equalizer display changes to
show one of the four displays below.
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G3300/XB3/XB3K/
XB4/XB4K/XB30
DO
ALL DISC S
DO
ALL DISC S
DO
ALL DISC S
DO
ALL DISC S
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XB6/XB6K
63 250 1K 4K 16K(Hz)
1,2
EFFECT
SPECTRUM
ANALYZER
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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.
Before operation, first select the basic audio
emphasis you want for your sound.
1 Select the basic audio emphasis you
want for your sound.
(see “Selecting the audio emphasis.”)
2 Press GEQ CONTROL.
The frequency range appears and the
level value flashes in the display.
3 Press GEQ B/b repeatedly to select
a frequency band.
4 Press GEQ 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 in a personal file (see “Making a personal audio
emphasis file”).
Activating the surround
effect
You can enjoy the surround effect.
/ Press SURROUND so “SUR ”
appears in the display.
Note
If you choose other sound effects, the surround
effect will be canceled. To retain the effect, store it in
a personal file (see “Making a personal audio
emphasis file”).
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OFF
63 250 1K 4K 16K(Hz)
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
ALL DISC S
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Making a personal
audio emphasis file
— Personal File
4 Press ENTER.
The adjusted sound effects are stored
under the selected file number. Any
settings previously stored at this
memory location are erased and
replaced by the new settings.
To call up the personal file
1 Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU V/v on
the remote) repeatedly to display the last
selected personal file.
2 Press GEQ B/b (or MUSIC MENU B/b on
the remote) repeatedly to select the desired
personal file.
You can create personal files of audio
patterns (surround effect and graphic
equalizer) and store them in the unit's
memory. Later call up an audio pattern to
play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program.
You can create up to five audio files. Before
operation, first select the basic audio
emphasis you want for your sound.
1 Create the sound effect you want by
using the graphic equalizer and
surround effect (see “Adjusting the
audio emphasis”).
2 Press P FILE MEMORY.
A personal file number appears in the
display.
3 Press GEQ B/b to select the file
number (P FILE) where you want to
store the sound effect.
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OFF
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
ALL DISC S
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n
N
Singing
along: Karaoke
Other Features
To
Reduce the singer's
voice on a CD or tape
Reduce the left channel
on a multiplex CD or
tape.
Reduce the right
channel on a multiplex
CD or tape.
4 Start playing the music and adjust
the volume.
5 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the
microphone volume.
When you are done
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the
microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE
PON/MPX repeatedly until “h” disappears
from the display.
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 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn
down the microphone level.
2 Connect an optional microphone to
the MIC (MIC 1*) jack.
When you use two microphones at the
same time, connect the other one to the
MIC 2* jack.
(* LBT-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K only)
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 n MPX R n MPX L
EFFECT OFF (ON)
“h” appears in the display when the
karaoke mode is activated.
Select
KARAOKE PON
MPX R
MPX L
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Singing along: Karaoke
(continued)
Adjusting the microphone
echo
(LBT-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K only)
/ Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the
echo effect.
To cancel the echoing
Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN.
Adjusting the key
(LBT-XB3K/XB4K/XB6K only)
/ Press ˜ or n.
You can adjust the key higher or lower
in 13 halftone steps (–3.0 to 3.0).
Mixing and recording
sounds
1 Prepare the microphone and the
karaoke effect. Then, insert a blank
tape in deck B.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select the source you desire and set
it to pause mode.
3 Press r REC.
4 Press P.
5 Press · to start playing the CD (or
tape in deck A).
Playback starts.
Start singing along with the music.
To stop recording
Press p on deck B.
ECHO LEVEL
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Tips
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.
• If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the
CD source and not playing a CD.
Notes
• If you press EFFECT or select a sound effect. The
karaoke mode is canceled.
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as
the singer’s voice when the source sound was
recorded monaurally.
• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:
— only a few instruments are playing
— a duet is being sung
— the source has strong echoes or chorus
— the singer’s voice deviates from the center.
— the voice on the source is singing high soprano
or tenor notes.
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.
/ Press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the
minutes display (the remaining time)
changes as follows:
AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min
OFF N 10min ....... 50min N 60min
When you choose AUTO
The system turns off when the current CD or
tape finishes playback (up to 100 minutes).
The system turns off if you manually stop
playing a CD or tape.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you
want.
To cancel the Sleep Timer function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears in the display.
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SLEEP
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Waking up to music
— Wake-up Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time
every day. Make sure you have set the clock
(see “Step 2: Setting the time”).
1 Prepare the music source you want
to play.
• CD: Insert a CD. To start from a
specific track, create a program (see
“Programming CD tracks”).
• Tape: Insert an tape with the side you
want to play facing forward.
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (see “Step 3: Presetting radio
stations”).
2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the
volume.
3 Press t/CLOCK SET.
“SET” appears and “DAILY 1” flashes in
the display.
4 Press TUNING +/– to select DAILY
1 or DAILY 2, then press ENTER/
NEXT.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes in the display.
5 Set the time to start playback.
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.
6 Set the time to stop playback
following the above procedure.
7 Press TUNING +/– until the music
source you want appears.
The indication changes as follows:
TUNER n CD PLAY n TAPE PLAY
8 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The start time, the stop time, and the
music source appear in turn before the
original display returns.
9 Turn off the system.
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LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
S
1
DOLBY NR
OFF
1
ALL DISC S
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
S
1
DOLBY NR
OFF
1
ALL DISC S
3 4,5,6,7,8
DAILY 1/DAILY 2
2
9
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To check the setting
1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY
1 or DAILY 2.
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.
3 Press DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 again.
To cancel the timer operation
1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY
1 or DAILY 2.
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.
Notes
• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
• You cannot activate DAILY 1 and DAILY 2 at the
same time.
• You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off
times are the same.
• When you set the Sleep Timer, the Wake-up Timer
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer
turns it off.
• You cannot activate the Wake-up Timer and
Timer-recording at the same time.
Timer-recording radio
programs
To timer-record, you must preset the radio
station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio
stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 2:
Setting the time”) beforehand.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio”).
2 Press t/CLOCK SET.
“SET” appears and “DAILY 1” flashes in
the display.
3 Press TUNING +/– to select REC,
then press ENTER/NEXT.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes in the display.
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LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
REC
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
REC
ALL DISC S
continued
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REC
2
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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 preset station
appear in turn before the original display
returns.
6 Insert a blank tape in deck B.
7 Turn off the system.
When recording starts, the volume level
is set to the minimum.
Timer-recording radio programs
(continued)
To check the setting
1 Press REC.
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.
3 Press REC again.
To change the setting, start over from step 1.
To cancel the timer operation
1 Press REC.
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.
Notes
• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
• If the system is on at the preset time, the recording
will not be made.
• You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off
times are the same.
• When you set the Sleep Timer, the Timer-
recording will not start until the Sleep Timer turns
off the system.
• You cannot activate the Wake-up Timer and
Timer-recording at the same time.
• Recording starts from the front side.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K
DISCALL
DOLBY NR
OFF
REC
S
DOLBY NR
OFF
REC
ALL DISC S
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Precautions
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 the system from the wall outlet (mains) if
it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
component, unplug the stereo system and have
the component checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
• The AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo
system.
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is;
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating
— Subject to direct sunlight
On operation
• If the stereo 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 CD player. Should this occur, the system will
not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave
the system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD 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 CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
Additional Information
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette 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.
When you are using a TYPE II (CrO
2) or TYPE IV
(metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detector
slots which allow the tape player to automatically
detect the type of tape.
Before placing a cassette in the
tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape. 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 play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
When the tape heads become dirty
— the sound is distorted
— there is a decrease in sound level
— the sound drops out
— the tape does not erase completely
— the tape does not record
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start
an important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.
For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.
Detector slots
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Troubleshooting
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 though you
haven’t turned on the system
(demonstration mode).
•Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the system
is off.
The demonstration appears automatically
the first time you plug in the power cord,
or if there is a power outage lasting
longer than half a day.
In this case, reset the following:
— Clock setting (see “Step 2: Setting the
time”)
— Press DISPLAY/DEMO while the
system is off.
There is no sound.
•Turn VOLUME clockwise.
•The headphones are connected.
•Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack.
Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker
cord will interfere with the speaker
connection.
There is no microphone sound
•Turn VOLUME or MIC LEVEL to adjust
the microphone volume.
•Make sure the microphone is connected
to the MIC jack correctly.
There is severe hum or noise.
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
stereo system. Move the stereo system
away from the TV or VCR.
“12:00 AM” flashes in the display.
•A power interruption occurred. Reset the
clock and timer settings.
The timer does not function.
•Set the clock correctly.
DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear
when you press t/CLOCK SET.
•Set the timer correctly.
•Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
•There is an obstacle between the remote
and the unit.
•The remote is not pointing in the
direction of the system’s sensor.
•The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
•Decrease the volume level.
•Move the microphone away form the
speakers or change the direction of the
microphone.
The color irregularity on a TV screen
persists.
•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on
after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color
irregularity still persists, place the
speakers farther away from the TV set.
Speakers
Sound comes from only one channel or the
left and right volumes are unbalanced.
•Check the speaker connections and
placement.
There is no sound from the surround
speakers (LBT-D590/D690/D990/XB600/
XB6/XB6K only).
•Press SURROUND to turn on the
surround effect.
CD Player
The CD tray does not rotate.
•A CD is not placed properly.
A CD will not play.
•The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.
•The CD is dirty.
•The CD is inserted label side down.
•Moisture condensation has built up.
Remove the CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
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Play does not start from the first track.
•The player is in Program or Shuffle Play
mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE”
disappear from the display.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
•No tape is in the cassette holder.
•The tab has been removed from the
cassette (see page 37).
•The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play, or there
is a decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page
37).
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page
37).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page
37).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.
•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
Clean them (see page 37).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
missing.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page
37).
Tuner
Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display.
•Adjust the antenna.
•The signal strength is too weak. Connect
an external antenna.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
•Press STEREO/MONO so “STEREO”
appears in the display.
If other problems not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:
(LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/KB4/
XB4K/XB30 only)
1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press GROOVE, ENTER/NEXT, and DISC
1 at the same time.
(LBT-D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only)
1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER,
and DISC 1 at the same time.
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Specifications
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
F*
* 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 – 790 nm
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB
Dynamic range More than 90 dB
Tape player section
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)
60 – 13,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),
using a Sony TYPE I
cassette
60 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),
using a Sony TYPE II
cassette
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
North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(100␣ kHz step)
Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50 kHz step)
Antenna FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
North American model:
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
Antenna AM loop antenna,
External antenna
terminals
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
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 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.9% total harmonic distortion from
250␣ milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Continuous RMS power output
(LBT-D290/D590/D690/D990/G3300)
Canadian model: 100 + 100 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 5%)
(LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) 70 + 70 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
(LBT-XB4/XB4K) 80 + 80 watts
(5 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
(LBT-XB600/XB6/XB6K) 100 + 100 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Peak music power output
(LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) 1,000 watts
(LBT-XB4/XB4K) 1,200 watts
(LBT-XB600/XB6/XB6K) 1,400 watts
Inputs
PHONO IN (phono jacks):
sensitivity 3 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
VIDEO (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks):
sensitivity 250 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
MIX MIC (phone jack): sensitivity 1 mV,
impedance 10 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES (stereo phone jack):
accepts headphones of 8
ohms or more
SPEAKER:
(LBT-D290/D590/D690/D990/G3300/XB600/XB6/
XB6K) accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms.
(LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms.
(LBT-XB4/XB4K) accepts impedance of 5 to
16 ohms.
SURROUND SPEAKER
(LBT-D590/D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only)
accepts impedance of 16
ohms
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Speakers
SS-D2900/XB3/XB3V/XB30 for LBT-D290/G3300/
XB3/XB3K/XB30
Speaker system
(SS-D2900/XB3/XB30) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex
type
(SS-XB3V) 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex,
Magnetically shielded
type
Speaker units
Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type
Super Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome type
Rated impedance:
(SS-D2900) 8 ohms
(SS-XB3/XB3V/XB30) 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 235 × 480 × 295
mm (9
3
/8 × 19 × 11
5
/8 in)
Mass
(SS-D2900/XB3/XB30) Approx. 6.0 kg (13 lb 4
oz.) net per speaker
(SS-XB3V) Approx. 6.2 kg (13 lb 11
oz.) net per speaker
SS-D5900V/XB4V/XB6000V for LBT-D590/XB4/
XB4K/XB600
Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, SAW,
Magnetically shielded
type
Speaker units
Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type
Rated impedance:
(SS-D5900V/XB6000V) 8 ohms
(SS-XB4V) 5 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 260 × 525 × 415
mm (10
1
/4 × 20
3
/4 × 16
3
/8 in)
Mass Approx. 13.0 kg (28 lb 11
oz.) net per speaker
SS-D6900V/D9900/XB6V for LBT-D690/D990/XB6/
XB6K
Speaker system 4-way, 4-unit, SAW,
Magnetically shielded
type
Speaker units
Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type
Super Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome type
Rated impedance:
(SS-D6900V/D9900/XB8V)
8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 285 × 590 × 450
mm (11
1
/4 × 23
1
/4 × 17
3
/4 in)
Mass Approx. 16.0 kg (35 lb 4
oz.) net per speaker
General
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC , 60 Hz
Mexican model: 120 V AC , 50/60 Hz
Malaysian and Australian models:
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable
with voltage selector
Power consumption
(LBT-D290/G3300) 170 watts
(LBT-D590/D690/D990) 198 watts
(LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) 140 watts
(LBT-XB4/XB4K) 165 watts
(LBT-XB600/XB6/XB6K) 190 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 355 × 425 × 435
mm (14 × 16
3
/4 × 17
1
/4
in) incl. projecting parts
and controls
Mass
(LBT-D290/XB4/XB4K) Approx. 11.5 kg (25 lb 6
oz.)
(LBT-D590) Approx. 12.3 kg (27 lb 2
oz.)
(LBT-D690/D990/XB6/XB600/XB6K)
Approx. 12.5 kg (27 lb 9
oz.)
(LBT-G3300) Approx. 11.6 kg (25 lb 9
oz.)
(LBT-XB3/XB3K/XB30) Approx. 10.6 kg (23 lb 6
oz.)
Supplied accessories AM loop antenna (1)
Remote RM-SD70 (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
FM wire antenna (1)
Speaker cords* (2)
* except for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB30
Optional accessory (for LBT-D590/D690/
D990)
Rear speaker SS-SR120
Speaker system Full range, bass-reflex
type
Speaker unit 10 cm dia., cone type
Nominal impedance 16 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 175 × 127 × 185
mm (7 × 5 × 7
3
/8 in)
Mass Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14
oz.) net per speaker
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Index
K
Karaoke 31
to reduce the vocals
(KARAOKE PON) 31
to sing along with a
multiplex CD or tape
(MPX R/MPX L) 31
to adjust the key (LBT-
XB3K/XB4K/XB6K
only) 32
to adjust the microphone
echo (LBT-XB3K/XB4K/
XB6K only) 32
L
Loop 25
M
Microphone
mixing 32
Mixing sound 32
N
Normal Play 10
Non-Stop Play 21
O
One Touch Play 11, 13, 16
P , Q
Personal File 30
Playing
a CD 10
a preset radio station 13
a tape 15
tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) 19
tracks in the desired
order (Program Play) 20
tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play) 18
without interruption 21
Presetting radio stations 7
Preset tuning 13
Program Edit 23
Program Play 20
Protecting recordings 37
R
Radio stations
presetting 7
tuning in 13
Recording
a CD 12
a radio program 14
a tape manually 22
another tape 17
CDs by specifying the
track order 23
selecting tape length
automatically 24
timer recording 35
Repeat Play 18
Resetting the system 39
S
Saving recordings 37
Setting the time 6
Shuffle Play 19
Sleep Timer 33
Sound adjustment 27
Speakers 4, 8
Surround effect 29
T, U, V
Tape Select Edit 24
Timer
falling asleep to music
33
timer recording 35
waking up to music 34
Troubleshooting 38
Tuner 7, 13, 14
Tuning interval 7
Turntable 8
W, X, Y, Z
Wake-up timer 34
Wave 26
A
Adjusting
the audio emphasis 29
the sound 27
the volume 11, 13, 16
Antennas 5, 9
Audio emphasis 28, 29
Automatic Source Selection
11, 13, 16
B
Batteries 5
C
CD player 10, 18
CD Synchro Recording 12
Clock setting 6
Connecting. See Hooking up
D, E
Display 5, 18, 28
Dubbing 17
F, G
Flash 25
H, I, J
Hooking up
optional components 8
optional speakers 8
the antennas 5, 9
the power 5
the system 4
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