Sony Home Theater System LBT DR440 User Manual

3-865-548-11(1)  
Co m p a ct Hi-Fi  
St e re o Syst e m  
Operating Instructions  
Owners 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.  
LBT-DR6  
LBT-DR5  
LBT-W5000  
LBT-W300  
LBT-DR440 LBT-XB700  
LBT-DR4  
LBT-XB500  
©1998 by Sony Corporation  
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Ta b le o f Co n t e n t s  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
So u n d Ad ju st m e n t  
Step 1: Using this manual..................... 4  
Step 2: Hooking up the system ............ 5  
Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 7  
Step 4: Presetting radio stations .......... 8  
Saving power in standby mode* ........ 10  
Adjusting the sound ............................ 28  
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 29  
Adjusting the audio emphasis ............ 30  
Making a personal audio  
emphasis file ................................... 32  
Ot h e r Fe a t u re s  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
Using the Radio Data System  
Playing a CD ......................................... 11  
Recording a CD .................................... 12  
Listening to the radio ........................... 13  
Recording from the radio .................... 15  
Playing a tape ........................................ 16  
Recording from a tape ......................... 18  
(RDS)** ............................................ 33  
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 35  
Falling asleep to music ........................ 37  
Waking up to music ............................. 38  
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 39  
Op t io n a l AV co m p o n e n t s  
Th e CD Pla ye r  
Connecting audio components .......... 41  
Connecting video components ........... 42  
Connecting outdoor antennas ............ 43  
Using the CD display ........................... 19  
Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 20  
Playing CD tracks in random order .. 20  
Programming CD tracks ..................... 21  
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 23  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Precautions ............................................ 45  
Troubleshooting ................................... 46  
Specifications ........................................ 48  
Index ....................................................... 51  
Th e Ta p e De ck  
Recording on a tape manually ........... 24  
Recording CDs by specifying the track  
order ................................................ 25  
* For LBT-W5000/ W300/ XB700/ XB500  
only  
DJ Effe ct s  
**For the European model only  
Looping part of a CD ........................... 27  
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 27  
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Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
St e p 1: Usin g t h is m a n u a l  
The instructions in this manual are for LBT-DR6/ DR5/ DR440/ DR4/ W5000/ W300/ XB700/  
XB500. The LBT-DR4 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is  
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “LBT-W5000/ W300 only” or “For European models.”  
Wide display is used for LBT-DR6/ DR5 and normal display is used for LBT-DR440/ DR4/  
W5000/ W300/ XB700/ XB500.  
Normal display for LBT-DR440/DR4/W5000/  
W300/XB700/XB500  
Wide display for LBT-DR6/DR5  
The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls  
on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player.  
Before operating the system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future  
reference.  
No t ice fo r cu st o m e rs in t h e Un it e d  
Kin g d o m  
The AC power cord has been fixed temporarily  
on the rear panel with the plug band for  
shipment.  
Unlock the plug band to remove the plug.  
Back panel  
Plug band  
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St e p 2: Ho o kin g u p t h e syst e m  
Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.  
AM loop antenna  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
FM antenna  
5
1
1
2
3
4
1
The above illustration is of the LBT-DR4.  
1 Connect the speakers.  
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.  
1 Connect the speaker cords to FRONT  
SPEAKER jacks.  
Keep the speaker cords away from the  
antennas to prevent noise.  
No t e  
If “PUSH POWER” appears in the display when you  
turn on the system, press 1/u to turn off the system  
and check the speaker connections.  
Red/Solid ()  
Black/Stripe ()  
continued  
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St e p 2: Ho o kin g u p t h e syst e m  
(co n t in u e d )  
3 If your system has a VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR on the rear panel, set it  
to the position of your local power  
line voltage.  
2 Connect the FM/ AM antennas.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then  
connect it.  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
Exce p t fo r Eu ro p e a n m o d e ls  
Extend the FM wire  
antenna horizontally.  
-
AM loop antenna  
FM 75  
AM  
4 Connect the power cord to a wall  
outlet.  
The demonstration appears in the  
display.  
If the supplied adapter on the plug does  
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from  
the plug (only for models equipped with  
an adapter).  
Fo r Eu ro p e a n m o d e ls  
Extend the FM wire  
antenna horizontally.  
5 Deactivate the demonstration mode  
by pressing DISPLAY (for LBT-  
W5000/ W300/ XB700/ XB500 only)  
or DEMO (STANDBY) (for other  
models) while the system is off.  
AM loop antenna  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
To co n n e ct o p t io n a l AV  
co m p o n e n t s  
AM  
See page 41.  
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In se rt in g t w o R6 (size AA)  
b a t t e rie s in t o t h e re m o t e  
St e p 3: Se t t in g t h e  
t im e  
You must set the time before using the timer  
functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system  
for the European and Brazilian models, and a  
12-hour system for other models.  
The 24-hour system model is used for  
illustration purposes.  
Tip s  
1
3,5 2,4  
• With normal use, the batteries should last for  
about six months. When the remote no longer  
operates the system, replace both batteries with  
new ones.  
• When you set the time, the demonstration is  
deactivated.  
To activate the demonstration again, press  
DISPLAY (for LBT-W5000/ W300/ XB700/ XB500  
only) or DEMO (STANDBY) (for other models)  
while the system is off.  
1
Press t/ CLOCK SET.  
The hour indication flashes.  
No t e  
If you do not use the remote for a long period of  
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage.  
Wh e n ca rryin g t h is syst e m  
Do the following to protect the CD  
mechanism.  
2
3
Press TUNING +/ – to set the hour.  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”  
appears in the display.  
2 Hold down LOOP and press 1/ u to turn  
off the system.  
Press ENTER/ NEXT.  
The minutes indication flashes.  
4
5
Press TUNING +/ – to set the  
minutes.  
Press ENTER/ NEXT.  
The clock starts.  
continued  
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St e p 3: Se t t in g t h e t im e  
(co n t in u e d )  
St e p 4: Pre se t t in g  
ra d io st a t io n s  
Tip  
If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.  
No t e s  
You can preset the following number of  
stations:  
• You cannot set the time in Power Saving mode  
(see page 10).  
• The clock setting is canceled when you disconnect  
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.  
— 2 band model: 20 for FM and 10 for AM  
— 3 band model:  
20 for FM, 10 for AM, and 5 for UKV  
The bands you can select depend on the kind  
of tuner built into your system. Confirm the  
bands by pressing TUNER/ BAND  
repeatedly.  
1/u  
(Power)  
4
2 5 1 3  
1
Press TUNER/ BAND repeatedly  
until the desired band appears in  
the display.  
Each time you press this button, the  
band changes as follows:  
2 band model:  
FM ˜ AM  
3 band model:  
FM n AM n UKV*  
* When you select this band, “STEREO  
PLUS” appears in the display.  
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To t u n e in a st a t io n w it h a w e a k  
sig n a l  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press  
TUNING +/ – to tune in a station.  
2
3
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly  
until “AUTO” appears in the  
display.  
Press TUNING +/ –.  
To st o re a n o t h e r st a t io n o n a n  
e xist in g p re se t n u m b e r  
Start over from step 1. After step 4, press  
TUNING +/ – to select the preset number on  
which you want to store the station.  
The frequency indication changes and  
scanning stops when the system tunes in  
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for  
a stereo program) appear.  
Wide display  
You can add a new preset number after the  
last preset number.  
To e ra se a p re se t n u m b e r  
1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until the  
preset number flashes in the display.  
2 Press TUNING +/ – to select the preset  
number you want to erase. Select “ALL  
ERASE” to erase all preset numbers.  
Normal display  
3 Press ENTER/ NEXT.  
When you erase a preset number, all the  
following preset numbers shift up and reduce  
by one.  
4
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
The next available preset number flashes  
in the display. The stations are stored  
from preset number 1.  
To ch a n g e t h e AM t u n in g in t e rva l  
(Exce p t fo r t h e Eu ro p e a n a n d t h e  
Mid d le Ea st e rn m o d e ls)  
Wide display  
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, then turn off the  
system. While holding down ENTER, 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.  
Normal display  
No t e  
The preset stations are canceled when you  
disconnect the power cord or if a power failure  
occurs for more than half a day.  
5
6
Press ENTER/ NEXT.  
The station is stored.  
Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store  
other stations.  
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Tip s  
• Each time you press POWER SAVE/ DEMO  
(STANDBY) in the Power Saving mode, the  
display switches between the Power Saving mode  
and the demo mode.  
• The 1/ u indicator and timer indicator (when the  
timer is set) light up even in the Power Saving  
mode.  
Sa vin g p o w e r in  
st a n d b y m o d e (Fo r  
LBT-W5000/W300/  
XB700/XB500 o n ly)  
• The timer works in the Power Saving mode.  
No t e s  
In standby mode, you can reduce the power  
consumption to a minimum (Power Saving  
mode) and thus save energy.  
• You cannot set the time in the Power Saving  
mode.  
• One Touch Play function does not work in the  
Power Saving mode.  
POWER SAVE/DEMO  
(STANDBY)  
1/u  
(Power)  
DISPLAY  
/ Press POWER SAVE/ DEMO  
(STANDBY) while the system is  
turned off.  
The system switches to the Power Saving  
mode and the clock display disappears.  
The system is turned on/ off by pressing  
1/ u.  
To ca n ce l t h e Po w e r Sa vin g m o d e  
Press DISPLAY.  
The clock display reappears.  
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Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
1
Press PUSH OPEN and place a CD  
on the disc tray.  
If the disc is not placed properly, it will  
not be recognized.  
Pla yin g a CD  
— No rm a l Pla y  
You can play up to five CDs in a row.  
With the label  
side up.  
When you play  
a CD single,  
place it on the  
inner circle of  
the tray.  
1/u  
(Power)  
VOLUME  
2
Press DISC SKIP to place up to four  
more CDs on the tray.  
The disc tray rotates so you can insert  
other CDs.  
3
4
Close the front cover.  
Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5  
buttons.  
Playback starts.  
If you press ·P (or CD ( on the  
remote), playback starts from the CD in  
the playing position.  
PLAY MODE  
·P  
1,3  
2
4
Wide display  
0/)  
Disc number in the playing position  
Track number  
Elapsed time  
p
Jog dial  
Normal display  
Disc number in the playing position  
Track number Elapsed time  
P
AMS =/+  
CD (  
continued  
VOL +/–  
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Pla yin g a CD (co n t in u e d )  
Re co rd in g a CD  
— CD Syn ch ro Re co rd in g  
To  
Stop playback Press p.  
Pause Press ·P (or P on the remote).  
Do this  
This function lets you easily record from a  
CD to a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) or  
TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is  
automatically adjusted.  
Press ·P again to resume  
playback (or CD ( on the  
remote).  
Select a track During playback or pause, turn  
the jog dial clockwise (to go  
1/u  
ª
(Power) SURROUND  
1
p
7
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.  
Find a point Press and hold ) or 0 during  
in a track  
playback, and release at the  
desired point.  
Select a CD  
Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5  
buttons (or DISC SKIP).  
Play only the Press PLAY MODE repeatedly  
CD you have until “1 DISC” appears.  
selected  
Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly  
until “ALL DISCS” appears.  
Remove or  
change the  
CDs  
Press PUSH OPEN.  
DOLBY NR  
p
6
2,3 5 4  
Adjust the  
volume  
Turn VOLUME (or press  
VOL +/ – on the remote).  
1
Press PUSH 6 and insert a blank  
tape into deck B.  
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor  
Tip s  
With the side you want to  
record on facing forward  
• Pressing ·P while the system power is off  
automatically turns on the system and starts CD  
playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch  
Play).  
One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving  
mode.  
• You can switch from another source and begin  
playing a CD just by pressing ·P, one of the  
DISC 1 - DISC 5 buttons, or CD ( on the remote  
(Automatic Source Selection).  
• If there is no CD in the player, “NO DISC”  
appears in the display.  
• You can change the CD which is in the loading  
position during playback of the CD which is in the  
playing position.  
2
Press PUSH OPEN and place a CD.  
With the label  
side up.  
When you play  
a CD single,  
place it on the  
inner circle of  
the tray.  
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4
Close the front cover.  
List e n in g t o t h e  
ra d io  
— Pre se t Tu n in g  
Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until  
the disc number you want to record  
appears in the playing position  
indicator.  
Before using this function, preset radio  
stations in the tuners memory (see “Step  
4: Presetting radio stations” on page 8).  
5
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.  
STEREO/MONO  
1/u  
(Power)  
2
3
VOLUME  
1
6
7
Press DIRECTION repeatedly until  
A appears to record on one side or  
ß (or RELAY) to record on both  
sides.  
Press P.  
Recording starts.  
To st o p re co rd in g  
Press p on deck B or on the CD player.  
Tip s  
• When you want to record on the reverse side,  
press ª after pressing CD SYNC in step 5 so the  
indicator on the ª button (for the reverse side)  
lights up green.  
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start  
from the front side. If you start from the reverse  
side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.  
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-  
level, high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR  
before step 7 so “DOLBY NR Bappears in the  
display.  
PRESET +/–  
• To record with the surround effect, press  
SURROUND so “SUR  
display.  
” appears in the  
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.  
No t e  
VOL +/–  
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.  
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List e n in g t o t h e ra d io (co n t in u e d )  
To  
Do this  
Turn off the radio  
Press 1/ u.  
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press  
VOL +/ – on the remote).  
1
Press TUNER/ BAND repeatedly  
until the desired band appears in  
the display.  
Each time you press this button, the  
band changes as follows:  
2 band model:  
To list e n t o n o n -p re se t ra d io  
st a t io n s  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly in step 2  
until “MANUAL” appears, then press  
TUNING +/ – to tune in the desired station.  
FM ˜ AM  
3 band model:  
Tip s  
FM nAMn UKV*  
• Pressing TUNER/ BAND while the system power  
is off automatically turns on the system and tunes  
in the last received station (One Touch Play).  
One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving  
mode.  
* When you select this band, “STEREO  
PLUS” appears in the display.  
• You can switch from another source to the radio  
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.  
2
3
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly  
until “PRESET” appears in the  
display.  
MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET  
• To improve broadcast reception, move the  
supplied antennas.  
Press TUNING +/ – (or PRESET +/ –  
on the remote) to tune in the desired  
preset station.  
Wide display  
Preset number Frequency  
Normal display  
Frequency  
Preset number  
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Press TUNING +/ – to tune in the  
desired preset station.  
Re co rd in g fro m t h e  
ra d io  
Wide display  
Preset number Frequency  
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/u  
(Power) SURROUND  
2 1 3  
Normal display  
Frequency  
Preset number  
4
Press PUSH 6 and insert a blank  
tape into deck B.  
With the side you want to  
record on facing forward  
DOLBY NR  
p
6
4
7 5 ª  
5
6
Press r REC.  
1
Press TUNER/ BAND repeatedly  
until the desired band appears in  
the display.  
Deck B stands by for recording, and the  
indicator on the · button (for the front  
side) lights up green.  
2
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly  
until “PRESET” appears in the  
display.  
Press DIRECTION repeatedly until  
A appears to record on one side or  
ß (or RELAY) to record on both  
sides.  
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Press P.  
Recording starts.  
To st o p re co rd in g  
Press p on deck B.  
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Re co rd in g fro m t h e ra d io  
(co n t in u e d )  
Pla yin g a t a p e  
Tip s  
• When you want to record on the reverse side,  
press ª after pressing r REC in step 5 so the  
indicator on the ª button (for the reverse side)  
lights up green .  
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start  
from the front side. If you start from the reverse  
side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.  
• To record non-preset stations, select “MANUAL”  
in step 2, then press TUNING +/ – to tune in the  
desired station.  
You can play any type of tape, TYPE I  
(normal), TYPE II (CrO2), or TYPE IV (metal).  
The deck automatically detects the tape type.  
You can also use the AMS* functions to locate  
quickly the desired songs.  
To select either deck A or B, press DECK A  
( or DECK B ( on the remote.  
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor  
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-  
level, high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR  
before step 7 so “DOLBY NR Bappears in the  
display.  
1/u  
(Power)  
1
VOLUME  
3
1
• To record with the surround effect, press  
SURROUND so “SUR  
display.  
” appears in the  
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.  
• To improve broadcast reception, move the  
supplied antennas.  
DOLBY NR 0/  
p
P
0/ 3  
p
2
)
)
DECK A (  
P
AMS =/+  
DECK B (  
VOL +/–  
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To se a rch fo r t h e b e g in n in g o f a  
t ra ck (AMS)  
Press ) to search forward or 0 to search  
backward when playing the front side (or  
vice-versa when playing the reverse side).  
When you use the remote, AMS = or +.  
1
Press PUSH 6 and insert a recorded  
tape in deck A or B.  
With the side you want  
to play facing forward  
The search direction, + (forward) or –  
(backward), and number of songs being  
skipped (1 - 9) appear in the display.  
Example: searching forward 2 songs  
Tip s  
• 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).  
One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving  
mode.  
• You can switch from another source to the tape  
deck by pressing · or ª (Automatic Source  
Selection).  
• You can fast-forward or rewind the tape,  
regardless of the selected source.  
2
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.  
Press ·.  
Press ª to play the reverse side. The  
tape starts playing.  
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-  
level, high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so  
“DOLBY NR Bappears in the display.  
* 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.  
No t e s  
The AMS function may not operate correctly under  
the following circumstances:  
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less  
than 4 seconds long.  
– If completely different information is recorded on  
the left and right channels.  
– When there are continuous sections of extremely  
low level or low frequency sound (like those of a  
baritone sax).  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Press p.  
– When the system is placed near a TV. (In this case,  
we recommend moving the system farther away  
from the TV or turning off the TV.)  
Pause (Deck B only) Press P. Press again to  
resume playback.  
Fast-forward  
Rewind  
Press ) or 0.  
Press 0 or ).  
Remove the cassette Press PUSH 6.  
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press  
VOL +/ – on the remote).  
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3
4
Press DIRECTION repeatedly until  
A appears to record on one side or  
ß to record on both sides.  
Re co rd in g fro m a  
t a p e  
— Hig h -sp e e d Du b b in g  
Press P.  
Dubbing starts.  
When dubbing ends, decks A and B  
automatically stop.  
You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II  
(CrO2) tapes. The recording level is  
automatically adjusted.  
1/u  
(Power)  
To st o p d u b b in g  
Press p on deck A or B.  
Tip s  
• 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.  
• You dont have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape in  
deck B is automatically recorded in the same state  
as the tape in deck A.  
No t e s  
• 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.  
p
p
3 1  
4 2 1  
1
Press PUSH 6 and insert a recorded  
tape in deck A and a blank tape in  
deck B.  
With the side you want to  
play/record on facing forward  
2
Press H SPEED DUB.  
Deck B stands by for recording.  
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Th e CD Pla ye r  
In t h e st o p m o d e  
nDisc number (Disc title*)  
Usin g t h e CD  
d isp la y  
Artist information*  
Total number of tracks and total playing  
time  
You can check the remaining time of the  
current track or that of the CD.  
When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can  
check the information stored on the disc, such  
as the disc titles or artist names. When the  
system detects CD TEXT discs, “CD TEXT”  
appears in the display.  
Clock display (for a few seconds)  
Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON/  
OFF”  
* With CD TEXT discs only  
DISPLAY  
No t e s  
• The display may not show all the characters  
depending on the disc.  
• This player can only display the disc titles, track  
titles and artist names from CD TEXT discs. Other  
information cannot be displayed.  
• If a title or name has more than 12 characters, the  
first 12 characters will light up after the title or  
name scrolls by in the display.  
/ Press DISPLAY.  
Each time you press this button during  
Normal Play or in stop mode, the  
display changes as follows:  
Du rin g No rm a l Pla y  
nElapsed time on the current track  
Remaining time on the current track  
Remaining time on the current CD  
(1 DISC mode) or “--.--” (ALL DISCS  
mode)  
Track title*  
Clock display (for a few seconds)  
Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON/  
OFF”  
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Pla yin g CD t ra cks  
Pla yin g CD t ra cks  
re p e a t e d ly  
— Re p e a t Pla y  
in ra n d o m o rd e r  
— Sh u ffle Pla y  
This function lets you repeat a single CD or  
all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and  
Program Play.  
You can play all the tracks on one or all CDs  
in random order.  
1
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
/ Press REPEAT repeatedly during  
playback until “REPEAT” appears  
in the display.  
Repeat Play starts. The following table  
describes the various repeat modes.  
Press  
To repeat  
PLAY MODE repeatedly  
until “1 DISC” appears in the  
display.  
All the tracks on  
the current CD  
DISC 1 - DISC 5  
Jog dial  
2
3
PLAY MODE repeatedly  
until “ALL DISCS” appears  
in the display.  
All the tracks on  
all CDs  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“CD” appears in the display.  
Only one track  
REPEAT repeatedly while  
playing the track you want to  
repeat until “REPEAT 1”  
appears in the display.  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
“ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” or “1 DISC  
SHUFFLE” appears in the display.  
“ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” shuffles the  
tracks on all the CDs in the player.  
“1 DISC SHUFFLE” shuffles the tracks  
on the CD in the playing position.  
To ca n ce l Re p e a t Pla y  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or  
“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.  
3
Press ·P.  
All the tracks play in random order.  
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To ca n ce l Sh u ffle Pla y  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL  
DISCS SHUFFLE,” “1 DISC SHUFFLE,” or  
“PROGRAM” disappears from the display.  
The tracks continue playing in their original  
order.  
Pro g ra m m in g CD  
t ra cks  
–– Pro g ra m Pla y  
You can create a program of up to 32 tracks  
from all the CDs in the order you want them  
to be played.  
To se le ct t h e d e sire d CD  
Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5 buttons  
during 1 Disc Shuffle Play.  
Tip s  
2
8
• You can start Shuffle Play during Normal Play by  
pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL  
DISCS SHUFFLE” or “1 DISC SHUFFLE” appears  
in the display.  
• To skip a track, turn the jog dial clockwise (or  
press AMS + on the remote).  
p
3,6  
5 1  
4
CHECK  
CLEAR  
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Pro g ra m m in g CD t ra cks  
(co n t in u e d )  
7
8
Repeat steps 4 through 6 to program  
additional tracks.  
Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same  
disc.  
1
2
Place CDs and close the front cover.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“CD” appears in the display.  
Press ·P.  
All the tracks play in the order you  
selected.  
3
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
“PROGRAM” appears in the  
display.  
To ca n ce l Pro g ra m Pla y  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
“PROGRAM,” “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE,” or  
“1 DISC SHUFFLE” disappears from the  
display.  
4
5
Press DISC SKIP to select a CD.  
Turn the jog dial until the desired  
track appears in the display.  
To  
Press  
Check the program  
CHECK on the remote  
repeatedly. After the  
last track, “CHECK  
END” appears.  
Wide display  
Disc number  
Total playing time  
Track number  
Clear the last selected CLEAR on the remote  
track  
in stop mode.  
Clear a specific track  
CHECK on the remote  
repeatedly until the  
number of the track to  
be cleared lights up,  
then press CLEAR.  
Normal display  
Disc number  
Track number  
Add a track to the  
program  
1 Press DISC SKIP to  
select a CD.  
Total playing time  
2 Turn the jog dial to  
select a track.  
3 Press PLAY MODE.  
Clear the entire  
program  
p once in stop mode or  
twice while playing.  
6
Press PLAY MODE once.  
The track is programmed. First “STEP”  
and the programmed playing order  
appear, then the total playing time  
appears.  
Tip s  
• The program you created remains in the CD  
players memory even after it has been played.  
Press ·P to play the same program again.  
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time  
while programming, this means:  
Wide display  
Total playing time  
The last programmed track  
– you have programmed a track numbered over  
20, or  
– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.  
Normal display  
The last programmed track Total playing time  
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Pla yin g CDs  
w it h o u t  
in t e rru p t io n  
–– No n -St o p Pla y  
You can play CDs without pausing between  
tracks.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“CD” appears in the display.  
Press NON-STOP so the indicator  
on this button lights up.  
Press ·P.  
To ca n ce l No n -St o p Pla y  
Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this  
button goes off.  
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Th e Ta p e De ck  
5
6
Press P.  
Recording starts.  
Re co rd in g o n a  
t a p e m a n u a lly  
Start playing the source to be  
recorded.  
You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio.  
For example, you can record just the desired  
songs or begin recording from the middle of a  
tape. The recording level is automatically  
adjusted.  
To  
Press  
Stop recording  
Pause recording  
p on deck B  
P
2
Tip s  
• When you want to record on the reverse side,  
press ª after pressing r REC in step 3 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 Bappears in the  
display.  
DOLBY NR  
p
ª
4
1
5 3  
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 until  
A appears to record on one side or  
ß (or RELAY) to record on both  
sides.  
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1
2
3
Place CDs and close the front cover.  
Insert a blank tape into deck B.  
Re co rd in g CDs b y  
sp e cifyin g t h e  
t ra ck o rd e r  
— Pro g ra m Ed it  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“CD” appears in the display.  
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.  
4
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
“PROGRAM” appears in the  
display.  
p
12 13  
2 3 11  
5
6
Press DISC SKIP to select a CD.  
Turn the jog dial until the desired  
track appears in the display.  
Wide display  
Disc number  
Total playing time  
Track number  
Normal display  
Disc number  
Track number  
Total playing time  
EDIT  
p
4,7 1 6 5  
P
continued  
CHECK  
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Re co rd in g CDs b y sp e cifyin g t h e  
t ra ck o rd e r (co n t in u e d )  
12 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until  
A appears to record on one side or  
ß (or RELAY) to record on both  
sides.  
7
Press PLAY MODE once.  
The track is programmed. First “STEP”  
and the programmed playing order  
appear, then the total playing time  
appears.  
13 Press P.  
Recording starts.  
Wide display  
The last programmed track  
Total playing time  
To st o p re co rd in g  
Press p on deck B or on the CD player.  
To ch e ck t h e o rd e r  
Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After  
the last track, “CHECK END” appears.  
To ca n ce l Pro g ra m Ed it  
Normal display  
The last programmed track Total playing time  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
“PROGRAM,” “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE,” or  
“1 DISC SHUFFLE”disappears from the  
display.  
Se le ct in g t he t a p e le n g t h  
a u t o m a t ica lly  
8
9
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.  
— Ta p e Se le ct Ed it  
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.  
Press P on the remote to insert a  
pause at the end of side A.  
“P” appears in the display and the total  
playing time resets to “0.00” in the  
display.  
/ After inserting a CD, press EDIT  
once so “EDIT” flashes.  
First the required tape length for the CD  
in the playing position appears, then the  
total playing time for sides A and B  
appears.  
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.  
No t e  
You cannot use this function when Program Play  
mode has been set. After clearing the entire  
program, follow the above procedure (see “Clear the  
entire program” in the table on page 22).  
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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DJ Effe ct s  
Lo o p in g p a rt o f a  
Fla sh in g p a rt o f a  
CD  
— Lo o p  
CD  
— Fla sh  
With the Loop function, you can repeat part  
of a CD during playback. This lets you create  
original recordings.  
With the Flash function, you can “flash” the  
CD sound during playback. This lets you  
create original recordings.  
FLASH  
Jog dial  
LOOP  
LOOP  
Jog dial  
/ Press and hold LOOP during  
playback at the point you want to  
start the Loop function, and release  
to resume normal playback.  
/ Press and hold FLASH during  
playback at the point you want to  
start the Flash function, and release  
to resume normal playback.  
To a d ju st t h e lo o p le n g t h  
To a d ju st t h e fla sh le n g t h  
Turn the jog dial while holding LOOP (or  
press FILE SELECT V/ v while holding LOOP  
on the remote) to select different loop lengths.  
Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH (or  
press FILE SELECT V/ v while holding  
FLASH on the remote) to select different flash  
lengths.  
To u se LOOP a n d FLASH t o g e t h e r  
Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the  
same time.  
No t e  
The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted  
in stop mode. Adjust the loop and flash  
lengths during playback.  
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So u n d Ad ju st m e n t  
Fo r a p o w e rfu l so u n d (GROOVE)  
Press GROOVE.  
Ad ju st in g t h e  
so u n d  
The volume switches to power mode, the  
equalizer curve changes, the super woofer  
level changes to “HIGH,” and the indicator  
on the GROOVE button lights up. Press  
GROOVE again to return to the previous  
volume.  
You can create a more powerful sound and  
listen with headphones.  
GROOVE SYNC BASS  
PHONES  
No t e  
Canceling the Groove mode cancels the equalizer  
curve and super woofer level. Adjust the equalizer  
settings to obtain the desired effect.  
Fo r t h e m o st su it a b le b a ss so u n d  
(SYNC BASS)  
Press SYNC BASS.  
The bass frequencies of the music you are  
listening to are measured and those areas  
with heavy bass tones are effectively  
reinforced. The indicator on the SYNC BASS  
button flashes while measuring. Once  
measured, the indicator stops flashing and  
remains lit. Press SYNC BASS again to return  
to the previous level.  
No t e s  
SUPER WOOFER  
MODE  
• The super woofer mode changes to MUSIC in the  
SYNC BASS (Synchronized Bass) mode.  
• If you press MODE in the SYNC BASS mode, this  
mode is canceled and the super woofer mode  
changes to MOVIE.  
• You can change the super woofer level to LOW or  
HIGH in the SYNC BASS mode. However, if you  
change the level to SUPER WOOFER FLAT, the  
SYNC BASS mode is canceled.  
To re in fo rce t h e b a ss fro m t h e  
su p e r w o o fe r (SUPER WOOFER)  
Press SUPER WOOFER.  
Each time you press this button, the super  
woofer level display changes as follows:  
SUPER WOOFER FLAT n LOWn HIGH  
To list e n t h ro u g h t h e h e a d p h o n e s  
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.  
No sound will come from the speakers.  
To se le ct t h e su p e r w o o fe r m o d e  
Press MODE while the super woofer is on.  
Each time you press this button, the super  
woofer mode display changes as follows:  
MOVIE ˜ MUSIC  
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To ca n ce l t h e a u d io e m p h a sis  
Press EFFECT (or FILE SELECT ON/ OFF on  
the remote) repeatedly so the indicator on the  
EFFECT button goes off.  
Se le ct in g t h e a u d io  
e m p h a sis  
Mu sic m e n u o p t io n s  
The audio emphasis menu lets you select the  
sound characteristics according to the music  
you are listening to.  
“SUR  
” appears if you select an audio  
emphasis with a surround effect.  
Press  
V/ v  
To select  
And you can also enjoy the audio emphasis  
using the Synchronized Equalizer function.  
When using this function, the system  
automatically switches the equalizer  
according to the genre of the music.  
MENU 1  
MENU 2  
B/ b  
ROCK  
POP  
JAZZ  
DANCE  
SALSA  
MOVIE  
GAME  
NIGHT  
PARTY  
RELAX  
The Personal File function (see “Making a  
personal audio emphasis file (Personal File)”  
on page 32) lets you store your own effects.  
SPECTRUM  
ANALYZER V/v/B/b  
Usin g t h e Syn ch ro n ize d  
Eq u a lize r fu n ct io n  
EFFECT  
SYNC EQ  
You can set the audio emphasis to change  
automatically according to the beat and  
tempo of the music.  
/ Press SYNC EQ.  
The indicator on the SYNC EQ button  
flashes while measuring the beat and  
tempo of the source. Once measured, the  
indicator stops flashing and remains lit.  
SYNC EQ classifies the music source as  
follows:  
Beat Density  
LO  
HI  
Beat Strength  
SMOOTH  
MEDIUM  
STRONG  
/ Press V/ v to select MENU 1 or  
MENU 2, then press B/ b to select  
the desired audio emphasis.  
See the chart “Music menu options” on  
this page. The audio emphasis name  
appears in the display.  
When using the remote, press FILE  
SELECT V/ v repeatedly until the  
desired audio emphasis name appears.  
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Se le ct in g t h e a u d io e m p h a sis  
(co n t in u e d )  
Ad ju st in g t h e  
a u d io e m p h a sis  
To ca n ce l t h e Syn ch ro n ize d  
Eq u a lize r fu n ct io n  
Press SYNC EQ again so the indicator goes  
off.  
You can adjust the audio emphasis using the  
graphic equalizer and surround effect.  
The Synchronized Equalizer function is  
canceled also when:  
Ad ju st in g t h e g ra p h ic  
e q u a lize r  
– you cancel the audio emphasis  
– you reselect the audio emphasis from the  
music menu  
You can adjust the sound by raising or  
lowering the levels of specific frequency  
ranges.  
– you activate the surround effect  
– you adjust the graphic equalizer  
– you sing along (KARAOKE)  
2
6 3,4  
No t e s  
• The Synchronized Equalizer function does not  
work in KARAOKE mode.  
• P FILE MEMORY does not work in this mode.  
• The name of classification are not related with the  
genre of the music source.  
Ch a n g in g t h e e q u a lize r  
d isp la y  
You can change the equalizer display  
according to the music you are listening to.  
/ Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER.  
The display changes to show the display  
pattern. It changes according to the  
music you are listening to.  
1
2
Select the desired basic audio  
emphasis for your sound (see  
“Selecting the audio emphasis” on  
page 29).  
To ca n ce l t h e d isp la y p a t t e rn  
Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER again. The  
display changes to show the equalizer curve.  
Press GEQ CONTROL.  
The frequency range appears and the  
level value flashes in the display.  
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Act iva t in g t h e su rro u n d  
e ffe ct  
3
Press B/ b repeatedly to select a  
frequency band.  
You can enjoy the surround effect.  
Wide display  
SURROUND  
Normal display  
4
Press V/ v to adjust the level.  
Wide display  
Normal display  
/ Press SURROUND so “SUR  
appears in the display.  
No t e  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the  
other frequency bands.  
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” on page 32).  
Press ENTER when finished.  
No t e  
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” on page 32).  
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Press P FILE MEMORY.  
A personal file number appears in the  
display.  
Ma kin g a p e rso n a l  
a u d io e m p h a sis file  
— Pe rso n a l File  
Wide display  
You can create personal files of audio  
patterns (surround effect and graphic  
equalizer) and store them in the systems  
memory. Later, you can call up an audio  
pattern when playing a favorite tape, CD, or  
radio program. You can create up to five  
audio files. Before operation, first select the  
basic audio emphasis you want for your  
sound.  
Normal display  
3
4
Press B/ b to select the file number  
(P FILE) where you want to store  
the sound effect.  
3
2 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 ca ll u p t h e p e rso n a l file  
Press V/ v repeatedly to display the last  
selected personal file, then press B/ b  
repeatedly to select the desired personal file.  
When using the remote, press FILE SELECT  
V/ v repeatedly.  
1
Create the desired sound effect by  
using the graphic equalizer and/ or  
surround effect (see “Adjusting the  
audio emphasis” on page 30).  
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Ot h e r Fe a t u re s  
Lo ca t in g a st a t io n b y  
p ro g ra m t yp e (PTY)  
Usin g t h e Ra d io  
Da t a Syst e m (RDS)  
(Fo r t h e Eu ro p e a n m o d e l  
o n ly)  
You can locate the desired station by selecting  
a program type. The system tunes in that type  
of program currently being broadcast from  
the RDS stations stored in the tuners preset  
memory.  
Wh a t is t h e Ra d io Da t a  
Syst e m ?  
1 3,5 2,4  
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting  
service that allows radio stations to send  
additional information along with the regular  
program signal. This tuner offers convenient  
RDS features, such as monitoring traffic, news,  
or information programs and locating a station  
by program type. RDS is available only on FM  
stations.*  
No t e  
RDS may not work properly if the station you are  
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly  
or if the signal strength is weak.  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they all provide the same types of services. If you  
are not familiar with the RDS system, check with  
your local radio stations for details on RDS services  
in your area.  
Re ce ivin g RDS b ro a d ca st s  
1
2
Press PTY while listening to the  
radio.  
/ Select a station from the FM band.  
When you tune in a station that  
provides RDS services, the station  
name appears in the display.  
Press TUNING +/ – to select the  
desired program type. See the “List  
of program types (PTY)” on the  
following page.  
To ch e ck t h e RDS in fo rm a t io n  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes as follows:  
3
Press ENTER/ NEXT.  
The system starts searching for the  
preset RDS stations (“SEARCH” and the  
selected program type appear alternately  
in the display).  
n
Station name*  
Frequency  
When the tuner receives a program, the  
preset station number flashes.  
Program type*  
Clock display  
continued  
Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON  
(OFF)”  
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station  
name and the program type may not appear in  
the display.  
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Usin g t h e Ra d io Da t a Syst e m (RDS)  
(co n t in u e d )  
EASY MUSIC  
Easy listening (middle of the road music).  
L.CLASSICAL  
Classical music, such as instrumental,  
vocal, and choral works.  
4
5
Press TUNING +/ – until the desired  
preset station number flashes in the  
display.  
S.CLASSICAL  
Performances of major orchestras, chamber  
music, opera, etc.  
Press ENTER/ NEXT while the  
preset station number is flashing.  
OTHER MUSIC  
Music, such as rhythm and blues and  
reggae.  
To st o p t h e se a rch w h ile it is in  
WEATHER  
p ro g re ss  
Weather information.  
Press PTY.  
FINANCE  
Stock market reports and trading, etc.  
List o f p ro g ra m t yp e s (PTY)  
CHILDREN  
Programs for the young.  
NONE  
No program type or undefined.  
SOCIAL  
NEWS  
Programs about people and the things that  
affect them.  
News programs.  
AFFAIRS  
RELIGION  
Programs of religious content.  
Topical programs that expand on current  
news.  
PHONE IN  
INFORMATION  
Programs where members of the public  
express their views by phone or in a public  
forum.  
Programs about consumer affairs and  
medical advice.  
SPORT  
Sports programs.  
TRAVEL  
Programs about travel. Not for  
EDUCATION  
announcements that are located by TP/ TA.  
Educational programs, such as “how-to”  
programs and advice.  
LEISURE  
Programs on recreational activities such as  
gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials.  
JAZZ  
CULTURE  
Jazz programs.  
Programs about national or regional  
culture, language, and social concerns.  
COUNTRY  
Country music programs.  
SCIENCE  
NATION  
Programs about the natural sciences  
Programs featuring the popular music of  
the country or region.  
VARIED  
Programs containing celebrity interviews,  
panel games, and comedy.  
OLDIES  
Programs featuring oldies music.  
POP  
FOLK  
Folk music programs.  
Popular music programs.  
ROCK  
Rock music programs.  
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DOCUMENTARY  
Sin g in g  
a lo n g : Ka ra o ke  
Investigative features.  
ALARM TEST  
Test signal for emergency broadcasts.  
ALARM-ALARM  
Emergency broadcasts.  
You can sing along with any stereo CD or  
tape by turning down the singers voice. You  
need to connect an optional microphone.  
No t e  
3
4 1,5 2  
“NO PTYappears when the program you selected  
is not currently being broadcasted.  
1
2
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn  
down the microphone level.  
Connect an optional microphone to  
the MIX MIC.  
continued  
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Sin g in g a lo n g : Ka ra o ke  
(co n t in u e d )  
Mixin g a n d re co rd in g  
so u n d s  
3
Press KARAOKE PON/ MPX  
repeatedly to obtain the desired  
karaoke effect.  
5
2
Each time you press this button, the  
display changes as follows:  
KARAOKE PON  
n
MPX R  
MPX L  
EFFECT OFF or audio emphasis name  
h” appears in the display when the  
karaoke mode is activated.  
To  
Select  
Reduce the singers  
KARAOKE PON  
voice on a CD or tape  
p
Reduce the left channel MPX R  
on a multiplex CD or  
tape  
3
4 5  
1
2
Prepare the microphone and the  
karaoke effect. Then, insert a blank  
tape in deck B.  
Reduce the right  
channel on a multiplex  
CD or tape  
MPX L  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to  
select the source you desire and set  
it to pause mode.  
4
5
Start playing the music and adjust  
the volume.  
Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the  
microphone volume.  
3
4
5
Press r REC.  
Press P.  
Wh e n yo u a re d o n e  
Press ·P to start playing the CD  
(or · on deck A to start playing  
the tape).  
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the  
microphone from MIX MIC, then press  
KARAOKE PON/ MPX repeatedly until “h”  
disappears from the display.  
Playback starts.  
Start singing along with the music.  
No t e  
With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when  
you select KARAOKE PON.  
To st o p re co rd in g  
Press p on deck B.  
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Tip s  
• 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 CD  
as the source but not playing a CD.  
Fa llin g a sle e p t o  
m u sic  
— Sle e p Tim e r  
• When high level sound signals are input, the  
system automatically adjusts the recording level to  
prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal  
(Auto Level Control function).  
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.  
No t e s  
• If you press EFFECT or select a sound effect, the  
karaoke mode is canceled.  
SLEEP  
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as  
the singers voice when the source sound was  
recorded monaurally.  
• The singers 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 singers voice deviates from the center.  
— the voice on the source is singing high soprano  
or tenor notes.  
/ 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  
Wh e n yo u ch o o se 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 ch e ck t h e re m a in in g t im e  
Press SLEEP once.  
To ch a n g e t h e re m a in in g t im e  
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired  
time.  
To ca n ce l t h e Sle e p Tim e r fu n ct io n  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”  
appears in the display.  
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4
Press t/ CLOCK SET.  
“SET” appears and “DAILY” flashes in  
the display.  
Wa kin g u p t o  
m u sic  
— Da ily Tim e r  
Press TUNING +/ – to select  
“DAILY,” then press ENTER/  
NEXT.  
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes in the display.  
You can wake up to music at a preset time  
every day. Make sure you have set the clock  
(see “Step 3: Setting the time” on page 7).  
The 24-hour system model is used for  
illustration purposes.  
Wide display  
9
DAILY  
3 4,5,6,7,8  
Normal display  
5
Set the time to start playback.  
Press TUNING +/ – to set the hour, then  
press ENTER/ NEXT.  
The minutes indication flashes.  
Wide display  
2
Normal display  
1
2
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” on page  
21).  
Press TUNING +/ – to set the minutes,  
then press ENTER/ NEXT.  
The hour indication flashes again.  
Tape: Insert a tape with the side you  
want to play facing forward.  
6
Set the time to stop playback  
following the above procedure.  
Radio: Tune in the preset station you  
want (see “Step 4: Presetting radio  
stations” on page 8).  
Turn VOLUME to adjust the  
volume.  
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Press TUNING +/ – until the desired  
music source appears.  
The indication changes as follows:  
TUNER n CD PLAY n TAPE PLAY  
Tim e r-re co rd in g  
ra d io p ro g ra m s  
To timer-record, you must preset the radio  
station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations”  
on page 8) and set the clock (see “Step 3:  
Setting the time” on page 7) beforehand.  
8
9
Press ENTER/ NEXT.  
The start time, the stop time, and the  
music source appear in turn before the  
original display returns.  
REC  
7
2 6 3,4,5  
Turn off the system.  
To ch e ck t h e se t t in g  
1 Press DAILY.  
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.  
3 Press DAILY again.  
To ca n ce l t h e t im e r o p e ra t io n  
1 Press DAILY.  
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.  
1
2
Tune in the preset radio station (see  
“Listening to the radio” on page 13).  
No t e s  
• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset  
time.  
• You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off  
times are the same.  
• When you set the Sleep Timer, the Daily Timer  
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer  
turns it off.  
• You cannot set the Daily Timer and Timer-  
recording to be activated at the same time.  
Press t/ CLOCK SET.  
“SET” appears and “DAILY” flashes in  
the display.  
3
Press TUNING +/ – to select “REC,”  
then press ENTER/ NEXT.  
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes in the display.  
Wide display  
Normal display  
continued  
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No t e s  
Tim e r-re co rd in g ra d io p ro g ra m s  
(co n t in u e d )  
• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset  
time.  
• If the system is on at the preset time, the Timer  
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 set the Daily Timer and Timer-  
recording to be activated at the same time.  
• Recording starts from the front side.  
4
Set the time to start recording.  
Press TUNING +/ – to set the hour, then  
press ENTER/ NEXT.  
The minutes indication flashes.  
Wide display  
Normal display  
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
7
Insert a blank tape in deck B.  
Turn off the system.  
When recording starts, the volume level  
is set to the minimum.  
To ch e ck t h e se t t in g  
1 Press REC.  
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.  
3 Press REC again.  
To change the setting, start over from step 1  
on the previous page.  
To ca n ce l t h e t im e r o p e ra t io n  
1 Press REC.  
2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.  
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Op t io n a l AV co m p o n e n t s  
Co n n e ct in g a n MD d e ck  
fo r d ig it a l re co rd in g  
Co n n e ct in g a u d io  
co m p o n e n t s  
You can record a CD to an MD digitally by  
connecting your MD deck using an optical  
cable. Refer to the instructions included with  
your MD deck for details.  
Co n n e ct in g a t u rn t a b le  
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. Refer to  
the instructions included with your turntable  
for details.  
To the digital input of the MD deck  
To the audio output of the turntable  
Co n n e ct in g a n MD d e ck  
fo r a n a lo g re co rd in g  
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and  
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the  
connected MD deck, press FUNCTION  
repeatedly until “MD” appears. Refer to the  
instructions included with your MD deck for  
details.  
No t e  
To the audio inputs of  
the MD deck  
To the audio outputs  
of the MD deck  
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 SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the  
indicator on this button goes off.  
continued  
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Co n n e ct in g a u d io co m p o n e n t s  
(co n t in u e d )  
Co n n e ct in g vid e o  
co m p o n e n t s  
Co n n e ct in g su rro u n d  
sp e a ke rs (LBT-W300 o n ly)  
You can connect a VCR, camcorder, or video  
game to the VIDEO 1 jack on the rear panel  
and/ or the VIDEO2 INPUT jack on the front  
panel. To see the picture from the connected  
components, connect the input jack of your  
TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video  
connecting cable (not supplied).  
You can connect optional surround speakers.  
Refer to the instructions included with your  
surround speakers for details.  
Co n n e ct in g 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 1” appears.  
Refer to the instructions included with your  
VCR for details.  
To the video output  
of the VCR  
To the audio output  
of the VCR  
To surround  
speaker (R)  
To surround  
speaker (L)  
No t e  
You need to connect both left and right surround  
speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.  
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Co n n e ct in g a ca m co rd e r  
o r vid e o g a m e  
Co n n e ct in g  
o u t d o o r a n t e n n a s  
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and  
the connectors. To listen to the sound from  
the connected camcorder or video game,  
press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“VIDEO 2” appears.  
Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the  
reception. Refer to the instructions of each  
component.  
Refer to the instructions included with each  
component for details.  
FM a n t e n n a  
Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna.  
You can also use the TV antenna instead.  
Exce p t fo r Eu ro p e a n m o d e ls  
75-ohm coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
FM 75  
AM  
Fo r Eu ro p e a n m o d e ls  
To the audio  
output of the  
component  
To the video  
output of the  
component  
IEC standard socket  
(not supplied)  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
AM  
continued  
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Co n n e ct in g o u t d o o r a n t e n n a s  
(co n t in u e d )  
AM a n t e n n a  
Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet)  
insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.  
Leave the supplied AM loop antenna  
connected.  
Exce p t fo r Eu ro p e a n m o d e ls  
Insulated wire (not supplied)  
FM 75  
AM  
Fo r Eu ro p e a n m o d e ls  
Insulated wire (not supplied)  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
AM  
Im p o rt a n t  
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.  
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Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Cle a n in g t h e ca b in e t  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild  
detergent solution.  
Pre ca u t io n s  
To sa ve a t a p e p e rm a n e n t ly  
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded  
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as  
illustrated.  
On o p e ra t in g vo lt a g e  
Before operating the system, check that the  
operating voltage of your system is identical with  
the voltage of your local power supply.  
On sa fe t y  
• 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.  
Detector slots  
• 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.  
Tab of side A  
Tab of side B  
Side A  
• 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 a  
qualified service shop.  
Break off the  
cassette tab of  
side A  
On p la ce m e n t  
• Place the stereo system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo  
system.  
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;  
— Extremely hot or cold  
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording,  
cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However,  
be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow  
the tape player to automatically detect the type of  
tape.  
— Dusty or dirty  
— Very humid  
Tape type: CrO2/Metal  
Normal  
— Subject to vibrations  
— Subject to direct sunlight  
On o p e ra t io n  
• 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.  
Detector slots  
• When you move the system, take out any discs.  
continued  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your stereo system, please consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
No t e s o n CDs  
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the CD from the center out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, 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.  
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Pre ca u t io n s (co n t in u e d )  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
Be fo re p la cin g a ca sse t t e in t h e  
t a p e d e ck  
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape  
may get entangled inside the tape deck and become  
damaged.  
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.  
Wh e n u sin g a t a p e lo n g e r t h a n 90  
m in u t e s  
The tape is very elastic. Do not frequently change  
the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-  
forwarding, etc. The tape may get entangled in the  
tape deck.  
Should any problem persist, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Ge n e ra l  
Cle a n in g t h e t a p e h e a d s  
The display starts flashing as soon as you  
plug in the pow er cord even though you  
havent turned on the system  
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.  
When the tape heads become dirty  
— the sound is distorted  
(demonstration mode).  
— there is a decrease in sound level  
— the sound drops out  
— the tape does not erase completely  
— the tape does not record  
• Press DISPLAY (for LBT-W5000/ W300/  
XB700/ XB500) or DEMO (STANDBY)  
(for other models) while the system is off.  
Make 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 cassette.  
If the system is in the Power Saving  
mode, press POWER SAVE/ DEMO  
(STANDBY) (for LBT-W5000/ W300/  
XB700/ XB500).  
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.  
De m a g n e t izin g t h e t a p e h e a d s  
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.  
The clock setting/radio presetting is  
canceled.  
• The power cord is disconnected or a  
power failure occurs for more than half a  
day.  
Redo the following procedures:  
– “Step 3: Setting the time” on page 7.  
– “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on  
page 8.  
To set the timer function again, also redo  
“Waking up to music” on page 38 and  
“Timer-recording radio programs” on  
page 39.  
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.  
• The volume level is automatically set to  
the minimum during the Timer-  
recording.  
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Sp e a ke rs  
There is no microphone sound.  
• Turn VOLUME or MIC LEVEL to adjust  
the microphone volume.  
• Make sure the microphone is connected  
to the MIX MIC jack correctly.  
There is no sound and “POWER OFF”  
appears in the display.  
• Press 1/u to turn off the system and  
check the speaker connections and  
placement.  
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.  
Sound comes from only one channel or the  
left and right volumes are unbalanced.  
• Check the speaker connections and  
placement.  
“0:00” (for European and Brazilian models)  
or “12:00AM” (for other models) flashes in  
the display.  
• A power interruption occurred. Reset the  
clock and timer settings.  
There is no sound from the surround  
speakers (LBT-W300 only).  
• Press SURROUND to turn on the  
surround effect.  
The timer does not function.  
• Set the clock correctly.  
DAILY and REC do not appear w hen you  
press t/CLOCK SET.  
CD Pla ye r  
• Set the timer correctly.  
• Set the clock.  
The CD tray does not rotate.  
• A CD is not placed properly.  
The remote does not function.  
• There is an obstacle between the remote  
and the system.  
• The remote is not pointing in the  
direction of the systems sensor.  
A CD w ill 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.  
• The batteries have run down. Replace the  
batteries.  
There is acoustic feedback.  
• Decrease the volume level.  
• Move the microphone away from the  
speakers or change the direction of the  
microphone.  
Play does not start from the first track.  
• The player is in Program or Shuffle Play  
mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly  
until “PROGRAM,” “ALL DISCS  
SHUFFLE,” or “1 DISC SHUFFLE”  
disappears from the display.  
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.  
Ta p e De ck  
The tape does not record.  
No tape is in the cassette holder.  
• The tab has been removed from the  
cassette (see page 45).  
• The tape has reeled to the end.  
continued  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (co n t in u e d )  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
The tape does not record nor play, or there  
is a decrease in sound level.  
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page  
46).  
Fo r t h e U.S. m o d e l  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
• The record/ playback heads are  
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page  
46).  
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  
The tape does not erase completely.  
• The record/ playback heads are  
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page  
46).  
250 milliwatts to rated output.  
There is excessive w ow or flutter, or the  
sound drops out.  
Am p lifie r se ct io n  
(LBT-W5000/ W300)  
Continuous RMS power output  
120 + 120 watts  
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.  
Clean them (see page 46).  
Noise increases or the high frequencies are  
missing.  
• The record/ playback heads are  
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page  
46).  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Total harmonics distortion  
Less than 0.07%  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 50 W)  
(LBT-XB700/ XB500)  
DIN power output (Rated)  
90 + 90 watts  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)  
120 + 120 watts  
Tu n e r  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Music power output (Reference)  
200 + 200 watts  
Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or  
“STEREO” flashes in the display).  
• Adjust the antenna.  
• The signal strength is too weak. Connect  
an external antenna.  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
(LBT-DR440/ DR4)  
The following measured at AC 120/ 220/ 240 V,  
50 Hz  
DIN power output (Rated)  
140 + 140 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)  
170 + 170 watts  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
• Press STEREO/ MONO so “STEREO”  
appears in the display.  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
If o t h e r p ro b le m s n o t d e scrib e d  
a b o ve o ccu r, re se t t h e syst e m a s  
fo llo w s:  
(LBT-DR5)  
The following measured at AC 120/ 220/ 240 V,  
50 Hz  
1 Unplug the power cord.  
DIN power output (Rated)  
160 + 160 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)  
200 + 200 watts  
2 Plug the power cord back in.  
3 Press t/ CLOCK SET, ENTER, and  
1/u at the same time.  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
The system is reset to the factory settings. All  
the settings you made, such as the preset  
stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You  
should set them again.  
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(LBT-DR6)  
Ta p e p la ye r se ct io n  
The following measured at AC 120/ 220/ 240 V,  
50 Hz  
DIN power output (Rated)  
180 + 180 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference)  
250 + 250 watts  
Recording system  
Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)  
40 – 13,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
using a Sony TYPE I  
cassette  
40 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),  
using a Sony TYPE II  
cassette  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Wow and flutter  
Inputs  
PHONO IN (phono jacks):sensitivity 3 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
MIX MIC (phone jack):  
Tu n e r se ct io n  
sensitivity 1 mV,  
impedance 10 kilohms  
VIDEO1 IN (phono jacks): sensitivity 250 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
VIDEO2 IN (phono jacks): sensitivity 250 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
FM stereo, FM/ AM superheterodyne tuner  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
(2 band model)  
North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(100 kHz step)  
MD IN (phono jacks):  
sensitivity 450 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Other models:  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(50 kHz step)  
Outputs  
(3 band model)  
FM:  
PHONES (stereo phone jack):  
accepts headphones of 8  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz  
step)  
65.0 – 74.0 MHz (10 kHz  
step) STEREO PLUS  
FM wire antenna  
75 ohm unbalanced  
ohms or more  
VIDEO OUT (phono jack):voltage 250 mV,  
impedance 1 kilohm  
MD OUT (phono jacks): voltage 250 mV,  
impedance 1 kilohm  
UKV:  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz  
FRONT SPEAKER:  
(LBT-W5000/ W300/ XB700/ XB500)  
accepts impedance of 8 to  
16 ohms  
(LBT-DR6/ DR5/ DR440/ DR4)  
accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
North American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
SURROUND SPEAKER (LBT-W300 only):  
accepts impedance of  
16 ohms  
Middle Eastern models: 531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
AM loop antenna,  
External antenna  
terminals  
CD p la ye r se ct io n  
Other models:  
System  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ = 780 nm)  
Emission  
duration: continuous  
Max. 44.6 µW*  
* This output is the value  
measured at a distance of  
200 mm from the  
Laser  
Antenna  
Laser output  
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz  
objective lens surface on  
the Optical Pick-up Block  
with 7 mm aperture.  
780 – 790 nm  
Wavelength  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Dynamic range  
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)  
More than 90 dB  
More than 90 dB  
CD DIGITAL OUT  
(square optical connector jack, rear panel)  
Wave length:  
Output level:  
660 nm  
–18 dBm  
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Sp e a ke rs  
Ge n e ra l  
SS-DR440/DR4/W300/W300/XB500 for  
LBT-DR440/DR4/W5000/W300/XB500  
Speaker system  
Power requirements  
North American model: 120 V AC , 60 Hz  
European model:  
Mexican model:  
Australian model:  
Other models:  
230 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
120 V AC , 50/ 60 Hz  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
120 V, 220 V, or 230 –  
240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
(SS-DR440/ DR4)  
3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex  
type, magnetically  
shielded type  
(SS-W300/ XB500)  
3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units  
Super Woofer:  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
17 cm dia., cone type  
17 cm dia., cone type  
6 cm dia., cone type  
Power consumption  
(LBT-DR6)  
220 watts  
200 watts  
170 watts  
Rated impedance:  
(SS-DR440/ DR4)  
(SS-W300/ XB500)  
Dimensions (w/ h/ d):  
(LBT-DR5)  
6 ohms  
8 ohms  
(LBT-DR440/ DR4)  
(LBT-W5000/ W300)  
U.S.A. model:  
Canadian model :  
(LBT-XB700/ XB500)  
200 watts  
200 VA  
180 watts  
(SS-DR440/ W300/ XB500) Approx. 255 × 505 × 345  
mm (10 1/ 8 × 20 ×  
13 5/ 8 in)  
(SS-DR4)  
Mass  
Approx. 255 × 505 × 360  
mm (10 1/ 8 × 20 ×  
14 1/ 4 in)  
Approx. 9 kg (20 lb) net  
per speaker  
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)  
Approx. 356 × 423 × 446  
mm (141/ 8 × 16 3/ 4 ×  
17 5/ 8 in) incl. projecting  
parts and controls  
Mass  
SS-DR5/XB700 for LBT-DR5/XB700  
(LBT-DR6)  
Approx. 15.0 kg (33 lb 2  
Speaker system  
3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex  
oz.)  
type, magnetically  
shielded type  
(LBT-DR5)  
Approx. 14.0 kg (30 lb 14  
oz.)  
Speaker units  
Super Woofer:  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Rated impedance:  
(SS-DR5)  
(LBT-DR440/ DR4)  
(LBT-W5000/ W300)  
(LBT-XB700/ XB500)  
Approx. 13.5 kg (29 lb 13  
oz.)  
Approx. 13.5 kg (29 lb 13  
oz.)  
Approx. 13.5 kg (29 lb 13  
oz.)  
17 cm dia., cone type  
17 cm dia., cone type  
5 cm dia., cone type × 2  
6 ohms  
(SS-XB700)  
8 ohms  
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)  
Approx. 265 × 530 × 420  
mm (10 1/ 2 × 20 7/ 8 × 16  
5/ 8 in)  
Approx. 12 kg (26 lb 8  
oz.) net per speaker  
Supplied accessories  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Remote RM-SR5 (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
FM wire antenna (1)  
Speaker cords (2)  
Mass  
SS-DR6 for LBT-DR6  
Speaker system  
4-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex  
type, magnetically  
shielded type  
Op t io n a l a cce sso ry  
(LBT-W300 (Ca n a d ia n m o d e l o n ly))  
Surround speaker SS-SR101  
Speaker units  
Super Woofer:  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)  
Speaker system  
1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
20 cm dia., cone type  
20 cm dia., cone type  
6 cm dia., cone type × 2  
6 ohms  
Approx. 290 × 595 × 445  
mm (11 1/ 2 × 23 1/ 2 × 17  
5/ 8 in)  
Speaker unit  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)  
10 cm dia., cone type  
16 ohms  
Approx. 205 × 95 × 240  
mm (8 1/ 8 × 3 3/ 4 × 9 1/ 2  
in)  
Mass  
Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz.)  
net per speaker  
Mass  
Approx. 16.0 kg (35 lb 8  
oz.) net per speaker  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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R
In d e x  
Karaoke 35  
Radio stations  
presetting 8  
tuning in 13  
RDS* 33  
to reduce the vocals  
(KARAOKE PON) 36  
A
to sing along with a  
multiplex CD or tape  
(MPX R/ MPX L) 35  
Recording  
Adjusting  
a CD 12  
the audio emphasis 30  
a radio program 15  
another tape 18  
the sound 28  
L
the volume 12, 14, 17  
CDs by specifying the  
track order 25  
AMS 12, 16  
Loop 27  
Antennas 6, 43  
on a tape manually 24  
Audio emphasis 29, 30  
Automatic Source Selection  
12, 14, 17  
M
selecting tape length  
automatically 26  
Microphone  
mixing 36  
timer-recording 39  
Repeat Play 20  
Mixing sound 36  
B
Resetting the system 48  
Batteries 7  
N
S
Normal Play 11  
Non-Stop Play 23  
C
Saving power 10  
Saving recordings 45  
Setting the time 7  
Shuffle Play 20  
CD player 11, 19  
CD Synchro Recording 12  
Clock setting 7  
O
One Touch Play 12, 14, 17  
Connecting. See Hooking up  
Sleep Timer 37  
Sound adjustment 28  
Speakers 5, 42  
P , Q  
D, E  
Surround effect 31  
SYNC BASS 28  
SYNC EQ 29  
Personal File 32  
Playing  
Daily timer 38  
Display 4, 19, 30  
Dubbing 18  
a CD 11  
a preset radio station 13  
a tape 16  
tracks in random order  
(Shuffle Play) 20  
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
F, G  
Tape Select Edit 26  
Timer  
Flash 27  
tracks in the desired  
order (Program Play) 21  
falling asleep to music  
37  
H, I, J  
tracks repeatedly  
(Repeat Play) 20  
timer-recording 39  
waking up to music 38  
Troubleshooting 46  
Tuner 8, 13, 15  
Hooking up  
optional components 41  
optional speakers 42  
speakers 5  
without interruption 23  
Presetting radio stations 8  
Preset tuning 13  
Tuning interval 9  
Turntable 41  
the antennas 6, 43  
the power 6  
Program Edit 25  
Program Play 21  
the system 5  
Protecting recordings 45  
PTY* 33  
* For the European model  
only  
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