Sony LBT-ZX8 Operating Instructions

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    4-253-172-15(1) Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.
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    is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's
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    Table of Contents About this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 8 Positioning the speakers 10 Setting the clock 11 CD/MP3 Loading a disc 12 Playing a disc 12 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 14 - Repeat Play Creating your own program 15 - Program
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    ......... 33 Listening to audio from a connected component 34 Recording on a connected component 35 Connecting external antennas 35 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 36 Messages 39 Additional Information Precautions 40 Specifications 41 List of button locations and reference pages
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    be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names. The FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 consists of the following components: - Tuner/CD/MP3 player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-ZX8 - Speaker System • Front/Surround speakers SS-ZX8 The FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 consists of
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    Notes on discs • This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. • Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt
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    is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session • This system can play Multi Session discs
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    1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 43). AM loop antenna Surround speaker* (Right) FM lead antenna 3 3 Surround speaker* (Left) 4 2 2 5 1 Front speaker (Right) * FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only. 1 Connect the front speakers. (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) Connect the
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    sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on the system and the connectors. • Be sure to connect the speakers securely and correctly. Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote e E E e AM loop antenna AM FCOMA7X5IAL Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time
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    to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only Positioning the speakers Positioning the speakers for FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only There are 3 ways to place the front speakers and the surround speakers. Example 1: Place the
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    speakers for FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Front Speaker (L) Main Unit Front Speaker (R) 45 Setting the clock 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system "PLAY SET?" flashes in the display. 2 Press M or m (or >+ or -. on the remote)
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    . Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Playing a disc - Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks in different play modes. When playing an audio CD: Disc tray number Track number Playing time EFFECT X-GROOVE ALL DISC S 1 2 34 5 j Disc
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    order. When playing an audio CD, "ALBM SHUF" play mode performs the same operation as "1 DISC SHUF" play mode. PGM (Program Play) The tracks on all discs in the order you want them to be played back (see "Creating your own program" on page 15). 3 Press NX (or N on the remote). NX indicator
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    tracks, the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers. • You Play). • If you press CD on the remote while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and "CD" is selected as a function. Playing repeatedly - Repeat Play
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    FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD" appears in the display (or press CD on the remote). 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until "PGM" system's memory even after it has been played back. Press NX (or N on the remote) to play the same program again. • If "--.--" appears instead of the total playing
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    store the frequency of your favorite stations manually. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" lights up in the display. 3 Press TUNING +/- (or >+ or -. on the remote). The frequency changes as the system scans for a station. Scanning stops
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    the display. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. Use buttons on the system for the operation. Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the Power Saving Mode (page 29). Tips • The preset stations are retained for
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    you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. 2 Press FUNCTION (or TAPE on the remote) repeatedly until " rewind Press .m or M> (or press m or M on the remote) in stop mode. Switch to TAPE A or TAPE B function from another source and
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    1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD" appears in the display (or press CD on the remote). Load a disc you want to record. When you want to record an album of MP3 audio tracks, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "ALBM" lights up in the display and then press ALBUM
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    , press EDIT after you have loaded a disc in CD function. The required tape length for the currently selected disc appears, followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively (Tape Select Edit). Recording to a tape manually - Manual Recording You can record just the portions you
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    use manually: Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "ALBM" lights up in the display and then press ALBUM +/- to select the album you want. • You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, tape, radio, VCR or turntable connected to this system
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    GAME For standard music sources soundtracks and special listening situations play station 1, 2 and other video game music source To cancel the remote repeatedly. Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing the personal file You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific
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    Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON Y SURROUND OFF Note When you select certain preset effect, the surround effect may be canceled. Selecting the MP3 Booster effect You can improve the sound quality of MP3 audio
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    to select the X-ROUND mode you want. The display changes cyclically as follows: MANUAL WAVE t MANUAL FADER t MANUAL BAL t AUTO WAVE t AUTO FADER t AUTO BAL t RANDOM POS t TWISTER Select To output sound MANUAL In circular motion WAVE1), AUTO WAVE2) MANUAL From front speakers to FADER1), AUTO
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    Adjustment Listening to the sound in another room - Multi Room (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) You can place your front speakers in one room and your surround speakers in another room. Then, use the Multi Room function to select the speakers you want to turn on. 1 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly until
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    use the AMS function. Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the "CD" function and not playing any disc. • When high
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    from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own program" on page 15). • Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see "Listening to the radio" on page 17). 2 Turn VOLUME +/- (or press VOLUME + or - on the remote) to
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    remote) repeatedly until "TIMER OFF?" flashes in the display, then press ENTER. Notes • You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time. • If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • The Play Timer will not be activated if the system
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    in Power Saving Mode. - setting the clock (page 11) - changing the AM tuning interval (page 17) - turning on the system by pressing the following buttons (a) TUNER/BAND (b) GAME (c) h/H (TAPE A) (d) h/H (TAPE B) (e) NX (CD) (f) CD on the remote (g) TAPE on the remote - changing "CD POWER" settings
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    back. 2) "--.--" appears in the following cases: - while an MP3 audio track is played back. - All play modes except "1 DISC" and "ALBM". 3) Only for CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio tracks. When the CD-TEXT disc contains more than 20 tracks, the current track title is not displayed from track
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    want when the system is turned on LBT-ZX8 only) Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: X-PATTERN* y PATTERN OFF * The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected X-ROUND effect. Notes • When you turn VOLUME +/- (or press VOLUME +/- on the remote
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    Adjusting the brightness of the display 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select "DIMMER". The last selected dimmer appears in the display. 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select the setting you want. The display changes as follows: t DIMMER 1 y DIMMER 2 T t DIMMER 3* T * DIMMER 3 is the darkest. 3 Press
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    Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Turntable From the audio output of the turntable VCR or MD Deck To the audio input of the connected component VCR or MD Deck From
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    component from this system. Note There is no audio output from this jack during VIDEO or MD function when GAME MIXING is turned off. E VIDEO/MD IN L/R jacks Use up optional components" on page 33. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "VIDEO" appears in the display. Start playing the connected VCR
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    an optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. AM FM75 Ω COAXIAL AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meters insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Insulated wire AM FM75Ω COAXIAL (not supplied) Optional Components 35GB
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    your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer
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    authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • Place the disc correctly. • Always close the tray by pressing Z OPEN/ CLOSE on the system. Trying to close the tray with your fingers may cause problems with the system. The disc does not eject. • You cannot eject the disc during CD
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    (page 41). • The tape has reeled to the end. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles does not described above occur, reset the system as follows: Use buttons on the system for the operation. 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord
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    TIMER! You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before Play Timer or Timer Recording is set. PUSH SELECT! You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation. Sound Adjustment Not in Use You pressed X-ROUND ON/OFF or SPEAKERS when the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. Troubleshooting 39GB
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    qualified service shop. On placement • Do not place the system in an inclined position. • Do not place the system in locations where it is: - Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Subject to vibrations - Subject to direct sunlight. • Use caution when placing the system or speakers on
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    the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising tape. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising tape. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION (LBT-ZX8 USA model only) POWER OUTPUT
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    1 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms FRONT SPEAKER: FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8: FRONT L/R Use only the supplied speaker SS-ZX8 SURROUND L/R Use only the supplied speaker SS-ZX8 FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6: FRONT L/R Use only the supplied speaker SS-ZX6 CD/MP3 player section System Compact disc and digital audio
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    antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Remote Commander (1) Batteries (2) Speaker cords: • FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only 2m (2) • FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only - grey (10 m) (2) - white (3 m) (2) Speaker pads: • FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only (8) • FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only (16) Design and specifications are subject to change without
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    44 to 46 Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Illustration number r PLAY MODE r; (13, 15, 37, 39) R R Name of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - D ALBUM +/- rh (13) AMP MENU qg (31) CD SYNC ql (19
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    1 23 456 7 89 q; qz qs el "/1 ek R ej eh eg ef ed es qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws wd Additional Information ea e; wl wk wj wh wg wf r;ra rs* rd rf*rg* rh PLAY MODE HS s ta * FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only. t;rl rk rj* continued 45GB
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    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - E ALBUM + qf (13) ALBUM - qh (13) CD wf CLEAR qk (15) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (28, 29) CLOCK/TIMER SET 4 (11, 27, 28) DISC SKIP qd (12, 13, 15) DISPLAY wh (29, 30) ENTER qs (11, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32) EQ qj F - Z FM MODE 6 (17, 38) FUNCTION 8 (12, 15, 17, 20
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    47GB Additional Information
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©2004 Sony Corporation
4-253-172-
15
(1)
Compact
Hi-Fi Stereo
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
FST-ZX8
FST-ZX6
LBT-ZX8
LBT-ZX6