Sony LBT-D390 Operating Instructions Manual

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Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
LBT-D390
LBT-D790
LBT-G5500
LBT-XB33
LBT-XB33K
LBT-XB44
©1998 by Sony Corporation
Serial No.
LBT-XB44K
LBT-XB50
LBT-XB60
LBT-XB66
LBT-XB66K
LBT-XB660
3-865-267-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. LBT-D390 LBT-D790...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 7 Connecting optional AV components ... 8 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 11 Recording a CD ...
  • Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System

    Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker The above illustration is of the LBT-XB66K. Connect the speakers. 1 Connect the speaker cords to SPEAKER jacks of the same color.
  • Page 5 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. For European model Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna For other models Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage (except for North American, European, Mexican, South African,...
  • Page 6: Step 2: Setting The Time

    Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions. The clock is on a 24- hour system for the European and Brazilian models, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purpose.
  • Page 7: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations

    Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: — 2 band model: 20 for FM and 10 for AM — 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for LW — 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10 for LW, and 5 for UKV The bands you can select depend on the kind of tuner built into your system.
  • Page 8: Connecting Optional Av Components

    Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the station. To change the preset number Start over from step 1. Note The preset stations are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure...
  • Page 9: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting an MD deck for digital recording (except for LBT-D390/ D790/G5500) You can record a CD to an MD digitally by connecting your MD deck using an optical cable. To the digital input of the MD deck Connecting an MD deck for analog recording (except for LBT-D390/ D790/G5500) Be sure to match the color of the plugs and...
  • Page 10: Connecting Outdoor Antennas

    Connecting optional AV components (continued) Connecting outdoor antennas Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. For European model IEC standard socket (not supplied) Ground wire (not supplied) For other models 75-ohm coaxial cable...
  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play You can play up to five CDs in a row. (Power) VOLUME 1/ALL DISCS Jog dial Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray. If the disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized.
  • Page 12 Playing a CD (continued) Do this Press p. Stop playback Press P. Press again to resume Pause playback. Select a track During playback or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go backward) and release it when you reach the desired track.
  • Page 13: Recording A Cd

    Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording This function lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. (Power) SURROUND DOLBY NR Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B.
  • Page 14: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”). STEREO/MONO (Power) VOLUME Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows: 2 band model: FM ˜...
  • Page 15: Recording From The Radio

    Recording from the radio You can record a radio program on a tape by tuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. (Power) SURROUND ª DOLBY NR Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in...
  • Page 16: Playing A Tape

    Recording from the radio (continued) Tips • If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse side) lights up green after pressing r REC in step • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side.
  • Page 17 Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. With the side you want to play facing forward ª ª 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.
  • Page 18: Recording From A Tape

    Recording from a tape — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. (Power) Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a blank tape in deck B.
  • Page 19: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the whole CD. DISPLAY/DEMO Press DISPLAY/DEMO during playback. Each time you press this button in Normal Play, the display changes as follows: n Elapsed time on the current track Remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the current CD (1 DISC...
  • Page 20: Playing Cd Tracks In Random Order

    Playing CD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all the CDs in random order. DIRECT PLAY Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”...
  • Page 21: Programming Cd Tracks

    Programming CD tracks –– Program Play You can create a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. 1 4 5 CHECK CLEAR Place CDs and close the front cover. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”...
  • Page 22: Playing Cds Without Interruption

    Programming CD tracks (continued) Repeat steps 4 through 6 to program additional tracks. Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc. Press ·. All the tracks play in the order you selected. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”...
  • Page 23: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually

    The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or begin recording from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
  • Page 24: Recording Cds By Specifying The Track Order

    Recording CDs by specifying the track order — Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. 12 2 1113 EDIT CHECK...
  • Page 25 Press PLAY MODE once. The track is programmed. “STEP” and the programmed playing order appear, followed by the total playing time. LBT-D390/D790/G5500/XB33/XB33K/XB44/ XB44K/XB50/XB60 The last programmed track DOLBY NR DISC PROGRAM LBT-XB66/XB66K/XB660 The last programmed track DISC PROGRAM Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program additional tracks to be recorded on side A.
  • Page 26: Dj Effects Looping Part Of A Cd

    DJ Effects Looping part of a — Loop With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. LOOP Press and hold LOOP during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal playback.
  • Page 27: Waving The Equalizer

    Waving the equalizer — Wave With the Wave function, you can fluctuate the graphic equalizer automatically while listening to a source. This effect can be used with any source, but it cannot be recorded. WAVE Press and hold WAVE while listening to a source at the point you want to start the Wave function, and release to resume normal playback.
  • Page 28: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. GROOVE PHONES To reinforce the bass (DBFB) (LBT-D390/G5500/XB33/XB33K/XB50 only) Press DBFB.* Each time you press this button, the DBFB level display changes as follows: DBFB n DBFB “DBFB...
  • Page 29: Selecting The Audio Emphasis

    Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the music you are listening to. The personal file function (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file (Personal File)”) lets you store your own effects. SPECTRUM ANALYZER EFFECT...
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Audio Emphasis

    Adjusting the audio emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis using the graphic equalizer and surround effect. Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. Before operation, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound.
  • Page 31: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File

    Making a personal audio emphasis file — Personal File You can create personal files of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the unit's memory. Later call up an audio pattern to play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. You can create up to five audio files.
  • Page 32: Other Features Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (For European model only – excluding Russia) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal.
  • Page 33 To stop the search while it is in progress Press PTY. List of program types (PTY) AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news topics. ALARM Emergency broadcasts. CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture. DRAMA Radio plays and serials. EDUCATE (Education) Educational programs, such as “how-to”...
  • Page 34: Singing Along: Karaoke

    Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone level. Connect an optional microphone to the MIC (MIC 1*) jack.
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Microphone Echo

    Adjusting the microphone echo (LBT-XB33K/XB44K/XB66K only) ECHO LEVEL Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echoing Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. Adjusting the key (LBT-XB33K/XB44K/XB66K only) n/˜ Press ˜ or n. You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps (–3.0 to 3.0).
  • Page 36: Falling Asleep To Music

    Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD source and not playing a CD.
  • Page 37: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music — Wake-up Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time”). The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purpose. 4,5,6,7,8 DAILY 1/DAILY 2 Prepare the music source you want...
  • Page 38: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    Waking up to music (continued) Turn off the system. To check the setting 1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY 1 or DAILY 2. 2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display. 3 Press DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 again. To cancel the timer operation 1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY 1 or DAILY 2.
  • Page 39 Set the time to start recording. Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. LBT-D390/D790/G5500/XB33/XB33K/XB44/ XB44K/XB50/XB60 DOLBY NR ALL DISC S LBT-XB66/XB66K/XB660 DISC Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure.
  • Page 40: Additional Information Precautions

    • When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the system...
  • Page 42: Tape Deck

    CD Player The CD tray does not rotate. •A CD is not placed properly. A CD will not play. •The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. •The CD is dirty. •The CD is inserted label side down. •Moisture condensation has built up.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 70 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 44 600 nm –18 dBm Antenna 4-track 2-channel stereo Intermediate frequency 60 – 13,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE I Speakers cassette SS-D3900/D3900/XB33/XB33V/XB50 for LBT- 60 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), D390/G5500/XB33/XB33K/XB50 using a Sony TYPE II...
  • Page 45 SS-D7900/XB44/XB44V/XB60/XB660 for LBT- D790/XB44/XB44K/XB60/XB660 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, SAW Magnetically shielded type (SS-XB44V only) Speaker units Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type Rated impedance: (SS-D7900/XB60/XB660) 8 ohms (SS-XB44/XB44V) 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d)
  • Page 46: Index

    Index Adjusting the audio emphasis 30 the sound 28 the volume 12, 14, 17 Antennas 5, 10 Audio emphasis 29, 30 Automatic Source Selection 12, 14, 17 Batteries 5 CD player 11, 19 CD Synchro Recording 13 Clock setting 6 Connecting.
  • Page 48 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia...

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