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-XG700...
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INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. For the customers in North America NERGY registered mark. As an NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the NERGY energy efficiency. This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-type noise reduction system*.
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ... 4 Remote control ... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 6 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote ... 8 Setting the time ... 8 Saving the power in standby mode ... 8 Loading the CD ...
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Main unit A EJECT Z/Z B EJECT wg (15) AUDIO L w; (23) AUDIO R ql (23) CD SYNC qg (16,17) DIRECT EQUALIZER 5 (18) SALSA REGGAE...
Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as below. Insert only the stripped portion.
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3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 230 ~ 240V 4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
Loading the CD Press PUSH OPEN. The front cover opens. Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray. To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray.
Playing CDs without interruption –– Non-Stop Play You can play CDs without pausing between tracks. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears, then load a CD. Press NON STOP so that the indicator on this button lights up. Press HX. To cancel Non-Stop Play Press NON STOP so that the indicator on this button goes off.
DJ Effects Looping and flashing part of a With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. With the flash function, you can “flash” part of a CD sound during playback. Both functions let you create original recordings.
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears. Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows: FM y AM Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”...
Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 12). Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. Each time you press this button, the tuning mode changes cyclically as follows: MANUAL t AUTO t PRESET Press +/–...
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Locating a station by program type (PTY) You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The tuner tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset memory.
Tape Loading a tape Press A EJECT Z or Z B EJECT. Insert a tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play facing forward. Insert with the side you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape You can play any type of tape.
Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/High Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/ Program Edit You can record from a CD, tape or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO The recording level is adjusted automatically. Recording from a CD Steps (CD Synchro Recording) Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
Recording a CD by specifying track order — Program Edit When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. Load CDs and a recordable tape into deck B, then press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”...
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound To reinforce lower bass sound (SUPER WOOFER) Press SUPER WOOFER. Each time you press this button, the super woofer level display changes cyclically as follows: SUPER WOOFER FLAT t LOW t HIGH To select the super woofer mode Press SUPER WOOFER MODE while the super woofer is on.
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 system’s memory. Later, you can call up an audio pattern when playing a favorite tape, CD, or radio program.
Other features Changing the spectrum analyzer display Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: IMAGE ILLUMINATION t IMAGE t NORMAL ILLUMINATION t NORMAL Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice.
Playing a guitar You can enjoy playing the guitar by connecting an electric guitar to the GUITAR jack on the front panel. When you select “MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE” by pressing MIX GUITAR/KARAOKE, you can play along with any stereo CD or tape. You can select your preferred sound characteristics by adjusting the GUITAR LEVEL.
Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the time” on page 8). Prepare the music source you want to play.
Hooking up the optional components Connecting MD deck/VCR/ camcorder/video game To the audio To the audio To the audio outputs of your inputs of your outputs of your MD deck MD deck To the digital To the video To the video input of your input of your output of your...
Connecting a turntable/ mixer (mixer for European, North American, and Mexican models only) To the outputs To the inputs of of your mixer your mixer Do This Listen to the Press FUNCTION repeatedly connected turntable until “PHONO” appears. Listen to the 1 Remove the jumper from connected mixer the unit.
• When you move the unit, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
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 power.
Speakers “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately. • A strong signal was input. Press ?/1 to turn off the power, leave the system turned off for a while, then press ?/1 again to turn on the power. • Check the speaker cables in case “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER”...
The following measured at AC 120/220/240V, 50 Hz DIN power output (rated) 240 + 240 watts Continuous RMS power output (reference) LBT-XG60 The following measured at AC 120/220/240V, 50 Hz DIN power output (rated) 150 + 150 watts Continuous RMS power output (reference)
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Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I cassette 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
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Power consumption U.S.A. models: LBT-XG500 Canadian model: LBT-XG500 European models: LBT-XG700 LBT-XG500 Other models: LBT-XG80 LBT-XG60 Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass : LBT-XG700 LBT-XG500 LBT-XG80 LBT-XG60 Supplied accessories: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz 230 –...