Sony LBT-DR7AV Operating Instructions Manual

Sony LBT-DR7AV 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-DR8AV
LBT-DR7AV
LBT-W900AV
LBT-XB800AV
©1998 by Sony Corporation
3-865-551-13(1)
Serial No.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-DR8AV LBT-DR7AV...
  • 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 up the speakers ... 7 Step 3: Setting the time ... 9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ... 10 Saving power in standby mode* ... 11 Basic Operations Playing a CD ...
  • Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System

    Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna Right front speaker Right rear speaker The above illustration is of the LBT-DR7AV. FM antenna Center speaker Left front speaker Left rear speaker...
  • Page 5 Connect the speakers. 1 Connecting the front speakers Connect the speaker cords to FRONT SPEAKER jacks. Red/Solid (‘) Black/Stripe (’) 2 Connecting the center speaker Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks. Black/Stripe (’) 3 Connecting the rear speakers Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.
  • Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) If your system has a VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel, set it to the position of your local power line voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display.
  • Page 7: Step 2: Setting Up The Speakers

    Step 2: Setting up the speakers By connecting the supplied speakers, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels.
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    Step 2: Setting up the speakers (continued) Adjusting the speaker volume To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, adjust the volume of each speaker using the test tone that the system provides. (Power) VOLUME If you turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote), all the speaker volumes change.
  • Page 9: Step 3: Setting The Time

    Step 3: 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 purposes.
  • Page 10: Step 4: Presetting Radio Stations

    Step 4: 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 AM, and 5 for UKV The bands you can select depend on the kind of tuner built into your system.
  • Page 11: Saving Power In Standby Mode

    To erase a preset number 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. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
  • Page 12: Saving Power In Standby Mode

    Saving power in standby mode (continued) Tips • 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.
  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play You can play up to five CDs in a row. (Power) VOLUME PLAY MODE Jog dial CD · AMS =/+ D.SKIP VOL +/– Press PUSH OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray. If the disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized.
  • Page 14: Recording A Cd

    Playing a CD (continued) Do this Stop playback Press p. Pause Press ·P (or P on the remote). 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 forward) or counterclockwise (to go backward) and release it when you reach the desired track.
  • Page 15: Listening To The Radio

    Close the front cover. Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the disc number you want to record appears in the playing position indicator. Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording, the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the ·...
  • Page 16 Listening to the radio (continued) 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 nAMn UKV* * When you select this band, “STEREO PLUS”...
  • Page 17: 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) DOLBY NR Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the desired band appears in the display.
  • Page 18: Playing A Tape

    Recording from the radio (continued) Tips • 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 . •...
  • Page 19 Press PUSH 6 and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. With the side you want to play facing forward 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 20: 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 PUSH 6 and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a blank tape in deck B.
  • Page 21: The Cd Player Using The Cd Display

    The CD Player Using the CD display 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”...
  • Page 22: Playing Cd Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing CD tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and Program Play. PLAY MODE Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. The following table describes the various repeat modes.
  • Page 23: Programming Cd Tracks

    To cancel Shuffle Play 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. To select the desired CD Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5 buttons during 1 Disc Shuffle Play.
  • Page 24 Programming CD tracks (continued) Place CDs and close the front cover. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the display. Press DISC SKIP (or D.SKIP on the remote) to select a CD. Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display.
  • Page 25: Playing Cds Without Interruption

    Playing CDs without interruption –– Non-Stop Play You can play CDs without pausing between tracks. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this button lights up. Press ·P. To cancel Non-Stop Play Press NON-STOP so the indicator on this button goes off.
  • Page 26: 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. For example, you can record just the desired songs or begin recording from the middle of a tape. The recording level is automatically adjusted.
  • Page 27: 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. EDIT D.SKIP CHECK...
  • Page 28 Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued) 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. Press P on the remote to insert a pause at the end of side A.
  • Page 29: 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 Jog dial Press and hold LOOP during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal playback.
  • Page 30: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can create a more powerful sound and listen with headphones. GROOVE SYNC BASS SUPER WOOFER To reinforce the bass from the super woofer (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 select the super woofer mode...
  • Page 31: 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. 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.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Audio Emphasis

    Selecting the audio emphasis (continued) To cancel the Synchronized Equalizer function Press SYNC EQ again so the indicator goes off. The Synchronized Equalizer function is canceled also when: – you cancel the audio emphasis – you reselect the audio emphasis from the music menu –...
  • Page 33: Activating The Surround Effect

    Press B/b repeatedly to select a frequency band. Press V/v to adjust the level. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other frequency bands. Press ENTER when finished. Note If you choose another audio emphasis (other than “EFFECT OFF”), the adjusted sound effect is lost. To retain the adjusted sound effect for future use, store it in a personal file (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file”...
  • Page 34: 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 system’s memory. Later, you can call up an audio pattern when playing a favorite tape, CD, or radio program.
  • Page 35: Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

    Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound of Dolby Surround-encoded (q) videos and TV programs. Complete the setup and speaker adjustments first (see “Step 2: Setting up the speakers” on page 7). Press PRO LOGIC so the indicator above the PRO LOGIC button lights Play a program source.
  • Page 36: Other Features Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (For the European model only) 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 37 Press TUNING +/– until the desired preset station number flashes in the display. Press ENTER/NEXT while the preset station number is flashing. To stop the search while it is in progress Press PTY. List of program types (PTY) NONE No program type or undefined. NEWS News programs.
  • Page 38: Singing Along: Karaoke

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) DOCUMENTARY Investigative features. ALARM TEST Test signal for emergency broadcasts. ALARM-ALARM Emergency broadcasts. Note “NO PTY” appears when the program you selected is not currently being broadcasted. Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice.
  • Page 39: Mixing And Recording Sounds

    Press KARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly to obtain the desired karaoke effect. Each time you press this button, the display changes as follows: KARAOKE PON MPX R MPX L EFFECT OFF or audio emphasis name “h” appears in the display when the karaoke mode is activated.
  • Page 40: 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 CD as the source but not playing a CD.
  • Page 41: Waking Up To Music

    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 “Step 3: Setting the time” on page 9). The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purposes.
  • Page 42: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    Waking up to music (continued) To check the setting 1 Press DAILY. 2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display. 3 Press DAILY again. To cancel the timer operation 1 Press DAILY. 2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display. Notes • The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
  • Page 43 Set the time to start recording. Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure.
  • Page 44: Optional Av Components

    Optional AV components Connecting audio components Connecting a turntable Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected turntable, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “PHONO” appears. Refer to the instructions included with your turntable for details.
  • Page 45: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting a subwoofer (LBT-DR8AV/W900AV only) You can connect an optional subwoofer. Refer to the instructions included with your subwoofer for details. To the input of the subwoofer Connecting video components 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.
  • Page 46: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting video components (continued) You can control Sony TVs using the buttons below. VIDEO By pressing You can TV 1/u Turn on or off the TV TV/VIDEO Select the input source for the TV TV VOL Adjust the volume of the TV...
  • Page 47 Connecting a DVD player (LBT-DR8AV/W900AV only) When your DVD player has 5.1 channel analog outputs Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected DVD player, press DVD 5.1CH so the indicator above the button lights up.
  • Page 48: Connecting Outdoor Antennas

    Connecting outdoor antennas Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception. Refer to the instructions of each component. FM antenna Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Except for European models 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) For European models IEC standard socket...
  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Tape Deck

    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 severe hum or noise. • A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    Troubleshooting (continued) The tape does not erase completely. •The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 50). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. •The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see page 50). Noise increases or the high frequencies are missing.
  • Page 53 8 to 16 ohms REAR SPEAKER: (LBT-DR8AV/W900AV) accepts impedance of 8 to 16 ohms (LBT-DR7AV/XB800AV) impedance 16 ohms Video section Inputs VIDEO1 IN (phono jacks): 1 V p-p, 75 ohms VIDEO2 IN (phono jacks): 1 V p-p, 75 ohms...
  • Page 54 Front speaker: SS-DR8AV/XB800AV for LBT-DR8AV/XB800AV Speaker system 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 – 13,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), Speaker units using a Sony TYPE I Super Woofer: cassette Woofer: 40 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), Low Tweeter: using a Sony TYPE II...
  • Page 55 Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 360 130 mm (14 Mass Approx. 2 kg (4 lb 8 oz.) Rear speaker: SS-SR99 for LBT-DR7AV/XB800AV Speaker system Full-range, bass-reflex type Speaker units Full range 10 cm dia., cone type Rated impedance...
  • Page 56: Index

    Hooking up optional components 44 speakers 5 the antennas 5, 48 the power 6 the system 4 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia Karaoke 38 to reduce the vocals (KARAOKE PON) 39 to sing along with a multiplex CD or tape...

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