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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
©2004 Sony Corporation
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Summarization of Contents
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
Details for recording the model and serial numbers of the unit.
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Step-by-step guide to connect system components and accessories.
Inserting remote batteries
Instructions for installing two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote control.
Attaching speaker pads
Guides on attaching protective pads to speakers for stability.
Positioning the speakers
Provides different placement options for front and surround speakers.
System carrying notice
Procedure to protect the disc mechanism when transporting the system.
Setting the clock
Instructions to set the system's clock time.
CD/MP3
Loading a disc
Steps to insert a CD or MP3 disc into the system.
Playing a disc
Explains how to play audio CDs and MP3 discs in various modes.
Playing repeatedly
How to set the system to play tracks or albums repeatedly.
Creating custom programs
Instructions on how to create custom playback sequences (Program Play).
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
How to store and recall favorite FM and AM radio stations.
Listening to the radio
How to listen to radio stations using preset or manual tuning.
Tape
Loading a tape
Steps to insert a cassette tape into the deck.
Playing a tape
Instructions for playing cassette tapes, including playback modes.
Track searching (AMS)
How to use the Automatic Music Sensor to find track beginnings on tape.
Tape - Recording
Recording discs to tape
Guide to recording audio from discs onto tape using CD Synchro Recording.
Programmed track recording
How to record tracks from discs to tape based on a specific order (Program Edit).
Manual tape recording
Steps for manual recording onto tape from various sources.
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting sound quality
How to enhance the sound quality using the X-GROOVE feature.
Selecting preset sound effects
Choosing from various sound effects like SALSA, REGGAE, POP, etc.
Graphic equalizer and personal files
Customizing sound levels and saving personalized equalizer settings.
Surround sound effects
Activating or deactivating surround sound effects.
MP3 Booster effect
Improving the sound quality of MP3 audio tracks during playback.
Party environment effects
Using X-ROUND and FLASH effects for a party atmosphere.
Multi-room audio playback
Using Multi Room to play sound in different rooms.
Enhancing video game sound
Optimizing sound for video games using Game Sync.
Mixing game sound with other sources
Blending game audio with other sound sources using Game Mixing.
Singing along with microphone
Connecting a microphone and singing along to music.
Timer
Sleep Timer
Using the Sleep Timer to automatically turn off the system.
Play Timer (Waking up to music)
Setting the Play Timer to wake up to music.
Timer recording radio programs
How to schedule radio program recordings automatically.
Display
Turning off the display (Power Saving)
Enabling Power Saving Mode to turn off displays and save power.
Viewing disc information
Checking track, album, and disc information on the display.
Power illuminator adjustment
Customizing the system's power indicator lights.
Spectrum analyzer display
Adjusting the visualizer display patterns.
Display brightness control
Controlling the brightness level of the system's display.
Optional Components
Connecting optional components
Guide to connecting external devices like turntables, VCRs, and game players.
Listening to connected components
How to play audio from connected VCRs, MD decks, game players, and turntables.
Recording from connected components
Procedures for recording from the system to connected MD decks.
Connecting external antennas
Instructions for connecting FM and AM antennas for better reception.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
Solutions for common system malfunctions and issues.
System reset procedure
How to reset the system to factory settings if other solutions fail.
Display messages
Explains common messages that may appear on the display during operation.
Additional Information
Precautions
Important safety and operational precautions to follow before use.
Cleaning the cabinet
How to clean the system's exterior cabinet and controls.
Specifications
Technical details and performance specifications of the audio system.
Button locations and references
A guide to locate buttons and reference their corresponding page numbers.
Playable discs
Discs that this system cannot play
Lists incompatible disc formats and types.
Disc playback caveats
Provides important notes and caveats about disc playback.
Note on DualDiscs
DualDisc compatibility
Explains compatibility issues with DualDiscs.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
Copyright protected disc playback
Discusses playback of discs with copy protection.
Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session
Multi Session disc playback cautions
Warns about Multi Session disc playback.
Remote control
Remote control buttons and functions
Details about the remote control buttons and their functions.
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