Sony HCD-LX90AV - Compact Hi-fi Stereo System User Manual Download

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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.

Serial No.

4-227-076-13(1)

LBT-LX90AV
LBT-LX10AV
LBT-LX9AV

Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System

Summary of Contents for HCD-LX90AV - Compact Hi-fi Stereo System

Page 1: ... 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 Serial No 4 227 076 13 1 LBT LX90AV LBT LX10AV LBT LX9AV 2000 Sony Corporation Compact Hi Fi Stereo System ...

Page 2: ...rcuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system Dolby noise reduction manufactured under licens...

Page 3: ...ing CDs without interruption 25 The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually 26 Recording CDs by specifying the track order 27 DJ Effects Looping part of a CD 29 Flashing part of a CD 29 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 30 Selecting the audio emphasis 31 Adjusting the audio emphasis 32 Making a personal audio emphasis file 34 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 35 Other Features Using the Ra...

Page 4: ...ollow steps 1 through 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories The above illustration is of the LBT LX10AV Left front speaker Right front speaker AM loop antenna FM antenna Center speaker Right rear speaker Left rear speaker ...

Page 5: ... SPEAKER jacks 2 Connecting the center speaker Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks 3 Connecting the rear speakers Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks Notes Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise Insert only the stripped portion of the cord Inserting the vinyl portion will interfere with the speaker connection and no sound ...

Page 6: ...he display When you press 1 the system turns on and the demonstration automatically stops If the supplied adapter on the plug does not fit your wall outlet detach it from the plug only for models equipped with an adapter To attach the center speaker feet Attach the four center speaker feet supplied to the bottom corners of the center speaker To connect optional AV components See page 44 To deactiv...

Page 7: ...eakers Before you connect them determine the best location for your speakers 1 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position Step 2 Setting up the speakers Front speaker L Front speaker R Rear speaker R Rear speaker L Front speaker L Front speaker R Rear speaker L Rear speaker R Center speaker Center speaker 45 2 Place the center speaker so it is placed at about t...

Page 8: ...EVEL on the remote to adjust the volume levels The volume levels from each speaker should be the same 4 Press T TONE when you are done adjusting The test tone is turned off Tip If you turn VOLUME or press VOL on the remote all the speaker volumes change Note The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Adjusting the speaker volume To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound adju...

Page 9: ...s TUNING to set the minutes 5 Press ENTER NEXT The clock starts Tip If you make a mistake start over from step 1 To change the time The previous explanation shows you how to set the time while the power is off To change the time while the power is on do the following 1 Press c CLOCK SET 2 Press TUNING to select SET CLOCK 3 Press ENTER NEXT 4 Perform steps 2 through 5 in the previous explanation No...

Page 10: ... station To store another station on an existing preset number Start over from step 1 After step 4 press TUNING to select the preset number on which you want to store the station You can add a new preset number after the last preset number DOLBY NR VOLUME TUNED ALL DISC S AUTO STEREO OFF Step 4 Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations 20 for FM and 10 for AM The ba...

Page 11: ...TUNING to select the preset number you want to erase Select ALL ERASE to erase all preset numbers 3 Press ENTER NEXT When you erase a preset number all the following preset numbers shift up and reduce by one To change the AM tuning interval Except for European and Middle Eastern models The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 9 kHz 10 kHz in some areas To change the AM tuning interval to 10 kHz...

Page 12: ...g mode and the demo mode The 1 indicator and timer indicator when the timer is set light up even in the Power Saving mode The timer works in the Power Saving mode Notes You cannot set the time in the Power Saving mode The One Touch Play function does not work in the Power Saving mode Saving power in standby mode continued ...

Page 13: ...four more CDs on the tray The disc tray rotates so that you can insert other CDs 3 Close the front cover 4 Press one of the DISC 1 DISC 5 buttons Playback starts If you press HX or CD H on the remote playback starts from the CD in the playing position VOLUME With the label side up When you play a CD single place it on the inner circle of the tray Disc number in the playing position Track number El...

Page 14: ...ume playback or CD H on the remote 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 Or press AMS to go forward or AMS to go backward on the remote Press M or m during playback and release at the desired point Press one of the DISC 1 DISC 5 buttons or DISC SKIP Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until 1 DIS...

Page 15: ...rs to record on one side or j or RELAY to record on both sides 7 Press X Recording starts To stop recording Press x on deck B or on the CD player Tips When you want to record on the reverse side press h after pressing CD SYNC in step 5 so that the indicator on the h button for the reverse side lights up green When you record on both sides be sure to start from the front side If you start from the ...

Page 16: ...pplied antennas Frequency MHz DOLBY NR VOLUME ALL DISC S PRESET OFF Listening to the radio continued Preset number 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the desired band appears in the display Each time you press this button the band changes as follows FM y AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display MANUAL t AUTO t PRESET 3 Press TUNING or PRESET on the remote to tune in t...

Page 17: ...MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display 3 Press TUNING to tune in the desired preset station 4 Press Z B EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B 5 Press z REC Deck B stands by for recording and the indicator on the H button for the front side lights up green 6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or j or RELAY to record on both sides 7 Press X Recording st...

Page 18: ...ncy signals press DOLBY NR before step 7 so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display To record with the surround effect press DSP so that SUR appears in the display The equalizer settings will not be recorded To improve broadcast reception move the supplied antennas Playing a tape You can play any type of tape TYPE I normal TYPE II CrO2 or TYPE IV metal The deck automatically detects the tape type Y...

Page 19: ...y under the following circumstances When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long If completely different information is recorded on the left and right channels When there are continuous sections of extremely low level or low frequency sound like those of a baritone sax When the system is placed near a TV In this case we recommend moving the system farther away from the TV or...

Page 20: ...RELAY to record on both sides 4 Press X Dubbing starts When dubbing ends decks A and B automatically stop To stop dubbing Press x on deck A or B Tips When you record on both sides be sure to start from the front side If you start from the reverse side recording stops at the end of the reverse side You don t have to set DOLBY NR since the tape in deck B is automatically recorded in the same state a...

Page 21: ...rogram mode when there is a program tThe last track number of the program and the total playing time TOC Table Of Contents information of the current disc Clock display for a few seconds Effect P FILE name or EFFECT ON OFF In other conditions tThe current disc number Disc title The artist information Total number of tracks and total playing time Clock display for a few seconds Effect P FILE name o...

Page 22: ...laying CD tracks in random order Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one or all CDs in random order 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until ALL DISCS SHUFFLE or 1 DISC SHUFFLE appears in the display ALL DISCS SHUFFLE shuffles the tracks on all the CDs in the player 1 DISC SHUFFLE shuffles the tracks on the CD in the playing position 3 ...

Page 23: ...HUFFLE 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 Tips You can start Shuffle Play during Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until ALL DISCS SHUFFLE or 1 DISC SHUFFLE appears in the display To skip a track turn the jog dial clockwise or press AMS on th...

Page 24: ... 1 DISC SHUFFLE disappears from the display To Check the program Clear the last selected track Clear a specific track Add a track to the program Clear the entire program Tips The program you created remains in the CD player s memory even after it has been played Press HX to play the same program again If appears instead of the total playing time while programming this means you have programmed a t...

Page 25: ...p Play You can play CDs without pausing between tracks 1 3 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Press NON STOP so the indicator lights up 3 Press HX To cancel Non Stop Play Press NON STOP so that the indicator goes off ...

Page 26: ... the front side lights up green 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or j or RELAY to record on both sides Recording on a tape manually The Tape Deck 2 h 1 3 4 5 x DOLBY NR 5 Press X Recording starts 6 Start playing the source to be recorded To Press Stop recording x on deck B Pause recording X Tips When you want to record on the reverse side press h after pressing z ...

Page 27: ... Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM appears in the display 5 Press DISC SKIP or D SKIP on the remote to select a CD 6 Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display 7 Press PLAY MODE once The track is programmed First STEP and the programmed playing order appear then the total playing time appears 3 12 2 11 13 5 4 ...

Page 28: ...cording Press x on deck B or on the CD player To check the order Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly After the last track CHECK END appears To cancel Program Edit Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM ALL DISCS SHUFFLE or 1 DISC SHUFFLE disappears from the display Selecting the tape length automatically Tape Select Edit You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD Note that y...

Page 29: ...ent loop lengths With the Flash function you can flash the CD sound during playback This lets you create original recordings Press and hold FLASH during playback at the point you want to start the Flash function and release to resume normal playback To adjust the flash length Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH or press FILE SELECT V v while holding FLASH on the remote to select different flash ...

Page 30: ...vel Notes The super woofer mode changes to MODE MUSIC in the SYNC BASS Synchronized Bass mode If you press SUPER WOOFER MODE in the SYNC BASS mode this mode is canceled and the super woofer mode changes to MODE MOVIE You can change the super woofer level to LOW or HIGH in the SYNC BASS mode However if you change the level to SUPER WOOFER FLAT the SYNC BASS mode is canceled To listen through the he...

Page 31: ...ars in the display When using the remote press FILE SELECT V v repeatedly until the desired audio emphasis name appears continued To cancel the audio emphasis Press EFFECT or FILE SELECT ON OFF on the remote repeatedly so the indicator on the EFFECT button goes off Music menu options SUR appears if you select an audio emphasis with a surround effect Press To select v V MENU 1 MENU 2 b B ROCK MOVIE...

Page 32: ...r goes off The Synchronized Equalizer function is canceled also when you cancel the audio emphasis you reselect the audio emphasis from the music menu you activate the surround effect you adjust the graphic equalizer you sing along KARAOKE Notes The Synchronized Equalizer function does not work in KARAOKE mode P FILE MEMORY does not work in this mode The classification is not related to the genre ...

Page 33: ...nd characteristics according to the sound you are listening to Press DSP until the desired DSP mode appears in the display Each time you press this button the menu changes as follows OFF Deactivates the DSP mode SURROUND Reproduces stereo sources in surround sound HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall THEATER Reproduces the acoustics of a movie theater ENHANCED THEATER Reproduces the aco...

Page 34: ... and or surround effect see Adjusting the audio emphasis on page 32 2 4 3 2 Press P FILE MEMORY A personal file number appears in the display 3 Press b B to select the file number P FILE where you want to store the sound effect 4 Press ENTER The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number Any settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new...

Page 35: ...lights up 2 Play a program source To turn off the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Press PRO LOGIC so the indicator goes off Notes You cannot use the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound and Surround Menu functions at the same time When you record the sound turn off the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound The audio emphasis setting will be canceled when you turn on the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Enjoying D...

Page 36: ...l information along with the regular program signal This tuner offers convenient RDS feature such as monitoring traffic news information programs and locating a station by program type RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Not all FM stations provide RDS servi...

Page 37: ...grams ROCK Rock music programs EASY MUSIC Easy listening middle of the road music L CLASSICAL Classical music such as instrumental vocal and choral works S CLASSICAL Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER MUSIC Music such as rhythm and blues and reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for the young SOCIAL Programs ab...

Page 38: ...3 2 4 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone level 2 Connect an optional microphone to the MIX MIC 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 Using the Radio Data System RDS continued ...

Page 39: ...u are done Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIX MIC then press MIX GUITAR KARAOKE m disappears from the display Note With some songs vocals may not be canceled when you select MIX GUITAR KARAOKE 1 Prepare the microphone Then insert a recordable tape in deck B 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the source you desire and set it to pause mode 3 Press MIX GUITAR KARAOKE to a...

Page 40: ... the display T SLEEP 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 When high level sound signals are input the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recor...

Page 41: ...c CLOCK SET SET appears and DAILY flashes in the display 4 Press TUNING to select DAILY then press ENTER NEXT ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display 5 Set the time to start playback Press TUNING to set the hour then press ENTER NEXT The minute indication flashes Press TUNING to set the minutes then press ENTER NEXT The hour indication flashes again 6 Set the time to stop playbac...

Page 42: ...display Notes The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time You cannot set the timer if the timer on and off times are the same When you set the Sleep Timer the Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off You cannot set the Daily Timer and Timer recording to be activated at the same time Waking up to music continued REC DOLBY NR VOLUME ALL DISC S OFF 1 Tune i...

Page 43: ... 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 5 Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure The start time the stop time the recording source and the preset station appear in turn before the original display returns 6 Press Z B EJECT and insert a recordable tape i...

Page 44: ...cting 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 Note Using the turntable at high volume may cause distortion or howling This is often caused by the bass sound from the speakers The bass sound may be picked ...

Page 45: ...so record the sound produced by the mixer onto a tape Note Replace the jumpers when the mixer is not in use Otherwise no sound will come from the unit Be sure to connect the jumpers from the RETURN jack to the SEND jack of the unit Two jumpers are preinstalled connecting the DJ MIX RETURN and SEND jacks To the outputs of the mixer To the inputs of the mixer DJ MIX ANTENNA R PHONO WOOFER OUT VIDEO ...

Page 46: ... jack with the video connecting cable not supplied To the input jack of the TV When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input to watch the pictures from this system Connecting a guitar You can connect 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...

Page 47: ...o use some buttons above To the audio outputs of the VCR To the video output of the VCR You can control Sony TVs using the buttons below TV 1 TV CH TV VOL TV VIDEO continued To the video input of the TV Connecting a VCR Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors To listen to the sound from the connected VCR press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO 1 appears Refer to the instructions i...

Page 48: ...d from the connected DVD player press DVD 5 1CH so the indicator above the button lights up When you listen to a stereo sound track from the DVD player press DVD 5 1CH repeatedly so the indicator above the button goes off To the video input of the TV Connecting a camcorder or video game Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors To listen to the sound from the connected camcorder o...

Page 49: ...ected DVD player press DVD 5 1CH repeatedly so the indicator above the button goes off At this moment the DVD for 2 channel function is selected Notes Each time you press DVD 5 1CH the function changes as follows DVD 5 1CH y DVD 2 channel indicator on indicator off You cannot enjoy the 5 1 channel surround sound if you connect a DVD player which does not have the 5 1 channel analog outputs To the ...

Page 50: ...connect a ground wire to the U terminal with the screw clamp To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Jack type B Insulated wire not supplied Connecting outdoor antennas 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Jack type A Jack type B IEC standard socket not supplied Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception Refer to the instructions of each component FM antenna C...

Page 51: ...or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player Should this occur the system will not operate properly Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates 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...

Page 52: ...odels only Turn VOLUME clockwise The headphones are connected Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will interfere with the speaker connection The volume level is automatically set to the minimum during the Timer recording Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape Otherwise the tape ...

Page 53: ...the display Tape Deck The tape does not record No tape is in the cassette holder 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 no guitar sound Turn VOLUME or GUITAR LEVEL to adjust the guitar volume Make sure the guitar is connected to the GUITAR jack correctly Select MIX GUITAR KAR...

Page 54: ...at 1 kHz 10 THD The tab has been removed from the cassette see page 51 The tape has reeled to the end The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level The heads are dirty Clean them see page 52 The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see page 52 The tape does not erase completely The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see page 52 There is...

Page 55: ...0 mV impedance 47 kilohms Outputs DJ MIX OUT phono jacks sensitivity 250 mV impedance 1 kilohms PHONES stereo phone jack accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more VIDEO OUT phono jack voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohm MD OUT phono jacks voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohm WOOFER OUT phono jack voltage 1 V impedance 1 kilohm FRONT SPEAKER accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms CENTER SPEAKER accepts impedance ...

Page 56: ...t speaker SS LX10AVG or LX10AV LX9AVG for LBT LX10AV LX9AV Speaker system 5 SS Pack 3 way BUILT IN SW magnetically shielded type Speaker units Super Woofer 20 cm dia cone type Woofer 20 cm dia cone type Low Tweeter 2 5 cm dia horn type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 290 615 435 mm Mass Approx 16 kg net per speaker SS LX90AV for LBT LX90AV Speaker system 5 SS Pack 3 way BUILT IN mag...

Page 57: ...ector Power consumption LBT LX90AV 190 watts LBT LX10AV 230 watts LBT LX9AV 200 watts Dimensions w h d Approx 356 423 446 incl projecting parts and controls Mass LBT LX90AV Approx 14 1 kg LBT LX10AV Approx 15 7 kg LBT LX9AV Approx 14 5 kg Supplied accessories AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Speaker cords 5 Remote 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Front speaker feet 8 Center speaker feet 4 Design and sp...

Page 58: ... Play 22 Resetting the system 54 S Saving power 11 Saving recordings 51 Setting the time 9 Shuffle Play 22 Sleep Timer 40 Sound adjustment 30 Speakers 5 7 Surround effect 33 Surround menu 33 SYNC BASS 30 SYNC EQ 31 T U V W X Y Z Tape Select Edit 28 Test tone 8 Timer falling asleep to music 40 timer recording 42 waking up to music 41 Troubleshooting 52 Tuner 10 15 17 Tuning interval 11 Turntable 44...

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