Sony LBT-D170 User manual

SONY.
Compact
Hi-Fi Stereo System
Operating instructions
lise
LBT-D170
LBT-D270
LBI-G1100
LBT-G3100
© 1995 by Sony Corporation

| WARNING |
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SEAVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and tound to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occurin a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
~ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician tor help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note to CATV installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines tor proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon vour Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Hi-Fi Component System. This
series is packed with fun features. Here are just a few:
e DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) system that boosts low frequency
range audio to provide deep, powerful bass sound
e A preset feature, that lets you store and recall up to 30 of your
favorite radio stations
e A graphic equalizer that lets you adjust the audio quality to fit five
music types
e A loop play function that lets you play a short portion of the track
repeatedly like a sampler on the CD player
¢ A timer that lets you set the CD player or radio to turn on and off
whenever you want
¢ A dual tape deck that lets vou record from the radio, CD player or
from the other tape deck and relay play from both decks
e ACD plaver that lets vou play up to 5 CDs ina row
è A remote that lets you control the music from your seat
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for LBT-D170, LBT-1D270,
LBT-G1100 and LBT-G3100. Before you start reading, check your
model number. LBT-D270/G3100 are the models used for
illustration purpose. Any differences are clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “LBT-D270/G3100 only”.

Chapter 1: Setting Up
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Connecting
the
Stereo
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Inserting the Batteries 6
Contents Biase
Chapter 2: the CD Player
Playing CDs (normal play) 7
Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) 8
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play) 8
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) 9
Playing Tracks with Repeating a Specified Portion (loop play) 10
Chapter 3: the Radio
Listening to the Radio 11
Presetting Radio Stations 12
Playing Preset Radio Stations 12
Chapter 4: the Tape Player
Playing a Tape 13
RecordingaCD 13
Recording a CD: Selecting Tape Length (tape select edit) 14
Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit) 14
Recording From the Radio 15
Recording From Another Tape (dubbing) 15
Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the Sound 16
Selecting the Audio Emphasis 16
Adjusting the Audio Emphasis 16
` 2 Making Your Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file) 17
Chapter 6: Additional Features
Falling Asleep to Music 18
Waking up to Music 18
Connecting Optional Equipment 19
For Your Information
Precautions 20
Troubleshooting Guide 20
Maintenance ?1
Specifications 21
Index to Parts and Controls 22
Index 23

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Connecting the Stereo
Chapter 1:
Use the illustrations below to connect your
stereo.
If you want to connect any optional
components to the stereo, see “Connecting
Optional Equipment” in Chapter 6.
Connecting the
Speakers
Connecting the Stereo
f 1 Twist the speaker cable coating and pull
it from the end of the cable.
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2 Connect the right speaker to R
connectors and the left speaker to L
connectors with the red cord to + and
the black cord to ~.
Inserting the Batteries
Setting the Clock
Connecting the
Antenna
AM loop
antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna®* (supplied)
*Note: Extend it horizontally
To set up the AM loop antenna
4 | Chapter 1: Setting Up
To improve the FM reception
Connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM
75Q terminal, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
important
Ground the external antenna from h
terminal against lightning with the screw
clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
screw
clamp
75-ohm coaxial Ground wire
cable (not supplied)
To improve the AM reception
After you connect the AM antenna, connect
a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated
wire to the AM terminal. Connect the
rh terminal to ground.
Important
Ground the external antenna from
+ terminal against lightning with the screw
clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
- Ground wire

AM loop antenna (supplied)
Right speaker
FM antenna
(supplied)
Left speaker
to a wall outlet Sama
ISTEP 3| Connecting the
Power
`
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
after you have made all the above
connections.
to a wall outlet
Demo mode
: i
| The demo mode appears in the display
when vou connect the AC power cord to
a wall outlet. To deactivate the demo
mode, press DISPLAY / DEMO when the |
| system power is off.
+
'Do this connection last!
Note
¢ When vou turn on the system power for
the first time, the disc tray starts rotating
and the disc calendar (2 YYP LP )in
the display disappear one by one.
You can operate the CD player after the
disc trav stops rotating and “no DISC”
appears in the display.
Chapter 1: Setting Up | 5

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Inserting the Batteries
Install two size AA (R6) batteries in the
supplied for remote control.
1 Open the lid.
2 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
Match the + and - to the diagram in the
battery compartment.
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3 Close the lid.
Battery life
You can expect the remote control to
operate for about six months (using Sony
SUM-3 (NS) batteries) before the batteries
rundown. When the batteries no longer
operate the remote, replace all the batteries
with new ones.
To avoid battery leakage
If vou are not going to use the remote for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage caused by corrosion from battery
leakage.
Chapter 1: Setting Up
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Setting the Clock
The built-in clock shows the time in the
display.
3,5
DISPLAY/
DEMO
1 Press CLOCK SET.
The “AM” and hour indication begin
flashing.
flashing
2 Set the current hour by pressing <4 or >
(CURSOR CONTROL) until the correct
hour appears.
flashing
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication begins flashing.
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vy
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flashing
Å set the current minute by pressing < or
> until the correct minute appears.
flashing
5 press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts running and the upper
dot flashes. Use the time signal to set the
clock accurately. The upper dot flashes
for the first half of a minute (0 to 29
seconds), and the lower dot flashes for
the last half of a minute (30 to 59
seconds).
To check the time
Press DISPLAY/DEMO a few times.
The current time appears for a few seconds.
To correct the clock setting
Repeat steps 1 to 5.

Cha pter 2: A 5 Close the front cover.
Playing CDs (normal Play starts automatically from the CD in
the loading position.
play) The playing position indicator lights
e under the disc number which is in the
After vou insert up to five CDs, you can playing position.
can play them in four modes: normal,
shuffle, program or repeat.
Before vou play a CD, decrease the volume
level by turning the VOLUME control
counterclockwise, to prevent damage to the
Playing CDs (normal play) speakers: Disc number Track number Playing time
SYSTEM When AUTO indicator is not lit
POWER >ON DISPLAY/DEMO Press CD © (or CD © on the remote) to
plav all tracks or discs in the original order . e
consecutively (normal play). Besides, you Playing position ;
5 4 indicator Disc calendar Music calendar
telr] T i
Playing Tracks in Random
Order (shuffle play)
play a CD.
Playing Tracks in the To Press
Desired Order (program Stop play oot)
play)
Pause
00
(00)
2
Resume
play
C>
or
I
(>*
or
00*)
Playing Tracks Repeatedly i r P : =
30 forward to uring play or pause,
(repeat
play)
another
track
press
AMS*
DDA
. : ((8)*'). Release when
Playing
Tracks
with
you
reach
the
track
Repeating a Specified vou desire.
Portion (loop play) Go back toa During plav or pause,
4 DISC 1-5 5 2 ag previous track press AMS*® KKI
(t, Release when
T Press FUNCTION repeatedly until a FEA eels
“CD” appears in the display. aay
CD is selected. Select a particular The corresponding
CD DISC 1 ~ 3 button* or
2 Press & OPEN and place a CD (label press DISC SKIP
: i side facing up) on the disc tray in the repeatedly
loading position. Remove or & OPEN”
exchange a CD
Remote
Auto Music Sensor
H there is no disc at that number, the
disc trav rotates and plays the next CD.
H there is no dise at that number with
the front cover opened, the disc tray
rotates to the loading position.
The disc tray rotates and brings the CD
in the playing position to the loading
position when ALTO is selected (the
AUTO indicator is lit).
3 Press DISC SKIP to place up to four
more CDs on the disc tray. et
The disc tray rotates so you can insert
other CDs.
4 Press CONTINUE on the unit to choose
heter to play “REISE oh ALL To remove or exchange the CD in the
DISCS: loading position while playing
RAAE Press & OPEN and remove or exchange the
Choose To play CD in the loading position.
1 DISC Only the CD you
have selected. Note
ALL DISCS AIL CDscconsbainvelv After exchange the CD in the loading
` in order. Empty dise position while plaving, the CD in the
fraveare skipped. loading position you exchanged is the next
J CD to be played when AUTO is selected.
i You can play a CD with little blank
22I ƏƏ “Sy between tracks (non-stop play)
L if page Hi Press and hold down CD E> on the CD
player.
Chapter 2: the CD Player | 7

To cancel non-stop play
Press O on the CD player.
Note
You cannot use this feature when the CD
play mode is SHUFFLE or PROGRAM.
Press CONTINUE so that “SHUFFLE” or
“PROGRAM” disappears from the display.
To locate a particular point in a track
You can locate a particular point in a track
while playing or pausing a CD. Use the
buttons on the unit to operate this feature.
To locate a Press
point
While DDA (forward) or KKI
(backward) and hold
down until you find the
point.
monitoring the
sounch
Quickly by DDA (forward) or KKI
observing the (backward) and hold
display during down until you find the
pause point. You will not hear
the sound during this
operation,
To check the remaining or total
playing time
Press DISPLAY /DEMO repeatedly.
Each time vou press DISPLAY /DEMO
while playing a CD, the display changes as
tollows:
aT. a
Playing time on the current track
Remaining time on the current
track
Remaining time on the CD (1
DISC play mode) or “PLAY”
indication (ALL DISCS play
mode) |
Clock (appears for a few seconds)
|
EFFECT ON/OFF or P FILE
name appears for a few seconds
in the display
TONENE
.
Note
0% + .--" appears in the display when the
total playing time is 100 minutes or more.
8 | Chapter 2: the CD Player
When AUTO indicator is lit
* The CD in the loading position starts
playing automatically when vou close the
front cover.
e The playing CD comes back to the
loading position when you stop playing
and open the front cover.
* When you exchange the CD while
playing, the exchanged CD is the next CD
to be played.
If you don’t want a CD functioned
described above, press AUTO so that the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
One Touch Play feature
Press CD D> (or CD © on the remote)
when the power is off. You can listen to the
last selected CD without pressing any other
buttons when a CD is in the player.
If you press CD © or DISC 1-5 while
another source is selected, the CD player is
selected and play starts automatically.
The Music Calendar Display
This display lights according to the number
of tracks on the CD. As each track is plaved,
the corresponding number disappears.
Tracks numbered in excess of 20 are not
displayed.
What the ” 2” and ”_” indicators of the
disc calendar indicate
e” 2” tight up with the disc numbers of
CDs you inserted. In ALL DISCS play
mode, “ 2” of the dise number
disappears when that CD finished
playing, and the CD tray rotates to play
the next CD. You can see which CDs are
not played vet with these indicators.
”_” (the playing position indicator)
_ indicates that the CD whose disc number
with ” ” is in the plaving position. When
MANUAL is selected (the AUTO
indicator is not lit), the CD whose disc
number with “_.” is played first if you
press CD >.
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Playing Tracks in
Random Order
(shuffle play)
You can play all the tracks on a CD or all
CDs in random order.
SYSTEM
POWER >ON
CONTINUE DISC 1-5
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press SHUFFLE to choose whether to
play “1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS”.
“ALI DISCS SHUFFLE” or “1 DISC
SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
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“13” appears and then all the tracks
slay in random order
To skip to the next track, press DDA.
To replay the current track, press KK.
You cannot replay the previous track.
on the remote).
To stop playing
Press O (or D on the remote).
To cancel shuffle play
Press CONTINUE on the unit.
To select the desired CD
Press DISC 1 - 5 on the unit during “1 DISC
SHUFFLE” play.
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Playing Tracks in the
Desired Order
(program play)
You can program up to 32 tracks trom all
o
the CDs in the order you want them to be
plaved.

CONTINUE
SYSTEM
POWER>ON
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or DISC
1 = 5) to choose a CD.
Press PROGRAM.
“PROGRAM” appears in the displav.
-ress KKI or DA (or S/S on the
remote) to choose a track.
The chosen track number and the
plaving time flash for about 15 seconds
in the display.
Track number
cars Playing time
Press ENTER/ NEXT.
The chosen track is programmed and its
number lights up in the music calendar.
If the track number disappears before
you press ENTER/NEXT, go back to
step 3.
To program additional tracks from the
same CD, repeat steps 4 and 5.
To program additional tracks from
another CD, repeat steps 2 to 5.
Note
elt "--.--" appears instead of the total
playing time, this means
~vou have programmed a track
number which exceeds 20.
~the total time has exceeded 100
minutes.
6 Press CD © (or CD © on the remote).
All the tracks play in the order vou
chose.
To Press
CHECK on the
remote repeated y*!
00° (00 on the
remote)
Check the program
Program a pause
(1 (0 on the remote)
CONTINUE*
Stop play
Cancel the program
play
CLEAR on the
remote in stop mode
CHECK on the
remote repeatedly so
the number ot the
track Tights up, and
Erase a track from
the end
Erase a specitic
track
ress CEEAR on the
remote
Erase the entire L (J on the remote)
once in stop mode or
twice while playing
program
“After the last track appears, “CHECK
End” appears in the display.
“P” appears in the display and the total
playing time is reset to 0.00.
The program is erased
To change the order of programmed
tracks
Erase the entire program and create a new
one
The whole program is erased also when:
e vou select another play mode.
e vou exchange or remove the CDs.
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Playing Tracks
Repeatedly (repeat
play)
The repeat play function repeats a single
CD or all CDs in normal, program, and
shuttle plav.
In normal play mode only, the player can
also repeat a single track.
CONTINUE
SYSTEM
POWER >ON
Repeating all the tracks
1 Press REPEAT once so that “REPEAT”
lights up in the display.
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2 Press CD © (or CD œ on the remote).
To Press
CONTINUE repeatedly
until “1 DISC” appears
in the display
CONTINUE repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS”
appears in the display.
REPEAT repeatedly
until “REPEAT 1”
appears in the display
while playing the track
vou want to repeat.
Repeat all the
tracks on the
current CD
Repeat all the
tracks on all CDs
Repeat only one
track (in normal
play only)
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears trom the display.
Ehapter 2: the CD Player
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Playing Tracks with
Repeating a Specified
Portion (loop play)
You can play a short portion of the track
repeatedly like a sampler (loop play). It is
useful for making original dance music
style tapes.
Original song:
Hey, Come on everybody!
When you make the effect:
Hev, Co Co Co Co Come on every body!
SYSTEM
POWER > ON
1 Press the LOOP button on the remote.
You can choose the repeating time from
about 0.25 see. to about 1 see. for
NORMAL 1-5 and RHYTHM 1-5. For
more information on NORMAL and
RHYTHM, see “What is the difference
between NORMAL and RHYTHM 2?”
for details
7 NORMAL1 >= NORMAL2 ->= NORMAL3
RHYTHMS NORMAL4
RHYTHM= NORMALS
E= RHYTHM3 «— RHYTHM2 æ- RHYTHM1
You can get the longest repeating time
by selecting NORMAL (RHYTHM) 5,
and the shortest with NORMAL
(RHYTHM) 1.
Chapter 2: the CD Player
2 Press CD O> (or CD © on the remote).
The CD player starts playing.
3 Press and hold down the LOOP button
when the portion you want to repeat is
heard.
What is the difference between
NORMAL and RHYTHM?
NORMAL differs from RHYTHM in respect
to the restarting point of the music when
the loop effect ends in steps 3.
When you play the loop for five seconds
NORMAL
A A’
— g
LOOP play
In this case, the song restarts at the point
that you started the loop (A).
RHYTHM
A B
= LOOP play =
In this case, the song restarts at the point 5
sec. after vou started the loop (B).