Sony LBT-G1 User manual

LBT-G1. 3-859-546-13. EN
Compact-Hi-Fi
Stereo System
3-859-546-13(1)
©1997 by Sony Corporation
LBT-G1
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Operating Instructions
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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.
Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This caution label is located inside the unit.
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.

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TableofContents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 5
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 6
Connecting optional AV components
and outdoor aerials ......................... 7
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ........................................... 9
Recording a CD .................................... 10
Listening to the radio ........................... 11
Recording from the radio .................... 12
Playing a tape ........................................ 13
Recording from a tape ......................... 14
The CD Player
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 15
Playing the CD tracks in random
order ................................................ 16
Programming the CD tracks ............... 16
Playing only the beginning of each
track ................................................. 17
The Tape Deck
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 18
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 19
Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu . 19
Other Features
Falling asleep to music ........................ 20
Waking up to music ............................. 20
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 22
Troubleshooting ................................... 23
Specifications ........................................ 25
Index....................................................... 27

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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Do the following procedures 1to 3to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also.
1Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the
SPEAKER jacks of the same colour .
Keep the speaker cords away from the
aerials to prevent noise.
Left speaker
Right speaker
FM aerial
AM loop aerial
LBT-G1
rear panel
Red (‘)
Black (’)

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Step 2: Setting the
time
You must set the time beforehand to use the
timer function.
1Press CLOCK SET for a few
seconds, when the power is off.
“– – : – –” appears.
2Press )± or ≠0 and set
the hour. The clock is on a 24-hour
system.
3Press CLOCK SET.
The minute indication flashes.
4Press )± or ≠0 and set
the minute.
2Connect the FM/AM aerials.
Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect
it.
Connect the mains lead to a wall
outlet.
Extend the FM wire
aerial horizontally.
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Inserting two R03 (size AAA)
batteries into the remote
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. 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.
continued
1,3,52,4
ANTENNA
AM
FM750HM
AM loop aerial

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Step 3: Presetting
radiostations
You can preset up to 30 stations.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes as follows:
FM ˜AM
2Press )± or ≠0 for a
second.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
a stereo program) appear.
3Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” flashes.
Setting the time (continued)
5Press CLOCK SET.
The clock starts working.
To light up the display
Press TIMER SET when the power is off.
The light on the display turns on for 5
seconds.
To check the clock when the
power is on
Press CLOCK SET.
The clock is displayed for a few seconds.
3,5
2
1
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4Press PRESET + or – and select the
preset number you want.
5Press MEMORY.
The station is stored.
6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other
stations.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press )± or ≠0 repeatedly to tune
in the station.
To change the preset number
Start again from step 1.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for a week even if
you pull out the mains lead or if a power failure
occurs.
Connectingoptional
AVcomponentsand
outdooraerials
Connecting a turntable
To enhance your system, you can connect a
turntable. Refer to the instructions of each
component.
Make sure to match the colour of the plugs
and the connectors.
To listen to the sound of a
turntable
Press PHONO.
“Phono” appears in the display.
Tip
You can record the turntable sound.
continued
TUNED PRESET EQ
FLAT ROCK POPS JAZZ
MHz
Preset number
To the audio output of a turn table.

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ANTENNA
AM
FM750HM
y
ANTENNA
AM
FM750HM
y
Connecting outdoor
aerials
Connect the outdoor aerials to improve the
reception.
FM aerial
Connect the optional FM outdoor aerial. You
can also use the TV aerial instead.
Connecting optional AV
components and outdoor aerials
(continued)
AM aerial
Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet)
insulated wire to the AM aerial terminal.
Leave the supplied AM loop aerial connected.
Important
Ground the external aerial from yterminal
against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion,
do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Ground wire
(not supplied)
IEC standard
socket connector
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
Ground wire
(not supplied)
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
Screw clamp

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Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
You can play up to three CDs continuously.
1Press §and place a CD on the disc
tray.
To place the third disc, press DISC SKIP
to rotate the disc tray.
2Press ·P.
The disc tray closes and play starts from
the CD loaded on the tray whose button
is lit green.
To
Stop play
Pause
Select a track
Find a point in
a track
Select a CD
Remove or
exchange the
CD
Adjust the
volume
Do this
Press p.
Press ·P. Press again to
resume play.
Press )± or ≠0 (or
+or =on the remote).
Press and hold down )±
or ≠0 during play and
release it at the desired point.
Press DISC 1 – 3 or DISC SKIP.
Press §.
Turn VOLUME (or press VOL
+ or – on the remote).
Tips
• Pressing ·P when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and starts CD
playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch
Play).
• You can switch from another source to the CD
player and start playing a CD just by pressing
·P (Automatic Source Selection).
• When the disc tray is selected or the CD loaded on
the tray is playing, the DISC 1 – 3 button for the
tray is lit green.
DISC 1–3
2
1
p
VOLUME≠0/)±
With the label
side up. When
you play a single
CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.
Track number
1
23
PRESET EQ
DISC FLAT ROCK POPS JAZZ
Playing timeDisc tray number

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RecordingaCD
Use a TYPE I (normal) tape.
1Press p6 and insert a blank tape
into deck A.
2Press §and insert a CD on the disc
tray.
3Press §.
The disc tray closes.
4Press one of the DISC 1 – 3 buttons
to select a CD.
5Press ron deck A.
Recording starts.
6Press ·P.
CD play starts.
To stop recording
Press p6 on deck A and pon the CD player.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
With the label
side up. When
you play a single
CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.
5 1
2,364
With the side you
want to record on
facing forward