Sony LBT-G1000 User manual

SON'K
3-758-593-21(3)
Compact
Hi-Fi Stereo System
Operating Instructions
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LBT-G1000
LBT-D150
© 1994 by Sony Corporation

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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-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUAURED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to
/Eg\ the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
/T \ voltage" within tlie product's enclosure that
/ T \ may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
/l\ the presence of important operating and
/ I \ maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
/ * \ literature accompanying the appliance.
* The graplTioil n’mlxils are on die rear enclosure.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of die building, as
close to the point of cable ent^ as practical.
Owner's Record
The model and serial number is located at the rear. Record
this serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No._ Serial No._
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found 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, ttrere is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in 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 cormected.
— 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.

Precautions
Tliis unit is a compact disc deck receiver which consists of an Note
amplifier, tuner, stereo cassette deck and compact disc This "Operating Instructions" is common for models LBT-
player. GIOOO and LBT-D150. The illustrations are those of LBT-
Before operating this unit, be careful about the followings. GIOOO.
Differences in the functions, etc. are spedBed respectivdy.
On safety
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug
it and have it check^ by qualified personnel before
operating it any furdier.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used
for an extended period of. time. To disconnect the cord,
pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
f • As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is
' harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
On installation
• Place the unit on a level surfece.
• Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such
as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
• Good air circulation is essential to prevent internal heat
buildup in the unit. Place the unit in a location with
adequate air circulation. Do not place the unit on a soft
surface, such as a rug that would block the ventilation
holes on the bottom.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet. The top
ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper
operation of the unit and to prolong the life of its
components.
On cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft clotli lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol
or benzine.
On repacking
Do not throw away the carton and the packing material. It
makes an ideal container to transport the unit in.
On moisture condensation
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,
or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on
the lens inside the unit. Should this occur, the player will
not operate. In this case, remove the disc and leave the unit
tum^ on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
If you have any question or problem concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
For detailed precautions, see the leaflet "IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS". (Model for U.S,A.)
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Table of Contents
Preparations
Getting Started
Precautions____...._3
Preparations___ 4
Connections_ 5
Using Your Stereo
Turning on the power___.......................6
Adjusting the sound.7
Receiving broadcast.8
Playing back tapes......_.........................._..._..............__ 10
Recording on tapes............11
Dubbing tapes ..............._........................._........................... 12
Playing compact discs_12
Playing in a random order....„...14
Playing repeatedly.. 14
Playing in a desired order and time_......15
Designating the total pla 3 nng time_16
General
Maintenance________........_____....___ 17
Specihcations...............___..._.........._____..._18
Troubleshooting guide_19
Location of controls_...._....... 21
Remote Commander
You can control tiie S 3 ^tem (except the cassette deck) with
the supplied remote commander.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the correct polarity.
Battery life
About half a year of normal operation can be expected when
using the Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries. When the batteries are
exhausted, the remote commander can no longer operate the
unit. If this happens, replace both batteries with new ones.
To avoid battery leakage
When the commander is not to be used for a long time,
remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery
leakage and corrosion.
To avoid malfunction of the remote commander
Avoid keeping the commander in extremely hot or humid
locations.

Turn all the power off before making any connections.
The diagram below shows the system connections. The letters in the diagram
correspond to those in the text.
Notes on Connection
• Connect the AC power cord last.
• Cord plugs and jacks are color coded.
Red plugs and jacks are for the right channel (R) and
white ones are for the left channel (L).
Speaker Cord Connection
1 Strip 9/16 inch (15 nun) of the speaker cord
coating from the end of the cond.
2 Connect the right speaker to the R (right)
speaker terminai, and the left speaker to the L
(left) speaker terminal, with the red cords to +
and the black cords to
Caution
Connect the supplied speakers only.
FM Antenna Connection
Cormect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM 75 £2
terminal and extend horizontally.
Supplied wire antenna
For better reception
Connect to an outdoor antenna.

AM Antenna Connection AC Power Cord
Connect the supplied loop antenna to the AM and At
terminals.
You can attach the loop antenna on the wall using
commercially available screws.
Connect Qie AC power cord to a wall outlet
Note
Memories stored in the unit may be lost when the AC power
cord is disconnected for a certain period of time.
Turning on the Power
For better reception
In addition to the loop antenna, connect an insulated wire of
20- to 50- feet (6 to 15 meters) to the AM terminal (the lower
terminal). Be sure not to disconnect the loop antenna.
Adding Other Components to the System
Connecting a video equipment (for LBT-G1000)
You can connect a video equipment to the VIDEO IN jacks
only for the audio input signal.
To select the video equipment, press the VIDEO button.
Note
When this system is turned on, noise may occur during radio
reception or in the picture and sound of the video
equipments (TV, VTR, etc.). In ttiis case, place this system
away from the video equipments or turn off the power of Ute
unit.
Press the POWER button to turn on the power after
completing all cormections.
Connecting a turntable (for IBT-D150)
You can connect a turntable system (PS-LX56, etc.) to the
PHONO IN jacks. To listen to analog discs, press the
PHONO buHon.
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Adjusting the Sound
The following operations apply only to reproduced sound.
The letters in the illustration below correspond to those in the text
Adjusting the Volume
To Increase the volume, turn the VOLUME control
clockwise.
To decrease it, turn the control counterclockwise.
• Turn down the volume before switching on the unit to
prevent possible damage to the speakers.
Adjusting the Sound Quality LBT-D150
Adjust the TONE CONTROLS.
BASS: Boosts or cuts heavy bass.
TftEBLE:6oosts to a brighter sound or reduces stridency.
TONE CONTROL
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BASS TREBLE
Adjusting the surround effect
To obtain a stage-like atmosphere for playing stereo sources,
adjust the SU^OUND control.
SURROUND
For private listening Q
Connect a pair of headphones to the HEADPHONES jack.
No sound is heard from the speakers.
Adjusting the Sound Quality LBT-G1000 Bj
Adjust tlie following 3 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
controls.
100 Hs Boosts or cuts heavy bass.
1 kHz: Accentuates or dims vocals.
10 kHz: Boosts to a brighter sound or reduces stridency.
100Hz 1kHz 10kHz
3 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

ReceivJjrig Broadcast
You can listen to FM or AM stations.
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Press the TUNER button.
2 P ress the TUNING/PRESET button to enter
the tuning mode.
"PRESET" and the preset code disappear.
3 Press the BAND button repeatedly until the
desired band appears.
Each time you press the BAND button, the received
band changes as follows:
FM
AM
Keep the DUAL MODE TUNING + or - button
pressed for over one second so that "AUTO"
appears.
The unit starts scanning frequencies and stops
when it tunes into a station. Repeat this step until
the desired station is tuned in.
The "TUNED" indicator appears
When a station of a sufticient signal strength is tuned in.
The "STEREO" indicator appears
When an FM stereo program of a sufficient signal strength is
tuned iiu
When you press the TUNER button
The CD player is automatically turned off so that radio
broadcast may not be disturbed by noise.
For receiving FM stations in stereo
If the MONO indicator is lit, press the STEREO/MONO
button so that the indicator goes out
When an FM stereo program is noisy or hard to
receive
Press the STEREO/MONO button so that "MONO" appears.
This eliminates the stereo effect, but the noise will be greatly
reduced.
To return to the stereo mode, press the STEREO/MONO
button again. The MONO indicator goes off.
If you cannot tune in a desired station
A station with a weak sigrtal may be skipped. In this case,
tune in the station manually.
• Press the DUAL MODE TUNING + or - button again to
stop scanning.
• Press the DUAL MODE TUNING + or-button
repeatedly and tune in the exact frequency.
Note
Hie controls of the tuner become inactive when you press
any of the function buttons other than the TUNER button.
Changing the AIVI Tuning Interval
The unit times in AM stations at 10-kHz intervals. To use the
unit where the tuning interval is 9-VHz, change the setting as
follows:
1 Turn on tiie power.
2 Tune in any AM station.
3 Turn off the power.
4 While pressing the DUAL MODE TUNING + buttoiv
turn on the power.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Important
• Stored stations will be erased from the memory when you
change the interval.
• Stored stations will be erased from the memory when the
AC power cord Is disconnected for a long time.

You can store station frequencies in the unit's memory for quick recall later on. Up to 30
frequencies in any band can be stored by specifying a code for each frequency. The code
is a combination of a letter - A, B or C - and a number - 0 to 9: A-1, A-2,..., A-9, A-0, B-1,
...,C-l,...,C-0.
Storing Stations
1 Press the TUNING/PRESET button to enter the
tuning mode.
"PRESET" and the preset code disappear.
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2 Press the BAND button and the DUAL MODE
TUNING + or - button to tune in the desired
station. (See page 8.)
3 Press the MEMORY button. "PRESET" and
"MEMORY" appear on the display.
While a number of the last memorized code is
blinking, proceed to step 4.
4 Press the SHIFT button to select a letter (A, B
or C).
The last memorized number with the selected letter
appears.
5 Press the DUAL MODE TUNING + or-button
to select a number (0 - 9).
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6 Pir*sstlM MEMORY button. "PRESET* and
"MEMORY" disappear.
A code is specihed and the setting of the STEREO/
MONO button is also stored. One second later, the
code disappears and the tuner enters the tuning
mode again.
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If you cannot store a station successfully
Be sure to press the buttons for the code while the
"MEMORY" indicator lights. If the indicator has gone off,
press tiie MEMORY button again.
To ere»e a stored station
Storing a new station on a used code erases the previously
stored one.
To select the preset channel directly using the DUAL
MODE TUNING buttons
Each time you press the DUAL MODE TUNING button in
step 4, the code (combination of a letter and a number) can
be selected without pressing the SHIFT button and you can
skip to step 6. The preset channel changes as follows:
1 Press the TUNING/PRESET button to enter the
preset mode. ("PRESET" and the preset code
appear.)
2 Press the SHIFT button and the DUAL MODE
TUNING or - button to specify the code for the
desired station.

You can use tapes of type 1 and n for playback.
Playing Deck A or B
When the tape is played to the end, the deck stops.
To stop during playback, press the ■ / ^ button.
To fast forward or rewind, press the or « button.
To pause, press the II PAUSE button. To resume, press the
II PAUSE button again.
When both decks are set to play mode
Only the sound from deck B will be heard.
Note
When a deck is operated while recording or playing back a
tape on fite odrer deck, sound waver (uneven rotation) may
result
Playing from Deck to Deck—Relay Play
1 Insert tapes into decks A and B.
2 Press the ^ button on deck B.
Deck B starts playing.
3 Press the II PAUSE button and the ► button on
deck A.
When the tape in deck B ends, the tape in deck A starts
playing.