Sony LBT-N250 User manual

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LBT-N250
HCD-N250
© 1994 by Sony Corporation

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WARNING
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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 appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
exterior.
This caution
label is located
inside the unit.
AUTIO | INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
Cc NG AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM,
+ USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR
ADVARSEL ; SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGA UDS AETTELSE FOR STRALING.
VARO! ; AVATTAESSA JA SUQJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA
DLET ALTTIINA LASERSATEILYLLE.
VARNING
3 LASERSTRALING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD
OCH SPARREN AR URXOPPLAD.
VARS! ; USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES
AD EL ONNGA EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN.
Before operating the unit
Remove the transit key on the bottom of the unit by following the
instructions on the label, and keep it in a safe place.
The transit key protects the optical system against shock during
transportation.
Transit key
To re-install the transit key when transporting the unit
1 Remove all CDs.
2 Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray and confirm that
“Y (or Y , & ...)” has disappeared from the display.
3 Turn off the power.
4 Insert the transit key into its hole to lock.
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Hi-Fi Component System. This
series is packed with fun features. Here are just a few: {
¢ DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) system that boosts low frequency
range audio to provide deep, powerful bass sound
¢ A preset feature, that lets you store and recall up to 40 (30 for |
customers in Germany and Italy) of your favourite radio stations
A graphic equalizer that lets you adjust the audio quality to fit five
music types
¢ A timer that lets you set the CD player, tape player or radio to turn
off whenever you want
e A dual tape deck that lets you record from the radio, CD player or
from the other tape deck and relay play from both decks
¢ ACD player that lets you play up to 5 CDs ina row
¢ A remote that lets you control the music from your seat

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Contents
Chapter 1: Setting Up
Connecting the Stereo 4
Inserting the Batteries 5
Setting the Clock 6
Chapter 2: the Turntable
Playing a Record* 7
Chapter 3: the CD Player
Playing CDs (normal play) 8
Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) 9
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (programme play) 9
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) 10
Chapter 4: the Radio
Listening to the Radio 11
Presetting Radio Stations 12
Playing Preset Radio Stations 12
Chapter 5: the Tape Player
PlayingaTape 13
Recording From the Turntable* 13
RecordingaCD 14
Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit) 14
Recording From the Radio 15
Recording From Another Tape (dubbing) 15
Chapter 6: Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the Sound 16
Selecting the Audio Emphasis 16
Adjusting the Audio Emphasis 17
Making Your Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file) 17
Chapter 7: Additional Features
Falling Asleep to Music 18
Connecting Optional Equipment 18
For Your Information
Precautions 19
Troubleshooting Guide 19
Maintenance 20
Specifications 20
Index to Parts and Controls 21
Index 23
* For the model supplied with the PS-LX56P turntable only

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Chapter 1:
Connecting the Stereo
Inserting the Batteries
Setting the Clock
Chapter 1: Setting Up
_ If you want to connect any optional
Pn
a
screw
Connecting
the
Stereo
&
2,758
stereo.
Use
the
illustrations
below
to
connect
your
iy
i
th
oor
components to the stereo, see “Connecting IEC standard socket i) AM
Optional
Equipment”
in
Chapter
7.
connector
(not
supplied)
Connecting
the
Ground
wire
Speakers
’
To
improve
the
AM
reception
,
:
After
you
connect
the
AM
aerial,
connect
a
:
ba
iode
the
speaker
cable
coating
and
6-
to
15-
meter
(20-
to
50-
feet)
insulated
strip
it
from
the
end
of
the
cable.
wire
to
the
AM
terminal.
Connect
the
hh
terminal to ground.
—————s
—
Ca
Important
Ground
the
external
aerial
from
+
terminal
2
Connect
the
right
speaker
to
R
against
lightning
with
the
screw
clamp.
To
connectors
and
the
left
speaker
to
L
prevent
a
gas
explosion,
do
not
connect
the
connectors.
ground
wire
to
a
gas
pipe.
See the manual supplied with the
speaker
for
details
of
the
connections.
SCrEWY
FM 75Q
COAXIAL.
Insulated wires (not
supplied)
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STEP
2
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Connecting
the
Gropncayine
Aerial
FM
lead
aerial*
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STEP
3
|
Connecting
the
(supplied)
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Turntable
(for
the
model
:
supplied
with
the
turntable only)
Connect the supplied turntable PS-LX56P to
the PHONO IN jacks and the POWER
SOURCE terminal.
AM loop aerial (supplied)
*Note: Extend it horizontally
To improve the FM reception
Connect an outdoor FM aerial to the FM
75Q. terminal, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
bide
Important
Ground the external aerial from 7h terminal
against lightning with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.
By
clamp

AM loop aerial (supplied)
Right speaker
FM aerial (supplied)
to a wall outlet em
!Do this connection last!
STEP 4 | Connecting the
Power
Inserting
the
Batteries
Install two R6 (size AA) batteries in the
Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet .
supplied remote for remote control.
-after you have made all the above
connections. 1 Open the lid
pen id.
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2
2 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
Match the + and - to the diagram in the
battery compartment.
to a wall outlet
Note
e When you turn on the system. power for
the first time, the CD changer starts to
function and the disc calendar
about 15 seconds. You can operate the CD
player after the flashing is finished.
3 Close the lid.
Turntable (not supplied in some areas)
Left speaker
Battery life :
You can expect the remote to operate for
about six months (using Sony SUM-3 (NS)
batteries) before the batteries run down.
When the batteries no longer operate the
remote, replace all the batteries with new
ones.
To avoid battery leakage
If you 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.
1 Keep pressing CLOCK SET until the
hour indicator begins flashing.
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flashing
2 Set the current hour by pressing A or ¥
(CURSOR CONTROL) until the correct
hour appears.
_ flashing
3 Press CLOCK ENTER/NEXT .
The minutes indicator begins flashing.
4 set the current minute by pressing A or
V until the correct minute appears.
flashing
5 press CLOCK ENTER/NEXT.
Use the time signal to set the clock
accurately.
“OK” appears in the display and the
clock starts running.
Chapter 1: Setting Up
DISPLAY
To check the time while power is on
Press DISPLAY.
The current time appears for a few seconds.
To correct the clock setting
Repeat steps 1 to 5.
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Chapter 2:
the
Turntable
Playing a Record
(for the model supplied
with the turn table only)
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Playing a Record (for
the model supplied
with the turntable
only)
You can listen to analog discs with the
supplied turntable PS-LX56P.
The turntable turns on/off according to the
ON/OFF of the unit. ©
If your system is not supplied with the
turntable, see “Connecting Optional
Equipment”.
SYSTEM
POWER 7ON
1 Press PHONO,
2 Place a record on the turntable.
3 Press SPEED to select the speed.
4. Remove the stylus cover from the
cartridge, and release the stopper from
the tone arm.
Stopper
Stylus cover
5D set the cuing lever to Y.
Cuing lever
6 Move the tone arm by hand to the
desired point on the record.
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7 set the cuing lever to ¥.
When the record is played to the end,
the tone arm returns to the armrest and
the turntable stops.
Sk
To stop during play
Press REJECT.
To play a different part of the record
Lift the tone arm by setting the cuing lever
to VY, move the tone arm by hand to the
desired point, then set the cuing lever to Y.
To play a 17-cm record
Use the supplied 45-r/min adaptor.
If the tone arm moves outward when you
move it close to the center
Do not resist this movement, as it may
damage the automatic return mechanism.
If the tone arm does not return to its
armrest
Press REJECT.
Chapter 2: the Turntable

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Chapter 3:
dat = @ B
Player
Playing CDs (normal play)
Playing Tracks in Random
Order (shuffle play)
Playing Tracks in the
Desired Order
(programme play)
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
(repeat play)
Chapter 3: the CD Player
—
Playing CDs (normal
play)
After you insert up to five CDs at one time,
you can play all tracks or discs in the
original order consecutively (normal play).
Besides, you can play them in four modes:
normal, shuffle, programme or repeat.
Before you play the CD, decrease the sound
level by turning the VOLUME control
counterclockwise, to prevent damage to the
speakers.
SYSTEM
POWER ON
DISPLAY
1 Press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly until “CD” appears in the
display.
CD is selected.
2 Press 4 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
trays.
3 Holding the CD by the edge, place the
CD on the disc tray with the label side
up. (When you play an 8-cm CD, place it
without an adaptor on the inner circle of
the disc tray.)
4 Press DISC SKIP to place up to four
more CDs in the tray.
The next tray appears each time you
press DISC SKIP.
The disc on the front tray will be
selected first:
5 Press @ OPEN/CLOSE again.
The
disc
number
appears
in
the
display.
6
Press
CONTINUE
on
the
remote
to
choose
whether
to
play
“1
DISC”
or
“ALL
DISCS”.
Choose To play
1 DISC Only a CD you have
selected.
All CDs consecutively in
the order of disc number.
Empty disc trays are
skipped.
ALL DISCS
7
Press
CD
[>
(or
B
on
the
remote)
or
DISC
1-5.
Play
starts
from
the
beginning
of
the
selected
CD.
Disccalendar
Track
number
Music
calendar
Playing time
Disc number
8 Adjust the volume.
Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn up the
volume, or counterclockwise to turn
down. (Or press VOL +/- on the
remote.)
To Press
Stop play a
Pause i
Resume play CD C or lil
Remove the CD & OPEN/CLOSE

To check the remaining or total
playing time
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY while
playing a CD, the display changes as
follows.
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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)
Note
e”.-,--” appears in the display when the
time is 100 minutes or more.
One Touch Play feature .
Press CD [> (or B 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
other source is selected, the CD player is
selected and the play starts automatically.
Locating a Specific Track
You can quickly locate any track while
playing or pausing a CD.
To locate Press
the next or bP >> 1 (or PP on the
succeeding remote) repeatedly until
tracks you find the track
IKK1<4<4 (or #€ on the
remote) repeatedly until
you find the track
the current or
preceding
tracks
‘Locating 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 bP D>>1 (forward) or
monitoring the [K€ (backward) and
sound hold down until you find
the point.
Quickly by PPI (forward) or
observing the 1X<1<4<4 (backward) and
display during hold down until you find
pause the point. You will not
hear the sound during
this operation.
Locating a Specific CD
You can locate the beginning of any CD
during play, pause, or stop mode.
To locate the beginning of a
particular CD and start playing
Press the corresponding DISC 1-5.
To change to the next CD
Press DISC SKIP.
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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 3ON
1 Press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly until “CD” appears in the
display.
2
Press
SHUFFLE
on
the
remote
to
choose
whether
to
play
“1
DISC”
or
“ALL
DISCS”.
“ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” or “1 DISC
SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
3
Press
CD
E>
(or
B&
on
the
remote).
“
€3,”
appears
and
then
all
the
tracks
play
in
random
order.
To
skip
to
the
next
track,
press
>>
Dil.
To
replay
the
current
track,
press
IKi<I<44.
You
cannot
replay
the
previous
track.
To stop playing
Press Mi.
To cancel shuffle play
Press CONTINUE on the remote.
To select the desired CD
Press DISC 1-5 during “1 DISC
SHUFFLE” play.
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Playing
Tracks
in
the
Desired
Order
(programme
play)
You
can
programme
up
to
32
tracks
from
all
the
CDs
in
the
order
you
want
them
to
be
played.
Use the buttons on the remote to do this
operation.
SYSTEM
POWER 73ON
CONTINUE
CHECK
CLEAR
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Chapter
3:
the
CD
Player
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1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press PROGRAM.
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
3 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or DISC
1-5) to choose a CD.
4 Press <4 or PPI to choose a track.
The disc number, track number and the
total playing time appear.
5 Press PROGRAM.
The chosen track is programmed and its
number lights up in the music calendar.
If the track number disappears before
you press PROGRAM, go back to step 3.
To programme additional tracks from
the same CD, repeat steps 4 and 5.
To programme additional tracks from
another CD, repeat steps 3 to 5.
Note
e If “--,--” appears instead of the total
playing time, this means
—you have programmed a track
number which exceeds 20.
~the total time has exceeded 100
minutes,
6 Press B (or CD E>).
All the tracks play in the order you
chose.
To Press
Check the CHECK repeatedly”
programme
Programme apause IF?
Stop play a
Cancel the CONTINUE*
programme play
Erase a track from CLEAR in stop mode
the end
Erase a specific CHECK repeatedly
track so the number of the
track lights up, and
press CLEAR
Erase the entire
programme
Chapter 3: the CD Player
M@ once in stop mode
“| After the last track appears, “CHECK
End” appears in the display.
*2 “P” appears in the display and the total
playing time is reset to 0.00.
* The programme is erased.
To change the order of programmed
tracks
Erase the entire programme and create a
new one.
The whole programme is erased also when:
* you select other play modes.
* you 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, programme, and
shuffle play.
In normal play mode only, the player can
also repeat a single track.
Use the button on the remote to do this
operation.
Repeating all the tracks
Press REPEAT once so that “REPEAT”
lights up in the display.
Playing mode Tracks played
Normal play Repeats all the tracks
(ALL DISCS) on all CDs (REPEAT),
or the current track
(REPEAT 1).
Normal play Repeats all the tracks
(i DISC) on the current CD
(REPEAT), or the
current track (REPEAT
1).
Shuffle play All tracks on.the all
(ALL DISCS) CDs are reshuffled.
Shuffle play All tracks on the CD
(1 DISC) are reshuffled.
Repeats all the
programmes in
their programmed
order.
Programme play
Repeating a single track (in normal
play only)
Press REPEAT twice while playing the
desired track so that “REPEAT 1” lights up
in the display.
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.
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Press
TUNING
(+/-).
Listening
to
the
Radio
The
tuner
starts
scanning
radio
frequencies, and stops when it finds a
clear station. “TUNED” appears in the
th
eG
When
you
want
to
play
a
radio
display
window.
“STEREO”
also
programme,
you
can
have
the
tuner
:
: ;
appears
if
the
FM
station
tuned
is
automatically
scan
the
radio
frequencies
be
tiae
broadcasting
in
stereo.
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and tune in the stations with clear signals.
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This
feature
saves
you
time
in
searching
for
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stations
with
clear
signals.
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However,
stations
with
weak
signals
may
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be skipped by automatic tuning. Manually
tune in the ones skipped by automatic
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ir
you
don’t
want
to
listen
to
the
station
oe
selected,
press
TUNING
(+/-)
to
restart
the scan.
SYSTEM
POWER 20ON
Listening to the Radio
Presetting
Radio
Stations
When
the
desired
station
is
not
tuned in
Automatic tuning may skip the stations
with
weak
signal
and
continue
scanning
without a stop. In this case, tune in the
station manually.
1
Press
TUNING
MODE
repeatedly
until
“TUNING”
appears
in
the
display.
2 Press TUNING (+/-) repeatedly until
the desired station is tuned in.
Playing Preset Radio
Stations
To
improve
AM
broadcast
reception
Reorient
the
supplied
AM
loop
aerial
for
j
AM
(MW
and
LW).
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When an FM programme is not clear to
receive
Press STEREO/MONO on the remote so -
that
“MONO”
appears
in
the
display.
There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception
will improve. Press STEREO/MONO on
the
remote
again
to
restore
the
stereo
effect.
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the
remote)
repeatedly
until
the
band
you
One
Touch
Play
feature
want
appears
in
the
display.
Press
TUNER/BAND
(or
BAND
on
the
As
you
press
this
button,
the
band
remote)
when
the
power
is
off
or
when
you
changes
as
follows:
are
listening
to
another
sound
source.
You can listen to the last received station
German
and
Italian
models:
without
pressing
any
other
buttons.
FM ¢+—> AM
Other models:
= FM—> MW—> Bi
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO TUNING” appears in the
display.
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Presetting Radio
Stations
You can store radio frequencies in the
tuner’s memory to tune in your favorite
stations quickly. You can preset up to 20
EM stations, 10 MW stations and 10 LW
stations (for German and Italian models: 20
FM stations and 10 AM stations) in any
order.
Use the buttons on the unit for presetting
stations.
SYSTEM
POWER 3ON
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the
remote) repeatedly until the band you
want appears in the display.
German and Italian models:
FM <-> AM
Other models:
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2 Press TUNING (+/-) to tune in the
station you would like to store.
3 Press TUNING MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display.
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Preset channel number
4 Press TUNING (+/-) to display the
preset channel number you decided on
(1 to 20 for FM, 1 to 10 for MW/LW/
AM).
Chapter 4: the Radio
D Press TUNING MEMORY.
“MEMORY” disappears, and the station
is stored at the preset channel number
you decided on.
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Preset channel number
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for each station you
would like to store.
To erase a stored station
Store a new station at a previously used
preset station number. It will erase the old
station and replace it with the new station.
If you have trouble storing a station
Make sure “MEMORY” is lit in the display.
If not, press TUNING MEMORY again so
that “MEMORY” lights up (for about eight
seconds) in the display, and then proceed
with steps 4 and 5.
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Playing Preset Radio
Stations
Once you have preset the stations, use the
TUNING (+/-) buttons to quickly tune in
your favourite stations.
SYSTEM ’
POWER 30N
1 Press TUNER /BAND (or BAND on the
remote) repeatedly until the band you
want appears in the display.
German and Italian models:
FM ¢—> AM
Other models:
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2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly so
that “PRESET” appears in the display.
3 Press TUNING (+/-) (or PRESET (+/-)
on the remote) to tune in a preset
station.
The station frequency appears and the
station begins broadcasting.
Station frequency
Preset channel

Chapter 5:
the Tape
Player
Playing a Tape
Recording From the
Turntable
Recording a CD
Recording a CD: Specifying
Tape Length (time edit)
Recording From the Radio
Recording From Another
Tape (dubbing)
Playing a Tape
SYSTEM
POWER ON
DOLBY NR
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1 Press TAPE.
TAPE is selected.
2 Press i /& to open the tape
compartment.
Insert a recorded tape in deck A or B
with the tape side facing down and the
side you want to play facing forward.
Push to close the compartment.
3 Press TAPE SELECT to select tape typeI
or I.
4 Press >.
The tape starts playing.
To Press
Stop play a/+
Pause Il PAUSE
Resume play after [PAUSE
pause
Fast forward >>*
Rewind “<<
Remove the n/s4
cassette
* Press E/# when the tape comes to the
end. If you leave it, the tape might be
damaged.
To play both decks in succession
(relay play)
Relay play follows B — A sequence.
1 Press M/# and insert recorded tapes in
both decks.
2 Press E> on deck B.
3 Press Il PAUSE and [> on deck A.
To stop relay play, press Hi/# on the
playing deck.
if you play both decks at the same time
You hear the sound from deck B.
When listening to a tape recorded with the
Dolby* B-type noise reduction system
Set the DOLBY NR selector to ON.
Dolby
noise
reduction
system
reduces
tape
hiss noise in low-level high-frequency
signals.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured
under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and
double-D symbol 00 are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
One Touch Play feature
Press [> on the deck A or B when the
power is off or when you are listening to
another sound source.
You
can
listen
to
the
tape
without
pressing
any
other
buttons
when
a
tape
is
in
the
player.
If
no
tape
is
inserted,
the
system
will
just
turn
on.
Note
Make
sure
the
tape
player
stops
when
you
turn off the unit. ;
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Recording From the
Turntable (For the
model
supplied
with
the turntable only)
You
can
record
from
the
supplied
turntable
PS-LX56P
onto
a
tape.
Use
TYPE
I
(normal)
or
TYPE
II
(CrO2)
tape.
If your system is not supplied with the
turntable, see “Connecting Optional
Equipment”.
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1 Place a record on the turntable.
2 Press @ / and insert a blank tape into
deck B with the side you want to record
‘on facing forward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
3 Press TAPE SELECT to select tape type I
or IL.
4 when you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
5 press PHONO.
6 Press @ REC.
Recording starts.
7 Play a record (See “Playing a Record”
for details).
To stop recording.
Press Ml /#.
Adjusting the volume or DBFB will not
affect the recording level
But these controls will change the sound
levels you hear through speakers or
headphones.
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Recording a CD
You can record from a CD to a tape. Use
TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrOz) tapes.
To listen to other sources while recording,
you must stop recording.
SYSTEM
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Chapter 5:. the Tape Player
1 Press & OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD.
Then, press 2 OPEN/CLOSE again to
close the tray. Make sure the CD you
want to record is on the front tray.
Total number of tracks and the total
playing time appear in the display.
2 Press /# and insert a blank tape into
deck B with the side you want to record
on facing forward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
3 Press TAPE SELECT to select tape type I
or II.
4 when you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
5 Press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly until “CD” appears in the
display.
, 6 Press @ REC.
Recording starts.
7 Press CD >.
The CD player starts playing.
You can play CD after programming
(See “Playing Tracks in the Desired
Order (programme play)”).
To Press
Stop recording a
Pause recording u
Adjusting the volume or DBFB will not
affect the recording level
But these controls will change the sound
levels you hear through speakers or
headphones.
Notes
¢ Make sure the tape player stops when
you turn off the unit.
¢ Turn the audio emphasis off when the
sound level of the CD you want to record
is very high, because it may distort the
recording sound.
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Recording
a
CD:
Specifying
Tape
Length
(time
edit)
You can have the stereo system create
programmes based on tape length.
The CD player makes programmes that will
fit the tape length. For example, if you use a
46-minute tape to record a 50-minute CD,
the CD player will automatically choose
tracks that will fit within the 46-minutes,
filling as much of the tape as possible. The
player will not programme those tracks
beyond track number 20.
SYSTEM
POWER ON
CONTINUE
CHECK
1 Press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly until “CD” appears in the
display.
2 Press 4 OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD.
Then, press 2 OPEN/ CLOSE again to
close the tray. Make sure the CD you
want to record is on the front tray.
Total number of tracks and the total
playing time appear in the display.
3 Press W@ /* and insert a blank tape into
deck B with the side you want to record
on facing forward. ;
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
A
Press
TAPE
SELECT
to
select
tape
typeI
or
Il.
5
when
you
want
to
reduce
the
hiss
noise
in
low-level
high-frequency
signals,
set
DOLBY
NR
to
ON.

6 Press EDIT on the remote once. “TIME
EDIT” appears in the display.
7 Press KK or PR DDI to designate
the tape length or “HALF”.
Choose the indicator for tapes of
corresponding minute length.
Choose “HALF” if you want the CD
player to play just half the total playing
time of the CD. You cannot select
. “HALF” when you want to record CD
which has more than 20 tracks.
As you press the button, the indicator
changes as follows:
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8 Press EDIT on the remote.
The player determines the tracks to be
recorded on side A automatically .
Tracks to be recorded on side A
flashing
9 when you record on both sides, press
EDIT again.
The player determines the tracks to be
recorded on side B.
Tracks to be recorded
on both sides
Last track Total playing time
on side B
10 Press @ REC.
Recording starts.
11 Press CD >
CD player plays the tracks to be
recorded on side A and then pauses.
12 set the tape to the begining of side B,
then press @ REC. .
41 3 Press ff or CD [> on the CD player.
CD player starts playing the tracks to be
recorded on side B.
To stop recording
Press M/4.
To check the order
Press CHECK repeatedly.
To select the desired tracks
beforehand
You can place priority on some tracks to be
recorded by selecting them before
programming them up to 20 tracks. See
“Playing Tracks in the Desired Order
(programme play)”.
If you have programmed a track number
which exceeds 20, you cannot use this
feature.
To cancel time edit
Press CONTINUE.
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Recording From the
Radio
You can record from the tuner onto a tape.
Use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE I (CrO2)
tape.
SYSTEM
POWER >ON
1 Press TUNER/BAND several times
until the desired radio band appears.
2 Tune in the radio station you want to
record. (See “Listening to the Radio”, or
“Playing Preset Radio Stations” for
details.)
3 Press il/# and insert a blank tape into
deck B with the side you want to record
on facing forward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
4 Press TAPE SELECT to select tape typeI
or I.
5 When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
6 Press @ REC.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press M/4&.
Adjusting the volume and DBFB will not
affect the recording level
But these controls will change the sound
levels you hear through speakers or
headphones.
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Recording From
Another Tape
(dubbing)
You can record the whole tape onto another
by normal or high speed dubbing. Use the
buttons on the unit and TYPE I (normal) or
TYPE II (CrOz) tape for dubbing.
When you use high speed dubbing feature
Save the current audio emphasis in the
memory (see “Making Your Personal
Audio Emphasis File (personal file)” and
then, cancel the audio emphasis and DBFB.
Audio emphasis and DBFB do not affect the
sound while dubbing
It is restored when dubbing is completed.
SYSTEM
POWER ON
1 Press TAPE (function).
TAPE is selected.
2 Press M/ #, and insert a recorded tape
in deck A with the side you want to play
facing forward.
Also, insert a blank tape in deck B with
the side you want to record on facing
forward. :
Make sure the tabs on the cassette in
deck B have not been removed.
3 Press TAPE SELECT to select tape type I
or II.
The switch setting is effective on both
decks.
4 Press DUBBING SPEED to select the
dubbing speed.
5 press If PAUSE and [> on deck A.
Deck A pauses for playing.
6 Press @ REC on deck B.
Deck A releases playing pause and deck
B starts recording simultaneously.
To stop dubbing
Press Ml / on deck A, then press M/# on
deck B.
Do not change the sound source while
dubbing. ,
You do not have to set DOLBY NR selector
The tape in deck B is automatically
recorded in the same state as the tape in
deck A.
Chapter 5: the Tape Player

Chapter 6:
Sound
Adjustment
Adjusting the Sound
Selecting the Audio
Emphasis
Adjusting the Audio
Emphasis
Making Your Personal
Audio Emphasis File
(personal file)
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Chapter 6: Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the Sound
To fully enjoy the sound coming from your
stereo system, make the following audio
adjustments. See sections following this
one for additional sound adjustments.
SYSTEM
POWER ON
VOLUME
DBFB
PHONES
To adjust the volume
Rotate VOLUME on the unit or press VOL
(+/-) on the remote.
To reinforce bass
Press DBFB* repeatedly and choose
DBFB MANN or DBFBANNNN\ .
“DBFB ANNAN ” is more effective than
“DBFB BNN ”.
* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES
jack. No sound will come from the speakers.
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Selecting the Audio
Emphasis
Your stereo system has been factory set to
five specially recommended audio
emphases. Choose from among these five
preset settings according to the type of
music you are listening to.
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the
indicator
of
P.FILE
is
lit,
press
P.FILE
so
that
the
indicator
turns
off.
2 Press the desired preset equalizer
setting
button
on
the
unit
or
PRESET
EQ
on the remote repeatedly until the
indicator of the desired setting button
lights up.
The equalizer setting affects the
recording sound level on a tape.
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Press To get
ROCK Powerful, clear sounds,
emphasizing low and high
audio
pacer
POPS Light, bright sounds,
emphasizing high and middle
range audio
JAZZ Percussive sounds,
emphasizing bass audio
CLASSIC
Broad,
open
sounds
with
plenty
of
reverberations
Sounds similar to a disco by
intensifying bass sound
DANCE
To cancel the audio emphasis
Press the selected button again
(or press PRESET EQ on the remote
repeatedly) so that the indicator of the
button lights off.
Then, “EFFECT OFF” appears in the
display.
The audio emphasis except DBFB enhances
the recording sound .
Therefore,
we
recommend
you
to
cancel
the
- audio emphasis when recording. If the
audio
emphasis
is
on
and
the
sound
level
of
the
CD
you
want
to
record
is
very
high,
the
recording
sound
may
become
distorted.
Otherwise,
if
you
want
to
record
the
enhanced
sound
for
special
uses
such
as
your
car
stereo,
walkman,
etc.,
turn
the
audio
emphasis
on.
Also,
we
recommend
you
to
cancel
it
when
you
play
a
tape
recorded
with
audio
emphasis,
because
the
sound
may
be
affected
doubly
and
become
distorted
if
it
is
left
on.

To change the equalizer display
Each time you keep pressing DISPLAY for
a few seconds, the equalizer display
changes to show one of the four displays
below.
If the sound does not come in for about a
minute, the spectrum analyzer display
turns to a picture. The display is restored
when the sound comes in.
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Adjusting the Audio
Emphasis
This feature lets you arrange the audio
emphasis by raising and lowering the level
of specific frequency ranges. Use the
buttons on the unit to do this operation.
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S-SURROUND
1 Press the desired equalizer setting
button.
2 Press one of <, >, A or ¥ (CURSOR
CONTROL).
The graphic equalizer curve and
fequency range appears in the display,
1,5
and the level value flashes.
3 Press or € to select the frequency
range you want to change.
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4 Press A or Y to raise or lower the level
of the frequency range.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other
frequency ranges.
To create the atmosphere of a movie
theater or concert hall ;
Press S-‘SURROUND so that the SUR [lltw}
indicator lights up.
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Making Your Personal
Audio Emphasis File
(personal file)
You can create a personal file of audio
patterns and store them in the memory of
the player. Later, call up an audio pattern to
play a favourite tape, CD, or radio
programme. Create up to five audio files.
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1 Press the desired equalizer setting
button. :
2 Press S-SURROUND to activate or
deactivate the surround effect to suit
your taste.
3
Adjust
the
sound
using
CURSOR
CONTROL.
(See
“Adjusting
the
Audio
Emphasis”
for
details.)
4 Press EQ MEMORY.
“MEMORY”
appears
and
a
file
number
flashes in the display.
5
press
a
file
number
button
that
you
decide
on.
“MEMORY”
disappears.
The
adjusted
equalizer
curve
and
the
surround
effect
settings
are
stored
at
the
file
number
you
selected.
To call up the personal file
Press
P.FILE
(or
press
PRESET
EQ
on
the
remote
repeatedly)
so
that
the
indicator
of
P.FILE
lights
up
and
then,
press
the
desired
file
number
button.
To
hear
the
effect
of
the
adjustment
Press
the
selected
button
repeatedly.
You
can
compare
the
difference
between
the
adjusted
sound
(the
indicator
is
lit)
and
the
sound
with
no
equalizer-effect
(the
1
7
indicator
is
not
lit).
Chapter
6:
Sound
Adjustment

Chapter 7:
Additional
Features
Falling Asleep to Music
Connecting Optional
Equipment
Chapter 7: Additional Features
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Falling Asleep to
Music
You can set the stereo system to turn off
automatically so you can go to sleep to
music (Sleep timer). :
Before setting sleep timer, make sure the
clock has been set correctly.
1 Play your favourite sound source.
2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to choose how
long you want the music to play.
“SLEEP” and minutes indication appear
in the display. The power will turn off
after 90 to 10 minutes depending on the
length of time you choose.
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To cancel the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF”
appears in the display.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
’ The remaining time appears in minutes for
several seconds.
When you use the sleep timer function
while listening to the tape
Choose the minutes longer than half of the
tape length, because the play button of the
tape player does not spring back
automatically.
e.g. Choose 50 minutes when you listen to
the tape of 90 minutes.
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Connecting Optional
Equipment
For greater jenna of your stereo
system, you can connect other components
to the stereo. You can connect:
¢ an optional turntable to the PHONO IN
jacks
¢ headphones to the PHONES jack on the
front panel
To connect an optional turntable
1 Connect the turntable PS-LX56
(optional) to the PHONO IN jacks on
the rear panel of the stereo.
2 Press PHONO on the front of the stereo
or FUNCTION on the remote until
“PHONO” appears in the display. &
The turntable sound comes through the
speakers.
You can also record the turntable sound. 8

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| Information
Precautions
Troubleshooting Guide
Maintenance
Specifications
index to Parts and Controls
Index
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Precautions
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your stereo system, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On operating voltage
Before operating the stereo system, check
that the operating voltage of your stereo
system is identical with the voltage of your
local power supply.
Operating voltage 220 - 230 V AC, 50/
60 Hz
On safety
e The stereo system is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains) as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the system itself has been turned
off.
¢ Unplug the system from the wall outlet
(mains) if it is not to be used for an
extended period of time. To disconnect
the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the
plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
e Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the component, unplug the stereo system
and have the component checked by
qualified personnel before operating it
any further.
« Should the AC power cord (mains lead)
need to be changed, have it done at a
qualified service shop only.
e As the laser beam used in this unit is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personal only.
e Do not open the dise tray during CD
operations. This activates the safety
device, stops operations, and starts
initializing operations.
On installation
Place the stereo system in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-
up in the stereo system.
On condensation in the CD player
component
If the system 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 CD player. Should this
occur, the CD player will not operate.
Remove the CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over, break off the cassette tab
from side A or B as illustrated. If you later
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
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Troubleshooting
Guide
If
you
run
into
any
problem
using
this
stereo
system,
use
the
following
check
list.
And first check the following points:
e
The
mains
lead
is
connected
firmly.
e
The
speakers
are
connected
correctly
and
firmly.
Should
any
problem
persist
after
you
have
made the checks below, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Tuner
“TUNED”
flashes
in
the
display.
>
Adjust
the
aerial.
“STEREO”
flashes
in
the
display.
>
Adjust
the
aerial.
Severe hum or noise.
-> Adjust the aerial.
>
The
signal
strength
is
too
weak.
Connect the external aerial.
> Connect the ground wire.
A
stereo
FM
programme
cannot
be
received
in
stereo.
>
Press
STEREO/MONO
s0
that
“STEREO”
appears.
a
Tape Player
The tape does not record.
>
No
tape
in
the
cassette
holder.
>
The
tab
has
been
removed
from
the
cassette.
>
The
tape
has
reeled
to
the
end.
The
tape
does
not
record
nor
play
back
or
there
is
a
decrease
in
sound
level.
:
~
The
heads
are
dirty.
Clean
them.
>
Magnetic
deposits
have
built-up
on
the
record
/
playback
heads.”
There
is
excessive
wow
or
flutter,
or
the
sound
drops
out.
>
The
capstans
or
pinch
rollers
are
contaminated.*
The
tape
does
not
erase
completely.
>
Magnetic
deposits
have
built-
up
on
the
record/playback
heads.”
Noise increases or the high
frequencies are erased.
>
Magnetic
deposits
have
built-up
on
the record/playback heads.
* See “Maintenance”.
For
Your
Information

CD Player
The CD tray does not close.
: > The CD is not placed correctly.
The CD will not play.
> The CD is dirty.
> The CD is inserted label side down.
> Moisture condensation has built
up.
Leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
Play does not start from the first
track.
> The player is in programme or
shuffle mode. Press CONTINUE.
“a7 is displayed.
> PP >> l (or PPI on the remote)
was repeatedly pressed at the end
of the CD. Press KkK1<4<4 (or Kt
on the remote) to return to the
normal display.
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20 supplied with the
turntable only)
Tone arm skips, skates or does not
advance.
> Turntable is not level. Place it on a
level surface.
Poor sound quality
~ The stylus is dirty. Clean or replace
it.
- Rumble or low frequency howl.
> Turntable is placed too close to
speakers. Move speakers away
from the turntable.
The tone arm does not return to its
armrest.
> Press REJECT.
General
There is no sound.
> Rotate VOLUME clockwise.
~> The headphones are connected.
Disconnect them.
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
> Check the speaker connections of
the inoperative channel.
The left and right sound are
reversed.
> Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.
For Your Information
Bass is lacking or the location of the
musical instruments is apparently
imprecise.
> Check the speaker connection for
proper phasing.
There is severe hum or noise.
> TV or VCR is too close to the stereo
system. Move the stereo system
away from the TV or VCR.
“0:00” flashes in the display.
> A power interruption occurred.
Set the clock and preset radio
stations again.
The remote does not function.
> The batteries have run down.
Replace both batteries. ;
> There is an obstacle between the
remote and the system. Remove the
obstacle.
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Maintenance
To clean the tape heads and tape
path
Contaminated tape heads cause poor
recording or sound drop-out in playback.
We recommend cleaning after every 10
hours of operation.
Open the cassette holder and wipe the
heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans
with a cleaning swab slightly moistened
with cleaning fluid or alcohol. Wipe the
parts shown below:
Deck A
Cleaning
Capstan swab
Playback head
Pinch roller
Deck B
Capstan Cleaning
swab
Record/playback
Erase head
Pinch roller
Insert a tape when the areas cleaned are
completely dry.
To demagnetize the tape heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual
magnetism will have built up on the heads
to begin to cause loss of high frequencies
and hiss. At this time, demagnetize the
heads and all metal parts in the tape path
with a commercially available tape head
demagnetizer. Refer to the instructions of
the demagnetizer.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
mild detergent solution.
To clean the CD
When a CD is dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the CD from the centre out.
Notes on CD
e Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or
anti-static
spray
intended
for
vinyl
LPs.
e If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on
the CD, it may cause a tracking error.
To replace the Stylus (for PS-LX56P
only)
Replace the stylus after every 400 hours of
use. Turn off the power before replacing the
stylus. Handle the stylus with care.
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Specifications
CD player section
System Compact disc digital audio system
Laser Semiconductor laser
Wavelength 780 — 790 nm
Tuner section
FM
stereo,
FM/AM
superheterodyne
tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 — 108.0 MHz
Aerial FM wire aerial
Aerial terminals 75 ohm unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
German and Italian models:
AM: 531 — 1,602 kHz
Other models
MW: 531 -1,602 kHz
LW: 153 - 279 kHz
(with the LW tuning
interval set at 3 kHz)
Aerial AM loop aerial
External aerial
terminals
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz