Sony LBT-N350 User manual

3-798-246-41 (3)
© 1994 by Sony Corporation
Compact
Hi-Fi Stereo System
Operating instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de Instrucciones
Manual de Instruções
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LBT-N350
HCD-N350

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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.
English
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
on and off whenever you want
•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
•A CD player that lets you play up to 5 CDs in a row
•A remote that lets you control the music from your seat
CLASS1 LASERPRODUCT
LUOKAN1 LASERLAITE
KLASS1 LASERAPPARAT
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
This caution
label is located
inside the unit.
CAUTION
ADVARSEL
VARNING
ADVARSEL
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA
DLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARO!
;
;
;
;
;
LASERSTRÅLING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR OPPNÅD
OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URXOPPLAD.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES
UNNGÅEKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDEAF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅUDS ÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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.
To re-install the transit key when transporting the unit
1Remove all CDs.
2Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray and confirm that
”
1
(or
2
,
3
...)” has disappeared from the display.
3Turn off the power.
4Insert the transit key into its hole to lock.
Transit key

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Table of
Contents
Chapter 1: Setting Up
ConnectingtheStereo 4
InsertingtheBatteries 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 RandomOrder (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
PresettingRadioStations 12
PlayingPresetRadioStations 12
Chapter 5: the Tape Player
Playing a Tape 13
RecordingFromtheTurntable*14
Recording a CD 14
Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit) 15
Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (programme edit) 16
Recording From the Radio 16
Recording From Another Tape (dubbing) 17
Chapter 6: Sound Adjustment
AdjustingtheSound 19
SelectingtheAudioEmphasis 19
AdjustingtheAudioEmphasis 20
Making Your Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file) 20
Chapter 7: Additional Features
Falling Asleep to Music 21
Waking Up to Music 21
Timer-RecordingRadioProgrammes 22
ConnectingOptionalEquipment 22
For Your Information
Precautions 23
TroubleshootingGuide 23
Maintenance 24
Specifications 25
Index to Parts and Controls 25
Index 27
*For the model with the PS-LX56P turntable only

Chapter 1: Setting Up
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Chapter 1:
Setting
Up
Connecting the Stereo
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 7.
STEP 1 Connecting the
Speakers
1Twist the speaker cable coating and
strip it from the end of the cable.
2Connect the right speaker to R
connectors and the left speaker to L
connectors.
See the manual supplied with the
speaker for details of the connections.
To improve the AM reception
After you connect the AM aerial, connect a
6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated
wire to the AM terminal. Connect the
terminal to ground.
Important
Ground the external aerial from terminal
against lightning with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.
Connecting the Stereo
Inserting the Batteries
Setting the Clock
IEC standard socket
connector (not
supplied)
AM
FM 75
COAXIAL
L
FM lead aerial* (not
supplied in Germany)
AM
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM loop aerial (supplied)
STEP 2 Connecting the
Aerial
*Note: Extend it horizontally
To improve the FM reception
Connect an outdoor FM aerial to the FM
75Ωterminal, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Important
Ground the external aerial from terminal
against lightning with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.
ground wire
screw
clamp
Insulated wires (not
supplied)
AM
FM 75
COAXIAL
screw
clamp
ground wire
STEP 3 Connecting the
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.

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!Do this connection last!
AM loop aerial (supplied)
Right speaker
Left speaker
Turntable (not supplied in some areas)
FM aerial (supplied)
to a wall outlet
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 4 Connecting the
Power
Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet
after you have made all the above
connections.
Inserting the Batteries
Install two R6 (size AA) batteries in the
supplied remote for remote control.
1Open the lid.
2Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
Match the + and – to the diagram in the
battery compartment.
3Close the lid.
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.
to a wall outlet

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3,5
DISPLAY
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Setting the Clock
The built-in clock shows the time in the
display.
1Keep pressing CLOCK SET until the
hour indicator begins flashing.
2Set the current hour by pressing or
(CURSOR CONTROL) until the correct
hour appears.
3Press ENTER/NEXT .
The minutes indicator begins flashing.
4Set the current minute by pressing or
until the correct minute appears.
5Press ENTER/NEXT.
Use the time signal to set the clock
accurately.
“OK” appears in the display and the
clock starts running.
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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Playing a Record
(for the model supplied
with the turntable only)
5Set the cuing lever to .
6Move the tone arm by hand to the
desired point on the record.
7Set the cuing lever to .
When the record is played to the end,
the tone arm returns to the armrest and
the turntable stops.
To stop during play
Press REJECT.
To play a different part of the record
Lift the tone arm by setting the cuing lever
to , move the tone arm by hand to the
desired point, then set the cuing lever to .
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
2
REJECT
3
1
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
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4
5,7
Stylus cover
Stopper
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”.
1Press FUNCTION until “PHONO”
appears in the display.
2Place a record on the turntable.
3Press SPEED to select the speed.
4Remove the stylus cover from the
cartridge, and release the stopper from
the tone arm.
Cuing lever

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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
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8
1
2,5
4
DISC 1-5
DISPLAY
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
CD
6
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.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
”CD” appears in the display.
CD is selected.
2Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
trays.
3Holding 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.)
4Press 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.
5Press OPEN/CLOSE again.
The disc number appears in the display.
6Press CONTINUE on the remote to
choose whether to play “1 DISC” or
“ALL DISCS”.
7Press (or CD PLAY on the remote)
or DISC 1 – 5.
Play starts from the beginning of the
selected CD.
8Adjust the volume.
Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn up the
volume, or counterclockwise to turn
down. (Or press VOL +/– on the
remote.)
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VOLUME
1 DISCS
DBFB
Choose
1 DISC
ALL DISCS
To play
Only a CD you have
selected.
All CDs consecutively in
the order of disc number.
Empty disc trays are
skipped.
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DOLBY NR
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VOLUME
ALL DISCS
DBFB
Disc calendar
Music calendar
Track number
Playing timeDisc number
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DOLBY NR
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VOLUME
ALL DISCS
DBFB
Press
or
OPEN/CLOSE
To
Stop play
Pause
Resume play
Remove the CD

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To locate a
point
While
monitoring the
sound
Quickly by
observing the
display during
pause
Press
(forward) or
(backward) and
hold down until you find
the point.
(forward) or
(backward) and
hold down until you find
the point. You will not
hear the sound during
this operation.
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)
To locate
the next or
succeeding
tracks
the current or
preceding
tracks
Press
(or on the
remote) repeatedly until
you find the track
(or on the
remote) repeatedly until
you find the track
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.
Note
•“- - . - - ” appears in the display when the
time is 100 minutes or more.
One Touch Play feature
Press CD (function) (or CD PLAY 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 no CD is inserted, the system
turns on, and “CD no disc” appears in the
display.
If you press CD (function) 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.
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.
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.
Playing Tracks in
Random Order
(shuffle play)
You can play all the tracks on a CD or all
CDs in random order.
DISC 1-5
1
3
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
2
CONTINUE
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press 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.
3Press (or CD PLAY on the remote).
“ ” appears and then all the tracks
play in random order.
To skip to the next track, press .
To replay the current track, press
. You cannot replay the
previous track.
To stop playing
Press .
To cancel shuffle play
Press CONTINUE on the remote.
To select the desired CD
Press DISC 1 – 5 during “1 DISC
SHUFFLE” play.
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.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
continue to next page ➔
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1
OFF
DOLBY NR
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VOLUME
ALL DISCS
DBFB
SHUFFLE
2,5
CHECK
CLEAR
3
6
4
CONTINUE
1
SYSTEM
POWER –ON

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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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OFF
DOLBY NR
2345
VOLUME
DISC
PROGRAM
DBFB
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OFF
DOLBY NR
2345 1
VOLUME
DISC
PROGRAM
DBFB
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OFF
DOLBY NR
2345 8
VOLUME
DISC
PROGRAM
DBFB
To
Check the
programme
Programme a pause
Stop play
Cancel the
programme play
Erase a track from
the end
Erase a specific
track
Erase the entire
programme
Press
CHECK repeatedly*1
*2
CONTINUE*3
CLEAR in stop mode
CHECK repeatedly
so the number of the
track lights up, and
press CLEAR
once in stop mode
➔continued
2Press PROGRAM .
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
3Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or DISC 1 –
5 on the unit) to choose a CD.
4Press or to choose a track.
The disc number, track number and the
total playing time appear.
5Press 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
•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.
6Press CD PLAY (or ).
All the tracks play in the order you
chose.
*1After the last track appears, “CHECK
End” appears in the display.
REPEAT
Playing mode
Normal play
(ALL DISCS)
Normal play
(1 DISC)
Shuffle play
(ALL DISCS)
Shuffle play
(1 DISC)
Programme play
Tracks played
Repeats all the tracks
on all CDs (REPEAT),
or the current track
(REPEAT 1).
Repeats all the tracks
on the current CD
(REPEAT), or the
current track (REPEAT
1).
All tracks on the all
CDs are reshuffled.
All tracks on the CD
are reshuffled.
Repeats all the
programmes in
their programmed
order.
*2“P” appears in the display and the total
playing time is reset to 0.00.
*3The 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.
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.

Chapter 4: the Radio
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Listening to the Radio
Presetting Radio Stations
Playing Preset Radio
Stations
Chapter 4:
the
Radio
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2
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
3
BAND
STEREO/MONO
Listening to the Radio
When you want to play a radio
programme, you can have the tuner
automatically scan the radio frequencies
and tune in the stations with clear signals.
This feature saves you time in searching for
stations with clear signals.
However, stations with weak signals may
be skipped by automatic tuning. Manually
tune in the ones skipped by automatic
tuning.
1Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the
remote) repeatedly until the band you
want appears in the display.
As you press this button, the band
changes as follows:
German and Italian models:
FM AM
Other models:
FM MW LW
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TUNING
1
OFF
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16 17 18 19 20
VOLUME
1 DISC
DBFB
MHz
63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k (Hz)
AUTO
TUNING
STEREO
TUNED
1
OFF
DOLBY NR
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16 17 18 19 20
VOLUME
1 DISC
DBFB
MHz
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO TUNING” appears in the
display.
3Press TUNING (+/–).
The tuner starts scanning radio
frequencies, and stops when it finds a
clear station. “TUNED” appears in the
display window. “STEREO” also
appears if the FM station tuned is
broadcasting in stereo.
4If you don’t want to listen to the station
selected, press TUNING (+/–) to restart
the scan.
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.
1Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“TUNING” appears in the display.
2Press TUNING (+/–) repeatedly until
the desired station is tuned in.
To improve AM broadcast reception
Reorient the supplied AM loop aerial for
AM (MW and LW).
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.
One Touch Play feature
Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the
remote) when the power is off or when you
are listening to another sound source.
You can listen to the last received station
without pressing any other buttons.
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AUTO
TUNING
STEREO
TUNED
1
OFF
DOLBY NR
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16 17 18 19 20
VOLUME
1 DISC
DBFB
MHz

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1Press 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:
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly so
that “PRESET” appears in the display.
3Press TUNING (+/–) (or PRESET (+/–)
on the remote) to tune in a preset
station.
The station frequency appears and the
station begins broadcasting.
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
FM 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.
1Press 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:
2Press TUNING (+/–) to tune in the
station you would like to store.
3Press TUNING MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display.
4Press TUNING (+/–) to display the
preset channel number you decided on
(1 to 20 for FM, 1 to 10 for MW/LW/
AM).
5Press TUNING MEMORY.
“MEMORY” disappears, and the station
is stored at the preset channel number
you decided on.
6Repeat 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.
Playing Preset Radio
Stations
Once you have preset the stations, use the
TUNING (+/–) buttons to quickly tune in
your favourite stations.
1
3,5
FM MW LW
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TUNING
1
OFF
DOLBY NR
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VOLUME
1 DISC
DBFB
MHz
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STEREO
TUNED
1
OFF
DOLBY NR
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16 17 18 19 20
VOLUME
1 DISC
DBFB
Preset channel number
Station frequency
Preset channel number
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AUTO
TUNING
STEREO
TUNED
1
OFF
DOLBY NR
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16 17 18 19 20
VOLUME
1 DISC
DBFB
MHz
1
2
PRESET (+/–)
FM MW LW
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TUNING
1
OFF
DOLBY NR
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16 17 18 19 20
VOLUME
1 DISC
DBFB
MHz
63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k(Hz)
PRESET
1
OFF
DOLBY NR
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16 17 18 19 20
VOLUME
1 DISC
DBFB
MHz
Station frequency
Preset channel
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PRESET
STEREO
TUNED
1
OFF
DOLBY NR
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VOLUME
1 DISC
DBFB
MHz
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
2,4
3
BAND
SYSTEM
POWER –ON

Chapter 5: the Tape Player
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Playing a Tape
Recording From the
Turntable
Recording a CD
Recording a CD: Specifying
Tape Length (time edit)
Recording a CD: Specifying
Track Order (programme
edit)
Recording From the Radio
Recording From Another
Tape (dubbing)
Chapter 5:
the Tape
Player
To
Stop play
Pause (deck B only)
Resume play after
pause
Fast forward
Rewind
Remove the
cassette
Press
or or
for front side,
or TAPE
REWIND* for
reverse side
or TAPE
REWIND* for front
side,
for reverse side
EJECT
* You can use TAPE REWIND even if
TAPE is not selected. To stop rewinding,
press this button again.
To play both decks in succession
(relay play)
Relay play always follows the following
sequence. When the reverse side of the tape
in deck B finishes playing, the following
sequence continues 4 more times.
1Press EJECT and insert recorded
tapes in both decks.
2Press DIRECTION MODE repeatedly
until “RELAY” appears in the display.
3Press or .
To stop relay play
Press .
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 are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
One Touch Play feature
Press TAPE (function) 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.
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3
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TAPE
SYSTEM
POWER –ON DOLBY NR
Deck A
(Front side) Deck A (Reverse side)
Deck B
(Reverse side) Deck B (Front side)
Playing a Tape
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“TAPE” appears in the display.
TAPE is selected.
2Press EJECT 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.
The tape will start playing from the
front side.
3Press DECK SELECT to select the deck
you want to play.
The selected deck indicator lights up.
4Press DIRECTION MODE to choose
single-side, dual-side, or relay play.
The DIRECTION MODE setting affects
both decks.
* The deck stops automatically after
repeating the sequence 5 times.
** See “To play both decks in succession
(relay play)”.
5Press (to play the front side) or
(to play the reverse side).
The tape starts playing.
To play
One side of the tape
Both sides.*
Both decks in
succession.**
Set DIRECTION
MODE to
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The lamp lights and the lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
disappears.
If you want to start recording from the
reverse side, press so that the
lamp lights steadily.
7Press to release recording pause.
Recording starts.
8Play a record (See “Playing a Record”
for details).
To stop recording.
Press .
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.
Recording a CD
You can record from a CD to a tape. Use
TYPE (normal) or TYPE (CrO2) tapes.
To listen to other sources while recording,
you must stop recording.
Recording a CD
Automatically
By using CD SYNCHRO button, you can
record from a CD to a tape easily. Use the
buttons on the unit for this operation.
1Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD.
Then, press OPEN/CLOSE again to
close the tray. Make sure the CD you
want to record is on the front tray.
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 (normal)
or TYPE (CrO2) tape.
If your system is not supplied with the
turntable, see “Connecting Optional
Equipment”.
1Place a record on the turntable.
2Press EJECT and insert a blank tape
into deck B with the side you want to
record on facing forward.
Recording will start from the front side
of the tape, unless you have changed the
playing direction before recording.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
3Select dual or single-sided recording.
* Recording always stops at the end of the
reverse side. Be sure to start from the
front side.
4When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
5Press FUNCTION until “PHONO”
appears in the display.
6Press REC.
The REC and (pause) lamps light
and deck B stands by for recording.
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
Side in recording
pause mode
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6
5
2
3
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
4
Total number of tracks and the total
playing time appear in the display.
2Press EJECT and insert a blank tape
into deck B with the side you want to
record on facing forward.
Recording will start from the front side
of the tape, unless you have changed the
playing direction before recording.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
3Select dual or single-sided recording.
4When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
5Press CD SYNCHRO.
The REC and (pause) lamps light
and deck B stands by for recording.
The lamp lights and the lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
disappears.
If you want to start recording from the
reverse side, press so that the
lamp lights steadily.
6Press to release recording pause.
Recording starts.
After about 10 seconds, the CD starts
playing. If the last track on side A has
abruptly been cut, the track will record
again from the beginning on side B
when you choose dual-sided recording.
If you set DIRECTION MODE to or
RELAY, recording always stops at the
end of the reverse side.
To stop recording
Press .
Note
•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.
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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2
1,8
5
3
4
7
Side in recording
pause mode
Set DIRECTION
MODE to
or RELAY
To record
One side
Both sides
Set DIRECTION
MODE to
or RELAY
To record
One side
Both sides*

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SYSTEM
POWER –ON
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5
3
Side in recording
pause mode
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.
Recording a CD Manually
You can record a CD as you like, for
instance, record just the songs you want or
record from the middle of the tape.
1Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD.
Then, press 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.
2Press EJECT and insert a blank tape
into deck B with the side you want to
record on facing forward.
Recording will start from the front side
of the tape, unless you have changed the
playing direction before recording.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
3Select dual or single-sided recording.
4When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
5Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
6If you want to record the specific track
of the CD, press .
The CD player pauses for playing.
If you do not need to choose the track,
skip to step 7.
7Press or to choose the
track you want to record.
8Press REC.
The REC and (pause) lamps light
and deck B stands by for recording.
The lamp lights and the lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then disappears.
If you want to start recording from the
reverse side, press so that the
lamp lights steadily.
9Press to release recording pause.
Recording starts.
If you set DIRECTION MODE or
RELAY, recording always stops at the
end of the reverse side.
10Press CD (function).
The CD player starts playing.
Note
•If you want to record the specific tracks of
the CD, the “programme edit” feature will
make it easier.
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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7
CONTINUE
CHECK
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1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD.
Then, press 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.
3Press EJECT and insert a blank tape
into deck B with the side you want to
record on facing forward.
Recording will start from the front side
of the tape, unless you have changed the
playing direction before recording.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
4Select dual or single-sided recording.
5When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
6Press EDIT on the remote once. “TIME
EDIT” appears in the display.
7Press or 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:
HALF C-46
(23.00) C-54 (27.00)
C-90
(45.00) C-74 (37.00) C-60 (30.00)
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Set DIRECTION
MODE to
or RELAY
To record
One side
Both sides
To record
One side
Both sides
Set DIRECTION
MODE to
or RELAY
To
Stop recording
Pause recording
Press

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8Press EDIT.
The player determines the tracks to be
recorded on side A automatically .
9When you record on both sides, press
EDIT again.
The player determines the tracks to be
recorded on side B.
10Press CD SYNCHRO.
The REC and (pause) lamps light
and deck B stands by for recording.
The lamp lights and the lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
disappears.
If you want to start recording from the
reverse side, press so that the
lamp lights steadily.
11Press to release recording pause.
Recording starts.
After about 10 seconds, the CD starts
playing. If the last track on side A has
abruptly been cut, the track will record
again from the beginning on side B
when you choose dual-sided recording.
If you set DIRECTION MODE to or
RELAY, recording always stops at the
end of the reverse side.
To stop recording
Press .
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.
Recording a CD:
Specifying Track Order
(programme edit)
You can adjust the total recording time to
the tape length while making a programme.
1Following the procedure “Playing
Tracks in the Desired Order
(programme play)”, programme the
tracks you want to record for side A.
Make sure to programme the tracks so
that the total playing time of side A does
not exceed the tape length of one side.
2Press .
“P” appears in the display and the total
playing time is reset to 0.
3Programme the tracks you want to
record for side B in the same way as you
did for side A.
4Press EJECT and insert a blank tape
into deck B with the side you want to
record on facing forward.
Recording will start from the front side
of the tape, unless you have changed the
playing direction before recording.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
Total playing time on side A
flashing
Tracks to be recorded on side A
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DISC
PROGRAM
DBFB
Total playing time
on side B
Last track
Tracks to be recorded
on both sides
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Side in recording
pause mode
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SYSTEM
POWER –ON
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6
CONTINUE
5Select dual or single-sided recording.
6When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
7Press CD SYNCHRO.
The REC and (pause) lamps light
and deck B stands by for recording.
The lamp lights and the lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
disappears.
If you want to start recording from the
reverse side, press so that the
lamp lights steadily.
8Press to release recording pause.
Recording starts.
After about 10 seconds, the CD starts
playing. If the last track on side A has
abruptly been cut, the track will record
again from the beginning on side B
when you choose dual-sided recording.
If you set DIRECTION MODE to or
RELAY, recording always stops at the
end of the reverse side.
To stop recording
Press .
To cancel programme edit
Press CONTINUE.
Recording From the
Radio
You can record from the tuner onto a tape.
Use TYPE (normal) or TYPE (CrO2)
tape.
Side in recording
pause mode
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SYSTEM
POWER –ON
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5
4
7
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or RELAY
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4Press .
Dubbing starts.
If you set DIRECTION MODE to or
RELAY, recording always stops at the
end of the reverse side.
To stop dubbing
Press .
If you select other sound sources while
dubbing
Dubbing stops.
Audio emphasis is cancelled while dubbing
And it is restored when dubbing is
completed.
You do not have to set DOLBY NR selector
The tape in deck B is automatically
recorded in the same state as tape in deck
A.
Dubbing Another Tape
Manually
When you want to dub only part of the
tape, dub manually at normal speed. Use
TYPE (normal) or TYPE (CrO2) tape for
recording.
1Press EJECT, 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.
Recording and playback will start from
the front side of the tape, unless you
have changed the playing direction
before recording.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette in
deck B have not been removed.
2Select dual or single-sided recording.
Side in recording
pause mode
1Press TUNER/BAND several times
until the desired radio band appears.
2Tune in the radio station you want to
record. (See “Listening to the Radio”, or
“Playing Preset Radio Stations” for
details.)
3Press EJECT and insert a blank tape
into deck B with the side you want to
record on facing forward.
Recording will start from the front side
of the tape, unless you have changed the
playing direction before recording.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
4Select dual or single-sided recording.
5When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON.
6Press REC.
The REC and (pause) lamps light
and deck B stands by for recording.
The lamp lights and the lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
disappears.
If you want to start recording from the
reverse side, press so that the
lamp lights steadily.
7Press to release recording pause.
Recording starts.
If you set DIRECTION MODE to or
RELAY, recording always stops at the
end of the reverse side.
To stop recording
Press .
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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3
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2
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
4
Recording From
Another Tape (dubbing)
Dubbing Another Tape
Automatically
You can record the whole tape onto another
automatically by using high speed dubbing.
Use the buttons on the unit and TYPE
(normal) or TYPE (CrO2) tape for
dubbing.
1Press EJECT, 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.
Recording and playback will start from
the front side of the tape, unless you
have changed the playing direction
before recording.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette in
deck B have not been removed.
2Choose how you want the tape to record
and press DIRECTION MODE
repeatedly until the desired mode
appears.
3Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING.
The REC and (pause) lamps light
and deck B stands by for recording.
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SYSTEM
POWER –ON
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6
2
3
4
5
Set DIRECTION
MODE to
or RELAY
To record
One side
Both sides
To dub
One side
Both sides
Set DIRECTION
MODE to
or RELAY
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Operation
Dubbing stops at the end of one
side
When the tape in one deck
comes to the end of the front
side, it reverses immediately
regardless of the tape position
in the other deck.
When the tape in one deck
reaches its end of the front side,
it stops until the other tape
come to its end, and then both
tapes reverse together.
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3Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“TAPE” appears in the display.
4Press REC.
The REC and (pause) lamps light
and deck B stands by for recording.
The lamp lights and the lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
disappears.
If you want to start recording from the
reverse side, press so that the
lamp lights steadily.
5Press to release recording pause on
deck B.
Recording starts on deck B.
If you set DIRECTION MODE to or
RELAY, recording always stops at the
end of the reverse side.
6Press DECK SELECT to select deck A.
7Press or .
The tape on deck A starts playing.
To stop dubbing
Press . To stop the other deck, press
DECK SELECT and then .
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Adjusting the Sound
Selecting the Audio
Emphasis
Adjusting the Audio
Emphasis
Making Your Personal
Audio Emphasis File
(personal file)
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.
To adjust the volume
Rotate VOLUME on the unit or press VOL
(+/–) on the remote.
To reinforce bass
Press DBFB* repeatedly and choose
DBFB or DBFB .
“DBFB ” is more effective than
“DBFB ”.
* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES
jack. No sound will come from the speakers.
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.
PRESET EQ
VOLUME
DBFB
PHONES
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
2
DISPLAY
1
SYSTEM
POWER –ON
To get
Powerful, clear sounds,
emphasizing low and high
audio
Light, bright sounds,
emphasizing high and
middle range audio
Percussive sounds,
emphasizing bass audio
Broad, open sounds with
plenty of reverberations
Sounds similar to a disco by
intensifying bass sound
Press
ROCK
POPS
JAZZ
CLASSIC
DANCE
1If the indicator of P.FILE is lit, press
P.FILE so that the indicator turns off.
2Press 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.
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.
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1Press the desired equalizer setting
button.
2Press SURROUND to activate or
deactivate the surround effect to suit
your taste.
3Adjust the sound using CURSOR
CONTROL. (See “Adjusting the Audio
Emphasis” for details.)
4Press EQ MEMORY.
“MEMORY“ appears and a file number
flashes in the display.
5Press 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 so that the indicator of P.FILE
lights up and then, press the desired file
number button, or press P.FILE on the
remote repeatedly.
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
indicator is not lit).
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Spectrum analyzer 3
Spectrum analyzer 1
Spectrum analyzer 2
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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.
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.
1Press the desired equalizer setting
button.
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POWER –ON
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POWER –ON
2Press one of , , or (CURSOR
CONTROL).
The graphic equalizer curve and
fequency range appears in the display,
and the level value flashes.
3Press or to select the frequency
range you want to change.
4Press or to raise or lower the level
of the frequency range.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other
frequency ranges.
To create the atmosphere of a movie
theater or concert hall
Press SURROUND so that the SUR
indicator lights up.
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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