Sony LBT-N355 User manual

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LBT-N355
LBT-N455
© 1996 by Sony Corporation

| 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 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
exterior.
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LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
This caution
label is located
inside the unit.
CAUTION * INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
* AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Hi-Fi Component System. This
series is packed with fun features. Here are just a few:
* 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 match
10 music types
* A loop play function that lets you play a short portion of a track
repeatedly like a sampler on the CD player
* A timer that lets you set the CD player, tape player or radio to tum
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
* ACD player that lets you play up to 5 CDs ina row
* A music clip feature, that lets you create groups of favourite tracks
from your CDs
¢ A remote that lets you control the music from your seat
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for LBT-N355 and LBT-N455.
Before you start reading, check your models number. LBT-N455 is
the model used for illustration purpose.
Any differences are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“LBT-N455 only”. :

T; ey f Chapter 1: Setting Up
FS | Ee oO Connecting the Stereo 5
Inserting the Batteries 6
Setting the Clock 6
Chapter 2: the CD Player
Playing CDs (normal play) 7
Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) 8
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (programme play) 9
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) 9
Playing Tracks with Repeating a Specified Portion (loop play) 10
Group Tracks (music clip) 10
Chapter 3: the Radio
Listening to the Radio 12
Presetting Radio Stations 12
Playing Preset Radio Stations 13
Tuning by Programme Type (PTY) (LBT-N455 only) 13
Chapter 4: the Tape Player
PlayingaTape 15
RecordingaCD 16 :
Recording a CD: Selecting Tape Length ( tape select edit) 17
Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit) 18
Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (programme edit) 18
Recording from the Radio 19
Recording from Another Tape (dubbing) 20
Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the Sound 21
Selecting the Audio Emphasis 21
Adjusting the Audio Emphasis 22
Making Your Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file) 23
Chapter 6: Additional Features
Falling Asleep to Music 24
Waking Up to Music 24
Timer-Recording Radio Programmes 25
Connecting Optional Equipment 26
For Your Information
Precautions 27
Troubleshooting Guide 27
Maintenance 28
Specifications 28
Index to Partsand Controls 29
Index 31
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FM aerial
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Chapter 1: Setting Up

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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 6.
| STEP 1| Connecting the
Front Speakers
1. Twist the speaker cable coating and pull
it from the end of the cable.
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2 Connect the right speaker to (FRONT™*)
SPEAKER R connectors and the left
speaker to (FRONT*) SPEAKER L
connectors.
LBT-N355
Connect this portion
LBT-N455
Connect this portion
LBT-N455 only
| STEP 2| Connecting a
Super Woofer (LBT-N455
only)
Connect the Super Woofer to the SUPER
WOOEFER R and L connectors.
Connect this portion
ISTEP 3 | Connecting the
Aerial
aerial
(supplied)
FM wire aerial*
(not supplied in ® FM 759
Germany)
COaxtat
*Note: Extend it horizontally
To set up the AM loop aerial
IEC standard socket
(not supplied)
To improve the FM reception
Connect an outdoor FM aerial to the FM
75Q COAXIAL terminal, using a 75-ohm
coaxial cable and IEC standard socket
connector.
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Ground the external aerial from 1 terminal
against lightning with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.
Screw clamp
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To improve the AM reception
After you connect the AM aerial, connect a | GB
6- to 15- meter (20- to SO- feet) insulated*
wire to the AM terminal. Connect the 5
terminal to ground.
Important
Ground the external aerial from »h terminal
against lightning with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.
Ground wire
(not supplied)
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Chapter 1: Setting Up