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Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
4-227-076-13(1)
LBT-LX90AV
LBT-LX10AV
LBT-LX9AV
©2000 Sony Corporation
Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System


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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.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* B-
type noise reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol ; and
"PRO LOGIC" are trademarks of the Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
(LBT-LX9AV only)
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
This appliance is classified as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
for the customers in North America
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark.
As
ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Made in Indonesia


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* For LBT-LX90AV/LX9AV only
** For European model only
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4
Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 7
Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9
Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10
Saving power in standby mode* ........ 11
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 13
Recording a CD .................................... 14
Listening to the radio ........................... 15
Recording from the radio .................... 17
Playing a tape ........................................ 18
Recording from a tape ......................... 20
The CD Player
Using the CD display ........................... 21
Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 22
Playing CD tracks in random
order ................................................ 22
Programming CD tracks ..................... 23
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 25
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 26
Recording CDs by specifying the track
order ................................................ 27
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 29
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 29
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 30
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 31
Adjusting the audio emphasis ............ 32
Making a personal audio
emphasis file ................................... 34
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound ............................................... 35
Other Features
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)** ............................................ 36
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 38
Falling asleep to music ........................ 40
Waking up to music ............................. 41
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 42
Optional AV Components
Connecting audio components .......... 44
Connecting video components ........... 46
Connecting outdoor antennas ............ 50
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 51
Troubleshooting ................................... 52
Specifications ........................................ 54
Index ....................................................... 58


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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1 through 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
The above illustration is of the LBT-LX10AV.
Left front
speaker
Right front
speaker
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Center speaker
Right rear speaker
Left rear speaker


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AM
COAX
IAL
FM
75
FM
75
AM
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM wire
antenna horizontally.
Jack type A
Jack type B
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM wire
antenna horizontally.
1 Connect the speakers.
1 Connecting the front speakers
Connect the speaker cords to the
FRONT SPEAKER jacks.
2 Connecting the center speaker
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER
jacks.
3 Connecting the rear speakers
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.
Notes
· Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
· Insert only the stripped portion of the cord.
Inserting the vinyl portion will interfere with the
speaker connection and no sound will come from
the speaker.
Black/Stripe
(#)
Red/Solid
(3)
Black (#)
Red (3)
CENTER
REAR
L
R
CENTER
REAR
L
R
Black/Stripe
(#)
Red/Solid
(3)
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