User manual SONY LBT-ZX8

[. . . ] 4-253-172-15(1) Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. FST-ZX8 FST-ZX6 LBT-ZX8 LBT-ZX6 ©2004 Sony Corporation FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX84-253-172-15(1) WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] If you want to record on the reverse side, press h (TAPE B). 5 6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to record on one side. Press REC PAUSE/START, then start playing the source (for disc or tape). Recording starts. To stop recording Press x (TAPE B). 20GB Note You cannot listen to other sources while recording. Tips Sound Adjustment · When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. · For recording from the tape: If you set the direction to "j" (or "RELAY") when the tapes you use have different lengths, the tapes in each deck reverses independently. · For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. · For recording from a disc to a tape manually: You can press . or >+ on the remote) to select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 4 and before step 6). · For recording from an album of MP3 audio tracks manually: Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "ALBM" lights up in the display and then press ALBUM +/­ to select the album you want. · You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, tape, radio, VCR or turntable connected to this system. To record the mixed sound (page 26), press GAME MIXING after step 4 of "Manual Recording" and then press REC PAUSE/ START to start recording. Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press X-GROOVE. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: X-GROOVE OFF Y X-GROOVE ON Tip Sound Adjustment The default setting is "X-GROOVE ON". 21GB Selecting the preset effect Press one of the Preset Effect buttons to select the preset effect you want. See the chart "Preset effect options. " Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing the personal file You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to a personal file (P FILE) in the memory. Before adjustment, select the preset effect you want for your basic sound. Preset effect options "SURR" lights up in the display if you select an effect with surround effects. Effect For 1 SALSA REGGAE POP SAMBA TANGO ROCK JAZZ DANCE MOVIE GAME standard music sources Press < or , repeatedly to select a frequency band, then press M or m repeatedly to adjust the level. Frequency band Frequency level soundtracks and special listening situations play station 1, 2 and other video game music source 2 Press and hold down P FILE until "P FILE MEMORY" appears in the display. To cancel the effect Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until "EFFECT OFF" appears in the display. Tip The setting is stored automatically in the personal file. The previous setting stored at this memory location is erased and replaced by the new setting. To call up the personal file Press P FILE. Tip You can also select the preset effect including the personal file by pressing EQ on the remote repeatedly. If you do not want to store a personal file, press ENTER after step 1. 22GB Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND. Selecting the MP3 Booster effect You can improve the sound quality of MP3 audio tracks during playback. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON Y SURROUND OFF Note 1 2 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select "MP3 BOOSTER". The last selected MP3 booster setting appears in the display. Press < or , repeatedly to select the setting you want. When you select certain preset effect, the surround effect may be canceled. Sound Adjustment The display changes as follows: BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER ON 3 Press ENTER. Note You can only listen to MP3 Booster effect during playback of MP3 audio tracks. 23GB Creating a party environment (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) You can create a party environment by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and FLASH for flashing effect. To enjoy the X-ROUND mode, place your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from your listening position (see Example 2 of "Positioning the speakers for FST-ZX8/ LBT-ZX8 only" on page 10). To cancel the X-ROUND effect Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly until "X-ROUND OFF" appears in the display. The X-ROUND indicator turns off. Notes · If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check the speaker connections. · When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, X-ROUND mode is automatically changed to "X-ROUND OFF" and you cannot change this setting. Flashing sound effect -- FLASH Moving sound effect -- X-ROUND With the flash function, you can flash the sound output. The sound cuts off periodically. 1 2 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly until the X-ROUND indicator lights up. Hold down FLASH during playback The flashing effect is activated. The last selected X-ROUND mode appears in the display. Press MODE repeatedly to select the X-ROUND mode you want. To cancel the flashing effect Release FLASH. The display changes cyclically as follows: MANUAL WAVE t MANUAL FADER t MANUAL BAL t AUTO WAVE t AUTO FADER t AUTO BAL t RANDOM POS t TWISTER Select To output sound To change the flash speed Hold down FLASH and turn the JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to change the flash speed (1 ~ 20). Tips MANUAL WAVE1), AUTO WAVE2) In circular motion · You can activate the X-ROUND and FLASH effect simultaneously. · The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected FLASH effect. MANUAL From front speakers to FADER1), AUTO surround speakers FADER2) MANUAL BAL1), From left speakers to right AUTO BAL2) speakers RANDOM POS TWISTER 1) In random position In circular motion like "twister" 2) You can manually change the sound movement from one speaker to another speaker by turning the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise. You can change the speed of sound movement by turning the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise. 24GB Listening to the sound in another room -- Multi Room (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) You can place your front speakers in one room and your surround speakers in another room. Then, use the Multi Room function to select the speakers you want to turn on. Enhancing the video game sound -- Game Sync You need to connect a video game player (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 33). Press GAME. The "GAME" preset effect is selected automatically. Tips 1 2 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly until "X-ROUND OFF" appears in the display. Sound Adjustment The X-ROUND indicator turns off. Press SPEAKERS. Each time you press the button, the corresponding speaker indicators light up and the display changes cyclically as follow: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B To select Display · If you press GAME while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and GAME is selected as the function. · This operation cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode (page 29). · You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "GAME". The front speakers The surround speakers Both the front and surround speakers Notes SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A+B · When X-ROUND mode is selected, the Multi Room setting automatically changes to SPEAKERS A+B. [. . . ] · Discs with non-standard shapes (e. g. , heart, square, star) cannot be played on this system. Do not use such discs. On placement · Do not place the system in an inclined position. · Do not place the system in locations where it is: ­ Extremely hot or cold ­ Dusty or dirty ­ Very humid ­ Subject to vibrations ­ Subject to direct sunlight. · Use caution when placing the system or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc. ) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. On heat buildup · Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. [. . . ]