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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. [. . . ] · 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. · When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, the Multi Room setting is automatically changed to "SPEAKERS A+B" and you cannot change this setting. 25GB Mixing video game sound with other sound source -- Game Mixing 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. Singing along You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape. You need to connect an optional microphone. 1 2 3 4 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume. Connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks. Start playing the music and adjust the volume. Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. 1 2 Select the source sound you want. Press GAME MIXING. Each time you press the button, the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF Notes After you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks. Note · Game Mixing is canceled when you press REC PAUSE/START. · Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro Recording. · During Game Mixing, when "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" function is selected, you will not hear any sound output from GAME INPUT if you use the AMS function. Tips When "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" function is selected, you will not hear any sound output from microphone if you use the AMS function. Tips · To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of "Manual Recording" on page 20 and then press REC PAUSE/START to start recording. · The GAME MIXING indicator lights up in the display while Game Mixing is activated and it will remain active while the power is on even if the function is changed. · If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. · If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the "CD" function and not playing any disc. · When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjust the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level Control Function). 26GB Timer Waking up to music -- Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time everyday. Make sure you have set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 11). Falling asleep to music -- Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP repeatedly. 1 Prepare the music source you want to play. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t . . . t 10 t OFF * The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing. · Disc: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own program" on page 15). · Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. [. . . ] · 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. · Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system. · If you continuously use this system at a high volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. [. . . ]