Sony FST-ZX8 User's Manual
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1. continued 2168 280 8 Press ENTER The type of timer followed by start time stop time and the music source appears in the display 9 Press 1 to turn off the system Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press or or PP I or 4 the remote repeatedly until PLAY SELECT flashes in the display then press ENTER Change the setting Start from step 1 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press or or PP I or 4 on the remote repeatedly until TIMER OFF flashes in the display then press ENTER Cancel the timer Notes You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is on Tips The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time When the Play Timer is selected PLAY lights up in the display Timer recording radio programs You can record from a preset radio station at the specified time To timer record you must first preset the radio station see Presetting radio stations on page 16 and set the clock see Setting the clock on page 11 1 Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to a preset station on page 17 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET PLAY SET flashes in the display 3 Press amp or gt gt or 144 on2. setting the clock page 11 changing the AM tuning interval page 17 turning on the system by pressing the following buttons a TUNER BAND b GAME lt gt TAPE d lt gt TAPE B e I CD f CD on the remote g TAPE on the remote changing CD POWER settings page 17 switching the VIDEO MD function page 34 Tips The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode The 1 C indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode Aejdsig E 2968 3068 Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or current disc When a CD TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded you can check the information stored on the disc such as the titles When the system detects CD TEXT discs CD TEXT lights up in the display Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the current disc Title of the current track Title of the current album for a few seconds Clock display for 8 seconds Effect status for 8 seconds Checking the total playing time Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped except for Program Mode Each time you press the button the display changes
3. OFF TIME NG The on time and off time of Play Timer or Timer Recording is same SET CLOCK You pressed CLOCK TIMER SELECT before the clock is set SET TIMER You pressed CLOCK TIMER SELECT before Play Timer or Timer Recording is set PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation Sound Adjustment Not in Use You pressed X ROUND ON OFF or SPEAKERS when the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack 1 3968 40 Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply On safety The system is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the system itself has been turned off Unplug the system from the wall outlet mains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the power cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further For customers United States One blade of the plug is wider than other for the purpose of safety and will fit to the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet cont
4. 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 1 Select the source sound you want 2 Press GAME MIXING Each time you press the button the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows MIXING LOW MIXING MID MIXING HIGH MIXING OFF Notes 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 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 Singing along You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape You need to connect an optional microphone 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks 3 Start playing the music and adjust the volume 4 Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL After you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the mic
5. Loading a tape see 18 Playing a 18 Tape Recording Recording your favorite tracks on a disc intoa tapes due epe eibi 19 CD Synchro Recording Program Edit Recording to a tape manually 20 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 21 Selecting the preset effect 22 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing the personal file 22 Selecting the surround effect 23 Selecting the Booster effect 23 Creating a party environment 24 FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only X ROUND FLASH Listening to the sound in another cederet iet tee 25 Multi Room FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only Enhancing the video game sound 25 Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source eese 26 Game Mixing Singing along sees 26 Timer Falling asleep to music 27 Sleep Timer Waking up to 1051 27 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 28 Display Turning off the display 29 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display Changing the power illuminator Changing the spectrum analyzer display 31 Adjust
6. page 28 The radio presetting is canceled The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for longer than half a day Redo Presetting radio stations page 16 There is no sound Turn VOLUME clockwise or press VOLUME on the remote The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack There is no audio output during Timer Recording Thetapeis in AMS operation during TAPE A or TAPE B function Check the Multi Room setting see Listening to the sound in another room on page 25 appears in the display A power failure has occurred Set the clock page 11 and timer settings pages 27 29 again There is no microphone sound Turn VOLUME or press VOLUME or on the remote or MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack correctly Thetapeis in AMS operation during TAPE A or TAPE B function Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible Check that the speakers are connected securely and correctly Turn off the X ROUND effect page 24 Sound lacks bass Check that the speaker s and terminals are connected correctly There is severe hum or noise A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system Move the system away from the TV or VCR Move the system away from the source of noise Conne
7. 15 17 20 34 GAME 1 25 29 34 GAME INPUT AUDIO L R jacks 02 26 33 GAME INPUT VIDEO jack 02 33 GAME MIXING 20 21 26 1 Q ILLUMINATION 90 31 IR receptor 98 106 45 24 MEMORY 9 16 MIC 1 MIC 2 jacks 82 26 36 MIC LEVEL 33 26 36 MODE 47 24 P FILE 35 22 PHONES jack 23 36 PLAY MODE 0 13 15 37 39 Power illuminator 28 31 Preset Effect buttons 7 22 SALSA REGGAE POP SAMBA TANGO ROCK JAZZ DANCE MOVIE GAME R Z REC PAUSE START 24 19 20 21 REPEAT 41 10 14 SLEEP 4 27 SPEAKERS 47 25 SURROUND 7 23 TUNER ENTER 13 16 17 38 TUNER BAND 0 16 17 20 29 TUNING 11 16 17 TUNING MODE 14 16 17 VOLUME 27 27 31 36 X GROOVE 21 X ROUND ON OFF 44 24 SYMBOLS 1 0 power 1 9 11 17 28 29 34 36 38 A amp 29 18 19 B 6 18 19 34 16 11 27 28 29 32 CD Function OPEN CLOSE f8 12 13 Wl play pause 13 15 37 W stop 46 13 17 lt P gt rewind fast forward 6 13 39 44 9 backward go forward 46 13 15 21 TAPE A function
8. 21 12 play 84 18 19 29 W stop 34 18 44 44 gt gt 34 18 19 TAPE B function 21 12 play 18 18 19 29 W stop 18 18 19 38 44 44 gt gt 18 18 19 FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only 39 37 35 36 34 33 32 31 211311415116 7 81191 10 111 12 am ay 13 seme 14 RN 15 FN em 16 SE 2 18 I UE CP ng 14 00 e 21 22 z 23 gt SE gt Ur 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 4 5 FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only continued uoneunoju jeuonippy 456 465 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A ALBUM 14 13 ALBUM 1 13 CD 4 CLEAR 18 15 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 28 29 CLOCK TIMER SET 4 11 27 28 DISC SKIP 13 12 13 15 DISPLAY 26 29 30 ENTER 32 EQ 12 11 27 28 29 31 17 F Z FM MODE 6 17 38 FUNCTION 8 12 15 17 20 34 PLAY MODE 5 13 15 37 39 REPEAT 6 14 SLEEP 1 27 TAPE 23 TU
9. 4 on the remote repeatedly until TIMER OFF flashes in the display then press ENTER Cancel the timer Notes You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time If you use the Timer Recording and Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority The Timer Recording will not activated if the system is on Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts about 15 seconds before preset time Tips The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time When the Timer Recording is selected the lights up in the display EN Turning off the display Power Saving Mode The demonstration display and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby mode Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off until the demonstration display and the clock display disappears To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY once to show the demonstration display or twice to show the clock display Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Demonstration display Clock display Power Saving Mode D The display changes and the indicators flashes even when the system is turned off 2 appears in the display if you have not set the clock Note You cannot do the following operations in Power Saving Mode
10. Recording page 20 aaun n 1768 18 Tape Loading a tape 1 Press amp or 4B 2 Load a tape in deck A or B With the side you want to play record facing forward Playing tape You can use TYPE I normal tape 1 Load a tape 2 Press FUNCTION or TAPE on the remote repeatedly until TAPE A or TAPE B appears in the display 3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select gt to play one side gt to play both sides or RELAY Relay Play to play both decks in succession 4 Press or on the remote The tape starts playing Press 1 or B on the remote again to play the reverse side Relay Play follow this cyclic sequence Deck A front side Deck A reverse side Deck B front side Deck B reverse side Other operations To Do this Stop playback Press Pause playback Press on the remote Press again to resume playback Fast forward or Press 4 49 or DP PPI or rewind press 44 or BP on the remote in stop mode Switch to TAPE Press lt 1 E gt Automatic Aor TAPEB source selection function from another source and start playback automatically Remove the tape Press A amp or amp in stop mode Only when there is a tape in tape deck Searching for the beginning of a track AMS During playback press 9 4 or gt PPI or press H amp or PP I the remote repeatedly for th
11. channel stereo 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I tapes 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87 5 108 0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz AM loop antenna External antenna terminal 450 kHz Speaker Speaker SS ZX8 for FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Tweeter Rated impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 2 way bass reflex type 22 cm cone type 6 5 cm cone type 6 ohms Approx 290 x 353 x 482 mm Approx 9 5 kg net per speaker Speaker SS ZX6 for FST ZX6 LBT ZX6 Speaker system Speaker units Super Woofer Woofer Tweeter Rated impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 3 way BUILT IN SW bass reflex type 17 cm 17 cm cone type 2 5 cm horn type 4 ohms Approx 250 x 530 x 362 mm Approx 8 5 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American models Mexican models Other models Power consumption FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 FST ZX6 LBT ZX6 Dimensions w h d Main Mass Main Unit FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 FST ZX6 LBT ZX6 Supplied accessories 120 V AC 60Hz 127 V 60 Hz 120 V 220 V o
12. even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure Occurs If you press TUNER BAND while the system is turned off the system turns on automatically and TUNER is selected as the function You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly to select TUNER Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station or by manually tuning in the station Listening to a preset station Preset Tuning Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them first see Presetting radio stations on page 16 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET lights up in the display 3 Press TUNING or gt gt 44 on the remote repeatedly to select the preset station you want Listening to non preset radio station Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until MANUAL lights up in the display 3 Press TUNING or amp 1 or 149 on the remote repeatedly to tune in the station you want Tips To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna When an FM stereo program has static noise press FM MODE repeatedly until MONO lights up in the display There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve To record from the radio programs see Manual
13. normal tape The recording level is adjusted automatically 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display or press CD on the remote Load a disc you want to record When you want to record an album of MP3 audio tracks press PLAY MODE repeatedly until ALBM lights up in the display and then press ALBUM to select the album you want 3 Press CD SYNC Deck B stands by for recording REC PAUSE START indicator flashes If you want to record on the reverse side press lt lt 1 TAPE B 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record one side Select or RELAY to record on both sides D Press REC PAUSE START Recording starts To stop recording Press B TAPE B continued deL deL 19 208 Recording a disc by specifying track order Program Edit You can record tracks from all the discs in the order you want Between step 2 and step 3 of CD Synchro Recording page 19 perform step 110 6 of Creating your own program page 15 When programming make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape Notes You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks or MP3 audio tracks You cannot listen to other sources while recording Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro Recording Tip To check
14. of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as thinner benzene or alcohol To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over break off the tape tab from side A or B as illustrated e Break off the cassette tab e NS If you later want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape Before placing a tape in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape deck Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic Do not change the tape operations such as playback stop and fast winding frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use a separately sold dry type or wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning tape Demagnetising the tape heads Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising tape For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetising tape Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION LBT ZX8 USA model only POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 Hz 10 k
15. you may encounter problems such as cannot playback sound interruptions and noise Tips When switching to CD function from TUNER function by pressing BHI a longer time may be required to access the disc In this case set CD POWER ON by CD power manage function page 17 If you press B Il while the system is turned off the system turns on automatically and CD is selected as a function Then playback starts if there is a disc in the disc tray One Touch Play If you press CD on the remote while the system is turned off the system turns on automatically and CD is selected as a function Playing repeatedly Repeat Play You can playback all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly until REP or REP1 lights up in the display REP the tracks on the disc or all the tracks in the album are played back repeatedly up to five times A single track is played back repeatedly until is canceled When ALBM ALBM SHUP is selected for MP3 audio tracks To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and REPI disappear from the display Note You cannot select REP and ALL DISCS SHUF at the same time Creating your own program Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them You can synchro record the programmed tr
16. 4 253 172 15 1 SONY 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 Model No Serial No COMPACT Sn DIGITAL AUDIO END SENEC Gl FST ZX8 FST ZX6 LBI ZX8 LBI ZX6 2004 Sony Corporation 2GB 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 And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This label is located on the CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT rear exterior z Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNE
17. Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly display until PGM disappears from the Clear a track from the end Press CLEAR on the remote when the playback is stopped Tips The program you made remains in the system s memory even after it has been played back Press Wl or B on the remote to play the same program again If appears instead of the total playing time during programming this means you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20 the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes you have programmed an MP3 audio track diW a5 1568 1662 Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the frequency of your favorite stations manually 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO lights up in the display 3 Press TUNING or gt P1 44 on the remote The frequency changes as the system scans for a station Scanning stops automatically when station is tuned in TUNED lights up in the display When a FM stereo program is tuned in ST lights up in the display If TUNED does not ligh
18. Hz rates 140 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 miliwatts to rated output Continuous RMS power output reference 180 2 1802 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 1096 THD LBT ZX6 USA model only POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 4 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 Hz 10 kHz rates 270 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 miliwatts to rated output Amplifier section FST ZX8 Mexican models The following measured at AC 127 V 60 Hz DIN power output rated 140x2 140x2 watts 6 ohms at 1 KHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 180x2 180x2 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD uoneunoju jeuonippy Other models The following measured at AC 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 140 2 140x2 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 180 2 180 2 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD continued 4158 4269 FST ZX6 Mexican models The following measured at AC 127 V 60 Hz DIN power output rated 220 220 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 280 280 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Other models The following measured at AC 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 220 220 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 280 280
19. L 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 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING 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 ncrease 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 experie
20. NER BAND 7 16 17 20 29 TUNER MEMORY 25 16 TUNING MODE 5 16 17 VOLUME 15 27 31 36 SYMBOLS 1 power 3 9 11 28 E stop 11 13 18 H pause 19 B play 20 18 19 I go backward 22 11 13 15 16 17 19 21 27 28 29 PP forward 21 11 13 15 16 17 19 21 27 28 29 444 rewind 10 13 18 bP fast forward 9 13 18 47 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
21. Notes on discs Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring This may cause a malfunction to the system When using discs that have glue or similar tacky substance on the label side of the disc or that used a special ink when the label was printed there is a chance that the disc or label may become attached to parts inside this system When this occurs it may not be possible to remove the disc and may also cause this system to malfunction Be sure to check that the label side of the disc is not sticky before using The following types of disc should not be used Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal The perimeter of the seal on the disc is tacky Discs that have labels printed using a special ink that feels tacky when touched Discs with non standard shapes e g heart square star cannot be played on this system Attempting to do so may damage the system Do not use such discs Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type
22. PECTRUM 2 t 1 SPECTRUM OFF SPECTRUM 3 SPECTRUM 4 1 When X ROUND mode is selected FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only The display changes as follows X POSITION SPECTRUM OFF The spectrum analyzer display will synchronize with the selected X ROUND effect 3 Press ENTER Aejdsig 3198 32 Adjusting the brightness of the display 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select DIMMER The last selected dimmer appears in the display 2 Press or gt repeatedly to select the setting you want The display changes as follows DIMMER 1 gt DIMMER 2 1 DIMMER 3 DIMMER 3 is the darkest 3 Press ENTER Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system you can connect optional components Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component Turntable VCR or MD Deck VCR or MD Deck From the audio output To the audio input of From the audio output of of the turntable the connected the connected component component From the Ael audio output T of the video LH game player EE SE ep B 0 sjueuodujo jeuondo From the video To the digital To the video output of the video input of the input of a TV game player MD de
23. acks onto a tape page 19 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display or press CD on the remote Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until lights up in the display Press one of DISC 1 5 buttons or DISC SKIP to select a disc To program all the tracks on a disc at once proceed to step 5 while AL appears in the display To program all the MP3 audio tracks on an album at once press ALBUM repeatedly until the album you want appears in the display then proceed to step 5 Press 44 PPI 44 or gt gt on the remote repeatedly until the track number you want appears in the display The total playing time flashes in the display Total playing time including selected track Disc tray Track number number NR AAAAAAAAAAA v 4 EFFECT X GROOVE When programming an MP3 audio track press ALBUM to select album then press 44 or PPI or 14 or PP I the remote repeatedly until the track number you want appears in the display 5 Press PLAY MODE The track s is are programmed The program step number appears followed by total playing time 6 Program additional discs or tracks To program Repeat steps Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on 3to5 other discs 7 Press II or B on the remote Program Play starts Other operations To Do this
24. act your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop 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 Place the system 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 To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet To prevent malfunction do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan On operation e If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the system Should this occur the system will not operate properly Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates When you move the system take out any disc If you have any question or problem concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer
25. als on the speakers as shown in the tip above Connect the FM and AM antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally E For models equipped with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V 120V penis Dunes 230 240V Connect the power cord to a wall outlet The demonstration appears in the display When you press 1 0 the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends Notes Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise Besure to match the color ofthe speaker terminals on the system and the connectors Be sure to connect the speakers securely and correctly Inserting two R6 size AA batteries into the remote Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Tip With normal use the batteries should last for about six months When the remote no longer operates the system replace both batteries with new ones continued 968 10 Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only Notice for carrying this system Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism Use buttons on t
26. ck Video game player MD Deck TV GAME INPUT VIDEO jack E GAME INPUT AUDIO L R jacks Use video cable not supplied to connect the Use audio cords not supplied to connect the video output of the optional video game player audio output of the optional video game player to this jack You can then output video through to these jacks You can then output audio this system through this system Note The video game player image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off continued 3368 346 CD DIGITAL OUT jack Use a digital optical cable square not supplied to connect the digital input of the optional MD deck to this jack You can then record digital audio from this system Note There is no digital audio output from this jack during playback of MP3 audio tracks 5 VIDEO MD OUT L R jacks Use audio cords not supplied to connect the audio input of the optional component such as VCR or an MD deck to these jacks You can then output audio to that component from this system Note There is no audio output from this jack during VIDEO or MD function when GAME MIXING is turned off 3 VIDEO MD IN L R jacks Use audio cords not supplied to connect the audio output of the optional component such as VCD or MD deck to these jacks You can then output audio through this system VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable not supplied to connect the video input of TV to this jack PHONO IN L R jacks Use a
27. ct the system to a different wall outlet Install a noise filter commercially available to the power cord The sound from the component connected to the VIDEO MD IN L R jacks is distorted If VIDEO appears in the display when you press FUNCTION repeatedly switch to MD function see Listening to audio from a connected component on page 34 The timer cannot be set Set the clock again page 11 The timer does not function Check the timer setting page 27 29 and set the clock correctly page 11 Cancel the Sleep Timer page 27 You cannot activate the Play Timer and Timer Recording simultaneously The remote does not function Remove the obstacle between the remote and the system Move the remote closer to the system Point the remote at the system s sensor Replace the batteries R6 size AA Locate the system away from the fluorescent light There is acoustic feedback Decrease the volume level Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone The color irregularity on a TV screen persists Turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If the color irregularity still persists place the speakers farther away from the TV set CD MP3 player The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears on the display Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The disc t
28. cyclically as follows Total number of tracks or albums or the total playing time Title of current album or title of current disc Clock display for 8 seconds Effect status for 8 seconds Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped during Program Play and there is a program Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows The last track number of the program and the total playing time Total number of programmed tracks for 8 seconds Disc title Clock display for 8 seconds Effect status for 8 seconds D appears while an audio track is played back 24 appears in the following cases while an MP3 audio track is played back All play modes except 1 DISC and ALBM Only for CD TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio tracks When the CD TEXT disc contains more than 20 tracks the current track title is not displayed from track 21 onwards Only for disc with MP3 audio tracks For disc with MP3 audio tracks in ALBM and ALBM SHUF modes For disc with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other than ALBM and ALBM SHUF For audio CDs For disc with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other than ALBM ALBM SHUF and CD TEXT discs 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 appears in the following cases When the audio CD contains 21 tracks or more and the track number which exceeds 20 is selected Wh
29. dure described in Manual tuning preset page 16 Press TUNING MODE Stop scanning during automatic tuning To improve tuner reception When the tuner reception is poor set the CD power manage function to CD POWER OFF The default setting is CD POWER ON Use buttons on the system for the operation 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display 2 Press I to turn off the system 3 Press 1 0 while holding down CD The System turns on automatically CD POWER OFF appears in the display To set CD power on Repeat the procedure above and CD POWER appears in the display Notes When CD POWER OFF is selected disc access time is increased You cannot change the CD power manage setting in Power Saving Mode page 29 To change the AM tuning interval The factory settings for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz or 10 kHz for some areas To change the AM tuning interval select any AM station first then turn off the system While holding down TUNER ENTER press 1 0 to turn on the system again AM 10k STEP or AM 9k STEP appears in the display When you change the interval AM preset stations will be erased To reset the interval repeat the same procedure Use buttons on the system for the operation Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the Power Saving Mode page 29 Tips The preset stations are retained for half a day
30. e number of songs you want to skip forward or backward The search direction forward or backward and the number of songs being skipped 1 to 9 appear in the display Example searching forward 2 songs AMS Automatic Music Sensor Notes Do not press A amp or amp B while playing a tape otherwise the tape could be damaged The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long When the system is placed near a television Tips During CG or Relay Play the deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence for five times If you press J or E gt while the system is turned off the system turns on automatically and TAPE A or TAPE is selected as a function Then the playback starts if there is tape in the tape deck One Touch Play If you press B on the remote during function and there is no tape in deck A the system automatically switches to TAPE B function when there is a tape in deck B Then playback will start and vice versa If you press TAPE on the remote while the system is turned off the system turns on automatically and TAPE or TAPE is selected as a function Tape Recording Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a tape CD Synchro Recording You can record a whole disc into a tape You can use TYPE I
31. en the total program exceeds 100 minutes When the program list contains MP3 audio tracks 10 NO STEP appears if there is no program 11 Only for CD TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio tracks 12 appears in the display if you have not set the clock Note Some characters may not be displayed for track title album title or disc title Changing the power illuminator You can select the power illuminator as you want Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select the power illuminator you want when the system is turned on Each time you press the button the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows PATTERN 1 PATTERN 2 PATTERN 3 PATTERN 4 PATTERN OFF When X ROUND mode is selected FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only Each time you press the button the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows X PATTERN gt PATTERN OFF The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected X ROUND effect Notes When you turn VOLUME or press VOLUME on the remote power illuminator shows the current volume level During the demonstration display you can turn on or off power illuminator by pressing ILLUMINATION Changing the spectrum analyzer display 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select SPECTRUM The last selected spectrum appears in the display 2 Press or gt repeatedly to select the setting you want The display changes as follows SPECTRUM 1 S
32. eration Recording on a connected component To Do this Make a digital recording from 1 Connect the optional optical cable from CD DIGITAL OUT anaudioCD onto jack to digital audio input of the connected MD deck deck See Hooking up optional components on page 33 2 Start recording Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected MD deck Make an analog 1 Connect the optional audio recording from cords from VIDEO MD OUT disc tape radio L R jacks to the analog audio connected input of the MD deck turntable orvideo See Hooking up optional game playeronto components on page 33 a connected MD 2 Start recording deck Refer to the operating instructions provided with connected component Note You cannot record from an MP3 audio track digitally When you record from an MP3 audio track to a connected MD deck make an analog recording on MD deck Connecting external antennas Connect an external antenna to improve the reception FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna You can also use the TV antenna instead AM 75 COAXIAL AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meters insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected AM Pua not supplied fgg e sjueuoduio jeuondo n 3568 36 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with yo
33. he system for the operation 1 Press 1 to turn on the system 2 Make sure that all discs are removed from the system 3 Hold down REPEAT and then press 1 0 until LOCK appears in the display 4 Release 1 0 first then release REPEAT 5 Unplug the power cord Positioning the speakers Positioning the speakers for FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only There are 3 ways to place the front speakers and the surround speakers Example 1 Place the surround speakers on the top of the front speakers as shown below Surround Speaker L Surround Main Unit Speaker R Front 45 Front Speaker L Speaker R Listener Example 2 Place the speakers at an equal distance from your listening position as shown below Front Main Unit Front Speaker L Speaker R C 0 Listener Surround Surround Speaker L Speaker R Example 3 Place the front speakers in one room and the surround speakers in another room Positioning the speakers for FST ZX6 LBT ZX6 only Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position Main Unit Front Front Speaker Speaker L EA R 45 Setting the clock 1 Press 1 to turn on the system 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET CLOCK appears in the display Then the hour indication flashes in the display Press f or amp or PP I or I4 on the remote repeatedly to set the
34. hour 4 Press ENTER The minute indication flashes in the display D Press 4 or amp or gt gt or I on the remote repeatedly to set the minute 6 Press ENTER The clock starts functioning peueis Dunes To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET PLAY SET flashes in the display 2 Press tor amp or gt gt or I on the remote to select CLOCK SET then press ENTER The hour indication flashes in the display 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs 116 1268 CD MP3 Loading a disc 1 Press amp OPEN CLOSE The disc tray slides out 2 Place a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray When you 4 9 play a CD single place it on the inner circle of the tray To load additional discs press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray 3 Press amp OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray Note Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may cause malfunction Press amp OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks in different play modes When playing an audio CD Disc tray number Playing time ALL DISCS EFFECT X GROOVE Disc playing indicator Track number T Disc presence ind
35. icator When playing an MP3 audio track Disc tray number Track number E 103 MP3 Playing time ALL DISCS amp 2 EFFECT e X GROOVE Disc playing Disc presence indicator indicator 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display or press CD on the remote 2 When the playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the indication of the play mode you want appears in the display Select To play ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in the Normal Play disc tray continuously 1 DISC The tracks on the disc you Normal Play have selected in original order ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the Normal Play album on the disc you have selected in original order When playing an audio CD ALBM play mode performs the same operation as 1 DISC play mode ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in SHUF random order Shuffle Play 1 DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you Shuffle Play have selected in random order ALBM SHUF The MP3 audio tracks in the Shuffle Play album on the disc you have selected in random order When playing an audio CD ALBM SHUF play mode performs the same operation as 1 DISC SHUF play mode PGM The tracks on all discs in the Program Play order you want them to be played back see Creating your own program on page 15 3 Press or B on the remote Wl indicator
36. ing the brightness of the display ense 32 continued 968 468 Optional Components Hooking up optional components 33 Listening to audio from a connected component eene eres 34 Recording on a connected component 2 erts retos 35 Connecting external antennas 35 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 36 Messages Additional Information Precautions s unina 40 Specifications sese 41 List of button locations and reference pages e ios t sien dene 44 About this manual The instructions in this manual are for models FST ZX8 FST ZX6 LBT ZX8 and LBT ZX6 In this manual the FST ZXS is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the system but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names The FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 consists of the following components Tuner CD MP3 player Stereo cassette deck Amplifier main unit HCD ZX8 Speaker System Front Surround speakers SS ZX8 The FST ZX6 LBT ZX6 consists of the following components Tuner CD MP3 player Stereo cassette deck Amplifier main unit HCD ZX6 Speaker System Front speakers SS ZX6 Playahle discs You can playback the following discs on this system The other discs cannot be played back List of playable discs For
37. lay Set the proper band and frequency page 16 Connect the antenna properly page 9 Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make sure you extend it fully Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment Set CD POWER OFF by CD power manage function page 17 A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Press FM MODE until MONO disappears Tape deck The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level The tape heads are dirty See Cleaning the tape heads on page 41 The record playback heads are magnetised See Demagnetising the tape heads on page 41 The tape does not erase completely The record playback heads are magnetised See Demagnetising the tape heads on page 41 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty See Cleaning the tape heads on page 41 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetised See Demagnetising the tape heads on page 41 The tape does not record The tab has been removed from the tape Cover
38. lder levels Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long Each folder can have up to 8 trees For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format make sure of the contents of the writting software etc Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track At Once method Conventional discs begin at a disc control area called the Lead in and end at an area called Lead out A Multi Sessions disc is a disc having multiple sessions with each segment from Lead in to Lead out regarded as a single session 3 CD Extra This format records audio audio CD data on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2 4 Mixed CD This format records data on the first track and audio audio CD data on the second and subsequent tracks of a session Notes on discs This system can play CD R CD RW discs edited by the user However note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition Discs recorded on CD R CD RW drives may not be played back because of scratches dirt recording condition or the driver s characteristics CD R and CD RW discs that have not been finalized processing to allow playback by a normal disc player cannot be played back CD R and CD RW discs recorded in Multi Session that have not ended by closing the session are not supported The system may be unable
39. lights up Tips You cannot change the play mode during playback To change the play mode press to stop playback When an MP3 audio track with ID3 tag is played back ID3 lights up in the display When the current disc is a disc with MP3 audio tracks MP3 lights up in the display Other operations To Do this Stop playback Press Pause playback Press B lI or on the remote Press again to resume playback Select a track Press 44 or PPI 149 or bP i on the remote repeatedly Select an album of MP3 audio tracks Press ALBUM diW a25 ii Find a point in a track Press and hold down 44 or P during playback and release it at the point you want to resume playback Use button on the remote for this operation while playing an MP3 audio track Select a disc Press one of the DISC 1 5 buttons or DISC SKIP Switch to CD function from another source and start playback automatically Press one of the DISC 1 5 buttons or B HE Automatic Source Selection Exchange other discs while playing Press EX CHANGE The disc tray slides out Then press DISC SKIP to select the disc you want to exchange Remove the disc Press amp OPEN CLOSE l The playing time may not be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks 2 Only when there is a disc in disc tray continued 1368 14 Notes This sys
40. mat of 4 discs Disc logo Contents Audio CDs d ISE Audio DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT CD R CD RW COMPACT compact Audio Audio CDs 0 DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable CD R CD RW Compac compact Audio Discs with 0 VSG DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO MP3 audio EKAIA ReWritable tracks SE asse ReWritable T al Un sp COMP 5 continued 5 GB Discs that this system cannot play e A disc that has a non standard shape e g card heart e A disc that has the adhesive cellophone tape or a sticker still left on it Discs other than the following Audio CDs CD Rs CD RWs that recorded in the Audio CD format CD Rs CD RWs and CD ROMs that has MP3 audio tracks those format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 Joliet in expansion format or Multi Session audio tracks must be in MPEG 1 2 2 5 Audio Layer 3 format Data part of 3 Data part of Mixed CDs Audio side of a DualDisc 71150 9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD ROM There are several specification levels In Level 1 file names must be in the 8 3 format no more than eight characters in the name no more than three characters in the extension MP3 and in capital letters Folder names can be no longer than eight characters There can be no more than eight nested fo
41. nced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical For customers in the United States ENERGY STAR is a 0 5 registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR Table of Contents About this manual eese 5 Playable discs eee 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 8 Positioning the speakers 10 Setting the clock ssss 11 CD MP3 Loading a 12 Playing disc sss 12 Normal Play Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 14 Repeat Play Creating your own program 15 Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 16 Listening to the radio 17 Preset Tuning Manual Tuning Tape
42. ng from the tape If you set the direction to C 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 44 or PPI 44 or PP I 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 Sound Adjustment 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 t X GROOVE ON Tip The default setting is X GROOVE ON jueunsn py punos i 21 2268 Selecting the preset effect Press one of the Preset Effect buttons to select the preset effect you want The preset effect name appears in the display See
43. ode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until ALL DISCS 1 DISC or ALBM lights up in the display 1 E MP3 audio track cannot be played back Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1 level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format The MP3 audio track does not have the extension MP3 The data is not stored in MP3 format even though it has extension MP3 The discs containing tracks other than MPEG 1 2 and 2 5 Audio Layer 3 files cannot be played back The system can play to a depth of 8 directories MP3 audio tracks take a longer time to playback than others After the system reads all tracks on the disc playback may take more time than usual if the number of albums or tracks on the disc is very large the album and track organization structure is very complex continued 3798 3868 The disc title album title track title ID3 tag and the CD TEXT characters do not appear properly Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1 level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2 The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows Upper cases A to Z Lower cases a to z Number 0 to 9 Symbols lt gt V Other characters may not be displayed correctly Tuner There is severe hum or noise TUNED or ST flashes up in the disp
44. on a tape The SLEEP lights up in the display when the Sleep Timer is activated Tip You can use the Sleep Timer even if you have not set the clock 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 1 Prepare the music source you want to play 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 Radio Tune in the preset station you want see Listening to the radio on page 17 2 Turn VOLUME or press VOLUME or on the remote to adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SET PLAY SET flashes in the display 4 Press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display 5 Set the time to start playback Press f or Pc or 149 on the remote repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes in the display Press 4 or or PP I or 149 the remote repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 6 Set the time to stop playback following the same procedure as step 5 7 Press amp or PP I or 1449 on the remote repeatedly until the music Source you want appears in the display The display changes as follows L TUNER gt CD PLAY 4 C TAPE PLAY
45. r 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 330 watts 240 watts Unit Approx 362 x 437 x 465 mm Approx 19 0 kg Approx 18 0 kg AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 Remote Commander 1 Batteries 2 Speaker cords FST ZX6 LBT ZX6 only 2m 2 FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only grey 10 m 2 white 3 m 2 Speaker pads FST ZX6 LBT ZX6 only 8 FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only 16 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uoneunoju jeuonippy li 4368 List of button locations and reference pages Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text How to use pages 44 to 46 Name of button part Illustration number PLAY MODE 0 13 15 37 39 Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A D ALBUM 4 6 13 AMP MENU 15 31 CD SYNC 9 19 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 28 29 CLOCK TIMER SET 5 11 27 28 Deck A 80 18 Deck B 25 18 19 28 DIRECTION 84 18 19 DISC 1 5 3 13 15 DISC SKIP 50 12 13 15 Disc tray 81 12 39 DISPLAY 3 29 30 Display 6 E H EDIT 51 20 EFFECT ON OFF 17 22 ENTER 16 11 27 28 29 31 32 EX CHANGE 09 13 FLASH 2 24 FM MODE 8 17 38 FUNCTION 12 12
46. ray does not close Place the disc correctly Always close the tray by pressing amp OPEN CLOSE on the system Trying to close the tray with your fingers may cause problems with the system The disc does not eject You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording Press TAPE B to cancel the CD Synchro Recording then press amp OPEN CLOSE on the system to eject the disc Consult your nearest Sony dealer Playback does not start Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded Wipe the disc clean page 40 Replace the disc Place the disc that this system can play Place the disc correctly Place the disc in the tray with the label side up Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates Press B or B on the remote to start playback Disc access takes a long time Set CD POWER ON by CD power manage function page 17 The sound skips Wipe the disc clean page 40 Replace the disc Try moving the system to a place without vibration e g on top of a stable stand Try moving the speakers away from the system or placing them on separate stands When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Playback does not start from the first track The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play m
47. rophone from MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks Note When TAPE A or TAPE function is selected you will not hear any sound output from microphone if you use the AMS function Tips 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 Timer 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 Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO 90 80 70 10 OFF The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing Other operations To Do this Check the Press SLEEP once remaining time Change the time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select to turn off the time you want Cancel the Sleep Press SLEEP repeatedly until Timer SLEEP OFF appears in the display You cannot check the remaining time if you select AUTO Notes Do not set to AUTO during CD Synchro Recording
48. tandard and may not be playable by this product Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session This system can play Multi Session discs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back When you play Multi Session discs with different formats for each session the format of the first session is recognized as the disc type Tracks in the second and subsequent sessions are played if they are the same formats as the first session 788 868 Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures to to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories page 43 AM loop antenna E FM lead antenna Surround speaker Right Surround speaker Left Front speaker Front speaker Right Left FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only Connect the front speakers FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only FST ZX6 LBT ZX6 only Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER A terminals terminals Tip Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the speakers Black Red Black Red Connect the surround speakers FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 only Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER SPEAKER B terminals and to the termin
49. tem can playback MP3 audio tracks in the format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 and MPEG 2 5 Audio Layer 3 This system can playback Multi Session discs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in the later sessions can also be played back When naming the MP3 audio tracks be sure to add the file extension MP3 to the file name If you save up the extension MP3 to a track other than MP3 audio tracks the system cannot recognize the track properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers You are recommended not to save other type of tracks or unneccessary album on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks The disc recorded with complicated tree structure takes a longer time to start playback When the disc is loaded the system reads all the tracks in that disc If there are many albums or non MP3 audio tracks on the disc it may take a longer time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start playback An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped The maximum number of albums on a disc which can be recognize by this system is 150 including root album The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums on a disc which can be recognize by this system is 300 Depending on the encoding writing software recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded
50. the remote repeatedly to select REC SET then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display 4 Set the time to start recording Press or or PP I or 149 on the remote repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes in the display Press or or DP or 14 on the remote repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 5 Setthe time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4 The type of timer followed by start time stop time and the preset radio station to be recorded e g TUNER FM 5 appears in the display 6 Load a recordable tape into deck B 7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side Select or RELAY to record on both sides If you want to record on the reverse side press lt 1 B Then press MI TAPE B 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 8 Press 1 to turn off the system When the recording starts the volume level is set to minimum Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 4 or DP I or on the remote repeatedly until REC SELECT flashes in the display then press ENTER Change the setting Start from step 1 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 4 or DP I or
51. the broken tab with adhesive tape page 41 The tape has reeled to the end If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles does not described above occur reset the system as follows Use buttons on the system for the operation 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Plug the power cord back in 3 Press 1 to turn on the system Press BM TAPE B TUNER ENTER and 1 0 at the same time The system is reset to the factory settings You should set the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation CD MP3 No Disc There is no disc on the disc tray Cannot Edit You pressed EDIT before the information of a disc is read The selected disc is a disc with MP3 audio tracks The selected audio CD contains more than 20 tracks NO STEP You have cleared all the steps you programed OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing P amp P during playback or pause Push STOP You have pressed PLAY MODE during playback Step Full You tried to program more than 25 steps Reading The system is reading information of the disc Some buttons are not available Tape No Tab You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the tape No Tape There is no tape in the tape deck Timer
52. the button the display changes as follows SURROUND ON t SURROUND OFF Note When you select certain preset effect the surround effect may be canceled Selecting the MP3 Booster effect You can improve the sound quality of MP3 audio tracks during playback 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select MP3 BOOSTER The last selected MP3 booster setting appears in the display 2 Press amp or gt repeatedly to select the setting you want The display changes as follows BOOSTER OFF BOOSTER 3 Press ENTER Note You can only listen to MP3 Booster effect during playback of MP3 audio tracks jueunsn py punos 2368 2459 Creating 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 Moving sound effect X ROUND 1 Press X ROUND ON OFF repeatedly until the X ROUND indicator lights up The last selected X ROUND mode appears in the display 2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the X ROUND mode you want The display changes cyclically as follows MANUAL WAVE MANUAL FADER MANUAL BAL AUTO WAVE AUTO FADER AUTO BAL RANDOM POS TWISTER Select To o
53. the chart Preset effect options Preset effect options SURR lights up in the display if you select an effect with surround effects Effect For SALSA standard music sources REGGAE POP SAMBA TANGO ROCK JAZZ DANCE MOVIE soundtracks and special listening situations GAME play station 1 2 and other video game music source To cancel the effect Press EFFECT ON OFF repeatedly until EFFECT OFF appears in the display Tip You can also select the preset effect including the personal file by pressing EQ on the remote repeatedly 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 1 Press or repeatedly to select a frequency band then press f or repeatedly to adjust the level Frequency level Frequency band a 2 Press and hold down P FILE until P FILE MEMORY appears in the display 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 If you do not want to store a personal file press ENTER after step 1 Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND Each time you press
54. the required tape length for recording a disc press EDIT after you have loaded a disc in CD function The required tape length for the currently selected disc appears followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively Tape Select Edit Recording to a tape manually Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a disc tape or radio program on a tape You can also record from connected components 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B 2 Press FUNCTION or TUNER BAND repeatedly or press CD or press TAPE repeatedly on the remote to select the recording source you want to record 3 Load the disc or tape or tune to the station you want to record To record from connected component connect the external audio sources 4 Press REC PAUSE START Deck B stands by for recording REC PAUSE START indicator flashes If you want to record on the reverse side press lt lt 1 TAPE B 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select gt to record on one side Select or RELAY to record on both sides 6 Press REC PAUSE START then start playing the source for disc or tape Recording starts To stop recording Press TAPE B Note You cannot listen to other sources while recording Tips 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 recordi
55. ti 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 1 Press X ROUND ON OFF repeatedly until X ROUND OFF appears in the display The X ROUND indicator turns off 2 Press SPEAKERS Each time you press the button the corresponding speaker indicators light up and the display changes cyclically as follow SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS gt SPEAKERS A B To select Display The front speakers SPEAKERS A The surround SPEAKERS B speakers Both the front and surround speakers SPEAKERS A B Notes 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 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 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 Youcan also press FUNCTION repeatedly to select GAME jueunsn py punos i 2568 2688
56. to playback MP3 format files that do not have the extension Attempting to playback non MP3 format files that have the extension MP3 may result in noise or malfunction With format other than ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet in expansion format album titles or track titles may not be displayed correctly The following discs take a longer time to start playback a disc recorded with complicated tree structure disc recorded in Multi Session a disc to which data can be added non finalized disc CD RWs that recorded in packet write format cannot be played back Note on DualDiscs This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not be played back on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard DualDisc is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD s
57. ts up in the display and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the radio station you want as described in steps 2 to 6 of Manual tuning preset 4 Press MEMORY or TUNER MEMORY on the remote A preset number flashes in the display The stations are stored from preset number 1 preset number 5 Press TUNING or gt P1 44 on the remote repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store 6 Press TUNER ENTER or ENTER Complete appears in the display The station is stored 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of your favorite stations 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until MANUAL lights up in the display 3 Press TUNING or gt gt 44 on the remote repeatedly to tune in the station you want 4 Press MEMORY or TUNER MEMORY on the remote A preset number flashes in the display The stations are stored from preset number 1 preset number MANUAL 5 Press TUNING or amp 1 or I on the remote repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store 6 Press TUNER ENTER or ENTER Complete appears in the display The station is stored 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations Other Operations To Do this Tune in a station with a weak signal Follow the proce
58. udio cords not supplied to connect the audio output of the turntable to these jacks You can then output audio through this system Listening to audio from a connected component To Do this Listen to a connected VCR 1 Connect the audio cords See Hooking up optional components on page 33 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO appears in the display Start playing the connected VCR Listen to a connected MD deck 1 Connect the audio cords See Hooking up optional components on page 33 2 Press I C to turn off the system 3 Hold down FUNCTION and press 1 0 Release 1 0 first then release FUNCTION The system turns on automatically and switches the function from VIDEO to MD Start playing the connected MD deck Listen to the sound of a connected video game player Press GAME 2 Select the preset effect See Selecting the preset effect on page 22 Listen to a 1 Connect the audio cords connected See Hooking up optional turntable components on page 33 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until PHONO appears in the display Start playing the connected turntable Notes If you want to switch back to VIDEO function repeat step 2 and 3 of Listen to a connected MD deck If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO function is selected switch to MD function See Listen to a connected MD deck Use buttons on the system for the op
59. ur system do the following 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action If the problem persists after doing all of the above consult your nearest Sony dealer When the 1 5 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items Is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage Check the voltage for your region then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly e Are and speaker cords short circuited Are you using only the prescribed speakers Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the system After checking the above items and fixing any problems connect the power cord again and turn on the system If the 1 0 indicator still flashes or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items consult your nearest Sony dealer General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the power The demonstration mode started Press 1 0 see step 5 of Hooking up the system on page 8 The clock timer setting is canceled The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs Redo Setting the clock page 11 If you have set the timer redo Waking up to music page 27 and Timer recording radio programs
60. utput sound MANUAL In circular motion WAVED AUTO WAVE MANUAL From front speakers to FADER AUTO surround speakers FADER MANUALBALP From left speakers to right AUTO BAL speakers RANDOM POS In random position TWISTER In circular motion like twister 1 You can manually change the sound movement from one speaker to another speaker by turning the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise 2 You can change the speed of sound movement by turning the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise 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 With the flash function you can flash the sound output The sound cuts off periodically Hold down FLASH during playback The flashing effect is activated To cancel the flashing effect Release FLASH To change the flash speed Hold down FLASH and turn the JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to change the flash speed 1 20 Tips You can activate the X ROUND and FLASH effect simultaneously The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected FLASH effect Listening to the sound in another room Mul
61. watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Inputs PHONO IN phono jacks sensitivity 3 mV impedance 47 kOhms MIC phone jack sensitivity 1 mV impedance 10 kOhms GAME INPUT AUDIO L R phono jacks sensitivity 250 mV impedance 47 kOhms GAME INPUT VIDEO phono jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms VIDEO MD IN L R phono jacks sensitivity 250 mV 450 mV impedance 47 kOhms Outputs PHONES stereo phone jack accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more VIDEO MD OUT L R phono jacks voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kOhm VIDEO OUT phono jack max output level 1 Vp p load impedance 75 ohms FRONT SPEAKER FST ZX8 LBT ZX8 FRONT L R Use only the supplied speaker SS ZX8 SURROUND L R Use only the supplied speaker SS ZX8 FST ZX6 LBT ZX6 FRONT L R Use only the supplied speaker SS ZX6 CD MP3 player section System Laser Laser Output Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous Max 44 6 uW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block with 7 mm aperture Frequency response 2 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB Wave length 780 790 nm Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT Square optical connector jack rear panel Wave length 660 nm Output level 18 dBm Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Tuner section 4 track 2
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