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Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names. Top view ej ek el wh wg r; wa wl ws wd wk wf wj - e; ra rsrd rg PLAY MODE HS s rf 6US Front view 1234567 89q;qa qs eh qd eg qf ef qg ed qh qj es qk ql ea w; Unit -
Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names. Top view ej ek el wh wg r; wa wl ws wd wk wf wj - e; ra rsrd rg PLAY MODE HS s rf 6US Front view 1234567 89q;qa qs eh qd eg qf ef qg ed qh qj es qk ql ea w; Unit -
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Remote RM-AMU008 3 5 t; rl qf qj ej wg 1 rh rj 2 qh qg rk qs A "/1 (on or off. C DISPLAY (pages 16, 21, 27, 28) Press to turn the system on /standby) (pages 13, 14, 16, 20, 34,.... K TUNING +/- (pages 19, 30) Press to select a function. L Unit: FUNCTION (pages 14, 17, 22, 29) Remote: FUNCTION +/- (pages 17, 19, 22, 29) Press to tune in the display. P V/v/B/b (pages 16, 21, 23, 27..., 31, 32) Push to previous menu of the system and iPod. N TUNER MEMORY (page 30) Press to set the Sleep Timer. Q Unit: RETURN (page 21) Remote: O RETURN (page 21) Press to return to select the ...
Remote RM-AMU008 3 5 t; rl qf qj ej wg 1 rh rj 2 qh qg rk qs A "/1 (on or off. C DISPLAY (pages 16, 21, 27, 28) Press to turn the system on /standby) (pages 13, 14, 16, 20, 34,.... K TUNING +/- (pages 19, 30) Press to select a function. L Unit: FUNCTION (pages 14, 17, 22, 29) Remote: FUNCTION +/- (pages 17, 19, 22, 29) Press to tune in the display. P V/v/B/b (pages 16, 21, 23, 27..., 31, 32) Push to previous menu of the system and iPod. N TUNER MEMORY (page 30) Press to set the Sleep Timer. Q Unit: RETURN (page 21) Remote: O RETURN (page 21) Press to return to select the ...
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... video game player. U GAME MIXING (page 26) Press to start or pause playback. W GAME INPUT VIDEO jack (pages 13, 22) GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks (pages 13, 22) Connect to audio contents stored in a track. ./> (go backward/go forward) (page 21) Press to reinforce the bass. PLAY MODE (pages 18, 36, 37) Press... (page 17) Press to activate or deactivate the preset effect. el (LBT-ZX99i only) SOUND FLASH (page 24) Press and hold to adjust the volume. Remote: VOLUME +*/- (pages 17, 19, 20, 22, 32, 34) Press to select "SOUND FLASH" effect. wl MIC LEVEL (pages 32, 34) Turn to select next disc...
... video game player. U GAME MIXING (page 26) Press to start or pause playback. W GAME INPUT VIDEO jack (pages 13, 22) GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks (pages 13, 22) Connect to audio contents stored in a track. ./> (go backward/go forward) (page 21) Press to reinforce the bass. PLAY MODE (pages 18, 36, 37) Press... (page 17) Press to activate or deactivate the preset effect. el (LBT-ZX99i only) SOUND FLASH (page 24) Press and hold to adjust the volume. Remote: VOLUME +*/- (pages 17, 19, 20, 22, 32, 34) Press to select "SOUND FLASH" effect. wl MIC LEVEL (pages 32, 34) Turn to select next disc...
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... to fast forward or rewind. ./> (go backward/go forward) (pages 17, 21) Press to select a track. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system. rh EQ (pages 22, 31) Press to activate or deactivate X-ROUND mode. rs (LBT-ZX99i only) X-ROUND ON/OFF (pages 23, 25) Press to select... a preset sound effect. ra (LBT-ZX99i only) MODE (page 23) When X-ROUND is set to on remote: +/- (tuning) (pages 19, 30) Press to tune in a radio station. +/- (pages 17, 29) Press to select a folder of CD function.
... to fast forward or rewind. ./> (go backward/go forward) (pages 17, 21) Press to select a track. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system. rh EQ (pages 22, 31) Press to activate or deactivate X-ROUND mode. rs (LBT-ZX99i only) X-ROUND ON/OFF (pages 23, 25) Press to select... a preset sound effect. ra (LBT-ZX99i only) MODE (page 23) When X-ROUND is set to on remote: +/- (tuning) (pages 19, 30) Press to tune in a radio station. +/- (pages 17, 29) Press to select a folder of CD function.
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... period of time, remove the batteries to this system. Note The video game player image may appear on and the demonstration automatically ends. You can then output audio through this jack. When you do not use . Slot Using the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and ...these jacks. You can then output audio through this system. Otherwise, a compatible Dock Adapter will need to these jacks. The demonstration appears in the display. Using the iPod Insert the iPod Dock Adapter (not supplied) into the iPod connector before use the remote for about six months. H ...
... period of time, remove the batteries to this system. Note The video game player image may appear on and the demonstration automatically ends. You can then output audio through this jack. When you do not use . Slot Using the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and ...these jacks. You can then output audio through this system. Otherwise, a compatible Dock Adapter will need to these jacks. The demonstration appears in the display. Using the iPod Insert the iPod Dock Adapter (not supplied) into the iPod connector before use the remote for about six months. H ...
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...16US The hour indication flashes in the display, press V or v repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER (or on the remote). 3 Press V or v repeatedly to turn on the system. 2 Press TIMER MENU. The minute indication flashes in the display. 5 Press V or v repeatedly to clock automatically. Note The clock... or if a power failure occurs. When an iPod is connected, the display will change to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER (or on the remote). The clock starts functioning. The clock is displayed for a few seconds (except when iPod is displayed. If "PLAY SET?" flashes in the display....
...16US The hour indication flashes in the display, press V or v repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER (or on the remote). 3 Press V or v repeatedly to turn on the system. 2 Press TIMER MENU. The minute indication flashes in the display. 5 Press V or v repeatedly to clock automatically. Note The clock... or if a power failure occurs. When an iPod is connected, the display will change to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER (or on the remote). The clock starts functioning. The clock is displayed for a few seconds (except when iPod is displayed. If "PLAY SET?" flashes in the display....
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...circle of the tray To load additional discs, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray. 4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close it on the remote) repeatedly to select the disc you playback an 8 cm disc such as a CD single, place it as this Select a track or Press ....correctly depending on the disc tray. repeatedly. Playback a single Press REPEAT/FM track or file MODE on the remote repeatedly4) repeatedly during playback until "REP 1" lights up in the display. on the remote) again to adjust the volume. Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc 1 Press FUNCTION (or FUNCTION +/- ...
...circle of the tray To load additional discs, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray. 4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close it on the remote) repeatedly to select the disc you playback an 8 cm disc such as a CD single, place it as this Select a track or Press ....correctly depending on the disc tray. repeatedly. Playback a single Press REPEAT/FM track or file MODE on the remote repeatedly4) repeatedly during playback until "REP 1" lights up in the display. on the remote) again to adjust the volume. Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc 1 Press FUNCTION (or FUNCTION +/- ...
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...to "CD" function from "TUNER" function by CD power manage function (page 20). • If you press NX while the system is turned off the system. 3 Press ?/1 while holding down x. on the remote) repeatedly to "CD POWER OFF". To stop , see "To improve tuner reception" below. 4 Turn VOLUME +/- (or press ...in the display. Note If "TUNED" does not light up in the disc tray (One Touch Play). Listening to turn off , the system turns on the remote) to access the disc. Scanning stops automatically when a station is selected. "CD POWER OFF" appears in the display. In this case, ...
...to "CD" function from "TUNER" function by CD power manage function (page 20). • If you press NX while the system is turned off the system. 3 Press ?/1 while holding down x. on the remote) repeatedly to "CD POWER OFF". To stop , see "To improve tuner reception" below. 4 Turn VOLUME +/- (or press ...in the display. Note If "TUNED" does not light up in the disc tray (One Touch Play). Listening to turn off , the system turns on the remote) to access the disc. Scanning stops automatically when a station is selected. "CD POWER OFF" appears in the display. In this case, ...
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...start playback. 4 Turn VOLUME +/- (or press VOLUME +/- In this system. 1 Press iPod. 2 Place the iPod. 3 Press NX (or N on the remote) to press the controls of the iPod connector on the unit and ...be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. 20US Playing the iPod You can listen to audio contents stored in the iPod on this case, you may cause a malfunction. • When placing ... fast forward by holding down TUNING MODE and then press "/1. You cannot connect any other portable audio players. To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE repeatedly until "MONO...
...start playback. 4 Turn VOLUME +/- (or press VOLUME +/- In this system. 1 Press iPod. 2 Place the iPod. 3 Press NX (or N on the remote) to press the controls of the iPod connector on the unit and ...be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. 20US Playing the iPod You can listen to audio contents stored in the iPod on this case, you may cause a malfunction. • When placing ... fast forward by holding down TUNING MODE and then press "/1. You cannot connect any other portable audio players. To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE repeatedly until "MONO...
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...iPod menu item Press TOOL MENU or B or RETURN (or O RETURN on the remote). However, depending on the status of your iPod. • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the iPod screen and when the system is selected. The charging status appears in the event that the iPod is placed ... Play during operation Scroll up/down Press V/v repeatedly. the iPod menus Choose the select item Press ENTER (or b or on the remote). To use the system as a battery charger You can control your iPod. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the unit change to the previous...
...iPod menu item Press TOOL MENU or B or RETURN (or O RETURN on the remote). However, depending on the status of your iPod. • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the iPod screen and when the system is selected. The charging status appears in the event that the iPod is placed ... Play during operation Scroll up/down Press V/v repeatedly. the iPod menus Choose the select item Press ENTER (or b or on the remote). To use the system as a battery charger You can control your iPod. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the unit change to the previous...
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... to select "EFFECT OFF". * The volume switches to components Cord used (not supplied) Turntable PHONO IN Audio L/R jacks analog cord Computer PC IN L/R Audio jacks analog cord Video game GAME INPUT Video player VIDEO jack cord GAME INPUT Audio AUDIO L/R analog cord jacks 2 Turn VOLUME +/- on the remote) to select the preset effect you select an...
... to select "EFFECT OFF". * The volume switches to components Cord used (not supplied) Turntable PHONO IN Audio L/R jacks analog cord Computer PC IN L/R Audio jacks analog cord Video game GAME INPUT Video player VIDEO jack cord GAME INPUT Audio AUDIO L/R analog cord jacks 2 Turn VOLUME +/- on the remote) to select the preset effect you select an...
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..."GAME". 25US Tips • If you press GAME while the system is turned off . 2 Press SPEAKERS. The X-ROUND button lights off , the system turns on page 11). Enhancing the video game sound - on the remote) repeatedly to "SPEAKERS A+B" and you press the button, the ...corresponding speaker indicators light up the system" on automatically and GAME is selected automatically. Each time...
..."GAME". 25US Tips • If you press GAME while the system is turned off . 2 Press SPEAKERS. The X-ROUND button lights off , the system turns on page 11). Enhancing the video game sound - on the remote) repeatedly to "SPEAKERS A+B" and you press the button, the ...corresponding speaker indicators light up the system" on automatically and GAME is selected automatically. Each time...
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...component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: X-PATTERN* y PATTERN OFF * The power illuminator will remain active while the power is on even if the function is changed. Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to this system.... 1 Select the source sound you turn on . Changing the display Changing the power illuminator You can turn VOLUME +/- (or press VOLUME +/- on the remote), power illuminator shows the current volume level...
...component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: X-PATTERN* y PATTERN OFF * The power illuminator will remain active while the power is on even if the function is changed. Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to this system.... 1 Select the source sound you turn on . Changing the display Changing the power illuminator You can turn VOLUME +/- (or press VOLUME +/- on the remote), power illuminator shows the current volume level...
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... Press +/- repeatedly until the folder you want appears in the display, then press . To program an audio file: Press +/- Program Play starts. To program all the MP3 files on the remote) repeatedly until "CD" appears in the display. 2 When playback is (are) programmed. repeatedly until .... Total playing time Disc tray Track (including selected number number track) EFFECT X-GROOVE PGM 1 2 34 5 j 5 Press ENTER (or on the remote). Other Operations Other Operations Creating your own program - Program Play You can make a program of the DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons or DISC SKIP to ...
... Press +/- repeatedly until the folder you want appears in the display, then press . To program an audio file: Press +/- Program Play starts. To program all the MP3 files on the remote) repeatedly until "CD" appears in the display. 2 When playback is (are) programmed. repeatedly until .... Total playing time Disc tray Track (including selected number number track) EFFECT X-GROOVE PGM 1 2 34 5 j 5 Press ENTER (or on the remote). Other Operations Other Operations Creating your own program - Program Play You can make a program of the DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons or DISC SKIP to ...
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...TUNING +/- (or +/- on the from the program remote when playback is stored. 30US appears in the system's memory even after it has been played back. The station is list stopped. Delete the last step Press CLEAR on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want (...see "Listening to the radio" (page 19)). 2 Press TUNER MEMORY. Tips • The program you have programmed an MP3 audio...
...TUNING +/- (or +/- on the from the program remote when playback is stored. 30US appears in the system's memory even after it has been played back. The station is list stopped. Delete the last step Press CLEAR on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want (...see "Listening to the radio" (page 19)). 2 Press TUNER MEMORY. Tips • The program you have programmed an MP3 audio...
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on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want for your own sound effect You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. 6 To ... preset effect you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be canceled. • When the surround effect is saved. "USER EQ" appears on the remote repeatedly to adjust the level.
on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want for your own sound effect You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. 6 To ... preset effect you select certain preset effects, the surround effect may be canceled. • When the surround effect is saved. "USER EQ" appears on the remote repeatedly to adjust the level.
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... or after a certain time, so that play back on the remote). After you have set the system to turn -off time) changes cyclically as follows: SLEEP AUTO* t SLEEP 90min t SLEEP 80min t ... t SLEEP 10min t SLEEP OFF * The system automatically turns off after the current disc finishes playing. Tip To...from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. Singing along You can sing along with any audio source that you can fall asleep to music. Using the timer The system offers two timer functions. If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, reduce the volume, move the microphone away...
... or after a certain time, so that play back on the remote). After you have set the system to turn -off time) changes cyclically as follows: SLEEP AUTO* t SLEEP 90min t SLEEP 80min t ... t SLEEP 10min t SLEEP OFF * The system automatically turns off after the current disc finishes playing. Tip To...from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. Singing along You can sing along with any audio source that you can fall asleep to music. Using the timer The system offers two timer functions. If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, reduce the volume, move the microphone away...
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...33US Other Operations Notes • If you want appears in the display. 5 Set the time to stop playback using the Play Timer. • The system turns on 30 seconds before the preset time. Press V or v repeatedly to select "PLAY SELECT?", then press ENTER. Press V or v repeatedly until ... on a few seconds before the preset time. • The Play Timer may not be activated if the system is turned on the remote). flashes in the display. 2 Press ENTER (or on the remote). 3 Press V or v repeatedly to set the minute. Cancel the Play Timer 1 Press TIMER MENU. flashes in the ...
...33US Other Operations Notes • If you want appears in the display. 5 Set the time to stop playback using the Play Timer. • The system turns on 30 seconds before the preset time. Press V or v repeatedly to select "PLAY SELECT?", then press ENTER. Press V or v repeatedly until ... on a few seconds before the preset time. • The Play Timer may not be activated if the system is turned on the remote). flashes in the display. 2 Press ENTER (or on the remote). 3 Press V or v repeatedly to set the minute. Cancel the Play Timer 1 Press TIMER MENU. flashes in the ...
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.... clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote) or turn on the system. • The demonstration mode started. If the problem persists after checking all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you encounter a problem with your system, do the following items. • Are the ... be retained. There is no microphone sound. • Turn VOLUME +/- Additional Information Troubleshooting Should you have not turned on the system. When the "/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following : 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker...
.... clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote) or turn on the system. • The demonstration mode started. If the problem persists after checking all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you encounter a problem with your system, do the following items. • Are the ... be retained. There is no microphone sound. • Turn VOLUME +/- Additional Information Troubleshooting Should you have not turned on the system. When the "/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following : 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker...
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...Sony service facility. The sound skips. • Wipe the disc clean (page 38). • Reload the disc. • Move the unit to a place without vibration (e.g., on the remote) to a track with the label side facing up. • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system...between the remote and the unit. • Move the remote closer to the unit. • Point the remote at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause a malfunction. Disc player The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. ...
...Sony service facility. The sound skips. • Wipe the disc clean (page 38). • Reload the disc. • Move the unit to a place without vibration (e.g., on the remote) to a track with the label side facing up. • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system...between the remote and the unit. • Move the remote closer to the unit. • Point the remote at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause a malfunction. Disc player The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. ...