Sony LBT-VR90AV User manual
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
3-865-567-12(1)
Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System
LBT-VR90AV
2
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* B-
type noise reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol aand
“PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of the Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
This appliance is classified as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
You can
Enjoy video playback
(moving pictures) as
well as audio CDs.
Play interactive
software using menu
screens displayed on
the TV screen (menu
playback), in addition
to the video playback
function of VIDEO
CDs without the PBC
functions.
Moreover, you can
play high or standard
quality still picture.
This system can play
the following discs
VIDEO CDs Audio CDs
Disc logo
Contents Audio + Video Audio
(moving pictures)
Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm
Play time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min.
Note on VIDEO CDs
This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without the
PBC functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with the
PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards.
You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to
the disc type.
Disc type
VIDEO CDs without
the PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with
the PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
* PBC = Play Back Control
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4
Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 8
Step 3: Setting the time ....................... 10
Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10
Basic Operations
Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... 12
Playing a CD ......................................... 14
Recording a VIDEO CD/CD .............. 15
Listening to the radio........................... 17
Recording from the radio .................... 18
Playing a tape........................................ 19
Recording from a tape ......................... 20
The VIDEO CD/CD Player
Playing a VIDEO CD with the PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0) ........................ 22
Using the CD display........................... 23
Using the on-screen display ............... 24
Locating a specific part of a disc ........ 27
Resuming playback from the point you
stopped a VIDEO CD .................... 30
Setting the sharpness ........................... 31
Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 32
Playing CD tracks in random order .. 32
Programming CD tracks ..................... 33
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 35
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 36
Recording CDs by specifying the track
order ................................................ 37
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 39
Flashing part of a CD ........................... 39
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 40
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 41
Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 42
Making a personal audio emphasis
file .................................................... 44
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound ............................................... 45
Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 46
Falling asleep to music ........................ 48
Waking up to music ............................. 49
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 50
Optional AV components
Connecting audio components .......... 52
Connecting video components........... 54
Connecting outdoor antennas ............ 56
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 57
Troubleshooting ................................... 58
Specifications ........................................ 61
Glossary ................................................. 63
Index........................................ Back cover
4
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1through 7to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM loop antenna
Left front
speaker
Right front
speaker
FM antenna Center speaker
Right rear speaker Left rear speaker
5
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM wire
antenna horizontally.
FM 75
AM
1Connect the speakers.
1 Connecting the front speakers
Connect the speaker cords to FRONT
SPEAKER jacks.
2 Connecting the center speaker
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER
jacks.
3 Connecting the rear speakers
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.
Black/Stripe
(’)Red/Solid
(‘)
Black/Stripe (’)
Red/Solid (‘)
Black/Stripe
(’)Red/Solid
(‘)
CENTER
REAR
L
R
CENTER
REAR
L
R
continued
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the cord.
Inserting the vinyl portion will interfere with the
speaker connection and no sound will come from
the speaker.
2Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
3Connect the video input jack of your
TV to the VIDEO OUT jack of this
system using the supplied video
connecting cable.
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input to view
pictures from this system.
Tip
When your TV has an S VIDEO jack, for the best
picture quality, you can use an optional S VIDEO
cable to connect it to the S VIDEO OUT jack on the
rear panel of this system. Note that the input signal
from the VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 INPUT jacks do not
output via the S VIDEO OUT jack.
VIDEO
VIDE
O
OUT
VIDEO
IN
6
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V
120V
230
240V
-
Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)
4Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system)
to the appropriate position (PAL or
NTSC), according to your TV.
If your TV automatically changes the
color system according to the input
signal:
The factory setting (AUTO) automatically
changes the color system of the video output
according to the color system of the current
VIDEO CD.
If the color system of your TV is NTSC:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC.
Pictures recorded in the PAL color system will be
stretched vertically and will be displayed with the
upper and lower parts of the picture cut off.
If the color system of your TV is PAL:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL.
Pictures recorded in the NTSC color system will be
stretched horizontally and will be displayed with
the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in
black.
Notes
• Be sure to turn off the system before changing the
SYSTEM SELECT setting.
• Even if you change the color system using the
SYSTEM SELECT, the color system of the signal
input from the VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 INPUT jacks
does not change.
PAL
AUTO
SYSTEM
SELECT
NTSC
5If your system has a VOLTAGE
SELECTOR on the rear panel, set it
to the position of your local power
line voltage.
6Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in the
display.
If the supplied adapter on the plug does
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from
the plug (only for models equipped with
an adapter).
7Deactivate the demonstration mode
by pressing DEMO (STANDBY)
while the system is off.
To attach the center speaker feet
Attach the four center speaker feet (supplied)
to the bottom corners of the center speaker.
To connect optional AV
components
See page 52.
7
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Tips
• 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.
• When you set the time, the demonstration is
deactivated.
To activate the demonstration again, press DEMO
(STANDBY) while the system is off.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
By pressing
TV 1/u
TV/VIDEO
TV VOL
TV CH
Note
Depending on the TV, you may not be able to
control your TV or to use some buttons above.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
Make sure that all CDs are removed from the
unit.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2Hold down CD LOOP and press 1/u.
3Disconnect the power cord.
You can
Turn on or off the TV
Select the input source for the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Change the channel of the TV
TV 1/u
TV CH
TV VOL
TV/
VIDEO
Using the remote
You can control Sony TVs using the buttons
below.
8
By connecting the supplied speakers, you can
enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding
system standardized in TV programs and
movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves
the sound image by using four separate
channels. These channels manipulate the
sound to enhance the action as it happens on
the screen.
Since the center speaker cannot produce
enough bass, the bass sound of the center
channel is output from the front speakers.
Positioning the center
and rear speakers
Before you connect them, determine the best
location for your speakers.
1Place the front speakers at an angle
of 45 degrees from your listening
position.
Step 2: Setting up
the speakers
Front
speaker (L) Front
speaker (R)
Rear
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(L)
Rear
speaker
(R)
Center speaker
Center speaker
45
2Place the center speaker so it is
placed at about the same height as
the front speakers (A). Align the
center speaker with the front
speakers or place it a little behind
the front speakers’ position (B).
A
B
3Place the rear speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above
your listening position.
Center speaker
Rear speaker
60 to 90 cm
9
1Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC
ON/OFF on the remote).
The indicator above this button lights
up.
2Press T. TONE ON/OFF on the
remote.
The test tone is heard from the speakers
in the following order. Adjust the
volume of the test tone.
nLEFT (front) nCENTER
REARNRIGHT (front) N
3From your listening position, press
CENTER LEVEL +/– and REAR
LEVEL +/– on the remote to adjust
the volume levels.
The volume levels from each speaker
should be the same.
4Press T. TONE ON/OFF when you
are done adjusting.
The test tone is turned off.
Tip
If you turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the
remote), all the speaker volumes change.
Note
The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound.
Adjusting the speaker
volume
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound,
adjust the volume of each speaker using the
test tone that the system provides.
3
2,4
1VOLUME
VOL +/–
1/u
(Power)
1
10
Step 4: Presetting
radio stations
You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM
and 10 for AM.
The bands you can select depend on the kind
of tuner built into your system. Confirm the
bands by pressing TUNER/BAND
repeatedly.
5124
1/u
(Power) 3
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the desired band appears in
the display.
Each time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
FM ˜AM
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “AUTO” appears in the
display.
Step 3: Setting the
time
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
3,51 2,4
1Press t/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.
3Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
4Press TUNING +/– to set the
minutes.
5Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
Tip
If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.
Note
The clock setting is canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
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