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4-253-172-15(1) Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. FST-ZX8 FST-ZX6 LBT-ZX8 LBT-ZX6 ©2004 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No.
4-253-172-15(1) Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. FST-ZX8 FST-ZX6 LBT-ZX8 LBT-ZX6 ©2004 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No.
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...pursuant to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is a U.S. FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX84-253-172-15(1) WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to the point of cable... (servicing) instructions in cabinet. If this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that any changes or modification not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for proper grounding and, in a residential ...
...pursuant to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is a U.S. FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX84-253-172-15(1) WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to the point of cable... (servicing) instructions in cabinet. If this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that any changes or modification not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for proper grounding and, in a residential ...
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...analyzer display 31 Adjusting the brightness of Contents About this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up to music 27 - Multi Room (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) Enhancing the video game sound ......... 25 - Program Edit Recording to music 27 - X-ROUND - Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 16 Listening...storing the personal file 22 Selecting the surround effect 23 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 23 Creating a party environment 24 (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 14 - Table of the display 32 continued 3GB
...analyzer display 31 Adjusting the brightness of Contents About this manual 5 Playable discs 5 Getting Started Hooking up to music 27 - Multi Room (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) Enhancing the video game sound ......... 25 - Program Edit Recording to music 27 - X-ROUND - Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 16 Listening...storing the personal file 22 Selecting the surround effect 23 Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 23 Creating a party environment 24 (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 14 - Table of the display 32 continued 3GB
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Optional Components Hooking up optional components ......... 33 Listening to audio from a connected component 34 Recording on a connected component 35 Connecting external antennas 35 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 36 Messages 39 Additional Information Precautions 40 Specifications 41 List of button locations and reference pages 44 4GB
Optional Components Hooking up optional components ......... 33 Listening to audio from a connected component 34 Recording on a connected component 35 Connecting external antennas 35 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 36 Messages 39 Additional Information Precautions 40 Specifications 41 List of button locations and reference pages 44 4GB
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...continued 5GB About this manual • The instructions in this manual, the FST-ZX8 is used for models FST-ZX8, FST-ZX6, LBT-ZX8 and LBTZX6. Tuner/CD/MP3 player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-ZX8 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS...-ZX6 Playable discs You can also be played back. List of playable discs Format of the following components: - Speaker System • Front/Surround speakers SS-ZX8 The FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 consists of the following components: -
...continued 5GB About this manual • The instructions in this manual, the FST-ZX8 is used for models FST-ZX8, FST-ZX6, LBT-ZX8 and LBTZX6. Tuner/CD/MP3 player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-ZX8 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS...-ZX6 Playable discs You can also be played back. List of playable discs Format of the following components: - Speaker System • Front/Surround speakers SS-ZX8 The FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 consists of the following components: -
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There are not supported. • The system may be unable to playback MP3 format files that do not have the extension ".MP3". • Attempting to playback non-MP3 format files that have the extension ".MP3" may result in noise or malfunction. • With format other than eight nested folder levels. There can be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than the following discs take a longer time to start playback. - CD-RWs that recorded in capital letters. CD-Rs/CD-RWs that recorded in expansion format or Multi Session*2. CD-Rs/CD-RWs and ...
There are not supported. • The system may be unable to playback MP3 format files that do not have the extension ".MP3". • Attempting to playback non-MP3 format files that have the extension ".MP3" may result in noise or malfunction. • With format other than eight nested folder levels. There can be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than the following discs take a longer time to start playback. - CD-RWs that recorded in capital letters. CD-Rs/CD-RWs that recorded in expansion format or Multi Session*2. CD-Rs/CD-RWs and ...
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Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is contained in Multi Session • This system can also be played back. • When you play Multi Session discs with different formats for each session, the format of the first session is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of a DualDisc may not be playable by some record companies. Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in the first session. "DualDisc" is recognized as the first session. 7GB Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that the audio side of America (RIAA...
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is contained in Multi Session • This system can also be played back. • When you play Multi Session discs with different formats for each session, the format of the first session is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of a DualDisc may not be playable by some record companies. Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in the first session. "DualDisc" is recognized as the first session. 7GB Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that the audio side of America (RIAA...
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... system Do the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SPEAKER terminals. SRPS(SUEPREARAKOKEURENBRD) L L R (SPFERAOKNERT A) White Front speaker (Left) (FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 43). AM loop antenna Surround speaker* (Right) ...FM lead antenna 3 3 Surround speaker* (Left) 4 2 2 5 1 Front speaker (Right) * FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only. 1 Connect the front speakers. (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER (SPEAKER A) terminals.
... system Do the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SPEAKER terminals. SRPS(SUEPREARAKOKEURENBRD) L L R (SPFERAOKNERT A) White Front speaker (Left) (FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 43). AM loop antenna Surround speaker* (Right) ...FM lead antenna 3 3 Surround speaker* (Left) 4 2 2 5 1 Front speaker (Right) * FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only. 1 Connect the front speakers. (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER (SPEAKER A) terminals.
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... Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 4 For models equipped with new ones. Black (#) Black (#) Red (3) Red (3) 2 Connect the surround speakers. (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER (SPEAKER B) terminals and to connect the speakers securely and correctly. The demonstration appears in the...
... Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 4 For models equipped with new ones. Black (#) Black (#) Red (3) Red (3) 2 Connect the surround speakers. (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER (SPEAKER B) terminals and to connect the speakers securely and correctly. The demonstration appears in the...
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FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only Positioning the speakers Positioning the speakers for carrying this system Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Surround Speaker (L) Main Unit Surround Speaker (R) Front 45 Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Notice for FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only There are removed from the system. 3 Hold down REPEAT...
FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only Positioning the speakers Positioning the speakers for carrying this system Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Surround Speaker (L) Main Unit Surround Speaker (R) Front 45 Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Notice for FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only There are removed from the system. 3 Hold down REPEAT...
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... indication flashes in the display. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to select "CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER. Getting Started Positioning the speakers for FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Front Speaker (L) Main Unit Front Speaker (R) 45 Setting the clock...
... indication flashes in the display. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to select "CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER. Getting Started Positioning the speakers for FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Front Speaker (L) Main Unit Front Speaker (R) 45 Setting the clock...
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Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Playing a disc - Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play modes. When you play audio CDs and discs with the label side facing up on the remote). 12GB Note Do not push the disc tray when closing it on the inner circle of the tray To load additional discs, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray. 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. When playing an audio CD: Disc tray number Track number Playing time EFFECT X-GROOVE ALL DISC S 1 2 34 5 j Disc playing indicator Disc presence indicator When playing an ...
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Playing a disc - Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play modes. When you play audio CDs and discs with the label side facing up on the remote). 12GB Note Do not push the disc tray when closing it on the inner circle of the tray To load additional discs, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray. 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. When playing an audio CD: Disc tray number Track number Playing time EFFECT X-GROOVE ALL DISC S 1 2 34 5 j Disc playing indicator Disc presence indicator When playing an ...
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Select To play mode during playback and release it at the point you want them to be displayed correctly depending on the disc you want to resume playback. ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play) The tracks on all discs in random order. 1 DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) The tracks on the MP3 audio tracks. *2 Only when there is a disc with MP3 audio tracks, "MP3" lights up . ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play) The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the remote for this Stop playback Press x. NX indicator lights up in disc tray. or >+ on the remote). Use button on the disc you have selected in the order...
Select To play mode during playback and release it at the point you want them to be displayed correctly depending on the disc you want to resume playback. ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play) The tracks on all discs in random order. 1 DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) The tracks on the MP3 audio tracks. *2 Only when there is a disc with MP3 audio tracks, "MP3" lights up . ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play) The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the remote for this Stop playback Press x. NX indicator lights up in disc tray. or >+ on the remote). Use button on the disc you have selected in the order...
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Repeat Play You can playback all the tracks in the album* are played back repeatedly up to "CD" function from the display. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "REP1" lights up the extension ".MP3" to a track other type of tracks or unneccessary album on a disc which can be required to begin or for MP3 audio tracks. Note You cannot select "REP" and "ALL DISCS SHUF" at the time an MP3 audio track is selected as a function. Tips • When switching to five times. Playing repeatedly - REP: All the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks or a single ...
Repeat Play You can playback all the tracks in the album* are played back repeatedly up to "CD" function from the display. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "REP1" lights up the extension ".MP3" to a track other type of tracks or unneccessary album on a disc which can be required to begin or for MP3 audio tracks. Note You cannot select "REP" and "ALL DISCS SHUF" at the time an MP3 audio track is selected as a function. Tips • When switching to five times. Playing repeatedly - REP: All the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks or a single ...
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or > (or -. Disc tray Track number number Total playing time (including selected track) 5 Press PLAY MODE. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. - you want appears in the system's memory even after it has been played back. CD/MP3 Creating your own program - You can make a program of the total playing time during programming, this Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the album you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20. - The total playing time flashes in the display. 3 Press one of DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons or DISC SKIP to step 5. 4 Press . Program Play...
or > (or -. Disc tray Track number number Total playing time (including selected track) 5 Press PLAY MODE. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. - you want appears in the system's memory even after it has been played back. CD/MP3 Creating your own program - You can make a program of the total playing time during programming, this Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the album you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20. - The total playing time flashes in the display. 3 Press one of DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons or DISC SKIP to step 5. 4 Press . Program Play...
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The frequency changes as described in steps 2 to 6 of "Manual tuning preset". 4 Press MEMORY (or TUNER MEMORY on the remote). If "TUNED" does not lights up in the display. 3 Press TUNING +/- (or >+ or -. preset number AUTO 5 Press TUNING +/- (or >+ or -. on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want to tune in the station you want. 4 Press MEMORY (or TUNER MEMORY on the remote) repeatedly to store. 6 Press TUNER ENTER or ENTER. Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the radio station you want as the system scans for a station...
The frequency changes as described in steps 2 to 6 of "Manual tuning preset". 4 Press MEMORY (or TUNER MEMORY on the remote). If "TUNED" does not lights up in the display. 3 Press TUNING +/- (or >+ or -. preset number AUTO 5 Press TUNING +/- (or >+ or -. on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want to tune in the station you want. 4 Press MEMORY (or TUNER MEMORY on the remote) repeatedly to store. 6 Press TUNER ENTER or ENTER. Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the radio station you want as the system scans for a station...
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Tuner To improve tuner reception When the tuner reception is poor, set CD power on automatically and "TUNER" is selected as the function. • You can listen to non-preset radio station - Use buttons on the system for the operation. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "PRESET" lights up in the display. 3 Press TUNING +/- (or >+ or -. Use buttons on the system for the operation. on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the display. 3 Press TUNING +/- (or >+ or -. on the remote) repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "MONO" lights up in the ...
Tuner To improve tuner reception When the tuner reception is poor, set CD power on automatically and "TUNER" is selected as the function. • You can listen to non-preset radio station - Use buttons on the system for the operation. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "PRESET" lights up in the display. 3 Press TUNING +/- (or >+ or -. Use buttons on the system for the operation. on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the display. 3 Press TUNING +/- (or >+ or -. on the remote) repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "MONO" lights up in the ...
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The tape starts playing. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. 2 Press FUNCTION (or TAPE on the remote again) to play both sides or "RELAY" (Relay Play)* to TAPE A or TAPE B function from another source and start playback automatically.* Press h or H (Automatic source selection). Press h (or N on the remote) repeatedly until "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" appears in the display. 3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to play one side, "j" to play both decks in tape deck. 18GB Pause playback Press X on the remote). Fast-forward or rewind Press .m or M> (or ...
The tape starts playing. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. 2 Press FUNCTION (or TAPE on the remote again) to play both sides or "RELAY" (Relay Play)* to TAPE A or TAPE B function from another source and start playback automatically.* Press h or H (Automatic source selection). Press h (or N on the remote) repeatedly until "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" appears in the display. 3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to play one side, "j" to play both decks in tape deck. 18GB Pause playback Press X on the remote). Fast-forward or rewind Press .m or M> (or ...
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Then, the playback starts if there is no tape in deck A, the system automatically switches to record an album of a track (AMS*) During playback, press .m or M> (or press -. You can record a whole disc into a tape. to record on the remote during "TAPE A" function and there is tape in the tape deck (One Touch Play). • If you press N on one side. Deck B stands by for the beginning of MP3 audio tracks, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "CD" appears in the display. If you want to record on the reverse side, press h (TAPE B). 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to ...
Then, the playback starts if there is no tape in deck A, the system automatically switches to record an album of a track (AMS*) During playback, press .m or M> (or press -. You can record a whole disc into a tape. to record on the remote during "TAPE A" function and there is tape in the tape deck (One Touch Play). • If you press N on one side. Deck B stands by for the beginning of MP3 audio tracks, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "CD" appears in the display. If you want to record on the reverse side, press h (TAPE B). 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to ...
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Tip To check the required tape length for side A and side B respectively (Tape Select Edit). Recording to other sources while recording. • Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro Recording. You can also record from a disc, tape or radio program on one side of one side. Deck B stands by the total playing time for recording a disc, press EDIT after you want to record. 3 Load the disc or tape or tune to the station you have loaded a disc in the order you like from connected components. 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION or TUNER/...
Tip To check the required tape length for side A and side B respectively (Tape Select Edit). Recording to other sources while recording. • Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro Recording. You can also record from a disc, tape or radio program on one side of one side. Deck B stands by the total playing time for recording a disc, press EDIT after you want to record. 3 Load the disc or tape or tune to the station you have loaded a disc in the order you like from connected components. 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION or TUNER/...