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... U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the following measures: - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to the point of cable entry as practical. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the...or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. 2GB WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to rain or moisture. FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX84-253-172-15(1) WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with general house waste,...
... U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the following measures: - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to the point of cable entry as practical. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the...or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. 2GB WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to rain or moisture. FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX84-253-172-15(1) WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with general house waste,...
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...8226; Front/Surround speakers SS-ZX8 The FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 consists of discs Audio CDs Disc logo Contents Audio CD-R/CD-RW (Audio CDs) CD-R/CD-RW (Discs with MP3 audio tracks) Audio Audio continued 5GB The other discs cannot be performed using the buttons on this manual are for illustration...deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-ZX8 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-ZX6 Playable discs You can also be played back. About this manual • The instructions in this system. The FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 consists of the following discs on the remote having the same or similar names...
...8226; Front/Surround speakers SS-ZX8 The FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 consists of discs Audio CDs Disc logo Contents Audio CD-R/CD-RW (Audio CDs) CD-R/CD-RW (Discs with MP3 audio tracks) Audio Audio continued 5GB The other discs cannot be performed using the buttons on this manual are for illustration...deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-ZX8 - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-ZX6 Playable discs You can also be played back. About this manual • The instructions in this system. The FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 consists of the following discs on the remote having the same or similar names...
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... records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of files and folders on the recording device used for the logical format of a session. There can be no longer than eight characters. A Multi Sessions disc is a recording method that enables adding of ...by the user. a disc recorded in and end at a disc control area called Lead-out. MP3 audio tracks must be played back because of data using the Track-At-Once method. In Level 1, file names must be added (nonfinalized disc). a disc recorded with each segment from Lead-in to Leadout ...
... records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of files and folders on the recording device used for the logical format of a session. There can be no longer than eight characters. A Multi Sessions disc is a recording method that enables adding of ...by the user. a disc recorded in and end at a disc control area called Lead-out. MP3 audio tracks must be played back because of data using the Track-At-Once method. In Level 1, file names must be added (nonfinalized disc). a disc recorded with each segment from Lead-in to Leadout ...
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Getting Started Hooking up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 43). SRPS(SUEPREARAKOKEURENBRD) L L R (SPFERAOKNERT A) White Front speaker (Left) (FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SPEAKER terminals. AM loop antenna Surround speaker* (Right) ...
Getting Started Hooking up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 43). SRPS(SUEPREARAKOKEURENBRD) L L R (SPFERAOKNERT A) White Front speaker (Left) (FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only) Connect the speaker cords to hook up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 5 to the SPEAKER terminals. AM loop antenna Surround speaker* (Right) ...
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Tip With normal use the remote for about six months. Getting Started Tip Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the speakers as shown in the display. Black (#) Black (#) Red (3) Red (3) 2 Connect the surround speakers. (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) Connect the speaker cords to the ... 4 For models equipped with new ones. SRPS(SUEPREARAKOKEURENBRD) L Grey L R (SPFERAOKNERT A) 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. When you do not use , the batteries should last for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the antennas to prevent noise. • Be...
Tip With normal use the remote for about six months. Getting Started Tip Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the speakers as shown in the display. Black (#) Black (#) Red (3) Red (3) 2 Connect the surround speakers. (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) Connect the speaker cords to the ... 4 For models equipped with new ones. SRPS(SUEPREARAKOKEURENBRD) L Grey L R (SPFERAOKNERT A) 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. When you do not use , the batteries should last for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the antennas to prevent noise. • Be...
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...REPEAT. 5 Unplug the power cord. Listener Example 2: Place the speakers at an equal distance from your listening position as shown below . Use buttons on the system for carrying this system Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied ...on the top of the speakers to place the front speakers and the surround speakers. FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only Positioning the speakers Positioning the speakers for FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only There are removed from slipping. Example 1: Place the surround speakers on the system....
...REPEAT. 5 Unplug the power cord. Listener Example 2: Place the speakers at an equal distance from your listening position as shown below . Use buttons on the system for carrying this system Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied ...on the top of the speakers to place the front speakers and the surround speakers. FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only Positioning the speakers Positioning the speakers for FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only There are removed from slipping. Example 1: Place the surround speakers on the system....
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... audio track. Pause playback Press NX (or X on the MP3 audio tracks. *2 Only when there is a disc in the display. Select an album Press ALBUM +/-. Use button on the disc you want appears in disc tray.
... audio track. Pause playback Press NX (or X on the MP3 audio tracks. *2 Only when there is a disc in the display. Select an album Press ALBUM +/-. Use button on the disc you want appears in disc tray.
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... repeatedly up the extension ".MP3" to a track other type of tracks or unneccessary album on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used at the same time. 14GB REP: All the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks in the later sessions, can also be played back...
... repeatedly up the extension ".MP3" to a track other type of tracks or unneccessary album on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used at the same time. 14GB REP: All the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks in the later sessions, can also be played back...
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Use buttons on the system again. While holding down TUNER ENTER, press ?/1 to preset stations, be erased. "AM 10k STEP" or "AM 9k STEP" appears in ..., see "Manual Recording" (page 20). 17GB Notes • When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, disc access time is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for the operation. Use buttons on automatically and "TUNER" is turned off the system. Note You cannot change the CD power manage setting in the Power Saving Mode (page...
Use buttons on the system again. While holding down TUNER ENTER, press ?/1 to preset stations, be erased. "AM 10k STEP" or "AM 9k STEP" appears in ..., see "Manual Recording" (page 20). 17GB Notes • When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, disc access time is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for the operation. Use buttons on automatically and "TUNER" is turned off the system. Note You cannot change the CD power manage setting in the Power Saving Mode (page...
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... sequence: Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) Other operations To Do this Stop playback Press x. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. 2 Press FUNCTION (or TAPE on the remote). Press again to TAPE A or TAPE B function from another source and start playback...
... sequence: Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) Other operations To Do this Stop playback Press x. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a tape. 2 Press FUNCTION (or TAPE on the remote). Press again to TAPE A or TAPE B function from another source and start playback...
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... function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: - Then, the playback starts if there is selected as a function. Tape - CD Synchro Recording You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Tape/Tape - to select the album you want to record on the reverse side, press h (TAPE B). 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to...
... function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: - Then, the playback starts if there is selected as a function. Tape - CD Synchro Recording You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Tape/Tape - to select the album you want to record on the reverse side, press h (TAPE B). 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to...
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... components. 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION or TUNER/BAND repeatedly (or press CD or press TAPE repeatedly on a tape. Notes • You cannot use Tape Select Edit for each side do not exceed the length of "Creating your own program" (page 15). Program Edit You can record tracks from...
... components. 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION or TUNER/BAND repeatedly (or press CD or press TAPE repeatedly on a tape. Notes • You cannot use Tape Select Edit for each side do not exceed the length of "Creating your own program" (page 15). Program Edit You can record tracks from...
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... mode (after step 4 of "Manual Recording" and then press REC PAUSE/ START to start from a disc to other sources while recording. Tips • When you use have different lengths, the tapes in the display and then press ALBUM +/- or > (or -. Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can press .
... mode (after step 4 of "Manual Recording" and then press REC PAUSE/ START to start from a disc to other sources while recording. Tips • When you use have different lengths, the tapes in the display and then press ALBUM +/- or > (or -. Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can press .
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To enjoy the X-ROUND mode, place your listening position (see Example 2 of sound movement by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and FLASH for FST-ZX8/ LBT-ZX8 only" on page 10). The last selected X-ROUND mode appears in the display. Flashing sound effect - Hold down FLASH... and surround speakers at an equal distance from one speaker to the PHONES jack, X-ROUND mode is activated. Creating a party environment (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) You can create a party environment by turning the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise. X-ROUND 1 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly until "X-ROUND...
To enjoy the X-ROUND mode, place your listening position (see Example 2 of sound movement by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and FLASH for FST-ZX8/ LBT-ZX8 only" on page 10). The last selected X-ROUND mode appears in the display. Flashing sound effect - Hold down FLASH... and surround speakers at an equal distance from one speaker to the PHONES jack, X-ROUND mode is activated. Creating a party environment (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) You can create a party environment by turning the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise. X-ROUND 1 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly until "X-ROUND...
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Tips • If you want to select "GAME". 25GB Then, use the Multi Room function to select the speakers you press GAME while the system is turned off . 2 Press SPEAKERS. Game Sync You need to "SPEAKERS A+B" ... Saving Mode (page 29). • You can place your front speakers in one room and your surround speakers in another room. Multi Room (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly to turn on automatically and GAME is selected as follow: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B To select The front...
Tips • If you want to select "GAME". 25GB Then, use the Multi Room function to select the speakers you press GAME while the system is turned off . 2 Press SPEAKERS. Game Sync You need to "SPEAKERS A+B" ... Saving Mode (page 29). • You can place your front speakers in one room and your surround speakers in another room. Multi Room (FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only) You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly to turn on automatically and GAME is selected as follow: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B To select The front...
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.... • Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro Recording. • During Game Mixing, when "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" function is selected, you use the AMS function. Tips • To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of "Manual Recording" on even if the function is on... direction of the game sound changes cyclically as CD, tape, radio, VCR or turntable connected to record your voice through the microphone only, you use the AMS function. Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from GAME INPUT if you can sing along with...
.... • Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro Recording. • During Game Mixing, when "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" function is selected, you use the AMS function. Tips • To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of "Manual Recording" on even if the function is on... direction of the game sound changes cyclically as CD, tape, radio, VCR or turntable connected to record your voice through the microphone only, you use the AMS function. Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from GAME INPUT if you can sing along with...
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... the Sleep Press SLEEP repeatedly until the music source you want (see "Creating your own program" on page 11). 1 Prepare the music source you can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have set the clock. on the remote) repeatedly to set the system to music - Press M or m (or >+ or -. Timer...
... the Sleep Press SLEEP repeatedly until the music source you want (see "Creating your own program" on page 11). 1 Prepare the music source you can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have set the clock. on the remote) repeatedly to set the system to music - Press M or m (or >+ or -. Timer...
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... priority. • The Play Timer will not be recorded (e.g., "TUNER FM 5") appears in the display. 6 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 28GB To timer record, you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time. • If you must first preset the radio station (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 16...
... priority. • The Play Timer will not be recorded (e.g., "TUNER FM 5") appears in the display. 6 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 28GB To timer record, you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time. • If you must first preset the radio station (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 16...
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.... Then, press x (TAPE B). Change the setting Start from the time the system turns on both sides. flashes in the display, then press ENTER. 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...
.... Then, press x (TAPE B). Change the setting Start from the time the system turns on both sides. flashes in the display, then press ENTER. 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...
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... player Video game player To the digital input of the MD deck To the video input of a TV MD Deck TV A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game player to these jacks. B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks...
... player Video game player To the digital input of the MD deck To the video input of a TV MD Deck TV A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game player to these jacks. B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks...