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... conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Tracks in the U.S. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the second and subsequent sessions are played back if they are for models LBT-ZX99i and LBT-ZX66i. Speaker System • Front speakers SS-ZX99i • Surround speakers SS-ZX99i The LBT-ZX66i consists of : - However, since the audio material side does...
... conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Tracks in the U.S. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the second and subsequent sessions are played back if they are for models LBT-ZX99i and LBT-ZX66i. Speaker System • Front speakers SS-ZX99i • Surround speakers SS-ZX99i The LBT-ZX66i consists of : - However, since the audio material side does...
Operating Instructions
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... Guide to parts and controls ..........6 Getting Started Hooking up the system 11 Positioning the speakers 15 Setting the clock 16 Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc 17 Listening to the radio 19 Playing the iPod 20 Using optional components........22 Adjusting the sound 22 Creating a ...party atmosphere ......23 (LBT-ZX99i only) Selecting the speaker setting ......25 (LBT-ZX99i only) Enhancing the video game sound 25 - Game Mixing Changing...
... Guide to parts and controls ..........6 Getting Started Hooking up the system 11 Positioning the speakers 15 Setting the clock 16 Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc 17 Listening to the radio 19 Playing the iPod 20 Using optional components........22 Adjusting the sound 22 Creating a ...party atmosphere ......23 (LBT-ZX99i only) Selecting the speaker setting ......25 (LBT-ZX99i only) Enhancing the video game sound 25 - Game Mixing Changing...
Operating Instructions
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... tray. rg Z OPEN/CLOSE (pages 14, 17, 35) Press to activate or deactivate X-ROUND mode. rk Operation buttons on , press to select X-ROUND mode. (LBT-ZX99i only) SPEAKERS (page 25) 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 SOUND FLASH speed. rd (LBT-ZX99i only) JOG (page 24) Turn to select speaker setting. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system. ra (LBT-ZX99i only) MODE (page 23) When X-ROUND is set to off, press to select X-ROUND ...
... tray. rg Z OPEN/CLOSE (pages 14, 17, 35) Press to activate or deactivate X-ROUND mode. rk Operation buttons on , press to select X-ROUND mode. (LBT-ZX99i only) SPEAKERS (page 25) 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 SOUND FLASH speed. rd (LBT-ZX99i only) JOG (page 24) Turn to select speaker setting. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system. ra (LBT-ZX99i only) MODE (page 23) When X-ROUND is set to off, press to select X-ROUND ...
Operating Instructions
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... of the Game Mixing (page 26). E Indicators for the disc tray (page 17). H (LBT-ZX99i only) Lights up when the MP3 file contains ID3 tag information. B "TRK" lights up... the X-GROOVE effect is a disc on . I Indicates the selected play mode for the level of disc or file that the system recognized. "1", "2", "3", "4" and "5" light up when the sound effect is activated (page 22). 10US F Indicators for CD ...TUNED AUTO PRESET MANUAL SLEEP PLAY GAME MIXING qd qs qa 8 q; 9 87 6 5 A Lights up according to the speaker system setting. M Lights up when the system is set (page 32).
... of the Game Mixing (page 26). E Indicators for the disc tray (page 17). H (LBT-ZX99i only) Lights up when the MP3 file contains ID3 tag information. B "TRK" lights up... the X-GROOVE effect is a disc on . I Indicates the selected play mode for the level of disc or file that the system recognized. "1", "2", "3", "4" and "5" light up when the sound effect is activated (page 22). 10US F Indicators for CD ...TUNED AUTO PRESET MANUAL SLEEP PLAY GAME MIXING qd qs qa 8 q; 9 87 6 5 A Lights up according to the speaker system setting. M Lights up when the system is set (page 32).
Operating Instructions
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.... Front panel GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES G 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To surround speaker (right) 6 To surround speaker (left) * LBT-ZX99i only. SPEAKER L R Continued l 11US SRPS(SUEPREARAKOKEURENBRD) L L R (SPFERAOKNERT A) White (LBT-ZX66i only) Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER FRONT (SPEAKER A) terminals. Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system -
.... Front panel GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES G 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To surround speaker (right) 6 To surround speaker (left) * LBT-ZX99i only. SPEAKER L R Continued l 11US SRPS(SUEPREARAKOKEURENBRD) L L R (SPFERAOKNERT A) White (LBT-ZX66i only) Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER FRONT (SPEAKER A) terminals. Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system -
Operating Instructions
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... front speakers. Black (#) Black (#) Red (3) Red (3) Surround speakers (LBT-ZX99i only) Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER SURROUND (SPEAKER B) terminals and to the terminals on the speakers as shown in the tip above. B Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up noise. You can then output audio through this system. You...
... front speakers. Black (#) Black (#) Red (3) Red (3) Surround speakers (LBT-ZX99i only) Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER SURROUND (SPEAKER B) terminals and to the terminals on the speakers as shown in the tip above. B Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up noise. You can then output audio through this system. You...
Operating Instructions
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...system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "CD". 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and remove the disc. Then, "MECHA LOCK" appears in the display. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press "/1 to turn on the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers... and to prevent them from slipping. (LBT-ZX99i only) (LBT-ZX66i only) When carrying the unit Do... again to disconnect the iPod. (LBT-ZX99i only) When carrying the front and surround speakers Do not carry the front and surround speakers by their sub panel....
...system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "CD". 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and remove the disc. Then, "MECHA LOCK" appears in the display. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press "/1 to turn on the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers... and to prevent them from slipping. (LBT-ZX99i only) (LBT-ZX66i only) When carrying the unit Do... again to disconnect the iPod. (LBT-ZX99i only) When carrying the front and surround speakers Do not carry the front and surround speakers by their sub panel....
Operating Instructions
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... Started Positioning the speakers You can place your speakers as shown below. C E D LBT-ZX66i only Place the front speakers at an equal distance from your listening position as shown below. A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Surround speaker (left) D Surround speaker (right) E Unit LBT-ZX99i only There are two ways to place the front speakers and the surround speakers. A E B C D 15US Example 1: Place...
... Started Positioning the speakers You can place your speakers as shown below. C E D LBT-ZX66i only Place the front speakers at an equal distance from your listening position as shown below. A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Surround speaker (left) D Surround speaker (right) E Unit LBT-ZX99i only There are two ways to place the front speakers and the surround speakers. A E B C D 15US Example 1: Place...
Operating Instructions
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... motion WAVE, arround the room AUTO WAVE MANUAL FADER, AUTO FADER Back and forth between the front speakers and surround speakers Continued l 23US Moving sound effect - Creating a party atmosphere (LBT-ZX99i only) You can only listen to select the setting you want . The last selected X-ROUND ...can create a party environment by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for LBT-ZX99i only" on the system. To enjoy the X-ROUND mode, place your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from your listening position (see Example 2 of MP3 files. • MP3 ...
... motion WAVE, arround the room AUTO WAVE MANUAL FADER, AUTO FADER Back and forth between the front speakers and surround speakers Continued l 23US Moving sound effect - Creating a party atmosphere (LBT-ZX99i only) You can only listen to select the setting you want . The last selected X-ROUND ...can create a party environment by using X-ROUND for "moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for LBT-ZX99i only" on the system. To enjoy the X-ROUND mode, place your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from your listening position (see Example 2 of MP3 files. • MP3 ...
Operating Instructions
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... Tips • You can flash the sound output. Select To output sound MANUAL BAL, Back and forth AUTO BAL between the left speakers and right speakers RANDOM POS In random position TWISTER In circular motion like "twister" To change the sound movement Turn the JOG to change the sound ...movement from one speaker to another speaker during AUTO WAVE, AUTO FADER and AUTO BAL. To cancel the flashing effect Release SOUND FLASH. Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn ...
... Tips • You can flash the sound output. Select To output sound MANUAL BAL, Back and forth AUTO BAL between the left speakers and right speakers RANDOM POS In random position TWISTER In circular motion like "twister" To change the sound movement Turn the JOG to change the sound ...movement from one speaker to another speaker during AUTO WAVE, AUTO FADER and AUTO BAL. To cancel the flashing effect Release SOUND FLASH. Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn ...
Operating Instructions
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... Operations Selecting the speaker setting (LBT-ZX99i only) You can also press FUNCTION (or FUNCTION +/- The X-ROUND button lights off , the system turns on automatically and GAME is selected as follow: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B To select The front speakers The surround speakers Both the front and surround speakers Display SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A+B Notes • When X-ROUND mode is selected, the speaker system setting automatically...
... Operations Selecting the speaker setting (LBT-ZX99i only) You can also press FUNCTION (or FUNCTION +/- The X-ROUND button lights off , the system turns on automatically and GAME is selected as follow: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B To select The front speakers The surround speakers Both the front and surround speakers Display SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A+B Notes • When X-ROUND mode is selected, the speaker system setting automatically...
Operating Instructions
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...you can fall asleep to select "PLAY SET?", then press ENTER (or on this system. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to reduce the microphone volume. 2 Connect an optional microphone to music from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. After you select "AUTO". The minute ...system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after a certain time, so that play back on the remote). Tip To check the remaining time, press SLEEP once. Make sure you want to sing in the display. 32US If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, reduce the volume, move the microphone away from disc, iPod...
...you can fall asleep to select "PLAY SET?", then press ENTER (or on this system. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to reduce the microphone volume. 2 Connect an optional microphone to music from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. After you select "AUTO". The minute ...system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after a certain time, so that play back on the remote). Tip To check the remaining time, press SLEEP once. Make sure you want to sing in the display. 32US If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, reduce the volume, move the microphone away from disc, iPod...
Operating Instructions
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...can not be retained. "- -:- -" appears in the power cord again and turn MIC LEVEL clockwise to the PHONES jack. • Check the speaker connections (page 11). • Check the speaker system setting (page 25). General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated... Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be found even after doing all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. After checking the above , consult your problem in the power cord even though you have set .
...can not be retained. "- -:- -" appears in the power cord again and turn MIC LEVEL clockwise to the PHONES jack. • Check the speaker connections (page 11). • Check the speaker system setting (page 25). General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated... Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be found even after doing all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. After checking the above , consult your problem in the power cord even though you have set .
Operating Instructions
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...remote closer to the unit. • Point the remote at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause a malfunction. Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Place the speakers as symmetrically as this system can play back (page 38). • Load the disc on the disc ...off the X-ROUND effect (page 24). Disc player The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. When you listen to a track with the label side facing up. • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc,...
...remote closer to the unit. • Point the remote at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause a malfunction. Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Place the speakers as symmetrically as this system can play back (page 38). • Load the disc on the disc ...off the X-ROUND effect (page 24). Disc player The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. When you listen to a track with the label side facing up. • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc,...
Operating Instructions
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... • Set "CD POWER OFF" by this system" (page 42) for the supported device types. ...iPod, it fully. • Locate the antennas as far away from the first track. • The system...system can play back than others. • After the system reads all the files on the disc, playback may not be charged. • Make sure the iPod...iPod models with this system are using an unsupported iPod. The iPod can not be displayed by CD power manage function (page 19). the number of the iPod... iPod There is no sound. • Make sure the iPod is connected securely. • Make sure the iPod is...
... • Set "CD POWER OFF" by this system" (page 42) for the supported device types. ...iPod, it fully. • Locate the antennas as far away from the first track. • The system...system can play back than others. • After the system reads all the files on the disc, playback may not be charged. • Make sure the iPod...iPod models with this system are using an unsupported iPod. The iPod can not be displayed by CD power manage function (page 19). the number of the iPod... iPod There is no sound. • Make sure the iPod is connected securely. • Make sure the iPod is...
Operating Instructions
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... used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become magnetically distorted. In this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may condense on surfaces that ... vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light. • Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on the lens inside the unit, and cause the system to malfunction. Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • AUDIO CD • CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) Discs ...
... used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become magnetically distorted. In this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may condense on surfaces that ... vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light. • Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on the lens inside the unit, and cause the system to malfunction. Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • AUDIO CD • CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) Discs ...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 kHz, 10% THD) RMS output power (reference): 180 W × 2 + 180 W × 2 (6 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD) LBT-ZX66i (HCD-ZX66i) The following are measured at AC 120 V, 60 Hz Front speaker Power output (rated): 280 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) RMS output power (reference): 210 W × 2 (6 Ω at a ... both channels driven, from 120 Hz - 10 kHz; output level 1 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms Disc player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser Output Max. 44.6 µW* * This output ...
... 1 kHz, 10% THD) RMS output power (reference): 180 W × 2 + 180 W × 2 (6 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD) LBT-ZX66i (HCD-ZX66i) The following are measured at AC 120 V, 60 Hz Front speaker Power output (rated): 280 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) RMS output power (reference): 210 W × 2 (6 Ω at a ... both channels driven, from 120 Hz - 10 kHz; output level 1 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms Disc player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser Output Max. 44.6 µW* * This output ...
Operating Instructions
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...at 9 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz iPod section DC5V 500 mA MAX Speakers For LBT-ZX99i Front/Surround speaker (SS-ZX99i) Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 220 mm (8 3/4 inches), cone type Tweeter: 50 mm (2 inch),...mm (12 1/4 × 14 3/8 × 19 inches) Mass Approx. 8.7 kg (19 lb 3 oz) net per speaker For LBT-ZX66i Front speaker (SS-ZX66i) Speaker system 3-way BUILT-IN SW, Bass reflex Speaker unit Super Woofer/Woofer: 170 mm (6 3/4 inches)/170 mm (6 3/4 inches), cone type Tweeter: 25 mm (1 inch), ...
...at 9 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz iPod section DC5V 500 mA MAX Speakers For LBT-ZX99i Front/Surround speaker (SS-ZX99i) Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 220 mm (8 3/4 inches), cone type Tweeter: 50 mm (2 inch),...mm (12 1/4 × 14 3/8 × 19 inches) Mass Approx. 8.7 kg (19 lb 3 oz) net per speaker For LBT-ZX66i Front speaker (SS-ZX66i) Speaker system 3-way BUILT-IN SW, Bass reflex Speaker unit Super Woofer/Woofer: 170 mm (6 3/4 inches)/170 mm (6 3/4 inches), cone type Tweeter: 25 mm (1 inch), ...
Operating Instructions
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....6 kg (32 lb 4 oz) Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker pads: • LBT-ZX99i only (16) • LBT-ZX66i only (8) Speaker cords: • LBT-ZX99i only - white (3 m) (11 7/8 ft) (2) • LBT-ZX66i only - 3 m (11 7/8 ft) (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption: 0.5 W •...
....6 kg (32 lb 4 oz) Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker pads: • LBT-ZX99i only (16) • LBT-ZX66i only (8) Speaker cords: • LBT-ZX99i only - white (3 m) (11 7/8 ft) (2) • LBT-ZX66i only - 3 m (11 7/8 ft) (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption: 0.5 W •...