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... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. The LBT-ZX99i consists of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Unit HCD-ZX66i - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-ZX66i 4US iPod is a trademark of : -... Please be playable by some that conform to play back Multi Session discs with digital audio material on the other countries. In this manual, the ...
... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. The LBT-ZX99i consists of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Unit HCD-ZX66i - Speaker System • Front speakers SS-ZX66i 4US iPod is a trademark of : -... Please be playable by some that conform to play back Multi Session discs with digital audio material on the other countries. In this manual, the ...
Operating Instructions
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... this manual 4 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...
... this manual 4 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...
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... the FM monaural or stereo reception. x (stop) (pages 17, 19) Press to start or pause playback. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system. rf Operation buttons for CD function: +/- (pages 17, 29) Press to pause playback. X (pause) (pages 17, 21) Press to select a folder of MP3 files....rs (LBT-ZX99i only) X-ROUND ON/OFF (pages 23, 25) Press to open or close the disc tray. x (stop) (pages 17, 19) Press to select speaker setting. rh EQ (pages 22, 31) Press to select a track. m/M (rewind/fast forward) (page 17) Press to fast forward or rewind. ./> (go backward/go...
... the FM monaural or stereo reception. x (stop) (pages 17, 19) Press to start or pause playback. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system. rf Operation buttons for CD function: +/- (pages 17, 29) Press to pause playback. X (pause) (pages 17, 21) Press to select a folder of MP3 files....rs (LBT-ZX99i only) X-ROUND ON/OFF (pages 23, 25) Press to open or close the disc tray. x (stop) (pages 17, 19) Press to select speaker setting. rh EQ (pages 22, 31) Press to select a track. m/M (rewind/fast forward) (page 17) Press to fast forward or rewind. ./> (go backward/go...
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...type of the Game Mixing (page 26). H (LBT-ZX99i only) Lights up when the surround effect is selected. K Lights up according to the speaker system setting. L Lights up when the disc is activated (page 22). F Indicators for the disc tray (page 17). J Indicators 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). I Indicates the selected play mode for the TUNER function...
...type of the Game Mixing (page 26). H (LBT-ZX99i only) Lights up when the surround effect is selected. K Lights up according to the speaker system setting. L Lights up when the disc is activated (page 22). F Indicators for the disc tray (page 17). J Indicators 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). I Indicates the selected play mode for the TUNER function...
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... 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. Front speakers (LBT-ZX99i only) Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals. A Speakers...
... 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. Front speakers (LBT-ZX99i only) Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals. A Speakers...
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... up noise. You can then record digital audio from this jack during playback of the optional MD deck to this system. 12US AM loop antenna AM FCOMA7X5IAL Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking...connect the audio output of TV to connect the digital input of MP3 files. C CD DIGITAL OUT jack Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to this system. D VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of the turntable to connect the speakers securely and ...
... up noise. You can then record digital audio from this jack during playback of the optional MD deck to this system. 12US AM loop antenna AM FCOMA7X5IAL Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking...connect the audio output of TV to connect the digital input of MP3 files. C CD DIGITAL OUT jack Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to this system. D VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of the turntable to connect the speakers securely and ...
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...Unplug the AC power cord. 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 the following procedure to open the... disc tray and remove the disc. Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "CD". 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to protect the disc mechanism. Otherwise, the...
...Unplug the AC power cord. 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 the following procedure to open the... disc tray and remove the disc. Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "CD". 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to protect the disc mechanism. Otherwise, the...
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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 A E B 45 A B 45 Example 2: Place the speakers at an angle of the front speakers as shown below. C E D LBT-ZX66i only Place the front speakers at an equal distance from your listening...
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 A E B 45 A B 45 Example 2: Place the speakers at an angle of the front speakers as shown below. C E D LBT-ZX66i only Place the front speakers at an equal distance from your listening...
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..."moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for LBT-ZX99i only" on the system. Basic Operations Enhancing the MP3 file sound quality You can enhance the MP3 file sound quality during playback of "Positioning the speakers for flashing effect. The display changes cyclically as follows: BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER... ON 3 Press ENTER. 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 Booster effect will reset to "BOOSTER ON"...
..."moving" sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for LBT-ZX99i only" on the system. Basic Operations Enhancing the MP3 file sound quality You can enhance the MP3 file sound quality during playback of "Positioning the speakers for flashing effect. The display changes cyclically as follows: BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER... ON 3 Press ENTER. 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 Booster effect will reset to "BOOSTER ON"...
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... ON/OFF repeatedly until "X-ROUND OFF" appears in the display. Notes • If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check the speaker connections. • When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, X-ROUND mode is activated. Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn the JOG ...button lights off periodically. The sound cuts off . 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 speed...
... ON/OFF repeatedly until "X-ROUND OFF" appears in the display. Notes • If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check the speaker connections. • When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, X-ROUND mode is activated. Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn the JOG ...button lights off periodically. The sound cuts off . 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 speed...
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... time you press the button, the corresponding speaker indicators light up the system" 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 changes to SPEAKERS A+B. • When the headphones are connected to...
... time you press the button, the corresponding speaker indicators light up the system" 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 changes to SPEAKERS A+B. • When the headphones are connected to...
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...adjust the volume. 2 Press TIMER MENU. 3 Press V or v repeatedly to MIN and then disconnect the microphone from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. Connect another optional microphone if you want to sing in the display. 32US If acoustic...Make sure you have finished, turn the MIC LEVEL 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 adjust the ...remaining time if you select "AUTO". Singing along with any audio source that you can wake up to music.
...adjust the volume. 2 Press TIMER MENU. 3 Press V or v repeatedly to MIN and then disconnect the microphone from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. Connect another optional microphone if you want to sing in the display. 32US If acoustic...Make sure you have finished, turn the MIC LEVEL 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 adjust the ...remaining time if you select "AUTO". Singing along with any audio source that you can wake up to music.
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...unplug the power cord and check the following : 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are connected to the PHONES jack. • Check the speaker connections (page 11). • Check the speaker system setting (page 25). Press "/1 (page 13). There is no sound. • ...Turn VOLUME + clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote). • The headphones are connected correctly and firmly. 2 Find your nearest Sony dealer. ...
...unplug the power cord and check the following : 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are connected to the PHONES jack. • Check the speaker connections (page 11). • Check the speaker system setting (page 25). Press "/1 (page 13). There is no sound. • ...Turn VOLUME + clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote). • The headphones are connected correctly and firmly. 2 Find your nearest Sony dealer. ...
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..." appears in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Playback does not start playback. Continued l 35US Additional Information 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... or local authorized Sony service facility. When you listen to a track with the label side facing up. • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates. • Press NX (or N ...
..." appears in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Playback does not start playback. Continued l 35US Additional Information 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... or local authorized Sony service facility. When you listen to a track with the label side facing up. • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates. • Press NX (or N ...
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...; The MP3 file does not have the extension ".mp3". • The MP3 file in format other than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 can not be played back. • The system can be charged. • Make sure the iPod is very complex. Playback does not start playback. • You are as possible... so make sure you extend it fully. • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as follows: - Symbols Other characters may not be played back. See "Compatible iPod models with this system are using an unsupported iPod. The sound is distorted. • Reduce the volume. • ...
...; The MP3 file does not have the extension ".mp3". • The MP3 file in format other than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 can not be played back. • The system can be charged. • Make sure the iPod is very complex. Playback does not start playback. • You are as possible... so make sure you extend it fully. • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as follows: - Symbols Other characters may not be played back. See "Compatible iPod models with this system are using an unsupported iPod. The sound is distorted. • Reduce the volume. • ...
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... . On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on the unit during operation is normal and is not a cause for alarm. • Do not touch the cabinet if it back on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • AUDIO CD •...
... . On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on the unit during operation is normal and is not a cause for alarm. • Do not touch the cabinet if it back on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • AUDIO CD •...
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...rated output. Amplifier section LBT-ZX99i (HCD-ZX99i) The following are measured at AC 120 V, 60 Hz Front/Surround speaker Power output (rated): 270 W + 270 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) RMS output ...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...AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: LBT-ZX99i USA model only With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 miliwatts to rated output. rates 200 watts...
...rated output. Amplifier section LBT-ZX99i (HCD-ZX99i) The following are measured at AC 120 V, 60 Hz Front/Surround speaker Power output (rated): 270 W + 270 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) RMS output ...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...AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: LBT-ZX99i USA model only With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 miliwatts to rated output. rates 200 watts...
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...) 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), cone type ×...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 ...
...) 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), cone type ×...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 ...
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...-ZX66i: 14.6 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 - Additional Information 41US white (3 m) (11 7/8 ft) (2) • LBT-ZX66i only - 3 m (11 7/8 ft) (2) Design and specifications...
...-ZX66i: 14.6 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 - Additional Information 41US white (3 m) (11 7/8 ft) (2) • LBT-ZX66i only - 3 m (11 7/8 ft) (2) Design and specifications...