Sony Home Theater System FST ZX8 User Manual

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. Record the serial

number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your

Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

FST-ZX8

FST-ZX6

LBT-ZX8

LBT-ZX6

Table of Contents

About this manua l ...................................5

Playable discs..........................................5

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the soun d .............................. 21

Selecting the preset effect..................... 22

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing the personal fil e .................. 22

Selecting the surround effec t ................ 23

Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 23

Creating a party environment ............... 24

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

— X-ROUND

— FLASH

Listening to the sound in another

room ............................................... 25

— Multi Room

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

Enhancing the video game soun d ......... 25

— Game Sync

Mixing video game sound with other

sound sourc e ................................... 26

— Game Mixing

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................8

Positioning the speakers........................1 0

Setting the clock....................................1 1

CD/MP3

Loading a dis c .......................................1 2

Playing a disc ........................................1 2

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly.................................1 4

— Repeat Play

Creating your own progra m ..................1 5

— Program Play

Tuner

Presetting radio stations ........................1 6

Listening to the radio ............................1 7

— Preset Tuning

Singing alon g ........................................ 26

— Manual Tuning

Timer

Tape

Falling asleep to music ......................... 27

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to musi c .............................. 27

— Play Timer

Loading a tape.......................................1 8

Playing a tap e ........................................1 8

Tape – Recording

Timer recording radio programs........... 28

Recording your favorite tracks on a disc

into a tape........................................19

— CD Synchro Recording

— Program Edit

Recording to a tape manually ...............2 0

— Manual Recording

Display

Turning off the display ......................... 29

— Power Saving Mode

Viewing information about the disc

in the display .................................. 30

Changing the power illuminato r ........... 31

Changing the spectrum analyzer

display ............................................ 31

Adjusting the brightness of the

display ............................................ 32

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About this manual

Playable discs

You can playback the following discs on this

system. The other discs cannot be played back.

• The instructions in this manual are for models

FST-ZX8, FST-ZX6, LBT-ZX8 and LBT-

ZX6. In this manual, the FST-ZX8 is used for

illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

• This manual mainly explains operations using

the buttons on the system, but the same

operations can also be performed using the

buttons on the remote having the same or

similar names.

List of playable discs

Format of

discs

Disc logo

Contents

Audio CDs

Audio

The FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 consists of the

following components:

CD-R/CD-RW

(Audio CDs)

Audio

– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (main unit)

– Speaker System

HCD-ZX8

CD-R/CD-RW

(Discs with

MP3 audio

tracks)

• Front/Surround speakers

SS-ZX8

The FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 consists of the

following components:

– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/Stereo cassette

deck/Amplifier (main unit)

– Speaker System

HCD-ZX6

• Front speakers

SS-ZX6

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Discs that this system cannot

play

Notes on discs

• This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs

edited by the user. However, note that

playback of some discs may not be possible

depending on the recording device used for

recording or the disc condition.

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart).

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophone tape,

or a sticker still left on it.

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may

not be played back because of scratches, dirt,

recording condition or the driver’s

characteristics.

• Discs other than the following:

– Audio CDs

– CD-Rs/CD-RWs that recorded in the Audio

CD format.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been

finalized (processing to allow playback by a

normal disc player) cannot be played back.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Multi

Session that have not ended by “closing the

session” are not supported.

– CD-Rs/CD-RWs and CD-ROMs that has

MP3 audio tracks those format that

conforms to ISO 9660^*1Level 1, Level 2,

Joliet in expansion format or Multi

Session^*2. MP3 audio tracks must be in

MPEG 1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3 format.

• Data part of CD-Extras^*3.

• The system may be unable to playback MP3

format files that do not have the extension

“.MP3”.

• Data part of Mixed CDs^*4.

• Audio side of a DualDisc.

^*1ISO 9660 Format

• Attempting to playback non-MP3 format files

that have the extension “.MP3” may result in

noise or malfunction.

• With format other than ISO 9660 Level 1,

Level 2 or Joliet in expansion format, album

titles or track titles may not be displayed

correctly.

The most common international standard for the

logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.

There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file

names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight

characters in the name, no more than three characters

in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters.

Folder names can be no longer than eight characters.

There can be no more than eight nested folder levels.

Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder

names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have

up to 8 trees.

For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make

sure of the contents of the writting software, etc.

^*2Multi Session

This is a recording method that enables adding of

data using the Track-At-Once method.

Conventional discs begin at a disc control area called

the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A

Multi Sessions disc is a disc having multiple

sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-

out regarded as a single session.

• The following discs take a longer time to start

playback.

– a disc recorded with complicated tree

structure.

– a disc recorded in Multi Session.

– a disc to which data can be added (non-

finalized disc).

CD-RWs that recorded in packet write format

cannot be played back.

^*3CD-Extra

This format records audio (audio CD data) on the

tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2.

^*4Mixed CD

This format records data on the first track and audio

(audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks

of a session.

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Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to play back discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which

mates DVD recorded material on one side with

digital audio material on the other side. Please

be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may

not be played back on this product because these

discs do not conform to the CD standard.

“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording

Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Music discs encoded with

technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with

by some record companies. Please be aware that

among those discs, there are some that do not

conform to the CD standard and may not be

playable by this product.

Cautions when playing a disc

that is recorded in Multi

Session

• This system can play Multi Session discs

when an MP3 audio track is contained in the

first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio

tracks recorded in later sessions can also be

played back.

• When you play Multi Session discs with

different formats for each session, the format

of the first session is recognized as the disc

type. Tracks in the second and subsequent

sessions are played if they are the same

formats as the first session.

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Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Do the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories

(page 43).

AM loop antenna

FM lead antenna

Surround speaker*

(Right)

(Left)

Front speaker

(Left)

Front speaker

(Right)

* FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only.

1 Connect the front speakers.

(FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only)

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT

SPEAKER (SPEAKER A) terminals.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER

terminals.

SPEAKER

OUND

SURR

White

(SPEAKER

ONT

(SPEAKER A)

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Tip

4 For models equipped with a voltage

selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to

the position of your local power line

voltage.

Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the

speakers.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Red (3)

Black (#)

220V

120V

Red (3)

Black (#)

230-240V

5 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

2 Connect the surround speakers.

The demonstration appears in the display.

When you press ?/1, the system turns on

and the demonstration automatically ends.

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER (SPEAKER B)

terminals and to the terminals on the

speakers as shown in the tip above.

Notes

• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to

prevent noise.

Grey

• Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on

the system and the connectors.

• Be sure to connect the speakers securely and

correctly.

SPEAKER

OUND

SURR

(SPEAKER

ONT

(SPEAKER A)

Inserting two R6 (size AA)

batteries into the remote

3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect

it.

Note

AM loop

antenna

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from

battery leakage and corrosion.

Tip

FM75

COAXIAL

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.

Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally

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Attaching the speaker pads

Positioning the speakers

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom

of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and

prevent them from slipping.

Positioning the speakers for

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only

There are 3 ways to place the front speakers and

the surround speakers.

Example 1: Place the surround speakers on the

top of the front speakers as shown below.

Surround

Main Unit

Speaker (R)

Speaker (L)

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only

Front

Speaker (L)

Front

Speaker (R)

Listener

Example 2: Place the speakers at an equal

distance from your listening position as shown

below.

Notice for carrying this system

Do the following procedure to protect the disc

mechanism. Use buttons on the system for the

operation.

Main Unit

Front

Speaker (L)

Speaker (R)

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

2 Make sure that all discs are removed

from the system.

3 Hold down REPEAT and then press ?/1

until “LOCK” appears in the display.

Listener

4 Release ?/1 first, then release REPEAT.

5 Unplug the power cord.

Surround

Speaker (L)

Surround

Speaker (R)

Example 3: Place the front speakers in one room

and the surround speakers in another room.

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Positioning the speakers for

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6 only

Setting the clock

Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

Place the front speakers at an angle of 45

degrees from your listening position.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“CLOCK” appears in the display. Then, the

hour indication flashes in the display.

Main Unit

Front

Speaker

(L)

Front

Speaker

(R)

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the hour.

Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes in the

display.

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the minute.

Press ENTER.

The clock starts functioning.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) to select “CLOCK SET?”, then

press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes in the display.

3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6

above.

Note

The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect

the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

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Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

CD/MP3

Loading a disc

This system lets you play audio CDs and discs

with MP3 audio tracks in different play modes.

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray slides out.

When playing an audio CD:

Place a disc with the label side facing

up on the disc tray.

Disc tray

number

Playing time

Track number

When you

play a CD

single,

place it on

the inner

circle of

the tray

ALL DISC S

EFFECT

X-GROOVE

Disc playing

indicator

To load additional discs, press DISC SKIP

to rotate the disc tray.

Disc presence indicator

When playing an MP3 audio track:

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Disc tray

Track number

Playing time

number

Note

Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may

cause malfunction. Press ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the

disc tray.

ID3

MP3

ALL DISC S

EFFECT

X-GROOVE

Disc playing

indicator

Disc presence indicator

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display (or press CD on

the remote).

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When the playback is stopped, press

PLAY MODE repeatedly until the

indication of the play mode you want

appears in the display.

Other operations

Do this

Stop playback

Press x.

Pause playback Press NX (or X on the remote).

Select

To play

Press again to resume playback.

ALL DISCS

(Normal Play)

The tracks on all discs in the

disc tray continuously.

Select a track

Press . or > (or –. or

>+ on the remote) repeatedly.

1 DISC

(Normal Play)

The tracks on the disc you

have selected in original

order.

Select an album Press ALBUM +/–.

of MP3 audio

tracks

ALBM

(Normal Play)

All MP3 audio tracks in the

album on the disc you have

selected in original order.

When playing an audio CD,

“ALBM” play mode

Find a point in a Press and hold down m or M

track*

during playback and release it at

the point you want to resume

playback. Use button on the

remote for this operation while

playing an MP3 audio track.

performs the same operation

as “1 DISC” play mode.

Select a disc

Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 5

buttons or DISC SKIP.

ALL DISCS

SHUF

The tracks on all discs in

random order.

Switch to CD

function from

another source

and start

playback

automatically.*

Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 5

buttons or NX (Automatic

Source Selection).

(Shuffle Play)

1 DISC SHUF

(Shuffle Play)

The tracks on the disc you

have selected in random

order.

ALBM SHUF

(Shuffle Play)

The MP3 audio tracks in the

album on the disc you have

selected in random order.

When playing an audio CD,

“ALBM SHUF” play mode

performs the same operation

as “1 DISC SHUF” play

mode.

Exchange other Press EX-CHANGE. The disc tray

discs while

playing

slides out. Then press DISC SKIP

to select the disc you want to

exchange.

Remove the disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

The playing time may not be displayed correctly

depending on the MP3 audio tracks.

PGM

(Program Play)

The tracks on all discs in the

order you want them to be

played back (see “Creating

your own program” on

page 15).

* Only when there is a disc in disc tray.

Press NX (or N on the remote).

NX indicator lights up.

Tips

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

To change the play mode, press x to stop playback.

• When an MP3 audio track with ID3 tag is played

back, “ID3” lights up in the display.

• When the current disc is a disc with MP3 audio

tracks, “MP3” lights up in the display.

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Notes

• This system can playback MP3 audio tracks in the

format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, MPEG 2 Audio

Layer 3 and MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer 3.

• This system can playback Multi Session discs when

an MP3 audio track is located in the first session.

Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the

later sessions, can also be played back.

• When naming the MP3 audio tracks, be sure to add

the file extension “.MP3” to the file name.

• If you save up the extension “.MP3” to a track other

than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize

the track properly and will generate random noise

that could damage your speakers.

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can playback all the tracks or a single track

on a disc repeatedly.

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REP” or

“REP1” lights up in the display.

REP: All the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks

in the album* are played back repeatedly

up to five times.

REP1: A single track is played back repeatedly

until “REP1” is canceled.

• You are recommended not to save other type of

tracks or unneccessary album on a disc that has MP3

audio tracks.

* When “ALBM” or “ALBM SHUF” is selected for

MP3 audio tracks.

• The disc recorded with complicated tree structure

takes a longer time to start playback.

To cancel Repeat Play

• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all the

tracks in that disc. If there are many albums or non

MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a longer

time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio

track to start playback.

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and

“REP1” disappear from the display.

Note

You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF” at

the same time.

• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track

is skipped.

• The maximum number of albums on a disc which can

be recognize by this system is 150 (including root

album).

• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and

albums on a disc which can be recognize by this

system is 300.

• Depending on the encoding/writing software,

recording device, or the recording media used at the

time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may

encounter problems such as cannot playback, sound

interruptions, and noise.

Tips

• When switching to “CD” function from “TUNER”

function by pressing NX, a longer time may be

required to access the disc. In this case, set “CD

POWER ON” by CD power manage function

(page 17).

• If you press NX while the system is turned off, the

system turns on automatically and “CD” is selected

as a function. Then, playback starts if there is a disc

in the disc tray (One Touch Play).

• If you press CD on the remote while the system is

turned off, the system turns on automatically and

“CD” is selected as a function.

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Press PLAY MODE.

Creating your own

program

The track(s) is (are) programmed.

The program step number appears,

followed by total playing time.

— Program Play

Program additional discs or tracks.

To program

Repeat steps

You can make a program of up to 25 steps from

all the discs in the order you want to play them.

You can synchro record the programmed tracks

onto a tape (page 19).

Other discs

3 and 5

Other tracks on the 4 and 5

same disc

Other tracks on

other discs

3 to 5

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display (or press CD on

the remote).

Press NX (or N on the remote).

Program Play starts.

Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until “PGM” lights up in the

display.

Other operations

Do this

Press one of DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons or

DISC SKIP to select a disc.

Cancel Program

Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

until “PGM” disappears from the

display.

To program all the tracks on a disc at once,

proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the

display.

Clear a track from Press CLEAR on the remote

the end

when the playback is stopped.

To program all the MP3 audio tracks on an

album at once, press ALBUM +/–

repeatedly until the album you want appears

in the display, then proceed to step 5.

Tips

• The program you made remains in the system’s

memory even after it has been played back. Press

NX (or N on the remote) to play the same

program again.

Press . or > (or –. or >+ on

the remote) repeatedly until the track

number you want appears in the

display.

• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time

during programming, this means:

– you have programmed a track number which

exceeds 20.

The total playing time flashes in the display.

– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.

– you have programmed an MP3 audio track.

Total playing

time (including

selected track)

Disc tray

number

Track

number

PGM

EFFECT

X-GROOVE

When programming an MP3 audio track,

press ALBUM +/– to select album, then

press . or > (or –. or >+ on

the remote) repeatedly until the track

number you want appears in the display.

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Press TUNER ENTER or ENTER.

“Complete!” appears in the display. The

station is stored.

Tuner

Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other

stations.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM

stations. You can then tune in any of those

stations simply by selecting the corresponding

preset number.

Manual tuning preset

You can manually tune in and store the radio

frequency of your favorite stations.

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

Automatic tuning preset

You can automatically tune in all of the stations

that can be received in your area and then store

the frequency of your favorite stations manually.

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“MANUAL” lights up in the display.

Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to tune in the

station you want.

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” lights up in the display.

Press MEMORY (or TUNER MEMORY

on the remote).

Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote).

A preset number flashes in the display. The

stations are stored from preset number 1.

The frequency changes as the system scans

for a station. Scanning stops automatically

when a station is tuned in. “TUNED” lights

up in the display. When a FM stereo

program is tuned in, “ST” lights up in the

display.

preset number

MANUAL

Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to select the

preset number you want to store.

If “TUNED” does not lights up in the

display and the scanning does not stop

Set the frequency of the radio station you

want as described in steps 2 to 6 of “Manual

tuning preset”.

Press TUNER ENTER or ENTER.

“Complete!” appears in the display. The

station is stored.

Press MEMORY (or TUNER MEMORY

on the remote).

Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other

stations.

A preset number flashes in the display. The

stations are stored from preset number 1.

preset number

Other Operations

Do this

Tune in a station

with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”

(page 16).

Follow the procedure described

AUTO

Stop scanning

during automatic

tuning

Press TUNING MODE.

Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to select the

preset number you want to store.

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To improve tuner reception

Listening to the radio

When the tuner reception is poor, set the CD

power manage function to “CD POWER OFF”.

The default setting is “CD POWER ON”.

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

You can listen to a radio station either by

selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning

in the station.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display.

Listening to a preset station

2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

3 Press ?/1 while holding down x (CD). The

— Preset Tuning

system turns on automatically.

Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset

them first (see “Presetting radio stations” on

page 16).

“CD POWER OFF” appears in the display.

To set CD power on

Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER

ON” appears in the display.

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

Notes

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“PRESET” lights up in the display.

• When “CD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access

time is increased.

Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to select the

preset station you want.

• You cannot change the CD power manage setting in

Power Saving Mode (page 29).

To change the AM tuning interval

The factory settings for AM tuning interval is

9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the

AM tuning interval, select any AM station first,

then turn off the system. While holding down

TUNER ENTER, press ?/1 to turn on the

system again. “AM 10k STEP” or “AM 9k

STEP” appears in the display. When you change

the interval, AM preset stations will be erased.

To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

Listening to non-preset radio

station

— Manual Tuning

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“MANUAL” lights up in the display.

Press TUNING +/– (or >+ or –. on

the remote) repeatedly to tune in the

station you want.

Note

You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the

Power Saving Mode (page 29).

Tips

• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied

antennas, or connect an external antenna.

• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press

FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” lights up in

the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the

reception will improve.

• The preset stations are retained for half a day even if

you unplug the power cord or if a power failure

occurs.

• If you press TUNER/BAND while the system is

turned off, the system turns on automatically and

“TUNER” is selected as the function.

• You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly to select

“TUNER”.

• To record from the radio programs, see “Manual

Recording” (page 20).

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Playing a tape

Tape

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

Loading a tape

Load a tape.

Press A Z or Z B.

Press FUNCTION (or TAPE on the

remote) repeatedly until “TAPE A” or

“TAPE B” appears in the display.

Load a tape in deck A or B.

With the side

you want to

play/record

Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to play one side, “j” to play

both sides or “RELAY” (Relay Play)* to

play both decks in succession.

facing forward.

Press H (or N on the remote).

The tape starts playing.

Press h (or N on the remote again) to

play the reverse side.

* Relay Play follow this cyclic sequence:

Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t

Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side)

Other operations

Do this

Stop playback

Press x.

Pause playback Press X on the remote.

Press again to resume playback.

Fast-forward or Press .m or M> (or

rewind

press m or M on the remote)

in stop mode.

Switch to TAPE Press h or H (Automatic

A or TAPE B

function from

another source

and start

source selection).

playback

automatically.*

Remove the tape Press A Z or Z B in stop mode.

* Only when there is a tape in tape deck.

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Searching for the beginning of a

track (AMS*)

Tape – Recording

During playback, press .m or M> (or

press –. or >+ on the remote) repeatedly

for the number of songs you want to skip forward

(or backward).

Recording your favorite

tracks on a disc into a

tape

The search direction, + (forward) or

– (backward), and the number of songs being

skipped (1 to 9) appear in the display.

— CD Synchro Recording

Example: searching forward 2 songs

You can record a whole disc into a tape.

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The

recording level is adjusted automatically.

Load a recordable tape into deck B.

* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display (or press CD on

the remote). Load a disc you want to

record.

Notes

• Do not press A Z or Z B while playing a tape,

otherwise the tape could be damaged.

• The AMS function may not operate correctly under

the following circumstances:

When you want to record an album of MP3

audio tracks, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “ALBM” lights up in the

display and then press ALBUM +/– to

select the album you want.

– When the unrecorded space between songs is less

than 4 seconds long.

– When the system is placed near a television.

Tips

Press CD SYNC.

• During “j” or Relay Play, the deck stops

automatically after repeating the sequence for five

times.

Deck B stands by for recording.

REC PAUSE/START indicator flashes.

If you want to record on the reverse side,

press h (TAPE B).

• If you press h or H while the system is turned off,

the system turns on automatically and “TAPE A” or

“TAPE B” is selected as a function. Then, the

playback starts if there is tape in the tape deck (One

Touch Play).

Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one side. Select

“j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both

sides.

• If you press N on the remote during “TAPE A”

function and there is no tape in deck A, the system

automatically switches to “TAPE B” function when

there is a tape in deck B. Then, playback will start

and vice versa.

Press REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

• If you press TAPE on the remote while the system is

turned off, the system turns on automatically and

“TAPE A” or “TAPE B” is selected as a function.

Press x (TAPE B).

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Recording a disc by specifying

track order

Recording to a tape

manually

— Program Edit

You can record tracks from all the discs in the

order you want. Between step 2 and step 3 of

“CD Synchro Recording” (page 19), perform

step 1 to 6 of “Creating your own program”

(page 15). When programming, make sure the

playing times for each side do not exceed the

length of one side of the tape.

— Manual Recording

You can record just the portions you like from a

disc, tape or radio program on a tape. You can

also record from connected components.

Load a recordable tape into deck B.

Press FUNCTION or TUNER/BAND

repeatedly (or press CD or press TAPE

repeatedly on the remote) to select the

recording source you want to record.

Notes

• You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing

over 20 tracks or MP3 audio tracks.

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

• Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro

Recording.

Load the disc or tape or tune to the

station you want to record. To record

from connected component, connect

the external audio sources.

Tip

To check the required tape length for recording a disc,

press EDIT after you have loaded a disc in CD

function. The required tape length for the currently

selected disc appears, followed by the total playing

time for side A and side B respectively (Tape Select

Edit).

Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B stands by for recording.

REC PAUSE/START indicator flashes.

If you want to record on the reverse side,

press h (TAPE B).

Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one side. Select

“j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both

sides.

Press REC PAUSE/START, then start

playing the source (for disc or tape).

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x (TAPE B).

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Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Sound Adjustment

Tips

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from

the front side. If you start from the reverse side,

recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• For recording from the tape:

If you set the direction to “j” (or “RELAY”)

when the tapes you use have different lengths, the

tapes in each deck reverses independently.

• For recording from the radio:

If noise is heard while recording from the radio,

move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.

• For recording from a disc to a tape manually:

You can press . or > (or –. or >+ on

the remote) to select tracks during recording pause

mode (after step 4 and before step 6).

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the bass and create a more

powerful sound.

Press X-GROOVE.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

X-GROOVE OFF

X-GROOVE ON

Tip

• For recording from an album of MP3 audio tracks

manually:

The default setting is “X-GROOVE ON”.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALBM” lights

up in the display and then press ALBUM +/– to select

the album you want.

• You can mix the sound from the component

connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another

function such as CD, tape, radio, VCR or turntable

connected to this system. To record the mixed sound

(page 26), press GAME MIXING after step 4 of

“Manual Recording” and then press REC PAUSE/

START to start recording.

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Selecting the preset

effect

Adjusting the graphic

equalizer and storing the

personal file

Press one of the Preset Effect buttons to select

the preset effect you want.

You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering

the level of specific frequency band, then store

up to a personal file (P FILE) in the memory.

Before adjustment, select the preset effect you

want for your basic sound.

The preset effect name appears in the display.

See the chart “Preset effect options.”

Preset effect options

“SURR” lights up in the display if you select an

effect with surround effects.

Press < or , repeatedly to select a

frequency band, then press M or m

repeatedly to adjust the level.

Effect

For

SALSA

REGGAE

POP

standard music sources

Frequency level

Frequency band

SAMBA

TANGO

ROCK

JAZZ

DANCE

MOVIE

soundtracks and special listening

situations

Press and hold down P FILE until “P

FILE MEMORY” appears in the display.

GAME

play station 1, 2 and other video

game music source

The setting is stored automatically in the

personal file. The previous setting stored at

this memory location is erased and replaced

by the new setting.

To cancel the effect

Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until

“EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.

To call up the personal file

Press P FILE.

Tip

You can also select the preset effect including the

personal file by pressing EQ on the remote repeatedly.

Tip

If you do not want to store a personal file, press

ENTER after step 1.

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Selecting the surround

effect

Selecting the MP3

Booster effect

Press SURROUND.

You can improve the sound quality of MP3

audio tracks during playback.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“MP3 BOOSTER”.

SURROUND ON

The last selected MP3 booster setting

appears in the display.

SURROUND OFF

Press < or , repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

Note

When you select certain preset effect, the surround

effect may be canceled.

The display changes as follows:

BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER ON

Press ENTER.

Note

You can only listen to MP3 Booster effect during

playback of MP3 audio tracks.

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To cancel the X-ROUND effect

Creating a party

environment

Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly until

“X-ROUND OFF” appears in the display. The

X-ROUND indicator turns off.

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

Notes

• If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check

the speaker connections.

You can create a party environment by using

X-ROUND for “moving” sound effect or/and

FLASH for flashing effect.

To enjoy the X-ROUND mode, place your front

and surround speakers at an equal distance from

your listening position (see Example 2 of

“Positioning the speakers for FST-ZX8/

LBT-ZX8 only” on page 10).

• When the headphones are connected to the PHONES

jack, X-ROUND mode is automatically changed to

“X-ROUND OFF” and you cannot change this

setting.

Flashing sound effect

— FLASH

Moving sound effect

With the flash function, you can flash the sound

output. The sound cuts off periodically.

— X-ROUND

Hold down FLASH during

playback

Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly

until the X-ROUND indicator lights up.

The flashing effect is activated.

The last selected X-ROUND mode appears

in the display.

To cancel the flashing effect

Press MODE repeatedly to select the

X-ROUND mode you want.

Release FLASH.

To change the flash speed

The display changes cyclically as follows:

Hold down FLASH and turn the JOG clockwise

or counterclockwise to change the flash speed

(1 ~ 20).

MANUAL WAVE t MANUAL FADER

t MANUAL BAL t AUTO WAVE t

AUTO FADER t AUTO BAL t

RANDOM POS t TWISTER

Tips

• You can activate the X-ROUND and FLASH effect

simultaneously.

Select

To output sound

MANUAL

WAVE , AUTO

WAVE

In circular motion

• The power illuminator will synchronize with the

selected FLASH effect.

MANUAL

From front speakers to

FADER , AUTO surround speakers

FADER

MANUALBAL

AUTO BAL

From left speakers to right

speakers

RANDOM POS

TWISTER

In random position

In circular motion like

“twister”

You can manually change the sound movement

from one speaker to another speaker by turning

the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise.

You can change the speed of sound movement

by turning the JOG clockwise or anticlockwise.

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Listening to the sound in

another room

Enhancing the video game

sound

— Multi Room

— Game Sync

You need to connect a video game player (see

“Hooking up optional components” on page 33).

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

You can place your front speakers in one room

and your surround speakers in another room.

Then, use the Multi Room function to select the

speakers you want to turn on.

Press GAME.

The “GAME” preset effect is selected

automatically.

Tips

Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly

until “X-ROUND OFF” appears in the

display.

• If you press GAME while the system is turned off,

the system turns on automatically and GAME is

selected as the function.

The X-ROUND indicator turns off.

• This operation cannot be performed in the Power

Saving Mode (page 29).

Press SPEAKERS.

• You can also press FUNCTION repeatedly to select

“GAME”.

Each time you press the button, the

corresponding speaker indicators light up

and the display changes cyclically as

follow:

SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t

SPEAKERS A+B

To select

Display

The front

speakers

SPEAKERS A

The surround

speakers

SPEAKERS B

Both the front

and surround

speakers

SPEAKERS A+B

Notes

• When X-ROUND mode is selected, the Multi Room

setting automatically changes to SPEAKERS A+B.

• When the headphones are connected to the PHONES

jack, the Multi Room setting is automatically

changed to “SPEAKERS A+B” and you cannot

change this setting.

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Mixing video game sound

with other sound source

— Game Mixing

Singing along

You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape.

You need to connect an optional microphone.

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down

the microphone volume.

You can mix the sound from the component

connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with

another function such as CD, tape, radio, VCR

or turntable connected to this system.

Connect an optional microphone to

MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks.

Start playing the music and adjust the

volume.

Select the source sound you want.

Press GAME MIXING.

Adjust the microphone volume by

turning MIC LEVEL.

Each time you press the button, the level of

the game sound changes cyclically as

follows:

After you have finished

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the

microphone from MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks.

MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t

MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF

Note

Notes

When “TAPE A” or “TAPE B” function is selected,

you will not hear any sound output from microphone if

you use the AMS function.

• Game Mixing is canceled when you press REC

PAUSE/START.

• Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro

Recording.

Tips

• During Game Mixing, when “TAPE A” or “TAPE

B” function is selected, you will not hear any sound

output from GAME INPUT if you use the AMS

function.

• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the

microphone away from the speakers or change the

direction of the microphone.

• If you want to record your voice through the

microphone only, you can do so by selecting the

“CD” function and not playing any disc.

• When high level sound signals are input, the system

automatically adjust the recording level to prevent

distortion of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level

Control Function).

Tips

• To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING

after step 4 of “Manual Recording” on page 20 and

then press REC PAUSE/START to start recording.

• The GAME MIXING indicator lights up in the

display while Game Mixing is activated and it will

remain active while the power is on even if the

function is changed.

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Waking up to music

— Play Timer

Timer

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

You can wake up to music at a preset time

everyday. Make sure you have set the clock (see

“Setting the clock” on page 11).

You can set the system to turn off after a certain

time, so that you can fall asleep to music.

Prepare the music source you want to

play.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

• Disc: Load a disc. To start from a specific

track, make a program (see “Creating

your own program” on page 15).

• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want

to play facing forward.

Each time you press the button, the minute

display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as

follows:

AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t … t 10 t

OFF

• Radio: Tune in the preset station you

want (see “Listening to the radio” on

page 17).

* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or

after the current disc or tape finishes playing.

Turn VOLUME +/– (or press VOLUME +

or – on the remote) to adjust the

volume.

Other operations

Do this

Check the

Press SLEEP once.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

remaining time**

“PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.

Change the time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select

to turn off the time you want.

Cancel the Sleep Press SLEEP repeatedly until

Press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication

flashes in the display.

Timer

“SLEEP OFF” appears in the

display.

Set the time to start playback.

**You cannot check the remaining time if you select

“AUTO”.

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the hour, then

press ENTER.

Notes

• Do not set to “AUTO” during CD Synchro

Recording on a tape.

The minute indication flashes in the

display.

• The “SLEEP” lights up in the display when the Sleep

Timer is activated.

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the minute, then

press ENTER.

Tip

You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set

the clock.

Set the time to stop playback following

the same procedure as step 5.

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly until the music

source you want appears in the

display.

The display changes as follows:

TUNER

CD PLAY

TAPE PLAY

continued

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Press ENTER.

Timer recording radio

programs

The type of timer, followed by start time,

stop time and the music source appears in

the display.

Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

You can record from a preset radio station at the

specified time.

To timer record, you must first preset the radio

station (see “Presetting radio stations” on

page 16) and set the clock (see “Setting the

clock” on page 11).

Other operations

Do this

Check the setting

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or

–. on the remote)

repeatedly until “PLAY

SELECT?” flashes in the

display, then press ENTER.

Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to a preset station” on

page 17).

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

Change the setting Start from step 1.

“PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.

Cancel the timer

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to select “REC

SET?”, then press ENTER.

SELECT.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or

–. on the remote)

repeatedly until “TIMER

OFF?” flashes in the display,

then press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication

flashes in the display.

Set the time to start recording.

Notes

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the hour, then

press ENTER.

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer

Recording at the same time.

• If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same

time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is

on.

The minute indication flashes in the

display.

Press M or m (or >+ or –. on the

remote) repeatedly to set the minute, then

press ENTER.

Tips

• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset

time.

Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

• When the Play Timer is selected, “PLAY” lights up

in the display.

The type of timer, followed by start time,

stop time and the preset radio station to be

recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”) appears in

the display.

Load a recordable tape into deck B.

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Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one side. Select

“j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both

sides.

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

If you want to record on the reverse side,

press h (TAPE B). Then, press x

(TAPE B).

When you record on both sides, be sure to

start from the front side. If you start from

the reverse side, recording stops at the end

of the reverse side.

The demonstration display and the clock display

can be turned off to minimize the amount of

power consumed during standby mode (Power

Saving Mode).

Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the

system is turned off until the

demonstration display and the clock

display disappears.

When the recording starts, the volume level

is set to minimum.

Other operations

To cancel Power Saving Mode

Do this

Press DISPLAY once to show the

Check the setting

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

demonstration display or twice to show the

clock display. Each time you press the button,

the display changes cyclically as follows:

Demonstration display¹⁾t Clock display²⁾t

Power Saving Mode

¹⁾The display changes and the indicators flashes even

when the system is turned off.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or

–. on the remote)

repeatedly until “REC

SELECT?” flashes in the

display, then press ENTER.

Change the setting Start from step 1.

²⁾“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the

clock.

Cancel the timer

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press M or m (or >+ or

–. on the remote)

repeatedly until “TIMER

OFF?” flashes in the display,

then press ENTER.

Note

You cannot do the following operations in Power

Saving Mode.

– setting the clock (page 11)

– changing the AM tuning interval (page 17)

– turning on the system by pressing the following

buttons

(a) TUNER/BAND

(b) GAME

(d) h/H (TAPE B)

(e) NX (CD)

(f) CD on the remote

Notes

• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer

Recording at the same time.

• 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

is on.

• Do not operate the system from the time the system

turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds

before preset time).

(g) TAPE on the remote

– changing “CD POWER” settings (page 17)

– switching the VIDEO/MD function (page 34)

Tips

• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset

time.

• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving

Mode.

• When the Timer Recording is selected, the “REC”

lights up in the display.

• The ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving

Mode.

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“--.--” appears while an MP3 audio track is played

back.

Viewing information

about the disc in the

display

“--.--” appears in the following cases:

– while an MP3 audio track is played back.

– All play modes except “1 DISC” and “ALBM”.

Only for CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio

tracks.

You can check the playing time and remaining

time of the current track or current disc. When a

CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks

is loaded, you can check the information stored

on the disc, such as the titles. When the system

detects CD-TEXT discs, “CD TEXT” lights up

in the display.

When the CD-TEXT disc contains more than 20

tracks, the current track title is not displayed from

track 21 onwards.

Only for disc with MP3 audio tracks.

For disc with MP3 audio tracks in “ALBM” and

“ALBM SHUF” modes.

For disc with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other

than “ALBM” and “ALBM SHUF”.

For audio CDs.

Checking the remaining time

For disc with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other

than “ALBM”, “ALBM SHUF” and CD-TEXT

discs.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during

playback.

“--.--” appears in the following cases:

– When the audio CD contains 21 tracks or more,

and the track number which exceeds 20 is

selected.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

Playing time of the current track t Remaining

time of the current track¹⁾t Remaining time of

the current disc²⁾t Title of the current track³⁾

t Title of the current album (for a few

seconds)⁴⁾t Clock display¹²⁾(for 8 seconds)

t Effect status (for 8 seconds)

– When the total program exceeds 100 minutes.

– When the program list contains MP3 audio

tracks.

¹⁰⁾“NO STEP” appears if there is no program.

¹¹⁾Only for CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 audio

tracks.

¹²⁾“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the

Checking the total playing

time

clock.

Note

Some characters may not be displayed for track title,

album title or disc title.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback

is stopped (except for Program Mode).

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

Total number of tracks⁵⁾or albums⁶⁾or the total

playing time⁷⁾tTitle of current album⁵⁾or title

of current disc⁸⁾t Clock display¹²⁾(for 8

seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback

is stopped during Program Play and there

is a program.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

The last track number of the program and the

total playing time⁹⁾t Total number of

programmed tracks (for 8 seconds)¹⁰⁾t Disc

title¹¹⁾t Clock display¹²⁾(for 8 seconds) t

Effect status (for 8 seconds)

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Changing the power

illuminator

Changing the spectrum

analyzer display

Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“SPECTRUM”.

You can select the power illuminator as you

want.

The last selected spectrum appears in the

display.

Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select

the power illuminator you want when the

system is turned on.

Press < or , repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

Each time you press the button, the power

illuminator changes cyclically as follows:

The display changes as follows:

PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3

t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN OFF

SPECTRUM 1

SPECTRUM 2

SPECTRUM OFF

SPECTRUM 3

When X-ROUND mode is selected

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

SPECTRUM 4

Each time you press the button, the power

illuminator changes cyclically as follows:

When X-ROUND mode is selected

(FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only)

X-PATTERN* y PATTERN OFF

* The power illuminator will synchronize with the

selected X-ROUND effect.

The display changes as follows:

X-POSITION* y SPECTRUM OFF

* The spectrum analyzer display will synchronize with

the selected X-ROUND effect.

Notes

• When you turn VOLUME +/– (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote), power illuminator

shows the current volume level.

Press ENTER.

• During the demonstration display, you can turn on or

off power illuminator by pressing ILLUMINATION.

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Adjusting the brightness

of the display

Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select

“DIMMER”.

The last selected dimmer appears in the

display.

Press < or , repeatedly to select the

setting you want.

The display changes as follows:

DIMMER 1

DIMMER 2

DIMMER 3*

* DIMMER 3 is the darkest.

Press ENTER.

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Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions

provided with each component.

VCR or MD Deck

Turntable

VCR or MD Deck

From the audio output

of the turntable

To the audio input of

the connected

component

From the audio output of

the connected

component

From the

audio output

of the video

game player

To the digital

input of the

MD deck

To the video

input of a TV

From the video

output of the video

game player

MD Deck

Video game player

A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack

B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks

Use video cable (not supplied) to connect the

video output of the optional video game player

to this jack. You can then output video through

this system.

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the

audio output of the optional video game player

to these jacks. You can then output audio

through this system.

Note

The video game player image may appear on the TV

screen even if the system is turned off.

continued

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C CD DIGITAL OUT jack

Listening to audio from a

connected component

Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied)

to connect the digital input of the optional MD

deck to this jack. You can then record digital

audio from this system.

Do this

Note

Listen to a

connected VCR

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional

components” on page 33.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly

until “VIDEO” appears in the

display. Start playing the

connected VCR.

There is no digital audio output from this jack during

playback of MP3 audio tracks.

D VIDEO/MD OUT L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the

audio input of the optional component (such as

VCR or an MD deck) to these jacks. You can

then output audio to that component from this

system.

Listen to a

connected MD

deck

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional

components” on page 33.

2 Press ?/1to turn off the system.

3 Hold down FUNCTION and

press ?/1. Release ?/1 first,

then release FUNCTION. The

system turns on automatically

and switches the function from

VIDEO to MD. Start playing the

connected MD deck.

Note

There is no audio output from this jack during VIDEO

or MD function when GAME MIXING is turned off.

E VIDEO/MD IN L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the

audio output of the optional component (such as

VCD or MD deck) to these jacks. You can then

output audio through this system.

Listen to the

sound of a

connected video

game player

1 Press GAME.

2 Select the preset effect.

See “Selecting the preset effect”

on page 22.

F VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the

video input of TV to this jack.

Listen to a

connected

turntable

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional

components” on page 33.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly

until “PHONO” appears in the

display. Start playing the

connected turntable.

G PHONO IN L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the

audio output of the turntable to these jacks. You

can then output audio through this system.

Notes

• If you want to switch back to “VIDEO” function,

repeat step 2 and 3 of “Listen to a connected MD

deck”.

• If the sound is distorted or too loud when “VIDEO”

function is selected, switch to “MD” function. (See

“Listen to a connected MD deck”).

• Use buttons on the system for the operation.

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Recording on a connected

component

Connecting external

antennas

Connect an external antenna to improve the

reception.

Do this

Make a digital

recording from

an audio CD onto jack to digital audio input of the

a connected MD

deck

1 Connect the optional optical

cable from CD DIGITAL OUT

FM antenna

Connect an optional FM external antenna. You

can also use the TV antenna instead.

MD deck.

See “Hooking up optional

components” on page 33.

2 Start recording.

FM75

Ω

COAXIAL

Refer to the operating

instructions provided with the

connected MD deck.

Make an analog 1 Connect the optional audio

recording from

disc, tape, radio,

connected

cords from VIDEO/MD OUT

L/R jacks to the analog audio

input of the MD deck.

turntableor video See “Hooking up optional

game player onto components” on page 33.

AM antenna

Connect a 6 to 15 meters insulated wire to the

AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM

loop antenna connected.

a connected MD

deck

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating

instructions provided with

connected component.

Insulated wire

(not supplied)

FM75

Ω

COAXIAL

Note

You cannot record from an MP3 audio track digitally.

When you record from an MP3 audio track to a

connected MD deck, make an analog recording on MD

deck.

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There is no sound.

• Turn VOLUME +/– clockwise or press

VOLUME + on the remote.

Troubleshooting

• The headphones are connected to the PHONES

jack.

Problems and remedies

• There is no audio output during Timer Recording.

• The tape is in AMS operation during “TAPE A” or

“TAPE B” function.

Should you encounter a problem with your

system, do the following:

• Check the Multi Room setting (see “Listening to

the sound in another room” on page 25).

1 Make sure the power cord and speaker

cords are correctly and firmly connected.

“--:--” appears in the display.

2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting

checklist below and take the indicated

corrective action.

• A power failure has occurred. Set the clock

(page 11) and timer settings (pages 27 – 29) again.

There is no microphone sound.

• Turn VOLUME +/– (or press VOLUME + or – on

the remote) or MIC LEVEL to adjust the

microphone volume.

If the problem persists after doing all of the

above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

When the ?/1 indicator flashes

• Make sure the microphone is connected to the

MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack correctly.

Immediately unplug the power cord and check

the following items.

• The tape is in AMS operation during “TAPE A” or

“TAPE B” function.

• Is the voltage selector set to the correct

voltage? Check the voltage for your region,

then make sure the voltage selector is set

correctly.

Sound comes from one channel, or

unbalanced left and right volume.

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Check that the speakers are connected securely

and correctly.

• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?

• Are you using only the prescribed speakers?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on

the rear of the system?

After checking the above items and fixing any

problems, connect the power cord again and turn

on the system. If the ?/1 indicator still flashes,

or if the cause of the problem cannot be found

even after checking all the above items, consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

• Turn off the X-ROUND effect (page 24).

Sound lacks bass.

• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are

connected correctly.

There is severe hum or noise.

• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system.

Move the system away from the TV or VCR.

• Move the system away from the source of noise.

• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.

• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to

the power cord.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you

plug in the power cord even though you have

not turned on the power.

The sound from the component connected to

the VIDEO/MD IN L/R jacks is distorted.

• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press

FUNCTION repeatedly, switch to “MD” function

(see “Listening to audio from a connected

component” on page 34).

• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see

step 5 of “Hooking up the system” on page 8).

The clock/timer setting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure

occurs. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 11). If you

have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music”

(page 27) and “Timer recording radio programs”

(page 28).

The timer cannot be set.

• Set the clock again (page 11).

The radio presetting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure

occurs for longer than half a day. Redo “Presetting

radio stations” (page 16).

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The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting (page 27 – 29) and set the

clock correctly (page 11).

Playback does not start.

• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is

loaded.

• Cancel the Sleep Timer (page 27).

• You cannot activate the Play Timer and Timer

Recording simultaneously.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 40).

• Replace the disc.

• Place the disc that this system can play.

• Place the disc correctly.

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacle between the remote and the

system.

• Place the disc in the tray with the label side 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 on the remote) to start

playback.

• Move the remote closer to the system.

• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).

• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.

Disc access takes a long time.

• Set “CD POWER ON” by CD power manage

function (page 17).

There is acoustic feedback.

• Decrease the volume level.

• Move the microphone away from the speakers or

change the direction of the microphone.

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 40).

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15

to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still

persists, place the speakers farther away from the

TV set.

• Replace the disc.

• Try moving the system to a place without

vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).

• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or

placing them on separate stands. When you listen

to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the

speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.

CD/MP3 player

Playback does not start from the first track.

• The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play

mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL

DISCS”, “1 DISC” or “ALBM” lights up in the

display.

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”

appears on the display.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

The disc tray does not close.

• Place the disc correctly.

MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

• Recording was not performed according to the

ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet in the

expansion format.

• Always close the tray by pressing Z OPEN/

CLOSE on the system. Trying to close the tray

with your fingers may cause problems with the

system.

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3”.

• The data is not stored in MP3 format even though

it has extension “.MP3”.

The disc does not eject.

• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro

Recording. Press x (TAPE B) to cancel the CD

Synchro Recording, then press Z OPEN/CLOSE

on the system to eject the disc.

• The discs containing tracks other than MPEG 1, 2

and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 files cannot be played back.

• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

MP3 audio tracks take a longer time to

playback than others.

• After the system reads all tracks on the disc,

playback may take more time than usual if

– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is

very large.

– the album and track organization structure is

very complex.

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The disc title, album title, track title, ID3 tag

and the CD-TEXT characters do not appear

properly.

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound

drops out.

• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. (See

“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 41).

• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1,

level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.

• The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2.

• The character code that can be displayed by this

system are as follows.

Noise increases or the high frequencies are

erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetised. (See

“Demagnetising the tape heads” on page 41).

– Upper cases (A to Z)

The tape does not record.

– Lower cases (a to z)

• The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover

the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 41).

• The tape has reeled to the end.

– Number (0 to 9)

– Symbols (< > *, – / [ ] \ _)

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

If the system still does not

operate properly after performing

the above measures or other

troubles does not described

above occur, reset the system as

follows:

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or

“ST” flashes up in the display).

• Set the proper band and frequency (page 16).

• Connect the antenna properly (page 9).

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good

reception, then set up the antenna again. If you

cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you

connect a commercially available external

antenna.

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

1 Unplug the power cord.

2 Plug the power cord back in.

3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals

along its entire length, so make sure you extend it

fully.

4 Press x (TAPE B), TUNER ENTER and

• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker

cords as possible.

?/1 at the same time.

The system is reset to the factory settings. You

should set the settings you made, such as the

preset stations, clock, and timer.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

• Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage

function (page 17).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in

stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or play, or there is a

decrease in sound level.

• The tape heads are dirty. (See “Cleaning the tape

heads” on page 41).

• The record/playback heads are magnetised. (See

“Demagnetising the tape heads” on page 41).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetised. (See

“Demagnetising the tape heads” on page 41).

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Tape

Messages

No Tab

You cannot record the tape because the tab has been

removed from the tape.

One of the following messages may appear or

flash in the display during operation.

No Tape

There is no tape in the tape deck.

CD/MP3

No Disc

There is no disc on the disc tray.

Timer

Cannot Edit

OFF TIME NG!

• You pressed EDIT before the information of a

disc is read.

The on time and off time of Play Timer or Timer

Recording is same.

• The selected disc is a disc with MP3 audio tracks.

• The selected audio CD contains more than 20

tracks.

SET CLOCK!

You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before the

clock is set.

NO STEP

SET TIMER!

You have cleared all the steps you programed.

You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before Play

Timer or Timer Recording is set.

OVER

You have reached the end of the disc while pressing

M during playback or pause.

PUSH SELECT!

You tried to set the clock or timer during timer

operation.

Push STOP!

You have pressed PLAY MODE during playback.

Step Full!

You tried to program more than 25 steps.

Sound Adjustment

Reading

Not in Use

The system is reading information of the disc. Some

buttons are not available.

You pressed X-ROUND ON/OFF or SPEAKERS

when the headphones are connected to the PHONES

jack.

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On operation

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,

moisture may condense on the lens inside the system.

Should this occur, the system will not operate

properly. Remove the disc and leave the system

turned on for about an hour until the moisture

evaporates.

Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the operating

voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of

your local power supply.

• When you move the system, take out any disc.

If you have any question or problem concerning your

system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On safety

• The system is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall

outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it

is not to be used for an extended period of time. To

disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by

the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

Notes on discs

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,

commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray

intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car

parked in direct sunlight.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,

unplug the system and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it any further.

• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.

This may cause a malfunction to the system.

• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky

substance on the label side of the disc or that used a

special ink when the label was printed, there is a

chance that the disc or label may become attached to

parts inside this system. When this occurs, it may not

be possible to remove the disc, and may also cause

this system to malfunction. Be sure to check that the

label side of the disc is not sticky before using.

The following types of disc should not be used:

– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the

glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the

seal on the disc is tacky.

• For customers in United States

One blade of the plug is wider than other for the

purpose of safety and will fit to the wall outlet only

one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into

the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified

service shop.

On placement

• Do not place the system in an inclined position.

• Do not place the system in locations where it is:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink

that feels tacky when touched.

– Subject to vibrations

– Subject to direct sunlight.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,

star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to

do so may damage the system. Do not use such discs.

• Use caution when placing the system or speakers on

surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,

oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the

surface may result.

On heat buildup

• Although the system heats up during operation, this

is not a malfunction.

• Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system.

• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,

the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom

rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not

touch the cabinet.

• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the

ventilation hole for the cooling fan.

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Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not

use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or

solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION

(LBT-ZX8 USA model only)

To save a tape permanently

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded

over, break off the tape tab from side A or B as

illustrated.

With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from

120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 140 watts per channel

minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total

harmonic distortion from 250 miliwatts to rated

output.

Break off the

cassette tab

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

180×2 + 180×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover

the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Before placing a tape in the tape deck

(LBT-ZX6 USA model only)

Take up any slack in the tape deck. Otherwise, the tape

may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and

become damaged.

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven, from

120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 270 watts per channel

minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total

harmonic distortion from 250 miliwatts to rated

output.

When using a tape longer than

90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape

operations such as playback, stop, and fast-winding

frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape

deck.

Amplifier section

FST-ZX8

Cleaning the tape heads

Mexican models:

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be

sure to clean the tape heads before you start an

important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a

separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.

For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning

tape.

The following measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 140×2 + 140×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

180×2 + 180×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

Demagnetising the tape heads

Other models:

Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that

have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of

use with a separately sold demagnetising tape. For

details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising

tape.

The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 140×2 + 140×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

180×2 + 180×2 watts

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD)

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CD/MP3 player section

FST-ZX6

System

Compact disc and digital

audio system

Semiconductor laser

(λ=780 nm)

Emission duration:

Mexican models:

The following measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 220 + 220 watts (4 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

280 + 280 watts (4 ohms at

Laser

continuous

Max. 44.6 µW*

Laser Output

1 kHz, 10% THD)

*This output is the value

measured at a distance of

200 mm from the objective

lens surface on the Optical

Pick-up Block with 7 mm

aperture.

2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

780 – 790 nm

More than 90 dB

Other models:

The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 220 + 220 watts (4 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

280 + 280 watts (4 ohms at

Frequency response

Wave length

Signal-to-noise ratio

Dynamic range

1 kHz, 10% THD)

More than 90 dB

Inputs

OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT

(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)

PHONO IN (phono jacks):

sensitivity 3 mV,

impedance 47 kOhms

Wave length

Output level

660 nm

–18 dBm

MIC (phone jack):

sensitivity 1 mV,

impedance 10 kOhms

GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R (phono jacks):

sensitivity 250 mV,

Tape deck section

Recording system

4-track 2-channel, stereo

50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

using Sony TYPE I tapes

±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)

0.1% W. RMS (NAB)

±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

Frequency response

impedance 47 kOhms

GAME INPUT VIDEO (phono jack):

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

VIDEO/MD IN L/R (phono jacks):

sensitivity 250 mV/

Wow and flutter

450 mV, impedance

Tuner section

47 kOhms

Outputs

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

PHONES (stereo phone jack):

accepts headphones of

8 ohms or more

VIDEO/MD OUT L/R (phono jacks):

voltage 250 mV,

FM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna

Antenna terminals

Intermediate frequency

87.5 – 108.0 MHz

FM lead antenna

75 ohms unbalanced

10.7 MHz

impedance 1 kOhm

AM tuner section

VIDEO OUT (phono jack):

max. output level 1 Vp-p,

load impedance 75 ohms

FRONT SPEAKER:

Tuning range

530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval

set at 10 kHz)

531 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval

set at 9 kHz)

AM loop antenna

External antenna terminal

450 kHz

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8:

FRONT L/R

Use only the supplied

speaker SS-ZX8

Use only the supplied

speaker SS-ZX8

Antenna

Antenna terminals

Intermediate frequency

SURROUND L/R

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6:

FRONT L/R

Use only the supplied

speaker SS-ZX6

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Speaker

General

Power requirements

North American models: 120 V AC, 60Hz

Speaker SS-ZX8 for FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8

Speaker system

Speaker units

Woofer:

Tweeter:

Rated impedance

Dimensions (w/h/d)

2-way, bass-reflex type

Mexican models:

Other models:

127 V, 60 Hz

120 V, 220 V or

230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage

selector

22 cm, cone type

6.5 cm, cone type

6 ohms

Approx. 290 × 353 ×

482 mm

Power consumption

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8:

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6:

Mass

Approx. 9.5 kg net per

speaker

330 watts

240 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Main Unit)

Approx. 362 × 437 ×

Speaker SS-ZX6 for FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6

465 mm

Speaker system

3-way BUILT IN SW,

bass-reflex type

Mass (Main Unit)

Speaker units

FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8:

FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6:

Approx. 19.0 kg

Approx. 18.0 kg

Super Woofer/Woofer:

Tweeter:

Rated impedance

Dimensions (w/h/d)

17 cm/17 cm, cone type

2.5 cm, horn type

4 ohms

Approx. 250 × 530 ×

362 mm

Supplied accessories:

AM loop antenna (1)

FM lead antenna (1)

Remote Commander (1)

Batteries (2)

Mass

Approx. 8.5 kg net per

speaker

Speaker cords:

• FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6

only 2m (2)

• FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8

only

– grey (10 m) (2)

– white (3 m) (2)

Speaker pads:

• FST-ZX6/LBT-ZX6

only (8)

• FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8

only (16)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

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List of button locations and reference pages

Illustration number

How to use pages 44 to 46

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other

parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

PLAY MODE r; (13, 15, 37, 39)

Name of button/part Reference page

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

SYMBOLS

?/1(power) 1 (9 , 11 , 17, 28 , 29,

34 , 36, 38)

A Z wl (18, 19)

Z B wh (18, 19)

M/m/</, qh (11, 27, 28 , 29,

32)

I – Q

A – D

ILLUMINATION el (31)

IR (receptor) ek

JOG* rg (24)

ALBUM +/– rh (13)

AMP MENU qg (31)

CD SYNC ql (19)

CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(28, 29)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 5 (11, 27,

28)

Deck A e; (18)

MEMORY 9 (16)

MIC 1/MIC 2 jacks es (26, 36)

MIC LEVEL ed (26, 36)

MODE* rj (24)

CD Function:

Z OPEN/CLOSE rk (12, 13)

NX (play/pause) rh (13, 15, 37)

x (stop) rh (13, 1 7)

P FILE eg (22)

Deck B wg (18, 19, 28)

DIRECTION ef (18, 19)

DISC 1 ~ 5 rd (13, 15)

DISC SKIP t; (12, 1 3, 15)

Disc tray ea (12, 39)

DISPLAY 3 (29, 30)

Display 6

PHONES jack wd (36)

PLAY MODE r; (13, 15 , 37, 39)

Power illuminator wk (31)

Preset Effect buttons 7 (22)

SALSA/REGGAE/POP/

SAMBA/TANGO/ROCK/

JAZZ/DANCE/MOVIE/

GAME

m/M (rewind/fast forward)

rh (13, 39)

./> (go backward/go

forward) rh (13, 15 , 21)

TAPE A function:

h/H (play) ef (18, 19 , 29)

x (stop) ef (18)

.m/M> ef (1 8, 19)

TAPE B function:

E – H

R – Z

h/H (play) qk (18, 19 , 29)

x (stop) qk (18, 19 , 38)

.m/M> qk (18, 19)

EDIT ta (20)

REC PAUSE/START wf (19, 20,

21)

REPEAT ra (10, 14)

SLEEP 4 (27)

EFFECT ON/OFF qj (22)

ENTER qh (11, 2 7, 28 , 29 , 31,

32)

EX-CHANGE rl (13)

FLASH* rs (24)

FM MODE 8 (17, 38)

FUNCTION qs (12, 15, 17 , 20,

34)

GAME wa (25, 29 , 34)

GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks

ws (26, 33)

* FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only.

SPEAKERS* rj (25)

SURROUND ej (23)

TUNER ENTER qd (16, 1 7, 38)

TUNER/BAND q; (16, 17, 20,

29)

TUNING +/– qa (16, 1 7)

TUNING MODE qf (16, 1 7)

VOLUME +/– wj (27, 31, 36)

X-GROOVE eh (21)

X-ROUND ON/OFF* rf (24)

GAME INPUT VIDEO jack ws

(33)

GAME MIXING w; (21, 26)

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23 456 7 89 q; qz qs

"/1

e; wl wk wj

wh wg wf

r;ra rs

rf rg

PLAY

MODE

t;rl rk rj

* FST-ZX8/LBT-ZX8 only.

continued

45^GB

Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

SYMBOLS

A – E

?/1 (power) 3(9 , 11, 28)

x (stop) qa (13, 1 8)

X (pause) ql

F – Z

ALBUM + qf (13)

ALBUM – qh (13)

CD wf

FM MODE 6 (17, 3 8)

FUNCTION 8 (12, 15 , 17, 20,

34)

N (play) w; (18, 19)

–. (go backward) ws (11, 13,

15, 16 , 17 , 19, 21, 27 , 28, 29)

>+ (go forward) wa (11, 13,

15, 16 , 17 , 19, 21, 27 , 28 , 29)

m (rewind) q; (13, 18)

M (fast forward) 9 (13, 18)

PLAY MODE 5 (13, 15 , 37, 39)

REPEAT 6 (14)

SLEEP 1 (27)

TAPE wd

TUNER/BAND 7 (16, 17, 20,

29)

TUNER MEMORY wg (16)

TUNING MODE 5 (16, 1 7)

VOLUME +/– qg (27, 31, 36)

CLEAR qk (15)

CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(28, 29)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 4 (11, 27,

28)

DISC SKIP qd (12, 1 3, 15)

DISPLAY wh (29, 30)

ENTER qs (11, 2 7, 28 , 29 , 31,

32)

EQ qj

46^GB

47^GB

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

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