Sony CMT-SBT20 User Manual
Home Audio System
Getting started
Operating Instructions
Listening to a CD
Listening to the radio
Listening to a file on a USB
device
Listening to music with
optional audio components
Listening to music through
a BLUETOOTH connection
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Precautions/Specifications
CMT-SBT20
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the appliance with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sources (for example, lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the appliance.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or appliances with batteryinstalled to excessive heat, such as sunshine and
fire.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
For customers in Europe
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. This marking is located on the rear
exterior.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying EU
directives.
This product has been manufactured by or on
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minatoku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to
product compliance based on European Union
legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony
Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem,
Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses provided in the
separate service or guarantee documents.
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this
equipment is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly
in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
For customers in Europe and Australia
Disposal of waste batteries and electrical
and electronic equipment (applicable in
the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product, the
battery or on the packaging indicates
that the product and the battery shall
not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol
might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the
environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling. The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance
or data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery and the
electrical and electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products at end-of-life
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. For all
other batteries, please view the section on how to
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand
the battery over to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product or
battery.
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This system is designed to be used for the
following purposes:
• Playing back music sources on discs or
USB devices
• Listening to radio stations
• Playing back music sources on
BLUETOOTH devices
Before operating this system
Malfunctions that occur during the
normal use of the system will be
repaired by Sony in accordance with the
conditions defined in the limited warranty
for this system. However, Sony will not be
liable for any consequences arising from
a failure to play caused by a damaged or
malfunctioning system.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback
discs that conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard. Recently, various music
discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed 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.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side
with digital audio material on the other
side. However, since the audio material side
does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
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Table of Contents
Before operating this system ................................................................. 3
Getting started
Location and function of controls .......................................................... 6
Preparing the remote control ...............................................................10
Attaching the speaker pads ..................................................................10
Setting the clock ...................................................................................10
Listening to a CD
Playing a CD-DA/MP3/WMA disc ......................................................... 12
To change the play mode ..........................................................................12
Creating your own program (Program Play) ..............................................14
Listening to the radio
Tuning to a radio station ....................................................................... 15
Presetting radio stations .......................................................................15
Selecting a preset radio station .................................................................16
Listening to a file on a USB device
Playing a file on a USB device ............................................................... 17
To change the play mode ..........................................................................17
Listening to music with optional audio
components
Using optional audio components .......................................................19
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Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH
connection
Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device and listening to
music .................................................................................................... 20
Pairing with a device that does not have an NFC function .........................21
Pairing with a device that has an NFC function ......................................... 22
Deleting pairing information ................................................................... 23
Pairing additional devices ........................................................................ 24
Additional information
Setting the automatic standby function.............................................. 25
Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode .............................................. 25
Setting the wireless BLUETOOTH signal on or off ................................ 26
Adjusting the sound ............................................................................ 26
Using the timers ....................................................................................27
Setting the Sleep Timer ............................................................................ 27
Setting the Play Timer .............................................................................. 27
Changing the display ........................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 29
Messages ............................................................................................. 33
Precautions/Specifications
Precautions .......................................................................................... 34
Websites for compatible devices ......................................................... 35
BLUETOOTH wireless technology ........................................................ 36
Specifications ........................................................................................37
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Getting started
Location and function of controls
Note
This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations
can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.
Unit (front/top)
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Remote control
/ (on/standby) button
Use to turn on the system, or set it to
standby mode.
Remote control sensor
(BLUETOOTH) indicator
Lights up or blinks to show the
BLUETOOTH connection status.
Unit: FUNCTION/PAIRING button
• Use to select the source. Each press
changes to the next source in the
following sequence:
CD USB BT AUDIO FM
AUDIO IN
• Press and hold to enter the
BLUETOOTH pairing mode.
Remote control: FUNCTION buttons
(CD, USB, BLUETOOTH, FM, AUDIO IN)
Use to select the source.
Unit: (play/pause)* button
Remote control: (play)* / (pause)
button
Use to start or pause playback.
(stop) button
Use to stop a playback.
N-Mark
Place a smartphone/tablet equipped
with the NFC function close to this mark
to perform BLUETOOTH registration,
connection or disconnection by a one
touch action (page22).
/ (previous/next) buttons
Use to select a track or file.
TUNING +/– buttons
Use to tune to a desired radio station.
Remote control: / (fast rewind/
fast forward) buttons
Use to fast forward/fast rewind a track
or file.
Remote control: PRESET +/– buttons
Use to recall the preset stations.
(open/close) button
Use to open and close the disc tray .
Display
Disc tray
Use to load a disc (page 12).
Unit: VOLUME control
Remote control: VOLUME +*/– button
Use to adjust the volume.
(USB) port
Use to connect a USB device
(page17).
BLUETOOTH MENU button
Use to open or close the BLUETOOTH
menu (page21, 24, 25).
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EQ button
Use to select a sound effect (page26).
MEGA BASS button
Use to boost bass sound (page26).
MUTING button
Use to mute and unmute the sound.
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button
• Use to select the play mode
(page13).
• Use to select the tuning mode
(page15).
REPEAT/FM MODE button
• Use to select the repeat play mode
(page13).
• Use to select FM stereo or monaural
reception (page15).
CLEAR button
Use to delete a programmed track or file
(page14).
RETURN button
Use to return to the previous status.
(enter) button
Use to confirm an item.
/// buttons
Use to select an item.
+/– buttons
Use to select a folder (album) on an
MP3/WMA disc or USB device.
TUNER MEMORY button
Use to preset radio stations (page15).
TUNER MEMORY number (1 to 4)
buttons
Use to tune to 4 registered FM stations.
TIMER MENU button
Use to set the clock or Play Timer
(page10, 27).
SLEEP button
Use to set the Sleep Timer (page27).
DISPLAY button
Use to change information displayed on
the display (page28).
An underscore “_” is displayed in the
place of an unrecognizable character.
If you press this button when the power
is turned off, the clock time is displayed.
* The button on the unit and and VOLUME +
button on the remote control have a tactile dot.
Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the system.
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Unit (back)
FM lead antenna
To right speaker
To left speaker
Speaker cord (Red/)
Speaker cord (Black/)
To wall outlet
Getting started
FM antenna
Connect the FM antenna.
• Install the system in a location/orientation
with good reception.
Areas with poor
reception:
Far from windows, etc.
Areas with good
reception:
Near windows, etc.
• Avoid the following kinds of locations.
Between buildings
Nearby mobile
phones, electrical
appliances
On steel desks or
tables
• Secure the end of the FM antenna with a
pin or tape, etc.
• Keep the antenna away from the speaker
cords, the AC power cord and the USB
cable to avoid picking up noise.
• Before unplugging the FM antenna, make
sure the system is turned off to preserve
your own FM settings.
Audio input jack
Connect optional external equipment with
an audio connecting cable (not supplied).
Speakers
Connect the speakers.
Both left and right speakers are the same.
You can connect both speakers to either of
the speaker jacks regardless of the L and R
indications above the jacks.
Power
Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
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Preparing the remote control
Insert an R6 (size AA) battery (not supplied),
matching the polarities as shown below.
Setting the clock
Notes on using the remote control
• With normal use, the battery should last for
about six months.
• If you do not use the remote control for a long
period of time, remove the battery to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads at each
corner on the bottom of the speakers to
prevent them from slipping.
Press / to turn on the
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system.
Press TIMER MENU to enter
2
the clock set mode.
The hour indicator flashes on the
display .
If “SELECT” or “PLAY SET” appears, press
to select “CLOCK,” and then
/
press .
Press / to set the hour, then
3
press
The minute indicator flashes on the
display .
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Press / to set the minutes,
4
then press
Note
• The clock settings are reset when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
.
To display the clock when the
system is off
Press DISPLAY . The clock is displayed for
about 8 seconds.
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Other operations
Listening to a CD
Playing a CD-DA/ MP3/WMA disc
Press CD .
1
Press on the unit to open
2
the disc tray and place a disc
on it.
Load a CD with the label side (printed
side) facing up.
Label side (printed side)
To Press
Pause playback . To resume play,
Stop playback . To resume play,
Select a folder on
an MP3/WMA disc
Select a track or file / .
Find a point in a
track or file
* When playing a VBR MP3/WMA file, the system
may resume playback from a different point.
press .
press *. To cancel
resume play, press
again.
+/ – repeatedly.
Hold down /
during playback, and
release the button at the
desired point.
To eject the CD
Press on the unit.
Note
• Do not load a disc with a non-standard shape
(e.g., heart, square, star). Doing so may cause
irreparable damage to the system.
• Do not use a disc with tape or stickers on it as this
may cause malfunction.
• When you remove a disc, do not touch its surface.
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Press on the unit to close
3
the disc tray .
Press .
4
Starts playback.
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To change the play mode
Play mode enables you to playback the
same music repeatedly or shuffle play.
Press to stop playback.
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