Sony CMT-SBT300W Users guide

Home Audio System
Operating Instructions
Getting started
Network connections
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Precautions/Specifications
CMT-SBT300W/SBT300WB
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 battery-installed 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
For customers in Australia
This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
For customers in Europe
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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 Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior.
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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Europe Only
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product 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 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 of the battery. 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 will be treated properly, hand over the product 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.
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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 ................................................................ 4
Features of this system.......................................................................... 8
Enjoying music from various sources ................................................ 8
Enjoying music via networks ............................................................ 8
Getting started
Location and Function of Controls......................................................... 9
Unit (Front)..................................................................................... 9
Remote ........................................................................................10
Connections..........................................................................................12
Connecting the antennas, speakers and power cord..........................12
Connecting the iPod/iPhone/iPad or USB device ..............................13
Preparing a wireless LAN antenna....................................................14
Attaching speaker pads........................................................................15
Inserting the batteries ..........................................................................16
Setting the clock ................................................................................... 17
Operations
Playing a CD-DA/MP3 disc....................................................................18
Creating your own program (Program Play)........................................ 20
Playing an iPod/iPhone/iPad...............................................................22
Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad models.............................................22
Charging an iPod/iPhone/iPad .......................................................23
Playing a file on a USB device .............................................................. 24
Charging a USB device....................................................................25
Preparing for a BLUETOOTH connection ..............................................27
Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device .................................. 28
Connecting by one-touch action (NFC)............................................ 29
Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection........................ 31
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Network connections
How to connect your network.............................................................. 33
Setting up for a wireless network ........................................................ 34
Option 1: Method for using an application for smartphones or Tablets
(Android device/iPhone/iPod touch/iPad)
Option 2: Manual setting method using an Access Point Scan
(for PC/Mac)
Option 3: Method for using a WPS push button at the access point
supporting WPS
............................................................................. 35
....................................................................... 37
Setting up wired networks................................................................... 38
Option 4: DHCP method................................................................. 38
Listening to audio content using DLNA
(Digital Living Network Alliance) ......................................................39
Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 8................ 39
Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 7 ................ 43
Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows Vista .......... 45
Using AirPlay ........................................................................................ 47
Using “WALKMAN” application on an Xperia/Xperia Tablet ...............49
Additional information
Listening to the radio...........................................................................50
Tuning in a radio station.................................................................50
Presetting radio stations.................................................................51
Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually (CMT-SBT300WB only).....51
Using optional audio components ...................................................... 52
Setting the Automatic Standby function ............................................. 53
Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode .............................. 54
Setting the wireless signal ON/OFF ..................................................... 55
Updating the software......................................................................... 56
Adjusting the sound............................................................................. 57
Changing the display ........................................................................... 58
Using the timers................................................................................... 59
Setting the Sleep Timer.................................................................. 59
Setting the Play Timer....................................................................59
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................61
Messages............................................................................................. 66
Precautions/Specifications
Precautions.......................................................................................... 68
BLUETOOTH wireless technology........................................................ 70
Specifications........................................................................................72
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Features of this system

iPod/iPhone/iPad
Music CD
USB device
External component
FM/AM/DAB*
page 22
page 52
page 18 page 24
page 50
page 47 page 49
page 27 page 39
AirPlay
BLUETOOTH/NFC
Xperia/Xpe ria Tablet
DLNA

Enjoying music from various sources

* AM is available for CMT-SBT300W only, or DAB is for CMT-SBT300WB only.

Enjoying music via networks

Tip
This system is equipped with the DSEE function, to reproduce clear treble despite degradation caused by compression. It reproduces sound from highly compressed sources such as MP3, with natural and expansive sound close to the original. The DSEE function is activated automatically by recognizing the format of the sound source.
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Getting started

Location and Function of Controls

Unit (Front)

Note on the Automatic Standby function
This system enters Standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes if there is no operation or audio signal output. By default, the Automatic Standby function is activated. To deactivate the function, see page 53.
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Remote

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.
/ (power) button
Use to turn the power on or off.
STANDBY indicator
Lights when the power is turned off. The indicator flashes when the unit detects abnormality. See “If the STANDBY indicator flashes” (page 61).
Remote sensorFUNCTION button(s)
Unit: FUNCTION button
Each time you press the button, the function is switched to CD, USB, BLUETOOTH, DAB*, TUNER FM, TUNER AM* and AUDIO IN.
* AM is available for CMT-SBT300W only, or
DAB is for CMT-SBT300WB only.
Remote: CD, USB, BLUETOOTH, TUNER and AUDIO IN FUNCTION buttons
Press the corresponding function button you want to activate.
BLUETOOTH button/indicator
Use to connect/disconnect with a BLUETOOTH device or to perform pairing operation (page 28, 29, 32). The center lamp indicates the connection status of BLUETOOTH. For details, see “About the BLUETOOTH indicator” (page 27).
 (play/pause) button
Use to start or pause playback of a CD­DA or MP3 disc, or a file on the connected iPod/iPhone/iPad, USB device or BLUETOOTH device.
 (stop) button
Use to stop playback of a CD-DA or MP3 disc, or a file on the connected iPod/ iPhone/iPad, USB device or BLUETOOTH device.
Radio presetting/music operation
buttons Unit: TUNE +/– and / buttons
• TUNE +/– buttons Use to tune in a desired radio station or to select a preset number of the registered radio station.
/ buttons Use to cue the beginning of a track or file. While holding down the button, you can fast-forward or fast-rewind the track or file.
Remote: TUNE +/–, / and / buttons
• TUNE +/– buttons Use to tune in a desired radio station or to select a preset number of the radio station tuned in.
/ buttons Use to cue the beginning of a track or file.
/ buttons Use to fast-rewind or fast-forward a track or file.
N-Mark
Place a smartphone equipped with the NFC function close to this mark to perform BLUETOOTH registration, connection or disconnection by one­touch action. For this operation, a setting is required beforehand (page 30).
Display window
Displays the setting information of the unit.
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 (headphone) jack
Use to connect headphones.
Disc tray
Use to load a CD-DA or MP3 disc (page 18).
Effect indicator
Informs the operating status of this system.
EQ button
Use to select bass or treble for sound adjustment (page 57).
 (open/close) button
Use to open/close the disc tray (page 18).
BASS BOOST button
Use to turn on or off the bass boost (page 57).
Volume dial/button
Unit: VOLUME dial
Use to adjust the volume turning left or right.
Remote: VOLUME +/– button
Use to adjust the volume pressing the + or – button.
USB port
Use to connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad. For details, see “Connecting the iPod/ iPhone/iPad or USB device” (page 13).
TIMER MENU button
Use to set the clock or Play Timer (page 17, 59).
SLEEP button
Use to set the sleep timer (page 59).
TUNING MODE button
Use to select the tuning mode. Each time you press the button, the mode changes to AUTO, PRESET or MANUAL (page 50).
FM MODE button
Use to select FM stereo or monaural reception (page 50).
TUNER MEMORY button
Use to preset radio stations (page 51).
Operation buttons
/// buttons
Use to select an item or change the setting.
• +/ buttons Use to select a folder (album) on an MP3 disc or USB device.
RETURN button
Use to return to the previous status.
REPEAT button
Use to select repeat play (page 19, 24).
PLAY MODE button
Use to select the play mode (page 19, 20, 21, 25).
DISPLAY button
Use to change information displayed in the display window (page 17, 32, 58).
BASS +/– buttons
Use to control the bass sound (page 57).
TREBLE +/– buttons
Use to control the treble sound (page 57).
CLEAR button
Use to delete a programmed track or folder (page 21).
 (effect indicator) button
Use to turn on/off the effect indicator .
(enter) button
Use to enter a selected item or setting.
OPTIONS button
Use to display an option menu. Press / to select the next option menu. DEL LINK: For deleting the BLUETOOTH pairing information (page 29). BT/NW STBY: For setting BLUETOOTH/ Network Standby mode (page 54). AUTO STBY: For setting Automatic Standby mode (page 53).
BT
AAC: For receiving data in AAC codec
format from a BLUETOOTH device (page 28). WPS: For connecting to a network using a WPS-compliant network device (page 37). NW RESET: For initializing the network connection (page 35, 48). UPDATE: For updating software (page 56).
The available menus may differ depending on the function in use.
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Connections

red
Rear of the speaker

Connecting the antennas, speakers and power cord

Power input (AC IN)
After all equipments are connected, connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
Speakers (left/right) connectors
Firmly connect the right speaker cord to R, and the left speaker cord to L.
AUDIO IN (external input) jack
Connect optional external equipment with an audio connecting cable (not supplied).
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LAN connector
Connect a network cable (not supplied).
AntennasAM loop antenna (supplied)
(CMT-SBT300W only)
FM lead antenna (supplied)
(CMT-SBT300W only)
DAB/FM lead antenna (supplied)
(CMT-SBT300WB only)
To receive radio broadcasts, connect
Rewind an antenna cord wound around the antenna and raise the antenna stand.
Stand the antenna and secure it to the slit until it clicks.
To prepare the AM loop antenna
antennas. Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then fix the antennas to a stable surface (window, wall, etc.). Keep the antennas away from the unit, power cord and other AV components to avoid picking noise. Secure the end of the FM lead antenna with adhesive tape.

Connecting the iPod/iPhone/iPad or USB device

Connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad or USB device to the USB port .
Getting started
For connecting an iPod/iPhone/iPad* to the USB port, use a USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
* For the iPod/iPhone/iPad you can use with this
system, see “Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad models” (page 22).
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Preparing a wireless LAN antenna

When making a wireless connection, set the wireless antenna on the back of the unit in the upright position.
Note on the wireless LAN signal strength indicator
” lights up in the display when the system is turned on and the wireless LAN connection to the access point is established.* Check the reception status of the wireless LAN signal and install the system where the received signal is strong. The more segments there are, the stronger the signal.
* is also displayed for a network (LAN) cable
connection.
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Attaching speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to prevent slipping.
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Inserting the batteries

Insert two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side first, matching the polarities shown below.
Notes
With normal use, the batteries should last for
about 6 months.
Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix
different types of batteries.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Setting the clock

Set the clock using the buttons on the remote.
Press / (power) to turn on
1
the system.
Press TIMER MENU to select
2
the clock set mode.
If “PLAY SET” flashes, press /  repeatedly to select “CLOCK,” and then press (enter) .
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 repeatedly to display the clock. The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds. If the system is in BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode, the clock does not appear by pressing DISPLAY .
Getting started
Press /  repeatedly to set
3
the hour, then press (enter) .
Use the same procedure to set
4
the minutes.
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Operations

Label side (printed side)
(open/close)

Playing a CD-DA/MP3 disc

Press the (open/close) button
4
to close the disc tray .
1
2
3
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Press CD FUNCTION .
Press FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display .
Press the (open/close) button to open the disc tray .
Load a disc with the label side facing up.
Press (play/pause) button
5
.
Playback starts.
When “NO DISC” appears in the display
No disc is set in the disc tray or a disc that cannot be played on this system is set. See “Precautions” (page 68) and set a playable disc.
Notes
If you cannot remove a disc and “LOCKED”
appears in the display , contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Do not load a disc with non-standard shapes
(e.g., heart, square, star). Doing this may cause irreparable damage to the system.
Do not use a disc with tape, stickers or paste on
it as this may cause malfunction.
When you remove a disc, do not touch the
surface of the disc.
Other operations
Play mode
To Do the following:
Pause playback Press  . To resume
Stop playback Press  .
Select a track or file
Find a point in a track or file
Select Repeat Play
Select a folder on an MP3 disc
Remove a disc Press
play, press the button again.
Press / .
Hold down /  (or /  on the unit) during playback, and release the button at the desired point.
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “ ”(all tracks or files) or“ 1” (single track or file) appears.
Press +/  repeatedly.
 on the unit.
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the player is stopped. You can select Normal Play mode (no indication or “FLDR”* appears), Shuffle Play mode (“SHUF” or “FLDR SHUF”* appears), or Program Play mode (“PGM” appears).
* When “FLDR” or “FLDR SHUF” appears, all the
files in the selected folder on the MP3 disc will be played. When playing a CD-DA disc, the system performs the same operation as Normal Play (no indication) or Shuffle Play “SHUF.”
When “PUSH ST OP” appears
You cannot change the play mode during playback. Stop playback then change the play mode.
Note on the play mo de
If the power cord is disconnected when the system is on, the play mode returns to Normal Play.
Notes on Repeat Play
” indicates that all tracks or files will
be repeated until you stop playback.
1” indicates that a single track or file
will be repeated until you stop playback.
If the power cord is disconnected when
the system is on, Repeat Play is cancelled.
Notes on Shuffle Play mod e
When Shuffle Play mode is set to “SHUF,”
the system shuffle-plays all tracks or files on the disc. When Shuffle Play mode is set to “FLDR SHUF,” the system shuffle­plays all tracks or files in the selected folder.
When you turn off the system, the
selected Shuffle Play mode (“SHUF” or “FLDR SHUF”) is cleared and the play mode returns to Normal Play mode (no indication or “FLDR”).
Notes on playing MP3 discs
Do not save unnecessary folders or files
on a disc that has MP3 files.
Folders that have no MP3 files are not
recognized on the system.
The system can only play MP3 files that
have a file extension of “.mp3.”
Even when file name has the “.mp3” file
extension, if it is not an audio MP3 file, playing this file may generate a loud noise, which could cause damage of the system.
The maximum number of MP3 folders and
files compatible with this system is:
999* folders (including the root folder)999 files 250 files in a single folder8 folder levels (in the tree structure of
files)
Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/
writing software, CD-R/RW drive and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.
* This includes folders that have no MP3 or other
files. The number of folders that the system can recognize may be less than actual number of folders, depending on the folder structure.
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Creating your own program (Program Play)

Selected track or file number
Total playing time of the selected track or file
Program the selected tracks or files using the buttons on the remote.
Select the desired track or file
4
number.
Press /  repeatedly until the desired track or file number appears.
Press .
5
“- -.- -” appears when the total playing time exceeds 100 minutes for a CD-DA or when you program MP3 files.
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Press CD FUNCTION .
1
Press FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display .
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
2
until “PGM” appears to select the Program Play mode while the player is stopped.
Select a folder (MP3 disc only).
3
Press +/  repeatedly to select the desired folder.
Press  if you want to program
all files in the folder.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 to
6
program additional tracks or files.
Up to 25 tracks or files can be programmed.
If “STEP FUL L” appears
You attempt to program 26 tracks or files. Delete a programmed track or file and program the new track or file again. See “To delete the program” (page 21).
Press  .
7
Your program of tracks or files starts playback.
The programmed files or tracks
remain available until you remove the disc from the disc tray or unplug the power cord.
To play the same program again,
press  .
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” disappears while the player is stopped.
To delete the program
Press CLEAR while the play is stopped. Each time you press the button, the last programmed track or file will be deleted. When all the programmed tracks or files are deleted, “NO STEP” appears.
Notes
If the disc is ejected after programming, all the
programmed tracks or files are deleted.
If the power cord is disconnected when the
system is on, the programmed tracks or files are deleted.
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Playing an iPod/iPhone/iPad

You can play an iPod/iPhone/iPad by connecting it to the system. You can operate your iPod/iPhone/iPad using the buttons on this system.

Compatible iPod/iPhone/ iPad models

For latest compatible models, refer to the support information for your system in the following support home page. For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
Compatible model
iPhone 5s  iPhone 5c  iPhone 5  iPhone 4s  iPhone 4  iPhone 3GS  iPad Air 
iPad mini with Retina display
iPad (4th generation)
iPad mini 
iPad (3rd generation)
iPad 2  iPad 
iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation)
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USB AirPlay






Compatible model
iPod classic
iPod nano (7th generation)
iPod nano (6th generation)
iPod nano (5th generation)
iPod nano (4th generation)
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
USB AirPlay
Press USB FUNCTION .
1
Press FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly until “USB” appears in the display .
Connect the USB cable supplied
2
with the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the USB port on the unit.
Do not carry the system with an iPod/iPhone/
iPad connected to the system. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
To adjust the volume level, use VOLUME +/ 
on the remote or VOLUME dial on the unit.
To use an iPod/iPhone/iPad, refer to the user’s
guide of your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event
that data recorded to iPod/iPhone/iPad is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone/iPad with this system.
Connect the USB cable supplied
3
with the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the iPod/iPhone/iPad.
The function indicator in the display changes from “USB” to “iPod.”
When “iPod” appears in the
4
display , press   to start playback.
Other operations
You can perform the following operations using the buttons on the remote or unit of the system.
To Do the following:
Pause playback Press   or  .
Stop playback Press  .
Select a track or chapter of audiobook/ podcast
Find a point in a track or chapter of audiobook/ podcast
Notes
The performance of the system may vary
depending on the specifications of your iPod/ iPhone/iPad.
To resume play, press the button again.
Press / .
Hold down /  (/ on the unit) during playback, and release the button at the desired point.

Charging an iPod/iPhone/ iPad

Charging begins automatically when you connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad to this system and the system is turned on.
Turn the power of the system on.
1
Press / (power) to turn on the system.
Connect the iPod/iPhone/iPad to
2
the USB port on the unit.
For details on connection, see page 13.
Charging the iPod/iPhone/iPad begins. For details, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
To stop charging the iPod/iPhone/iPad
Press /  to turn off the system, and then disconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Notes on charging
You cannot charge an iPod/iPhone/iPad when
the system is off.
If the system enters Standby mode during
charging of an iPod/iPhone/iPad, the charging stops in progress. Before charging, turn off the Automatic Standby function. For details, see “Setting the Automatic Standby function” (page 53).
To see whether charging is operating or not,
check the battery icon on the iPod/iPhone/iPad display.
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