Sony CMTSBT300WB User Manual

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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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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

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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/

Windows XP

............................................................................. 45

Using Internet music streaming (Music Services)................................ 47

Preparing your mobile device for the controller................................ 47

Enjoying Internet music streaming ..................................................48

Using AirPlay ........................................................................................49

Using “WALKMAN” application on an Xperia/Xperia Tablet ................51

Additional information

Listening to the radio........................................................................... 52

Tuning in a radio station................................................................. 52

Presetting radio stations................................................................ 53

Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually (CMT-SBT300WB only).... 53

Using optional audio components ......................................................54

Setting the Automatic Standby function ............................................. 55

Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode .............................. 56

Updating the software......................................................................... 57

Adjusting the sound............................................................................. 58

Changing the display ........................................................................... 59

Using the timers...................................................................................60

Setting the Sleep Timer..................................................................60

Setting the Play Timer....................................................................60

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 62

Messages..............................................................................................67

Precautions/Specifications

Precautions.......................................................................................... 69

BLUETOOTH wireless technology......................................................... 71

Specifications........................................................................................73

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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 62).

 Remote sensor  FUNCTION 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 58).

 (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 58).

 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, 61).

 SLEEP button

Use to set the sleep timer (page 60).

 TUNING MODE button

Use to select the tuning mode. Each time you press the button, the mode changes to AUTO, PRESET or MANUAL (page 52).

 FM MODE button

Use to select FM stereo or monaural reception (page 52).

 TUNER MEMORY button

Use to preset radio stations (page 53).

 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, 59).

 BASS +/– buttons

Use to control the bass sound (page 58).

 TREBLE +/– buttons

Use to control the treble sound (page 58).

 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 56). AUTO STBY: For setting Automatic Standby mode (page 55).

AAC

: For receiving data in AAC codec

format from a BLUETOOTH device (page 27). WPS: For connecting to a network using a WPS-compliant network device (page 37). NW RESET: For initializing the network connection (page 35, 50). UPDATE: For updating software (page 57).

The available menus may differ depending on the function in use.

Getting started

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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).

LAN connector

Connect a network cable (not supplied).

Antennas  FM lead antenna (supplied)

(CMT-SBT300W only)

 AM loop antenna (supplied)

(CMT-SBT300W only)

 DAB/FM lead antenna (supplied)

(CMT-SBT300WB only)

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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.

Getting started

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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

the system.

Press TIMER MENU  to select

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

the hour, then press (enter) .

Use the same procedure to set

the minutes.

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Operations

Label side (printed side)

 (open/close) 

Playing a CD-DA/MP3 disc

Press the  (open/close) button

 to close the disc tray .

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

.

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 69) 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.

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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 folder – 8 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.

Operations

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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

number.

Press /  repeatedly until the desired track or file number appears.

Press .

“- -.- -” appears when the total playing time exceeds 100 minutes for a CD-DA or when you program MP3 files.

Press CD FUNCTION .

Press FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display .

Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly

until “PGM” appears to select the Program Play mode while the player is stopped.

Select a folder (MP3 disc only).

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Press +/  repeatedly to select the desired folder.

• Press  if you want to program

all files in the folder.

Repeat steps 3 through 5 to

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).

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Press  .

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.

Operations

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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

The iPod/iPhone/iPad models that can be used with this system are as follows:

Compatible model

iPod touch (5th generation)

iPod touch (4th generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod nano (7th generation)

iPod nano (6th generation)

iPod nano (5th generation)

iPod nano (4th generation)

iPod classic  — iPhone 5  iPhone 4S  iPhone 4  iPhone 3GS 

iPad (4th generation)

iPad mini 

iPad (3rd generation)

iPad 2  iPad 

USB connection



 —



AirPlay connection

as of April, 2013

“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.

Press USB FUNCTION .

Press FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly until “USB” appears in the display .

Connect the USB cable supplied

with the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the USB port  on the unit.

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Connect the USB cable supplied

with the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the iPod/iPhone/iPad.

The function indicator in the display  changes from “USB” to “iPod.”

Charging an iPod/iPhone/ iPad

Charging begins automatically when you connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad to this system and the system is turned on.

When “iPod” appears in the

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

To resume play, press the button again.

Press / .

Hold down /  (/  on the unit) during playback, and release the button at the desired point.

• The performance of the system may vary

depending on the specifications of your iPod/ iPhone/iPad.

• 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.

Turn the power of the system on.

Press / (power)  to turn on the system.

Connect the iPod/iPhone/iPad to

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 55).

• To see whether charging is operating or not,

check the battery icon on the iPod/iPhone/iPad display.

Operations

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Playing a file on a USB device

You can play audio files stored on a USB device on this system by connecting a USB memory or USB device to the system. The audio format that can be played back on this system is MP3/WMA*/AAC*. Check the websites below for the information about compatible USB devices. For customers in Europe:

http://support.sony-europe.com/

For customers in other countries/regions:

http://www.sony-asia.com/support

* Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management)

copyright protection or files downloaded from an online music store cannot be played on this system. If you try to play one of these files, the system plays the next unprotected audio file.

Connect the USB device directly

or via the USB cable supplied with the USB device to the USB port  on the unit.

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:

Press USB FUNCTION .

Press FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly until “USB” appears in the display .

Pause playback

Stop playback

Select a folder

Select a file Press / .

Find a point in a file

Select Repeat Play

When playing a VBR MP3/WMA file, the system may resume playback from a different point.

When resume play is canceled, the display returns to the number of folders.

Press  . To resume play, press the button again.

Press  . To resume play, press  * cancel resume play, press   again*

Press +/  repeatedly.

Hold down /  (/  on the unit) during playback, and release the button at the desired point.

Press REPEAT  repeatedly until “ ” (all audio files) or “ 1” (single audio file) appears.

. To

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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* “FLDR SHUF” appears*

), or Shuffle Play mode (“SHUF” or

When no indication is selected, the system plays all files on the USB device. When “FLDR” is selected, the system plays all files in the selected folder on the USB device.

When “SHUF” is selected, the system shuffleplays all audio files on the USB device. When “FLDR SHUF” is selected, the system shuffleplays all audio files in the selected folder.

Note on the play mode

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 files will be

repeated until you stop playback.

• “ 1” indicates that a single file will be

repeated until you stop playback.

• If the power cord is disconnected when

the system is on, Repeat Play is cancelled.

Note on Shuffle Pla y mode

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

• The playback order for the system may differ

from the playback order of the connected digital music player.

• Be sure to turn off the system before removing

the USB device. Removing the USB device while the system is turned on may corrupt the data on the USB device.

• When USB cable connection is necessary,

connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected. For details on connection, refer to the operation manual supplied with the USB device to be connected.

• It may take time before “READING” appears after

connecting, depending on the type of USB device connected.

• Do not connect the USB device through a USB

hub.

• When the USB device is connected, the system

reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.

• With some conn ected USB devices, it may ta ke a

long time to transmit signals from the system or to finish reading the USB device.

• Compatibility with all encoding/writing software

cannot be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded with incompatible software, those files may produce noise or may malfunction.

• The maximum number of folders and files on

the USB device compatible with this system is:

– 1,000* folders (including the root folder) – 3,000 files – 250 files in a single folder – 8 folder levels (in the tree structure of files)

* This includes folders that have no playable

audio files and empty folders. The number of folders that the system can recognize may be less than actual number of folders, depending on the folder structure.

• The system does not necessarily support all the

functions provided in a connected USB device.

• Folders that have no audio files are not

recognized.

• The audio formats that you can listen to with

this system are as follows:

– MP3: file extension “.mp3” – WMA: file extension “.wma” – AAC: file extension “.m4a,” “.mp4” or “.3gp”

Note that even when file name has the correct file extension, if the actual file differs, the system may produce noise or may malfunction.

Charging a USB device

Charging begins automatically when you connect a USB device to this system and the system is turned on.

Turn the power of the system on.

Press / (power)  to turn on the system.

Connect a USB device to the USB

port on the unit.

For details on connection, see page 13.

To stop charging the USB device

Press /  to turn off the system, and then disconnect the USB cable.

Operations

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Notes on charging

• You cannot charge the USB device when the

system is off. Some USB devices may not be charged owing to their characteristics.

• If the system enters Standby mode during

charging of a USB device, the charging stops in progress. Before charging, turn off the Automatic Standby function. For details, see “Setting the Automatic Standby function” (page 55).

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Preparing for a BLUETOOTH connection

You can listen to music from your iPod/ iPhone/iPad or BLUETOOTH device over a wireless connection. Before using the BLUETOOTH function, perform pairing to register your BLUETOOTH device.

The system supports registration and connection of the BLUETOOTH device and NFC, which enables data communication by just touching a specified location. For details on NFC, see “Connecting by onetouch action (NFC)” (page 29).

What is pairing?

The BLUETOOTH devices to be connected must be registered with each other beforehand. Pairing is an operation of registering two devices. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not have to be performed again. In the following cases, however, a pairing operation must be performed again:

• Pairing information was erased when the

BLUETOOTH device was repaired.

• You attempt to pair the system with more

than 10 BLUETOOTH devices. This system can pair with up to 9

BLUETOOTH devices. If you pair another BLUETOOTH device after pairing with 9 devices was performed, pairing information of the device that was connected with the system first is overwritten with that of the new device.

• Pairing registration information of this

system is erased from the connected device.

• If you initialize the system or erase the

pairing history with the system, all the pairing information will be erased.

About the BLUETOOTH indicator

The BLUETOOTH indicator in the center of the BLUETOOTH button  allows checking of the BLUETOOTH status.

System status Indicator

The system is in BLUETOOTH Standby (when the system is on)

During BLUETOOTH pairing

The system is attempting to connect with a BLUETOOTH device

The system has established connection with a BLUETOOTH device

This system supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile). For details, see “BLUETOOTH wireless technology” (page 71).

Notes

color

Blue Flashes slowly.

Blue Flashes

Blue Flashes.

Blue Lit.

Indicator status

quickly.

• For details on operations of the BLUETOOTH

device to be connected, refer to the operation manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH device.

• The BLUETOOTH device to be connected must

support A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).

Enabling reception of AAC codec

You can receive data in AAC codec format from a BLUETOOTH device. To enable reception, set up using the option menu.

Press OPTIONS  to display the setting menu.

Press /  repeatedly to select “BT AAC” then press .

Press /  repeatedly to select “ON” or “OFF,” then press .

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ON: to receive in AAC codec format

BLUETOOTH device such as a “WALKMAN”*

OFF: to receive in SBC codec format

Notes

• If you initiate setup during BLUETOOTH

connection, the connection is cut.

• When using an Apple product, update it to the

latest software version. For details on updating, refer to the operation manual supplied with your Apple product.

• If sound is interrupted during reception in AAC

codec format, set the BT AAC menu to “OFF.”

Place the BLUETOOTH device to

be connected within 1 meter from the system.

Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device

Connection example

* Check if your WALKMAN is a BLUETOOTH device

or not, referring to the operation manual supplied with your WALKMAN.

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION .

Press FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly until “BT AUDIO” appears in the display . The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes slowly in blue.

• If the system has been automatically

connected with the BLUETOOTH device in the past, press BLUETOOTH  on the unit to cancel the connection so that “BT AUDIO” appears in the display .

Press and hold BLUETOOTH 

on the unit for 2 seconds or longer.

The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes quickly in blue and “PAIRING” flashes in the display . The system is in Pairing mode.

Perform the pairing operation on

the BLUETOOTH device and search for this system with the BLUETOOTH device.

When searching has finished, a list of the devices found may appear on the BLUETOOTH device display.

• This system appears as “SONY:CMT-

SBT300W (Bluetooth)” or “SONY:CMTSBT300WB (Bluetooth).” If it does not appear, perform the procedure from step 1 again.

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• When establishing connection with this

system, select the audio profile (A2DP, AVRCP) on the BLUETOOTH device.

• If the BLUETOOTH device does not support

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile), you cannot perform playback or stop playback with the system.

• For details on operations of the

BLUETOOTH device to be connected, refer to the operation manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH device.

Select “SONY:CMT-SBT300W

(Bluetooth)” or “SONY:CMTSBT300WB (Bluetooth)” in the display of the BLUETOOTH device.

If prompted to enter a passkey on the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”

Operate the BLUETOOTH device

and perform BLUETOOTH connection.

When pairing is completed and connection with the BLUETOOTH device is established correctly, the display  changes to “BT AUDIO” from “PAIRING” and the BLUETOOTH indicator  flashes slowly in blue.

• Depending on the type of

BLUETOOTH device, connection may start automatically after pairing is completed.

Notes

• “Passkey” may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,”

“PIN number” or “Password,” etc.

• The pairing standby status of the system is

cancelled after about 5 minutes. If pairing is not successful, perform the procedure from step 1 again.

• If you want to pair with several BLUETOOTH

devices, perform the procedure from step 1 to 6 individually for each BLUETOOTH device.

Tip

You can perform a pairing operation or attempt to make a BLUETOOTH connection with another BLUETOOTH device while the BLUETOOTH connection is established with one BLUETOOTH device. The currently established BLUETOOTH connection is cancelled when BLUETOOTH connection with another device is successfully established.

To erase the pairing registration information

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION .

• Press FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly

until “BT AUDIO” appears in the display .

• When the system is connected with a

BLUETOOTH device, the device name set for the connected BLUETOOTH device appears in the display  of the system. Press BLUETOOTH  on the unit to cancel the connection with that BLUETOOTH device so that “BT AUDIO” appears in the display .

Press OPTIONS  to display the setting menu.

Press /  repeatedly to select “DEL LINK,” then press .

Press /  repeatedly to select “OK,” then press .

“COMPLETE” appears in the display  and all the pairing information is erased.

Note

If you have erased the pairing information, you cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection unless pairing is performed again. To connect with a BLUETOOTH device again, you must enter the passkey on the BLUETOOTH device.

Connecting by one-touch action (NFC)

NFC is a technology for short-range wireless communication between various devices such as a mobile phone and IC tag. NFC enables data communication by just touching your device to a specified location. Compatible smartphones are those equipped with the NFC function (compatible operating system: Android version 2.3.3 or later with the exception of Android 3.x).

Check the website below for information on compatible devices. For customers in Europe:

http://support.sony-europe.com/

For customers in other countries/regions:

http://www.sony-asia.com/support

Preparation on yo ur smartphone (Android)

An NFC-compliant application must be installed on your smartphone. If not

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installed, you can download “NFC Easy Connect” from Google Play.

• In some countries and regions, NFC-

compliant application may not be downloaded.

• For some smartphones, this function may

be available without downloading “NFC Easy Connect”. In this case, the operation and specifications of the smartphone may be different from the description in this manual. For details, refer to the user’s guide supplied with your smartphone.

Install the application.

If you access using 2D Code

Read the following 2D Code to access.

Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark on the unit and maintain contact until the smartphone vibrates.

Complete the connection with your smartphone, following the instructions on the screen. Refer to the user’s guide of your smartphone for the part of your smartphone used as touch contact.

To disconnect by one-touch action

To disconnect the established connection, touch your smartphone to the N-Mark on the unit.

Set your smartphone to enable the NFC function.

For details, refer to the user’s guide supplied with your smartphone.

About the “NFC Easy Connect” application

This is a free application especially used for Android. Search the internet for detailed information on “NFC Easy Connect” and download the application.

• In some countries and regions, NFC-compliant

application may not be downloaded.

Making a connection with your smartphone by one-touch action

Just touch your smartphone to the system. The system is turned on automatically, and pairing and BLUETOOTH connection are established.

Start the “NFC Easy Connect” application on your smartphone.

Check that the application display appears.

Touch your smartphone to the unit.

To switch a connecte d device by one-touch action

When you touch an NFC-compliant smartphone to the unit while another BLUETOOTH device is connected with this system, the BLUETOOTH device is disconnected and the system is connected with the smartphone. If you touch the smartphone connected with this system to another NFC-compliant BLUETOOTH headset or speaker, the smartphone is disconnected from the system and connected with the touched BLUETOOTH device.

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Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection

You can operate a BLUETOOTH device that is paired with the system and play music through the BLUETOOTH connection. You can adjust the volume of the system and perform play/stop operations using the connected BLUETOOTH device. For details on the operations, refer to the operation manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH device.

Confirm the following before playing music:

• The BLUETOOTH function of the

BLUETOOTH device is enabled.

• Pairing with the system has been

completed.

Establish BLUETOOTH connection

with the BLUETOOTH device.

Once connection is established, “CONNECT” appears in the display  then the name set on the connected BLUETOOTH device appears.

• If the BLUETOOTH device has been

connected with this system in the past, it may be connected automatically with no user operation required.

• For details on operations of the

BLUETOOTH device, refer to the operation manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH device.

Press   to start playback.

•

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you may have to start up a music player on the BLUETOOTH device beforehand.

• Depending on the BLUETOOTH

device, you may have to press   twice.

Operations

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION .

The BLUETOOTH indicator flashes slowly in blue.

• Press FUNCTION  on the unit

repeatedly until “BT AUDIO” appears in the display .

Press VOLUME +/  to adjust

the volume.

•

Turn the VOLUME dial  on the unit left or right to adjust the volume.

• If the volume cannot be changed,

adjust it on your BLUETOOTH device.

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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

Stop playback Press  .

Select a folder Press +/ .

Select a file Press / .

Find a point in a file

* Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you may

have to press   twice.

Press  *.

Hold down /  (or /  on the unit) during playback and release the button at the desired point.

Note

The operations described in this manual may not be available for certain BLUETOOTH devices. In addition, the actual operations may differ depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device.

To check the add ress of a connected BLUETOOTH device

Press DISPLAY  while the name set on the connected BLUETOOTH device is shown in the display . The BLUETOOTH device address appears in two installments in the display for 8 seconds.

To cancel the connectio n with the BLUETOOTH device

Press BLUETOOTH  on the unit. “DISCONNECT” appears in the display . Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the connection may be cancelled automatically when you stop playback.

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Network connections

How to connect your network

Set up the network after checking your network environment. Refer to the following descriptions.

Setting up for a wireless network

Select the suitable method and start to make the network settings. Do not connect any network (LAN) cable to the system.

• Option 1: Method for using an application

for smartphones or Tablets (Android device/iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) (page 34)

• Option 2: Manual setting method using

an Access Point Scan (for PC/Mac) (page 35)

• Option 3: Method for using a WPS push

button at the access point supporting WPS (page 37)

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Setting Up for a Wired Network

• Option 4: DHCP method (page 38)

Tip

For connecting the fixed IP address and setting of the proxy server, use the screen in step 8 of “Option 2: Manual setting method using an Access Point Scan (for PC/Mac)” (page 35).

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Setting up for a wireless network

Note

When setting up a wireless network, SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Security Key (WEP or WPA key) may be required. Security key (or network key) is an encryption key used to limit the devices with which communication can occur. It is used to provide higher security for devices communicating via a wireless LAN router/access point.

Option 1: Method for using an application for smartphones or Tablets (Android device/iPhone/ iPod touch/iPad)

Notes

• Before starting this procedure, be aware that

your Wi-Fi network will not be protected until the setting is complete. After the setting is complete, your Wi-Fi network will be protected again when you set wireless LAN security.

• The following procedure must be completed

within 30 minutes. If you cannot complete it, turn off the system and start over from step 1.

• If a trouble occurs during network setup, start

over from step 1.

Have the wireless network name

(SSID) and Security Key of the wireless LAN router/access point to be used available for reference.

SSID (Wireless Network Name)

Security Key (WEP or WPA key)

Download the “NS Setup”

application.

You can download the free application from “Google Play” for Android devices or “App Store” for iPhone/iPod touch/ iPad.

If you access using 2D Code

Read the following 2D Code to access.

Android

iOS

You can search the application easily if you type “NS Setup” into the search screen.

Press / (power)  to turn on

the system.

Press OPTIONS  to display the

setting menu.

For the SSID and Security Key, refer to the operating instructions of the wireless LAN router/access point.

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Press /  repeatedly to

select “NW RESET,” then press

. When “OK” appears in the

display, press .

The system is automatically turned off.

Press / (power)  to turn on

the system.

When flashes in the display , perform the following operation.

When setting up w ith an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

From the Home screen, go to [Settings]

- [Wi-Fi] and select “Sony_Wireless_Audio_Setup.” If “Sony_Wireless_Audio_Setup” does not appear, wait until flashes in the display , then perform searching again.

Launch the “NS Setup”

application.

Option 2: Manual setting method using an Access Point Scan (for PC/Mac)

Note

Be aware that your Wi-Fi network will not be protected until the setting is complete. After the setting is complete, your Wi-Fi network will be protected again when you set a wireless LAN security.

Have the wireless network name

(SSID) and Security Key of the wireless LAN router/access point to be used available for reference.

SSID (Wireless Network Name)

Security Key (WEP or WPA key)

For the SSID and Security Key, refer to the operating instructions of the wireless LAN router/access point.

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Perform setup, following the on-

screen instructions.

When setup is completed, press the “Play test sound” button to confirm operation of the system by playing the test sound.

Notes

• If “Sony_Wireless_Audio_Setup” does not

appear, repeat steps 4 and after.

• Do not connect the network (LAN) cable.

Press OPTIONS  to display the

setting menu.

Press /  repeatedly to

select “NW RESET,” then press

.

The system is automatically turned off.

Press / (power)  to turn on

the system.

Connect the unit and a Mac or

PC.

For Mac OS X

Turn on Mac. Select the icon on the top of the

screen.

Select [Sony_Wireless_Audio_Setup]

from the network list.

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For Windows 8 (Windows UI)

Network Settings

Turn on PC. Move the mouse pointer to the top-

right (or bottom-right) corner on the Start screen to display the charms, and select [Settings]. With a touch panel, display the charms by swiping from the right end of the Start screen, and select [Settings].

Select or tap the or icon. Select [Sony_Wireless_Audio_Setup]

from the network list.

For Windows 7/Windows 8

Turn on PC. Click or tap the desktop on the Start

screen.

Select the or icon on the

bottom of the screen.

Select [Sony_Wireless_Audio_Setup]

from the network list.

For Windows Vista

Turn on PC. Click the icon on the bottom of

the screen.

Select [Connect to a network]. Select [Sony_Wireless_Audio_Setup]

from the network list.

For PC

Start the browser and input either of the following URLs into the browser’s address bar.

Select the desired language

when the [Language Setup] screen appears.

Select [Network Settings] from

the menu.

Access the [Sony Network Device Setting] screen.

For Mac

Start Safari and select [Bonjour] under

([Bookmarks]), then select

[SONY:CMT-SBT300W(B) XXXXXX].

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Select the SSID of the wireless

SSID

WPS button*

LAN router/access point, then input the Security Key (if applicable).

Select [Apply].

Select [OK] in the displayed

window.

The system restarts automatically.

Connect the Mac or PC to the

wireless LAN router/access point to be used.

Note

This procedure needs to be completed within 30 minutes. If you cannot complete, start over from step 3.

Option 3: Method for using a WPS push button at the access point supporting WPS

Press OPTIONS  to display the

setting menu.

Press /  repeatedly to

select “WPS,” then press .

“OK” appears in the display .

• To cancel the setting, press /  to

select “CANCEL,” then press .

Press .

“WPS” flashes.

Hold down the WPS button on

the access point for more than 3 seconds.

* The position and the shape of the WPS

button are different depending on the model of the access point.

“CONNECT” lights up after “WPS”

flashes for several tens of seconds in the display window of the system. Make sure that lights up after a connection has been made.

Tip

Refer to the operating instructions of your wireless LAN router/access point for details on the WPS button.

Network connections

Check whether the network (LAN)

cable (not supplied) is disconnected.

Disconnect the network (LAN) cable while the power cord is disconnected if the network (LAN) cable is connected.

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Setting up wired networks

Network (L AN) cable (not supplied) or a wireless LAN connection

Network (LAN) cable (not supplied)

Option 4: DHCP method

Usually, the DHCP setting is set to ON when you connect your computer to the network. Try the following method if you are using a wired network. Set the DHCP setting of your computer to ON in advance.

Check whether your computer

and router are turned on.

Connect the system and the

router using a network (LAN) cable (not supplied).

Connect the router and your

computer using a second network (LAN) cable (not supplied) or a wireless LAN connection.

Turn the system on.

lights up in the display  when the

connection is made.

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Listening to audio content using DLNA

Device with Network Audio Remote* or DLNA controller

Server

Network controlled pl ayer (this system)

Control

Access

Deliver

* Network Audio Remote is application for iOS

and Android. Sony provides the “Network Audio Remote” application for free.

Control & Deliver

DLNA cont roller/Server (Windows 8-based computer)

Network controlled player (this system)

(Digital Living Network Alliance)

You can play back audio content on DLNAcompliant servers such as your computer, or network recorder, etc., on this system by controlling the server using “Network Audio Remote” application*. A DLNA-compliant controller device (a remote control device, etc.) is needed for the operation. You can use Windows 7/Windows 8 as both server and controller.

If you access using 2D Code

Read the following 2D Code to access.

Android

iOS

You can search for application easily if you type “Network Audio Remote” on the search screen.

The system can play audio content stored on the server in MP3, Linear PCM, WMA and AAC* formats. Audio content with DRM

(Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on this system.

* The system can play AAC files with the

extension of “.m4a,” “.mp4,” or “.3gp” only.

Notes

• Generally, it may take a while to recognize each

DLNA-compliant device currently used when you enjoy audio content via a home network.

• This system cannot play back files in WMA

format with DRM copyright protection. If a WMA file cannot be played back on this system, check the property of that file on your computer, and see whether the file is DRM-copyrighted. Open a folder or a volume where the WMA file is stored, and right-click the file to display the [Property] window. When there is the [Licence] tab, the file is DRM-copyrighted and cannot be played back on this system.

• You may not be able to play back some content

with DLNA CERTIFIED products.

Tip

The network function is available by playing back audio content on a DLNA -compliant server or controller device, although you cannot select it using the function button(s) on the unit of this system.

Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 8

Windows 8 supports DLNA1.5. Windows 8 can be used as both server and controller. You can listen to audio content on the server easily using the [Play To] function of Windows 8.

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Note

The items displayed on the computer may be different from the ones shown in this section, depending on the version of the operating system or the computer environment. For details, refer to the help of your computer.

Setting up a computer with Windows 8

Move the mouse pointer to the

top-right (or bottom-right) corner on the Start screen to display the charms, and select [Settings].

With a touch panel, display the charms by swiping from the right end of the start screen, then select [Settings].

Select [Yes, turn on sharing and

connect to devices].

Select the or icon.

Right-click the name of the

connected network or press and hold it, and select [Turn sharing on or off].

Listening to audio content stored on a computer with Windows 8

Using “Music” of W indows 8 (Windows UI)

Select [Music] on the Start

screen.

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Select the desired audio content

and play it back.

Move the mouse pointer to the

top-right (or bottom-right) corner on the Start screen to display the charms, and select [Devices].

With a touch panel, display the charms by swiping from the right end of the start screen, and select [Devices].

Select [SONY:CMT-SBT300W(B)

XXXXXX].

The system enters the network function mode and the selected audio content is played back.

Using Windows Media Player

Right-click on the Start screen.

With a touch panel, swipe the Start screen from the bottom to top, and select [All apps] at the bottom right on the screen.

Select [Windows Media Player].

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Right-click the desired audio

content or press and hold it.

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Select [Play To] from the menu.

The device list appears.

Select [SONY:CMT-SBT300W(B)

XXXXXX].

The system enters the network function mode and the selected audio content is played back.

Setting up the DLNA contro ller for using this PC

Right-click on the Start screen.

With a touch panel, swipe the Start screen from the bottom to top, and select [All apps] at the bottom-right on the screen.

Select [Windows Media Player].

Click or tap [Stream], and select

[More streaming options].

Check if all the devices are

allowed.

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If not, select [Allow All], and open the

Control & Deliver

DLNA controller/Server (Windows 7-based computer)

Network controlled player (this system)

[Allow All Media Devices] screen. Select [Allow all the PCs and Media Devices].

Select [OK] to close the screen.

The setting is now completed. You can listen to music stored in you PC using the DLNA controller.

Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 7

Windows 7 supports DLNA1.5. Windows 7 can be used as both server and controller. You can listen to audio content on the server easily using the [Play To] function of Windows 7.

Setting up a computer with Windows 7

Go to [Start] - [Control Panel] and

select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet].

The [Network and Sharing Center] screen appears.

Tip

If the desired item does not appear in the display, try to change the display type of the Control Panel.

Select [Public network] under

[View your active networks].

If the display shows other than [Public network], go to step 5.

The [Set Network Location] screen appears.

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Note

Select [Home network] or [Work

network] according to the environment in which the system is used.

Follow the instructions that

appear on the display according to the environment in which the system is used.

When the change is completed, confirm that the item under [View your active networks] has been changed to

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[Home network] or [Work network] in the [Network and Sharing Center] screen.

Select [Change advanced sharing

settings].

Select [Choose media streaming

options...] from [Media streaming].

The [Allow All Media Devices] screen opens. If all the devices in the local network are [Allowed] to access your network, select [OK] and close the screen.

Select [Allow all computers and

media devices].

Select [OK] to close the screen.

Listening to audio content stored on a computer with Windows 7

If [Media streaming is not turned

on] appears in the Media streaming options screen, select [Turn on media streaming].

Select [Allow All].

Start [Windows Media Player] of

Windows 7.

Select the desired audio content,

then click the right mouse button.

Select [Play To] from the menu.

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The device list appears.

Select [SONY:CMT-SBT300W(B)

XXXXXX].

The system enters the network function mode and the selected audio content is played back.

Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows Vista/Windows XP

You need to set up Windows Media Player 11 to listen to the music using the Windows Vista/Windows XP

Windows Media Player 11 is not manufacturerinstalled on Windows XP. Access the Microsoft website, download the installer, and then install Windows Media Player 11 on your computer.

Update the software version of your computer to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, then install Windows Media Player 11. You cannot install Windows Media Player 11 on versions of Windows XP prior to Service Pack 2.

Note

Setting up a computer with Windows Vista/Windows XP

Go to [Start] - [All Programs] and

select [Windows Media Player].

Windows Media Player 11 starts up.

Select [Media Sharing...] from the

[Library] menu.

If you are using Windows XP, go to step

as a server.

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When is displayed, select

[Networking...].

The [Network and Sharing Center] screen appears.

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Select [Customize].

The [Set Network Location] screen appears.

Add a check next to [Private] and

select [Next].

[Share my media], then select [OK].

A list of connectable devices is displayed.

Select [Settings...] that appears

beside [Share my media to:].

Add a check next to [Allow new

devices and computers automatically] and select [OK].

Confirm that the [Location type]

has been changed to [Private] and select [Close].

Confirm that [(Private network)]

is displayed in the [Network and Sharing Center] screen and close the screen.

If a check is not added next to

[Share my media] in the [Media Sharing] screen that is displayed in step 2, add a check next to

Note

Uncheck this item after you confirm that the system can connect to the computer and play audio data on the system.

Listening to audio content stored on a computer with Windows Vista/Windows XP

You can play back audio content, using the DLNA controller.

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Using Internet music streaming (Music

Controlle r device

Access

Deliver

Control

Internet

This system

Services)

You can listen to various Internet music streaming offered on the Internet without using a computer. To listen to Internet music streaming, install "Network Audio Remote" application on your mobile device and use the mobile device as a controller device.

Preparing your mobile device for the controller

Prepare your mobile device such as a smartphone or Tablet device, for use as a controller device.

For details on registration, refer to the following website (Oceanian model only):

http://munlimited.com/home

Download the “Network Audio

Remote” application.

If you access using 2D Code

Read the following 2D Code to access.

Android

iOS

You can search for application easily if you type “Network Audio Remote” on the search screen.

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Notes

• Before using Internet music streaming, check

the following:

– Check that this system and the mobile device

are connected to the same network.*

– Check that the system is turned on. – Check that the system and the mobile device

are connected to Internet.*

– Check that the system has been recognized

with the controller.

* For details, see “How to connect your

network” (page 33).

• You have to register your system in order to use

Music Unlimited.

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Enjoying Internet music

Device nam e

streaming

Tip

The screens used in the following section are of the iPad. The screens of Android devices or iPhone/iPod touch differ.

Tap or click on the icon on the

screen of the Android device or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad.

Select [Music Unlimited] or

[vTuner].

The services that appear in the list may differ depending on your area. Select either [Music Unlimited] or [vTuner].

Select the desired playable

content and start playback.

Tip

If playback does not start, perform the process again from step 1.

Select [SONY:CMT-SBT300W(B)]

from the list.

Select [Music Services] from

[Browse Music].

To confirm/edit the device name

You can confirm and edit the device name of this unit, using the Device Details setting screen on the browser.

Tips

• Very loud soun d may outp ut from this un it when

you set the volume too high using an Android device or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad.

• For details on the use of the Android OS or iOS,

refer to Help of each OS.

• For details on the use of “Network Audio

Remote,” tap/click on the Help icon or Option icon of it.

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Using AirPlay

Control & stream

You can play music stored in a Mac or computer or those in iTunes, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad on this system by using AirPlay. You can play music wirelessly without connecting the system to another device.

Compatible iPhone/iPod touch/ iPad models

iPod touch (5th generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (3rd generation), iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2, iPad: iOS4.3.3 or later Mac, PC: iTunes10.2.2 or later

Notes

• See “Compatible iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

models” on this page for details on the supported versions of iOS or iTunes.

• Update iOS or iTunes to the latest version before

using with this system.

• Refer to the operating manual of your device for

details on operating iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, iTunes or AirPlay.

iPhone, iPod touch or iPad

iTunes

Select [SONY:CMT-SBT300W(B)

XXXXXX] on the AirPlay menu of iTunes or your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

iPhone, iPod touch or iPad

Network connections

Launch the application of your

iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or iTunes.

Select the icon at bottom

right of the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad screen or iTunes window.

iTunes

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Start playing back audio content

on an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes.

The system enters the AirPlay function mode and the selected audio content is played back.

To confirm/edit the device name

You can confirm and edit the device name of this system using the setting screen on the browser. See the Device Details screen on Step 8 of “Device Details screen” (page 36) for details. The edited device name can be reset by performing “NW RESET” (page 35).

Tips

• If the playback does not start, perform the

process again from step 1.

• Very loud sound may output from this system

when you set the volume too high using iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes.

• For details on the use of iTunes, refer to Help of

iTunes.

• The volume level of iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or

iTunes may not be able to be linked with the volume level of this system.

• AirPlay is available by playing back audio

content on an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, although you cannot select it using the function button(s) on the unit of this system.

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Using “WALKMAN” application on an

Control & Stream

Xperia/Xperia Tablet

You can play music stored in Xperia/Xperia Tablet on this system by using “WALKMAN” application.

Notes

• Update the Android OS to the latest version

before using it with this system.

• Refer to the operating manual of your Xperia/

Xperia Tablet for details.

Launch the “WALKMAN”

application on the Xperia/Xperia Tablet.

Select the icon at the upper

right on the Xperia/Xperia Tablet.

Select [SONY:CMT-SBT300W(B)

XXXXXX] on the screen displayed in step 2.

Xperia/Xperia Tablet

Press the playback key and start

playing back audio content on the Xperia/Xperia Tablet.

The system enters the network function mode and the selected audio content is played back.

Tips

• If playback does not start, perform the

procedure again from step 1.

• For details on the use of the Android OS, refer to

Help of Android OS.

• The network function is available by playing

back audio content on an Xperia/Xperia Tablet, although you cannot select it using the function button(s) on the unit of this system.

• This system can play back music stored in some

“WALKMAN” models using the Music Throw function. For details on the Music Throw function, refer to the operation manual supplied with your “WALKMAN.”

Network connections

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Additional information

Listening to the radio

Press TUNE +/– .

The frequency indication in the display  starts changing.

Tuning stops automatically when a radio station is tuned in, and “STEREO” (when a FM stereo broadcast is received) appears in the display (Automatic Scanning).

Manual tuning

Press TUNING MODE  repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in the display , and then press TUNE +/–  to tune in the desired station.

Tuning in a radio station

Press TUNER FUNCTION  to

select a radio band.

Press FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears (CMT-SBT300W), or “DAB” or “TUNER FM” appears (CMTSBT300WB) in the display .

Press TUNING MODE 

repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in the display .

Each time you press the button, the tuning mode changes to AUTO, PRESET or MANUAL.

Notes on DAB/DAB+ stations (CMT-SBT300WB only)

• When you tune in a station that provides

RDS services, information such as the service name or station name is provided by broadcasts.

• When tuning in a DAB/DAB+ station, it

may take a few seconds before you hear any sound.

• Primary service is automatically received

when secondary service ends.

• This tuner does not support data services.

Tip

If reception of an FM stereo broadcast is noisy, press FM MODE  repeatedly until “MONO” appears in the display to select monaural reception. This reduces noise.

“MONO” is displayed for four seconds.

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To change the AM tuning interval

Preset number

(except for European models)

The default setting for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation.

Press FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly to select the AM station.

Press / (power)  to turn off the system.

Press and hold FUNCTION  and press / (power)  on the unit.

“STEP 9K” or “STEP 10K” appears in the display . When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset your desired radio stations.

Tune in the station you wish to

preset.

Press TUNER MEMORY .

To tune in to a preset radio station

Press TUNING MODE  repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display , and then press TUNE +/–  to select the preset number to which the desired station is registered.

Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually (CMTSBT300WB only)

Before you can tune in DAB/DAB+ stations, you must perform a DAB Initial Scan. When you have moved to another area, also perform the DAB Initial Scan manually to update the DAB/DAB+ service information.

Press TUNER FUNCTION 

repeatedly until “DAB” appears in the display .

Press FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly until “DAB” appears in the display .

Press OPTIONS  to display the

setting menu.

Additional information

Press TUNE +/–  repeatedly to

select a preset number.

If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new station.

Press  to register the

station.

“COMPLETE” appears in the display .

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to

You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations (CMT-SBT300W), or 20 DAB/ DAB+ and 20 FM stations (CMTSBT300WB).

Press /  repeatedly to

select “INITIAL,” then press .

Press /  repeatedly to

select “OK,” then press .

Scanning begins. The scanning progress is indicated by asterisks (*******). Depending on the DAB/DAB+ services available in your area, scanning may take a few minutes. When scanning is complete, a list of available services is created.

Notes

• If your country or region does not support DAB/

DAB+ broadcast,“NO SERV” appears.

• This procedure clears all previously stored

presets.

• Before unplugging the DAB/FM lead antenna,

make sure the system is turned off to preserve your own DAB/DAB+ settings.

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Using optional audio components

Start playback of the connected

component.

Adjust the volume on the connected component during playback.

Press VOLUME +/  on the

remote to adjust the volume.

Turn the VOLUME dial  on the unit left or right to adjust the volume.

Note

The system may enter Standby mode automatically if the volume level of the connected component is too low. Adjust the component’s volume accordingly. See “Setting the Automatic Standby function” (page 55).

Press VOLUME   on the

remote to turn down the volume.

Turn the VOLUME dial  on the unit counterclockwise to turn down the volume.

Connect additional audio

component to the AUDIO IN jack  (page 12).

Connect optional external equipment with an audio connecting cable (not supplied).

Press AUDIO IN FUNCTION .

Press FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly until “AUDIO IN” appears in the display .

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Setting the Automatic Standby function

This system is equipped with an Automatic Standby function. With this function, the system enters Standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output. “AUTO STBY” appears in the display  for 2 minutes before the system enters Standby mode.

By default, the Automatic Standby function is turned on. You can turn off the function using the option menu.

Press OPTIONS  to display the

setting menu.

Press /  repeatedly to

select “AUTO STBY,” then press

.

Press /  repeatedly to

select “ON” or “OFF,” then press

.

Notes

• The Automatic Standby function is invalid for the

tuner function (FM/AM/DAB have enabled it.

• The system may not enter Standby mode

automatically in the following cases:

– while an audio signal is being detected – during playback of audio tracks or files – while the preset Sleep Timer or Play Timer is

in process

• The system counts down the time (15 minutes)

again until it enters Standby mode, even when Automatic Standby function is enabled in the following cases:

– when a USB device is connected – when a button on the remote or unit is

pressed

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

is for CMT-SBT300WB only.

), even when you

Additional information

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Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode

You can enable/disable BLUETOOTH/ Network Standby mode. When BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode is enabled, the system enters Wait mode for BLUETOOTH or network connection even when the system is turned off. The BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode is disabled by default.

Press OPTIONS  to display the

setting menu.

Press /  repeatedly to

select “BT/NW STBY,” then press

.

Press /  repeatedly to

select “ON” or “OFF,” then press

.

Press / (power)  to turn off

the system.

When “BT/NW STBY” is set to “ON,” the system turns on and you can listen to music by activating BLUETOOTH or AirPlay on the connected component.

Note

Playback on the DLNA device or using Music Services is not possible.

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Updating the software

You can update the software of this system by downloading the latest version via a network. If the system detects a new update when it is connected to the Internet, “UPDATE” appears in the display . You can update the software using the option menu.

Press OPTIONS  to display the

setting menu.

Press /  repeatedly to

select “UPDATE,” then press

.

Additional information

Press /  repeatedly to

select “OK,” then press .

Updating begins.

Notes

• Usually it may take about 3 to 10 minutes for the

system to finish the update. More time may be needed, depending on the network environment.

• Do not operate the unit or the remote during

updating. Moreover, do not turn off the system or disconnect the power cord during updating.

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Adjusting the sound

You can set the bass boost or adjust the tone to your preferences.

Setting the bass boost

Press BASS BOOST  repeatedly to select “ON” or “OFF.”

Adjusting the bass and tr eble

Press BASS +/–  to adjust bass or TREBLE +/–  to adjust treble.

• On the unit, press EQ  repeatedly to

select “BASS” or “TREBLE,” and adjust the selected item using TUNE +/– .

Tip

This system is equipped with the DSEE function to reproduce clear treble despite degradation caused by compression. The DSEE function is usually activated automatically by recognizing the sound source, but it may not be activated depending on the function in use.

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Changing the display

To Do the following:

View information on the display 

Display clock Press DISPLAY  repeatedly

*1 You can view the information described below

during playback of a CD-DA/MP3 disc.

*2 The information does not appear in

BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode.

CD-DA disc

– remaining playing time of a track during

playback

– total remaining playing time

Press DISPLAY  repeatedly when the system is on.

when the system is off. clock appears for about 8 seconds.

The

• The following are displayed: – total playing time for a CD-DA disc (except

when PGM mode is selected and the player is stopped)

– remaining playing time for a track of CD-DA

disc

– remaining playing time for a CD-DA disc (only

when Normal Play mode is selected during playback)

– ID3 tag information for MP3 files. ID3 version

2 tag information display has priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a single MP3 file.

– up to 64 characters for an ID3 tag, where

characters allowed are uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = > @ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^ ~)

Notes on the DAB/DAB+ display information (CMTSBT300WB only)

The following is also displayed;

– up to 8 characters of service name, up to 128

characters of DLS (Dynamic Label Segment) and up to 16 characters of ensemble label.

– a value between 0 and 100 indicating the signal

quality is displayed.

Additional information

MP3 disc

– track or file name – artist name – album name

Notes on the display information

• Characters that cannot be displayed appear as

“_”.

• The following are not displayed: – remaining playing time or total playing time

for an MP3 disc

– remaining playing time for an MP3 file

• The following are not displayed correctly: – elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded

using VBR (Variable Bit Rate).

– folder and file names that do not follow

either the ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

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Using the timers

The system offers Sleep Timer and Play Timer. The Sleep Timer has priority over the Play Timer. You can set the timer using the buttons on the remote.

Setting the Sleep Timer

The system is turned off automatically after the time set for the Sleep Timer is elapsed. The Sleep Timer works even if the clock is not set.

Press SLEEP  repeatedly to

specify the time.

•

Select “30MIN” to turn off the system after 30 minutes.

• To cancel the Sleep Timer, select

“OFF.”

Setting the Play Timer

You can listen to a CD-DA or MP3 disc or radio every day at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock before setting the timer.

Prepare the sound source.

•

Prepare the sound source, and turn the VOLUME dial  on the unit left or right or press VOLUME +/–  on the remote to adjust the volume. The available sound sources are: CD, USB, and TUNER (FM, AM or DAB) FUNCTION

• To play the desired tracks or files on

the disc only, create a program. See “Creating your own program (Program Play)” (page 20).

• To listen to a radio program, tune in

the desired station, using Automatic

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Scanning, Manual Tuning or Preset Tuning (page 52).

*1 FM or AM for CMT-SBT300W, or FM or

DAB for CMT-SBT300WB.

Press TIMER MENU .

Press /  repeatedly to select

“PLAY SET,” then press .

The start time flashes in the display .

Set the time to start operation.

Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, then press . The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure above to set the minutes. When the start time is set, the system goes to the stop time setting.

Use the same procedure as in

step 4 to set the time to stop the operation.

If “TIME NG” flashes in the display

The start time and the stop time are set to the same time. Change the stop time.

Select the sound source.

Press /  repeatedly until the desired sound source appears, then press . The available sound sources are: CD, USB, and TUNER (FM, AM or DAB) FUNCTION.

*1 FM or AM for CMT-SBT300W, or FM or DAB

for CMT-SBT300WB.

After the sound source selection is finished, the confirmation display for the Play Timer appears.

When the Play Timer is set, the

•

system automatically turns on about 15 seconds (for FM, AM or DAB about 90 seconds (for a CD-DA disc or USB device) before the preset time.

) or

• The Play Timer does not work if the

system is on at the preset time. Be careful not to operate the system until it is turned on and starts play with the timer.

* AM is available for CMT-SBT300W only, or

DAB is for CMT-SBT300WB only.

To check the setting

Press TIMER MENU .

Press /  repeatedly to select “TIMER SEL,” and then press .

Press /  repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL,” and then press .

The timer setting appears in the display .

Additional information

To cancel the timer

Press TIMER MENU .

Press /  repeatedly to select “TIMER SEL,” and then press .

Press /  repeatedly to select “OFF,” and then press .

To change the setting

Perform the same procedures to change the setting of the Play Timer.

Notes

• When the sound source for a Play Timer is set to

a radio station that you set using Automatic Scanning (AUTO) or Manual Tuning (MANUAL) and you change the radio frequency or band after setting the timer, the radio station setting for the timer will also be changed.

• When the sound source for a Play Timer is set to

a radio station tuned from a preset radio station (preset number 1 to 20), and if you change the frequency of the radio station or band after setting the timer, the radio station setting for the timer will not change. The radio station tuning for the timer is fixed at what you set for it.

Tip

The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not cancelled manually.

Press / (power)  to turn off

the system.

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Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs while operating the system, follow the steps described below before consulting your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears, be sure to make a note of the contents for reference.

Check to see if the problem is listed in this “Troubleshooting” section.

Check the following customer support websites.

For customers in Europe:

http://support.sony-europe.com/

For customers in other countries/ regions:

http://www.sony-asia.com/support

You will find the latest support information and a FAQ at these websites.

If, after steps 1 and 2, you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When bringing the product in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system (main unit and remote). This product is a system product, and the entire system is needed to determine the section requiring repair.

If the STANDBY indicator  flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following item:

• Is the speaker cord shorted out?

After the STANDBY indicator  stops flashing, plug the power cord again, and turn on the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The system does not turn on.

 Is the power cord plugged in to a wall outlet

correctly?

The system has entered Standby mode unexpectedly.

 This is not a malfunction. The system enters

Standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output. See “Setting the Automatic Standby function” (page 55).

The clock setting or the Play Timer operation has been cancelled unexpectedly.

 If about a minute elapses with no operation,

the clock setting or Play Timer setting is cancelled automatically. Perform the operation again from the beginning.

There is no sound.

 Make sure the speaker cords are connected

correctly.

 Check the supplied speakers are used.  Turn the VOLUME dial  on the unit clockwise

or press VOLUME +  on the remote to turn up the volume.

 Make sure the headphones are disconnected

from the headphone jack.

 Mak e sur e an e xtern al co mpon ent is co nnec ted

correctly to the AUDIO IN jack  and set the function to AUDIO IN.

 The specified station may have temporarily

stopped broadcast.

 The balance of left and right sound is false.

Check the left and right speakers are connected correctly.

 Put the speakers symmetrically.  Connect the supplied speakers.

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Severe hum or noise occurs.

 Move the system away from sources of noise.  Connect the system to a different wall outlet.  Use of an AC power tap with a noise filter (not

supplied) is recommended.

The remote does not function.

 Remove any obstacles between the remote

and the remote sensor on the unit, and position the unit away from fluorescent lights.

 Point the remote at the remote sensor on the

unit.

 Move the remote closer to the system.

CD-DA/MP3 disc

iPod/iPhone/iPad

There is no sound.

 Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected

securely to the USB port .

 Stop playback and connect the iPod/iPhone/

iPad to the system.

 Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is updated

with the latest software. If not, update the iPod/iPhone/iPad before using with the system.

 Turn the VOLUME dial  on the unit clockwise

or press VOLUME +  on the remote to turn up the volume.

 The iPod/iPhone/iPad may not be supported

by this system. See “Compatible iPod/iPhone/ iPad models” (page 22).

“LOCKED” appears in the display  and the disc cannot be removed from the disc tray.

 Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

The disc or file will not play.

 The disc has not been finalized (a CD-R or CD-

RW disc to which data can be added).

The sound skips, or the disc will not play.

 Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.  Move the system to a location away from

vibration (for example, on top of a stable stand).

 Oscillation of the speakers may be the cause of

sound skips, depending on the volume level. Move the speakers away from the unit or change the location of the speakers.

Play does not start from the first track or file.

 Return to normal play by pressing PLAY MODE

 repeatedly in stop mode until both “PGM” and “SHUF” in the display  disappear.

Starting playback takes more time than usual.

 The following discs can increase the time it

takes to start playback:

• a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure

• a disc recorded in multi-session format

• a disc that has many folders

The sound is distorted.

 Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected

securely to the USB port .

 Turn the VOLUME dial  on the unit clockwise

or press VOLUME +  on the remote to turn up the volume.

 Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/iPhone/iPad to

“Off” or “Flat.”

 The iPod/iPhone/iPad may not be supported

by this system. See “Compatible iPod/iPhone/ iPad models” (page 22).

The iPod/iPhone/iPad does not function.

 Shut down any other iOS applications running

on the iPod/iPhone/iPad. For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the iPod/ iPhone/iPad.

 Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected

securely to the USB port .

 Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is updated

with the latest software. If not, update the iPod/iPhone/iPad before using with the system.

 Because the operation of the system and the

od/iPhone/iPad are different, you may not

P be able to operate the iPod/iPhone/iPad using buttons on the remote or unit. In this case, use the control buttons on the iPod/iPhone/iPad.

The iPod/iPhone/iPad cannot be charged.

 Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected

securely to the USB port  via the cable supplied with the iPod/iPhone/iPad.

 The iPod/iPhone/iPad cannot be charged

when the system is off.

Troubleshooting

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USB device

An unsupported USB device is connected.

 If you connect an unsupported USB device, the

following problems may occur. Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices with URLs listed under “Playing a file on a USB device” (page 24).

• The USB device is not recognized.

• File or folder names are not displayed on this system.

• Playback is not possible.

• The sound skips.

• There is noise.

• A distorted sound is output.

There is no sound.

 The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn

off the system, and then reconnect the USB device.

• Upper cases (A to Z).

• Numbers (0 to 9).

• Symbols (< > * +, [ ] @ \ _). Other characters appear as “_.”

The USB device is not recognized.

 Turn off the system and reconnect the USB

device, then turn on the system.

 Check the information on the websites about

compatible USB devices with URLs listed under “Playing a file on a USB device” (page 24).

 The USB device does not work properly. Refer

to the operating manual supplied with the USB device for how to deal with this problem.

Play does not start.

 Turn off the system and reconnect the USB

device, then turn on the system.

 Check the information on the websites about

compatible USB devices with URLs listed under “Playing a file on a USB device” (page 24).

There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.

 An unsupported USB device is connected.

Connect a supported USB device.

 Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB

device and turn on the system.

 The music data itself contains noise, or the

sound is distorted. Noise may have been entered when creating music data due to the conditions of the computer. In this case, delete the file and send the music data again.

 The bit rate used when encoding the files was

low. Send files encoded with higher bit rates to the USB device.

“READING” is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts.

 The reading process may take a long time in

the following cases.

• There are many folders or files on the USB device.

• The file structure is extremely complex.

• Not enough free space in the memory.

• The internal memory is fragmented.

The file or folder name (album name) is not displayed correctly.

 Send the music data to the USB device again,

as the data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted.

 The character code that can be displayed by

this system are as follows:

Play does not start from the first track.

 Set the play mode to Normal Play mode.

The USB device cannot be charged.

 Make sure the USB device is connected

securely.

 Charging cannot be made when the power of

the system is off.

 The USB device may not be supported by this

system. Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise occurs (“STEREO” flashes in the display window ), or broadcasts cannot be received.

 Connect the antenna properly.  Find a location and an orientation that provide

good reception, and then set up the antenna again.

 Keep the antennas away from the unit, speaker

cord or other AV components to avoid picking up noise.

 Turn off nearby electrical equipment.

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Several radio stations can be heard at the same time.

 Find a location and an orientation that provide

good reception, and then set up the antenna again.

 Bundle the antenna cables using commercially

available cord clips, for example, and adjust the cable lengths.

DAB/DAB+ radio station is not received properly.

 Check all antenna connections, then perform

the DAB Automatic Scan procedure. See “Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually (CMT-SBT300WB only)” (page 53).

 The current DAB/DAB+ service may not be

available. Press TUNE +/–  to select a different service.

 If you have moved to another area, some

services/frequencies may have changed and you may not be able to tune into your usual broadcast. Perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure to re-register the contents of broadcasts. (Performing this procedure clears all previously stored presets.)

The DAB/DAB+ broadcast has been interrupted.

 Check the location of the system or adjust the

orientation of the antenna to increase the indicated value of the signal quality.

Network connection

The system cannot connect to the network. (Other equipment on the network cannot find or recognize the system.)

 Check that is lit in the display .  It takes about 1 minute for the system to

acquire an IP address when the system is turned on in a communication environment without a router.

 When you use a fixed IP address, the same IP

address may be used by other equipment. Use a different IP address.

use a wireless LAN connection, do not connect a network (LAN) cable to the system.

 Check the settings of the wireless LAN router/

access point. If the SSID stealth mode is set to ON on the access point, set it to OFF. For details on the settings of the access point, refer to the operating manual for the access point.

The system cannot connect to the network using WPS.

 Set up your network after searching the access

point using the access point scan.

 Update the firmware of the wireless LAN

router/access point to the latest version.

Music Services

The system cannot connect to Music Services.

 Make sure the wireless LAN router/access point

is turned on.

 Check that appears in the display window

. If not, set up a wireless network again

(page 34).

 When the system is connected to a wireless

network, place the wireless LAN/access point and the system closer together and perform the setup again.

 Depending on the providers, only one

connection to Internet is allowed. In that case, the system cannot be connected if connection is occupied. Please consult your carrier or service provider.

 When you turn on your mobile phone (Android

device, Xperia/Xperia Tablet, or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) after a moment of power off, try to restart the "Network Audio Remote" application.

Troubleshooting

The system cannot connect to the network via a wireless LAN connection.

 If a network (LAN) cable is connected to the

system, the system automatically operates to establish a wired LAN connection. If you wish to

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Home Network

AirPlay

The controller cannot find this system. (The controller cannot browse the contents of this system.)

 Make sure that the controller is connected to

the home network.

 The multicast control on the access point is

enabled.

Music started automatically.

 This system may be controlled by another

component. To reject the control, set the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode to off (page 56).

The sound is interrupted.

 The DLNA server is overloaded. Quit all running

applications.

 Wireless signal condition is poor. Stop using

your microwave oven.

 The communications speed of the wireless LAN

may become slower for IEEE802.11n-compliant wireless LAN routers/access points if the security method is set to WEP or WPA/WPA2PSK (TKIP). If the speed becomes lower, change the security method to WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES). The encryption (security) scheme varies depending on the device. For details, refer to the operating manual for your router/access point.

Playback does not start.

 Confirm that the audio file is improper or has

been deleted from the server. Refer to the operating manual of the server.

 The server tries to play the audio file in an

audio format that the system does not support. Check the audio format information on the server.

 Disable the multicast control on the wireless

LAN router/access point. If it is enabled, it may take several minutes to output the audio. For details, refer to the operating manual of the wireless LAN router/access point.

 The access from this system is not permitted by

the server. Change the settings on the server to allow access from this system. For details, refer to the operating manual of the server.

The system cannot be found from an iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad.

 See “Network connection – The system cannot

connect to the network” (page 65).

 Make sure the iOS device or the computer with

iTunes is connected to your home network.

 Before using with the system, update iOS or

iTunes to the latest version.

Music started automatically.

 This system may be controlled by another

component. To reject the control, set the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode to off (page 56).

The sound skips during playback.

 The server is overloaded. Quit all running

applications.

This unit cannot be operated.

 Update the software version of the iPhone/

iPod Touch/iPad to the latest version.

To reset the system to factory settings

If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to factory settings. Use buttons on the unit to reset the system to its factory default settings.

Disconnect the power cord and confirm that the STANDBY indicator  is not lit. Then reconnect the power cord and turn on the system.

Press and hold   and /  on the unit until “ALL RESET” appears in the display.

All user-configured settings, such as the preset radio stations, clock, timer, and network, are deleted. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Messages

The following messages may appear or flash during operation.

CANNOT DOWNLOAD

The system failed downloading the update data while performing the software update. Enter the setting menu and update the software again.

CANNOT PLAY

The system cannot play audio files due to an unsupported file format or playback restriction.

CAN’T PLAY

You have set a disc that cannot be played back on this system, such as CDROM and DVD disc.

COMPLETE

The station preset operation ended normally.

DATA ERROR

You tried to play an unplayable file.

ERROR

You operated the system during initialization. Wait for a while until the initialization is completed.

INITIAL

The system is initializing the network settings. Some buttons of the system cannot be operated during this process.

LOCKED

The disc tray  is locked and you cannot remove the disc. Contact your nearest Sony dealer.

NO CONNECT

The system cannot be connected to the network.

NO DEVICE

No USB device is connected or the connected USB device has been removed.

NO DISC

There is no disc in the player, or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played.

NO MEMORY

The memory media is not inserted in the USB device, or the system does not identify the memory media.

Troubleshooting

NO STEP

All of the programmed tracks have been erased.

NO SUPPORT

The system does not support the connected USB device.

NO TRACK

There are not playable files on the USB device or disc.

NOT IN USE

You pressed an unplayable button.

OVER CURRENT

Remove the USB device from the port and turn off the system then turn on the system.

PUSH STOP

You pressed PLAY MODE  during playback in the CD or USB function.

READING

The system is reading the information on the disc or USB device. Some buttons do not work during reading.

STEP FULL

You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files.

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TIME NG

The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time.

UPDATE ERROR

The system cannot update the software. Turn off the system, and then turn it on again. The system will try to update the software. If the same message appears, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Precautions/Specifications

Precautions

Discs that this system CAN play

• Audio CD-DA discs

• CD-R/CD-RW (audio data of CD-DA tracks

and MP3 files)

Do not use a CD-R/CD-RW disc with no data stored. Doing so may damage the disc.

Discs that this system CANNOT play

• CD-ROM

• CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded

in music CD format or format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet

• CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multi-session

format and not closed the session

• CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality,

CD-R/CD-RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device

• CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly

• CD-R/CD-RW containing files other than

MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) files

• Discs of non-standard shape (for

example, heart, square, star)

• Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or

sticker attached to them

• Rental or used discs with attached seals

where the glue extends beyond the seal

• Discs that have labels printed using ink

that feels tacky when touched

Notes on CD-DA discs

• Before playing, wipe the disc with a

cleaning cloth from the center out to the edge.

• Do not clean discs with solvents, such as

benzine, thinner, or commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

On safety

• Completely disconnect the power cord

(mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. When unplugging the system, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid get into

the system, unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again.

• The AC power cord can be changed only

by a qualified service facility.

On placement

• Do not place the system in an inclined

position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.

• Be careful when placing the system on

surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

• 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 CD player, and cause the system to malfunction. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

On heat buildup

• Heat buildup on the unit during operation

is normal and is not cause for alarm.

• Do not touch the cabinet if it has been

used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

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On the speaker system

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pads, scouring powder, or solvents, such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol.

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BLUETOOTH wireless technology

BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology linking digital devices, such as personal computers and digital still cameras. Using the BLUETOOTH wireless technology, you can operate the units involved within a range of about 10 meters. The BLUETOOTH wireless technology is commonly used between two devices, but a single device can be connected to multiple devices. You do not need wires to get connected as you do with a USB connection, and you do not need to place the devices face to face as you do with wireless infrared technology. You can use the technology with one BLUETOOTH device in your bag or pocket. BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a global standard supported by thousands of companies. These companies produce products that meet the global standard.

Supported BLUETOOTH version and profiles

Profile refers to a standard set of capabilities for various BLUETOOTH product capabilities. See “Specifications” (page 73) for details on the supported BLUETOOTH version and profiles.

Notes

• To use a BLUETOOTH device connected to this

system, the device must support the same profile as this system. Note that the functions of the BLUETOOTH device may be different depending on the specifications of the device, even if it has the same profile as this system.

• Because of the properties of BLUETOOTH

wireless technology, playback on this system is slightly delayed compared with audio playback on the transmitting device.

Effective communication ra nge

BLUETOOTH devices should be used within approximately 10 meters (unobstructed distance) of each other.

The effective communication range may become shorter under the following conditions.

– When a person, metal object, wall or

other obstruction is between the devices with a BLUETOOTH connection

– Locations where a wireless LAN is

installed

– Around microwave ovens that are in

use

– Locations where other electromagnetic

waves occur

Effects of other devices

BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) use the same frequency band (2.4 GHz). When using your BLUETOOTH device near a device with wireless LAN capability, electromagnetic interference may occur. This could result in lower data transfer rates, noise, or inability to connect. If this happens, try the following remedies:

– Try connecting this system and

BLUETOOTH mobile phone or BLUETOOTH device when you are at least 10 meters away from the wireless LAN equipment.

– Turn off the power to the wireless LAN

equipment when using your BLUETOOTH device within 10 meters

Effects on other devices

The radio waves broadcast by this system may interfere with the operation of some medical devices. Since this interference may result in malfunction, always turn off the power on this system, BLUETOOTH mobile phone and BLUETOOTH device in the following locations:

– In hospitals, on trains, and in airplanes – Near automatic doors or fire alarms

Notes

• This system supports security functions that

comply with the BLUETOOTH specification as a means of ensuring security during

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communication using BLUETOOTH technology. However, this security may be insufficient depending on the setting contents and other factors, so always be careful when performing communication using BLUETOOTH technology.

• Sony cannot be held liable in any way for

damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology.

• BLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily

guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH devices that have the same profile as this system.

• BLUETOOTH devices connected with this system

must comply with the BLUETOOTH specification prescribed by the BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc., and must be certified to comply. However, even when a device complies with the BLUETOOTH specification, there may be cases where the characteristics or specifications of the BLUETOOTH device make it impossible to connect, or may result in different control methods, display or operation.

• Noise may occur or the audio may cut off

depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected with this system, the communications environment, or surrounding conditions.

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Specifications

Amplifier section

Power output (rated):

25 watts + 25 watts (at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)

RMS power output (reference):

50 watts + 50 watts (per channel at 6 ohms, 1kHz)

Inputs/Outputs

AUDIO IN:

AUDIO IN (external input) jack: Stereo mini jack, sensitivity 700 mV, impedance 47 kilohms  (headphone) jack: Stereo mini jack, 8 ohms or more

USB:

Supported bit rate:

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR WMA: 48 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR AAC: 48 kbps -320 kbps

Sampling frequencies:

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32/44.1/48 kHz WMA: 44.1 kHz AAC: 44.1 kHz

USB port:

Type A, 5 V DC 2.1 A

CD-DA/MP3 player section

System:

Compact disc and digital audio system

Laser Diode Properties:

Emission Duration: Continuous Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW

* This output is the value measurement at a

distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.

Frequency response:

50 Hz – 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio:

More than 90 dB

Dynamic range:

More than 90 dB

Tuner section

AM tuner section (CMT-SBT300W only):

Tuning range:

European models:

531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)

Other models:

530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval) 531 kHz – 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)

Antenna:

AM loop antenna

Intermediate frequency:

400 kHz

FM tuner section:

FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner

Tuning range:

87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

Antenna:

FM lead antenna

DAB/DAB+ tuner section (CMT-SBT300WB only):

FM stereo, DAB/FM superheterodyne tuner

Frequency range:

Band-III:

174.928 (5A) MHz – 239.200 (13F) MHz*

Antenna:

DAB/FM lead antenna:

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DAB/DAB+ frequency table (Band-III):

Frequency Label

174.928 MHz 5A

176.640 MHz 5B

178.352 MHz 5C

180.064 MHz 5D

181.936 MHz 6A

183.648 MHz 6B

185.360 MHz 6C

187.072 MHz 6D

188.928 MHz 7A

190.640 MHz 7B

192.352 MHz 7C

194.064 MHz 7D

195.936 MHz 8A

197.648 MHz 8B

199.360 MHz 8C

201.072 MHz 8D

202.928 MHz 9A

204.640 MHz 9B

206.352 MHz 9C

208.064 MHz 9D

209.936 MHz 10A

211.648 MHz 10B

213.360 MHz 10C

215.072 MHz 10D

216.928 MHz 11A

218.640 MHz 11B

220.352 MHz 11C

222.064 MHz 11D

223.936 MHz 12A

225.648 MHz 12B

227.360 MHz 12C

229.072 MHz 12D

230.784 MHz 13A

232.496 MHz 13B

234.208 MHz 13C

235.776 MHz 13D

237.488 MHz 13E

239.200 MHz 13F

* Frequencies are displayed to two decimal

places on this system.

Speaker section

Speaker system:

2-way speaker system, Bass Reflex Woofer: 120 mm, cone type Tweeter: 25 mm, soft dome type

Rated impedance:

6ohms

Dimensions (W/H/D):

Approx. 150 mm x 270 mm x 220 mm

Mass:

Approx. 2.5 kg (per unit)

BLUETOOTH section

Communication system:

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0

Output:

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2

Maximum communication range:

Line of sight approx. 10 m

Frequency band:

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method:

FHSS

Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*2:

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

Supported content protection method

SCMS-T method

Transmission bandwidth

20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (with 44.1 kHz sampling)

*1The actual range will vary depending on factors

such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna’s performance, operating system, software application, etc.

BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

Network section

LAN port:

RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (The communication speed may vary depending on the communication environment. This system does not

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guarantee the communication speed and quality of 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.)

Wireless LAN:

Compatible standards:

IEEE 802.11 b/g (WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit) Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz -

2.4835 GHz) Available channels ch1 to ch13 WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP)

General

Power requirements:

AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption:

36 watts

Dimensions (W/H/D) (incl. projecting parts, excluding speakers):

Approx. 290 mm × 106 mm × 221 mm

Mass (excluding speakers):

Approx. 2.7 kg

Supplied accessories:

Remote (RM-AMU171) (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), Speaker cords (2), Speaker pads (8), FM lead/AM loop antenna (1) (CMT-SBT300W only), DAB/FM lead antenna (1) (CMT-SBT300WB only), Quick Setup Guide (1), Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)

Precautions/Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Standby power consumption: 0.5 W

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Trademarks, etc.

• Windows, the Windows logo, and Windows

Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• This product is protected by certain intellectual

property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

• AirPlay, the AirPlay logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod,

iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• “ ” is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi

Alliance® are registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi

Protected Setup™ are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™

are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are

registered trademarks owned by BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

• The N Mark is a trademark or registered

trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

• Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

• “Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are trademarks of

Sony Mobile Communications AB.

• The system names and product names indicated

in this manual are generally the trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturer.

™ and ® marks are omitted in this manual.

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Sony CMTSBT300WB User Manual

Before operating this system

Table of Contents

Remote

Connections

Connecting the antennas, speakers and power cord

Connecting the iPod/iPhone/iPad or USB device

Preparing a wireless LAN antenna

Attaching speaker pads

Inserting the batteries

Setting the clock

Operations

Playing a CD-DA/MP3 disc

Creating your own program (Program Play)

Playing an iPod/iPhone/iPad

Compatible iPod/iPhone/ iPad models

Charging an iPod/iPhone/ iPad

Playing a file on a USB device

Charging a USB device

Preparing for a BLUETOOTH connection

Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device

Connecting by one-touch action (NFC)

Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection

Network connections

How to connect your network

Setting up for a wireless network

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

Setting up wired networks

Option 4: DHCP method

Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 8

Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 7

Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows Vista/Windows XP

Preparing your mobile device for the controller

Using AirPlay

Additional information

Listening to the radio

Tuning in a radio station

Presetting radio stations

Using optional audio components

Setting the Automatic Standby function

Setting the BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode

Updating the software

Adjusting the sound

Changing the display

Using the timers

Setting the Sleep Timer

Setting the Play Timer

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Messages

Precautions/Specifications

Precautions

BLUETOOTH wireless technology

Specifications