Sony CMTSBT300WB User Manual

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.

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

Network connections

How to connect your network.............................................................. 33

Setting up for a wireless network ........................................................ 34

Option 1: Method for using an application for smartphones or Tablets

(Android device/iPhone/iPod touch/iPad)

Option 2: Manual setting method using an Access Point Scan

(for PC/Mac)

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

supporting WPS

............................................................................. 35

....................................................................... 37

Setting up wired networks................................................................... 38

Option 4: DHCP method................................................................. 38

Listening to audio content using DLNA

(Digital Living Network Alliance) ......................................................39

Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 8................ 39

Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows 7 ................ 43

Listening to audio content on a computer with Windows Vista/

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

.................................. 34

Troubleshooting

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

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

Precautions/Specifications

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

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

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

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.

 (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

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)

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).

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.

Attaching speaker pads

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

Getting started

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

•

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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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