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Home Audio System Getting started Listening to a CD Operating Instructions Listening to the radio Listening to a file on a USB device Listening to music with optional audio components Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection Additional information Troubleshooting Precautions/Specifications CMT-SBT20B...
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Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is WARNING in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the For details, please access the following URL: ventilation opening of the appliance with http://www.compliance.sony.de/...
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.
Table of Contents Before operating this system ..............3 Getting started Location and function of controls ............6 Preparing the remote control ...............10 Attaching the speaker pads ..............10 Setting the clock ...................10 Listening to a CD Playing a CD-DA/MP3/WMA disc ............12 To change the play mode ................12 Creating your own program (Program Play) ..........14 Listening to the radio...
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Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device and listening to music ..................... 21 Pairing with a device that does not have an NFC function ......22 Pairing with a device that has an NFC function ......... 23 Deleting pairing information ..............
Getting started Location and function of controls Note This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit (front/top)
Remote control Unit: (play/pause)* button Remote control: (play)* / (pause) button Use to start or pause playback. (stop) button Use to stop a playback. N-Mark Place a smartphone/tablet equipped with the NFC function close to this mark to perform BLUETOOTH registration, connection or disconnection by a one touch action (page 23).
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EQ button SLEEP button Use to select a sound effect (page 27). Use to set the Sleep Timer (page 28). MEGA BASS button DISPLAY button Use to boost bass sound (page 27). Use to change information displayed on the display (page 29). ...
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Unit (back) DAB/FM lead antenna To right speaker To left speaker Speaker cord (Red/) Speaker cord (Black/) To wall outlet • Secure the end of the DAB/FM antenna DAB/FM antenna with a pin or tape, etc. Connect the DAB/FM antenna.
Preparing the Setting the clock remote control Insert an R6 (size AA) battery (not supplied), matching the polarities as shown below. Notes on using the remote control Press / to turn on the • With normal use, the battery should last for system.
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Press / to set the minutes, . then press Note • The clock settings are reset when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. To display the clock when the system is off Press DISPLAY ...
Other operations Listening to a CD Press . To resume play, Pause playback Playing a CD-DA/ press . . To resume play, Stop playback press *. To cancel MP3/WMA disc resume play, press again.
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Note Press PLAY MODE repeatedly • Once the power cord is unplugged, the play to select a play mode. mode is turned off automatically. You can select the following play Note on playing MP3/WMA discs modes. • Do not save unnecessary folders or files on Play mode Effect a disc that has MP3/WMA files.
To cancel program play Creating your own Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select program (Program Play) “OFF.” Plays the programmed track or file. To delete a programmed track or file Press to stop playback. Press CLEAR while the play is stopped. Each time you press the button, the last programmed track or file will be deleted.
For manual tuning (FM band only) Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until Listening to the radio “MANUAL” appears, and then press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune to the Tuning to a radio desired station. Each time you press TUNING +/– , the frequency changes step by step.
Running the DAB Presetting radio Automatic Scan manually stations Press TUNING MODE You can preset your desired radio stations. repeatedly until “SCAN” appears. to perform scanning. Press Scanning begins. The scanning progress is indicated as a percentage. Depending on the DAB/DAB+ services available in your area, scanning may take a few minutes.
Selecting a preset radio station To select radio stations registered to a preset number from 1 to 4 Press FM/DAB repeatedly to select the “FM” or “DAB” function. Press TUNER MEMORY number (1 to 4) . To select radio stations registered to a preset number of 5 or higher Press FM/DAB ...
Note on removing a USB device Be sure to turn off the system before Listening to a file on a USB device removing the USB device. Removing the USB device while the system is turned on may Playing a file on a corrupt the data on the USB device.
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• 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 that system can recognize is: –...
Listening to music with optional audio components Using optional audio components You can listen to sound from an optional audio component connected to the system. Note • Be sure to turn down the system volume by pressing VOLUME – before starting playback to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speakers.
Pairing with a device that does not have an NFC function (page 22) Pairing mode! After setting the system to pairing mode, search for it on your BLUETOOTH device to start pairing. CMT-SBT20B Connection completed! Pairing with a device that has an NFC function (page 23) With a smartphone/tablet that has an NFC function, simply touch the device to the system.
BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device is activated, For details, refer to the operating and then select the system (“CMT-SBT20B”) to start instructions supplied with the the connection process. BLUETOOTH device. A list of the devices found may appear To cancel pairing on the BLUETOOTH device display.
Note Pairing with a device that • If playback does not start after pressing has an NFC function in step 4 of “Pairing with a device that does not have an NFC function” (page 22), press again or start the playback on the BLUETOOTH Compatible smartphones are those device.
BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device is activated, To delete pairing information, the system and then select the system (“CMT-SBT20B”) to start the connection process. must be reset to the factory settings through the following procedure.
Pairing additional devices This system can pair with and store pairing information for up to 8 BLUETOOTH devices. If the device does not have an NFC function: Press BLUETOOTH MENU and use / to select “PAIRING”, then press ...
Setting the Additional information BLUETOOTH standby Setting the mode automatic standby When BLUETOOTH standby mode is enabled, function the system enters wait mode for BLUETOOTH connection even when the system is turned off. This mode is disabled by default. The system enters standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output Press BLUETOOTH MENU ...
Setting the wireless Adjusting the sound BLUETOOTH signal You can select the desired sound from the various styles and change the effectiveness on or off of the bass sound. Selecting the desired sound When the system is turned on, you Press EQ ...
Using the timers Press TIMER MENU to enter the timer set mode. The system offers Sleep Timer and Play Timer. Press / to select “PLAY SET,” . then press Note “ON TIME” appears, and then the hour •...
Note Changing the • The system turns on exactly at the time set in Play Timer. When the sound source is a CD, MP3/ display WMA disc or USB, it may take some time to start playback. • The Play Timer does not work if the system is already on at the preset time.
The system has entered standby mode system, follow the steps described below unexpectedly. before consulting your nearest Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. The system enters If an error message appears, be sure to make standby mode automatically in about 15 a note of the contents for reference.
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USB device The remote control does not function. Remove any obstacles between the remote For details on compatible USB devices, control and the remote control sensor on see “Websites for compatible devices” the unit, and position the unit away from (page 36).
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(USB) port . Make sure there is no Severe hum or noise occurs, or broadcasts problem with the USB device. If this display cannot be received. pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Connect the antenna properly. Find a location and an orientation that provide Play does not start.
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BLUETOOTH devices are deleted. Delete the pairing registration information of If the problem persists after doing all of the the BLUETOOTH device (page 24) and above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. perform the pairing operation again (page 21). Note • If you dispose of the unit or give it to another...
PLS STOP Messages You attempted to change the play mode during playback in the CD or USB function. The following messages may appear or flash READING during operation. The system is reading the information on the CD. Some buttons do not work during COMPLETE reading.
Note on CD-DA/MP3/WMA discs period, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Before playing, wipe the disc with a On heat buildup cleaning cloth from the center out to the •...
• Because of the properties of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, playback on this system is slightly For customers in Europe: delayed compared with audio playback on the http://www.sony.eu/support transmitting device. For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support...
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– When a person, metal object, wall or other communication using BLUETOOTH technology. obstruction is between the devices with a • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for BLUETOOTH connection damages or other loss resulting from information – Locations where a wireless LAN is installed leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology.
2 pieces • The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth General SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Power requirements: • The N Mark is a trademark or registered AC 120 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz trademark of NFC Forum, Inc.