Home Audio System Getting started Playing a disc 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-SBT40D
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.
Europe Only Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD VIDEO (playback only) labeled with an identical region code or . Note on multi-session discs This system can play back continuous sessions on a disc when they are recorded in the same format as the first session. When a session recorded in a different format is encountered, that session and the ones following it cannot be played back.
Table of Contents Before operating this system..................................................................3 Getting started Location and Function of Controls..........................................................7 Preparing the Remote............................................................................11 Attaching the Speaker Pads...................................................................11 Connecting Your TV ..........................................................................
Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device and listening to music ................................................................................................ 22 Listening to music through a registered device ................................. 23 Listening to music by one-touch action (NFC) ..................................... 24 Additional information Setting the Automatic Standby function .............................................
Getting started Location and Function of Controls Note 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.
Remote Unit: VOLUME control Remote: VOLUME +/– button Use to adjust the volume. (headphone) jack Use to connect headphones. (USB) port Use to connect a USB device (page 20). / (power) button Use to turn the power on or off. Remote sensor (BLUETOOTH) LED Lights up or blinks to show the BLUETOOTH connection status. Unit: FUNCTION/PAIRING button Use to change the source.
Use to select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo) when listening to FM stereo programs (page 18). Use to select a subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are available (page 16). MUTING Use to mute and unmute the sound. DISPLAY Use to display or hide the pull-down menu for search mode or information about the current playback. An underscore “_” is displayed in the place of an unrecognizable character. TIMER MENU button Use to set the timer menu (page 27).
Unit (back) FM ANTENNA Connect the FM antenna. Note Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then fix the FM antenna to a stable surface (window, wall, etc.). Secure the end of the FM lead antenna with adhesive tape. AUDIO IN and VIDEO OUT jacks AUDIO IN: Connect an external audio component with an audio connecting cable (not supplied). VIDEO OUT: Connect the video input jack of the TV or projector with the video cord (supplied). SPEAKERS Connect the speakers.
Preparing the Remote Attaching the Speaker Pads Insert an R6 (size AA) battery (not supplied), matching the polarities as shown below. Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from slipping. Getting started Notes on using the remote With normal use, the battery should last for about six months. If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the battery to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Connecting Your TV Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit, using the supplied video cord. Setting Up the Color System Change the color system if necessary from [PAL] or [NTSC] after connecting your TV. The factory default for the color system is [PAL] on models for Europe, Russia, Oceania, China, Africa and Middle East, and [NTSC] for other models.
Note The display on the TV screen may be interrupted momentarily after changing the color system. Setting the clock Press / to turn on the system. 2 Press TIMER MENU . 3 Press / to select “CLOCK,” then press . 4 Press / to set the hour, then press . 5 Press / to set the minutes, then press . If setting the clock for the first time, proceed to step 4. Getting started 1 Complete the clock setting.
Tip Playing a disc Playing a DVD/CD You can lock the disc tray not to open or close. Press and hold FUNCTION and TUNING- on the unit at the same time for 5 seconds, “LOCKED” appears on the display window and the button is then inoperable. To unlock the disc tray, repeat the same procedure. Note 1 Press DVD/CD . 2 Press on the unit to open the disc tray and place a disc on it. Do not load a disc with a non-standard shape (e.g., heart, square, star).
PROGRAM Note Play mode Effect PROGRAM* Plays the programmed tracks or files. For details, see “Creating your own program (Program Play)” (page 15). * This play mode is applicable only for playing a CD-DA disc. REPEAT Play mode Effect CHAPTER Plays the selected chapter repeatedly. “REP CHP” appears on the display window . TITLE Plays the selected title repeatedly. “REP TIT” appears on the display window . ALL Plays all the contents repeatedly. “REP ALL” appears on the display window .
2 Press / to select “PROGRAM,” then press . The program menu display appears on the TV screen. Playback is paused automatically while creating a program. Programming track Programmed track 3 4 Press and hold SHIFT , then press “00.” The displayed track number changes to “--” and the track is deleted. Tip Up to 16 tracks or files can be programmed. To play the same program again, press .
Press ZOOM while holding SHIFT to magnify the image. Each time you press the button, the magnification level changes. You can scroll the magnified picture up, down, left or right by pressing /// . Searching for a title, chapter and track, etc. When playing a DVD 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. 2 Press / to move the highlight to the title or chapter number area.
Listening to the radio Tuning in a radio station 1 2 Presetting radio stations You can preset your desired radio stations. 1 Tune in the desired station. 2 Press PLAY MODE . 3 Press PRESET+/– to select a preset number, then press . Press FM . Press and hold TUNING +/– . The frequency indication in the display window starts changing and stops automatically when a FM stereo broadcast is received (Auto tuning). Manual tuning A preset number blinks in the display window .
Selecting a preset radio station 1 Press FM . 2 Press PRESET +/– to select a preset number. You can also select a preset number by pressing the number buttons while holding SHIFT .
Note Listening to a file on a USB device Playing a file on a USB device You can play audio files stored on a USB device such as WALKMAN® or digital media player, on this system by connecting a USB device to the system. For details on compatible USB devices, see “Compatible USB devices and versions” (page 36). 1 Press USB . 2 Connect the USB device to the (USB) port on the front of the unit. Connect the USB device directly, or via the USB cable supplied with the USB device, to the (USB) port .
Listening to music with optional audio components Playing back the music of optional audio components You can play a track of optional audio components connected to the unit. Note Beforehand, press the VOLUME – to turn down the volume. Press AUDIO IN . 2 Connect its audio connecting cord to the AUDIO IN jack on the rear of the unit and the output terminal of the optional external equipment. 3 Start playback of the connected component.
Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection 4 Select [SONY:CMT-SBT40D] (this system). If prompted to enter a passkey on the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.” If this system is not shown in the display window of the device, proceed from step 1 again. When pairing is completed, the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically. “BT AUDIO” appears on the display window of the system and the (BLUETOOTH) LED lights up. Perform this step within 5 minutes, or the pairing is canceled.
Note To cancel the pairing operation with the BLUETOOTH device Press BLUETOOTH MENU , BLUETOOTH or change the source. Tip When the system has no pairing information, the pairing operation cannot be canceled. To cancel the connection with the BLUETOOTH device To erase the pairing registration information 1 Press BLUETOOTH . 2 Press and hold FUNCTION and on the unit at the same time until “RESET” appears on the display window .
Listening to music 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. Just touch your smartphone/tablet on the system. The system is turned on automatically, and pairing and BLUETOOTH connection are established. Beforehand, turn the NFC settings to on. 1 Touch your smartphone/tablet on the N-mark on the unit.
when a button on the remote or unit is pressed Additional information Setting the Automatic Standby function The system enters Standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output (Automatic Standby function). By default, the Automatic Standby function is turned on. Press / to turn on the system. 2 Press and hold / for more than 3 seconds. “AUTO STANDBY ON” appears on the display window . To turn off the function, repeat the same procedure.
Setting the BLUETOOTH Standby mode Setting the wireless BLUETOOTH signal ON/OFF When BLUETOOTH Standby mode is enabled, the system enters Wait mode for BLUETOOTH connection even when the system is turned off. This mode is disabled by default. When the unit is turned on, you can control a BLUETOOTH signal. The default setting is ON. 1 Press BLUETOOTH MENU . 2 Press / to select “BT: STBY,” then press . 3 Press / to select “ON” or “OFF,” then press . 4 Press / to turn off the system.
Adjusting the sound Using the timers You can select the desired sound from the various styles and change the effectiveness of the bass sound. The system offers Sleep Timer and Play Timer. Selecting the desired sound Note The Sleep Timer has priority over the Play Timer. Press EQ repeatedly to select the desired sound from the following styles: “R AND B/HIP HOP,” “FLAT,” “ROCK,” “POP,” “JAZZ,” “CLASSIC.” Change the effectiveness of the bass sound Press MEGA BASS .
1 Prepare the sound source. 2 Press TIMER MENU . 3 Press / to select “PLAY SET,” then press . The start time flashes in the display window . 4 Press / to select time, then press . Follow the same procedure to set “MINUTE” of the time to start operation, then “HOUR” and “MINUTE” of the time to stop the operation. 5 Press / to select the desired sound source, then press . The confirmation display for the Play Timer appears. 6 Press / to turn off the system.
[Screen Saver] Using the Setup Menu [ON]: Turns on the screen saver when in stop, pause, no disc, or eject mode for more than 10 minutes. [OFF]: Turns off the screen saver. You can make various adjustments to menu items. Displayable items may vary depending on the country or region. The default setting is underlined. [TV Type] 1 [16:9]: Select this when connecting a widescreen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. Press SETUP in DVD/CD function. The setup menu appears on the TV screen.
[VIDEO] settings [Brightness] Adjust the picture brightness level. [Contrast] Adjust the picture contrast level. [Hue] Adjust the picture hue (color tone) level. [Saturation] Adjust the picture saturation level. [Sharpness] Adjust the sharpness level of the picture outline. [PREFERENCE] settings [Rating] You can restrict playback of DVDs that have ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
General Troubleshooting The system does not turn on. Troubleshooting Make sure you have connected the power 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. The system has entered Standby mode unexpectedly. cord to a wall outlet correctly. This is not a malfunction.
DVD/CD-DA/MP3/WMA “LOCKED” appears in the display window and the disc cannot be removed from the disc slot. The tray lock feature is activated. Turn the feature off (page 14). The disc or file will not play. The disc has not been finalized (a CD-R or CD- Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen. The system's speakers contain magnetic parts, so magnetic distortion may occur. When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen, check the following items. Install the speakers at least 0.
“SEARCH” 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. Tuner Severe hum or noise occurs (“STEREO” flashes in the display window ), or broadcasts cannot be received.
Messages The following messages may appear or flash during operation. DISC ERR You have set a disc that cannot be played back on this system, such as CD-ROM, or tried to play an unplayable file. COMPLETE The station preset operation ended normally. LOCKED The tray lock feature is activated. NO USB No USB device is connected, the connected USB device has been removed, or the system does not support the USB device. NO DISC There is no disc in the player, or you have set a disc that cannot be loaded.
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/WMA files) 8 cm disc DVD VIDEO DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW VIDEO CD CDG Do not use a CD-R/CD-RW disc with no data stored. Doing so may damage the disc.
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. On your TV's color IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: If you leave the same image (a still video image, an on-screen display image, etc.) displayed on your TV for an extended period of time, you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.
When a person, metal object, wall or BLUETOOTH wireless technology BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a shortrange 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.
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.
Video color system format North and Latin American models (except for Argentine model): NTSC Other models: NTSC/PAL Tuner section FM tuner section: FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner Tuning range: 87.5 MHz - 108.
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