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Connections

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)

red 

Rear of the speaker

Summary of Contents for CMT-SBT300W

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Page 4: ... 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 Malfunctions that occur during the normal use of the system will be repaired by Sony in accorda...

Page 5: ...e 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 Pair...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ...7GB Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 62 Messages 67 Precautions Specifications Precautions 69 BLUETOOTH wireless technology 71 Specifications 73 ...

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Page 10: ... BLUETOOTH indicator page 27 play pause button Use to start or pause playback of a CD DA 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 ...

Page 11: ...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 so...

Page 12: ...rmly 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 red Rear of the speaker ...

Page 13: ...FM lead antenna with adhesive tape To prepare the AM loop antenna Connecting the iPod iPhone iPad or USB device Connect an iPod iPhone iPad or USB device to the USB port 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 Rewind an antenna cord wou...

Page 14: ...AN 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 ...

Page 15: ...15GB Getting started Attachingspeakerpads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to prevent slipping ...

Page 16: ...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 ...

Page 17: ...ess enter 3 Press repeatedly to set the hour then press enter 4 Use the same procedure to set the minutes 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 do...

Page 18: ...he 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 sticke...

Page 19: ...and the play mode returns to Normal Play mode no indication or FLDR Notes onplaying MP3discs 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 gene...

Page 20: ... to program all files in the folder 4 Select the desired track or file number Press repeatedly until the desired track or file number appears 5 Press appears when the total playing time exceeds 100 minutes for a CD DA or when you program MP3 files 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional tracks or files Up to 25 tracks or files can be programmed If STEP FULL appears You attempt to program ...

Page 21: ...DE 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 ...

Page 22: ...pple 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 1 Press USB FUNCTION Press FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly until USB appears in the display 2 Connect the USB cable supplied with the iPod iPhone iPad to the USB port on the unit Compatibl...

Page 23: ...an iPod iPhone iPad to this system and the system is turned on 1 Turn the power of the system on Press power to turn on the system 2 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 t...

Page 24: ... on the unit repeatedly until USB appears in the display 2 Connect the USB device directly or via the USB cable supplied with the USB device to the USB port on the unit 3 Press to start playback Other operations You can perform the following operations using the buttons on the remote or unit of the system 1 When playing a VBR MP3 WMA file the system may resume playback from a different point 2 Whe...

Page 25: ...e 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 connected USB devices it may take a long time to transmit signals from the system or to finish reading the USB device C...

Page 26: ...ome 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 ...

Page 27: ...ice 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 This system supports BLUETOOTH A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution...

Page 28: ...CTION 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 3 Press and hold BLUETOOTH on the unit for 2 seconds or longer The BLUETOOTH indicator flashe...

Page 29: ...e currently established BLUETOOTH connection is cancelled when BLUETOOTH connection with another device is successfully established To erase the pairing registration information 1 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 ...

Page 30: ...e touch action Just touch your smartphone to the system The system is turned on automatically and pairing and BLUETOOTH connection are established 1 Start the NFC Easy Connect application on your smartphone Check that the application display appears 2 Touch your smartphone to the unit Touch the smartphone to the N Mark on the unit and maintain contact until the smartphone vibrates Complete the con...

Page 31: ...ntil BT AUDIO appears in the display 2 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 d...

Page 32: ...Hdevice 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 Tocanceltheconnectionwiththe 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 To D...

Page 33: ... 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 Setting Up for a Wired Network Option 4 DHCP method page 38 Tip For connecting the fixed IP address and setting of the pr...

Page 34: ...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 1 Have the wireless network name SSID and Security Key of the wireless LAN router access point to be used available for reference For the SSID and Security Key refer to the operating instruc...

Page 35: ... steps 4 and after Do not connect the network LAN cable 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 1 Have the wireless network name SSID and Security Key of the wireless LAN ...

Page 36: ...t 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 6 Access the Sony Network Device Setting screen For Mac Start Safari and select Bonjour under Bookmarks then select SONY CMT SBT300W B...

Page 37: ... the network LAN cable while the power cord is disconnected if the network LAN cable is connected 2 Press OPTIONS to display the setting menu 3 Press repeatedly to select WPS then press OK appears in the display To cancel the setting press to select CANCEL then press 4 Press WPS flashes 5 Hold down the WPS button on the access point for more than 3 seconds The position and the shape of the WPS but...

Page 38: ...er to ON in advance 1 Check whether your computer and router are turned on 2 Connect the system and the router using a network LAN cable not supplied 3 Connect the router and your computer using a second network LAN cable not supplied or a wireless LAN connection 4 Turn the system on lights up in the display when the connection is made Network LAN cable not supplied or a wireless LAN connection Ne...

Page 39: ...MA 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 ma...

Page 40: ... 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 2 Select the or icon 3 Right click the name of the connected network or press and hold it and select Turn sharing on or off 4 Select Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices Listening to audio content st...

Page 41: ...from the right end of the start screen and select Devices 4 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 1 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 2 Select Windows Media Player 3 Right...

Page 42: ...ed audio content is played back Setting upthe DLNAcontroller forusingthis PC 1 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 2 Select Windows Media Player 3 Click or tap Stream and select More streaming options 4 Check if all the devices are allowed ...

Page 43: ... to the help of your computer Setting up a computer with Windows 7 1 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 2 Select Public network under View your active networks If the display shows other t...

Page 44: ...rn on media streaming 8 Select Allow All 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 9 Select Allow all computers and media devices 10 Select OK to close the screen Listening to audio content stored on a computer with Windows 7 1 Start Windows Media Player of Windows 7 2 Select the desired audio ...

Page 45: ...te 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 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...

Page 46: ... in the Media Sharing screen that is displayed in step 2 add a check next to Share my media then select OK A list of connectable devices is displayed 9 Select Settings that appears beside Share my media to 10 Add a check next to Allow new devices and computers automatically and select OK Note Uncheck this item after you confirm that the system can connect to the computer and play audio data on the...

Page 47: ...t 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 For details on registration refer to the follo...

Page 48: ...n your area Select either Music Unlimited or vTuner 5 Select the desired playable content and start playback Tip If playback does not start perform the process again from step 1 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 sound may output from this unit when you set the volume too high u...

Page 49: ...ter 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 1 Launch the application of your iPhone iPod touch iPad or iTune...

Page 50: ...ed 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 vol...

Page 51: ...peria Xperia Tablet 4 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 con...

Page 52: ...eo broadcast is received appears in the display Automatic Scanning Manualtuning Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until MANUAL appears in the display and then press TUNE to tune in the desired station NotesonDAB 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 stat...

Page 53: ...o 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 CMT SBT300WB 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 manu...

Page 54: ...DIO IN FUNCTION Press FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly until AUDIO IN appears in the display 4 Start playback of the connected component Adjust the volume on the connected component during playback 5 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 conne...

Page 55: ...tedly to select AUTO STBY then press 3 Press repeatedly to select ON or OFF then press Notes The Automatic Standby function is invalid for the tuner function FM AM DAB even when you 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 ...

Page 56: ...e BLUETOOTH Network Standby mode is disabled by default 1 Press OPTIONS to display the setting menu 2 Press repeatedly to select BT NW STBY then press 3 Press repeatedly to select ON or OFF then press 4 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 DL...

Page 57: ... software using the option menu 1 Press OPTIONS to display the setting menu 2 Press repeatedly to select UPDATE then press 3 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 tur...

Page 58: ...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 ...

Page 59: ...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...

Page 60: ...0 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 1 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 T...

Page 61: ...before the preset time 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 1 Press TIMER MENU 2 Press repeatedly to select TIMER SEL and then press 3 Press repeatedly to select PLAY SEL and then press The...

Page 62: ...en there is no operation or audio signal output See Setting the Automatic Standby function page 55 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 Make sure the speaker cords are connected correctly Check the supplied speakers are used Turn the VOLUME dial on the unit clockwise or press VO...

Page 63: ...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 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...

Page 64: ... _ Other characters appear as _ 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 Turn off the system and reconnect t...

Page 65: ...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 Set up your network after searching the access point using the access point scan Update the firmware of the wireless LAN router access p...

Page 66: ...n the server to allow access from this system For details refer to the operating manual of the server 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 This system may be controlled by another component To reject the co...

Page 67: ...disc tray is locked and you cannot remove the disc Contact your nearest Sony dealer NOCONNECT 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 identif...

Page 68: ...d end times are set to the same time UPDATEERROR 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 ...

Page 69: ...d in direct sunlight Onsafety 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 ...

Page 70: ...y become magnetically distorted In this situation turn off the TV wait 15 to 30 minutes and turn it back on Cleaning thecabinet 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 ...

Page 71: ...tem is slightly delayed compared with audio playback on the transmitting device Effective communicationrange 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 Loc...

Page 72: ... 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 con...

Page 73: ...perties 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 Dynamicrange More than 90 dB Tuner section AM tuner section CMT SBT300W only Tuning range European models 531 kHz 1 602 kHz...

Page 74: ...ors such as obstacles between devices magnetic fields around a microwave oven static electricity reception sensitivity antenna s performance operating system software application etc 2 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 environm...

Page 75: ...ments 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 Instructi...

Page 76: ...IFIED 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 m...

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