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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...
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Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is For all other batteries, please view the section on in compliance with the essential requirements and how to remove the battery from the product other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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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.
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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.
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 ................12 Setting Up the Color System ..............12 Setting the clock ................... 13 Playing a disc Playing a DVD/CD .................
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Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device and listening to music ....................22 ......... 23 Listening to music through a registered device 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. Unit (front/top)
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Unit: VOLUME control Remote 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. ...
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Use to switch the TV’s input source MUTING between the TV signal and another input Use to mute and unmute the sound. source. Note that only Sony TVs can be DISPLAY operated using this remote. Use to display or hide the pull-down TV /...
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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.
Preparing the Attaching the Remote Speaker Pads Insert an R6 (size AA) battery (not supplied), Attach the supplied speaker pads at each matching the polarities as shown below. corner on the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from slipping. Notes on using the remote ...
Connecting Your TV Setting Up the Color System Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit, using the supplied video cord. 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...
Note Setting the clock The display on the TV screen may be interrupted momentarily after changing the color system. Press / to turn on the system. Press TIMER MENU . If setting the clock for the first time, proceed to step 4.
You can lock the disc tray not to open or close. Playing a disc Press and hold FUNCTION and TUNING- on the unit at the same time for 5 seconds, “LOCKED” appears on the display window Playing a DVD/CD and the ...
PROGRAM Note Once the power cord is unplugged, the play Play mode Effect mode is turned off automatically. PROGRAM* Plays the programmed Note on playing MP3/WMA discs tracks or files. For details, see “Creating your own Do not save unnecessary folders or files program (Program Play)”...
Press and hold SHIFT , then press “00.” Press / to select The displayed track number changes to . “PROGRAM,” then press “--” and the track is deleted. The program menu display appears on the TV screen. Playback is paused ...
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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.
Presetting radio Listening to the radio stations Tuning in a radio You can preset your desired radio stations. station Tune in the desired station. Press FM . Press PLAY MODE . A preset number blinks in the display Press and hold TUNING +/– . window .
Selecting a preset radio station Press FM . Press PRESET +/– to select a preset number. You can also select a preset number by pressing the number buttons while holding SHIFT .
Note The playback order for the system may differ Listening to a file on a USB device from the playback order of the connected digital music player. Be sure to turn off the system before removing Playing a file on a USB the USB device.
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 .
Select [SONY:CMT-SBT40D] (this Listening to music through a system). BLUETOOTH connection If prompted to enter a passkey on the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.” If this system is not shown in the Pairing the system display window of the device, proceed from step 1 again.
To erase the pairing registration Note information The operations described above may not be available for certain BLUETOOTH devices. In Press BLUETOOTH . addition, the actual operations may differ Press and hold FUNCTION and on depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device.
Android version 2.3.3 or later with the exception of Android 3.x). Check the website below for information on compatible devices. http://support.sony-europe.com/ If the smartphone/tablet does not respond even though it is touched to the unit, download “NFC Easy Connect” to your smartphone/tablet and run it.
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.
Setting the Setting the wireless BLUETOOTH Standby BLUETOOTH signal mode ON/OFF When BLUETOOTH Standby mode is When the unit is turned on, you can control enabled, the system enters Wait mode for a BLUETOOTH signal. The default setting is BLUETOOTH connection even when the system is turned off.
Adjusting the sound Using the timers You can select the desired sound from the The system offers Sleep Timer and Play various styles and change the effectiveness Timer. of the bass sound. Note The Sleep Timer has priority over the Play Timer. Selecting the desired sound Press EQ ...
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To check the setting Prepare the sound source. Press TIMER MENU . Press / to select “SELECT,” then . press Press TIMER MENU . Press / to select “PLAY SEL,” then . press The timer setting appears in the display window Press /...
[Screen Saver] Using the Setup [ON]: Turns on the screen saver when in stop, pause, no disc, or eject mode for more than 10 minutes. Menu [OFF]: Turns off the screen saver. [TV Type] You can make various adjustments to menu [16:9]: Select this when connecting a wide- items.
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[VIDEO] settings [Default] You can reset all the setup menu options [Brightness] and your personal settings to the factory Adjust the picture brightness level. defaults. If you have set a password, make sure to [Contrast] unlock password protection by entering Adjust the picture contrast level.
If a problem occurs while operating the 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 Standby mode automatically in about 15 make a note of the contents for reference.
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DVD/CD-DA/MP3/WMA Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen. The system's speakers contain magnetic “LOCKED” appears in the display window parts, so magnetic distortion may occur. When color irregularity occurs on the TV and the disc cannot be removed from the screen, check the following items.
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Turn off the system and reconnect the USB If the problem persists after doing all of the device, then turn on the system. above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. An incompatible USB device may be Note connected.
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.
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or Sony dealer. sticker attached to them Rental or used discs with attached seals On heat buildup where the glue extends beyond the seal ...
On your TV's color latest supported versions of the compatible devices: IMPORTANT NOTICE http://support.sony-europe.com/ 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.
Effective communication range communication using BLUETOOTH technology. BLUETOOTH devices should be used within Sony cannot be held liable in any way for approximately 10 meters (unobstructed damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using distance) of each other.
BLUETOOTH devices connected with this system must comply with the BLUETOOTH specification Specifications 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 Amplifier section characteristics or specifications of the BLUETOOTH device make it impossible to...
Video color system format electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna’s performance, operating system, software North and Latin American models (except application, etc. for Argentine model): NTSC Other models: NTSC/PAL BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices. Tuner section FM tuner section: General FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner...
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