Page 2 - WARNING
2 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (2) 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 ...
Page 3 - Note on DualDiscs
3 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) 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 ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Table of Contents Before operating this system ................................................................. 3 Getting started Location and function of controls .......................................................... 6Preparing the remote control ...............
Page 6 - Getting started; Location and function of controls; Note
6 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) 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)
Page 7 - Remote control
7 GB Getting st ar te d CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Remote control / (on/standby) button Use to turn on the system, or set it to standby mode. Remote control sensor (BLUETOOTH) indicator Lights up or blinks to show the BLUETOOTH connection status. Unit: FUNCTION/PAIRING button • Use to ...
Page 10 - Notes on using the remote control; Attaching the
10 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Preparing the remote control Insert an R6 (size AA) battery (not supplied), matching the polarities as shown below. Notes on using the remote control • With normal use, the battery should last for about six months. • If you do not use the remote control for a long ...
Page 12 - Other operations; To eject the CD; To change the play mode; Listening to a CD
12 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Other operations To Press Pause playback . To resume play, press . Stop playback . To resume play, press *. To cancel resume play, press again. Select a folder on an MP3/WMA disc +/ – repeatedly. Select a track or file / . Find a point i...
Page 13 - o a CD; Press PLAY MODE; When “PLS STOP” appears; To use the repeat play mode; Note on playing MP3/WMA discs; Note on playing multisession discs
13 GB Listening t o a CD CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select a play mode. You can select the following play modes. Play mode Effect FLDR * (Folder) Plays all files in the selected folder. SHUF (Shuffle) Plays all tracks or files in random order. FLDRSHUF * (Folder s...
Page 14 - To cancel program play
14 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Creating your own program (Program Play) Plays the programmed track or file. 1 Press to stop playback. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “PROGRAM.” 3 When playing back an MP3/WMA disc, press +/– to select the folder containing the tracks or files that...
Page 15 - Listening to the radio; Tuning to a radio
15 GB Listening t o the r adio CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Listening to the radio Tuning to a radio station 1 Press FM/DAB repeatedly. Select the “FM” or “DAB” function. Reception of DAB/DAB+ radio station When you select the “DAB” function for the first time after you purchase the system, DAB Au...
Page 16 - Presetting radio
16 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually 1 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “SCAN” appears. 2 Press to perform scanning. Scanning begins. The scanning progress is indicated as a percentage. Depending on the DAB/DAB+ services available in your area, scanning ma...
Page 18 - Listening to a file on a USB device; Playing a file on a; Press USB
18 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) 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 “Websites...
Page 19 - o a file on a USB devic
19 GB Listening t o a file on a USB devic e CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) • 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 numbe...
Page 20 - Press AUDIO IN
20 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) 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 avoi...
Page 21 - Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection; Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH
21 GB Listening t o music thr ough a BL UETOOTH c onne ction CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device and listening to music You can enjoy wireless playback of songs stored on a BLUETOOTH device. With devices that have ...
Page 22 - To cancel pairing
22 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Pairing with a device that does not have an NFC function Keep the BLUETOOTH device and the system within 1 meter of each other for this operation. 1 Press BLUETOOTH . If there is no pairing information in the system, such as when using a BLUETOOTH device for the ...
Page 24 - Deleting pairing information; Press and hold FUNCTION
24 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) 3 Press . Starts playback.Using the buttons on the system or the remote control, you can control play/pause ( / ) and previous/next ( / ). Stopping playback and other operations can be controlled using the BLUETOOTH device. 4 Press VOLUME +/– to a...
Page 25 - Pairing additional devices; To perform the pairing by using a button; If the device has an NFC function:
25 GB Listening t o music thr ough a BL UETOOTH c onne ction CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) 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: 1 Press BLUETOOTH MENU and use / to select ...
Page 26 - Additional information
26 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode 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. 1 Press BLUETOOTH MENU . 2 Press / to select “BT: STBY,” th...
Page 27 - Setting the wireless; Adjusting the sound; Selecting the desired sound
27 GB Additional inf orma tion CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Setting the wireless BLUETOOTH signal on or off When the system is turned on, you can control a BLUETOOTH signal. The BLUETOOTH signal is turned on by default. 1 Press / to turn on the system. 2 Press and hold and on the uni...
Page 28 - Using the timers; Setting the Sleep Timer; To cancel the Sleep Timer; Setting the Play Timer
28 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Using the timers The system offers Sleep Timer and Play Timer. Note • The Sleep Timer has priority over the Play Timer. Setting the Sleep Timer At the specified time, the system is turned off automatically. 1 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the specified time. Y...
Page 29 - To check the setting; Changing the; Notes on the display information
29 GB Additional inf orma tion CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Note • The system turns on exactly at the time set in Play Timer. When the sound source is a CD, MP3/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. • ...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting; If “PROTECT” appears on the display; General
30 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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. 1 Check to see if the pro...
Page 31 - Disc player; USB device
31 GB Tr oubleshoo ting CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) The remote control does not function. C Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the unit, and position the unit away from fluorescent lights. C Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on t...
Page 32 - Tuner
32 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) The file or folder name (album name) is not displayed correctly. C The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows: • Upper cases (A to Z). • Numbers (0 to 9). • Symbols (< > +, [ ] \ _). Other characters appear as “_”. The USB device i...
Page 33 - BLUETOOTH device
33 GB Tr oubleshoo ting CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) DAB/DAB+ radio station is not received properly. C Check all antenna connections (page 9), then perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure. See “Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually” (page 16). C The current DAB/DAB+ service may not be available....
Page 34 - Messages
34 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Messages The following messages may appear or flash during operation. COMPLETE The station preset operation ended normally. 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. FULL You tried t...
Page 35 - Precautions/Specifications; Precautions; Discs that this system CAN play; Discs that this system CANNOT play; On heat buildup
35 GB P re cautions/Spe cific ations CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Precautions/Specifications Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • Audio CD • CD-R/CD-RW (audio data of CD-DA tracks and MP3/WMA files) • 8 cm disc Do not use a CD-R/CD-RW disc with no data stored. Doing so may damage the disc. ...
Page 36 - Websites for; BLUETOOTH wireless; Supported BLUETOOTH version and profiles
36 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. If there is no improvement, move the speaker...
Page 37 - Effective communication range
37 GB P re cautions/Spe cific ations CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Effective communication range 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, ...
Page 38 - Specifications; Amplifier section; Laser Diode Properties:; Tuner section; FM tuner section; BLUETOOTH section; Communication system:
38 GB CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Specifications Amplifier section Power output (rated): 5.2 watts + 5.2 watts (at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) RMS power output (reference): 6 watts + 6 watts (per channel at 8 ohms, 1 kHz) Inputs/Outputs AUDIO IN: AUDIO IN (external input) jack:Stereo mini jack, sensitiv...
Page 39 - Speaker section; Supplied accessories:
39 GB P re cautions/Spe cific ations CMT-SBT20B 4-582-332- 11 (1) Supported content protection method SCMS-T method Supported codec SBC (Sub Band Codec) Transmission bandwidth 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (with 44.1 kHz sampling) * 1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between dev...
