Sony SRS-BTD70 Manual

Wireless Speaker System

©2012 Sony Corporation   Printed in Malaysia

4-430-852-11(1)

SRS-BTD70

Before operating the system, please read this guide thoroughly 

and retain it for future reference.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this 

apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. 

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of 

the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not 

place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the 

apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this 

apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects 

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a 

bookcase or built-in cabinet.

As the main plug of the AC adaptor is used to disconnect the AC 

adaptor from the mains, connect the system to an easily 

accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the 

system, disconnect the main plug from AC outlet immediately.

The system is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is 

connected to the AC outlet, even if the system itself has been 

turned off.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth 

SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under 

license. 

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective 

owners.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not 

expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to 

operate this equipment.

Turns the system on/off.
 INPUT/  PAIRING button

Press to use the Bluetooth connection or pair with a Bluetooth 

device.

Press also to listen to the sound from the device connected to 

the AUDIO IN jack.
VOLUME −/+ button

Adjusts the volume. The POWER indicator (green) flashes three 

times when the volume is set to minimum or maximum.

 (Bluetooth) indicator (blue)

Lights up or flashes depending on the communication status. 

For details, see the following section, “Indications of the 

Bluetooth function.”
POWER indicator (green)

Lights up when the system is turned on. Flashes during battery 

operation if battery power is low.
AUDIO IN jack

Connects to the headphone jack of a portable audio device, 

computer, etc., using the supplied connecting cord.
DC IN 5.2V jack

Connects the supplied AC adaptor.
Battery compartment

Insert three LR6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).

Indications of the Bluetooth function

 (Bluetooth) indicator (blue)

Pairing with a device

Flashes quickly

Searching for a device

Flashes

Connected to a device

Lights up

AUDIO IN mode

Off

1  Connect the supplied AC adaptor.

2  Turn the POWER switch to ON.

The POWER indicator (green) lights up.

The indicator lights up.

Press  and slide the cover.

Install three LR6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied), then close 

the cover.

Turn the POWER switch to ON.

  If the AC adaptor is used with the system, the power source 

switches to power from the wall outlet (mains) automatically, even 

if batteries are installed.

a Bluetooth Device

You can enjoy music with the system wirelessly by using your 

device’s Bluetooth function.

For details on how to operate your device, refer to the operating 

instructions supplied with the device.

Check the following before operating the system.

  Both the system and the device are placed within 1 m (3 ft) of 

each other.

  The system is connected to a power source, or batteries are 

installed into the system.

  The operating instructions supplied with the device are kept 

at hand.

Pairing with a Bluetooth device 

Bluetooth devices need to be “paired” with each other 

beforehand.

1  Turn on the system.
2  Set the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth 

device to on.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with 

the device.

3  Press and hold the PAIRING button on the 

system until the   (Bluetooth) indicator (blue) 

begins to flash quickly.

The indicator flashes quickly.

4  Perform the pairing procedure on the Bluetooth 

device to detect the system.

If “SRS-BTD70” does not appear on the device’s display, 

repeat from step 2.

  Some devices cannot display a list of detected devices.

5  Select “SRS-BTD70” shown in the display of the 

Bluetooth device.

6  If Passcode* input is required on the display of 

the Bluetooth device, input “0000.”

The Bluetooth connection is completed and the   (Bluetooth) 

indicator (blue) on the system stays on.

* Passcode may be called “Passkey,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” 

or “Password.”

7  Start playback on the Bluetooth device, then 

adjust the volume.

Set the volume of the Bluetooth device to a moderate level, 

and press the VOLUME –/+ buttons on the system.

  To pair with other Bluetooth devices, repeat steps 2 to 6 for each 

device.

  Pairing mode of the system is cancelled after about 5 minutes, and 

the   (Bluetooth) indicator (blue) turns off. If the pairing mode is 

cancelled while performing this procedure, start over from step 3.

  Passcode of the system is fixed as “0000.” The system cannot be 

paired with a Bluetooth device whose Passcode is not “0000.”

  Once Bluetooth devices are paired, there is no need to pair those 

devices again. However, in the following cases, you will need to 

perform the pairing procedure again.

Pairing information is deleted after repair, etc.

The system is paired with 9 or more devices. 

The system can be paired with up to 8 Bluetooth devices. If a new 

device is paired after 8 devices have been paired, the device 

whose latest connection time is the oldest among the 8 paired 

devices is replaced by the new one.

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Operating Instructions

  You cannot use this system to talk over the telephone, even if 

a Bluetooth connection between this system and a mobile 

phone is made.

  For details on operation of your mobile phone when receiving 

a telephone call while transmitting the sound using the 

Bluetooth connection, refer to the operating instructions 

supplied with the mobile phone.

The nameplate indicating Sony trademark, model number and 

electrical rating is located on the bottom exterior of this system.

  Before operating the system, be sure that the operating 

voltage of the system is identical with that of your local power 

supply.

All countries/regions

100 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

  When connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor, turn off 

the system beforehand. Otherwise, it may cause malfunction.

  Use only the supplied AC adaptor. To avoid damaging the 

system, do not use any other AC adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

  Plug the AC adaptor into a nearby wall outlet (mains). In the 

case of a problem, unplug it from the wall outlet (mains) 

immediately.

  Do not install the AC adaptor in a confined space, such as a 

bookcase or built-in cabinet.

  To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the 

AC adaptor to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects 

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the AC adaptor.

  Do not set the speaker in an inclined position.

  Do not leave the system in a location near heat sources, or in a 

place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain 

or mechanical shock.

  Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct 

sunlight, fire or the like.

  Do not insert any small objects, etc., into the jacks or 

ventilation hole on the rear of the system. The system may 

short out or malfunction.

  Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the cabinet.

  If you have any questions or problems concerning this system 

that are not covered in this manual, please consult your 

nearest Sony dealer.

POWER switch

Rear of the system

AUDIO IN jack

DC IN 5.2V jack

Battery compartment (rear of the system)

 (Bluetooth) indicator (blue) POWER indicator (green)

 INPUT/  PAIRING button

VOLUME −/+ button

Bluetooth device

1  Turn on the system.
2  Make sure the   (Bluetooth) indicator (blue) on 

the system flashes.

If the   (Bluetooth) indicator (blue) is off, press the INPUT 

button so that the   (Bluetooth) indicator (blue) flashes.

3  Set the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth 

device to on.

4  Select “SRS-BTD70” shown in the display of the 

Bluetooth device.

The Bluetooth connection is completed and the   (Bluetooth) 

indicator (blue) on the system stays on.

  This step may not be necessary for some devices.

5  Start playback on the Bluetooth device, then 

adjust the volume.

Set the volume of the Bluetooth device to a moderate level, 

and press the VOLUME –/+ buttons on the system.

  You can adjust the volume of the system via a Bluetooth device 

supporting AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) VOLUME 

UP/DOWN. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied 

with the device.

  The volume of the system may not be controllable, depending on 

the device.

  More than one device can be paired with the system, but sound 

will be heard from just one of those devices.

Do any of the following operations.

  Set the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device to off. For 

details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 

device.

  Turn off the Bluetooth device.

  Turn off the system.

Hold the VOLUME − button and press the  INPUT/  PAIRING 

button for more than 5 seconds while the system is turned on. 

The POWER indicator (green) lights up, and the   (Bluetooth) 

indicator (blue) flashes quickly. The system is reset to its default 

and all pairing information is deleted.

1  Connect the device to the system.

Connecting cord (supplied)

2  Turn on the system.
3  Make sure the   (Bluetooth) indicator (blue) on 

the system is off.

If the   (Bluetooth) indicator (blue) is on or flashing, press 

the INPUT button to turn it off.

4  Start playback on the connected device, then 

adjust the volume.

Set the volume of the connected device to a moderate level, 

and press the VOLUME –/+ buttons on the system.