Sony CMT-SBT100 Manual

CMT-SBT100/SBT100B (GB)  4-464-274-

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Select “SONY:CMT-SBT100” or “SONY:CMT-

SBT100B” in the display of the BLUETOOTH 

device.
If prompted to enter a passkey on the 
BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”

Operate the BLUETOOTH device and perform 

BLUETOOTH connection.
When pairing is completed and connection 
with the BLUETOOTH device is established 
correctly, the display 



 changes to 

“BLUETOOTH” from “PAIRING” and the 
BLUETOOTH indicator 



 flashes slowly in blue.

 

ˎDepending on the type of BLUETOOTH device, 

connection may start automatically after 

pairing is completed.

 

ˎ“Passkey” may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN 

number” or “Password,” etc., depending on the device.
 

ˎThe pairing standby status of the system is cancelled after 

about 5 minutes. If pairing is not successful, perform the 

procedure from step 1.
 

ˎIf you want to pair with several BLUETOOTH devices, 

perform the procedure from step 1 to 6 individually for each 

BLUETOOTH device.

You can perform a pairing operation or attempt to make a 

BLUETOOTH connection with another BLUETOOTH device 

while the BLUETOOTH connection is established with one 

BLUETOOTH device. The currently established BLUETOOTH 

connection is cancelled when BLUETOOTH connection with 

another device is successfully established.

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION 



 on the remote 

or press FUNCTION 



 on the unit repeatedly 

until “BLUETOOTH” appears in the display 



.

When the system is connected with a 
BLUETOOTH device, the device name set for the 
connected BLUETOOTH device appears in the 
display 



 of the system. Press BLUETOOTH 



 

on the unit to cancel the connection with that 
BLUETOOTH device then display “BLUETOOTH.”

Press OPTIONS 



 to display the setting menu.

Press 



/



 



 repeatedly to select “DEL LINK,” 

then press   



.

Press 



/



 



 repeatedly to select “OK,” then 

press   



.

“COMPLETE” appears and all the pairing 
information is erased.

If you have erased the pairing information, you cannot make 

a BLUETOOTH connection unless pairing is performed again. 

To connect with a BLUETOOTH device again, you must enter 

the passkey on the BLUETOOTH device.

NFC enables data communication by just touching 
your device to a specified location.
Compatible smartphones are those equipped with 
the NFC function (compatible operating system: 
Android version 2.3.3 or later with the exception of 
Android 3.x).
Check the website below for information on 
compatible devices.
For customers in Europe and Russia:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
For customers in Latin America:
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support

An NFC-compliant application must be installed 
on your smartphone. If not installed, you can 
download “NFC Easy Connect” from Google Play.

 

ˎIn some countries and regions, NFC-compliant 

application may not be downloaded.

 

ˎFor some smartphones, this function may 

be available without downloading “NFC Easy 

Connect.” In this case, the operation and 

specifications of the smartphone may be 

different from the description in this manual.

Install the application.

If you access using 2D Code
Read the following 2D Code to access.

Set your smartphone to enable the NFC 

function.
For details, refer to the user’s guide supplied 
with your smartphone.

This is a free application especially used for 
Android. Search the internet for detailed
information on “NFC Easy Connect” and download 
the application.

 

ˎIn some countries and regions, NFC-compliant 

application may not be downloaded.

Just touch your smartphone to the system. The 
system is turned on automatically, and pairing and 
BLUETOOTH connection are established.

Start the “NFC Easy Connect” application on 

your smartphone.
Check that the application display appears.

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 connection with your 
smartphone, following the instructions on the 
screen.
Refer to the user’s guide of your smartphone 
for the part of your smartphone used as touch 
contact.

 

ˎTo disconnect the established connection, touch 

your smartphone to the N-Mark 



 on the unit.

 

ˎWhen you touch an NFC-compliant smartphone 

to the unit while another BLUETOOTH device 

is connected with this system, the BLUETOOTH 

device is disconnected and the system is 

connected with the smartphone.

 

ˎIf you touch the smartphone connected 

with this system to another NFC-compliant 

BLUETOOTH headset or speaker, the smartphone 

is disconnected from the system and connected 

with the touched BLUETOOTH device.

You can operate a BLUETOOTH device by 
connecting the system and a BLUETOOTH device 
using AVRCP.
Check the following before playing music:

 

ˎThe BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH 

device is enabled.

 

ˎPairing has been completed.

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION 

 on the remote 

or press FUNCTION 

 on the unit repeatedly 

until “BLUETOOTH” appears in the display 

.

Establish BLUETOOTH connection with the 

BLUETOOTH device.
Once the connection is established, “CONNECT” 

appears in the display 

 then the BLUETOOTH 

device name set with the 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.

Press 

  to start playback.

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you may 

have to press 

  twice.

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you 

may have to start up the AV software of the 

BLUETOOTH device beforehand.

Press VOLUME +/

  on the remote or turn 

the VOLUME dial 

 on the unit left or right to 

adjust the volume.

Pause playback

Press 

 *.

Stop playback

Press 

 



.

Select a folder

Press 

 +/

 



.

Select a file

Press 

/ 



.

Find a point in 
a file

Hold down 

/ 



 (or 

/ 



 on the unit) 

during playback and release 
the button at the desired point.

*  Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you may have to 

press 

  twice.

These operations may not be available for certain 

BLUETOOTH devices. In addition, the actual operations may 

differ depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device.

Press DISPLAY 



 while the BLUETOOTH device 

name set on the connected BLUETOOTH device is 

shown in the display 

. The BLUETOOTH device 

address appears in two installments on the 

system display for 8 seconds.

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.

Press VOLUME 

 



 on the remote or turn the 

VOLUME dial 



 on the unit left to turn down 

the volume.

Connect additional audio component to the 

AUDIO IN jack 



 using an audio connecting 

cable (not supplied).

Press AUDIO IN FUNCTION 



 on the remote 

or press FUNCTION 



 on the unit repeatedly 

until “AUDIO IN” appears in the display 



.

Start playback of the connected component.
Adjust the volume on the connected 
component during playback.

Press VOLUME +/

 



 on the remote or turn 

the VOLUME dial 



 on the unit left or right to 

adjust the volume.

The system may enter Standby mode automatically if the 

volume level of the connected component is too low. Adjust 

the component’s volume accordingly. 

With the Automatic Standby function, the 
system enters Standby mode automatically in 
about 15 minutes when there is no operation or 
audio signal output. “AUTO STBY” appears in the 
display 



 for 2 minutes before the system enters 

Standby mode. By default, the Automatic Standby 
function is turned on. You can turn off the function 
using the option menu.

Press OPTIONS 



 to display the setting menu.

Press 

/  repeatedly to select “AUTO STBY,” 

then press   

.

Press 

/ 



 repeatedly to select “ON” or 

“OFF,” then press   

.

 

ˎThe Automatic Standby function is invalid for the tuner 

function (FM/AM/DAB

*

), even when you have enabled it.

 

ˎThe 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 in process
 

ˎThe system counts down the time (15 minutes) again until 

it enters Standby mode, even when Automatic Standby 

function is enabled when a USB device is connected or 

when a button on the remote or unit is pressed.

*  AM is available for CMT-SBT100 only, or DAB is for CMT-

SBT100B only.

You can enable/disable BLUETOOTH Standby 
mode.
When BLUETOOTH Standby mode is enabled, 
the system enters Wait mode for BLUETOOTH 
connection even when the system is turned off. 
If the system receives a playback command from 
the connected BLUETOOTH device, it turns on and 
music is played back. The BLUETOOTH Standby 
mode is disabled by default.

Press OPTIONS 



 to display the setting menu.

Press 



/



 



 repeatedly to select “BT STBY,” 

then press   



.

Press 



/



 



 repeatedly to select “ON” or 

“OFF,” then press   



.

Press 



/



 (power) 



 to turn off the system.

When “BT STBY” is set to “ON,” the system turns 
on and you can listen to music by activating 
BLUETOOTH on the connected component.

“BT STBY” does not appear in the setting menu, if the 

BLUETOOTH device is not registered on this system.

When the unit is turned on, you can control a 
BLUETOOTH signal.
The default setting is ON.

Turn on the unit.

If   flashes in the display window, press and 

hold BASS BOOST 



 and BLUETOOTH 



 of 

the unit.

After “RF OFF” (wireless signal is off) or “RF 

ON” (wireless signal is on) appears, release the 

button.

 

ˎWhen this setting is set to OFF, the BLUETOOTH function is 

not available.
 

ˎWhen this setting is OFF, the unit can be turned on using 

the one-touch action (NFC) from a smartphone/tablet.
 

ˎWhen this setting is OFF, the BLUETOOTH Standby mode 

cannot be set.
 

ˎWhen the BLUETOOTH Standby mode is ON, the 

BLUETOOTH Standby mode turns OFF when this setting is 

turned OFF. 
 

ˎWhen this setting is OFF, the unit and BLUETOOTH device 

cannot be paired.
 

ˎThe setting is saved even if you turn off the system.

Press BASS BOOST 

 repeatedly to select “ON” 

or “OFF.”

Press BASS +/

  to adjust bass or TREBLE +/ 

 to adjust treble.
Or, press EQ 

 on the unit repeatedly to select 

“BASS” or “TREBLE,” and adjust the selected item 
using TUNE +/

 .

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 use.

“LOCKED” appears in the display  and 

 

ˎConsult your nearest Sony dealer or local 

authorized Sony service facility.

 

ˎThe disc that has not been finalized (a CD-R or 

CD-RW disc to which data can be added).

 

ˎWipe the disc clean, and replace it.

 

ˎMove the system to a location away from 

vibration (for example, on top of a stable stand).

 

ˎOscillation of the speakers may be the cause of 

sound skips, depending on the volume level. 

Move the speakers away from the unit or change 

the location of the speakers.

 

ˎReturn to normal play by pressing PLAY MODE 



 repeatedly in stop mode until both “PGM” 

and “SHUF” in the display



 disappear.

 

ˎThe following discs can increase the time it takes 

to start playback:
 a disc recorded with a complicated tree 

structure.

 a disc recorded in multi-session format.
 a disc that has many folders.

 

ˎIf you connect an unsupported USB device, 

the following problems may occur. Check the 

information on the websites about compatible 

USB devices with URLs listed under “Playing a 

file on a USB device.”
 The USB device is not recognized.
 File or folder names are not displayed on this 

system.

 Playback is not possible.
 The sound skips.
 There is noise.
 A distorted sound is output.

 

ˎThe USB device is not connected correctly. Turn 

off the system, and then reconnect the USB 

device.

 

ˎAn unsupported USB device is connected. 

Connect a supported USB device.

 

ˎTurn off the system, then reconnect the USB 

device and turn on the system.

 

ˎThe music data itself contains noise, or the 

sound is distorted. Noise may have been 

entered when creating music data due to the 

conditions of the computer. In this case, delete 

the file and send the music data again.

 

ˎThe bit rate used when encoding the files was 

low. Send files encoded with higher bit rates to 

the USB device.

 

ˎThe 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.

 

ˎSend the music data to the USB device again, 

as the data stored in the USB device may have 

been corrupted.

 

ˎThe 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 “_.”

 

ˎTurn off the system and reconnect the USB 

device, then turn on the system.

 

ˎCheck the information on the websites about 

compatible USB devices with URLs listed under 

“Playing a file on a USB device.”

 

ˎThe USB device does not work properly. Refer 

to the operating manual supplied with the USB 

device for how to deal with this problem.

 

ˎTurn off the system and reconnect the USB 

device, then turn on the system.

 

ˎCheck the information on the websites about 

compatible USB devices with URLs listed under 

“Playing a file on a USB device.” 

 

ˎSet the play mode to Normal Play mode.

View 
information on 
the display 



 

*1

Press DISPLAY 



 repeatedly 

when the system is on.

Display clock

Press DISPLAY 



 repeatedly 

when the system is off. 

*2

 The 

clock appears for about 8 
seconds.

*1

  You can view the information described below during 

playback of a CD-DA/MP3 disc.

*2

  The information does not appear in BLUETOOTH mode.

 remaining playing time of a track during 

playback

 total remaining playing time

 track or file name

 artist name

 album name

 

ˎCharacters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.

 

ˎThe following are not displayed:

 remaining playing time or total playing time for an MP3 

disc

 remaining playing time for an MP3 file
 

ˎThe following are not displayed correctly:

 elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR 

(Variable Bit Rate).

 folder and file names that do not follow either the 

ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

 

ˎThe following are displayed:

 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 to 64 characters for an ID3 tag, where characters 

allowed are uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), 

and symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = > @ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^ ~)

The following is also displayed;

 up to 8 characters of service name, up to 128 characters of 

DLS (Dynamic Label Segment) and up to 16 characters of 

ensemble label.

 a value between 0 and 100 indicating the signal quality is 

displayed.

The system offers Sleep Timer and Play Timer. The 
Sleep Timer has priority over the Play Timer.

The system is turned off automatically after the 
time set for the Sleep Timer is elapsed.
The Sleep Timer works even if the clock is not set.

Press SLEEP 



 repeatedly to specify the time.

 

ˎSelect “30MIN” to turn off the system after 30 

minutes.

 

ˎTo cancel the Sleep Timer, select “OFF.”

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.

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 
TUNER (FM, AM or DAB)* FUNCTION.
To start from a specific CD track, audio file or 
radio station, create your own program.

*  FM or AM for CMT-SBT100, or FM or DAB for CMT-

SBT100B.

Press TIMER MENU 



.

Press 



/



 



 repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,” 

then press   



.

The start time flashes in the display.

Set the time to start operation.
Press 



/



 



 repeatedly to set the hour, then 

press   



.

The minute indication flashes. Use the 
procedure above to set the minutes.
When the start time is set, the system goes to 
the stop time setting.

Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the 

time to stop the operation.

If “TIME NG” flashes in the display
The start time and the stop time are set to the 
same time. Change the stop time.

Select the sound source.
Press 



/



 



 repeatedly until the desired sound 

source appears, then press   



.

For the available sound sources, see step 1.
After the sound source selection is finished, the 
confirmation display for the Play Timer appears.

Press  



/



 (power) 



 to turn off the system.

 

ˎWhen the Play Timer is set, the system 

automatically turns on about 15 seconds (for 

FM, AM or DAB

*

) or about 90 seconds (for a 

CD-DA disc or USB device) before the preset 

time.

 

ˎThe 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-SBT100 only, or DAB is for CMT-

SBT100B only.

Press TIMER MENU 



.

Press 



/



 



 repeatedly to select “TIMER SEL,” 

and then press   



.

Press 



/



 



 repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL,” 

and then press   



.

The timer setting appears in the display.

Repeat the same procedure as “To check the 
setting” until “OFF” appears in step 3, and then 
press   



.

Start over from step 1.

 

ˎWhen the sound source for a Play Timer is set to a radio 

station that you set using Automatic Scanning (AUTO) 

or Manual Tuning (MANUAL) and you change the radio 

frequency or band after setting the timer, the radio station 

setting for the timer will also be changed.
 

ˎWhen the sound source for a Play Timer is set to a radio 

station tuned from a preset radio station (preset number 1 

to 20), and if you change the frequency of the radio station 

or band after setting the timer, the radio station setting for 

the timer will not change. The radio station tuning for the 

timer is fixed at what you set for it.

The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not 

cancelled manually.

Make sure the power cord is firmly connected.

Find your problem in the checklist below, and 

take the indicated corrective action.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony 
dealer.

If the STANDBY indicator  flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord, and check 
the following item.

 

ˎIs the speaker cord shorted out?
After the STANDBY indicator 



 stops flashing, 

reconnect the power cord, and turn on the 
system. If the issue persists, contact your 
nearest Sony dealer.

 

ˎIs the power cord plugged in correctly?

 

ˎThis is not a malfunction. The system enters 

Standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes 

when there is no operation or audio signal 

output. See “Setting the Automatic Standby 

function.”

 

ˎIf about a minute elapses with no operation, the 

clock setting or Play Timer setting is cancelled 

automatically. Perform the operation again from 

the beginning.

 

ˎMake sure the speaker cords are connected 

correctly.

 

ˎCheck the supplied speakers are used.

 

ˎTurn the VOLUME dial  on the unit clockwise 

or press VOLUME + 

 on the remote to turn up 

the volume.

 

ˎMake sure the headphones are disconnected 

from the headphone jack.

 

ˎMake sure an external component is connected 

correctly to the AUDIO IN jack 

 and set the 

function to AUDIO IN.

 

ˎThe specified station may have temporarily 

stopped broadcast.

 

ˎThe balance of left and right sound is false.  

Check the left and right speakers are connected 

correctly.

 

ˎPut the speakers symmetrically.

 

ˎConnect the supplied speakers.

 

ˎMove the system away from sources of noise.

 

ˎConnect the system to a different wall outlet.

 

ˎUse of an AC power tap with a noise filter (not 

supplied) is recommended.

 

ˎRemove any obstacles between the remote and 

the remote sensor 



 on the unit, and position 

the unit away from fluorescent lights.

 

ˎPoint the remote at the remote sensor on the 

unit.

 

ˎMove the remote closer to the system.

 

ˎMake sure the USB device is connected securely.

 

ˎCharging cannot be made when the power of 

the system is off.

 

ˎThe USB device may not be supported by this 

system. Check the information on the websites 

about compatible USB devices.

flashes in the display window ), or 

 

ˎConnect the antenna properly.

 

ˎFind a location and an orientation that provide 

good reception, and then set up the antenna 

again.

 

ˎKeep the antennas away from the unit, speaker 

cord or other AV components to avoid picking 

up noise.

 

ˎTurn off nearby electrical equipment.

 

ˎFind a location and an orientation that provide 

good reception, and then set up the antenna 

again.

 

ˎBundle the antenna cables using commercially 

available cord clips, for example, and adjust the 

cable lengths.

 

ˎCheck all antenna connections, then perform the 

DAB Automatic Scan procedure (see “Running 

the DAB Automatic Scan manually (CMT-

SBT100B only)”).

 

ˎThe current DAB/DAB+ service may not be 

available. Press TUNE +/

 



 to select a different 

service.

 

ˎIf you have moved to another area, some 

services/frequencies may have changed 

and you may not be able to tune into your 

usual broadcast. Perform the DAB Automatic 

Scan procedure to re-register the contents of 

broadcasts. (Performing this procedure clears all 

previously stored presets.)

 

ˎCheck the location of the system or adjust 

the orientation of the antenna to increase the 

indicated value of the signal quality. Refer to 

“Changing the display” for further details on the 

signal quality.

If the system still does not operate properly, reset 
the system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the system to its 
factory default settings.

Disconnect the power cord and confirm that 

the STANDBY indicator 



 is not lit. Then 

reconnect the power cord and turn on the 

system.

Press and hold 

  and 



/



 



 on the unit 

until “RESET” appears in the display.
All user-configured settings, such as preset 
radio stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
If the problem persists after doing all of the 
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

CANNOT PLAY: The system cannot play audio 

files due to an unsupported file format or 

playback restriction.

CAN’T PLAY: You have set a disc that cannot be 

played back on this system, such as CD-ROM 

and DVD disc.

COMPLETE: The station preset operation ended 

normally.

DATA ERROR: You tried to play an unplayable file.
ERROR: You operated the system during 

initialization. Wait for a while until the 

initialization is completed.

LOCKED: The disc tray 

 is locked and you 

cannot remove the disc. Contact your nearest 

Sony dealer.

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 

identify the memory media.

NO STEP: All of the programmed tracks have 

been erased.

NO SUPPORT: The system does not support the 

connected USB device.

NO TRACK: There are not playable files on the 

USB device or disc.

NOT IN USE: You pressed an unplayable button.
OVER CURRENT: Remove the USB device from 

the port and turn off the system then turn on the 

system.

PUSH STOP: You pressed PLAY MODE 

 during 

playback in the CD or USB function.

READING: The system is reading the information 

on the disc or USB device. Some buttons do not 

work during reading.

STEP FULL: You tried to program more than 25 

tracks or files.

TIME NG: The Play Timer start and end times are 

set to the same time.

 

ˎAudio CD-DA discs

 

ˎCD-R/CD-RW (audio data of CD-DA tracks and 

MP3 files)

Do not use a CD-R/CD-RW disc with no data 
stored. Doing so may damage the disc.

 

ˎCD-ROM

 

ˎCD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in 

music CD format or MP3 format conforming to 

ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet

 

ˎCD-R/CD-RW recorded in multi-session format 

and not closed the session

 

ˎCD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, 

CD-R/CD-RW that have scratches or are dirty, 

or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible 

recording device

 

ˎCD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly

 

ˎDiscs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio 

Layer-3 (MP3) files

 

ˎDiscs of non-standard shape (for example, heart, 

square, star)

 

ˎDiscs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker 

attached to them

 

ˎRental or used discs with attached seals where 

the glue extends beyond the seal

 

ˎDiscs that have labels printed using ink that feels 

tacky when touched

 

ˎBefore playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning 

cloth from the center out to the edge.

 

ˎDo not clean discs with solvents, such as 

benzine, thinner, or commercially available 

cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl 

LPs.

 

ˎDo not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat 

sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car 

parked in direct sunlight.

 

ˎCompletely 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.

 

ˎShould any solid object or liquid get into the 

system, unplug the system, and have it checked 

by qualified personnel before operating it again.

 

ˎThe AC power cord can be changed only by a 

qualified service facility.

 

ˎDo not place the system in an inclined position 

or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, 

dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, 

or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright 

light.

 

ˎBe careful when placing the system on surfaces 

that have been specially treated (for example, 

with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration 

of the surface may result.

 

ˎIf the system is brought directly from a cold to a 

warm location or is placed in a very damp room, 

moisture may condense on the lens inside the 

CD player, and cause the system to malfunction. 

In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the 

system turned on for about an hour until the 

moisture evaporates.

 

ˎHeat buildup on the unit during operation is 

normal and is not cause for alarm.

 

ˎDo not touch the cabinet if it has been used 

continuously at a high volume because the 

cabinet may have become hot. 

 

ˎDo not obstruct the ventilation holes.

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.

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.

BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range 
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.
You do not need wires to get connected as you 
do with a USB connection, and you do not need 
to place the devices face to face as you do with 
wireless infrared technology. You can use the 
technology with one BLUETOOTH device in your 
bag or pocket.
BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a global 
standard supported by thousands of companies. 
These companies produce products that meet the 
global standard. 

Profile refers to a standard set of capabilities for 
various BLUETOOTH product capabilities. See 
“Specifications” for details on the supported 
BLUETOOTH version and profiles.

 

ˎTo use a BLUETOOTH device connected to this system, 

the device must support the same profile as this system. 

Note that the functions of the BLUETOOTH device may be 

different depending on the specifications of the device, 

even if it has the same profile as this system.
 

ˎBecause of the properties of BLUETOOTH wireless 

technology, playback on this system is slightly delayed 

compared with audio playback on the transmitting device.

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

 Locations where a wireless LAN is installed
 Around microwave ovens that are in use
 Locations where other electromagnetic waves 

occur

BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN (IEEE 
802.11b/g) use the same frequency band (2.4 
GHz). When using your BLUETOOTH device 
near a device with wireless LAN capability, 
electromagnetic interference may occur. This 
could result in lower data transfer rates, noise, 
or inability to connect. If this happens, try the 
following remedies:

 Try connecting this system and BLUETOOTH 

mobile phone or BLUETOOTH device when you 

are at least 10 meters away from the wireless 

LAN equipment.

 Turn off the power to the wireless LAN 

equipment when using your BLUETOOTH 

device within 10 meters.

The radio waves broadcast by this system may 
interfere with the operation of some medical 
devices. Since this interference may result in 
malfunction, always turn off the power on 
this system, BLUETOOTH mobile phone and 
BLUETOOTH device in the following locations:

 In hospitals, on trains,and in airplanes
 Near automatic doors or fire alarms

 

ˎThis system supports security functions that comply with 

the BLUETOOTH specification as a means of ensuring 

security during communication using BLUETOOTH 

technology. However, this security may be insufficient 

depending on the setting contents and other factors, so 

always be careful when performing communication using 

BLUETOOTH technology.
 

ˎSony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other 

loss resulting from information leaks during communication 

using BLUETOOTH technology.
 

ˎBLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily guaranteed 

with all BLUETOOTH devices that have the same profile as 

this system.
 

ˎBLUETOOTH 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.
 

ˎNoise may occur or the audio may cut off depending on 

the BLUETOOTH device connected with this system, the 

communications environment, or surrounding conditions.

Power output (rated): 20 watts + 20 watts (at 

6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)

RMS power output (reference): 25 watts + 25 watts 

(per channel at 6 ohms, 1 kHz)

AUDIO IN (external input) jack: 

Stereo mini jack, sensitivity 700 mV, impedance 
47 kilohms

 (headphone) jack: 

Stereo mini jack, 8 ohms or more

USB:

Supported bit rate: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 
32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR
WMA: 48 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR
AAC: 48 kbps - 320 kbps
Sampling frequencies: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio 
Layer-3): 32/44.1/48 kHz
WMA: 44.1 kHz
AAC: 44.1 kHz
USB port: Type A, 5 V DC 2.1 A

System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties

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
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB

AM tuner section (CMT-SBT100 only):

Tuning range:

European models:

531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning 
interval)

Other models:

530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning 
interval)
531 kHz – 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning 
interval)

Antenna: AM loop antenna
Intermediate frequency: 400 kHz

FM tuner section:

FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Tuning range: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz 
step)

DAB/DAB+ tuner section (CMT-SBT100B only):

FM stereo, DAB/FM superheterodyne tuner
Frequency range*
Band-III: 174.928 (5A) MHz – 239.200 (13F) MHz
* For details, see “DAB/DAB+ frequency table” 
below.
Antenna: DAB/FM lead antenna
The DAB/DAB+ services are available only in 
countries/regions that support DAB/DAB+ 
services.

DAB/DAB+ frequency table (Band-III)

174.928 MHz

5A

209.936 MHz

10A

176.640 MHz

5B

211.648 MHz

10B

178.352 MHz

5C

213.360 MHz

10C

180.064 MHz

5D

215.072 MHz

10D

181.936 MHz

6A

216.928 MHz

11A

183.648 MHz

6B

218.640 MHz

11B

185.360 MHz

6C

220.352 MHz

11C

187.072 MHz

6D

222.064 MHz

11D

188.928 MHz

7A

223.936 MHz

12A

190.640 MHz

7B

225.648 MHz

12B

192.352 MHz

7C

227.360 MHz

12C

194.064 MHz

7D

229.072 MHz

12D

195.936 MHz

8A

230.784 MHz

13A

197.648 MHz

8B

232.496 MHz

13B

199.360 MHz

8C

234.208 MHz 13C

201.072 MHz

8D

235.776 MHz

13D

202.928 MHz

9A

237.488 MHz

13E

204.640 MHz 9B

239.200 MHz

13F

206.352 MHz

9C

208.064 MHz 9D

* Frequencies are displayed to two decimal places 

on this system.

Communication system:

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0

Output:

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2

Maximum communication range:

Line of sight approx. 10 m

*1

Frequency band:

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method:

FHSS

Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles

*2

:

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

Supported content protection method:

SCMS-T method

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 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.

2-way speaker system, Bass Reflex
Woofer: 100 mm, cone type
Tweeter: 40 mm, cone type
Dimensions (W/H/D):

Approx. 150 mm × 240 mm × 220 mm

Mass: Approx. 2.0 kg (per unit)
General

Power requirements:

Latin American model:

AC 120 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Other models:

AC 220 V  - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption: 35 watts
Dimensions (W/H/D): 

Approx. 290 mm × 106 mm × 221 mm (incl. 
projecting parts)

Mass: 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-SBT100 only), DAB/FM lead antenna (1) 
(CMT-SBT100B only), Operating Instructions (this 
manual) (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.

Standby power consumption: 0.5 W (all wireless network 

ports off)

BLUETOOTH Standby mode: 12 W (all wireless network 

ports on)