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Operating Instructions
Refer to the Wi-Fi Startup Guide (separate document) for how to listen
to music stored in your PC or other device over your Wi-Fi network.
CMT-SX7/SX7B
Getting started
About SongPal
Listening to a CD
Listening to the radio
Listening to a file on a USB
device
Listening to music of an
iPhone/iPad/iPod
Listening to music with
connected components
Listening to music through a
BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music via a Wi-
Fi network
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Precautions/Specifications
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- Page 1 Refer to the Wi-Fi Startup Guide (separate document) for how to listen to music stored in your PC or other device over your Wi-Fi network. Listening to music with connected components Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection Listening to music via a Wi- Fi network Additional information Troubleshooting Precautions/Specifications CMT-SX7/SX7B...
- Page 2 SE, CH, GB, AL, BA, MK, MD, RS, ME, Kosovo The unit is not disconnected from the mains as Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the in compliance with the essential requirements and unit itself has been turned off.
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Page 3: Before Operating This System
Civic by Sony in accordance with the Office, your household waste disposal service or conditions defined in the limited the shop where you purchased the product or warranty for this system. -
Page 4: Documents Provided
Explains how to listen to music stored in your computer or other device over your Wi-Fi network. Help Guide (web document for a PC/ smartphone) Explains details about the system; network connection and playback method with each OS/ device, wireless LAN connection, etc. http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/cmt-sx7/h_zz/... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before operating this system..............3 Documents provided ................4 Getting started Location and function of controls............8 Inserting the batteries ................11 About SongPal What you can do with SongPal ............. 12 Listening to a CD Playing a CD-DA/MP3 disc..............13 .............. - Page 6 Listening to music with connected components Playing back the music of connected components......21 .....21 Playing a component connected to the OPTICAL IN jack ......21 Playing a component connected to the LINE IN jack Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device and listening to music ....................
- Page 7 Precautions/Specifications Precautions................... 41 Compatible devices and versions ............42 ............42 iPhone/iPad/iPod or iTunes ................. 43 DLNA device ................... 43 USB device ............... 43 BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH wireless technology ............44 Specifications..................45...
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Page 8: Getting Started
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) / (power) button ... - Page 9 TUNER AM* OPTICAL IN LINE IN NETWORK * DAB is available for CMT-SX7B only, and TUNER AM is for CMT-SX7 only. DISPLAY button Use to change the information displayed in the display window when the power is ...
- Page 10 Connect to an output jack of the optional external components with an audio connecting cable (not supplied). Speaker cords (supplied) AM ANTENNA (CMT-SX7 only) Connect the AM loop antenna. FM ANTENNA (CMT-SX7 only) Connect the FM antenna. DAB/FM ANTENNA (CMT-SX7B only) Connect the FM antenna.
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Page 11: Inserting The Batteries
Secure the end of the FM lead antenna with adhesive tape. Inserting the To prepare the AM loop antenna (CMT-SX7 only) batteries Fold the antenna stand as illustration. Side view Insert two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries, side first, matching the polarities shown below. -
Page 12: About Songpal
An update of the device may be required. The services provided by third parties may change, stop or be terminated without notice. Sony does not assume any responsibility for such situations. What you can control with SongPal varies depending on the connected device. -
Page 13: Listening To A Cd
To eject the CD Press (open/close) on the unit. Listening to a CD The system is turned on and the disc tray is Playing a CD-DA/MP3 opened automatically by pressing (open/ close) while the system is turned off. disc Note ... - Page 14 You can select the following play modes. 999* folders (including the root folder) 999 files Playmode 250 files in a single folder 8 folder levels (in the tree structure of Play mode Effect files) Normal Plays a track or file. * This includes folders that have no MP3 or Folder* Plays all tracks in the...
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Page 15: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
To delete a programmed track, Creating your own file or folder Press while the play is stopped. Each time program (Program you press the button, the last programmed track, file or folder will be deleted. When all the programmed tracks, files or Play) folders are deleted, “No Step”... -
Page 16: Listening To The Radio
To change the AM tuning interval Press FUNCTION to select “TUNER (CMT-SX7 only) FM” or “TUNER AM” (CMT-SX7), or The default setting for AM tuning interval is “DAB” or “TUNER FM” (CMT- 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). Use the SX7B). -
Page 17: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting radio You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations (CMT-SX7), or 20 DAB/DAB+ and 20 FM stations (CMT-SX7B). stations If you select an already-registered preset number in step 5, the preset radio station is replaced by the currently tuned-in radio station. -
Page 18: Listening To A File On A Usb Device
Press . Listening to a file on a USB device Starts playback. Operate with the button of the remote or unit. Playing a file on a USB You can select a track, file or folder by pressing ENTER, while “ROOT” is device appearing. -
Page 19: Connecting A Usb Device To The Usb Port On The Rear Of The Unit
(USB REAR) port. For customers in Europe: Optional High-Resolution Audio USB Adaptor http://www.sony.eu/support WM-PORT Cable can be ordered from your For customers in other countries/ nearest Sony dealer. regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support Playable audio formats Install the driver. For details about playable audio formats, Follow the procedure on the website. -
Page 20: Listening To Music Of An Iphone/Ipad/Ipod
To use an iPhone/iPad/iPod, refer to the user’s guide of your iPhone/iPad/iPod. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event Listening to music of an iPhone/iPad/ that data recorded to iPhone/iPad/iPod is lost or iPod damaged when using an iPhone/iPad/iPod with this system. -
Page 21: Listening To Music With Connected Components
Press +/– to adjust the Listening to music with connected volume. components Note The OPTICAL IN jack is not compatible with a Playing back the format other than PCM. Set the output format of the connected component to PCM. music of connected components Playing a component... -
Page 22: Listening To Music Through A Bluetooth Connection
BLUETOOTH device. BLUETOOTH connection A list of the devices found may appear on the BLUETOOTH device display. Pairing the system Select [CMT-SX7/CMT-SX7B] (this with a BLUETOOTH system). device and listening If prompted to enter a passkey on the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”... -
Page 23: Listening To Music Through A Registered Device
depending on the connected BLUETOOTH Note device. If you have erased the pairing information, you Once a pairing operation is performed, it does cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection unless not have to be performed again. In the following pairing is performed again. -
Page 24: Listening To Music By One-Touch Action (Nfc)
Android 3.x). Check the website below for information on compatible devices. For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support If the smartphone/tablet does not respond even though it is touched to the unit, download “NFC Easy Connect”... -
Page 25: Playing With High Quality Sound Codec (Aac/Ldac)
LDAC is an audio coding technology developed Playing with high by Sony that enables the transmission of High- Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a quality sound codec BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies such as SBC, it operates without any down-... -
Page 26: Listening To Music Via A Wi-Fi Network
LAN cable directly. refer to the Wi-Fi Startup Guide (separate document). Method for using computer See “Connecting with a computer” (page 26). Method for using wired network Refer to Help Guide for details. http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/cmt-sx7/h_zz/ LAN cable (not supplied) - Page 27 Wait until starts flashing in the display window. It takes about 2 minutes. Access the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen. For PC SSID Start the browser and input either of the following URLs into the browser’s See the recorded password in step 1 address bar.
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Page 28: Listening To The Same Music From The Multiple Speakers (Songpal Link Function)
Refer to Help Guide for detailed operation. Connect the system and http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/cmt-sx7/h_zz/ smartphone/iPhone to your Wi- Fi network. Connect the system and smartphone/ iPhone to the same SSID of your router. Install the free application SongPal on your smartphone/ iPhone. -
Page 29: Additional Information
Setting the Additional information BLUETOOTH/Network Setting the Automatic Standby mode Standby function When BLUETOOTH/Network Standby mode The system enters Standby mode is enabled, the system enters Wait mode for automatically in about 15 minutes when BLUETOOTH or network connection even there is no operation or audio signal output when the system is turned off. -
Page 30: Setting The Wireless Signal On/Off
When this setting is off, the BLUETOOTH/ The Clear Audio+ function activates and Network Standby mode cannot be set. sound is set to Sony’s recommended When this setting is set to off while the settings by pressing CLEARAUDIO+. -
Page 31: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Using the timers The system offers Sleep Timer and Play Timer. Press / to turn on the system. Note The Sleep Timer has priority over the Play Timer. Press MENU. Setting the Sleep Timer Press / to select “Timer At the specified time, the system is turned Menu,”... - Page 32 and you change the radio frequency or band after setting the timer, the radio station setting Prepare the sound source. for the timer will also be changed. When the sound source for a Play Timer is set to a radio station tuned from a preset radio station, and you change the frequency of the radio Press MENU.
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Page 33: Updating The Software
USB flash drive, refer to the following URL. software For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/support For customers in other countries/regions: When a new software version is detected, http://www.sony-asia.com/support this system is updated when it is connected to the internet, and “UPDATE”... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 35 If the tray. system fails to connect, move the smartphone/tablet slowly on the N-Mark of Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local the unit. When the smartphone/tablet authorized Sony service facility. responds, follow the on-screen instructions to establish the connection.
- Page 36 File or folder names are not displayed on Stop playback and connect the iPhone/iPad/ iPod to the system. this system. Playback is not possible. Make sure the iPhone/iPad/iPod is updated The sound skips. with the latest software. If not, update the iPhone/iPad/iPod before using with the ...
- Page 37 Bundle the antenna cables using The USB device is not recognized. commercially available cord clips and adjust the cable lengths. Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the system. DAB/DAB+ radio station is not received ...
- Page 38 Wireless signal condition is poor. Stop using The system cannot connect to the network your microwave oven. using WPS. The communications speed of the wireless LAN may become slower for IEEE802.11n- Set up your network after searching the access compliant wireless LAN routers/access points point using the access point scan.
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Page 39: Messages
Some buttons of the system person, reset the unit for security. cannot be operated during this process. Locked The disc tray is locked and you cannot remove the disc. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. No Connect The system cannot be connected to the network. - Page 40 The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time. Update Error 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.
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Page 41: Precautions/Specifications
Discs of non-standard shape (for extended period, consult your nearest example, heart, square, star) Sony dealer. Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached to them On heat buildup ... -
Page 42: Compatible Devices And Versions
Compatible devices parties Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without and versions prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations. iPhone/iPad/iPod or iTunes Check the websites below for details on the... -
Page 43: Dlna Device
(4th latest supported versions of the compatible generation) devices: iPod touch For customers in Europe: (3rd http://www.sony.eu/support generation)* For customers in other countries/regions: iPod classic* http://www.sony-asia.com/support iPod nano (7th generation)* BLUETOOTH device iPod nano ... -
Page 44: Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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. -
Page 45: Specifications
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... -
Page 46: Tuner Section
187.072 MHz Dynamic range: 188.928 MHz More than 90 dB 190.640 MHz Tuner section 192.352 MHz AM tuner section (CMT-SX7 only): 194.064 MHz Tuning range: 195.936 MHz European models: 531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning 197.648 MHz... -
Page 47: Speaker Section
Mass: Frequency Label Approx. 3.5 kg (per unit) 206.352 MHz BLUETOOTH section 208.064 MHz Communication system: 209.936 MHz BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0 Output: 211.648 MHz BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2 213.360 MHz Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 m 215.072 MHz Frequency band: 216.928 MHz... - Page 48 Approx. 2.7 kg Supplied accessories: Remote (RMT-AM100U) (1), R03 (Size AAA) batteries (2), FM lead antenna (1), AM loop antenna (1) (CMT-SX7 only), Speaker cords (2), Adaptor (1) (Latin America models only), Wi-Fi Startup Guide (1), Operating Instructions (this manual) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
- Page 49 Thomson. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
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