Sony CMT-SX7, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...perating Instructions 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 ...

Page 2: ...y Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents This product is intende...

Page 3: ...Beforeoperatingthis system Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be play...

Page 4: ...c Wi Fi Startup Guide separate document 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: ...rogram Play 15 Listening to the radio Tuning in a radio station 16 Presetting radio stations 17 Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually CMT SX7B only 17 Listening to a file on a USB device Playing a file on a USB device 18 Connecting a USB device to the USB port on the front of the unit 18 Connecting a USB device to the USB port on the rear of the unit 19 Playable audio formats 19 Listening to mus...

Page 6: ...ng with high quality sound codec AAC LDAC 25 Listening to music via a Wi Fi network Selecting the method of network connection 26 Connecting with a computer 26 Listening to the same music from the multiple speakers SongPal Link function 28 Listening to various Internet music services 28 Additional information Setting the Automatic Standby function 29 Setting the BLUETOOTH Network Standby mode 29 S...

Page 7: ...Precautions Specifications Precautions 41 Compatible devices and versions 42 iPhone iPad iPod or iTunes 42 DLNA device 43 USB device 43 BLUETOOTH device 43 BLUETOOTH wireless technology 44 Specifications 45 ...

Page 8: ...up in orange play pause button Use to start or pause playback Display window N Mark Place a smartphone tablet equipped with the NFC function close to this mark to perform BLUETOOTH registration connection or disconnection by a one touch action page 24 MENU button Use to display the menu Press to select the items in the menu BACK button Use to go back to the previous display previous next TUNING di...

Page 9: ... tune in a desired radio station play pause button Use to start or pause playback CLEARAUDIO button Set the sound to Sony s recommended settings BACK button Use to return to the previous status MENU button Use to display the menu Press to select the items in the menu FUNCTION button Press to change the functions Each press changes to the next function in the following sequence CD USB FRONT USB REA...

Page 10: ...tration LINE IN external input jack Connect to an output jack of the optional external components with an audio connecting cable not 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 We recommend to use the optional RF cable for the DAB connection CMT SX7 CMT SX7B connector black connector...

Page 11: ...omputer or WALKMAN which is compatible with High Resolution Audio Use the USB cable not supplied page 19 If you connect a WALKMAN to the unit use an optional High Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM PORT Cable not supplied and the USB cable not supplied You can also use this as a USB DAC Optional High Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM PORT Cable can be ordered from your nearest Sony dealer LAN connector...

Page 12: ...NT port Operating the radio You can receive the radio station Depending on the country and region music services and their period of availability may differ A separate registration is required for certain services 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...

Page 13: ...s opened automatically by pressing open close while the system is turned off Note Do not load a CD with non standard shapes e g heart square star Doing this may cause irreparable damage to the system Do not use a CD with tape stickers or paste on it as this may cause malfunction When you remove a disc do not touch the surface of the disc Play mode enables you to playback the same music repeatedly ...

Page 14: ...ze may be less than actual number of folders depending on the folder structure Compatibility with all MP3 encoding writing software CD R RW drive and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all Play mode Effect Normal Plays a track or file Folder Plays all tracks in the selected folder FLDR lights up in the display windo...

Page 15: ...program play In step 1 select Normal for Program then press ENTER To delete a programmed track file or folder Press while the play is stopped Each time you press the button the last programmed track file or folder will be deleted When all the programmed tracks files or folders are deleted No Step appears Tip Up to 25 tracks files or folders can be programmed If you attempt to program more than 25 ...

Page 16: ...ary service is automatically received when secondary service ends This tuner does not support data services If reception of an FM stereo broadcast is noisy Select monaural reception by following steps This reduces noise 1 Tune in the desired station then press MENU 2 Press to select Tuner Menu then press ENTER 3 Press to select FM Mode then press ENTER 4 Press to select Mono then press ENTER To re...

Page 17: ...ed preset number in step 5 the preset radio station is replaced by the currently tuned in radio station To tune in to a preset radio station Press to select the preset number to which the desired station is registered Before you can tune in DAB DAB stations you must perform a DAB Initial Scan When you have moved to another area also perform the DAB Initial Scan manually to update the DAB DAB servi...

Page 18: ...d disconnect and reconnect it For details on the charging status of the USB device see the operating manual of the USB device Note The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected digital music player Be sure to turn off the system before removing the USB device Removing the USB device while the system is turned on may corrupt the data on the USB device When US...

Page 19: ... Resolution Audio For details see the operating instructions of your computer or WALKMAN Note If you connect a WALKMAN to this port use the USB cable not supplied and an optional High Resolution Audio USB Adaptor WM PORT Cable 3 not supplied If you play back High Resolution Audio by connecting your computer Hi Res Audio Player for Windows Mac OS is recommended The player can be downloaded for free...

Page 20: ... cannot be charged disconnect and reconnect it For details on the charging status of an iPhone iPad iPod see the operating manual of an iPhone iPad iPod Note Before disconnecting the iPhone iPad iPod turn off the system If you disconnect it when the system is on the data stored on the iPhone iPad iPod may be corrupted Do not carry the system with an iPhone iPad iPod connected to the system Doing s...

Page 21: ...e optional external equipment 3 Start playback of the connected component Adjust the volume on the connected component during playback 4 Press to adjust the volume Note The OPTICAL IN jack is not compatible with a format other than PCM Set the output format of the connected component to PCM 1 Press FUNCTION to select LINE IN 2 Connect its audio connecting cord to the LINE IN external input jack on...

Page 22: ...hanges to the connected BLUETOOTH from Pairing and the device name is displayed 8 Start playback and adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH device Starts playback Depending on the BLUETOOTH device press again Also you may have to start up a music player on the BLUETOOTH device Tip You can perform a pairing operation or attempt to make a BLUETOOTH connection with another BLUETOOTH device while the BLUE...

Page 23: ...ected BLUETOOTH device Press DISPLAY while the name set on the connected BLUETOOTH device is shown in the display window The BLUETOOTH device address appears in the display window for about 8 seconds To cancel the connection with the BLUETOOTH device Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection on the BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH appears in the display window Depending on the device the connection may be can...

Page 24: ...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 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 Then touch to the unit again NFC Easy Connect is a free application for exclusive use wit...

Page 25: ...during BLUETOOTH connection the connection is cut If sound is interrupted during reception set to SBC in step 4 LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High Resolution Hi Res Audio content even over a BLUETOOTH connection Unlike other BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies such as SBC it operates without any down conversion of the Hi Res Audio conten...

Page 26: ...nect For details 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 Connectingwitha computer If your wireless router does not have a WPS AOSS button configure Wi Fi settings by connecting the unit to your computer with a LAN cab...

Page 27: ...X7 CMT SX7B 5 Select Network Settings from the menu 6 Select the SSID of your wireless router and enter the password See the recorded password in step 1 page 26 7 Select Apply 8 When prompted unplug the LAN cable from the unit When the LAN cable is unplugged from the unit in the display window turns off When the Wi Fi connection is established lights up in the display window It may take more than ...

Page 28: ... application SongPal on your smartphone iPhone 3 When connecting multiple devices connect the multi room compatible devices to your Wi Fi network Refer to Help Guide for detailed operation http rd1 sony net help speaker cmt sx7 h_zz Listening to various Internetmusicservices 1 Connect the system and smartphone iPhone to your Wi Fi network Connect the system and smartphone iPhone to the same SSID o...

Page 29: ...ain until it enters Standby mode even when Automatic Standby function is enabled in the following cases when a USB device is connected in USB function when a button on the remote or unit is pressed when NFC touch is performed Settingthe BLUETOOTH Network Standbymode When BLUETOOTH Network Standby mode is enabled the system enters Wait mode for BLUETOOTH or network connection even when the system i...

Page 30: ...is on the BLUETOOTH Network Standby mode turns off When this setting is off the unit and BLUETOOTH device cannot be paired Even when this setting is off a wired connection can still be used Adjustingthesound Adjusts the sound to your preference Selecting DSEE HX produces better quality sound of a compressed file such as MP3 1 Press MENU 2 Press to select Sound Menu then press ENTER 3 Press to sele...

Page 31: ...LAY Usingthetimers The system offers Sleep Timer and Play Timer Note The Sleep Timer has priority over the Play Timer At the specified time the system is turned off automatically 1 Press MENU 2 Press to select Sleep Menu then press ENTER 3 Press to select the specified time then press ENTER You can select from 10minutes 10 minutes to 90minutes 90 minutes in 10 minute increments Tip To check the re...

Page 32: ... time Turn off the unit about 5 minutes before the preset time Be careful not to operate the system until it is turned on and starts play with the timer When 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 als...

Page 33: ...orming MENU button Download Cancel Ok while Download is displayed depending on the update progress status canceling cannot be executed If the update procedure have been terminated the system will turn off and switch to standby mode When you turn on the system next time UPDATE will appear Update the software by using an USB flash drive For details on the update procedure using an USB flash drive re...

Page 34: ...output See Setting the Automatic Standby function page 29 The clock setting or the Play Timer operation has been canceled unexpectedly If about a minute elapses with no operation the clock setting or Play Timer setting is canceled automatically Perform the operation again from the beginning There is no sound Make sure the speaker cords are connected correctly Turn up the volume on the unit Make su...

Page 35: ...e iPad iPod In this case erase the pairing information on the iPhone iPad iPod and then perform the pairing procedure again Unable to connect the system to a BLUETOOTH device with one touch connection NFC Keep the smartphone tablet close to the unit until the smartphone tablet responds If the system fails to connect move the smartphone tablet slowly on the N Mark of the unit When the smartphone ta...

Page 36: ...compatible USB devices see Compatible devices and versions page 42 An unsupported USB device is connected The following problems may occur 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 There is no sound The USB device is not connected correctly Turn off the system and then r...

Page 37: ...AB DAB radio station is not received properly CMT SX7B only Check all antenna connections then perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure See Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually page 17 The current DAB DAB service may not be available Press to select a different service If you have moved to another area some services frequencies may have changed and you may not be able to tune into your usual br...

Page 38: ...poor Stop using your microwave oven The communications speed of the wireless LAN may become slower for IEEE802 11n compliant wireless LAN routers access points if the security method is set to WEP or WPA WPA2 PSK TKIP If the speed becomes lower change the security method to WPA WPA2 PSK AES The encryption security scheme varies depending on the device For details refer to the operating manual for ...

Page 39: ...above consult your nearest Sony dealer Note If you dispose of the unit or give it to another person reset the unit for security Messages The following messages may appear or flash during operation CannotDownload The system failed downloading the update data while performing the software update Enter the setting menu and update the software again CannotPlay You have set a disc that cannot be played...

Page 40: ...he port and turn off the system then turn on the system PushSTOP You attempted to change the play mode during playback in the CD or USB function Reading The system is reading the information on the CD or USB device Some buttons do not work during reading StepFull 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 UpdateError The sy...

Page 41: ...s grip the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid get into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified service facility Onplacement Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot cold dusty dirty or humid or lacking adequate v...

Page 42: ...for details on the latest supported versions of the compatible devices For customers in Europe http www sony eu support For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support iPhone iPad iPod or iTunes Compatible Models AirPlay BLUETOOTH USB iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 5s iPhone 5c iPhone 5 iPhone 4s iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPad Air 2 iPad mini 3 iPad Air iPad mini 2 iPad 4th genera...

Page 43: ... the latest supported versions of the compatible devices For customers in Europe http www sony eu support For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Check the websites below for details on the latest supported versions of the compatible devices For customers in Europe http www sony eu support For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Check...

Page 44: ...horter 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 Effects ofother devices BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN IEEE802 11b g n use the same frequency band 2 4 GHz When using you...

Page 45: ...s at 6 ohms 1 kHz 1 THD RMS power output reference 50 watts 50 watts per channel at 6 ohms 1 kHz Inputs Outputs LINEIN external input jack Sensitivity 2 V Impedance 47 kilo ohms OPTICAL IN optical digitalinput jack headphone jack Stereo mini jack 8 ohms or more Section for USB port USB FRONT port You can connect a USB flash drive Walkman or iPhone iPad iPod that is compatible with this system Supp...

Page 46: ...ical Pick up Block with 7mm aperture Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamicrange More than 90 dB Tuner section AM tuner section CMT SX7 only Tuning range European models 531 kHz 1 602 kHz with 9 kHz tuning interval Asian models 530 kHz 1 610 kHz with 10 kHz tuning interval 531 kHz 1 602 kHz with 9 kHz tuning interval Other models 530 kHz 1 710 kHz with 10 kHz...

Page 47: ...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 Network section LAN port RJ 45 10BASE T 100BASE TX ...

Page 48: ...atts Dimensions W H D incl projecting parts without speakers Approx 225 mm x 115 mm x 263 mm Mass without speakers Approx 2 7 kg Suppliedaccessories 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 chang...

Page 49: ...A2 and Wi Fi Protected Setup are marks of the Wi Fi Alliance is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson The BLUETOOTH wor...

Page 50: ......

Page 51: ......

Page 52: ... 2015 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4 567 663 12 1 ...