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Personal Audio System

Operating Instructions

Printed in China

GTK-N1BT

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging

indicates that this product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be handed over

to the applicable collection point for the recycling

of electrical and electronic equipment. By

ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you

will help prevent potential negative consequences

for the environment and human health, which

could otherwise be caused by inappropriate

waste handling of this product. The recycling of

WARNING

materials will help to conserve natural resources.

For more detailed information about recycling of

this product, please contact your local Civic Office,

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

your household waste disposal service or the

ventilation opening of the appliance with

shop where you purchased the product.

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not

expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for

Europe Only

Disposal of waste batteries

example, lighted candles).

(applicable in the European

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

Union and other European

expose this appliance to dripping or splashing,

countries with separate

and do not place objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, on the appliance.

collection systems)

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

indicates that the battery provided with this

product shall not be treated as household waste.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit

On certain batteries this symbol might be used

from the mains, connect the unit to an easily

in combination with a chemical symbol. The

accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an

chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)

abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug

are added if the battery contains more than

from the AC outlet immediately.

0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of

long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the

correctly, you will help prevent potentially

unit itself has been turned off.

negative consequences for the environment

Do not expose batteries or appliances with

and human health which could otherwise be

battery-installed to excessive heat, such as

caused by inappropriate waste handling of the

sunshine and fire.

battery. The recycling of the materials will help to

conserve natural resources.

This equipment has been tested and found to

In case of products that for safety, performance

comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive

or data integrity reasons require a permanent

using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

connection with an incorporated battery, this

Notice for customers: the following

battery should be replaced by qualified service

staff only. To ensure that the battery will be

information is only applicable to

treated properly, hand over the product at end-

equipment sold in countries applying

of-life to the applicable collection point for the

EU directives.

recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

This product has been manufactured by or on

For all other batteries, please view the section

behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-

on how to remove the battery from the product

ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to

safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable

product compliance based on European Union

collection point for the recycling of waste

legislation shall be addressed to the authorized

batteries.

representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,

For more detailed information about recycling

Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

of this product or battery, please contact your

For any service or guarantee matters, please refer

local Civic Office, your household waste disposal

to the addresses provided in the separate service

service or the shop where you purchased the

or guarantee documents.

product.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment

is in compliance with the essential requirements

and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/

EC.

For details, please access the following URL:

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

For customers in Australia and New

Zealand

This equipment should be installed and operated

with at least 20 cm and more between the

radiator and person's body (excluding extremities:

hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

License and Trademark Notice

Location of Controls

ˎiPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod

touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

Unit (Front)

ˎMPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and

Thomson.

ˎWindows Media is either a registered trademark

or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

ˎThe 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. Other trademarks

and trade names are those of their respective

owners.

ˎThe N Mark is a trademark or registered

trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United

States and in other countries.

Unit (Right side when installed

The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trade

horizontally)

marks of CSR plc or one of its group companies

and may be registered in one or more

jurisdictions.

ˎAndroid is a trademark of Google Inc.

ˎThis product is protected by certain intellectual

property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or

distribution of such technology outside of this

product is prohibited without a license from

Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

ˎThe system names and product names indicated

in this manual are generally the trademarks or

registered trademarks of the manufacturer. ™

and ® marks are omitted in this manual.

Note

Headphone output is not available as this system does not

have a headphone jack.

Remote

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.

Getting Started

 To wall outlet

 FM lead antenna (Extend

it horizontally.)

 Power

Connect the power cord



to a wall outlet.



. When you press 



The demonstration appears in the display

, the system turns on and the

demonstration automatically ends.

If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models

equipped with an adaptor).

 Antenna

When inserting the connector of FM lead antenna



, make sure to insert it in the correct orientation.

Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antenna.

Keep the antenna away from the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

 AUDIO IN (external input) jack

Connect optional external equipment using an audio connecting cable (not supplied).

 USB port

Connect an iPod/iPhone or USB device using a USB cable (not supplied).

Installing the system

The system can be installed either vertically or horizontally. Select the installation style based on your

preferences.

Vertical installation

Horizontal installation

Using the remote

Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied), matching the polarities shown below.

Notes on using the remote

ˎWith normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months.

ˎDo not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries.

ˎIf you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Setting the clock

Press 



to turn on the system.

Press TIMER MENU



to select the clock set mode.

If "PLAY SET" flashes, press /



repeatedly to select "CLOCK," and then press

(enter)



Press /



repeatedly to set the hour, then press



Use the same procedure to set the minutes.

Note

The clock settings are reset when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

To display the clock when the system is off

Press DISPLAY



. The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds.

Operations

Perform the pairing operation on the

Using the BLUETOOTH function

BLUETOOTH device and search for this system

with the BLUETOOTH device.

You can listen to music from your "WALKMAN" or

When searching has finished, a list of the

BLUETOOTH device over a wireless connection.

devices found may appear on the BLUETOOTH

Before using the BLUETOOTH function, perform

device display.

pairing to register your BLUETOOTH device.

ˎ This system appears as "SONY:GTK-N1BT." If it

does not appear, perform the procedure from

The system supports registration and connection

step 1 again.

of the BLUETOOTH device and NFC, which enables

ˎ When establishing connection with this

data communication by just touching a specified

system, select the audio profile (A2DP, AVRCP)

location. For details on NFC, see "Connecting by

on the BLUETOOTH device.

one-touch action (NFC)."

ˎ If the BLUETOOTH device does not support

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile),

What is pairing?

you cannot perform playback or other

The BLUETOOTH devices to be connected must

operations with the system.

be registered with each other beforehand. Pairing

ˎ For details on operations of the BLUETOOTH

is an operation of registering two devices. Once a

device to be connected, refer to the operation

pairing operation is performed, it does not have

manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH

to be performed again. In the following cases,

device.

however, a pairing operation must be performed

again:

Select "SONY:GTK-N1BT" in the display of the

ˎ Pairing information was erased when the

BLUETOOTH device.

BLUETOOTH device was repaired.

If prompted to enter a passkey on the

ˎ You attempt to pair the system with more than

BLUETOOTH device, enter "0000."

10 BLUETOOTH devices. This system can pair

Operate the BLUETOOTH device and perform

with up to 9 BLUETOOTH devices. If you pair

BLUETOOTH connection.

another BLUETOOTH device after pairing with 9

When pairing is completed and connection

devices was performed, pairing information of

with the BLUETOOTH device is established

the device that was connected with the system

correctly, the display



changes to "BT AUDIO"

first is overwritten with that of the new device.

ˎ Pairing registration information of this system is

from "PAIRING" and the BLUETOOTH indicator



flashes slowly in blue.

erased from the connected device.

ˎ Depending on the type of BLUETOOTH device,

ˎ If you initialize the system or erase the

connection may start automatically after

pairing history with the system, all the pairing

pairing is completed.

information will be erased.

Notes

About the BLUETOOTH indicator

ˎ"Passkey" may be called "Passcode," "PIN code," "PIN

number" or "Password," etc., depending on the device.

The BLUETOOTH indicator in the center of the

ˎThe pairing standby status of the system is cancelled after

BLUETOOTH button



allows checking the

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

BLUETOOTH status.

procedure from step 1.

ˎIf you want to pair with several BLUETOOTH devices,

perform the procedure from steps 1 to 6 individually for

System status

Indicator status

each BLUETOOTH device.

The system is in

Flash slowly in blue.

BLUETOOTH Standby

Tip

You can perform a pairing operation or attempt to make a

(when the system is on).

BLUETOOTH connection with another BLUETOOTH device

During BLUETOOTH

Flash quickly in blue.

while the BLUETOOTH connection is established with one

BLUETOOTH device. The currently established BLUETOOTH

pairing

connection is cancelled when BLUETOOTH connection with

The system is

Flash in blue.

another device is successfully established.

attempting to connect

with a BLUETOOTH

To erase the pairing registration

device.

information

The system has

Lit in blue.

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION



on the remote

established in

or press BLUETOOTH



on the unit until "BT

connection with a

AUDIO" appears in the display



BLUETOOTH device.

When the system is connected with a

BLUETOOTH device, the device name set for the

Enabling reception of AAC codec

connected BLUETOOTH device appears in the

You can receive data in AAC codec format from a

display



of the system. Press BLUETOOTH



BLUETOOTH device. To enable reception, set up

on the unit to cancel the connection with that

using the option menu.

BLUETOOTH device then display "BT AUDIO."



Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION

on the remote



Press CLEAR



or press BLUETOOTH

on the unit until "BT

"DEL LINK" flashes.



AUDIO" appears in the display

Press



Press OPTIONS



to display the setting menu.

"COMPLETE" appears and all the pairing



 

Press

repeatedly to select "BT AAC,"

information is erased.



then press

Notes

Press



 

repeatedly to select "ON" or

ˎIf you erase the pairing information, you cannot make a

"OFF," then press



BLUETOOTH connection unless pairing is performed. In

ON: to enable reception in AAC codec format

order to connect with a BLUETOOTH device after performing

this operation, you must enter the passkey again.

OFF: to receive in SBC or aptX codec format

ˎIf you erase the pairing information, the BLUETOOTH

Standby mode setting is set to off.

Notes

ˎIf you initiate setup during BLUETOOTH connection, the

Connecting by one-touch action (NFC)

connection is cut.

ˎWhen using an Apple product, update it to the latest

NFC enables data communication by just touching

software version. For details on updating, refer to the

your device to a specified location.

operation manual supplied with your Apple product.

Compatible smartphones are those equipped

ˎIf sound is interrupted during reception in AAC codec

format, set the BT AAC menu to "OFF."

with the NFC function (compatible operating

system: Android version 2.3.3 or later with the

Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH

exception of Android 3.x).

device

Check the website below for information on

compatible devices.

For customers in Europe:

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

Preparation on your smartphone (Android)

An NFC-compliant application must be installed

on your smartphone. If not installed, you can

download "NFC Easy Connect" from Google Play.

BLUETOOTH device

ˎ In some countries and regions, NFC-compliant

such as a "WALKMAN"

application may not be downloaded.

Place the BLUETOOTH device to be connected

ˎ For some smartphones, this function may

within 1 meter from the system.

be available without downloading "NFC Easy

Connect." In this case, the operation and

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION



on the remote

specifications of the smartphone may be

or press BLUETOOTH



on the unit until "BT

different from the description in this manual.



AUDIO" appears in the display

ˎ The BLUETOOTH indicator



Install the application.

flashes slowly

in blue.

If you access using 2D Code

ˎ If the system has been automatically

Use the 2D Code Reader application.

connected with the BLUETOOTH device in

the past, press BLUETOOTH



on the unit

to cancel the connection so that "BT AUDIO"



appears in the display



Press and hold BLUETOOTH

on the unit for

2 seconds or longer.

The BLUETOOTH indicator



flashes quickly in

blue and "PAIRING" flashes in the display



The system is in Pairing mode.

If the application is not found at the website

Note

These operations may not be available for certain

above, search "NFC Easy Connect" on Google

BLUETOOTH devices. In addition, the actual operations may

Play and install it.

differ depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device.

Set your smartphone to enable NFC function.

To check the address of a connected

For details, refer to the user's guide supplied

BLUETOOTH device

with your smartphone.

Press DISPLAY  while the BLUETOOTH device

name set on the connected BLUETOOTH device is

About the "NFC Easy Connect" application

shown in the display . The BLUETOOTH device

This is a free application especially used for

address appears in two installments on the

Android. Search the internet for detailed

system display for 8 seconds.

information on "NFC Easy Connect" and download

the application.

To cancel the connection with a

ˎ In some countries and regions, NFC-compliant

BLUETOOTH device

application may not be downloaded.

Press BLUETOOTH  on the unit. "UNLINKED"

appears in the display .

Making a connection with your

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the

smartphone by one-touch action

connection may be cancelled automatically when

Just touch your smartphone to the system. The

you stop playback.

system is turned on automatically, and pairing

and BLUETOOTH connection are established.

Start the "NFC Easy Connect" application on

Setting the BLUETOOTH Standby

your smartphone.

Check that the application display appears.

mode

Touch your smartphone to the unit.

When BLUETOOTH Standby mode is enabled,

Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark  on the

the system enters Wait mode for BLUETOOTH

unit and maintain contact until the smartphone

connection even when the system is turned off.

vibrates.

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 BLUETOOTH FUNCTION



on the remote



or press BLUETOOTH

on the unit until "BT



AUDIO" appears in the display

Press OPTIONS



to display the setting menu.

Press



 

repeatedly to select "BT STBY,"

then press





 

Press

repeatedly to select "ON" or

"OFF," then press

.

Complete the connection with your

Press



 

to turn off the system.

smartphone, following the instructions on the

When "BT STBY" is set to "ON," the system turns

screen.

on and you can listen to music by activating

Refer to the user's guide of your smartphone

BLUETOOTH on the connected component.

for the part of your smartphone used touch

contact.

ˎ To disconnect the established connection, touch

App Remote via BLUETOOTH

your smartphone to the N-Mark  on the unit.

wireless technology (Android

ˎ When you touch an NFC-compliant smartphone

to the unit while another BLUETOOTH device

phone)

is connected with this system, the BLUETOOTH

device is disconnected and the system is

Downloading the "App Remote" application from

connected with the smartphone.

Google Play is required for Android phone.

ˎ If you touch the smartphone connected with this

If the application is downloaded to an Android

system to another NFC-compliant BLUETOOTH

phone connected to the unit, the following

headset or speaker, the smartphone is

features are available:

disconnected from the system and connected

—Operate the unit to launch and control

with the touched BLUETOOTH device.

compatible applications on Android phone.

—Operate Android phone with simple finger

Listening to music through a

gestures to control the source of the unit.

BLUETOOTH connection

—Display detailed source information (song title,

artist name, album art, etc.) on Android phone.

You can operate a BLUETOOTH device by

connecting the system and a BLUETOOTH device

—Read out incoming text messages/SMS

automatically.

using AVRCP.

Available operations differ depending on the

Check the following before playing music:

application. For details on available applications,

ˎ The BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH

visit the support site below:

device is enabled.

For customers in Europe:

ˎ Pairing has been completed.

http://support.sony-europe.com/

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION  on the

For customers in Latin America:

remote or press BLUETOOTH



on the unit

http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp

until "BT AUDIO" appears in the display .

For customers in other countries/regions:

Establish BLUETOOTH connection with the

http://www.sony-asia.com/support

BLUETOOTH device.

To install the application

Once the connection is established, "LINKED"

If you access using 2D Code

appears in the display  then the BLUETOOTH

Use the 2D Code Reader application.

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 



on the remote or 



on the

unit to start playback.

If the application is not found at the website

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you may

above, search for "App Remote" on Google Play

have to press 



or 



twice.

and install it.

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you

Notes

may have to start up the AV software of the

 The "App Remote" application via the BLUETOOTH

BLUETOOTH device beforehand.

function is only available for Android phones with Android

Press VOLUME +/  on the remote or turn

2.2, 2.3, 4.0 or 4.1 installed.

the volume dial  on the unit to adjust the

 Automatic reading of the SMS function is only available

volume.

for Android phones with TTS Engine installed.

Other operations

Two-way music control with Android

phone

Do the following:

Before connecting the mobile device, turn down

Pause playback

Press   on the remote or

the volume of the unit.

  on the unit.*

Stop playback

Connect this unit and the mobile device via

Press 



the BLUETOOTH function.

Select a folder

Press

+/



(

+/



Start up the "App Remote" application.

on the unit).

If the function of the unit does not appear on

Select a file

Press /



the application, press and hold BLUETOOTH 

Find a point in

Hold down /



(or

on the unit for more than 2 seconds.

a file

/



on the unit)

Some playback operations of the unit can be

during playback and release

controlled by the mobile device. For details on

the button at the desired point.

the operations on the mobile device, see the

help of the application.

* Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you may have to

press   on the unit twice.