Sony GTK-N1BT Operating Instructions

4-471-163-13 (1)
Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
GB
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.
ˎ© 2012 CSR plc and its group companies.
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
1
Press   to turn on the system.
2 Press TIMER MENU  to select the clock set mode.
If "PLAY SET" flashes, press /  repeatedly to select "CLOCK," and then press (enter)  .
3
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, then press  .
4 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
4
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
5
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
6
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.
1 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."
1 
Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION on the remote 2 
Press CLEAR .

or press BLUETOOTH on the unit until "BT
"DEL LINK" flashes.

AUDIO" appears in the display .
3 Press  .
2
Press OPTIONS  to display the setting menu.
"COMPLETE" appears and all the pairing
3   
Press / repeatedly to select "BT AAC,"
information is erased.

then press .
Notes
4
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.
1
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
2 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 .
1
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 .
3 
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.
2 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.
1
Start the "NFC Easy Connect" application on
Setting the BLUETOOTH Standby
your smartphone.
Check that the application display appears. mode
2 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.
1 Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION  on the remote

or press BLUETOOTH on the unit until "BT

AUDIO" appears in the display .
2
Press OPTIONS  to display the setting menu.
3 Press  /   repeatedly to select "BT STBY,"
then press  .
4   
Press / repeatedly to select "ON" or
"OFF," then press .
Complete the connection with your 5 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/
1
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:
2 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.
3 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
4
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
To 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.*
1
Stop playback Connect this unit and the mobile device via
Press   .
the BLUETOOTH function.
Select a folder Press +/  ( +/ 
2
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.