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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,...
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit – Front and back view Continued...
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– Top view * Except North American model A On back panel: POWER (page 10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) Press to turn on or off the AC power. Status of the POWER button (OFF) The unit is turned off. (ON) (North American model) The unit is turned on.
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I m/M (rewind/fast forward) (page 14, 15) Hold down to find a point in a track or file during playback. ./> (go backward/go forward) (page 14, 15) Press to select a track or file. TUNING +/– (page 12) Press to tune in the station you want. J VOLUME (page 12, 14, 15, 16, Turn to adjust the volume.
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F VOLUME +/– (page 12, 14, 15, 16, 19) Press to adjust the volume. G ./> (go backward/go forward) (page 14, 15) Press to select a track or file. +/– (tuning) (page 12, 13) Press to tune in the station you want. H m/M (rewind/fast forward) (page 14, 15) Hold down to find a point in a track...
Keep the antennas away from the power cord, the USB cable, the iPod and the subwoofer cable (FST-GTK2i only) to avoid picking up noise. Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally POWER...
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You can then output audio through this unit. C SUBWOOFER OUT jack (FST-GTK2i only) Use a supplied subwoofer cable to connect the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the unit and INPUT jack on the subwoofer.
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Inserting the iPod Dock Adapter Insert the iPod Dock Adapter (not supplied) into the iPod connector on the unit before you connect the iPod. Use a Dock Adapter supplied with your iPod. Otherwise, a compatible Dock Adapter will need to be purchased separately from Apple Inc.
Operations Listening to the radio Select FM or AM band. Press TUNER/BAND (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly. Perform tuning. For automatic scanning Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” lights up in the display, and then press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).
Press +/– repeatedly to select the preset number you want. If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new station. Press ENTER. “COMPLETE” appears in the display. The station is stored. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other stations.
• Compatibility with all encoding/writing softwares, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all. Press USB (or FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly). Connect an optional USB device to the (USB) port on the unit.
• To use an iPod, refer to the operating instructions of your iPod. • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damage when using an iPod with this unit.
Do this Select the iPod Press MENU and menu item select a menu, then press ENTER or Note You can confirm menu and item selections on the iPod display during operation. Return to Press MENU or previous menu Turn off the Hold down NX.
Adjusting the sound To add a sound effect Do this Reinforce the Press GROOVE bass and create repeatedly to select a more powerful “GROOVE”*. sound Select the preset Press EQ (or PRESET sound effect EQ on the unit) repeatedly to select the preset effect you want.
Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
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USB device from the (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound. • The USB device is not connected correctly. Press POWER on the back...
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The USB device cannot be connected into the • The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the correct orientation. “READING” is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts. •...
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• Keep the antennas away from the power cord, the USB cable, the iPod and subwoofer cable (FST-GTK2i only) to avoid picking up noise. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
To reset the unit to factory settings If the unit still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles not described above occur, reset the unit as follows: Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
120 Hz – 10 kHz; rated 30 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 250 miliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section FST-GTK2i The following are measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz Front speaker: Power Output (rated)
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110 W + 110 W (per channel at 6 , 1 kHz) Input AUDIO IN L/R: Voltage 1 V, impedance 47 kilohms Output SUBWOOFER OUT (FST-GTK2i only) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner Antenna: FM lead antenna AM loop antenna...
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11.5 kg (25 lb 6 oz) Supplied accessories Remote Commander: • RM-AMU098 (North American model only) (1) • RM-AMU092 (other models) (1) FM lead/AM loop antenna (1) R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) Subwoofer cable (FST-GTK2i only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Compatible USB devices with this unit You can use the following Sony USB devices on this unit. Other USB devices cannot be used on this unit. Verified Sony USB device Product name Model name ® Walkman NWZ-B133 / B135 /...
• This unit is designed for iPod only. You cannot connect any other portable audio players. • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit.