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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the 
ventilation opening of the appliance with 
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not 
expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for 
example, lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 
expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, 
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such 
as vases, on the appliance.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, 
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit 
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily 
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an 
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug 
from the AC outlet immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as 
long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the 
unit itself has been turned off.
Do not expose batteries or appliances with 
battery-installed to excessive heat, such as 
sunshine and fire.
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive 
using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

Notice for customers: the following 

information is only applicable to 

equipment sold in countries applying 

EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on 
behalf of Sony 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.
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).

  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 

materials will help to conserve natural resources. 

For more detailed information about recycling of 

this product, please contact your local Civic Office, 

your household waste disposal service or the 

shop where you purchased the product.

  

  Disposal of waste batteries 

(applicable in the European 

Union and other European 

countries with separate 

collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging 
indicates that the battery provided with this 
product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used 
in combination with a chemical symbol. The 
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) 
are added if the battery contains more than 
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potentially 
negative consequences for the environment 
and human health which could otherwise be 
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the 
battery. The recycling of the materials will help to 
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance 
or data integrity reasons require a permanent 
connection with an incorporated battery, this 
battery should be replaced by qualified service 
staff only. To ensure that the battery will be 
treated properly, hand over the product at end-
of-life to the applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section 
on how to remove the battery from the product 
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of waste 
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling 
of this product or battery, please contact your 
local Civic Office, your household waste disposal 
service or the shop where you purchased the 
product.

Europe Only

Operations

Getting Started

Location of Controls

Unit (Front)

Unit (Right side when installed 

horizontally)

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.

Using the BLUETOOTH function

You can listen to music from your “WALKMAN” or 
BLUETOOTH device over a wireless connection.
Before using the BLUETOOTH function, perform 
pairing to register your BLUETOOTH device.

The system supports registration and connection 
of the BLUETOOTH device and NFC, which enables 
data communication by just touching a specified 
location. For details on NFC, see “Connecting by 
one-touch action (NFC).”

What is pairing?

The BLUETOOTH devices to be connected must 
be registered with each other beforehand. Pairing 
is an operation of registering two devices. Once a 
pairing operation is performed, it does not have 
to be performed again. In the following cases, 
however, a pairing operation must be performed 
again:

 

ˎ

Pairing information was erased when the 

BLUETOOTH device was repaired.

 

ˎ

You attempt to pair the system with more than 

10 BLUETOOTH devices. This system can pair 

with up to 9 BLUETOOTH devices. If you pair 

another BLUETOOTH device after pairing with 9 

devices was performed, pairing information of 

the device that was connected with the system 

first is overwritten with that of the new device.

 

ˎ

Pairing registration information of this system is 

erased from the connected device.

 

ˎ

If you initialize the system or erase the 

pairing history with the system, all the pairing 

information will be erased.

About the BLUETOOTH indicator

The BLUETOOTH indicator in the center of the 
BLUETOOTH button 

 allows checking the 

BLUETOOTH status.

System status

Indicator status

The system is in 
BLUETOOTH Standby 
(when the system is on).

Flash slowly in blue.

During BLUETOOTH 
pairing

Flash quickly in blue.

The system is 
attempting to connect 
with a BLUETOOTH 
device.

Flash in blue.

The system has 
established in 
connection with a 
BLUETOOTH device.

Lit in blue.

Enabling reception of AAC codec

You can receive data in AAC codec format from a 
BLUETOOTH device. To enable reception, set up 
using the option menu.

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 AAC,” 

then press   

.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to select “ON” or 

“OFF,” then press   

.

ON:

 to enable reception in AAC codec format

OFF:

 to receive in SBC or aptX codec format

Notes

 

ˎ

If you initiate setup during BLUETOOTH connection, the 

connection is cut.

 

ˎ

When using an Apple product, update it to the latest 

software version. For details on updating, refer to the 

operation manual supplied with your Apple product.

 

ˎ

If sound is interrupted during reception in AAC codec 

format, set the BT AAC menu to “OFF.”

Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH 

device

BLUETOOTH device 

such as a “WALKMAN”

Place the BLUETOOTH device to be connected 

within 1 meter from the system.

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION 

 on the remote 

or press BLUETOOTH 

 on the unit until “BT 

AUDIO” appears in the display 

.

 

ˎ

The BLUETOOTH indicator 

 flashes slowly 

in blue.

 

ˎ

If the system has been automatically 

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.

Perform the pairing operation on the 

BLUETOOTH device and search for this system 

with the BLUETOOTH device.

When searching has finished, a list of the 
devices found may appear on the BLUETOOTH 
device display.

 

ˎ

This system appears as “SONY:GTK-N1BT.” If it 

does not appear, perform the procedure from 

step 1 again.

 

ˎ

When establishing connection with this 

system, select the audio profile (A2DP, AVRCP) 

on the BLUETOOTH device.

 

ˎ

If the BLUETOOTH device does not support 

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile), 

you cannot perform playback or other 

operations with the system.

 

ˎ

For details on operations of the BLUETOOTH 

device to be connected, refer to the operation 

manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH 

device.

Select “SONY:GTK-N1BT” in the display of the 

BLUETOOTH device.

If prompted to enter a passkey on the 
BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”

Operate the BLUETOOTH device and perform 

BLUETOOTH connection.

When pairing is completed and connection 
with the BLUETOOTH device is established 
correctly, the display 

 changes to “BT AUDIO” 

from “PAIRING” and the BLUETOOTH indicator 

 flashes slowly in blue.

 

ˎ

Depending on the type of BLUETOOTH device, 

connection may start automatically after 

pairing is completed.

Notes

 

ˎ

“Passkey” may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN 

number” or “Password,” etc., depending on the device.

 

ˎ

The pairing standby status of the system is cancelled after 

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

procedure from step 1.

 

ˎ

If you want to pair with several BLUETOOTH devices, 

perform the procedure from steps 1 to 6 individually for 

each BLUETOOTH device.

Tip

You can perform a pairing operation or attempt to make a 

BLUETOOTH connection with another BLUETOOTH device 

while the BLUETOOTH connection is established with one 

BLUETOOTH device. The currently established BLUETOOTH 

connection is cancelled when BLUETOOTH connection with 

another device is successfully established.

To erase the pairing registration 

information

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION 

 on the remote 

or press BLUETOOTH 

 on the unit until “BT 

AUDIO” appears in the display 

.

When the system is connected with a 
BLUETOOTH device, the device name set for the 
connected BLUETOOTH device appears in the 
display 

 of the system. Press BLUETOOTH 

 

on the unit to cancel the connection with that 
BLUETOOTH device then display “BT AUDIO.”

Press CLEAR 

.

“DEL LINK” flashes.

Press   

.

“COMPLETE” appears and all the pairing 
information is erased.

Notes

 

ˎ

If you erase the pairing information, you cannot make a 

BLUETOOTH connection unless pairing is performed. In 

order to connect with a BLUETOOTH device after performing 

this operation, you must enter the passkey again.

 

ˎ

If you erase the pairing information, the BLUETOOTH 

Standby mode setting is set to off.

Connecting by one-touch action (NFC)

NFC enables data communication by just touching 
your device to a specified location.
Compatible smartphones are those equipped 
with the 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.
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.

 

ˎ

In some countries and regions, NFC-compliant 

application may not be downloaded.

 

ˎ

For some smartphones, this function may 

be available without downloading “NFC Easy 

Connect.” In this case, the operation and 

specifications of the smartphone may be 

different from the description in this manual.

Install the application.

If you access using 2D Code

Use the 2D Code Reader application.

  To wall outlet

  FM lead antenna (Extend 

it horizontally.)

 Power

Connect the power cord 

 to a wall outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display 

. When you press 



 

, 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.

Horizontal installation

Vertical installation

Using the remote

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

Notes on using the remote

 

ˎ

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

 

ˎ

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

 

ˎ

If 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.

License and Trademark Notice

 

ˎ

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod 
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in 
the U.S. and other countries.

 

ˎ

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and 
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and 
Thomson.

 

ˎ

Windows Media is either a registered trademark 
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.

 

ˎ

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. Other trademarks 
and trade names are those of their respective 
owners.

 

ˎ

The 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. 
The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trade 
marks of CSR plc or one of its group companies 
and may be registered in one or more 
jurisdictions.

 

ˎ

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

 

ˎ

This 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.

 

ˎ

The 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.

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GTK-N1BT

Operating Instructions

GB

If the application is not found at the website 
above, search “NFC Easy Connect” on Google 
Play and install it.

Set your smartphone to enable NFC function.

For details, refer to the user’s guide supplied 
with your smartphone.

About the “NFC Easy Connect” application

This is a free application especially used for 
Android. Search the internet for detailed 
information on “NFC Easy Connect” and download 
the application.

 

ˎ

In some countries and regions, NFC-compliant 

application may not be downloaded.

Making a connection with your 

smartphone by one-touch action

Just touch your smartphone to the system. The 
system is turned on automatically, and pairing 
and BLUETOOTH connection are established.

Start the “NFC Easy Connect” application on 

your smartphone.

Check that the application display appears.

Touch your smartphone to the unit.

Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark 

 on the 

unit and maintain contact until the smartphone 
vibrates.

Complete the connection with your 
smartphone, following the instructions on the 
screen.
Refer to the user’s guide of your smartphone 
for the part of your smartphone used touch 
contact.

 

ˎ

To disconnect the established connection, touch 

your smartphone to the N-Mark 

 on the unit.

 

ˎ

When you touch an NFC-compliant smartphone 

to the unit while another BLUETOOTH device 

is connected with this system, the BLUETOOTH 

device is disconnected and the system is 

connected with the smartphone.

 

ˎ

If you touch the smartphone connected with this 

system to another NFC-compliant BLUETOOTH 

headset or speaker, the smartphone is 

disconnected from the system and connected 

with the touched BLUETOOTH device.

Listening to music through a 

BLUETOOTH connection

You can operate a BLUETOOTH device by 
connecting the system and a BLUETOOTH device 
using AVRCP.
Check the following before playing music:

 

ˎ

The BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH 

device is enabled.

 

ˎ

Pairing has been completed.

Press BLUETOOTH FUNCTION 

 on the 

remote or press BLUETOOTH 

 on the unit 

until “BT AUDIO” appears in the display 

.

Establish BLUETOOTH connection with the 

BLUETOOTH device.

Once the connection is established, “LINKED” 
appears in the display 

 then the BLUETOOTH 

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.

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you may 
have to press 

 

 or 

 

 twice.

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you 
may have to start up the AV software of the 
BLUETOOTH device beforehand.

Press /

 

 on the remote or turn 

the volume dial 

 on the unit to adjust the 

volume.

Other operations

To

Do the following:

Pause playback

Press 

 

 on the remote or 

 

 on the unit.*

Stop playback

Press 

 

.

Select a folder

Press 

 +/

 

 (

 +/

 

 

on the unit).

Select a file

Press 

/

 

.

Find a point in 
a file

Hold down 

/

 

 (or 

/

 

 on the unit) 

during playback and release 
the button at the desired point.

*  Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you may have to 

press 

 

 on the unit twice.

Note

These operations may not be available for certain 

BLUETOOTH devices. In addition, the actual operations may 

differ depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device.

To check the address of a connected 

BLUETOOTH device

Press DISPLAY 

 while the BLUETOOTH device 

name set on the connected BLUETOOTH device is 
shown in the display 

. The BLUETOOTH device 

address appears in two installments on the 
system display for 8 seconds.

To cancel the connection with a 

BLUETOOTH device

Press BLUETOOTH 

 on the unit. “UNLINKED” 

appears in the display 

.

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the 
connection may be cancelled automatically when 
you stop playback.

Setting the BLUETOOTH Standby 

mode

When BLUETOOTH Standby mode is enabled, 
the system enters Wait mode for BLUETOOTH 
connection even when the system is turned off. 
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   

.

Press 

/

 

 to turn off the system.

When “BT STBY” is set to “ON,” the system turns 
on and you can listen to music by activating 
BLUETOOTH on the connected component.

App Remote via BLUETOOTH 

wireless technology (Android 

phone)

Downloading the “App Remote” application from 
Google Play is required for Android phone.
If the application is downloaded to an Android 
phone connected to the unit, the following 
features are available:

—Operate the unit to launch and control 

compatible applications on Android phone.

—Operate Android phone with simple finger 

gestures to control the source of the unit.

—Display detailed source information (song title, 

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

—Read out incoming text messages/SMS 

automatically.

Available operations differ depending on the 
application. For details on available applications, 
visit the support site below:
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

To install the application

If you access using 2D Code

Use the 2D Code Reader application.

If the application is not found at the website 
above, search for “App Remote” on Google Play 
and install it.

Notes

 The “App Remote” application via the BLUETOOTH 

function is only available for Android phones with Android 

2.2, 2.3, 4.0 or 4.1 installed.

 Automatic reading of the SMS function is only available 

for Android phones with TTS Engine installed.

Two-way music control with Android 

phone

Before connecting the mobile device, turn down 
the volume of the unit.

Connect this unit and the mobile device via 

the BLUETOOTH function.

Start up the “App Remote” application.

If the function of the unit does not appear on 
the application, press and hold BLUETOOTH 

 

on the unit for more than 2 seconds.
Some playback operations of the unit can be 
controlled by the mobile device. For details on 
the operations on the mobile device, see the 
help of the application.

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