4-418-234-11 (1)
Location of Controls
Getting Started
Setting the clock
1
2
Press
Press TIMER MENU
If “PLAY SET” flashes, press /
to turn on the system.
Unit (Top)
to select the clock set mode.
.
repeatedly to select “CLOCK,” and then press
(enter)
Power
.
3
4
Press /
repeatedly to set the hour, then press
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
HOME AUDIO
e demonstration appears on 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).
Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
Note
DOCKING SYSTEM
Operating Instructions
e 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 . e clock is displayed for about 8 seconds.
Audio in L/R (DVD/PC IN jacks)
Connect an optional component such as digital audio players or a device with
analog audio outputs, using a commercially available RCA audio input cable.
Using the iPod/iPhone
Antennas
To prevent the iPod/iPhone from falling, always secure the iPod/iPhone with the holding arm when using the iPod/
iPhone with this system. When removing the iPod/iPhone, liſt up the holding arm until it clicks and snaps into position,
and then disconnect the iPod/iPhone from the iPod/iPhone connector.
When inserting the connector of FM lead/AM loop antenna, make sure to
insert it in the correct orientation.
To wall outlet
AM loop antenna
To DVD/PC IN L jack
To DVD/PC IN R jack
FM lead antenna (Extend it
horizontally.)
Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up
the antennas.
Keep the antennas away from the power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Unit (Front)
1
2
Place the iPod/iPhone onto the iPod/iPhone connector.
Press the PUSH button until the holding arm is released with a click.
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e holding arm flips out to secure the iPod/iPhone.
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RDH-GTK33iP
Installing the system
Using the remote
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
PUSH button
Holding arm
e system can be installed either vertically or horizontally. Select the installation
style based on your preferences (except for iPod nano model users). Note that with
this system, horizontal installation is required when using iPod nano models.
Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied), matching the polarities shown below.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Rear
Vertical installation
Horizontal installation
iPod/iPhone
connector
Note
Headphone output is not available as this system does not have a
headphone jack.
WARNING
The following FCC statement
applies only to the version of this
model manufactured for sale in
the U.S.A. Other versions may
not comply with FCC technical
regulations.
Notes on using the remote
With normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months.
Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.
Remote
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such
as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
e 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.
Note for iPod nano model users
DO NOT install the system vertically when using iPod nano models with this system. iPod nano models cannot be secured with the holding arm
because of their height. Install the system horizontally.
Note on carrying the system
DO NOT carry the system with the iPod/iPhone connected. If you do, the iPod/iPhone may fall and be damaged. Sony cannot accept responsibility
for any damage caused by inappropriate usage.
NOTE:
is 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. ese limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. is equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Notes
When using commercially available iPod/iPhone cases, the connected iPod/iPhone may not be recognized by the system. If this happens, remove
the case from the iPod/iPhone and reconnect it to the iPod/iPhone connector.
When using a vertically installed system, make sure that the connected iPod/iPhone remains upright, not tilted.
Operations
Notes on charging an iPod/iPhone
When the USB function is selected while the system is on, you
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE
Play mode (playback in sequence of all files on the USB
device), Folder Play mode (“FLDR” for all files in the
specified folder on the USB device), or Shuffle Play mode
(“SHUF”).
To use the system as a battery charger
You can use the system as a battery charger for USB
devices that have a rechargeable function when the
system is on.
repeatedly. You can select Normal
Playing the iPod/iPhone
Playing a file of the USB device
cannot charge an iPod/iPhone.
If the display mode is demonstration or clock, you cannot charge an
iPod/iPhone even if the system is off.
e audio format that can be played back on this system
is MP3/WMA*/AAC*.
1
Select the iPod function.
Press FUNCTION +/
repeatedly to select the USB
If you press DISPLAY
while charging when the system is off,
Press FUNCTION +/
repeatedly.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
* Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection
or files downloaded from an online music store cannot be played
on this system. If you try to play one of these files, the system plays
the next unprotected audio file.
the system stops charging an iPod/iPhone. To restart charging of an
iPod/iPhone, reconnect the iPod/iPhone when the display mode is
Power Saving mode.
function.
2
Place the iPod/iPhone onto the iPod/iPhone
e charging begins when the USB device is connected
is 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.
Notes on the play mode
.
connector
Notice for the customers in the
U.S.A.
to the
(USB) port . e charge status appears on
When you select Shuffle Play mode “SHUF,” the system shuffle-plays
all audio files on the connected USB device in random order. Shuffle
Play mode may play the same file repeatedly.
Notes
the USB device display. For details, see the user’s guide of
3
4
Press the PUSH button and secure the iPod/iPhone.
Start playback.
Check the websites below for the information about
compatible USB devices.
For customers in the U.S.A.:
<http://www.esupport.sony.com/>
For customers in Canada:
English <http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/>
French <http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/>
Turn the “Shake to Shuffle” function off on the iPod/iPhone to avoid
unexpected track changes when listening to music at high volumes.
If the battery of the iPod/iPhone is empty, the system may not
recognize it. In such a case, recharge it with a computer, etc. then
connect it to the system.
e performance of the system may vary, depending on the
specifications of your iPod/iPhone.
When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, handle the iPod/iPhone
in the same angle as that of the iPod/iPhone connector on the unit
and do not twist or sway the iPod/iPhone to prevent connector
damage.
Do not carry the unit with an iPod/iPhone set on the connector.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
your USB device.
When the play mode is set to Folder Play mode, “
” is not
Owner’s Record
available.
.
Press
To lock the buttons on the unit (Child lock
function)
When the play mode is set to Shuffle Play mode, the repeat function
is not available.
When repeat play is set, Shuffle Play mode is not available. When
repeat play is set to “
When you turn off the system, the selected Shuffle Play mode
(“SHUF”) is cleared and the play mode returns to Normal Play
mode.
e 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.
To control the iPod/iPhone
Listening to the radio
You can lock the buttons except (on/standby)
on
CAUTION
To
Press
,” Folder Play mode is not available.
the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
1
Select the tuner (TUNER FM/TUNER AM) function.
.
Pause playback
(pause) / (stop)
Hold down
on the unit until “CHILD LOCK ON”
1
Select the USB function.
Model No. RDH-GTK33iP
Serial No.
Press FUNCTION +/
repeatedly.
or “CHILD LOCK OFF” appears on the display . e
Select a track
or chapter of
audiobook/
podcast
(go back)/ (go forward)
Press FUNCTION +/
repeatedly.
buttons except
unlocked.
on the unit will be locked or
. To fast-forward or fast-rewind,
2
Perform tuning.
Note on Repeat play
hold down the button.
.
2
3
Connect the USB device to the
(USB) port
is symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
If you select “ ” when the system is in Normal Play mode, the system
executes repeat play of all audio files on the USB device until you stop
playback. If you select “ ” when the system is in Folder Play mode,
the system executes repeat play of all audio files in the selected folder
until you stop playback.
For automatic scanning
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, brace the unit with one
hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod/iPhone by
mistake.
Note
Start playback.
Press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO”
e child lock will be cancelled when you disconnect the power cord.
Find a point in a
track or chapter
of audiobook/
podcast
Hold down (rewind)/ (fast
.
Press
2) Keep these instructions.
appears, and then press +/ . Scanning stops
automatically and “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
forward)
during playback, and
Tip
Before disconnecting the iPod/iPhone, pause playback.
3) Heed all warnings.
release the button at the desired
point.
Operations using the buttons of the remote are possible even when the
child lock function is enabled.
Hold down /
playing video if /
to fast-rewind (or fast-forward) while
Other operations
Notes
4) Follow all instructions.
programs only) light up on the display
station is found.
when a
does not function.
To change the volume level, use VOLUME +/ . e volume level
does not change if you adjust it on the iPod/iPhone.
When USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable
supplied with the USB device. See the operation manual supplied
with the USB device for details on the operation method.
It may take about 10 seconds before “READING” appears depending
on the type of USB device connected.
Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub.
When the USB device is connected, the system reads all the files on
the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the USB device,
it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.
With some connected USB devices, aſter an operation is performed,
there may be a delay before it is performed by this system.
Compatibility with all encoding/writing soſtware cannot be
guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded
with incompatible soſtware, those files may produce noise or
interrupted sound, or may not be played back at all.
is system cannot play audio files on the USB device in the
following cases;
when the total number of audio files in a folder exceeds 100.
when the total number of audio files on a USB device exceeds
10,000.
when the total number of folders on a USB device exceeds 100
(including the “ROOT” folder and empty folders).
ese numbers may vary depending on the file and folder structure.
Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB
device that has audio files.
To
Press
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Choose the
selected item
(enter)
.
is symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
Pause playback
(pause) . To resume play, press
is system is designed for iPod/iPhone only. You cannot connect
any other portable audio players to the iPod/iPhone connector.
To use an iPod/iPhone, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod/iPhone.
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to
iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone with
this system.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
the button again.
.
Scroll up/down
the iPod menus
/
Stop playback
(stop) . To resume play, press
1
(play) * . To cancel resume
Return to the
TOOL MENU /RETURN
2
accompanying the appliance.
play, press
again* .
.
previous menu or (return)
select a menu
If “TUNED” does not light up and the scanning does
Select a folder
Select a file
+/
repeatedly.
License and Trademark Notice
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
e wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
not stop, press
to stop scanning, then perform
(go back)/ (go forward)
manual tuning (below).
iPhone , iPod , iPod classic , iPod nano , and iPod
® ®
®
®
.
To use the system as a battery charger
You can use the system as a battery charger for an iPod/
iPhone whether the system is on or off.
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
When you tune to an FM station that provides RDS
services, information such as the service name or
station name is provided by broadcasts.
®
Find a point in
a file
Hold down (rewind)/ (fast
U.S. and other countries.
forward)
during playback, and
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and omson.
When charging the iPod/iPhone while the system is
on, make sure to select a function other than the USB
function.
release the button at the desired
point.
For manual tuning
Windows Media is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoſt Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
is product contains technology subject to certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoſt. Use or
distribution of this technology outside of this product
is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from
Microsoſt.
Press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO”
Select Repeat Play
REPEAT
repeatedly until “
”
e charging begins when the iPod/iPhone is placed
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
and “PRESET” disappear, and then press +/
(repeat all tracks) or “
one track) appears.
” (repeat
on the iPod/iPhone connector . e charging status
repeatedly to tune to the desired station.
appears on the iPod/iPhone display. When charging the
iPod/iPhone, place the iPod/iPhone on the connector
with the iPod/iPhone player stopped.
*1 When playing a VBR MP3/WMA file, the system may resume
playback from a different point.
Tip
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station, press FM MODE
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
repeatedly until “MONO” appears to turn off stereo reception. You
will lose stereo effect, but reception will improve.
*2 Resume play returns to the top folder.
For details, see the user’s guide of your iPod/iPhone.
manufacturer.
e system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only.
is system does not necessarily support all the functions provided
with a connected USB device.
Resume play will be cancelled when you disconnect the power cord.
Folders that have no audio files are skipped.
e audio formats that you can listen to with this system are as
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
To stop charging an iPod/iPhone
Remove the iPod/iPhone.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of
their respective holders. In this manual, and marks
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
™ ®
are not specified.
follows:
MP3: file extension “.mp3”
WMA: file extension “.wma”
AAC: file extension “.m4a”
Note that even when file name has the correct file extension, if the
actual file differs, the system may produce noise or may malfunction.
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