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FST-GTK33iP/GTK11iP/RDH-GTK33iP/GTK11iP (GB) 4-418-233-

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Using the timers

The system offers 2 timer functions. If you use both 

timers, the Sleep Timer has priority. 

Sleep Timer:

You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if 

the clock is not set.

Press SLEEP 

 repeatedly to select the desired time.

To cancel the Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 

 repeatedly 

until “OFF” appears.

Play Timer:

You can wake up to FM/AM reception, iPod/iPhone or 

USB device

 

at a preset time. Make sure you have set the 

clock.

Prepare the sound source.

Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME 

+/

 

 to adjust the volume.

Select the timer set mode.

Press TIMER MENU 

.

Set the play timer.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,” then 

press   

.

Set the time to start playback.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to set the hour, then press   

. Use the same procedure to set the minutes.

Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time 

to stop playback.

Select the sound source.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly until the desired sound 

source appears, then press   

.

Turn off the system.

Press 



 

. The system automatically turns on 

before the preset time.

If the system is already on at the preset time, the Play 

Timer will not be activated. Do not operate the system 

from the time the system turns on until the playback 

starts.

To check the setting

Press TIMER MENU 

.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to select “SELECT,” and then 

press   

.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL,” and 

then press   

.

To cancel the timer

Repeat the same procedure as above until “OFF” appears 

in step 3, and then press   

.

To change the setting

Start over from step 1 of “Using the timers.”

Note

If you select a USB device as a playback source and have many files 

or folders on that device, it takes time for read processing, causing a 

slight delay before start of play in response to the timer.

Notes for the iPod/iPhone user

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is not playing when using the Play 

Timer.

The Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the 

connected iPod/iPhone.

Tip

The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not cancelled 

manually.

Troubleshooting

Make sure the power cord is connected correctly 

and firmly.

Find your problem in the checklist below, and take 

the indicated corrective action.

If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

If the standby indicator 

 flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the 

following items.

Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the 

system?

Is the iPod/iPhone connector 

 short-circuited?

After the standby indicator 

 stops flashing, 

reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If 

the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The demonstration appears on the display 

 

after plugging in the power cord even though 

the system is not turned on.

Press DISPLAY 

 once while the system is off. The 

demonstration disappears.

Set the clock. See “Setting the clock.”

The system does not turn on.

Is the power cord plugged in?

The system has entered standby mode 

unexpectedly.

This is not a malfunction. The system enters standby 

mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is 

no operation or audio signal output. See “To turn off 

the automatic standby function.”

The clock setting or the Play Timer operation 

has been cancelled unexpectedly.

If about a minute elapses with no operation, the clock 

setting or Play Timer setting is cancelled automatically. 

Perform the operation again from the beginning.

There is no sound.

Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?

The specified station may have temporarily stopped 

broadcast.

Severe hum or noise.

Move the system away from sources of noise.

Connect the system to a different wall outlet.

Install a noise filter (not supplied) to the power cord.

The remote does not function.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the 

remote sensor 

 on the unit, and position the unit 

away from fluorescent lights.

Point the remote at the system’s sensor 

.

Move the remote closer to the system.

The batteries of the remote may be exhausted. Replace 

the batteries (R6/size AA) with new ones.

The standby indicator 

 remains lit after 

unplugging the power cord.

The standby indicator 

 may not turn off immediately 

after unplugging the power cord. The indicator will turn 

off after about 40 seconds. This is not a malfunction.

Except 



 

, no buttons on the unit work, 

and “CHILD LOCK” appears on the display 

.

The child lock function has been enabled. To disable the 

child lock, hold down 

 

 on the unit until “CHILD 

LOCK OFF” appears on the display 

.

iPod/iPhone

There is no sound.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is playing music.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is updated with the latest 

software. If not, update the iPod/iPhone before using 

with the system.

Adjust the volume.

The sound is distorted.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.

Turn down the volume.

Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/iPhone to “Off” or 

“Flat.”

Unexpected track changes occur during 

playback.

Turn the “Shake to Shuffle” function (changing tracks 

by shaking the iPod/iPhone) off on the iPod/iPhone 

when listening to music on the iPod/iPhone at high 

volumes. If this function is enabled, unexpected track 

changes may occur due to the vibrations caused by 

sound pressure from the system.

The iPod/iPhone does not function.

If the battery of the iPod/iPhone is empty, it may not 

work with this system. In such a case, recharge it with a 

computer, etc. then connect it to the system.

Quit all running applications on your iPod or iPhone 

before using it with the system. For details, refer to the 

operation manual supplied with the iPod/iPhone.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is updated with the latest 

software. If not, update the iPod/iPhone before using 

with the system.

Because the operation of the system and the iPod/

iPhone are different, you may not operate the iPod/

iPhone using buttons on the remote or unit. In this 

case, use the control buttons on the iPod/iPhone.

The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.

If the battery of the iPod/iPhone is empty, the system 

may not be able to charge it even if you connect it to the 

system. In such a case, recharge it with a computer, etc. 

then connect it to the system.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.

When charging an iPod/iPhone while the system is off 

(Standby mode), the system does not perform charging 

if the iPod/iPhone is fully charged.

Make sure the system is not in USB function mode. An 

iPod/iPhone cannot be charged in USB function mode.

You cannot charge the iPod/iPhone via   (USB) port 

 on the unit, even if using the USB cable supplied 

with your iPod/iPhone. For charging, always connect 

the iPod/iPhone to the iPod/iPhone connector 

 on 

the unit.

The ring volume of the iPhone does not 

change.

Adjust the ring volume on the iPhone.

USB device

The connected iPod/iPhone or USB device is 

not being charged, when both are connected at 

the same time.

You cannot charge an iPod/iPhone and the USB device 

at the same time. Select the USB function to charge a 

USB device.

Are you using a supported USB device?

If you connect an unsupported USB device, the 

following problems may occur. Check the information 

on the websites about compatible USB devices with 

URLs listed under “Playing a file of the USB device.”

 The USB device is not recognized.

 File or folder names are not displayed.

 Playback is not possible.

 The sound skips.

 There is noise.

 A distorted sound is output.












“OVER CURRENT” appears.

A problem has been detected with the level of electrical 

current from   (USB) port 

. Turn off the system 

and remove the 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. Turn off the 

system, then reconnect the USB device.

There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.

Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.

The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is 

distorted. Noise may have been entered when creating 

music data due to the conditions of the computer. 

Create the music data again.

The bit rate used when encoding the files was low. Send 

files encoded with higher bit rates to the USB device.

“READING” is displayed for an extended time, 

or it takes a long time before playback starts.

The reading process can take a long time in the 

following cases.

 There are many folders or files on the USB device.

 

The file structure is extremely complex.

 The memory capacity is excessive.

 The internal memory is fragmented.

Erroneous display

Send the music data to the USB device again, as 

the data stored on the USB device may have been 

corrupted.

The character codes that can be displayed by this 

system are numbers and alphabets only. Other 

characters are not displayed correctly.

The USB device is not recognized.

Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then 

turn on the system.

Check the information on the websites about 

compatible USB devices with URLs listed under 

“Playing a file of the USB device.”

The USB device is not working properly.

Refer to the USB device operation manual for how to 

deal with this problem.

Play does not start.

Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then 

turn on the system.

Check the information on the websites about 

compatible USB devices with URLs listed under 

“Playing a file of the USB device.”

Press 

 

 to start playback.

Play does not start from the first track.

Set the play mode to Normal Play mode.

Files cannot be played back.

The audio file does not have the extension “.mp3,” 

“.wma” or “.m4a”.

The data is not created in MP3/WMA/AAC format.

USB devices formatted with file systems other than 

FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.*

If you use a partitioned USB device, only files on the 

first partition can be played.

Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. 

cannot be played back.

*  This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB devices may 

not support all of these FAT. For details, see the operation manual 

of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be 

received. (“TUNED” or “ST” flashes on the 

display 

.)

Connect the antenna properly.

Try another place and orientation for better antenna 

reception.

Keep the antennas away from the power cord to avoid 

picking up noise.

Turn off any nearby electrical equipment.

To change the AM tuning interval (except 

for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian 

models)

The AM tuning interval is preset to 9 kHz or 10 kHz by 

factory default. Use buttons on the unit to change the AM 

tuning interval.

Tune to any AM station, and then turn off the 

system.

Press DISPLAY 

 to display the clock.

While holding down FUNCTION 

, press 



 

.

All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the 

interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure.

To reset the system to factory settings

If the system still does not operate properly, reset the 

system to factory settings.

Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory 

default settings.

Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then 

turn on the system.

Hold down 



 

, and press 



 

 until “RESET” 

appears.

All user-configured settings, such as preset radio 

stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.




To turn off the automatic standby function

This system is equipped with an automatic standby 

function. With this function, the system enters standby 

mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is no 

operation or audio signal output.

By default, the automatic standby function is turned on.

Use buttons on the unit to turn off the automatic standby 

function.

  Hold down 



 

 while the system is on, until 

“AUTO.STBY OFF” appears.

To turn on the function, repeat the procedure until 

“AUTO.STBY ON” appears.

Notes

The message “AUTO.STBY” start flashing on the display about 2 

minutes before entering standby mode.

The automatic standby function is invalid for the tuner function 

(FM/AM), even when you have enabled it.

The system may not enter standby mode automatically in the 

following cases;

 when an audio signal is detected.

 when a USB device is connected.

 during playback of audio files.

 while the preset Play Timer or Sleep Timer is in process.

Messages

CHARGING :

 The iPod/iPhone is being charged when the 

system is off (Standby mode).

CHILD LOCK :

 The child lock function has been enabled. 

To disable the child lock, hold down 

 

 on the unit 

until “CHILD LOCK OFF” appears on the display 

.

ERROR :

 The USB device could not be recognized or an 

unknown device is connected.

NoDEVICE :

 No USB device is connected or the 

connected USB device has been removed.

NoMEMORY :

 The memory media is not inserted in the 

USB device.

NO TRACK :

 Playable file on the USB device is not loaded 

in the system.

NOT USED :

 You tried to perform a specific operation 

under conditions where that operation is prohibited.

NO SUPPORT :

 An unsupported USB device, iPod/

iPhone model is connected, or the iPod/iPhone whose 

battery is empty is connected.

TIME NG :

 The Play Timer start and end times are set to 

the same time.

Precautions

On safety

Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) 

from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used 

for an extended period of time. When unplugging the 

unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

Should any solid object or liquid get into the system, 

unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified 

personnel before operating it again.

The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified 

service facility.

On placement

Do not place the system in an inclined position or in 

locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or 

humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to 

vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.

Be careful when placing the system on surfaces that 

have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, 

polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may 

result.

Condensation may form on outer surfaces or internally, 

and cause the system to malfunction if the system is 

suddenly moved from a cold to a warm environment. If 

condensation forms, turn off the system, and leave the 

system off until the moisture evaporates. Do not use the 

system until the condensation has fully evaporated.

On heat buildup

Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal 

and is not cause for alarm.

Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used 

continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may 

have become hot. 

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

On the speaker system

The built-in speaker system is not magnetically shielded, 

and the picture on nearby TV sets may become 

magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, 

wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. 

If there is no improvement, move the system far away 

from the TV.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened 

with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of 

abrasive pads, scouring powder, or solvents, such as 

thinner, benzine, or alcohol.

Specifications

Amplifier section

The following are measured at AC 120 V 

 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Latin American 

models (except for Mexican and Argentine models))

The following are measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz (Mexican model)

The following are measured at AC 220 V 

 240 V, 50/60 Hz (European, 

Russian, Australian and Argentine models)

The following are measured at AC 120 V 

 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Other models)

FST-GTK33iP/RDH-GTK33iP

Power output (rated):

100 W + 100 W (at 3.5 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)

RMS output power (reference):

210 W + 210 W (per channel at 3.5 Ω, 1 kHz)

FST-GTK11iP/RDH-GTK11iP

Power output (rated):

55 W + 55 W (at 3 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)

RMS output power (reference):

115 W + 115 W (per channel at 3 Ω, 1 kHz)

Speaker section

Speaker system: 2 way speaker system, Bass reflex

Speaker units:

FST-GTK33iP/RDH-GTK33iP:

Woofer: 200 mm, cone type

Tweeter: 66 mm, cone type

FST-GTK11iP/RDH-GTK11iP:

Woofer: 160 mm, cone type

Tweeter: 40 mm, cone type

Rated impedance:

FST-GTK33iP/RDH-GTK33iP: 3.5 Ω

FST-GTK11iP/RDH-GTK11iP: 3.0 Ω

Input

DVD/PC IN (audio in L/R):

FST-GTK33iP/RDH-GTK33iP: Sensitivity 1,000 mV, impedance 47 kΩ

FST-GTK11iP/RDH-GTK11iP: Sensitivity 1,500 mV, impedance 47 kΩ

iPod/iPhone section

iPod/iPhone connector:

Output voltage: DC 5 V

Maximum output current: 1 A

Compatible iPod/iPhone models:

 iPod touch 4th generation

 iPod touch 3rd generation

 iPod touch 2nd generation

 iPod nano 6th generation

 iPod nano 5th generation (video camera) 

 iPod nano 4th generation (video) 

 iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 

 iPod classic 

 

iPhone 4S

 

iPhone 4

 

iPhone 3GS

 

iPhone 3G

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has 

been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has 

been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple 

is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety 

and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod 

or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

USB section

Supported bit rates:

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps 

 320 kbps, VBR

WMA: 48 kbps 

 192 kbps, VBR

AAC: 48 kbps 

 320 kbps

Sampling frequencies:

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32/44.1/48 kHz

WMA: 44.1 kHz

AAC: 44.1 kHz

 (USB) port: Type A, maximum current 500 mA

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

Antenna:

FM lead antenna

AM loop antenna

FM tuner section:

Tuning range: 87.5 MHz 

 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

AM tuner section:

Tuning range:

European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models: 

531 kHz 

 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)

Latin American models: 

530 kHz 

 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step) 

531 kHz 

 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)

Australian model: 

531 kHz 

 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step) 

530 kHz 

 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)

Other models: 

531 kHz 

 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step) 

530 kHz 

 1,610 kHz (10 kHz step)

General

Power requirements:

Latin American models (except for Mexican and Argentine models): 

AC 120 V 

 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Mexican model: 

AC 127 V, 60 Hz

European, Russian, Australian and Argentine models: 

AC 220 V 

 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Other models: 

AC 120 V 

 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

FST-GTK33iP/RDH-GTK33iP: 75 W (0.5 W at the Power Saving mode)

FST-GTK11iP/RDH-GTK11iP: 45 W (0.5 W at the Power Saving mode)

Dimensions (W/H/D):

FST-GTK33iP/RDH-GTK33iP: Approx. 768.5 mm × 323 mm × 385 mm

FST-GTK11iP/RDH-GTK11iP: Approx. 678.5 mm × 323 mm × 385 mm

Mass: 

FST-GTK33iP/RDH-GTK33iP: Approx. 14.0 kg

FST-GTK11iP/RDH-GTK11iP: Approx. 12.5 kg

Quantity of the unit: 1 piece
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), 

FM lead/AM loop antenna (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Presetting radio stations

Tune to the desired station.

Press TUNER MEMORY 

 to select the tuner 

memory mode.

Press +/

 

 repeatedly to select the desired preset 

number.

If another station is already assigned to the selected 

preset number, the station is replaced by the new 

station.

Press   

 to store the station.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.

You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations.

To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING 

MODE 

 repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and 

then press +/

 

 repeatedly to select the desired 

preset number.

Using optional audio components

Prepare the sound source.

Connect additional audio component to the DVD/PC 

IN L/R jacks 

 on the unit using an audio analog 

cord (not supplied).

Adjust the volume level to minimum.

Press VOLUME 

 

 repeatedly until “VOL MIN” 

appears on the display 

.

Select the DVD/PC function.

Press FU/

 

 repeatedly.

Start playback.

Start playback of the connected component and adjust 

the volume.

Note

The system may enter Standby mode automatically if the volume 

level of the connected component is too low. Adjust the component’s 

volume accordingly. See “To turn off the automatic standby function.”

Adjusting the sound

To

Press

Adjust the volume /

 

.

Generate a more 

dynamic sound

BASS BOOST 

 repeatedly to 

select “BASS ON.”

Set the sound 

effect

EQ 

 repeatedly.

Setting the speaker light 

illumination

You can set a speaker light illumination from a variety of 

illumination patterns. The speaker light illumination will 

create lighting effects based on the music source.

Press LED SPEAKER 

 repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the pattern changes.

To turn off the speaker light function

Press LED SPEAKER 

 repeatedly until “LED OFF” 

appears.

Changing the display

To

Press

Change 

information on 

the display 

1)

DISPLAY 

 repeatedly when the 

system is on.

Change Display 

mode (see below.)

DISPLAY 

 repeatedly when the 

system is off.

2)

 

1)

 For example, you can view the USB device information, such as;

 track or file number

 track or file name (“ ”)

 artist name (“ ”)

 album name (“ ”)

 folder name (“

”)

2)

 The standby indicator 

 on the unit lights up when the system is off.

The system offers the following display modes.

Display mode

When the system is off

1)

Demonstration

The demonstration is turned on.

Power Saving 

mode

2)

The display is turned off to conserve 

power. The timer and clock continue 

to operate.

Clock

3)

The clock is displayed.

1)

 The standby indicator 

 on the unit lights up when the system is off.

2)

 You cannot set the clock in Power Saving mode.

3)

 The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving mode after 8 

seconds.

Notes on the display information

Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.

Total playing time for a USB device is not displayed.

The following are not displayed correctly;

 elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR (variable 

bit rate).

 folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 

Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

ID3 tag information for MP3 files is displayed when ID3 version 1 

and version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display 

has priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for 

a single MP3 file).

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