IPhone won't sync automatically

Hi,
Just setting up my new iMac with my iPhone 4. When I connect it with a USB cord, iTunes opens up OK, but doesn't sync automatically even though the 'Automatically sync..' check box is checked.Also, 'Prevent iPods etc from syncing automatically' is unchecked in iTunes 'Preferences'.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Pete
iMac running OSX 10.8.2; Safari 6.02; iPhone running iOS 6.1

Just an update - switching to 'Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi ' does the same thing. The iPhone shows up in Devices, but doesn't automatically sync.

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