Sony AIR-SA20PK Operating Instructions (AIRSA15R) Operating Instructions Manual
Wireless audio systems: wireless speaker system
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- Page 1 4-117-793-32(1) Wireless Audio System Operating Instructions AIR-SA20PK © 2008 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
- Page 3 U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Features... 6 Unpacking... 7 Guide.to.parts.and.controls... 8 Getting Started Hooking.up.the.system...16 Establishing.the.S-AIR.. connection...18 Setting.the.clock.of.the.sub.. units...21 Operations Selecting.the.S-AIR.mode...22 Listening.to.iPod.music.using.the. S-AIR.connection..23 Listening.to.the.radio.using.the.. S-AIR.connection..25 Presetting.radio.stations...26 Using.an.optional.AV.system...27 Changing.the.display...28 Using.the.Timers..29 Turning.off.the.remote.control. function.of.the.sub.units..31 Changing.the.illumination. brightness.of.the.main.unit..31 Others Troubleshooting. -
Page 6: Features
To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high-quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression, and has incorporated this technology into the EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A. -
Page 7: Unpacking
Unpacking Check that you have all the following items. Main unit Main unit (AIR-SA1Ti) (1) Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A) (1)* Remote (RM-ANU0) (1) R0 (size AAA) batteries ()* FM lead antenna (1) One of the following two antennas is supplied. -
Page 8: Guide.to.parts.and.controls
Guide to parts and controls Main unit (AIR-SA15Ti/Wireless Audio Transmitter) Front panel Rear panel... - Page 9 Remote for the main unit (RM-ANU045) ILLUMINATION.(31) Press to change the illumination brightness. BAND.(25) Press to select FM or AM reception mode. SYSTEM.MENU.(20,.23,.26,.35) Press to enter the system menu. POWER.indicator.(18) Lights up when the main unit is turned ...
- Page 10 Display.(11) Remote.sensor ANTENNA.jacks.(16,.17) Connect the supplied FM lead antenna and AM loop antenna. POWER.switch.(18,.32) Switch for turning the main unit on or off. iPod.AUDIO.OUT.L/R.jacks.(27) iPod.VIDEO.OUT.jack.(27) Connect an optional AV system, such as a TV, etc. ...
- Page 11 PRESET.+/.(27) Press to select a preset station. DISPLAY.(23,.27,.28) Press to view the information on the display. Display S-AIR.mode.indicator.(23) PAIRING.indicator.(19) Text.information Tuner.reception.mode.(25) Tuner.reception.(25) Continued ...
- Page 12 Sub unit (AIR-SA15R/Wireless Speaker System) Front panel Rear Panel...
- Page 13 Remote for the sub unit (RM-ANU046) .(power).(18,.30,.35) Press to turn on or off the sub unit. STANDBY.indicator.(32) Lights up when the sub unit is turned off . S-AIR.CH.(24,.26,.27) Press to select the S-AIR channel of the connected main unit. ...
- Page 14 CLOCK.TIMER/MENU.(21,.29) CLOCK.TIMER/ENTER.(21,.29,.31) Press to set the clock and the Daily Timer. VOLUME.+/.(24,.29,.31) Press to adjust the volume. S-AIR.indicator.(19) Lights up while the sub unit is connected to the main unit. Flashes when the sub unit is not connected to the main unit.
- Page 15 Display Timer.indicator.(29) Text.information Wireless.strength Indicates the S-AIR signal strength. Play/Pause PAIRING.indicator.(19)
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Page 16: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Main unit Wall socket Sub unit Wall socket AM loop antenna FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) White side for North American model Brown side for other models Wireless transceiver... - Page 17 Wireless transceiver Insert the supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A) securely into the EZW-RT10 slot on the rear panel of each unit. Check the orientation of the mark when inserting the supplied wireless transceivers (EZW-RT10 or EZW- RT10A). Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.
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Page 18: Establishing.the.s-Air
To use the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries, side first, matching the polarities shown below. Remote for the main unit (RM-ANU0) Remote for the sub unit (RM-ANU0) Notes on using the remote ... - Page 19 Confirm.the.connection.status. Once the connection between the main unit and the sub units is established, the S-AIR indicators on the sub units light up and “LINKED” appears in the displays of the sub units for about 2 seconds. Up to 10 sub units (sold separately) can be connected with the main unit.
- Page 20 Place.the.sub.unit.to.be.paired. near.the.main.unit. Pair the main unit with the sub units one at a time. Check.that.the.power.of.the. main.unit.and.the.sub.unit.are. turned.on. Check.that.the.S-AIR.ID.of.the. main.unit.is.the.same.as.the.S- AIR.ID.of.the.sub.unit. Press.the.PAIRING.buttons.on. the.rear.panel.of.the.main.unit. and.the.sub.unit.using.a.pointed. object. When pairing is performed, the displays on both the main unit and the sub unit change as follows: “PAIRING”...
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Page 21: Setting.the.clock.of.the.sub
Press.ENTER.on.the.unit.to.exit. the.system.menu. Setting the clock of the sub units Use buttons on the unit to set the clock. Press./.to.turn.on.the.unit. Select.the.clock.set.mode. Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU. If the current mode appears on the display, press / repeatedly to select “CLOCK, ” and then press CLOCK/ TIMER ENTER. -
Page 22: Operations Selecting.the.s-Air.mode
Operations Selecting the S-AIR mode When connecting to multiple sub units, you can listen to different sound sources on each sub unit (MULTI SOURCE mode) or to the same sound source on both sub units (PARTY mode) by selecting the S-AIR mode accordingly. Use the main unit to set the S-AIR mode. -
Page 23: Listening To Ipod Music Using The S-Air Connection
Press.S-AIR.MODE.on.the.remote. repeatedly.until.the.desired.S-AIR. mode.indicator.lights.up.in.the. display. The default setting is underlined. MULTI SOURCE: Select this setting to listen to different sound sources on each sub unit. PARTY: Select this setting to listen to the same sound source on multiple sub units. To select the S-AIR mode from the system menu Press.SYSTEM.MENU.on.the.unit. - Page 24 Start.playback. Operate the iPod to start playing the music. You can also operate the iPod using the remote (see “To control the iPod using the main unit”). Using the sub units Place.an.iPod.on.the.iPod. connector.on.the.main.unit. Select.the.iPod.channel. Press S-AIR CH repeatedly until “iPod” appears in the display. Start.playback.
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Page 25: Listening.to.the.radio.using.the.. S-Air.connection
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod with this S-AIR product. -
Page 26: Presetting.radio.stations
Using the sub units When a radio station is tuned on the main unit, you can listen to that station by following the steps below. To tune in a radio station using the sub units, that station needs to be preset beforehand (see “To call up a preset radio station using the sub units”... -
Page 27: Using.an.optional.av.system
Press.ENTER.on.the.unit. Repeat.steps.1.through.5.to. store.other.stations. You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power supply cord or if a power failure occurs. To call up a preset radio station using the main unit Press PRESET +/... -
Page 28: Changing.the.display
Changing the display Using the main unit To view the information on the display Press DISPLAY on the remote. Using the sub units To change the information on the display while the sub unit is on Press DISPLAY on the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: When the sub unit is connected to... -
Page 29: Using.the.timers
Using the Timers The sub units offer two timer functions. If you use the Daily Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority. Use buttons on the unit to set the timers. Sleep Timer: You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set. - Page 30 If.you.selected.“ALARM”.in.step. 6,.go.to.step.9.. If.you.selected.“AUTO”.in.step. 6,.prepare.the.sound.source.on. the.main.unit. iPod: Select the track to be played back by the timer, and set the iPod to the pause mode. Tuner: Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the radio using the S-AIR connection” (page 25) and “Presetting radio stations”...
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Page 31: Turning Off The Remote Control Function Of The Sub Units
Turning off the remote control function of the sub units When using the multiple sub units near each other, all the sub units may receive the same signal from the remote and the main unit may not function properly. To prevent this, you can turn off the remote control function of the sub units. -
Page 32: Others
POWER switch to “ON” to turn on the unit. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. If the STANDBY indicator on the sub unit flashes Immediately unplug the power cord,... - Page 33 The main unit is paired with another S-AIR sub unit. Cancel pairing. Place so that the main unit and the sub units are separated from other wireless devices. Stop using any other wireless devices. The main unit or the sub unit is turned off.
- Page 34 Keep the antennas away from the power supply cord to avoid picking up noise. Connect a commercially available external antenna. Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
- Page 35 To reset the main unit to factory settings If the main unit still does not operate properly, reset the main unit to factory settings. Disconnect.and.reconnect.the.power. supply.cord,.and.then.turn.on.the. unit. Press.SYSTEM.MENU.on.the.unit. Press.TUNING/SELECT.+/.on.the. unit.repeatedly.until.“RESET”.appears,. then.press.ENTER.on.the.unit. “RESET OK” appears. Press.ENTER.on.the.unit.again.to. confirm.the.setting. All user-configured settings are deleted, such as preset radio stations.
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Page 36: Messages
Messages CANCEL : Time out without pairing. COMPLETE : Pairing is completed. ID A : Sets the S-AIR ID to “A. ” ID B : Sets the S-AIR ID to “B. ” ID C : Sets the S-AIR ID to “C. ” LINKED* : The sub unit is connected to the main unit. - Page 37 On safety Completely disconnect the power supply cord and the power cord from the wall socket (mains) if the main unit and the sub units are not going to be used for an extended period of time. When unplugging the units, always grip the plug.
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Page 38: Specifications
Specifications Main unit (AIR-SA15Ti) Output AUDIO OUT: voltage 775 mV, impedance 47 kilohms VIDEO OUT: Max. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync. negative, load impedance 75 ohms (Composite Video Out) Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10/EZW- RT10A) Communication System: S-AIR Specification version 1.0 Frequency band: 2.4000 GHz ... - Page 39 Sub unit (AIR-SA15R) Amplifier section DIN power output (rated): 3 + 3 watts (3 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 4 + 4 watts (3 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Output (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms or more Speaker section...
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Page 40: Compatible.ipod.models
Compatible iPod models You can use the following iPod models on the main unit. Update your iPod with the latest software before using it. iPod touch 2nd iPod nano 4th iPod touch 1st iPod nano 3rd generation generation (video) generation generation (video) iPod classic iPod nano 2nd... -
Page 41: Index
Index Alarm 29 Antennas 17 Automatic tuning 25 Batteries 18 Clock 21 Compatible iPod 40 Illumination 31 Installation 6 iPod Charging 25 Controlling 24 Listening 23 iPod AUDIO OUT L/R 27 iPod Dock Adapters 17 iPod VIDEO OUT 27 Main unit 8 MULTI SOURCE mode 22 Other component hookup 27 Pairing 19... - Page 44 Printed.in.China...