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Sony wireless audio system operating instructions

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Operations
Presetting radio stations
Playing the iPod/iPhone
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.
1
Tune in the desired station.
1
Select the iPod function.
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or iPod on the unit)
Press SYSTEM MENU .
.
3
Press /  repeatedly until "TUNER" appears, then
2
press ENTER .
Place the iPod/iPhone on the iPod/iPhone
connector.
4
Press /  repeatedly until "MEMORY" appears,
then press ENTER .
Preset number
5
Press /  repeatedly to select your desired
preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
preset number, that station is replaced by the new
3
station.
Start playback.
6
Press  .
Press ENTER .
7
Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store other stations.
To control the iPod/iPhone
You can preset up to 20 FM stations. The preset
You can control your iPod/iPhone with the following
buttons on the main unit.
stations are retained for about half a day even if you
disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
To
Press
To call up a preset radio station
Press PRESET +/–  repeatedly.
Pause playback
 .
To resume playback, press  
again.
Adjusting the sound
Select a menu or
/ . You can scroll up or down
track for
the iPod/iPhone menus.
The main unit's DSP (Digital Signal Processor) system
playback
provides the following optional sound settings.
Skip a track
/ .
CROSSOVER
You can set the frequency that is output by the subwoofer.
Find a point in a
Hold down /  during
A lower setting value will provide deeper bass.
track
playback, and release the button at
1
the desired point.
Press SYSTEM MENU .
2
Choose the
Press /  repeatedly until "SOUND" appears,
ENTER . You can choose the
then press ENTER .
selected item
selected item much like the center
button on the iPod.
3
Press /  repeatedly until "CROSSOVER" appears,
then press ENTER .
Return to the
iPod MENU/RETURN . You can
4
previous menu
Press /  to change the crossover frequency
return to the previous menu much
(Hz) from "80, " "100, " "120, " "140" or "160, " then press
like the Menu button on the iPod/
ENTER .
iPhone.
The default setting is "120. "
To use the unit as a battery charger
5
Press SYSTEM MENU  to exit the system menu.
You can use the main unit as a battery charger for the
SUBWOOFER PHASE
iPod/iPhone. Charging begins when the iPod/iPhone is
placed on the iPod/iPhone connector. The charging
In some cases, main unit and subwoofer sound
integration may be unsatisfactory due to phase
status appears on the iPod/iPhone display. For details,
refer to the user's guide of your iPod/iPhone.
cancelation, which can be remedied by reversing the
subwoofer's phase, as follows.
To stop charging the iPod/iPhone
1
Press SYSTEM MENU .
Remove the iPod/iPhone.
2
Press /  repeatedly until "SOUND" appears,
Notes
then press ENTER .
 W hile playing the tuner in the PARTY mode, you cannot operate the
iPod/iPhone.
3
Press /  repeatedly until "SW PHASE" appears,
 W hen placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, handle the iPod/iPhone
then press ENTER .
in the same angle as that of the iPod/iPhone connector on the system
and do not twist or sway the iPod/iPhone to prevent connector
4
Press /  to select "NORMAL" or "REVERSE, " then
damage.
press ENTER .
 D o not carry the main unit with an iPod/iPhone set on the
The default setting is "NORMAL. "
connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
 W hen placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, brace the main unit
5
Press SYSTEM MENU  to exit the system menu.
with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod/
iPhone by mistake.
PAE+
 B efore disconnecting the iPod/iPhone, pause playback.
This function restores the treble frequencies lost during
 T he volume level of the main unit does not change even if adjusted
on the iPod/iPhone.
sound compression, naturally recreating the original
 T he main unit is designed for iPod/iPhone only. You cannot connect
sound.
any other portable audio players.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU .
 D epending on the iPod/iPhone model you are using and its status,
operations using the main unit may not be accepted or the wrong
2
Press /  repeatedly until "SOUND" appears,
operations may be performed.
then press ENTER .
 S ony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to
an iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using the iPod/iPhone with
3
Press /  repeatedly until "PAE+" appears, then
this S-AIR product.
press ENTER .
4
Press /  to select "ON" or "OFF, " then pressing
Listening to the radio
ENTER .
The default setting is "OFF. "
1
Select "FM. "
5
Press SYSTEM MENU  to exit the system menu.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TUNER on the unit)
BASS BOOST
.
You can boost the lower frequencies of sound sources
2
Perform tuning.
(for deeper sound).
For automatic tuning
Press BASS BOOST  repeatedly to select "ON" or "OFF. "
Press and hold TUNING +/–  until the frequency
The default setting is "OFF. "
indication changes and then release.
PRESET EQ
"AUTO" lights up. Scanning stops automatically when
You can select the sound effect.
a station is tuned in, and then "TUNED" and "ST"
Press EQ  repeatedly to select "FLAT, " "ROCK, " "POP, "
(for FM stereo programs only) appear.
or "JAZZ. "
The default setting is "ROCK. "
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
You can adjust the subwoofer's level.
When tuning in an FM station, if "TUNED" does not
appear and the scanning does not stop, press
Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL +/-  repeatedly to switch
TUNING +/–  repeatedly to tune in the desired
the level "-3"(-6dB), "-2"(-4dB), "-1"(-2dB), "0"(0dB),
station.
"+1"(+2dB), "+2"(+4dB), "+3"(+6dB).
The default setting is "+1. "
For manual tuning
Press TUNING +/–  repeatedly to tune in the
desired station.
Tip
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station, press FM MODE
 repeatedly until "MONO" appears to turn off stereo reception.
Turning off the beep sound
Enjoying the music in multiple rooms
using the optional sub units
When you press a touch sensitive button, a beep sounds.
The following steps show you how to disable the beep.
When you listen to music from an optional sub unit, you
1
Press SYSTEM MENU .
can use the following functions.
2
Press /  repeatedly until "SYSTEM" appears,
Selecting the S-AIR mode (PARTY mode /
then press ENTER .
MULTI SOURCE mode)
3
Press /  repeatedly until "BEEP" appears, then
press ENTER .
When connecting to multiple sub units, you can listen to
different sound sources on each sub unit (MULTI
4
Press /  to select "OFF, " then press ENTER .
SOURCE mode), or the same sound source on each sub
When you enable the beep, select "ON" in step 4.
unit (PARTY mode), by selecting the S-AIR mode
accordingly.
Changing the display
Press S-AIR MODE  repeatedly to select "MULTI" or
"PARTY. "
The selected S-AIR mode appears.
You can change the information in the display.
While the main unit is on
The default setting is underlined.
Press DISPLAY . Each time you press the button, the
MULTI SOURCE
display changes as follows:
Select this setting to listen to different sound sources on
Frequency  Clock*
each sub unit.
* When an optional sub unit is connected to the unit, the sub unit
can display the same information except for the clock.
PARTY
Select this setting to listen to the same sound source on
While the main unit is off
multiple sub units.
The clock is displayed. You can turn off the clock display
to minimize the amount of power consumed (power save
Notes
mode).
 When you change the S-AIR mode, the iPod channel is
automatically selected for the connected sub units.
Press DISPLAY  when the clock is displayed.
Press the button again to display the clock.
 When connecting the main unit to a sub unit that is not
compatible with the MULTI SOURCE mode, set the main unit to
Note
the PARTY mode. You can then select the S-AIR channel from
When displaying the menu, no information appears in the display.
the sub unit.
 When you select the PARTY mode, select the function (iPod or
TUNER) by pressing PARTY CH  repeatedly.
Using the timers
Using sub units when the main unit is off
(S-AIR STANDBY mode)
The system offers two timer functions. If you use both
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.
You can stream the setting information and music to a
sub unit from a unit via S-AIR even when the main unit
Sleep Timer
is turned off.
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
1
Press SYSTEM MENU .
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP  repeatedly to select the setting time
2
Press /  repeatedly until "S-AIR" appears, then
(OFF  90min ...... 30min  20min  10min 
press ENTER .
OFF)
3
Press /  repeatedly until "STANDBY" appears,
then press ENTER .
Play Timer
You can wake up to iPod/iPhone or tuner at a preset time.
4
Press /  to select "ON. "
Make sure you have set the clock.
When you set S-AIR STANDBY to "ON, " you can
1
Press VOLUME +/–  to adjust the volume.
listen to music from a sub unit, even if the main unit is
turned off. When the main unit is turned on, you can
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER .
listen to music from the main unit, subwoofer and sub
3
Press /  repeatedly until "PLAY SET" appears,
unit.
then press ENTER .
If you set the S-AIR STANDBY to "ON, " "S-AIR" in the
"ON TIME" appears, and the hour indication flashes.
display on the main unit is as follows:
4
– Lights up when the sub unit is turned on.
Set the time to start playback.
– Flashes when the sub unit is turned off.
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, then press
ENTER .
Note
The minute indication flashes. Use the same
If you set S-AIR STANDBY to "ON, " no sound will be output from the
main unit or the subwoofer when the power of the main unit is off.
procedure above to set the minutes. "OFF TIME"
appears and the hour indication flashes.
5
Use the same procedure in step 4 to set the time to
Using the coupling operation with the
stop playback.
optional sub unit and optional S-AIR
6
Select the sound source.
remote commander
Press /  repeatedly to select "iPod" or "TUNER, "
This system is compatible with the coupling operation.
then press ENTER . The display shows the timer
The coupling operation establishes a connection between
settings.
lights up.
the optional sub unit and optional S-AIR remote
7
Turn off the system.
commander. For details, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the optional S-AIR remote commander.
Press / . The system turns on 15 seconds before
the preset time.
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not function. Do not operate the system from the
time the system turns on until playback starts.
To check the setting
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER .
"SELECT" flashes.
2
Press ENTER .
3
Press /  repeatedly until "PLAY SEL" appears,
then press ENTER .
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure above until "OFF" in step 3,
and then ENTER .
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
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 canceled
manually.
iPod/iPhone
Troubleshooting
There is no sound.
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.
1
Make sure the power cord is correctly and firmly
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is playing music.
connected.
 Adjust the volume of the main unit.
2
Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
 Update your iPod/iPhone to use the latest software.
the indicated corrective action.
The iPod/iPhone cannot be operated by the
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
main unit.
When bringing the product in for repairs, be sure to
 Check that the iPod/iPhone and main unit are
bring in the entire system (main unit, subwoofer and
connected properly.
wireless transceivers).
 Depending on the iPod/iPhone model you are using
This product is a system product, and the entire
and its status, it may not be possible to operate the
system is needed to determine the section requiring
iPod/iPhone using the main unit.
repair.
 Update your iPod/iPhone to use the latest software.
The sound is distorted.
If the STANDBY indicator on the main unit
 Turn down the volume of the main unit.
(/ indicator on the subwoofer) 
 Set the "EQ" setting of the iPod/iPhone to "Off " or
flashes.
"Flat. "
Press /  on the main unit or the subwoofer to turn
The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.
it off, then unplug the power cord. After checking that
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.
there is no indication on the display, reconnect the power
cord and press /  to turn on the main unit or the
 Check that the power cord is connected securely.
subwoofer. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony
dealer.
Tuner
General
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
received. ("TUNED" or "ST" flashes on the
The remote does not function.
display.)
 Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
 Connect the antenna properly.
remote sensor, and position the unit away from
 Find a location and an orientation that provide good
fluorescent lights.
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
 Point the remote at the remote sensor .
 Keep the antenna away from the power cord to avoid
 Move the remote closer to the unit.
picking up noise.
 Connect a commercially available external antenna.
The S-AIR indicator  on the main unit does
 Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
not light up and the S-AIR indicator  on the
subwoofer flashes.
To reset the main unit to factory settings
 Check that the power cords are connected securely and
If the main unit still does not operate properly, reset the
the main unit and the subwoofer are turned on.
main unit to factory settings.
 Check that the supplied wireless transceivers are
1
inserted securely in the main unit and subwoofer.
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, then
turn on the main unit.
Connecting the main unit and the subwoofer is
2
Press SYSTEM MENU .
not possible. (The S-AIR indicator  on the
3
main unit is turned off and/or the S-AIR
Press /  repeatedly until "SYSTEM" appears,
indicator  on the subwoofer flashes.)
then press ENTER .
 Check that the supplied wireless transceivers are
4
Press /  repeatedly until "RESET" appears, then
inserted securely in the main unit and subwoofer.
press ENTER .
 If you use another S-AIR unit, place it more than 8 m
"RESET OK?" appears.
away from the main unit.
5
Press ENTER  again to confirm the setting.
 Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the main unit and subwoofer.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
 The main unit is paired with another subwoofer. Pair
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
the main unit with the subwoofer you are using.
 The main unit is paired with another subwoofer. Cancel
To reset the subwoofer to factory settings
pairing.
 Place the main unit and subwoofer away from other
If the subwoofer still does not operate properly, reset the
wireless devices.
subwoofer to factory settings.
 Stop using any other wireless devices.
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, then
 The main unit or the subwoofer is turned off. Make
turn on the subwoofer.
sure the power cord are connected and turn on the
2
Press PAIRING  on the rear panel of the subwoofer
main unit and subwoofer.
and /  for 3 seconds on the subwoofer at the
same time.
There is no sound from the main unit.
 Turn off the main unit and then turn it on again.
The pairing setting you configured is deleted.
 Check that the power cord is connected securely and
the main unit is turned on.
 Increase the volume of the main unit.
Messages
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
 If you use another main unit, place it more than 8 m
CANCEL : Time out without pairing.
away from the main unit.
COMPLETE : Pairing is completed.
 Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the main unit and the
PAIRING : Pairing is in progress.
subwoofer.
TIME NG: The Play Timer start and end times are set to the
 Check the pairing setting.
same time.
 Place the main unit and subwoofer closer together.
 Stop using any equipment that generates
electromagnetic energy, such as a microwave oven.
Precautions
 Place the main unit and subwoofer away from other
wireless devices.
 Stop using any other wireless devices.
Notes on use of the S-AIR product
 Change the S-AIR ID settings of the main unit and the
 As the S-AIR product transmits sound by radio waves,
subwoofer.
sound may skip if radio waves are obstructed. This is a
 Turn off the main unit and the subwoofer and then turn
characteristic of radio waves and is not a malfunction
them on again.
of the system.
 Check that the power cord is connected securely and
 As the S-AIR product transmits sound by radio waves,
the main unit and subwoofer are turned on.
equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such
 Increase the volume of the main unit.
as a microwave oven, may interfere with sound
 Change the RF CHANGE setting on the main unit.
transmission of the system.
 The subwoofer does not work effectively for music
 As the S-AIR product uses the radio waves that share
without lower frequencies.
the same frequency as other wireless systems, such as
wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices, interference or poor
There is no sound from an optional sub unit.
transmission may result. In this case, take the following
For details on the sub unit, refer to the Operating
steps:
Instructions supplied with the sub unit.
 Do not install S-AIR products near other wireless
systems.
There is noise or sound skips.
 Do not use S-AIR products and other wireless
 If you use another main unit, place it more than 8 m
systems at the same time.
away from the main unit.
 The transmission distance differs depending on the
 Place the main unit and subwoofer closer together.
usage environment. Find a location where transmission
 Stop using any equipment that generates
between the unit and subwoofer is most effective, and
electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven.
install the unit and subwoofer there.
 Place the main unit and subwoofer away from other
wireless devices.
On safety
 Stop using any other wireless devices.
 Completely disconnect the power cord from the wall
 Change the S-AIR ID settings of the main unit and
socket if the main unit and subwoofer are not going to
subwoofer.
be used for an extended period of time. When
unplugging them, always grip the plug. Never pull the
 Change the RF CHANGE setting on the main unit.
cord itself.
The S-AIR channel fails to change , when you
 Should any solid object or liquid get into the main unit
connect the main unit to an optional sub unit.
or a subwoofer, unplug the unit in question, and have it
 Check that the main unit and sub unit are connected
checked by qualified personnel before operating it
again.
properly.
 The power cord should only be changed by a qualified
 If you are using a sub unit which is not compatible with
service facility.
the MULTI SOURCE mode, set the main unit to the
PARTY mode.
On placement
General
 Do not place the unit and subwoofer in an inclined
Power requirements:
120V AC, 60Hz
position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold,
Power consumption:
dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation.
15 watts
Also, do not place in a location subject to vibration,
Dimensions (w/h/d):
direct sunlight or bright light.
Approx. 310 × 121 × 162 mm
 Be careful when placing the unit and the subwoofer on
Mass:
Approx. 1.7 kg
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
with wax, oil, polish), as staining or discoloration of the
Subwoofer
surface may result.
(SA-WA10R / Wireless Speaker System)
On heat buildup
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
 Heat buildup of the unit and subwoofer during
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
operation is normal and no cause for alarm.
DISTORTION:
(The United States model only)
Cleaning the cabinet
With 6 ohm loads, from 50  120 Hz; rated 50 watts minimum
RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
Amplifier section
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
DIN power output (rated):
40 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
50 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, 10% THD)
Specifications
Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10A)
Communication System:
S-AIR Specification version 1.0
Main unit
Frequency band:
2.4000 GHz  2.4835 GHz
(ATS-SW10Ti / Wireless Audio Transmitter)
Modulation method:
DSSS
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirements:
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DC 3.3 V, 350 mA
DISTORTION:
Dimensions (w/h/d):
(The United States model only)
50 × 13 × 60 mm
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200  15,000
Mass:
Hz; rated 5 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no
24 g
more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 200 milliwatts
to rated output.
Speaker
Speaker system:
Amplifier section
Woofer, 100 mm, cone type, bass-reflex
DIN power output (rated):
Rated impedance:
5 + 5 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
6 ohms
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
5 + 5 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
General
Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10A)
Power requirements:
Communication System:
120V AC, 60Hz
Power consumption:
S-AIR Specification version 1.0
Frequency band:
17 watts
2.4000 GHz  2.4835 GHz
Dimensions (w/h/d):
Modulation method:
Approx. 123 × 282 × 375 mm
Mass:
DSSS
Power requirements:
Approx. 4.3 kg
DC 3.3 V, 350 mA
Dimensions (w/h/d):
Supplies accessories
50 × 13 × 60 mm
Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10A (2)
Mass:
Remote commander (RM-ANU066) (1)
24 g
R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
FM lead antenna (1)
Tuner section
Universal Dock Adapters for iPhone (2)
FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner
Tuning range:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
87.5  108MHz (100kHz step)
Antenna:
FM lead antenna
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring
boards.
Antenna terminals:
75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency:
10.7 MHz
Speaker section
Speaker system:
Full-range, 60 mm, cone type
Rated impedance:
8 ohms
iPod/iPhone section
Compatible iPod/iPhone models:
iPod nano
iPod touch
4th generation
iPhone 3G
(video)
2nd generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
(video)
iPod classic
iPod touch
1st generation
iPod nano
iPod
2nd generation
iPhone
5th generation
(aluminum)
(video)
iPod nano
iPod
iPod
1st generation
4th generation
4th generation
(color display)
iPod mini

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