Sony AIR-SA15R Operating Instructions (AIRSA15R) Operating Instructions

Wireless
Speaker System
Operating Instructions
AIR-SA15R
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
WARNING
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 This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the indicates that the battery provided with this product
apparatus.
shall not be treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in combination
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,
immediately.
you will help prevent potentially negative consequences
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it
for the environment and human health which could
is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
been turned off.
the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery
like.
will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior. of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
For all other batteries, please view the section on how
headphones can cause hearing loss.
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
Notice for customers: the following
recycling of waste batteries.
information is only applicable to
For more detailed information about recycling of this
equipment sold in countries applying EU
product or battery, please contact your local Civic
Directives
Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
 "S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks of Sony
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
Corporation.
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to
marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other
the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
trademarks and trade names are those of their
documents.
respective owners.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Wireless Transceiver (EZW-
RT10/EZW-RT10A)
4-117-794-31(1)
Disposal of waste
batteries (applicable in
the European Union and
other European countries
with separate collection
systems)
Features Getting Started
The AIR-SA15R is an "S-AIR" compatible product. It is
Connect the unit and S-AIR main unit to listen to sound from the S-AIR main unit.
also called the "S-AIR sub unit. " Connecting this unit
with an S-AIR main unit using "S-AIR" technology, you
can use each unit in a remote location.
For example, you can install this unit in the bedroom,
and then install an S-AIR main unit in the living room.
You can then listen to the music from the S-AIR main
unit located in the living room by controlling this unit.
Precautions
Notes on use of the S-AIR product
 As the S-AIR product transmits sound by radio waves,
sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed.
This is a characteristic of radio waves and is not a
malfunction.
 As the S-AIR product transmits sound by radio waves,
equipment that generates electromagnetic energy,
such as a microwave oven, may interfere with sound
transmission.
 Wireless transceiver
 As the S-AIR product uses the radio waves that share
Insert the supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or
the same frequency as other wireless systems, such
as wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices, interference or EZW-RT10A) securely into the EZW-RT10 slot on the
poor transmission may result. In this case, take the rear panel of the unit.
following steps: Check the orientation of the  mark when inserting the
 Do not install the S-AIR product near other wireless supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-
systems. RT10A). Failure to do so may result in damage to the
 Do not use the S-AIR product and the other wireless unit.
systems at the same time.
Notes
 The transmission distance differs depending on
 Make sure to turn off the unit when inserting or removing the
the usage environment. Find a location where
supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A). Failure
transmission between the unit and the S-AIR main to do so may result in damage to the unit.
 Do not touch the terminals of the supplied wireless transceiver
unit is most effective, and install the unit and the S-
(EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A).
AIR main unit there.
 Do not insert any device other than the supplied wireless
On safety
transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A) into the EZW-RT10 slot.
 Completely disconnect the power cord from the wall
 S-AIR ID selector
socket (mains) if it is not going to be used for an
Set the same S-AIR ID for this unit and the S-AIR main
extended period of time. When unplugging the unit,
unit to be connected. For details on setting the S-AIR
always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
ID, see "Establishing the connection with an S-AIR
 Should any solid object or liquid get into the unit,
main unit. "
unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it again.
 Power
 The power cord can be changed only by a qualified
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
service facility.
On placement
 Do not place the unit in an inclined position or in Establishing the connection with an
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
S-AIR main unit
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
You can easily establish the connection by setting the
 Be careful when placing the unit on surfaces that have
same S-AIR ID for this unit and S-AIR main unit.
been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil,
polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may 1
Turn on the unit.
result.
Press 
2
On heat buildup Set the S-AIR ID of the unit to the same S-AIR ID as
the S-AIR main unit to be connected.
 Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
and is not cause for alarm.
For details on setting the S-AIR ID of the S-AIR
 Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used main unit, refer to the Operating Instructions
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet supplied with the S-AIR main unit.
may have become hot.
3
Operate the S-AIR main unit to turn on the S-AIR
 Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
function.
For details on turning on the S-AIR function, refer to
On the speaker system
the Operating Instructions supplied with the S-AIR
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
main unit.
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
Once the connection is established, the S-AIR
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait about
15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. indicator
appears in the display for about 2 seconds.
If there is no improvement, move the unit far away from
the TV.
Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR
Cleaning the cabinet
main unit (Pairing operation)
Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any
It is easy to set the same S-AIR ID for the unit and S-
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such
AIR main unit to establish the connection.
as thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
However, if a neighbor has an S-AIR main unit with the
same S-AIR ID as your S-AIR main unit, you may be
able to hear the audio transmitted from your neighbor's
S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio
S-AIR main unit on your system. To prevent this, you
frequency)
can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR main unit by
Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD
performing the pairing operation.
media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high-quality
Before pairing
media.
The connection is established by the S-AIR ID
To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high-
(example).
quality media are transmitted with no deterioration,
Sony has developed a technology called "S-AIR" for
Your system
the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no
compression, and has incorporated this technology
into the EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A.
This technology transfers digital audio signals with
no compression using the 2.4 GHz band range of ISM
band (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical band), such
as wireless LANs and Bluetooth applications.
S-AIR main unit 
Wall socket
EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A
Wireless transceiver
After pairing
The connection is established between the paired unit
and S-AIR main unit.
Your system
This unit
ID A
Pairing
ID A
S-AIR main unit 
1
Place the S-AIR main unit to be paired near this
unit.
2
Check that the power of the unit and the S-AIR
main unit to be connected are turned on.
3
Check that the S-AIR ID of the unit is the same as
the S-AIR ID of the S-AIR main unit.
4
Operate the S-AIR main unit to turn on the pairing
function.
For details on turning on the pairing function, refer
to the Operating Instructions supplied with the S-
AIR main unit.
5
Press the PAIRING button on the rear panel of the
 .
unit using a pointed object.
When pairing is performed, the S-AIR indicator
on the unit flashes and the display changes as follows:
"PAIRING"  "COMPLETE"
To cancel pairing
Change the S-AIR IDs of the unit and the S-AIR main
unit to different S-AIR IDs.
To stop the pairing operation midway
Press the PAIRING button again.

on the unit lights up and "LINKED"
Inserting the batteries to the
remote
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid
insert the two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries,  side
first, matching the polarities shown below.
Notes on using the remote
 W ith normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
Neighboring system
 D o not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of
batteries.
 I f you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the
This unit batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
ID A
ID A ID A
S-AIR main unit 
Neighboring system
ID A
S-AIR main unit 
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