Sony SRS-RF80RK Operating Instructions

3-236-404-22(1)
Wireless Stereo
Speaker System
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
SRS-RF80RK
SRS-RF80R
Sony Corporation © 2002 Printed in Korea
English Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Sony Corp. dat het toestel in
WARNING overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de
andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
EG.
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the Dit product is bestemd voor gebruik in de
volgende landen:
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only. CEK versie: Verenigd Koninkrijk
CED versie: Duitsland, Zweden, Denemarken,
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, Finland, Noorwegen, België,
Zwitserland, Oostenrijk, Nederland,
etc. Do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
Frankrijk, Portugal
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
De versie vindt u op het barcode label boven op de
apparatus.
doos.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
Svenska
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Härmed intygar Sony Corp. att detta
högtalarsystem står i överensstämmelse
PRECAUTIONS
med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
located on the bottom exterior.
1999/5/EG.
Den här produkten är avsedd att användas i
följande länder.
Version CEK: Storbritannien
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in
Version CED: Tyskland, Sverige, Danmark,
compliance with the essential requirements and other
Finland, Norge, Belgien, Schweiz,
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Österrike, Nederländerna,
This product is intended to be used in the following
Frankrike, Portugal
countries.
CEK version: United Kingdom Produktens version framgår av streckkodsetiketten
CED version: Germany, Sweden, Denmark,
på lådans översida.
Finland, Norway, Belgium,
Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands,
Dansk
France, Portugal
Undertegnede, Sony Corp., erklærer herved, at
To check for version, please refer to the barcode label følgende udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og
located on the top of the box. øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Dette produkt er beregnet til brug i følgende lande.
Suomi
CEK-version: Storbritannien
Sony Corp. vakuuttaa täten, että tämä laite on
CED-version: Tyskland, Sverige, Danmark, Finland,
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
Norge, Belgien, Schweiz, Østrig,
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Holland, Frankrig og Portugal.
Tämä tuote on tarkoitettu käytettäväksi seuraavassa
Øverst på kassen findes en stregkode, hvor du kan
maissa.
se, hvilken version kassen indeholder.
CEK-malli: Iso-Britannia
CED-malli: Saksa, Ruotsi, Tanska, Suomi, Norja,
Belgia, Sveitsi, Itävalta, Alankomaat,
Ranska, PortugaliRanska, Portugali
Näet version pakkauksen yläosassa olevasta
viivakooditarrasta.se, hvilken version kassen
indeholder.
Deutsch
Welcome!
Hiermit erklärt die Sony Corporation, dass sich
dieses System in Übereinstimmung mit den
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
SRS-RF80RK/RF80R Wireless Stereo Speaker
relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG
System. Before operating the unit, please read this
befindet.
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Dieses Gerät kann in folgenden Ländern
Some features are:
verwendet werden.
• Wireless system that allows you to use your
Version CEK: Großbritannien
system free from the restriction of speaker cords.
Version CED: Deutschland, Schweden, Dänemark,
• Wide signal reception range up to about 246 feet
Finnland, Norwegen, Belgien,
(75 m).
Schweiz, Österreich, Niederlande,
• 3 Channel options on transmitter for optimum
Frankreich, Portugal
signal reception.
• Auto tuning function available on speaker.
Wenn Sie nachsehen wollen, um welche Version es
sich bei Ihrem Modell handelt, schauen Sie bitte • Reflector attached on the speaker system creates
nach dem Strichcodeetikett oben auf dem Karton. a high fidelity sound field.
• The one-box stereo type structure produces a
Norsk
wide soundstage.
• This speaker system can be powered two ways;
Herved erklærer Sony Corp.at dette utstyret er i
overensstemmelse med vesentlige krav og andre you can use the supplied AC power adaptor or
relevante bestemmelser som fremgår av direktiv built-in rechargeable battery.
1999/5/EC.
• Novel and unconventional design with blue-
illumination for an attractive showpiece in any
Dette produktet er ment for bruk i følgende land:
room.
CEK-versjon: Storbritannia
CED-versjon: Tyskland, Sverige, Danmark, Finland,
Norge, Belgia, Sveits, Østerrike,
Nederland, Frankrike, Portugal Notes on receiving
Du kan sjekke versjon ved å se på strekkode-etiketten performance
på toppen av esken.
The system for this equipment utilizes very high
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frequency signals in the 800 MHz band so the
receiving performance may deteriorate due to the
surroundings. The following examples illustrate
conditions that may reduce the possible receiving
range or cause interference with reception.
• Inside a building with walls containing steel
beams.
• Area with many steel file cabinets, etc.
• Area with many electrical appliances capable of
generating electromagnetic noise.
• Transmitter is placed on a metal instrument.
• Area facing roadways.
• Noise or interfering signals exist in the
surroundings due to radio transceivers in trucks,
etc.
Italiano
• Noise or interfering signals exist in the
Con la presente Sony Corp. dichiara che questo
surroundings due to wireless communication
apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alla
systems installed along roadways.
altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
• Transmitter is placed directly on floor.
1999/5/CE.
Placing it up off the floor, such as on a desk, is
Il presente prodotto è destinato all'utilizzo nei paesi recommended.
elencati di seguito.
Versione CEK: Regno Unito N Getting started
Versione CED: Germania, Svezia, Danimarca,
Finlandia, Norvegia, Belgio, Svizzera,
Unpacking
Austria, Olanda, Francia, Portogallo
Per verificare la versione, fare riferimento all'etichetta
Check that you have the following items:
con il codice a barre situata sulla parte superiore della
scatola.
• The speaker system
• The transmitter (SRS-RF80RK only)
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• AC power adaptor
Por medio de la presente, Sony Corp. declara que el (2 for SRS-RF80RK) (1 for SRS-RF80R)
equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y • Connecting cord (phono plugs y stereo mini
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles
plug), 1 m (SRS-RF80RK only)
de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Este producto está destinado a utilizarse en los
Hooking up the
siguientes países:
Versión CEK: Reino Unido
system
Versión CED: Alemania, Suecia, Dinamarca,
Finlandia, Noruega, Bélgica, Suiza,
Attaching the supplied reflector to
Austria, Holanda, Francia, Portugal
the speaker system
Para comprobar la versión, consulte la etiqueta del
Insert the plugs until its base is settled firmly as
código de barras situada en la parte superior de la
illustrated.
caja.
Português
A Sony Corp., declara que este equipamento está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
provisões da directiva 1999/5/EC.
Este produto destina-se a ser utilizado nos seguintes
países:
Versão CEK: Reino Unido
Versão CED: Alemanha, Suécia, Dinamarca,
Finlândia, Noruega, Bélgica, Suíça,
Áustria, Países Baixos, França, Países,
Portugal
Para verificar a versão, consulte a etiqueta do código
de barras localizada na parte de cima da caixa.
Connecting the transmitter to Connecting the transmitter to an AC
audio/video equipment. outlet using the supplied AC power
adaptor
For customers buying the SRS-RF80R
You can use the transmitter supplied with the
Transmitter
MDR-RF815RK or MDR-RF845RK. If you have
already set the transmitter, the following hookup
of the transmitter is not required. However, you
cannot use a transmitter supplied with a cordless/
To DC IN
wireless headphone system other than the above
9 V jack
models. to an AC outlet
For customers buying the SRS-RF80RK
Set the transmitter by the following steps. Select
AC power adaptor (supplied UK model:
the hookup depending on the jack type of the
AC-S901/European model: AC-S9010)
audio/video equipment you want to connect the
transmitter to.
Notes
•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use
A To connect to a LINE OUT or REC OUT any other AC power adaptor.
Transmitter
Polarity of the plug
• When you connect the connecting cord directly to an
earphone jack, the audio signal will not be output
OFF ON B R A L DC IN 9V 1 2 3 through the right channel. In such a case, use the
NOISE FILTER AUDIO IN CHANNEL
separately sold PC-236MS plug adaptor.
• If the connected equipment has the AVLS (Automatic
to AUDIO IN Volume Limiter System) function, be sure to turn the
B jack
function off when using the transmitter. Otherwise, you
will have to turn up the volume of the speaker system,
and that may cause noise.
• If the connected equipment has the BASS BOOST or
Connecting cord MEGA BASS function, be sure to turn the function off
(supplied) when using the transmitter. Otherwise, the sound from
the speaker system may be distorted.
• Do not place the transmitter near a fluorescent lamp, etc.
when using the system.
Left channel Right channel
* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony
(white) (red)
Corporation.
to LINE OUT or REC
The effective areas of the
OUT jacks
transmitter
The optimum distance is up to approximately 246
Stereo system, VCR, etc.
feet (75 m) without the system picking up some
interference. However, the distance may vary
B To connect to LINE OUT or headphones
according to the surroundings and environment. If
jacks
the system picks up some noise while using it
within the above mentioned distance, reduce the
distance between the transmitter unit and the
to AUDIO IN
Transmitter
speaker system, or select another channel.
A jacks
Notes
• When you use the speaker system inside the effective
areas of the transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in
B R A L DC IN 9V 1 2 3
OFF ON AUDIO IN any direction from the listener.
NOISE FILTER CHANNEL
• Even within the signal reception area, there are some
spots (dead spot) where the RF signal cannot be
Right channel Left channel
received. This is a characteristic inherent to RF signals,
(red) (white)
and does not indicate malfunction. By slightly moving
the transmitter, location of the dead spot can be
changed.
Connecting cord
(supplied) Charging the speaker
system battery
Using the speaker system for the
first time
Unimatch plug
to headphones or
When you use the system for the first time, charge
adaptor (not
LINE OUT jack
the battery in the following manner.
supplied)
(stereomini jack)
1
to headphones MD, WALKMAN*,
Connect the speaker system to a power
jack (stereo VCR, etc.
source.
phone jack)
C To connect to TV, etc.
If noise occurs when the transmitter is
connected to the headphone jack of your
TV or VCR, set the NOISE FILTER switch
to ON.
Tweeter (left)
Tweeter (right)
AC power adaptor (supplied
to AUDIO IN UK model: AC-S911/
Transmitter A jack European model: AC-S906)
To an AC
outlet
B R A L DC IN 9V
OFF ON 1 2 3
NOISE FILTER AUDIO IN CHANNEL
2
The CHARGE indicator on the speaker
Right channel Left channel system will light up to indicate that the
(red) (white)
battery is being charged.
Connecting cord
(supplied)
to stereo mini jack
TV, etc.
CHARGE indicator
Notes
Notes
• It takes about 28 hours to fully charge an empty battery.
• If you connect the transmitter to LINE OUT or REC
• Charge the rechargeable battery within a temperature of
OUT jack, do not set the NOISE FILTER switch to
0 ˚C to 35 ˚C.
ON. Otherwise, the volume will be limited.
• If you turn on the speaker system while charging the
• The NOISE FILTER switch effects the sound only in
battery, battery charging stops and the CHARGE
case of such as connection diagram C. In diagrams
indicator turns off. You can use the speaker system by
A and B, the switch has no effect.
the power from the AC adaptor.
• When the transmitter is placed on or near a TV, it
• The duration time of the rechargeable battery is about 4
may pick up a noise. In such case, place the
hours. If the light of the reflector becomes weak, it
transmitter away from the TV.
means the rechargeable battery is low. So, turn off the
speaker system and charge the battery.
• Even after battery charging is finished, the CHARGE
indicator always lights up.
• The life of the built-in rechargeable battery is about 3
years. But it differs depending on operating conditions.
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use
any other AC power adaptor.
2
Open the cabinet of the speaker system
N Operating the system
and remove the one screw to remove the
rechargeable battery as illustrated.
Listening to a programme
Battery
Before using the speaker system, charge the built-
in rechargeable battery first.
Turn down the volume of the speaker system
before playing back a programme on the
connected audio/video equipment.
OFF y ON
The switch of the
reflector light
N Additional information
High
TUNING
button VOLUME control
Precautions
POWER switch
Low
POWER indicator • When the transmitter is not to be used for a long
period of time, disconnect the AC power
1
First turn on the audio/video equipment
adaptor from the AC outlet holding the plug. Do
and start playing. not pull on the cord.
The power indicator of the transmitter
Notes on the location you set the speaker
will light up.
system
2
Turn on the speaker system. • Do not leave the wireless speaker system in a
The power indicator of the speaker location subject to:
– Direct sunlight or extremely high temperature such
system will light in red.
as near a heater or in a car with its windows closed.
3
– High humidity such as in a bathroom.
Select the radio frequency with the
– Excessive dust or sandy places.
CHANNEL selector.
– The speaker system is magnetically shielded, but do
not put a recorded tape, watch, cash card or floppy
disk in front of the speaker system.
• Set up the speaker system on a flat surface.
• Depending on where you set the speaker
system, it may fall down. Do not leave valuables
1 2 3
CHANNEL
near the speaker system.
4
Turn up the volume to a moderate level
Notes on charging the battery
with the VOL control.
• When you charge the rechargeable battery, use
Press the TUNING button briefly for
the supplied AC adaptor only.
automatic tuning of the speaker system.
• The charging time differs depending on usage
If you do not receive a clear audio signal,
conditions of the battery.
press it again. • When you use the battery for the first time or the
battery is not to be used for a long time, the
battery duration time may become shorter than
Sending RF signals from the Transmitter
The transmitter starts sending the RF signals the usual duration time. However, after you
charge the battery several times, the battery
automatically, when it detects audio signals from
the equipment connected. duration time returns to its normal condition.
• If the battery duration time becomes half of its
If it does not detect an audio signal for more than
approximately four minutes, the transmitter will normal time even after the battery is charged
stop sending RF signals, and the power indicator fully, the battery is worn out. In this case,
turns off. consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the transmitter receives an audio signal
again, it starts sending the RF signals, and the Notes on using the speaker system
power indicator will light in red again. • Do not disassemble the speaker unit, built-in
amplifier or cabinet.
If the audio signal is very weak, the transmitter
does not send RF signals. If the transmitter is • Do not insert an object into the jack. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
connected to a headphone jack, make sure the
volume of the equipment connected is set to 5 – 6 • Keep the volume at a moderate level to prevent
or higher. distortion.
You may not hear the beginning of the sound from • Do not carry the speaker unit by its reflector. If
the speaker system until the transmitter starts you do so, the speaker system may detach from
sending the RF signals after detecting an audio the reflector.
signal.
Note on cleaning
Note Clean the cabinet of the speaker system with a soft
If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack of
cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild
the source equipment, set the volume of that equipment as
detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive
high as possible without distorting the audio signal.
pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzene as it may mar the finish of the cabinet.
Using the Built-in Rechargeable Batteries
The built-in rechargeable batteries allow you to use
When the colour of your monitor screen
the unit anywhere.
becomes irregular
Remove the supplied AC power adaptor from the
Because this speaker system is magnetically
DC IN jack of the unit to use the built-in
shielded, you can set it up near a monitor. But
rechargeable batteries.
depending on the model of the monitor, colour
irregularity may occur.
To use the illumination of the reflector
Turn on the switch of the reflector light.
To correct the colour irregular
Notes Turn off the monitor, and then turn it on again
• If a hissing noise is heard, move it closer to the after 15 to 30 minutes.
transmitter.
• If you turn up the volume of the speaker system too
If colour irregularity remains after
high, the light of the reflector may flicker. But this is not
performing the above
a malfunction.
• If you hold the aerial of the transmitter with your hand, • Separate the monitor and the speaker system.
noise may occur. But this is not a malfunction.
• Make sure that no magnetic object, such as may
be attached to a door of shelf, healthcare device
or toys, etc., is located near the speaker system.
Disposing of the
If you have any questions or problems concerning
speaker system
the system that are not covered in this manual,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Be sure to remove the built-in rechargeable
batteries from the speaker system before you Be sure to bring the speaker system and the
dispose of the speaker system. transmitter to the Sony dealer when requiring
repair work.
1
Remove 13 screws from the speaker
system using a cross-point screw driver
as illustrated below.
Troubleshooting Specifications
General
No sound/Muffled sound Carrier frequency
863.5 – 864.5 MHz
, Check the connection of the audio/video
Channel Ch1, Ch2, Ch3
equipment.
Modulation FM stereo
, Check that the audio/video equipment is turned
on.
Transmitter
, Turn up the volume on the connected audio/
Power source DC 9 V: supplied AC power adaptor
video equipment, if the transmitter is connected
(UK model: AC-S901)
to the headphones jack.
(European model: AC-S9010)
, Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL
Audio input phono jacks/stereo mini jack
selector on the transmitter, then press the
Input impedance
TUNING button again.
33 k /51 switchable
, The speaker system's POWER indicator light is
Dimensions Approx. 136 100 136 mm
weak or turned off.
(6 4 1 / 6 in.) (w/h/d)
• Charge the built-in rechargeable battery or if the 3
Mass Approx. 146 g (5.2 oz.)
POWER indicator is still off after charging the
built-in rechargeable battery, take the speaker
Speaker system SRS-RF80RK, SRS-RF80R
system to a Sony dealer for replacement of the
Speaker system 2 way magnetically shielded
rechargeable battery.
Enclosure type Bass reflex
, If you connect the transmitter to the LINE OUT or
Speaker units tweeter: 30 mm 2
REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer, make sure
woofer: 57 mm 1
that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.
Power source DC 9 V: supplied AC adaptor
, Make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to
(UK model: AC-S911)
either ON or OFF (If the switch gets stuck
(European model: AC-S906)
between ON and OFF, the sound will be cut off).
Rated output 4 W (while using the supplied AC
adaptor)
Distortion
Dimensions Approx. 234 300 126 mm
, If the transmitter is connected to the headphones ( 9 1 / 11 7 / 5 in.) (w/h/d)
4 8
jack, turn down the volume of the connected Mass Approx. 905 g (31.9 oz.) incl.
audio/video equipment. If the connected audio/ built-in rechargeable battery
video equipment has bass boost function, set its
Built-in Ni-Cd rechargeable battery
function to OFF.
Voltage 7.2 V
, If the connected audio/video equipment has a
Capacity 700 mAh
LINE OUT jack, connect its LINE OUT jack.
Duration time Approx. 4 hours
, Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL
(with the 10 mW reflector light OFF)
selector on the transmitter.
Charging time Approx. 28 hours (from fully
, The speaker system's POWER indicator light is
discharged to fully charged)
weak or turned off.
• Charge the built-in rechargeable battery or if the
Supplied accessory
POWER indicator is still off after charging the
The transmitter (SRS-RF80RK only)
built-in rechargeable battery, take the speaker
AC adaptor (2 for SRS-RF80RK) (1 for SRS-RF80R)
system to a Sony dealer for replacement of the
Connecting cord phono plug-stereo miniplug (1m) (1)
rechargeable battery.
(SRS-RF80RK only)
, If you connect the transmitter to LINE OUT or
Operating instructions (1)
REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer, make sure
that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.
Optional accessory
Plug adaptor PC-236MS (stereo mini jack y
Loud background noise
monaural mini plug)
, Move closer to the transmitter. As you move
Design and specifications are subject to change without
away from the transmitter, more noise is likely to
notice.
be heard.
, If the transmitter is connected to the headphones
jack, turn up the volume of the connected audio/
video equipment.
, Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL
selector on the transmitter, then press the
TUNING button again.
, The speaker system's POWER indicator light is
weak or turned off.
• Charge the built-in rechargeable battery or if the
POWER indicator is still off after charging the
built-in rechargeable battery, take the speaker
system to a Sony dealer for replacement of the
rechargeable battery.
, If you connect the transmitter to the LINE OUT or
REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer, make sure
that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.
The battery duration time is short
, If you use the battery under the temperature
lower than 0 ˚C, this is not a malfunction.
, The battery life may end. If the battery duration
time becomes half of its normal time even after
the battery is charged fully, consult your nearest
Sony dealer