4-117-793-11(1) Wireless Audio System Operating Instructions AIR-SA20PK © 2008 Sony Corporation
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 not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
GB The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Notice for the customers in Canada For the wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) This device complies with RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
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Table of Contents Features.................................................... 8 Unpacking............................................... 9 Guide to parts and controls............10 Getting Started Hooking up the system....................18 Establishing the S-AIR . connection............................................20 Setting the clock of the sub . units.........................................................23 Others Troubleshooting..................................34 Messages.......................
Features The AIR-SA20PK is an “S-AIR” compatible packaged product that consists of one S-AIR main unit AIR-SA15Ti and two S-AIR sub units AIR-SA15R. Connecting the S-AIR main unit (hereafter called “Main unit”) with the S-AIR sub units (hereafter called “Sub units”) using “S-AIR” technology, you can use each unit in a remote location. For example, you can install the sub units, one in the study room and the other in the bedroom, and then install the main unit in the living room.
Unpacking Sub unit Sub unit (AIR-SA15R) (2) Check that you have all the following items. Main unit Main unit (AIR-SA15Ti) (1) Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) (1)* Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) (2)* Remote (RM-ANU046) (2) Remote (RM-ANU045) (1) R03 (size AAA) batteries (4)* R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)* Others FM lead antenna (1) One of the following two antennas is supplied.
Guide to parts and controls Main unit (AIR-SA15Ti/Wireless Audio Transmitter) Front panel Rear panel 10GB
POWER indicator (20) Lights up when the main unit is turned on. iPod connector (19, 25, 29) Place an iPod on the connector to listen to audio contents stored in the iPod. You need to connect the supplied iPod Dock Adapter first to use an iPod. For details on the supplied iPod Dock Adapters, refer to the instructions supplied with the iPod Dock Adapters.
Display (13) Buttons for controlling an iPod (play/pause) (26) Remote sensor ANTENNA jacks (18, 19) Connect the supplied FM lead antenna and AM loop antenna. POWER switch (20, 34) Switch for turning the main unit on or off. iPod AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (29) iPod VIDEO OUT jack (29) Connect an optional AV system, such as a TV, etc. / (26) Press to skip to the previous/next track. Hold down to find a point in a track. MENU (26) Press to return to the previous menu.
Display Guide to parts and controls PRESET +/ (29) Press to select a preset station. DISPLAY (25, 30) Press to view the information on the display.
Sub unit (AIR-SA15R/Wireless Speaker System) Front panel Rear Panel 14GB
Remote for the sub unit (RM-ANU046) Press to start or pause playback of an iPod connected to the main unit. (pause) (26) Press to pause or start playback of an iPod connected to the main unit. /CANCEL (stop/cancel) (26, 37) Press to pause playback of an iPod connected to the main unit. / (23, 26, 31) Guide to parts and controls (play) (26, 32) Press to skip to the previous/next track of an iPod connected to the main unit.
CLOCK TIMER/MENU (23, 31) CLOCK TIMER/ENTER (23, 31, 33) PAIRING button (22) Insert the supplied wireless transceiver. VOLUME +/ (26, 31, 33) Press to adjust the volume. S-AIR indicator (21) Lights up while the sub unit is connected to the main unit. Flashes when the sub unit is not connected to the main unit. Remote sensor Display (17) (headphones) jack Connect optional headphones. S-AIR ID selector (19, 20) Select the same S-AIR ID as the main unit.
Display Timer indicator (31) Text information Guide to parts and controls Wireless strength Indicates the S-AIR signal strength.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Main unit or Wall socket Sub unit Wall socket AM loop antenna FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.
Wireless transceiver To use the iPod Insert an iPod Dock Adapter into the iPod connector on the main unit before use. For details on the supplied iPod Dock Adapters, refer to the instructions supplied with the Dock Adapters. Notes Make sure to turn off the main unit and the sub units when inserting or removing the supplied wireless transceivers (EZW-RT10). Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit. Do not touch the terminals of the supplied wireless transceivers (EZW-RT10).
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-ANU045) Establishing the S-AIR connection You can easily establish the connection by setting the same S-AIR ID for the main unit and the sub units. 1 2 Check that the wireless transceivers are inserted securely to the main unit and the sub units (page 19). Turn on the main unit and the sub units.
4 Confirm the connection status. Before pairing The connection is established by the SAIR ID (example). Your system Main unit Tip ID A Up to 10 sub units (sold separately) can be connected with the main unit. Identifying the main unit with a specific sub unit (Pairing operation) It is easy to set the same S-AIR ID for the main unit and the sub units to establish the connection.
1 Place the sub unit to be paired near the main unit. Pair the main unit with the sub units one at a time. 2 3 4 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 SAIR 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.
4 Press ENTER on the unit to exit the system menu. Setting the clock of the sub units 1 2 3 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. Getting Started Use buttons on the unit to set the clock. Set the time. Press / repeatedly to set the hour, and then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER. Use the same procedure to set the minute.
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.
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. 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 1 Press SYSTEM MENU on the unit. 2 Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on the unit repeatedly until “MODE” appears, then press ENTER on the unit. Use the sub units to listen to the music of an iPod connected to the main unit.
3 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 1 Place an iPod on the iPod connector on the main unit. 2 Select the iPod channel. 3 Start playback. Press S-AIR CH repeatedly until “iPod” appears in the display. Operate the iPod to start playing the music. You can also operate the iPod using the remote (see “To control the iPod using the sub units”).
To use the main unit as a battery charger Notes When placing or removing the iPod, handle the iPod in the same angle as that of the iPod connector on the main unit and do not twist or sway the iPod to prevent connector damage. Do not carry the main unit with an iPod set on the connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction. When placing or removing the iPod, brace the main unit with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod by mistake. Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback.
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 29)). 1 2 Select the tuner channel. Press S-AIR CH repeatedly until “TUNER” appears in the display. Select “FM” or “AM.” Press and hold S-AIR CH until “FM” changes to “AM” or vice versa.
5 6 Press ENTER on the unit. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations. You can enjoy audio and video of the connected iPod with an optional AV system. 1 To call up a preset radio station using the main unit Press PRESET +/ repeatedly. To call up a preset radio station using the sub units 1 Preset radio stations on the main unit (see “Presetting radio stations” (page 28)). 2 3 2 Select the tuner channel. Press S-AIR CH repeatedly until “TUNER” appears in the display. 3 Select “FM” or “AM.
Changing the display Using the main unit To view the information on the display Press DISPLAY on the remote. To turn off the display of the sub unit When the sub unit is turned off, the clock is displayed. You can turn off the clock display to minimize the amount of power consumed (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY on the unit when the clock is displayed. Press the button again to display the clock.
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. You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set. Press SLEEP repeatedly. 5 6 Note Press VOLUME +/ repeatedly to adjust the volume level while viewing the volume level indication on the display. Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU. “ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.
8 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 27) and “Presetting radio stations” (page 28)). 9 To activate or check the timer again 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU. “SELECT” flashes in the display. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER.
Turning off the remote control function of the sub units 1 2 3 Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the illumination brightness changes as follows: Operations 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. Use buttons on the sub unit whose remote control function you want to turn off.
Others Troubleshooting 1 Make sure the power supply cord and the power cord are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take the indicated corrective action. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. When bringing the product in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system (the main unit, the sub units and wireless transceivers). This product is a system product, and the entire system is needed to determine the location requiring repair.
The S-AIR channel fails to change. Check that the main unit and the sub units are connected properly. If you are using an optional S-AIR sub unit (such as the AIR-SA10) which is not compatible with the MULTI SOURCE mode, set the main unit to the PARTY mode. There is no sound. If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m away from the main unit. Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the main unit and the sub units. Check the pairing setting.
iPod There is no sound. Make sure the iPod is connected securely. Make sure the iPod is playing music. Adjust the volume of the sub units. Update your iPod to use the latest software. The iPod cannot be operated by the main unit or the sub units. Check that the iPod and the main unit are connected properly and that the main unit and the sub units are connected properly.
To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 10 kHz. Use the main unit to change the AM tuning interval. 1 Tune in any AM station. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU on the unit. 3 Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on the 4 Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on the If the sub unit still does not operate properly, reset the sub unit to factory settings. 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the unit. 2 Press /CANCEL, DISPLAY and on the unit at the same time.
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. PAIRING : Pairing is in progress. RMT OFF* : The sub units are not accepting signals from the remote because the remote control function is set to “RMT OFF.” S-AIR* : Displayed from the point power of the sub unit is turned on until connection with the main unit is established.
On the speaker system* This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait about 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. If there is no improvement, move the unit far away from the TV. * The sub units only. Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
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) Communication System: S-AIR Specification version 1.0 Output: 12.0 milliwatts Frequency band: 2.4000 GHz 2.4835 GHz Modulation method: DSSS Power requirements: DC 3.
Sub unit (AIR-SA15R) Amplifier section U.S.A. model: AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 300 20,000Hz; rated 4 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Communication System: S-AIR Specification version 1.0 Output: 12.0 milliwatts Frequency band: 2.4000 GHz 2.4835 GHz Modulation method: DSSS Power requirements: DC 3.
Compatible iPod models You can use the following iPod models on the main unit. Update your iPod with the latest software before using it.
Index R Alarm 31 AM tuning interval 37 Antennas 19 Automatic tuning 27 Radio 27 Remote 11, 15, 33 Reset 37 RF CHANGE 22 B S Batteries 20 Clock 23 Compatible iPod 42 S-AIR 8 S-AIR connection 20 S-AIR ID 19, 20 S-AIR mode 24 Sub unit 14 I T C Illumination 33 Installation 8 iPod Charging 27 Controlling 26 Listening 25 iPod AUDIO OUT L/R 29 iPod Dock Adapters 19 iPod VIDEO OUT 29 Others A Timer Daily Timer 31 Sleep Timer 31 Troubleshooting 34 W Wireless transceiver 19 M Main unit 10 MULTI SOURCE
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