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Summary of Contents for AIR-SA20PK (AIRSA15R)

Page 1: ...SONY Wireless Audio System Operating Instructions AIR SA20PK S AIR DIGITAL WIRELESS 2008 Sony Corporation 4 117 793 11 1 ...

Page 2: ...on 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 As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the uni...

Page 3: ...ding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufac...

Page 4: ...locate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this e...

Page 5: ...e IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person s body excluding extremities hands wrists feet and ankles S AIR and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG I...

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Page 7: ...tening to iPod music using the S AIR connection 25 Listening to the radio using the S AIR connection 27 Presetting radio stations 28 Using an optional AV system 29 Changing the display 30 Using the Timers 31 Turning off the remote control function of the sub units 33 Changing the illumination brightness of the main unit 33 Qtb rs Troubleshooting 34 Messages 38 Precautions 38 Specifications 40 Comp...

Page 8: ...al AV system such as a TV and on this optional AV system you can enjoy audio video and photo contents of an iPod which is connected to the main unit Sub unit I I iiiiiii 9 Jli Jli Main unit and iPod AVsystem S AIR Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD media Digital Broadcasting and other high quality media To ensure that the subtle nuances ofthese hi...

Page 9: ...it AIR SA1SR 2 Wireless transceiver EZW RT1 0 2 Remote RM ANU046 2 R03 size AAA batteries 4 Others Operating Instructions this manual provided in each language Warranty 1 for customers in the USA 1 for customers in Canada For customers in the USA Use LIMITED WARRANTY card warranted by Sony Electronics Inc For customers in Canada Use Consumer 1 Year Warranty card warranted by Sony of Canada Ltd The...

Page 10: ...Guide to parts and controls Main unit AIR SA15TilWireless Audio Transmitter Front panel Rearpanel 17 1 __ c1 ...

Page 11: ...d Dock Adapters POWER indicator 20 Lights up when the main unit is turned on lJ Unit TUNING SELECT 22 25 27 28 37 Press to tune in the desired station Press to select a menu item Remote TUNING 27 28 Press to tune in the desired station ID ENTER 22 25 28 37 Press to enter the settings ID Illumination 33 You can change the brightness using ILLUMINATION rIl t 1 Remote for the main unit RM ANU04S r l ...

Page 12: ... EZW RT10 slot 19 Insert the supplied wireless transceiver j Buttons for controlling an iPod II play pause 26 Press to start or pause playback 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 Works much like the Menu button on the iPod 26 Press to select a menu item or track for playback ENTER 26 Press to execute the sele...

Page 13: ...t station DISPLAY 25 30 Press to view the information on the display Display 3 4 rn S AIR mode indicator 25 2 PAIRING indicator 21 Text information Tuner reception mode 27 Tuner reception 27 ontinued G c _ 0 ro o 0 Q Vl Q s 0 n o s a Vl ...

Page 14: ...Sub unit AIR SA1SRlWireless Speaker System Front panel 1 8 9 i i J J _________r______ _ r 12 11 10 Rear Panel ...

Page 15: ... 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 ID 23 26 31 Press to skip to the previous next track of an iPod connected to the main unit Hold down to find a point in a track ofan iPod connected to the main unit PRESET 29 Press to select a preset station ID DISPLAY 30 33 37 Press to d...

Page 16: ... sub unit is connected to the main unit Flashes when the sub unit is not connected to the main unit 11J Remote sensor 12J Display 17 j J n headphones jack Connect optional headphones HJ S AIR 10 selector 19 20 Select the same S AIR ID as the main unit MJ PAIRING button 22 Press to perform pairing J EZW RT10 slot 19 Insert the supplied wireless transceiver 11 Battery compartment lid 20 ...

Page 17: ...Display j Timer indicator 31 1J Text information Wireless strength Indicates the S AIR signal strength Play Pause lID PAIRING indicator 21 ...

Page 18: ...d Hooking up the system Main unit i i _ _ __ _ _ __ _ J 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 19: ...ransceivers EZW RTIO into the EZW RTlO slot m S AIRID selector Set the same S AIR ID for the main unit and the sub units For details on setting the S AIR ID see Establishing the S AIR connection page 20 i FMlAM antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception and then set up the antenna Keep the antennas away from the power supply cord to avoid picking up noise m Power Conne...

Page 20: ...age from battery leakage and corrosion 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 Check that the wireless transceivers are inserted securely to the main unit and the sub units page 19 2 Turn on the main unit and the sub units Set the POWER switch on the rear panel to ON The POWER indicator on the unit...

Page 21: ...ys of the sub units for about 2 seconds Tip Up to 10 sub units sold separately can be connected with the main unit Identifyingthe main unitwith aspecificsub 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 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 ...

Page 22: ...e S AIR product uses radio waves that share the same frequency 2 4 GHz as other wireless systems such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices interference or poor transmission may result if you use other wireless systems near the main unit and or the sub units In this case the connection may be improved by changing the RF CHANGE Radio Frequency Change setting on the main unit 1 Press SYSTEM MENU on t...

Page 23: ...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 3 Set the time Press repeatedly to set the hour and then press CLOCK TIMER ENTER Use the same procedure to set the minute Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs ...

Page 24: ... 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 MULTI SOURCE mode 1 i i Sub unit I R8 Sub unit iiii _1_ 7 Main unit and iPod PARTY mode 1 A t i Sub unit I Sub unit iiii 1 7 Main unit and iPod ...

Page 25: ... S AIR mode the iPod channel is automatically selected for the connected sub units When connecting the main unit to an S AIR sub unit such as the AIR SA 10 which is not compatible with the MULTI SOURCE mode set the main unit to the PARTY mode You can then select the AIR channel from the S AIR sub unit Listening to iPod music using the S AIR connection Use the sub units to listen to the music of an...

Page 26: ...CH repeatedly until iPod appears in the display 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 sub units Press VOLUME II or CANCEL To resume playback press or II Hold down during playback and release the button at the desired point Pause playback To Find a point in a track Start playback To control the i...

Page 27: ...he iPod The main unit is designed for iPod only You cannot connect any other portable audio players Depending on the iPod model you are using and its status operations using the main unit and the sub units may not be accepted or the wrong operations may be performed Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod with this S AIR produ...

Page 28: ...ress SYSTEM MENU on the unit 2 Press TUNING SELECT on the unit repeatedly until FM MODE appears then press ENTER on the unit 3 Press TUNING SELECT on the unit repeatedly until MONO appears then press ENTER on the unit There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve Presetting radio stations You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corres...

Page 29: ...to select a preset station Using an optional AV system You can enjoy audio and video of the connected iPod with an optional AV system 1 Connect an optional AV system such as aTV etc to the iPod AUDIO OUT LlR jacks and or the iPod VIDEO OUT jack of the main unit using an optional audio cord and or video cable 2 Place an iPod on the iPod connector on the main unit 3 Start playback of the iPod See Li...

Page 30: ...be viewed for example while playing the iPod Track name Artist name Album name Elapsed playing time of the track Characters that cannot be displayed appear as When listening to the radio the frequency is displayed 2 Displayed for about 8 seconds Toturn offthe displayofthe 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 po...

Page 31: ...t ends within the set time period or if An alarm is output communication with the main unit is cut off AUTO DailyTimer Sound from the connected main unit You can wake up to the sound of the is output However an alarm sounds connected main unit at a preset time in the following cases Make sure you have set the clock When communication with the main unit is cut off 1 Press VOLUME repeatedly When no ...

Page 32: ... To activate orcheckthe timeragain 1 Press CLOCKITIMER MENU SELECT flashes in the display 2 Press CLOCKITIMER ENTER 3 Press repeatedly to select IIT MER 4 Press CLOCKITIMER ENTER To cancel thetimer 1 Press CLOCKITIMER MENU SELECT flashes in the display 2 Press CLOCKITIMER ENTER 3 Press repeatedly to select IIOFF 4 Press CLOCKITIMER ENTER To change the setting Start over from step 1 Note Even when ...

Page 33: ... 3 Press I while holding down CLOCK TIMER ENTER RMT OFF appears in the display and the sub unit is turned on If you try controlling the sub unit using the remote RMT OFF appears in the display and the sub unit will not accept the signal from the remote To turn on the remote control function Perform steps 1 and 3 above and check that RMT ON appears in the display Note Even when the remote control f...

Page 34: ...est Sony dealer General The remote does not function Remove any obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor and position the main unit and the sub units away from fluorescent lights Point the remote at the remote sensor Move the remote closer to the main unit or the sub units The remote control function ofthe sub unit is off Turn on the remote control function page 33 Check whether you are ...

Page 35: ...t and the sub units are separated from other wireless devices Stop using any other wireless devices Change the S AIR ID settings of the main unit and the sub units Turn off the main unit and the sub units and then turn them on again Check that the power supply cord and the power cord are connected securely and the main unit and the sub units are turned on Increase the volume of the sub units Check...

Page 36: ...ing and its status it may not be possible to obtain the track information properly during playback Up to 16 characters can be displayed on the displays of the sub units Check that the track information has been entered into the iPod Video Photo image from the connected iPod does not appear on the TV screen Make the connection according to your AV system Switch the TV input to the video input conne...

Page 37: ...et the main unitto factory settings Ifthe main unit still does not operate properly reset the main unit to factory settings 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power supply cord and then turn on the unit 2 Press SYSTEM MENU on the unit 3 Press TUNING SELECT on the unit repeatedly until RESET appears then press ENTER on the unit RESET OK appears 4 Press ENTER on the unit again to confirm the setting All...

Page 38: ...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 As the S AIR product uses the radio waves that share the same frequency as other wirel...

Page 39: ...right light Be careful when placing the main unit and the sub units on surfaces that have been specially treated for example with wax oil polish as staining or discoloration ofthe surface may result On heat buildup Heat buildup on the main unit and the sub units during operation is normal and is not cause for alarm Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because ...

Page 40: ...13 x 60 mm Mass 24 g Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz l00 kHz step Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range 530 1 710 kHz with 10 kHz tuning interval 531 1 710 kHz with 9 kHz tuning interval Antenna AM loop antenna external antenna terminal Intermediate ...

Page 41: ...f 8 ohms or more Speaker section Speaker system Full range bass reflex type Speaker units 65 mm cone type 2 Nominal impedance 3 ohms Wireless transceiver EZW RTl 0 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 3 V 350 rnA Dimensions w h d 50 x 13 x 60 mm Mass 24 g General Power require...

Page 42: ...t Update your iPod with the latest software before using it iPod touch iPod nano 3rd generation video iPod classic iPod nano 2nd generation aluminum iPod 5th generation video iPod nano 1st generation iPod 4th generation color display iPod 4th generation r l I I I l J iPod mini ...

Page 43: ... OUT LlR 29 iPod Dock Adapters 19 iPod VIDEO OUT 29 M Main unit 10 MULTI SOURCE mode 24 o Other component hookup 29 p Pairing 21 PARTY mode 24 Power Saving Mode 30 Presetting radio stations 28 R Radio 27 Remote 11 15 33 Reset 37 RF CHANGE 22 S S AIR 8 S AIR connection 20 S AIR ID 19 20 S AIR mode 24 Sub unit 14 T Timer Daily Timer 31 Sleep Timer 31 Troubleshooting 34 w Wireless transceiver 19 o T ...

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Page 45: ... Pour d autres types de iPod utilisez un adaptateur de aluminum 2 Go 4 Go 8 Go aluminio socles compatible vendu separement par Apple Inc 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB m For iPod classic Pour iPod classic Para iPod classic Adaptadores de acoplamiento de 160 GB and iPod 5th 160 Go et iPod 5eme l60 GB e iPod de iPod generation video generation video quinta generaci6n video 60 GB 80 GB 60 Go 80 Go 60 ...

Page 46: ...0 Ii blJ Before using S AIR products have the following ready Confirm the wireless transceivers are inserted correctly Insert the wireless transceivers firmly to the depth into the slots of the S AIR main unit and sub unit respectively Confirm that the S AIR IDs of the S AIR main unit and sub unit are the same The default setting of the S AIR IDs of the S AIR main unit and sub unit is A Depending ...

Page 47: ...RATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as set forth below Pursuant to this Limited Warranty Sony will at its option i repair the product using new or refurbished parts or ii replace the product with a new or refurbished product For purposes of this Limited Warranty refurbished means...

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