Sony AIR-SA15R - Manual

AIR-SA15R.GB.4-117-794-31(1)
4-117-794-31(1)
© 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Wireless
Speaker System
AIR-SA15R
Operating Instructions
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.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it
is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has
been turned off.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying EU
Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to
the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
documents.
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)
Getting Started
Connect the unit and S-AIR main unit to listen to sound from the S-AIR main unit.
Disposal of waste
batteries (applicable in
the European Union and
other European countries
with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this product
shall not be treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in combination
with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potentially negative consequences
for the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with
an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced
by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery
will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-
of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
 “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
Features
The AIR-SA15R is an “S-AIR” compatible product. It is
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.
 As the S-AIR product uses the radio waves that share
the same frequency as other wireless systems, such
as wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices, interference or
poor transmission may result. In this case, take the
following steps:
 Do not install the S-AIR product near other wireless
systems.
 Do not use the S-AIR product and the other wireless
systems at the same time.
 The transmission distance differs depending on
the usage environment. Find a location where
transmission between the unit and the S-AIR main
unit is most effective, and install the unit and the S-
AIR main unit there.
On safety
 Completely disconnect the power cord from the wall
socket (mains) if it is not going to be used for an
extended period of time. When unplugging the unit,
always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
 Should any solid object or liquid get into the unit,
unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it again.
 The power cord can be changed only by a qualified
service facility.
On placement
 Do not place the unit in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
 Be careful when placing the unit on surfaces that have
been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil,
polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may
result.
On heat buildup
 Heat buildup on the unit 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 the cabinet
may have become hot.
 Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
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.
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.
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 of these high-
quality media are transmitted with no deterioration,
Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR” for
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.
 Wireless transceiver
Insert the supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or
EZW-RT10A) securely into the EZW-RT10 slot on the
rear panel of the unit.
Check the orientation of the  mark when inserting the
supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-
RT10A). Failure to do so may result in damage to the
unit.
Notes
 Make sure to turn off the unit when inserting or removing the
supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A). Failure
to do so may result in damage to the unit.
 Do not touch the terminals of the supplied wireless transceiver
(EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A).
 Do not insert any device other than the supplied wireless
transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A) into the EZW-RT10 slot.
 S-AIR ID selector
Set the same S-AIR ID for this unit and the S-AIR main
unit to be connected. For details on setting the S-AIR
ID, see “Establishing the connection with an S-AIR
main unit.”
 Power
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
Establishing the connection with an
S-AIR main unit
You can easily establish the connection by setting the
same S-AIR ID for this unit and S-AIR main unit.
1 Turn on the unit.
Press 
 .
2 Set the S-AIR ID of the unit to the same S-AIR ID as
the S-AIR main unit to be connected.
For details on setting the S-AIR ID of the S-AIR
main unit, refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with the S-AIR main unit.
3 Operate the S-AIR main unit to turn on the S-AIR
function.
For details on turning on the S-AIR function, refer to
the Operating Instructions supplied with the S-AIR
main unit.
Once the connection is established, the S-AIR
indicator  on the unit lights up and “LINKED”
appears in the display for about 2 seconds.
Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR
main unit (Pairing operation)
It is easy to set the same S-AIR ID for the unit and S-
AIR main unit 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 audio transmitted from your neighbor’s
S-AIR main unit on your system. To prevent this, you
can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR main unit by
performing the pairing operation.
Before pairing
The connection is established by the S-AIR ID
(example).
Your system Neighboring system
ID A ID A
ID A
This unit
S-AIR main unit  S-AIR main unit 
After pairing
The connection is established between the paired unit
and S-AIR main unit.
Your system Neighboring system
ID A ID A
S-AIR main unit  S-AIR main unit 
ID A
This unit
Pairing
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.
Inserting the batteries to 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.
Notes on using the remote
 With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
 Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of
batteries.
 If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A
Wireless transceiver
Wall socket