Sony AIR-PC10T - Manual

AIR-PC10T US. 4-134-954-11(3) AIR-PC10T US. 4-134-954-11(3)
4-134-954-11(3)
© 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Wireless Audio Transmitter for PC
AIR-PC10T
Operating Instructions
WARNING
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems
are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof,
however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low
power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not
produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.
Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but
such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit
(AIR-PC10T). 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.
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. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate 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 equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
When you use the AIR-PC10T connected to a notebook PC with the
wireless function (wireless LAN, etc.), switch off the wireless function, or
place the AIR-PC10T with supplied cradle attached more than 20cm (7 7 / 8
feet) away from your computer.
 “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
 “S-AIR Cast” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
 SonicStage is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
 iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
 Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
 All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective
holders. In this manual, TM and  marks are not specified.
About the S-AIR
AIR-PC10T is compatible with the Sony’s S-AIR products, which allows
transmission of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly.
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 AIR-PC10T.
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.
About S-AIR products
There are two types of S-AIR product.

S-AIR main unit (this unit): This is for transmitting sound.
 S-AIR sub unit: This is for receiving sound (speaker, music receiver, etc.).
By connecting the AIR-PC10T to a USB port of your computer, the
AIR-PC10T can transmit music stored on your computer to an S-AIR sub
unit for playback.
Furthermore, if you install the supplied application software S-AIR Cast
on your computer and select Remote Mode or Advanced Remote Mode,
you can also control the contents on an S-AIR sub unit. For example, you
can install S-AIR sub units, one in the study room and the other in the
bedroom, and then install your computer with the AIR-PC10T connected
in the living room. You can then listen to music from the computer by
controlling the S-AIR sub unit.
AIR-PC10T
S-AIR sub unit
(music receiver, etc.)
Computer
Supplied
CD-ROM
S-AIR sub unit
(speaker, etc.)
Establishing sound transmission between the AIR-PC10T
and the S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)
Simply by matching the ID of the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit, you
can establish sound transmission.
Identifying the AIR-PC10T with a specific S-AIR sub unit
(Pairing operation)
It is easy to set the same ID for the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit to
establish sound transmission.
However, neighbors may also receive your system’s sound if IDs are the
same, or you may receive sound from your neighbors. To prevent this, you
can identify the AIR-PC10T with a specific S-AIR sub unit by performing
the pairing operation. To perform the pairing operation, you need to install
the supplied S-AIR Cast software. For details, refer to the S-AIR Cast
installation instructions.
About AIR-PC10T manual
AIR-PC10T contains the following manuals. Refer to them as required by
the operation.
Window screen illustrations depicted in the manuals below may differ
from the actual screens.
AIR-PC10T Operating Instructions (this manual)
This manual explains the operations of the AIR-PC10T.
S-AIR Cast Installation Instructions
This PDF manual, which is copied to your computer when the S-AIR Cast
software is installed, explains how to install and set up the supplied S-AIR
Cast software on your computer.
S-AIR Cast Help
This help manual can be used only after the S-AIR Cast software is
installed.
It explains the operations of the S-AIR Cast software included on the same
CD-ROM.
Index to parts
Wireless audio transmitter
AIR-PC10T
S-AIR indicator
PAIRING indicator
USB cap
Cradle
USB plug
Note
This cradle is for the AIR-PC10T. Do not use it for other USB devices.
About indicators on the wireless audio transmitter
Indicator Lights up Status
S-AIR
Off Connection with S-AIR sub unit not available.
Amber Waiting for connection with S-AIR sub unit.
Green Connected with one or more S-AIR sub unit.
PAIRING
Off Pairing is off. (Only S-AIR ID setting is made.)
Yellow (flash) Pairing is in progress.
Yellow
Pairing is on.
Connecting the system
1 Connect the cradle to your computer.
2 Plug wireless audio transmitter to the cradle.
Before connecting, detach the USB cap from the wireless audio
transmitter.
1
2
Tip
You can connect the wireless transmitter directly to your computer without using
the cradle, but as this connection may be easily affected by the environment, we
recommend using the wireless transmitter with a cradle.
When the connection finishes, you can then listen to music contents on
the connected computer from the S-AIR sub unit. To listen to music,
check the following:

Connect an S-AIR Sub unit.
 Set the S-AIR ID of the connected S-AIR sub unit to “A.”
 Set the sound playback device property on your computer to
[AIR-PC10T]. To select the sound playback device property, click in the
following sequence:
Windows Vista (in Classic View):
[Start] – [Control Panel] – [Sound] – [Playback]
Windows XP (in Classic View):
[Start] – [Control Panel] – [Sound and Audio Devices] – [Audio]
 At this time, you cannot perform playback operation on the S-AIR sub
unit. To control the playback operation on the S-AIR sub unit, install
S-AIR Cast. For details, see “Installing S-AIR Cast software.” For details
on S-AIR sub unit connection, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the S-AIR sub unit.
Installing S-AIR Cast software
To operate contents of your computer using S-AIR sub unit, you must first
install the supplied S-AIR Cast software on your computer.
For details on the setting and operation, refer to the S-AIR Cast
Installation Instructions contained on the supplied CD-ROM.
What is S-AIR Cast?
With S-AIR Cast installed, you can control the media player on your
computer using buttons on the S-AIR sub unit (speaker, music receiver,
etc.). You can also compile or manage the contents on your computer, and
change the settings of the AIR-PC10T.
S-AIR Cast can be switched to the following 3 modes: Standard Mode,
Remote Mode, and Advanced Remote Mode. To use Remote Mode and
Advanced Remote Mode, S-AIR Cast needs to be installed on your
computer.
When you use the AIR-PC10T in Standard Mode, you do not need to
install S-AIR Cast, but you need to install S-AIR Cast when you change
S-AIR connection settings (S-AIR ID setting, pairing, etc.).
Mode Playback
method
S-AIR Cast
installation
Sound from sub
unit
Operation on
the sub unit
Standard Application for
playback music
Not
required
System sound of
your computer
will be output as
well
Not available
Remote
iTunes or
Windows
Media Player
Required
System sound of
your computer
will be output as
well
Available
Advanced
Remote
Dedicated
module plays at
background
Required Playback music
sound only Available
For details on S-AIR Cast operation, refer to the S-AIR Cast Help.
For details on S-AIR sub unit operation, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the S-AIR sub unit.
Overview of each mode procedure
 Standard Mode
This mode is for using an S-AIR sub unit as a PC speaker. By connecting
AIR-PC10T to your computer, computer sound is output from the S-AIR
sub unit. Note that all system sounds of your computer (incoming
message alerts, alarm beeps, etc.) will also be output from the S-AIR sub
unit. In this mode, you can use this system without installing S-AIR Cast,
but installation is necessary if you want to change the S-AIR connection
settings.
1 Connect AIR-PC10T to your computer.
2 Turn on the S-AIR sub unit, and then set the AIR-PC10T and S-AIR
sub unit to the same S-AIR ID.
3 Start playing music on the media player of your computer.
Notes

In this mode, you cannot perform playback operation from the S-AIR sub unit.
 “PC” is displayed on the S-AIR sub unit’s front panel display. The connecting
S-AIR main unit’s name (AIR-PC10T) may be displayed depending on your S-AIR
sub unit.
Tips

If you want to perform a pairing operation, install S-AIR Cast on your computer.
 If AIR-PC10T cannot connect to the S-AIR sub unit, change the S-AIR ID. To
change the S-AIR ID, install S-AIR Cast on your computer.
 Remote Mode
You can connect an S-AIR sub unit wirelessly to your computer as a
speaker and listen to music contents registered in iTunes or Windows
Media Player by operating the S-AIR sub unit. Note that all system sounds
of your computer (incoming message alerts, alarm beeps, etc.) will also be
output from the S-AIR sub unit. To use this mode, S-AIR Cast needs to be
installed on your computer.
1 Install S-AIR Cast on your computer.
2 Perform the S-AIR Cast settings on your computer in accordance
with the [S-AIR Cast Configuration] wizard.
 Select Remote Mode and specify the media player to playback
(iTunes or Windows Media Player).
 Connect AIR-PC10T to your computer.
 Set the AIR-PC10T and S-AIR sub unit to the same S-AIR ID.
When the S-AIR connection between AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR
sub unit is established, “PC” appears on the S-AIR sub unit’s front
panel display.
3 Press  (play) on the S-AIR sub unit.
AIR-PC10T and S-AIR sub unit are connected. Playback starts and the
playback sound is output from the S-AIR sub unit.
Notes

When “PC” is displayed on the S-AIR sub unit’s display, make the Remote Mode
connection between AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit by pressing  (play) or
S-AIR CH button(s).
(When “PC” is displayed, although sound will be output from the S-AIR sub unit,
you cannot perform playback operations from the S-AIR sub unit.)
 You cannot use this mode when you boot iTunes or Windows Media Player on
your computer until the AIR-PC10T and S-AIR sub unit are connected.
 When  (play) on the S-AIR Sub unit is pressed and iTunes is selected, iTunes
window is displayed on your computer, but if Windows Media Player is selected,
Windows Media Player window is not displayed.
 If you operate iTunes on your computer, you may not be able to operate it on the
S-AIR sub unit. In this case, exit and restart iTunes.
Tips

Playback operation on the S-AIR sub unit may differ depending on your S-AIR
sub unit.
 Playing status, contents information, this unit’s name (AIR-PC10T), etc., are
displayed on the S-AIR sub unit’s front panel display. Displayed items are different
depending on the S-AIR sub unit.
 If you register a Podcast or radio station on the playlist, you can choose it from the
S-AIR sub unit.
 For details on the operations of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the S-AIR Cast
Installation Instructions.
 Advanced Remote Mode
With S-AIR Cast installed, you can gather music files on your computer,
generate original channels, control the contents via the S-AIR sub unit
without hearing system sounds output from the S-AIR sub unit. So you
can enjoy music uninterrupted and choose your favorite song from the
S-AIR sub unit easily.
1 Install S-AIR Cast on your computer.
2 Perform the S-AIR Cast settings on your computer in accordance
with the [S-AIR Cast Configuration] wizard.
 Select Advanced Remote Mode and perform the Advanced Remote
Mode settings.
 Connect AIR-PC10T to your computer.
 Set the AIR-PC10T and S-AIR sub unit to the same S-AIR ID.
When the S-AIR connection between AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR
sub unit is established, content’s title is displayed on the S-AIR sub
unit’s front panel display.
3 Press DISPLAY on the S-AIR sub unit to select the desired channel
group.
4 Press  (play) on the S-AIR sub unit.
Playback starts.
5 Press S-AIR CH–/+ on the S-AIR sub unit to select the channel
you want to playback.
For example, when an album name is displayed on the S-AIR sub unit’s
front display, you can change to a different album by pressing S-AIR
CH–/+.
Tips

Playback operation on the S-AIR sub unit may differ depending on your S-AIR
sub unit.
 Playing status, contents information, this unit’s name (AIR-PC10T), etc., are
displayed on the S-AIR sub unit’s front panel display. Displayed items are different
depending on the S-AIR sub unit.
 For details on the operations of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the S-AIR Cast
Installation Instructions.
System Requirements
The following software and hardware are required to run S-AIR Cast.
Notes

S-AIR Cast will not run in any Mac OS.
 English is the only language available for S-AIR Cast.
 The following systems are not supported:
- Any 64 bit operating system.
- Personally assembled PCs or operating systems.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments
mentioned below.
Operating systems
 Windows Vista Home Basic (SP1 or without SP)
 Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1 or without SP)
 Windows Vista Ultimate (SP1 or without SP)
 Windows Vista Business (SP1 or without SP)
 Windows XP Home Edition (SP2, SP3)
 Windows XP Professional (SP2, SP3)
 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2, SP3)
 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (SP2, SP3)
Hardware environments
 CPU: Pentium 1GHz or higher, Celeron 1 GHz or higher, or better
equipment/CPU.
 RAM: 512 MB or more.
In the case of high music content, operating speed may decrease.
For smooth operation, 2GHz or higher CPU is recommended.
 Hard Disk Drive: 206MB or more (S-AIR Cast related module: 60MB /
Microsoft related module: 146MB)
 CD-ROM or DVD drive (for software installation)
 Display: Screen Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (or higher), Colors:
65,536 colors (or higher)
 Mouse
 Keyboard
 USB port: USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
 Sound card
 Software: Internet Explore 6.0 or higher.