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2008 Sony Corporation

AIR-SA20PK

WirelessAudio System

Operating Instructions

4-117-793-11(1)


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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire orelectric shock, do not exposethis apparatus to rain or

moisture.o reduce the risk o fire, do not cover the

ventilation opening o the apparatus withnewspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Donot place the naked flame sources such aslighted candles on the apparatus.

o reduce the risk o fire or electric shock,do not expose this apparatus to drippingor splashing, and do not place objectsfilled with liquids, such as vases, on theapparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnectthe unit rom the mains, connect the unitto an easily accessible AC outlet. Shouldyou notice an abnormality in the unit,disconnect the main plug rom the ACoutlet immediately.

Te unit is not disconnected rom themains as long as it is connected to theAC outlet, even i the unit itsel has been

turned off.Do not install the appliance in a confinedspace, such as a bookcase or built-incabinet.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus withbattery-installed to excessive heat such assunshine, fire or the like.

Te nameplate is located on the bottomexterior.

Notice for the customers in theU.S.A.

Tis symbol is intendedto alert the user to thepresence o uninsulateddangerous voltage

within the productsenclosure that may beo sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risko electric shock topersons.

Tis symbol is intendedto alert the user to thepresence o importantoperating and

maintenance (servicing)instructions in theliterature accompanyingthe appliance.

AIR-SA15Ti:Te ollowing indications are located onthe AC power supply unit.

AIR-SA15R:Te ollowing indications are located onthe bottom exterior.


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Owners Record

Te model and serial numbers are locatedon the bottom o the unit. Record thesenumbers in the space provided below.Reer to them whenever you call uponyour 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.

Install in accordance with themanuacturers instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sourcessuch as radiators, heat registers,stoves, or other apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not deeat the saety purpose othe polarized or grounding-type plug.A polarized plug has two blades withone wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a thirdgrounding prong. Te wide blade orthe third prong are provided or yoursaety. I the provided plug does not fitinto your outlet, consult an electricianor replacement o the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord rom beingwalked on or pinched particularly atplugs, convenience receptacles, andthe point where they exit rom theapparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessoriesspecified by the manuacturer.

12) Use only with the cart,stand, tripod, bracket,or table specified bythe manuacturer,or sold with theapparatus. When

a cart is used, usecaution when movingthe cart/apparatuscombination to avoidinjury rom tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightningstorms or when unused or longperiods o time.

14) Reer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel. Servicing is required whenthe apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as power-supply cord or plugis damaged, liquid has been spilled orobjects have allen into the apparatus,the apparatus has been exposed torain or moisture, does not operatenormally, or has been dropped.

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The following FCC statement appliesonly to the version of this modelmanufactured for sale in the U.S.A.Other versions may not comply withFCC technical regulations.

NOTE:Tis equipment has been tested and oundto comply with the limits or a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 o theFCC Rules. Tese limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection againstharmul intererence in a residentialinstallation. Tis equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio requencyenergy and, i not installed and usedin accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmul intererence toradio communications. However, thereis no guarantee that intererence willnot occur in a particular installation.I this equipment does cause harmulintererence to radio or televisionreception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correctthe intererence by one or more o theollowing measures:

Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outleton a circuit different rom that to whichthe receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/V technician or help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority tooperate this equipment.

For the wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)Tis device complies with Part 15 othe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the ollowing two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmulintererence, and (2) this device mustaccept any intererence received, includingintererence that may cause undesiredoperation.

Tis equipment must not be co-located oroperated in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.Tis equipment complies with FCCradiation exposure limits set orth oruncontrolled equipment and meets theFCC radio requency (RF) ExposureGuidelines in Supplement C to OE65.

Tis equipment should be installed andoperated with at least 20cm and morebetween the radiator and persons body(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, eet

and ankles).


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Table of Contents

Others

Troubleshooting .................................34

Messages ...............................................38

Precautions...........................................38

Specifications ......................................40

Compatible iPod models.................42

Index .......................................................43

Features ................................................... 8

Unpacking .............................................. 9Guide to parts and controls ...........10

Getting Started

Hooking up the system....................18

Establishing the S-AIRconnection ...........................................20

Setting the clock of the subunits ........................................................23

Operations

Selecting the S-AIR mode ...............24

Listening to iPod music using theS-AIR connection ................................25

Listening to the radio using theS-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 controlfunction of the sub units .................33

Changing the illuminationbrightness of the main unit ............33


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Features

Te AIR-SA20PK is an S-AIR compatible packaged product that consists o one S-AIRmain unit AIR-SA15i and two S-AIR sub units AIR-SA15R.Connecting the S-AIR main unit (hereafer called Main unit) with the S-AIR sub

units (hereafer called Sub units) using S-AIR technology, you can use each unit in aremote location.For example, you can install the sub units, one in the study room and the other in thebedroom, and then install the main unit in the living room. You can then listen to themusic rom the main unit located in the living room by controlling the sub units.You can also connect the main unit to an optional AV system (such as a V), and on thisoptional AV system you can enjoy audio, video and photo contents o an iPod which isconnected to the main unit.

Main unit and iPod

Bedroom

Sub unit

Study room

Sub unit

Living room

AV system

S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency)Recent times have seen the rapid spread o DVD media, Digital Broadcasting, and

other high-quality media.o ensure that the subtle nuances o these high-quality media are transmitted withno deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called S-AIR or the radiotransmission o digital audio signals with no compression, and has incorporated thistechnology into the EZW-R10.Tis technology transers digital audio signals with no compression using the 2.4 GHzband range o ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical band), such as wirelessLANs and Bluetooth applications.


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Unpacking

Check that you have all the ollowingitems.

Main unitMain unit (AIR-SA15Ti) (1)

Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)(1)*

Remote (RM-ANU045) (1)

R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)*

FM lead antenna (1)One o the ollowing two antennas issupplied.

or

AM loop antenna (1)

iPod Dock Adapters (1 set)

Sub unit

Sub unit (AIR-SA15R) (2)

Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)(2)*

Remote (RM-ANU046) (2)

R03 (size AAA) batteries (4)*

OthersOperating Instructions (thismanual) (provided in eachlanguage)

Warranty (1 for customers in theUSA, 1 for customers in Canada)For customers in the USAUse LIMIED WARRANY cardwarranted by Sony Electronics Inc.

For customers in CanadaUse Consumer 1 Year Warranty cardwarranted by Sony o Canada Ltd.

* Te same type o wireless transceivers andbatteries are used or the main unit and thesub units.


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Guide to parts and controls

Main unit (AIR-SA15Ti/Wireless Audio Transmitter)

Front panel

Rear panel


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Guideto

partsandcontrols

Remote for the main unit(RM-ANU045)

ILLUMINATION (33)Press to change the illuminationbrightness.

BAND (27)

Press to select FM or AM receptionmode.

SYSTEM MENU (22, 25, 28, 37)Press to enter the system menu.

POWER indicator (20)Lights up when the main unit is turnedon.

iPod connector (19, 25, 29)Place an iPod on the connector to listento audio contents stored in the iPod.You need to connect the supplied iPodDock Adapter first to use an iPod.For details on the supplied iPod DockAdapters, reer to the instructionssupplied with the iPod Dock Adapters.

S-AIR indicatorLights up when the main unit is turnedon with the supplied wireless transceiverinserted.

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.

ENTER (22, 25, 28, 37)Press to enter the settings.

Illumination (33)You can change the brightness usingILLUMINAION.

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Display (13)

Remote sensor

ANTENNA jacks (18, 19)Connect the supplied FM lead antennaand AM loop antenna.

POWER switch (20, 34)Switch or 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 asa V, etc.

S-AIR ID selector (19, 20)Select the S-AIR ID to connect with thesub units.

PAIRING button (22)Press to perorm pairing.

EZW-RT10 slot (19)Insert the supplied wireless transceiver.

Buttons for controlling an iPod

(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 onthe iPod.

/(26)Press to select a menu item or track orplayback.

ENTER (26)Press to execute the selected item or playthe selected track.

PARTY CH (25, 27, 29)

Press to select the sound source when theS-AIR mode is set to PARY.

S-AIR MODE (25)Press to select the S-AIR mode.

Battery compartment lid (20)


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Guideto

partsandcontrols

PRESET +/(29)Press to select a preset station.

DISPLAY (25, 30)Press to view the inormation on thedisplay.

Display

S-AIR mode indicator (25)

PAIRING indicator (21)

Text information

Tuner reception mode (27)

Tuner reception (27)

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Sub unit (AIR-SA15R/Wireless Speaker System)

Front panel

Rear Panel


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Guideto

partsandcontrols

Remote for the sub unit (RM-ANU046)

(power) (20, 32, 37)Press to turn on or off the sub unit.

STANDBY indicator (34)Lights up when the sub unit is turnedoff .

S-AIR CH (26, 28, 29)Press to select the S-AIR channel o theconnected main unit.

(play) (26, 32)Press to start or pause playback o aniPod connected to the main unit.

(pause) (26)Press to pause or start playback o aniPod connected to the main unit.

/CANCEL (stop/cancel) (26, 37)Press to pause playback o an iPodconnected to the main unit.

/(23, 26, 31)Press to skip to the previous/next track oan iPod connected to the main unit.Hold down to find a point in a track o aniPod connected to the main unit.

PRESET +/(29)Press to select a preset station.

DISPLAY (30, 33, 37)Press to display the inormation o theconnected main unit or clock in thedisplay.

SLEEP (31)Press to set the Sleep imer.

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CLOCK TIMER/MENU (23, 31)

CLOCK TIMER/ENTER (23, 31, 33)Press to set the clock and the Dailyimer.

VOLUME +/(26, 31, 33)Press to adjust the volume.

S-AIR indicator (21)Lights up while the sub unit is connectedto the main unit.

Flashes when the sub unit is notconnected to the main unit.

Remote sensor

Display (17)

(headphones) jackConnect optional headphones.

S-AIR ID selector (19, 20)Select the same S-AIR ID as the mainunit.

PAIRING button (22)Press to perorm pairing.

EZW-RT10 slot (19)Insert the supplied wireless transceiver.

Battery compartment lid (20)


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Guideto

partsandcontrols

Display

Timer indicator (31)

Text information

Wireless strengthIndicates the S-AIR signal strength.

Play/Pause

PAIRING indicator (21)


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Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Main unit

Sub unit

AM loop antennaFM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)

White side for North American modelBrown side for other modelsWireless transceiver

Wall socket

Wall socket

or


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Wireless transceiverInsert the supplied wireless transceiver(EZW-R10) securely into the EZW-R10 slot on the rear panel o each unit.Check the orientation o themarkwhen inserting the supplied wireless

transceivers (EZW-R10). Failure to doso may result in damage to the unit.

NotesMake sure to turn off the main unit and the

sub units when inserting or removing thesupplied wireless transceivers (EZW-R10).Failure to do so may result in damage to theunit.

Do not touch the terminals o the suppliedwireless transceivers (EZW-R10).

Do not insert any device other than thesupplied wireless transceivers (EZW-R10)into the EZW-R10 slot.

S-AIR ID selectorSet the same S-AIR ID or the main unitand the sub units. For details on settingthe S-AIR ID, see Establishing the S-AIRconnection (page 20).

FM/AM antennasFind a location and an orientation thatprovide good reception, and then set upthe antenna.Keep the antennas away rom the powersupply cord to avoid picking up noise.

PowerConnect the power supply cord and the

power cord to a wall socket.

To use the iPodInsert an iPod Dock Adapter into theiPod connector on the main unit beoreuse.For details on the supplied iPod DockAdapters, reer to the instructions

supplied with the Dock Adapters.

o remove the iPod Dock Adapter, pullit up with your fingernail or a flat object

using the slot inside the adapter.Slot


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To use the remoteSlide and remove the batterycompartment lid, and insert the twosupplied R03 (size AAA) batteries,side first, matching the polarities shownbelow.

Remote for the main unit(RM-ANU045)

Remote for the sub unit(RM-ANU046)

Notes on using the remoteWith normal use, the batteries should last or

about six months.

Do not mix an old battery with a new one ormix different types o batteries.

I you do not use the remote or a long periodo time, remove the batteries to avoid damagerom battery leakage and corrosion.

Establishing the S-AIRconnection

You can easily establish the connection

by setting the same S-AIR ID or themain unit and the sub units.

1 Check that the wirelesstransceivers are inserted

securely to the main unit and

the sub units (page 19).

2 Turn on the main unit and the

sub units.

Main unit

Set the POWER switch on the rearpanel to ON.Te POWER indicator on the unitlights up.

Sub units

Press .

3 Set the same S-AIR ID for themain unit and the sub units.

Main unit

Set the S-AIR ID selector on the rearpanel to the desired S-AIR ID.

Sub units

Set the S-AIR ID selector on the rearpanel to the same S-AIR ID as themain unit.

TipTe S-AIR ID is set at the actory to A.


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4 Confirm the connection status.Once the connection betweenthe main unit and the sub units isestablished, the S-AIR indicators onthe sub units light up and LINKEDappears in the displays o the sub

units or about 2 seconds.

TipUp to 10 sub units (sold separately) can beconnected with the main unit.

Identifying the main unit witha specific sub unit (Pairing

operation)It is easy to set the same S-AIR ID or themain unit and the sub units to establishthe connection.However, i a neighbor has an S-AIRmain unit with the same S-AIR ID asyour S-AIR main unit, you may be ableto hear the audio transmitted rom yourneighbors S-AIR main unit on your

system. o prevent this, you can identiythe main unit with a specific sub unit byperorming the pairing operation.

Before pairingTe connection is established by the S-AIR ID (example).

Your system Neighboringsystem

ID A

Main unit

ID A

Sub unit

ID A

Sub unit

After pairingTe connection is established betweenthe paired main unit and sub unit.

Your system Neighboringsystem

Pairing

ID A

Main unit

ID A

Sub unit

ID A

Sub unit


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1 Place the sub unit to be pairednear the main unit.Pair the main unit with the sub unitsone at a time.

2 Check that the power of themain unit and the sub unit are

turned on.

3 Check that the S-AIR ID of themain unit is the same as the S-

AIR ID of the sub unit.

4 Press the PAIRING buttons on

the rear panel of the main unitand the sub unit using a pointed

object.When pairing is perormed, thedisplays on both the main unit andthe sub unit change as ollows:PAIRINGCOMPLEE

To cancel pairing

Change the S-AIR IDs o the main unitand the sub unit to different S-AIR IDs.

To stop the pairing operation midwayPress the PAIRING button again.

To pair the main unit with multiplesub unitsRepeat steps 1 through 4.

If the S-AIR connection isunstable

Since the S-AIR product uses radio wavesthat share the same requency (2.4 GHz)as other wireless systems, such as wireless

LAN or Bluetooth devices, intererenceor poor transmission may result i youuse other wireless systems near the mainunit and/or the sub units.In this case, the connection may beimproved by changing the RF CHANGE(Radio Frequency Change) setting on themain unit.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU on the unit.

2 Press TUNING/SELECT +/onthe unit repeatedly until RF

CHG appears, then press ENTER

on the unit.

3 Press TUNING/SELECT +/onthe unit repeatedly to select the

desired setting.Te deault setting is underlined.

AUTO:Normally select this setting. Te mainunit changes the RF CHANGE settingto ON or OFF automatically.

ON:Te main unit transmits sound bysearching or the best channel or

transmission.

OFF:Te main unit transmits sound usinga fixed channel or transmission.When you select this setting, selectthe S-AIR ID that provides the bestconnection.


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4 Press ENTER on the unit to exitthe system menu. Setting the clock of the

sub units

Use buttons on the unit to set the clock.

1 Press /to turn on the unit.

2 Select the clock set mode.Press CLOCK/IMER MENU. I thecurrent mode appears on the display,press/repeatedly to selectCLOCK, and then press CLOCK/IMER ENER.

3 Set the time.Press/repeatedly to set thehour, and then press CLOCK/IMERENER. Use the same procedure toset the minute.

NoteTe clock settings are canceled when youdisconnect the power cord or i a power ailureoccurs.


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Selecting the S-AIR mode

When connecting to multiple sub units, you can listen to different sound sources oneach sub unit (MULI SOURCE mode) or to the same sound source on both sub units(PARY mode) by selecting the S-AIR mode accordingly.Use the main unit to set the S-AIR mode.

MULTI SOURCE mode

Main unit and iPod

Bedroom

Sub unit

Study room

Sub unit

Living room

iPod Tuner

PARTY mode

Main unit and iPod

Bedroom

Sub unit

Study room

Sub unit

Living room

iPod iPod


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Press S-AIR MODE on the remote

repeatedly until the desired S-AIR

mode indicator lights up in the

display.Te deault setting is underlined.

MULTI SOURCE:Select this setting to listen to differentsound sources on each sub unit.

PARTY:Select this setting to listen to the samesound source on multiple sub units.

To select the S-AIR mode from thesystem menu


2 Press TUNING/SELECT +/on theunit repeatedly until MODE appears,

then press ENTER on the unit.

3 Press TUNING/SELECT +/on theunit repeatedly to select MULTI or

PARTY, then press ENTER on the

unit.Te selected S-AIR mode appears onthe display.

To check the S-AIR mode when thedisplay of the main unit is turned offPress DISPLAY on the remote.

NotesWhen you change the S-AIR mode, the iPod

channel is automatically selected or theconnected sub units.

When connecting the main unit to an S-AIRsub unit (such as the AIR-SA10) which is notcompatible with the MULI SOURCE mode,set the main unit to the PARY mode. Youcan then select the S-AIR channel rom theS-AIR sub unit.

Listening to iPodmusic using the S-AIRconnection

Use the sub units to listen to the music oan iPod connected to the main unit.You can control the connected iPod romeither the main unit or the sub units.

o use an iPod, reer to the users guideo your iPod.

Using the main unit

1 Place an iPod on the iPodconnector as shown below.

Now, you are ready to listen to theconnected iPod using the sub units.

2 Select the iPod channel.

When the S-AIR mode is set toPARTY:

Press PARY CH on the remoterepeatedly until iPod appears in thedisplay.

When the S-AIR mode is set toMULTI SOURCE:Te iPod channel is internallyactivated. Go to step 3.

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Operations

To use the main unit as a batterychargerYou can use the main unit as a batterycharger or the iPod when the main unitis on.Te charging begins when the iPod

is placed on the iPod connector. Techarging status appears in the iPoddisplay. For details, reer to the usersguide o your iPod.o stop charging the iPod, remove theiPod or turn off the main unit.

Notes

When placing or removing the iPod, handlethe iPod in the same angle as that o theiPod connector on the main unit and do not

twist or sway the iPod to prevent connectordamage.

Do not carry the main unit with an iPodset on the connector. Doing so may cause amalunction.

When placing or removing the iPod, bracethe main unit with one hand and take carenot to press the controls o the iPod bymistake.

Beore disconnecting the iPod, pauseplayback.

You cannot adjust the volume using the mainunit.

Te volume level does not change even iadjusted on the iPod.

Te main unit is designed or iPod only. Youcannot connect any other portable audioplayers.

Depending on the iPod model you are usingand its status, operations using the main unitand the sub units may not be accepted or the

wrong operations may be perormed.Sony cannot accept responsibility in the

event that data recorded to iPod is lost ordamaged when using an iPod with this S-AIRproduct.

Listening to theradio using the S-AIRconnection

Using the main unit

1 Select the tuner channel.

When the S-AIR mode is set toPARTY:Press PARY CH on the remoterepeatedly until FM or AM

appears in the display.

When the S-AIR mode is set toMULTI SOURCE:Te tuner channel is internallyactivated. Go to step 2.

2 Select FM or AM.Press BAND repeatedly.

3 Perform automatic tuning.Press and hold UNING +/onthe remote (or UNING/SELEC+/on the unit) until the requencyindication changes and then release.

AUO lights up in the display.Scanning stops automatically whena station is tuned in, and thenUNED and S (or FM stereoprograms only) appear.

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Using the sub units

When a radio station is tuned on themain unit, you can listen to that stationby ollowing the steps below.o tune in a radio station using the sub

units, that station needs to be presetbeorehand (see o call up a preset radiostation using the sub units (page 29)).

1 Select the tuner channel.Press S-AIR CH repeatedly untilUNER appears in the display.

2 Select FM or AM.Press and hold S-AIR CH until FM

changes to AM or vice versa.

To tune in a station with a weak signalusing the main unitI UNED does not appear and thescanning does not stop, press UNING+/on the remote (or UNING/SELEC +/on the unit) repeatedly totune in the desired station.

To reduce static noise on a weak FMstereo station using the main unit


2 Press TUNING/SELECT +/on theunit repeatedly until FM MODE

appears, then press ENTER on the

unit.

3 Press TUNING/SELECT +/onthe unit repeatedly until MONO


unit.

Tere will be no stereo effect, but thereception will improve.

Presetting radiostations

You can preset your avorite radio

stations and tune them in instantlyby selecting the corresponding presetnumber.Use the main unit to preset the radiostations.

1 Tune in the desired station.See Listening to the radio using theS-AIR connection (page 27).


3 Press TUNING/SELECT +/on the unit repeatedly until

MEMORY appears, then press

ENTER on the unit.

Preset number

4 Press TUNING/SELECT +/onthe unit repeatedly to select

your desired preset number.I another station is already assignedto the selected preset number,

the station is replaced by the newstations.


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5 Press ENTER on the unit.

6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 tostore other stations.You can preset up to 20 FM and 10

AM stations. Te preset stations areretained or about hal a day even iyou disconnect the power supply cordor i a power ailure occurs.

To call up a preset radio station usingthe main unitPress PRESE +/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 Select the tuner channel.Press S-AIR CH repeatedly untilUNER appears in the display.

3 Select FM or AM.Press and hold S-AIR CH until FMchanges to AM or vice versa.

4 Press PRESET +/repeatedly toselect a preset station.

Using an optional AVsystem

You can enjoy audio and video o the

connected iPod with an optional AVsystem.

1 Connect an optional AV system(such as a TV, etc.) to the iPod

AUDIO OUT L/R 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 iPodconnector on the main unit.

3 Start playback of the iPod.See Listening to iPod music usingthe S-AIR connection (page 25).

NoteTe tuners sound cannot be output through

the iPod AUDIO OU L/R jacks.Beore enjoying video, adjust the video

settings on the iPod to the appropriatesettings according to your situation.

TipEven i you change the S-AIR mode or theS-AIR channel using PARY CH, audio and/or

video rom the connected iPod will continueto be output rom the iPod AUDIO L/R jacksand/or the iPod VIDEO OU jack.


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Changing the display

Using the main unit

To view the information on the displayPress DISPLAY on the remote.

Using the sub units

To change the information on the

display while the sub unit is onPress DISPLAY on the unit. Each timeyou press the button, the display changesas ollows:

When the sub unit is connected tothe main unit:Inormation o the connected main unit1)Model name o the connected mainunit2)Clock2)...

When the sub unit is not connectedto the main unit:S-AIRUNLINKED2)Clock2)...

1)Depending on the iPod model you areusing, up to 16 characters o the ollowinginormation can be viewed, or example,while playing the iPod.

rack name

Artist nameAlbum name Elapsed playing time o the track

Characters that cannot be displayed appearas _.

When listening to the radio, the requency isdisplayed.

2)Displayed or about 8 seconds.

To turn off the display of the sub unitWhen the sub unit is turned off, the clockis displayed. You can turn off the clockdisplay to minimize the amount o powerconsumed (Power Saving Mode).Press DISPLAY on the unit when the

clock is displayed.Press the button again to display theclock.

NoteRegardless o the selected S-AIR mode, whenthe same S-AIR channel is selected on multiplesub units and you change the display o any oneo them, the display on all sub units will change(only when the inormation o the connectedmain unit is displayed).


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Using the Timers

Te sub units offer two timer unctions.I you use the Daily imer with the Sleepimer, the Sleep imer has priority.

Use buttons on the unit to set the timers.

Sleep Timer:You can all asleep to music. Tisunction works even i the clock is notset.Press SLEEP repeatedly.

NoteEven i you set the timer, no sound is output

rom the sub units i playback on the connectedmain unit ends within the set time period or icommunication with the main unit is cut off.

Daily Timer:You can wake up to the sound o theconnected main unit at a preset time.Make sure you have set the clock.

1 Press VOLUME +/repeatedly

to adjust the volume levelwhile viewing the volume level

indication on the display.

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU.

3 Press/repeatedlyto select TIMER, then press

CLOCK/TIMER ENTER.

ON IME appears, and the hourindication flashes.

4 Set the time to start playing.Press/repeatedly to set thehour, and then press CLOCK/IMERENER.Te minute indication flashes. Use theprocedure above to set the minute.

5 Use the same procedure as instep 4 to set the time to stop

playing.

6 Press/repeatedly toselect the desired option.Te deault setting is underlined.

ALARM:An alarm is output.

AUTO:Sound rom the connected main unitis output. However, an alarm soundsin the ollowing cases.When communication with the

main unit is cut off.When no sound is output rom the

main unit or the audio signal levelis too low.When the main unit is not ready

or playback at the set start time.Note that the alarm continuesto sound even i the main unitbecomes ready afer the start timehas passed.

7 Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER.Te display shows the timer settings.

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8 If you selected ALARM in step6, 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 backby the timer, and set the iPod to thepause mode.

Tuner:une in the desired station (seeListening to the radio using theS-AIR connection (page 27) andPresetting radio stations (page 28)).

9 Press to turn off the unit.Te sub unit turns on about 45seconds beore the preset time.I the sub unit is on at the preset time,the Daily imer will not play.

To stop the alarmPress any button.

To activate or check the timer again

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU.SELEC flashes in the display.

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER.

3 Press/repeatedly to selectTIMER.


To cancel the timer

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU.SELEC flashes in the display.

2Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER.

3 Press/repeatedly to selectOFF.


To change the settingStart over rom step 1.

Note

Even when AUO is selected in step 6 andthe iPod is to be played using the timer, timerplayback may not start and the iPod may beset to the pause mode i the iPod was beingplayed by another sub unit when the timerstarted operating. In this case, presson thesub unit.

TipTe Daily imer setting remains as long as thesetting is not canceled manually.


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Operations

Turning off the remotecontrol function of thesub units

When using the multiple sub units neareach other, all the sub units may receivethe same signal rom the remote and themain unit may not unction properly. oprevent this, you can turn off the remotecontrol unction o the sub units.Use buttons on the sub unit whoseremote control unction you want toturn off.

1 Press to turn off the unit.

2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly untilthe clock is displayed.

3 Press while holding downCLOCK/TIMER ENTER.RM OFF appears in the displayand the sub unit is turned on. I you

try controlling the sub unit usingthe remote, RM OFF appears inthe display and the sub unit will notaccept the signal rom the remote.

To turn on the remote control functionPerorm steps 1 and 3 above and checkthat RM ON appears in the display.

NoteEven when the remote control unction isturned off, and VOLUME +/on theremote will continue to unction.

Changing theilluminationbrightness of the main

unitPress ILLUMINATION repeatedly.Each time you press the button, theillumination brightness changes asollows:

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Troubleshooting

1 Make sure the power supplycord and the power cord are

correctly and firmly connected.

2 Find your problem in thechecklist below, and take the

indicated corrective action.

I the issue persists, contact your

nearest Sony dealer.When bringing the product in orrepairs, be sure to bring in the entiresystem (the main unit, the sub unitsand wireless transceivers).Tis product is a system product,and the entire system is needed todetermine the location requiringrepair.

If PROTECT appears on the display ofthe main unitSet the POWER switch on the rear panelto OFF to turn off the unit, and thenunplug the power supply cord. Aferchecking that there is no indication onthe display, reconnect the power supplycord and set the POWER switch to ONto turn on the unit. I the issue persists,

contact your nearest Sony dealer.

If the STANDBY indicator on the subunit flashesImmediately unplug the power cord,and check i anything is blocking the

ventilation holes on the rear panel o theunit.Afer the SANDBY indicator stops

flashing, reconnect the power cord, andturn on the unit. I the issue persists,contact your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The remote does not function.

Remove any obstacles between theremote and the remote sensor, andposition the main unit and the sub

units away rom fluorescent lights.Point the remote at the remote sensor.Move the remote closer to the main

unit or the sub units.

Te remote control unction o the subunit is off. urn on the remote controlunction (page 33).

Check whether you are using theremote or the main unit to operate themain unit and the remote or the sub

unit to operate the sub unit.

The S-AIR indicators on the main unitand the sub units are turned off.

Check that the power supply cord andthe power cord are connected securelyand the main unit and the sub units areturned on.

Check that the supplied wirelesstransceivers are inserted securely to the

main unit and the sub units (page 19).

Connecting the main unit and thesub units is not possible. (The S-AIRindicator on the main unit is turnedoff and/or the S-AIR indicator on thesub unit flashes.)

Check that the supplied wirelesstransceivers are inserted securely to themain unit and the sub units (page 19).

I you use another S-AIR main unit,place it more than 8 m away rom themain unit.

Confirm the S-AIR IDs o the mainunit and the sub units.

Te main unit is paired with anotherS-AIR sub unit. Pair the main unit withthe sub unit you are using.


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Te main unit is paired with anotherS-AIR sub unit. Cancel pairing.

Place so that the main unit and the subunits are separated rom other wirelessdevices.

Stop using any other wireless devices.

Te main unit or the sub unit is turnedoff. Make sure the power supply cordand the power cord are connectedand turn on the main unit and the subunits.

The S-AIR channel fails to change.

Check that the main unit and the subunits are connected properly.

I you are using an optional S-AIR subunit (such as the AIR-SA10) whichis not compatible with the MULISOURCE mode, set the main unit tothe PARY mode.

There is no sound.


Confirm the S-AIR IDs o the mainunit and the sub units.Check the pairing setting.Place so that the main unit and the sub

units are closer.

Stop using any equipment thatgenerates electromagnetic energy suchas a microwave oven.

Place so that the main unit and the subunits are separated rom other wireless

devices.Stop using any other wireless devices.Change the S-AIR ID settings o the

main unit and the sub units.

urn off the main unit and the subunits and then turn them on again.

Check that the power supply cord andthe power cord are connected securelyand the main unit and the sub units areturned on.

Increase the volume o the sub units.Check that headphones are not

connected to the(headphones) jackon the rear panel o the sub units.Change the RF CHANGE setting on

the main unit (page 22).

There is noise or the sound skips.


Place so that the main unit and the subunits are closer.Stop using any equipment that

generates electromagnetic energy suchas a microwave oven.

Place so that the main unit and the subunits are separated rom other wirelessdevices.

Stop using any other wireless devices.Change the S-AIR ID settings o the

main unit and the sub units.Do not place a mobile phone near the

main unit and the sub units, as thismay result in noise.

Change the RF CHANGE setting onthe main unit (page 22).

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iPod

There is no sound.

Make sure the iPod is connectedsecurely.

Make sure the iPod is playing music.

Adjust the volume o the sub units.Update your iPod to use the latest

sofware.

The iPod cannot be operated by themain unit or the sub units.

Check that the iPod and the mainunit are connected properly and thatthe main unit and the sub units areconnected properly.

Depending on the iPod model youare using and its status, it may not bepossible to operate the iPod using themain unit or the sub units.

Update your iPod to use the latestsofware.

The sound is distorted.

urn down the volume o the sub units.Set the EQ setting o the iPod to

Off or Flat.

The iPod cannot be charged.

Make sure the iPod is connectedsecurely.

Check that the power supply cord isconnected securely and the main unitis turned on.

The iPod track information cannot be

obtained.Depending on the iPod model

you are using and its status, it maynot be possible to obtain the trackinormation properly during playback.

Up to 16 characters can be displayedon the displays o the sub units.

Check that the track inormation hasbeen entered into the iPod.

Video/Photo image from theconnected iPod does not appear onthe TV screen.

Make the connection according to yourAV system.

Switch the V input to the video input

connected to the main unit.Check that the V output setting on

the iPod is on (Reer to the users guideo your iPod).

Check that the iPod is compatible withvideo output (Reer to the users guideo your iPod).

Tuner

Severe hum or noise, or stationscannot be received. (TUNED or STflashes on the display of the mainunit.)

Connect the antennas properly.Find a location and an orientation that

provide good reception, and then setup the antennas again.

Keep the antennas away rom thepower supply cord to avoid picking upnoise.

Connect a commercially availableexternal antenna.

Consult your nearest Sony dealer i thesupplied AM antenna has come off theplastic stand.

urn off nearby electrical equipment.


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To change the AM tuning intervalTe AM tuning interval is actory-presetto 10 kHz.Use the main unit to change the AMtuning interval.

1Tune in any AM station.


3 Press TUNING/SELECT +/on theunit repeatedly until AM STEP


unit.

4 Press TUNING/SELECT +/on theunit repeatedly to select 9K or 10K,

then press ENTER on the unit.OK appears.

5 Press ENTER on the unit again toconfirm the setting.

When you change the interval, allthe AM preset stations are erased. oreset the interval to the actory preset,repeat the procedure.

To reset the main unit to factorysettingsI the main unit still does not operateproperly, reset the main unit to actorysettings.

1 Disconnect and reconnect the powersupply 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.

RESE OK appears.

4 Press ENTER on the unit again toconfirm the setting.

All user-configured settings aredeleted, such as preset radio stations.

To reset the sub unit to factorysettingsI the sub unit still does not operateproperly, reset the sub unit to actorysettings.

1 Disconnect and reconnect the powercord, and then turn on the unit.

2 Press/CANCEL, DISPLAY and on the unit at the same time.

All user-configured settings, such astimer, clock, etc. are deleted.


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MessagesCANCEL :ime 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* :Te sub unit is connected tothe main unit.

PAIRING :Pairing is in progress.

RMT OFF* :Te sub units are notaccepting signals rom the remotebecause the remote control unction isset to RM OFF.

S-AIR* :Displayed rom the pointpower o the sub unit is turned onuntil connection with the main unit isestablished.

TIME NG* :Te Daily imer start andend times are set to the same time.

UNLINKED* :Te connection with themain unit is cut off.

* Displayed on the sub units only.

PrecautionsNotes on use of the S-AIR product

As the S-AIR product transmits soundby radio waves, sound may skip when

radio waves are obstructed. Tis is acharacteristic o radio waves and is nota malunction.

As the S-AIR product transmitssound by radio waves, equipment thatgenerates electromagnetic energy, suchas a microwave oven, may intererewith sound transmission.

As the S-AIR product uses the radiowaves that share the same requency asother wireless systems, such as wirelessLAN or Bluetooth devices, intererenceor poor transmission may result. Inthis case, take the ollowing steps:

Do not install the S-AIR productnear other wireless systems.

Do not use the S-AIR product andthe other wireless systems at the sametime.

Te transmission distance differsdepending on the usage environment.Find a location where transmissionbetween the main unit and the subunits is most effective, and install themain unit and the sub units there.


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On safety

Completely disconnect the powersupply cord and the power cord romthe wall socket (mains) i the main unitand the sub units are not going to beused or an extended period o time.

When unplugging the units, alwaysgrip the plug. Never pull the cord itsel.

Should any solid object or liquid getinto the main unit and the sub units,unplug the units, and have themchecked by qualified personnel beoreoperating them again.

Te power supply cord and the powercord can be changed only by a qualifiedservice acility.

On placement

Do not place the main unit and thesub units in an inclined position orin locations that are extremely hot,cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lackingadequate ventilation, or subject to

vibration, direct sunlight or a brightlight.

Be careul when placing the main unit

and the sub units on suraces that havebeen specially treated (or example,with wax, oil, polish) as staining ordiscoloration o the surace may result.

On heat buildup

Heat buildup on the main unit and thesub units during operation is normaland is not cause or alarm.

Do not touch the cabinet i it has been

used continuously at a high volumebecause the cabinet may have becomehot.*

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.*

* Te sub units only.

On the speaker system*Tis speaker system is not magneticallyshielded, and the picture on nearby Vsets may become magnetically distorted.In this situation, turn off the V, waitabout 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it backon.I there is no improvement, move theunit ar away rom the V.

* Te sub units only.

Cleaning the cabinetClean the cabinet with a sof dry cloth.Do not use any type o abrasive pad,scouring powder, or solvent, such asthinner, benzine, or alcohol.


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Specifications

Main unit (AIR-SA15Ti)

OutputAUDIO OU:

voltage 775 mV, impedance47 kilohms

VIDEO OU:Max. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced,Sync. negative, load impedance75 ohms (Composite Video Out)

Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)Communication System:

S-AIR Specification version 1.0

Output:12.0 milliwatts

Frequency band:2.4000 GHz2.4835 GHz

Modulation method:DSSS

Power requirements:DC 3.3 V, 350 mA

Dimensions (w/h/d):50 13 60 mm

Mass:

24 g

Tuner sectionFM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tunerFM tuner section:uning range:

87.5108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)Antenna:

FM lead antenna

Antenna terminals:75 ohms unbalancedIntermediate requency:

10.7 MHzAM tuner section:uning range:

5301,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuninginterval)5311,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuninginterval)

Antenna:AM loop antenna, external antennaterminal

Intermediate requency:450 kHz

GeneralPower requirements:

120 V AC, 60 HzPower consumption:

15 wattsDimensions (w/h/d) (excluding the ACpower supply unit):

Approx. 295 43 110 mmMass (including the AC power supply unit):

Approx. 1.1 kg


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Sub unit (AIR-SA15R)

Amplifier sectionU.S.A. model:AUDIO POWER SPECIFICAIONSPOWER OUPU AND OALHARMONIC DISORION:

With 3 ohms loads, both channels driven,rom 30020,000Hz; rated 4 watts perchannel minimum RMS power, with nomore than 10% total harmonic distortionrom 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Other models:Continuous RMS power output (reerence):

4 + 4 watts (3 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%HD)

Output(stereo mini jack):Accepts headphones with animpedance o 8 ohms or more

Speaker sectionSpeaker system:

Full range, bass-reflex typeSpeaker units:

65 mm, cone type (2)Nominal impedance:

3 ohms

Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)Communication System:

S-AIR Specification version 1.0Output:

12.0 milliwattsFrequency band:

2.4000 GHz2.4835 GHz

Modulation method:DSSSPower requirements:

DC 3.3 V, 350 mADimensions (w/h/d):

50 13 60 mmMass:

24 g

GeneralPower requirements:

120 V AC, 60 HzPower consumption:

15 wattsDimensions (w/h/d):

Approx. 300 136 115 mmMass:

Approx. 2.2 kg

Design and specifications are subject tochange without notice.

Halogenated flame retardantsare not used in the certainprinted wiring boards.


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Compatible iPod models

You can use the ollowing iPod models on the main unit. Update your iPod with thelatest sofware beore using it.

iPod touch iPod nano 3rdgeneration (video)

iPod classic iPod nano 2ndgeneration

(aluminum)

iPod 5th generation(video)

iPod nano 1stgeneration

iPod 4th generation(color display)

iPod 4th generation

iPod mini


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IndexAAlarm 31AM tuning interval 37

Antennas 19Automatic tuning 27

BBatteries 20

CClock 23Compatible iPod 42

I

Illumination 33Installation 8iPod

Charging 27Controlling 26Listening 25

iPod AUDIO OU L/R 29iPod Dock Adapters 19iPod VIDEO OU 29

M

Main unit 10MULI SOURCE mode 24

OOther component hookup 29

PPairing 21PARY mode 24Power Saving Mode 30Presetting radio stations 28

RRadio 27Remote 11, 15,33

Reset 37RF CHANGE 22

SS-AIR 8S-AIR connection 20S-AIR ID 19,20S-AIR mode 24Sub unit 14

T

imerDaily imer 31Sleep imer 31

roubleshooting 34

WWireless transceiver 19


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Documents

AIRSA20PK.pdf