Sony airsa 15 r owners manual

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AIR-SA15R.GB.4-117-794-12(1) Operations 6 Press  /  repeatedly to select the desired option. The default setting is underlined. ALARM : An alarm is output. AUTO: Sound from the connected S-AIR main unit is output. However, an alarm sounds in the following cases.  When communication with the S-AIR main unit is cut off.  When no sound is output from the S-AIR main unit or the audio signal level is too low.  When the S-AIR main unit is not ready for playback at the set start time. Note that the alarm continues to sound even if the S-AIR main unit becomes ready after the start time has passed. 7 Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . The display shows the timer settings. 8 If you selected ALARM in step 6, go to step 9. If you selected AUTO in step 6, prepare the sound source on the S-AIR main unit. For details on preparing the sound source, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the S-AIR main unit. 9 Press   to turn off the unit. The unit turns on about 45 seconds before the preset time. If the unit is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer will not play. To stop the alarmPress any button. To activate or check the timer again 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU . SELECT flashes in the display. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . 3 Press  /  repeatedly to select TIMER. 4 Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . To cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU . SELECT flashes in the display. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . 3 Press  /  repeatedly to select OFF. 4 Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . To change the settingStart over from step 1. TipThe Daily Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled manually. Troubleshooting 1 Make sure the power cord is correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take the indicated corrective action. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.When bringing this unit in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system (this unit, the S-AIR main unit and wireless transceivers).This product is a system product, and the entire system is needed to determine the location requiring repair. If the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check if anything is blocking the ventilation holes on the rear panel of the unit.After the STANDBY indicator  stops flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the unit. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. The remote does not function.  Remove any obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor  on the unit, and position the unit away from fluorescent lights.  Point the remote at the remote sensor  on the unit.  Move the remote closer to the unit.  The remote control function is off. Turn on the remote control function. The S-AIR indicator  is turned off.  Check that the power cord is connected securely and the unit is turned on.  Check that the supplied wireless transceiver is inserted securely to the unit. Connecting the unit and S-AIR main unit is not possible. (The S-AIR indicator  flashes.)  Check that the supplied wireless transceiver is inserted securely to the unit.  If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away from the S-AIR main unit you are using.  Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the unit and the S-AIR main unit.  The unit is paired with another S-AIR main unit. Pair the unit with the S-AIR main unit you are using.  The unit is paired with another S-AIR main unit. Cancel pairing.  Place so that the unit and the S-AIR main unit are separated from other wireless devices.  Stop using any other wireless devices.  The connected S-AIR main unit is turned off. Make sure the power cord is connected and turn on the S-AIR main unit. The S-AIR channel fails to change.  Check that the unit and the S-AIR main unit are connected properly. There is no sound.  If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away from the S-AIR main unit you are using.  Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the unit and the S-AIR main unit.  Check the pairing setting.  Place so that the unit and the S-AIR main unit are closer.  Stop using any equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven.  Place so that the unit and the S-AIR main unit are separated from other wireless devices.  Stop using any other wireless devices.  Change the S-AIR ID settings of the unit and the S-AIR main unit.  Turn off the unit and S-AIR main unit and then turn them on again.  Check that the power cord is connected securely and the unit is turned on.  Increase the volume of the unit.  Check that headphones are not connected to the  (headphones) jack on the rear panel of the unit. There is noise or the sound skips.  If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away from the S-AIR main unit you are using.  Place so that the unit and the S-AIR main unit are closer.  Stop using any equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven.  Place so that the unit and the S-AIR main unit are separated from other wireless devices.  Stop using any other wireless devices.  Change the S-AIR ID settings of the unit and the S-AIR main unit.  Do not place a mobile phone near the unit and the S-AIR main unit, as this may result in noise. To reset the unit to factory settings If the unit still does not operate properly, reset the unit to factory settings. 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the unit. 2 Press /CANCEL , DISPLAY  and   on the unit at the same time. All user-configured settings, such as timer, clock, etc. are deleted. Messages CANCEL : Time out without pairing. COMPLETE : Pairing is completed. ID A : Sets the S-AIR ID to A. ID B : Sets the S-AIR ID to B. ID C : Sets the S-AIR ID to C. LINKED : The unit is connected to the S-AIR main unit. PAIRING : Pairing is in progress. RMT OFF : The unit is not accepting signals from the remote because the remote control function is set to RMT OFF. S-AIR : Displayed from the point power of the unit is turned on until connection with the S-AIR main unit is established. TIME NG : The Daily Timer start and end times are set to the same time. UNLINKED: The connection with the S-AIR main unit is cut off. Specifications Amplifier sectionU.S.A. model:AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:With 3 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 300  20,000Hz; rated 4 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Other models:Continuous RMS power output (reference): 4 + 4 watts (3 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Output (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of 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 GHz  2.4835 GHz Modulation method: DSSSPower requirements: DC 3.3 V, 350 mA Dimensions (w/h/d): 50 × 13 × 60 mm (2 × 17/32 × 2 3/8 in) Mass: 24 g (1 oz) GeneralPower requirements: 120 V AC, 60 HzPower consumption: 15 wattsDimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 300 × 136 × 115 mm (11 7/8 × 5 3/8 × 4 5/8 in) Mass: Approx. 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz) Supplied accessories: Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10 (1)/Remote commander (RM-ANU046) (1)/R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. Setting the clock Use buttons on the unit to set the clock. 1 Turn on the unit. Press  . 2 Select the clock set mode. Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU . If the current mode appears on the display, press  /  repeatedly to select CLOCK, and then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . 3 Set the time. Press  /  repeatedly to set the hour, and then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . Use the same procedure to set the minute. The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. Listening to the sound of the connected S-AIR main unit You can use the S-AIR function to listen to the sound of an S-AIR main unit in a remote location. 1 Perform the procedure described in Establishing the connection with an S-AIR main unit and check that the S-AIR indicator  is lit. 2 Press S-AIR CH  repeatedly to select the desired S-AIR channel of the S-AIR main unit. Wireless strength The S-AIR channels that can be selected depend on the S-AIR main unit. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the S-AIR main unit. 3 Press VOLUME +/   to adjust the volume. To operate the S-AIR main unit from the unitYou can perform the following operations using the buttons on the remote or unit. To Press Start playback of a CD/DVD, etc.  . Stop playback of a CD/DVD, etc. /CANCEL . Pause playback of a CD/DVD, etc.  . Select a track, file or chapter of a CD/DVD, etc.  / . Select a preset station when listening to the radio PRESET +/  . Change the FM/AM band when listening to the radio. Hold down S-AIR CH  until the band changes. Depending on the connected S-AIR main unit, the operation may differ. Refer to the Operating Instructions of the S-AIR main unit. To listen with headphonesConnect headphones (not supplied) to the  (headphones) jack located on the rear panel of the unit. NoteThe elapsed playing time or remaining playing time of the CD/DVD, etc. being played on the S-AIR main unit may not be displayed on this unit. In this case,  . appears. Changing the display To change the information on the display while the unit is onPress DISPLAY  on the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: When the unit is connected to an S-AIR main unit:Information of the connected S-AIR main unit 1)  Model name of the connected S-AIR main unit 2)  Clock 2)  ... When the unit is not connected to an S-AIR main unit:S-AIR  UNLINKED 2)  Clock 2)  ... 1) The displayed information depends on the connected S-AIR main unit. Up to 16 characters can be displayed.2) Displayed for about 8 seconds. To turn off the displayWhen the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed. You can turn off the clock display to minimize the amount of power consumed (Power Saving Mode).Press DISPLAY  on the unit when the clock is displayed. Press the button again to display the clock. NoteThe STANDBY indicator  on the unit lights up when the unit is off. Using the Timers The unit offers two timer functions. If you use the Daily Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.Use buttons on the unit to set the timers. Sleep Timer:You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set.Press SLEEP  repeatedly. NoteEven if you set the timer, no sound is output from the unit if playback on the connected S-AIR main unit ends within the set time period or if communication with the S-AIR main unit is cut off. Daily Timer:You can wake up to the sound of the connected S-AIR main unit at a preset time.Make sure you have set the clock. 1 Press VOLUME +/   repeatedly to adjust the volume level while viewing the volume level indication on the display. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU . 3 Press  /  repeatedly to select TIMER, then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . ON TIME appears, and the hour indication flashes. 4 Set the time to start playing. Press  /  repeatedly to set the hour, and then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure above to set the minute. 5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time to stop playing. Turning off the remote control function In addition to the unit you already have, you can connect other S-AIR sub units to a single S-AIR main unit and use them together.However, when using multiple S-AIR sub units near each other, all the S-AIR sub units may receive the same signal from the remote and the connected S-AIR main unit may not function properly. To prevent this, you can turn off the remote control function of the S-AIR sub units.Use buttons on the S-AIR sub unit whose remote control function you want to turn off. 1 Press   to turn off the unit. 2 Press DISPLAY  repeatedly until the clock is displayed. 3 Press   while holding down CLOCK TIMER/ ENTER . RMT OFF appears in the display and the unit is turned on. If you try controlling the unit using the remote, RMT OFF appears in the display and the unit will not accept the signal from the remote. To turn on the remote control functionPerform steps 1 and 3 above and check that RMT ON appears in the display. NoteEven when the remote control function is turned off,   and VOLUME +/   on the remote will continue to function. Unit (AIR-SA15R/Wireless Speaker System) Remote (RM-ANU046)