Sony AIR-SW10Ti User Manual

4-125-804-11(1)

AIR-SW10Ti

©2009 Sony Corporation 

Printed in China

Wireless 

Audio System

GB

 Operating Instructions

AIR-SW10Ti.GB.4-125-804-11(1)

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 of the 

main unit (ATS-SW10Ti).

This symbol is intended to alert the 

user to the presence of uninsulated 

“dangerous voltage” within the 

product’s enclosure that may be of 

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk 

of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the 

user to the presence of important 

operating and maintenance (servicing) 

instructions in the literature 

accompanying the appliance.

The following indications are located on the bottom 

exterior of the main unit (ATS-SW10Ti).

The model and serial numbers of the main unit are 

located on the bottom of the main unit, and those of the 

subwoofer are located at the rear of the subwoofer. 

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.                                                                           

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 the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 

with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has 

two blades and a third grounding 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 

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 

bracket, or table specified by the 

manufacturer, or sold with the 

apparatus. When a cart is used, use 

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury 

from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 

is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been 

dropped.

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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not 

expressly approved in this manual could void your 

authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in 

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure 

limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the 

FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in 

Supplement C to OET65.
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).

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 

ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 

this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device 

must accept any interference, including interference that 

may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure 

limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the 

RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated with at 

least 20 cm 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.

 iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

 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.

 All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of 

their respective holders. In this manual, 

TM

 and 

®

 marks are 

not specified.

AIR-SW10Ti is an “S-AIR” compatible packaged product 

that consists of one S-AIR main unit and one subwoofer.

You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting the 

subwoofer wirelessly. The subwoofer can be used only 

with this main unit.

In addition, connecting the S-AIR main unit (hereafter 

called “main unit”) to optional S-AIR sub units (hereafter 

called “sub units”) using “S-AIR” technology, you can use 

each unit in a remote location.

For example, you can install optional sub units, one in a 

study room and the other in a bedroom, and install the 

system in the living room. You can then listen to music 

from the system located in the living room by controlling 

the sub units.

Up to 10 optional sub units can be connected to a main 

unit.

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-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.

TUNING

TUNER

iPod

VOLUME

STANDBY

*  Touch sensitive buttons 

Operation using the touch sensitive button that beeps.

PAIRING

S-AIR ID

A

B

C

The subwoofer can be placed with the speaker side up.

This manual mainly explains operations using the 

remote, but the same operations can also be performed 

using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar 

names.

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert 

the two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries,  side first, 

matching the polarities shown below.



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 intend to use the remote for a long period of time, 

remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and 

corrosion.

ANTENN

A

EZW-RT10

A

FM 75

COAXIAL

ST

AN

DB

Y

or

Wall socket

Wall socket

E

Z

W

-R

T

10

A

A

S-AIR ID

PAIRING

B

C

 FM lead antenna (extend horizontally)
 White side for North American model
 Brown side for other models
 Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10A)

 Wireless transceiver

Insert the supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10A) 

securely into the EZW-RT10A slot on the rear panel of 

main unit and the subwoofer.

Check the orientation of the  mark when inserting the 

supplied wireless transceivers (EZW-RT10A). Failure to 

do so may result in damage to the main unit and 

subwoofer.
Notes



Make sure to turn off the main unit and the subwoofer when 

inserting or removing the supplied wireless transceivers (EZW-

RT10A). Failure to do so may result in damage to the main unit and 

subwoofer.



Do not touch the terminals of the supplied wireless transceivers 

(EZW-RT10A).



Do not insert any device other than the supplied wireless 

transceivers (EZW-RT10A) into the EZW-RT10A slot.

 FM antenna

Find a location and an orientation that provide good 

reception, and then set up the antenna. Keep the antenna 

away from the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

 Power

Connect the power cord to a wall socket.

You can easily establish the connection by setting the 

same S-AIR ID for the main unit and the subwoofer.

Check that the wireless transceivers are inserted

securely in the main unit and the subwoofer.

Press /  on the main unit and the subwoofer to

turn them on.

Set the same S-AIR ID for the main unit and the

subwoofer as follows:
Main unit
 Press SYSTEM MENU .
 Press /  repeatedly until “S-AIR” appears,

then press ENTER .

 Press /  repeatedly until “S-AIR ID” appears,

then press ENTER .

 Press /  repeatedly to select “A,” “B” or “C,”

then press ENTER .

Subwoofer
Set the S-AIR ID selector  on the rear panel to the 

same S-AIR ID as the main unit.
Tip

The S-AIR ID is set at the factory to “A.”

Confirm the connection status.
Once connection between the main unit and the 

subwoofer is established, the S-AIR indicator  on 

the subwoofer lights up.

You can also connect up to 10 optional sub units to the main unit. In 

this case, set the S-AIR ID to the same ID as the main unit.

For details on the S-AIR ID of the sub unit, refer to the Operating 

Instructions supplied with the sub unit.

It is easy to set the same S-AIR ID for the main unit and 

the subwoofer to establish the connection.

However, if a neighbor has an AIR-SW10Ti system with 

the same S-AIR ID as your S-AIR main unit, the 

neighbor may be able to hear the audio transmitted from 

your main unit on the neighbor’s subwoofer. Also, you 

may be able to hear the audio transmitted from your 

neighbor’s main unit on your subwoofer. To prevent this, 

you can identify the subwoofer with your main unit by 

performing the pairing operation.
Before pairing

Connection is established by the S-AIR ID (example).

ID: A

Subwoofer

Main unit

Main unit

ID: A

ID: A

ID: A

Subwoofer

Connection is established between the subwoofer and 

your main unit.

Pairing

ID: A

Subwoofer

Main unit

Main unit

ID: A

ID: A

ID: A

Subwoofer

Not 

connected

Place the main unit near the subwoofer.

Check that the power of the main unit and the

subwoofer is turned on.

Check that the S-AIR ID of the main unit is the same

as the S-AIR ID of the subwoofer.

Perform the pairing operation of the main unit and

the subwoofer as follows:
Main unit
 Press SYSTEM MENU .
 Press /  repeatedly until “S-AIR” appears,

then press ENTER .

 Press /  repeatedly until “PAIRING” appears,

then press ENTER .
“OK?” flashes.

 Press ENTER  again.

“PAIRING” flashes and the main unit is ready for 

pairing with the subwoofer.

Subwoofer
Press PAIRING  on the rear panel of the subwoofer

using a pointed object.
When pairing is performed, “COMPLETE” is 

displayed on the main unit for 2 seconds and the 

PAIRING indicator  on the subwoofer lights up.

Change the S-AIR IDs of the main unit and the 

subwoofer to different S-AIR IDs.

It takes a few seconds to complete the pairing of the main 

unit and subwoofer after pressing PAIRING  on the 

rear panel of the subwoofer in step 4.

You can undo the pairing setting before completing the 

pairing.
If you have done the pairing operation of only the main 

unit, repeat  to  of step 4 again. 

If you have done the pairing operation of both the main 

unit and subwoofer, repeat  to  of step 4 and press 

PAIRING  on the rear panel of the subwoofer.
Tip

You can also pair the main unit with optional sub units. For details 

on turning on the pairing function, refer to the Operating 

Instructions supplied with the sub unit.

Since the 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 

devices near the system.

In this case, the connection may be improved by 

changing the RF CHANGE (Radio Frequency Change) 

setting on the main unit.

Press SYSTEM MENU .

Press /  repeatedly until “S-AIR” appears, then

press ENTER .

Press /  repeatedly until “RF CHANGE” appears,

then press ENTER .

Press /  repeatedly to select the desired

setting.
The default setting is underlined.
AUTO

Normally select this setting. The main unit changes 

the RF CHANGE setting to “ON” or “OFF” 

automatically.
ON

The main unit transmits sound by searching for the 

best channel for transmission.
OFF

The main unit transmits sound using a fixed channel 

for transmission. When you select this setting, select 

the S-AIR ID that provides the best connection.

Press ENTER  to exit the system menu.

When the subwoofer is on or in power save mode, press  

/  on the main unit to begin using the system. By 

pressing  /  on the main unit to turn it off, the 

subwoofer will enter power save mode.

Each time you press /  on the main unit, the 

subwoofer will be turned on/off in sync with the main 

unit.

You can check the power status of the subwoofer by the 

/ indicator  on the subwoofer.

/ indicator

Green

Power on

Orange

Power save mode

You can turn on the subwoofer by 

pressing /  on the main unit.

Red

Standby mode

You cannot turn on the subwoofer 

by pressing /  on the main 

unit. To turn on the subwoofer, 

press /  on the subwoofer.

Insert a Universal Dock Adapter into the Dock  before 

use. Use the supplied Universal Dock Adapter with the 

main unit for iPhone and iPhone 3G as follows. The 

adapter number is shown on the bottom of Dock 

Adapter.

‒ iPhone : 

‒ iPhone 3G : 

When you use other iPod models, use the adapter 

supplied with your iPod model, or purchase a compatible 

Dock Adapter from Apple Inc.

TUNING

VOLUME

To remove the Dock Adapter, pull it up 

with your fingernail or a flat object 

using the slot inside the adapter.

Dock Adapter

Connector

Use buttons on the remote to set the clock on the main 

unit.

Press /  to turn on the main unit.

Select the clock set mode.
Press CLOCK/TIMER  to select the clock set mode.

If “PLAY SET” flashes, press /  repeatedly to 

select “CLOCK,” and then press ENTER .

Set the time.
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, then press 

ENTER . Use the same procedure to set the 

minutes.

When you turn off the unit, the clock display appears 

in the display.

The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a 

power failure occurs.

Press VOLUME +/– .