Sony AIR-SA15R Leaflet

AIR-SA15R.GB.4-117-794-31(1)

4-117-794-31(1)

© 2009 Sony Corporation 

Printed in China

Wireless

Speaker System

AIR-SA15R

Operating Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation 

opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, 

curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such 

as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do 

not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the 

apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from 

the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible 

AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the 

unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet 

immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it 

is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has 

been turned off.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as 

a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-

installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the 

like.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 

headphones can cause hearing loss.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 

1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. 

The Authorized Representative for EMC and product 

safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 

61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. 

For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to 

the addresses given in separate service or guarantee 

documents.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging 

indicates that this product shall not be treated as 

household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to 

the applicable collection point for the recycling of 

electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this 

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent 

potential negative consequences for the environment 

and human health, which could otherwise be caused 

by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The 

recycling of materials will help to conserve natural 

resources. For more detailed information about 

recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic 

Office, your household waste disposal service or the 

shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessories: Wireless Transceiver (EZW-

RT10/EZW-RT10A)

Connect the unit and S-AIR main unit to listen to sound from the S-AIR main unit.

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging 

indicates that the battery provided with this product 

shall not be treated as household waste. On certain 

batteries this symbol might be used in combination 

with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for 

mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery 

contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. 

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, 

you will help prevent potentially negative consequences 

for the environment and human health which could 

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of 

the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to 

conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data 

integrity reasons require a permanent connection with 

an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced 

by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery 

will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-

of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling 

of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how 

to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the 

battery over to the applicable collection point for the 

recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this 

product or battery, please contact your local Civic 

Office, your household waste disposal service or the 

shop where you purchased the product.

  “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony 

Corporation.

  The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned 

by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such 

marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other 

trademarks and trade names are those of their 

respective owners.

The AIR-SA15R is an “S-AIR” compatible product. It is 

also called the “S-AIR sub unit.” Connecting this unit 

with an S-AIR main unit using “S-AIR” technology, you 

can use each unit in a remote location.

For example, you can install this unit in the bedroom, 

and then install an S-AIR main unit in the living room. 

You can then listen to the music from the S-AIR main 

unit located in the living room by controlling this unit.

 As the S-AIR product transmits sound by radio waves, 

sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed. 

This is a characteristic of radio waves and is not a 

malfunction.

 As the S-AIR product transmits sound by radio waves, 

equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, 

such as a microwave oven, may interfere with sound 

transmission.

 As the S-AIR product uses the radio waves that share 

the same frequency as other wireless systems, such 

as wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices, interference or 

poor transmission may result. In this case, take the 

following steps:

 Do not install the S-AIR product near other wireless 

systems.

 Do not use the S-AIR product and the other wireless 

systems at the same time.

 The transmission distance differs depending on 

the usage environment. Find a location where 

transmission between the unit and the S-AIR main 

unit is most effective, and install the unit and the S-

AIR main unit there.

 Completely disconnect the power cord from the wall 

socket (mains) if it is not going to be used for an 

extended period of time. When unplugging the unit, 

always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

 Should any solid object or liquid get into the unit, 

unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified 

personnel before operating it again.

 The power cord can be changed only by a qualified 

service facility.

 Do not place the unit in an inclined position or in 

locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or 

humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to 

vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.

 Be careful when placing the unit on surfaces that have 

been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, 

polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may 

result.

 Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal 

and is not cause for alarm.

 Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used 

continuously at a high volume because the cabinet 

may have become hot. 

 Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and 

the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically 

distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait about 

15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. 

If there is no improvement, move the unit far away from 

the TV.

Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any 

type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such 

as thinner, benzine, or alcohol.

Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD 

media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high-quality 

media.

To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high-

quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, 

Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR” for 

the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no 

compression, and has incorporated this technology 

into the EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A.

This technology transfers digital audio signals with 

no compression using the 2.4 GHz band range of ISM 

band (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical band), such 

as wireless LANs and Bluetooth applications.



Insert the supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or 

EZW-RT10A) securely into the EZW-RT10 slot on the 

rear panel of the unit.

Check the orientation of the  mark when inserting the 

supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-

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

unit.

 Make sure to turn off the unit when inserting or removing the 

supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A). Failure 

to do so may result in damage to the unit.

 Do not touch the terminals of the supplied wireless transceiver 

(EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A).

 Do not insert any device other than the supplied wireless 

transceiver (EZW-RT10 or EZW-RT10A) into the EZW-RT10 slot.



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

unit to be connected. For details on setting the S-AIR 

ID, see “Establishing the connection with an S-AIR 

main unit.”


Connect the power cord to a wall socket.

You can easily establish the connection by setting the 

same S-AIR ID for this unit and S-AIR main unit.

Turn on the unit.
Press  .

Set the S-AIR ID of the unit to the same S-AIR ID as 

the S-AIR main unit to be connected.
For details on setting the S-AIR ID of the S-AIR 

main unit, refer to the Operating Instructions 

supplied with the S-AIR main unit.

Operate the S-AIR main unit to turn on the S-AIR 

function.
For details on turning on the S-AIR function, refer to 

the Operating Instructions supplied with the S-AIR 

main unit.

Once the connection is established, the S-AIR 

indicator  on the unit lights up and “LINKED” 

appears in the display for about 2 seconds.   

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

AIR main unit to establish the connection.

However, if a neighbor has an S-AIR main unit with the 

same S-AIR ID as your S-AIR main unit, you may be 

able to hear the audio transmitted from your neighbor’s 

S-AIR main unit on your system. To prevent this, you 

can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR main unit by 

performing the pairing operation.

The connection is established by the S-AIR ID 

(example).

ID A

ID A

ID A

This unit

S-AIR main unit 

S-AIR main unit 

The connection is established between the paired unit 

and S-AIR main unit.

ID A

ID A

S-AIR main unit 

S-AIR main unit 

ID A

This unit

Pairing

Place the S-AIR main unit to be paired near this 

unit.

Check that the power of the unit and the S-AIR 

main unit to be connected are turned on.

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

the S-AIR ID of the S-AIR main unit.

Operate the S-AIR main unit to turn on the pairing 

function.
For details on turning on the pairing function, refer 

to the Operating Instructions supplied with the S-

AIR main unit.

Press the PAIRING button on the rear panel of the 

unit using a pointed object.
When pairing is performed, the S-AIR indicator  

on the unit flashes and the display changes as follows:

“PAIRING”  “COMPLETE”

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

unit to different S-AIR IDs.

Press the PAIRING button again.

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 use the remote for a long period of time, remove the 

batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A

Wireless transceiver

Wall socket