Sony air-sa10 User Guide
AIR-SA10.GB.3-288-619-11(1)
Operations
Unit (AIR-SA10/Wireless Speaker System)
6
Press / repeatedly to select the desired
option.
AUTO:
Sound from the connected S-AIR main unit is
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.
ALARM:
An alarm is output.
S-AIR:
Sound from the connected S-AIR main unit is
An alarm is output.
S-AIR:
Sound from the connected S-AIR main unit is
output. However, sound from the S-AIR main unit
is not output in the following cases. An alarm does
not sound.
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 sound
from the S-AIR main unit is output once the S-
AIR main unit is ready for playback even after the
start time has passed.
7
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
The display shows the timer settings.
The display shows the timer settings.
8
Press (on/standby) to turn off the unit.
The unit turns on about 40 seconds before the preset
The unit turns on about 40 seconds before the preset
time.
If the unit is on at the preset time, the Play Timer will
If the unit is on at the preset time, the Play Timer will
not play.
To stop the alarm
Press any button.
To activate or check the timer again
1
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU .
“SELECT” flashes in the display.
“SELECT” flashes in the display.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
3
Press / repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL.”
4
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
To cancel the timer
1
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU .
“SELECT” flashes in the display.
“SELECT” flashes in the display.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
3
Press / repeatedly to select “OFF.”
4
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Tip
The Play 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 the
following item.
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear
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.
Connecting the unit and S-AIR main unit is not
possible. (The S-AIR indicator
flashes.)
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 desired S-AIR main unit.
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 S-AIR main unit is turned off. Make sure the AC
power cord (mains lead) is connected and turn on the
S-AIR main unit.
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.
Check that headphones are not connected to the
(headphone) jack on the rear of the unit.
Increase the volume 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, 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 , DISPLAY and at the same
time.
All user-configured settings, such as timer, clock, etc.
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.
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 Play Timer start and end times are set to
the same time.
UNLINKED: Displayed when the connection with the
S-AIR main unit is cut off.
Specifications
Amplifier section
U.S.A. model:
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 3 ohm 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 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Output
(stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an
impedance of 8 ohms or more
Speaker section
Speaker system: Full range, bass-reflex type
Speaker units: 65 mm, cone type (2)
Nominal impedance: 3 ohms
Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)
Communication System: S-AIR Specification version 1.0
Output: 12.0 mW
Frequency band: 2.4000 GHz 2.4835 GHz
Modulation method: DSSS
Power requirements: DC 3.3 V, 350 mA
Dimensions (w/h/d): 50 mm × 13 mm × 60 mm
(2 ×
17
/
32
× 2
3
/
8
in)
Mass: 24 g (1 oz)
General
Power requirements:
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Oceanian model: 230 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 15 W
Dimensions (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)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Standby power consumption: 1.0 W
Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in the certain printed wiring
boards.
Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in cabinets (Except for the U.S.A.
model).
Setting the clock
1
Turn on the unit.
Press .
Press .
2
Select the clock set mode.
Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU . If the current
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
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
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 “Preparing the
unit” and check that the S-AIR indicator is lit.
2
Press S-AIR CH repeatedly to select the desired
function of the S-AIR main unit.
Wireless strength
The functions 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 unit
You can perform the following operations using the
buttons on the unit.
Press
To
Start playback of a CD/DVD,
etc.
Stop playback of a CD/DVD,
etc.
Pause playback of a CD/DVD,
etc.
/
Select a track, file or chapter
of a CD/DVD, etc.
PRESET +/
Select a preset station when
listening to the radio.
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 headphones
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the
(headphone) jack located on the rear of the unit.
Note
The elapsed playing time or remaining playing time of the
The 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.
Tip
You can listen to the sound even when the connected S-AIR
main unit is in standby mode. For details, refer to the Operating
Instructions supplied with the S-AIR main unit.
Changing the display
To change the information on the display
while the unit is on
Press DISPLAY . 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)3)
...
When the unit is not connected to an S-AIR main unit:
“S-AIR” “UNLINKED”
2)
Clock
2)3)
...
To turn off the display
You can turn off the clock display to minimize the
amount of power consumed when the unit is off (Power
Saving Mode).
Press DISPLAY . Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
No display (Power Saving Mode) Clock
3)
...
1)
The displayed information depends on the connected S-AIR main
unit.
2)
Displayed for about 8 seconds.
3)
Displayed only when the clock is set.
Note
The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit is off.
The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit is off.
Using the Timers
The unit offers two timer functions. If you use the
Play Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has
priority.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Note
Even 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.
Play 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
Prepare the sound source on the S-AIR main unit.
For details, refer to the Operating Instructions
For details, refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with the S-AIR main unit.
Press VOLUME +/ to adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ to adjust the volume.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU .
3
Press / repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,”
then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.
4
Set the time to start playing.
Press / repeatedly to set the hour, and
Press / repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure
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.