Sony AIR-PC10T Manual

AIR-PC10T US. 4-134-954-11(3)

AIR-PC10T US. 4-134-954-11(3)

Click [Install S-AIR Cast] first, then click [Install Now].

If you click [About S-AIR Cast], then click [Read Document], the details of the 

product are displayed. If you click [View Manual], then click [Read Manual], 

S-AIR Cast Installation Instructions is displayed.

Installation starts.
If you click [Cancel], installation is canceled.

After the installation is completed, click [Restart Now] to restart 

your computer.

After restarting your computer, the [S-AIR Cast Configuration] wizard 

appears automatically. For details, refer to “Setting S-AIR Cast” in the 

Installation Instructions. 

If you want to remove the S-AIR Cast from your computer, follow the 

uninstall procedure described below. 

Close S-AIR Cast on the task tray. 
Right-click the task tray icon, then click [Exit]. The task tray icon 

disappears.

Uninstall S-AIR Cast in the following sequence.

Click [Start] - [Control Panel]- [Programs and Features], in that order. 
Windows XP (in Classic View):
Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], in that 

order.

Select [S-AIR Cast], and click [Uninstall] (Windows Vista) or 

[Change/Remove] (Windows XP).

For Windows Vista, the [User Account Control] (UAC) window appears. Click 

[Allow]. If you click [Cancel], you will not be able to uninstall.

Restart the computer. 

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 As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio waves, sound may skip 

when radio waves are obstructed. This is a characteristic of radio waves 

and is not malfunction.

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 As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio waves, equipment that 

generates electromagnetic energy, such as a microwave oven, may 

interfere with sound transmission.

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 As the S-AIR function uses the radio waves that share the same 

frequency as other wireless systems, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, 

interference or poor transmission may result. In this case, take the 

following steps:

-  Do not install the system near other wireless systems.

-  Do not use the system and the other wireless systems at the same 

time.

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 The transmission distance differs depending on the usage environment. 

Find a location where transmission between the AIR-PC10T and the 

S-AIR sub unit is most effective, and install the AIR-PC10T and the 

S-AIR sub unit there.

Make sure the power of your computer and S-AIR sub unit is on.

Find your problem in the checklist below, and take the indicated 

corrective action.

If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

When bringing the AIR-PC10T in for repairs, be sure to bring in the 

entire system (Wireless audio transmitter, cradle, and the S-AIR sub 

unit).

This product is a system product, and the entire system is needed to 

determine the location requiring repair.

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 Disconnect and reconnect the AIR-PC10T.

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 Check that the power of your computer is on.

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 Check if your computer is in sleep mode, and if so, exit sleep mode.

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 Connect the unit directly to the USB port of your computer, without 

using a hub.

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 If you use electronic equipment of 2.4 GHz frequency (wireless LAN, 

Bluetooth, etc.), turn off this equipment, or place it as far as possible 

from the AIR-PC10T.

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 S-AIR Cast can be used only by users with administrator privileges.

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 S-AIR Cast does not support the Fast User Switching function.

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 You can connect one AIR-PC10T to a computer. You cannot connect 

multiple AIR-PC10T to a computer at the same time. 

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 You can use up to 10 S-AIR sub units with the AIR-PC10T.

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 Only one playable source can be output from the S-AIR sub unit at the 

same time.

To use Remote Mode or Advanced Remote Mode, media player needs to 

be installed on your computer. The following media players are compliant 

with S-AIR Cast: 

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 Apple iTunes 8.0 (Remote Mode, Advanced Remote Mode)

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 Windows Media Player 10, 11 (Remote Mode, Advanced Remote Mode)

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 Media Manager 1.2 (Advanced Remote Mode)

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 SonicStage 4.3 (Advanced Remote Mode)

The music file format that is compliant with S-AIR Cast is as follows:

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 MP3 (.mp3)

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 ATRAC (.oma) 

*

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 ATRAC DRM (.oma) 

*

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 AAC (.m4a)

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 AAC DRM (.m4p, .m4a) 

**

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 WMA (.wma)

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 WMA DRM (.wma) 

**

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 WAV (.wav)

*

  You cannot play back this format in Remote Mode.

** 

You cannot play back this format in Advanced Remote Mode.

Notes
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 Playback of Remote Mode is dependant on the controlled media player format.

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 Playback of Advanced Remote Mode conforms to the player’s specifications that 

are installed on your computer. 

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 To use WMA format in Advanced Remote Mode, Windows Media Player needs to 

be installed on your computer.

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 Note that playback of the above music file formats may not be possible in some 

cases.

Installation may take some time depending on the environment. A 

progress bar is displayed while installation is underway. Wait until the 

installation is finished.

To confirm the installation procedure and the S-AIR Cast settings, select 

[View Manual] in Step 4.

Turn on your computer and log in as an administrator. 
Wait for Windows to load.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your 

computer.

The [Auto Play] window appears. 

Click [Run setup.exe] to install the program.

The [User Account Control] (UAC) window appears. 

Click [Continue]. If you click [Cancel], you will not be able to start the 

installation.

The [S-AIR Cast Setup] wizard appears.  

Exit all applications and click [Next].

If the wizard does not open, double-click the [CD-ROM Setup.exe] icon.

Read the license agreement.
Check [I have read and accept the license terms.] and click [Next]. 

If you do not accept the license agreement, check [I do not accept the license 

terms.] and click [Cancel]. The wizard will turn off.

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 Set RF change to OFF on the installed S-AIR Cast software. If the issue 

persists after RF setting, change the S-AIR ID of the AIR-PC10T and 

S-AIR sub unit. For details on RF change, refer to S-AIR Cast Help.

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 If another S-AIR main unit such as Sony’s wireless home theater system 

using S-AIR is placed near the AIR-PC10T, turn off the power of that 

S-AIR main unit, or place it as far as possible from the AIR-PC10T.

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 Check that the USB cable of the cradle is connected securely to the USB 

port of your computer.

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 If the issue persists, the AIR-PC10T may be at fault. Contact your 

nearest Sony dealer.

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 Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit.

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 Cancel pairing once, then try to pair again.

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 If you use electronic equipment of 2.4 GHz frequency (wireless LAN, 

Bluetooth, etc.), turn off this equipment, or place it as far as possible 

from the AIR-PC10T.

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 Set RF change to OFF on the installed S-AIR Cast software. If the issue 

persists after RF setting, change the S-AIR ID of the AIR-PC10T and 

S-AIR sub unit. For details on RF change, refer to S-AIR Cast Help.

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 The S-AIR sub unit is connected to another S-AIR main unit. Change 

the S-AIR ID of the S-AIR sub unit to another one, and set the  

AIR-PC10T’s ID to the same one as the S-AIR sub unit, or pair the  

AIR-PC10T with the S-AIR sub unit you are using.

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 Check that the AIR-PC10T is not connected to anything other than the 

computer on which you performed the S-AIR Cast settings.

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 Select Remote Mode or Advanced Remote Mode. When the S-AIR Cast 

is installed on your computer, you can set S-AIR settings although 

Standard Mode is selected.

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 The connected S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make sure the power cord 

is connected, then turn on the S-AIR sub unit.

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 If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 

1

/

4

 feet) 

away from the AIR-PC10T.

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 To perform the S-AIR settings, the supplied software S-AIR Cast is 

required. Install S-AIR Cast, and change S-AIR Cast settings. (For 

details, refer to “Changing Settings” in the S-AIR Cast Installation 

Instructions.)

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 When S-AIR connection settings are stored on your computer (S-AIR 

Advanced settings), you cannot change S-AIR ID, Pairing, and RF 

change settings. In this case, clear them from your computer. (For 

details, refer to “Changing Settings” in the S-AIR Cast Installation 

Instructions).

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 Select the sound playback device property on your computer to  

[AIR-PC10T] (Standard Mode, Remote Mode), or anything except 

[AIR-PC10T] (Advanced Remote Mode). Click in the following 

sequence:

[Start] – [Control Panel] – [Sound] – [Playback]

[Start] – [Control Panel] – [Sound and Audio Device] – [Audio]

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 If you use electronic equipment of 2.4 GHz frequency (wireless LAN, 

Bluetooth, etc.), turn off this equipment, or place it as far as possible 

from the AIR-PC10T.

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 Set RF change to OFF on the installed S-AIR Cast software. If the issue 

persists after RF setting, change the S-AIR ID of the AIR-PC10T and 

S-AIR sub unit. For details on RF change, refer to S-AIR Cast Help.

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 Adjust the volume of your computer.

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 If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 

1

/

4

 feet) 

away from the AIR-PC10T.

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 Place the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit closer together.

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 Stop using any equipment that generates electromagnetic waves such as 

a microwave oven.

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 When in Remote Mode, remove the unplayable contents from media 

players (iTunes or Windows Media Player) you are using, then close the 

media player and restart.

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 Turn off your computer and S-AIR sub unit, and then turn them on 

again.

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 Check that headphones are not connected to the headphone jack on 

your computer.

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 Do not place a mobile phone near the AIR-PC10T or the S-AIR sub 

unit, as this may result in noise.

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 No S-AIR sub unit is connected to the AIR-PC10T. When one or more 

S-AIR sub units are connected, the indicator lights up in green.

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 The AIR-PC10T is pairing with an S-AIR sub unit. If pairing is 

canceled, the indicator turns off.

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 S-AIR Cast does not boot, or Standard Mode is selected. Boot S-AIR 

Cast, then select Remote Mode or Advanced Remote Mode.

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 If you use electronic equipment of 2.4 GHz frequency (wireless LAN, 

Bluetooth, etc.), turn off this equipment, or place it as far as possible 

from the AIR-PC10T.

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 Set RF change to OFF on the installed S-AIR Cast software. If the issue 

persists after RF setting, change the S-AIR ID of the AIR-PC10T and 

S-AIR sub unit. For details on RF change, refer to S-AIR Cast Help.

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 Connect the AIR-PC10T to your computer using a cradle.

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 Place the mouse and the AIR-PC10T as far apart as possible.

Output: 40 mW

Frequency band: 2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz

Modulation method: DSSS

Power requirements: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA

Dimensions (w/h/d): 26 × 13.2 × 87 mm (1 

1

/

32 

× 

1

/

2

 × 3 

7

/

16

 in)

Mass: 21.5 g (0.758 oz)

Supplied accessories: 

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 Cradle (AIR-PCST1) (1)

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 USB cap (1)

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 Application software S-AIR Cast (CD-ROM) (1)

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 Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Before using S-AIR products, have the following ready.

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Insert the wireless transceiver firmly to the depth into the slot of the 

S-AIR sub unit (if applicable).

Insert firmly

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The default setting of the S-AIR IDs of the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR 

sub unit is “A.” You can set the S-AIR ID using the supplied S-AIR Cast 

software. There are several ways to set the S-AIR ID of the S-AIR sub 

unit (using the S-AIR ID switch, setup menu, etc.) 

For details, refer to the operating instructions of each S-AIR product.

Same S-AIR ID

S-AIR products use a radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. Certain electronic 

equipment or other factors may cause lost connection or instability in 

S-AIR reception.

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The following may cause interference or cross talk.

- Cellular phones, cordless phones

- Wireless LAN, personal computers

- Game machines using radio signals

- Microwave ovens

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The following may cause poor reception.

- Materials or structures, such as walls and floors

- The location where an S-AIR product is placed

When you use the AIR-PC10T connected to a notebook PC with the 

wireless function (wireless LAN, etc.), switch off the wireless function, or 

place the AIR-PC10T with supplied cradle attached more than 20cm (7 

7

/

8

 

feet) away from your computer. 

When using S-AIR sub units, place them as far as possible from the above 

electronic equipment, or place where S-AIR reception is stable.

Check the following.
Keep cords that are connected to the S-AIR product (power supply cord, 

power cord, antennas or other cords) away from the wireless transceiver 

and slot.

Keep as much space as possible around S-AIR products.

Avoid placing S-AIR products on top of, or directly below, other electronic 

equipment.

Avoid placing S-AIR products in a closed rack, metal rack, or under a 

table.

Adjust the location (height, orientation, and place in the room) of S-AIR 

products until reception is the most stable.

Place so that the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit are closer.

Place so that S-AIR products are separated from other wireless devices.

Place so that S-AIR products are separated from metal doors or tables.

If you cannot improve S-AIR reception, change the “RF change” setting. 

For details, refer to the operating instructions of each S-AIR product.