Sony SRS-RF80RK User Manual

Con la presente Sony Corp. dichiara che questo
apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alla
altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
1999/5/CE.

Il presente prodotto è destinato all’utilizzo nei paesi
elencati di seguito.
Versione CEK: Regno Unito
Versione CED: Germania, Svezia, Danimarca,

Finlandia, Norvegia, Belgio, Svizzera,
Austria, Olanda, Francia, Portogallo

Per verificare la versione, fare riferimento all’etichetta
con il codice a barre situata sulla parte superiore della
scatola.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Sony Corporation © 2002   

Printed in Korea

3-236-404-22(1)

Thank you for purchasing the Sony
SRS-RF80RK/RF80R Wireless Stereo Speaker
System. Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Some features are:
• Wireless system that allows you to use your

system free from the restriction of speaker cords.

• Wide signal reception range up to about 246 feet

(75 m).

• 3 Channel options on transmitter for optimum

signal reception.

• Auto tuning function available on speaker.
• Reflector attached on the speaker system creates

a high fidelity sound field.

• The one-box stereo type structure produces a

wide soundstage.

• This speaker system can be powered two ways;

you can use the supplied AC power adaptor or
built-in rechargeable battery.

• Novel and unconventional design with blue-

illumination for an attractive showpiece in any
room.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. Do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

PRECAUTIONS
The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is
located on the bottom exterior.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

This product is intended to be used in the following
countries.
CEK version: United Kingdom
CED version: Germany, Sweden, Denmark,

Finland, Norway, Belgium,
Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands,
France, Portugal

To check for version, please refer to the barcode label
located on the top of the box.

Por medio de la presente, Sony Corp. declara que el
equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles
de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Este producto está destinado a utilizarse en los
siguientes países:
Versión CEK: Reino Unido
Versión CED: Alemania, Suecia, Dinamarca,

Finlandia, Noruega, Bélgica, Suiza,
Austria, Holanda, Francia, Portugal

Para comprobar la versión, consulte la etiqueta del
código de barras situada en la parte superior de la
caja.

A Sony Corp., declara que este equipamento está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
provisões da directiva 1999/5/EC.

Este produto destina-se a ser utilizado nos seguintes
países:
Versão CEK:

Reino Unido

Versão CED:

Alemanha, Suécia, Dinamarca,
Finlândia, Noruega, Bélgica, Suíça,
Áustria, Países Baixos, França, Países,
Portugal

Para verificar a versão, consulte a etiqueta do código
de barras localizada na parte de cima da caixa.

Undertegnede, Sony Corp., erklærer herved, at
følgende udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og
øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Dette produkt er beregnet til brug i følgende lande.
CEK-version: Storbritannien
CED-version: Tyskland, Sverige, Danmark, Finland,

Norge, Belgien, Schweiz, Østrig,
Holland, Frankrig og Portugal.

Øverst på kassen findes en stregkode, hvor du kan
se, hvilken version kassen indeholder.

Sony Corp. vakuuttaa täten, että tämä laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Tämä tuote on tarkoitettu käytettäväksi seuraavassa
maissa.
CEK-malli:

Iso-Britannia

CED-malli:

Saksa, Ruotsi, Tanska, Suomi, Norja,
Belgia, Sveitsi, Itävalta, Alankomaat,
Ranska, PortugaliRanska, Portugali

Näet version pakkauksen yläosassa olevasta
viivakooditarrasta.se, hvilken version kassen
indeholder.

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Η Sony Corp. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ H
ΣΥΣΚΕΥΗ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΗΣ
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ

Αυτ% το προϊ%ν προορίζεται για να χρησιµοποιηθεί στις
παρακάτω χώρες.
Εκδοση CEK:

Ηνωµένο Βασίλειο

Εκδοση CED:

Γερµανία, Σουηδία, ∆ανία, Φιλανδία,
Nορβηγία, Bέλγιο, Ελβετία, Aυστρία,
Ολλανδία, Γαλλία, Πορτογαλία

Για να ελέγξετε την έκδοση, παρακαλούµε ανατρέξτε
στην ετικέτα µε τον κωδικ% ραβδώσεων που βρίσκεται
στο επάνω µέρος του κουτιού.

Open the cabinet of the speaker system
and remove the one screw to remove the
rechargeable battery as illustrated.

N

• When the transmitter is not to be used for a long

period of time, disconnect the AC power
adaptor from the AC outlet holding the plug. Do
not pull on the cord.

Notes on the location you set the speaker
system
• Do not leave the wireless speaker system in a

location subject to:

– Direct sunlight or extremely high temperature such

as near a heater or in a car with its windows closed.

– High humidity such as in a bathroom.
– Excessive dust or sandy places.
– The speaker system is magnetically shielded, but do

not put a recorded tape, watch, cash card or floppy
disk in front of the speaker system.

• Set up the speaker system on a flat surface.
• Depending on where you set the speaker

system, it may fall down. Do not leave valuables
near the speaker system.

Notes on charging the battery
• When you charge the rechargeable battery, use

the supplied AC adaptor only.

• The charging time differs depending on usage

conditions of the battery.

• When you use the battery for the first time or the

battery is not to be used for a long time, the
battery duration time may become shorter than
the usual duration time. However, after you
charge the battery several times, the battery
duration time returns to its normal condition.

• If the battery duration time becomes half of its

normal time even after the battery is charged
fully, the battery is worn out. In this case,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on using the speaker system
• Do not disassemble the speaker unit, built-in

amplifier or cabinet.

• Do not insert an object into the jack. Doing so

may cause a malfunction.

• Keep the volume at a moderate level to prevent

distortion.

• Do not carry the speaker unit by its reflector. If

you do so, the speaker system may detach from
the reflector.

Note on cleaning
Clean the cabinet of the speaker system with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive
pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzene as it may mar the finish of the cabinet.

When the colour of your monitor screen
becomes irregular
Because this speaker system is magnetically
shielded, you can set it up near a monitor. But
depending on the model of the monitor, colour
irregularity may occur.

To correct the colour irregular
Turn off the monitor, and then turn it on again
after 15 to 30 minutes.

If colour irregularity remains after
performing the above
• Separate the monitor and the speaker system.
• Make sure that no magnetic object, such as may

be attached to a door of shelf, healthcare device
or toys, etc., is located near the speaker system.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
the system that are not covered in this manual,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Be sure to bring the speaker system and the
transmitter to the Sony dealer when requiring
repair work.

You can use the transmitter supplied with the
MDR-RF815RK or MDR-RF845RK. If you have
already set the transmitter, the following hookup
of the transmitter is not required. However, you
cannot use a transmitter supplied with a cordless/
wireless headphone system other than the above
models.

Set the transmitter by the following steps. Select
the hookup depending on the jack type of the
audio/video equipment you want to connect the
transmitter to.

A

To connect to a LINE OUT or REC OUT

B

To connect to LINE OUT or headphones
jacks

C

To connect to TV, etc.
If noise occurs when the transmitter is
connected to the headphone jack of your
TV or VCR, set the NOISE FILTER switch
to ON.

Notes
• If you connect the transmitter to LINE OUT or REC

OUT jack, do not set the NOISE FILTER switch to
ON. Otherwise, the volume will be limited.

• The NOISE FILTER switch effects the sound only in

case of such as connection diagram C. In diagrams
A

 and B, the switch has no effect.

• When the transmitter is placed on or near a TV, it

may pick up a noise. In such case, place the
transmitter away from the TV.

N

Before using the speaker system, charge the built-
in rechargeable battery first.
Turn down the volume of the speaker system
before playing back a programme on the
connected audio/video equipment.

First turn on the audio/video equipment
and start playing.
The power indicator of the transmitter
will light up.

Turn on the speaker system.
The power indicator of the speaker
system will light in red.

Select the radio frequency with the
CHANNEL selector.

Turn up the volume to a moderate level
with the VOL control.
Press the TUNING button briefly for
automatic tuning of the speaker system.
If you do not receive a clear audio signal,
press it again.

Sending RF signals from the Transmitter
The transmitter starts sending the RF signals
automatically, when it detects audio signals from
the equipment connected.
If it does not detect an audio signal for more than
approximately four minutes, the transmitter will
stop sending RF signals, and the power indicator
turns off.
When the transmitter receives an audio signal
again, it starts sending the RF signals, and the
power indicator will light in red again.
If the audio signal is very weak, the transmitter
does not send RF signals. If the transmitter is
connected to a headphone jack, make sure the
volume of the equipment connected is set to 5 – 6
or higher.
You may not hear the beginning of the sound from
the speaker system until the transmitter starts
sending the RF signals after detecting an audio
signal.

Note
If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack of
the source equipment, set the volume of that equipment as
high as possible without distorting the audio signal.

Using the Built-in Rechargeable Batteries
The built-in rechargeable batteries allow you to use
the unit anywhere.
Remove the supplied AC power adaptor from the
DC IN jack of the unit to use the built-in
rechargeable batteries.

To use the illumination of the reflector
Turn on the switch of the reflector light.

Notes
• If a hissing noise is heard, move it closer to the

transmitter.

• If you turn up the volume of the speaker system too

high, the light of the reflector may flicker. But this is not
a malfunction.

• If you hold the aerial of the transmitter with your hand,

noise may occur. But this is not a malfunction.

Be sure to remove the built-in rechargeable
batteries from the speaker system before you
dispose of the speaker system.

Remove 13 screws from the speaker
system using a cross-point screw driver
as illustrated below.

The system for this equipment utilizes very high
frequency signals in the 800 MHz band so the
receiving performance may deteriorate due to the
surroundings. The following examples illustrate
conditions that may reduce the possible receiving
range or cause interference with reception.
• Inside a building with walls containing steel

beams.

• Area with many steel file cabinets, etc.
• Area with many electrical appliances capable of

generating electromagnetic noise.

• Transmitter is placed on a metal instrument.
• Area facing roadways.
• Noise or interfering signals exist in the

surroundings due to radio transceivers in trucks,
etc.

• Noise or interfering signals exist in the

surroundings due to wireless communication
systems installed along roadways.

• Transmitter is placed directly on floor.

Placing it up off the floor, such as on a desk, is
recommended.

N

Check that you have the following items:

• The speaker system
• The transmitter (SRS-RF80RK only)
• AC power adaptor

(2 for SRS-RF80RK) (1 for SRS-RF80R)

• Connecting cord (phono plugs 

y stereo mini

plug), 1 m (SRS-RF80RK only)

Attaching the supplied reflector to
the speaker system
Insert the plugs until its base is settled firmly as
illustrated.

DC IN 9V

OFF

ON

FILTER

NOISE

1 2 3

CHANNEL

R

B

A

L

AUDIO IN

Notes
•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use
   any other AC power adaptor.

• When you connect the connecting cord directly to an

earphone jack, the audio signal will not be output
through the right channel. In such a case, use the
separately sold PC-236MS plug adaptor.

• If the connected equipment has the AVLS (Automatic

Volume Limiter System) function, be sure to turn the
function off when using the transmitter. Otherwise, you
will have to turn up the volume of the speaker system,
and that may cause noise.

• If the connected equipment has the BASS BOOST or

MEGA BASS function, be sure to turn the function off
when using the transmitter. Otherwise, the sound from
the speaker system may be distorted.

• Do not place the transmitter near a fluorescent lamp, etc.

when using the system.

* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony

Corporation.

The optimum distance is up to approximately 246
feet (75 m) without the system picking up some
interference. However, the distance may vary
according to the surroundings and environment. If
the system picks up some noise while using it
within the above mentioned distance, reduce the
distance between the transmitter unit and the
speaker system, or select another channel.

Notes
• When you use the speaker system inside the effective

areas of the transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in
any direction from the listener.

• Even within the signal reception area, there are some

spots (dead spot) where the RF signal cannot be
received. This is a characteristic inherent to RF signals,
and does not indicate malfunction. By slightly moving
the transmitter, location of the dead spot can be
changed.

Using the speaker system for the
first time
When you use the system for the first time, charge
the battery in the following manner.

Connect the speaker system to a power
source.

The CHARGE indicator on the speaker
system will light up to indicate that the
battery is being charged.

Notes
• It takes about 28 hours to fully charge an empty battery.
• Charge the rechargeable battery within a temperature of

0 ˚C to 35 ˚C.

• If you turn on the speaker system while charging the

battery, battery charging stops and the CHARGE
indicator turns off. You can use the speaker system by
the power from the AC adaptor.

• The duration time of the rechargeable battery is about 4

hours. If the light of the reflector becomes weak, it
means the rechargeable battery is low. So, turn off the
speaker system and charge the battery.

• Even after battery charging is finished, the CHARGE

indicator always lights up.

• The life of the built-in rechargeable battery is about 3

years. But it differs depending on operating conditions.

• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use

any other AC power adaptor.

, Check the connection of the audio/video

equipment.

, Check that the audio/video equipment is turned

on.

, Turn up the volume on the connected audio/

video equipment, if the transmitter is connected
to the headphones jack.

, Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL

selector on the transmitter, then press the
TUNING button again.

, The speaker system’s POWER indicator light is

weak or turned off.
• Charge the built-in rechargeable battery or if the

POWER indicator is still off after charging the
built-in rechargeable battery, take the speaker
system to a Sony dealer for replacement of the
rechargeable battery.

, If you connect the transmitter to the LINE OUT or

REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer, make sure
that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.

, Make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to

either ON or OFF (If the switch gets stuck
between ON and OFF, the sound will be cut off).

, If the transmitter is connected to the headphones

jack, turn down the volume of the connected
audio/video equipment. If the connected audio/
video equipment has bass boost function, set its
function to OFF.

, If the connected audio/video equipment has a

LINE OUT jack, connect its LINE OUT jack.

, Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL

selector on the transmitter.

, The speaker system’s POWER indicator light is

weak or turned off.
• Charge the built-in rechargeable battery or if the

POWER indicator is still off after charging the
built-in rechargeable battery, take the speaker
system to a Sony dealer for replacement of the
rechargeable battery.

, If you connect the transmitter to LINE OUT or

REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer, make sure
that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.

, Move closer to the transmitter. As you move

away from the transmitter, more noise is likely to
be heard.

, If the transmitter is connected to the headphones

jack, turn up the volume of the connected audio/
video equipment.

, Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL

selector on the transmitter, then press the
TUNING button again.

, The speaker system’s POWER indicator light is

weak or turned off.
• Charge the built-in rechargeable battery or if the

POWER indicator is still off after charging the
built-in rechargeable battery, take the speaker
system to a Sony dealer for replacement of the
rechargeable battery.

, If you connect the transmitter to the LINE OUT or

REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer, make sure
that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.

, If you use the battery under the temperature

lower than 0 ˚C, this is not a malfunction.

, The battery life may end. If the battery duration

time becomes half of its normal time even after
the battery is charged fully, consult your nearest
Sony dealer

1 2 3

CHANNEL

DC IN 9V

OFF

ON

FILTER

NOISE

1 2 3

CHANNEL

R

B

A

L

AUDIO IN

DC IN 9V

OFF

ON

FILTER

NOISE

1 2 3

CHANNEL

R

B

A

L

AUDIO IN

OFF y ON

Hiermit erklärt die Sony Corporation, dass sich
dieses System in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG
befindet.

Dieses Gerät kann in folgenden Ländern
verwendet werden.
Version CEK: Großbritannien
Version CED: Deutschland, Schweden, Dänemark,

Finnland, Norwegen, Belgien,
Schweiz, Österreich, Niederlande,
Frankreich, Portugal

Wenn Sie nachsehen wollen, um welche Version es
sich bei Ihrem Modell handelt, schauen Sie bitte
nach dem Strichcodeetikett oben auf dem Karton.

Hierbij verklaart Sony Corp. dat het toestel in
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de
andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/
EG.

Dit product is bestemd voor gebruik in de
volgende landen:
CEK versie:

Verenigd Koninkrijk

CED versie:

Duitsland, Zweden, Denemarken,
Finland, Noorwegen, België,
Zwitserland, Oostenrijk, Nederland,
Frankrijk, Portugal

De versie vindt u op het barcode label boven op de
doos.

Härmed intygar Sony Corp. att detta
högtalarsystem står i överensstämmelse
med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.

Den här produkten är avsedd att användas i
följande länder.
Version CEK: Storbritannien
Version CED: Tyskland, Sverige, Danmark,

Finland, Norge, Belgien, Schweiz,
Österrike, Nederländerna,
Frankrike, Portugal

Produktens version framgår av streckkodsetiketten
på lådans översida.

Carrier frequency

863.5 – 864.5 MHz

Channel

Ch1, Ch2, Ch3

Modulation

FM stereo

Power source

DC 9 V: supplied AC power adaptor
(UK model: AC-S901)
(European model: AC-S9010)

Audio input

phono jacks/stereo mini jack

Input impedance

33 k

Ω

/51 

Ω

 switchable

Dimensions

Approx. 136 

×

 100 

×

 136 mm

(6 

×

 4 

1

/

3

 

×

 6 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 146 g (5.2 oz.)

Speaker system 2 way magnetically shielded
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Speaker units

tweeter: 30 mm 

×

 2

woofer: 57 mm 

×

 1

Power source

DC 9 V: supplied AC adaptor
(UK model: AC-S911)
(European model: AC-S906)

Rated output

4 W (while using the supplied AC
adaptor)

Dimensions

Approx. 234 

×

 300 

×

 126 mm

( 9 

1

/

4

 

×

  11 

7

/

8

 

×

 5 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 905 g (31.9 oz.) incl.
built-in rechargeable battery

Voltage

7.2 V

Capacity

700 mAh

Duration time

Approx. 4 hours
(with the 10 mW reflector light OFF)

Charging time

Approx. 28 hours (from fully
discharged to fully charged)

The transmitter (SRS-RF80RK only)
AC adaptor (2 for SRS-RF80RK) (1 for SRS-RF80R)
Connecting cord phono plug-stereo miniplug (1m) (1)
(SRS-RF80RK only)
Operating instructions (1)

Plug adaptor

PC-236MS (stereo mini jack 

y

monaural mini plug)

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Herved erklærer Sony Corp.at dette utstyret er i
overensstemmelse med vesentlige krav og andre
relevante bestemmelser som fremgår av direktiv
1999/5/EC.

Dette produktet er ment for bruk i følgende land:
CEK-versjon: Storbritannia
CED-versjon: Tyskland, Sverige, Danmark, Finland,

Norge, Belgia, Sveits, Østerrike,
Nederland, Frankrike, Portugal

Du kan sjekke versjon ved å se på strekkode-etiketten
på toppen av esken.