Sony AIR-SA17Ti Operating Instructions

4-147-598-11(1)
Guide to parts and controls
Unit
Front panel
Wireless
Audio Transmitter
Rear panel
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
(reverso)
Remote (RM-ANU069)
AIR-SA17Ti
©2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
NOTE:
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and
To reduce the risk of fire or
found to comply with the limits for a
electric shock, do not
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
expose this apparatus to
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
rain or moisture.
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
in a residential installation. This
shock, do not expose this apparatus
equipment generates, uses and can
to dripping or splashing, and do not
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
place objects filled with liquids, such
not installed and used in accordance
as vases, on the apparatus.
with the instructions, may cause
As the main plug is used to 
harmful interference to radio
disconnect the unit from the mains,
communications. However, there is no
ILLUMINATION
connect the unit to an easily
guarantee that interference will not
Press to change the illumination
accessible AC outlet. Should you
occur in a particular installation. If this
brightness.
notice an abnormality in the unit,
equipment does cause harmful
disconnect the main plug from the
interference to radio or television 
AC outlet immediately.
reception, which can be determined by
S-AIR MODE
The unit is not disconnected from the
turning the equipment off and on, the
Press to select the S-AIR mode.
mains as long as it is connected to the user is encouraged to try to correct the
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has
interference by one or more of the

been turned off. following measures:
SYSTEM MENU
Do not install the appliance in a  Reorient or relocate the receiving
confined space, such as a bookcase or antenna.
Press to enter the system menu.
built-in cabinet.
 Increase the separation between the

Do not expose batteries or apparatus equipment and receiver.
with battery-installed to excessive
 Connect the equipment into an POWER indicator
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
outlet on a circuit different from
Lights up when the unit is turned on.
The nameplate is located on the that to which the receiver is

bottom exterior. connected.
 Consult the dealer or an
iPod/iPhone connector
This symbol is experienced radio/TV technician
Place an iPod/iPhone on the connector
intended to alert the for help.
to listen to audio contents stored in the
user to the presence
CAUTION
iPod/iPhone.
of uninsulated
You are cautioned that any changes or
You need to connect the supplied
"dangerous voltage"
modifications not expressly approved Universal Dock Adapter first to use an
within the product's
in this manual could void your
iPod/iPhone.
enclosure that may be
authority to operate this equipment. For details on the supplied Universal
of sufficient
Dock Adapters, refer to the
magnitude to
instructions supplied with the
For the wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10A)
constitute a risk of
This device complies with Part 15 of Universal Dock Adapters.
electric shock to
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
persons.

the following two conditions: (1) this
This symbol is
device may not cause harmful S-AIR indicator
intended to alert the interference, and (2) this device must
Lights up when the unit is turned on
user to the presence
accept any interference received,
with the supplied wireless transceiver
of important including interference that may cause
inserted.
operating and undesired operation.
maintenance

This equipment must not be co-located
(servicing)
Unit: TUNING/SELECT +/
or operated in conjunction with any
instructions in the
other antenna or transmitter. Press to tune in the desired station.
literature
accompanying the Press to select a menu item.
This equipment complies with FCC
Remote: TUNING +/
appliance.
radiation exposure limits set forth for
Press to tune in the desired station.
uncontrolled equipment and meets the
The following indications are located
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
on the AC power supply unit. 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
ENTER
This equipment should be installed
Press to enter the settings.
and operated with at least 20 cm and
more between the radiator and person's

body (excluding extremities: hands,
Illumination
wrists, feet and ankles).
You can change the brightness using
Owner's Record
ILLUMINATION
The model and serial numbers are
 "S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks of
located on the bottom of the unit.

Sony Corporation.
Record these numbers in the space
 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are
provided below. Refer to them Display
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
whenever you call upon your Sony
use of such marks by Sony Corporation is

dealer regarding this product. under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
Remote sensor
Model No.
 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
Serial No. registered in the U.S. and other countries.

 iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
 All other trademarks and registered
Important Safety Instructions ANTENNA jack
trademarks are of their respective holders.
1) Read these instructions. ™ ®
Connect the supplied FM lead
In this manual, and marks are not
2) Keep these instructions.
specified. antenna.
3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
Features POWER switch
water.
Switch for turning the unit on or off.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
The AIR-SA17Ti is an "S-AIR"
7) Do not block any ventilation
compatible product. It is also called the
openings. Install in accordance
"S-AIR main unit. "
with the manufacturer's
Connecting the S-AIR main unit
instructions.
(transmitter product, hereafter called
8) Do not install near any heat
"main unit") with an S-AIR sub unit
sources such as radiators, heat
(receiver product, hereafter called "sub
registers, stoves, or other apparatus
unit") using "S-AIR" technology, you
(including amplifiers) that produce
can use each unit in a remote location.
heat.
For example, you can install the sub
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of
units, one in the study room and the
the polarized or grounding-type
other in the bedroom, and then install
plug. A polarized plug has two
the main unit in the living room. You
blades with one wider than the
can then listen to the music from the
other. A grounding type plug has
main unit located in the living room by
two blades and a third grounding
controlling the sub units.
prong. The wide blade or the third
You can also connect the main unit to
prong are provided for your safety.
an optional AV system (such as a TV),
If the provided plug does not fit
and on this optional AV system you
into your outlet, consult an
can enjoy audio, video and photo
electrician for replacement of the
contents of an iPod/iPhone which is
obsolete outlet.
connected to the main unit.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly
Using the coupling
at plugs, convenience receptacles,
function with the sub unit
and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
and S-AIR remote
11) Only use attachments/accessories
commander
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand,
This system is compatible with the
tripod, bracket, or table specified
coupling function. The coupling
by the manufacturer, or sold with
function establishes a connection
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
between a sub unit and an S-AIR
use caution when moving the cart/
remote commander. For details, refer
apparatus combination to avoid
to the Operating Instructions of the
injury from tip-over.
S-AIR remote commander.
S-AIR (Sony Audio
Interactive Radio frequency)
Recent times have seen the rapid
13) Unplug this apparatus during
spread of DVD media, Digital
lightning storms or when unused Broadcasting, and other high-
for long periods of time.
quality media.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified To ensure that the subtle nuances of
service personnel. Servicing is
these high-quality media are
required when the apparatus has transmitted with no deterioration,
been damaged in any way, such as
Sony has developed a technology
power-supply cord or plug is called "S-AIR" for the radio
damaged, liquid has been spilled or transmission of digital audio signals
objects have fallen into the with no compression, and has
apparatus, the apparatus has been incorporated this technology into
exposed to rain or moisture, does the EZW-RT10A.
not operate normally, or has been This technology transfers digital
dropped.
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.
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
To a wall socket
 Wireless transceiver
Insert the supplied wireless transceiver
(EZW-RT10A) securely into the EZW-
RT10A slot on the rear panel.
Check the orientation of the  mark
when inserting the supplied wireless
transceiver (EZW-RT10A). Failure to
do so may result in damage to the unit.
Push to insert the wireless transceiver
firmly until you cannot see the SONY
logo mark from above.

iPod AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
iPod VIDEO OUT jack
Connect an optional AV system, such
as a TV, etc.

S-AIR ID selector
Select the S-AIR ID to connect with
the sub unit.

PAIRING button
Press to perform pairing.

EZW-RT10A slot
Insert the supplied wireless transceiver.

Buttons for controlling an
Notes
iPod/iPhone
 Make sure to turn off the unit when
inserting or removing the supplied wireless
 (play/pause)
transceiver (EZW-RT10A). Failure to do so
Press to start or pause playback.
may result in damage to the unit.
 Do not touch the terminal of the supplied
/
wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10A).
 Do not insert any device other than the
Press to skip to the previous/next
supplied wireless transceiver (EZW-
track.
RT10A) into the EZW-RT10A slot.
Hold down to find a point in a track.
MENU  S-AIR ID selector
Set the same S-AIR ID for the main
Press to return to the previous menu.
unit and sub unit. For details on setting
Works much like the Menu button on
the S-AIR ID, see "Establishing the
the iPod/iPhone.
S-AIR connection. "
/
 FM antenna
Press to select a menu item or track for
Find a location and an orientation that
playback.
provide good reception, and then set
up the antenna.
ENTER
Keep the antenna away from the power
Press to execute the selected item or
supply cord to avoid picking up noise.
play the selected track.
 Power
 Connect the power supply cord to a
wall socket.
PARTY CH
To use the iPod/iPhone
Press to select the sound source when
Insert a Universal Dock Adapter into
the S-AIR mode is set to "PARTY. "
the iPod/iPhone connector before use.
 Use one of the supplied Universal
Dock Adapters with the main unit for
Battery compartment lid
iPhone and iPhone 3G according to
the following.

‒ iPhone : 
PRESET +/
‒ iPhone 3G : 
When you use other iPod models, use
Press to select a preset station.
the adapter supplied with your iPod
 model, or purchase a compatible Dock
Adapter from Apple Inc.
DISPLAY
Universal Dock Adapter
Press to view the information on the
display.
Display
iPod/iPhone connector
To remove the Universal Dock

Adapter, pull it up with your fingernail
S-AIR mode indicator or a flat object using the slot inside the
adapter.

Slot
PAIRING indicator


.
Text information

Tuner reception mode
To use the remote
Tuner reception
Slide and remove the battery
compartment lid, and insert the two
supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries, 
side first, matching the polarities
shown below.
Remote (RM-ANU069)
Notes on using the remote
 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.
Establishing the
S-AIR connection
You can easily establish the connection
by setting the same S-AIR ID for the
unit and the sub unit.
For details on operation of the S-AIR
sub unit, refer to the Operating
Instructions supplied with the S-AIR
sub unit.
1
Check that the wireless
transceivers are inserted
securely to the unit and the sub
unit.
2
Turn on the unit and the sub
unit.
Set the POWER switch on the rear
panel to "ON. "
The POWER indicator on the unit
lights up.
For details about turning on the
sub unit, refer to the Operating
Instructions supplied with the
S-AIR sub unit.
3
Set the same S-AIR ID for the
unit and the sub unit.
Set the S-AIR ID selector on the
rear panel to the desired S-AIR ID.
Tip
The S-AIR ID is set at the factory to "A. "
4
Confirm the connection status.
Once the connection between the
main unit and the sub unit is
established, the S-AIR indicator on
the sub unit lights up and
"LINKED" appears in the display
of the sub unit for a few seconds.
Tip
Up to 10 sub units (optional) can be
connected with the main unit.
Operations
Selecting the S-AIR mode
When connecting to multiple sub units, you can listen to different sound sources on each
sub unit (MULTI SOURCE mode) or to the same sound source on both sub units
(PARTY mode) by selecting the S-AIR mode accordingly.
Use the main unit to set the S-AIR mode.
 MULTI SOURCE mode
Study room Bedroom
iPod
Sub unit (speaker, etc.)
EZW-RT10A
Wireless transceiver
Living room
Identifying the unit with a
specific sub unit (Pairing
operation)
Main unit and iPod/iPhone
It is easy to set the same S-AIR ID for
the main unit and the sub unit to
establish the connection.  PARTY mode
However, if a neighbor has an S-AIR
main unit with the same S-AIR ID as
Study room Bedroom
your S-AIR main unit, the neighbor
may be able to hear the audio
transmitted from your main unit on iPod
the neighbor's system. Also, you may
Sub unit (speaker, etc.)
be able to hear the audio transmitted
from your neighbor's S-AIR main unit
on your system. To prevent this, you Living room
can identify the main unit with a
specific sub unit by performing the
pairing operation.
Before pairing
Main unit and iPod/iPhone
The connection is established by the
S-AIR ID (example).
Press S-AIR MODE on the unit To control the iPod/iPhone
Your system Neighboring
or on the remote (RM- using the sub units
system
You can control your iPod/iPhone with
ANU069) repeatedly until the
the following buttons on the remote or
Main unit
desired S-AIR mode indicator
unit.
ID A
lights up in the display.
To
The default setting is underlined.
MULTI SOURCE: Start playback.
Select this setting to listen to a different
Pause
sound source on each sub unit.
playback.
PARTY:
Select this setting to listen to the same
Skip a track.
sound source on multiple sub units.
ID A ID A
Find a point in
To select the S-AIR mode from a track.
Sub unit  Sub unit 
the system menu
1 To use the unit as a battery
After pairing Press SYSTEM MENU on the
charger
unit.
The connection is established between
You can use the unit as a battery
the paired main unit and sub unit.
2
Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on
charger for the iPod/iPhone when the
Your system Neighboring
the unit repeatedly until unit is on.
system
"MODE" appears, then press Charging begins when the iPod/iPhone
is placed on the iPod/iPhone
ENTER on the unit.
Main unit
connector. Charging status appears in
3 the iPod/iPhone display. For details,
ID A Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on
refer to the user's guide of your iPod/
the unit repeatedly to select
iPhone.
"MULTI" or "PARTY," then press
not connected
To stop charging the iPod/iPhone,
ENTER on the unit.
remove the iPod/iPhone or turn off the
The selected S-AIR mode appears
unit.
on the display.
Notes
To check the S-AIR mode when
 When placing or removing the iPod/
the display of the unit is turned
ID A ID A iPhone, handle the iPod/iPhone in the
off same angle as that of the iPod/iPhone
Sub unit  Sub unit 
connector on the unit and do not twist or
Press DISPLAY on the remote.
sway the iPod/iPhone to prevent connector
Notes damage.
Pairing
 When you change the S-AIR mode, the  Do not carry the unit with an iPod/iPhone
iPod channel is automatically selected for set on the connector. Doing so may cause a
1
Place the sub unit to be paired
the connected sub unit. malfunction.
 When connecting the unit to an S-AIR sub
near the main unit.  When placing or removing the iPod/
unit (such as the AIR-SA10) which is not
iPhone, brace the unit with one hand and
Pair the main unit with the sub
compatible with the MULTI SOURCE
take care not to press the controls of the
unit one at a time.
mode, set the unit to the PARTY mode.
iPod/iPhone by mistake.
You can then select the S-AIR channel
2  Before disconnecting the iPod/iPhone,
Check that the power of the
from the S-AIR sub unit.
pause playback.
main unit and the sub unit are
 You cannot adjust the volume using the
turned on.
unit.
 The volume level does not change even if
3 Listening to iPod/
Check that the S-AIR ID of the
adjusted on the iPod/iPhone.
main unit is the same as the  The unit is designed for iPod/iPhone only.
iPhone music using
You cannot connect any other portable
S-AIR ID of the sub unit.
audio players.
the S-AIR connection
4  Depending on the iPod/iPhone model you
Press the PAIRING button on
are using and its status, operations using
the rear panel of the main unit Use the sub unit to listen to the music
the unit and the sub unit may not be
of an iPod/iPhone connected to the
using a pointed object. accepted or the wrong operations may be
unit. performed.
5
Operate the sub unit to turn on You can control the connected iPod/  Sony cannot accept responsibility in the
event that data recorded to iPod/iPhone is
the pairing function. iPhone from either the unit or the sub
lost or damaged when using an iPod/
unit.
For details on turning on the
iPhone with this S-AIR product.
pairing function, refer to the
To use an iPod/iPhone, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied
user's guide of your iPod/iPhone.
with the sub unit.
Listening to the
1
When pairing is performed, the
Place an iPod/iPhone on the
radio using the
display on the main unit changes as
iPod/iPhone connector as
follows: "PAIRING" 
shown below.
S-AIR connection
"COMPLETE"
To cancel pairing
1
Select the tuner channel.
Change the S-AIR IDs of the main unit
and the sub unit to different S-AIR When the S-AIR mode is set to
IDs.
"PARTY":
Press PARTY CH on the remote
To stop the pairing operation
repeatedly until "TUNER" appears
midway
in the display.
Now, you are ready to listen to the
Press the PAIRING button again.
The display changes to "FM" and
connected iPod/iPhone using the
To pair the main unit with the frequency after a short time.
sub unit.
multiple sub units
2
Select the iPod channel. When the S-AIR mode is set to
Repeat steps 1 through 5.
"MULTI SOURCE":
When the S-AIR mode is set to
If the S-AIR connection is The tuner channel is internally
"PARTY":
activated.
unstable
Press PARTY CH on the remote
2
Perform automatic tuning.
repeatedly until "iPod" appears in
Since the S-AIR product uses radio
the display. Press and hold TUNING +/ on
waves that share the same frequency
the remote (or TUNING/SELECT
(2.4 GHz) as other wireless systems,
When the S-AIR mode is set to
+/ on the unit) until the
such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth
"MULTI SOURCE": frequency indication changes and
devices, interference or poor
The iPod channel is internally
then release.
transmission may result if you use
activated. Go to step 3.
other wireless systems near the main "AUTO" lights up in the display.
3
unit and/or the sub unit. Scanning stops automatically when
Start playback.
In this case, the connection may be a station is tuned in, and then
Operate the iPod/iPhone to start
improved by changing the RF "TUNED" and "ST" (for FM stereo
playing the music. You can also
CHANGE (Radio Frequency Change) programs only) appear.
operate the iPod/iPhone using the
setting on the main unit.
remote (see "To control the iPod/
1
Press SYSTEM MENU on the iPhone using the main unit").
unit.
Using the sub units
2
Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on
Using the sub units
1
Place an iPod/iPhone on the
the unit repeatedly until "RF
When a radio station is tuned on the
iPod/iPhone connector on the
CHG" appears, then press
main unit, you can listen to that station
main unit.
ENTER on the unit.
by following the steps below.
2 To tune in a radio station using the sub
3 Select the iPod channel.
Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on
units, that station needs to be preset
the unit repeatedly to select the Press S-AIR CH repeatedly until
beforehand (see "To call up a preset
desired setting. "iPod" appears in the display.
radio station using the sub units").
3
The default setting is underlined. Start playback.
1
Select the tuner channel.
Operate the iPod/iPhone to start
AUTO:
Press S-AIR CH repeatedly until
playing the music. You can also
Normally select this setting. The
"TUNER" appears in the display.
operate the iPod/iPhone using the
main unit changes the RF
The display changes to "FM" and
remote (see "To control the iPod/
CHANGE setting to "ON" or
the frequency after a short time.
iPhone using the sub units").
"OFF" automatically.
To tune in a station with a
To control the iPod/iPhone
ON: weak signal
using the main unit
The main unit transmits sound by
If "TUNED" does not appear and
You can control your iPod/iPhone with
searching for the best channel for scanning does not stop, press TUNING
the following buttons on the remote.
transmission.
+/ on the remote (or TUNING/
SELECT +/ on the unit) repeatedly
OFF: To Press
to tune in the desired station.
The main unit transmits sound
Start playback. 
To reduce static noise on a
using a fixed channel for
Pause 
transmission. When you select this weak FM stereo station
playback. To resume playback, press
setting, select the S-AIR ID that
 again 1
Press SYSTEM MENU on the
provides the best connection.
Select a menu unit.
/
4
Press ENTER on the unit to exit or track for You can scroll up or down the
2
playback. iPod menus Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on
the system menu.
the unit repeatedly until "FM
Skip a track. /
MODE" appears, then press
Find a point in Hold down / during
ENTER on the unit.
a track. playback, and release the
button at the desired point
3
Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on
Choose the ENTER
selected item. You can choose the selected the unit repeatedly until
item much like the center
"MONO" appears, then press
button on the iPod
ENTER on the unit.
Return to the MENU
There will be no stereo effect, but
previous You can return to the
menu. previous menu much like the the reception will improve.
Menu button on the iPod
Presetting radio Troubleshooting
stations
1
Make sure the power supply
You can preset your favorite radio cord is correctly and firmly
stations and tune them in instantly by connected.
selecting the corresponding preset
2
number. Find your problem in the
1 checklist below, and take the
Tune in desired station.
indicated corrective action.
See "Listening to the radio using
the S-AIR connection. "
If the issue persists, contact your
2
Press SYSTEM MENU on the
nearest Sony dealer.
unit. When bringing the product in for
Tuner
repairs, be sure to bring in the
3
Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on
entire system (the unit, the sub
Sub unit (speaker, etc.)
the unit repeatedly until
unit and wireless transceivers).
This product is a system product,
"MEMORY" appears, then press
and the entire system is needed to
ENTER on the unit.
determine the location requiring
repair.
If "PROTECT" appears on the
Preset number display
Set the POWER switch on the rear
panel to "OFF" to turn off the unit, and
4
Press TUNING/SELECT +/ on
then unplug the power supply cord.
the unit repeatedly to select
After checking that there is no
your desired preset number.
indication on the display, reconnect
If another station is already the power supply cord and set the
iPod
assigned to the selected preset POWER switch to "ON" to turn on the
unit. If the issue persists, contact your
Sub unit (speaker, etc.) number, the station is replaced by
the new station. nearest Sony dealer.
5 General
Press ENTER on the unit.
The remote does not function.
6
Repeat steps 1 through 5 to
 Remove any obstacles between the
store other stations.
remote and the remote sensor, and
You can preset up to 20 stations. position the unit and the sub unit
away from fluorescent lights.
The preset stations are retained for
about half a day even if you  Point the remote at the remote
sensor.
disconnect the power supply cord
or if a power failure occurs.  Move the remote closer to the unit.
 Check whether you are using the
To call up a preset radio station
remote for the main unit to operate
using the main unit
the main unit and the remote for the
Press PRESET +/– on the remote (RM-
sub unit to operate the sub unit.
ANU069) repeatedly.
The S-AIR indicator on the unit is turned
Press
To call up a preset radio station off.
  Check that the power supply cord is
using the sub units
connected securely and the unit is
,  or 
1
Preset radio stations on the turned on.
To resume playback, press 
or 
main unit (see "Presetting radio  Check that the supplied wireless
transceiver is inserted securely to the
stations").
/
unit.
Hold down / during 2
Select the tuner channel.
playback, and release the Connecting the main unit and the sub
button at the desired point Press S-AIR CH +/– repeatedly unit is not possible. (The S-AIR indicator
on the unit is turned off and/or the S-AIR
until "TUNER" appears in the
indicator on the sub unit flashes.)
display.
 Check that the supplied wireless
3
Press PRESET +/– on the remote transceivers are inserted securely to
(RM-ANU069) repeatedly to the main unit and the sub unit.
 If you use another S-AIR main unit,
select a preset station.
place it more than 8 m away from
the main unit.
 Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the main
Using an optional
unit and the sub unit.
 The main unit is paired with another
AV system
S-AIR sub unit. Pair the main unit
with the sub unit you are using.
You can enjoy audio and video of the
 The main unit is paired with another
connected iPod/iPhone with an
S-AIR sub unit. Cancel pairing.
optional AV system.
 Place so that the main unit and the
1
sub unit are separated from other
Connect an optional AV system
wireless devices.
(such as a TV, etc.) to the iPod
 Stop using any other wireless
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks and/or the
devices.
iPod VIDEO OUT jack using an
 The main unit or the sub unit is
optional audio cord and/or
turned off. Make sure the power
video cable.
supply cord and/or the power cord
are connected and turn on the main
2
Place an iPod/iPhone on the
unit and the sub unit.
iPod/iPhone connector on the
The S-AIR channel fails to change.
unit.
 Check that the main unit and the
3 sub unit are connected properly.
Start playback of the iPod/
 If you are using an optional S-AIR
iPhone.
sub unit (such as the AIR-SA10)
See "Listening to iPod/iPhone which is not compatible with the
music using the S-AIR connection. "
MULTI SOURCE mode, set the unit
to the PARTY mode.
Notes
 The tuner's sound cannot be output
There is no sound.
through the iPod AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.
 If you use another S-AIR main unit,
 Before enjoying video, adjust the video
place it more than 8 m away from
settings on the iPod/iPhone to the
the main unit.
appropriate settings according to your
 Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the main
situation.
unit and the sub unit.
 Regardless of whether the power of the
main unit is on/off, sound and/or video  Check the pairing setting.
will be output from the iPod AUDIO OUT  Place so that the main unit and the
L/R jacks and/or the iPod VIDEO OUT
sub unit are closer.
jack.
 Stop using any equipment that
Tip generates electromagnetic energy,
Even if you change the S-AIR mode or the such as a microwave oven.
S-AIR channel using PARTY CH, audio and/
 Place so that the main unit and the
or video from the connected iPod/iPhone
sub unit are separated from other
will continue to be output from the iPod
wireless devices.
AUDIO L/R jacks and/or the iPod VIDEO
 Stop using any other wireless
OUT jack.
devices.
 Change the S-AIR ID settings of the
main unit and the sub unit.
Changing the
 Turn off the main unit and the sub
display unit and then turn them on again.
 Check that the power supply cord
and/or the power cord are connected
Using the main unit securely and the main unit and the
sub unit are turned on.
To view the information on the  Increase the volume of the sub unit.
 Change the RF CHANGE setting on
display
the unit.
Press DISPLAY on the remote (RM-
ANU069). There is noise or the sound skips.
 If you use another S-AIR main unit,
Using the sub units place it more than 8 m away from
the main unit.
To change the information on  Place so that the main unit and the
the display while the sub unit sub unit are closer.
 Stop using any equipment that
is on
generates electromagnetic energy,
Press DISPLAY on the unit. Each time
such as a microwave oven.
you press the button, displayed
 Place so that the main unit and the
information will be changed. For
sub unit are separated from other
details about the information displayed
wireless devices.
on an S-AIR sub unit, refer to the
 Stop using any other wireless
Operating Instructions supplied with
devices.
the S-AIR sub unit.
 Change the S-AIR ID settings of the
About the information
main unit and the sub unit.
transmitted from the main unit  Do not place a mobile phone near
the main unit and the sub unit, as
Depending on the iPod/iPhone model
you are using, up to 16 characters of this may result in noise.
 Change the RF CHANGE setting on
the following information can be
viewed, for example, while playing the the unit.
iPod/iPhone.
iPod/iPhone
– Track name
There is no sound.
– Artist name
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is
– Album name
connected securely.
– Elapsed playing time of the track
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is
Characters that cannot be displayed
playing music.
appear as "_. "
 Adjust the volume of the sub unit.
When listening to the radio, the
 Update your iPod/iPhone to use the
frequency is displayed.
latest software.
The iPod/iPhone cannot be operated by
the main unit or the sub unit.
Changing the
 Check that the iPod/iPhone and the
main unit are connected properly
illumination
and that the unit and the sub unit
brightness
are connected properly.
 Depending on the iPod/iPhone
model you are using and its status, it
Press ILLUMINATION may not be possible to operate the
iPod/iPhone using the main unit or
repeatedly.
the sub unit.
Each time you press the button, the
 Update your iPod/iPhone to use the
illumination brightness changes as
latest software.
follows:
The sound is distorted.
 Turn down the volume of the sub
Bright  Darkened  Off
unit.
 Set the "EQ" setting of the iPod/
iPhone to "Off " or "Flat. "
The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is
connected securely.
 Check that the power supply cord is
connected securely and the unit is
turned on.
The iPod/iPhone track information
cannot be obtained.
 Depending on the iPod/iPhone
model you are using and its status, it
may not be possible to obtain the
track information properly during
playback.
 Up to 16 characters can be displayed
on the displays of the sub unit.
 Check that the track information has
been entered into the iPod/iPhone.
Video/Photo image from the connected
Specifications
iPod/iPhone does not appear on the TV
screen.
 Make the connection according to
Output
your AV system.
AUDIO OUT:
 Switch the TV input to the video voltage 775 mV, impedance
input connected to the unit. 47 kilohms
 Check that the TV output setting on VIDEO OUT:
Max. output level 1 Vp-p,
the iPod/iPhone is on (Refer to the
unbalanced, Sync. negative, load
user's guide of your iPod/iPhone).
impedance 75 ohms (Composite
 Check that the iPod/iPhone is
Video Out)
compatible with video output (Refer
to the user's guide of your iPod/ Wireless transceiver
iPhone). (EZW-RT10A)
Communication System:
Tuner
S-AIR Specification version 1.0
Frequency band:
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot
2.4000 GHz  2.4835 GHz
be received. ("TUNED" or "ST" flashes on
the display of the unit.) Modulation method:
 Connect the antennas properly. DSSS
Power requirements:
 Find a location and orientation that
DC 3.3 V, 350 mA
provide good reception, and then set
Dimensions (w/h/d):
up the antenna again.
50 × 13 × 60 mm
 Keep the antenna away from the
(2 × 17 / × 2 3 / in.)
32 8
power supply cord to avoid picking
Mass:
up noise.
24 g (1 oz.)
 Connect a commercially available
external antenna. Tuner section
FM tuner:
 Turn off nearby electrical
Tuning range:
equipment.
87.5  108.0 MHz (100 kHz
step)
Antenna:
Messages
FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals:
75 ohms unbalanced
CANCEL : Time out without pairing.
Intermediate frequency:
COMPLETE : Pairing is completed.
10.7 MHz
ID A : Sets the S-AIR ID to "A. "
ID B : Sets the S-AIR ID to "B. " General
Power requirements:
ID C : Sets the S-AIR ID to "C. "
120 V AC, 60 Hz
PAIRING : Pairing is in progress.
Power consumption:
15 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding the AC
Precautions
power supply unit):
Approx. 295 × 43 × 110 mm
(11 / × 1 / × 4 / in.)
5 3 3
Notes on use of the S-AIR product 8 4 8
Mass (including the AC power supply
 As the S-AIR product transmits
unit):
sound by radio waves, sound may
Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb. 6.8 oz.)
skip when radio waves are
obstructed. This is a characteristic of
Supplied accessories: Wireless
radio waves and is not a
transceiver (EZW-RT10A) (1)/
malfunction.
Remote commander (RM-ANU069) (1)/
 As the S-AIR product transmits
R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)/
sound by radio waves, equipment
FM lead antenna (1)/
that generates electromagnetic
Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone (1)/
energy, such as a microwave oven, Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 3G
may interfere with sound (1)
transmission.
 As the S-AIR product uses the radio Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
waves that share the same frequency
as other wireless systems, such as
wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices,
interference or poor transmission
Compatible iPod/
may result. In this case, take the
iPhone models
following steps:
– Do not install the S-AIR product
You can use the following iPod/iPhone
near other wireless systems.
models on the unit. Update your iPod/
– Do not use the S-AIR product and
iPhone with the latest software before
the other wireless systems at the
using it.
same time.
 The transmission distance differs
depending on the usage
environment. Find a location where
transmission between the main unit
and the sub unit is most effective,
and install the main unit and the sub
unit there.
iPod nano
4th generation
On safety iPod touch
(video)
 Completely disconnect the power 2nd generation
supply cord from the wall socket
(mains) if the unit is not going to be
used for an extended period of time.
When unplugging the unit, always
grip the plug. Never pull by the cord
itself.
 Should any solid object or liquid get
into the unit, unplug the unit and
iPod touch
have it checked by qualified iPhone 3G
1st generation
personnel before operating them
again.
 The power supply cord can be
changed only by a qualified service
facility.
On placement
iPod nano 3rd
 Do not place the unit in an inclined
generation (video)
position or in locations that are
extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, iPod classic
humid or lacking adequate
ventilation, 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
iPod nano 2nd
of the surface may result.
generation
iPhone (aluminum)
On heat buildup
Heat buildup in the unit during
operation is normal and is not cause
for alarm.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder, or solvent, such as
iPod nano 1st
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
iPod 5th generation
generation (video)
iPod 4th generation iPod 4th
(color display) generation
iPod mini