Sony WAHT-SA20 User Manual

Wireless Surround Kit

4-163-340-11(1)

WAHT-SA20

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

Table of Contents

Overview ............................................5

Unpacking ..........................................6

Hooking Up ........................................6

Setting Up the Wireless System ......... 8

Troubleshooting ...............................11

Specifications ...................................12

Index to Parts ...................................14

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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

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.

Indoor use only.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicin g) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. WAHT-SA20 Serial No. ________________

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

(aerial).

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

For the wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A)

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For the customers in Canada

For the wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This device complies with RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Precautions

On power sources

• 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.

• 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.

On placement

• Do not place the system in locations that are hot and subject to direct sunlight, dusty, very humid, or extremely cold.

• Use caution when placing the system on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

• Allow adequate air circulation t o prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the system on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the system near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the system in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the system away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the system.

• If you use more than one set of S-AIR products, position them away from each other to avoid cross talk.

• Install this surround amplifier and S-AIR

products at least 50 cm away from people.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Do not place the system on carpet, as

discoloration may result.

• If you use more than one surround amplifier, do

not place one on top of the other.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinets only with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene.

Safety

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Overview

This surround amplifier allows you to use a

5.1 channel system (five speakers and one subwoofer) or 7.1 channel system (seven speakers and one subwoofer).

Enjoying a 7.1 channel system

S-AIR makes possible a 7.1 channel system, using two surround and two surround back speakers.

Enjoying a 5.1 channel system

S-AIR can avoid cluttered cords to keep your room tidy.

A Front left speaker B Front right speaker C Center speaker D Surround left speaker E Surround right speaker F Surround back left speaker G Surround back right speaker H Subwoofer I Surround amplifier

(for surround speakers)

J Surround amplifier

(for surround back speakers)

Unpacking Hooking Up

Surround amplifier (TA-SA200WR) (1)

Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A) (1)

Speaker cords (2)

Operating Instructions (1)

Connect the surround amplifier to your S-AIR main unit.

Before installing, make sure to remove the AC power cords (mains leads) of all S-AIR products from wall outlets (mains).

1 Insert the wireless transceiver

(supplied) in the slot on the rear of the surround amplifier.

Note

• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transceiver.

• Match the direction of the V marks.

• Do not insert anything other than the wireless transceiver into the EZW-RT10 slot.

Rear panel of the surround amplifier

W-RT10

2 Insert the wireless transmitter in

E U

EZW-

RT10

the slot on the S-AIR main unit.

For S-AIR main units that do not include a wireless transmitter, prepare the optional S-AIR Adapter (EZWT100). For details, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR main unit. The illustration of the rear panel of an S-AIR main unit is an example. Not all S-AIR main units look exactly the same.

Rear panel of the S-AIR main unit

EZW-T100

3 Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit.

x To connect the speaker cords to the surround amplifier

When connecting to the surround amplifier, insert the connector until it clicks.

Blue (Speaker (L: left))

x To connect the speaker cords to the speakers

Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.

Connector

Color tube

Gray (Speaker (R: right))

Rear of the speaker

Note

• Do not connect the speaker cords supplied with the Wireless Surround Kit to any of the speaker jacks on your S-AIR main unit.

Setting Up the Wireless System

4 Connect the AC power cords

(mains leads).

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of your S-AIR main unit and the surround amplifier to wall outlets (mains), make sure that all speakers are connected.

To use the wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier and your S-AIR main unit. Before setting, make sure that the wireless adapters are correctly inserted in the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier.

Setting up the S-AIR main unit

For details on using the S-AIR main unit, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR main unit.

1 Turn on the S-AIR main unit.

The system turns on.

2 Set up the S-AIR main unit so it is

ready for ID setting.

3 Select the ID for the S-AIR main

unit.

You can select any ID (A, B, or C).

Setting up the surround amplifier

Front panel

?/1 (Power)

S-AIR/STANDBY indicator

S-AIR/STANDBY

Rear panel

SURROUND

S-AIR ID switch

SELECTOR switch

SURROUND SELECTOR

PAIRING

ABC

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

S-AIR ID

EZW-RT10

IMPEDANCE USE

SPEAKERS

L R

3-16

3 Press ?/1 (Power) on the

surround amplifier.

The S-AIR/STANDBY indicator turns green. If not, see “Checking the transmission status” (page 9) and “Troubleshooting” (page 11).

4 Set up the speakers.

If the S-AIR main unit has the Auto Calibration function, perform Auto Calibration. If the S-AIR main unit does not have the Auto Calibration function, perform the appropriate speaker setting.

Checking the transmission status

You can check the status of sound transmission between the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier by checking the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator on the surround amplifier.

1 Set the SURROUND SELECTOR

switch as follows.

5.1 channel system: SURROUND

7.1 channel system for surround speakers: SURROUND for surround back speakers: SURROUND BACK For more information on multi-channel surround systems, see “Overview” (page 5).

2 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the

surround amplifier to match the ID (A, B, or C) of the S-AIR main unit.

S-AIR/ STANDBY indicator

Status

Turns green. The system is turned on,

wireless transmission is activated and surround signals are transmitting.

Flashes green quickly.

The system is turned on and wireless transmission is activated, but surround signals are not transmitting.

Flashes green slowly.

The system is turned on and wireless transmission is deactivated.

Turns red. The surround amplifier is

in standby mode while the system is in standby mode or wireless transmission is deactivated.

Turns off. The surround amplifier is

turned off.

S-AIR/ STANDBY indicator

Flashes orange. The wireless transceiver is

Flashes red. The surround amplifier’s

Status

not connected to the surround amplifier.

protection is active.

About the standby mode

The surround amplifier enters standby mode automatically (the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator turns red) when the main unit is in standby mode or wireless transmission is deactivated. The surround amplifier is turned on automatically (the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator turns green) when the system is turned on and wireless transmission is activated. For details, see “Troubleshooting” (page 11).

Note

• Depending on the main unit, the surround

amplifier may not enter standby mode automatically or may not turn on automatically. In this case, press ?/1 (Power) on the surround amplifier to change the power mode.

Your room Neighbor

S-AIR main unit

ID A

Surround

amplifier

ID A

Other S-AIR

products

x After the pairing operation (example)

Sound transmission is established between the surround amplifier and the S-AIR main unit that performed the pairing operation.

Your room Neighbor

S-AIR main unit

ID A

No transmission

Preventing transmission to neighbors (Pairing)

If your neighbors also have S-AIR products and their IDs are the same as yours, your neighbors could receive the sound of your S-AIR main unit. To prevent this, you can identify your S-AIR products by performing the pairing operation.

x Before the pairing operation (example)

The sound transmission is established by the ID.

ID A ID A

Surround

amplifier

Pairing

Other S-AIR

products

1 Turn on the S-AIR main unit and

the surround amplifier.

The system turns on.

2 Match the IDs of the S-AIR main

unit and the surround amplifier.

3 Set up the S-AIR main unit so it is

ready for pairing.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR main unit. The S-AIR/STANDBY indicator on the surround amplifier flashes green.

4 Press PAIRING on the rear panel

of the surround amplifier.

The PAIRING indicator flashes when pairing starts. When sound transmission is established, the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator turns green and the PAIRING indicator turns on. If you use more than one surround amplifier, perform Steps 3 and 4 for those also.

• To press PAIRING, a slim instrument, such as a paper clip, can be used.

To cancel pairing

Change the IDs of the S-AIR main unit and the surround amplifier (page 8).

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. In the event of a problem with the surround amplifier, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (S-AIR main unit, speakers, and wireless adapters).

Sound

There is no sound. Check the status of the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator on the surround amplifier.

– Turns off.

• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the surround amplifier is connected securely.

• Turn the surround amplifier on by pressing "/1 on the surround amplifier.

– Flashes orange.

• Check that the wireless t ransceiver is inserted into the surround amplifier correctly.

– Flashes green quickly.

• Change the S-AIR ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier.

cWhen you use this system with surround

speakers:

• Set the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier to SURROUND.

cWhen you use this system with surround

back speakers:

• Set [Surround Back] in [Speaker Settings] of the S-AIR main unit to [Yes]. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR main unit.

–Flashes red.

• Press "/1 to turn off the surround amplifier, and check the following items.

1 Are the + and – speaker cords short-

circuited?

2 Is anything blocking the ventilation

holes of the surround amplifier? After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the surround amplifier. If the cause of the problem cannot be found

even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

– Flashes green slowly or turns red.

• Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier.

• Confirm the pairing setting.

• Sound transmission is poor. Move the surround amplifier so that the S-AIR/ STANDBY indicator turns green.

• Move the system away from other wireless devices.

• Avoid using any other wireless devices.

– Turns green.

• Check the speaker connections and settings.

• Depending on the source or the settings of the S-AIR main unit, the effect of the speakers may be less noticeable.

There is no sound or noise is heard, or sound skips.

• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away from the other S-AIR main unit you are using.

• Place the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier closer together.

• Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a microwave oven.

• Place the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier away from other wireless devices.

• Change the S-AIR ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier.

• Turn off the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier, then turn them on.

Wireless transmission is not activated. (The S-AIR/STANDBY indicator flashes green slowly or turns red.)

• Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier.

• Confirm the pairing setting.

• Sound transmission is poor. Move the surround amplifier so that the indicator turns green.

• Move the system away from other wireless devices.

• Avoid using any other wireless devices.

Operation

The system does not work normally.

• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes.

Specifications

Surround amplifier (TA-SA200WR)

Amplifier Section

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) With 3 ohm loads, for the US model both channels

driven, from 120 20,000 Hz; rated 45 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated

output. U.S. models: POWER OUTPUT (reference):

167 W (per channel

at 3 ohms, 1 kHz) Other models: POWER OUTPUT (rated):

80 W + 80 W (at 3

ohms, 1 kHz, 1%

THD) POWER OUTPUT (reference):

167 W (per channel

at 3 ohms, 1 kHz)

Rated impedance 3 - 16 Ω

General

Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 50 W Standby power consumption

0.9 W (standby

mode)

0.13 W (turned off)

Dimensions (approx.) 206 mm × 60 mm ×

256 mm (8

/8 in ×

/8 in × 10 1/8 in) (w/h/d) with the wireless transceiver inserted

Mass (approx.) 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)

Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A)

Communication system S-AIR

Specification version 1.0

Frequency band 2.4000 GHz -

2.4835 GHz

Modulation method DSSS Power requirements DC 3.3 V, 350 mA Dimensions (approx.) 50 mm × 13 mm ×

/8 in) (w/h/

/32

60 mm (2 in × in × 2 d)

Mass (approx.) 24 g (1 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

• Standby power consumption 0.13 W

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.

• Over 85% power efficiency of amplifier block is achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-master.

• Packaging cushions are made from paper.

Index to Parts

Surround amplifier

Front panel

Rear panel

S-AIR/STANDBY

A ?/1 (Power) B S-AIR/STANDBY indicator C S-AIR ID switch D PAIRING button E PAIRING indicator F SURROUND SELECTOR switch G SPEAKERS jacks H Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) slot

ABC

S-AIR ID

SURROUND SELECTOR

PAIRING

SURROUND

EZW-RT10

SURROUND BACK

IMPEDANCE USE

SPEAKERS

L R

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