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SONICAIR SA 2.1 FEATURES
SONICAIR SA 2.1 FEATURES
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SA 2.1 Receiver
The SA 2.1 Receiver connects to speakers
located where running speaker wires from
an A/V or audio receiver is not convenient
or possible, or when driving speakers for
an audio source such as a CD player, MP3
player, video game, computer audio card
or other audio device that is connected to
the SA 2.1 Transmitter.
The SA 2.1 receiver should be located near
the remote speakers, positioned for optimum performance, and must be connected to an AC outlet.
The SA 2.1 Receiver receives RF (Radio Frequency) signals broadcast from the SA 2.1
Transmitter, which can be located up to 70
SA 2.1 Receiver Front Panel Features
Figure 3 SA 2.1 Receiver Front Panel Features
1. POWER LED - This multicolored LED has multiple modes to indicate SA 2.1 Receiver status.
SOLID BLUE - SA 2.1 system is active. Transmitter and Receiver are communicating normally. (RF lock.)
SLOW BLUE FLASH - Transmitter and Receiver are not communicating normally (No RF lock. Check power
connections and placement of devices that may be causing interference.) Also see section: Operating
the SA 2.1/ID Codes.
FAST BLUE FLASH - SA 2.1 Receiver is sensing commands from an IR remote control.
SOLID RED - Indicates Standby condition. (Automatic function. No audio signal sensed for more than 10
minutes.)
SOLID ORANGE - The SA 2.1 Receiver Aux Input is selected.
SLOW ORANGE FLASH - SA 2.1 Receiver Speaker Level and Sub-Outs are muted.
FAST ORANGE FLASH - SA 2.1 Receiver is sensing commands from an IR remote control when the Aux
Input is selected.
2. IR SENSOR - IR eye, ‘sees’ the IR commands from the included SA 2.1 IR Remote or a universal programmable remote to control the SA 2.1 Transmitter/Receiver system.
3. AUX IN - One 3.5mm stereo mini jack. Connect to a local source such as a CD player, MP3 player, video
game, cable box, computer audio card or other audio device.
SA 2.1 Receiver Rear Panel Features
4. SUB-OUT - One 3.5mm stereo mini jack.
The SUB-OUT is a full-band (20-20kHz) left
and right channel line level output. This
output can be used as a wireless ‘LFE’
channel or as wireless ‘full range’ channels.
LFE - Using a mono mini to RCA cable,
connect to the LFE IN jack on a powered subwoofer. Only the frequencies
output by the A/V Receiver LFE OUT
(and broadcast from the SonicAir Transmitter) will be output. The subwoofer
crossover controls will have no affect on
the subwoofer LFE IN.
Subwoofer - Using a stereo 3.5mm mini
Figure 4 SA 2.1 Receiver Rear Panel Features
feet away, depending upon local conditions. (Metal construction materials, large metal objects and RF interference from microprocessors and other wireless devices.)
The SA 2.1 Receiver converts the RF signals to audio content and outputs amplied speaker level audio to drive
the connected speakers. The SA 2.1 also outputs a full-band, line level subwoofer channel, that can be connected to the LINE IN on a powered subwoofer with variable crossover and level controls.
Volume for the speakers connected to the SA 2.1 Receiver may be controlled with the included SA 2.1 IR Remote or the audio receiver remote or front panel controls, depending upon connections and conguration.
See section: Operating the SA 2.1/Volume Control for additional information.
to RCA cable, connect to the L & R LINE INs on a powered subwoofer with variable crossover and level
controls. Do not connect to the LFE Input on the subwoofer. The subwoofer LFE input is not adjustable with its
crossover control. Without setting a crossover point on the sub, the sub will output higher frequency content
with less than desirable results. Please refer to the subwoofer owners manual for instructions on setting the
subwoofer crossover point and volume.
5. SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUTS - Four ve-way binding posts. Connect to the speaker terminals on the speakers to
be driven by the SA 2.1 Receiver. POWER OUTPUT: 50 WATTS PER CHANNEL; MAX LOAD: 4 OHMS.
AUDIO RECEIVER (Single Room Stereo) - If connecting the ‘A’ speakers on audio receiver, connect to
the main room left and right speaker terminals.
AUDIO RECEIVER (Multi-room Stereo) - If the Transmitter is connected to the ‘B’ speaker terminals on an
audio receiver such as the SpeakerCraft VITAL 710 for multi-room audio, connect to the left and right
speaker terminals on the remote speaker pair. (The second room speakers can be turned ON/OFF by
selecting/deselecting the ‘B’ speakers on the audio receiver.)
A/V RECEIVER (Surround Speakers)- If connecting the rear channel speakers on a surround receiver,
such as the SpeakerCraft VITAL 910, connect to the ‘Surround left and right’ speaker terminals (5.1 conguration) or ‘Surround Back left and right’ speaker terminals (7.1 conguration).
A/V RECEIVER (Second Zone) - If connecting second zone speakers on an appropriately featured sur-
round receiver, such as the SpeakerCraft VITAL 910, connect to the ‘Second Zone’ left and right speaker
terminals.
NOTE: Second Zone conguration typically requires some conguration in the A/V receiver setup. Please
refer to the A/V receiver manual to for additional information.)
6. ID CODE - Four position slide switch. Allows changing channels if RF interference is affecting SA 2.1 performance at the factory setting.
NOTE: If it is necessary to change the ID CODE, be sure to change the ID Code on both the Transmitter and
Receiver to the same setting.
7. DC24V/4.75A POWER JACK - One 2.1mm coaxial jack. Connect to the included DC24V/4.75A power supply.
8. ANTENNA - Attached antenna. Position fully vertical (up/down) for optimum reception once SA 2.1 Receiver
is in place.
DC 24V/4.75A
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ID CODE
SA 2.1 Receiver
SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUTS
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