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AIR-SA15R
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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
UNLEADED SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong
viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to fl ow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
also be added to ordinary solder.
NOTE THE S-AIR COMMUNICATION CONFIRMING
EZW-RT10 of the attachment is necessary for the confi rmation of
S-AIR communication.
Confi rm S-AIR after inserting EZW-RT10 in the set (AIR-SA15R).
EZW-RT10 of the attachment is necessary for the confi rmation of
S-AIR communication.
Confi rm S-AIR after inserting EZW-RT10 in the set (AIR-SA15R).
DIRECTION OF EZW-RT10 INSTALLATION
When EZW-RT10 is install with the S-AIR RX-IF board detached
of the set, the label of EZW-RT10 is the under and install.
When EZW-RT10 is install with the S-AIR RX-IF board detached
of the set, the label of EZW-RT10 is the under and install.
S-AIR RX-IF board
EZW-RT10
label
Power voltage indication
–Bottom View –
Model
Power voltage indication
US and Canadian models
AC: 120V - 60Hz 15W
AEP and UK models
AC: 230V - 50/60Hz 15W
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Ver. 1.2
– S-AIR RX-IF Board (Component Side) –
Suffix-12: 1-875-850-12
Suffix-13: 1-875-850-13
Suffix-13: 1-875-850-13
S-AIR RX-IF BOARD DISCRIMINATION
In this set, the S-AIR RX-IF board has been changed in the mid-
way of production. Repair after distinguishing each type set to do-
ing the repair referring to the following.
In this set, the S-AIR RX-IF board has been changed in the mid-
way of production. Repair after distinguishing each type set to do-
ing the repair referring to the following.
AIR-SA15R
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SECTION 2
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
from instruction manual.
Operations
6
Press
/ repeatedly to select the desired
option.
The default setting is underlined.
ALARM:
An alarm is output.
AUTO:
Sound from the connected S-AIR main unit is
output. However, an alarm sounds in the following
cases.
When communication with the S-AIR main unit
output. However, an alarm sounds in the following
cases.
When communication with the S-AIR main unit
is cut off.
When no sound is output from the S-AIR main
unit or the audio signal level is too low.
When the S-AIR main unit is not ready for
playback at the set start time. Note that the alarm
continues to sound even if the S-AIR main unit
becomes ready after the start time has passed.
continues to sound even if the S-AIR main unit
becomes ready after the start time has passed.
7
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER
.
The display shows the timer settings.
8
If you selected “ALARM” in step 6, go to step 9.
If you selected “AUTO” in step 6, prepare the sound
source on the S-AIR main unit.
If you selected “AUTO” in step 6, prepare the sound
source on the S-AIR main unit.
For details on preparing the sound source, refer to
the Operating Instructions supplied with the S-AIR
main unit.
the Operating Instructions supplied with the S-AIR
main unit.
9
Press
to turn off the unit.
The unit turns on about 45 seconds before the preset
time.
If the unit is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer
will not play.
time.
If the unit is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer
will not play.
To stop the alarm
Press any button.
To activate or check the timer again
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU
.
“SELECT” flashes in the display.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER
.
3
Press
/ repeatedly to select “TIMER.”
4
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER
.
To cancel the timer
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU
.
“SELECT” flashes in the display.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER
.
3
Press
/ repeatedly to select “OFF.”
4
Press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER
.
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Tip
The Daily Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.
The Daily Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.
Setting the clock
Use buttons on the unit to set the clock.
1
Turn on the unit.
Press
.
2
Select the clock set mode.
Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU . If the current
mode appears on the display, press
mode appears on the display, press
/
repeatedly to select “CLOCK,” and then press
CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
3
Set the time.
Press
/ repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER . Use the
same procedure to set the minute.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the
power cord or if a power failure occurs.
same procedure to set the minute.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the
power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Listening to the sound of the
connected S-AIR main unit
connected S-AIR main unit
You can use the S-AIR function to listen to the sound of
an S-AIR main unit in a remote location.
an S-AIR main unit in a remote location.
1
Perform the procedure described in “Establishing
the connection with an S-AIR main unit” and check
that the S-AIR indicator
the connection with an S-AIR main unit” and check
that the S-AIR indicator
is lit.
2
Press S-AIR CH
repeatedly to select the desired
S-AIR channel of the S-AIR main unit.
Wireless strength
The S-AIR channels that can be selected depend
on the S-AIR main unit. For details, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with the S-AIR main
unit.
on the S-AIR main unit. For details, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with the S-AIR main
unit.
3
Press VOLUME +/
to adjust the volume.
To operate the S-AIR main unit from the unit
You can perform the following operations using the
buttons on the remote or unit.
buttons on the remote or unit.
To
Press
Start playback of a CD/DVD,
etc.
etc.
.
Stop playback of a CD/DVD,
etc.
etc.
/CANCEL .
Pause playback of a CD/DVD,
etc.
etc.
.
Select a track, file or chapter
of a CD/DVD, etc.
of a CD/DVD, etc.
/ .
Select a preset station when
listening to the radio
listening to the radio
PRESET +/
.
Change the FM/AM band
when listening to the radio.
when listening to the radio.
Hold down S-AIR
CH until the band
changes.
CH until the band
changes.
Depending on the connected S-AIR main unit,
the operation may differ. Refer to the Operating
Instructions of the S-AIR main unit.
the operation may differ. Refer to the Operating
Instructions of the S-AIR main unit.
To listen with headphones
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the
(headphones) jack located on the rear panel of the unit.
Note
The elapsed playing time or remaining playing time of the
CD/DVD, etc. being played on the S-AIR main unit may not
be displayed on this unit. In this case, “
CD/DVD, etc. being played on the S-AIR main unit may not
be displayed on this unit. In this case, “
.” appears.
Changing the display
To change the information on the display
while the unit is on
Press DISPLAY on the unit. Each time you press the
button, the display changes as follows:
button, the display changes as follows:
When the unit is connected to an S-AIR main unit:
Information of the connected S-AIR main unit
1)
Model name of the connected S-AIR main unit
2)
Clock
2)
...
When the unit is not connected to an S-AIR main unit:
“S-AIR”
“UNLINKED”
2)
Clock
2)
...
1)
The displayed information depends on the connected S-AIR main
unit. Up to 16 characters can be displayed.
unit. Up to 16 characters can be displayed.
2)
Displayed for about 8 seconds.
To turn off the display
When the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed. You
can turn off the clock display to minimize the amount of
power consumed (Power Saving Mode).
Press DISPLAY on the unit when the clock is
displayed.
Press the button again to display the clock.
can turn off the clock display to minimize the amount of
power consumed (Power Saving Mode).
Press DISPLAY on the unit when the clock is
displayed.
Press the button again to display the clock.
Note
The STANDBY indicator
The STANDBY indicator
on the unit lights up when the unit is
off.
Using the Timers
The unit offers two timer functions. If you use the
Daily Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has
priority.
Use buttons on the unit to set the timers.
Daily Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has
priority.
Use buttons on the unit to set the timers.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Note
Even if you set the timer, no sound is output from the unit if
playback on the connected S-AIR main unit ends within the set time
period or if communication with the S-AIR main unit is cut off.
Even if you set the timer, no sound is output from the unit if
playback on the connected S-AIR main unit ends within the set time
period or if communication with the S-AIR main unit is cut off.
Daily Timer:
You can wake up to the sound of the connected S-AIR
main unit at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock.
main unit at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock.
1
Press VOLUME +/
repeatedly to adjust the
volume level while viewing the volume level
indication on the display.
indication on the display.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER MENU
.
3
Press
/ repeatedly to select “TIMER,”
then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER
.
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.
4
Set the time to start playing.
Press
/ repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press CLOCK/TIMER ENTER .
The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minute.
The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minute.
5
Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playing.
to stop playing.
Turning off the remote control
function
function
In addition to the unit you already have, you can
connect other S-AIR sub units to a single S-AIR main
unit and use them together.
However, when using multiple S-AIR sub units near
each other, all the S-AIR sub units may receive the same
signal from the remote and the connected S-AIR main
unit may not function properly. To prevent this, you can
turn off the remote control function of the S-AIR sub
units.
Use buttons on the S-AIR sub unit whose remote
control function you want to turn off.
connect other S-AIR sub units to a single S-AIR main
unit and use them together.
However, when using multiple S-AIR sub units near
each other, all the S-AIR sub units may receive the same
signal from the remote and the connected S-AIR main
unit may not function properly. To prevent this, you can
turn off the remote control function of the S-AIR sub
units.
Use buttons on the S-AIR sub unit whose remote
control function you want to turn off.
1
Press
to turn off the unit.
2
Press DISPLAY
repeatedly until the clock is
displayed.
3
Press
while holding down CLOCK TIMER/
ENTER
.
“RMT OFF” appears in the display and the unit is
turned on. If you try controlling the unit using the
remote, “RMT OFF” appears in the display and the
unit will not accept the signal from the remote.
turned on. If you try controlling the unit using the
remote, “RMT OFF” appears in the display and the
unit will not accept the signal from the remote.
To turn on the remote control function
Perform steps 1 and 3 above and check that “RMT ON”
appears in the display.
appears in the display.
Note
Even when the remote control function is turned off,
and VOLUME +/
on the remote will continue to
function.
Unit (AIR-SA15R/Wireless Speaker System)
Remote (RM-ANU046)
AIR-SA15R
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SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
3-2. TOP PANEL BLOCK
(Page
(Page
6)
3-3. HP BOARD, R_CON BOARD,
FRONT PANEL BLOCK
(Page
7)
3-4. SPEAKER
(6.5
cm)
(SP101: L-CH/SP201: R-CH)
(Page
7)
3-7. AMP BOARD, LCD BOARD
(Page
(Page
9)
3-5. S-AIR RX-IF BOARD, KEY BOARD,
MAIN
MAIN
BOARD
(Page
8)
3-6. REG
BOARD,
POWER TRANSFORMER (PT901),
POWER
CORD
(Page
9)
SET
AIR-SA15R
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Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
3-2. TOP PANEL BLOCK
grille frame assy
four screws
(B2.6)
connector (CN310)
connector (CN902)
connector (CN312)
flexible flat cable (9 core)
(CN316)
flexible flat cable (11 core)
(CN315)
connector (CN307)
four screws
(B2.6)
RT top panel block
RB connector (CN317)
