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AIR-SA15Ti
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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-SA15Ti).
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-SA15Ti).
DIRECTION OF EZW-RT10 INSTALLATION
When EZW-RT10 is install with theTX-IF board detached of the
set, the label of EZW-RT10 is the under and install.
When EZW-RT10 is install with theTX-IF board detached of the
set, the label of EZW-RT10 is the under and install.
label
EZW-RT10
TX-IF board
Compatible iPod models
You can use the following iPod models on the main unit. Update your iPod with the
latest software before using it.
latest software before using it.
iPod touch 2nd
generation
iPod nano 4th
generation (video)
iPod touch 1st
generation
iPod nano 3rd
generation (video)
iPod classic
iPod nano 2nd
generation
(aluminum)
iPod 5th generation
(video)
iPod nano 1st
generation
iPod 4th generation
(color display)
iPod 4th generation
iPod mini
(AEP and UK models)
Model
Part No.
Canadian model
4-116-230-0[]
US model
4-120-510-0[]
AEP and UK models
4-128-875-0[]
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
–Bottom View –
PART No.
Ver. 1.1
DISCRIMINATION
In this set, the all boards have been changed in the midway of
production. Repair after distinguishing each type set to doing the
repair referring to the following.
US and Canadian models have suffi x-11/-12.
AEP and UK models have only suffi x-12.
In this set, the all boards have been changed in the midway of
production. Repair after distinguishing each type set to doing the
repair referring to the following.
US and Canadian models have suffi x-11/-12.
AEP and UK models have only suffi x-12.
– LED Board (Component Side) –
– POWER Board (Component Side) –
– MAIN Board (Component Side) –
– TX-IF Board
(Component Side) –
(Component Side) –
– LED-L Board
(Component Side) –
(Component Side) –
– LED-R Board
(Component Side) –
(Component Side) –
Former : 1-878-098-11
New :
New :
1-878-098-12
Former : 1-878-101-11
New :
New :
1-878-101-12
Former : 1-878-102-11
New : 1-878-102-12
New : 1-878-102-12
Former : 1-878-100-11
New :
New :
1-878-100-12
Former : 1-878-103-11
New :
New :
1-878-103-12
Former : 1-878-099-11
New :
New :
1-878-099-12
AIR-SA15Ti
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SECTION 2
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
from instruction manual.
Guide to parts and controls
Main unit (AIR-SA15Ti/Wireless Audio Transmitter)
Front panel
Rear panel
Remote for the main unit
(RM-ANU045)
ILLUMINATION
Press to change the illumination
brightness.
brightness.
BAND
Press to select FM or AM reception
mode.
mode.
SYSTEM MENU
Press to enter the system menu.
POWER indicator
Lights up when the main unit is turned
on.
on.
iPod connector
Place an iPod on the connector to listen
to audio contents stored in the iPod.
You need to connect the supplied iPod
to audio contents stored in the iPod.
You need to connect the supplied iPod
For details on the supplied iPod Dock
Adapters, refer to the instructions
supplied with the iPod Dock Adapters.
Adapters, refer to the instructions
supplied with the iPod Dock Adapters.
S-AIR indicator
Lights up when the main unit is turned
on with the supplied wireless transceiver
inserted.
on with the supplied wireless transceiver
inserted.
Unit: TUNING/SELECT +/–
Press to tune in the desired station.
Press to select a menu item.
Press to select a menu item.
Remote: TUNING +/–
Press to tune in the desired station.
ENTER
Press to enter the settings.
Illumination
You can change the brightness using
ILLUMINATION
ILLUMINATION
.
R
Display
RB
Remote sensor
RT
ANTENNA jacks
Connect the supplied FM lead antenna
and AM loop antenna.
and AM loop antenna.
RE
POWER switch
Switch for turning the main unit on or
RG
iPod AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
iPod VIDEO OUT jack
Connect an optional AV system, such as
a TV, etc.
a TV, etc.
RH
S-AIR ID selector
Select the S-AIR ID to connect with the
sub units.
sub units.
RI
PAIRING button
Press to perform pairing.
RK
EZW-RT10 slot
Insert the supplied wireless transceiver.
RL
Buttons for controlling an iPod
(play/pause)
Press to start or pause playback.
/
Press to skip to the previous/next track.
MENU
Press to return to the previous menu.
Works much like the Menu button on
the iPod.
Works much like the Menu button on
the iPod.
/
Press to select a menu item or track for
playback.
playback.
ENTER
Press to execute the selected item or play
the selected track.
the selected track.
RM
PARTY CH
Press to select the sound source when the
S-AIR mode is set to “PARTY.”
S-AIR mode is set to “PARTY.”
X
S-AIR MODE
Press to select the S-AIR mode.
XB
Battery compartment lid
XT
PRESET +/–
Press to select a preset station.
XE
DISPLAY
Press to view the information on the
display.
display.
Display
S-AIR mode indicator
PAIRING indicator
Text information
Tuner reception mode
Tuner reception
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SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY
•
This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
3-2. TUNER (FM/AM), PANEL TOP BLOCK
SET
3-4. MAIN BOARD
(Page
(Page
6)
3-3. TX-IF BOARD,
HOLDER
HOLDER
(SAIR)
(Page
6)
3-2. TUNER
(FM/AM),
PANEL TOP BLOCK
(Page
5)
four screws
(BVTP3
×
8)
two screws
(B2.6)
flexible flat cable (9 core)
(CN002)
RB flexible flat cable (9 core)
(US,
Canadian),
flexible flat cable (11 core)
(AEP,
UK)
unweaved cloth
R unweaved cloth
five screws
(BVTP2.6
(3CR))
two screws
(BVTP3
×
8)
RT tuner
(FM/AM)
RE panel top block
connector
(CN001)
Ver. 1.1
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3-3. TX-IF BOARD, HOLDER (SAIR)
Note: This illustration sees the panel top block from TX-IF board side.
3-4. MAIN BOARD
Note: This illustration sees the panel top block from MAIN board side.
connector
(CN603)
holder (SAIR)
TX-IF board
cushion (remote PWB)
two screws
(BVTP2.6
(3CR))
two screws
(BVTP2.6
(3CR))
panel top block
MAIN board
flexible flat cable (9 core)
(CN402)
escutcheon
panel top block
sheet (FL)
sheet (HS)
flexible flat cable (9 core)
(W002)
six screws
(BVTP2.6
(3CR))
Remove the solders.
