Wireless Audio Transmitter For PC: Connecting The System
Wireless Audio Transmitter For PC: Connecting The System
Operating Instructions
AIR-PC10T
1
2009 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
WARNING
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems
are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof,
however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low
power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not
produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.
Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but
such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit
(AIR-PC10T). Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
AIR-PC10T
Simply by matching the ID of the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit, you
can establish sound transmission.
It is easy to set the same ID for the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit to
establish sound transmission.
However, neighbors may also receive your systems sound if IDs are the
same, or you may receive sound from your neighbors. To prevent this, you
can identify the AIR-PC10T with a specific S-AIR sub unit by performing
the pairing operation. To perform the pairing operation, you need to install
the supplied S-AIR Cast software. For details, refer to the S-AIR Cast
installation instructions.
Model No.
Serial No.
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.
- 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
This PDF manual, which is copied to your computer when the S-AIR Cast
software is installed, explains how to install and set up the supplied S-AIR
Cast software on your computer.
This help manual can be used only after the S-AIR Cast software is
installed.
It explains the operations of the S-AIR Cast software included on the same
CD-ROM.
Index to parts
Wireless audio transmitter
AIR-PC10T
S-AIR indicator
PAIRING indicator
At this time, you cannot perform playback operation on the S-AIR sub
unit. To control the playback operation on the S-AIR sub unit, install
S-AIR Cast. For details, see Installing S-AIR Cast software. For details
on S-AIR sub unit connection, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the S-AIR sub unit.
With S-AIR Cast installed, you can gather music files on your computer,
generate original channels, control the contents via the S-AIR sub unit
without hearing system sounds output from the S-AIR sub unit. So you
can enjoy music uninterrupted and choose your favorite song from the
S-AIR sub unit easily.
3 Press DISPLAY on the S-AIR sub unit to select the desired channel
group.
With S-AIR Cast installed, you can control the media player on your
computer using buttons on the S-AIR sub unit (speaker, music receiver,
etc.). You can also compile or manage the contents on your computer, and
change the settings of the AIR-PC10T.
S-AIR Cast can be switched to the following 3 modes: Standard Mode,
Remote Mode, and Advanced Remote Mode. To use Remote Mode and
Advanced Remote Mode, S-AIR Cast needs to be installed on your
computer.
When you use the AIR-PC10T in Standard Mode, you do not need to
install S-AIR Cast, but you need to install S-AIR Cast when you change
S-AIR connection settings (S-AIR ID setting, pairing, etc.).
Mode
Playback
method
S-AIR Cast
installation
Operation on
the sub unit
Standard
Application for
playback music
Not
required
System sound of
your computer
will be output as
well
Not available
Remote
iTunes or
Windows
Media Player
Required
System sound of
your computer
will be output as
well
Available
Advanced
Remote
Dedicated
module plays at
background
Required
Playback music
sound only
Available
5 Press S-AIR CH/+ on the S-AIR sub unit to select the channel
you want to playback.
For example, when an album name is displayed on the S-AIR sub units
front display, you can change to a different album by pressing S-AIR
CH/+.
Tips
Playback operation on the S-AIR sub unit may differ depending on your S-AIR
sub unit.
Playing status, contents information, this units name (AIR-PC10T), etc., are
displayed on the S-AIR sub units front panel display. Displayed items are different
depending on the S-AIR sub unit.
For details on the operations of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the S-AIR Cast
Installation Instructions.
System Requirements
For details on S-AIR Cast operation, refer to the S-AIR Cast Help.
For details on S-AIR sub unit operation, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the S-AIR sub unit.
USB cap
Cradle
USB plug
Tips
Playback operation on the S-AIR sub unit may differ depending on your S-AIR
sub unit.
Playing status, contents information, this units name (AIR-PC10T), etc., are
displayed on the S-AIR sub units front panel display. Displayed items are different
depending on the S-AIR sub unit.
If you register a Podcast or radio station on the playlist, you can choose it from the
S-AIR sub unit.
For details on the operations of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the S-AIR Cast
Installation Instructions.
The following software and hardware are required to run S-AIR Cast.
Notes
S-AIR Cast will not run in any Mac OS.
English is the only language available for S-AIR Cast.
The following systems are not supported:
- Any 64 bit operating system.
- Personally assembled PCs or operating systems.
Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments
mentioned below.
Operating systems
When the connection finishes, you can then listen to music contents on
the connected computer from the S-AIR sub unit. To listen to music,
check the following:
Connect an S-AIR Sub unit.
Set the S-AIR ID of the connected S-AIR sub unit to A.
Set the sound playback device property on your computer to
[AIR-PC10T]. To select the sound playback device property, click in the
following sequence:
Tip
You can connect the wireless transmitter directly to your computer without using
the cradle, but as this connection may be easily affected by the environment, we
recommend using the wireless transmitter with a cradle.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Computer
Supplied
CD-ROM
Notes
When PC is displayed on the S-AIR sub units display, make the Remote Mode
connection between AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit by pressing (play) or
S-AIR CH button(s).
(When PC is displayed, although sound will be output from the S-AIR sub unit,
you cannot perform playback operations from the S-AIR sub unit.)
You cannot use this mode when you boot iTunes or Windows Media Player on
your computer until the AIR-PC10T and S-AIR sub unit are connected.
When (play) on the S-AIR Sub unit is pressed and iTunes is selected, iTunes
window is displayed on your computer, but if Windows Media Player is selected,
Windows Media Player window is not displayed.
If you operate iTunes on your computer, you may not be able to operate it on the
S-AIR sub unit. In this case, exit and restart iTunes.
2 Turn on the S-AIR sub unit, and then set the AIR-PC10T and S-AIR
PAIRING
Lights up
Off
Amber
Green
Off
Yellow (flash)
Yellow
Status
Connection with S-AIR sub unit not available.
Waiting for connection with S-AIR sub unit.
Connected with one or more S-AIR sub unit.
Pairing is off. (Only S-AIR ID setting is made.)
Pairing is in progress.
Pairing is on.
Hardware environments
Note
This cradle is for the AIR-PC10T. Do not use it for other USB devices.
Notes
In this mode, you cannot perform playback operation from the S-AIR sub unit.
PC is displayed on the S-AIR sub units front panel display. The connecting
S-AIR main units name (AIR-PC10T) may be displayed depending on your S-AIR
sub unit.
Tips
If you want to perform a pairing operation, install S-AIR Cast on your computer.
If AIR-PC10T cannot connect to the S-AIR sub unit, change the S-AIR ID. To
change the S-AIR ID, install S-AIR Cast on your computer.
Remote Mode
equipment/CPU.
User privileges
Media Player
Tip
If you click [About S-AIR Cast], then click [Read Document], the details of the
product are displayed. If you click [View Manual], then click [Read Manual],
S-AIR Cast Installation Instructions is displayed.
5 Installation starts.
If you click [Cancel], installation is canceled.
Format
The music file format that is compliant with S-AIR Cast is as follows:
MP3 (.mp3)
ATRAC (.oma) *
ATRAC DRM (.oma) *
AAC (.m4a)
AAC DRM (.m4p, .m4a) **
WMA (.wma)
WMA DRM (.wma) **
WAV (.wav)
If you want to remove the S-AIR Cast from your computer, follow the
uninstall procedure described below.
Note
For Windows Vista, the [User Account Control] (UAC) window appears. Click
[Allow]. If you click [Cancel], you will not be able to uninstall.
Set RF change to OFF on the installed S-AIR Cast software. If the issue
Precautions
As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio waves, sound may skip
required. Install S-AIR Cast, and change S-AIR Cast settings. (For
details, refer to Changing Settings in the S-AIR Cast Installation
Instructions.)
When S-AIR connection settings are stored on your computer (S-AIR
Advanced settings), you cannot change S-AIR ID, Pairing, and RF
change settings. In this case, clear them from your computer. (For
details, refer to Changing Settings in the S-AIR Cast Installation
Instructions).
Confirm that the S-AIR IDs of the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub
The default setting of the S-AIR IDs of the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR
sub unit is A. You can set the S-AIR ID using the supplied S-AIR Cast
software. There are several ways to set the S-AIR ID of the S-AIR sub
unit (using the S-AIR ID switch, setup menu, etc.)
For details, refer to the operating instructions of each S-AIR product.
Same S-AIR ID
Other factors
Keep cords that are connected to the S-AIR product (power supply cord,
power cord, antennas or other cords) away from the wireless transceiver
and slot.
S-AIR Cast does not boot, or Standard Mode is selected. Boot S-AIR
Troubleshooting
1 Make sure the power of your computer and S-AIR sub unit is on.
2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take the indicated
corrective action.
Note
If the wizard does not open, double-click the [CD-ROM Setup.exe] icon.
using a hub.
Adjust the location (height, orientation, and place in the room) of S-AIR
products until reception is the most stable.
Specifications
Output: 40 mW
Frequency band: 2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Modulation method: DSSS
Power requirements: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA
Dimensions (w/h/d): 26 13.2 87 mm (1 1/32 1/2 3 7/16 in)
Mass: 21.5 g (0.758 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Cradle (AIR-PCST1) (1)
USB cap (1)
Application software S-AIR Cast (CD-ROM) (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Place so that the AIR-PC10T and the S-AIR sub unit are closer.
Place so that S-AIR products are separated from other wireless devices.
Place so that S-AIR products are separated from metal doors or tables.
If you cannot improve S-AIR reception, change the RF change setting.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of each S-AIR product.