Sony HWS-AV10K User manual

Home Wireless
A/V System
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
2-674-819-01(1)
HWS-AV10K
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
Note
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter 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 legs).
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of both units. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model number: HWS-AV10K
Transmitter: HWS-AV10T
Receiver: HWS-AV10R
Serial number
Transmitter: ___________________________
Receiver: ___________________________

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Table Of Contents
Features ........................................................................................................4
Preparing
Checking the package contents .................................................................5
Identifying parts and controls.....................................................................6
Transmitter .............................................................................................................. 6
Receiver ................................................................................................................... 7
Preparing the transmitter ............................................................................8
Preparing the receiver .................................................................................9
Operating
Watching A/V contents ..............................................................................10
Improving reception ...................................................................................11
To avoid the electromagnetic interference ............................................................ 11
Adjusting the dedicated antenna ........................................................................... 12
Installing the IR Blaster .............................................................................13
Others
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................14
Precautions.................................................................................................16
Specifications .............................................................................................17
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Features
Enjoy wireless transmission of stereo A/V contents in virtually any room of your house.
Easily and wirelessly enjoy A/V contents playing in one room on a TV in another room. Just
plug the transmitter into the A/V equipment you want to watch and plug the receiver into the
TV in another room.
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Receiver
Transmitter
Transmitter
Receiver
Transmitter
•Wireless system eliminates the need for cables running between rooms.
• Sony original 2.4 GHz wireless A/V transmission system.
•4selectable transmission channels (frequencies) for optimum reception.
• Wireless remote control signal transmission, allowing remote control of transmitting A/V
equipment from another room (remote control not supplied).
• Remote control extender (IR Blaster) supplied to control A/V equipment in main room using
an existing remote control.
•Up to 100 ft. unobstructed signal reception (up to 60 ft. reception through most walls and
floors).
•Separate receiving dedicated antenna for excellent transmission.
*As with all wireless products, actual performance will vary depending on environment.

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Preparing
Checking the package contents
After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included:
•Transmitter: HWS-AV10T* (1)
•Receiver: HWS-AV10R* (1)
•Dedicated antenna (1)
•IR Blaster (1)
•AC power adaptor (2)
•A/V cable (2)
•Operating instructions (1)
• To enjoy clear images and sounds (1)
•Double sided seal (for IR Blaster) (1)
•Warranty card (1)
*The transmitter and receiver are the same shape.
Check the label on the bottom of both units for the
model name.

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Identifying parts and controls
Transmitter
Front
1
2
1Power indicator
Lights when the transmitter is turned on.
2Power button
Turns the transmitter power on and off.
Rear
CHANNEL
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO
IN
RIGHT
IR
EXTENDER
DC IN 6V
3
4
5
6
3CHANNEL switch*(page 11)
Selects a desired channel (frequency) to
transmit.
4VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks (page 8)
Connects the A/V cables to A/V
equipment in main room.
5IR EXTENDER jack (page 13)
Connects the IR Blaster (supplied).
Do not connect the other of supplied IR
Blaster.
6DC IN 6V jack (page 8)
Connects the AC power adaptor
(supplied).
* Make sure to set the CHANNEL switch of the
transmitter and receiver to the same position.

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Receiver
Rear
CHANNEL
VIDEO OUT
LEFT
AUDIO
OUT
RIGHT
ANT
DC IN 6V
b
4
5
6
7
4CHANNEL switch*(page 11)
Selects a desired channel (frequency) to
receive.
5VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks
(page 9)
Connects the A/V cables to your TV in
another room.
6ANT jack (page 9)
Connects the dedicated antenna.
7DC IN 6V jack (page 9)
Connects the AC power adaptor
(supplied).
* Make sure to set the CHANNEL switch of the
transmitter and receiver to the same position.
Front
1
2
3
1Infrared receiver
Receives the signal from the remote
control.
Point and operate the remote control of
A/V equipment at here.
2Power indicator
Lights when the receiver is turned on.
3Power button
Turns the receiver power on and off.

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Preparing the transmitter
Connect the A/V equipment in the main room to the transmitter and then turn on the
transmitter. If you want to operate the A/V equipment connected with the transmitter from
another room, see “Installing the IR Blaster” (page 13) to set the IR Blaster.
CHANNEL
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO
OUT
RIGHT
DC IN 6V
IR
EXTENDER
R AUDIO L VIDEO
OUT PUT
CHANNEL
1
2
5
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1Connect the A/V equipment’s output jacks in the main room to the
transmitter’s VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks with the A/V cable (supplied).
2Set the CHANNEL switch to the top.
Important
Make sure to set the CHANNEL switch of the transmitter and receiver to the same position.
3Connect the AC power adaptor to the transmitter.
4Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet.
5Press the POWER button on the front of the transmitter to turn it on.
The power indicator on the front of the transmitter lights green.
Notes
• Use only the recommended AC power adaptor manufactured by Sony. Polarity of the plugs of other
manufacturers may be different.
•If you connect a DVD player to the transmitter via a VCR, the VCR’s copy guard function may distort
or dim the DVD picture. In this case connect the DVD player directly to the VIDEO/AUDIO IN jack on
the transmitter.
A/V equipment
For details about
installing the IR Blaster,
see “Installing the IR
Blaster” (page 13).
IR Blaster (supplied)*
* Do not connect the other of supplied IR Blaster.

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Preparing the receiver
Connect the TV in another room to the receiver and then turn on the receiver.
INPUT
CHANNEL
VIDEO OUT
LEFT
AUDIO
OUT
RIGHT
DC IN 6V
ANT
b
R AUDIO L VIDEO
CHANNEL
1
2
6
4
3
5
1Connect the TV’s external input jacks in the another room to the
receiver’s VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks with the other A/V cable
(supplied).
2Set the CHANNEL switch to the top.
Important
Make sure to set the CHANNEL switch of the transmitter and receiver to the same position.
3Connect the dedicated antenna to the ANT jack.
4Connect the AC power adaptor to the receiver.
5Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet.
6Press the POWER button on the front of the receiver to turn it on.
The power indicator on the front of the receiver lights green.
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Operating
Watching A/V contents
You can enjoy images and sounds from A/V equipment connected to the transmitter in the
main room by setting the appropriate input. See also the TV’s instruction manual.
Before you operate the TV, make sure as following:
sConnected the transmitter to the A/V equipment and the receiver to the TV.
sTurned on the transmitter and receiver.
sSet the CHANNEL switch of transmitter and receiver to the same position.
1Turn on the TV.
2Set the TV to the appropriate input.
3Play back the A/V equipment connected to the transmitter.
You can enjoy images and sounds received by the receiver.
Notes
• If the connected A/V equipment is not turned on, you cannot enjoy the image and sounds.
•If the image or sound is distorted, see “Improving reception” (page 11).
Information
If you operate the A/V equipment connected to the transmitter using the remote control,
see “Installing the IR Blaster” (page 13).
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