Sony SA-Z9R User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Video & Sound Products Inc.
ACTIVE REAR SPEAKER
9-896-494-01
2018B33-1
©
2018.02
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
Australian Model
Ver. 1.0 2018.02
• SA-Z9R other than the AUS model is an optional rear
speaker for exclusive HT-Z9F/ZF9.
• SA-Z9R of AUS model is a package rear speaker for
HT-Z9RF.
• Except AUS model
All of the units included in the right and left rear speak-
ers (SA-LZ9R/RZ9R) and the HT-Z9F (SA-Z9F/SA-
WZ9F/Remote control) or HT-ZF9 (SA-ZF9/SA-WZF9/
Remote control) are required to confi rming operation of
this unit. Check in advance that you have all of the units.
• AUS model
All of the units included in the right and left rear speakers
(SA-LZ9R/RZ9R) and the HT-Z9RF (SA-Z9F/SA-WZ9F/
Remote control) are required to confi rming operation of
this unit. Check in advance that you have all of the units.
SPECIFICATIONS
SA-Z9R
SA-LZ9R/RZ9R
Amplifier section
U.S. models:
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(FTC)
With 4 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 200 -
20,000 Hz; rated 20 W per channel minimum RMS power,
with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from
POWER OUTPUT (reference)
50 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)
Except US model:
POWER OUTPUT (rated)
30 W + 30 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
POWER OUTPUT (reference)
50 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz)
Speaker system
Full range speaker system, Acoustic suspension
Speaker
46 mm (1 13/16 in) cone type, Full range speaker
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz (US, CND)
220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz (AEP, UK, AUS)
Power consumption
On: 11 W
Standby mode: 1 W or less
Turned o: 0.5 W or less
Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.)
100 mm × 155 mm × 100 mm (4 in × 6 1/8 in × 4 in)
(projecting parts not included)
Mass (approx.)
1.0 kg (2lb 3 3/8 oz)
On copyrights
This product contains software that is subject to the
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser
General Public License (“LGPL”). These establish that
customers have the right to acquire, modify, and
redistribute the source code of said software in
accordance with the terms of the GPL or the LGPL.
For details of the GPL, LGPL and other software
licenses, please refer to [Software License
Information] under
[Setup] - [Advanced Settings]
- [System Settings] on the product.
The source code for the software used in this product
is subject to the GPL and LGPL, and is available on
the Web. To download, please access the following:
URL:
http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux
Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to
any inquiries regarding the content of this source
code.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
Wireless transmitter/receiver section
Communication system
Wireless Sound Specification Version 4.0
Frequency band
5 GHz
Modulation method
OFDM
Included items
• Rear speaker R (1), Rear speaker L (1)
• Operating Instructions (1)
Radio Frequency Bands and Maximum Output
Power
Frequency band Maximum output power
5150 - 5250 MHz < 18 dBm
5250 - 5350 MHz < 18 dBm
5470 - 5600 MHz < 18 dBm
5650 - 5725 MHz < 18 dBm
5725 - 5850 MHz < 13.98 dBm
Rear speaker L-ch SA-LZ9R
Rear speaker R-ch SA-RZ9R
Photo: SA-LZ9R
(L-ch)
Photo: SA-RZ9R
(R-ch)
COMPONENT MODEL NAME (SA-Z9R)

Sony SA-Z9R Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Recommended usage	Speaker set unit
Multi-Room Streaming (MRS) support	No
Speaker type	-
Speaker position	Back
Speaker placement	Tabletop/bookshelf, Wall-mountable
Audio output channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated power	100 W
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	11 W

Weight and Dimensions

Width	100 mm
Height	155 mm
Weight	1000 g

Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier section

Details power output, harmonic distortion, and speaker system specifications for various models.

Wireless transmitter/receiver section

Covers communication system, frequency band, and modulation method used.

Radio Frequency Bands and Maximum Output Power

Lists frequency bands and their respective maximum output power levels.

Included items

Lists the items that are included with the product.

On copyrights

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

LEAKAGE TEST

Details the procedure for testing AC leakage current from exposed metal parts.

SERVICING NOTES

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Instructions on how to identify the model and destination code.

DESTINATION ABBREVIATIONS

Explanation of abbreviations used for different destination regions.

WIRELESS CONNECTION (LINK) WORK

Resetting method

Steps to reset the wireless connection between components.

Manual link setting method

Manual procedure for establishing the wireless link.

REPLACEMENT NOTES

Structure of SA-LZ9R and SA-RZ9R

Details structural similarities and differences between L-ch and R-ch models.

Spreading of Compound

Instructions for applying compound during component replacement.

DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY FLOW

Provides a step-by-step flow chart for disassembling the unit.

BAFFLE ASSY BLOCK-1

Detailed instructions for disassembling baffle assembly block 1.

BAFFLE ASSY BLOCK-2

Instructions for disassembling baffle assembly block 2.

LOUDSPEAKER (46 mm)

Procedure for removing and installing the 46mm loudspeaker.

REAR JACK BOARD

Steps for removing and installing the rear jack board.

RF MODULATOR

Procedure for removing and installing the RF modulator.

SK2 REAR KEY BOARD

Instructions for handling the SK2 rear key board.

INSULATOR BLOCK

Procedures for installing the insulator block and bushing.

POWER-SUPPLY CORD

Steps for installing the power supply cord and associated parts.

INSULATOR (S)

Procedure for installing the insulator (S) component.

SK2 REAR MAIN BOARD

Instructions for handling the SK2 rear main board.

SWITCHING REGULATOR

Procedure for installing the switching regulator.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in red (PROTECT)

Troubleshooting steps for the PROTECT mode indicator.

ON/STANDBY indicator does not light up (Power is not turned on)

Steps to diagnose why the ON/STANDBY indicator is off.

The sound is not outputted

Troubleshooting steps when no sound is produced.

DIAGRAMS

Printed Wiring Boards

Diagrams showing the layout of printed circuit boards.

Schematic Diagrams

Electrical circuit diagrams for the unit.

PRINTED WIRING BOARD - SK2 REAR MAIN BOARD

Printed wiring board layout for the SK2 rear main board.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - SK2 REAR MAIN BOARD (1/2)

First part of the schematic diagram for the SK2 rear main board.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - SK2 REAR MAIN BOARD (2/2)

Second part of the schematic diagram for the SK2 rear main board.

PRINTED WIRING BOARD - REAR JACK BOARD

Printed wiring board layout for the rear jack board.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - REAR JACK BOARD

Schematic diagram for the rear jack board.

IC Pin Function Description

Details the function of each pin for the SK2 rear main board ICs.

EXPLODED VIEWS

SPEAKER SECTION

Exploded view of the speaker assembly.

CABINET SECTION

Exploded view of the cabinet and its internal parts.

SK2 REAR MAIN BOARD SECTION

Exploded view of the SK2 rear main board assembly.

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

REVISION HISTORY