4-249-347-16(1) Multi-Channel Integrated Amplifier Operating Instructions TA-DA9000ES ©2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components .......................................4 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ........... 6 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks..........9 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks .................... 11 2: Connecting speakers ......................... 13 3: Connecting the AC power cord ........17 4: Setting up the speakers .....................
Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 6 describe how to hook up your components to this amplifier. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
Required cords A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord F Coaxial digital cord G Monaural audio cord Black Getting Started The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to I) (not supplied). Tip Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio cords G. Yellow H Component video cord D S-video cord Green Blue Red E Optical digital cord I i.
. 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, VCR, TV monitor, or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A–I), see page 5. 1 Connect the audio jacks.
2 Connect the video jacks. Notes • You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the amplifier. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the amplifier. • On this amplifier, standard video signals can be converted to component video and S-video signals, in addition Svideo signals can be converted to component video signals.
Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player or MD/DAT deck For details on the required cords (A–I), see page 5.
1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this amplifier’s MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. For details on the required cords (A–I), see page 5.
2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/ CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. You can upconvert the video signals, and adjust the hue, etc. of the converted signals (page 38).
1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks For details on the required cords (A–I), see page 5. OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT L LINE CD/Super Audio CD player LINE Tape deck L A A l AUDIO DIGITAL R OPTICAL VIDEO 1 OUT DVD IN IN OUT OUT VIDEO 2 MD/DAT IN SURR OUND CD/SACD IN SURR BACK CENTER COAXIAL VIDEO 1 IN SUB WOOFER 2 LD IN FRONT AUDIO IN i.
Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 22). You can also display the SPEAKER SET UP, LEVEL, SURR SET UP, EQUALIZER, CUSTOMIZE menu settings and sound fields on your TV by pressing ON SCREEN on the remote. For details on the required cords (A–I), see page 5.
2: Connecting speakers Getting Started Connect your speakers to the amplifier. This amplifier allows you to use a 9.1 channel system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.
Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (+) (–) Black Sub woofera) Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Center speaker INPUT AUDIO IN e E A B Y Y SPEAKERS VIDEO 1 IN R PB/CB/B-Y PB/CB/B-Y PR/CR/R-Y PR/CR/R-Y Y Y TV/ SAT IN MONI TOR OUT PB/CB/B-Y PB/CB/B-Y PR/CR/R-Y PR/CR/R-Y A SURROUND SPEAKERS Bb) COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN e e E SURROUND E A AC IN L B B A A CENTER AC OUTLET SURROUND BACK FRONT R L SURROUND SURR BACK
Tip (Models of area code U, CA only) Enjoying the 9.1 channel speaker system What is the 9.1 channel speaker system? A large dubbing theater for recording movie soundtracks uses 10 surround speakers. However, in a small dubbing theater, only 2 speakers each are placed on the right, left, and back walls. Thus, the minimum setup for a dubbing theater is 9.1 channels. When SPEAKERS SURROUND is set to A+B, you can enjoy 9.1 channel speaker operation, just like a dubbing theater.
Tips for using the 9.1 channel speaker system You can also use the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes with the 9.1 channel speaker system. In this case, the number of virtual surround speakers doubles (for a total of 12 virtual surround speakers). However, this large number of speakers may narrow the surround effect area. Thus, it may be more effective to set “VIR.SPEAKERS” in the SURR SET UP menu to “OFF”.
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the amplifier, then connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord connected component only while the amplifier is turned on. • Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the amplifier’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a malfunction.
4: Setting up the speakers You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. 1 2 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Rotate MAIN MENU to select “SPEAKER SET UP”. Rotate MENU to select the menu item you want. For more information, see “Speaker setup parameters”. Notes • Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display.
x SURROUND SP-A (Surround speaker-A) x SURROUND SP-B (Surround speaker-B) The surround back speakers are set to the same setting. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.
When placing two surround back speakers (The angle B should be the same) A 30˚ 100˚-120˚ 30˚ A 100˚-120˚ B B B x CENTER XXX meter (Center speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 meter Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps. x SURROUND-A XXX meter (Surround speaker-A distance) x SURROUND-B XXX meter (Surround speaker-B distance) Initial setting: 3.
— TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for these operations. For details on remote operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. Tip The amplifier employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 1 2 3 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the amplifier. To output the test tone only from a specific speaker Set “TEST TONE” in the LEVEL menu to “FIX” (page 33).
To mute the sound Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. The selected input appears in the display. Note on using headphones To select the Display VCR VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or VIDEO 4 When headphones are connected, you can select only the following sound fields (page 28).
Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN Press MULTI CH IN 1/2 repeatedly to select the multi channel audio source (“MULTI CH 1” or “MULTI CH IN 2”). The selected audio source is output. Note This function is canceled when you select the sound field indication by pressing MULTI CH IN 1/2, or when you switch the input or sound field (page 26-29).
About the indications in the display 1 2 34 5 67 INPUT AUTO I.LINK SW L C R L.F.E. SL S SR SBL SB SBR wf 0 MOVIE MUSIC CINEMA MATRIX wa w; ql A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 18). While this indicator lights up, the amplifier creates a sub woofer signal based on the LFE signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels.
O H.A.T.S.: Lights up when the connected i.LINK component is compatible with the H.A.T.S. function. P 96/24: Lights up when the amplifier is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. R DISCRETE: Lights up when DTS-ES Discrete decoding is activated. S CINEMA: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema decoding is activated. T NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music decoding is activated. Amplifier Operation Q MATRIX: Lights up when DTS-ES Matrix decoding is activated.
Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the amplifier outputs the sound from the front L/R speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel. Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the amplifier’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display.
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. x CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. Sound field D.CONCERT HALL A D.CONCERT HALL B CHURCH JAZZ CLUB x V.MULTI DIMENSION DCS LIVE CONCERT Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.
x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS Press MOVIE or MUSIC. Allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH, or press A.F.D. to select “A.F.D. AUTO”. This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. Press NIGHT MODE.
How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal. Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1e) — Dolby Digital EXb) 6.1e) Matrix decoder for Dolby Digital EX DTS 5.1 5.1e) — DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) 6.
Advanced Adjustments and Settings Selectable inputs for each digital audio input VIDEO 1 COAX, VIDEO 1 OPT Assigning the audio input — DIGITAL ASSIGN You can assign the digital audio inputs to other inputs. This function is convenient in the following cases. Connect the first DVD player to the DVD COAXIAL IN jack and connect the second DVD player to the DVD OPTICAL IN jack. Also, connect the analog audio/video output jacks on the second DVD player to the VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks on the amplifier.
Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components for which this amplifier has digital audio input jacks. 1 2 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode. The selected audio input mode appears in the display.
Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. 1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “LEVEL”. Rotate MENU to select the parameter. For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters” below. 4 5 While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+ to adjust the selected parameter. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters.
“S.F. Initialize” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting. Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, midrange, treble level) of each speaker using the EQUALIZER menu. Bass Midrange Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) You can store up to 5 different equalizer settings in the equalizer bank (EQ BANK [1] – [5]) and apply them. 1 2 3 4 5 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).
x SURR/SB BASS XXX dB (Surround/surround back speaker bass level) x SURR/SB TRE. XXX dB (Surround/surround back speaker treble level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. x PRESET X CLEAR (Equalizer bank clear) For advanced EQUALIZER menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced adjustments. For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page 36. For details on how to set the items, see page 41.
x i POWER (i.LINK power management) Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the amplifier You can adjust various amplifier settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “CUSTOMIZE”. Rotate MENU to select the parameter. For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters” below. 3 4 Rotate –/+ to adjust the selected parameter. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items. CUSTOMIZE menu parameters The initial setting is underlined.
Note This function does not work when “SURR BACK SP” in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to “NO” (page 19). x LIP SYNC (Time alignment) x DC PHASE L. (DC Phase Linearlizer) Lets you approximate the low frequency phase characteristics to a traditional analog amplifier. • OFF Phase correction is not performed. • LOW-A, STD-A, HIGH-A, LOW-B, STD-B, HIGH-B The bandwidth range of the phase correction increases in the order of “LOW”, “STD”, “HIGH”.
Lets you adjust the sharpness of the images when you upconvert the video or S-video signals to component video signals. You can adjust from 1 to 5. x UP YUV COLOR (Video chroma level) Initial setting: 4 Lets you adjust the chroma of the images when you upconvert the video or S-video signals to component video signals. You can adjust from 1 to 7. x DIGITAL ASSIGN ? (Digital audio input assignment) Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input.
100˚ 120˚ A A B B Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers.
All SURR SET UP menu parameters EFFECT LEVEL C. WIDTH L_C_R* DIMENSION F_I_S* PANORAMA MODE* FRONT REVERB* SCREEN DEPTH* VIR.SPEAKERS* A.F.D. 2CH SW* * Adjustable only when “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”. x C. WIDTH L_C_R (Center width control) Initial setting: (3) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. You can set this parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II MUSIC” (page 26).
All LEVEL menu parameters FRONT L_I_R Notes CENTER XXX.X dB • “SUB WOOFER TRIM” and “CENTER TRIM” can be adjusted only when the center speaker is set to “MIX”. • “SUB WOOFER TRIM” and “CENTER TRIM” do not function for Super Audio CD signals from an i.LINK component, MULTI CH IN signals, or DTS 96/24 decoded signals. TEST TONE PHASE NOISEa) SURROUND L XXX.X dB SURROUND R XXX.X dB SURR BACK XXX.X dBb) SURR BACK L XXX.X dBc) SURR BACK R XXX.X dBc) SUB WOOFER XXX.X dB SUB WOOFER TRIM X.
All EQUALIZER menu parameters Storing the adjusted settings EQ BANK FRONT BASS XXX dB FRONT BASS XXX Hz* FRONT TREBLE XXX dB — USER PRESET FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz* CENTER BASS XXX dB CENTER BASS XXX Hz* CENTER MID XXX dB CENTER MID XXX Hz* You can store the adjusted sound field settings, etc. as user presets. You can store up to 3 user presets and easily apply them.
To use the USER PRESET 1 2 Press USER PRESET repeatedly to select the USER PRESET you want. Press ENTER. Note Advanced Adjustments and Settings If the DIGITAL ASSIGN setting is changed after you store a USER PRESET and if the stored INPUT MODE setting cannot be used, a selectable setting is applied automatically. Example: 1) Use the DIGITAL ASSIGN function to assign “DVD OPT” to “TAPE”. 2) Set the INPUT MODE of TAPE to “AUTO 2CH” or “OPTICAL FIXED”, then store this setting in a USER PRESET.
Other Operations Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR, and display it in the amplifier’s display. 1 2 3 4 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select an input you want to create an index name for. Rotate MAIN MENU to select “CUSTOMIZE”. Rotate MENU to select “NAME IN?”. Press ENTER or rotate –/+. The cursor flashes and you can select a character. 5 Use MENU and –/+ to create an index name.
Selecting the speaker system Using only the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND A terminals This is a standard speaker system for use with movies and Super Audio CDs. Using the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND B terminals You can create two separate surround systems, a 7.1 channel system for movies and a 5.1 channel system for Super Audio CDs.
• Before setting the surround speakers, select the surround speaker system you use. Recording Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the amplifier. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. 1 2 Select the component to be recorded. Prepare the component for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the amplifier. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR if you need help. 1 2 • The signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks are not output from VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT, or VIDEO 3 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.
CONTROL A1II Control System The CONTROL A1II Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection.
Example i.LINK connection If you have the i.LINK component SCDXA9000ES, connect to this amplifier with an i.LINK cable (supplied with SCD-XA9000ES). This amplifier is only compatible with i.LINK connections to the SCD-XA9000ES. i.LINK connections to SCD-XA9000ES through other components, and i.LINK connections to other component are not guaranteed. This amplifier establishes a LINC with SCDXA9000ES. Select i.LINK using the INPUT SELECTOR on this unit, and set the player to i.LINK output mode.
On operation Additional Information Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the amplifier. Precautions On cleaning On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the amplifier and the component.
There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light. • Move your TV away from the audio components. • Check that equipment such as a video deck or cassette deck is not placed on top of the amplifier. • Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is connected). • The plugs and jacks are dirty.
PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 11 Irregular current is output from the speakers. Turn off the amplifier, check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 12 The amplifier section is overheated. Check that the ventilation hole is not covered. Turn off the amplifier, leave the amplifier for a while and turn on the power again. PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 13 The power section is overheated. Check that the ventilation hole is not covered.
CD/SACD, TAPE, Sensitivity: 170 mV MD/DAT, DVD, LD, Impedance: 50 kilohms TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, S/N3): 100 dB (A, 2V4)) 3, 4, 5 * Conforms to the copy protection technology of DTLA (Revision 1.2). General Power requirements 3) Input shorted and sealed at VOL MAX. 4) Weighted network + 20 kHz LPF, input level.
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Index A Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 36 EQUALIZER parameter 34 LEVEL parameter 33, 40, 41 SPEAKER SET UP parameters 18, 38 speaker volume 21 SURR SET UP parameters 32 C Changing display 23 effect level 32 Clearing receiver’s memory 17 CONTROL A1 II 48 Crossover frequency 39 CUSTOMIZE menu 36 D Digital Cinema Sound 27 Dubbing.
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