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Sony TA-DA9000ES Operating Instructions Manual

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4-249-347-15(3)
Multi-Channel
Integrated Amplifier
Operating Instructions
TA-DA9000ES
©2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-249-347-15(3) Multi-Channel Integrated Amplifier Operating Instructions TA-DA9000ES ©2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Area Codes

    DA9000ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, TA-DA9000ES (area code CEL) is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Model of area code CEL only”.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ...

  • Page 4: 1: Check How To Hookup Your Components

    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.
  • Page 5 • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II/CONTROL S jacks See “CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 48.

  • Page 6: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks

    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. OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL...
  • Page 7 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. You can upconvert the video signals, and adjust the hue, etc.
  • Page 8 Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player or MD/DAT deck For details on the required cords (A–I), see page 5. CD/Super Audio CD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 TV/SAT MD/DAT MD/DAT CD/SACD COAXIAL VIDEO 1 TV/SAT CD/SACD * Connect to either the CD/SACD COAXIAL IN or the CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack.

  • Page 9: 1B: Connecting Components With Multi Channel Output Jacks

    1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 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.
  • Page 10 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P /B-Y, P /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).

  • Page 11: 1C: Connecting Components With Only Analog Audio Jacks

    1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A–I), see page 5. OUTPUT AUDIO CD/Super Audio CD player AUDIO DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 TAPE VIDEO 1 MD/DAT TV/SAT SACD MD/DAT FRONT MD/DAT SURR...
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers 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 (7.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode”...
  • Page 14 Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Sub woofer INPUT AUDIO /B-Y /R-Y /B-Y /R-Y FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Surround back speaker (R) When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. You can select the surround speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS SURROUND.
  • Page 15 Tip (Models of area code U, CA only) To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS FRONT jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: 3: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    3: Connecting the AC power cord 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 AC OUTLET SPEAKERS AC IN SURROUND CENTER AC OUTLET SURROUND BACK FRONT...

  • Page 18: 4: Setting Up The Speakers

    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. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Rotate MAIN MENU to select “SPEAKER SET UP”. Rotate MENU to select the menu item you want.
  • Page 19 • NO or MIX If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO” or “MIX”. When set to “MIX”, the sound of the center speaker can be output from the front speakers without deteriorating the sound quality. For details, see “MIX SCALING”...
  • Page 20 When placing two surround back speakers (The angle B should be the same) 30˚ 100˚-120˚ 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.

  • Page 21: 5: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance

    5: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance — 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. The amplifier employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

  • Page 22: Amplifier Operation

    Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. The selected input appears in the display. To select the Camcorder or TV game VIDEO 5 LD player DVD player Satellite tuner Tape deck MD or DAT deck CD or Super Audio CD player Tuner...

  • Page 23: Listening To Multi Channel Sound

    Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs like DVD or Super Audio CD. Surround effects and LIP SYNC (page 37) are not activated when using this input.

  • Page 24: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display L.F.E. 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.
  • Page 25 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. Q MATRIX: Lights up when DTS-ES Matrix decoding is activated. R DISCRETE: Lights up when DTS-ES Discrete decoding is activated.

  • Page 26: Enjoying Surround Sound

    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.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Sound Field

    Sound fields marked use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
  • Page 28 CINEMA STUDIO EX C 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.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    DC S x HEADPHONE THEATER 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”. Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like...
  • Page 30 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 flag decode the surround back signal. Input stream Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital EX...

  • Page 31: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input — DIGITAL ASSIGN You can assign the digital audio inputs to other inputs. This function is convenient in the following cases. (Example) When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player.

  • Page 32: Switching The Audio Input Mode For Digital Components

    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. Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.
  • Page 33 Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Rotate MAIN MENU to select “LEVEL”. Rotate MENU to select the parameter.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Equalizer

    “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. Midrange Bass Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) You can store up to 5 different equalizer settings...
  • Page 35 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) You can reset the adjusted equalizer settings to the initial setting.

  • Page 36: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the amplifier You can adjust various amplifier settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. Rotate MAIN MENU to select “CUSTOMIZE”. Rotate MENU to select the parameter. For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters” below. Rotate –/+ to adjust the selected parameter.
  • Page 37 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) Initial setting: 0 ms Lets you delay the output of audio to adjust the gap between video and audio.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 120˚ 100˚ • SIDE/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and C. • SIDE/HIGH Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section A and D. • BEHD/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and C.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 All LEVEL menu parameters TEST TONE PHASE NOISE PHASE AUDIO FRONT L_I_R CENTER XXX.X dB SURROUND L XXX.X dB SURROUND R XXX.X dB SURR BACK XXX.X dB SURR BACK L XXX.X dB SURR BACK R XXX.X dB SUB WOOFER XXX.X dB SUB WOOFER TRIM X.X dB CENTER TRIM X.X dB MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB...

  • Page 42: Storing The Adjusted Settings

    All EQUALIZER menu parameters EQ BANK FRONT BASS XXX dB FRONT BASS XXX Hz* FRONT TREBLE XXX dB FRONT TREBLE XXX Hz* CENTER BASS XXX dB CENTER BASS XXX Hz* CENTER MID XXX dB CENTER MID XXX Hz* CENTER TREBLE XXX dB CENTER TREBLE XXX Hz* SURR/SB BASS XXX dB SURR/SB BASS XXX Hz*...
  • Page 43 To use the USER PRESET Press USER PRESET repeatedly to select the USER PRESET you want. Press ENTER. Note 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.

  • Page 44: Other Operations

    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. Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select an input you want to create an index name for.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Speaker System

    Selecting the speaker system This amplifier allows you to switch between 3 different surround speaker configurations (A, B, and A+B). There are two sets of surround speaker terminals (A and B). The SPEAKERS SURROUND A terminals are for standard operation with up to 7.1 channels. Use the SPEAKERS SURROUND B terminals to connect additional surround speakers for use in either a separate 5.1 channel system...

  • Page 46: Recording

    • 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.
  • Page 47 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. Select the program source to be recorded.

  • Page 48: Control A1Ii Control System

    The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1II, and can be connected to each other.

  • Page 49: I.link Connection

    SELECTOR on this unit, and set the player to i.LINK output mode. 1This amplifier sends a request and path information to SCD-XA9000ES to establish a transmission path for the audio signal. TA-DA9000ES SCD-XA9000ES < 2SCD-XA9000ES responds to the component, agreeing to the establishment of a LINC.

  • Page 50: Additional Information

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that both the amplifier and all components are turned on.

  • Page 52: Remote Control

    Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. DECODE ERROR/CHECK CODE 01 Appears when the signal which the amplifier cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Turn off the amplifier, leave the amplifier for a while and turn on the power again. PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 21 Turn off the amplifier and consult your nearest Sony dealer. PROHIBITED/CHECK CODE 71 The amplifier cannot output the sound due to the copyright protection.
  • Page 54 CD/SACD, TAPE, MD/DAT, DVD, LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 3) Input shorted and sealed at VOL MAX. 4) Weighted network + 20 kHz LPF, input level. Inputs (Digital) CD/SACD, DVD, LD, VIDEO 1, TV/SAT (Coaxial) CD/SACD, DVD, LD, TV/SAT, MD/DAT, VIDEO1, 3 (Optical) Outputs...

  • Page 56: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A.F.D. 7 (26, 27, 29) BASS ej (35) DECODE PRIORITY wf (37) Digital Cinema Sound indicator...
  • Page 57 w; wa ws wd wf wg wh wj eae; 7 8 9...

  • Page 58: Index

    Index Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters EQUALIZER parameter 34 LEVEL parameter 33 SPEAKER SET UP param- eters 18 speaker volume 21 SURR SET UP parameters Changing display 23 effect level 32 Clearing receiver’s memory 17 CONTROL A1 II 48 Crossover frequency 39 CUSTOMIZE menu 36 Digital Cinema Sound 27 Dubbing.
  • Page 60 Printed on 100% recycled paper. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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