Sony TA-P9000ES User Manual

Multichannel
Pre Amplifier

3-866-165-12(1)

Operating Instructions

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TA-P9000ES

 1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.

Do not install the
appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.

For the customers in United States

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

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 pre amplifier.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the
pre amplifier is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820­40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. TA-P9000ES
Serial No.

For the customers in Canada
CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

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About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model
TA-P9000ES. Check your model number by looking at the
lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the
European model is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “USA/Canada only.”

Conventions

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the pre amplifier. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the pre amplifier. For details on the use of
your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.

• The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooking Up the Components 4

Unpacking 4
Control Amplifier Hookups 5
Power Amplifier Hookups 6
Additional Audio Hookups 7
Turning the TA-N9000ES On/Off From This Unit 8
Power Connections 8

Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 10

Front Panel Parts Description 10
Rear Panel Parts Description 12

Additional Information 13

Precautions 13
Troubleshooting 14
Specifications 16

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Hooking Up

Unpacking

the
Components

This chapter describes how to connect
a Sony TA-E9000ES control amplifier,
a Sony TA-N9000ES power amplifier,
and your other audio components to
the pre amplifier. Be sure to read this
section before making any
connections.

Check that you received the following items with the unit:

• Audio cord (3)

• Remote commander RM-P9000 (remote) (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• Control A1 connecting cord (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the
pre amplifier.

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When to replace batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the pre amplifier,
replace all batteries with new ones.

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Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use new batteries with old ones.

• Do not mix battery types.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making

any connections.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the

connections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and

noise.

• When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the

color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: white (left) to white; and red (right) to
red.

• When connecting the woofer or center channel, you can

use either the red or white pins on the audio cord.

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Control Amplifier Hookups

Connect the front, rear, center, and woofer pre out jacks on
your control amplifier (Sony TA-E9000ES etc.) to the pre
amplifier’s BYPASS 5.1ch input jacks. For details, see the
operating instructions supplied with your control
amplifier.

To prevent damage to your speakers, do not connect
components whose volume cannot be controlled to the
BYPASS 5.1ch or BYPASS 2ch jacks.
Audio signals input to the BYPASS 5.1ch or BYPASS 2ch
jacks are not routed through this unit’s MASTER
VOLUME control. They are output at the same level
they were input.

Required cords

Audio cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

For the BYPASS 5.1ch CENTER and BYPASS 5.1ch WOOFER
jacks.

Black Black

z When making woofer and center channel connections

You can use one set of pins (e.g., red) on the audio cord (not
supplied) to connect the CENTER jacks and the other set (e.g.,
white) to connect the WOOFER jacks.

TA-P9000ES

Hooking Up the Components

y

SIGNAL GND

L

R

ANALYZER

IN IN IN

PHONO TUNER

INPUT 1

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

MIC IN

WOOFER

AC-3 RFINOPTICALINCOAXIALINOPTICAL

LD

REC OUTINREC OUT

CD MD/DAT TAPE DVDTV LD VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT

INPUT 2

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

OUT

IN ININ IN

BYPASS 5.1ch

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

WOOFER

OPTICALINOPTICALINOPTICALINOPTICAL

WOOFER

COAXIALINCOAXIAL

IN

REC OUTINREC OUTINREC OUT

BYPASS 2ch

L

R

IN

LDDVDTVMD/DATCD

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

RS-232C

IN FRONT REAR WOOFER

PRE OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

WOOFER

S-LINK

PROCESSOR

CTRL A1

MONITOR

CENTER

CTRL A1

TO POWER AMP

CTRL S

IN

OUTOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINININ

TA-E9000ES etc.

AC OUTLET

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Power Amplifier Hookups

Hooking Up the Components

Connect the rear, center, and front input jacks on your five
channel power amplifier (Sony TA-N9000ES etc.) to the
pre amplifier’s PRE OUT jacks. For details, see the
operating instructions supplied with your power
amplifier.
Connect a powered sub woofer to either of the PRE OUT
WOOFER jacks. The same signal is output from both PRE
OUT WOOFER jacks.

R

+–

( + )

BTL

( – )

FRONT SPEAKERS

Required cords

Audio cords (3 cords are supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

For the PRE OUT CENTER and PRE OUT WOOFER jacks.

Black Black

z When making woofer and center channel connections

You can use one set of pins (e.g., red) on the audio cord (not
supplied) to connect the CENTER jacks and the other set (e.g.,
white) to connect the WOOFER jacks.

TA-N9000ES etc.

L

–+

( + )

BTL

( – )

Make sure to power off

when switching

NORMAL

BTL

USE

USE

4Ω MIN

8Ω MIN

NORMAL

USE

8Ω MIN

BTL
USE

16Ω MIN

S-LINK

CTRL A1

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

REAR CENTER

INPUT 1

WOOFER

INPUT

FRONT EXTRA 2CH

INPUT 2

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

WOOFER

L

R

R

+–

RLRLRL

BYPASS 5.1ch

FRONT REAR CENTER

WOOFER

L

REAR SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

OPERATION

NORMAL BTL

–+ –+

TA-P9000ES

BYPASS 2ch

L

R

PRE OUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

WOOFER

CTRL A1

TO POWER AMP

Active Woofer

INPUT

AUDIO

IN

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Additional Audio Hookups

If your DVD player is equipped with 5.1ch OUTPUT jacks
you can connect them directly to this unit’s INPUT 1 or
INPUT 2 jacks to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s
multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the INPUT 1 and 2
jacks can also be used to connect another multi channel
decoder. You can also connect pre out jacks on a separate
stereo system to the BYPASS 2ch jacks.

To prevent damage to your speakers, do not connect
components whose volume cannot be controlled to the
BYPASS 5.1ch or BYPASS 2ch jacks.
Audio signals input to the BYPASS 5.1ch or BYPASS 2ch
jacks are not routed through this unit’s MASTER
VOLUME control. They are output at the same level
they were input.

DVD player

Required cords

Audio cords (3 cords are supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to
the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

For the INPUT 1 / INPUT 2 CENTER and WOOFER jacks.

Black Black

z When making woofer and center channel connections

You can use one set of pins (e.g., red) on the audio cord (not
supplied) to connect the CENTER jacks and the other set (e.g.,
white) to connect the WOOFER jacks.

Stereo pre amplifier

Hooking Up the Components

5.1ch OUTPUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

ç

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

ç

INPUT 1

WOOFER

ç

WOOFER

ç

L

R

ç

L

R

INPUT 2

FRONT REAR CENTER

WOOFER

ç

ç

ç

5.1ch OUTPUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

WOOFER

BYPASS 5.1ch

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

WOOFER

PRE OUT

L

R

BYPASS 2ch

L

R

ç

PRE OUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

WOOFER

TA-P9000ES

CTRL A1

TO POWER AMP

Multi channel decoder

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Turning the TA-N9000ES On/Off From This Unit

Power Connections

Hooking Up the Components

You can use a CONTROL A1 cord to connect the CTRL A1
jack on this unit to the S-LINK Control A1 jack on your
TA-N9000ES power amplifier(s). This lets you to turn the
TA-N9000ES power amplifier(s) on/off automatically
whenever you turn this unit on/off using the supplied
remote.

Multichannel Pre Amplifier TA-P9000ES

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

FRONT REAR CENTER

WOOFER

INPUTS-LINK

FRONT EXTRA 2CH

OPTICALINOPTICALINOPTICALINOPTICALINCOAXIALINCOAXIAL

OUT

MD/DATCD

IN IN

BYPASS 5.1ch

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

R

( + )

BTL

( – )

RLRLR

TV/DBS

IN IN

TV/DBS

+–

+–

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

L

R

R

WOOFER

CTRL A1

REAR CENTER

L

MIC IN

AC-3 RFINOPTICALINCOAXIALINOPTICAL

LD

ANALIZER

y

SIGNAL GND

L

R

IN IN IN

REC OUTINREC OUT

PHONO TUNER

CD MD/DAT TAPE DVD LD VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT

PRE OUT

BYPASS 2ch

FRONT REAR CENTER

L

L

R

R

WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS

R

R

L

–+

L

–+ –+

REAR SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

OPERATION

NORMAL

BTL

IN

RS-232C

LDDVD

REC OUTINREC OUTINREC OUT

IN FRONT REAR WOOFER

CTRL A1

TO POWER AMP

WOOFER

( + )

BTL

( – )

PROCESSOR

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

NORMAL

USE

4Ω MIN

MONITOR

CTRL A1

CTRL S

IN

S-LINK

OUTOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINININ

CENTER

TA-N9000ES

BTL
USE

NORMAL

BTL

USE

USE

8Ω MIN

8Ω MIN

16Ω MIN

TA-E9000ES

AC OUTLET

Before connecting the AC power cord of this pre amplifier
to a wall outlet:

• Connect the speakers.

Connect this unit’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Note

We recommend that you connect this unit directly to a wall
outlet. If you must use a multi-outlet tap, or extension cord, be
sure to use one capable of handling high current (at least 10 A) or
one designed for office use.

Note

The above connections do not turn the TA-E9000ES control
amplifier on/off automatically when you turn this unit on/off.

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Hooking Up the Components

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Location of Parts and Basic Operations

This chapter provides information
about the locations and functions of
the buttons and controls on the front
panel and the various jacks on the
rear panel. It also explains basic
operations.

Front Panel Parts Description

1 U switch

Press to turn the pre amplifier on and off.

• Before you turn on the pre amplifier, make sure that you
have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost
position to avoid damaging your speakers.

STANDBY indicator

Lights when the pre amplifier is turned off (standby
mode) using the supplied remote. Blinks momentarily
after U is pressed to turn the unit on, then goes out to
indicate that the unit is ready.

2 Input indicators

Light to indicate the current input.

3 INPUT SELECTOR control

Turn to select the input you want to use.

To select Turn to light

INPUT 1 1

INPUT 2 2

BYPASS 5.1ch BYPASS 5.1ch*

BYPASS 2ch BYPASS 2ch

After selecting the input, turn on the component(s)
connected to the input you selected and play the
program source.

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* The audio signal input to the BYPASS 5.1ch jacks is output

from the PRE OUT jacks even when this unit’s power is
turned off.

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