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3-866-165-12(1)
Multichannel
Pre Amplifier
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
TA-P9000ES
1999 by Sony Corporation
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INFORMATION Owner’s Record This equipment has been tested and found The model and serial numbers are located WARNING to comply with the limits for a Class B on the rear of the unit. Record the serial digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the number in the space provided below. FCC Rules. Refer to them whenever you call upon To prevent fire or shock These limits are designed to provide your Sony dealer regarding this product. hazard, do not expose the reasonable protection against harmful unit
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About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS The instructions in this manual are for model TA-P9000ES. Check your model number by looking at the Hooking Up the Components 4 lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the Unpacking 4 European model is used for illustration purposes unless Control Amplifier Hookups 5 stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly Power Amplifier Hookups 6 indicated in the text, for example, “USA/Canada only.” Additional Audio Hookups 7 Conventions T
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Unpacking Hooking Up the Check that you received the following items with the unit: • Audio cord (3) • Remote commander RM-P9000 (remote) (1) Components • R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • Control A1 connecting cord (1) Inserting batteries into the remote This chapter describes how to connect Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries with the + and – a Sony TA-E9000ES control amplifier, properly oriented in the battery compartment. When a Sony TA-N9000ES power amplifier, using the remote, point it at the re
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Hooking Up the Components Control Amplifier Hookups Connect the front, rear, center, and woofer pre out jacks on Required cords your control amplifier (Sony TA-E9000ES etc.) to the pre Audio cords (not supplied) amplifier’s BYPASS 5.1ch input jacks. For details, see the When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to operating instructions supplied with your control the appropriate jacks on the components. amplifier. White (L) White (L) To prevent damage to your speakers, do not
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Hooking Up the Components Power Amplifier Hookups Connect the rear, center, and front input jacks on your five Required cords channel power amplifier (Sony TA-N9000ES etc.) to the Audio cords (3 cords are supplied) pre amplifier’s PRE OUT jacks. For details, see the When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to operating instructions supplied with your power the appropriate jacks on the components. amplifier. White (L) White (L) Connect a powered sub woofer to either of the PR
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Hooking Up the Components
Additional Audio Hookups If your DVD player is equipped with 5.1ch OUTPUT jacks Required cords you can connect them directly to this unit’s INPUT 1 or Audio cords (3 cords are supplied) INPUT 2 jacks to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the INPUT 1 and 2 the appropriate jacks on the components. jacks can also be used to connect another multi channel Wh
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Hooking Up the Components Turning the TA-N9000ES Power Connections On/Off From This Unit You can use a CONTROL A1 cord to connect the CTRL A1 Before connecting the AC power cord of this pre amplifier jack on this unit to the S-LINK Control A1 jack on your to a wall outlet: TA-N9000ES power amplifier(s). This lets you to turn the • Connect the speakers. TA-N9000ES power amplifier(s) on/off automatically whenever you turn this unit on/off using the supplied Connect this unit’s AC power cord to a w
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Hooking Up the Components GB 9
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Front Panel Parts Location of Description 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. 1U 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 t
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Location of Parts and Basic Operations MASTER VOLUME 5 46 3 7 2 8 g 1 9 0 10 1 8 3 2 4 5 7 6 1 2 BYPASS STANDBY 5.1ch 2ch +6dB +12dB +6dB +12dB +6dB +12dB INPUT SELECTOR U –6 –6 –6 –6 MUTING L R –∞ (dB) 0 –∞ (dB) 0 –∞ (dB) 0 –∞ (dB) 0 FRONT CENTER REAR L REAR R WOOFER BALANCE LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL 6 MASTER VOLUME control 4 FRONT BALANCE control Turn to adjust the volume when INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Rotate to adjust the balance of the front speakers. is selected. The indicator on the MASTER VOLUME N
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Location of Parts and Basic Operations Rear Panel Parts Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 BYPASS 5.1ch BYPASS 2ch PRE OUT FRONT REAR CENTER FRONT REAR CENTER FRONT REAR CENTER FRONT REAR CENTER L L L L L CTRL A1 R R R R R WOOFER WOOFER WOOFER WOOFER TO POWER AMP 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
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Additional Information Precautions Additional Information On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the pre amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the pre amplifier, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the pre amplifier. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
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Additional Information Precautions Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while On operation using the pre amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off help you remedy the problem. Should any problem and unplug the pre amplifier. persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Sound is output at a very high level and cannot On cleaning be adjusted using the MASTER VOLUME control. Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
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Additional Information No sound or only a very low-level sound from the center speaker. / Adjust the CENTER LEVEL control. / Press the CENTER LEVEL gain button to adjust the gain (see page 11). No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers. / Adjust the REAR L and REAR R LEVEL controls. / Press the REAR LEVEL gain button to adjust the gain (see page 11). The remote does not function. / Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the pre amplifier. / Remove any obstacles
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Additional Information Specifications Audio section General Harmonic distortion Power requirements Less than 0.003% European Models : (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, at 1V (network A)) 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz USA and Canadian models : Frequency response 120 V AC, 60Hz 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz +0/–1.0 dB Power consumption Signal-to-noise ratio 20 W 115 dB (20 kHz LPF, A) * 3 * 1.3 V input level Dimensions 17 × 5 × 15 /8 in. (430 × 124 × 388 mm) including projecting parts and controls Inputs Mass (Approx.) Input Jacks Sensit
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AVERTISSEMENT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. N’installez pas l’appareil dans un espace confiné comme dans une bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré. A l’attention de la clientèle canadienne ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES. NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR. UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORITIE DE COURANT. SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE
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Au sujet de ce mode d’emploi TABLE DES MATIÈRES Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi sont destinées au TA-P9000ES. Vérifiez le numéro de modèle dans le coin Raccordement d’autres appareils 4 inférieur droit du panneau avant. Sauf indication Déballage 4 contraire, le modèle européen est le modèle auquel se Raccordement d’un amplificateur de contrôle 5 réfèrent les illustrations dans ce mode d’emploi. Toute Raccordement d’un amplificateur de puissance 6 différence de fonctionnement est clairement
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Raccordement d’autres appareils Déballage Raccordement d’autres Vérifiez si les articles suivants se trouvent dans l’emballage: • Cordons de liaison audio (3) appareils • Télécommande RM-P9000 (1) • Piles R6 (format AA) (2) • Cordon de liaison CONTROL A1 (1) Ce chapitre explique comment Insertion des piles dans la télécommande raccorder un amplificateur de Insérez deux piles de format AA (R6) en faisant contrôle TA-E9000ES Sony, un correspondre les pôles + et – des piles avec les indications amp
