TA-N9000ES

SERVICE MANUAL
US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Australian Model Chinese Model

Photo: GOLD model

SPECIFICATIONS
5 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

MICROFILM

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. SERVICING NOTES.. 3 GENERAL.. 4 DISASSEMBLY.. 5 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS.. 7
5. DIAGRAMS... 5-1. Note for Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams.. 5-2. Printed Wiring Boards MAIN Section .. 5-3. Schematic Diagram MAIN Section (1/3) . 5-4. Schematic Diagram MAIN Section (2/3) . 5-5. Schematic Diagram MAIN Section (3/3) . 5-6. Printed Wiring Boards CONTROL Section . 5-7. Schematic Diagram CONTROL Section .. 5-8. Printed Wiring Boards POWER Section .. 5-9. Schematic Diagram POWER Section . 5-10. IC Pin Function Description.. 6. 7.
EXPLODED VIEWS.. 28 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST. 30
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT LA SCURIT! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIS PAR UNE MARQUE ! SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PICES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SCURIT DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PICES SONY DONT LES NUMROS SONT DONNS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLMENTS PUBLIS PAR SONY.
SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES
MODEL IDENTIFICATION Rear view SAFETY CHECK-OUT After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety check before releasing the set to the customer: Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, metallized knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below. LEAKAGE TEST The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microampers.). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods. 1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers instructions to use these instruments. 2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245 digital multimeter is suitable for this job. 3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The limit indication is 0.75 V, so analog meters must have an accurate lowvoltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital multimeters that have a 2 V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)
MODEL US, Canadian models Except US, Canadian models
Notes on chip component replacement Never reuse a disconnected chip component. Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be damaged by heat.

87654321

PART No.
PART No. 4-211-114-1 4-211-114-2
To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

0.15 F

1.5 k

AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

Earth Ground
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

SECTION 2 GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
3 case 1 two screws (BV3 x 8B)

2 two flat head screws

FRONT PANEL SECTION

front panel section

3 three screws (BV3 8B)
2 four connectors (CN152, 153, 154, 155)
1 Unlock each claw of the saddle wire.
BOTTOM PLATE, BACK PANEL SECTION
8 two screws (BV3 8B) 9 two screws (P4 8)
6 connector (CN809) 6 connector (CN808) 6 connector (CN812)
5 Unlock each claw of the saddle wire. 7 two screws (K3 8)
8 two screws (BV3 8B) 0 back panel section 8 two screws (BV3 8B) 6 seven connectors (CN152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158) 6 two connectors (CN201, 205) 4 bottom plate 2 two foot assys 2 two foot assys 1 two screws (B4 16) 3 six screws (BV3 8B) 3 two screws (BV3 8B)

1 two screws (B4 16)

MAIN BOARD

6 ten screws (BV3 8B)

1 six connectors (CN101, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205)
4 screw (BV3 8B) 5 lug 7 MAIN board 6 seven screws (BV3 8B)
2 two screws (BV3 8B) 3 bracket
SECTION 4 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
DC BIAS CURRENT Adjustment (with no signal input)
After replacing the power transistors, DC BIAS CURRENT adjustments should be perfomed. Setting: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE switch (S801): 8 MIN (NORMAL USE) Procedure:

MAIN BOARD (CN301, 401, 501, Tester 601, 701)
FRONT Lch FRONT Rch CENTER REAR Lch REAR Rch Connecting point CN601 CN701 CN501 CN301 CN401 Adjustment part RV601 RV701 RV501 RV301 RV401 Reading on the tester mA mA mA mA mA
Note: After adjustment, check five connecting points.

Adjustment Location:

[MAIN Board] (Component Side)

FRONT Lch 1 CNRV501 CN1

CENTER
REAR Rch 1 CNRV1 CN301 RV401

FRONT Rch

REAR Lch 1 CNRV301

SECTION 5 DIAGRAMS

Circuit Boards Location
RY board SW board PS board SP board

LED board

JOINT board

BIAS-FR board

AC-SW board BIAS-RR board AC board MAIN board BIAS-FL board CONTROL board BIAS-RL board BIAS-C board
NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
Note on Schematic Diagram: All capacitors are in F unless otherwise noted. pF: F 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics and tantalums. All resistors are in and 1/4 W or less unless otherwise specified. : internal component. 5 : fusible resistor. C : panel designation. Note: The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Note: Les composants identifis par une marque ! sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice por tant le numro spcifi.

Waveform

1 IC901 @ (X-OUT)
Note on Printed Wiring Board: X : parts extracted from the component side. b : Pattern from the side which enables seeing. Indication of transistor. C Q B E These are omitted.

3.8 Vp-p

Q B C E These are omitted.
IC Block Diagram MAIN BOARD IC201 PC1237HA
U : B+ Line. V : B Line. H : adjustment for repair. Voltages and waveform are dc with respect to ground under no-signal conditions. Voltages and waveforms are taken with a VOM (Input impedance 10 M). Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production tolerances. Waveforms are taken with a oscilloscope. Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production tolerances. Circled numbers refer to waveforms. Signal path. F : AUDIO Abbreviation CND : Canadian model.
OVER LOAD DET F/F OFFSET DET VCC ON MUTE
LATCH/ AUTORESET AC OFF DET VCC 7 8
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MAIN Section See page 8 for Circuit Boards Location.

Semiconductor Location

Ref. No. D101 D102 D103 D104 D105 D106 D107 D109 D201 D202 D301 D302 D304 D305 D401 D402 D404 Location G-12 H-12 F-11 G-11 E-12 E-12 B-12 D-12 E-10 F-11 E-2 E-2 D-3 E-1 E-5 E-5 D-6 Ref. No. D405 D501 D502 D504 D505 D601 D602 D604 D605 D701 D702 D704 D705 IC101 IC201 Location E-4 G-6 G-6 G-5 F-7 G-9 G-10 G-9 F-10 G-2 G-3 G-2 F-3 F-12 C-8 Ref. No. Q101 Q102 Q103 Q104 Q105 Q106 Q107 Q108 Q109 Q110 Q111 Q112 Q113 Q114 Q201 Q301 Q302 Location H-12 H-12 G-12 G-12 F-12 F-11 E-12 E-12 D-12 E-12 C-12 C-12 C-12 D-12 C-9 E-3 D-3 Ref. No. Q303 Q304 Q306 Q308 Q309 Q310 Q311 Q312 Q313 Q314 Q315 Q316 Q401 Q402 Q403 Q404 Q406 Location D-3 E-2 D-2 D-3 D-3 E-1 E-2 C-1 C-3 E-1 D-3 E-2 E-6 D-7 D-7 E-5 D-5 Ref. No. Q408 Q409 Q410 Q411 Q412 Q413 Q414 Q415 Q416 Q501 Q502 Q503 Q504 Q506 Q508 Q509 Q510 Location D-6 D-7 E-4 E-5 C-5 C-6 E-4 D-6 D-5 G-5 G-4 G-4 G-6 G-6 G-5 G-5 F-7 Ref. No. Q511 Q512 Q513 Q514 Q515 Q516 Q601 Q602 Q603 Q604 Q606 Q608 Q609 Q610 Q611 Q612 Q613 Location G-6 H-6 H-5 F-7 G-5 G-6 G-9 G-8 G-8 G-9 G-10 G-9 G-8 F-10 G-9 H-10 H-8 Ref. No. Q614 Q615 Q616 Q701 Q702 Q703 Q704 Q706 Q708 Q709 Q710 Q711 Q712 Q713 Q714 Q715 Q716 Location F-10 G-8 G-10 G-2 G-1 G-1 G-2 G-3 G-2 G-1 F-3 G-2 H-3 H-1 F-4 G-2 G-3

SECTION 6 EXPLODED VIEWS

NOTE: -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some difference from the original one. Color Indication of Appearance Parts Example: KNOB, BALANCE (WHITE). (RED) Parts Color Cabinet's Color Items marked * are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied. Hardware (# mark) list and accessories and packing materials are given in the last of the electrical parts list. The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Les composants identifis par une marque ! sont critiquens pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi.
5-10. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
CONTROL BOARD IC901 TMP87CN46N-4A61 (SYSTEM CONTROLLER) Pin No. 29 to Pin Name LED BET RY CENT RY STBY RY BTL RY EXTR RY FRNT RY REAR LED STB LED BT3 LED BT2 LED 2CH LED 3CH LED 4CH LED 5CH LED WARM LED EXT TEST RESET XIN XOUT VSS VAREF SW 2CH SW 3CH SW 4CH SW 5CH SW WARM SW EXTR MUTE IN CA1 IN CA1 OUT SW BTL1 SW BTL0 SP REAR STOP IN SP CENT SP FRNT VDD I/O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O I I I O I I I I I I I I I I O I I I O I O O Function LED drive signal output of the BTL 2ch LED (D903) L: LED on Relay drive signal output of the CENTER line input L: CENTER on Relay drive signal output of the standby on/off H: standby mode Relay drive signal output of the BTL control L: BTL on Relay drive signal output of the EXTRA 2CH line input L: EXTRA 2CH on Relay drive signal output of the FRONT line input L: FRONT on Relay drive signal output of the REAR line input L: REAR on LED drive signal output of the STANDBY LED (D901) L: LED on LED drive signal output of the BTL 2+1ch LED (D902) L: LED on LED drive signal output of the BTL EXTRA 2ch LED (D921) L: LED on LED drive signal output of the 2ch LED (D909) L: LED on LED drive signal output of the 3ch LED (D908) L: LED on LED drive signal output of the 4ch LED (D907) L: LED on LED drive signal output of the 5ch LED (D906) L: LED on LED drive signal output of the WARM UP LED (D905) L: LED on LED drive signal output of the EXTRA 2ch LED (D904) L: LED on Test input terminal (fixed at L) System reset signal input from the reset signal generator (IC902) L: reset For several hundreds msec. after the power supply rises, L is input, then it changes to H Main system clock input terminal (8 MHz) Main system clock output terminal (8 MHz) Ground terminal Reference voltage (+5V) input terminal OPERATION switch (S901) input terminal H: 2ch OPERATION switch (S901) input terminal H: 3ch OPERATION switch (S901) input terminal H: 4ch/BTL 2ch OPERATION switch (S901) input terminal H: 5ch/BTL 2+1ch OPERATION switch (S901) input terminal H: WARM UP OPERATION switch (S901) input terminal H: EXTRA 2ch/BTL EXTRA 2ch Not used (fixed at L) Muting on/off control signal input from the PC1237HA (IC201) Sircs remote control signal input for the S-link control A1 Sircs remote control signal output for the S-link control A1 Not used (fixed at L) OPERATION switch (S101) input terminal L: BTL, H: NORMAL OPERATION switch (S101) input terminal L: NORMAL, H: BTL Rear speaker on/off relay drive signal output terminal (for protect) L: relay on Trigger input terminal Center speaker on/off relay drive signal output terminal (for protect) L: relay on Front speaker on/off relay drive signal output terminal (for protect) L: relay on Power supply terminal (+5V)

CASE, FRONT PANEL SECTION

US, Canadian #1

not supplied

#not supplied

supplied with S901
Ref. No. * 9 * 9 * 14 Part No. 4-976-827-01 4-976-827-11 4-211-110-01 4-211-110-11 A-4414-841-A 4-211-109-01 4-211-109-11 4-211-104-01 4-211-104-11 X-4950-540-1 Description SCREW, FLAT HEAD (BLACK) SCREW, FLAT HEAD (SILVER) CASE (GOLD) CASE (BLACK) CONTROL BOARD, COMPLETE PLATE (A), ORNAMENTAL (GOLD) PLATE (A), ORNAMENTAL (BLACK) KNOB (DIA. 29) (GOLD) KNOB (DIA. 29) (BLACK) FOOT ASSY Remark

Ref. No. * 7

Part No. 4-974-510-01 4-211-108-01 4-211-108-11 4-211-108-21 4-942-568-41 4-211-094-31 4-211-102-01 4-211-102-11 1-670-776-11 X-4950-227-1

Description

Remark
SCREW (+BV 3X8 B) PANEL, FRONT (GOLD) (EXCEPT US, Canadian) PANEL, FRONT (BLACK) PANEL, FRONT (GOLD) (US, Canadian) EMBLEM (NO.5), SONY (FOR BLACK) INDICATOR (6) PLATE (B), ORNAMENTAL (GOLD) PLATE (B), ORNAMENTAL (BLACK) LED BOARD BUTTON ASSY, POWER (U) (GOLD)
X-4950-228-1 BUTTON ASSY, POWER (U) (BLACK)

4-972-889-01 CUSHION

CHASSIS SECTION

CNJ 801

not supplied not C supplied

US, Canadian CNJ 801

EXCEPT US, Canadian

supplied

#8 not supplied #7 not supplied
The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Ref. No. * 63 * * 67 * 67 * 68 * 69 * 70 * 71 ! CNJ801 Part No. 1-670-770-11 4-923-873-01 2-352-626-01 4-211-114-11 4-211-114-21 1-670-769-11 1-671-975-11 1-671-387-11 A-4414-832-A 1-559-479-11 Les composants identifis par une marque ! sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi. Remark
Ref. No. 51 * 52 * * 55 * 55 * * * * 59 60
Part No. 4-974-510-01 1-670-767-11 1-670-768-11 4-999-505-11 A-4414-845-A
Description BIAS-RL BOARD BRACKET, CORD STOPPER BUSHING, CORD PANEL, BACK (US, Canadian) PANEL, BACK (EXCEPT US, Canadian) SW BOARD RY BOARD JOINT BOARD SP BOARD, COMPLETE CORD, POWER (US, Canadian)
SCREW (+BV 3X8 B) AC BOARD AC-SW BOARD SADDLE, WIRE PS BOARD, COMPLETE (US, Canadian)

A-4414-847-A PS BOARD, COMPLETE (EXCEPT US, Canadian) 1-670-770-11 1-670-770-11 1-670-770-11 A-4414-844-A BIAS-FL BOARD BIAS-C BOARD BIAS-FR BOARD MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (US, Canadian)

* * 62

A-4414-846-A MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (EXCEPT US, Canadian) X-4943-354-1 SCREW (+B) ASSY, BARREL WASHER 1-670-770-11 BIAS-RR BOARD
! CNJ801 1-575-953-11 CORD, POWER (EXCEPT US, Canadian) ! T1 1-431-981-11 TRANSFORMER, POWER (US, Canadian) ! T1 1-431-983-11 TRANSFORMER, POWER (EXCEPT US, Canadian)

BIAS-C

BIAS-FR

BIAS-RL

BIAS-FL SECTION 7 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
Items marked * are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. SEMICONDUCTORS In each case, u: , for example: uA. : A. uPA. : PA. uPB. : PB. uPC. : PC. uPD. : PD. CAPACITORS uF: F COILS uH: H When indicating parts by reference number, please include the board. The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Les composants identifis par une marque ! sont critiquens pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi.
NOTE: Due to standardization, replacements in the parts list may be different from the parts specified in the diagrams or the components used on the set. -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some difference from the original one. RESISTORS All resistors are in ohms. METAL: Metal-film resistor. METAL OXIDE: Metal oxide-film resistor. F: nonflammable Abbreviation CND : Canadian

Ref. No. *

Part No.
1-670-767-11 AC BOARD ********* 1-533-293-11 FUSE HOLDER < CONNECTOR >
1-670-770-11 BIAS-FL BOARD ************* < CAPACITOR > C607 1-119-830-11 ELECT < TRANSISTOR > Q607 8-729-231-60 TRANSISTOR 2SD1406-YGR < RESISTOR > 330uF 20% 25V

CN812 * CN813 * CN814

1-564-321-00 PIN, CONNECTOR 2P 1-564-321-21 PIN, CONNECTOR 2P 1-565-792-11 PIN, CONNECTOR 2P < FUSE >

1-671-387-11 JOINT BOARD *********** < CONNECTOR > CN151 CN152 CN153 CN154 CN155 1-691-765-31 1-691-765-21 1-564-506-11 1-691-766-21 1-564-510-11 PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 5P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 4P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 6P
CN156 1-691-766-11 PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 4P CN157 1-691-767-11 PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 5P CN158 1-564-510-11 PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 6P ************************************************************ * 1-670-776-11 LED BOARD ********** < CONNECTOR > CN906 1-564-505-11 PLUG, CONNECTOR 2P < DIODE > D901 8-719-046-46 LED SEL5221S-TH8F (STANDBY) ************************************************************ * * A-4414-844-A MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (US, CND) A-4414-846-A MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (EXCEPT US, CND) ********************* < CAPACITOR > C101 C102 C103 C104 C105 C106 C107 C108 C109 C110 C111 C112 C113 C114 C115 C116 C117 C119 C120 C201 C202 C203 C204 C205 C206 C207 C208 C209 C210 C301 1-119-837-11 1-119-837-11 1-119-800-11 1-119-800-11 1-119-801-21 1-119-801-21 1-136-250-11 1-115-339-11 1-119-834-11 1-119-834-11 1-115-339-11 1-115-339-11 1-136-250-11 1-115-339-11 1-136-250-11 1-115-339-11 1-136-250-11 1-115-339-11 1-136-250-11 1-119-841-11 1-119-841-11 1-163-037-11 1-126-024-11 1-163-037-11 1-126-023-11 1-126-023-11 1-119-834-11 1-119-834-11 1-119-834-11 1-125-850-21 ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT FILM CERAMIC CHIP ELECT ELECT CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP FILM CERAMIC CHIP FILM CERAMIC CHIP FILM CERAMIC CHIP FILM ELECT ELECT CERAMIC CHIP ELECT CERAMIC CHIP ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT FILM 100uF 100uF 100uF 100uF 220uF 220uF 0.001uF 0.1uF 22uF 22uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.001uF 0.1uF 0.001uF 0.1uF 0.001uF 0.1uF 0.001uF 1000uF 1000uF 0.022uF 220uF 0.022uF 100uF 100uF 22uF 22uF 22uF 220PF 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 5% 10% 20% 20% 10% 10% 5% 10% 5% 10% 5% 10% 5% 20% 20% 10% 20% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 5% 63V 63V 25V 25V 25V 25V 100V 50V 63V 63V 50V 50V 100V 50V 100V 50V 100V 50V 100V 63V 63V 25V 25V 25V 25V 25V 63V 63V 63V 50V
1-125-850-21 FILM 1-119-834-11 ELECT
Ref. No. C703 C704 C705 C706 C709 C710 C715 C716 C717 C718 C719 C720 Part No. Description 220PF 330uF 470uF 330uF 220PF 220PF 4PF 100uF 0.068uF 0.068uF 0.001uF 0.1uF 5% 20% 20% 20% 5% 5% 10% 20% 5% 5% 5% 10% Remark 50V 50V 25V 25V 50V 50V 50V 63V 50V 50V 100V 50V Ref. No. D402 D404 D405 D501 D502 D504 D505 D601 D602 D604 D605 D701 D702 D704 D705 Part No. 8-719-800-76 8-719-800-76 8-719-801-78 8-719-118-62 8-719-800-76 8-719-800-76 8-719-801-78 8-719-118-62 8-719-800-76 8-719-800-76 8-719-801-78 8-719-118-62 8-719-800-76 8-719-800-76 8-719-801-78 Description DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE DIODE < IC > IC101 IC201 8-759-296-74 IC AD712JR-REEL 8-759-111-68 IC uPC1237HA < JACK > J101 J102 J103 J104 J105 J106 J107 J108 J109 1-785-144-11 1-785-144-21 1-785-144-11 1-779-491-11 1-785-144-21 1-785-144-11 1-785-144-21 1-563-330-11 1-563-330-11 JACK, PIN (INPUT, EXTRA 2CH, L) JACK, PIN (INPUT, EXTRA 2CH, R) JACK, PIN (INPUT, FRONT, L) JACK, PIN 1P (INPUT, CENTER) JACK, PIN (INPUT, FRONT, R) JACK, PIN (INPUT, REAR, L) JACK, PIN (INPUT, REAR, R) JACK (S-LINK, CTRL A1) JACK (S-LINK, CTRL A1) < TRANSISTOR > Q101 Q102 Q103 Q104 Q105 Q106 Q107 Q108 Q109 Q110 Q111 Q112 Q113 Q114 Q201 Q301 Q302 Q303 Q304 Q306 Q308 Q309 Q310 Q311 Q312 8-729-232-69 8-729-232-69 8-729-209-15 8-729-141-83 8-729-421-22 8-729-201-53 8-729-201-53 8-729-421-22 8-729-201-53 8-729-421-22 8-729-421-22 8-729-201-53 8-729-201-53 8-729-421-22 8-729-140-82 8-729-045-15 8-729-216-22 8-729-216-22 8-729-230-49 8-729-271-31 8-729-216-31 8-729-216-31 8-729-421-22 8-729-271-31 8-749-010-43 FET 2SK208GR3 FET 2SK208GR3 TRANSISTOR 2SD2012 TRANSISTOR 2SB1094-LK TRANSISTOR UN2211 TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR 2SA1015-GR 2SA1015-GR UN2211 2SA1015-GR UN2211 UN2211 2SA1015-GR 2SA1015-GR UN2211 2SA988-PAFAEA 2SC5169-FG 2SA1162-G 2SA1162-G 2SC2712-YG 2SC2713-G 2SA1163-G 2SA1163-G UN2211 2SC2713-G NEN250 1SS226 1SS226 1SS184 RD5.6F-T7B1 1SS226 1SS226 1SS184 RD5.6F-T7B1 1SS226 1SS226 1SS184 RD5.6F-T7B1 1SS226 1SS226 1SS184 Remark 1-125-850-21 FILM 1-119-830-11 ELECT 1-119-803-11 ELECT 1-119-830-11 1-102-978-00 1-125-850-21 1-125-842-11 1-119-837-11 1-137-375-11 1-137-375-11 1-136-250-11 1-115-339-11 ELECT CERAMIC FILM FILM ELECT FILM FILM FILM CERAMIC CHIP < CONNECTOR > CN101 CN102 * CN201 CN202 CN203 CN204 CN205 CN301 CN302 CN304 CN305 CN401 CN402 CN404 CN405 CN501 CN502 CN504 CN505 CN601 CN602 CN604 CN605 CN701 CN702 CN704 CN705 1-564-510-11 1-691-767-11 1-506-599-11 1-564-241-00 1-691-767-11 1-691-766-31 1-691-765-21 1-564-505-11 1-691-769-11 1-691-765-11 1-691-765-11 1-564-505-11 1-691-769-11 1-691-765-31 1-691-765-31 1-564-505-11 1-691-769-11 1-691-765-11 1-691-765-11 1-564-505-11 1-691-769-11 1-691-765-21 1-691-765-21 1-564-505-11 1-691-769-11 PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 6P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 5P PIN, CONNECTOR (B10P-VH) 10P PIN, CONNECTOR 4P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 5P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 4P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG, CONNECTOR 2P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 7P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG, CONNECTOR 2P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 7P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG, CONNECTOR 2P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 7P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG, CONNECTOR 2P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 7P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P PLUG, CONNECTOR 2P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 7P

1W F 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/3W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/3W 1/2W F 1/2W F 1/2W F 1/2W F
FUSIBLE 100 5% FUSIBLE 100 5% ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT CARBON MELF 1.5K 2% CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF FUSIBLE CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON FUSIBLE FUSIBLE FUSIBLE FUSIBLE 4.7K 18K 10 4.7K 1K 620 56K 100 56K 220 2.2K 3.3K 56K 4.7K 2.2K 100K 470K 220 2.7K 56K 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/2W F 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/3W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/3W 1/2W 1/2W 1/2W 1/2W
FUSIBLE 100 5% FUSIBLE 100 5% FUSIBLE 100 5% ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF FUSIBLE CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF 1.5K 4.7K 18K 10 4.7K 1K 620 56K 100 56K 220 2.2K 3.3K 56K 4.7K 2.2K 100K 470K 220 2.7K 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2%
1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/2W F 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/3W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W

F F F F

1-234-145-11 ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT
Ref. No. R615 R616 R617 ! R618 ! R619 ! R620 ! R621 R622 R623 R624 R625 R626 R627 R628 ! R629 R630 R631 R632 R633 R701 R702 R703 R704 R705 R706 R707 R708 R709 R710 R711 R712 R713 R714 R715 R716 R717 ! R718 ! R719 ! R720 ! R721 R722 R723 R724 R725 R726 R727 R728 ! R729 R730 R731 R732 R733
Part No. Description 56K 100 2% 2% 5% 5% 5% 5% Remark 1/8W 1/8W 1/3W 1/2W F 1/2W F 1/2W F 1/2W F Ref. No. RV601 RV701 Part No. Description Remark 1-259-994-11 CARBON MELF 1-259-983-11 1-249-493-11 1-212-982-00 1-212-982-00 1-212-982-00 1-212-982-00 1-234-145-11 1-234-145-11 1-259-997-11 1-260-004-11 1-259-983-11 1-259-988-11 1-260-011-11 1-212-958-00 1-260-004-11 1-259-995-11 1-259-920-11 1-260-017-11 1-259-983-11 1-260-017-11 1-259-991-11 1-259-987-11 1-259-987-11 1-249-218-11 1-260-002-11 1-260-017-11 1-260-004-11 1-259-999-11 1-260-020-11 1-260-028-11 1-259-987-11 1-260-001-11 1-259-994-11 1-259-983-11 1-249-493-11 1-212-982-00 1-212-982-00 1-212-982-00 1-212-982-00 1-234-145-11 1-234-145-11 1-259-997-11 1-260-004-11 1-259-983-11 1-259-988-11 1-260-011-11 1-212-958-00 1-260-004-11 1-259-995-11 1-259-920-11 CARBON MELF CARBON FUSIBLE FUSIBLE FUSIBLE 1-237-456-11 RES, ADJ, CARBON 1K 1-237-456-11 RES, ADJ, CARBON 1K < RELAY > RY1 RY2 RY3 RY4 RY5 RY6 RY7 RY10 RY16 RY17 RY19 1-755-062-11 1-755-062-11 1-755-062-11 1-755-062-11 1-755-062-11 1-755-062-11 1-755-062-11 1-755-062-11 1-755-062-11 1-755-062-11 RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY

FUSIBLE 100 5% ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT CARBON MELF 1.5K 2% CARBON MELF 4.7K 2% CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF FUSIBLE CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON 18K 10 4.7K 1K 620 56K 100 56K 220 2.2K 3.3K 56K 4.7K 2.2K 100K 470K 220 2.7K 56K 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5%
1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/2W F 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/3W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/3W 1/2W 1/2W 1/2W 1/2W F F F F
1-755-062-11 RELAY < SWITCH >
S101 1-771-471-11 SWITCH, SLIDE (OPERATION) ************************************************************ * * A-4414-845-A PS BOARD, COMPLETE (US, CND) A-4414-847-A PS BOARD, COMPLETE (EXCEPT US, CND) ******************* 2-259-121-01 SCREW, TR 4-902-345-01 HEAT SINK 4-974-510-01 SCREW (+BV 3X8 B) < CAPACITOR > C807 C808 C809 C810 C811 C812 C813 C814 C816 C817 C818 1-119-846-11 1-119-815-21 1-119-782-11 1-125-927-11 1-125-927-11 1-136-880-11 1-119-841-11 1-119-841-11 1-119-841-11 1-119-804-21 ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT FILM ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT 1uF 2200uF 1000uF 18000uF 18000uF 2.2uF 1000uF 1000uF 1000uF 1000uF 1000uF 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 100V 35V 10V 63V 63V 160V 63V 63V 63V 25V 63V
FUSIBLE 100 5% FUSIBLE 100 5% FUSIBLE 100 5% FUSIBLE 100 5% ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT ENCAPSULATED COMPONENT CARBON MELF 1.5K 2% CARBON MELF 4.7K 2% CARBON MELF 100 2% CARBON MELF 270 2% CARBON MELF FUSIBLE CARBON MELF CARBON MELF CARBON MELF 18K 10 4.7K 1K 620 56K 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2%
1-119-841-11 ELECT < CONNECTOR >
1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/2W F 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W 1/8W
CN804 CN805 CN806 CN807 CN808 CN811 CN861
1-691-766-31 1-691-766-11 1-691-767-11 1-564-241-00 1-564-104-00
PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 4P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 4P PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 5P PIN, CONNECTOR 4P PIN, CONNECTOR 3P

RY11 RY13 RY14

1-755-141-11 RELAY 1-755-141-11 RELAY 1-755-141-11 RELAY < TERMINAL >
RY851 1-755-235-11 RELAY RY852 1-755-235-11 RELAY ************************************************************ * A-4414-832-A SP BOARD, COMPLETE ******************* < CAPACITOR >
1-694-447-11 TERMINAL BOARD (SP) (FRONT/REAR SPEAKERS, L) TM802 1-694-447-11 TERMINAL BOARD (SP) (FRONT/REAR SPEAKERS, R) TM805 1-694-447-11 TERMINAL BOARD (SP) (CENTER SPEAKER) ************************************************************ * 1-670-769-11 SW BOARD ********* < CONNECTOR > CN851 CN852 1-691-765-11 PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P 1-691-765-41 PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P < SWITCH > S801 1-771-472-11 SWITCH, SLIDE (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) ************************************************************ MISCELLANEOUS ************** ! CNJ801 1-559-479-11 CORD, POWER (US, CND) ! CNJ801 1-575-953-11 CORD, POWER (EXCEPT US, CND) ! T1 1-431-981-11 TRANSFORMER, POWER (US, CND) ! T1 1-431-983-11 TRANSFORMER, POWER (EXCEPT US, CND) ************************************************************
C802 C803 C804 C820 C825 C826 C829
1-115-339-11 1-115-339-11 1-115-339-11 1-164-161-11 1-164-161-11
CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP
0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 2200PF 2200PF 2200PF 2200PF
10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
50V 50V 50V 100V 100V 100V 100V
1-164-161-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1-164-161-11 CERAMIC CHIP < CONNECTOR >

CN802 CN803

1-691-765-21 PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P 1-691-765-31 PLUG (MICRO CONNECTOR) 3P < DIODE >

D802 D803 D804

8-719-801-78 DIODE 1SS184 8-719-801-78 DIODE 1SS184 8-719-801-78 DIODE 1SS184 < COIL >
1-411-766-11 COIL, AIR-CORE The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Les composants identifis par une marque ! sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi.

Ref. No.

Description ************** HARDWARE LIST **************

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5

7-682-547-04 7-682-565-09 7-682-248-09 7-682-148-15 7-682-575-04
SCREW +B 3X6 SCREW +B 4X16 SCREW +K 3X8 SCREW, TR SCREW +P 5X10
#6 7-621-775-10 SCREW +B 2.6X4 #7 7-682-561-09 SCREW +P 4X8 #8 7-682-547-09 SCREW +B 3X6 ************************************************************ ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS ******************************** 1-777-172-11 CORD, CONNECTION 3-864-981-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH, FRENCH) (US, CND) 3-864-981-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH, DUTCH, SWEDISH, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE) (EXCEPT US, CND)

Sony Corporation

9-922-954-11
Home A&V Products Company
98J0589-1 Printed in Japan 1998. 10 Published by Quality Assurance Dept. (Shibaura)

Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 45 Glossary 47 Video Signal Block Diagram 48 Index 49
Hooking Up the Components
This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the control amplifier. Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the control amplifier.

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the unit: Audio Cord (3) Remote commander RM-TP501E (remote) (1) LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (4) Coin shaped lithium battery (CR-2032) (1)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert four size-AA (LR6) alkaline batteries and one coin shaped lithium battery with the + and properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the control amplifier. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote.
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. This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you dont 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/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

Power Amplifier Hookups

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

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) Red (R) White (L) Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
For the PRE OUT CENTER and PRE OUT WOOFER jacks. One of the supplied audio cords may also be pulled apart and used as two separate monaural cords. Black Black

TA-N9000ES etc.

FRONT SPEAKERS
Make sure to power off when switching
(+) NORMAL USE 4 MIN BTL USE 8 MIN NORMAL USE 8 MIN BTL USE 16 MIN

S-LINK

CTRL A1 REAR CENTER

OPERATION

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)

CD player

MD or DAT deck

OUTPUT DIGITAL
L OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT OUT

INPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL

L OPTICAL OPTICAL IN OUT
Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal. All COAXIAL IN jacks and the DVD OPTICAL IN jack are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies and 24 bit word length. The CD, MD/DAT, and LD OPTICAL IN jacks are not compatible with 96 kHz/24 bit digital signals. It is not possible to record analog signals to MD/DAT, TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. Be sure to make both digital and analog connections to your digital components.

Audio Component Hookups

CD player MD or DAT deck 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)

INPUT OUTPUT

Tape deck

Turntable (MM cartridge type only)
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND y terminal on the control amplifier.

Video Component Hookups

Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TVs audio output jacks to the TV (TV/DBS) AUDIO IN jacks on the control amplifier and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TVs video output jack to the TV (TV/ DBS) VIDEO IN jack on the control amplifier. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner, connect both the audio and video output jacks to the control amplifier as shown below.

Notes on S-VIDEO jacks

When using the S-VIDEO jacks instead of the VIDEO jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-VIDEO jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the VIDEO jacks. The S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack on this unit is capable of automatically switching between wide and normal screen formats. To determine whether your video components and/ or monitor is compatible with automatic format switching, refer to the instructions supplied with those components. Hooking Up the Components

If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changers COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to CD 1 and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the control amplifier. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the control amplifier.
MONITOR CTRL S IN hookup (for USA and Canadian models only)
If have a Sony TV monitor equipped with a CTRL S OUT jack Use a CONTROL S cord (not supplied) to connect the CTRL S OUT jack on the monitor to the MONITOR CTRL S IN jack on the control amplifier. This allows you to turn on your Sony TV monitor automatically when you turn on the control amplifier using the supplied remote control. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with you Sony TV monitor for details.
Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this control amplifier to a wall outlet: Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to wall outlet(s). If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the control amplifier, the control amplifier will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the control amplifier on/off.

Caution

Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the control amplifiers 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.
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 control amplifier on and off.
Before you turn on the control amplifier, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging you speakers.

STANDBY indicator Lights when the control amplifier is turned off (standby mode) and turns off when the control amplifier is turned on. 2 INPUT SELECTOR control Turn to select the component you want to use. To select
VCR LD player DVD player TV tuner TV or DBS tuner Tape deck MD or DAT deck CD player Tuner Turntable

Turn to light

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3 LD DVD TV (Europe only) TV/DBS (USA/Canada only) TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source.
After selecting VCR, LD player, or DVD player, turn on the TV and set the TVs video input.
3 Input indicators Light to indicate the current source component(s).

MASTER VOLUME 5

STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LD DVD TV TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO

MAIN MENU

DIGITAL/ANALOG

INPUT SELECTOR

SP SET UP EQ PHONES EQUALIZER BANK AUTO FORMAT MODE 2ch AUDIO SPLIT SURR LEVEL CUSTOM
4 AUDIO SPLIT button Press to select and play another audio source in combination with the selected component.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select a video component. 2 Press AUDIO SPLIT repeatedly to select a different audio source or press AUDIO SPLIT once to display the current settings and turn +/ to select the different audio source. The display switches to V:XXX A:XXX to show both the video (V:XXX) and audio (A:XXX) sources. To cancel AUDIO SPLIT Press and hold AUDIO SPLIT for at least two seconds.
5 DIGITAL/ANALOG button Press to select either digital or analog audio signals for your digital components (DVD, LD, TV (TV/DBS), CD and MD/DAT). Each press switches the input of the currently selected component as follows : Select
Give priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected. Priority is : 1 AC-3 RF 2 DIGITAL (OPTICAL) or (COAXIAL) 3 ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L and R) jacks. Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks. Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack. (CD, DVD, LD only) Specify the radio frequency signals input to the AC-3 RF IN jack. (LD only)

z Input indicators

Normally, the indicator above the selected input lights orange. However, when AUDIO SPLIT is used to select a different audio source, the video input lights green and the audio input lights orange.

ANALOG

When using AUDIO SPLIT, the input (digital/analog) of the selected audio source is automatically set to AUTO (see 5 DIGITAL/ANALOG button for details). DIGITAL (OPTICAL)

DIGITAL (COAXIAL)

AC-3 RF
The DIGITAL/ANALOG button lights up when the INPUT SELECTOR is used to select a component whose input is set to something other than AUTO.
6 MASTER VOLUME control After turning on the component you selected, turn to adjust the volume. 7 PHONES jack Use to connect stereo headphones. Connecting headphones cuts the output from the PRE OUT jacks.
! Menu indicators Light to indicate the menu selected using the MAIN MENU button (!). ! MAIN MENU button Press this button repeatedly to select any of the following menus. The corresponding menu indicator (!) also lights. When menu is

SP SETUP

z The PHONES jack on this amplifier can present audio in

Virtual Surround

When listening to media recorded in multi-channel audio format (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DVD encoded with DTS, etc.), Virtual Surround simulates the audio playback produced by speakers placed at fixed positions around the listener. When you connect headphones, "V. MOVIE PHONES" appears in the display. Virtual Surround starts automatically with playback of media recorded in a multi-channel audio format. However, pressing 2ch or AUTO FORMAT, or using when the sound field is off presents a 2 channel stereo downmix to the headphones.

You can

Specify speaker sizes, locations and crossover frequencies (page 18). Adjust the equalization (bass/ mid/treble) of the front, center and rear speakers or clear equalizer presets from the memory (page 32). Change the various surround parameters (effect level, wall type, etc.), and adjust the overall tone of the sound field (page 34). Adjust speaker balance, volume levels, and overall dynamic range, etc (page 35). Make a variety of adjustments and customize how the control amplifier operates (page 38).

EQUALIZER

SURROUND
8 MODE +/ buttons Press repeatedly to select the desired sound field. For details, see Selecting a Sound Field on page 23. 9 2ch button Press to cancel the sound fields and output the sound of the selected source from only the front left and right speakers. For details, see SURROUND OFF (2ch) on page 26. 0 AUTO FORMAT button Press to set the unit to automatically detect the type of signals being input and perform the proper decoding. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any effects. For details, see AUTO FORMAT DECODING on page 26. ! EQUALIZER BANK button Press repeatedly to select an equalizer (EQ PRESET 1~5) or turn the equalizer off (EQUALIZER OFF).

CUSTOMIZE

! MENU knob Turn to select a parameter from the current menu. ! +/ knob Turn to adjust the setting of the current parameter. ! IR receptor Receives IR signals emitted by the remote. ! IR emitter Emits IR signals to the remote.

Before Using the Control Amplifier
Before turning on the control amplifier
Make sure that you have: Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).

Checking the connections

After connecting all of your components to the control amplifier, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly.
U MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
Clearing the control amplifiers memory
Before you use your control amplifier for the first time or when you want to clear the control amplifiers memory, do the following.
SP SET UP EQ PHONES EQUALIZER BANK

LEVEL CUSTOM

AUTO FORMAT

AUDIO SPLIT

Press U to turn on the control amplifier. Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select a component (program source) that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). Turn on the component and start playing it. Turn MASTER VOLUME to increase the volume.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to display <CUSTOMIZE>. Turn MENU to display MEMORY CLEAR [NO]. Turn +/ to display MEMORY CLEAR [YES]. After a few seconds, Are you sure? is displayed. Turn +/ to display [YES] again and wait a few seconds. The unit automatically turns off, and then turns on again. All of the followings are reset to the factory settings or cleared. All menu adjustments (speaker settings, equalizer settings, sound field parameters, etc.). The equalizer settings in the equalizer bank.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. There is no sound no matter which component is selected. / Check that the control amplifier, the power amplifier(s), and all components are turned on. / Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set to 0. / If MUTING appears in the display, press MUTING on the remote to turn off the muting function. Theres 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 control amplifier and the component. If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see Troubleshooting on page 43.
Multi-Channel Surround Setup

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). Ideal placement of the rear speakers is at the side of the listening position in the region within the shaded area shown in the illustration below. Even when speakers cannot all be placed at equal distances from the listening position, it is possible to place speakers (including the sub woofer) at a distances of 1 ~ 12 m (3 ~ 40 feet) from the listening position. If this is the case, by accurately setting the distance of each speaker, the amplifier can automatically adjust the audio output to produce an ideal surround sound effect. Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of on the side walls (the shaded area). One advantage of this placement is that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers that match your front speakers.

B A 45 A

90 A A
If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check the speaker location setting in the SP SETUP menu when using any of the VIRTUAL sound fields (see pages 20, 23 and 24 for details).
The difference in distance of the nearest and farthest speakers from the listening position should not exceed 8.4 m (27 feet). When mounting rear speakers at the sides of the listening position, ideal speaker height is about 60 ~ 90 cm (2 ~ 3 feet) above ear height. 60~90 cm (2~3 feet)
Press U to turn on the control amplifier. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to display <SP SETUP>. Turn MENU to select the parameter you want to adjust. Turn +/ to select the setting you desire. The new setting becomes effective and is stored automatically. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set all of the following parameters. The menu turns off when you operate any of the other buttons or knobs.
p Front speaker size FRONT SP [LARGE] Initial setting : LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select LARGE. Normally, select LARGE. If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. p Center speaker size CENTER SP [LARGE] Initial setting : LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select LARGE. Normally, select LARGE. If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to LARGE) or sub woofer. *1 If you do not connect the center speaker, select NO. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size REAR SP [LARGE] Initial setting : LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select LARGE. Normally, select LARGE. If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers. If you do not connect rear speakers, select NO. The sound of the rear channel will be output from the front speakers.*3

Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 angle of elevation.

RS LS RS

VIRTUAL THEATER A
Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO A. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Cary Grant Theater and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (at approximately a 30 angle of elevation) from a single pair of actual rear speakers. Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO B. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Kim Novak Theater and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (at approximately a 30 angle of elevation) from a single pair of actual rear speakers. Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO C. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the scoring stage and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (at approximately a 30 angle of elevation) from a single pair of actual rear speakers. Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.

MIDDLE*

VIRTUAL THEATER B

VIRTUAL THEATER C

BEHIND*

VIRTUAL ENHANCED A

VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.
VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30 angle of elevation.

VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER A

Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO A. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Cary Grant Theater and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30 angle of elevation from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.

6 S.WOOFER Lights when the sub woofer selection is set to YES and sound is being output from the sub woofer. 7 D. RANGE Lights when dynamic range compression is active. See page 36 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 PRO LOGIC Lights when this unit applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. 9 DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input.
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that DIGITAL/ANALOG is NOT set to ANALOG (see 5 on page 13). You may hear some noise when starting playback from a DTS format LD or CD. This, however, is not a malfunction.
0 MPEG Lights when MPEG signals are input. ! RF Lights when Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF signals are input from the LD (LD/DVD) player. ! AC-3 Lights when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input.
Playback channel display The display shows which channels are being played back and which speakers are being used. The letters (L, C, R, etc.) light to show the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters light to show which speakers are being used. The display varies depending on the number of speakers connected (Speaker Setup and Playback Channel Display column). This unit also displays the number of channels in the input signal (Input Channel Display column). Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from multi channel surround signals, the ones marked are the most common.
Recording Format (Front/Rear) Speaker Setup and Playback Channel Display Input Channel Display All speakers present

a DIGITAL

Rear speakers absent

Center speaker absent

Rear/center speakers absent
DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0] 1/0 dts [1/0] MPEG [1/0] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] 2/0* dts [2/0] MPEG [2/0] DOLBY DIGITAL [3/0] 3/0 dts [3/0] MPEG [3/0] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/1] 2/1 dts [2/1] MPEG [2/1] DOLBY DIGITAL [3/1] 3/1 dts [3/1] MPEG [3/1] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2] 2/2 dts [2/2] MPEG [2/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [3/2] 3/2 dts [3/2] MPEG [3/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] 2/0** dts [2/0] MPEG [2/0] DOLBY PRO LOGIC LINEAR PCM** ANALOG STEREO
C DTS C MPEG L L DTS L MPEG R MPEG L C R R R DTS L MPEG L L DTS

You can program the remote codes of the non-2 way remote commander to the ordinally learning remote commander that is available in the market. (*2) RM-PP402 is usually not available at stores. Please contact your authorized Sony dealer or authorized Sony service center. (*3) You can use 5.1CH button instead of LD button when you use RM-PP402 in case of using this amplifier.
p Memory clear MEMORY CLEAR [YES] Initial setting : NO To clear the memory, select [YES] and wait a few seconds. Are you sure? is displayed. Select [YES] again. The unit automatically turns off, and then turns on again. The memory is cleared. p Sleep timer SLEEP X:XX:XX Initial setting : OFF Lets you set the control amplifier to turn off automatically after a certain time. Simply select the how long you would like to wait before the unit turns itself off. Countdown begins automatically. To cancel the sleep function, select [OFF] before the count down is complete.
This chapter describes the operations necessary to store your custom equalization and surround settings for instant recall.

MENU +/ EQUALIZER BANK

Brief descriptions of buttons used to create custom equalizer settings
EQUALIZER BANK button: Press repeatedly to select the equalizer you want to adjust. MAIN MENU button: Press repeatedly to select the desired menu (<SURROUND> or <EQUALIZER>). MENU knob: Turn to select a parameter from the current menu. +/ knob: Turn to adjust the selected parameter. Other Operations
Viewing detailed information about the audio source
You can view information about the audio source currently selected. When a digital audio source is selected, the sampling frequency and bit rate of the audio signal can also be viewed. (Items which can be displayed may differ depending on the source.) Turn +/ counterclockwise to display the audio information (except during menu operations). Then turn +/ in either direction to scroll the information. Turning +/ immediately after pressing MODE +/ adjusts surround modes. About two seconds after using MODE +/, you can use +/ to display the audio information. Also, after using INPUT SELECTOR, etc., you can turn +/ to display the audio information when the surround display returns.
Creating Custom Equalizer Settings
Any changes you make to the preset equalizers (EQ PRESET 1~5) are stored automatically.

Recording

Your control amplifier makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to it. You dont have to connect the playback and recording components directly to each other: once you select a program source on the control amplifier, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, make sure youve connected all components properly.

INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO SPLIT
Press EQUALIZER BANK repeatedly to select the equalizer you want to adjust (EQ PRESET 1~5). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to display <EQUALIZER>. Turn MENU to select the desired parameter, then turn +/ to adjust. These parameters let you adjust the sound of each speaker individually (see page 32). The adjustments are stored automatically.
z You can turn off the equalization without erasing the

equalizer

Press the EQUALIZER BANK repeatedly to select EQUALIZER OFF.
Clearing Stored Equalizer Settings
Press EQUALIZER BANK repeatedly to select the equalizer you want to clear (EQ PRESET 1-5). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to display <EQUALIZER>. Turn MENU to display <PRESET x clear [NO]> ("x" is the number of the current equalizer preset). Turn +/ to display <PRESET x clear [YES]>. A few seconds later, "Are you sure?" is displayed. Once again, turn +/ to display [YES]. A few seconds later, "PRESET x CLEARED !" is displayed and the contents of the selected equalizer bank are restored to the factory presets.
Playback component (program source) : Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow
Recording component (tape deck, MD deck, VCR)
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the control amplifier. See the instruction manual of your tape deck or MD deck if you need help.
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the component to be recorded. Prepare the component for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary. Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component.
You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog TAPE REC OUT or MD/DAT REC OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT jack. Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE REC OUT or MD/DAT REC OUT jacks.
CONTROL-A1 Control System
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the control amplifier. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD players instruction manual if you need help.

* Measured at REC OUT ** 2.5 V input level
Inputs (Analog) PHONO: Sensitivity: 5 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms LINE (TUNER, CD, MD/DAT, TAPE, TV (TV/DBS), DVD, LD, VIDEO 1, 2, and VIDEO 3): Sensitivity: 250 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms Inputs (Digital) DVD (coaxial): Sensitivity: 0.5 Vp-p Impedance: 75 ohms LD (AC-3 RF): Impedance: 75 ohms LD (coaxial): Sensitivity: 0.5 Vp-p Impedance: 75 ohms CD (coaxial): Sensitivity: 0.5 Vp-p Impedance: 75 ohms CD, MD/DAT, TV (TV/ DBS), LD (Optical) DVD (optical)
Outputs (Analog) MD/DAT, TAPE (REC OUT); VIDEO 1, 2, 3 (REC OUT): Voltage: 250 mV, Impedance: 1 kilohm PRE OUT (FRONT L/ R, CENTER, REAR L/R, WOOFER): Voltage: 1 V Impedance: 200 ohms PHONES: Accepts low- and high-impedance headphones Outputs (Digital) MD/DAT (Optical) Sampling Frequency 48 kHz EQ BASS: 100 Hz ~ 1.0 kHz (21 steps) MID: 99 Hz ~ 8.6 kHz (41 steps) TREBLE: 1.0 kHz ~ 10 kHz (21 steps) Gain levels: 10 dB, 1 dB step
Decodable Digital Formats Dolby Digital (AC-3), MPEG, DTS, Linear PCM

Video section

Inputs Outputs S video inputs Luminance: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms Chroma: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms S video outputs Luminance: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms Chroma: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms 1 Vp-p 75 ohms 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

Power requirements European models : 230 V AC, 50/60Hz USA and Canadian models : 120 V AC, 60Hz Additional Information Power consumption 72 W AC outlets European models : 1 switched, 100 W USA and Canadian models : 2 switched, total 120 W/1 A 387 mm (151/4 inches) including projecting parts and controls

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.) 12.8 kg (28 lb 04 oz) Supplied accessories See page 4. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Glossary

Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these three sound elements are heard. Surround sound combines these sound elements in such a way that you actually can sense the size of the venue, as well as its type.

Types of sound

Early reflections Reverberation

Direct sound