Sony TA-E9000ES Manuel d'utilisation

Vucd-e9000a upgrade kit

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Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the unit:
• AV-AMP Upgrade CD-ROM (1)
• RS232-C cable (1)
• Remote commander RM-SU1 (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

The buttons on the supplied remote functions similarly to
the buttons on the TA-E9000ES.
The new functions which have been added by this
Upgrade Kit cannot be operated with the two-way remote
originally supplied with the TA-E9000ES.

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.

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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 amplifier,
replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes
• When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the

TA-E9000ES.

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor of the amplifier 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.

About this product

This is the Version 2.01 Upgrade Kit specially designed
for the software equipped in the TA-E9000ES integrated
amplifier.
The supplied CD-ROM contains the following files.

UPGRADE.EXE: An overwrite program to upgrade the
TA-E9000ES
E9KV201.BIN: Version 2.01 firmware (binary data)
V118C.BIN: The newest mass-produced firmware (binary
data)
README_J.TXT: The “read me” file in Japanese
README_E.TXT: The “read me” file in English

In order to perform the upgrade, please note the
following requirements:

1

IBM PC/AT or compatible PC installed with
Windows*95/98/NT3.51/NT4/2000.
The RS232-C (COM) port and the CD-ROM drive
must be available for use.

2

The TA-E9000ES integrated amplifier.

Before performing the upgrade, please make sure to read
the attached “LICENSE AGREEMENT”.

* “Microsoft”, “MS”, “MS-DOS”, and “Windows” are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in United States and the
other countries.

CAUTIONS

Before performing the upgrade, please disconnect the
TA-E9000ES and the power amplifier, or cut off the power
supply to the power amplifier. If the upgrade is
performed while the power amplifier is in operation,
noise will be produced which can damage the power
amplifier and the speakers which are connected to it.

After the upgrade is finished, be sure to disconnect the
RS232-C cable before turning on the power of the
TA-E9000ES. If the cable is left connected, when the power
to the PC is turned on and off, there is a possibility that
the RS232-C port will become unstable, the TA-E9000ES
will stop operating, the display will malfunction, or noise
or distortion may be produced which could damage the
power amplifier and the speakers connected to it.

While running the upgrade program, do not turn off the
power to the TA-E9000ES as the internal flash memory in
the amplifier section could become damaged.

When the upgrade is performed, all the customized
settings (ex., SP SETUP settings and SURROUND
settings) are initialized to the factory settings. Make sure
to keep a record of your customized settings by writing
them down before upgrading.

To upgrade the TA-E9000ES

1

Turn off your PC and the TA-E9000ES and connect
them with the supplied RS232-C cable.

2

Turn on the PC first, then the TA-E9000ES.

3

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the PC.
The AV-AMP Updater starts.

4

Select the COM port number and the transmission
speed (rate) according to your PC.
For desktop PCs, the COM port number is usually
indicated at the RS232-C connector (COM1 or COM2
in most cases).
Though the operation is possible up to 57600 bps, you
might have to lower the rate for some PCs. If you fail
in the following steps, try again at a lower rate.

5

Click “FILE SELECT”.
The file selection screen appears.

6

Select “E9kv201.bin”, then click “Open”.
To restore the former version, select “V118c.bin”.
The following screen appears.

VUCD-E9000A Upgrade Kit

4-231-359-12(1)

Sony Corporation

2000 Printed in Japan

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Click “NEXT”.
The screen for entering the CD KEY appears.

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Enter the CD KEY as written on the CD-ROM
package, then click “OK”.
The following screen appears.

9

Click “START”.
Installation starts. The application automatically
installs the CONTROL, DECODER, and DISPLAY
programs. When the two bar graphs reach the right
end and the following display appears, the update
process is complete.
The display of the TA-E9000ES turns off while
installing the DISPLAY program, however this is not a
malfunction.

Disconnect the RS232-C cable and turn on the
TA-E9000ES. The firmware version number appears on
the display.

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After turning on the TA-E9000ES, perform the

procedures of “MEMORY CLEAR” in the
“CUSTOMIZE” menu.
For details, refter to the Operating Instructions
supplied with the TA-E9000ES.

If the communication between the PC and the
TA-E9000ES does not go well, the following message
will appear. In this case, check if the connections are
correct and that the power is on.

* If the Updater does not start automatically even after

waiting for a while, use Explorer, etc. and double
click “UPGRADE.EXE” in the CD-ROM drive.

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In these modes, the EQ Bank function is not operative.
Within the set parameters of these modes, the surround equalizer settings (BASS, MID, TREBLE) are the same as the following modes:
CINEMA STUDIO EX.A = VIRTUAL THEATER A
CINEMA STUDIO EX.B = VIRTUAL THEATER B
CINEMA STUDIO EX.C = VIRTUAL THEATER C
SEMI C.STUDIO EX.A = V.SEMI THEATER A
SEMI C.STUDIO EX.B = V.SEMI THEATER B
SEMI C.STUDIO EX.C = V.SEMI THEATER C

2)

In VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1 mode, the surround equalizer function is not operative.

3)

In these modes, no signal is output from the actual rear speakers.

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Additional menus

Additional surround modes

Surround mode

Effect

Notes

CINEMA STUDIO EX.A

1)

CINEMA STUDIO EX.B

1)

CINEMA STUDIO EX.C

1)

VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1

2)

SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX.A

1) 3)

SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX.B

1) 3)

SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX.C

1) 3)

Additional menu function table

Menus

Parameters

Range

<SP SETUP>

LFE HIGH-CUT

40 Hz ~ 200 Hz
(10 Hz steps, STD = 120 Hz)

<SURROUND> VIRTUAL SP

ON, OFF

4)

SCREEN DEPTH

OFF, MID, DEEP

4)

or OFF, ON

5)

REAR ENHANCER ON, OFF

4)

6.1 MATRIX

ON, OFF

5)

<LEVEL>

HP. LEVEL

–10 dB ~ +10 dB

LFE MIX

The upper limit is extended
from 0 dB to +6 dB.

<CUSTOMIZE>ABS. PHASE

NORMAL, REVERSE

NOISE BAND

STD, WIDE, NARROW

Naming program sources
(downloadable to the remote, up to
8 characters)

4)

Operative for CINEMA STUDIO EX.A, B, C, and SEMI
C.STUDIO EX.A, B, C.

5)

Operative for VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1.

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LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT)

This setting lets you select the cutoff frequency of the LFE
channel High Cut Filter. Normally, this should be set to STD.
When using a passive subwoofer powered by a separate power
amplifier, it may be better to change the cutoff frequency. When
this is the case, use a setting other than STD.
x

Virtual speaker (VIRTUAL SP)

Allows you turn the virtual speakers created by the CINEMA
STUDIO EX.A, B, C and SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX.A, B, C
sound fields on or off.
x

Screen depth (SCREEN DEPTH)

In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image
reflected on the movie screen. This parameter allows you to
create the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the
sound of the front speakers “into” the screen. In the VIRTUAL
MATRIX 6.1 sound field, this parameter can be set to ON or OFF.
In the CINEMA STUDIO EX.A, B, C and SEMI CINEMA
STUDIO EX.A, B, C sound fields, this parameter can be set to
OFF, MID, or DEEP. DEEP provides the greatest amount of
screen depth.
x

Rear reflection enhancer (REAR ENHANCER)

This is a setup that adds the effect of a broader sound obtained
from the sound of the surround channel even when the surround
channel sound is monaural. This setting operates in CINEMA
STUDIO EX.A, B, C and SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX.A, B, C.
When set to ON, the effect is automatically applied to sources
recorded in Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital [2/1], [3/1]
surround sound. When set to OFF, there is no effect added.
x

6.1ch Matrix (6.1 MATRIX)

This parameter can be used only when VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1 is
selected. Set whether or not the amplifier decodes the rear center
signal using 3D sound imaging for 6.1 channel encoded sources.
When set to ON, the amplifier performs 6.1ch MATRIX
decoding. When set to OFF, the amplifier does not perform 6.1ch
MATRIX decoding.
x

Headphones level (HP. LEVEL)

Lets you adjust the level of the headphones. Adjust the level of
the headphones the same way you adjust the speaker levels.
x

LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level (LFE MIX)

The upper limit is extended from 0 dB to +6 dB.
x

Phase polarity of the input source (ABS. PHASE)

Lets you set the absolute phase polarity of the input source.
Normally, set to NORMAL. When outputting the sound of a
source of reverse phase, set to REVERSE. When set to REVERSE,
the polarity of the signals output from all the speakers and PRE
OUT jacks is reversed from the current polarity.
Note
This setting does not change the polarity of the sub woofer to the
front speakers. To change the phase polarity of the sub woofer to the
front speakers, set S.W PHASE to REVERSE in the SP SETUP menu.

x

Test tone noise type (NOISE BAND)

When set to STD, a standard test tone with the frequency
response recommended by Dolby Digital is output. When set to
WIDE, a “white noise” test tone is output. You can use it to match
the sound of the speakers.
* For the subwoofer, white noise is always output.
x

Naming Program sources

Lets you register a name of up to 8 characters for the currently
selected function. Turn MENU to move the position and turn +/– to
select a character. The entered name is stored automatically.
To clear a name that has been registered, turn MENU to the left to
make the 8 character boxes blink. Then turn +/– one click to the right
to make the name appear as 8 spaces.
If you continue turning +/– to the right when the 8 spaces are
blinking, the preregistered model names of Sony components appear.
If you want to change the name, turn MENU until the character you
want to change blinks and turn +/– to change the character.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the most traditional
editing theater of Sony Pictures Entertainment. The 3D sound
imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION creates 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual
rear speakers.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the mixing studio of
Sony Pictures Entertainment which is equipped with the
forefront-class acoustic facilities in Hollywood. The 3D sound
imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION creates 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual
rear speakers.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the studio of Sony
Pictures Entertainment for recording the BGM of movies. The
3D sound imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION creates 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual rear speakers.

Reproduces the environment of an actual movie theater using
the sound characteristics and 3D sound imaging of CINEMA
STUDIO EX.B with 6.1 channel encoded sources. The 3D sound
imaging creates 5 sets of virtual rear speakers and 1 set of
virtual rear center speakers placed at an ideal 30° angle of
elevation behind the listener. The decoded signal is output from
the virtual rear center speakers.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the most traditional
editing theater of Sony Pictures Entertainment. The 3D sound
imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION creates 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front
speakers (without using actual rear speakers).

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the mixing studio of
Sony Pictures Entertainment which is equipped with the
forefront-class acoustic facilities in Hollywood. The 3D sound
imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION creates 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front
speakers (without using actual rear speakers).

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the studio of Sony
Pictures Entertainment for recording the BGM of movies. The
3D sound imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION creates 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the
front speakers (without using actual rear speakers).

This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type of movie.

This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies
with lots of sound effects.

This mode is ideal for watching
musicals or classic films where
music is featured in the
soundtrack.

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