Sony TA-ZH1ES User manual

TA-ZH1ES.GB/FR/CT.4-598-254-12(1)
Headphone Amplifier
TA-ZH1ES
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Manuel d’instructions
CT

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About manuals supplied
The two following manuals are included.
Operating instructions (this manual)
Provides you with instructions on how to use.
Precautions/Specifications (separate manual)
Provides you with precautions and product specifications.
Supplied Accessories
Headphone amplifier
AC power cord (mains lead)
USB cable (USB-A/USB-B)
Digital cable for WALKMAN®
Remote control
R03 (size AAA) batteries
Operating instructions (this
manual)
Precautions/Specifications

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Table of Contents
Supplied Accessories ....................................................................2
Guide to Parts and Controls ......................................................... 4
Connection:
Connection 1: Connecting the Input Equipment ..........................10
WALKMAN® ................................................................................. 10
Smartphone ................................................................................ 10
AV Equipment ..............................................................................11
Computer .....................................................................................13
Connection 2: Connecting the Headphones ................................14
Connecting with the Balanced Connection ................................ 14
Connecting with the Unbalanced Connection............................ 16
Connecting the Audio Output Jacks (PRE OUT) without Using the
Headphone Jack.......................................................................17
Connection 3: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) ........18
Listening to Music:
Listening to the Music Source of Your WALKMAN®, Smartphone, or
AV Equipment .......................................................................19
Listening to the Music Source of Your Computer ......................... 21
Preparing the Computer ..............................................................21
Playing the Music Source of the Computer.................................24
Using the Various Functions:
Changing the Display Window....................................................26
Operating the Menu ...................................................................27
Troubleshooting................................................................................. 30
Index ...................................................................................................33

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Guide to Parts and Controls
Front Panel
Volume knob
Adjusts the volume level.
DSEE HX indicator
Lights while the DSEE HX function works (page28).
Tip
While an unsupported input signal is input, this indicator lights and turns off immediately when the
DSEE HX function is turned on.
DSD RE. indicator
Lights while the DSD Remastering function works (page28).
Remote control sensor

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While selecting the headphone jack, the indicator on the selected headphone jack lights.
Headphone jack of the amplifier Plug and shape of the headphones
3-pole mini headphone jack (balanced
connection, 3.5 mm in diameter) × 2
L+ L–
R+ R–
G or OPEN
G or OPEN
L side
R side
Balanced standard headphone jack
(4.4 mm in diameter)
L+ R+
L– R–
OPEN
Standard headphone jack
(6.3 mm in diameter)
G (COMMON)
L R
Stereo mini headphone jack
(3.5 mm in diameter)
G (COMMON)
L R
XLR4 headphone jack (balanced 4-pin)
R–
R+
L+
L–
L+ R–
L– R+
Note
If you trying to convert the balanced connection to the unbalanced connection,the amplifier may be
damaged.

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Right Side Panel
WALKMAN port (for WALKMAN®/
Xperia™ connection) (page10)
Rear Panel
PRE OUT L/R jacks (page17)
LINE IN L/R jacks (page11)
USB-B port (page13)
COAX (coaxial) IN jack (page11)
OPT (optical) IN jack (page12)
AC IN jack (page18)
Tip
Do not peel off the sticker labeled “FOR SERVICE”. It
is for service personnel only.

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Top Panel
(power) button
Turns the amplifier on/off. The indicator
lights when the amplifier turns on.
INPUT button
Select the equipment of the music
source by pressing this button
repeatedly. The selected input name
appears in the display window
(page19).
OUTPUT button
Select the headphone jack or PRE OUT
L/R jacks for output by pressing this
button repeatedly. The selected output
name appears in the display window
(page19).
When selecting the PRE OUT L/R jacks
for output, see “Connecting the Audio
Output Jacks (PRE OUT) without Using
the Headphone Jack” (page 17).
Display window
Displays the input name, input signal
format, menu items, etc. (page26).
MENU/BACK button
Displays the menu in the display
window. When pressing this button
while the menu is displayed, the display
returns to the playback display.
//ENTER button
Select the menu item or setting value
in the display window by pressing /,
and decide the selection by pressing
ENTER.
GAIN (H/L) select switch
Adjusts the gain of the headphone jack.
If the volume of the headphones is
small, set to “H” after turning the volume
down. In normal use, set to “L” (pages
19, 24).

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Remote Control
(power) button
Turns the amplifier on/off.
INPUT button
Select the equipment of the music
source by pressing this button
repeatedly. The selected input name
appears in the display window
(page19).
DSD REMASTERING button
Turns the DSD Remastering function on/
off.The DSD RE. indicator lights while
the DSD Remastering function works.
For details about the DSD Remastering
function, see “Menu Item List” (page
28).
DIMMER button
Adjusts the brightness of the display
window.
Each time you press the button, the
brightness of the display window
changes as follows:
Bright Dark Off Bright ...
When the display window is turned off,
the indicators on the front panel of the
amplifier are turned off.
VOLUME +/– buttons
Adjusts the volume level.
MUTING button
Turns off the sound temporarily. While
muting is on, [MUTING] appears in the
display window.
Muting is canceled by pressing this
button again or increasing the volume
level with VOLUME + on the remote
control.
DISPLAY button
Changes the display in the display
window while playing. You can select
the normal playback display [NORMAL]
or input/output signal display
[FORMAT]. For details about the display
while playing, see “Changing the Display
Window” (page 26).
OUTPUT button
Select the headphone jack or PRE OUT
L/R jacks for output by pressing this
button repeatedly. The selected output
name appears in the display window
(page19).
When selecting the PRE OUT L/R jacks
for output, see “Connecting the Audio
Output Jacks (PRE OUT) without Using
the Headphone Jack” (page 17).
DSEE HX button
Turns the DSEE HX function on/off.
When you turn the DSEE HX on by
pressing the button, the [DSEE HX]
setting that is set in the menu is recalled.
The DSEE HX indicator lights while the

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DSEE HX function works. For details
about the DSEE HX function, see “Menu
Item List” (page 28).
To insert batteries
Notes
•Do not leave the remote control in an extremely
hot or humid place.
•Do not use a new battery and an old one
together.
•Do not mix different kinds of batteries.
•If you do not intend to use the remote control for
an extended period of time, remove the batteries
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.

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Connection 1: Connecting the Input
Equipment
WALKMAN®
Connect the digital output supported WALKMAN® to the WALKMAN port (for WALKMAN®/
Xperia connection) of the amplifier.
Digital cable for WALKMAN® (supplied)
Tip
You can charge the WALKMAN® while playing if it supports the digital cable for WALKMAN® (supplied).
Smartphone
Connect the smartphone (Xperia) to the WALKMAN port (for WALKMAN®/Xperia connection)
of the amplifier.
Micro USB cable (not supplied)
USB adaptor (not supplied)
Use the USB adaptor that is sold separately for
your smartphone. Connect it to the smartphone.

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AV Equipment
Select the connecting method for the output jack of your equipment.
Equipment with analog audio (LINE) output jacks
Connect equipment with analog audio (LINE) output jacks such as a record player (PS-HX500)
to the LINE IN L/R jacks of the amplifier.
Audio cable (not supplied)
White
Red
White Red
To the analog audio
(LINE) output (L/R)
jacks
Equipment with a digital coaxial output jack
Connect equipment with a digital coaxial output jack such as a CD player to the COAX IN jack
of the amplifier.
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)
To the digital coaxial
output jack

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Equipment with a digital optical output jack
Connect equipment with a digital optical output jack such as a CD player to the OPT IN jack of
the amplifier.
Digital optical cable (not supplied)
To the digital optical
output jack

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Computer
Connect the USB-B port of the amplifier to your computer.
USB cable (USB-A/USB-B) (supplied)
Tip
To listen to the music of your computer, you need to install the driver for the USB port and “Hi-Res Audio
Player” to the computer. For details, see “To install the driver for the USB port” (page 21) and“To install
the “Hi-Res Audio Player” software” (page 22).

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Connection 2: Connecting the
Headphones
Connecting with the Balanced Connection
Select the headphone jack for your headphones.
Headphones with balanced standard plug (4.4 mm in diameter)
Headphones with 3-pole mini plug (3.5 mm in diameter) (x 2)

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Headphones with XLR4 plug (balanced 4-pin)

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Connecting with the Unbalanced Connection
Select the headphone jack for your headphones.
Headphones with standard plug (6.3 mm in diameter)
Headphones with stereo mini plug (3.5 mm in diameter)

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Connecting the Audio Output Jacks (PRE OUT) without Using
the Headphone Jack
When connecting equipment such as an integrated amplifier, active speaker, etc. to the
PRE OUT L/R jacks of the amplifier, you can enjoy the sound by outputting sound from the
speakers.
Audio cable (not supplied)
White
Red
White Red
To the analog audio
input (L/R) jacks
Tip
You can change the [PRE OUT] setting by operating the menu. For details, see page 29.

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Connection 3: Connecting the AC
Power Cord (Mains Lead)
1 Connect the AC IN jack of the amplifier to a wall outlet (wall socket)
with the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied).
AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied)
2 Press (power) to turn the amplifier on.

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Listening to the Music Source of Your
WALKMAN®, Smartphone,or AV
Equipment
For details about the supported format, see “Specifications” of “Precautions/Specifications”
(separate manual).
Volume knob
WALKMAN port
(for WALKMAN®/
Xperia
connection)
1 Make the connection for playback (pages 10 to 18).
2 Press OUTPUT repeatedly to select the headphone jack for output.
The selected output name appears in the display window.
[UNBALANCED-2]
[UNBALANCED-1] [BALANCED-1]
[BALANCED-2]
[XLR4]
Tip
When selecting the PRE OUT L/R jacks, [PRE OUT] appears in the display window.

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3 Check that the indicator on the selected headphone jack lights up.
Tip
When selecting the PRE OUT L/R jacks, all the indicators on the headphone jacks turn off.
4 Press INPUT repeatedly to display the input name of the equipment
of the music source in the display window.
Equipment and input name
WALKMAN®/Smartphone: [WALKMAN]
Equipment with analog audio (LINE) output jacks: [ANALOG (LINE)]
Equipment with a digital coaxial output jack:[DIGITAL (COAX)]
Equipment with a digital optical output jack:[DIGITAL (OPT)]
5 Play the equipment of the music source.
6 Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume level.
Depending on the headphones, the volume may remain low. In this case, set GAIN to “H”
after tuning the volume down. In normal use,GAIN should be set at “L.”