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Sony Headphone Amplifier Driver

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install
    Questions & Answers

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • TA-ZH1ES

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs the Sony Headphone Amplifier driver. This driver is necessary to connect to a Windows® computer.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows Vista®
    • Windows Vista® 64-bit
    • Windows® 10
    • Windows® 10 64-bit
    • Windows® 7
    • Windows® 7 64-bit
    • Windows® 8
    • Windows® 8 64-bit
    • Windows® 8.1
    • Windows® 8.1 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • Sony_Headphone_Amplifier_Driver_Setup_V1.0.0.zip

    File Version

    • 1.0.0

    File Size

    • 58.19 MB

    Release Date

    • 10-12-2016

    Before You Start

    System Requirements

    This software requires a computer meeting the following system requirements:

    • Operating Systems: Microsoft® Windows Vista® (Service Pack 2) or later
      Note: Please make sure all the latest Windows updates have been installed.
    • Hard Drive Space: 100 MB or more
    • Device: USB 2.0 compliant port

    Note: This software is not guaranteed to work for all computers, even if they meet the above system requirements.

    Important Notes

    • IMPORTANT: Please do not connect the Headphone Amplifier to the computer until instructed. If you have already connected the device to the computer, please disconnect it now.
    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. Click the Download Now icon on this page to begin.
    2. Read the Software Download License Agreement, then, if you agree, click ACCEPT AGREEMENT to continue.
    3. At the File Save dialog box, download the Sony_Headphone_Amplifier_Driver_Setup_V1.0.0.zip file to your desired location on your computer. (please note this location for reference).
      Note: Please do not connect the Headphone Amplifier to the computer until instructed. If you have already connected the device to the computer, please disconnect it now.
    4. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and right-click the Sony_Headphone_Amplifier_Driver_Setup_V1.0.0.zip file, and then click Extract All.
      Note: For Windows 8/8.1 and 10, the default settings for Internet Explorer® will save the file in the Downloads folder. For Windows 10, use File Explorer to locate the Downloads folder, the default settings for Internet Explorer® will save the file in the Downloads folder, for Windows 8/8.1, click the Desktop tile from the Start screen and then locate the downloaded file using Windows Explorer.
    5. At the Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders window, click Extract.
    6. A new file will be created called Sony_Headphone_Amplifier_Driver_Setup.exe.
    7. Double-click the Sony_Headphone_Amplifier_Driver_Setup.exe file.
    8. At the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue.
    9. At the Choose Setup Language screen, select the language you wish to use, and then click Next.
      Next
    10. At the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony Headphone Amplifier Driver screen, click Next.
    11. The Installing package Driver (x64) screen will appear.
    12. At the The InstallShield(R) Wizard will install Sony Headphone Amplifier Driver on your computer screen, click Next.
    13. At the License Agreement screen, read the text and if you agree, click to select I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.
      License Agreement
    14. At the Ready to Install the Program screen, click Install.
      Install
    15. The Sony Headphone Amplifier Driver will be installed.
    16. At the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen, click Finish.
    17. At the The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Sony Headphone Amplifier Driver screen, click Finish.
    18. Connect the Headphone Amplifier device to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
    19. Power on the Headphone Amplifier device.
    20. On the Headphone Amplifier device or the included remote control, push INPUT button repeatedly until PC (USB-B) appears in the display window.
    21. If installation procedure was completed correctly, the Headphone Amplifier (TA-ZH1ES) will appear as a device in Device Manager under Sound, Video and Gaming controllers.

    Questions & Answers

    Notes:

    • If the TA-ZH1ES does not appear as a device in Device Manager, restart both the Headphone Amplifier and the computer. Once both have restarted completely, check in Device Manager again.
    • If, after restarting both the Headphone Amplifier and the computer, the TA-ZH1ES still does not appear as a device in Device Manager, the driver installation procedure has failed. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Uninstall a Program, click to select Sony Headphone Amplifier Driver and then click Uninstall. Once the uninstall procedure is complete, download and install the driver again.