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Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations....... 21 Advanced Operations 25 Others 26 E n Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Integrated Amplifier A-9050/ A-9030 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Integrated Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo Integrated Amplifier.
Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations....... 21 Advanced Operations 25 Others 26 E n Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Integrated Amplifier A-9050/ A-9030 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Integrated Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo Integrated Amplifier.
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.... Read these instructions. 3. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of other apparatus (including amplifiers) that are covered by following conditions: A. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING tripod, bracket, or table specified by a qualified technician to restore...
.... Read these instructions. 3. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of other apparatus (including amplifiers) that are covered by following conditions: A. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING tripod, bracket, or table specified by a qualified technician to restore...
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...9050 Integrated Digital Amplifier • Three-stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry • Digital Inputs (Optical/Coaxial) • Wolfson 192 kHz/24 bit DACs withDIDRC Circuitry Inside (WM8718) • Phase Matching Bass Technology • 1.6 mm Full Flat Chassis • 75 W/ch (1 kHz, 8 ohms, 0.08 % THD, 2ch Driven FTC) • WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier... Gain Volume • Aluminum Front Panels and Volume Knob • Direct Mode Switch A-9030 Integrated Digital Amplifier • Three-stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry • Phase Matching Bass Technology • 1.6 mm Full Flat...
...9050 Integrated Digital Amplifier • Three-stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry • Digital Inputs (Optical/Coaxial) • Wolfson 192 kHz/24 bit DACs withDIDRC Circuitry Inside (WM8718) • Phase Matching Bass Technology • 1.6 mm Full Flat Chassis • 75 W/ch (1 kHz, 8 ohms, 0.08 % THD, 2ch Driven FTC) • WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier... Gain Volume • Aluminum Front Panels and Volume Knob • Direct Mode Switch A-9030 Integrated Digital Amplifier • Three-stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry • Phase Matching Bass Technology • 1.6 mm Full Flat...
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... Power Cord 14 Connecting a CD Player 15 Connecting a Tuner 16 Connecting an Onkyo Dock 17 Connecting Onkyo V Components 18 Connecting a Turntable 19 Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck 19 Connecting a Recording Component 19 Connecting a Subwoofer With Built-In Power Amplifier 20 Using the Integrated Amplifier as a Preamplifier...........20 Turning On & Basic Operations Basic Operations 21 Turning...
... Power Cord 14 Connecting a CD Player 15 Connecting a Tuner 16 Connecting an Onkyo Dock 17 Connecting Onkyo V Components 18 Connecting a Turntable 19 Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck 19 Connecting a Recording Component 19 Connecting a Subwoofer With Built-In Power Amplifier 20 Using the Integrated Amplifier as a Preamplifier...........20 Turning On & Basic Operations Basic Operations 21 Turning...
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... of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller, point it shut. Approx. 8 in . (10 cm) Install the integrated amplifier on its temperature will not work if there's an obstacle between it so that its weight is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays... work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as possible to have high conversion efficiency, however, its four legs. Before Using the Integrated Amplifier Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide the cover. Do not install the integrated...
... of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller, point it shut. Approx. 8 in . (10 cm) Install the integrated amplifier on its temperature will not work if there's an obstacle between it so that its weight is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays... work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as possible to have high conversion efficiency, however, its four legs. Before Using the Integrated Amplifier Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide the cover. Do not install the integrated...
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...; page 22) Lights according to the selected input source. (*A-9050 only) F INPUT selector (➔ page 23) Selects the input sources in Direct mode. N PHASE MATCHING BASS LED (➔ page 23) Lights when the integrated amplifier is in sequence. P LINE5 (AUX) jack Connect playback devices... PHONES jack (➔ page 24) Connects headphones with analog audio output. B ON/STANDBY button (➔ page 21) Sets the integrated amplifier to Know the Integrated Amplifier Front Panel a 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 j klmn op For detailed information, see the pages in Phase matching bass mode. ...
...; page 22) Lights according to the selected input source. (*A-9050 only) F INPUT selector (➔ page 23) Selects the input sources in Direct mode. N PHASE MATCHING BASS LED (➔ page 23) Lights when the integrated amplifier is in sequence. P LINE5 (AUX) jack Connect playback devices... PHONES jack (➔ page 24) Connects headphones with analog audio output. B ON/STANDBY button (➔ page 21) Sets the integrated amplifier to Know the Integrated Amplifier Front Panel a 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 j klmn op For detailed information, see the pages in Phase matching bass mode. ...
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I PRE OUT L/R jacks (A-9050 only) Connect a power amplifier when the integrated amplifier is used as analog line-level sources. O SPEAKER IMPEDANCE selector (A-9050 only) Switches the speaker impedance to a suitable wall outlet. H LINE OUT L/R jacks Connect components such as a preamplifier (Pre mode). J PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack K V REMOTE CONTROL jack Connect Onkyo components such as Onkyo Docks, CD Players...
I PRE OUT L/R jacks (A-9050 only) Connect a power amplifier when the integrated amplifier is used as analog line-level sources. O SPEAKER IMPEDANCE selector (A-9050 only) Switches the speaker impedance to a suitable wall outlet. H LINE OUT L/R jacks Connect components such as a preamplifier (Pre mode). J PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack K V REMOTE CONTROL jack Connect Onkyo components such as Onkyo Docks, CD Players...
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... 22) Adjust the volume of the integrated amplifier. H MUTING button (➔ page 24) Mutes or unmutes the integrated amplifier. F INPUT/ buttons (➔ page 23) Select an input source. B button (➔ page 21) Sets the integrated amplifier to the previous display when changing settings. Note... • With some components, the remote controller may not work, or only partially. • To control the Onkyo Dock and Onkyo Tuner, an V connection is required (➔ page...
... 22) Adjust the volume of the integrated amplifier. H MUTING button (➔ page 24) Mutes or unmutes the integrated amplifier. F INPUT/ buttons (➔ page 23) Select an input source. B button (➔ page 21) Sets the integrated amplifier to the previous display when changing settings. Note... • With some components, the remote controller may not work, or only partially. • To control the Onkyo Dock and Onkyo Tuner, an V connection is required (➔ page...
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Connections Connections Connecting Your Speakers Right Left Speakers A Integrated Amplifier Speakers B Right Left ■ Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) ■ Banana Plugs (North American models) • If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal. En 12
Connections Connections Connecting Your Speakers Right Left Speakers A Integrated Amplifier Speakers B Right Left ■ Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) ■ Banana Plugs (North American models) • If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal. En 12
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...woofer (low) terminals. • When making the bi-wiring connections, set SPEAKERS to A+B (➔ page 22). Doing so may damage the integrated amplifier. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have an impedance of both the left and right speaker terminals. • Pay close...improved bass and treble performance. Using terminals of 8-16 ohms. • When making the bi-wiring connections, be used only with the integrated amplifier's rear panel. You can select which speakers to output audio to when listening to negative (-) terminals. However, wiring them the wrong way ...
...woofer (low) terminals. • When making the bi-wiring connections, set SPEAKERS to A+B (➔ page 22). Doing so may damage the integrated amplifier. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have an impedance of both the left and right speaker terminals. • Pay close...improved bass and treble performance. Using terminals of 8-16 ohms. • When making the bi-wiring connections, be used only with the integrated amplifier's rear panel. You can select which speakers to output audio to when listening to negative (-) terminals. However, wiring them the wrong way ...
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...• To prevent interference, keep audio cables away from each other than PCM. * An analog audio cable can be used instead of your Onkyo CD Player, Tuner, or V Dock to country.) AC INLET 1 Connect all of a coaxial cable. Right! Wrong! The supplied power cord...designed exclusively for use V (Remote Interactive), you need to connect your speakers and components. 2 Connect the supplied power cord to the integrated amplifier's AC INLET. (A-9050 only) 3 Plug the power cord into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a coaxial or a composite video cable. ...
...• To prevent interference, keep audio cables away from each other than PCM. * An analog audio cable can be used instead of your Onkyo CD Player, Tuner, or V Dock to country.) AC INLET 1 Connect all of a coaxial cable. Right! Wrong! The supplied power cord...designed exclusively for use V (Remote Interactive), you need to connect your speakers and components. 2 Connect the supplied power cord to the integrated amplifier's AC INLET. (A-9050 only) 3 Plug the power cord into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a coaxial or a composite video cable. ...
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... pin cable to the LINE IN 1 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch to CD LINE 1. (A-9050 only) Tip • The CD player can be connected to CD D1. Digital Connection (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Analog Connection Integrated Amplifier CD Player 1 Connect the coaxial digital cable to the COAXIAL D1 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE...
... pin cable to the LINE IN 1 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch to CD LINE 1. (A-9050 only) Tip • The CD player can be connected to CD D1. Digital Connection (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Analog Connection Integrated Amplifier CD Player 1 Connect the coaxial digital cable to the COAXIAL D1 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE...
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... is an example of connection using the V interlock function, be sure to connect the Tuner to the LINE IN 2 jack. Digital Connection (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Analog Connection Integrated Amplifier Tuner Tuner 1 Connect coaxial digital cable to the COAXIAL D2 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch to the COAXIAL D1 or D2 jack... the Tuner to the COAXIAL D2 jack. 1 Connect an audio pin cable to the LINE IN 2 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch to TUNER LINE 2. (A-9050 only) Tip • A Tuner can be connected to the LINE IN 1/2/3/4 jack.
... is an example of connection using the V interlock function, be sure to connect the Tuner to the LINE IN 2 jack. Digital Connection (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Analog Connection Integrated Amplifier Tuner Tuner 1 Connect coaxial digital cable to the COAXIAL D2 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch to the COAXIAL D1 or D2 jack... the Tuner to the COAXIAL D2 jack. 1 Connect an audio pin cable to the LINE IN 2 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch to TUNER LINE 2. (A-9050 only) Tip • A Tuner can be connected to the LINE IN 1/2/3/4 jack.
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... to the LINE IN 3 jack. However, when using the V interlock function, be sure to connect the Onkyo Dock to DOCK D3. Digital Connection (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Analog Connection Integrated Amplifier OPTICAL Digital Media Transport, V Dock 1 Connect the optical digital cable to the OPTICAL D3 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch... OUT Digital Media Transport, V Dock 1 Connect the audio pin cable to the LINE IN 3 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch to DOCK LINE 3. (A-9050 only) Tip • An Onkyo Dock can be connected to the COAXIAL D1 or D2 jack or the OPTICAL D3 jack. Tip • An...
... to the LINE IN 3 jack. However, when using the V interlock function, be sure to connect the Onkyo Dock to DOCK D3. Digital Connection (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Analog Connection Integrated Amplifier OPTICAL Digital Media Transport, V Dock 1 Connect the optical digital cable to the OPTICAL D3 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch... OUT Digital Media Transport, V Dock 1 Connect the audio pin cable to the LINE IN 3 jack. 2 Set the RI MODE switch to DOCK LINE 3. (A-9050 only) Tip • An Onkyo Dock can be connected to the COAXIAL D1 or D2 jack or the OPTICAL D3 jack. Tip • An...
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.... • Some components may cause a malfunction. • Only Onkyo CD Players, Tuners, and V Docks are supplied with your Onkyo CD Player, Tuner or V Dock. • If two V jacks are present, you turn off the integrated amplifier, the components turn off automatically. ■ Remote Control You can... controller to 17). To operate the CD player, point the remote controller at the integrated amplifier's remote control sensor instead of the component. Refer to the manuals supplied with your Onkyo CD Players, Tuner or V Docks. • The CD Players only support the Auto Power On and...
.... • Some components may cause a malfunction. • Only Onkyo CD Players, Tuners, and V Docks are supplied with your Onkyo CD Player, Tuner or V Dock. • If two V jacks are present, you turn off the integrated amplifier, the components turn off automatically. ■ Remote Control You can... controller to 17). To operate the CD player, point the remote controller at the integrated amplifier's remote control sensor instead of the component. Refer to the manuals supplied with your Onkyo CD Players, Tuner or V Docks. • The CD Players only support the Auto Power On and...
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...connecting the ground wire may cause hum, in which case it to either of the following jacks: LINE IN 1/2/3/4. If your amplifier has shorting pin plugs, remove the shorting pin plugs before connecting your cassette tape deck to GND terminal. En 19 Doing so...signal output from LINE OUT. • See the manual of the recording component for instructions on the turntable, as shown. Integrated Amplifier Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck Integrated Amplifier L R AUDIO IN Cassette tape deck Cassette tape deck L R AUDIO OUT Tip • Connect your turntable. Connecting a Turntable...
...connecting the ground wire may cause hum, in which case it to either of the following jacks: LINE IN 1/2/3/4. If your amplifier has shorting pin plugs, remove the shorting pin plugs before connecting your cassette tape deck to GND terminal. En 19 Doing so...signal output from LINE OUT. • See the manual of the recording component for instructions on the turntable, as shown. Integrated Amplifier Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck Integrated Amplifier L R AUDIO IN Cassette tape deck Cassette tape deck L R AUDIO OUT Tip • Connect your turntable. Connecting a Turntable...
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...). For details, refer to the pre out jack of connection using the power amplifier. (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier to be used as a Preamplifier The integrated amplifier can be connected to PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER terminal on the integrated amplifier. This is an example of the subwoofer. Connecting a Subwoofer With Built-In...
...). For details, refer to the pre out jack of connection using the power amplifier. (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier to be used as a Preamplifier The integrated amplifier can be connected to PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER terminal on the integrated amplifier. This is an example of the subwoofer. Connecting a Subwoofer With Built-In...
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...when power was last turned off, and returns to that state. Tip • For details on the integrated amplifier 1 Press ON/STANDBY. The integrated amplifier enters Standby mode and the LED goes off . ■ Operating on power management settings, see "Setting the...a short time. 1 Press . Turning On & Basic Operations Basic Operations Turning On/Off the Integrated Amplifier ON/STANDBY button Turning On the Integrated Amplifier Turning Off the Integrated Amplifier ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating with the remote controller 1 Press . The ...
...when power was last turned off, and returns to that state. Tip • For details on the integrated amplifier 1 Press ON/STANDBY. The integrated amplifier enters Standby mode and the LED goes off . ■ Operating on power management settings, see "Setting the...a short time. 1 Press . Turning On & Basic Operations Basic Operations Turning On/Off the Integrated Amplifier ON/STANDBY button Turning On the Integrated Amplifier Turning Off the Integrated Amplifier ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating with the remote controller 1 Press . The ...
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Adjusting the Volume ■ Operating with the remote controller VOLUME R/X SPEAKERS button A LED B LED 1 Press VOLUME R/X repeatedly. ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier 1 Press SPEAKERS repeatedly on the integrated amplifier. For further details, see "Connecting Your Speakers" (➔ page 12). Volume controller 1 Use the volume controller. En 22 The LED of speakers is...
Adjusting the Volume ■ Operating with the remote controller VOLUME R/X SPEAKERS button A LED B LED 1 Press VOLUME R/X repeatedly. ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier 1 Press SPEAKERS repeatedly on the integrated amplifier. For further details, see "Connecting Your Speakers" (➔ page 12). Volume controller 1 Use the volume controller. En 22 The LED of speakers is...
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...range clarity-allowing vocals and strings to the selected input will blink when D1, D2 or D3 is selected and a signal is not input. (A-9050 only) ■ Operating with the remote controller Using the Direct Function By bypassing the tone control circuit, the Direct function uses the shortest path for...by a cello to deliver plenty of electronic music, a good compact audio system should be adjusted even if the Direct function is on the integrated amplifier INPUT selector 1 Use the INPUT selector. Choose an input from the following: LINE1, LINE2, LINE3, LINE4, LINE5, PHONO (D1, D2, D3...
...range clarity-allowing vocals and strings to the selected input will blink when D1, D2 or D3 is selected and a signal is not input. (A-9050 only) ■ Operating with the remote controller Using the Direct Function By bypassing the tone control circuit, the Direct function uses the shortest path for...by a cello to deliver plenty of electronic music, a good compact audio system should be adjusted even if the Direct function is on the integrated amplifier INPUT selector 1 Use the INPUT selector. Choose an input from the following: LINE1, LINE2, LINE3, LINE4, LINE5, PHONO (D1, D2, D3...