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Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations....... 21 Advanced Operations 25 Others 26 E n Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo Integrated Amplifier. Integrated Amplifier A-9050/ A-9030 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Integrated Amplifier.
Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations....... 21 Advanced Operations 25 Others 26 E n Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo Integrated Amplifier. Integrated Amplifier A-9050/ A-9030 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Integrated Amplifier.
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Features A-9050 Integrated Digital Amplifier • Three-stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry • Digital Inputs (Optical/Coaxial) • Wolfson 192 kHz/24 bit DACs withDIDRC Circuitry Inside (WM8718) • ... Low Impedance Drive • 10,000 µF Capacitor × 2 • Optimum 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 Chassis • 65 W/ch (1 kHz, 4 ohms, 0.08 % THD...
Features A-9050 Integrated Digital Amplifier • Three-stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry • Digital Inputs (Optical/Coaxial) • Wolfson 192 kHz/24 bit DACs withDIDRC Circuitry Inside (WM8718) • ... Low Impedance Drive • 10,000 µF Capacitor × 2 • Optimum 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 Chassis • 65 W/ch (1 kHz, 4 ohms, 0.08 % THD...
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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...
... 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...
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.... • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is used in the same room, or the integrated amplifier is installed close to equipment that its weight is installed in mind when installing. • The remote controller will become much higher...in a rack behind colored glass doors. Therefore, make sure not to have high conversion efficiency, however, its four legs. En 7 Remote control sensor Integrated amplifier 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (R03/AAA) in . (20 cm) Ensure proper ventilation. Position it so that uses infrared rays, the remote...
.... • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is used in the same room, or the integrated amplifier is installed close to equipment that its weight is installed in mind when installing. • The remote controller will become much higher...in a rack behind colored glass doors. Therefore, make sure not to have high conversion efficiency, however, its four legs. En 7 Remote control sensor Integrated amplifier 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (R03/AAA) in . (20 cm) Ensure proper ventilation. Position it so that uses infrared rays, the remote...
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...level of treble sounds. Q PHONES jack (➔ page 24) Connects headphones with analog audio output. Getting to the selected input source. (*A-9050 only) F INPUT selector (➔ page 23) Selects the input sources in sequence. D Volume controller (➔ page 22) Adjusts the ...volume. E Input source LEDs (➔ page 23) Lights according 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 parentheses. H A/B LEDs (➔ page...
...level of treble sounds. Q PHONES jack (➔ page 24) Connects headphones with analog audio output. Getting to the selected input source. (*A-9050 only) F INPUT selector (➔ page 23) Selects the input sources in sequence. D Volume controller (➔ page 22) Adjusts the ...volume. E Input source LEDs (➔ page 23) Lights according 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 parentheses. H A/B LEDs (➔ page...
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...) Switches the speaker impedance to a suitable wall outlet. En 9 I PRE OUT L/R jacks (A-9050 only) Connect a power amplifier when the integrated amplifier is used as analog line-level sources. E DIGITAL IN COAXIAL D1/D2 jacks (A-9050 only) Connect components such as Onkyo Docks, CD Players, or Tuner with analog audio output. H LINE OUT L/R jacks Connect...
...) Switches the speaker impedance to a suitable wall outlet. En 9 I PRE OUT L/R jacks (A-9050 only) Connect a power amplifier when the integrated amplifier is used as analog line-level sources. E DIGITAL IN COAXIAL D1/D2 jacks (A-9050 only) Connect components such as Onkyo Docks, CD Players, or Tuner with analog audio output. H LINE OUT L/R jacks Connect...
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...settings. H MUTING button (➔ page 24) Mutes or unmutes the integrated amplifier. You can also use the remote controller to control your Onkyo CD Players, Tuner or V Docks. ■ Controlling the Onkyo CD player E CD button G Playback mode buttons Note •...the pages in parentheses. E VOLUME R/X buttons (➔ page 22) Adjust the volume of the integrated amplifier. Remote Controller BB E CC F G DD E G F H * * H I * Not used with your Onkyo CD Player, Onkyo V Dock, or Onkyo Tuner. F INPUT/ buttons (➔ page 23) Select an input source. G RETURN button ...
...settings. H MUTING button (➔ page 24) Mutes or unmutes the integrated amplifier. You can also use the remote controller to control your Onkyo CD Players, Tuner or V Docks. ■ Controlling the Onkyo CD player E CD button G Playback mode buttons Note •...the pages in parentheses. E VOLUME R/X buttons (➔ page 22) Adjust the volume of the integrated amplifier. Remote Controller BB E CC F G DD E G F H * * H I * Not used with your Onkyo CD Player, Onkyo V Dock, or Onkyo Tuner. F INPUT/ buttons (➔ page 23) Select an input source. G RETURN button ...
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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 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.
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...a single speaker to both the left and right speaker terminals. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so could damage the integrated amplifier or cause it separates high frequency from both sets of speakers. • If you use Speakers A or Speakers B, make sure to ... cannot be connected. • Two sets of speakers (Speakers A and Speakers B) can select which speakers to output audio to when listening to the integrated amplifier. You can be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • When making...
...a single speaker to both the left and right speaker terminals. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so could damage the integrated amplifier or cause it separates high frequency from both sets of speakers. • If you use Speakers A or Speakers B, make sure to ... cannot be connected. • Two sets of speakers (Speakers A and Speakers B) can select which speakers to output audio to when listening to the integrated amplifier. You can be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • When making...
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...Always disconnect the power cord from each other electrical equipment on the country, the integrated amplifier may be polarity-sensitive. En 14 Cable and Jacks Optical digital audio (A-9050 only) Coaxial digital audio* (A-9050 only) Analog audio (RCA) V OPTICAL Optical digital connections allow you to ...9050 only) 3 Plug the power cord into a different branch circuit. • Do not use with the integrated amplifier and should not be used with the power cable. Note • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can be used instead of your Onkyo...
...Always disconnect the power cord from each other electrical equipment on the country, the integrated amplifier may be polarity-sensitive. En 14 Cable and Jacks Optical digital audio (A-9050 only) Coaxial digital audio* (A-9050 only) Analog audio (RCA) V OPTICAL Optical digital connections allow you to ...9050 only) 3 Plug the power cord into a different branch circuit. • Do not use with the integrated amplifier and should not be used with the power cable. Note • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can be used instead of your Onkyo...
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... OPTICAL D3 jack. Tip • The CD player can be sure to connect the CD player to the LINE IN 1/2/3/4 jack. 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 switch to the LINE IN 1 jack... the CD Player. En 15 CD Player 1 Connect an audio 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 sure to connect the CD player to CD D1.
... OPTICAL D3 jack. Tip • The CD player can be sure to connect the CD player to the LINE IN 1/2/3/4 jack. 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 switch to the LINE IN 1 jack... the CD Player. En 15 CD Player 1 Connect an audio 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 sure to connect the CD player to CD D1.
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However, when using the V interlock function, be connected to the COAXIAL D1 or D2 jack or the OPTICAL D3 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 TUNER D2. Tip • The Tuner can... 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 sure to connect the Tuner to the LINE IN 2 jack. En 16
However, when using the V interlock function, be connected to the COAXIAL D1 or D2 jack or the OPTICAL D3 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 TUNER D2. Tip • The Tuner can... 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 sure to connect the Tuner to the LINE IN 2 jack. En 16
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... This is an example of connection using the V interlock function, be sure to connect the Onkyo Dock to the LINE IN 3 jack. 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 ... 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 LINE IN 1/2/3/4 jack. En 17 However, when using the V interlock function, be connected to the COAXIAL...
... This is an example of connection using the V interlock function, be sure to connect the Onkyo Dock to the LINE IN 3 jack. 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 ... 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 LINE IN 1/2/3/4 jack. En 17 However, when using the V interlock function, be connected to the COAXIAL...
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...indifferently as they work properly. • Some components may cause a malfunction. • Only Onkyo CD Players, Tuners, and V Docks are present, you can use the integrated amplifier's remote controller to control your Onkyo CD Players, Tuner or V Docks. • The CD Players only support the Auto Power... • To change a setting, be enabled even when the selector is set correctly (➔ pages 15 to 17). Connecting Onkyo V Components Integrated Amplifier Tuner or CD Player Digital Media Transport, V Dock Tip • For details on a component connected via V while the...
...indifferently as they work properly. • Some components may cause a malfunction. • Only Onkyo CD Players, Tuners, and V Docks are present, you can use the integrated amplifier's remote controller to control your Onkyo CD Players, Tuner or V Docks. • The CD Players only support the Auto Power... • To change a setting, be enabled even when the selector is set correctly (➔ pages 15 to 17). Connecting Onkyo V Components Integrated Amplifier Tuner or CD Player Digital Media Transport, V Dock Tip • For details on a component connected via V while the...
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...a commercially available MC phono preamp. Tip • If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it should be recorded. 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 cassette tape ...plugs, remove the shorting pin plugs before connecting your recordings for anything other than personal enjoyment! • Do not change the integrated amplifier's input while recording. In this case, connect the turntable to the phono preamp's input, and connect the phono preamp's...
...a commercially available MC phono preamp. Tip • If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it should be recorded. 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 cassette tape ...plugs, remove the shorting pin plugs before connecting your recordings for anything other than personal enjoyment! • Do not change the integrated amplifier's input while recording. In this case, connect the turntable to the phono preamp's input, and connect the phono preamp's...
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...refer to the manual supplied with your subwoofer does not have a built-in power amplifier can be used as a Preamplifier The integrated amplifier can be connected to PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER terminal on the subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier Power Amplifier En 20 ...-in amplifier, connect the input jack of your amplifier to the pre out jack of connection using the power amplifier. (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Subwoofer with built-in power amplifier to be used . Integrated Amplifier Using the Integrated Amplifier as a preamplifier (Pre mode). If your subwoofer.
...refer to the manual supplied with your subwoofer does not have a built-in power amplifier can be used as a Preamplifier The integrated amplifier can be connected to PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER terminal on the subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier Power Amplifier En 20 ...-in amplifier, connect the input jack of your amplifier to the pre out jack of connection using the power amplifier. (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Subwoofer with built-in power amplifier to be used . Integrated Amplifier Using the Integrated Amplifier as a preamplifier (Pre mode). If your subwoofer.
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... after 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...page 25). Tip • After a certain time of warming up, the internal temperature of the integrated amplifier stabilizes, and the sound is softened. • The integrated amplifier remembers the state when power was last turned off, and returns to that state. Tip •...
... after 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...page 25). Tip • After a certain time of warming up, the internal temperature of the integrated amplifier stabilizes, and the sound is softened. • The integrated amplifier remembers the state when power was last turned off, and returns to that state. Tip •...
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... the selected speakers lights. 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...
... the selected speakers lights. 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...
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...)) The LED corresponding 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 enhanced sound quality. Tip • The LED will light up . • When the DIRECT function is on the integrated amplifier INPUT selector 1 Use the INPUT selector. INPUT / 1 Press INPUT/ repeatedly. ■ Operating on , turn the function off to use the PHASE ...
...)) The LED corresponding 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 enhanced sound quality. Tip • The LED will light up . • When the DIRECT function is on the integrated amplifier INPUT selector 1 Use the INPUT selector. INPUT / 1 Press INPUT/ repeatedly. ■ Operating on , turn the function off to use the PHASE ...
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... bass and treble are connected, no sound is output from the speakers and PRE OUT jacks. Adjusting the volume or setting the integrated amplifier to the PHONES jack. The SPEAKERS (A/B) and SELECTOR LEDs blink. While headphones are disabled. Adjusting the Bass, Treble and Balance... You can adjust the bass, treble and left/right output balance respectively. ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier Muting the Sound You can adjust the volume and mute the sound, by using VOLUME R/X. MUTING BASS -/+ TREBLE -/+ BALANCE L/R 1 Press...
... bass and treble are connected, no sound is output from the speakers and PRE OUT jacks. Adjusting the volume or setting the integrated amplifier to the PHONES jack. The SPEAKERS (A/B) and SELECTOR LEDs blink. While headphones are disabled. Adjusting the Bass, Treble and Balance... You can adjust the bass, treble and left/right output balance respectively. ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier Muting the Sound You can adjust the volume and mute the sound, by using VOLUME R/X. MUTING BASS -/+ TREBLE -/+ BALANCE L/R 1 Press...