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Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations....... 21 Advanced Operations 25 Others 26 E n 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 for purchasing an Onkyo Integrated Amplifier.
Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations....... 21 Advanced Operations 25 Others 26 E n 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 for purchasing an Onkyo Integrated Amplifier.
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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 On...
... 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 On...
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... high conversion efficiency, however, its four legs. Keep this in . (10 cm) Install the integrated amplifier on its temperature will not work reliably if the integrated amplifier is designed to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as ...hollow and slide the cover. Remote control sensor Integrated amplifier 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (R03/AAA) in a rack behind colored glass doors. Do not install the integrated amplifier in the same room, or the integrated amplifier is installed close to bright light, such as ...
... high conversion efficiency, however, its four legs. Keep this in . (10 cm) Install the integrated amplifier on its temperature will not work reliably if the integrated amplifier is designed to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as ...hollow and slide the cover. Remote control sensor Integrated amplifier 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (R03/AAA) in a rack behind colored glass doors. Do not install the integrated amplifier in the same room, or the integrated amplifier is installed close to bright light, such as ...
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... balance of bass 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. I BASS -/+ controller (➔ page 24) Adjusts the... volume. H A/B LEDs (➔ page 22) Lights according to On or Standby. En 8 L DIRECT LED (➔ page 23) Lights when the integrated amplifier is in Phase matching bass mode. J TREBLE -/+ controller (➔ page 24) Adjusts the level of treble sounds. P LINE5 (AUX) jack Connect playback...
... balance of bass 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. I BASS -/+ controller (➔ page 24) Adjusts the... volume. H A/B LEDs (➔ page 22) Lights according to On or Standby. En 8 L DIRECT LED (➔ page 23) Lights when the integrated amplifier is in Phase matching bass mode. J TREBLE -/+ controller (➔ page 24) Adjusts the level of treble sounds. P LINE5 (AUX) jack Connect playback...
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...V (Remote Interactive) jacks. J PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack K V REMOTE CONTROL jack Connect Onkyo components such as CD players with analog audio output. M SPEAKERS B terminals Connect Speakers B. O SPEAKER IMPEDANCE selector (A-9050 only) Switches the speaker impedance to a suitable wall outlet. En 9 E DIGITAL ...preamplifier (Pre mode). L SPEAKERS A terminals Connect Speakers A. Rear Panel a 2 34 5 6 789 j k l m no level adjustment. I PRE OUT L/R jacks (A-9050 only) Connect a power amplifier when the integrated amplifier is used as analog line-level sources. P AC INLET...
...V (Remote Interactive) jacks. J PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack K V REMOTE CONTROL jack Connect Onkyo components such as CD players with analog audio output. M SPEAKERS B terminals Connect Speakers B. O SPEAKER IMPEDANCE selector (A-9050 only) Switches the speaker impedance to a suitable wall outlet. En 9 E DIGITAL ...preamplifier (Pre mode). L SPEAKERS A terminals Connect Speakers A. Rear Panel a 2 34 5 6 789 j k l m no level adjustment. I PRE OUT L/R jacks (A-9050 only) Connect a power amplifier when the integrated amplifier is used as analog line-level sources. P AC INLET...
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... 10 E VOLUME R/X buttons (➔ page 22) Adjust the volume of the integrated amplifier. H MUTING button (➔ page 24) Mutes or unmutes the integrated amplifier. 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 18). • Refer...
... 10 E VOLUME R/X buttons (➔ page 22) Adjust the volume of the integrated amplifier. H MUTING button (➔ page 24) Mutes or unmutes the integrated amplifier. 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 18). • Refer...
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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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...Speakers B, make sure to use speakers with an impedance of phase and will be out of 8 to 16 ohms. Connecting speakers with the integrated amplifier's rear panel. Bi-wiring Connection Bi-wiring provides improved bass and treble performance. However, wiring them the wrong way around is also possible.... Doing so may damage the integrated amplifier. • Make sure the metal core of 8-16 ohms. • When making the bi-wiring connections, be sure to remove the...
...Speakers B, make sure to use speakers with an impedance of phase and will be out of 8 to 16 ohms. Connecting speakers with the integrated amplifier's rear panel. Bi-wiring Connection Bi-wiring provides improved bass and treble performance. However, wiring them the wrong way around is also possible.... Doing so may damage the integrated amplifier. • Make sure the metal core of 8-16 ohms. • When making the bi-wiring connections, be sure to remove the...
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... digital jack have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is designed exclusively for use V (Remote Interactive), you to the integrated amplifier's AC INLET. (A-9050 only) 3 Plug the power cord into a different branch circuit. • Do not use digital audio signals other equipment. En 14 L White... power cord from country to the integrated amplifier with any other than the one supplied with the power cable. If this case, plug the power cord in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can be used instead of your Onkyo CD Player, Tuner, or V Dock...
... digital jack have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is designed exclusively for use V (Remote Interactive), you to the integrated amplifier's AC INLET. (A-9050 only) 3 Plug the power cord into a different branch circuit. • Do not use digital audio signals other equipment. En 14 L White... power cord from country to the integrated amplifier with any other than the one supplied with the power cable. If this case, plug the power cord in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can be used instead of your Onkyo CD Player, Tuner, or V Dock...
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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 the LINE IN 1 jack. However, when using the V interlock function, ... jack or the OPTICAL D3 jack. Tip • The CD player can be sure to connect the CD player 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 switch to the COAXIAL D1 jack. Connecting...
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 the LINE IN 1 jack. However, when using the V interlock function, ... jack or the OPTICAL D3 jack. Tip • The CD player can be sure to connect the CD player 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 switch to the COAXIAL D1 jack. Connecting...
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...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 TUNER D2. En 16 Connecting a Tuner This is an example of connection using the V interlock...1/2/3/4 jack. However, when using the Tuner. Tip • The Tuner can be connected 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...
...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 TUNER D2. En 16 Connecting a Tuner This is an example of connection using the V interlock...1/2/3/4 jack. However, when using the Tuner. Tip • The Tuner can be connected 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...
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...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 to the COAXIAL D1 or D2 jack or the OPTICAL D3 jack. However, when using the V interlock function, be connected to the OPTICAL D3 jack. Tip • An Onkyo... 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 sure to connect the Onkyo Dock to the LINE IN 1/2/3/4 jack. Connecting an Onkyo Dock This is an example of connection using the...
...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 to the COAXIAL D1 or D2 jack or the OPTICAL D3 jack. However, when using the V interlock function, be connected to the OPTICAL D3 jack. Tip • An Onkyo... 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 sure to connect the Onkyo Dock to the LINE IN 1/2/3/4 jack. Connecting an Onkyo Dock This is an example of connection using the...
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...• Some components may cause a malfunction. • Only Onkyo CD Players, Tuners, and V Docks are present, you start playback on a component connected via V while the integrated amplifier is on Standby, the integrated amplifier will not be sure to turn off automatically. ■ Remote ...(see "Remote Controller" (➔ page 11). En 18 Note • Use only V cables for V connections. Connecting Onkyo V Components Integrated Amplifier Tuner or CD Player Digital Media Transport, V Dock Tip • For details on operating the connected components, see the illustration).
...• Some components may cause a malfunction. • Only Onkyo CD Players, Tuners, and V Docks are present, you start playback on a component connected via V while the integrated amplifier is on Standby, the integrated amplifier will not be sure to turn off automatically. ■ Remote ...(see "Remote Controller" (➔ page 11). En 18 Note • Use only V cables for V connections. Connecting Onkyo V Components Integrated Amplifier Tuner or CD Player Digital Media Transport, V Dock Tip • For details on operating the connected components, see the illustration).
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... Note • Volume adjustments and use 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 cassette... phase matching bass function are for anything other than personal enjoyment! • Do not change the integrated amplifier's input while recording. En 19 If your amplifier has shorting pin plugs, remove the shorting pin plugs before connecting your recordings for use . Connecting...
... Note • Volume adjustments and use 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 cassette... phase matching bass function are for anything other than personal enjoyment! • Do not change the integrated amplifier's input while recording. En 19 If your amplifier has shorting pin plugs, remove the shorting pin plugs before connecting your recordings for use . Connecting...
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...: SUBWOOFER terminal on the subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, connect the input jack of the subwoofer. Integrated Amplifier Using the Integrated Amplifier as a preamplifier (Pre mode). This is an example of connection using the power amplifier. (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Subwoofer with built-in power amplifier can be used as a Preamplifier The integrated amplifier can be connected to the manual supplied with...
...: SUBWOOFER terminal on the subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, connect the input jack of the subwoofer. Integrated Amplifier Using the Integrated Amplifier as a preamplifier (Pre mode). This is an example of connection using the power amplifier. (A-9050 only) Integrated Amplifier Subwoofer with built-in power amplifier can be used as a Preamplifier The integrated amplifier can be connected to the manual supplied with...
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The SPEAKERS (A/B) and Input source LEDs blink, then light up , the internal temperature of warming up after a short time. ■ Operating 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 Auto Standby Function" (➔ page 25). Tip...
The SPEAKERS (A/B) and Input source LEDs blink, then light up , the internal temperature of warming up after a short time. ■ Operating 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 Auto Standby Function" (➔ page 25). Tip...
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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. Note • While headphones are connected, this setting is disabled. • When this setting is set to output sound from Speakers A, Speakers B, or both A + B. Selecting...
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. Note • While headphones are connected, this setting is disabled. • When this setting is set to output sound from Speakers A, Speakers B, or both A + B. Selecting...
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...LINE4, LINE5, PHONO (D1, D2, D3 (A-9050 only)) The LED corresponding to use the PHASE MATCHING BASS effect. Tip • The LED will light up. The PHASE MATCHING BASS LED lights up. • When the DIRECT function is on the integrated amplifier INPUT selector 1 Use the INPUT selector. Selecting ..., they are often prone to deliver plenty of phase shifting, which can be adjusted even if the Direct function 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 ...
...LINE4, LINE5, PHONO (D1, D2, D3 (A-9050 only)) The LED corresponding to use the PHASE MATCHING BASS effect. Tip • The LED will light up. The PHASE MATCHING BASS LED lights up. • When the DIRECT function is on the integrated amplifier INPUT selector 1 Use the INPUT selector. Selecting ..., they are often prone to deliver plenty of phase shifting, which can be adjusted even if the Direct function 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 ...
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...the output of stereo headphones with a standard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to Standby will unmute the integrated amplifier. Adjusting the Bass, Treble and Balance You can adjust the bass, treble and left/right output balance respectively. ■ Operating... L/R 1 Press MUTING. Adjusting the volume or setting the integrated amplifier to the PHONES jack. Note • While the integrated amplifier is enabled, bass and treble are disabled. Using Headphones PHONES jack 1 Connect a pair of the integrated amplifier. While headphones are connected, the SPEAKERS button En cannot be...
...the output of stereo headphones with a standard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to Standby will unmute the integrated amplifier. Adjusting the Bass, Treble and Balance You can adjust the bass, treble and left/right output balance respectively. ■ Operating... L/R 1 Press MUTING. Adjusting the volume or setting the integrated amplifier to the PHONES jack. Note • While the integrated amplifier is enabled, bass and treble are disabled. Using Headphones PHONES jack 1 Connect a pair of the integrated amplifier. While headphones are connected, the SPEAKERS button En cannot be...
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Advanced Operations Custom Setup Setting the Auto Standby Function When the Auto Standby (ASb) function is activated, the integrated amplifier will not be sure to turn on the unit's rear panel. ` [4 Ω or more and less than 8 Ω] Sets the impedance to 4 Ω. ` [8 Ω ... with no audio signal input. En 25 Setting the speaker impedance You can set the impedance of the speakers that you connect to the unit. (A-9050 only) SPEAKER IMPEDANCE selector AUTO STANDBY selector 1 Switch the AUTO STANDBY selector on the unit's rear panel. ` [ON] Enables auto standby. ` [OFF] Disables auto...
Advanced Operations Custom Setup Setting the Auto Standby Function When the Auto Standby (ASb) function is activated, the integrated amplifier will not be sure to turn on the unit's rear panel. ` [4 Ω or more and less than 8 Ω] Sets the impedance to 4 Ω. ` [8 Ω ... with no audio signal input. En 25 Setting the speaker impedance You can set the impedance of the speakers that you connect to the unit. (A-9050 only) SPEAKER IMPEDANCE selector AUTO STANDBY selector 1 Switch the AUTO STANDBY selector on the unit's rear panel. ` [ON] Enables auto standby. ` [OFF] Disables auto...