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Integrated Amplifier

A-9050/
A-9030

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Integrated 
Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before 
making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable 
you to obtain optimum performance and listening 
enjoyment from your new Integrated Amplifier.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Introduction ...................................2

Connections.................................12

Turning On & Basic Operations....... 21

Advanced Operations .................25

Others...........................................26

Summary of Contents for A-9030

Page 1: ...fore making connections and plugging in the unit Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Integrated Amplifier Please retain this manual for future reference Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On Basic Operations 21 Advanced Operations 25 Others 26 En ...

Page 2: ... water D If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation E If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any wa...

Page 3: ...Handling Notes If you need to transport this unit use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time because they may leave marks on the case This unit s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use This is normal If you do not use this unit for a long time it may not work properly the next time y...

Page 4: ... on the plug Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse If the power cord s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets cut it off and fit a suitable plug Fit a suitable fuse in the plug For European Models Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories Remote controller and two batteries Remote controller RC 830S 1 Batteries R03 AAA 2 Note for China The ba...

Page 5: ... Technology DIDRC Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion Reduction Circuiry High Current 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 2ch Driven IEC WRAT Wide Range A...

Page 6: ...ecting Onkyo u 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 Off the Integrated Amplifier 21 Selecting Speakers A and Speakers B 22 Adjusting the Volume 22 Selecting th...

Page 7: ... draining the batteries The remote controller may not work reliably if the integrated amplifier is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors Keep this in mind when installing The remote controller will not work if there s an obstacle between it and the integrated amplifier s remote control sensor Install the integrated amplifier on a sturdy rack or shelf Position it so that its weight is even...

Page 8: ...ccording to the selected speaker output h BASS controller page 24 Adjusts the level of bass sounds i TREBLE controller page 24 Adjusts the level of treble sounds j BALANCE L R controller page 24 Adjusts the balance of left and right channels k DIRECT LED page 23 Lights when the integrated amplifier is in Direct mode l DIRECT button page 23 Enables or disables the Direct function m PHASE MATCHING B...

Page 9: ...el adjustment h PRE OUT L R jacks A 9050 only Connect a power amplifier when the integrated amplifier is used as a preamplifier Pre mode i PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack j u REMOTE CONTROL jack Connect Onkyo components such as Onkyo Docks CD Players or Tuner with u Remote Interactive jacks k SPEAKERS A terminals Connect Speakers A l SPEAKERS B terminals Connect Speakers B m AUTO STANDBY selector Enables or...

Page 10: ...o u Dock or Onkyo Tuner Note With some components the remote controller may not work or only partially To control the Onkyo Dock and Onkyo Tuner an u connection is required page 18 Refer to the manuals supplied with your Onkyo CD Players Tuner or u Docks Controlling the Onkyo CD player d 8 CD button f Playback mode buttons Note Make sure the remote controller is pointed at the CD player when using...

Page 11: ...R u DOCK 1 8 8 8 2 DIMMER DIMMER DIMMER 3 Tuning Up Down Preset Up Down ENTER ENTER ENTER 4 8 CD 8 5 DISPLAY Display the current input and settings 6 RANDOM RANDOM REPEAT REPEAT 7 7 5 5 1 1 3 3 4 4 6 6 2 2 7 SHUFFLE SHUFFLE SHUFFLE MENU MENU MENU REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT 7 7 7 1 3 1 3 1 3 6 6 6 8 INPUT INPUT SELECTOR BAND ...

Page 12: ... bare wires tightly as shown 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 Connecting Your Speakers Speakers A Speakers B Right Left Right Left Integrated Amplifier 1 2 to 5 8 12 to 15 mm ...

Page 13: ...out of phase and will feel unnatural Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires Doing so may damage the integrated amplifier Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the integrated amplifier s rear panel Doing so may damage the integrated amplifier Don t connect more than one speaker wire to a single speaker terminal Doing so could damage the integrated amplifie...

Page 14: ...tegrated amplifier may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit If this is a problem plug the integrated amplifier into a different branch circuit Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the integrated amplifier The supplied power cord is designed exclusively for use with the integrated amplifier and should not be used ...

Page 15: ...L D1 jack Analog Connection Tip The CD player can be connected to the LINE IN 1 2 3 4 jack However when using the u interlock function be sure to connect the CD player to the LINE IN 1 jack Connecting a CD Player 1 Connect the coaxial digital cable to the COAXIAL D1 jack 2 Set the RI MODE switch to CD D1 Integrated Amplifier CD Player 1 Connect an audio pin cable to the LINE IN 1 jack 2 Set the RI...

Page 16: ...AXIAL D2 jack Analog Connection Tip A Tuner can be connected to the LINE IN 1 2 3 4 jack However when using the u interlock function be sure to connect the Tuner to the LINE IN 2 jack Connecting a Tuner 1 Connect coaxial digital cable to the COAXIAL D2 jack 2 Set the RI MODE switch to TUNER D2 Integrated Amplifier Tuner 1 Connect an audio pin cable to the LINE IN 2 jack 2 Set the RI MODE switch to...

Page 17: ... Onkyo Dock can be connected to the LINE IN 1 2 3 4 jack However when using the u interlock function be sure to connect the Onkyo Dock to the LINE IN 3 jack Connecting an Onkyo Dock 1 Connect the optical digital cable to the OPTICAL D3 jack 2 Set the RI MODE switch to DOCK D3 OPTICAL Integrated Amplifier Digital Media Transport u Dock 1 Connect the audio pin cable to the LINE IN 3 jack 2 Set the R...

Page 18: ...Note Use only u cables for u connections u cables are supplied with your Onkyo CD Player Tuner or u Dock If two u jacks are present you can use either one indifferently as they work the same way Connect only an Onkyo CD Player Tuner or u Dock to the u jack Connecting other manufacturer s components may cause a malfunction Only Onkyo CD Players Tuners and u Docks are supported by the integrated amp...

Page 19: ...following jacks LINE IN 1 2 3 4 Note Volume adjustments and use of the muting function are not reflected in the signal output from LINE OUT Manual tone adjustments using the BASS controller TREBLE controller BALANCE L R controller direct function and phase matching bass function are not reflected in the signal output from LINE OUT See the manual of the recording component for instructions on corre...

Page 20: ... the input jack of your amplifier to the pre out jack of the subwoofer For details refer to the manual supplied with your subwoofer The integrated amplifier can be used as a preamplifier Pre mode This is an example of connection using the power amplifier A 9050 only Connecting a Subwoofer With Built In Power Amplifier Integrated Amplifier Subwoofer with built in power amplifier Using the Integrate...

Page 21: ...Off the Integrated Amplifier Operating with the remote controller Operating on the integrated amplifier Tip For details on power management settings see Setting the Auto Standby Function page 25 Turning On Off the Integrated Amplifier 1 Press 8 The SPEAKERS A B and Input source LEDs blink then light up after a short time 1 Press 8ON STANDBY The SPEAKERS A B and Input source LEDs blink then light u...

Page 22: ...her details see Connecting Your Speakers page 12 Operating with the remote controller Operating on the integrated amplifier Tip The default level is 0 Selecting Speakers A and Speakers B 1 Press SPEAKERS repeatedly on the integrated amplifier The LED of the selected speakers lights SPEAKERS button A LED B LED Adjusting the Volume 1 Press VOLUME q w repeatedly 1 Use the volume controller VOLUME q w...

Page 23: ...tronic music a good compact audio system should be able to deliver plenty of bass resonance While traditional enhancement systems effectively boost low frequency sound they are often prone to the effects of phase shifting which can overwhelm mid range frequencies and muddy the sound Our Phase Matching Bass Boost technology effectively preserves mid range clarity allowing vocals and strings to shin...

Page 24: ...own the volume before connecting your headphones When headphones are connected the SPEAKERS button cannot be used Adjusting the Bass Treble and Balance 1 Turn the BASS TREBLE and BALANCE L R knobs BASS TREBLE BALANCE L R Muting the Sound 1 Press MUTING The SPEAKERS A B and SELECTOR LEDs blink To unmute the integrated amplifier press MUTING again Using Headphones 1 Connect a pair of stereo headphon...

Page 25: ...bled even when the selector is changed in the Standby mode To change a setting be sure to turn on the unit prior to making any changes Setting the Auto Standby Function 1 Switch the AUTO STANDBY selector on the unit s rear panel ON Enables auto standby OFF Disables auto standby AUTO STANDBY selector Setting the speaker impedance 1 Switch the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE selector on the unit s rear panel 4 Ω ...

Page 26: ...sure the speaker cables are connected with the correct polarity page 12 Make sure all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way page 14 The sound quality can be affected by strong magnetic fields such as those from a TV Try moving any such devices away from the integrated amplifier If you have any devices that emit high intensity radio waves near the integrated amplifier such as a cellular ...

Page 27: ...nect to other analog inputs such as LINE IN If your turntable does not have a built in phono preamp connect a turntable to PHONO page 19 Make sure that the ground wire is connected Otherwise it may produce an audible hum and noise The remote controller doesn t work properly Make sure the batteries have been installed with the correct polarity page 7 Replace both batteries with new ones Do not mix ...

Page 28: ...hono Overload 100 mV MM 1 kHz 0 5 100 mV MM 1 kHz 0 5 Frequency Response 10 Hz 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB LINE1 10 Hz 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB LINE1 Tone Control Characteristies 14 dB 14 dB 100 Hz BASS 14 dB 14 dB 10 kHz TREBLE 0 dB 14 dB BALANCE 8 dB 80 Hz PM BASS 14 dB 14 dB 100 Hz BASS 14 dB 14 dB 10 kHz TREBLE 0 dB 14 dB BALANCE 8 dB 80 Hz PM BASS Signal to Noise Ratio 110 dB LINE IHF A 80 dB PHONO MM IHF A 1...

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