Onkyo A-9150 operation manual

Contents

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

A-9150

Instruction Manual

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

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

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

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

Others...........................................28

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.

Introduction

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

AVIS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 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 op

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape.

eration,

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

For models with [POWER] button, or with both [POWER] and [ON/STANDBY] buttons: Pressing the [POWER] button to select OFF mode does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

For models with [ON/STANDBY] button only: Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like.

7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

8. 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 mar case.

ks on the

• 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 you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE:

CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION:

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE:

CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION:

ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated 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.

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller and two batteries

Remote controller (RC-959S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)

Batteries (R03/AAA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2)

(Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not supplied for this unit.)

Power cord

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity We declare, under our sole

responsibility, that this product complies with the standards:

– Safety – Limits and methods of

measurement of radio disturbance

characteristics – Limits for harmonic current emissions – Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker – RoHS Directive, 2011/65/EU

WEEE

http://www.onkyo.com/manual/weee/weee.pdf

Power cord (5.9 ft/1.8 m). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)

(Plug type varies from country to country.)

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color.

Features

• Three-stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry

• Digital input capable of handling 192 kHz sampling rate (2 COAXIAL/2 Optical)

• 384 kHz/32 bit D/A converter from Asahi Kasei

• Phase Matching Bass Technology

• 1.6 mm Full Flat Chassis

• 60 W/ch (4 ohms, from 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD, 2ch Driven)

• DIDRC (Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion Reduction Circuiry)

• High Current Low Impedance Drive

• Optimum Gain Volume

• Aluminum Front Panels and Volume Knob

• Direct Mode Switch

• Newly developed SPECTRA amplifier module

• New custom high sound quality 10,000uF capacitor

• Designed for sound quality: digital circuit power is shut off when analog input channels are working

Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions ..........................................2

Precautions .......................................................................3

Supplied Accessories ......................................................4

Features.............................................................................5

Before Using the Integrated Amplifier ............................7

Installing the Batteries.....................................................7

Using the Remote Controller...........................................7

Installing the Integrated Amplifier....................................7

Getting to Know the Integrated Amplifier.......................8

Front Panel .....................................................................8

Rear Panel ......................................................................9

Remote Controller.........................................................10

Connections

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

Connecting Your Speakers ...........................................12

Cable and Jacks ...........................................................14

Connecting a CD Player ...............................................15

Connecting a Tuner ......................................................16

Connecting a Network Audio Player and an RI dock ....17

Connecting a Turntable.................................................18

Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck ...............................18

Connecting a Recording Component............................18

Using the Integrated Amplifier as a Preamplifier...........19

Using the Integrated Amplifier as a Power Amplifier.....19

Connecting the Power Cord..........................................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 the Input Source............................................23

Using the Direct Function..............................................23

Using the PHASE MATCHING BASS Function ............23

Adjusting the Bass, Treble and Balance .......................24

Muting the Sound..........................................................24

Using Headphones .......................................................24

Advanced Operations

Custom Setup .................................................................25

Setting the Auto Standby Function ...............................25

Setting the speaker impedance ....................................25

Connecting with Onkyo RI Components .......................26

Changing the input setting from a turntable to MC .......27

Others

Troubleshooting .............................................................28

Specifications .................................................................30

Before Using the Integrated Amplifier

Note

Remote control sensor

Integrated amplifier

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Approx. 8 in.

(20 cm)

Ensure proper ventilation.

Approx. 8 in.

(20 cm)

Approx. 8 in. (20 cm)

Approx. 4 in. (10 cm)

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press the small

hollow and slide the cover.

Insert the two supplied batteries (R03/AAA) in

accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Replace the cover and slide it shut.

Using the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the integrated amplifier’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the integrated amplifier is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the integrated amplifier is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby 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.

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the

• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.

• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time,

• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage

batteries.

remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

from leakage or corrosion.

Installing the Integrated Amplifier

Install the integrated amplifier on a sturdy rack or shelf. Position it so that its weight is evenly dispersed on its four legs. Do not install the integrated amplifier in a place with vibration or an unstable location.

The integrated amplifier is designed to have high conversion efficiency, however, its temperature will become much higher than other audio equipment. not to hamper heat dissipation by ensuring proper ventilation.

Therefore, make sure

Getting to Know the Integrated Amplifier

Front Panel

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1 ÍON/STANDBY button (

Sets the integrated amplifier to On or Standby.

2 Remote control sensor (

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

3 MAIN IN LED (

Lights when the settings are enabled to use this unit as a power amplifier.

4 Volume controller (

Adjusts the volume.

5 Input source LEDs (

Lights according to the selected input source.

6 INPUT selector (

Selects the input sources in sequence.

7 SPEAKERS button (

Selects Speakers A, Speakers B, or both.

8 A/B LEDs (

Lights according to the selected speaker output.

9 BASS –/+ controller (

Adjusts the level of bass sounds.

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: TREBLE –/+ controller (

Adjusts the level of treble sounds.

; BALANCE L/R controller (

Adjusts the balance of left and right channels.

< DIRECT LED (

Lights when the integrated amplifier is in Direct mode.

= DIRECT button (

Enables or disables the Direct function. Also used when this unit is used as a power amplifier.

> PHASE MATCHING BASS LED (

Lights when the integrated amplifier is in Phase matching bass mode.

? PHASE MATCHING BASS button (

Enables or disables the Phase matching bass function.

@ PHONO/MC button, MC LED (

Switch the input setting to match the type of cartridge used in the turntable.

A PHONES jack (

Connects headphones with a standard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm).

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Rear Panel

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1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL D3/D4 jack

Connects components such as CD players with optical digital audio output.

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REMOTE CONTROL jack

Connect Onkyo components such as Network Audio Player, Onkyo Docks, CD Players, or Tuner with

(Remote Interactive) jacks.

3 PHONO (MM/MC) L/R jacks

Connect a turntable with analog audio output.

4 GND screw

Connects the turntable’s ground wire.

5 MAIN IN L/R jacks

Connect a pre-amplifier when the integrated amplifier is used as a power amplifier.

6 PRE OUT L/R jacks

Connect a power amplifier when the integrated amplifier is used as a preamplifier (Pre mode).

7 DIGITAL IN COAXIAL D1/D2 jacks

Connect components such as CD players with coaxial digital audio output.

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8 AUTO STANDBY selector

Switch the auto standby function ( off.

9 LINE IN 1/2/3/4 L/R jacks

Connect playback devices with analog audio output.

: LINE OUT L/R jacks

Connect components such as analog line-level sources. The input signals are output with no level adjustment.

; SPEAKERS A terminals

Connect Speakers A.

< SPEAKERS B terminals

Connect Speakers B.

= AC INLET

Connects the supplied power cord. The other end of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet.

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Remote Controller

* Not used with the integrated amplifier

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5 SETUP button (

Switch to the mode for setting speaker impedance and selecting the jacks for RI docking.

6 RETURN button

Returns to the previous display when changing settings.

7 MUTING button (

Mutes or unmutes the integrated amplifier.

You can also use the remote controller to control your Onkyo CD Player, Onkyo Network Audio Player, Onkyo

Dock, or Onkyo Tuner.

• With some components, the remote controller may not work, or only partially.

• To control the Onkyo Dock and Onkyo Tuner, an connection is required

• When connecting a network audio player and an dock simultaneously, the feature will work with only one of the devices, so connect the cable to the device you have selected

to be linked.

• Refer to the manuals supplied with your Onkyo CD Players, Tuner, Network Audio Player or Docks.

∫Controlling the Onkyo CD player

2 DIMMER button

D/C/B/A

3 4 Í CD button 5 DISPLAY button 6 Playback mode buttons 8 INPUT SELECTOR button

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1 Í button (

Sets the integrated amplifier to On or Standby.

2D/C/B/A and ENTER buttons

Select and adjust settings.

3 VOLUME 3/4 buttons (

Adjust the volume of the integrated amplifier.

4 INPUT

Select an input source.

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• Point the remote controller at the CD player when pressing 4 and 6.

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∫Controlling the Onkyo Tuner

1 Í button 2 DIMMER button

D/C/B/A

3 5 DISPLAY button 7 Tuner control buttons 8 INPUT SELECTOR or BAND buttons

∫Controlling the Onkyo Network Audio Player

1 Í button 2 DIMMER button

D/C

3 5 DISPLAY button 7 Network Audio Player control buttons 8 INPUT SELECTOR button

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∫Controlling the Onkyo Dock

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1 Í button

D/C

3 7 Dock control buttons

and ENTER buttons

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