Introduction WARNING: WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Fit a suitable fuse dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. in the plug. water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a 8.
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz. Other rates are not supported. Playback of PC audio requires dedicated software that can be downloaded from the Onkyo web site. Audio signals of up to 32 bit can be input. However, the resulting output will be equivalent...
– Closed Ground-Loop Circuits noise generated during sound reproduction. – Symmetrical Twin-Monaural For a long time, Onkyo has focused and made Construction If an amplifier’s ground potential (voltage) extensive research on the S/N when sound is...
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“quad Using the USB port on the rear panel of the push-pull” design that significantly enhances A-9000R, you can connect your PC and play amplification power. back 192 kHz/24-bit HD audio formats Playback of PC audio requires dedicated software 3.
Block Diagram DIDRC (Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion Reduction Circuitry) Quad Push-pull, 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry 1st Amp 2nd Amp MAIN IN SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B Mute Analog +15V PRE OUT DAC +12V Discrete Phono Power Amp Equalizer Analog -15V PHONO Volume Min DAC -12V VOLUME Input Selector...
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. Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Integrated Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Muting the Sound....................31 Changing the Display Information..............32 Using Headphones ....................32 Controlling Other Onkyo Components ..............33 Controlling the Onkyo CD Player ...............33 Controlling the Onkyo Dock ................33 Controlling the Onkyo Network Tuner..............34 Using the Integrated Amplifier as a USB Audio Device ........35 Connecting a PC....................35...
Before Using the Integrated Amplifier Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller Installing the Integrated Amplifier To use the remote controller, point it at the integrated To open the battery compartment, press the small amplifier’s remote control sensor, as shown below. hollow and slide the cover.
Getting to Know the Integrated Amplifier Front Panel For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. ON/STANDBY button (➔ page 28) DIRECT LED (➔ page 30) Front flap Sets the integrated amplifier to On or Standby. Lights when the integrated amplifier is in Direct Gently push on the lower end of the front panel to mode.
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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. POWER switch (➔ page 28) TREBLE -/+ buttons (➔ page 31) This is the main power switch. When set to the OFF Adjusts the level of treble sounds. Press the button once to display the current level value. position ( ), the integrated amplifier is completely shut down.
(Pre mode). REMOTE CONTROL jacks SPEAKERS B terminals MAIN IN L/R jacks Connect Onkyo components such as Onkyo Docks, Connect Speakers B. Connect a preamplifier when the integrated amplifier CD Players, or Network Tuner with (Remote is used as a power amplifier (Main mode).
(➔ page 29) • With some components, the remote controller may not work, or Adjust the volume of the integrated amplifier. only partially. • To control the Onkyo Dock and Onkyo Network Tuner, an INPUT buttons (➔ page 29) connection is required (➔...
Integrated Amplifier you use Speakers A and Speakers B, make sure to use speakers with an impedance of 8 to 16 ohms. A-9000R Connecting speakers with an impedance less than 8 ohms may cause the protection circuit to activate. • Don’t connect more than one speaker wire to a single speaker terminal. Doing so could damage the integrated amplifier or cause it to malfunction.
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• When making the bi-wiring connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • When making the bi-wiring connections, set SPEAKERS to A+B page 29). (➔ Integrated Amplifier A-9000R Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Right speaker Left speaker •...
Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. White To use (Remote Interactive), you need to connect your Onkyo CD Player, Network Tuner, or RI Dock to the integrated amplifier with an cable. Note • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).
Connecting the Power Cord Integrated Amplifier A-9000R Supplied power cord To an AC wall outlet (Plug type varies from country to country.) Connect all of your speakers and components. Note • Never disconnect the power cord from the integrated • To reduce noise, do not tie signal cables together with the power Connect the supplied power cord to the integrated cable.
Connecting a CD Player This is an example of connection using the CD Player C-7000R. Analog Connection Digital Connection (Coaxial or Optical) Integrated Amplifier A-9000R Integrated Amplifier A-9000R Connect either of them. CD Player C-7000R CD Player C-7000R • Connect the CD Player to either of the following jacks: COAXIAL1/2, OPTICAL.
• Use only an Onkyo Dock with digital connections. • To use the (Remote Interactive) connection, you need to change the names of inputs (➔ pages 22, 36). • Connect the Onkyo Dock to either of the following jacks: COAXIAL1/2, OPTICAL.
Connecting a Tuner This is an example of connection using the Network Tuner T-4070. Analog Connection Digital Connection (AES/EBU, Coaxial or Optical) Integrated Amplifier A-9000R Integrated Amplifier A-9000R Connect either of them. Network Tuner T-4070 Network Tuner T-4070 Note Note •...
Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction. Change the names of inputs in accordance with each component connected • Only Onkyo CD Players (e.g. C-7070), Network Tuners (e.g. T-4070), and RI Docks (e.g. ND-S1000) (➔ page 36). are supported by the integrated amplifier’s .
Connecting a Turntable Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck Integrated Amplifier A-9000R Integrated Amplifier A-9000R MM/MC selector AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO Cassette tape deck Turntable without a built-in phono preamp Use the MM/MC selector on the back of the integrated amplifier to select either MM or MC, •...
• Manual tone adjustments using BASS -/+, TREBLE -/+, BALANCE L/R, and TONE/BAL are not reflected in the signal output from LINE OUT. • See the manual of the recording component for instructions on correct use. Integrated Amplifier A-9000R AUDIO Cassette tape deck...
The integrated amplifier can be used as a preamplifier (Pre mode). This mode keeps the heat down, as opposed to when the integrated amplifier is used as a pre-main amplifier. This is an example of connection using the power amplifier M-5000R. Important: • In this mode, SPEAKERS cannot be used. • To use this mode, you need to change the “ROUTE” setting (➔ page 39). Integrated Amplifier A-9000R Power Amplifier M-5000R...
Important: • Always turn the integrated amplifier off before connecting the MAIN IN jacks. • To use this mode, you need to change the “ROUTE” setting (➔ page 39). Integrated Amplifier A-9000R OUTPUT INPUT e.g., graphic equalizer Note • Depending on the sound processor used, noise may be produced upon switching the integrated amplifier on and off. In this case, turn on each device in the following sequence: sound processor, integrated amplifier. Turn off...
– Only the MAIN IN and SPEAKERS terminals can be used. – The Auto Standby function is not available (➔ page 38). • To use this mode, you need to change the “ROUTE” setting (➔ page 39). Preamplifier P-3000R Integrated Amplifier A-9000R...
Turning On & Basic Operations Basic Operations Turning On/Off the Integrated Amplifier Turning On the Integrated Amplifier Turning Off the Integrated Amplifier ON/STANDBY ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating with the remote controller POWER to the ON position ( ) on the Press .
Selecting Speakers A and Speakers B Adjusting the Volume Selecting the Input Source You can select to output sound from Speakers A, You can adjust the volume within the following range: You can switch inputs to select the desired source Speakers B, or both A + B.
Adjusting the Display Brightness Using the Direct Function You can adjust the brightness of the integrated amplifier’s By bypassing the tone control circuit, the Direct function Press DIMMER repeatedly. information display. uses the shortest path for enhanced sound quality. Although this function generally turns the display off, the Normal →...
Adjusting the Bass, Treble and Balance Muting the Sound ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier You can adjust the bass, treble and left/right output You can temporarily mute the output of the integrated balance respectively. amplifier. ■ Operating with the remote controller MUTING RETURN TONE/BAL...
Changing the Display Information Using Headphones You can display information such as the current input or PHONES jack Setting of ROUTE the value of settings. To exit the adjustment, press RETURN. DISPLAY Note • Input fs (sampling rate) is displayed only when a digital input (COAX1, COAX2, OPT, AES-EBU, USB) is selected.
• Use the integrated amplifier’s volume control to adjust the playback volume. Selects the beginning of the current song. Pressing this • While your iPod is inserted in an Onkyo Dock, its volume ENTER button twice selects the previous song.
Sets an Onkyo Network Tuner to Standby. amplifier’s remote controller to control the Network DIMMER button Dock is sold separately. Use only the Onkyo Dock with Tuner, but the functionality will depend on your Network Adjusts the display brightness. digital connections.
Using the Integrated Amplifier as a USB Audio Device Using the USB port on the rear panel of the A-9000R, you Playing Music Files from the PC can connect your PC and play back 192 kHz/24-bit HD audio formats. ■ Operating with the remote controller...
Advanced Operations Custom Setup ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier You can perform custom settings using SETUP on the remote controller or the integrated amplifier. The SETUP SETUP INPUT selector menu allows you to set the following items: NAME, SHOW, HPLVL, ASb, ROUTE, and RESET.
Skipping Unused Inputs Setting the Headphone Level You can hide the display of those inputs that are not used, You can set the volume when using headphones. Press RETURN repeatedly to exit the setup. so that they are skipped when selecting an input. Change ■...
• The integrated amplifier will end the setup if there is no Note ASb-ON: operation for 8 seconds. Enables Auto Standby. • When the Auto Standby (ASb) function is activated, Onkyo ASb-OFF: components connected via are automatically turned off Disables Auto Standby.
Setting the Route ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier You can specify the function (Route) of the integrated Press repeatedly to select the route you want amplifier by selecting between Normal, Pre, Split, and SETUP INPUT selector to set. Main modes. The selected route flashes.
Restoring the Default Settings ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier You can restore the default settings of the integrated Press ENTER. amplifier. If “RST-YES” is selected, “CLEAR” appears on the SETUP INPUT selector ■ Operating with the remote controller information display. The integrated amplifier then automatically turns off.
If you can't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the There’s no sound. integrated amplifier before contacting your Onkyo dealer. • This may be due to dirty contacts. Clean the headphones To reset the integrated amplifier to its factory defaults, see plug.
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• Make sure that the ground wire is connected. Otherwise, rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by • Make sure that the Onkyo Dock is connected to the it may produce an audible hum and noise. the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important integrated amplifier properly.