Integrated Amplifier A-5VL Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo A-5VL 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 A-5VL.
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 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
We, ONKYO EUROPE —Never ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH K.
- Gold-Plated Transparent Speaker Posts - Bi-Amping Capability - Hi-Rigidity, Anti-Resonant Chassis - Aluminum Front Panel and Volume Knob - Headphone Jack - Compatible with Onkyo RI-Dock for the iPod* - Heavy-Duty Inlet Power Cord - RI-Compatible Remote Control *Depending on the model...
Before Using This Product This section describes things to check and important information to know before using this product. Check the Supplied Accessories After opening the package, make sure that all the supplied accessories are included. - Remote controller (RC-751S)[1] - AA (R6) batteries ...[2] (Not supplied with products for China.)
Before Using This Product Names of Each Part Front Panel POWER button This button is used to turn the unit on and off. POWER indicator Illuminates when the amp is on. Input selector control This control is used to select the playback device. LOCKED indicator Illuminates when there is audio signal input from the device connected to DIGITAL1 (COAXIAL)
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Connect a cassette, MiniDisc Recorder, or other recording device to these jacks. DOCK Connect an Onkyo RI dock for the iPod here. REMOTE CONTROL Connect an Onkyo product with an dock or tuner) here to link it to the amplifier.
MODE PRESET —Continued DOCK mode This mode can be used to control an iPod mounted on connected Onkyo RI dock. MODE button (*) You can display track information from mounted devices on the monitor. DISPLAY button (*) This button illuminates the iPod's backlight.
Before Using This Product TUNER mode Use this mode to control an connected Onkyo tuner. BAND button Use this button to switch the reception band (FM/ AM). MODE button Use this button to switch the reception mode when receiving FM broadcasts.
- Y plugs cannot be connected. Connect the speakers as shown in the drawing. Connect the positive speaker wire positive terminal on the unit , and the negative speaker wire to the negative terminal on the unit . SPEAKER A A-5VL SPEAKER B to the...
Always turn off the unit before switching between MM and Remove the short pins plugged into the PHONO inputs. Connect the unit as shown in the drawing. A-5VL Caution If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the unit's GND screw. Note, however, that for some turntables, connecting the ground wire will increase the noise.
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—Continued Connecting an AM/FM Tuner Connect the AM/FM tuner's audio outputs to the unit's TUNER inputs. Any Onkyo AM/FM tuner with the proper terminals can be connected. A connected tuner can be controlled via the unit's remote controller. Use a...
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Recorder (REC) to the unit's TAPE OUT jacks. A-5VL REC PLAY (IN) (OUT) Connecting an RI Dock You can connect an Onkyo RI dock to the unit. Connect the RI dock's AUDIO OUT to the unit's DOCK jack. Connect the RI dock and unit's jacks via the cable.
- Inputting an incompatible signal may result in noise. - When an unsupported signal is detected, the unit's LOCKED indicator illuminates. - Do not input a DTS-CD digital audio signal. A-5VL —Continued Connecting the Power Cord Caution - Before connecting the power cord, connect all the other components.
Enjoying Audio Sources (Operating the Unit) Turn on the component connected to the unit. Press the POWER button on the front of the unit to turn it on. The POWER indicator illuminates. Notes - Audio output will not begin until the electrical circuit stabilizes.
Enjoying Audio Sources (Operating the Unit) Adjusting the Tone and Left/Right Volume Balance Press the DIRECT button on the front of the unit to turn it off. DIRECT off: Audio adjusted via the unit's BASS, TREBLE, and BALANCE controls is output. DIRECT on: Audio is output directly, without passing through the BASS, TREBLE, and BALANCE tone...
- Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit's malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.
Appendix Specifications Rated output Power Maximum Output Power Dynamic Power THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) Damping Factor Input Sensitivity and Impedance Output Level and Impeadance Phono Overload Frequency Response Tone Control Signal to Noise Ratio Speaker Impedance Digital Inputs Analog Inputs Analog Outputs Speaker Outputs Phones...
Appendix —Continued Block Diagram PHONO MM/MC TUNER TAPE OUT TAPE IN DOCK IN VLSC COAX IN OPT IN VLSC RI CONTROL SELECTOR IC and MAIN VOLUME MUTE BALANCE BASS TREBLE PURE DIRECT MUTE BALANCE BASS TREBLE HEADPHONE AMP HEADPHONE AMP POWER AMP SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKER...
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UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44-(0)1494-681515 Fax: +44(0)-1494-680452 ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain PlazaTower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29400048 (C) Copyright 2009 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ W0905-1...
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