Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; WARNING; AVIS
2 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 instructi...
Page 3 - Precautions; Declaration of Conformity
3 Precautions 1. Recording Copyright Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrightedmaterial is illegal without the permission of the copyrightholder. 2. AC Fuse The AC fuse inside the A-1VL is not user serviceable. Ifyou cannot turn on the A-1VL, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care Occasion...
Page 4 - Features; The PREOUT terminals that can be used for your system expansion; Supplied Accessories; Make sure you have the following accessories:
4 Features ■ 2 ch pre-main amplifier that incorporates Onkyo proprietary VL digital amplifier ■ The DIRECT function that allows you to connect the A-1VL to another amplifier and to use the A-1VL as a power amplifier ■ The PREOUT terminals that can be used for your system expansion ■ Independent toro...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Introduction
5 Table of Contents I mportant Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... 2 Precautions ......................................................................................................................................
Page 7 - Remote Controller; AMP section; This button is used to play CD playback.
7 Remote Controller AMP section Use the following buttons to operate the A-1VL while it is turned on. 1 VOLUME [ / ] buttons These buttons are used to set the volume of the A-1VL. 2 MUTING button This button is used to mute the A-1VL. This func-tion can be set only with the remote controller. CD sec...
Page 8 - —Continued; Inserting the Batteries
8 Remote Controller —Continued Detach the battery cover. Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries. Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batter-ies to the diagram inside the battery compart-ment. Attach the battery cover. Notes: • Do not mix new batteries with old batteries. Do not mix different kin...
Page 9 - Changing the Speaker; Before Making Any Connections
9 Connecting the A-1VL • Read the manuals supplied with your components.• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all audio and video connctions. RCA/Phono Connection Color Coding RCA/Phono connections are usually color coded: red and white. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio i...
Page 10 - Connecting a CD player; • If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the; Audio Components
10 Connecting the A-1VL —Continued Connecting a CD player Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the A-1VL’s CD L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your CD player, as shown. Connecting an Audio Output Component Such as a TV Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the A-1VL’s...
Page 11 - Connecting a Power Amplifier
11 Connecting the A-1VL —Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier You can use the A-1VL as a preamplifier by connecting the A-1VL to a power amplifier.When you use the A-1VL as a preamplifer, connect the main in terminals on the power amplifier to the PRE-OUT terminals on the A-1VL. Note: The signal f...
Page 12 - Enjoying Audio Sources; Tips on sound quality; The POWER indicator lights up.; Playing a Connected Component; Select the component you want to play.; With this function you can temporarily mute the output of the A-1VL.
12 Enjoying Audio Sources Tips on sound quality You will get better sound quality 10 to 30 minutes after you turn on the A-1VL. To avoid degrading the sound quality, do not tie audio RCA/phono cables and speaker cables together in a bundle.When placing the A-1VL, avoid a place where it is susceptibl...
Page 13 - Using the DIRECT Function; Press the DIRECT button.; Recording; Select an input source to record.; Start playback on the component selected in step 1.
13 Enjoying Audio Sources —Continued You can use the A-1VL as power amplifier by connecting a preamplifier. Using the DIRECT Function DIRECT 1 Press the DIRECT button. ON: The DIRECT function is enabled. When connecting a preamplifier to the A-1VL, the A-1VL will work as a power amplifier. The audio...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting; mance, so do not bundle cables and cords together.; Power
14 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using your A-1VL, look for a solution in the troubleshooting section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Can’t turn on the A-1VL. • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. (page 11)• Unplug th...
Page 15 - Specifications
15 Specifications Power Output Front L/R 100 W + 100 W(8 Ω , 1 kHz, DIN) Dynamic Power 310 W + 310 W (3 Ω , Front) 240 W + 240 W (4 Ω , Front) 130 W + 130 W (8 Ω , Front) THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 2 % (Power Rated) / 0.08 % (1 kHz 1 W) Damping Factor 25 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω ) Input Sensitivity a...