Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; WARNING; AVIS
2 En Introduction 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 ma...
Page 3 - Precautions; POWER; For British models; Declaration of Conformity
3 En 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 user- serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care —...
Page 4 - Features
4 En Features • 140 W/Ch (4 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05%, 2 Channels Driven, IEC) • A WRAT (Advanced Wide Range Amplifier Technology) • DIDRC (Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion Reduction Circuitry) • Quad Push-Pull Amplification Design with Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry • Symmetrical Layo...
Page 5 - Technologies
5 En Technologies The A-9000R employs a host of proprietary Onkyo technologies to ensure optimal audio performance. Since the advent of digital audio, the values of S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio have risen significantly. However, it is also recognized that in terms of perceived S/N, analog audio sourc...
Page 7 - Block Diagram
7 En Block Diagram Volume Min 0dB 1dB Volume Max 14dB Amp VOLUME DIDRC(Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion Reduction Circuitry) PHONO MAIN IN Discrete Phono Equalizer Input Selector Buffer Amp Buffer Amp Mute Volume Balance Head Phone Volume USB IN OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 AES/EBU LINE 1 LINE 2 LI...
Page 8 - Supplied Accessories; Make sure you have the following accessories:; Remote controller and two batteries
8 En Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller (RC-829S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)Batteries (R03) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 9 - Contents
9 En Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................2Precautions............................................................................................................... 3Features ...............................
Page 10 - Before Using the Integrated Amplifier; Note; Installing the Batteries; Replace the cover and slide it shut.; Using the Remote Controller; Installing the Integrated Amplifier
10 En Before Using the Integrated Amplifier Note • If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • 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 the batteries to prevent damage ...
Page 11 - Getting to Know the Integrated Amplifier; MAIN IN; Front Panel
11 En Getting to Know the Integrated Amplifier For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a 8 ON/STANDBY button ( ➔ page 28 ) Sets the integrated amplifier to On or Standby. b Remote control sensor ( ➔ page 10 ) Receives control signals from the remote controller. c MAIN IN LED ( ➔ page...
Page 13 - Rear Panel; to
13 En a SPEAKERS A terminals Connect Speakers A. b u REMOTE CONTROL jacks Connect Onkyo components such as Onkyo Docks, CD Players, or Network Tuner with u (Remote Interactive) jacks. c USB port Connects a PC. The music files of your PC are played through the integrated amplifier. d DIGITAL IN AES/E...
Page 14 - Remote Controller
14 En Remote Controller d g e f j i h g h e d f c c b b a a For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a 8 button ( ➔ page 28 ) Sets the integrated amplifier to On or Standby. b DIMMER button ( ➔ page 30 ) Adjusts the display brightness. c ! / " / # / $ and ENTER buttons Select and ...
Page 15 - Connections; Connecting Your Speakers
15 En Connections Connections Strip 15 to 20 mm of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. Note • Make sure that the wires do not touch metal parts on the back panel or elsewhere. • Y plugs cannot be connected. • Two sets of speakers (Speakers A an...
Page 16 - and; SPEAKERS B; Integrated Amplifier A-9000R
16 En Bi-wiring provides improved bass and treble performance. Using terminals of both SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B , it separates high frequency from low frequency signals. Tip • As shown on the illustration, the wiring terminals of SPEAKERS A are connected to the woofer and SPEAKERS B are connected t...
Page 17 - Plugging the AES/EBU cable; Pull out the connection cable while holding down the lever.; Cable and Jacks
17 En Note • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio cables away from power cords and speaker cables. • The integrated amplifier’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an op...
Page 18 - Connecting the Power Cord; Connect all of your speakers and components.
18 En Tip • To reduce noise, do not tie signal cables together with the power cable. Wire them so that they are away from each other. • Depending on the country, the integrated amplifier may be polarity-sensitive. In this case, plug the power cord in a way that provides the best sound quality. Note ...
Page 19 - Tip; Connecting a CD Player; Analog Connection
19 En This is an example of connection using the CD Player C-7000R. Tip • Connect the CD Player to either of the following jacks: LINE IN 1 / 2 / 3 . Tip • Connect the CD Player to either of the following jacks: COAXIAL1 / 2 , OPTICAL . Connecting a CD Player Analog Connection Integrated Amplifier A...
Page 20 - Connecting an Onkyo Dock
20 En This is an example of connection using the Onkyo Digital Media Transport. Note • Use only an Onkyo Dock with digital connections. • To use the u (Remote Interactive) connection, you need to change the names of inputs ( ➔ pages 22 , 36 ). Tip • Connect the Onkyo Dock to either of the following ...
Page 21 - Connecting a Tuner
21 En This is an example of connection using the Network Tuner T-4070. Note • To use the u (Remote Interactive) connection, you need to change the names of inputs ( ➔ pages 22 , 36 ). Tip • Connect your tuner to either of the following jacks: LINE IN 1 / 2 / 3 . Note • To use the u (Remote Interacti...
Page 22 - Connecting Onkyo
22 En With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions: ■ Auto Power On When you start playback on a component connected via u while the integrated amplifier is on Standby, the integrated amplifier will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. ■ Di...
Page 23 - or; MC; MC; Connecting a Turntable
23 En Use the MM/MC selector on the back of the integrated amplifier to select either MM or MC , in accordance with the cartridge format of the turntable.Remove the short pins plugged into the jacks before connecting a turntable to the PHONO inputs. Note • Always turn off the integrated amplifier be...
Page 24 - Connecting a Recording Component
24 En Note • Volume adjustments and use of the muting function are not reflected in the signal output from LINE OUT . • 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 ...
Page 25 - Using the Integrated Amplifier as a Preamplifier
25 En 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. Using the Integrated Amplifier as a Preamplifier Im...
Page 26 - Separating the Pre-amp and Main Amp Units
26 En You can use the integrated amplifier’s pre-amp and main amp units individually (Split mode) to connect a sound processor such as a graphic equalizer between the pre-amp and main amp units. Note • Depending on the sound processor used, noise may be produced upon switching the integrated amplifi...
Page 27 - LED lights. See “Connecting Your Speakers”; Using the Integrated Amplifier as a Power Amplifier
27 En Combined with a preamplifier of your choice, the integrated amplifier can be used as a power amplifier (Main mode). When it is selected, the MAIN IN LED lights. See “Connecting Your Speakers” for connection information ( ➔ page 15 ). This is an example of connection using the preamplifier P-30...
Page 28 - Basic Operations; Turning On/Off the Integrated Amplifier; Turning On the Integrated Amplifier
28 En Turning On & Basic Operations Basic Operations ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier Tip • After showing the volume level from the last session, the message “ MUTING ” flashes on the information display until the speakers or headphones become active...
Page 29 - You can adjust the volume within the following range:; Selecting Speakers A and Speakers B; The LED of the selected speakers lights.; Adjusting the Volume; Selecting the Input Source
29 En You can select to output sound from Speakers A, Speakers B, or both A + B. Note • While headphones are connected, this setting is disabled. • When “ ROUTE ” is set to “ PRE ”, this setting is disabled ( ➔ page 39 ). • When this setting is set to A + B , the impedance of speakers is restricted....
Page 30 - Adjusting the Display Brightness; DIMMER; Normal; Using the Direct Function; DIRECT; DIRECT
30 En You can adjust the brightness of the integrated amplifier’s information display. Note • While the information display is turned off, pressing the buttons used for settings and adjustments on the remote controller or integrated amplifier will briefly activate the display in Dim mode. Adjusting ...
Page 31 - Adjusting the Bass, Treble and Balance; The adjustment is automatically confirmed.; Muting the Sound; The message “
31 En You can adjust the bass, treble and left/right output balance respectively. ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier Tip • By default, bass and treble are set to 0, and balance is set to the center position (no visible bars). Note • The integrated amplifie...
Page 32 - Changing the Display Information; DISPLAY; To exit the adjustment, press; Using Headphones; PHONES
32 En You can display information such as the current input or the value of settings. Note • Input fs (sampling rate) is displayed only when a digital input (COAX1, COAX2, OPT, AES-EBU, USB) is selected. • Depending on the source, the value on the information display may differ from the actual sampl...
Page 33 - Controlling Other Onkyo Components; Controlling the Onkyo CD Player; Controlling the Onkyo Dock
33 En Controlling Other Onkyo Components You can use the integrated amplifier’s remote controller to control your Onkyo CD player, pointing the remote controller at the CD player’s remote control sensor. 8 CD button Sets the CD Player to On or Standby. RANDOM button Performs random playback. 3 butto...
Page 34 - About Onkyo Dock; Sets an Onkyo Network Tuner to Standby.; Controlling the Onkyo Network Tuner
34 En Dock is sold separately. Use only the Onkyo Dock with digital connections.For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock components, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.comBefore using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple web site...
Page 35 - Using the Integrated Amplifier as a USB Audio Device; Operating with the remote controller; Connecting a PC; Playing Music Files from the PC
35 En Using the Integrated Amplifier as a USB Audio Device Using the USB port on the rear panel of the A-9000R, you can connect your PC and play back 192 kHz/24-bit HD audio formats. To playback the audio data stored on your PC by using the equipment via USB port connection, you must install the dri...
Page 36 - Custom Setup; Changing Input Names
36 En Advanced Operations Custom Setup You can perform custom settings using SETUP on the remote controller or the integrated amplifier. The SETUP menu allows you to set the following items: NAME , SHOW , HPLVL , ASb , ROUTE , and RESET . Note • When “ ROUTE ” is set to “ MAIN ”, the “ NAME ”, “ SHO...
Page 37 - Skipping Unused Inputs; Shows the display of selected input.; You can set the volume when using headphones.; Setting the Headphone Level; The current level is displayed.
37 En You can hide the display of those inputs that are not used, so that they are skipped when selecting an input. Change any input from the following: L1 ( LINE1 ), L2 ( LINE2 ), L3 ( LINE3 ), CX1 ( COAX1 ), CX2 ( COAX2 ), OPT , AES ( AES-EBU ), USB , PNO ( PHONO ) ■ Operating with the remote cont...
Page 38 - Setting the Auto Standby Function
38 En ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier Tip • The default level is 0. Note • The integrated amplifier will end the setup if there is no operation for 8 seconds. 1 Press SETUP repeatedly to select “HPLVL”. 2 Use the INPUT selector to adjust the offset level. First, the current level flashes on ...
Page 39 - Setting the Route; The route currently selected is displayed.; The selected route flashes.
39 En You can specify the function (Route) of the integrated amplifier by selecting between Normal, Pre, Split, and Main modes. ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier Tip • The default setting is “ NORMAL ”. Note • In “ PRE ” mode, SPEAKERS can’t be used. • In...
Page 40 - Restoring the Default Settings
40 En You can restore the default settings of the integrated amplifier. ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating on the integrated amplifier Restoring the Default Settings 1 Press SETUP . 2 Press ! / " repeatedly to select “RESET”. 3 Press ENTER . The current setting flashes on the inf...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting; Power; Can’t turn on the Integrated Amplifier.; Audio; The sound quality is not good.
41 En Others Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the integrated amplifier, look for a solution in this section.If you can't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the integrated amplifier before contacting your Onkyo dealer.To reset the integrated amplifier to its factory defaults, see ...
Page 42 - PC Playback; Can’t play music files from the PC.; Onkyo Dock; Other; External Components; The sound from turntable is distorted.
42 En • Make sure that the USB cable is plugged in firmly ( ➔ page 35 ). • Make sure that the USB driver is installed successfully ( ➔ page 35 ). • Make sure that there is no unsupported file formats or signals. • The USB cable is unplugged. Plug the USB cable again. • Make sure that the Onkyo Dock ...
Page 43 - Specifications; Audio Inputs
43 En Specifications ■ Audio Inputs ■ Audio Outputs ■ Others Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Rated Output Power (Stereo): 2 ch × 75 W at 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 %, 2 ch driven (IEC)2 ch × 140 W at 4 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 %, 2 ch driven (IEC) Dynamic Power ...
