Onkyo A-9377 - Manual

5 Introduction ❑ 90 W/Ch into 4 ohms (IEC) ❑ WRAT—Wide Range Amplifier Technology ❑ All discrete output stage circuitry ❑ Massive power transformer ❑ Precision motor volume control ❑ Tone control (bass/treble) ❑ Direct mode ❑ Rec selector ❑ 6 inputs and 2 outputs ❑ Phono input ❑ Preout output ❑ Spea...

6 Introduction —Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parentheses. A POWER ON/OFF switch (15) Turns the A-9377 on or off. B SPEAKERS selector and indicators (15) Selects speaker set A, speaker set B, both sets of speakers, or turns the speakers off altogether. The A and B indicat...

7 Introduction —Continued A GND terminal Terminal for connecting a turntable’s ground wire. B SPEAKERS A Terminal posts for connecting speaker set A. C SPEAKERS B Terminal posts for connecting speaker set B. D AC INLET Supplied power cord connects here. E AC OUTLETS Supply AC power to other audio co...

8 Introduction —Continued In the illustration below, numbers in circles indicate but-tons that can be used to control the A-9377. These but-tons are explained on this page. Numbers in squares indicate buttons that can be used to control other Onkyo audio components connected to the A-9377 via . Thes...

9 Introduction —Continued Buttons for Controlling Other Onkyo Components When other Onkyo audio components are connected to the A-9377 via , you can control them with the A-9377’s remote controller. The operation of each button depends on the selected input source. For example, when the DOCK input s...

10 Introduction —Continued Installing the Batteries Notes: • If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Do not 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 prev...

11 Connections You can connect one or two sets of speakers (A/B) to the A-9377 and select which set outputs sound, or use both sets simultaneously. Speaker Connection Precautions • Always connect speakers in pairs.• If you want to output sound from speaker sets A and B simultaneously, you must use s...

12 Connections —Continued Connecting a Turntable The A-9377’s PHONO input is designed for use with a turntable fitted with a moving-magnet (MM) cartridge.Use an analog audio cable to connect the A-9377’s PHONO L/R jacks to the audio output jacks on the turn-table, as shown. If there are RCA shorting...

13 Connections —Continued Connecting a Cassette Deck Use an analog audio cable to connect the A-9377’s TAPE IN L/R jacks to the cassette deck’s analog audio output jacks, and use another analog audio cable to con-nect the A-9377’s TAPE OUT L/R jacks to the cassette deck’s analog audio input jacks, a...

14 Connections —Continued Connecting Components Connecting the A-9377 to your other Onkyo -capa- ble components with cables allows you to control them all with the A-9377’s remote controller, like an integrated system, with the following functionality. Direct Change When playback is started on a com...

15 Enjoying Audio Sources You can select which set of speakers outputs sound. You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the A-9377’s PHONES jack for private listening. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • The speakers are not turned off...

16 Enjoying Audio Sources —Continued Selecting the Input Source Adjusting the Volume Muting the A-9377 You can temporarily mute the output of the A-9377. Using the Direct Function With the Direct function, you can bypass the tone con-trols for a purer sound. Note: • The BASS and TREBLE tone controls...

17 Enjoying Audio Sources —Continued Adjusting the Bass, Treble, and Balance Notes: • Signals output by the TAPE OUT L/R jacks are not affected by the A-9377’s Volume, BALANCE, BASS, and TREBLE controls. • If you’re using an Onkyo cassette deck that’s con- nected via , for dubbing or synchro recordi...

18 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the A-9377, look for a solution here. If you cannot resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Cannot turn on the A-9377. • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outle...

19 Specifications Rated output power European (IEC): 2ch × 90 W at 4 Ω , 1 kHz, 2ch driven Maximum output power (JEITA): 2ch × 132 W at 4 Ω , 1 kHz, 2ch driven Dynamic power: 124 W + 124 W (4 Ω ) 80 W + 80 W (8 Ω ) THD (total harmonic distortion): 0.08% (1 kHz, 1 W) Damping factor : 60 (1 kHz, 8 Ω )...