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Contents
Important Safety Instructions 2
Integrated Amplifier
Precations 3
A-5VL
Instruction Manual
Features 4
Before Using This Product 5
Connecting to Other Devices 10
Enjoying Audio Sources
(Operating the Unit) 15
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
Troubleshooting 17
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoy
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WARNING AVIS WARNING: 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. equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within CAUTION: the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, magnitude to constitute a risk of electr
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Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use For British models only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power permission of the copyright holder. supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user service personnel. serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your IMPORTANT Onkyo dealer. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in acco
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Features - Exclusive Onkyo VLSC Technology - Phono Input (MM/MC) - Independent Transformers for L/R Channels - 2 Digital Inputs (Optical/Coaxial) - New Custom-Designed, Audio Tuned Reference - 19 mm(3/4")-pitch Audio Terminals for High-Grade Capacitors Cable - Low-Impedance, Copper Bus Plates for Perfect - Speaker A/B Drive Ground Potential - Gold-Plated Transparent Speaker Posts - 40 W/Ch into 8 (FTC)-North American model, - Bi-Amping Capability 60 W/Ch into 4 (IEC)-European, other models -
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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] - Power cord (2 m / 6.5ft) - AA (R6) batteries ..................[2] European models .................. [2] (Not supplied with products for Other models ........................ [1] China.) (The shape differs depending on
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Before Using This Product—Continued Names of Each Part Front Panel POWER button MUTING indicator This button is used to turn the unit on and off. Illuminates when the volume is muted. POWER indicator VOLUME control Illuminates when the amp is on. This control adjusts the volume. Input selector control DIRECT indicator This control is used to select the playback device. Illuminates when there is direct output. LOCKED indicator DIRECT button Illuminates when there is audio signal input from This
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Before Using This Product—Continued Rear Panel GND screw AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL 1 COAXIAL This screw is for connecting a turntable's ground Connect a digital audio input here. This is for wire. connecting a digital playback device. PHONO (MM/MC) jacks AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL 2 OPTICAL Connect a turntable's audio output terminals into Connect a digital audio input here. This is for these jacks. connecting a digital playback device. CD jacks SPEAKERS A Connect a CD player's audio output terminals int
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Before Using This Product—Continued Remote Controller DOCK mode This mode can be used to control an iPod mounted on an connected Onkyo RI dock. MODE button (*) You can display track information from mounted devices on the monitor. DISPLAY button (*) MODE DISPLAY This button illuminates the iPod's backlight. PLAYLIST MENU SELECT PLAYLIST button Use this button to switch the current playlist. MENU button (*) ALBUM Use this button to return to the previous iPod menu screen. SHUFFLE REPEAT but
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Before Using This Product—Continued TUNER mode Using the Remote Controller Use this mode to control an connected Onkyo Point the remote controller toward the remote control tuner. sensor, within the field shown in the drawing. 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. PRESET button Use this button to select a preset broadcast station. Approx.5m (16 feet) CD Mode - Do not expose the
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Connecting to Other Devices Connect to playback components, recording devices, and other equipment. There are two ways of connecting: analog and digital. Select the connection type matching the type of audio you wish to enjoy. Loosen the screws on the speaker terminals, Caution insert the wires, and screw the terminals tight. Do not place the unit in a location subject to vibration. Precautions for Making Connections Color Coding for Audio Connections Caution - Take care of the plug colors a
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Connecting to Other Devices—Continued Connecting Audio Components Notes Two sets of speakers can be connected to the amplifier. You can select which speakers to output audio to when listening to music. You can also output audio from both sets of speakers. Connecting a Turntable - North American model: If you only connect one set of speakers (A or B), make sure to Turn off the unit. use speakers with an impedance of 2 to 16 Ohms. If you connect both sets of speakers (A and B), make sure to Us
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Connecting to Other Devices—Continued Connecting a Super Audio or Normal CD Connecting an AM/FM Tuner Player Connect the AM/FM tuner's audio outputs to the unit's TUNER inputs. Connect the CD player's audio outputs to the unit's CD jacks. Any Onkyo AM/FM tuner with the proper A-5VL terminals can be connected. A connected tuner can be controlled via the unit's remote controller. Use a cable to connect the unit's terminal with the tuner's terminal. Connect the unit's audio in terminal wit
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Connecting to Other Devices—Continued Connecting a Cassette or MiniDisc Set the RI dock's MODE selector to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". Recorder Set the unit's input selector to "DOCK". Connect the audio outputs of the cassette or MiniDisc Recorder (PLAY) to the unit's TAPE IN jacks. Connect the audio inputs of the cassette or MiniDisc Notes Recorder (REC) to the unit's TAPE OUT jacks. Refer to the RI dock's manual for details. A-5VL Connecting a Digital Playback Component (OPTICAL) Connect the com
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Connecting to Other Devices—Continued Connecting a Digital Playback Connecting the Power Cord Component (COAXIAL) Connect the component using a commercial coaxial digital cable. Caution - Before connecting the power cord, connect all the other Notes components. - Turn off the unit before plugging or unplugging the power - The unit supports 16/24 bit, 32/44.1/48/96 kHz PCM signal cord. digital input. - Inputting an incompatible signal may result in noise. Connect the other components. (See p
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Enjoying Audio Sources (Operating the Unit) Turn on the component connected to the unit. Turn the VOLUME control to adjust the volume. You can also control the volume using the volume Press the POWER button on the front of the unit to turn it on. buttons on the remote controller. The POWER indicator illuminates. Notes - Audio output will not begin until the electrical circuit stabilizes. Notes - Audio quality will stabilize about 10 to 30 minutes after the unit is turned on. - Press the MUT
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Enjoying Audio Sources (Operating the Unit)—Continued Adjusting the Tone and Left/Right Recording Volume Balance This section describes how to record audio when both a playback component and recording component are Press the DIRECT button on the front of the unit to turn it off. connected to the unit. Notes Manual tone adjustments using the BASS, TREBLE, and BALANCE controls are not reflected. Caution DIRECT off: Audio adjusted via the unit's Unless you have the full consent of the copyrig
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Troubleshooting If you run into problems with the unit, look for a solution below. The problem could also be caused by one of the components connected to the unit, so please also check the manuals of each device. Caution - This unit contains a sophisticated microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, however, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lock up. If this happens, turn off the unit, wait for a
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Appendix Specifications Rated output Power : North America 40 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.8 % (FTC) 100 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 2 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.8 % (FTC) Europe and Taiwan 40 W at 8 ohms, 2 ch driven, 1 kHz, 0.8 % THD (IEC) 80 W at 4 ohms, 2 ch driven, 1 kHz,0.8 % THD (IEC) China 35 W at 8 ohms, 2 ch
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Appendix—Continued Block Diagram PHONO SELECTOR IC and MAIN VOLUME MM/MC CD MUTE POWER AMP Lch TUNER BALANCE BASS TREBLE TAPE OUT SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKER SPEAKER B A PURE DIRECT TAPE IN RELAY RELAY MUTE POWER AMP Rch DOCK IN BALANCE DIR BASS DAC VLSC COAX IN TREBLE SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A OPT IN HEADPHONE AMP DAC VLSC HEADPHONE HEADPHONE AMP RI HEADPHONE RI CONTROL 19
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