ONKYO A-1VL - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Integrated Stereo Amplifier

A-1VL

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo A-1VL Integrated

Stereo 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 A-1VL.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Introduction .................................... 2

Connections ................................... 9

Enjoying Audio Sources.............. 12

Troubleshooting ........................... 14

Specifications .............................. 15

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 instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-

tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-

vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-

cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-

tus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table spec-

ified by the manufacturer, or

sold

with

the

apparatus.

When a cart is used, use cau-

tion when moving the cart/

apparatus

combination

avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

15. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-

aged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus

through openings as they may touch dangerous volt-

age points or short-out parts that could result in a

fire or electric shock.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

Don't put candles or other burning objects on top of

this unit.

17. Batteries

Always consider the environmental issues and fol-

low local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,

such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade-

quate ventilation.

Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides

and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf

or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")

away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like

gap for warm air to escape.

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

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within

the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

AVIS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

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 A-1VL is not user serviceable. If

you cannot turn on the A-1VL, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care

Occasionally you should dust the A-1VL all over with a

soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened

with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the

A-1VL immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don't

use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical

solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove

the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST

TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE-

FULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make

sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage

requirements printed on the A-1VL's rear panel (AC230 -

240V, 50 Hz).

5. Never Touch This Unit with Wet Hands

Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands

are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside

this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

6. Installing This Unit

Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.

Ensure that there's adequate ventilation all around this

unit, especially if it's installed in an audio rack. If the

ventilation is inadequate, the unit may overheat, lead-

ing to malfunction.

Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat

sources, because its internal temperature may rise,

shortening the life of the optical pickup.

Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject to

vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the unit on

top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.

Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side

or on a sloping surface, because it may cause a

malfunction.

If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the

sound quality may be affected. If this occurs, move this

unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

7. Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation may damage this unit.

Read the following carefully:

When you take a glass containing a cold drink outside on a

summer's day, drops of water, called condensation, form

on the outside of the glass. Similarly, moisture may con-

dense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of the most

important parts inside this unit.

-- The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm

place.

-- A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air con-

ditioner is hitting the unit.

-- In the summer, when this unit is moved from an air

conditioned room to a hot and humid place.

-- The unit is used in a humid place.

Do not use this unit when there's the possibility of mois-

ture condensation occurring. Doing so may damage cer-

tain parts inside this unit.

If condensation does occur, leave this unit turned on for

two to three hours. By that time, the unit will have warmed

up and any condensation will have evaporated. To reduce

the risk of condensation, keep this unit connected to a wall

outlet.

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply

cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus

may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the ter-

minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to

be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a

rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to

BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the

body of the fuse.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR

THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE

FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF

AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF

SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG

IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE

ELECTRONICS GmbH

LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,

82194 GROEBENZELL,

GERMANY

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

I. MORI

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.

Features

I 2 ch pre-main amplifier that incorporates Onkyo proprietary VL digital amplifier

I The DIRECT function that allows you to connect the A-1VL to another amplifier and to

use the A-1VL as a power amplifier

I The PREOUT terminals that can be used for your system expansion

I Independent toroidal transformer for L/R channels, improves additional sound quality by

separating the L/R channel voltages to avoid the L/R channels from interferring with

each other

I High quality speaker terminal components that minimize signal degradation

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller (RC-573A) [1] &

two batteries (AA/R6) [2]

Power cord [1]

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the A-1VL. Speci-

fications and operation are the same regardless of color.

Table of Contents

mportant Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................2

Precautions ....................................................................................................................................3

Features..........................................................................................................................................4

Supplied Accessories ...................................................................................................................4

Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................5

Front & Rear Panels ......................................................................................................................6

Front Panel...................................................................................................................................6

Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................6

Remote Controller .........................................................................................................................7

Remote Controller (RC-573A)......................................................................................................7

Inserting the Batteries ..................................................................................................................8

Using the Remote Controller........................................................................................................8

Introduction

Connecting the A-1VL ...................................................................................................................9

Before Making Any Connections..................................................................................................9

Connecting Your Speakers ..........................................................................................................9

Connecting Your Speakers......................................................................................................9

Changing the Speaker Impedance Value Setting....................................................................9

Audio Components.....................................................................................................................10

Connecting a CD Player ........................................................................................................10

Connecting an Audio Output Component Such as a TV .......................................................10

Connecting a Cassette or MD Recorder................................................................................10

Connecting a Tuner ...............................................................................................................10

Connecting a Turntable .........................................................................................................10

Connecting a Power Amplifier ...............................................................................................11

Connecting a Preamp............................................................................................................11

Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................................................................11

Connections

Turning on the A-1VL ..................................................................................................................12

Playing a Connected Component ..............................................................................................12

Muting the A-1VL .......................................................................................................................12

Using the DIRECT Function........................................................................................................13

Recording.....................................................................................................................................13

Enjoying Audio Sources

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................14

Specifications ..............................................................................................................................15

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