Onkyo A-905TX manual

English Instruction Manual Integrated Stereo Amplifier A-905TX Operation Other Information Before using Connections Preparations STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY A-905TX INTEGRA TED STEREO AMPLIFIER TREBLE BASS BALANCE POWER O F F/1/2 —+ —+ L R PRESENCE ACOUSTIC CD MD TUNER LINE/ DVD T APE CDR/PC SOURCE DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT TONE INPUT ON OFF VOLUME WI[...]

2 Thank you for pur chasing ... Before using Main Features • High-Quality Separate Component • WRA T (Wide Range Amp T echnology) Circuit • Processor In/Out, Subwoofer Pr e Out • Six-audio Source Inputs Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO A-905TX Integrated Ster eo Amplifier . Please read this manual thor oughly before making any connection [...]

3 Before using Important Safeguar ds 10. Power Sources –␣ The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Polarization – If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug having one blade wider than the other , please read the following informatio[...]

4 Precautions Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY GERMERING, GERMANY ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH A.HORIUCHI declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN5[...]

5 Before using T able of contents Before using Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components .................. 6 Connecting to components other than the Separate Collection Series ............ 12 Connecting speaker systems .......................................................................... 15 Preparations Prepari[...]

6 Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their con- venient system functions, followed by connecting instructions. The following Separate Collection Series components are commer cially available: • T -405TX ............ Ste[...]

7 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections Arranging the system components Combination example 1 Select the tuner T -405TX, CD player C-705TX (or CD changer C-707CHX), and stereo cassette tape deck K-505TX in addition to this unit. When you arrange these components, stack them as shown below . V ertical way stacking Horizon[...]

8 Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components Connecting to the audio connector Before connecting • Do not connect the unit’ s AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (the mains) until you have completed all the other connections, including and AC OUTLET connections on page 11 and “Connecting speaker systems” on page 1[...]

9 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections Connections for combination example 1 Connections for combination example 2 T uner (T -405TX) Amplifier – this unit (A-905TX) CD player (C-705TX) Optical cable MD recor der (MD-105TX) : Signal flow OPTICAL L R ANALOG OUTPUT AC OUTLET AC 230-240V 50Hz UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. 12 DIGIT[...]

10 Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components L R L R LINE/DVD TUNER OUT IN L R TAPE SPEAKERS OUT ( REC ) OUT ( REC ) IN ( PLAY ) IN ( PLAY ) OUT ( REC ) IN ( PLAY ) REMOTE CONTROL CD CDR/PC PROCESSOR MD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT L R AC OUTLET AC 230-240V 50Hz SWITCHED 100W MAX. CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN./SPEAKER L R (REC) (P[...]

11 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections T uner (T -405TX) Amplifier – this unit (A-905TX) Stereo cassette tape deck (K-505TX) or MD recorder (MD- 105TX) (The illustration is MD-105TX.) CD player (C-705TX) or CD changer (C- 707CHX) Connecting the connectors and AC OUTLETS Before connecting • The hookups on page 9, 10[...]

12 Connecting to components other than the Separate Collection Series Connecting audio/video equipment to audio connectors Before connecting • Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (the mains) until you have com- pleted all the other connections including the sound processor connections on the next page, the connections[...]

13 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections About the LINE/DVD connector Y ou can connect this connector to the audio output of video devices, such as a DVD player , Satelite tuner , VCR, or the audio output of a second CD player or tape deck. Note: Y ou cannot connect a tur ntable to this connector . If you wish to connect[...]

14 Connecting the cables If your other components are made by ONKYO and those components ar e equipped with connec- tors, you can control the -connected components with the supplied r emote controller . Before connecting • The unit must be connected in the system hookups for control operations. • Each component has two connectors. There is no d[...]

15 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections L R L R LINE/DVD TUNER OUT IN L R TAPE SPEAKERS OUT ( REC ) OUT ( REC ) IN ( PLAY ) IN ( PLAY ) OUT ( REC ) IN ( PLAY ) REMOTE CONTROL CD CDR/PC PROCESSOR MD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT L R AC OUTLET AC 230-240V 50Hz SWITCHED 100W MAX. CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN./SPEAKER L R SPEA[...]

16 Connecting a subwoofer Before connecting • If your subwoofer isn’t equipped with an amplifier , connect a separate amplifier to the unit first, then connect the subwoofer to that amplifier . • The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT connector supplies the left and right mixed monaural signals to the subwoofer . Connections This unit Active Subwoofer Amplifi[...]

17 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER VOLUME INPUT STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY A-905TX TREBLE BASS BALANCE POWER ON/BOOST + + - - LR PRESENCE ACOUSTIC CD MD TUNER LINE/DVD TAPE CDR/PC SOURCE DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT TONE ON OFF WIDE RANGE AMP TECHNOLOGY Pr eparing the remote contr oller Pr eparat[...]

18 T ur ning the unit on Before turning the unit on T ur n VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging the speakers. 1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (the mains). L R L R LINE/DVD TUNER OUT IN L R TAPE SPEAKERS OUT ( REC ) OUT ( REC ) IN ( PLAY ) IN ( PLAY ) OUT ( REC ) IN ( PLAY ) REMOTE CONTROL CD CDR/PC P[...]

19 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections Choosing the r equir ed sour ce 1 T urn INPUT selector clockwise or counterclockwise until the input indicator of the source you wish to listen to lights. Or press INPUT button on the r e- mote controller . 2 Start playing the source you se- lected in step 1 . 3 Set the volume to [...]

20 Adjusting the sound ACOUSTIC PRESENCE Indicator ACOUSTIC PRESENCE BASS TREBLE BALANCE 1 Adjust left and right speaker bal- ance. T urn BALANCE control to “L” to lower the volume level of the right speaker , or “R” to lower the volume level of the left speaker . BALANCE LR 2 Adjust the tone. The tone can be adjusted from –10 to +10. T u[...]

21 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections Sour ce Dir ect function/Muting/Listening with the headphones MUTING PHONES Power/muting lamp VOLUME Muting the sound Press MUTING button on the r emote controller to mute the sound. The power/muting lamp above the VOLUME con- trol flashes. T o restor e the sound, press MUTING but[...]

22 Recor ding Before r ecording Refer to the instruction manuals of the related components for detailed recor ding operations. 1 T urn INPUT selector clockwise or counterclockwise until the input indicator of the source you wish to recor d from lights. Or press INPUT button on the r e- mote controller . or INPUT INPUT Input source indicators The in[...]

23 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections If you have any problems with the unit, please check the tr oubleshooting table below first. For any problems not cover ed in the table, please consult your nearest ONKYO authorized ser vice center . Symptom The unit doesn’t turn on. Sound is repr oduced from neither left or rig[...]

24 Specifications Power output 22 watts per channel, min RMS, at 4 ohms, both channels driven 1 kHz, with no more than 0.5% THD 15 watts per channel, min RMS, at 8 ohms, both channels driven 1 kHz, with no more than 0.2% THD 2 × 20 watts at 4 ohms,1 kHz (DIN) 2 × 14 watts at 8 ohms,1 kHz (DIN) 2 × 32 watts at 4 ohms,1 kHz (EIAJ) T otal harmonic [...]

25 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections Index to parts and contr ols For operational instructions, r efer to the page indicated in square parentheses. Front panel STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY A-905TX INTEGRA TED STEREO AMPLIFIER TREBLE BASS BALANCE POWER O F F/1/2 —+ —+ L R PRESENCE ACOUSTIC CD MD TUNER LINE/ DVD T APE[...]

26 CLOCK SLEEP EFFECT GRAPHIC EQ MODE 123 456 789 10 / 0 - - / - - - VOLUME PRESET F MA M PLA Y MODE PLA Y MODE REPEA T CLEAR SCROLL MEMORY REPEA T CLEAR DISC REPEA T CLEAR ACOUSTIC PRESENCE TONE RANDOM TIMER UP/DOWN ENTER MUTING INPUT TUNER M D DVD C D CDR TAPE REC REC PA USE / STEP ST ANDBY/ ON REMOTE CONTROLLER RC - 456 S Index to parts and cont[...]

27 Operation Other Information Before using Preparations Connections CLOCK SLEEP EFFECT GRAPHIC EQ MODE 123 456 789 10 / 0 - - / - - - VOLUME PRESET F MA M PLA Y MODE PLA Y MODE REPEA T CLEAR SCROLL MEMORY REPEA T CLEAR DISC REPEA T CLEAR ACOUSTIC PRESENCE TONE RANDOM TIMER UP/DOWN ENTER MUTING INPUT TUNER M D DVD C D CDR TAPE REC REC PA USE / STEP[...]

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