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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


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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
to
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
TO
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


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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.


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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.


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Table of Contents
I
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
Others