English A-905TX Before using Integrated Stereo Amplifier Connections Preparations Instruction Manual INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER VOLUME WIDE RANGE AMP TECHNOLOGY INPUT MD TUNER TAPE LINE/ DVD CDR/PC STANDBY DIRECT BASS POWER ON TREBLE BALANCE PHONES SOURCE DIRECT DIRECT TONE OFF — + — + L R ACOUSTIC PRESENCE OFF / 1 / 2 Operation CD STANDBY/ON A-905TX Other Information
Before using Thank you for purchasing ... Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO A-905TX Integrated Stereo Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connection or turning on the power. Follow these instructions to obtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your new A-905TX. Please retain this manual for future reference.
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. For British model Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.
Table of contents Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components .................. 6 Connecting to components other than the Separate Collection Series ............ 12 Connecting speaker systems .......................................................................... 15 Preparing the remote controller ...................................................................... 17 Operation Turning the unit on .........................................................................
Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their convenient system functions, followed by connecting instructions. The following Separate Collection Series components are commercially available: • T-405TX ............ Stereo Tuner • K-505TX ........... Stereo Cassette Tape Deck • C-705TX ........... Compact Disc (CD) Player (Not available in U.S. and Canada) • C-707CHX ........
Arranging the system components Combination example 1 Vertical way stacking Horizontal way stacking Tuner (T-405TX) Stereo cassette tape deck (K-505TX) Amplifier – this unit (A-905TX) CD player (C-705TX) or CD changer (C-707CHX) Amplifier – this unit (A-905TX) Stereo cassette tape deck (K-505TX) CD player (C-705TX) or CD changer (C-707CHX) Select the tuner T-405TX, CD player C-705TX and MD recorder MD-105TX in addition to this unit. When you arrange these components, stack them as shown below.
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 15. • On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel.
Connections for combination example 1 OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) L OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) L L OUTPUT L CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN./SPEAKER L SPEAKERS OUTPUT R REMOTE CONTROL AC 230-240V UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. L ANTENNA L R R AC OUTLET R AC 230-240V CDR/PC OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT 50Hz SWITCHED 100W MAX. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT IN PROCESSOR MD Amplifier – this unit (A-905TX) L R CDR/PC MD INPUT OUTPUT ANALOG OUTPUT AC OUTLET L AC 230-240V UNSWITCHED 100W MAX.
Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components Connecting a CD Recorder CDR-205TX: ANALOG INPUT (REC) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) REMOTE CONTROL OUTPUT (PLAY) L L OUT(REC) IN (PLAY) DIGITAL L OPTICAL L INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT L L R R INPUT (REC) CAUTION: REMOTE TAPE CONTROL OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) TUNER LINE/DVD REMOTE CONTROL OUTPUT (PLAY) SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN.
Connecting the connectors and AC OUTLETS Connections Stereo cassette tape deck (K-505TX) or MD recorder (MD105TX) (The illustration is MD-105TX.) (REC) (PLAY) REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL AC OUTLET L AC 230-240V UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. D ANTENNA 50Hz R FM 75 R AC OUTLET Tuner (T-405TX) AC 230-240 V 50 Hz UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. AC 230-240V UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. REMOTE CONTROL TUNER LINE/DVD OPTICAL 2 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN.
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 completed all the other connections including the sound processor connections on the next page, the connections on page 14, and the speaker connections on page 15.
About the LINE/DVD connector You 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. About the CDR/PC, MD, and TAPE connectors About the processor’s connectors You can connect a sound processor (e.g. graphic equalizer, surround processor, etc.) to the unit.
Connecting to components other than the Separate Collection Series Connecting the cables If your other components are made by ONKYO and those components are equipped with -connected components with the supplied remote controller. tors, you can control the connec- Before connecting • The unit must be connected in the system hookups for control operations. connectors. There is no difference between these connectors. • Each component has two • The components may be connected in any order. system hookups.
Connecting speaker systems Connecting left and right speakers NO NO L SPEAKERS L SPEAKERS R R Note 2 Twist the stripped end of the cord. NO 15mm Preparations To prevent damage to circuits never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires. Connecting the speaker cords to the speaker connectors L Left speaker SPEAKERS - - R + + L OUT(REC) IN (PLAY) L CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN.
Connecting speaker systems 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 L OUT(REC) IN (PLAY) L L R R CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN.
Preparations Preparing the remote controller Installing the remote controller batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller.
Operation Turning the unit on STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER VOLUME WIDE RANGE AMP TECHNOLOGY INPUT CD STANDBY/ON MD TUNER TAPE LINE/ DVD CDR/PC STANDBY DIRECT BASS POWER TREBLE SOURCE DIRECT DIRECT BALANCE PHONES TONE Power/muting lamp VOLUME TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP REPEAT STANDBY/ ON MD SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT DVD REC CD RANDOM ACOUSTIC PRESENCE MEMORY CLEAR DISC ON OFF — + — + L
Choosing the required source STANDBY/ ON CLOCK Input source indicators SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER VOLUME WIDE RANGE AMP TECHNOLOGY VOLUME PAUSE / STEP REPEAT INPUT DVD MD SCROLL INPUT PLAY MODE CLEAR CD STANDBY/ON MD TUNER TAPE LINE/ DVD CDR/PC REPEAT INPUT STANDBY TREBLE SOURCE DIRECT DIRECT BALANCE PHONES TONE + — + L CD CLEAR DISC CDR TONE CLEAR TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 REC ACOUSTIC PRESENCE MUTING OF
Adjusting the sound STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP FM VOLUME GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER AM WIDE RANGE AMP TECHNOLOGY TAPE INPUT PAUSE / STEP CD STANDBY/ON MD TUNER TAPE LINE/ DVD CDR/PC REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR STANDBY DIRECT BASS POWER ON OFF TREBLE SOURCE DIRECT DIRECT BALANCE PHONES TONE — + — + L ACOUSTIC PRESENCE OFF / 1 / 2 R A-905TX ACOUSTIC PRESENCE Indicator REPEAT MEMORY CLEAR DISC CDR TONE CLEAR TIMER 1 2 3 4 5
Source Direct function/Muting/Listening with the headphones STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP FM VOLUME WIDE RANGE AMP TECHNOLOGY INPUT CD STANDBY/ON MD TUNER TAPE LINE/ DVD CDR/PC BASS ON VOLUME DIRECT TREBLE BALANCE SOURCE DIRECT DIRECT PHONES OFF TONE — + — + L TAPE REPEAT REPEAT DVD MEMORY MD SCROLL REC CD RANDOM CLEAR ACOUSTIC PRESENCE DISC CDR REPEAT PLAY MODE OFF / 1 / 2 R AM PAUSE / STEP PLAY MODE CLEAR STANDBY POWER Power/muting lamp GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE
Recording STANDBY/ ON CLOCK Input source indicators SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP INPUT DVD INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER VOLUME WIDE RANGE AMP TECHNOLOGY REPEAT MD SCROLL INPUT PLAY MODE CLEAR CD STANDBY/ON MD REPEAT TUNER TAPE LINE/ DVD CDR/PC INPUT STANDBY ON TREBLE SOURCE DIRECT DIRECT BALANCE PHONES – + – + CD CLEAR DISC CDR TONE CLEAR TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 REC ACOUSTIC PRESENCE TONE OFF L REC RANDOM REPEAT PLAY M
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have any problems with the unit, please check the troubleshooting table below first. For any problems not covered in the table, please consult your nearest ONKYO authorized service center. Cause Remedy The unit doesn’t turn on. The AC power cord is not fully inserted into the wall outlet. Insert the AC power cord (mains lead) plug into the wall outlet (the mains) securely. Sound is reproduced from neither left or right speaker.
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) Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz Total harmonic distortion 0.2% at rated power Weight 3.4 kg, 7.5 lbs IM distortion 0.
Index to parts and controls For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in square parentheses.
Index to parts and controls Remote controller • You can control the other -connected components with the supplied remote controller. • The remote controller buttons operate in the same way as the buttons on each component with the same indication. • For actual operations, please refer to the Instruction Manual for each component. STANDBY/ ON STANDBY/ON button [18] Toggles between STANDBY and ON.
Remote controller • Use the following buttons to control components that are connected to the - system. • Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used when the unit is combined with the Separate Collection Series.
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