Integrated Amplifier Introduction .................................... 5 A-9377 Instruction Manual Connections ................................. 11 Enjoying Audio Sources.............. 15 Troubleshooting ........................... 18 Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo A-9377 Integrated Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections or plugging in your new Onkyo product.
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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 unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit 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 unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
Contents Introduction Features ................................................................................................................................... 5 Supplied Accessories ............................................................................................................. 5 Front Panel............................................................................................................................... 6 Rear Panel...............................................................
Introduction Features ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 90 W/Ch into 4 ohms (IEC) WRAT—Wide Range Amplifier Technology All discrete output stage circuitry Massive power transformer Precision motor volume control Tone control (bass/treble) Direct mode Rec selector 6 inputs and 2 outputs Phono input Preout output Speaker A/B drive Hi-rigidity, anti-resonant chassis Aluminum front panel and volume knob Headphone jack Compatible with RI Dock for iPod RI-compatible remote controller * iPod is a trademark of Ap
Introduction—Continued Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J KL For detailed information, refer to the pages in parentheses. A POWER ON/OFF switch (15) Turns the A-9377 on or off. B SPEAKERS selector and indicators (15) Selects speaker set A, speaker set B, both sets of speakers, or turns the speakers off altogether. The A and B indicators show which speaker set is selected. C BASS control (17) Adjusts the level of bass sounds. D MUTING indicator (16) Lights up when the A-9377 is muted.
Introduction—Continued Rear Panel 1 2 6 78 3 4 9 JK LM 5 N * The type and number of connectors depends on the destination country. A GND terminal J LINE Terminal for connecting a turntable’s ground wire. Analog audio input for connecting a component with a line-level audio output (e.g., game console, TV, etc.) B SPEAKERS A Terminal posts for connecting speaker set A. C SPEAKERS B K DOCK Analog audio input for connecting an RI Dock. Terminal posts for connecting speaker set B.
Introduction—Continued Buttons for Controlling the A-9377 Remote Controller In the illustration below, numbers in circles indicate buttons that can be used to control the A-9377. These buttons are explained on this page. Numbers in squares indicate buttons that can be used to control other Onkyo audio components connected to the A-9377 via . These buttons are explained on the next page.
Introduction—Continued Buttons for Controlling Other Onkyo Components When other Onkyo audio components are connected to the A-9377 via , you can control them with the A-9377’s remote controller. The operation of each button depends on the selected input source. For example, when the DOCK input source is selected, the [RANDOM] button will operate an RI Dock/iPod’s Shuffle function. But when the TAPE input source is selected, it will operate a cassette deck’s Dolby NR function.
Introduction—Continued Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it toward the A-9377’s remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor 2 3 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover shut.
Connections Connecting Your Speakers You can connect one or two sets of speakers (A/B) to the A-9377 and select which set outputs sound, or use both sets simultaneously. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 15 mm (5/8 in.) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 3 Fully insert the bare wires. 4 Screw the terminal tight. Speaker Connection Precautions • Always connect speakers in pairs.
Connections—Continued Connecting Your Components Audio Connection Precautions • Always refer to the instruction manual that came with the component you are connecting. • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made. ■ RCA Connection Color Coding • Red connectors are used for the right channel, and white connectors are used for the left channel.
Connections—Continued Connecting a Cassette Deck Use an analog audio cable to connect the A-9377’s TAPE IN L/R jacks to the cassette deck’s analog audio output jacks, and use another analog audio cable to connect the A-9377’s TAPE OUT L/R jacks to the cassette deck’s analog audio input jacks, as shown. Connecting a Component with a Line Output (TV, game console, etc.) Use an analog audio cable to connect the A-9377’s LINE L/R jacks to the line output jacks on the TV or other component, as shown.
Connections—Continued Connecting Components Power Connections Connecting the A-9377 to your other Onkyo -capable components with cables allows you to control them all with the A-9377’s remote controller, like an integrated system, with the following functionality. Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected with , the A-9377 will automatically select that component as the input source. Remote Control You can control components connected with from the A-9377’s remote controller.
Enjoying Audio Sources Turning On the A-9377 Using Headphones You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the A-9377’s PHONES jack for private listening. POWER To turn on the A-9377, press the [POWER] switch. On the Input Selector, the indicator for the currently selected source lights up. When the A-9377 is turned on, to protect the speakers, it outputs no sound for about 5 seconds, allowing the internal circuitry time to stabilize.
Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued Adjusting the Volume Listening to Components Volume control Input Selector TONE/DIRECT Remote controller INPUT VOLUME / Muting the A-9377 / MUTING You can temporarily mute the output of the A-9377. Remote controller Selecting the Input Source Remote controller To adjust the volume, use the A-9377’s Volume control, or the remote controller’s VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons. Turn the Volume control clockwise to increase the volume; counterclockwise to decrease it.
Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued Adjusting the Bass, Treble, and Balance BASS TREBLE BALANCE Recording Unless you have the full consent of the copyright holder, copyright laws prohibit using your recordings for anything other than personal enjoyment! REC SELECTOR Use the BASS control to adjust the bass. Turn the control clockwise to increase the level of bass sounds; counterclockwise to decrease the level. Use the TREBLE control to adjust the treble.
Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the A-9377, look for a solution here. If you cannot resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Power Cannot turn on the A-9377. • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait ten seconds or more, then plug it in again. The SPEAKERS A and B indicators are both flashing. • The amp protection circuit has been activated.
Specifications Rated output power European (IEC): Maximum output power (JEITA): Dynamic power: THD (total harmonic distortion): 2ch × 90 W at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2ch driven 2ch × 132 W at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2ch driven 124 W + 124 W (4 Ω) 80 W + 80 W (8 Ω) 0.08% (1 kHz, 1 W) 60 (1 kHz, 8 Ω) 200 mV, 45 kΩ (LINE) 2.5 mV, 45 kΩ (PHONO MM) 150 mV, 2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) 50 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.
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