Onkyo A-9150 Owners Manual - English - Page 19

Using the Integrated Amplifier as a Preamplifier The integrated amplifier can be used as a preamplifier (Pre mode). This is an example of connection using the power amplifier. Integrated Amplifier Using the Integrated Amplifier as a Power Amplifier The integrated amplifier can be used as a power amplifier. This is an example of connection using the Onkyo preamplifier (sold separately). Only the MAIN IN jacks and SPEAKERS jacks are used. Integrated Amplifier Power Amplifier Preamplifier 1 Connect an RCA cable to the MAIN IN jacks. Refer to "Connecting Your Speakers" (Ä page 12) for how to connect speakers. 2 After all connections are complete, turn on the power (Ä page 21). 3 Turn the INPUT dial to change the input source to "MAIN IN" (Ä page 23). The MAIN IN LED flashes. 4 Press DIRECT or ENTER on the remote controller. The MAIN IN LED lights. Tip • Do not connect a source device (CD device, etc.) to the MAIN IN jack. Doing so may produce high-volume sound that can damage the unit, speakers, and various other devices. • When this unit is to be used as a power amplifier, "Adjusting the Bass, Treble and Balance" (Ä page 24) and "Using the PHASE MATCHING BASS Function" (Ä page 23) are not available. Headphones (Ä page 24) also cannot be used. • Adjust the volume on the pre-amplifier as you will not be able to adjust it on this unit. • If this unit is being used as a power amplifier and input is switched to "MAIN IN", then if the volume of the connected preamplifier is low, auto standby (Ä page 25) may function and the power may automatically switch to standby. If this happens, you may be able to fix it by increasing the volume on the preamplifier. En 19