Onkyo A-8190 User manual
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Congratulations
on
your
purchase
of
the
ONKYO
A-87
90/8770
Integrated
Amplifier.
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Please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
before
making
connections
and
turning
power
on.
@
Following
the
instructions
in
this
manual
will
enable
you
to
obtain
optimum
performance
and
listening
enjoyment
from
your
new
A-8190/8170.
@
Please
retain
this
manual
for
future
reference.
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Pienty
of
Clean
Power
A-8190:
100
watts
per
channel
into
8
ohms
with
no
more
than
0.008%
total
harmonic
distortion.
(2
x
303
watts
at
2
ohms
dynamic
power)
A-8170:
80
watts
per
channel
into
8
ohms
with
no
more
than
0.008%
total
harmonic
distortion.
(2
x
224
watts
at
2
ohms
dynamic
power)
CD
Direct
Switch
Onkyo's
“direct
in”
design
philosophy,
which
aims
at
keeping
the
signal
path
as
short
and
unencumbered
by
unnecessary
tone
controls
as
possible,
is
fully
in
evidence
in
the
A-8190/A-8170.
All
of
the
input
signals
benefit
from
the
ingenious
circuit
design
which
cuts
the
number
of
switches
in
the
signa!
path
to
an
absolute
minimum.
tn
addition,
the
“CD
Direct”
switch
bypasses
all
of
the
preamp
section's
tone
control
circuitry
and
switches
including
the
common
volume
control
and
input
selector.
The
CD
player's
output
signal
is
routed
through
its
own
fourgang
volume
contro!
separate
from
that
used
by
the
other
components
and
then
straight
into
the
power
amp
section.
Video
input
Capability
The
A-8190/A-8170
comes
with
two
video
inputs
(video
disc
player
and
VCR)
and
one
video
output
for
a
TV
monitor.
The
video
signa!
path
is
entirely
separate
from
the
audio
circuitry
and
is
all
located
as
close
to
the
video
input/output
pin
jacks
as
possible
so
as
not
to
cause
interference
to
keep
the
picture
sharp
and
clear,
no
video
amplifier
is
used.
Signal
In-Phase
Filters
The
purpose
of
these
filters
is
to
prevent
unwanted
sonic
colorations
and
interference,
whether
with
analog
or
digital
sources.
They
work
by
reducing
common
mode
electrical
noise
while
maintaining
phase
fidelity.
This
is
achieved
without
resorting
to
increased
negative
feedback.
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Reali
Phase”
Circuitry
(A-8190)
Important
safeguards
——Er
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WARNING
“TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
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.”
@®
For
models
having
power
cords
with
a
polarized
plug.
“CAUTION”:
“TO
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLAR-
IZED)
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
IN-
SERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.”
ATTENTION
FOR
BRITISH
&
EUROPEAN
MODELS
WHEN
REPLACING
OR
MOUNTING
THE
AC
PLUG
ON
THE
POWER
SUPPLY
CORD
OF
THIS
UNIT:
@
Repiacement
and
mounting
of
an
AC
piug
on
the
power
cord
of
this
unit
should
be
performed
only
by
qualified
service
per-
sonnel.
@
IMPORTANT:
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
are
coloured
in
ac-
cordance
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
terminal
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.
Observe
the
following
precautions
to
obtain
troublefree
perform-
ance
for
many
years.
1.
Avoid
places
subject
to
direct
sunlight
or
extremely
hig
h
or
low
temperatures.
2.
Avoid
damp
or
dusty
places
and
places
directly
affected
by
vibrations
from
the
speakers.
In
particular,
avoid
placing
the
unit
on
or
above
one
of
the
speakers.
3.
Avoid
unstable
locations
and
high
places
from
which
the
unit
could
fall.
4.
Ventilation
—
The
unit
should
be
situated
so
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
proper
ventilation.
For
ex-
ample,
the
unit
should
not
be
placed
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug
of
similar
surface
that
could
block
the
ventilation
openings
or
placed
in
a
built-in
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
or
cabinet,
that
could
impede
the
flow
of
air
through
the
ventilation
openings.
5.
Heat
—
The
unit
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
or
other
appliances
(jmcluding
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
6.
Cleaning
of
the
interna!
parts
should
be
performed
oraly
by
qualified
service
personnel.
8.
Damage
Requiring
Service
-
The
unit
should
be
serviced
by
qualified
service
personnel
when:
A.
The
power
supply
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
damaged;
or
B.
Objects
have
fallen
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
the
ap-
pliance;
or
C.
The
appliance
has
been
exposed
to
rain;
or
D.
The
appliance
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance;
or
E.
The
appliance
has
been
dropped
or
the
enclosure
damaged.
9.
Servicing
—-
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
appliance
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
instructions.
All
other
servicing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
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This
apparatus
complies
with
requirements
of
EEC
directive
82/499/EEC.
Precautions
er
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1.
Warranty
Card
The
serial
number
is
written
on
the
rear
pane!
of
this
unit.
Copy
the
serial
number
and
model
number
onto
your
warranty
card
and
keep
it
in
a
safe
place.
2.
Recording
Copyright
Recording
of
copyrighted
material
for
other
than
personal
use
is
illegal
without
permission
of
the
copyright
holder.
3.
AC
Fuse
The
fuse
is
located
inside
the
chassis
and
is
not
user
serviceable.
lf
power
does
not
come
on,
contact
your
Onkyo
dealer.
4.
Care
From
time
to
time
you
should
wipe
off
the
front
and
rear
panels
and
the
cabinet
with
a
silicon
or
other
soft
cloth.
For
heavier
dirt,
dampen
a
soft
cloth
in
a
weak
solution
of
mild
detergent
and
water,
wring
it
out
dry,
and
wipe
off
the
dirt.
Following
this,
dry
immediately
with
a
clean
cloth.
Do
not
use
rough
material,
thinners,
alcohol
or
other
chemical
solvents
or
cloths
since these
could
damage
the
finish
or
remove
the
panel
lettering.
5.
Power
WARNING
BEFORE
TURNING
ON
POWER
FOR THE
FIRST
TIME,
READ
THE
FOLLOWING
SECTION
CAREFULLY.
@®
Some
models
are
designed
for
use
only
with
the
power
supply
voltage
of
the
region
where
they
are
sold.
European
models:
AC220V,
50Hz
Canadian
models:
AC120V,
60Hz
British
&
Australian
models:
AC
240V,
50Hz
Worldwide
models:
120
and
220V
switchable,
50/60Hz
Voltage
Selector
(Rear
Panel)
Worldwide
models
are
equipped
with
a
voltage
selector
to
conform
with
local
power
supplies.
Be
sure
to
set
this
switch
to
match
the
voltage
of
the
power
supply
in
your
area
before
turning
the
power
switch
on.
Voltage
is
changed
by
sliding
the
groove
in
the
switch
with
a
screwdriver
or
similar
instrument
to
the
up
or
down
position.
Cofirm
that
the
switch
has
been
moved
all
the
way
up
or
down
before
turning
the
power
switch
on.
If
there
is
no
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
unit
you
have
purchased,
it
can
only
be
used
in
areas
where
the
power
supply
voltage
is
the
same
as
that
of
the
unit.
at
AC
220V
at
AC
120V
120V
~
120V
~
System
connections
Do
not
plug
in
the
power
cord
until
all
connections
have
been
made.
General
On
each
pair
of
input
or
output
jacks,
the
lower
jack
{marked
R)
corresponds
to
the
right
channel,
and
the
upper
jack
{marked
L)
to
the
left
channel.
When
jacks
on
other
equipment
or
connection
cables
are
color-coded,
the
color
red
usually
corresponds
to
the
right
channel
(Red
=
Right).
A
pair
of
video
jacks,
indicated
with
V,
is
also
provided.
A
video
component
should
be
connected
here.
Turntable
Connections
Be
sure
to
connect
the
ground
(earth)
lead
wire
from
the
turntable
to
the
ground
terminal
(GND).
Lack
of
proper
ground
connection
will
cause
hum.
Also
observe
the
following
precautions.
®
Place
the
turntable
on
a
firm
shelf
or
desk
free
from
vibrations
(especially
those
generated
by
the
speaker
systems).
If
the
turntable
is
permitted
to
pick
up
such
vibrations,
not
only
will
this
unit's
performance
suffer,
but
distortion
in
the
bass
range
and
howling
noise
in
the
speakers
may
also
occur.
@®
Check
the
turntable
instruction
manual
for
any
other
precautions.
@
The
loud
noises
that
occur
when
connecting
and
disconnecting
the
turntable
leads
could
damage
the
speakers.
Always
turn
the
power
switch
off
before
making
connections.
Tuner
Connections
Connect
an
FM/AM
tuner
to
the
tuner
input
terminals.
Be
sure
the
left
and
right
channels
are
connected
properly.
Compact
Disc
Player
Connections
Connect
a
compact
disc
player
to
the
CD
input
terminals.
Be
sure
the
feft
and
right
channels
are
connected
properly.
Tape
Deck
Connections
Two
tape
decks
can
be
connected
at
once
to
this
unit.
Connect
the
tape
deck
output
leads
to
the
PLAY
jacks
and
the
tape
deck
input
leads
to
the
REC
jacks
of
this
unit.
For
more
details,
refer
to
your
tape
deck
owner's
manual.
Video
Component
Connections
With
a
video
component
with
the
input
and
output
capabilities,
such
as
a
video
cassette
recorder
(VCR),
you
have
to
make
con
-
nections
with
two
sets
of
leads:
Input
and
Output,
each
set
con-
sisting
of
Audio
signal
Left
and
Right
leads,
and
a
Visual!
signal
lead.
Connect
the
Audio
Input
Left
lead
of
your
VCR
to
the
VCR
REC
L
terminals
of
this
unit,
the
Audio
Right
lead
to
the
VCR
RECR
terminal,
and
the
Video
Input
lead
to
the
VCR
REC
V
terminal.
Likewise,
connect
the
Audio
Output
Left
lead
of
your
VCR
to
the
VCR
PLAY
L
terminal
of
this
unit,
the
Audio
Output
Right
jead
to
the
VCR
PLAY
R
terminal,
and
the
Video
Output
lead
to
the
VCR
PLAY
V
terminal.
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With
a
video
component
with
the
output
capability
only,
you
will
make
connections
with
one
set
of
leads.
Connect
the
Audio
Output
Left
lead
of
your
video
component,
such
as
a
Video
Disc
Player
(VDP),
to
the
VDP
L
terminal,
the
Audio
Output
Right
iead
tothe
VDP
R,
and
the
Video
Output
lead
to
the
VDP
V
terminal.
NOTE:
When
you
make
all
these
connections,
be
sure
to
observe
the
polarity
of
the
audio
signal
leads,
and
not
to
mix
the
visual
signal
leads
with
the
audio
signal
leads.
Monitor
TV
Connection
A
monitor
TV
set
can
be
connected
to
the
VIDEO
MON.
OUT
ter-
minal.
Pre-Out
terminals
(A-8190
only)
Connect
a
power
amplifier
to
these
terminals
when
you
are
usirt1g
this
amplifier
as
a
preamp.
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DISC|PLAYER
SPEAKER
(R)
SPEAKER
(L)
Monitor
TV
Use
the
PRE-OUT
terminals
for
audio
input
(A-8190
only}
Ground
connection
is
not
necessary
for
turntables
without
ground
leads.
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SWITCHED
TOTAL
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MAX
AC
OUTLETS
USA
&
Canadian
model
only
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Speaker
Connections
When
connecting
speakers,
proper
polarity
is
important.
Always
connect
the
(+)
terminal
(red)
on
the
amplifier
to
the
(+)
terminal
on
the
speaker
and
the
(—)
terminal
(black)
on
the
amplifier
to
the
(—)
terminal
on
the
speaker.
Two
separate
pairs
of
speaker
systems
can
be
connected
to
this
unit
at
once.
®
The
load
impedance
of
each
speaker
system
connected
to
this
unit
must
be
at
least
4
ohms.
(A
or
B—4
ohms
min.,
A
and
B-8
ohms
min.)
®
When
using
only
one
speaker
or
when
you
wish
to
listen
to
monaural,
the
single
speaker
should
never
be
connected
in
parallel
to
both
the
right
and
left
channel
terminals
at
once.
@
Do
not
use
unnecessarily
long
or
extremely
thin
speaker
!eads.
If
the
DC
resistance
of
the
speaker
leads
is
too
high,
the
damping
factor
will
decrease.
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AC
POWER
SUPPLY
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
(VCR)
Connecting
Speaker
Leads
to
the
Speaker
Terminals
®
Strip
off
the
insulation
about
1/2
inch
back
from
the
end
of
the
wire.
@
When
using
stranded
wire,
twist
it
so
that
the
separate
wires
will
not
come
unraveled.
@
Loosen
the
speaker
terminal
fasteners,
insert
the
speaker
wire
into
the
side
hole
of
the
terminal,
and
tighten
down
thef
asteners
securely.
@
Check
to
make
sure
that
none
of
the
uninsulated
copper
portion
of
the
cable
is
exposed.
AC
Outlets
(USA
&
Canadian
model
only)
@
UNSWITCHED:
These
outlets
are
not
switched
on
and
off
by
the
Power
switch
on
the
front
panel.
Capacity
is
total
200
watts.
@®
SWITCHED:
This
outlet
is
switched
on
and
off
by
the
Power
switch
on
the
front
panel.
Capacity
is
50
watts.
Front
panel
facilities
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Front
Panel
description
of
A-8190.
VOLUME
16
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ly
2
PHONES
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:
MODE
9
10
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12
13
4
Power
Switch
(POWER)
Press
once
to
turn
power
on
and
once
again
to
turn
power
off.
An
orange
band
over
the
power
switch
indicates
power
is
on.
Servo
Operation
Indicator
(SERVO
OPERATION)
A
few
seconds
after
the
power
is
on,
the
Servo
Operation
in-
dicator
becomes
green
to
show
that
the
Super
Servo
circuitry
has
stabilized.
No
sound
is
heard
until
this
indicator
becomes
green.
When
a
problem
such
as
a
shorted
output
terminal
circuit
occurs
during
operation,
the
indicator
goes
off.
Immediately
turn
the
power
off
and
consult
an
authorized
serviceman.
Contra
Bass
tndicator
(CONTRA
BASS/20
dB)
{A-8190
only)
This
indicator
comes
on
when
the
Muting
switch
is
ON.
Muting
Switch
(MUTING)
((5]
for
A-8170)
Press
to
obtain
volume
attenuation
by
about
1/6
(-15
dB).
This
is
true
as
long
as
the
volume
control
is
set
in
the
range
from
Oto
the
center
position.
The
attenuation
effect
becomes
less
and
less
as
the
volume
control
is
turned
up
in
the
range
beyond
the
center
position
(A-8190
only).
For
the
A-8170,
when
this
switch
is
set
to
the
-20dB
position,
the
volume
level
is
reduced
to
one-tenth
of
the
level
set
by
the
volume
control.
Tone
Switch
(TONE)
(A-8190
only)
In
the
Preset
position
(
m
)
three
tone
controls
are
allowed
to
Carry
out
adjustments:
Contra
Bass
[11],
Bass
and
Treble
[13].
In
the
DEFEAT
position
(
m
)
tone
adjustmenis
are
not
allowed.
Volume
Control
(VOLUME)
Turn
clockwise
to
increase
the
volume.
Recording
Mode
Indicators
{A-8190
Only)
Indicates
the
settings
of
the
Recording
Source
Selectors
13].
NOTE:
If
the
TAPE-1
selector
is
set
to
DUB
2»
1
and
the
TAPE-2
selector
isset
to
DUB
1
2,
only
the
1
®
2
indicator
will
illu-
minate:
the
2h
1
indicator
will
remain
off.
input
Selector
Switches
and
Indicators
(INPUT
SE-
LECTOR)
These
switches
are
used
to
select
the
desired
program
source.
The
buttons
are
interconnected;
depressing
one
release
the
previously
depressed
button,
so
be
sure
to
press
only
one
button
at
atime.
An
indicator
shows
which
program
has
been
selected.
CD
DIRECT:
Compact
disc
player
connected
to
the
CD
terminals,
but
without
effects
of
the
tone
and
—
4
-—
NOTE
(for
VCR
and
VDP):
Both
audio
and
visual!
reproduction
is
possible.
For
visualre
-
production,
a
monitor
or
TV
set
with
video
input
terminals
should
be
used.
6
18
GF
22
VIDEO
MOD
ae
(
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=
-
TAPEST
1
REC
)
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A-8190
TAPE-
.
REC
CARIRIOGE
@D
YD.
16
17
18
balance
controls,
the
muting
switch
and
the
mode
selector.
GD:
The
same
compact
disc
player
with
effects
of
the
tone
and
balance
etc.
PHONO:
Turntable
connected
to
the
PHONO
terminals.
TUNER:
Tuner
connected
to
the
TUNER
terminals.
TAPE-1/DAT:
Tape
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE-1/DAT
terminals.
TAPE-2:
Tape
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE-2
terminals.
VDP:
Video
source
with
the
output
capability
only
connected
to
the
VDP
terminals.
VCR:
Video
source
with
output
and
input
capa
bilt-
ties
connected
to
the
VCR
terminals.
Speaker
Selector
(SPEAKERS)
This
unit
can
drive
two
pairs
of
speaker
systems
at
once.
Use
this
selector
to
activate
either
or
both
speaker
systems
con-
nected
to
the
rear
panel
speaker
terminals.
In
the
OFF
position,
sound
is
heard
only
through
the
headphones.
OFF:
All
speakers
off—only
headphones
operate.
A:
Speakers
A
B:
Speakers
B
A+
B:
Both
speaker
systems
A
and
B.
Headphone
Jack
(PHONES)
Stereo
headphones
with
a
standard
binaural
plug
can
te
connected
here.
Contra
Bass
(CONTRA
BASS)
From
the
DEFEAT
position,
turn
right
to
boost
ultra
low
fre-
quencies
to
a
maximum
of
+20
dB
when
the
Muting
switch
is
ON
or
a
maximum
of
+10
dB
when
the
Muting
wétch
is
OFF.
There
is
no
effect
at
the
DEFEAT
position.
(A-31
90
only).
*
Forthe
A-8170,
a
maximum
boost
is
+10dB
and
theVuiting
switch
is
not
available.
Bass
Control
(BASS)
Turn
right
to
boost
or
left
to
attenuate
bass.
In
the
DEFEAT
position,
the
bass
tone
control
circuitry
is
completely
byassed.
Treble
Control
(TREBLE)
Turn
right
to
boost
or
left
to
attenuate
treble.
In
the
DIF
SEAT
position,
the
treble
tone
control
circuitry
is
completelyby-
passed.
When
turned
to
the
extreme
left
(—10),
the
troleé
control
acts
as
a
high
cut
filter
to
eliminate
scratches,
hissing
and
other
high
frequency
noise.
(4
Balance
Control
(BALANCE)
Adjust
to
control
the
relative
volume
level
of
the
left
and
right
speakers
or
headphones.
[15]
Mode
Selector
(MODE)
STEREO:
(Mm
)
Position
for
normal
stereo
listening.
MONO:
(m=
)
Both
right
and
left
channel
signals
are
sent
to
each
speaker.
Position
for
listening
to
monaural
recordings
or
when
adjusting
the
Balance
[14].
16
Cartridge
Selector
(CARTRIDGE)
MC
(
m
):
Turntable
using
an
MC
cartridge.
MM
(=m
):
Turntable
using
an
MM
cartridge.
Use
the
MM
position
when
a
step-up
transformer
is
being
used
with
a
turntable
equipped
with
an
MC
cartridge.
(171
Video
Mode
Switch
(VIDEO
MODE)
With
this
control,
you
can
select
a
VCR
recording
source,
a
source
to
the
TAPE-1
and
TAPE-2
and
a
BGV
(Background
video)
source.
SOUND:
Sends
the
audio
signal
from
a
source
selected
by
the
Recording
Source
Selector
(TAPE-2
REC)
to
the
video
tape
recorder
connected
to
the
VCR
terminals
for
recording.
Set
to
this
position
for
normal
operations
other
than
audio/visual!
recording,
dubbing
or
BGV
(Background
Video)
playback.
Sends
the
audio
and
visual
signal
from
the
video
component
connected
to
the
VDP
terminals
to
the
video
tape
recorder
connected
to
the
VCR
terminals
for
recording
(VDP-VCR
position
only),
and
also
sends
the
audio
signals
to
the
TAPE-1
and
TAPE-2
Recording
source
selector
for
audio
dubbing.
The
visual
signal
can
be
sent
to
the
monitor
for
BGV
playback.
*
Refer
to
“BGV
PLAYBACK”
on
page
6
for
details.
(18
Recording
Source
Selectors
(TAPE-1
REC,
TAPE-2
REC)
This
unit
is
equipped
with
separate
recording
source
selectors
so
that
the
two
tape
decks
can
be
used
to
record
different
program
sources
at
the
same
time.
OFF:
VDP-VCR/
VDP:
DUB2>
1/
Use
either
of
these
settings
for
tape
dubbing
1h
2:
operations
depending
on
which
deck
is
being
used
for
playback
and
which
is
being
used
for
recording.
For
details,
refer
to
the
Operations
section.
[V]:
Select
this
position
for
recording
the
audio
signal
of
a
program
from
video
components
connected
to
either
the
VDP
and
VCR
termi-
nals.
NOTE:
Use
the
Video
Mode
switch
to
select
the
desired
video
component.
TUNER:
Recording
from
the
tuner.
OFF:
When
not
recording
or
dubbing.
PHONO:
Recording
from
the
turntable.
CD:
Recording
from
the
CD
player.
Operations
Connect
all
components
to
the
rear
panel
terminals
as
shown
in
the
connections
section
and
set
the
front
panel
controls
in
the
appropriate
setting
to
hear
the
desired
program
source.
Normal
Standby
Mode
The
standby
positions
of
front
panel
controls
and
switches
serve
as
the
starting
point
for
all
operating
modes.
[4]
Muting
Switch
OFF
[5]
Tone
Switch
(A-8190
only)
DEFEAT
[6]
Volume
Control
minimum
(all
the
way
to
the
feft)
Input
Selector
as
desired
[9]
Speaker
Selector
as
desired
Contra
Bass
Control
DEFEAT
Bass
Control
DEFEAT
Treble
Control
DEFEAT
Balance
Control
Center
Mode
Selector
STEREO
Cartridge
Selector
as
desired
Video
Mode
OFF
Recording
Source
Selectors
OFF
Power
Switch
ON
Listening
to
a
compact
disc
—
.
Press
the
CD
or
CD
DIRECT
Input
selector
[8].
2.
Set
the
CD
player
for
playback.
NOTE:
in
the
CD
DIRECT
position,
MODE,
BALANCE,
TONE
CON-
TROL,
and
MUTING
do
not
function.
Listening
to
a
record
1.
Press
the
PHONO.
Input
selector
[8].
2.
Set
the
CARTRIDGE
selector
to
the
type
of
cartridge
you
are
using.
3.
Set
the
record
player
for
playback.
Listening
to
a
broadcast
i
Press
the
TUNER.
Input
selector
[8].
2.
Set
the
tuner
to
receive
the
broadcast
that
you
want
to
listen
to.
Using
video
equipment
1.
Press
the
VDP.
Input
selector
to
use
a
video
disc
player
or
television
tuner
connected
to
the
VDP
terminals.
Press
the
VCR
Input
selector
to
use
a
video
tape
recorder
connected
to
the
VCR
terminals.
2.
Set
the
video
equipment
for
playback.
*
If
a
monitor
or
TV
set
with
video
input
terminals
is
con-
nected
to
the
VIDEO
MON.
OUT
terminal,
visual
re-
production
is
also
possible.
Rotate
the
volume
knob
slowly
to
find
the
optimumvolume
setting.
Please
refer
to
pages
4
and
5,
“Names
and
Functions
of
parts,”
and
adjust
the
sound
quality
to
your
own
satisfaction,
using
the
contra
bass,
bass,
treble
and
tone
switches.
If
necessary,
you
can
also
use
the
balance
knob
and
mode
switchfor
fine
tuning.
About
the
Variable
Tone
Boosting
System
This
unit
designed
to
gradually
reduce
the
effect
of
thetone
controls
(contra
bass,
bass
and
treble)
as
the
volume
exceeds
a
certain
level.
The
variable
boosting
system
gradually
reduces
the
boosting
effect
of
the
contra
bass
and
bass
and
treble
controls
when
one
or
all
of
these
controls
is
turned
beyond
(to
the
right)
the
center
defeat
position
and
theyolume
control
[6]
is
turned
beyond
the
20
graduation
(the
12
OO
position).
When
the
volume
is
turned
all
the
way
up,
the
fre-
quency
response
will
be
flat
again.
Volume
settings
belo
w
the
20
graduation
have
no
effect
on
the
tone
controls.
Also,
bass
and
treble
contro!
settings
below
(to
the
left
of)
the
cente
defeat
position
are
not
altered
by
the
volume
level.
Using
Tape
Decks
Playback:
Two
tape
decks
can
be
connected
to
this
unit
at
once.
lit
he
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE-1
terminals
is
to
be
heard,
depras
the
TAPE-1
selector
switch
[8].
To
listen
to
the
deck
conneced
to
the
TAPE-2
terminals,
depress
the
TAPE-2
selector
switch
(jf
-
Recording
Set
the
recording
source
selector
to
the
[V],
TUNER
PHONO
or
CD
position
depending
on
which
one
isto
beused
asth:
program
source,
and
begin
recording
operations.
If
you
are
recordgng
on
a
3-head
tape
deck,
depress
the
input
selector
switch
soorre-
~
5
—-
sponding
to
the
tape
deck
in
use
to
monitor
the
just-recorded
signal.
lf
the
input
selector
is
in
any
other
position,
another
audio
source
can
be
heard
while
recording
is
in
progress.
Set
the
proper
recording
level
using
the
controls
on
the
tape
deck.
The
effects
of
the
contra
bass,
bass,
treble,
and
balance
controls
cannot
be
heard
during
recording.
Recording
from
a
Video
Source
to
a
Tape
Deck
1.
vv
the
Recording
source
selector
of
the
tape
recorder
to
VI.
2.
Select
the
video
mode
switch
to
either
the
VCR
[V]
or
VDP
[V],
depending
on
your
video
source.
3.
Start
the
tape
deck
to
record.
4.
Start
the
program
source.
You
can
record
from
a
video
source
and
another
source
at
the
same
time
by,
for
example,
setting
TAPE-1
to
and
TAPE-2
to
another
source.
Recording
from
an
Audio
Source
to
a
Video
Tape
Recorder
1.
Set
the
video
mode
switch
to
VCR
REC-SOUND.
2.
Set
the
TAPE-2
recording
source
selector
to
the
source
you
want
to
record.
4.
Start
the
video
tape
recorder
to
record.
3.
Start
the
program
source.
You
can
record
from
TAPE-1
to
a
video
tape
recorder
by
changing
the
TAPE-2
switch
to
DUB
1
P
2.
NOTE:
1.
If
the
TAPE-2
switch
is
set
to
or
OFF,
recording
is
not
possible.
2.
Recording
cannot
be
done
from
TAPE-2
to
a
video
tape
recorder.
Tape-to-Tape
Duplicating
When
two
tape
decks
are
connected
at
once
to
this
unit,
a
tape
can
be
copied
from
one
deck
to
the
other.
To
copy
a
pre-recorded
tape
from
tape
deck
1
(the
deck
connected
to
the
rear
panel
TAPE-1
terminals)
to
tape
deck
2
(connected
to
the
TAPE-2
terminals),
perform
the
following
procedure.
1.
Place
the
TAPE-2
recording
source
selector
in
the
DUB
1
>
2
position
and
put
tape
deck
1
in
the
playback
mode
and
tape
deck
2
in
the
recording
mode.
If
tape
deck
2
is
a
3-head
deck,
the
just-recorded
signal
can
be
monitored
by
depressing
the
TAPE-2
selector
switch
[8].
To
monitor
the
signal
from
tape
deck
1
before
it
has
been
recorded,
depress
the
TAPE-1
selector
switch
[a].
Depress
one
of
the
other
input
selector
switches
to
listen
to
the
CD
player,
turntable,
tuner
or
auxiliary
component
while
dubbing
is
taking
place.
2.
To
copy
from
tape
deck
2
to
tape
deck
1:
Place
the
TAPE-1
recording
source
selector
in
the
DUB
2
>
1
position
and
put
tape
deck
1
in
the
recording
mode
and
tape
deck
2
in
the
playback
mode.
If
tape
deck
1
is
a
3-head
deck,
the
just-recorded
signal
can
be
monitored
by
depressing
the
TAPE-1
selector
switch
[8].
NOTE:
When
the
TAPE-1
recording
source
selector
is
set
to
DUB
2
>
1
and
the
TAPE-2
recording
source
selector
is
set
to
DUB
1
>
2,
dubbing
is
possible
only
from
tape
deck
1.
VDP
to
VCR
Recording
1.
Select
the
VCR
REC-VDP
position
on
the
Video
Mode
switch.
2.
Start
the
VCR
unit,
in
the
REC
mode,
connected
to
the
VCR
terminals.
3.
Then
start
recording
by
activating
the
video
component
con-
nected
to
the
VDP
terminals.
®
To
monitor
the
video
program
being
recorded,
on
the
monitor
TV
set,
press
the
VCR
or
VDP
switch
of
the
Input
Selector.
If
you
want
to
listen
to
an
audio
program
while
recording
a
video
program,
select
the
desired
source
by
simply
pressing
the
cor-
responding
source
switch
of
the
Input
Selector.
BGV
PLAYBACK
(Background
Video)
With
this
unit,
you
can
playback
programs
on
a
monitor
from
a
video
component
connected
to
the
VDP
or
VCR
terminals
while
playing
your
turntable,
tuner,
CD,
tape
decks.
In
this
example,
you
can
playback
a
video
program
on
a
monitor
by
selecting
VDP-|V]
or
VCR-[Vj
the
Video
Mode
switch
while
listening
to
the
CD
player.
First,
select
the
desired
audio
component
with
the
Input
Selector
[a].
Next,
select
the
desired
video
component
by
adjusting
the
Video
Mode
switch
to
either
the
VDP
[V]
or
VCR
[VJ
position.
NOTES:
@
When
the
Video
Mode
switch
is
set
on
VCR
REC-VDP-
VCR-[V],
the
video
signal
from
the
VCR
is
sent
to
the
monitor
regardiess
of
the
Input
Selector
switch
position
{3},
therefore
the
playback
signal
of
VCR
is
not
interrupt
even
if
the
Input
Selector
switch
is
turned
to
the
VDP
position.
lf
there
is
no
display
from
the
VDP
on
the
monitor
in
these
positions,
be
sure
that
both
input
and
output
leads
are
cor-
rectly
connected
between
the
video
components
and
am-
plifier,
all
components
are
turned
power
on
and
the
VCR
is
not
playback
mode.
More
importantly,
make
sure
that
your
VCR
is
capable
of
sending
out
a
input
signal.
Using
a
Mixing
Console
or
Graphic
Equalizer
A
mixing
console
or
graphic
equalizer
can
be
connected
to
the
TAPE-1
(or
TAPE-2)
terminals
as
shown
in
the
diagram.
Theinput
selector
is
then
set
to
the
TAPE-1
(or
2)
setting,
depending
on
the
terminals
to
which
the
mixing
console
or
equalizer
is
connected
and
the
recording
source
selector
to
the
program
source
to
be
used
with
mixing
or
equalization.
Audio
mixer
or
Integrated
amp
graphic
equalizer
Sa
Soe
awe
TRULIA
TTT
We
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oe
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OCLC,
To
Equalize
an
Audio
Source
for
Playback
1.
Press
the
TAPE-1
switch
of
the
!nput
Selector.
2.
Select
a
program
source
to
be
equalized
on
the
TAPE-1
REC
selector
(for
example,
the
CD
player).
3.
To
equalize
the
audio
signal
of
a
video
component
connected
to
the
VCR
or
VDP
terminals,
select
the
[V]
position
on
tle
TAPE-1
REC
selector
and
the
VCR-|V]
or
VDP-
{VJ
position
on
the
Video
Mode
switch
[17].
To
Record
an
Equalized
Program
onto
a
Tape
Deck
Com-
nected
to
the
Tape-2
Terminals
1.
Select
the
DUB
1
>
2
position
on
the
TAPE-2
REC
selecor
18}.
2.
Select
a
program
source
to
be
equalized
and
recorded
viat
fhe
TAPE-1
REC
selector
{18}.
3.
To
record
the
equalized
audio
signal
of
a
video
componat
connected
to
the
VCR
or
VDP
terminals,
select
the
Posi
tion
on
the
TAPE-1
REC
selector
and
the
VCR-[V]
or
VDP-[V]
position
on
the
Video
Mode
switch
[17].
To
Record
an
Equalized
Program
onto
a
VCR
Connected
to
the
VCR
Terminals
1.
Select
the
SOUND
REC
position
on
the
Video
Mode
swich
iar
2.
Select
the
DUB
1
2
position
on
the
TAPE-2
REC
seletor
18}.
3.
Select
a
program
source
to
be
equalized
and
recorded
viit
he
TAPE-1
REC
selector.
NOTE:
Equalized
audio
dubbing
cannot
be
done
directly
from
thea
pe
deck
2
to
the
VCR.
An
equalized
signal
first
has
to
be
roueed
through
other
audio
source
circuitry.
Therefore,
connect
tle
output
leads
of
the
tape
deck
to
the
input
terminals
of
an
acdio
source,
such
as
tuner.
Trouble
shooting
guide
No
power.
not
clear.
Specitications
Trouble
Power
on
but
no
sound.
Hum,
low
frequency
noise.
Howling
when
the
volume
is
turned
up.
together.
Rough
or
schatchy
sound.
High
range
is
|
@
Stylus
of
pick-up
is
worn.
@
Stylus
is
dirty.
@
AC
fuse
blown.
®
Poor
or
no
input
ground.
®
Poor
or
no
phono
motor
ground.
®
Turntable
and
speakers
are
too
close
®
Treble
control
is
too
high.
@
Clean.
Continuous
Power
Output:
Dynamic
Power:
Total
Harmonic
Distortion
Intermodulation
Distortion:
Damping
Factor:
Input
Sensitivity/
Impedance
Output
Level/Impedance:
Phono
Overload:
Tone
Control
(Vol
—
20
dB):
High
Cut:
Frequency
Response:
RIAA
Deviation:
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
(IHF-A):
Muting
(Vol
—20
dB):
Power
Supply:
Dimensions
(W
x
H
x
D):
Weight:
A-8190
2
x
150
watts
at
4
ohms,
1
kHz
(DIN)
2
x
115
watts
at
8
ohms,
1
kHz
(DIN)
100
watts
per
channel,
min.
RMS,
at
8
ohms,
both
channels
driven
from
20
Hz
to
20
kHz,
with
no
more
than
0.008%
Total
harmonic
distortion.
2
x
303
watts
at
2
ohms,
2
x
235
watts
at
4
ohms
0.008%
at
rated
power
0.008%
at
1
watt
output
0.005%
at
rated
power
50
at
8
ohms
Phono
(MM):
2.5
mV/50
kohms
Phono
(MC):
160
pV/220
ohms
CD,
DIRECT:
150
mV/50
kohms
TUNER:
150
mV/50
kohms
Tape
Play:
150
mV/50
kohms
VCR
Play:
150
mV/50
kohms
VDP
Play:
150
mV/50
kohms
Tape
Rec:
150
mV/1.5
kohms
(Phono)
Pre
Out:
1
V/600
ohms
Phono
(MM):
200
mV
RMS.
at
1
kHz,
0.012%
THD.
CONTRABASS:
+10/+20
dB
(Muting:
OFF/ON)
at
20
Hz
BASS:
+10
dB
at
70
Hz
TREBLE:
+8
dB
at
20
kHz
6
kHz
(6
dB/Octave)
(TREBLE
min.)
CD,
Tuner:
2
Hz—50
kHz
(+0,
-1
dB)
Phono
(MM):
+£0.3
dB,
20
Hz
-20
kHz
Phono
(MM):
94
dB
(5
mV
input)
Phono
(MC):
75
dB
(0.5
mV
input)
CD
DIRECT:
107
dB
-15
dB
European
models:
AC220V,
50
Hz
Canadian
models:
AC120V,
60
Hz
U.K
&
Australia
models:
AC240V,
50
Hz
Worldwide
models:
AC120
and
220V
switchable,
50/60
Hz
435
x
157
x
396
mm
17-1/8"
x
6-3/16”"
x
15-9/16”"
13.2
kg,
29.1
Ibs.
Continuous
Power
Output:
Dynamic
Power:
Tota!
Harmonic
Distortion
Intermodulfation
Distortion:
Damping
Factor:
Input
Sensitivity/
impedance
Output
Level/Impedance:
Phono
Overload:
Tone
Control
(Vol
-20
dB):
High
Cut:
Frequency
Response:
RIAA
Deviation:
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
(IHF-A):
Muting:
Power
Supply:
Dimensions
(W
x
H
x
D):
Weight:
®
Contact
Onkyo
dealer.
®
Check
input
leads,
speaker
leads,
pin
plugs,
etc.
@
Check
outer
conductor
of
input
plugs.
@
Check
for
proper
ground
connection.
@
Move
them
farther
apart.
@
Replace.
@
Turn
treble
control
down.
A-8170
2
x
120
watts
at
4
ohms,
1
kHz
(DIN)
2
x
90
watts
at
8
ohms,
1
kHz
(DIN)
80
watts
per
channel,
min.
RMS,
at
8
ohms,
both
channels
driven
from
20
Hz
to
20
kHz,
with
no
more
than
0.008%
Total
harmonic
distortion.
2
x
210
watts
at
2
ohms,
2
x
167
watts
at
4
ohms
0.008%
at
rated
power
0.008%
at
1
watt
output
0.005%
at
rated
power
50
at
8
ohms
Phono
(MM):
2.5
mV/50
kohms
Phono
(MC):
160
pV/220
ohms
CD,
DIRECT:
150
mV/50
kohms
TUNER:
150
mV/50
kohms
Tape
Play:
150
mV/50
kohms
VCR
Play:
150
mV/50
kohms
VDP
Play:
150
mV/50
kohms
Tape
Rec:
150
mV/1.5
kohms
(
Phono)
Phono
(MM):
200
mV
RMS.
at
1k
Hz,
0.015%
THD.
CONTRABASS:
+10
dB
at
20
Hz
BASS:
+10
dB
at
70
Hz
TREBLE:
+8
dB
at
20
kHz
6
kHz
(6
dB/Octave)
(TREBLE
min)
CD,
Tuner:
2
Hz
—50
kHz
(+0,
—7
dB)
Phono
(MM):
+0.3
dB
20
Hz
—20
kHz
Phono
(MM):
93
dB
(5
mV
inpul
Phono
(MC):
74
dB
(0.5
mV
input)
CD
DIRECT:
107
dB
-20
dB
European
models:
AC220V,
50
tz
Canadian
models:
AC120V,
60
kz
U.K
&
Australia
models:
AC240V,
§)
Hz
Worldwide
models:
AC120
and
20V
switchable,
50/60
Hz
435
x
147
x
388
mm
17-1/8”"
x
5-13/16”
x
15-5/16"
11.2
kg,
24.7
Ibs
Specifications
and
features
are
subject
to
change
witio
ut
notice.
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