Integra Stereo Amplifier DTA 94 User Manual

Contents  
Seven Channel Amplifier  
DTA-9.4  
Instruction Manual  
Before using  
Operations  
Connections  
Appendix  
Thank you for purchasing the Integra Seven  
Channel 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 new Seven Channel Amplifier.Please retain this  
manual for future reference.  
En  
 
Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright  
For Canadian models  
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is  
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH  
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
2. AC Fuse  
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If  
power does not come on, contact your Integra/Onkyo authorized  
service station.  
Modèle pour les Canadien  
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:  
3. Care  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,  
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE  
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET  
POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.  
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the  
cabinet with a 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 chemi-  
cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove  
the panel lettering.  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,  
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.  
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to  
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area  
where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC  
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.  
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER  
CAUTION:  
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to  
operate the equipment.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-  
tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-  
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-  
ence by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
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Features  
Contents  
Before using  
I High output switching power supply dedicated to  
audio processing  
Important Safeguards......................................... 2  
Precautions ......................................................... 3  
Features ............................................................... 4  
Contents .............................................................. 4  
Supplied accessories ......................................... 5  
Precautions ......................................................... 6  
I Ultra low impedance design with extensive use of  
copper bus bar, large coil, and ultra heavy gauge  
wire  
I 7-channel integral PWM amplifier with completely  
discrete structure  
I Balanced XLR Inputs for Better Dynamic Range  
and Stability on long Cable Runs  
I Gold plated high quality grinded speaker terminals  
Operations  
and RCA/XLR input terminals  
Quick operation guide........................................ 7  
Front panel facilities........................................... 8  
I High quality custom speaker terminals  
compatible with banana plugs  
I 12V trigger input terminal  
I Detachable power cord  
Connections  
I 120 Watts per channel min. RMS. Into 8 ohms 2  
channel driven, from 20 to 20,000 Hz with no  
more than 2.5 % total harmonic distortion  
Rear panel facilities and connections .............. 9  
Connecting speakers ....................................... 11  
Connecting to the Integra AV Controller  
DTC-9.4 ......................................................... 12  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 13  
Specifications ................................................... 14  
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Supplied accessories  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with the DTA-9.4.  
Power cord × 1  
Stereo mini-plug cable × 1  
(for connecting to the 12V  
TRIGGER IN terminal on the  
CONTROL LINK-compatible  
Integra/Onkyo products)  
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Precautions  
Before using the DTA-9.4 power amplifier, be sure to read the page  
above entitled Important Safeguards and this page of precautions.  
Care  
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the  
cabinet with a 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.  
Ventilation  
While using the DTA-9.4, the internal temperature will fairly rise.  
Excessive temperature rise may affect the amplifier performance.  
To prevent damage from occurring due to high internal  
temperatures, it is vital to have proper ventilation and passage of air  
to carry out the heat and keep the internal temperature within  
acceptable ranges.  
Whenever performing maintenance on the DTA-9.4, any of its  
supplied accessories, or any device connected to it, do not use  
solvents or cleaners of any kind that are inflammable or combustible.  
When you clean the input/output terminals on the rear panel, do not  
use contact restorer. Doing so may cause resin deterioration.  
Caution  
Do not place the DTA-9.4 inside cabinets or closets where there  
is poor passage of air and ventilation.  
Do not place the DTA-9.4 near external heat sources such as  
heaters or hot air ducts.  
Other  
Below is a list of actions that you should never perform.  
Do not place other components or object on top of or under the  
DTA-9.4.  
Do not use the DTA-9.4 as a broadcast system or musical  
The cover of the DTA-9.4 contains ventilation holes to allow the  
instrument amplifier.  
passage of air. Do not cover or block these holes in any way.  
Never use a generator, DC/AC converter, AC/AC converter, or  
transformer to supply power for the DTA-9.4.  
If you are planning to place it within a cabinet, either open holes in  
the rear panel of the cabinet to improve ventilation or use a fan to  
force air circulation.  
Never perform a thumb test(checking whether current is  
reaching the lead wire on the hot end of the input by touching it  
with your fingers) on the ends of the input jacks or input cables.  
Doing so may damage the speakers.  
As a general rule, if during idling the cover is too hot to touch, then  
ventilation needs to be improved.  
Do not short across the output terminals or across the output  
terminals and rear panel.  
Never remove the cover of the DTA-9.4.  
Installation location and space  
Do not install the DTA-9.4 in a location within the reach of  
small children.  
Make sure that the floor or cabinet or rack where it will be located is  
strong enough to support its weight.  
You will also need to leave enough space behind the DTA-9.4 to  
allow room for the power cord and other cables for connecting  
system components. A minimum of four inches is required behind  
the DTA-9.4 to allow room for the cables and cords without  
excessively bending them.  
Lightning storms  
During lightning storm, never touch the power cord, plug or cover of  
the DTA-9.4, and any devices connected to the DTA-9.4.  
Do not place the DTA-9.4 near TV or radio. This may cause noise or  
instable video on radio or TV respectively.  
Power  
Power cord  
WARNING:  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,  
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.  
Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the DTA-  
9.4. The power cord supplied is designed for use with the DTA-9.4  
and should not be used with any other device.  
Be sure to only use wall sockets that properly fit the plug of the  
power cord. If the socket does not match the plug of the power cord,  
you will need to prepare an adapter. Always use an adapter that is  
properly certified for this application.  
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to  
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area  
where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC  
120V, 60Hz).  
Speakers  
Connected speakers should have an impedance of 4 ohms or greater.  
If speakers with an impedance of less than 4 ohms are connected, it  
may damage the DTA-9.4.  
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Quick operation guide  
Here is a quick guide for those who want to listen to music or view  
their favorite movies as soon as possible. Connections and  
operations are explained briefly here for the purpose of just getting  
you started.  
1. Lower the volume at the control amplifier.  
Lower the volume of the control amplifier to the minimum so  
that when the DTA-9.4 is turned on, you do not hear loud  
unwanted sounds.  
For those of you who want to operate the DTA-9.4 right away,  
follow the guide below. However, this instruction manual contains a  
great deal of other information that you should know for the proper  
operation of the DTA-9.4 and for a more pleasurable experience  
with the DTA-9.4. Be sure to read the rest of this manual as well after  
reading this quick guide.  
2. Connect the speakers to the DTA-9.4.  
Connect the speakers to the DTA-9.4 using the proper speaker  
cables. Be sure to match the channels and the positive (+) and  
negative () polarities between the speakers and the DTA-9.4. If  
the connections are mistaken, the correct orientation will not be  
obtained.  
The procedures given below assume that the other system  
components are already connected. (For example, that the source  
components are already connected to the control amplifier.)  
3. Select balanced input (XLR) or unbalanced input  
(RCA) with the INPUT SELECT switch.  
The DTA-9.4 possesses a balanced input (XLR) and unbalanced  
input (RCA) for each channel and the switch for the two is  
located between the two input terminals. Select the proper input  
type depending on the functionality of the connected cables and  
control amplifier.  
Note:  
Do not change the INPUT SELECT switch setting when the DTA-  
9.4 is turned on.  
4. Connect the control amplifier to the DTA-9.4.  
After selecting the correct input type in step 3 above, connect the  
output from the control amplifier to the corresponding input  
terminal on the DTA-9.4.  
Note:  
Do not connect anything to the other input jack.  
5. Connect the supplied power cord to the DTA-9.4 and  
to the wall power outlet.  
Be sure to properly plug the power cord all the way in.  
6. Press the Power switch.  
When pressing this switch, the Standby indicator flashes red, and  
then the On indicator lights blue. When you connect other device  
to the 12V TRIGGER IN terminal using the supplied cable, the  
power on or off status of the DTA-9.4 synchronizes to the action  
of turning on or off the connected device. While the Standby  
indicator lights red, the DTA-9.4 is in standby state waiting for  
12V trigger signal.  
7. Slowly increase the control amplifier volume.  
Note:  
After the DTA-9.4 is turned on, it takes approximately 10 seconds  
before the output sounds. During this time, do not turn up the  
volume.  
Now all that remains is to control the control amplifier and the other  
connected system components and enjoy your music or movies.  
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Front panel facilities  
Power  
On /  
Off  
Standby indicator and  
On indicator  
Turns on and off the main power supply for the DTA-9.4.  
When the Power switch is pressed, either indicator will light like  
following.  
Power Off: The DTA-9.4 turns off.  
Power On: When no device is connected to the 12V  
TRIGGER IN terminal, the DTA-9.4 turns on.  
The On indicator lighting Blue: The main power of the DTA-  
9.4 is turned on and you can play and enjoy an input source.  
When a device is connected to the 12V TRIGGER IN terminal,  
the DTA-9.4 turns on with the 12V trigger signal coming in or  
goes into standby state with no 12V trigger signal.  
(See page 10 for information on the 12V TRIGGER IN  
terminal.)  
The Standby indicator lighting Red: The DTA-9.4 is in  
standby state and waits for instruction signal from the 12V  
TRIGGER IN terminal.  
Note:  
If the Power switch is pressed and both of the On and Standby  
indicators do not light, check that the Power cord is properly  
connected. If the indictors still do not light, turn off the DTA-9.4,  
disconnect the Power cord from wall outlet, and contact an Integra/  
Onkyo service station or representative.  
Note:  
If you wish to turn on the DTA-9.4 again after it is turned off, wait  
for 30 seconds or more.  
If the On indicator lights blue and the Standby indicator flashes red,  
the protection circuitry of the DTA-9.4 has activated. The protection  
circuitry activates if a problem such as a speaker cable shorting or  
the temperature of the DTA-9.4 rising excessively occurs. Turn off  
the DTA-9.4, remove the cause of the problem, and then turn the  
DTA-9.4 back on. If the problem is still not solved, turn off the  
DTA-9.4, disconnect the power cord from wall outlet, and contact an  
Integra/Onkyo service station or representative.  
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Rear panel facilities and connections  
Caution  
Do not connect the Power cord until you have finished all other connections.  
Read the instructions that came with the other components you are connecting.  
Do not make connections to input or output jacks while the DTA-9.4 is turned on (Power  
Turn the volume of the control amplifier down before turning on the DTA-9.4.  
on).  
SURROUND BACK  
RIGHT  
SURROUND  
RIGHT  
SURROUND  
LEFT  
SURROUND BACK  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
CENTER  
LEFT  
SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER  
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MODEL NO. DTA 9.4  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
12V TRIGGER IN  
CONTROL LINK IN  
AC INLET  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
2. Disconnecting the input terminal  
Precaution for connection  
Pull out the connection cable while holding down the lever.  
This unit comprises 7 independent power amplifiers, each being  
capable of reproducing the same quality sound through its channel.  
Note that you should connect an input source and a speaker to each  
channel in use. Leave any unused channels unconnected, if the DTA-  
9.4 is used for 2- or 5-channel connection.  
Push  
Note:  
When using this balanced connection for a specific channel  
between the control amplifier and DTA-9.4, set the INPUT  
SELECT switch to the side (the balanced input side) to select  
balanced input. Next, use commercial XLR balanced cable and  
connect the balanced output from the control amplifier to the  
corresponding balanced input on the DTA-9.4.  
Balanced Input (XLR terminal)  
Connect controllers or control amplifiers with balanced outputs for  
high-quality sound.  
1. GND  
Do not connect anything to the RCA-type audio input jack.  
3. inverting (–)  
INPUT SELECT  
/
This switch is located between the balanced input and single-ended  
RCA input for each channel. Use this switch to select the input type  
for its channel.  
2. non-inverting (+)  
Connector ground terminal: Chassis grounded  
When pushing the switch to the side, the balanced input is selected.  
When pushing the switch to the side, the RCA audio input is selected.  
The pin assignments for this terminal are given above. This pin  
assignment conforms to the standard adopted by the Audio  
Engineering Society. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with  
the control amplifier and verify that its output terminal is compatible  
with the pin assignments for this terminal. The output terminal of  
Integra DTC-9.4 is compatible with the pin assignments for the  
terminal of DTA-9.4.  
Note:  
Do not change the INPUT SELECT switch setting when the  
DTA-9.4 is turned on.  
Make sure that connections have been made only to the inputs  
selected with the INPUT SELECT switches and nothing is  
connected to the other ones.  
Input terminal  
Unbalanced Input (single end RCA input)  
1. Connecting the input terminal  
Connect controllers or control amplifiers with single-ended outputs.  
Match the pins and insert the terminal until you hear a click.”  
Make sure that the terminal is locked by lightly pulling the  
connection cable.  
RCA type  
Note:  
When using this single-ended connection for a specific channel  
between the control amplifier and DTA-9.4, set the INPUT  
SELECT switch to the side (the RCA audio input side) to select  
single-ended input. Next, use commercial RCA audio pin cable  
and connect the single-ended output from the control amplifier to  
the corresponding single-ended input on the DTA-9.4.  
Do not connect anything to the balanced input jack.  
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Rear panel facilities and connections  
+ OUTPUT (Speaker output and binding post)  
AC INLET  
The DTA-9.4 is equipped with high-current binding posts for use at  
output terminals to the speaker system. To obtain the best in sound  
quality from the DTA-9.4, we recommend the use of high-quality  
speaker cables.  
Plug the supplied Power cord into this AC INLET and then into the  
Power outlet on the wall.  
For each channel, connect the negative (white) output post to the  
negative input terminal of the speaker and the positive (red) output  
post to the positive input terminal of the speaker.  
To an AC wall outlet  
12V TRIGGER IN (CONTROL LINK IN)  
Power cord  
(supplied)  
Connects to the 12V trigger output terminal on the other device to  
control the DTA-9.4.  
Connecting to the Integra DTC-9.4 AV controller:  
Use the attached stereo mini-plug cable to connect to the 12V  
TRIGGER OUT terminal on the DTC-9.4.  
Do not plug the DTA-9.4 into the AC outlet other than an AC  
wall socket. Avoid using the AC OUTLET of the control  
amplifier as power supply outlet for the DTA-9.4.  
Connecting to the 12V TRIGGER OUT B (CONTROL  
LINK OUT) terminal:  
Do not use a Power cord other than the one supplied with the  
DTA-9.4. The Power cord supplied is designed for use with the  
DTA-9.4 and should not be used with any other device.  
This enables the DTA-9.4 to turn on or go into standby state  
based on the power on/standby status of the DTC-9.4. The  
brightness of the On or Standby indicator on the DTA-9.4 also  
switches automatically in 4 levels according to the dimmer  
setting (brightness adjustment of the display) of the DTC-9.4.  
Never have the Power cord disconnected from the DTA-9.4  
while the other end is plugged into the wall outlet. Doing so may  
cause an electric shock. Always connect by plugging into the  
wall outlet last and disconnect by unplugging from the wall  
outlet first.  
Connecting to the 12V TRIGGER OUT A terminal:  
This enables the DTA-9.4 to turn on or go into standby state  
based on the power on/standby status of the DTC-9.4.  
Before you plug in the DTA-9.4, confirm that all connections  
have been made properly.  
Note:  
Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge,  
which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the  
same circuit, such as computers. If this happens, use a wall outlet  
on a different circuit.  
Be sure to use the attached stereo mini-plug cable for connecting to  
the DTC-9.4. Using any other cables does not allow control of the  
DTA-9.4 with the Dimmer function to work.  
Connecting to any other devices than the DTC-9.4:  
Use the commercial 1/8-inch mono cable to connect to the 12V  
trigger output terminal on the other device. This enables the DTA-  
9.4 to turn on or go into standby state based on the power on/standby  
status of other devices.  
The tip polarity of the connectors are as shown below.  
5-12 volts,  
positive tip  
polarity  
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Connecting speakers  
Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by consulting  
the instruction manuals that came with them. For surround playback,  
the configuration and placement of your speakers are very important.  
Please note that connecting speakers with a low power input rating  
does not produce large sound volumes. For those speakers, large  
sound volumes causing excessive input level may damage the  
speakers.  
To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+)  
and negative () speaker wire. Never short across the speaker cable  
wire and the rear panel.  
Connecting speakers  
Caution  
Do not connect any devices other than speakers to these  
terminals. Do not short across the output terminals or across the  
output terminals and rear panel.  
Connect the red (+) output terminal on the DTA-9.4 to the (+)  
terminal on the speaker, and the white () output terminal on the  
DTA-9.4 to the () terminal on the speaker. Use the marking or line  
on the speaker cord to connect appropriate terminals. Be sure to  
match the speaker polarity for in-phase connection by connecting (+)  
terminal to (+) terminal and () terminal to () terminal between the  
DTA-9.4 and speakers. Connecting (+) terminal to () terminal  
between the DTA-9.4 and speakers leads to reverse phase  
connection, causing unclear sound localization (the unstable  
positioning of the instruments or singer) or strange sound.  
Be sure not to mistake the positive and negative outputs or the  
left and right speakers. Doing so will result in an unnatural sound  
space.  
Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one output  
terminal. Doing may damage the DTA-9.4.  
Do not connect one speaker to multiple speaker terminals. Doing  
may damage the DTA-9.4.  
Only connect speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or greater.  
If a speaker with an impedance of less than 4 ohms is connected,  
it may damage the DTA-9.4.  
Note that negative () terminals are not ground (GND) potential.  
When you use banana plugs, do not insert the plugs before  
tightening the output terminal screws. The loosen screws may  
cause sound distortion or no audio output.  
Make the connections following the procedure given below.  
Do not connect one speaker to more than one set of speaker  
terminals to avoid parallel speaker connection. Also do not  
connect more than one speaker to one set of speaker terminals.  
Doing so may cause damage.  
When stripping and twisting the wires, be sure not to allow the  
insulation and wire materials to enter the ventilation holes of the  
DTA-9.4.  
1
2
15mm  
NO!  
Strip away 5/8 inch  
(15 mm) of wire  
insulation.  
Twist wire ends  
very tight.  
+
+
+
3
4
5
Do not perform biamp/triamp connection,which means  
connecting separate amplifiers to individual speakers of a  
speaker system. Doing so may cause damage.  
+
+
Unscrew  
Insert wire  
Screw  
SURROUND BACK  
RIGHT  
SURROUND  
RIGHT  
SURROUND  
LEFT  
SURROUND BACK  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
CENTER  
LEFT  
SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER  
-
MODEL NO. DTA 9.4  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
12V TRIGGER IN  
CONTROL LINK IN  
AC INLET  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
Surround  
Back Right Right  
Speaker Speaker Speaker  
Surround Front  
Center  
Speaker  
Front  
Left  
Speaker Speaker  
Surround Surround  
Right  
Left  
Back Left  
Speaker  
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Connecting to the Integra AV Controller DTC-9.4  
Since many users will purchase the DTA-9.4 together with the DTC-9.4, here is an explanation of how to connect the DTA-9.4 to the DTC-9.4.  
Balanced input/output connection  
Note:  
PRE OUT  
When using the balanced  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
inputs, do not connect  
anything to the RCA inputs.  
DTC-9.4  
Make sure that the  
balanced cable is not split.  
The split balanced cable  
may be the cause of noise.  
SURR BACK/ZONE  
RIGHT  
2
SURR BACK/ZONE  
LEFT  
2
SURROUND  
RIGHT  
SURROUND  
LEFT  
XLR type Balanced cable  
At the DTC-9.4  
DTA-9.4  
SURROUND BACK  
RIGHT  
SURROUND  
RIGHT  
SURROUND  
LEFT  
SURROUND BACK  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
CENTER  
LEFT  
SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER  
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MODEL NO. DTA 9.4  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
12V TRIGGER IN  
At the DTA-9.4  
CONTROL LINK IN  
AC INLET  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
Connect to the DTC-9.4  
12V TRIGGER OUT B (CONTROL LINK  
OUT) terminal  
(using supplied stereo mini-plug cable)  
Push the INPUT SELECT  
switch upward  
DTC-9.4  
Unbalanced input/output connection RCA type cable  
Improper connection  
Note:  
When using the RCA inputs, do not connect anything to the  
balanced inputs.  
Make sure that the pin cable is not split. The split pin cable may  
be the cause of noise.  
Inserted completely  
PRE OUT  
R
L
FRONT  
SUB  
DTC-9.4  
CENTER  
SURR  
SURR  
R
L
BACK/  
ZONE 2  
DTA-9.4  
SURROUND BACK  
RIGHT  
SURROUND  
RIGHT  
SURROUND  
LEFT  
SURROUND BACK  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
CENTER  
LEFT  
SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER  
-
MODEL NO. DTA 9.4  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Push the INPUT SELECT switch  
downward  
12V TRIGGER IN  
CONTROL LINK IN  
AC INLET  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
Connect to the DTC-9.4  
12V TRIGGER OUT B (CONTROL LINK  
OUT) terminal  
(using supplied stereo mini-plug cable)  
DTC-9.4  
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Troubleshooting guide  
If the DTA-9.4 fails to function normally, first check the following  
points before contacting your Integra/Onkyo dealer. If the problem  
is not solved after going through the following list, unplug the  
power cord and contact your Integra/Onkyo authorized service  
center.  
The dimmer function of the DTA-9.4 does not react to the  
dimmer function of the DTC-9.4. (The brightness of the  
On/Standby indicator cannot be changed.)  
The cable for the CONTROL LINK connection is connected to  
the 12V TRIGGER OUT A terminal on the DTC-9.4.  
No power.  
© When the cable is connected to the 12V TRIGGER OUT A  
terminal, the function link between the DTC-9.4 and DTA-9.4  
does not work. Use the 12V TRIGGER OUT B (CONTROL  
LINK OUT) terminal for the CONTROL LINK connection.  
Power cord is not correctly plugged into AC outlet/Inlet.  
© Plug the power cord into the AC outlet/Inlet properly.  
Power switch is not set to ON position.  
© Set the power switch to ON.  
The stereo mini-plug cable other than the supplied one is used  
for the connection between the DTC-9.4 and DTA-9.4.  
© Use the supplied stereo mini-plug cable. Any other cables  
does not allow the function link between the DTC-9.4 and DTA-  
9.4 to work.  
Power turns on but no sound.  
Incomplete connections.  
© Check speaker cable connections.  
© Insert all plugs firmly into jacks.  
No input signal from control amplifier.  
© Check for input signal from control amplifier.  
Incorrect INPUT SELECT switch setting.  
© Set INPUT SELECT switch to correct setting.  
The On indicator lights blue and the Standby indicator  
flashes red simultaneously.  
Protective circuitry activated.  
© A problem such as a speaker cable shorting or the  
temperature of the DTA-9.4 rising excessively may have  
occurred. Turn power off immediately, locate problem, and  
correct it.  
The Standby indicator lights red and the On indicator  
turns off.  
The DTA-9.4 waits for the 12V trigger signal.  
© Turn on the control amplifier.  
Connection between the 12V trigger terminals is incomplete.  
© Connect the cables to the terminals firmly.  
Humming or other noise is heard.  
Input cable connection is incomplete.  
© Insert the input cable to pin jack or connector completely.  
Noise from power cord or power transformer affects the input  
cable.  
© Keep power cord or power transformer away from the input  
cable.  
Power cord or speaker cables are bundled together with pin  
cords.  
© This may cause humming or noise. Do not bundle power  
cord or speaker cables with pin cables together.  
Connection to the input terminals is not complete or not  
appropriate.  
© For each channels input terminals, connect cables or cords  
to either balanced input terminal or audio input terminal only  
and switch the INPUT SELECT  
/
switch accordingly.  
Avoid connecting the cables or cords to the input terminals that  
will not be used.  
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Specifications  
Amplifier section  
General  
Continuous average power output  
Power Supply  
Power Consumption  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
5.3 A  
(FTC Power, Rated Power) (Measured with AES-17 LPF)  
Front L/R:  
120 Watts per channel min. RMS. Into  
Power Consumption  
in standby mode  
8 ohms 2 channel driven, from 20 to  
20,000 Hz with no more than 1 % total  
harmonic distortion.  
3.8 W  
Input terminals  
Analog Audio:  
Unbalanced (RCA type) × 7  
Balanced (XLR type) × 7  
240 Watts per channel min. RMS. Into  
4 ohms 2 channel driven, 1,000 Hz  
with no more than 1.5 % total  
harmonic distortion.  
Control:  
12V TRIGGER (CONTROL LINK) × 1  
AC INLET (IEC type) × 1  
Power supply:  
Output terminals  
Analog Audio:  
Center:  
120 Watts min. RMS. Into 8 ohms 1  
channel driven, from 20 to 20,000 Hz  
with no more than 1 % total harmonic  
distortion.  
Speakers × 7  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
17-1/8" × 6-7/8" × 17-13/16"  
39.0 lbs.  
Weight  
240 Watts min. RMS. Into 4 ohms 1  
channel driven, 1,000 Hz with no more  
than 1.5 % total harmonic distortion.  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
Surround L/R:  
120 Watts per channel min. RMS. Into  
8 ohms 2 channel driven, from 20 to  
20,000 Hz with no more than 1 % total  
harmonic distortion.  
240 Watts per channel min. RMS. Into  
4 ohms 2 channel driven, 1,000 Hz  
with no more than 1.5 % total  
harmonic distortion.  
Surround Back:  
120 Watts per channel min. RMS. Into  
8 ohms 2 channel driven, from 20 to  
20,000 Hz with no more than 1 % total  
harmonic distortion.  
240 Watts per channel min. RMS. Into  
4 ohms 2 channel driven, 1,000 Hz  
with no more than 1.5 % total  
harmonic distortion.  
Dynamic Power Output  
2 × 350 Watts at 2 ohms  
2 × 267 Watts at 4 ohms  
2 × 162 Watts at 8 ohms  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
(Measured with AES-17 LPF)  
1 % at rated power (1 kHz)  
0.01 % at 1 watt output (1 kHz)  
Damping Factor  
25 at 8 ohms 1 kHz  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance 1 V, 5 k ohms (Unbalanced)  
2 V, 10 k ohms (Balanced)  
5 - 12V dc (12V Trigger)  
Frequency Response  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
10 Hz to 60 kHz : +1 dB, –3 dB (8 ohms)  
115 dB (IHF-A, 1 V input / Unbalanced  
or 2 V input / Balanced)  
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Memo  
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Integra Division of  
ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION  
18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.  
Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www. integrahometheater.com  
Integra Division of  
ONKYO CORPORATION  
Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN  
Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-831-8124  
Printed in Japan  
D0303-2  
SN 29343446A  
 

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