Onkyo D-N3X User's Manual
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1. NOOQU000000 Before turning on the amplifier s power switch Make sure that the positive and negative speaker cables do not contact each other Otherwise a short circuit may occur causing damage to the amplifier Be sure to connect the speaker cables with correct polarity connect the speaker s positive and negative termi nals with the amplifier s corresponding speaker termi nals Reversed polarity results in impaired bass range reproduction causing mislocalization of the sound image Also be sure to connect the Right and Left speakers with the amplifiers corresponding speaker terminals e Pull lightly on the speaker cables to ensure that they are connected firmly Placement Precaution on use The sound quality a speaker system reproduces varies greatly depending on the construction and area of the room where it is installed as well as the location and size of the furniture For better quality sound observe the following precautions e Placing the speaker system directly onto the floor surface results in undesirable boom that is sound with extremely heavy bass Place each speaker on a speaker stand concrete blocks bricks or rigid bookshelf e High quality bass sound cannot be obtained if the speak ers are not seated stably on a speaker stand or other base Insert thin discs of cork or metal such as coins to seat the s2. cable x 2 Others Magnetic shielding Specifications and appearance may subject to change for improvement without prior notice SN 29343322 ONKYO CORPORATION Sales amp Product Planning Div 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 072 831 8111 Fax 072 833 5222 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 onkyousa com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20 82110 Germering GERMANY Tel 089 849 320 Fax 089 849 3265 E mail info onkyo de ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102 2107 Metroplaza Tower 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Chung N T HONG KONG Tel 852 2429 3118 Fax 852 2428 9039 ONKYO HOMEPAGE http www onkyo co jp D0204 1 E
3. produced by audio checking CD etc 6 Sound produced when connecting or disconnecting au dio connection cables Always turn off the amplifier s power before connecting or disconnecting cables 7 Howling when a microphone is used Do not place magnetic objects such as screwdrivers and iron parts near the tweeter since they use speakers with strong magnets Otherwise the objects may be attracted causing injury or damaging the diaphragm as Speaker care Wipe the cabinet occasionally with a dry silica or soft cloth For heavier dirt after dampening a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water and wringing it out dry wipe off the dirt Then 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 cause discolora tion If you are using a chemical cloth always follow the instructions that come with the cloth For dust accumulated on grilles use a vacuum cleaner or brush it off Specifications Type 2 way bass reflex Impedance 5 Q Maximum input power 70 W Output sound pressure level 84 dB W m Frequency response 60 Hz 35 kHz Crossover frequency 10 kHz Cabinet capacity 3 8L Speaker Woofer 12 cm cone Tweeter 2 5 cm dome Dimensions 130 W x 220 H x 216 D mm 5 1 8 x 8 11 16 x 8 1 2 Weight 2 9 kg 6 4 Ibs Accessories Instruction manual this manual 1 8 m speaker
4. ONKYO Speaker System D N3X Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Speaker System Please read this manual thoroughly before using it Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Speaker System Please retain this manual for future reference Important Safeguards Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 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 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use the appliance near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or tab
5. le recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combi PORTABLE CART WARNING nation should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 83125A Before using this unit Connection The speaker cabinet is made of wood and is therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity Avoid placing the speaker systems in locations subjected to direct sunlight or in smoky or in humid places such as near an air conditioner humidifier bathroom or kitchen Doing so may result in damage to the speaker e Place the unit on a rigid level surface Placing it on a slanted surface or weak base not only may cause the unit to fall but also results in decreased sound quality Keep water or other liquids away from the unit If water is spilled into the unit not only the unit but also the speakers themselves may be damaged Name and function of each part Grille plug hole Cabinet Tweeter 198 mm p Woofer Grille Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles This speaker system uses detachable grilles Use the follow ing method to attach or detach the grilles 1 While holding the bottom edge of the speaker gri
6. lle with your both hands pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille 2 In the same way gently pull the upper edge of the speaker grille toward you to remove it from the main unit 3 To attach the grill push the projections at the four corners into the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet A Removal Replacement e Turn the sound volume to the minimum and disconnect the power cord to the amplifier before connecting the speaker cables The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 5 Q Use only amplifiers capable of handling this impedance e Use the speaker cables to connect between speaker s terminals and the amplifiers speaker terminals as illus trated below Connect the terminals of the Right and Left speakers when viewed from the front side with the amplifier s right R and left L speaker terminals respectively Connect the speaker cables securely to the terminals with the core wires twisted properly e Press the lever securely insert the cable s core wires and then release the lever Pull lightly on the speaker cables to ensure that they are connected securely Right speaker Left speaker O O Positive side is indicated with a description or a white line SPEAKERS R L
7. peakers stably A Se T e Thin discs of metal such as coins If speakers are placed on a bookshelf etc where a large area of the speaker surface makes contact with the supporting surface reducing the contact area between the speakers and the bookshelf by inserting cork discs or coins generally improves the sound quality To obtain a deeper bass sound mount the speakers on lower speaker stands and place them in front of a wall with sufficient rigidity In many rooms the furniture and wall affect the repro duced sound quality For stereo sound reproduction plac ing the Right and Left speakers in the same condition produces the best results If they are placed in extremely different conditions the Right and Left channel balance will be adversely affected The ideal placement of the speaker system is as follows Imagine an equilateral triangle and position the Right and Left speakers on both ends of the base The ideal listening position is at or slightly to the rear of the triangle apex e Glazed doors or surrounding walls in front of the speaker system may cause the resonance of specific frequency ranges due to reflected sound To eliminate this reso nance place some sound absorbing material such as a thick curtain in front of the doors or walls Use with a TV set or computer In general Braun tubes used for color television sets and computer
8. s are extremely sensitive and can be affected even by the magnetism of the earth If a speaker system is used near them therefore discoloration or distortion of pictures will occur To allow use with a color television set or computer this speaker system is provided with magnetic shielding Even so discoloration may still result depending on the installation environment If discoloration occurs turn off the power of the television set or computer wait for 15 to 30 minutes and then turn it on again This activates the self demagnetizing func tion of the television set or computer improving the display condition If discoloration persists even after performing this remedy move the speaker apart from the television set or computer Discoloration may also be caused when a magnet or other magnetizing object exists near the television or computer because of the combined effect e This speaker system can handle the specified input power when it is used for ordinary music reproduction If the following abnormal signals are fed to the speaker how ever an overcurrent may flow in the internal circuits causing burning or breakage of the wires even if the input power is below the specified rating 1 Noise produced when FM station is not tuned in 2 Sound produced when fast forwarding cassette tape deck 3 High frequency sound generated by an oscillator an electronic musical instruments etc Oscillating amplifier signals Special test signals
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