Onkyo D-N9BX User's Manual
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1. S D N10BX N9BX N7BX_En fm Page 1 Friday June 30 2006 11 26 AM o ONKYO Speaker System D NIOBX D N9BX D N7BX Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an 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 Sys tem Please retain this manual for future reference i Before Using Your New Speakers e The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity Do not use them in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places such as near an air conditioner humid ifier bathroom or kitchen Place the speakers on sturdy flat sur faces Putting them on uneven or unstable surfaces where they may fall and cause damage will affect the sound quality Do not keep water or other liquids close to the speakers If a liquid is spilled over them the woofer and tweeter inside may be damaged Do not handle the speakers with wet or damp hands EL f MP EN D N10BX N9BX N7BX_En fm Page 2 Friday June 30 2006 11 26 AM Precautions Using Close to a TV or Computer In catalogs and on packaging the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color Specifications and operation are the same regardless of the color The speaker2. ing the beautiful luster of the surface This will also Dimensions W x H x D 167 x 290 x 246 mm make it more difficult for dust and finger marks to incl grille adhere allowing you to easily remove them with a dry Weight 3 9 kg 8 6 lbs cloth if they should occur Speakers Woofer 13 cm A OMF MONO COQUE type Seas Tweeter 3 cm ring drive Specifications Terminal Nut type binding posts D N10BX D N9BX ead with banana plugs Type 2 way bass reflex Accessories 1 8 meter speaker cable x 2 Imp edance 40 Cork spacer x 8 Maximum input power 70W Instruction Manual x 1 Output sound pressure level 84 dB W m Others M tic shieldi Frequency response 45 Hz 100 kHz aa ea Crossover frequency 6 kHz Specifications and appearance are subject to change for Cabinet capacity 8 14 improvement without prior notice ONKYO CORPORATION Sales amp Product Planning Div 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 072 831 8023 Fax 072 831 8124 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 Awww us onkyo com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6 82194 Groebenzell GERMANY Tel 49 8142 4401 0 Fax 49 8142 4401 555 http www eu onkyo com ONKYO EUROPE UK Office Suite 1 Gregories Court Gregories Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1HQ UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 0 1494 681515 Fax 44 0 1494 680452 ONKYO HOM
3. with a soft o aeih Sibbo Weight D N10BX 4 2 kg 9 2 Ibs stains can be removed by using a soft cloth dampened D N9BX 4 1 kg 9 0 Ibs with water and a mild detergent Dry the speakers D N9BX UK model 4 0 kg 8 8 Ibs immediately afterward with a clean dry cloth Do not Speakers Woofer 13 cm A OMF MONO use abrasive cloths thinners alcohol or other chemical COQUE typ e solvents that may damage the finish Tweeter 3 cm ring drive Terminal Nut type binding posts lt D N10BX A with banana From time to time you should wipe off the front and Accessories 1 8 meter speaker cable x 2 rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth For heavier Cork spacer x 8 dirt dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild Instruction Manual x 1 detergent and water wring it out dry and wipe off the Others Magnetic shielding dirt Following this dry immediately with a clean cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other D N7BX chemical solvents or cloths since these may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering Ei gt bass reflex Dust in inaccessible places can be removed by carefully Moa sa i nput power 70W using a vacuum cleaner Output sound pressure level 83 dB W m To maintain the appearance use a commercially avail Frequency response 50 Hz 100 kHz able piano cleaner designed for glossy surfaces This Crossover frequency 6 kHz will cleanly remove finger marks and smudges restor Cabinet capacity 8 17
4. EPAGE ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Ee Units 2102 2107 Metroplaza Tower 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Chung N T HONG KONG Tel 852 2429 3118 Fax 852 2428 9039 http Awww ch onkyo com 10607 3 SN 29344283B C Copyright 2006 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan All rights reserved ha 293 44283 8B e
5. connected to the amplifier s positive terminals and the speaker s negative terminals are con nected to the amplifier s negative terminals If you get the polarity reversed the sound will be unnatural with a limited bass range and poor stereo image e Make sure that the positive and negative wires are not touching each other If they are a short circuit may occur damaging your amplifier 3 f AN The sound quality of the speakers is directly affected by the size and shape of the room they re used in and its furnishings When considering where to place your speakers read the following e Where possible mount the speakers on speaker stands concrete blocks bricks or a sturdy bookshelf Putting them directly on the floor will emphasize bass sounds creating a boomy sound e Ifa speaker is placed on an uneven surface where it can wobble or vibrate bass performance will be adversely affected You can eliminate speaker wobble by putting a shim made out of cork or metal such as a coin underneath the speaker or stand as shown gt Gy Shim ZG e If you mount the speakers on a flat surface such as a bookshelf you can improve the sound quality by inserting cork spacers or coins in between the speaker and the shelf Raising them off the surface like this will reduce the contact area and improve the sound e If you like lots of bass mount the speakers on low speaker stands and place
6. event this the speakers feature internal magnetic shielding In some situations how ever discoloration may still be an issue In this case turn off your TV or monitor wait 15 to 30 minutes and then turn it back on again This normally activates the degaussing function which neutralizes the magnetic field thereby removing any discoloration effects If dis coloration problems persist try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that s too close to your TV or monitor Note If the speakers are placed close to a TV or monitor due to the electromagnetic waves radiated by the TV or monitor you may hear noise from the speakers even after your amplifier has been turned off To prevent this position the speakers away from your TV or monitor Removing the Speaker Grilles You can use the speakers either with or without their grilles which can be removed as follows 1 Use both hands to gently pull the bottom of the grille away from the speaker 2 Use both hands to gently pull the top of the grille away from the speaker 3 To replace the grille align the four fasteners and gen tly push the grille toward the speaker JO Remove Replace D N10BX D N9BX shown here Grille removal is the same for the D N7BX Using the Included Cork Spacers You can improve the sound quality by attaching the included co
7. rk spacers to raise the speakers off the surface and reduce the contact area The cork spacers also make the speakers stable and prevent them from slipping Cork spacer SE Ye ae D N10BX D N9BX D N7BX D N10BX shown here o M2 Is D N10BX N9BX N7BX_En fm Page 3 Friday June 30 2006 11 26 AM Connecting the Speakers Speaker Placement e Before connecting the speakers disconnect your amplifier s power cord from the wall outlet and set its volume control to minimum The speaker s rated impedance is 4Q Make sure you con nect an amplifier that is compatible with a 4Q impedance e Use the supplied speaker cables to connect the speak ers to your amplifier as shown m gt 1 Peel the insulation off the ends of the speaker cable and twist the core wires 3 Fasten the terminal screw 2 Loosen the terminal screw and insert the speaker cable into the hole until the core wires are inserted fully Right speaker Left speaker Positive side is indicated by a red line D N10BX shown The type of speaker terminals used on the receiver and their position depends on the model Refer to the receiver s instruction manual for details on connecting speakers to the receiver Before Turning on Your Receiver e Make sure the speaker s positive terminals are
8. s can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction If they re fed any of the following signals even if the input power is within the specified rating excessive current may flow in the speaker coils causing burning or wire breakage 1 Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio 2 Audio from a cassette that s being fast forwarded 3 High pitched sounds generated by an oscillator elec tronic musical instrument and so on 4 Amplifier oscillation 5 Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on 6 Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or discon necting audio cables always turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables 7 Microphone feedback The speakers contain powerful magnets Do not put metal items such as screwdrivers close to the speakers as they may be attracted toward the magnet causing injury or damage to the tweeter diaphragm Getting to Know the Speakers D N10BX D N9BX Grille attach ment catcher Tweeter Grille Woofer Cabinet D N7BX Grille attach i ment catcher Tweeter Grille Woofer Cabinet The two speakers are identical so it doesn t matter which one you use on the left or right TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as such are likely to suffer from discolora tion or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby To pr
9. them in front of a solid wall e Walls and furnishings affect sound quality To achieve a good stereo sound put the left and right speakers in similar locations at the same distance away from your listening position and at the same height If you put them in totally different locations for example one on the floor and the other on a bookshelf the stereo imaging will be adversely affected To determine the best positions for your speakers imagine an equilateral triangle and put the left and right speakers at the ends of the base The ideal listen ing position is at or slightly behind the triangle s apex Angle the speakers toward your listening posi tion e Glass doors and smooth walls behind the listening position can reflect the sound from the speakers and can make sounds at certain frequencies louder You can prevent this by hanging sound absorbing mate rial such as thick curtain on the door or wall D N10BX e Please note that the speakers surface features a spe cial finish An object placed on the speakers for a long period of time may leave a trace or mark Adhe sive tape may also leave a mark o mal NIP Ils D N10BX N9BX N7BX_En fm Page 4 Friday June 30 2006 11 26 AM Care Dimensions W x H x D 167 x 298 x 247 mm incl grille D N9BX D N7BX D N9BX UK model nee En x 247 mm To maintain the appearance of the speakers you should incl grille periodically aa
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