Onkyo A 905 X Owners Manual

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2Thank you for purchasing ...Before usingMain Features¥ Individually designed as the high-quality Separate Collection Series ·4 ohm-drive capability with discrete out- put stage circuit Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO A-905X Integrated Stereo Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connection or turning on the power. Follow these instructions to obtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your new A-905X. Please retain this manual for future reference. ·Input selector for six audio sources ·Remote control operable with -con- nected ONKYO componentsWARNING: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.The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.WARNINGRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRAVISMemory Preservation This unit does not require memory preservation bat- teries. A built-in memory power back-up system pre- serves the contents of the memory during power fail- ures and even when the unit is unplugged. The unit must be plugged in order to charge the back-up sys- tem.The memory preservation period after the unit has been unplugged varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On the average, memory con- tents are protected over a period of a few weeks af- ter the last time the unit has been unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.

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3 Before usingImportant Safeguards10.Power Sources Ð The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11.Polarization Ð If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug having one blade wider than the other, please read the following information:The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the out- let, try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user should seek the services of a qualified elec- trician. Under no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug. 12.Power-Cord Protection Ð Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, especially near plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13.Cleaning Ð The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14.Nonuse Periods Ð The power cord of the ap- pliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15.Object and Liquid Entry Ð Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16.Damage Requiring Service Ð The appliance should be serviced by qualified service per- sonnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to oper- ate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 17.Servicing Ð The user should not attempt to ser- vice the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 1.Read Instructions Ð All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2.Retain Instructions Ð The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.Heed Warnings Ð All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.Follow Instructions Ð All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.Water and Moisture Ð The appliance should not be used near water Ð for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6.Carts and Stands Ð The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is rec- ommended by the manufacturer. 6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7.Wall or Ceiling Mounting Ð The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8.Ventilation Ð The appliance should be situ- ated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For ex- ample, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or if placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings, there should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance. 9.Heat Ð The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat reg- isters, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.PORTABLE CART WARNINGS3125A

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12Connecting to components other than the Separate Col- lection SeriesConnecting a sound processorYou can connect a sound processor (e.g. graphic equalizer, surround processor, etc.) to the unit. Before connecting ¥ Disconnect the jumper plugs using the PROCESSOR connectors. Ð Please retain them for future use. Ð Never connect the jumper plugs to the other connectors, as this may cause the unit to malfunc- tion, so that the sound is not reproduced. Ð If you do not use the PROCESSOR connectors, reconnect the jumper plugs to them firmly.Connections2Connect the sound processor to the unit. This unit1Remove the jumper plugs. Jumper plug Sound processor: Signal flowINPUT OUTPUTOUTINPROCESSOROUTININ(PLAY)OUT(REC)CDTUNERPROCESSORMDL RSUBWOOFER PRE OUTL RIN(PLAY)LRLINE-1 LINE-2OUTINL RTAPESPEAKERSREMOTE CONTROLOUT(REC)IN(PLAY)OUT(REC)CDTUNERPROCESSORMDL RSUBWOOFER PRE OUTAC OUTLETAC230V 50Hz SWITCHED 100W MAX.A-905XMODEL NO.INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIERRATING;

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