Onkyo D-N10BX, D-N9BX, D-N7BX User Manual

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Before Using Your New Speakers

Speaker System

D-N10BX
D-N9BX
D-N7BX

Instruction Manual

• 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, humid­ifier, bathroom, or kitchen.

• Place the speakers on sturdy, flat sur­faces. 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.

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 Sys­tem.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

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Precautions

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 speakers 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, elec­tronic 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 discon­necting 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 attach­ment catcher

Tweeter Grille

Using Close to a TV or Computer

TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive
devices and as such are likely to suffer from discolora­tion or picture distortion when conventional speakers
are placed nearby. To prevent this, the speakers feature
internal magnetic shielding. In some situations, how­ever, 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 dis­coloration 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 gen­tly push the grille toward the speaker.

Woofer Cabinet

• D-N7BX

Grille attach­ment catcher

Woofer Cabinet

Tweeter Grille

The two speakers are identical, so it doesn’t matter
which one you use on the left or right.

2

ReplaceRemove

* 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 cork 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

Bottom

D-N10BX/D-N9BX D-N7BX

* D-N10BX shown here.