Onkyo EQ 100 Owners Manual

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Artistry in Sound

ONKYO

EQ-100

Stereo Graphic Equalizer

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0 Congratulations on your purchase of the ONKYO E0- 700 Graphic Equalizer. 0 Please
read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning power on. O Fol/o wing
the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new 50- 700. 0 Please retain this manual for future reference.

Features

0 Seven Independent Frequency Bands for Both Channels

There are seven level controls for each channel with center frequencies ranging from 63 Hz to 16 kHz. Separate left and right channel
controls mean you can balance the subtle difference between channels to tailor response to the listening room.

0 LED Indicators for Each Frequency Band

The green LED indicators on each level control let you monitor response settings even at a considerable distance from the unit. The vivid
display makes it possible to step back, do a listening test at the desired control setting, and still be able to monitor equalizer response.

0 Equalizer Bypass Switch

TO turn off the equalizer circuitry entirely, simply press the equalizer bypass switch. This is useful when listening with headphones, or
more importantly, when comparing compensated and straight signals.

0 Tape lnput Provided for Tape Monitoring
C Attractive Styling Matches Other Onkyo Components

"WARNING"
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THlS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."

CAUTION

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (0R BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING To OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL."

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RlSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

Important safeguards

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings * All warnings on the appliance and in the op-
erating instructions should be adhered to

4. Follow Instructions ~ All Operating and use instructions should
be followed,

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - 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 - The appliance should be used only With a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination PORTABLE CART WARNING
should be moved With care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces m
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may cause the appliance and
combination to overturn.
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7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the Ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, Such as a bookcase or cabinet that may Impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplIfiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

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0 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 product's enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

0 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of im-
portant operating and maintenance (servicing) in-
structions in the literature accompanying the appli»
ance.

Grounding and Polarization - The precautions that should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance
is not defeated.

Power-Cord Protection - 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, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they eXIt from the ap-
pliance.

Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.

Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period Of time.

Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects

do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through

openings.

Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced

by qualified service personnel 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 operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servrcing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Warranty Card
The serial number is written on the rear panel of this unit. Copy
the serial number and model number onto your warranty card
and keep it in a safe place.
Care
From time to time you should Wipe off 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.