Onkyo MD-185X Instruction Manual Download

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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

operating 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 should be moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and uneven surface may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.

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 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 5 cm (2 in.) and open up behind the appliance.

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.

11. Polarization — If the appliace 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 outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user
should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under no
circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the
plug.

• 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 sufficient magni-
tude 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.

WARNING

“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-SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

Thank you

for your purchase of the Onkyo MD-185X MD Recorder.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your

new MD-185X.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

12. 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 the cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.

13. Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended

by the manufacturer.

14. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects do

not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

16. 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;

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a