Onkyo A-8500 Instruction Manual

Connecting Speaker Cables
1.
2.
3.
Remove about 1/3 inch of insulation from the end of the speaker
cable.
Twist the exposed copper strands together tightly.
Unscrew the speaker terminal part way by turning it counter-
clockwise.
. Insert the exposed copper portion of the cable al! the way into
the opening in the speaker terminal.
Tighten the terminal screw by turning it clockwise.
‘Check to make sure that none of the uninsulated copper portion
of the cable is exposed.
Front panel facilities
CAUTION:
When using banana plugs, make sure the speaker terminal screws
are screwed in firmly before inserting banana plugs.
AC Outlets (USA & Canadian models only)
@ UNSWITCHED:
These outlets are not switched on and off by the power switch
on the front panel. Capacity is total 200 watts.
@ SWITCHED:
This outlet is switched on and off by the power switch on the
front panel. Capacity is 100 watts (A-8700) / 50 watts
(A-8500).
* Front panel description of A-8700
INPUT SELECTOR
Power Switch (POWER)
Press once to turn the power on and once again to turn the
power off. An orange band over the power switch indicates
power is on.
Servo Operation Indicator (SERVO OPERATION)
A few seconds after the power is turned on, the Servo Operation
indicator turns green to show that the Super Servo ‘circuitry
has stabilized. No sound will be heard until this indicator be-
comes green. When a problem such as a shorted output terminal
circuit occurs during operation, the indicator goes off. Imme-
diately turn the power off and consult an authorized serviceman.
Muting Switch (MUTING)
When this switch is set to the -20dB position, the volume level
is reduced to one-tenth of the level set by the volume control.
Mode Selector Switch (MODE)
STEREO ( mL): Position for normal stereo listening. ,
MONO ( =): Both right and left channel signals are sent
to each speaker. Position for listening to
monaural recordings or when adjusting the
balance control [17].
Volume Control Knob (VOLUME)
Turn clockwise to increase the volume.
Input Selector Buttons and Indicators (INPUT SELEC-
TOR)
These buttons are used to select the desired program source.
Buttons on the same level are interconnected; depressing one
releases the previously depressed button, so be sure to press
only one button at atime. An indicator shows which program
has been selected.
PHONO: Turntable connected to the PHONO jacks.
TUNER : Tuner connected to the TUNER jacks.
CD-2:
Compact
disc
player
connected
to
the
CD-2
jacks.
CD-1: Compact disc player connected to the CD-1
jacks.
SOURCE: Press this button when the input selector
has been used to make a lower level section
(DAT, TAPE-1/VIDEO, TAPE-2) and an
upper level source (PHONO, TUNER, CD-1,
CD-2) is desired.
TAPE-2: Tape deck connected to the TAPE-2 jacks.
TAPE-1/VIDEO
:
Tape
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE-1/VIDEO
jacks.
DAT: Tape deck connected to the DAT jacks.
NOTE:
Even when the DAT, TAPE-1/VIDEO, or TAPE-2 button has
been pressed, the indicator light for the source (PHONO,
TUNER, CD-1, CD-2) selected from the upper level will remain
lighted.
Pressing
the
SOURCE
button
will
return
the
unit
per-
formance
to
the
source
indicated.
Speaker Selector Switch (SPEAKERS)
This
unit
can
drive
two
different
speaker
systems
at
once.
Use
this selector to activate either or both speaker systems con-
nected
to
the
rear
pane!
speaker
terminals.
In
the
OFF
position,
sound is heard only through the headphones.
OFF: Ail speakers off—only headphones operate.
A Speakers A
B: Speakers B
A+B: Both speaker systems A and B.
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Onkyo A-8500 Specifications

General

Brand	Onkyo
Model	A-8500
Category	Amplifier
Language	English