Contents 6.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package Getting Started Important Safety Instructions ........... 2 Precautions........................................ 3 Package Contents.............................. 3 Getting to know Your Speaker Package ...................................... 4 SKS-HT520 HTP-520 SKW-520 SKF-520F SKC-520C SKM-520S SKB-520 POWERED SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER Installing & Using Connecting the Speakers................... 4 About Home Theater ........................ 5 Power Cord Precautions.................... 6 Adjustment........................................ 6 Appendix Operating Precautions....................... 6 Troubleshooting ................................ 7 Specifications.................................... 7 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo home theater speaker package. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your new speakers. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your speaker package. Please retain this manual for future reference. En WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 product's 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. Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. S3125A Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation, E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way, and F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don't put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit. 17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries. 18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 2 Precautions 1. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userserviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 2. 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 may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from hard-to-reach grilles. 3. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. Auto standby function does not fully shutdown the SKW-520. If you do not intend to use the SKW-520, remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Package Contents Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer. · Front speakers (SKF-520F) · Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m) (Red) · Center speaker (SKC-520C) (White) · Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m) (Green) · Surround speakers (SKM-520S/SKB-520) · Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m) For Canadian models For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. (Blue) (Gray) (Brown) · RCA cable for subwoofer connection · Subwoofer (SKW-520) Modèle pour les Canadien Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. The alphabet displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on package represents the color of the system. Though the color varies, the specifications and operations are the same. Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles Front and Center spakers have detachable grilles. Use the following method to attach or detach the grilles. 1. While holding the bottom edge of the speaker grille with your both hands, pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille. 2. In the same way, gently pull the upper edge of the speaker grille toward you to remove it from the main unit. 3. To replace the grill, push the projections at the corners into the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet. Removal Replacement 3 Getting to know Your Speaker Package Subwoofer (SKW-520) Front Connecting the Speakers Read the following before connecting your speakers: · Turn off your amp before making any connections. · Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (­) terminals to only negative (­) terminals. If the speakers are wired incorrectly, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. · Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage your amp. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Rear 1 MIN MAX OUTPUT LEVEL LINE INPUT 2 3 To AC outlet Use the supplied cables to connect each speaker's input terminals to the corresponding speaker output terminals on your AV receiver. Match the color of each cable to the corresponding speaker terminal. To make a connection, while pressing the terminal lever, insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. A STANDBY/ON indicator Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Green: Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-520 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there's no input signal for a while, the SKW-520 automatically enters Standby mode. Connecting the Subwoofer 1 Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the subwoofer's LINE INPUT to your AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT. Example, adding the HT-R520: SKW-520 SKF-520FR SKF-520FL B OUTPUT LEVEL control This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer. SKC-520C C LINE INPUT This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer pre out on your AV receiver, amp, or other receiver with supplied RCA cable. If you are also using the HT-R520: Connect this input to the subwoofer pre out of the HT-R520. Note: The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when the input signal exceeds a certain level. If the Auto Standby function does not work reliably, try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on your receiver or amp. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Green Red FRONT SPEAKERS A SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER White L L R R SURROUND BACK SPEAKER Gray COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 IN DVD IN OUT Brown Blue ANTENNA AM FM 75 Y Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET AC 120 V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120 W 1 A MAX. PB L VIDEO 2 REMOTE CONTROL IN L PR VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO DIGITAL IN 3 OPTICAL 2 COAXIAL 1 L R R R S VIDEO IN OUT IN IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT L L AV RECEIVER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER MODEL NO. HT-R 520 R R CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER SKM-520SR SKB-520 SKM-520SL 4 About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater The Home Theater means that you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home--just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. Front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it's used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers. Put it somewhere where it won't slide around or fall. Surround back speaker This speaker further enhances the realism of surround sound and improves sound localization behind the listener. Position it behind the listener about 2­ 3 feet (60­100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speaker. Right Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown. Left Surround left and right speakers These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2­3 feet (60­100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener. Corner Wall-mounting the surround speakers If the surround speakers are to be wall-mounted, make sure that the w ...