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Contents
Getting Started
6.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package
SKS-HT520
HTP-520
Important Safety Instructions ...........2
Precautions........................................3
Package Contents..............................3
Getting to know Your Speaker
Package ...................................... 4
Installing & Using
SKW-520
SKF-520F
SKC-520C
SKM-520S
SKB-520
POWERED SUBWOOFER
FRONT SPEAKER
Connecting the Speakers...................4
About Home Theater ........................5
Power Cord Precautions....................6
Adjustment........................................6
CENTER SPEAKER
SURROUND SPEAKER
SURROUND BACK SPEAKER
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.
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Precautions
Package Contents
1. AC Fuse
Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If
anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer.
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userser-
viceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo
authorized service station.
• Front speakers
(SKF-520F)
• Speaker cable for front
speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m)
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. Follow-
ing this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use
rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical sol-
vents or cloths since these may damage the finish or
remove the panel lettering.
(Red)
(White)
• Center speaker
(SKC-520C)
• Speaker cable for center
speaker 10 ft. (3 m)
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from hard-to-reach
grilles.
3. Power
WARNING
(Green)
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION
CAREFULLY.
• Surround speakers (SKM-520S/SKB-520)
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) writ-
ten 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.
• 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)
• Subwoofer (SKW-520)
• RCA cable for sub-
woofer connection
Modèle pour les Canadien
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE 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.
Removal
Replacement
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.
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Getting to knowYour
Speaker Package
Connecting the
Speakers
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
• Turn off your amp before making any connections.
Subwoofer (SKW-520)
• Pay close attention to speaker
wiring polarity. Connect positive
(+) terminals to only positive (+)
terminals, and negative (–) termi-
nals to only negative (–) termi-
nals. If the speakers are wired
incorrectly, the sound will be out
of phase and will sound unnatural.
■ Front
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage your amp.
Connecting the Speaker Cables
1
Use the supplied cables to connect each
speaker’s input terminals to the corre-
sponding speaker output terminals on
your AV receiver.
■ Rear
1
Match the color of each cable to the correspond-
ing speaker terminal.
MIN
MAX
To make a connection, while
OUTPUT LEVEL
pressing the terminal lever,
insert the wire into the hole, and
then release the lever.
LINE INPUT
Make sure that the terminals are
gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.
2
3
To AC outlet
A STANDBY/ON indicator
Connecting the Subwoofer
Red:
Subwoofer in standby mode
Green: Subwoofer on
Using the supplied RCA cable, connect
the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT to your AV
receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT.
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.
1
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 sub-
woofer.
SKC-520C
C LINE INPUT
This RCA input should be connected to the sub-
woofer pre out on your AV receiver, amp, or other
receiver with supplied RCA cable.
Green
Red
White
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
CENTER
A
SPEAKER
If you are also using the HT-R520:
Connect this input to the subwoofer pre out of the
HT-R520.
L
L
R
R
SUBWOOFE
PRE OUT
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER
Note:
Brown
Gray
Blue
TheAuto 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.
COMPONENT I
ANTENNA
VIDEO
IN
I
T
FM
75
AM
Class
2
Wiring
SURROUND
Y
AC OUTLET
FRONT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
CENTER
AC 120 60Hz
SWITCHED
120 MAX.
V
SPEAKERS
B
A
SPEAKERS
SPEAKER
W
1
A
PB
L
L
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
1
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
PR
IN
OUT
IN
REMOTE
GITAL IN
IL
CONTROL
L
COAXIAL
VIDEO
R
R
3
2
1
R
S
VIDEO
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER
S
U
R
R
C
E
N
T
E
R
FRONTL
IN
OUT
IN
IN
L
IN
OUT
IN
L
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
AV RECEIVER
MODEL NO. HT-R520
R
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
CD
TAPE
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
1
SKM-520SR SKB-520 SKM-520SL
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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
Surround back speaker
This speaker enhances the front left and right speak-
This speaker further enhances the real-
ers, making sound movements distinct and providing
ism of surround sound and improves
a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dia-
sound localization behind the listener.
log.
Position it behind the listener about 2–
Position it close to yourTV facing forward at about ear
3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.
level, or at the same height as the front left and right
Make sure that the listening position is
speakers.
within the range of the speaker.
Put it somewhere where it won’t slide around or fall.
Right
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass
sounds of the LFE (Low-Fre-
quency Effects) channel. The vol-
ume and quality of the bass output
from your subwoofer will depend
Left
on its position, the shape of your
listening room, and your listening
position. In general, a good bass
sound can be obtained by install-
ing the subwoofer in a front cor-
ner, or at one-third the width of the
wall, as shown.
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 2–3 feet
(60–100 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 walls are strong enough to support the
speaker’s weight.The weight that mounting screws can
support varies greatly depending on the wall material
and the position of the reinforcing ribs embedded in the
wall.
1/3 room
length
Use long screws with a head diameter of 1/4 inch
(6.3 mm) or less and a shank diameter of 1/8 inch
(3.5 mm) or less. (We recommend that you consult a
home installation professional.)
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Power Cord
Precautions
Adjustment
Setting the Subwoofer Level
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your
speakers and AV components.
To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT
LEVEL control. Set it so that bass sounds are evenly bal-
anced with the treble sounds from the other speakers.
Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass
sounds, there’s a temptation to set the level of the sub-
woofer too high. As a rule of thumb, set the subwoofer
level to what you think is the optimal level, and then back
it off slightly.
• Turning on the SKW-520 may cause a momentary
power surge that might interfere with other electrical
equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem,
plug the SKW-520 into a different branch circuit.
MAX
MIN
OUTPUT LEVEL
Operating Precautions
Placement
Using Close to a TV or Computer
• The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are
therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and
humidity, do not put them in locations subject to direct
sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air condi-
tioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.
TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive
devices and as such are likely to suffer discoloration or
picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed
nearby. To prevent this, the SKF-520F and SKC-520C
feature internal magnetic shielding. In some situations,
however, discoloration may still be an issue, in which case
you should 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 discol-
oration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing
tool that’s too close to your TV or monitor.
• Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers.
If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive units
may be damaged.
• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat surfaces
that are free from vibration. Putting them on uneven or
unstable surfaces, where they may fall and cause dam-
age, will affect the sound quality.
• Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright verti-
cal position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or
tilted position.
Input Signal Warning
• If the unit is used near a turntable or CD player, howl-
ing or slipping of sound may occur. To prevent this,
move the unit away from the turntable or CD player
otherwise lower the unit’s output level.
The speakers can handle the specified input power when
used for normal music reproduction. If any of the follow-
ing signals are fed to them, 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. Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.
3. High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator, elec-
tronic 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 discon-
necting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier
before connecting or disconnecting cables.)
7. Microphone feedback.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
The speaker cables are not connected properly.
The speaker configuration is not set correctly.
Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary.
Check the speaker configuration.
There’s no sound coming
from certain speakers?
The power plug is not fully inserted into the wall Insert the power plug fully into the wall outlet.
outlet.
The subwoofer does not
turn on?
The OUTPUT LEVEL control is set to minimum. Turn up the OUTPUT LEVEL control.
The RCA cable is not properly connected to the
subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.
Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to
the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.
The level of the input signal was too low and the Slightly increase the subwoofer pre out output level on
subwoofer entered Standby mode. your AV receiver.
The Subwoofer configuration is not set correctly. Check the subwoofer setting in the speaker configura-
The subwoofer produces
no sound?
For HT-R520 speaker package:
tion on your AV receiver.
The subwoofer setting is set to No in the
speaker configuration on the HT-R520.
The source material contain little or no bass con- Choose source material with more bass content.
tent.
The subwoofer produces
hardly any sound?
The RCA cable is not properly connected to the
subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.
Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to
the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.
A humming sound can be
heard from the sub-
woofer?
External interference from a TV or other elec-
tronic device is being picked up.
Move the subwoofer and RCA cable away from the
interference source. Make sure your audio system is
grounded properly.
Specifications
■ Powered Subwoofer (SKW-520)
■ Center Speaker (SKC-520C)
Type:
Bass-reflex
Type:
2 Way Bass-reflex
Input sensitivity/impedance: 330 mV / 100 kΩ
Impedance:
Maximum input power:
Output sound pressure level: 85 dB/W/m
Frequency response:
Crossover frequency:
Cabinet capacity:
Dimensions (W × H × D):
8 Ω
Maximum output power:
Frequency response:
Cabinet capacity:
Dimensions (W × H × D):
220 W (Dynamic Power)
130 W
25 Hz–150 Hz
1.35 cubic feet (38.5 L)
60 Hz–50 kHz
4,5 kHz
0.27 cubic feet (7.7 L)
10-13/16"
×
20-3/8"
×
16-3/16"
(275 × 518 × 411 mm)
30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
10 inch Cone Woofer
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
150 W
Weight:
15-1/4"
×
6-3/16"
×
7-15/16"
Drivers unit:
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Other:
(387 × 157 × 202 mm)
Weight:
Speaker:
8.2 lbs. (3.7 kg)
4 inch OMF Cone Woofer
× 2
Auto Standby function
1 inch Balanced Dome
Color-coded push type
Magnetic shielding
Terminal:
Other:
■ Front Speaker (SKF-520F)
Type:
2 Way Bass-reflex
Impedance:
Maximum input power:
8 Ω
130 W
■ Surround Speaker (SKM-520S/SKB-520)
Output sound pressure level: 87 dB/W/m
Frequency response:
Crossover frequency:
Cabinet capacity:
55 Hz–50 kHz
4.5 kHz
0.38 cubic feet (10.8 L)
Type:
2 Way Bass Reflex
Impedance:
8 Ω
130 W
Maximum input power:
Dimensions (W × H × D):
7-7/16"
×
16-1/2"
×
9-5/16"
(189 × 419 × 236 mm)
Weight:
Drivers unit:
12.1 lbs. (5.5 kg)
5-1/4 inch OMF Cone
Woofer × 2
×
4-15/16"
1 inch Balanced Dome
Color-coded push type
Magnetic shielding
Terminal:
Other:
Specifications and appearance are subject to change
without prior notice.
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