SKW-520 - Caisson de basses ONKYO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SKW-520 ONKYO

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Getting to know Your Speaker

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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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIO TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

[WARNING |] AVIS RO IRIS | QUE D OC CIO GONOT oral REPAS OU The lighining flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the NN presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 10 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

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

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 radia- tors, 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 pro- vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta- cles, and the point where they exit from the appara- tus.

. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table spec- ified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau- tion when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. soisn

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. 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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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

FE 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 volt- age 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

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and fol- low 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 ade- quate 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.

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The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userser- viceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station.

Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer.

+ Front speakers + Speaker cable for front

2. Care (SKF-520F) speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m) From time to time you should wipe off the front and rear

panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, L7 . > 4 dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent É (

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.

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from hard-to-reach grilles.

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) 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.

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.

+ Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)

(Blue) (Gray) (Brown)

+ RCA cable for sub- woofer connection

+ Subwoofer (SKW-520)

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.

following method to attach or detach the grilles.

H Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles Front and Center spakers have detachable grilles. Use the

. 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.

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Connecting the Speakers

(D 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. @ OUTPUT LEVEL control This control is used to adjust the volume of the sub- woofer. 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.

If you are also using the HT-R520: Connect this input to the subwoofer pre out of the HT-R520.

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.

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 (—) termi- nals to only negative (—) termi- nals. If the speakers are wired incorrectly, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

Doing so may damage your amp.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.

1 Use the supplied cables to connect each Speaker's input terminals to the corre- Sponding speaker output terminals on your AV receiver.

Match the color of each cable to the correspond- ing 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.

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

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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.

This speaker enhances the front left and right speak- ers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies its used mainly for dia- log.

Position it close to your TV facing fonward 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.

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Fre- quency Effects) channel. The vol- ume and quality ofthe 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 install- ing the subwoofer in a front cor- ner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown.

Surround back speaker

This speaker further enhances the real- ism of surround sound and improves sound localization behind the listener. Position it behind the listener about 2— 3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speaker.

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.

Wall-mounting the surround speakers

Ifthe surround speakers are to be wall-mounted, make sure that the walls are strong enough to support the speakers weight. The weight that mounting screws can support varies greatly depending on the wall material andthe position of the reinforcing ribs embedded in the wall.

Use long screws with a head diameter of 1/4 inch

(6.3 mm) or less and a shank diameter of 1/8 inch (8.5 mm) or less. (We recommend that you consult a home installation professional.)

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Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.

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.

Operating Precautions

Setting the Subwoofer Level

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 100 high. As a rule of thumb, set the subwoofer level to what you think is the optimal level, and then back it off slightly.

OUTPUT LEVEL A MAX 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.

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.

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.

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.

Input Signal Warning

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.

. 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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Symptom Possible cause Remedy

There’ no sound coming _ | The speaker cables are not connected properly. | Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary.

from certain speakers? The speaker configuration is not set correctly. Check the speaker configuration. The subwoofer does not | The power plug is not fully inserted into the wall | Insert the power plug fully into the wall outlet turn on? outlet

The OUTPUT LEVEL control is set to minimum. | Turn up the OUTPUT LEVEL control

The RCA cable is not properly connected to the | Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected 10 subwoofer's LINE INPUT the subwoofer's LINE INPUT.

The subwoofer produces | The level of the input signal was 100 low and the | Slightly increase the subwoofer pre out output level on

no sound? subwoofer entered Standby mode. your AV receiver.

The Subwoofer configuration is not set correctly. | Check the subwoofer setting in the speaker configura- 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 subwoofer produces | The source material contain little or no bass con- | Choose source material with more bass content hardly any sound? tent.

The RCA cable is not properly connected to the | Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected 10 A humming sound can be | subwoofer's LINE INPUT the subwoofer's LINE INPUT. heard from the sub- External interference from a TV or other elec- Move the subwoofer and RCA cable away from the woofer? tronic device is being picked up. interference source. Make sure your audio system is

H Powered Subwoofer (SKW-520) M Center Speaker (SKC-520C) Type: Bass-reflex Type: 2 Way Bass-reflex Input sensitivity/impedance: 380 mV / 100 kQ Impedance: 8a Maximum output power: 220 W (Dynamic Power) Maximum input power: 130W Frequency response: 25 Hz-150 Hz Output sound pressure level: 85 dB/W/m Cabinet capacity: 1.35 cubic feet (38.5 L) Frequency response: 60 Hz-50 kHz Dimensions (W X H X D}: 10-18/16" X20-3/8"X 16-3/16" Crossover frequency: 4,5 kHz (275 X 518 X 411 mm) Cabinet capacity: 0.27 cubic feet (7.7 L) Weight: 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) Dimensions (W X HX D): 15-14"X6-3/16"X7-15/16" Drivers unit 10 inch Cone Wooter (887 X 157 X 202 mm) Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Weight 8.2 lbs. (3.7 kg) Power consumption: 150 W Speaker: 4 inch OMF Cone Woofer Other: Auto Standby function x2 1 inch Balanced Dome Terminal: Color-coded push type M Front Speaker (SKF-520F) Other: Magnetic shielding Type: 2 Way Bass-reflex Impedance: 8Q Maximum input power: 130W Output sound pressure level: 87 dB/W/m M Surround Speaker (SKM-520S/SKB-520) Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz Type: 2 Way Bass Reflex Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz Impedance: 8a Cabinet capacity: 0.38 cubic feet (10.8 L) Maximum input power: 130W Dimensions (W X HX D}: 7-7/6"X16-1/2"X9-5/16" Output sound pressure level: 82 dB/W/m (189 X 419 X 236 mm) Frequency response: 60 Hz-50 kHz Weight: 12.1 lbs. (5.5 kg) Crossover frequency: 5kHz Drivers unit: 5-1/4 inch OMF Cone Cabinet capacity: 0.09 cubic feet (2.7 L) Woofer X 2 Dimensions (WX HX D): 6-7/8"X10-7/16"X4-15/16" 1 inch Balanced Dome (175 X 265 X 125 mm) Terminal: Color-coded push type Weight 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg) Other: Magnetic shielding Speaker: 4 inch Cone Woofer 1 inch Balanced Dome Terminal: Color-coded push type

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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