Onkyo Speaker System HTP 520 User Manual

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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 k  
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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