User manual ONKYO SKF-201

[. . . ] 6 This speaker system uses banana-plug compatible binding posts. Connect the Right and Left speakers (as viewed from the listening position) to the amplifier's corresponding Right and Left speaker terminals. Ordinary connection (single-wiring) 1. Loosen the LOW-FREQUENCY binding post screws, with the jumper bars attached. Insert the speaker wires to the connection holes. [. . . ] Noise produced when FM station is not tuned in 2. Sound produced when fast-forwarding cassette tape deck 3. High-frequency sound generated by an oscillator, an electronic musical instruments, etc. Special test signals produced by audio checking CD, etc. Sound produced when connecting or disconnecting audio connection cables (Always turn off the amplifier's power before connecting or disconnecting cables. ) 7. Howling when a microphone is used Do not place magnetic objects such as screwdrivers and iron parts near the speaker system since they use speakers with strong magnets. Otherwise, the objects may be attracted, causing injury or damaging the diaphragm. Amplifier's speaker output terminals (Or AV amplifier's front speaker output terminals) Remove the jumper bars. Before turning on the amplifier's power switch: Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (­) speaker cables do not contact each other. Otherwise, a short-circuit may occur, causing damage to the amplifier. Be sure to connect the speaker cables with correct polarity (connect the speaker's positive (+) and negative (­) binding posts with the amplifier's corresponding speaker terminals). Reversed polarity results in impaired bass-range reproduction, causing mislocalization of the sound image. Also, be sure to connect the Right and Left speakers with the amplifier's corresponding speaker terminals. Pull lightly on the speaker cables to ensure that they are connected firmly. Use with a TV set In general, Braun tubes used for color television sets, etc. are extremely sensitive and can be affected even by the magnetism of the earth. If a speaker system is used near them, therefore, discoloration or distortion of pictures will occur. To allow use with color television sets, etc. , this speaker system is provided with magnetic shielding. Even so, discoloration may still result, depending on the installation environment. If discoloration occurs, turn off the power of the television set, wait for 15 to 30 minutes and then turn it on again. This activates the self-demagnetizing function of the television set, improving the display condition. If discoloration persists even after performing this remedy, move the speaker apart from the television set. Discoloration may also be caused when a magnet or other magnetizing object exists near the television because of the combined effect. Speaker care Your Onkyo speakers are finished with a very high quality polymer laminate covering that serves to protect the wood speaker cabinet. [. . . ] If they are placed in extremely different conditions, the Right- and Left-channel balance will be adversely affected. The ideal placement of the speaker system is as follows: Imagine an equilateral triangle and position the Right and Left speakers on both ends of the base. The ideal listening position is at or slightly to the rear of the triangle apex. Glazed doors or surrounding walls in front of the speaker system may cause the resonance of specific frequency ranges due to reflected sound. [. . . ]