User manual ONKYO SKS-HT518

[. . . ] Contents 5. 1ch Home Theater Speaker Package Getting Started Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting to know Your Speaker Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Though the color varies, the specifications and operations are the same. 3 Getting to know Your Speaker Package Front, Center, and Surround speakers (SKF-518F, SKC-518C, SKM-518S) Rear SKF-518F SKC-518C SKM-518S 2 1 2 3 1 3 2 3 1 2 A Speaker terminals These push terminals are for connecting the speaker to the AV receiver with the supplied speaker cables. The supplied speaker cables are color-coded for easy identification. Simply connect each cable to the same-colored positive speaker terminal. B Keyhole slots These keyhole slots can be used to wall-mount the speaker (see page 8). C Speaker mount/bracket inserts These threaded inserts can be used to attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket (see page 8). Note: Use commercially available machine screws to attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket. Caution: The front grilles are not designed to be removed so do not attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will damage them. 4 Getting to know Your Speaker Package--Continued Subwoofer (SKW-518/SKW-501) Front SKW-518 SKW-501 4 4 Rear SKW-518/SKW-501 5 To AC outlet 6 D STANDBY/ON indicator Red: Blue: Subwoofer in standby mode Subwoofer on Using the Floor Pads for Subwoofer If the subwoofer is placed on a hard floor (wood, vinyl, tile, etc. ) and playback is very loud, the subwoofer's feet may damage the flooring. To prevent this, place the supplied pads underneath the subwoofer's feet. The pads also provide a stable base for the subwoofer. SKW-518 SKW-501 With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-518/ SKW-501 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there's no input signal for a while, the SKW-518/SKW-501 automatically enters Standby mode. E OUTPUT LEVEL control This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer. F LINE INPUT This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer pre out on your AV receiver with supplied RCA cable. 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. Pad 5 Connecting the Speakers Read the following before connecting your speakers: · Turn off your receiver 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 Use the supplied cables to connect each speaker's input terminals to the corresponding speaker output terminals on your 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. Front Left Subwoofer Surround Right Surround Left Center Front Right Gray Blue White Green Red * HDMI ASSIGNABLE IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT SURR SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS L Y L DIGITAL IN (DVD) COMPONENT VIDEO AM 1 COAXIAL (CBL/SAT) CB/PB CBL/SAT V VCR/DVR DVD MONITOR OUT V CENTER SPEAKER 2 R R ANTENNA FM 75 CR/PR (VCR/DVR) 1 S IN 2 IN 1(DVD) ASSIGNABLE S IN OPTICAL (CD) OUT OUT IN OUT OUT IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER 2 IN IN PRE OUT ASSIGNABLE L L L SUB WOOFER R REMOTE CONTROL R SUB WOOFER R CD TAPE CBL/SAT VCR/DVR DVD * Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the subwoofer's LINE INPUT to your AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT. 6 Connecting the Speakers--Continued 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 (SKF-518F) These output the main 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 equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex. Surround left and right speakers (SKM-518S) These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. [. . . ] The OUTPUT LEVEL control is set to minimum. The RCA cable is not properly connected to the subwoofer's LINE INPUT. The level of the input signal was too low and the subwoofer entered Standby mode. The Subwoofer configuration is not set correctly. Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary. [. . . ]