Onkyo SKS-HT320S System
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1. ONKYO 5 1ch Home Theater Speaker Package HTP 320 SKS HT320 POWERED SUBWOOFER SKW 320X SKF 320F SKC 320C SKM 320S FRONT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER 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 Contents Getting Started Important Safeguards EAR EXCHINLOVOTO E A Rackace Content sewer ena en Getting to Know Your Speaker RaCKa ge eye ten eccors ec ieveeessorseense Installing amp Using Aboutsliomeslheatetme meena Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Power Cord NGjUSIMeNt cues tote eee Appendix Caring for Your Speakers Troubleshooting Specifications 0 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of2. 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 or amp Front Center amp Surround Speakers SKF 320F SKC 320C SKM 320S E Rear Speaker terminals These push terminals are for connecting the speaker to your HT R320 or other 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 2 Keyhole slot These keyhole slots can be used to wall mount the speaker o About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater The HTP 320 s great sound 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 Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image In movies it s used mainly for dialog Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level or at the same height as the front left and right speakers 1 3 Put it somewhere where ae it won t slide around or fall Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE Low Fre quency Effects
3. sufficient intended to alert the user to the presence of important The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safeguards 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug the appliance from the wall out let before cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recom mended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use the appliance near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing s
4. 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 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 OUTPUT LEVEL Caring for Your Speakers Placement 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 e 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 e Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright verti cal position only Do not use it in the horizontal or tilted position e 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 Using Close to a TV or Comput
5. be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your elec trician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Lightning For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm or when it is left unat tended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appli ance due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets exten sion cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance Servicing Do not attempt to service the a
6. channel The vol ume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position the shape of your Left 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 SKM 3208 i 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 equi distant from the TV Angle them inward so as to create a triangle with the listener at the apex 1 3 Right SKM 320S Q 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 lis tener 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 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 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 installat
7. er 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 320F and SKC 320C speakers 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 dis coloration effects If discoloration problems persist try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor Troubleshooting Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that s too close to your TV or monitor Do not place SKM 3208S close to TV or a computer mon itor because it has no magnetic shield Operating Precautions The HTP 320 speakers can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction If any of the following 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 electronic musical instrument and so on 4 Amplifier oscillation 5 Special test tones from audio tes
8. erious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table rec ommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer PORTABLE CART WARNING 9 An appliance and cart com bination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combina tion to overturn ACY 83125A m i 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable oper ation of the appliance and to protect it from over heating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface The appliance should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided There should be free space of at least 20 cm 8 in and an open o fi 12 13 14 15 16 17 ing behind the appliance Power Sources The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company Grounding or Polarization The appliance may
9. hnician to perform safety checks to determine that the appli ance is in proper operation condition 21 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom mended by the manufacturer 22 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves Package Contents or other appliances including amplifiers that pro duce heat 23 Liquid Hazards The appliance should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the appliance Precautions 1 AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userser viceable If power does not come on contact your Onkyo authorized service station 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 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from hard to reach grilles 3 Power 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 regi
10. ion profes sional 2 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Power Cord Read the following before connecting your speakers e Turn off your amp before making any connections e Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity Connect positive terminals to only positive terminals and negative terminals to only negative termi nals If the speakers are wired incorrectly the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural e Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires Doing so may damage your amp Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Use the cables to connect each speaker s input terminals to the corresponding speaker output terminals on your HT R320 or other receiver To make a connection while pressing the terminal lever insert the wire into the hole and then release the lever ay Sas 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 amp s SUBWOOFER PREOUT Notes e Before connecting the power cord connect all of your speakers and AV components e Turning on the SKW 320X may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment o the same circuit If this is a problem plug the SKW 320X into a different branch circuit Adjustment Setting
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12. on 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 Make sure your box contains all of the items below If anything is missing contact the nearest Onkyo dealer e Front speakers SKF 320F e Center speaker SKC 320C e Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft 4 5 m e Speaker cable for 3 m White center speaker 10 ft e Subwoofer SKW 320X e Surround speakers SKM 320S e Speaker cables for sur e RCA cable for sub woofer connection The alphabet displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on package represents the color of HTP 320 Though the color varies the specifications and operations are the same o l lt l Getting to Know Your Speaker Package Subwoofer SKW 320X E Rear RED STANDBY GREEN ON To AC outlet STANDBY ON indicator Red Subwoofer in standby mode Green Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function the SKW 320X automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode When there s no input signal for a while the SK W 320X automatically enters Standby mode OUTPUT LEVEL control This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer 3 LINE INPUT This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer preout on your AV receiver or other receiver with supplied RCA cable
13. onnected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT The level of the input signal was too low and the subwoofer entered Standby mode no sound Slightly increase the subwoofer preout output level on your amp On the HT R320 Receiver the subwoofer mode is set to SW Off Set the subwoofer mode to something other than SW Off The subwoofer produces The source material contain little or no bass con hardly any sound tent Choose source material with more bass content The RCA cable is not properly connected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT A humming sound can be Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT 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 interfer ence source Make sure your audio system is grounded properly Specifications E Powered Subwoofer SKW 320X Type Input sensitivity impedance Maximum output power Frequency response Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Speaker Power supply Power consumption Other Powered Bass reflex 220 mV 15 kQ 100 W Dynamic Power 35 Hz 150 Hz 0 91 cubic feet 26 Litter 9 1 16 X 17 13 16 X 15 7 8 inch 230 X 436 X 404 mm 24 7 Ibs 11 2 kg 8 inch Cone AC 120 V 60 Hz 75W Auto standby function E Front Speaker SKF 320F Ty
14. pe Impedance Maximum input power Output sound pressure level Frequency response Crossover frequency Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Speaker Woofer Tweeter Terminal Other 2 Way Bass reflex 8Q 100 W 76 dB W m 70 Hz 50 kHz 4 5 kHz 0 035 cubic feet 1 0 Litter 4 X 6 5 8 X 4 15 16 inch 101 X 169 X 126 mm 2 6 Ibs 1 2 kg 3 1 8 inch Cone 1 inch Balanced Dome Spring type Color coded Magnetic shielding E Center Speaker SKC 320C Type Impedance Maximum input power Output sound pressure level Frequency response Crossover frequency Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Speaker Woofer Tweeter Terminal Other 2 Way Bass reflex 8Q 100 W 78 dB W m 70 Hz 50 kHz 4 5 kHz 0 057 cubic feet 1 6 Litter 10 3 8 X 4 X 4 15 16 inch 264 X 101 X 126 mm 4 4 Ibs 2 0 kg 3 1 8 inch Cone x 2 1 inch Balanced Dome Spring type Color coded Magnetic shielding E Surround Speaker SKM 320S Type Impedance Maximum input power Output sound pressure level Frequency response Crossover frequency Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Speaker Woofer Tweeter Terminal 2 Way Bass Reflex 8Q 100 W 79 dB W m 70 Hz 30 kHz 10 kHz 0 035 cubic feet 1 0 Litter 4 X 6 5 8 X 4 15 16 inch 101 X 169 X 126mm 1 8 Ibs 0 8 kg 3 1 8 inch Cone Woofer 3 4 inch Celamic Tweeter Spring type Color coded Specificatio
15. ppliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Important Safeguards Continued 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug the appli ance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following con ditions A When the power supply cord or plug is dam aged B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance C If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water D If the appliance 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 appliance to its normal operation E If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way and F When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire elec tric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance ask the service tec
16. t 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 Speaker Care Wipe the cabinet occasionally with a dry silica or soft cloth For heavier dirt after dampening a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water and wringing it out dry wipe off the dirt Then dry immediately with a clean cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish remove the panel lettering or cause discolora tion If you are using a chemical cloth always follow the instructions that come with the cloth For dust accumulated on grilles use a vacuum cleaner or brush it off Symptom Remedy The speaker cables are not connected properly Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary There s no sound coming from certain speakers on the HT R320 The number of speaker channels is not set to Sch Set the number of speaker channels to Sch The subwoofer does not turn on outlet The power plug is not fully inserted into the wall Insert the power plug fully into the wall outlet 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 The subwoofer produces Make sure that the RCA cable is properly c
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