ONKYO SKF-750F User Manual

7.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package

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SKS-HT750 HTP-750

SKF-750F SKC-750C SKM-750S SKB-750 SKW-750

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.

FRONT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER POWERED SUBWOOFER

Getting Started

Prise en main

Primeros pasos

Installing & Using

Installation et utilisation

Instalación y utilización

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Manuel d’instructions

Merci d’avoir choisi cet ensemble Jeu d’enceintes cinéma d’Onkyo. Veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser vos nouvelles enceintes. Suivez toutes les consignes ﬁgurant dans ce manuel aﬁn de pouvoir proﬁter au maximum des fonctions et obtenir un plaisir d’écoute optimal de votre nouvel ensemble d’enceintes. Conservez ce manuel aﬁn de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.

Manual de instrucciones

Muchas gracias por adquirir un equipo de altavoces home theater de Onkyo. Lea este manual con atención antes de utilizar los altavoces. Si sigue las instrucciones de este manual, obtendrá una reproducción y una escucha óptimas de su equipo de altavoces. Guarde este manual para futuras referencias.

Appendix

Appendice

Apéndice

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WARNING:

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

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

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.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. 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 provided 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 receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand,

PORTABLE CART WARNING

tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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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.

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

F. 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 voltage 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 this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow 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 adequate 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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Precautions

Package Contents

1. AC Fuse

serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

2. Care

over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the ﬁnish or remove the panel lettering.

3. Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

Auto standby function does not fully shutdown the SKW-750. If you do not intend to use the SKW-750, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-

—Occasionally you should dust the unit all

For Canadian models

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION:

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

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

• Front speakers (SKF-750F)

• Center speaker (SKC-750C)

• Surround and Surround back speakers (SKM-750S/SKB-750)

• Speaker cables for surround and surround back speakers 30 ft. (9 m)

• Speaker cable for front speakers 11 ft. (3.5 m)

(Red) (White)

• Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m)

(Green)

Modèle pour les Canadien

Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisée:

ATTENTION:

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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(Blue) (Gray)

• Subwoofer (SKW-750)

•4 ﬂoor pads for the subwoofer

• Base for horizontal mounting (For the center speaker)

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.

(Brown) (Tan)

• RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m)

• Rubber spacers [28] (For the speakers)

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Getting to know Your Speaker Package

Bottom of the base

Rubber spacers

Front

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Front, Center, Surround, and Surround back speakers (SKF-750F, SKC-750C, SKM-750S, SKB-750)

Keyhole slots

These keyhole slots can be used to wallmount the speaker.

Speaker terminals

These push terminals are for connecting the speaker to your AV Receiver, amp, 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.

Speaker mount/bracket inserts

These threaded inserts can be used to attach the speaker either horizontally or vertically to a speaker mount or bracket.

Note:

Use commercially available 1/4" screws to attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket.

Rear

3 2

Using the included rubber spacers

We recommend using the supplied rubber spacers to achieve the best possible sound from your speakers. The rubber spacers prevent the speakers from moving, providing a more stable setup.

Wall Mounting

The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using the keyhole slots. To prevent the speaker from vibrating against the wall, attach four of the supplied spacers to the keyhole ﬁns on the rear of each speaker.

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Mounting vertically

To mount the front speakers vertically, use the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw that’s securely screwed into the wall.

Rubber spacers

Center Speaker Base

The center speaker base is for mounting the center speaker horizontally. If you put it on a TV stand or AV stand, aim it toward the listening position. The center speaker should sit securely on the base. If it’s loose, try resetting it.

The cradle surface of the base features two stoppers to prevent the speaker from moving. Therefore, you can tilt the speaker toward the front by up to 11 degrees.

Base for horizontal mounting

SKC-750C

Stoppers

Keyhole slot for vertical wall mounting

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Mounting horizontally

To mount the center speaker horizontally, use the two keyhole slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws that are securely screwed into the wall.

Keyhole slots for horizontal wall mounting

Rubber spacers

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Getting to know Your Speaker Package

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Caution:

A mounting screw’s ability to support a speaker depends on how well it’s anchored to the wall. If you have hollow walls, screw each mounting screw into a stud. If there are no studs, or the walls are solid, use suitable wall anchors.

Use screws with a head diameter of 3/8" or less and a shank diameter of 1/8" or less. With hollow walls, use a cable/pipe detector to check for any power cables or water pipes before making any holes.

Leave a gap of between 1/4" and 5/16" between the wall and the base of the screw head, as shown.

Wall

1/4"–5/16"

(We recommend that you consult a home installation professional.)

Subwoofer (SKW-750)

■ Front

■ Rear

To AC outlet

STANDBY/ON indicator

Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Blue: Subwoofer on

With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-750 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input signal for a while, the SKW-750 automatically enters Standby mode.

OUTPUT LEVEL control

This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer.

LINE INPUT

This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer pre out on your AV receiver, amp, or other 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 or amp.

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Connecting the Speakers

Power Cord

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

•Turn off your receiver or amp before making any connections.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet 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.

Precautions

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

•Turning on the SKW-750 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-750 into a different branch circuit.

Adjustment

Setting the Subwoofer Level

To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT LEVEL control. Set it so that bass sounds are evenly balanced 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 subwoofer 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.

MIN

OUTPUT LEVEL

MAX

Connecting the Subwoofer

Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT to your receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT.

Subwoofer

LINE INPUT

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND BACK

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

CENTER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

PRE OUT

SURR BACK

SUB WOOFER

Front Right Center Front Left

Red

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND SPEAKERS

Ta n

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

Brown

Surround Back Left

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

60Hz

AC 120V SWITCHED

TOTAL120W1A MAX.

AV RECEIVER

Surround

Back Right

Green

CENTER

SPEAKER

Surround

Right

Gray

White

Blue

Surround

Left

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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 (SKF-750F)

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 equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.

Surround back left and right

Center speaker (SKC-750C)

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For 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. Put it somewhere where it won’t slide around or fall.

speakers (SKB-750)

These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2– 3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.

Right

Subwoofer (SKW-750)

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the 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 installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the wall, as shown.

1/3 room length

Left

Corner

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.

■ Using Rubber Spacers with the Speakers

We recommend using the supplied rubber spacers to achieve the best possible sound from your speakers. The rubber spacers prevent the speakers from moving, providing a more stable setup.

Surround left and right speakers (SKM-750S)

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 equally spaced from the listener.

Rubber spacers

Bottom of the speaker

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Operating Precautions

Placement

• The subwoofer 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 conditioner, 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 damage, will affect the sound quality.

• Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright vertical position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or tilted position.

• If the unit is used near a turntable, CD player or DVD player, howling or slipping of sound may occur. To prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit’s output level.

Using Close to a TV or Computer

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 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 discoloration effects. If discoloration problems persist, try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor. Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that’s too close to your TV or monitor.

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 discoloration. 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.

Input Signal Warning

The 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:

Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio.

Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.

High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator, electronic musical instrument, and so on.

Ampliﬁer oscillation.

Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on.

Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or disconnecting audio cables (Always turn off your ampliﬁer before connecting or disconnecting cables.)

Microphone feedback.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

There’s no sound coming from certain speakers?

The subwoofer does not turn on?

The subwoofer produces no sound?

The subwoofer produces hardly any sound?

A humming sound can be heard from the subwoofer?

The speaker cables are not connected properly. Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary. The speaker conﬁguration is not set correctly. Check the speaker conﬁguration. The power plug is not fully inserted into the

wall outlet. The OUTPUT LEVEL control is set to mini-

mum. 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 cor-

rectly. The source material contain little or no bass

content. The RCA cable is not properly connected to

the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT. External interference from a TV or other elec-

tronic device is being picked up.

Insert the power plug fully into the wall outlet.

Turn up the OUTPUT LEVEL control.

Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.

Slightly increase the subwoofer pre out output level on your AV receiver.

Check the subwoofer setting in the speaker conﬁguration on your AV receiver.

Choose source material with more bass content.

Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.

Move the subwoofer and RCA cable away from the interference source. Make sure your audio system is grounded properly.

Speciﬁcations

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Powered Subwoofer (SKW-750)

Type: Bass-reﬂex Input sensitivity/impedance: 140 mV / 20 k Maximum output power: 230 W (Dynamic Power) Frequency response: 25 Hz–150 Hz Cabinet capacity: 1.3 cubic feet (37 L) Dimensions (W × H × D): 10-13/16" × 19-15/16" ×

Weight: 24.7 lbs. (11.2 kg) Drivers unit: 10" (25 cm) Cone Woofer

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 140 W Other: Auto Standby function

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Front/Center Speaker (SKF-750F/SKC-750C)

Type: 2 Way Closed Type Impedance: 8 Maximum input power: 110 W Output sound pressure level: Frequency response: 60 Hz–50 kHz Crossover frequency: 3 kHz Cabinet capacity: 0.07 cubic feet (2 L) Dimensions (W

Weight: 4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg) Drivers unit: 3-1/8" (8 cm) Cone

Te r minal: Spring Type Color Coded Keyhole slots: 2 Grille: Fixed Other: Magnetic shielding

H × D): 5-1/2" × 14" × 3-11/16"

16-3/16" (275 × 507 × 411 mm)

Ω

79 dB/W/m

(140 × 355 × 93 mm)

Woofer × 2 1 inch (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome Tweeter × 1

Ω

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Surround/Surround Back Speaker (SKM-750S/SKB-750)

Weight: 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg) Drivers unit: 3-1/8" (8 cm) Cone

Te r minal: Spring Type Color Coded Keyhole slots: 2 Grille: Fixed Other: Magnetic shielding

H × D): 5-1/2" × 14" × 3-11/16"

Ω

76 dB/W/m

(140 × 355 × 93 mm)

Woofer × 1 1 inch (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome Tweeter × 1

Speciﬁcations and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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