Onkyo SKS-22X, SKC-22X, SKR-22X Instruction Manual

Speaker System

Contents

SKS-22X

SKC-22X, SKR-22X

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo
speaker system. 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 system.
Please retain this manual for future
reference.

Getting Started

Package Contents................................ 2

Getting to Know the Speakers ............. 2

Installing & Using

Using Rubber Stoppers for more

Stable Platform ................................3

Wall Mounting...................................... 3

Connecting the Speakers ....................4

Appendix

Operating Precautions ......................... 5

Speaker Care....................................... 5

Use with a TV Set or Computer ........... 5

Specifications....................................... 6

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Package Contents

SKR-22X:
8 m (26' 3")

× 2

(Green) (Gray) (Blue)

SKC-22X:
3 m (9' 10-1/8")

Speaker terminals

Keyhole slots

Keyhole slots

Speaker terminals

Speaker SKC-22X × 1

Getting to Know the Speakers

■ SKC-22X

Speaker SKR-22X

Speaker cable

4 thick rubber stoppers for SKC-22X
8 thin rubber stoppers for SKR-22X

× 2

• The speaker cabinets are 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.

• As explained in this manual, mount the
speakers on a wall, or on the optional
stands/brackets, otherwise, they may fall,
causing personal injury or damage to the
speakers.

■ SKR-22X

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end

of the product name indicates the color.
Specifications and operations are the same
regardless of color.

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Using Rubber Stoppers for

Thin rubber stoppers

Bottom of the SKR-22X

Thick rubber stoppers

Bottom of
the SKC-22X

12 mm (1/2")

50 mm
(1-15/16")

Wall

Keyhole slot for
wall mounting

5 to 10 mm

(3/16" to 7/16")

183 mm (7-3/16")

Thick rubber
stoppers

Keyhole
slot for wall
mounting

Wall

Thick rubber stoppers

SKR-22X

5 to 10 mm

(3/16" to 7/16")

more Stable Platform

We recommend using the supplied rubber
stoppers to achieve the best possible sound
from your speakers. The rubber stoppers pre­vent the speakers from moving, providing a
more stable platform. Use thick rubber stop­pers for the SKC-22X, and thin rubber stop­pers for the SKR-22X

■ Mounting the SKR-22X

To mount the SKR-22X speakers, use the key­hole slot shown to hang each speaker on screw
that is securely screwed into the wall.

Wall Mounting

The speakers can easily be wall mounted by
using the keyhole slots.

■ Mounting the SKC-22X

To mount the SKC-22X speaker, use the two
keyhole slots shown to hang the speaker on
two screws that are securely screwed into the
wall.
The distance between the keyhole slots is
183 mm (7-3/16").

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 9 mm
(5/16") or less and a shank diameter of 4 mm
(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 5 mm (3/16") and
10 mm (7/16") between the wall and the base
of the screw head, as shown.
(We recommend that you consult a home
installation professional.)

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Connecting the Speakers

AC INLET

CAUTION :
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 ~ 16Ω/SPEAKER

Green line

HTX-22HDX

AC INLET

CAUTION :
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 ~ 16Ω/SPEAKER

HTX-22HDX

Gray line

Surround right speaker Surround left speaker

Blue line

Read the following before connecting your
speakers:

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

• The nominal impedance of these speakers is
6 Ω. Use only an amp/receiver that supports
this impedance.

• 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/
receiver.

■ Connecting the Speaker Cables

■ SKC-22X

■ SKR-22X

Strip the insulation

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from the ends of
the speaker cables,
and twist the bare
wires tightly.

Use the cables to connect each

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speaker’s input terminals to the
corresponding speaker output ter­minals on your amp/receiver.

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.

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The left and right speakers are identical, so you
can use either one as the left or right speaker
and the sound quality will not be affected.

Note:

• Connect the speakers to the appropriate
speaker terminals on your amp or receiver.
See your amp or receiver’s instruction man­ual for details.

Operating Precautions

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:

1. Interstation noise from an untuned FM

radio.

2. Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.

3. High-pitched sounds generated by an oscil-

lator, electronic 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

disconnecting audio cables (Always turn
off your amplifier before connecting or dis­connecting cables.)

7. Microphone feedback.

• The speakers contain strong magnets, so do
not put magnetic or iron objects such as
screwdrivers close to them. If you do, the
object may be attached to the magnets, caus­ing personal injury or damage to the dia­phragm.

Use with a TV Set 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 SKC-22X and SKR-22X
speaker features 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.

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Specifications

■ SKC-22X

Type: Full Range Bass-reflex
Impedance: 6 Ω
Maximum input power: 40 W
Sensitivity:
Frequency response: 70 Hz - 20 kHz
Cabinet capacity: 1.4 L (0.05 cubic feet)
Drivers unit: 8 cm (3-1/4") Cone
Terminal: Spring type color coded
Keyhole slot: 2
Grille: Fixed
Dimensions:

Weight: 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs.)
Others: Magnetic shielding

■ SKR-22X

Type: Full Range Bass-reflex
Impedance: 6 Ω
Maximum input power: 40 W
Sensitivity:
Frequency response: 70 Hz - 20 kHz
Cabinet capacity: 1.0 L (0.036 cubic feet)
Drivers unit: 8 cm (3-1/4") Cone
Terminal: Spring type color coded
Keyhole slot: 1
Grille: Fixed
Dimensions:

Weight: 0.8 kg (1.76 lbs.)
Others: Magnetic shielding

84 dB/W/m

×

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230 (W) × 102 (H) × 113 (D) mm
(9-1/16" × 4" × 4-7/16")
(incl. grille and projection)

80 dB/W/m

×

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101 (W) × 161 (H) × 111 (D) mm
(4" × 6-5/16" × 4-3/8")
(incl. grille and projection)

Specifications and appearance are subject to change for improvement without prior notice.

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