Onkyo SKS-HT528 User Manual

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5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package

SKS-HT528

Front speaker (SKF-528) Surround speaker (SKR-528) Center speaker (SKC-528)

(White)

Front speakers

*1

For magnetic shielding.

*2

Non-magnetic shielding.

*3

Configuration of the rubber stoppers may be different from the figure, such
as being 2 sheets instead of 1 sheet, but the total number will be same.

SKF-528
SKR-528

*1

Speaker cables 3.5 m

Keyhole slot

Speaker terminals

Wall Mounting

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

Keyhole slot for
wall mounting

Thick rubber
stoppers

Using the Rubber Stoppers for a 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 stop­pers for the center speaker, and thin stoppers for the
other speakers.

(Red)

Surround speakers

SKC-528

Keyhole slots

(Blue)

*2

Speaker cables 8.0 m

16 thin rubber stoppers

Speaker terminals

(Gray)

*3

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 wall mounting

Thick rubber
stoppers

Thin rubber stoppers

Bottom of the
SKF-528

217 mm

Bottom of the
SKR-528

Center speaker

Caution

*1

12 thick rubber stoppers

Speaker cable 3.0 m

• The front grilles are not designed to be removed so
do not attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will
damage them.

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

Thick rubber stoppers

Bottom of the
SKC-528

(Green)

*3

5 to 10 mm

55 mm

12 mm

Wall

Powered subwoofer (SKW-501E)

RCA cable 3.0 m

Subwoofer

*2

Non-magnetic shielding.

*2

■ Front

STANDBY/ON indicator

Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Blue: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-501E
automatically turns on when an input signal is
detected in Standby mode. When there’s no
input signal for a while, the SKW-501E automat­ically enters Standby mode.

■ Rear

POWER switch

Press this switch to the ON position to turn on
the power. Press it to the OFF position to turn off
the power.

OUTPUT LEVEL control

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

To AC outlet

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.

• If the Standby/On indicator lights (both red and blue LEDs) several seconds or minutes
after the sound output stopped, this means that the amp protection circuit has been acti­vated. In this case, set the OUTPUT LEVEL control to the center position, and disconnect
the power cord from the AC outlet. Wait at least 10 seconds, and then reconnect the power
cord. If that doesn’t solve the issue, contact your Onkyo dealer.

LINE INPUT

This RCA input should be connected to the
subwoofer pre out on your AV receiver with
supplied RCA cable.

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.

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.

4 floor pads

Pad

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.

f cab

Corner
position

1/3 of wall
position

ab Front left and right speakers (SKF-528)

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.

c Center speaker (SKC-528)

Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear
level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

de Surround left and right speakers (SKR-528)

Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 60 to 100 cm
above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

f Subwoofer (SKW-501E)

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 front wall, as shown.

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Connecting the Speakers

Powe red

subwoofer

Front right

speaker

Center speaker

Red

Green

Front left

speaker

White

Specifications

■ Powered Subwoofer (SKW-501E)

Typ e Bass-reflex

Rated output Power (IEC) 80 watts minimum continuous power,

Input sensitivity/impedance 410 mV / 20 kΩ

Frequency response 27 Hz to 150 Hz

Cabinet capacity 24.5 L (0.865 cubic feet)

Dimensions (W × H × D) 230 mm × 425 mm × 412 mm

Wei ght 9.1 kg (20.1 lbs)

Drivers unit 20 cm (8") Cone Woofer

Power supply AC 220 – 240V

Power consumption 105 W

Other Auto Standby function

■ Front Speakers (SKF-528)

Typ e Full Range Bass-reflex

Impedance 6 Ω

Maximum input power 120 W

Output sound pressure level 81 dB/W/m

Frequency response 80 Hz to 20 kHz

Cabinet capacity 1.1 L (0.039 cubic feet)

Dimensions (W × H × D) 101 mm × 175 mm × 116 mm

Wei ght 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)

Drivers unit 8 cm (3-1/4") Cone

Te rm in al Spring type color coded

Keyhole slot 1

Grille Fixed

Other Magnetic shielding

4 ohms, driven at 100 Hz with a
maximum total harmonic distortion of
1%

(9-1/16" × 16-3/4" × 16-1/4")
(incl. grille and projection)

50/60 Hz

(4" × 6-7/8" × 4-9/16")
(incl. grille and projection)

■ Center Speaker (SKC-528)

Typ e Full Range Bass-reflex

Impedance 6 Ω

Maximum input power 120 W

Output sound pressure level 82 dB/W/m

Frequency response 80 Hz to 20 kHz

Cabinet capacity 1.8 L (0.064 cubic feet)

Dimensions (W × H × D) 273 mm × 101 mm × 106 mm

Wei ght 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)

Drivers unit 8 cm (3-1/4") Cone

Terminal Spring type color coded

Keyhole slot 2

Grille Fixed

Other Magnetic shielding

(10-3/4" × 4" × 4-3/16")
(incl. grille and projection)

■ Surround Speakers (SKR-528)

Typ e Full Range Bass-reflex

Impedance 6 Ω

Maximum input power 120 W

Output sound pressure level 81 dB/W/m

Frequency response 80 Hz to 20 kHz

Cabinet capacity 1.1 L (0.039 cubic feet)

Dimensions (W × H × D) 101 mm × 175 mm × 116 mm

Wei ght 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)

Drivers unit 8 cm (3-1/4") Cone

Terminal Spring type color coded

Keyhole slot 1

Grille Fixed

(4" × 6-7/8" × 4-9/16")
(incl. grille and projection)

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
prior notice.

*

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

Surround right

speaker

Gray

Blue

Surround left

speaker

Speaker Connection
Precautions

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.

Caution

• With other audio-video components, connect
the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT to the subwoofer
pre out jack of your equipment. Never plug any
kind of musical instrument to the subwoofer.

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