Onkyo SKC-L500C, SKM-L500S, SKS-L500 User Manual

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Contents

Speaker System

Getting Started

SKS-L500

SKC-L500C Center Speaker System
SKM-L500S Surround Speaker System

Instruction Manual

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

Placement ........................................ 2

Installing & Using

Using Cork Spacers with the

Speakers....................................... 2

Center Speaker Base ...................... 2

Wall Mounting.................................. 2

Connecting the Speakers............... 3

Using Speaker Mounts/Brackets ... 3

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.

Appendix

Operating Precautions ................... 3

Speaker care.................................... 4

Use with a TV set or computer....... 4

Specifications.................................. 4

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Package Contents

• SKC-L500C: Center speaker

• SKM-L500S: Surround speaker

• Speaker cable (green: 3 m, blue, gray: 9 m)

• Cork spacers, 12pcs.

• Bass for horizontal mounting

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Placement

SKC-L500C

SKM-L500S

SKC-L500C: 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.

SKM-L500S: 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 listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–
100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally
spaced from the listener.

• 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.

Using Cork Spacers with the Speakers

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

Cork
spacers

Bottom of the
SKM-L500S

The center speaker should be installed on the base
securely. If the speaker is loose, try adjusting the posi­tion so that it sits securely on the base.
The bottom of the center speaker and the top rear sur­face of the base feature each two stoppers to prevent the
speaker from moving. Therefore, you can tilt the
speaker toward the front by up to 15 degrees.

15˚

Base for horizontal
mounting

SKC-L500C

Stoppers

Stoppers

Using the included cork spacers

We recommend using the
supplied cork spacers to
achieve the best possible
sound from your speak-

Cork spacer

Buttom of
the bass

ers. The cork 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 cork spacers
to the rear of each speaker.

Mounting vertically

To mount the speakers vertically, use the two keyhole
slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws that are

securely screwed into the wall.

Cork spacer

Keyhole slot for
wall mounting

Mounting horizontally

To mount the speakers horizontally, use the two keyhole
slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws that are

securely screwed into the wall.

Keyhole slot for wall
mounting

Center Speaker Base

Use the center speaker base to mount the center speaker
horizontally. If you place the speaker and its base on top
of a TV or an entertainment center, adjust the angle of
the speaker so that it faces toward the listening position.

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Cork spacers

5 mm

5–9 mm

Mount or bracket

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The plaque of each speaker rotates so that you can posi­tion the speakers upside down.

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 9.5 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 5 mm
between the wall and the

Wall

base of the screw head, as
shown.
(We recommend that you
consult a home installation
professional.)

5 mm

Connecting the Speakers

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

•Turn off your amp before making any connections.

• The nominal impedance of these speakers is 6 Ω . Use
only an amp 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.

SKR-L500

Surround back

speaker

SKR-L500

Surround back

speaker

SKF-L500

Front right speaker

SURROUND SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

Gray

SKM-L500S
Surround
right speaker

SKC-L500C

Center speaker

SKF-L500

Front left speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS

L

R

CENTER SPEAKER

SKM-L500S

Surround left

speaker

Green

Blue

Using Speaker Mounts/Brackets

Threaded inserts for 5 mm machine screws are provided
for wall-mounting with commercially available speaker
mounts and brackets (SKC-L500C: rear, SKM-L500S:
rear and buttom). Refer to the manual supplied with
your mounts or brackets for installation details.

Note:

The portion of the screw that
goes into the speaker’s
threaded insert should be
between 5 mm and 9 mm
long.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Strip the insulation from the

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

Use the cables to connect each speaker’s

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input terminals to the corresponding
speaker output terminals on your amp.

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.

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:

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.

• 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.

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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.

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-L500C 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.

Specifications

SKS-L500

SKC-L500C

Type: 2-way bass reflex
Impedance: 6
Maximum input power: 150 W
Output sound pressure level:
Frequency response: 60 Hz - 100 kHz
Crossover frequency: 8 kHz
Cabinet capacity: 2.8 L
Speaker (woofer): 8 cm A-OMF diaphragm
Speaker (tweeter): 2.5 cm balanced dome
Terminal: Spring type color-coded
Dimensions:

Weight: 1.6 kg
Others: Magnetic shielding

SKM-L500S

Type: 2-way bass reflex
Impedance: 6
Maximum input power: 130 W
Output sound pressure level:
Frequency response: 60 Hz - 35 kHz
Crossover frequency: 8 kHz
Cabinet capacity: 2.1 L
Speaker (woofer): 8 cm cone
Speaker (tweeter): 2.5 cm balanced dome
Terminal: Spring type color-coded
Dimensions:

Weight: 1.1 kg

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

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end
of the product name indicates the color of the SKS­L500. Specifications and operation are the same regard­less of color.

Ω

82 dB/W/m

378 (W)

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161 (H)

(Overall dimensions)

Ω

80 dB/W/m

161 (W)

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288 (H)

(Overall dimensions)

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93 (D) mm

×

93 (D) mm

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