Onkyo HTP-518 User manual

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5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package
HTP-518
SKS-HT518
SKF-518F FRONT SPEAKER
SKC-518C CENTER SPEAKER
SKM-518S SURROUND SPEAKER
SKW-518
(HTP-518
) POWERED SUBWOOFER
SKW-501
(SKS-HT518
) POWERED SUBWOOFER
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 Safety Instructions ...........2
Precautions........................................3
Package Contents..............................3
Getting to know Your Speaker
Package ...................................... 4
Installing & Using
Connecting the Speakers...................6
Power Cord Precautions....................9
Adjustment........................................9
Operating Precautions.......................9
Appendix
Troubleshooting..............................10
Specifications..................................11
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Important Safety Instructions
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 radia-
tors, 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 pro-
vided 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 recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table spec-
ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
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 volt-
age 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 fol-
low 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 ade-
quate 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.
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.
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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
AVIS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
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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 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. Following this, dry immedi-
ately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thin-
ners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since
these may damage the finish or remove the panel letter-
ing.
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 accord-
ing to country or region. Be sure that the power supply
voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the
required voltage (AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (SKW-501),
AC 230, 50 Hz (SKW-518)) written on the rear panel.
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-518/SKW-501. If you do not intend to use the
SKW-518/SKW-501, remove the power cord from the
AC outlet.
For Canadian models
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
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.
Package Contents
Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If
anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer.
• Front speakers
(SKF-518F)
• Speaker cable for front
speakers 3.5 m
(Red) (White)
• Center speaker
(SKC-518C)
• Speaker cable for center
speaker 3.5 m
(Green)
• Surround speakers
(SKM-518S)
•Speaker cables for surround
speakers 9 m
(Blue) (Gray)
• Subwoofer
*SKW-501 (SKS-HT518):
How to detach the power-plug adapter :
The SKS-HT518 ships with the power-plug adapter
already attached. If the adapter does not match with
your AC outlet, remove the adapter
• RCA cable for sub-
woofer connection
SKW-518 (HTP-518) SKW-501 (SKS-HT518)
• 16 thin rubber stoppers, 12 thick rubber stoppers
•4floor pads for the
subwoofer
or
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Getting to know Your Speaker Package
A
Speaker terminals
These push terminals are for connecting the speaker
to the AV 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.
B Keyhole slots
These keyhole slots can be used to wall-mount the
speaker (see page 8).
C Speaker mount/bracket inserts
These threaded inserts can be used to attach the
speaker to a speaker mount or bracket (see page 8).
Note:
Use commercially available machine screws to
attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket.
Rrequire M5 (5 mm) screws.
Caution:
The front grilles are not designed to be removed so
do not attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will
damage them.
Front, Center, and Surround speakers (SKF-518F, SKC-518C, SKM-518S)
■Rear
3
1
2
1322
3
2
1
SKM-518SSKF-518F SKC-518C
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Getting to know Your Speaker Package —Continued
D
STANDBY/ON indicator
Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Blue: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-518/
SKW-501 automatically turns on when an input sig-
nal is detected in Standby mode. When there’s no
input signal for a while, the SKW-518/SKW-501
automatically enters Standby mode.
E
OUTPUT LEVEL control
This control is used to adjust the volume of the sub-
woofer.
F
LINE INPUT
This RCA input should be connected to the sub-
woofer pre out on your AV receiver with supplied
RCA cable.
Note:
TheAuto 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 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 sup-
plied pads underneath the subwoofer's feet. The pads
also provide a stable base for the subwoofer.
Subwoofer (SKW-518/SKW-501)
4
■Front SKW-518 SKW-501
4
56
To AC outlet
SKW-518/SKW-501
■Rear
Using the Floor Pads for Subwoofer
Pad
SKW-501SKW-518
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