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5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package

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2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN 
Tel: 072-831-8023  Fax: 072-831-8163 
http://www.onkyo.com/ 

18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. 
Tel: 800-229-1687, 201-785-2600  Fax: 201-785-2650   
http://www.us.onkyo.com/ 

Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY 
Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555   
http://www.eu.onkyo.com/ 

The Coach House 81A High Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1AB, UK 
Tel: +44-(0)1628-473-350  Fax: +44-(0)1628-401-700 

Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung,  
N.T., Hong Kong.  Tel: 852-2429-3118  Fax: 852-2428-9039 
http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ 

1301, 555 Tower, No.555 West NanJin Road, Jin an, Shanghai,  
China 200041, Tel: 86-21-52131366 Fax: 86-21-52130396 

SN 29400785 

(C) Copyright 2011 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. 

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Using the Rubber Stoppers for a More Stable Platform

Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles

Front speaker (SKF-690)

Center speaker (SKC-690)

Surround speaker (SKR-690)

Front speakers

Speaker cables 11 ft. 

(3.5 m)

Center speaker

 

Speaker cable 10 ft.

(3.0 m)

Surround speakers

Speaker cables 26 ft. 

(8.0 m)

12 rubber stoppers* (For Front/Surround speakers)

4 rubber stoppers

*

*

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.

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.

The front, center and surround speakers have detachable grilles.
See the right illustrations to attach or detach them.

   

(White)

(Red)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Gray)

Speaker terminals

 

SKF-690
SKR-690

Speaker terminals

 

SKC-690

Rubber stoppers

Bottom of the 
SKF-690
SKR-690

Bottom of the 
SKC-690

Rubber stoppers

Removal

Replacement

Front

Rear

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.

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.

Powered subwoofer (SKW-780)

Subwoofer

RCA cable 10 ft. 

(3.0 m)

4 floor pads

 

Standby/On indicator

Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Blue: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-780 
automatically turns on when an input signal is 
detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input 
signal for a while, the SKW-780 automatically enters 
Standby mode.

780

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 with 
supplied RCA cable.

To AC outlet

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.

Connecting the Speakers

Corner 
position

1/3 of wall 
position

Center speaker (SKC-690)

 

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.

Front left and right speakers (SKF-690)

 

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.

Surround left and right speakers (SKR-690)

 

Position them at the sides of the listener, or 
slightly behind, about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 
100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be 
equally spaced from the listener.

Subwoofer (SKW-780)

 

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) 
channel and bass from the satellite speakers when a crossover is specified. 
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.

780

Red

White

Green

Front right 

speaker

Center speaker

Gray

Front left 

speaker

Surround right 

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.

Powered 

subwoofer

*

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

Blue

Surround left 

speaker

Specifications

Powered Subwoofer (SKW-780)

Front Speakers (SKF-690)

Center Speaker (SKC-690)

Surround Speakers (SKR-690)

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without 
prior notice.

Note

For non-magnetic shielded speakers:

Try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor. If discoloration should occur, 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.

Type

Bass-Reflex

Input sensitivity/Impedance

550 mV/20 k

Rated output Power (FTC)

120 watts minimum continuous power, 4 
ohms, driven at 100 Hz with a maximum 
total harmonic distortion of 1 %

Frequency response

25 Hz to 150 Hz

Cabinet capacity

1.3 cubic feet (37 L)

Dimensions (W

 

×

 

H

 

×

 

D)

10-13/16" × 19-15/16" × 16-3/16"
(275 mm × 507 mm × 411 mm)
(incl. projection)

Weight

25.6 lbs. (11.6 kg)

Drivers unit

10" (25 cm) Cone Woofer × 1

Power supply

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption

163 W

Other

Auto Standby function
Non-magnetic shielding

Type

2 Way Closed Box

Impedance

Maximum input power

130 W

Sensitivity

79 dB/W/m

Frequency response

70 Hz to 50 kHz

Crossover frequency

7 kHz

Cabinet capacity

0.032 cubic feet (0.9 L)

Dimensions (W 

×

 H 

×

 D)

4" × 6-11/16" × 4-1/8"
(102 mm × 170 mm × 105 mm)
(incl. grille and projection)

Weight

2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)

Drivers unit

3-1/4" (8 cm) Cone Woofer × 1
1" (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome Tweeter × 1

Terminal

Spring type color coded

Grille

Detachable

Insert nut

Available (1/4-20UNC)

Other

Magnetic shielding

Type

2 Way Closed Box

Impedance

Maximum input power

130 W

Sensitivity

82 dB/W/m

Frequency response

70 Hz to 50 kHz

Crossover frequency

7 kHz

Cabinet capacity

0.046 cubic feet (1.3 L)

Dimensions (W 

×

 H 

×

 D)

10-7/8" × 4-5/16" × 4-5/16"
(277 mm × 110 mm × 110 mm)
(incl. grille and projection)

Weight

3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)

Drivers unit

3-1/4" (8 cm) Cone Woofer × 2
1" (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome Tweeter × 1

Terminal

Spring type color coded

Grille

Detachable

Insert nut

Available (1/4-20UNC)

Other

Magnetic shielding

Type

Full Range Closed Box

Impedance

Maximum input power

130 W

Sensitivity

80 dB/W/m

Frequency response

80 Hz to 20 kHz

Cabinet capacity

0.032 cubic feet (0.9 L)

Dimensions (W 

×

 H 

×

 D)

4" × 6-11/16" × 4-1/8"
(102 mm × 170 mm × 105 mm)
(incl. grille and projection)

Weight

2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

Drivers unit

3-1/4" (8 cm) Cone × 1

Terminal

Spring type color coded

Grille

Detachable

Insert nut

Available (1/4-20UNC)

Other

Magnetic shielding

5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package

HTP-690/SKS-HT690

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