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5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package
SKS-HT528
Y1203-3
SN 29400527B
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Non-magnetic shielding.
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Front
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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 acti-
vated. 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 sub-
woofer 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-501E)
Subwoofer
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RCA cable 3.0 m
4 floor pads
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 automat-
ically enters Standby mode.
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.
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
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c
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 sub-
woofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the front wall, as shown.
Corner
position
1/3 of wall
position
Red
White
Blue
Front right
speaker
Center speaker
Gray
Front left
speaker
Surround right
speaker
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 posi-
tive (+) terminals to only pos-
itive (+) terminals, and
negative (–) terminals to only negative (–)
terminals. If the speakers are wired incor-
rectly, 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.
Powered
subwoofer
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Using the supplied RCA cable,
connect the subwoofer’s LINE
INPUT to your AV receiver’s PRE
OUT SUBWOOFER jack.
Green
Specifications
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Powered Subwoofer (SKW-501E)
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Front Speakers (SKF-528)
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Center Speaker (SKC-528)
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Surround Speakers (SKR-528)
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
prior notice.
Type
Bass-reflex
Rated output Power (IEC)
80 watts minimum continuous power,
4 ohms, driven at 100 Hz with a
maximum total harmonic distortion of
1 %
Input sensitivity/impedance
410 mV / 20 k
Ω
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
(9-1/16"
×
16-3/4"
×
16-1/4")
(incl. grille and projection)
Weight
9.1 kg (20.1 lbs)
Drivers unit
20 cm (8") Cone Woofer
Power supply
AC 220 – 240V
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
105 W
Other
Auto Standby function
Type
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
(4"
×
6-7/8"
×
4-9/16")
(incl. grille and projection)
Weight
0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Drivers unit
8 cm (3-1/4") Cone
Terminal
Spring type color coded
Keyhole slot
1
Grille
Fixed
Other
Magnetic shielding
Type
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
(10-3/4"
×
4"
×
4-3/16")
(incl. grille and projection)
Weight
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
Type
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
(4"
×
6-7/8"
×
4-9/16")
(incl. grille and projection)
Weight
0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Drivers unit
8 cm (3-1/4") Cone
Terminal
Spring type color coded
Keyhole slot
1
Grille
Fixed
Wall Mounting
Using the Rubber Stoppers for a More Stable Platform
Front speaker (SKF-528)
Surround speaker (SKR-528)
Center speaker (SKC-528)
Front speakers
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Speaker cables 3.5 m
Surround speakers
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Speaker cables 8.0 m
Center speaker
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Speaker cable 3.0 m
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For magnetic shielding.
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Non-magnetic shielding.
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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.
16 thin rubber stoppers
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12 thick rubber stoppers
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Caution
• The front grilles are not designed to be removed so
do not attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will
damage them.
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.
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.
Caution
• A mounting screw’s ability to sup-
port 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.)
We recommend using the supplied rubber stoppers to
achieve the best possible sound from your speakers.
The rubber stoppers prevent the speakers from mov-
ing, providing a more stable platform. Use thick stop-
pers for the center speaker, and thin stoppers for the
other speakers.
(White)
(Red)
(Blue)
(Gray)
(Green)
Speaker terminals
Keyhole slot
SKF-528
SKR-528
Speaker terminals
Keyhole slots
SKC-528
Keyhole slot for
wall mounting
Thick rubber
stoppers
Keyhole slots for wall mounting
217 mm
Thick rubber
stoppers
Wall
5 to 10 mm
Thin rubber stoppers
Bottom of the
SKR-528
Bottom of the
SKF-528
Bottom of the
SKC-528
55 mm
12 mm
Thick rubber stoppers
