Onkyo Home Theater System HTP 518 User Manual

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Contents  
Getting Started  
5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package  
HTP-518  
Important Safety Instructions ...........2  
Precautions........................................3  
Package Contents..............................3  
Getting to know Your Speaker  
Package ...................................... 4  
SKS-HT518  
SKF-518F  
SKC-518C  
SKM-518S  
FRONT SPEAKER  
CENTER SPEAKER  
SURROUND SPEAKER  
SKW-518 (HTP-518) POWERED SUBWOOFER  
SKW-501 (SKS-HT518)POWERED SUBWOOFER  
Installing & Using  
Connecting the Speakers...................6  
Power Cord Precautions....................9  
Adjustment........................................9  
Operating Precautions.......................9  
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.  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting..............................10  
Specifications..................................11  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
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Precautions  
Package Contents  
1. AC Fuse  
Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If  
anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer.  
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userser-  
viceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo  
authorized service station.  
• Front speakers  
(SKF-518F)  
• Speaker cable for front  
speakers 3.5 m  
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.  
(Red)  
(White)  
• Center speaker  
(SKC-518C)  
• Speaker cable for center  
speaker 3.5 m  
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from hard-to-reach  
grilles.  
3. Power  
WARNING  
(Green)  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION  
CAREFULLY.  
• Speaker cables for surround  
speakers 9 m  
• Surround speakers  
(SKM-518S)  
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.  
(Blue)  
(Gray)  
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.  
• Subwoofer  
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.  
or  
SKW-518 (HTP-518)  
SKW-501 (SKS-HT518)  
For Canadian models  
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:  
• RCA cable for sub-  
woofer connection  
• 4 floor pads for the  
subwoofer  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
• 16 thin rubber stoppers, 12 thick rubber stoppers  
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.  
* 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  
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.  
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Getting to knowYour Speaker Package  
Front, Center, and Surround speakers (SKF-518F, SKC-518C, SKM-518S)  
Rear  
SKF-518F  
SKC-518C  
SKM-518S  
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
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.  
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Getting to knowYour Speaker Package—Continued  
Subwoofer (SKW-518/SKW-501)  
Front  
SKW-518  
SKW-501  
4
4
Rear  
SKW-518/SKW-501  
5
6
To AC outlet  
D STANDBY/ON indicator  
Using the Floor Pads for Subwoofer  
Red:  
Subwoofer in standby mode  
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.  
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.  
SKW-518  
SKW-501  
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.  
Pad  
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.  
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Connecting the Speakers  
Read the following before connecting your speakers:  
• Turn off your receiver before making any connections.  
Connecting the Speaker Cables  
Use the supplied cables to connect each  
speaker’s input terminals to the corresponding  
speaker output terminals on your receiver.  
Match the color of each cable to the corresponding  
speaker terminal.  
To make a connection, while pressing  
the terminal lever, insert the wire into  
the hole, and then release the lever.  
Pay close attention to speaker wir-  
ing polarity. Connect positive (+)  
terminals to only positive (+) ter-  
minals, and negative (–) terminals  
to only negative (–) terminals. If  
the speakers are wired incorrectly,  
the sound will be out of phase and  
will sound unnatural.  
Make sure that the terminals are grip-  
ping the bare wires, not the insulation.  
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.  
Doing so may damage your amp.  
Front Left  
Front Right  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
Right  
Surround  
Left  
Center  
Gray  
Blue  
White  
Green  
Red  
*
IN  
3
IN  
2
IN  
1
OUT  
SURR SPEAKERS  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
HDMI  
ASSIGNABLE  
L
L
DIGITAL IN  
1
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Y
AM  
(DVD)  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CENTER SPEAKER  
COAXIAL  
CBL/SAT  
VCR/DVR  
DVD  
CB/PB  
CR/PR  
2
R
R
V
S
(CBL/SAT)  
V
S
ANTNNA  
FM  
75  
1
(VCR/DVR)  
OPTICAL  
IN  
2
IN 1(DVD)  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE  
2
(CD)  
PRE OUT  
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
SURR  
CENTER  
ASSIGNABLE  
SUB  
WOOFER  
L
L
L
R
R
R
REMOTE  
SUB  
CONTROL  
WOOFER  
CD  
TAPE  
CBL/SAT  
VCR/DVR  
DVD  
Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT to your AV receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE  
OUT.  
*
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Connecting the Speakers—Continued  
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.  
Surround left and right speakers  
(SKM-518S)  
These speakers are used for precise  
sound positioning and to add realistic  
ambience.  
Front left and right speakers (SKF-518F)  
These output the main sound.Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid  
anchor for the sound image. 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.  
Position them at the sides of the lis-  
tener, or slightly behind, about 60–  
100 cm above ear level. Ideally they  
should be equally spaced from the lis-  
tener.  
Center speaker (SKC-518C)  
This speaker enhances the front left  
and right speakers, making sound  
movements distinct and providing a  
full sound image. For movies it’s used  
mainly for dialog.  
Position it close to yourTV (preferably  
on top) facing forward at about ear  
level, or at the same height as the  
front left and right speakers.  
Subwoofer (SKW-518/SKW-501)  
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 posi-  
tion, 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.  
Tip: To nd the best position for your sub-  
woofer, while playing a movie or some music  
with good bass, experiment by placing your  
subwoofer at various positions within the room  
and choose the one that provides the most  
satisfying results.  
Corner  
position  
1/3 of wall  
position  
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Connecting the Speakers—Continued  
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 con-  
sult a home installation profes-  
sional.)  
Wall  
Wall Mounting  
The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using the  
keyhole slots. To prevent the speaker from vibrating  
against the wall, attach two of the supplied thick rubber  
stoppers to the rear of each speaker.  
5 mm – 10 mm  
To mount the front or surround speakers vertically, use  
the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw  
that’s securely screwed into the wall.  
Using Speaker Mounts/Brackets  
Front speaker (SKF-518F)  
Threaded inserts for machine screws are provided on the  
rear of each speaker for wall-mounting with commer-  
cially available speaker mounts or brackets. M5 (5 mm)  
screws are required for wall-mounting. Refer to the man-  
ual supplied with your mounts or brackets for installa-  
tion details.  
Keyhole slot for  
wall mounting  
Threaded insert  
Thick  
rubber  
stoppers  
Note:  
Surround speaker (SKM-518S)  
The portion of the screw that goes into the speaker’s  
threaded insert should be between 5 mm – 8 mm long.  
Keyhole slot for  
wall mounting  
Mount or bracket  
5 mm  
Thick  
rubber  
stoppers  
5 mm – 8 mm  
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.  
Using the Rubber Stoppers for a  
More Stable Platform  
Center speaker (SKC-518C)  
We recommend using the provided rubber stoppers to  
achieve the best possible sound from your speakers. The  
rubber stoppers prevent the speakers from moving, pro-  
viding a more stable platform. Use thick stoppers for the  
center speaker, and thin stoppers for the other speakers.  
Keyhole slots for wall mounting  
Thin rubber stoppers  
Thick  
rubber  
stoppers  
217 mm  
Bottom of  
the SKF-  
518F  
Bottom of  
the SKM-  
518S  
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.  
Thick rubber stoppers  
55 mm  
12 mm  
Bottom of the  
SKC-518C  
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Power Cord  
Precautions  
Adjustment  
Setting the Subwoofer Level  
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your  
speakers and AV components.  
To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT  
LEVEL control. Set it so that bass sounds are evenly bal-  
anced 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.  
• Turning on the SKW-518 (HTP-518)/SKW-501  
(SKS-HT518) may cause a momentary power surge  
that might interfere with other electrical equipment on  
the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the SKW-  
518 (HTP-518)/SKW-501 (SKS-HT518) into a differ-  
ent branch circuit.  
MAX  
MIN  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
Operating Precautions  
Placement  
Using Close to a TV or Computer  
• The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are  
therefore 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 condi-  
tioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.  
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 SKF-518F and SKC-518C  
feature 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 discol-  
oration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing  
tool that’s too close to your TV or monitor.  
• Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers.  
If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive units  
may be damaged.  
• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat surfaces  
that are free from vibration. Putting them on uneven or  
unstable surfaces, where they may fall and cause dam-  
age, will affect the sound quality.  
• Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright verti-  
cal position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or  
tilted position.  
Input Signal Warning  
• If the unit is used near a turntable, CD player or DVD  
player, howling or slipping of sound may occur. To  
prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable,  
CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit’s  
output level.  
The speakers can handle the specified input power when  
used for normal music reproduction. If any of the follow-  
ing 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:  
1. Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio.  
2. Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.  
3. High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator, elec-  
tronic musical instrument, and so on.  
4. Amplifier oscillation.  
5. Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on.  
6. Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or discon-  
necting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier  
before connecting or disconnecting cables.)  
7. Microphone feedback.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The speaker cables are not connected  
properly.  
Check the speaker cables and correct as nec-  
essary.  
There’s no sound com-  
ing from certain speak-  
ers?  
The speaker configuration is not set cor- Check the speaker configuration.  
rectly.  
The subwoofer does not The power plug is not fully inserted into Insert the power plug fully into the wall out-  
turn on?  
the wall outlet.  
let.  
The OUTPUT LEVEL control is set to  
minimum.  
Turn up the OUTPUT LEVEL control.  
The RCA cable is not properly connected Make sure that the RCA cable is properly  
to the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT. connected to the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.  
The subwoofer pro-  
duces no sound?  
The level of the input signal was too low Slightly increase the subwoofer pre out out-  
and the subwoofer entered Standby  
mode.  
put level on your AV receiver.  
The Subwoofer configuration is not set  
correctly.  
Check the subwoofer setting in the speaker  
configuration on your AV receiver.  
The subwoofer pro-  
duces hardly any  
sound?  
The source material contain little or no  
bass content.  
Choose source material with more bass con-  
tent.  
The RCA cable is not properly connected Make sure that the RCA cable is properly  
to the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT. connected to the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.  
A humming sound can  
be heard from the sub-  
woofer?  
External interference from a TV or other Move the subwoofer and RCA cable away  
electronic device is being picked up.  
from the interference source. Make sure your  
audio system is grounded properly.  
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Specifications  
Powered Subwoofer (HTP-518: SKW-518)  
Center Speaker (SKC-518C)  
Type:  
Bass-reflex  
AC 230 V/50 Hz  
105 W  
Type:  
2 Way Bass-reflex  
Power Supply:  
Power Consumption:  
Input sensitivity/impedance: 8 Ω  
Maximum input power:  
130 W  
Input sensitivity/impedance: 140 mV/20 kΩ  
Output sound pressure level: 78 dB/W/m  
Maximum output power:  
Frequency response:  
Cabinet capacity:  
90 W  
Frequency response:  
Crossover frequency:  
Cabinet capacity:  
60 Hz–50 kHz  
4 kHz  
1.8 L  
27 Hz–150 Hz  
24.2 L  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
230 × 425 × 383 mm  
(incl. projection)  
9.4 kg  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
273 × 101 × 106 mm  
(incl. grille and projection)  
1.1 kg  
Weight:  
Weight:  
Drivers unit:  
Other:  
20 cm Cone  
Auto Standby function  
Speaker:  
8 cm Cone Woofer  
2.5 cm Balanced Dome  
(Tweeter)  
Terminal:  
Spring type color coded  
2
Powered Subwoofer (SKS-HT518: SKW-501)  
Keyhole slot:  
Threaded insert:  
Grille:  
Type:  
Bass-reflex  
5 mm screw, Depth 8 mm  
Fixed  
×
1
Power supply:  
Power consumption:  
AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz  
105 W  
Other:  
Magnetic shielding  
Input sensitivity/impedance: 140 mV / 20 kΩ  
Maximum output power:  
Frequency response:  
Cabinet capacity:  
90 W  
27 Hz–150 Hz  
24.5 L  
Surround Speaker (SKM-518S)  
Type:  
Full-Range Bass Reflex  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
230 × 425 × 412 mm  
(incl. projection)  
9.1 kg  
Impedance:  
Maximum input power:  
Output sound pressure level: 79 dB/W/m  
8 Ω  
130 W  
Weight:  
Drivers unit:  
Other:  
20 cm Cone  
Auto Standby function  
Frequency response:  
Cabinet capacity:  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
70 Hz–22 kHz  
1.1 L  
101 × 175 × 116 mm  
(incl. grille and projection)  
Front Speaker (SKF-518F)  
Weight:  
Speaker:  
Terminal:  
Keyhole slot:  
Threaded insert:  
Grille:  
0.7 kg  
8 cm Cone  
Spring type color coded  
1
5 mm screw, Depth 8 mm  
Fixed  
Type:  
2 Way Bass-reflex  
Input sensitivity/impedance: 8 Ω  
Maximum input power:  
Output sound pressure level: 78 dB/W/m  
Frequency response:  
Crossover frequency:  
Cabinet capacity:  
130 W  
60 Hz–50 kHz  
4 kHz  
1.8 L  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
101 × 273 × 121 mm  
(incl. grille and projection)  
1.1 kg  
8 cm Cone Woofer  
2.5 cm Balanced Dome  
(Tweeter)  
Specifications and appearance are subject to change  
without prior notice.  
Weight:  
Speaker:  
Terminal:  
Spring type color coded  
2
Keyhole slot:  
Threaded insert:  
Grille:  
5 mm screw, Depth 8 mm  
Fixed  
×
1
Other:  
Magnetic shielding  
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