Onkyo Understanding Crossover Settings and Utilizing Double Bass for Enhanced Audio Performance
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Advanced Setup—Continued

Crossover Frequency

This setting only applies to the speakers that you speci- fied as Small in the “Speaker Configuration” on page 52. To get the best bass performance from your speaker sys- tem, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your speakers.

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Use the Down [

] button to

 

select “Crossover,” and then use

 

the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] but-

 

tons to select a crossover fre-

 

quency.

 

 

Use the diameter of the smallest

 

speaker in your system when choosing

 

the crossover frequency.

 

Speaker cone

Crossover

 

diameter

frequency

 

Over 8 in.

40/50/60Hz*

 

(20 cm)

 

 

 

6-1/2 to 8 in.

80Hz

 

(16–20 cm)

 

 

 

5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in.

100Hz (default)

 

(13–16 cm)

 

 

 

3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in.

120Hz

 

(9–13 cm)

 

 

 

Under 3-1/2 in.

150/200Hz*

 

(9 cm)

 

 

 

*Choose the setting suitable for the speaker.

Continue with step 8 of the “Double

Bass” setting below.

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Use the Down [ ] button to

 

select “Double Bass,” and then

use the Left and Right []/[ ] buttons to select:

On: Double Bass function on. Bass from the front left and right channels is also fed to the subwoofer (default).

Off: Double Bass function off.

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Press the [SETUP] button.

 

 

Setup closes.

 

When you want to go back up one

SETUP

menu level to “SP Config,” press the

 

[RETURN] button.

Notes:

•For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly.

•Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer.

Double Bass

With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out- put by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only if the Subwoofer setting (step 3) is set to Yes, and the Front setting (step 4) is set to Large in the Speaker Con- figuration on page 52.

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Contents HT-S590 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsPrecautions Speaker PrecautionsPlacement Using Close to a TV or ComputerFeaturesContents Package Contents Setting the Voltage Selector on some models Before Using the AV receiverInstalling the Batteries Using the Remote ControllerFront Panel Front & Rear PanelsDisplay Front & Rear PanelsVoltage Selector only some models Rear PanelRear Speaker PackageSpeaker terminals Keyhole slotsReceiver Mode Remote ControllerHow to Use the Remote Controller Remote Controller DVD Mode To select your CD player as the input source, press CD ModeCDR MD, & CDR ModeTo select your HDD component as the input source, press HDD ModeAlbum +/- button Playlist / buttonsPlay button Tape ModeStop button Reverse Play buttonSpeaker Sets a and B Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Set a Main Room Speaker Set B Sub RoomSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Speaker Connecting Your SpeakersWall Mounting Using Speaker Mounts/Brackets Connecting Your SpeakersUsing Rubber Stoppers with the Speakers Front speaker SKF-340F Surround speaker SKM-340SConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Other ModelsConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterAbout AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Both Audio & Video Connecting Your ComponentsWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection DVD Player to AV Receiver to TV Connecting a DVD PlayerMultichannel Audio Connection Audio ConnectionVideo Connection VCR to AV Receiver to TV Connecting a VCRConnecting a VCR for Playback Video Connection Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceConnecting a VCR for Recording RF OUT CD Player or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Connecting a CD Player or TurntableConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connecting an HDD-compatible Component Audio OnlyConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlTurning On Testing the speakersTurning On the AV Receiver Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsChanging the Input Display First Time SetupAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources Playing Your AV Components Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source componentDisplaying Source Information Using the Multichannel InputPlaying Your AV Components Tuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerAM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and Europe Listening to the RadioPresetting Radio Stations Using the TunerDeleting Presets Selecting Preset StationsProgram Types Used in Europe PTY Using RDS European models onlyWhat is RDS? Listening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Setting the Display Brightness Using HeadphonesAdjusting the Bass & Treble Common FunctionsUsing the OptiResponse Equalizer Using the Sleep TimerCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverHeadphones Adjusting Speaker LevelsSpeaker Set B Multichannel DVD InputRecording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Selecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSurround button remote controller only About the Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes DTSInput Channel Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Functions Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the CinemaFILTER Plii Music Mode SettingsSpeaker Distance Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Speaker Levels Advanced SetupSpeaker Configuration While the Subwoofer setting isSelected, use the Left and Right Buttons to select Yes orDouble Bass Crossover FrequencyUse the Down button to Use the Left and Right / buttons to selectCorrecting Sound and Picture Sync Digital Input Signal FormatsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t record? Sound changes when I connect my head- phones?How do I change the language of a multiplex source? Functions don’t work?Amplifier Section SpecificationsGeneral Video Section1ch Home Theater Speaker Package SpecificationsOnkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation

SKW-340, SKM-340S, SKF-340F, SKC-340C specifications

The Onkyo SKC-340C, SKM-340S, SKW-340, and SKF-340F are a cohesive speaker system designed for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles looking for a complete surround sound experience. Each component of this set is engineered to deliver impressive audio performance, making it well-regarded in the realm of consumer electronics.

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