Placement
SKF-4600 Front speaker system
The sound quality a speaker system reproduces varies greatly depending on the construction and area of the room where it is installed, as well as the location and size of the furniture. For better- quality sound, observe the following precautions.
•Avoid placing the speaker system on an elevated object such as on concrete blocks. Instead, place it on a rigid floor surface with minimal vibration. Also note that high-quality bass cannot be obtained if the speaker system is unstably positioned. Generally speaking, placing the speaker system on several small-diameter supports results in better bass than placing it directly on the installation surface. Moreover, if you feel the bass reproduced by the system is too weak, move the speaker system closer to the wall behind it. You can thus control the strength of the reproduced bass by the position of the speakers.
•In many rooms, the furniture and wall affect the reproduced sound quality. For stereo sound reproduction, placing the Right and Left speakers in the same condition produces the best results. If they are placed in extremely different conditions, the Right- and Left- channel balance will be adversely affected.
•The ideal placement of the speaker system is as follows: Imagine an equilateral triangle and position the Right and Left speakers on both ends of the base. The ideal listening position is at or slightly to the rear of the triangle apex.
•Glazed doors or surrounding walls in front of the speaker system may cause the resonance of specific frequency ranges due to reflected sound. To eliminate this resonance, place some sound-absorbing material such as a thick curtain in front of the doors or walls.
SKC-4600 Center speaker and SKM-4600 Surround speaker system
For better-quality sound, observe the following precautions when you install the speaker system:
•Placing the speaker system on several small-diameter supports generally results in better sound than placing it directly on a wide installation surface. Also note that high quality bass cannot be obtained if the speaker system is unstably positioned. Always use the cork spacers or thin metal discs (such as coins) to seat the speaker stably.
•Place the Right and Left surround speakers in similar conditions. If they are placed in extremely different conditions, left right channel balance will be adversely affected.
SKC-4600 Center Speaker
Place the SKC-4600 as close as possible to your television set, for example, above or below the television set. Be sure to set the SKC- 4600 firmly on the television set or other equipment so that it cannot slip and fall. This is especially important if you have small children. If the SKC-4600 is to be placed on a television set, be sure that:
•The supporting area of the TV is larger than that of the SKC-4600.
•The TV's support surface is flat and level.
•The TV is not placed on an unstable support.
SKM-4600 Surround Speaker
If the speakers are to be wall-mounted, make sure that the walls are strong enough to support the speaker's weight. The weight that mounting screws can support varies greatly depending on the wall material and the position of the reinforcing ribs embedded in the wall. Use the thickest and longest possible mounting screws with mounting screw head diameters less than 10 mm and shank diameters less than 4 mm (consult with your interior designer or contractor).
Attaching the speaker stands (for SKF-4600 only)
Attach the supplied speaker stand at the bottom of each speaker cabinet using the supplied screws as shown in the figure below.
For better sound quality, you are recommended to attach the supplied cork spacer on the speaker stand.
In addition to the sound quality improvement, attaching the cork spacers also provide non-sliding and stabilizing effects for the speaker cabinet.
Screw M6 ⋅ 20 mm
Speaker stand
Speaker cabinet
Cork spacer
Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles
This speaker system uses detachable grilles. Use the following method to attach or detach the grilles.
1.While holding the bottom edge of the speaker grille with your both hands, pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille.
2.In the same way, gently pull the upper edge of the speaker grille toward you to remove it from the main unit.
3.To replace the grill, push the projections at the corners into the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet.
Removal Replacement
SKF-4600
Use with a TV set
In general, Braun tubes used for color television sets, etc. are extremely sensitive and can be affected even by the magnetism of the earth. If a speaker system is used near them, therefore, discoloration or distortion of pictures will occur. To allow use with color television sets, etc., this speaker system is provided with magnetic shielding.
Even so, discoloration may still result, depending on the installation environment. If discoloration occurs, turn off the power of the television set, wait for 15 to 30 minutes and then turn it on again. This activates the self-demagnetizing function of the television set, improving the display condition. If discoloration persists even after performing this remedy, move the speaker apart from the television set. Discoloration may also be caused when a magnet or other magnetizing object exists near the television because of the combined effect.
Speaker care
Your Onkyo speakers are finished with a very high quality polymer laminate covering that serves to protect the wood speaker cabinet. Wipe the cabinet periodically with a dry, silicon-embedded or plain soft cloth.
The covering may be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with water and a mild soap. Avoid the use of furniture polishes or harsh cleansers. Use a soft brush or hand vacuum cleaner to remove dust and lint from the grille material.
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