Onkyo Comprehensive Guide to Home Theater Systems Featuring SKR-528 & SKF-528 Speakers

5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package

En SKS-HT528

Front speaker (SKF-528)				Surround speaker (SKR-528)		Center speaker (SKC-528)
		(White)	(Red)		(Blue)	(Gray)	(Green)
							Speaker cable 3.0 m
	Front speakers*1			Surround speakers*2		Center speaker*1
		Speaker cables 3.5 m			Speaker cables 8.0 m
*1	For magnetic shielding.
*2	Non-magnetic shielding.

Powered subwoofer (SKW-501E)

RCA cable 3.0 m 4 floor pads

Subwoofer*2

*2 Non-magnetic shielding.

*3 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*3	12 thick rubber stoppers*3

Keyhole slot	Speaker terminals	Caution
		• The front grilles are not designed to be removed so
Speaker terminals		do not attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will
		damage them.
SKF-528	SKC-528
SKR-528	Keyhole slots

Wall Mounting

■Front

■Rear

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

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.

Keyhole slot for

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.

Keyhole slots for wall mounting

Caution
• A mounting screw’s ability to sup-	Wall
port a speaker depends on how
well it’s anchored to the wall. If
you have hollow walls, screw each

To AC outlet

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.

wall mounting

Thick rubber stoppers

Thick rubber
stoppers	217 mm

mounting screw into a stud. If	5 to 10 mm
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.)

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

Using the Rubber Stoppers for a More Stable Platform
We recommend using the supplied rubber stoppers to	Thin rubber stoppers
achieve the best possible sound from your speakers.
			Thick rubber stoppers
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.	Bottom of the	Bottom of the	55 mm
	SKF-528	SKR-528
		Bottom of the
		SKC-528	12 mm

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	Pad
also provide a stable base for the subwoofer.

Enjoying Home Theater

Specifications

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.

■Powered Subwoofer (SKW-501E)

■Center Speaker (SKC-528)

Type

Bass-reflex

Type Full Range Bass-reflex

fab c

Corner 1/3 of wall

position position

abFront 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.

cCenter 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.

deSurround 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.

f 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.

Rated output Power (IEC)

Input sensitivity/impedance Frequency response Cabinet capacity Dimensions (W ⋅ H ⋅ D)

Weight

Drivers unit

Power supply

Power consumption

Other

80 watts minimum continuous power,

4 ohms, driven at 100 Hz with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 1 %

410 mV / 20 kΩ

27 Hz to 150 Hz

24.5 L (0.865 cubic feet)

230 mm ⋅ 425 mm ⋅ 412 mm (9-1/16" ⋅ 16-3/4" ⋅ 16-1/4") (incl. grille and projection)

9.1 kg (20.1 lbs)

20 cm (8") Cone Woofer

AC 220 – 240V 50/60 Hz

105 W

Auto Standby function

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

■ Front Speakers (SKF-528) ■ Surround Speakers (SKR-528)

de

Connecting the Speakers

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)

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

Powered

subwoofer

Front right		Front left
speaker		speaker
	Center speaker
Red	Green	White

Drivers unit	8 cm (3-1/4") Cone
Terminal	Spring type color coded
Keyhole slot	1
Grille	Fixed
Other	Magnetic shielding

Terminal	Spring type color coded
Keyhole slot	1
Grille	Fixed

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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

Blue

Gray

Surround right	Surround left
speaker	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

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