Onkyo SKS-HT528 - Manual

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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

*2

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

de

f

c

ab

ab

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.

c

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.

de

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.

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.

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

*2

Speaker cables 8.0 m

Center speaker

*1

Speaker cable 3.0 m

*1

For magnetic shielding.

*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

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