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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 find 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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