ONKYO SKM-L500S - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Speaker System

SKS-L500

SKC-L500C

Center Speaker System

SKM-L500S

Surround Speaker System

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo speaker system.

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 system.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Getting Started

Package Contents ........................... 2

Placement ........................................ 2

Installing & Using

Using Cork Spacers with the

Speakers....................................... 2

Center Speaker Base ...................... 2

Wall Mounting.................................. 2

Connecting the Speakers ............... 3

Using Speaker Mounts/Brackets ... 3

Appendix

Operating Precautions ................... 3

Speaker care.................................... 4

Use with a TV set or computer ....... 4

Specifications.................................. 4

· SKC-L500C: Center speaker

× 1

· SKM-L500S: Surround speaker

× 2

· Speaker cable (green: 3 m, blue, gray: 9 m)

· Cork spacers, 12pcs.

· Bass for horizontal mounting

× 1

SKC-L500C: Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers,

making sound movements distinct and providing a full

sound image. In movies it's used mainly for dialog.

Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear

level, or at the same height as the front left and right

speakers.

SKM-L500S: Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning

and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides

of the listener, or slightly behind, about 23 feet (60

100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally

spaced from the listener.

· The speaker cabinets are sensitive to extreme temper-

atures and humidity, do not put them in locations sub-

ject to direct sunlight or in humid places, such as near

an air conditioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.

· Do not put water or other liquids close to the speak-

ers. If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive

units may be damaged.

· As explained in this manual, mount the speakers on a

wall, or on the optional stands/brackets, otherwise,

they may fall, causing personal injury or damage to

the speakers.

We recommend using

the supplied cork spacers

to achieve the best possi-

ble sound from your

speakers. The cork spac-

ers prevent the speakers

from moving, providing

a more stable setup.

Use the center speaker base to mount the center speaker

horizontally. If you place the speaker and its base on top

of a TV or an entertainment center, adjust the angle of

the speaker so that it faces toward the listening position.

The center speaker should be installed on the base

securely. If the speaker is loose, try adjusting the posi-

tion so that it sits securely on the base.

The bottom of the center speaker and the top rear sur-

face of the base feature each two stoppers to prevent the

speaker from moving. Therefore, you can tilt the

speaker toward the front by up to 15 degrees.

Using the included cork spacers

We recommend using the

supplied cork spacers to

achieve the best possible

sound from your speak-

ers. The cork spacers

prevent the speakers

from moving, providing

a more stable setup.

The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using the

keyhole slots. To prevent the speaker from vibrating

against the wall, attach four of the supplied cork spacers

to the rear of each speaker.

Mounting vertically

To mount the speakers vertically, use the two keyhole

slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws that are

securely screwed into the wall.

Mounting horizontally

To mount the speakers horizontally, use the two keyhole

slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws that are

securely screwed into the wall.

Package Contents

Placement

Using Cork Spacers with the Speakers

Center Speaker Base

SKC-L500C

SKM-L500S

Cork

spacers

Bottom of the

SKM-L500S

Wall Mounting

15°

SKC-L500C

Base for horizontal

mounting

Stoppers

Cork spacer

Buttom of

the bass

Cork spacer

Keyhole slot for

wall mounting

Keyhole slot for wall

mounting

Cork spacers

The plaque of each speaker rotates so that you can posi-

tion the speakers upside down.

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 9.5 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 5 mm

between the wall and the

base of the screw head, as

shown.

(We recommend that you

consult a home installation

professional.)

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

·Turn off your amp before making any connections.

· The nominal impedance of these speakers is 6

. Use

only an amp that supports this impedance.

·Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Con-

nect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) termi-

nals, and negative () terminals to only negative ()

terminals. If the speakers are wired incorrectly, 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.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Threaded inserts for 5 mm machine screws are provided

for wall-mounting with commercially available speaker

mounts and brackets (SKC-L500C: rear, SKM-L500S:

rear and buttom). Refer to the manual supplied with

your mounts or brackets for installation details.

Note:

The portion of the screw that

goes into the speaker's

threaded insert should be

between 5 mm and 9 mm

long.

The speakers can handle the specified input power when

used for normal music reproduction. If any of the fol-

lowing 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.

· The speakers contain strong magnets, so do not put

magnetic or iron objects such as screwdrivers close to

them. If you do, the object may be attached to the

magnets, causing personal injury or damage to the

diaphragm.

Connecting the Speakers

1 Strip the insulation from the

ends of the speaker cables,

and twist the bare wires tightly.

2 Use the cables to connect each speaker's

input terminals to the corresponding

speaker output terminals on your amp.

To make a connection, while

pressing the terminal lever,

insert the wire into the hole, and

then release the lever.

Make sure that the terminals are

gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

Wall

5 mm

Using Speaker Mounts/Brackets

Operating Precautions

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

SKF-L500

Front right speaker

SKF-L500

Front left speaker

SKC-L500C

Center speaker

SKM-L500S

Surround

right speaker

SKM-L500S

Surround left

speaker

Gray

Green

Blue

SKR-L500

Surround back

speaker

SKR-L500

Surround back

speaker

5 mm

59 mm

Mount or bracket

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Wipe the cabinet occasionally with a dry silica or soft

cloth. For heavier dirt, after dampening a soft cloth in a

weak solution of mild detergent and water and wringing

it out dry, wipe off the dirt. Then, dry immediately with

a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alco-

hol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these

could damage the finish, remove the panel lettering, or

cause discoloration. If you are using a chemical cloth,

always follow the instructions that come with the cloth.

For dust accumulated on grilles, use a vacuum cleaner

or brush it off.

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 SKC-L500C speaker

features 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 nor-

mally activates the degaussing function, which neutral-

izes the magnetic field, thereby removing any

discoloration effects. If discoloration problems persist,

try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor.

Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet

or demagnetizing tool that's too close to your TV or

monitor.

SKS-L500

SKC-L500C

Type:

2-way bass reflex

Impedance:

Maximum input power:

150 W

Output sound pressure level: 82 dB/W/m

Frequency response:

60 Hz - 100 kHz

Crossover frequency:

8 kHz

Cabinet capacity:

2.8 L

Speaker (woofer):

8 cm A-OMF diaphragm

× 2

Speaker (tweeter):

2.5 cm balanced dome

Terminal:

Spring type color-coded

Dimensions:

378 (W)

× 161 (H) × 93 (D) mm

(Overall dimensions)

Weight:

1.6 kg

Others:

Magnetic shielding

SKM-L500S

Type:

2-way bass reflex

Impedance:

Maximum input power:

130 W

Output sound pressure level: 80 dB/W/m

Frequency response:

60 Hz - 35 kHz

Crossover frequency:

8 kHz

Cabinet capacity:

2.1 L

Speaker (woofer):

8 cm cone

Speaker (tweeter):

2.5 cm balanced dome

Terminal:

Spring type color-coded

Dimensions:

161 (W)

× 288 (H) × 93 (D) mm

(Overall dimensions)

Weight:

1.1 kg

Specifications and appearance are subject to change for

improvement without prior notice.

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end

of the product name indicates the color of the SKS-

L500. Specifications and operation are the same regard-

less of color.

Speaker care

Use with a TV set or computer

Specifications