User manual ONKYO SKW-501

[. . . ] If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. [. . . ] MIYAGI · 8 rubber spacers for the front speakers ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 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. En-3 Getting to know Your Speaker Package Front speakers (SKF-501F) Rear Speaker Explanation with the Stand Removed 4 1 2 D Keyhole slots 3 A Stand fixing screw B Stand C Speaker cable Removing the Speaker Stands You can remove the stands from the speakers and place the speakers on the floor or in a cabinet if you like. The stands must be removed when the speakers are to be mounted on a wall by using the keyhole slots or commercially available speaker brackets. (A) (B) (C) 5 6 These keyhole slots can be used to wall-mount the speaker. E Speaker mount/bracket inserts These threaded inserts can be used to attach the speaker either horizontally or vertically to a speaker mount or bracket. Note: Use commercially available M5 (5 mm) screws to attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket. F Speaker terminals These push terminals are for connecting the speaker to your DVD/AV receiver with the speaker cables. Simply connect each cable to the same-colored positive speaker terminal. Using the Rubber Spacers with the Speaker Stands Removed If you want to use the speakers without the stands, we recommend using the supplied rubber spacers to achieve the best possible sound. The rubber spacers prevent the speakers from moving around, providing a more stable setup. Rubber spacers 1. Remove screws (B) and (C), remove the stand, and then detach the speaker cables. First, connect the speaker cables, and then replace the screws in the following order: (C), (B), (A). Bottom of the speaker En-4 Getting to know Your Speaker Package--Continued Wall Mounting 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 spacers to the keyhole fins on the rear of each speaker. Mounting vertically To mount the front speakers vertically, use the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw that's securely screwed into the wall. Rubber spacers Subwoofer (SKW-501) Front 1 Rear Keyhole slot for vertical wall mounting 2 To AC outlet 3 Caution: A mounting screw's ability to support a speaker depends on how well it's anchored to the wall. 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. Wall A STANDBY/ON indicator Red: Blue: Subwoofer in standby mode Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-501 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there's no input signal for a while, the SKW-501 automatically enters Standby mode. B OUTPUT LEVEL control This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer. C LINE INPUT This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer pre out on your DVD/AV receiver with supplied RCA cable. 5 mm ­ 10 mm (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 DVD/AV receiver. Using Floor Pads with 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. En-5 Connecting the Speakers Read the following before connecting your speakers: · Turn off your DVD/AV receiver before making any connections. · Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. [. . . ] Make sure your audio system is grounded properly. There's no sound coming from certain speakers?The subwoofer does not turn on? The subwoofer produces no sound? The RCA cable is not properly connected to the subwoofer's LINE INPUT. The level of the input signal was too low and the subwoofer entered Standby mode. The Subwoofer configuration is not set correctly. The subwoofer produces hardly any sound? [. . . ]