Contents

Getting Started
5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package Important Safeguards........................ 2

HTP-320
Precautions........................................ 3
Package Contents.............................. 3
Getting to Know Your Speaker
Package ...................................... 4

SKS-HT320 Installing & Using

About Home Theater ........................ 5
SKW-320X POWERED SUBWOOFER
Connecting the Speakers................... 6
SKF-320F FRONT SPEAKER Connecting the Power Cord.............. 6
SKC-320C CENTER SPEAKER Adjustment........................................ 6
SKM-320S SURROUND SPEAKER

Appendix
Caring for Your Speakers .................. 7
Troubleshooting ................................ 7
Specifications........... Back cover page

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.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

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 WARNING: WARNING AVIS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
CAUTION: the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- persons.
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating ing behind the appliance.
instructions should be read before the appliance is 11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operated
operated. only from the type of power source indicated on the
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
instructions should be retained for future reference. power supply to your home, consult your appliance
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and dealer or local power company.
in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use be equipped with a polarized alternating current line
instructions should be followed. plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall out- This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
let before cleaning. The appliance should be This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your elec-
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recom- trician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
mended by the appliance manufacturer as they may the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
cause hazards.
13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance near should be routed so that they are not likely to be
water –for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
near a swimming pool; and the like. plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an they exit from the appliance.
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The 14. Lightning – For added protection for the appliance
appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child during a lightning storm, or when it is left unat-
or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use tended and unused for long periods of time, unplug
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table rec- it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
ommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the cable system. This will prevent damage to the appli-
appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should ance due to lightning and power-line surges.
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the 15. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, exten-
manufacturer. sion cords, or integral convenience receptacles as
PORTABLE CART WARNING
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
9. An appliance and cart com-
bination should be moved 16. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of
with care. Quick stops, any kind into the appliance through openings as
excessive force, and uneven they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-
surfaces may cause the out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
appliance and cart combina- Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
tion to overturn. S3125A
17. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appliance
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable oper- you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
ation of the appliance and to protect it from over- servicing to qualified service personnel.
heating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. The appliance should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided. There should
be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) and an open-

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 or other appliances (including amplifiers) that pro-
Important Safeguards—Continued duce heat.
23. Liquid Hazards – The appliance should not be
18. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appli- exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
ance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to filled with liquids, such as vases should be placed
qualified service personnel under the following con- on the appliance.
ditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
Precautions
into the appliance,
C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or 1. AC Fuse
water, The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userser-
D. If the appliance does not operate normally by viceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo
following the operating instructions. Adjust only authorized service station.
those controls that are covered by the operating 2. Care
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
From time to time you should wipe off the front and rear
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt,
to restore the appliance to its normal operation, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent
E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Follow-
any way, and ing this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical sol-
performance – this indicates a need for service. vents or cloths since these may damage the finish or
19. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are remove the panel lettering.
required, be sure the service technician has used Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from hard-to-reach
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or grilles.
have the same characteristics as the original part. 3. Power
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec- WARNING
tric shock, or other hazards. BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
20. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION
repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician CAREFULLY.
to perform safety checks to determine that the appli- The voltage of the available power supply differs
ance is in proper operation condition.
according to country or region. Be sure that the power
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-
meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 120 V, 60 Hz) writ-
mended by the manufacturer.
ten on the rear panel.
22. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

Package Contents
Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer.
• Front speakers (SKF-320F) • Center speaker • Surround speakers • Subwoofer
(SKC-320C) (SKM-320S) (SKW-320X)

• Speaker cable for front • Speaker cable for • Speaker cables for sur-
speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m) center speaker 10 ft. round speakers 30 ft. (9 m) • RCA cable for sub-
(3 m) woofer connection

(Red) (White) (Green) (Blue) (Gray)

The alphabet displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on package represents the color of
HTP-320. Though the color varies, the specifications and operations are the same.

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 Getting to Know Your Speaker Package
Subwoofer (SKW-320X)

■ Rear

OUTPUT LINE
LEVEL INPUT

MIN MAX

RED : STANDBY
GREEN : ON

2 1 3
To AC outlet

1 STANDBY/ON indicator
Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Green: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-320X automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in
Standby mode. When there’s no input signal for a while, the SKW-320X automatically enters Standby mode.
2 OUTPUT LEVEL control
This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer.
3 LINE INPUT
This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer preout on your AV receiver, or other receiver with supplied
RCA cable.
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 or amp.

Front, Center & Surround Speakers (SKF-320F, SKC-320C, SKM-320S)

■ Rear 2

1 Speaker terminals
These push terminals are for connecting the speaker to your HT-R320, or other 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.
2 Keyhole slot
These keyhole slots can be used to wall-mount the speaker.

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About Home Theater
Enjoying Home Theater
The HTP-320’s great sound 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.

Front left and right speakers

Center speaker These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater
This speaker enhances the front left and right is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should
speakers, making sound movements distinct be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equi-
and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s distant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a
used mainly for dialog. triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Position it close to your TV facing forward at
1/3
about ear level, or at the same height 1/3
1/3
as the front left and right speakers.
Put it somewhere where
it won’t slide around or fall.

Right (SKM-320S)
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass
sounds of the LFE (Low-Fre-
quency Effects) channel. The vol-
(SKM-320S)
ume and quality of the bass output
from your subwoofer will depend
on its position, the shape of your Left
listening room, and your listening
position. In general, a good bass
sound can be obtained by install- Surround left and right speakers
ing the subwoofer in a front cor- These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to
ner, or at one-third the width of the add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the lis-
wall, as shown. tener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above
ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.

Wall-mounting the surround speakers

If the surround speakers are to be wall-mounted, make sure
that the walls are strong enough to support the speaker’s
weight. The weight that mounting screws can support varies
greatly depending on the wall material and the position of the
reinforcing ribs embedded in the wall.
Use long screws with a head diameter of 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) or
less and a shank diameter of 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) or less. (We
recommend that you consult a home installation profes-
sional.)

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 Connecting the Connecting the Power
Speakers Cord
Read the following before connecting your speakers: Notes:
• Turn off your amp before making any connections. • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connect speakers and AV components.
positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, • Turning on the SKW-320X may cause a momentary
and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–) termi- power surge that might interfere with other electrical
nals. If the speakers are wired incorrectly, the sound equipment o the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug
will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. the SKW-320X into a different branch circuit.
• Be careful not to short the positive
and negative wires. Doing so may
damage your amp. Adjustment
Setting the Subwoofer Level
To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT
Connecting the Speaker Cables 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
1 Use the cables to connect each speaker’s
input terminals to the corresponding sounds, there’s a temptation to set the level of the sub-
speaker output terminals on your woofer too high. As a rule of thumb, set the subwoofer
HT-R320 or other receiver. level to what you think is the optimal level, and then
back it off slightly.
To make a connection, while
pressing the terminal lever, OUTPUT
insert the wire into the hole, and LEVEL
then release the lever.
Make sure that the terminals are
gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.
MIN MAX

Connecting the Subwoofer

1 Using the supplied RCA cable, connect

the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT to your
amp’s SUBWOOFER PREOUT.

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Caring for Your Speakers
Placement Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or
demagnetizing tool that’s too close to your TV or monitor.
• The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are
Do not place SKM-320S close to TV or a computer mon-
therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and
itor because it has no magnetic shield.
humidity, do not put them in locations subject to direct
sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air condi- Operating Precautions
tioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.
• Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers. The HTP-320 speakers can handle the specified input
If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive units power when used for normal music reproduction. If any
may be damaged. of the following signals are fed to them, even if the input
power is within the specified rating, excessive current
• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat surfaces
may flow in the speaker coils, causing burning or wire
that are free from vibration. Putting them on uneven or
breakage:
unstable surfaces, where they may fall and cause dam-
age, will affect the sound quality. 1. Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio.
2. Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.
• Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright verti-
3. High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator,
cal position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or
electronic musical instrument, and so on.
tilted position.
4. Amplifier oscillation.
• If the unit is used near a turntable or CD player, howl-
5. Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on.
ing or slipping of sound may occur. To prevent this,
6. Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or discon-
move the unit away from the turntable or CD player
necting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier
otherwise lower the unit’s output level.
before connecting or disconnecting cables.)
Using Close to a TV or Computer 7. Microphone feedback.

TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive Speaker Care

devices and as such are likely to suffer discoloration or
Wipe the cabinet occasionally with a dry silica or soft
picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed
cloth. For heavier dirt, after dampening a soft cloth in a
nearby. To prevent this, the SKF-320F and SKC-320C
weak solution of mild detergent and water and wringing it
speakers feature internal magnetic shielding. In some
out dry, wipe off the dirt. Then, dry immediately with a
situations, however, discoloration may still be an issue,
clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or
in which case you should turn off your TV or monitor,
other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage
wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it back on again.
the finish, remove the panel lettering, or cause discolora-
This normally activates the degaussing function, which
tion. If you are using a chemical cloth, always follow the
neutralizes the magnetic field, thereby removing any dis-
instructions that come with the cloth. For dust accumulated
coloration effects. If discoloration problems persist, try
on grilles, use a vacuum cleaner or brush it off.
moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor.

Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
The speaker cables are not connected properly. Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary.
There’s no sound coming
from certain speakers? The number of speaker channels is not set to 5ch Set the number of speaker channels to 5ch.
on the HT-R320.
The subwoofer does not The power plug is not fully inserted into the wall Insert the power plug fully into the wall outlet.
turn on? outlet.
The OUTPUT LEVEL control is set to minimum. Turn up the OUTPUT LEVEL control.
The RCA cable is not properly connected to the Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to
subwoofer’s LINE INPUT. the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.
The subwoofer produces
no sound? The level of the input signal was too low and the Slightly increase the subwoofer preout output level on
subwoofer entered Standby mode. your amp.
On the HT-R320 Receiver, the subwoofer mode is Set the subwoofer mode to something other than SW
set to SW Off. Off.
The subwoofer produces The source material contain little or no bass con- Choose source material with more bass content.
hardly any sound? tent.
The RCA cable is not properly connected to the Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to
A humming sound can be subwoofer’s LINE INPUT. the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT.
heard from the sub-
External interference from a TV or other elec- Move the subwoofer and RCA cable away from the interfer-
woofer?
tronic device is being picked up. ence source. Make sure your audio system is grounded properly.
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 Specifications
■ Powered Subwoofer (SKW-320X) ■ Center Speaker (SKC-320C)
Type: Powered Bass-reflex Type: 2 Way Bass-reflex
Input sensitivity/impedance: 220 mV /15 kΩ Impedance: 8Ω
Maximum output power: 100 W (Dynamic Power) Maximum input power: 100 W
Frequency response: 35 Hz–150 Hz Output sound pressure level: 78 dB/W/m
Cabinet capacity: 0.91 cubic feet (26 Litter) Frequency response: 70 Hz–50 kHz
Dimensions (W × H × D): 9-1/16 × 17-13/16 × 15-7/8 Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz
inch Cabinet capacity: 0.057 cubic feet (1.6 Litter)
(230 × 436 × 404 mm) Dimensions (W × H × D): 10-3/8 × 4 × 4-15/16 inch
Weight: 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) (264 × 101 × 126 mm)
Speaker: 8 inch Cone Weight: 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Speaker:
Power consumption: 75 W Woofer: 3-1/8 inch Cone x 2
Other: Auto-standby function Tweeter: 1 inch Balanced Dome
Terminal: Spring type Color coded
Other: Magnetic shielding
■ Front Speaker (SKF-320F)
Type: 2 Way Bass-reflex
Impedance: 8Ω ■ Surround Speaker (SKM-320S)
Maximum input power: 100 W Type: 2 Way Bass-Reflex
Output sound pressure level: 76 dB/W/m Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency response: 70 Hz–50 kHz Maximum input power: 100 W
Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz Output sound pressure level: 79 dB/W/m
Cabinet capacity: 0.035 cubic feet (1.0 Litter) Frequency response: 70 Hz–30 kHz
Dimensions (W × H × D): 4 × 6-5/8 × 4-15/16 inch Crossover frequency: 10 kHz
(101 × 169 × 126 mm) Cabinet capacity: 0.035 cubic feet (1.0 Litter)
Weight: 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) Dimensions (W × H × D): 4 × 6-5/8 × 4-15/16 inch
Speaker: (101 × 169 × 126mm)
Woofer: 3-1/8 inch Cone Weight: 1.8 lbs. (0.8 kg)
Tweeter: 1 inch Balanced Dome Speaker:
Terminal: Spring type Color coded Woofer: 3-1/8 inch Cone Woofer
Other: Magnetic shielding Tweeter: 3/4 inch Celamic Tweeter
Terminal: Spring type Color coded

Specifications and appearance are subject to change

without prior notice.

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