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5.1ch Home Theater System
HT-SP904
AV Receiver (HT-R557)
Front Speakers (SKF-750F)
Center Speaker (SKC-750C)
Surround Speakers (SKM-750S)
Powered Subwoofer (SKW-750)
Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1X)
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 5.1ch Home
Theater System. Please read this manual thoroughly
before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new 5.1ch Home Theater Sys-
tem.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 18
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 36
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components ....... 42
Listening to the Radio .................. 44
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 51
Advanced Operation ..................... 56
Troubleshooting ............................ 66
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- Page 1 Powered Subwoofer (SKW-750) Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1X) Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 5.1ch Home Theater System. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 5.1ch Home Theater Sys-...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. -
Page 3: Precautions
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes •... -
Page 4: Speaker Precautions
Speaker Precautions Placement • 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. - Page 5 Package Contents—Continued Front speakers (SKF-750F) Center speaker (SKC-750C) Surround speakers (SKM-750S) Subwoofer (SKW-750) (Red) (White) Speaker cable for front speakers 11 ft. (3.5 m) (Green) Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m) (Blue) (Gray) Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m) RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft.
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Page 6: Features
• Subwoofer Auto standby function • Magnetically shielded front and center speakers DS-A1X RI Dock • Play your iPod music through your Onkyo audio sys- tem and enjoy great sound • Control your iPod with your Onkyo remote control- • Watch iPod videos and slideshows on your TV •... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
...35 Correcting Sound and Picture Sync ... 62 Controlling Other Components... 63 Entering Remote Control Codes... 63 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ... 64 Resetting the Remote Controller ... 64 Troubleshooting ... 66 If you can’t resolve an issue, try resetting the AV... -
Page 8: Getting Started In Five Easy Steps
A few simple settings to get the very best from your system. ☞ page 37 Playing Your AV Components Enjoying movies and music. ☞ page 42 Using the Listening Modes Time to really enjoy your home theater system! ☞ page 51 SIRIUS HDMI IN 2 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE... -
Page 9: Getting To Know The Av Receiver
Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel STANDBY/ON STANDBY MULTI CH PHONES DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY/ON button (36) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. - Page 10 Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. MUTING indicator (49) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. Input signal format indicators Show the audio signal format of the current input source. Listening mode indicators (52) Show the selected listening mode.
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Page 11: Rear Panel
DVD-Audio playback. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be connected here. See pages 18–35 for hookup information. CENTER SPEAKER Remote Interactive jack can be connected jack on another -capable Onkyo com- , you must make an analog audio... -
Page 12: Remote Controller
Remote Controller Installing the Batteries To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover shut. Notes: •... -
Page 13: Using The Remote Controller
Some of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other com- ponents. RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via STANDBY/ON RECEIVER TAPE/AMP... -
Page 14: Input Selector Buttons
Remote Controller—Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY/ON button (36) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. INPUT SELECTOR buttons (42) Used to select the input sources. MULTI CH button (43) Selects the multichannel DVD input. DIMMER button (49) Adjusts the display brightness. -
Page 15: Dvd Mode
Remote Controller—Continued DVD Mode By default, the remote controller is set to control an Onkyo DVD player. To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER MULTI CH STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR DOCK... -
Page 16: Display Button
* If you’re using an MD, CDR, or the RI Dock, you must change the Input Display (see page 41). In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 64). -
Page 17: Speakers
Speakers Subwoofer (SKW-750) For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. ■ Front ■ Rear To AC outlet Front, Center & Surround speakers (SKF-750F, SKC-750C, SKM-750S) ■ Rear STANDBY/ON indicator Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Green: Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-750 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. -
Page 18: Connecting Your Speakers
You can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog and digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II and Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes. Center speaker (SKC-750C) -
Page 19: Speaker Connection Precautions
Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before connecting your speakers: • You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 8 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp pro- tection circuit may be activated. -
Page 20: Center Speaker Base
Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Center Speaker Base 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. -
Page 21: Connecting Antennas
Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. -
Page 22: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna
Connecting Antennas—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- door FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. -
Page 23: Connecting Your Components
Connecting Your Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. -
Page 24: Connecting Audio And Video Signals To The Av Receiver
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio... -
Page 25: Connecting A Tv Or Projector
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Choose a video connection from Step 2: Choose an audio connection from • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen via speaker set B. •... -
Page 26: Dvd Player
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a DVD player Step 1: Choose a video connection from You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection. Step 2: Choose an audio connection from • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B. •... - Page 27 Connecting Your Components—Continued Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel DVD input. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 5.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player.
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Page 28: Components With Hdmi
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Components with HDMI If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable. Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack. Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the AV receiver’s HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack. Step 3: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to an analog and/or digital audio input on the AV receiver. -
Page 29: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Playback
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV Hint! receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Choose a video connection from You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection. -
Page 30: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Recording
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Step 1: Choose a video connection from The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Make the audio connection Connection AV receiver VCR/DVR OUT S... -
Page 31: Connecting A Satellite, Cable, Set-Top Box, Or Other Video Source
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Choose a video connection from You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection. -
Page 32: Cd Player Or Turntable
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( , phono preamp. Connect one or the other Connection (CD) must be assigned (see page 41) -
Page 33: Ds-A1X - Ri Dock For The Ipod
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting the DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: 1. Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks. And connect the RI Dock’s VIDEO OUT jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN V jack or a video input on your TV. -
Page 34: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches the recorder ( , Connect one or the other These connections must be assigned (see page 41) • With connection , you can listen via speaker set B. •... -
Page 35: Connecting Onkyo Components
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (con- nection in the hookup examples) (see pages 26 to 34). Step 2: Make the connection. -
Page 36: Turning On The Av Receiver
■ Have you connected a component to a digital audio input? If you have, see “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 41. ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 41. -
Page 37: First Time Setup
Before using this function, connect and position all of the supplied speakers. Measurement Points To create a listening area in which several people can enjoy home theater simultaneously, the Audyssey 2EQ function takes measurements at three points within the listening area: First measurement point This is the center point of the listening area, or the listening position if it’s just one person. - Page 38 First Time Setup—Continued Using Audyssey 2EQ STANDBY/ON STANDBY MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT PHONES DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE 2, 6 Turn on the AV receiver. Put the speaker setup microphone at measurement point connect it to the SETUP MIC jack. SETUP MIC Notes: •...
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Page 39: Error Messages
First Time Setup—Continued Error Messages While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of the following error messages may appear: Ambient noise is too high This message appears if there’s too much background noise and the measurements cannot be performed prop- erly. -
Page 40: Hdmi Video Setup
First Time Setup—Continued HDMI Video Setup If you connect a video component to HDMI IN 1 or 2, use this setting to assign that input to an input selector. STANDBY/ON RECEIVER INPUT SELECTOR V CR/DVR CBL/SAT MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 D TUN --/---... -
Page 41: Digital Audio Input Setup
TAPE CBL/SAT TAPE CBL/SAT Note: DOCK can be selected for the TAPE input selector or CBL/SAT input selector, but not both at the same time. -capable Onkyo MiniDisc to work properly, you 1, 2 1, 2 MASTER VOLUME TUNING PRESET... -
Page 42: Playing Your Av Components
[VOL] button. The volume can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. Since the AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment, it has a wide volume range for precise adjust- ment. To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT LEVEL control. -
Page 43: Using The Multichannel Dvd Input
Playing Your AV Components—Continued STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR DOCK V CR/DVR CBL/SAT MULTI CH MULTI CH TAPE TUNER CABLE + 10 D TUN --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC ALBUM LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT LEVEL - LEVEL +... -
Page 44: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the Radio Listening to AM/FM Stations STANDBY/ON STANDBY MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT PHONES DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select AM or FM. In this example, FM has been selected. -
Page 45: Presetting Am/Fm Stations
Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter- ing the appropriate frequency. STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR Number DOCK V CR/DVR CBL/SAT buttons MULTI CH TAPE TUNER... -
Page 46: Ri Dock Ds-A1X For The Ipod
DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod About the RI Dock With the Onkyo RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod slideshows and vid- eos on your TV. -
Page 47: Function Overview
DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod—Continued Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock 1. Plug in the AC adapter. 2. Turn on the AV receiver, and select the appropriate inputs on the AV receiver. 3. Align your iPod with the RI Dock’s iPod slot, and carefully place your iPod in the slot, as shown. - Page 48 DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod—Continued ■ Using Your iPod’s Alarm Clock You can use your iPod’s Alarm Clock function to auto- matically turn on your iPod and the AV receiver at a specified time. The AV receiver’s input source will auto- matically be set to the input to which your iPod is con- nected.
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Page 49: Common Functions
Common Functions This section explains functions that can be used with any input source. STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR DOCK V CR/DVR CBL/SAT MULTI CH TAPE TUNER CABLE DIMMER + 10 D TUN --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC ALBUM INPUT... -
Page 50: Using The Sleep Timer
Common Functions—Continued Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it turns off automatically after a specified period. Press the remote controller’s [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time. SLEEP You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps. -
Page 51: Using The Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 52. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). -
Page 52: Selecting Listening Modes
Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Neural Surround Dolby D DTS, DTS 96/24 Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged Original Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono *1. In the Direct listening mode, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz PCM is processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively. In listening modes other than Direct, and Stereo, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz PCM is processed at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz respectively. -
Page 53: About The Listening Modes
System playback is scalable from 5.1 to 7.1 multichannel surround playback. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material. -
Page 54: Using The Late Night Function (Dolby Digital Only)
Using the Listening Modes—Continued STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR V CR/DVR CBL/SAT MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 D TUN --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC ALBUM INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU SP A / B ENTER ENTER PLAYLIST/CAT SETUP SETUP LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND... - Page 55 Using the Listening Modes—Continued Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. SETUP The Audio Adjust settings are explained below. Input Channel Settings ■ Multiplex This setting determines which channel is output from a stereo multiplex source. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.
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Page 56: Recording
Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources. Recording the Input Source You can only record to a component that’s connected to the TAPE OUT or VCR/DVR OUT jacks. -
Page 57: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker Settings This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a speaker after performing the automatic speaker setup. Some speaker settings are set automatically by the Auto- matic Speaker Setup function (see page 37). - Page 58 Advanced Setup—Continued Crossover Frequency This setting is set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 37). This setting only applies to the speakers that you speci- fied as Small in the “Speaker Configuration” on page 57. To get the best bass performance from your speaker sys- tem, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your speakers Use the Down [...
- Page 59 Advanced Setup—Continued Speaker Distance These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 37). With these settings, you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position.
- Page 60 Advanced Setup—Continued Speaker Levels These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 37). You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE RECEIVER MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button.
- Page 61 Advanced Setup—Continued Equalizer Settings These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 37). Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers, see page 60. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE RECEIVER MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button.
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Page 62: Digital Input Signal Formats
Advanced Setup—Continued Digital Input Signal Formats The following table shows the display indicator for each digital signal format. Format Display Dolby Digital Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format auto- matically. However, if you experience either of the fol- lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can specify the signal format as either PCM or DTS: •... -
Page 63: Controlling Other Components
Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-681M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. This sec- tion explains how to enter the necessary remote control code for the component that you want to control (e.g., DVD player, TV, or VCR). -
Page 64: Remote Control Codes For Onkyo Components Connected Via
AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via the following remote control codes: •... - Page 65 Controlling Other Components—Continued To control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You must select the appropriate remote control mode first.) With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. ■...
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Page 66: Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. - Page 67 Troubleshooting—Continued The center speaker produces no sound • When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (page 52). • Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 57). The subwoofer produces no sound •...
- Page 68 • With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. • To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (page 63).
- Page 69 five seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor- rectly.
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Page 70: Specifications
Specifications AV Receiver (HT-R557) ■ Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) All channels: 110 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.9% Rated Output Power (IEC) ×... - Page 71 Specifications—Continued 5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package (HTP-650) ■ Powered Subwoofer (SKW-750) Type: Bass-reflex Input sensitivity/ impedance: 140 mV / 20 kΩ Maximum output power: 230 W (Dynamic Power) Frequency response: 25 Hz–150 Hz Cabinet capacity: 1.3 cubic feet (37 L) Dimensions ×...
- Page 72 Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain PlazaTower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29344581 (C) Copyright 2007 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0707-1 * 2 9 3 4 4 5 8 1 *...