Harman Kardon HKTS 2 User's Manual
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1. The lead of the speaker wire is indicated with a stripe and has the colored band corresponding to the speaker s position It is important to connect all speakers identically on the speaker to on the amplifier and on the speaker to on the amplifier Wiring out of phase results in thin sound weak bass and a poor stereo image 8 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS To connect the supplied speaker wires to the satellite terminals located on the bottom of each speaker press the red or black tab insert the bare end of the wire into the hole and release the tab Gently tug on the wire to make sure that it is fully inserted For the best performance Harman Kardon recommends that the subwoofer be connected using either the Line Level Subwoofer SUB Input or the Line Level Full Range Inputs However if the application requires the use of the speaker level connections for the subwoofer unscrew the binding post collar until the pass through hole in the center post is visible under the collar Insert the bare end of the wire through this hole then screw the collar down until the connection is tight The hole in the center of each collar is intended for use with banana type connectors Speaker Connections Make sure that you have configured your surround sound processor for Subwoofer On The left and right speakers should all be set to Small Use th2. NORMAL LINE LEVEL IN Le a y W 7 it KL ae pf OO IQ I E D O pi i rm lt mr 7 OUT IMPORTANT CONNECT STRIPED WIRE TO RED SPEAKER TERMINAL SUB TS2 gihta harman kardon H A Harman International Company Northridge CA 91329 USA This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT POUR PR VENIR LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU DE CHOC LECTRIQUE EVITER D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA WARNING FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE T 1 6A L 250 VOLT FUSE AVERTISSEMENT UTILISEZ UN f FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE T 1 6A L 250V T 1 6A L 250V PLUIE OU A L HUMIDIT POWER AC 220 240V 50 60Hz 300 Watts E cE x o 0 Subwoofer Level Control High Cut Low Pass Filter Switch Trigger Input Phase Switch Subwoofer Level Control Volume may be adjusted using the Subwoofer Level Control Turn the control clockwise to increase the subwoofer s volume or counterclockwise to decrease it High Cut Low Pass Filter Switch Plac ing this switch in the ON position activates cir cuitry th
3. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand 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 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such assunshine fire or the like The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
4. HKTS 2 Home Theater amp Music Speaker System OWNER S MANUAL harman kardon Designed to Entertain Table of Contents Introduction Rear Panel Connections Speaker Placement Mounting Options Speaker Connections Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer Group International 2 Route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir FRANCE Operation Volume Additional Bass Adjustments Troubleshooting Specifications declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards N 61000 6 3 2001 N 61000 6 1 2001 N 55013 2001 N 61000 3 2 2000 N 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 E E EN 55020 2002 E E EN 60065 2002 Jurjen Amsterdam Harman Kardon Europe 03 09 Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual certain conventions have been used Example bold type indicates a specific control or rear panel connection on the subwoofer EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a control or switch position on the subwoofer number in a circle indicates a rear panel control or connection on the subwoofer 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 2 with which you re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The HKTS 2 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and power of the music and cinema experience in your own living room While
5. 479mm x 340mm x 340mm Recommended Power 10 120 Watts Weight 15kg Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB 1 Watt 1 meter Tweeter One 1 2 dome video shielded Midrange Dual 3 drivers video shielded Dimensions H x W x D 243mm x 100mm x 92mm Weight 1kg All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc 14 SPECIFICATIONS Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings 1 2 3 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet
6. Place this switch in the e position to power on the subwoofer The subwoofer will then be either in the Standby mode or completely on depending on the position of the Trigger On Off Switch AC Power Cord Make sure to plug this cord into an active unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the subwoofer The cord should not be plugged into the accessory outlets found on some audio components REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 5 Speaker Placement Color Coding System Subwoofer Satellites The HKTS 2 uses the channel color coding Wi ea Bun system established by the Consumer Electronics Le ee Association to make setting up your home 4 theater speaker system as easy as possible Your system includes a set of colored stickers that may be placed near the speaker terminals of each of the two satellite speakers according to he key below The powered subwoofer is already color coded for you Speaker Sticker or Terminal ee Position and Cable Color Front Left White The satellite speakers may be placed on a shelf The low frequency material reproduced by the Front Right Red i ue subwoofer is mostly omnidirectional and this Subwoofer LFE Purple speaker may be placed in a convenient location in the room However the best reproduction of bass will be heard when the subwoofer is placed Front Speakers in a corner along the same wall as the front speakers Ex
7. Sub Input on the subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic processors SUB TS Subwoofer Line Level R SUB LFE Out Receiver If your receiver processor has a built in low pass crossover filter for the subwoofer output you may use the Sub Input to bypass the subwoofer s internal crossover Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier Make sure that you have configured your surround sound processor for Subwoofer On The left and right speakers should all be set to Small When all connections have been made plug the AC power cord on the subwoofer into an AC outlet Speaker Connections Dolby Pro Logic Non Digital Speaker Level Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Virtual Speaker applications not Dolby Digital DTS or other digital processing where the receiver processor does not have a subwoofer output or a volume controlled preamp line level output Connect your receiver or amplifier s front left and right speaker terminals to the left and right terminals on the subwoofer that are marked High Level In Connect the left and right terminals on the sub woofer that are marked High Level Out to the corresponding terminals on the back of your front left and right speakers SUB TS Subwoofer SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11 Operation Move the Master Power switch marked Power to the e On
8. dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture harman kardon H Harman International 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com Harman Consumer Group International 2 Route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France 2009 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part 406 000 05513 E
9. Review proper operation of your receiver amplifier e Check the Balance control on your receiver amplifier from one speaker If the system plays at low volumes e Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure that the receiver processor is configured so that the speaker in question is enabled Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speakers but shuts off as volume is increased If there is low or no bass Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured e If more than one pair of main speakers is being used check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver amplifier e Make sure the connections to the left and right Speaker Inputs have the correct polarity and output Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet Make sure the powered subwoofer is plugged in and switched on e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure your receiver processor is configured so that the subwoofer and LFE output are enabled TROUBLESHOOTING 13 Specifications HKTS 2 SUB TS System Subwoofer Frequency Response Amplifier 35Hz 20kHz 6dB 200 Watts RMS Bass 10 Woofer bass reflex enclosure SAT TS f Satellites Dimensions H x W x D
10. at cuts out all audio input signals above 120Hz This allows the subwoofer to focus its power on reproducing the low frequency portion of the signal avoiding inefficiency and distortion Engage this filter when using the Speaker Level Inputs or when using the Line Level Full Range Inputs unless your receiver or processor processes its line level output using a low pass filter The filter has no effect when the Sub Input is used 4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Line Level Subwoofer SUB Input Q Line Level Full Range Inputs Speaker Level Outputs Speaker Level Inputs Trigger Input Some receivers or sound processors have a Trigger Output that sends a signal to the subwoofer to switch on or off If your receiver has such a Trigger Output connect it here When placed in the AUT position and when the Master Power Switch is turned on the subwoofer will automatically turn itself on or place itself in the Standby mode depending on the status of your receiver or processor When this switch is placed in the ON position the subwoofer will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal Master Power Switch AC Power Cord An LED located on top of the subwoofer indicates whether the subwoofer is in the On or standby state when used with the Trigger On Off Switch in the AUTO position The LED is lit blue to indicate that the subwoofer is receiving an audio signal and is turned on and the LED is lit amber to
11. e try placing this switch in the REVERSE position There is no harm in experimenting and you may return the switch to the NORMAL position at any time If you rearrange your room and reposition the speakers it would be a good idea to check whether they are in phase by flipping this switch The High Cut Low Pass Filter Switch limits the frequencies of the audio signal inputted to the subwoofer to the low frequen cies that the subwoofer reproduces best This allows the subwoofer to perform more efficiently and with superior bass reproduction minimizing distortion that might occur if the subwoofer attempted to reproduce higher frequencies This switch should be left in the ON position except 1 When the Sub Input is being used in which case it has no effect or 2 When the Speaker Level Inputs or the Line Level Full Range Inputs are being used with a crossover or filter aboard the receiver or processor In these two circumstances place the switch in the OFF position Troubleshooting If there is no sound from any of the speakers If there is no sound coming Check that receiver amplifier is on and a source is playing e Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in its Power switch is switched on to the ONe position e Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured
12. indicate that no signal is being received and the subwoofer is in Standby mode When the Trigger On Off Switch is in the ON position the LED will be lit blue whether or not an audio signal is present When the Master Power Switch is turned off the LED goes dark no matter which position the Trigger On Off Switch is in Rear Panel Connections Phase Switch This switch determines whether the subwoofer s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the main speak ers If the speakers were to play out of phase the sound waves produced by the subwoofer would be cancelled out reducing bass response This phenomenon depends in part on the rela tive placement of the speakers in the room In most cases the Phase Switch should be left in the NORMAL position However it does no harm to experiment with the Phase Switch and you may leave it in the position that maximizes bass response Line Level Subwoofer SUB Input Con nect the subwoofer output of a receiver with digital surround sound decoding such as Dolby Digital or DTS to this input This input bypasses the subwoofer s internal crossover circuitry and should only be used with a filtered signal If your receiver does not have digital decoding you should use the Line Level Full Range Inputs instead Line Level Full Range Inputs Connect the line level subwoofer output or preamp out put s of your receiver or amplifier to these inputs If
13. is installation method if your receiver processor has a dedicated LFE subwoofer out put Use the line level input jack marked SUB for the Low Frequency Effects channel Connect this jack to the LFE output or subwoofer output on your receiver or amplifier Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier SUB TS Subwoofer LINE LEVEL IN SUB R SUB LFE Out Receiver SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9 Speaker Connections Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Virtual Speaker applications not Dolby Digital DTS or other digital processing where the receiver processor is equipped with a subwoofer output or a volume controlled preamp line level output Use RCA type patch cords to connect the line level subwoofer output on your receiver or to amplifier either the left or right line level input on the subwoofer 10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Use both the left and right inputs on the sub woofer if your receiver or processor has both left and right line level outputs In that case you will need to supply a second interconnect cable If your receiver is equipped with line level out puts but does not have a separate subwoofer output use a Y adapter not supplied to bridge the receiver s preamp output to the main amp input for that channel and connect the long end of the adapter to the corresponding line level input on the subwoofer IMPORTANT Do not use the
14. iver The HKTS 2 subwoofer is easy to connect to your system since it s equipped with a special sub woofer input for use with equipment that has a dedicated subwoofer connection that carries a low frequency output It also includes stereo speaker level inputs and outputs for connection to older receivers and processors that do not have a line level subwoofer output Other con veniences include a level control high cut low pass filter switch and phase switch for fine tuning bass response to suit your listening environment and taste and an efficient Trigger switching system that automatically switches the unit from Standby mode to Active mode Shelf stands and wall mount brackets are includ ed for the satellite speakers and optional HTFS 2 floor stands are available separately from your Harman Kardon dealer Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiv er fifty years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs the HKTS 2 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver or any home theater system E Complete 2 1 home theater and music speaker system EH Speakers are magnetically shielded for placement near video monitors E Fully color coded cables and connections simplify setup E Both line and speaker level inputs for use with most audio components E Subwoofer input offers superior quality bass reproduction when used with any digital audio system that incorporates bass manage
15. ment or programmable crossovers _ CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important Operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Included One powered subwoofer Two satellites for left right and surrounds with color key stickers shown with included shelf stands attached Two wall mount brackets mm m One RCA cable for connection to subwoofer purple gt a gt Two 6 meter speaker cables for connection to front satellites red and white INTRODUCTION 3 Rear Panel Connections SUBWOOFER LEVEL O N FILTER ON OFF POWER ON m MODE isi EXT TRIGGER ON a INPUT 3 30V AC DC AUTO PHASE REVERSE
16. periment with subwoofer placement by temporarily placing the subwoofer in the listening position and moving around the room until the bass reproduction is best Place the subwoofer in that location They may be wall mounted using the supplied brackets The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the istening position They should be placed at about the same height from the floor as the isteners ears will be or they may be angled oward the listeners 6 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Mounting Options Wall Mounting Unscrew the bolt that attaches the black shelf stand to the bottom of the speaker Store the stand and bolt in a safe place in case they are needed for a future installation Remove Stand 15mm or 1 2 M6 1 25P or 1 4 20 Wall Plate Mount the wall bracket attachment plate on the wall in the desired location f possible position the speakers so that the mounting screws not included use size 8 may be installed directly into a wooden wall stud f that is not possible use optional wall anchors that are rated to support at least twenty five pounds The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware available through hardware stores to properly and safely wall mount the speakers Referring to the speaker connection instructions on pages 8 through 11 thread the appropriate
17. position to use the subwoofer The subwoofer will automatically turn itself on or go into standby mode depending on whether or not a signal is being sent to it by your receiver or surround processor and provided that the Trigger On Off Switch is moved down so that it is in the AUTO position When your receiver or amplifier is off the subwoofer will be in standby mode and the LED Indicator on the top of the subwoofer will turn amber When your receiver or amplifier is turned on it will automatically turn itself on and the LED Indicator will turn blue If you will be away from home for an extended period of time or if the subwoofer will not be used switch the Master Power switch to the OFF position 12 OPERATION Volume Volume can be adjusted using the Subwoofer Level Control above as shown below Turn the control knob clockwise to increase the volume of the subwoofer and counterclockwise o decrease the subwoofer s volume Subwoofer A Y Subwoofer yp Additional Bass Adjustments In addition to the volume adjustments described above the subwoofer includes a Phase Switch and a Filter Switch that can be used to adjust the bass response to suit your listening environment or taste In most situations the Phase Switch should be left in the NORMAL position If you suspect that the subwoofer is playing out of phase with the other speakers which would tend to diminish bass respons
18. sophisticated electronics and state of the art speaker components are hard at work within the HKTS 2 hookup and operation are simple Color keyed cables and connections and simple controls make the HKTS 2 easy to use To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new music and home theater speaker system we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual This will ensure that connections to your receiver or preamp processor and amplifier or other external devices are made properly In addition a few minutes spent learning the func tions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power and refinement the HKTS 2 is able to deliver If you have any questions about this product its installation or operation please contact your dealer the best local source of information Description and Features The HKTS 2 is a three piece home theater speaker system that includes a 10 inch 200 watt bass reflex powered subwoofer two identical 2 way dual driver satellite speakers for use in the left and right front speaker positions shelf stands and wall mount brackets for the two satellites and all of the speaker cables you need to connect your speakers to your receiver or preamp processor and amplifier The speaker cables and speakers all use a color coding system to conform to the CEA standard The color coding system minimizes confusion especially when the HKTS 2 system is used with a Harman Kardon rece
19. speaker cable through the opening in the bottom of the attachment plate and then through the back of the bracket as shown in the diagram Wires to Speaker Terminal Cover D Overhead View The bracket has two openings on top a round screw hole and an arc shaped opening in front of it The speaker cable should be threaded through the arc shaped opening not the screw hole Attach the bracket to the wall plate by inserting the tab at the top of the attachment plate into the slot on top of the bracket and snapping the bracket onto the attachment plate Thread the cable through the round opening in the terminal cover and then insert the speaker wires into the terminals on the underside of the speaker remembering to observe the correct polarity see page 8 Place the terminal cover over the opening on the underside of the speaker so that it fits flush against the speaker and covers the terminals with its round opening exposing the threaded insert The bracket fits through the round open ing in the terminal cover nsert the supplied bracket bolt up through the bottom of the bracket and terminal cover and screw it into the threaded insert on the under side of the speaker The bolt should be snug but not so tight as to prevent the bracket from pivoting The wall mounted speaker may be pivoted from side to side however the bracket is not designed to tilt up or down and attempting to il
20. t it will damage the bracket and possibly the wall which would not be covered by your warranty Wall 23mm or 3 4 4 M6 1 25P or 1 4 20 MOUNTING OPTIONS 7 Speaker Connections Speaker Level Connection Guide IMPORTANT NOTE Before making speaker connections be certain that your receiver or audio power amplifier is turned off and pre ferably unplugged from its AC power source The subwoofer should not be connected to an AC power source until all speaker wire connections have been made Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding and terminals Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics including Harman Kardon use red to denote the terminal and black for the terminal Newer Harman Kardon receivers conform to the CEA standard and therefore use a color other than red or black for the terminal to indicate some speaker positions e g surround left Although the HKTS 2 system has red and black collars on the individual speaker terminals to denote the positive and negative connections your system includes a colored band on the positive lead at both ends of every speaker cable and a matching colored sticker for each of the two satellite speakers conforming to the key on page 6 The subwoofer has a purple SUB input jack This system is intended to help you ensure that the speaker in each location is connected to the correct terminals on your receiver or amplifier
21. your receiver does not have a separate subwoofer output use a Y adapter not supplied to bridge the receiver s preamp output to the main amp input for that channel and connect the long end of the adapter to the correspon ding line level input on the subwoofer If your receiver has only a single subwoofer output you may connect it to either the left or right line level input on the subwoofer and no Y adapter is needed Speaker Level Outputs If you are using the Speaker Level Inputs on the subwoofer you should connect these binding post terminals to your front left and right speak ers remembering to maintain polarity by con necting the terminal on the subwoofer to the terminal on the speaker and the terminal on the subwoofer to the terminal on the speaker If you are not using the Speaker Level Inputs then connect your front left and right speakers directly to your receiver or amplifier See pages 9 through 12 for further information on speaker connections Speaker Level Inputs Connect these binding post terminals to the main left and right speaker terminals of your receiver or amplifier if your receiver or amplifier does not have a line level subwoofer output Remember to maintain polarity by connecting the terminal on the receiver amplifier to the terminal on the sub woofer and the terminal on the receiver amplifier to the terminal on the subwoofer Master Power Switch
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