Harman Kardon HKTS 16 Owner's Manual
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1. connect it to the HKTS 210SUB s External Trigger Input connector If the component s trigger voltage connection has a 3 5mm mini jack you can use the supplied combination LFE trigger cable to make the connection NOTE Please do not connect the subwoofer ON OFF trigger cable to the Remote Control Output IR Out of your home cinema system or surround receiver This could lead to malfunction Operation Turning the Subwoofer On and Off Set the HKTS 210SUB s Power switch to the ON position e fthe Power On Mode switch is set to AUT Q the HKTS 210SUB will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and it will go into standby mode when it has received no audio signal for 15 minutes The subwoofer s LED will glow white when the subwoofer is on and will not be illuminated when the subwoofer is in standby e fthe Power On Mode switch is set to ON the HKTS 210SUB will remain on at all times The HKTS 210SUB s LED will glow white e f the External Trigger Input connector QS is connected to a trigger voltage source the HKTS 210SUB will turn on whenever a trigger voltage is present and will turn off after the trigger voltage ceases regardless of the position of the Power On Mode switch If you will be away from home for an extended period of time or if you will not be using the subwoofer for an extended period switch the Power switch to the OFF Position Subwoofer Adjustments Volume Use t2. x 10 1 2 9 0 kg 19 8 Ib AKIO 9 16 harman kardan harman kardon HARMAN Harman Consumer Inc 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 516 255 4545 USA only Made in P R C 2010 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved harman kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association harman ka rdon l by HARMAN Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Part No 950 0333 001 www harmankardon com
3. 3 4 19mm dome video shielded Dual 3 75mm drivers video shielded 102mm x 241mm x 92mm 4 x 9 1 2 x 3 5 8 1 0 kg 2 2 Ib specifications HKTS 210SUB Subwoofer Power requirement Amplifier Power Woofer External Trigger Input Voltage Dimensions H x W x D Weight AC 100 120V 50 60 Hz 200W USA AC 220 240V 50 60 Hz 200W EU 200 watts RMS 8 200mm woofer sealed enclosure 3 30 volts AC DC 353mm x 267mm x 267mm 13 29 32 x 10 1 2 x 10 1 2 9 0 kg 19 8 Ib HKTS 16 System Frequency Response Recommended Power Impedance Sensitivity Tweeter Midrange Dimensions H x W x D Weight 12 45Hz 20kHz 6dB SAT TS11 Satellites 10 120 watts 8 ohms nominal 86dB 1 watt 1 meter One 1 2 12mm dome video shielded Dual 3 75mm drivers video shielded 243mm x 100mm x 92mm 9 9 16 x 3 15 16 x 3 5 8 6 0 kg 13 2 Ib Cen TS11 Center 10 120 watts 8 ohms nominal 86dB 1 watt 1 meter One 3 4 19mm dome video shielded Dual 3 75mm drivers video shielded 102mm x 241mm x 92mm 4 x 9 1 2 x 3 5 8 1 0 kg 2 2 Ib HKTS 210SUB Subwoofer Power requirement Amplifier Power Woofer External Trigger Input Voltage Dimensions H x W x D Weight AC 100 120V 50 60 Hz 200W USA AC 220 240V 50 60 Hz 200W EU 200 watts RMS 8 200mm woofer sealed enclosure 3 30 volts AC DC 353mm x 267mm x 267mm 13 29 32 x 10 1 2
4. 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 four satellite speakers conforming to the key on page 6 The center Front Left Speaker Cable White Bands l Z E FRONT SURROUND CENTER O a B RIGHT KA 9 9 SUB LFE OUT O O E Receiver Surround Left Speaker Cable Blue Bands Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp Processor with a Dedicated Subwoofer Output Use this installation method for receivers and preamp processors that have a dedicated subwoofer output with low pass filtering also called bass management If the dedicated subwoofer output does not have low pass filtering follow the instructions in Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp Processor With Line Outputs on page 9 Use the LFE purple connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect the HKTS 210SUB s Line Level LFE In connector to the dedicated subwoofer output or LFE output of your receiver or preamp processor Set the subwoofer s Input Mode switch to the LFE position Center Speaker Cable Green Bands LFE Trigger Cable Purple Ends Surround Right Speaker Cable Gray Bands opeaker Connections speaker has a green terminal and the subwoofer has a purple SUB input jack This system is int
5. processor s setup menu configure the receiver or preamp processor for Subwoofer ON and set the front center and surround speakers to Small After you have made and verified all connections plug the HKTS 210SUB s AC Power cord into an active AC outlet AKIO 9 16 Front Left Speaker Cable White Bands sC FRONT SURROUND CENTER QAQA QG LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS 9 G un t 9 zb Receiver Surround Left Speaker Cable Blue Bands Center Speaker Cable Green Bands opeaker Connections Front Right Speaker Cable Red Bands Set Input Mode Switch to Normal INPUT N NORMAL K HKTS210SUB i harman kardon MIN MAX Fi LFE EXT TRIGGER 3 30V AC DC Q Stereo Audio Cable Not supplied Red and White Ends Surround Right Speaker Cable Gray Bands Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp Processor with Line Outputs Use this installation method for receivers and preamp processors that do not have a dedicated subwoofer output but do have preamp level volume controlled line outputs If the receiver or preamp processor has a dedicated subwoofer output with low pass filtering see Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp Processor with a Dedicated Subwoofer Output on page 8 If you re connecting to a receiver with l
6. switch is set to ON the HKTS 210SUB will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and will enter the standby mode once no audio signal has been received for about 15 minutes When this switch is set in the ON position the HKTS 210SUB will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal An LED on the HKTS 210SUB s top panel indicates whether the subwoofer is in the on or standby state e When the LED glows white the HKTS 210SUB is turned on e When the LED is not illuminated the HKTS 210SUB is in standby mode When the Power switch is set to OF F the LED will not be illuminated no matter what setting the Power On Mode switch is in Subwoofer Level control Use this control to adjust the HKTS 210SUB s volume Turn clockwise to increase the volume turn counterclockwise to decrease the volume Input Mode switch When this switch is in the Normal setting the input signal from the Line Level L R In connectors is active When this switch is in the LFE setting the input signal from the Line Level LFE In connector is active trigger cable to connect the External Trigger input to the trigger output of another compatible component Whenever a trigger signal between 3V and 30V AC or DC is detected by the HKTS 210SUB its amplifier will turn on The HKTS 210SUB s amplifier will turn off after the trigger signal ceases This will occur even when the Power On Mode switch
7. that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the center speaker are connected properly e Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured e f your receiver is operating in Dolby Pro Logic mode make sure that the center speaker is not set to Phantom If there is no sound coming from the surround speakers e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the surround speakers have been enabled and their volume levels have not been turned all the way down e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the surround speakers are connected properly e Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured e Review proper operation of your receiver processor and its surroundsound features e Make sure the movie or TV show you re watching has been recorded in a surround sound mode If it is not check to see if your receiver amplifier has a different surround sound mode that you can use e Review the operation of your DVD player and the DVD jacket to make sure the DVD features the desired Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound mode and that you have properly selected that mode using both the DVD player s menu and the disc s menu If there is no sound coming from the subwoofer e Check that the subwoofer s Power Cord TD is plugged into a working AC outlet e Check that the subwoofer s Power Switch is in the ON position e Check that t
8. 1 REVERSE NORMAL BASS BOOST ON OFF POWER ON MODE ON Q SUBWOOFER LEVEL O INPUT NORMAL CAUTION MIN MAX LFE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK p DO NOT OPEN LO EA BUT AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR L SON V ASIDE O WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK LFE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT POUR PR VENIR LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE EVITER D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ALA Phase switch The Phase switch p determines whether the HKTS 210SUB s Q External Trigger input Use the mini plug of the supplied combination LFE and piston like action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the satellite speakers the sound waves produced by the subwoofer could be canceled out reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all 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 and you can leave the Phase switch in the position that maximizes bass response and impact Bass Boost switch Set this switch to ON to enhance the HKTS 210SUB s low frequency performance Set this switch to OF F for normal low frequency performance Power On Mode switch If this switch is set in the AUT O position and the Power
9. DE TO CONSTITUTE THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT ARISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT harman kardon HKTS 9 16 Typographical Conventions We have employed certain conventions to help you use this manual number in an oval indicates a rear panel control or connector on the illustration of the HKTS 210SUB subwoofer Example bold type indicates the name of a specific control or rear panel connector on the HKTS 210SUB subwoofer EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a control or switch setting on the HKTS 210SUB subwoofer AKIO 9 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES INCLUDED ITEMS HKTS 210SUB REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS SPEAKER PLACEMENT MOUNTING OPTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS Table of Contents AKIO 9 16 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the harman kardon HKTS 9 16 speaker system with which you re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The HKTS 9 16 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and power of the cinema experience in your own living room While sophisticated electronics and state of the art speaker components are hard at work within the HKTS 9 16 hookup and operation are simple Color keyed cables and connections and simple controls make the HKTS 9 16 easy to use To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new home theater speaker system we urge y
10. HKIo5 O 16 Home Theater Speaker System harman kardon by HARMAN HKIS 9 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions I T Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 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
11. Use Mounting Hardware Appropriate for Wall Construction and Materials 3 Remove the rubber pads from the foot rests on the bottom of the center speaker and connect the speaker leads to the terminals on the underside of the speaker Remember to observe the correct polarity Connect Cable Remove Pads 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the speaker to the wall mount bracket The screws thread into the center foot rest openings that were exposed when you removed the rubber pads in the previous step Use Supplied Screws to zu Attach Speaker to Bracket lt Ve Thread Screws into Center Openings AKIO 9 16 Speaker Connections IMPORTANT NOTE Before making speaker connections be certain that your receiver or audio power amplifier is turned off and preferably unplugged from its AC power source Do not connect the HKTS 210SUB subwoofer to an AC power source until you have made all speaker wire connections Speakers and other electronics have corresponding and terminals Most makers of electronics including harman kardon engineers 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 9 16 system has red and black collars on the individual speaker terminals to denote the positive and negative
12. akers so that the mounting screws not included use size 8 can be installed directly into a wall stud If that is not possible use optional wall anchors that are rated to support at least 25 Ib 11 3kg and are appropriate for the construction and materials of your wall The customer is responsible for the proper selection and use of mounting hardware available through hardware stores to wall mount the speakers properly and safely AKIO 9 16 3 Bring the speaker cable through the wall bracket attachment plate and mount the attachment plate on the wall in the desired location i ARE 4 Thread the speaker cable through the arc shaped opening on the top of the mounting bracket not the screw hole Bring Speaker Cable Through Opening Bring Speaker Cable Through Arc Shaped Opening J Cable to Speaker Cable from Wall Plate Overhead View Side View 5 Attach the mounting 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 Insert Tab into Slot and Snap Bracket onto Plate Feed Cable Through Mount and out of Opening 6 Fitthe terminal cover onto the bracket as shown in the illustration below then connect the speaker leads to the terminals on the underside of the speaker Remember to observe the correct polarity lun 4 Connect Cable Leads to Speaker Terminals Mounting Brack
13. are included for the satellite and center speakers and shelf stands are included for the satellite speakers Optional HTFS 2 floor stands are available separately from your harman kardon dealer harman kardon invented the high fidelity receiver fifty years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs the HKTS 9 16 is a perfect complement to a harman kardon receiver or any home theater system Included Items One HKTS 210SUB subwoofer harman kardon Introduction Description and Features Included Items One center channel speaker Four satellite speakers a front left speaker a front right speaker and two rear surround sound speakers with color keyed stickers shown with included shelf stands attached HKTS 9 satellites shown Four wall mount brackets for satellite speakers One wall mount bracket for center channel speaker One combination LFE low frequency effects and trigger cable for connection to the subwoofer LFE cable has purple connectors NN Three six meter 19 7 foot speaker cables for connection to front satellites red and white and to center speaker green Two 12 meter 39 4 foot speaker cables for connection from receiver to rear surround sound satellites gray and blue HKTS 210SUB Rear Panel Connections AKIO 9 16 HKTS 210SUB Rear Panel Connections O h kardon arman k araon amp
14. eft and right line outputs connect the LFE purple connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to one of those outputs and to either of the HKTS 210SUB s Line Level L R In connectors Use a second RCA cable not supplied to connect the other receiver or preamp line output to the other of the HKTS 210SUB s Line Level L R In connectors Set the subwoofer s Input Mode switch in the Normal position Connect each satellite speaker and the center speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier After you have made and verified all connections plug the HKTS 210SUB s AC Power cord into an active AC outlet AKIO 9 16 Speaker Connections continued FRONT OOOO OO SURROUND CENTER 12 LFE SUB TRIGGER OUTPUT OUTPUT e OOOO Receiver Subwoofer O PHASE z REVERSE NORMAL BASS BOOST u ON z OFF POWER ON MODE m ON Q z AUTO O SUBWOOFER LEVEL INPUT NORMAL m LFE N MIN MAX 2 EXT TRIGGER d INPUT lt 7 3 30VACIDc O AVIS RISQUE DE WARNING TO REDUC DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AVERTISSEMENT PC DE CHOC ELECTRIQL PLUIE OU A L HUMID Trigger Cable Black Ends 10 opeaker Connections Operation Connecting to a Trigger Voltage Source If your preamp processor or another audio video component has a trigger voltage connection that supplies between 3V and 30V AC or DC
15. ended to help you ensure that the speaker in each location is connected to the correct terminals on your receiver or amplifier 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 With the advent of multichannel surround sound systems connecting all of the speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of the sound To connect the supplied speaker wires to the satellite and center speaker 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 Front Right Speaker Cable Red Bands Set Input Mode O HKTS210SUB H 11 Switch to LFE i harman kardon rex a REPE M BASS up INPUT ON O l UNE une o MIN MAX LFE 6 EXT TRIGGER V Been EXER INPUT uo dk peace Om B LFE ERE 5660 l LEVEL ol Ce x Re es gt ee ee e Subwoofer Connect each satellite speaker and the center speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier In your receiver or preamp
16. et Side View 7 Fit the terminal cover into the opening on the underside of the speaker so that it is flush against the speaker and covers the terminals Insert the supplied long bracket bolt up through the bottom of the bracket and terminal cover and screw it into the threaded insert on the underside of the speaker The bolt should be snug but not so tight as to prevent the speaker from pivoting on the bracket Fit Terminal Cover into Recess on Speaker Bottom Attach Speaker to t Bracket Using Long Bolt You can pivot the wall mounted speaker from side to side however attempting to tilt it up or down will damage the bracket and possibly the wall which would not be covered by your warranty Mounting Options Wall Mounting the Center Speaker 1 Determine the location for the speaker If possible position the speaker so that one of the mounting screws not included use size 10 can be installed directly into a wall stud If that is not possible use optional wall anchors that are rated to support at least 25 Ib 11 3kg and are appropriate for the construction and materials of your wall The customer is responsible for the proper selection and use of mounting hardware available through hardware stores to wall mount the speaker properly and safely 2 Bring the speaker cable through the wall bracket attachment plate as shown and mount the attachment plate on the wall in the desired location Bring Cable Through Opening UN
17. he Subwoofer Level Control is not turned all the way down fully counterclockwise e Check the audio connection between your receiver processor and the subwoofer e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the subwoofer has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way down If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the speakers are connected properly e Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed cut or punctured e f you have an additional pair of front speakers connected to your receiver amplifier make sure that you re not operating the system below the receiver amplifier s minimum impedance requirements Check the receiver amplifier s documentation for more information You can find additional troubleshooting information in the FAQs link on the Support page at www harmankardon com AKIO 9 16 Specifications HKTS 9 System Frequency Response Recommended Power Impedance Sensitivity Tweeter Midrange Dimensions H x W x D Weight 45Hz 20kHz 6dB SAT TS7 Satellites 10 80 watts 8 ohms nominal 86dB 1 watt 1 meter One 1 2 12mm dome video shielded One 3 75mm driver video shielded 167mm x 100mm x 92mm 6 5 8 x 3 5 16 x 3 5 8 6 0 kg 13 2 Ib Cen TS7 Center 10 80 watts 8 ohms nominal 86dB 1 watt 1 meter One
18. he Subwoofer Level control to set the HKTS 210SUB s volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer s volume turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer s volume Subwoofer Adjustments Phase The Phase switch determines whether the HKTS 210SUB s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the satellite speakers the sound waves produced by the subwoofer could be canceled out reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all the speakers in the room Although in most cases the Phase switch should be left in the NORMAL position there is no absolutely correct setting for the Phase switch p When the HKTS 210SUB is properly in phase with the satellite speakers the sound will be clearer and have maximum impact making percussive sounds like drums piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike The best way to set the Phase switch is to listen to music that you are familiar with and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact Subwoofer Adjustments Bass Boost When set to the ON position the Bass Boost switch enhances low frequency performance resulting in bass with more impact which you may prefer while watching movies or listening to music There is no harm in experimenting with this control setting the switch to the OF F
19. is in the AUT O position Line Level LFE In connector The signal from this connector bypasses the subwoofer s internal low pass crossover When you re connecting the subwoofer to the dedicated subwoofer output of a receiver processor that has its own low pass crossover network use the Line Level LFE In connector and set the subwoofer s Input Mode switch in the LFE position Line Level L R In connectors The signals from these connectors pass through the subwoofer s internal low pass crossover When you re connecting the subwoofer to the preamp or subwoofer outputs of a receiver processor that does not have its own low pass crossover network use both Line Level L R In connectors and set the Input Mode switch in the Normal position If your receiver processor has only one subwoofer output you can use either the L or R connector Power switch Set this switch in the ON position to turn the HKTS 210SUB on The subwoofer will then either be on or in standby mode depending on the setting of the Power On Mode switch D Power cord non detachable After you have made and verified all subwoofer and speaker connections described in this manual plug this cord into an active unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the HKTS 210SUB DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found in some audio components AKIO 9 16 Speaker Placement Color Coding System The HKTS 9 16 uses the CEA co
20. 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 as sunshine fire or the like Sent ee St e Bo DO c INNNMNNNNMNMNNMNMNMNMNNMNMNMNMMNMNMNMNMMMMMMNMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM xA rr IN A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS I WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSETHIS APPARATUS TO RAIN fg THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER INTENDED TG ALERT ARE Dott TO THE REGENCE GE ININGULMTED DENCERGUS VOCE BI DEMOBIURE TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITU
21. lor coding system to make setting up your home 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 four satellite speakers according to the key below It doesn t matter which satellite speaker is used for any of the front or rear positions The center speaker and powered subwoofer are already color coded for you Wire Color Band White Speaker Position Front Left FrontRight Red SS Ble Surround Left Suroundleft Surround Right Front Speakers Place the front speakers the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position the place where you ll be when you listen to the HKTS 9 16 They should be placed at about the same height from the floor as the listener s ears will be They also can be angled toward the listener Center Speaker The center speaker should be placed slightly behind farther away from the listener the front left and right speakers Its center should be no more than 55 cm 2 feet above or below the tweeters of the front left and right speakers It is often convenient to set the center speaker on top of the television set as shown in the drawing t f o White Red opeaker Placement Mounting Options Subwoofer The low frequency sound reproduced by the subwoofer is mostly omnidirectio
22. nal and this 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 in a corner along the same wall as the front speakers Experiment 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 e e White Red Purple Surround Speakers Place the two surround speakers slightly behind the listening position Ideally they should face each other and be at a level higher than the listeners ears If that is not possible they may be placed on a wall behind the listening position facing forward The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse ambient sound accompanying the main program material heard in the front speakers a HEN White Green Red TT Mounting Options You can place the satellite and center speakers on shelves using their built in stands or you can wall mount them using the supplied hardware Wall Mounting the Satellites 1 Remove the black shelf stand from the bottom of the speaker by unscrewing the bolt Store the shelf stand and bolt in a safe place in case you need them in the future 1 Remove Bolt DA 2 Remove Stand 2 Determine the locations for the speakers If possible position the spe
23. ou to take a few minutes to read through this manual This will help ensure that the connections you make to your receiver or preamp processor amplifier and other devices are correct In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power and refinement the HKTS 9 16 is able to deliver If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your dealer the best local source of information Description and Features The HKTS 9 16 is a complete six piece home theater speaker system that includes e An 8 inch 200 watt powered subwoofer e Four identical two way video shielded satellite speakers the HKTS 16 satellite speakers feature dual drivers for the left and right front and left and right rear surround speaker positions e A dedicated voice matched video shielded dual driver center speaker e Shelf stands and wall mount brackets for the satellite speakers and a wall mount bracket for the center speaker e All ofthe cables you need to connect all of the speakers to your receiver or preamp processor and amplifier The speaker cables all use a color coding system to conform to the Consumer Electronics Association CEA9 standard This color coding system minimizes confusion when connecting the speakers especially when the HKTS 9 16 system is used with a harman kardon receiver Shelf stands and wall mount brackets
24. position will return normal low frequency performance HKIS 9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This unit is designed for trouble free operation Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors So if you have a problem first check this list for a possible solution If the problem persists consult your authorized harman kardon service center If there is no sound from any of the speakers e Check that the receiver amplifier is on and a source is playing e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the speakers are connected properly e Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed cut or punctured e Review the proper operation of your receiver amplifier If there is no sound coming from one speaker e Check that the balance control on your receiver amplifier is not set all the way to one channel e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that he speaker in question has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way down e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the speaker are connected properly e Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured If there is no sound coming from the center speaker e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the center speaker has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way down e Make sure
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