Harman Kardon HKTS 15 User's Manual
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1. or 1 4 20 I I I 23mm or 3 4 E M6 1 25P SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker Level Connection Guide connected to the correct terminals on your IMPORTANT NOTE Before making speaker amp ceWver or amplifier connections be certain that your receiver or The lead of the speaker wire is indicated audio power amplifier is turned off and with a stripe and has the colored band cor preferably unplugged from its AC power responding to the speaker s position It is source The SUB TS15 subwoofer should important to connect all speakers identically not be connected to an AC power source on the speaker to on the amplifier until all speaker wire connections have and on the speaker to on the ampli been made fier Wiring out of phase results in thin Speakers and electronics terminals have sound weak bass and a poor stereo image corresponding and terminals Most With the advent of multichannel surround manufacturers of speakers and electronics sound systems connecting all of the speakers including Harman Kardon use red to denote in your system with the correct polarity the terminal and black for the emains equally important in order to preserve terminal he proper ambience and directionality of the program material G To connect the supplied speaker wires to he satellite and center speaker terminals ocated on the2. Connect each speaker to the correspondi speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier Q Make sure that you have configured your surround sound processor for Subwoofer On The front left front right center and surround 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 11 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby Pro Logic A Non Digital Speaker Level an eaa Ea USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR e DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS NOT S DOLBY DIGITAL DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL PROCESSING WHERE THE RECEIVER f OCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE A SUB OFER OUTPUT OR A VOLUME TROLLED PREAMP LINE LEVEL PUT nect your receiver or amplifier s front ft and right speaker terminals to the left d right Speaker Level Input termi s on the SUB TS15 subwoofer that are arked High Level In Connect the left and right Speaker Level Output terminals on the SUB TS15 subwoofer that are arked High Level Out to the corre sponding terminals on the back of your front left and right speakers JIJ SUB TS15 _Subwoofer U SS C 2 DO OD sa D EEEE Connect your receiver or amplifier s center
3. 8 MOUNTING OPTIONS Wires to Speaker Lt e Terminal Cover Insert the supplied 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 icra Wall should be snug but not so tight as to prevent the bracket from pivoting on top a round screw hole and an arc The wall mounted speaker may be pivoted shaped opening in front of it The speaker from side to side however the bracket cable should be threaded through the arc is not designed to tilt up or down and shaped opening not the screw hole attempting to tilt it will damage the bracket Attach the bracket to the wall plate by insert and possibly the wall which would not be ing the tab at the top of the wall plate into covered by your warranty e slot on top of the bracket and snapping e bracket onto the wall plate Thread the cable through the round opening in the terminal cover and then insert the peaker wires into the terminals on the derside of the speaker remembering to bserve the correct polarity see page 9 ace the terminal cover over the opening the underside of the speaker so that it fits ush against the speaker and covers the ter inals with its round opening exposing the eaded insert The bracket fits through the ound opening in the terminal cover n Wall U O S o9
4. The cen er speaker is placed either on top of or below the video display screen oD SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7 MOUNTING OPTIONS Satellites and Surrounds The satellite speakers may be placed on a shelf Place each satellite speaker on one of the supplied coasters for added stability and to protect your furniture They may be wall mounted using the supplied brackets 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 bracket attachmen a Stand plate on the wall i e desired location 10m f possible positio e speakers so that e 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 enty five pounds The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware available through hardware stores to properly and safely all mount the speakers Referring to the speaker connection instruc ions on pages 9 through 12 thread the appropriate speaker cable through the open ing in the bottom of the wall plate and then hrough the back of the bracket as shown in he diagram The bracket has two openings Wall Plate ount the wall i i i Y M6 1 25P or 1 4 20
5. and surround left and right speaker termi als to the corresponding terminals on the back of your center and surround left and speakers Receiver T Front Left L Surround Left Surround pega Center When all connections have been made the AC power cord on the subwoofer o an AC outlet plu i l2 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS OPERATION Move the Master Power Switch Volume Additional Bass Adjustments marked Power to the e On position Volume can be adjusted using the addition to the volume adjustments The SUB TS15 subwoofer will automatic Subwoofer Level Control as described above the SUB TS15 subwoofer ally tum itself on or go into Standby mode shown Turn the control knob clockwise includes a Phase Switch and a Filter depending on whether or not a signal is to increase the volume of the subwoofer Switch that can be used to adjust the being sent to it by your receiver or surround and counterclockwise to decrease the bass response to suit your listening environ processor and provided that the Audio subwoofer s volume ent or taste nse On Off Switch is moved down Se A the a position Sibus ost situatio
6. If an outside antenna or cable system is Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire int icing instructi intl eneee isl vet i alle connected to the product be sure the antenna or electric shock or other hazards cable system is grounded so as to provide some 24 Upon completion of any service or repairs to 1 Read these instructions protection against voltage surges and built up this product ask the service technician to perform 2 Keep these instructions static charges Article 810 0 he Nai ona Electrical safety checks to determine that the product is in 3 Heed al Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides nformation with proper ope ating condition Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions egard to p i ground a 1 j ba ady 25 The product should be mounted to a wall or supporting structure grounding OF Ne lead in Wre Ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 5 Do not use this apparatus near water o an antenna discharge unit size of grounding j conductors location of antenna discharge unit Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in CONNECHO he grounding ae aa oie i accordance with the manufacturer s instructions ei 0 5 Grounding EleCtOOE OEE FIQUIE 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as 18 An outside antenna system should not be radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus _ 0cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or including amplifiers that produce heat othe
7. depending on the position of the When the Audio Sense On Off Switch Put to the main amp input for that channel Audio Sense On Off Switch is in the ON position the LED will be and connect the long end of the adapter AC Power Cord Make sure to plug this lit blue whether or not an audio signal is to the corresponding line level input on the cord into an active unswitched electrical out present SUB TS15 If your receiver has only a single let for proper operation of the SUB TS15 When the Master Power Switch is pies a a ie ai 7 t i The cord should not be plugged into the tumed off the LED goes dark no matter SINEP EEO NOAE ME EVE pA ONNE accessory outlets found on some audio f SUB IS15 and no Y adapter is needed which position the Audio Sense On Off components Switch is in Speaker Level Outputs If you are ae i using the Speaker Level Inputs on th Phase Switch This switch deter nines SUB TS15 you should connect these bind e eri SUB TS15 subwoofers piston ing post terminals to your front left and right like action moves in and out in phase witi speakers remembering to maintain polarity the main speakers If the speakers were to by connecting the terminal on the SUB play out of phase the sound waves pro TS15 subwoofer to the terminal on the duced by the subwoofer would be cancelled speaker and the 4 terminal on the SUB out reducing bass ie This phenome TS15 subwoofer to the termin
8. not use attachments not recommended ping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids do not use this polarized plug with by the product manufacturer as they may cause such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus an extension cord receptacle or other outlet azards r unless the blades can be fully inserted to a 22 Do no a empi to service this product your prevent blade exposure 16 This product should be operated only from self as opening or removing covers may expose he type of power source indicated on the marking you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol ini ifi H atin i aquilateral t anda intended t abel If you are not sure of the type of power all servicing to qualified service personnel alert the user to the presence of uninsulated supply to your home consult your p oduct dealer 23 Whe replacemen parts are requi ed be dangerous voltage within the product s i A eae 4 enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute or local power company For produc s intended sure the service technician has used rep acement a risk of electric shock to persons o operate from battery power or other sources parts specified by the manufacturer or that have The exclamation point within an equilateral j ji ii ae s triangle is intended to alert the user to the efer to the opera Ing Ins ructions the same characte is ICS as the 0 iginal part presence of important operating and 17
9. to place the front left right and The subwoofer s location is less critical Before you begin to connect cables it is center speakers as close to the same since low frequency sounds are omni important to set up your speakers in their height as possible preferably about the directional Placing the subwoofer close to a correct locations in the room same height as the listener s ears In any wall or in a corner will reinforce the low fre l event the center speaker should be no quencies and may create a boomy sound OH Y us speakers ee be placed i ore than two feet above or below the You may wish to experiment over time by r Ta a Pi e i left right speakers placing the subwoofer where the listener 5 the video display forms the radius of The side surround speakers should be normally sits and then walking around the arde placed 110 degrees from the cente room until the low frequencies sound best Place the subwoofer in that spot speaker that is slightly behind and angled toward the listener If this isn t feasible place the surround speakers behind the listener with each surround speaker facing ti opposite side front speaker The surround The front left and right speakers are placed speakers may be placed a little higher than along the circle about 30 degrees from the listener s ears the center speaker and angled toward the listener The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position
10. E Fully color coded cables and con nections simplify setup 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 management or programmable crossovers E Auto turn on using trigger input or audio sense Included One powered subwoofer One center channel speaker e Four satellites for left right and surrounds with color key stickers shown with included shelf stands attached e Four leatherette N coasters Gee Four wall mount brackets mm m One 15 RCA cable for connection to sub woofer purple i One 15 mini plug cable for use with external trigger input black gt gt lt lt Three 20 speaker cables for connection to front satellites red and white and to center speaker green Two 40 speaker cables for connection from receiver to rear satellites gray and blue SUB TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 4 S SUBWOOFER LEVEL S U B TS 1 HKTS 15 E SVET 9 harman kardon PUTER arma arqo ON N H A Harman International Company MIN MAX 2 orr i Northridge CA 91329 USA Made in China POWER ON MODE ata EXT TRIGGER ON INPUT 3 30V AC DC woalm H ee CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK O REVERSE DO NOT OPEN NORMAL E AVIS
11. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR O WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK siB R k DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE LINE AVERTISSEMENT POUR PR VENIR LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU LEVEL DECHOC LECTRIQUE VITER D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ALA N PLUIE OU A L HUMIDIT This area is designed to become quite warm Oo during normal operation 9 e Oo T3 15AL 250V 9 Oo oe nag i anu el Q 0 0 i OUT IN comem ro r D IMPORTANT CONNECT STRIPED WIRE TO RED SPEAKER TERMINAL J Subwoofer Level Control Phase Switch Speaker Level Inputs High Cut Low Pass Filter Switch Line Level Subwoofer SUB Input Master Power Switc External Trigger Input Line Level Full Range Inputs AC Power Cord Audio Sense On Off Switch Speaker Level Outputs Subwoofer Level Control Volume inefficiency and distortion Engage this filter 3 and 30 volts AC or DC is detected the may be adjusted using the Subwoofer when using the Speaker Level Inputs SUB TS15 amplifier will turn on even when Level Control Turn the control clockwise or when using the Line Level Full Range the Audio Sense feature has been activated to increase the SUB TS15 s volume or Inputs unless your receiver or processor by placing the Audio Sense On Off Switch counterclockwise to decrease it processes its line level output using a low in the AUTO position The amplifier will H
12. a Harman Kardon eceiver The HKTS 15 subwoofer is easy to connect o your system since it s equipped with a subwoofer input for use with equipment that as a dedicated subwoofer low frequency output It also includes stereo speaker level inputs and outputs for connection to older eceivers and processors that do not have S 4 INTRODUCTION a line level subwoofer output Other conve niences include a level control an external trigger input for automatic turn on whe connected to a compatible product a high Cut low pass filter switch and a phase switch for fine tuning bass response to suit your listening environment and taste and audio sense auto turn on which senses the presence of an audio signal and automati cally switches the unit from Standby mode to Active mode Shelf stands and wall mount brackets are H cluded for the satellite speakers and ptional HTFS 2 floor stands are available eparately from your Harman Kardon dealer arman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver more than fifty years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs the HKTS 15 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver or any home theater system i 0 SI E Complete home theater speaker system E Speakers are magnetically shielded for placement near video monitors
13. al on the non depends in part on the relative place speaker If you are not using the Speaker ment of the speakers in the room In most Level Inputs then connect your front ar age a i eft left and right speakers directly to your receiver a e reprise Inn further informati k ions Switch and you may leave it in the urther information on speaker connections position that maximizes bass response 6 SUB TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color Coding System The HKTS 15 uses the channel color cod ing system established by the Consumer Electronics Association to make setti your home theater speaker system as easy as possible Your system includes a set of Q c O colored stickers that may be placed near e speaker terminals of each of the four satellite speakers according to the key below doesn t matter which satellite speaker is used for any of the front or rear positions The center speaker and powered sub woofer are already color coded for you Speaker Sticker or Terminal Position and Cable Color Front Left White Front Right Red Saal valet Green Alternate Pladsinent ieriat Placement Surround Left Blue E for Side Surround for Side Surround Surround Righ Gray Left Speaker Right Speaker sodas LE Fuig a It is best
14. ble visit our Web site at www harmankardon com for further information If there is no sound from Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speaker Make sure all wires are connected the center speaker lake sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut punctured or touching other wires your receiver processor is set in Dolby Pro Logic mode make sure the center speaker is not in phantom mode e f your receiver processor is set in Dolby Digital or DTS mode make sure the receiver processor is configured so that e center speaker is enabled e If the system plays at low Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected volumes but shuts off as lake sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut punctured or touching other wires volume is increased e f more than one pair of main speakers is being used check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver amplifier If there is low or no bass Make sure the SUB or Line Level Inputs of the SUB TS15 subwoofer and SUB or LFE output of your receiver output or amplifier are properly connected by the RCA type interconnect cable f you are using the SUB TS15 s Speaker Level Inputs check your speaker cables to make sure they are all connected that none of the wires are frayed c
15. bottom of each speaker press the red or black tab insert the bare end of the wire into the hole and release he tab Gently tug on the wire to make sure hat 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 ewer Harman Kardon receivers conform to speaker level connections for the subwoofer he CEA standard and therefore use a color unscrew the binding post collar until the other than red or black for the terminal pass through hole in the center post is visi 0 indicate some speaker positions 9 ble under the collar Insert the bare end of SUITOU d left Although the HKTS 15 system he wire rough his ole then screw the as red and black collars on the individual collar down until the connection is tight The speaker terminals to denote the positive and hole in the center of each collar is intended egative connections your system includes or use with banana type connectors a colored band on the positive lead at both ends of every speaker cable and a matching l colored sticker for each of the four satellite speakers conforming to the key on page 7 ap S The center speaker has a green terminal and the subwoofer has a purple SUB
16. ction minimizing distortion that might you may connect it to the SUB TS15 s occur if the subwoofer attempted to repro External Trigger Input When you turn duce higher frequencies This switch should on your component if you have set it up cor be left in the ON position except rectly it will send an electrical trigger signal 1 When the SUB Input is being used to the SUB TS15 which will cause the in which case it has no effect or subwoofer to turn itself on even when the Audio Sense On Off Switch has been 2 When the Speaker Level Inputs or placed in the AUT 0 position and no audio e Line Level Full Range Inputs ae signal is detected being used with a crossover or filter aboard e receiver or processor The trigger signal must be between 3 and 30 these two circumstances place the switch inthe OF F position volts although it may be an AC or DC signal and an AC signal may be 50Hz or 6OHZz If you ll 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 OF F position OPERATION 13 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SOLUTION h If there is no sound from Check that receiver amplifier is on and a source is playing any of the speakers Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in and its Master Power Switch is switched on to the e position e Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier a
17. ese binding post SUB TS15 will remain on whether or not it is as Dolby Digital or DTS to this input This terminals to the main left and right speaker receiving an audio signal input bypasses the SUB TS15 s internal terminals of your receiver or amplifier An LED located on top of the SUB TS15 crossover circuitry and should only be used Remember to maintain polarity by connecting indicates whether the SUB T 15 is in the with a filtered signal If your receiver does not the terminal on the receiver amplifier to the ON or STANDBY state when used with the have digital decoding you should use the terminal on the SUB TS15 subwoofer and Audio Sense On Off Switch in the Line Level Full Range Inputs instead the terminal on the receiver amplifier to the AUTO position The LED is lit blue to indi Line Level Full Range Inputs Connect terminal on the SUB TS15 subwoofer cate that the SUB TS15 is receiving a the line level subwoofer output or preamp out Master Power Switch Place this audio signal and is turned on and the LED put s of your receiver or amplifier to these switch in the e position to power on the is lit amber to indicate that no signal is inputs If your receiver does not have a sepa SUB TS15 subwoofer The SUB TS15 will being received and the SUB TS15 is i rate subwoofer output use a Y adapter not then be either in the Standby mode or com Standby mode supplied to bridge the receiver s preamp out pletely on
18. harman kardon Designed to Entertain HKTS 1b HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL way HKTS 15 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SUB TS15 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections 7 Speaker Placemen 7 Color Coding System 8 Mounting Options 9 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker Level Connection Guide 10 Dolby Digital or DTS or Other Digital Surround Mode Connection 11 Dolby Pro Logic Non Digital Line Level 12 Dolby Pro Logic Non Digital Speaker Level 13 Operation 13 Volume 13 Additional Bass Adjustments 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications Please register your product on our Web site at www harmankardon com Note You ll need the serial number of your new home theater speaker system At the same time you can choose to be notified about our new products and or special promotions 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 SUB TS15 subwoofer EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a control or switch position on the SUB TS15 subwoofer number in a circle indicates a rear panel control or connection on the SUB TS15 subwoofer 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Read First Important Safety Precautions 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 19 Do not overload wall outlet
19. igh Cut Low Pass Filter Switch pass filter The filter has no effect when the remain on for about 10 15 minutes without Placing this switch in the ON position acti SUB Input is used a trigger signal vates circuitry that cuts out all audio input External Trigger Input Use the sup Audio Sense On Off Switch When signals above 120HZz This allows the SUB plied mini plug cable to connect the trigger placed in the AUT position and when the TS15 to focus its power on reproducing the output of another compatible product to this Master Power Switch is turned on the low frequency portion of the signal avoiding jack Whenever a trigger signal between SUB TS15 will automatically turn itself on or SUB TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5 SUB TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS place itself in the Standby mode depending on Line Level Subwoofer SUB Input Speaker Level Inputs If your receiver whether it is receiving an audio signal When Connect the subwoofer output of a receiver or amplifier does not have a line level sub this switch is placed in the ON position the with digital surround sound decoding such woofer output connect th
20. input jack This system is intended to help you ensure that the speaker in each location is SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby Digital or DTS or Other Digital Surround Mode Connection USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR DOLBY DIGITAL DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND PROCESSORS Use the line leve for the Low onnect this ja input jack marked SUB Frequency Effects channel to the subwoofer output LFE output on your receiver or amplifier onnec speaker to the corresponding peaker terminals on your receiver or plifier Q GO o u ake sure you ve configured your surround ound processor for Subwoofer On The ont left front right center and surround speakers should all be set to Small a H When all connections have been made plug the AC power cord on the subwoofer into an AC outlet 10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Front Left Surround Left Center SUB TS15 Subwoofer LINE LEVEL IN SUB R L 0 Receiver Surround Right Surround Right SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby Pro Logic Non Digital Line Level Center USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR mn DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS NOT k ial WO cable to connect the line
21. level subwoofer DOLBY DIGITAL DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL UE k ESSING WHERE THE RECEIVER Subwoofer ESSOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SUB Line Level ER OUTPUT OR A VOLUME R L CONTROLLED PREAMP LINE LEVEL 6 output on your receiver or amplifier to either CW EJ Us PRO Use the supplied RCA type interconnect PRO OUTPUT the left or right Line Level Full Range Input on the SUB TS15 subwoofer Use both the left and right inputs on the subwoofer if your receiver or processor has both left and right line level outputs In that C i SUB LFE a Out Surround Center ase you will need to supply a second terconnect cable Surround Right 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 ain amp input for that channel and connect the long end of the adapter to the corre sponding line level input on the SUB TS15 IMPORTANT Do not use the SUB Input on the subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic processors Receiver If your receiver processor has a built in low pass crossover filter for the subwoofer out put you may use the SUB Input to bypass the subwoofer s internal crossover
22. nd speakers Make sure all wires are connected lake sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut punctured or touching other wires e Review proper operation of your receiver amplifier If there is no sound coming e Check the Balance control on your receiver amplifier from one speaker e Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected lake sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured and that no wires are touching each other e In Dolby Digital or DTS mode make sure that the receiver processor is configured so that the speaker in question is enabled Turn off all electronics and switch the speaker in question with one of the other speakers that is working correctly Turn everything back on and determine whether the problem is in the same place i e the speaker that was working previously now has no sound and the speaker that was not working now sounds fine or whether it has moved i e the speaker that was not working still has no sound and the speaker that was working is still fine If the problem is in the same place the source of the problem is most likely with your receiver or amplifier and you should consult the owner s manual for that product or further information If the problem has followed the speaker consult your dealer for further assistance or if that is not possi
23. ns the Phase Switch 8 Level should be left in the NORMAL position When your receiver or amplifier is off or is LN f you suspect that the subwoofer is playing ot sending program material to the sub G out of phase with the other speakers which woofer the subwoofer will be in Standby MN Max would tend to diminish bass response try ode and the LED ndicator on the top of placing this switch in the REVERSE e subwoofer will turn amber When the er position There is no harm in experimenting subwoofer senses an audio signal it will La and you may return the switch to the automatically turn itself on and the LED o gt D NORMAL position at any time If you dicator will turn blue If the subwoofer does rearrange your room and reposition the ot sense a signal after approximately twenty MIN MAX speakers it would be a good idea to check inutes it will automatically go into Standby whether they are in phase by flipping this ode switch When the Audio Sense On Off Switch The High Cut Low Pass Filter Switch is switched to the ON position the sub limits the frequencies of the audio signal woofer will remain on whether or not inputted to the subwoofer to the low fre program material is playing and the LED quencies that the subwoofer reproduces ndicator will remain lit blue best This allows the subwoofer to perform f your receiver processor or amplifier is ore efficiently and with superior bass equipped with a compatible trigger output reprodu
24. player s menu and the DVD disc s menu iw 14 TROUBLESHOOTING HKTS 15 System Frequency Response 35Hz 20kHz 6dB SAT TS15 Satellites Recommended Power 10 80 Watts Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB 1 Watt 1 meter Tweeter One 1 2 dome video shielded Midrange One 3 driver video shielded Dimensions H x W x D 6 9 16 x 3 15 16 x 3 5 8 167mm x 100mm x 92mm Weight 1 65 b 0 74kg Care and Cleaning The loudspeaker enclosures may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth Do not use water or any liquid cleaners CEN TS15 Center Recommended Power 10 80 Watts Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB 1 Watt 1 meter Tweeter One 3 4 dome video shielded Midrange Dual 3 drivers video shielded Dimensions H x W x D 4 x 9 1 2 x 3 5 8 102mm x 241mm x 92mm Weight 2 69 Ib 1 21kg All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Designed to Entertain is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc HKTS 15 SPECIFICATIONS SUB TS15 Subwoofer Amplifier 100 Watt
25. r electric light or power circuits or where it 9 0 i i can fall into such power lines or circuits When ei as cae vane aa ee d installing an outside antenna system extreme m ae ae a as Ve a evi i i saher care should be taken to keep from touching such plug nas l gt power lines or circuits as contact with them might A grounding type plug has two blades and a third IAEN Bees be fatal 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 a Figure A electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Example of Antenna Grounding as per 5 National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 10 Protect the power cord from being walked Antenna Lead In Wire on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience ciana bani receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 11 Only use attachments accessories specified Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 by the ma ufati 7 Electric Service Equipment 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with Ground Clamps the apparatus When a cart is used use Power Service Grounding Electrode System caution when moving the cart apparatus NEC Art 250 Part H combination to avoid injury from tip over SAFETY INFORMAT INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 15 with
26. s extension cords CAUTI ON or when unused for long periods of time or integral convenience receptacles as this can RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person Tesult in a risk of fire or electric shock DO NOT OPEN nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has 20 Never push objects of any kind into this ct th i been damaged in any way such as power supply produ ough openings as they may touc CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled dangerous voltage points or short out parts that do not remove cover or back or objects have fallen into the apparatus the could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill 7 No ee parts inside i apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture liquid of any kind on the product eter servicing to qualified service personnel g does not operate normally or has been dropped 21 The apparatus shall not be exposed to drip CAUTION To prevent electric shock 15 Do
27. s RMS Bass 10 Woofer bass reflex enclosure External Trigger Input Voltage 3 30 Volts AC DC Dimensions H x W x D 18 7 8 x 13 3 8 x 13 3 8 479mm x 340mm x 340mm Weight 35 11 1b 15 8kg SPECIFICATIONS 15 harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 516 255 4545 USA only Fax 516 682 3523 2006 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Part No 406 000 05503 E Printed 8 06
28. ut punctured or touching other wires and that you have maintained the correct polarity by connecting positive terminals to positive terminals and negative terminals to negative terminals e Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet and its Master Power Switch is switched on to the e position e Check the speaker setup bass management settings in your A V receiver or processor to make certain that the front center and surround speakers are configured for Small and that the subwoofer is set for Yes or On If there is no sound from Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure the surround speakers none of the speaker wires are frayed cut punctured or touching other wires Review proper operation of your receiver processor and its surround sound features e Make sure the movie or TV show you are watching is recorded in a surround sound mode If it is not check to see whether your receiver processor has other surround modes you may use Dolby Digital or DTS mode make sure your receiver processor is configured so that the surround speakers are enabled Review the operation of your DVD player and the jacket of your DVD to make sure that the DVD features the desired olby Digital or DTS mode and that you have properly selected that mode using both the DVD
29. which you re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The HKTS 15 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and power of the cinema experience in your own living room To obtain maximum enjoyment from your ew home theater speaker system we urge you to take a few minutes to read through is manual This will ensure that connec ions to your receiver or preamp processor and amplifier or other external devices are ade properly In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions of the controls will enhance the HKTS 15 s performance you have any questions about this prod uct its installation or its operation please contact your dealer the best local source of information or visit our Web site at www harmankardon com Description and Features The HKTS 15 is a six piece home theater speaker system that includes a 10 inch 100 watt bass reflex powered subwoofer four identical two way satellite speakers for use in the left and right front and rea speaker positions a voice matched dedi cated dual driver center speaker shelf stands and wall mount brackets for the four satellites and all of the speaker cables you need to connect your speakers to you receiver or preamp processor and amplifier The speaker cables and speakers are al color coded to conform to the CEA stan dard simplifying setup especially when the system is used with
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