AKG Theater Speaker System HKTS 8
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1. 8 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 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 program material 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 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 Dolby Digital or DTS jack to the LFE output or subwoofer output or Other Digital Surround Mode on your receiver or amplifier Connect each Connection speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals 7 on your receiver or amplifier Use this installation method for Dolby Digital y P DTS or other digita2. purple Three 6 meter speaker cables for connection to front satellites red and white and to center speaker green Three 12 meter speaker cables for connection from receiver to rear satellites gray blue and brown INTRODUCTION 3 Rear Panel Connections SUBWOOFER LEVEL FILTER ONS MIN MAX OFF E 75 rn tw OOO 10 0 O O O O O O TO RED SPEAKER TERMINAL D Subwoofer Level Control High Cut Low Pass Filter Switch Music Sense On Off Switch Phase Switch Subwoofer Level Control Volume may be adjusted using the Subwoofer Level Control Turn the control clockwise to increase the SUB TS s volume or counterclockwise to decrease it High Cut Low Pass Filter Switch Plac ing this switch in the N position activates cir cuitry that cuts out all audio input signals above 120Hz This allows the SUB TS 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 out put using a low pass filter The filter has no effect when the Sub Input is used 4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT CONNECT STRIPED WIRE SUB TS8 tase system harman kardon H A Harman International Company Northridge Califo
3. 102mm x 241mm x 92mm Tweeter One 1 2 dome video shielded i g Midrange One 3 driver video shielded Dimensions H x W x D 167mm x 100mm x 92mm Weight 0 6kg 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 harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com Harman Consumer Group International 2 Route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir France 2005 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part no 406 000 05150
4. amplifier to these inputs If 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 SUB TS If your receiver has only a single subwoofer output you may connect it to either the left or right line level input on the SUB TS and no Y adapter is needed Speaker Level Outputs If you are using the Speaker Level Inputs on the SUB TS you should connect these binding post terminals to your front left and right speakers remember ing to maintain polarity by connecting the terminal on the SUB TS subwoofer to the terminal on the speaker and the terminal on the SUB TS 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 amplifi er See pages 9 through 12 for further informa tion 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 amplitier to the terminal on the SUB TS subwoofer and the terminal on the receiver amplitier to the terminal
5. and the SUB TS is in Standby mode AC 230V 50Hz Y Master Power Switch AC Power Cord When the Music Sense On Off Switch is in the O N 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 Music Sense On Off Switch is in Phase Switch This switch determines whether the SUB TS subwoofer s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the main speakers If the speakers were to play out of phase the sound waves produced by the sub woofer would be cancelled out reducing bass response This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of the speakers in the room In most cases the Phase Switch should be left in the NORMAL position How ever it does no harm to experiment with the Phase Switch and you may leave it in the position that maximizes bass response Rear Panel Connections 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 SUB TS 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 Q Line Level Full Range Inputs Connect the line level subwoofer output or preamp out put s of your receiver or
6. 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 WE Subwoofer input offers superior quality bass reproduction when used with any digital audio system that incorporates bass management 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 harman kardon One center channel speaker One powered subwoofer Five satellites for left right and surrounds with color key stickers shown with included shelf stands attached Five wall mount brackets mm One RCA cable for connection to subwoofer
7. operation of your receiver amplifier e Check the Balance control on your receiver amplitier 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 e Check all wires and connections between receiver amplifier and speaker Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured e f 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 con figured so that the center speaker is enabled 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 f 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 e Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet e Make sure the powered subwoofer is plugged in and switched on e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure your rece
8. HKTS 8 Home Theater Speaker System OWNER S MANUAL a harmnian kardon harman kardon harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution Table of Contents 3 Introduction SUB TS8 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections Speaker Placement Mounting Options Speaker Connections Speaker Level Connection Guide Dolby Digital or DTS or Other Digital Surround Mode Connection Dolby Pro Logic Non Digital Line Level Dolby Pro Logic Non Digital Speaker Level Operation Volume Additional Bass Adjustments Troubleshooting Specifications 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer Group International 2 Route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir FRANCE declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 61000 6 3 2001 EN 61000 6 1 2001 EN 55013 2001 EN 55020 2002 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 60065 2002 Jurjen Amsterdam Harman Consumer Group International 01 05 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 TS8 subwoofer EX AMPLE OCR type indicates a control or switch position on the SUB TS8 subwoofer number in a circle indicates a rear panel control or connection on the SUB TS8 subwoofer Introd
9. 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 contusion especially when the HKTS 8 system is used with a Harman Kardon receiver The HKTS 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 conveniences 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 switch ing system that senses the presence of an audio signal and 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 trom 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 8 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver or any home theater system M Complete home theater speaker system W Speakers are
10. ch 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 Insert 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 tilt it will damage the bracket and possibly the wall which would not be covered by your warranty or 1 4 20 I I I 23mm or 3 4 7 M6 1 25P 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 prefer ably unplugged from its AC power source The SUB TS s
11. erial heard in the front speakers Satellites and Surrounds __harman kardon The satellite speakers may be placed on a shelf They may be wall mounted using the supplied brackets 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 1 Remove Stand A 15mm or 1 2 U M6 1 25P or 1 4 20 Wall Plate Mount the wall bracket attachment plate on the wall in the desired location If possible position the speakers so that the mounting screws not included use size 8 may be installed directly into a wooden wall stud If 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 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 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 Atta
12. ey 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 O N 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 OF F position Troubleshooting If there is no sound from any of the speakers If there is no sound coming from one speaker If there is no sound from the center speaker If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased If there is low or no bass output If there is no sound from the surround speakers e 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 e Review proper
13. he LED Indicator will turn blue If the subwoofer does not sense a signal after approximately twenty minutes it will automati cally go into standby mode When the Music Sense switch is switched to the On position the subwoofer will remain on whether or not program material is playing and the LED Indicator will remain lit blue If you will be away trom 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 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 to decrease the subwoofer s volume Subwoofer Additional Bass Adjustments In addition to the volume adjustments described above the SUB TS subwoofer includes a Phase Switch and a Filter Switch that can be used to adjust the bass response to suit your lis tening 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 response 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 th
14. iver processor is configured so that the subwoofer and LFE output are enabled 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 Review proper operation of your receiver amplifier 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 if your receiver amplifier has other surround modes you may use e In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure your receiver processor is configured so that the surround speakers are enabled e Review the operation of your DVD player and the jacket of your DVD to make sure that the DVD features the desired Dolby Digital or DTS mode and that you have properly selected that mode using both the DVD player s menu and the DVD disc s menu TROUBLESHOOTING 13 Specifications HKTS 8 CEN TS8 SUB TS8 System Center Subwoofer Frequency Response Recommended Power Amplifier 35Hz 20kHz 6dB 10 80 Watts 100 Watts RMS Impedance Bass 8 Ohms nominal 10 Woofer bass reflex enclosure SAT TS8 S Satellites Sensitivity Dimensions H x W x D 86dB 1 Watt 1 meter 479mm x 340mm x 340mm Recommended Power 10 80 Watts Tweeter Weight One 3 4 dome video shielded 15kg Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Midrange Dual 3 drivers video shielded Sensitivity 86dB 1 Watt 1 meter Dimensions H x W x D
15. l surround processors Use the line level input jack marked SUB for the Low Frequency Effects channel Connect this Center Front Left jj SUB TS8 Subwoofer LINE LEVEL IN SUB Make sure that you have configured your sur round sound processor for Subwoofer On The front left front right center and rear speak ers should all be set to Small Front Front Left Right E O SUB LFE ele E Out Surround Surround Left Center Right JO Surround Back ele Receiver e Surround Back ofp SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9 Speaker Connections Dolby Pro Logic Non Digital Line Level Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic 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 Front Left 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 su
16. nd Left _ OO OC Front Left 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 Center SUB TS8 Subwoofer IQ I r m lt mr Center Receiver Surround Front Right FW CC Connect your receiver or amplifier s center left and right surround speaker terminals to the corresponding terminals on the back of your center left and right surround speakers Surround Back surround Right SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11 Operation Move the Master Power switch marked Power to the e On position to use the subwoofer The SUB TS subwoofer will automati cally 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 Music Sense On Off Switch is moved down so that it is in the AUTO position When your receiver or ampli fier is off or is not sending program material to the subwoofer the subwoofer will be in standby mode and the LED Indicator on the top of the subwoofer will turn amber When the subwoofer senses an audio signal it will automatically turn itself on and t
17. on the SUB TS subwoofer Master Power Switch Place this switch in the e position to power on the SUB TS sub woofer The SUB TS will then be either in the Standby mode or completely on depending on the position of the Music Sense On Off Switch AC Power Cord Make sure to plug this cord into an active unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the SUB TS The cord should not be plugged into the accessory outlets found on some audio components REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 5 Speaker Placement Color Coding System The HKTS 8 uses the channel color coding system established by the Consumer Electronics Association 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 five 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 Speaker Sticker or Terminal Position and Cable Color Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Subwoofer LFE Purple Surround Back Brown Front Speakers The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are trom the listening position They should be placed at about the same height f
18. pplied 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 SUB TS IMPORTANT Do not use the Sub Input on the subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic processors Center SUB TS8 Subwoofer Line Level R 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 sur round 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 OC Surround Left ni il Front Front Left Right SUB LFE 610 Out Surround Surround Left Center Right Surround DOQ Surround Back ele Receiver Surround 10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker Connections Dolby Pro Logic Non Digital Speaker Level Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic 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 Surrou
19. rnia USA Made in China 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 ELECTRIQUE EVITER D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ALA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation CE WARNING FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE T 2 5A L 250 VOLT FUSE AVERTISSEMENT UTILISEZ UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE T 2 5A L 250V Line Level Subwoofer SUB Input Line Level Full Range Inputs Speaker Level Outputs Speaker Level Inputs Music Sense On Off Switch When placed in the AUT 0 position and when the Master Power Switch is turned on the SUB TS will automatically turn itself on or place itself in the Standby mode depending on whether it is receiving an audio signal When this switch is placed in the O N position the SUB TS will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal An LED located on top of the SUB TS indicates whether the SUB TS is in the On or standby state when used with the Music Sense On Off Switch in the AUT position The LED is lit blue to indicate that the SUB TS is receiving an audio signal and is turned on and the LED is lit amber to indicate that no signal is being received
20. rom the floor as the listeners ears will be or they may be angled toward the listeners 6 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Center Channel Speaker The center channel speaker should be placed slightly behind the front left and right speakers and no more than two feet above or below the tweeters of the left and right speakers It is often convenient to set the center speaker on top of the television set as shown in the drawing Subwoofer The low frequency material reproduced by the subwoofer is mostly omnidirectional 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 Surround Speakers The two surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position and ideally 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 Place the sur round back speaker centered on the rear wall The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse ambient sound accom panying the main program mat
21. ubwoofer 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 man ufacturers of speakers and electronics including Harman Kardon use red to denote the terminal and black for the terminal L L 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 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 five satellite speakers conforming to the key on page 6 The center speaker has a green terminal and 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 G 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
22. uction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 8 with which you re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The HKTS 8 has been custom designed to provide all the excite ment 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 8 hookup and operation are simple Color keyed cables and connections and simple controls make the HKTS 8 easy to use To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new 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 functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power and refinement the HKTS 8 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 8 is a seven piece home theater speaker system that includes a 10 inch 100 watt bass reflex powered subwoofer five identical 2 way satellite speakers for use in the left and right tront and rear speaker positions a voice matched dedicated dual driver center speaker shelf stands and wall mount brackets for the five satellites and
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