Harman/Kardon HKTS 35
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1. 400 watts peak Frequency response 45Hz 200Hz 6dB Controls Volume phase bass boost Connections LFE RCA type left and right line level RCA type Enclosure type Sealed External trigger input voltage 3 30 volts AC or DC Subwoofer power requirement 120V 60Hz USA 220V 240V 50 60Hz EU Subwoofer power consumption lt 0 5W standby 243W maximum 120V 261W maximum 230V Subwoofer dimensions 13 29 32 x 10 1 2 x 10 1 2 HxWxD 353mm x 267mm x 267mm Subwoofer weight 19 8 Ib 9kg Transmitter power requirement 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Transmitter power consumption lt 0 5W Transmitter unit dimensions HxWxD 1 3 8 x 5 x 3 1 2 35mm x 127mm x 89mm Transmitter unit weight 0 26 Ib 1179 HKTS GOBQ Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your HKTS 35 system is designed for trouble free operation Most problems that users encounter are due to operating or connection 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 Problem If there is no sound from any of the speakers Solution 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 that the speaker wires are not frayed2. 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 surround sound 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 is plugged into a working AC outlet e Check that the subwoofer s Power switch is in the On position e Check that the subwoofer has been properly connected to your receiver amplifier e Check that the subwoofer s Level control is not turned all the way down 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 Wireless operation e Check that the transmitter is properly connected to your receiver amplifier e Make sure that the Wireless Code switches on the transmitter and subwoofer are both set at the same setting If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased e Make sure tha
3. cut or punctured e Review the proper operation of your receiver amplifier If there is no sound coming from one speaker e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the speaker are connected properly e Make sure that the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured 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 the speaker in question has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way down If there is no sound coming from the center speaker e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the center speaker are connected properly e Make sure that the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured 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 If 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
4. 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 Off position will return normal low frequency performance to your system 10 Operating Your Subwoofer cont Specifications HKTS 35 System Frequency response and Specifications 45Hz 20kHz 60B SAT TS30 Satellite Speakers Midrange transducers Dual 3 75mm drivers video shielded High frequency transducer 3 4 19mm dome video shielded Suggested amplifier power range 10 120 watts Nominal impedance 8 ohms Sensitivity 2 83V 1m 86dB Enclosure type Sealed Dimensions H x W x D 11 25 32 x 4 11 32 x 3 15 32 299mm x 110mm x 88mm including stands Weight 3 3 Ib 1 5kg CEN TS30 Center Speaker Midrange transducers Dual 3 75mm drivers video shielded High frequency transducer 3 4 19mm dome video shielded Suggested amplifier power range 10 120 watts Nominal impedance 8 ohms Sensitivity 2 83V 1m 86dB Enclosure type Sealed Dimensions H x W x D 4 11 32 x 10 11 32 x 3 15 32 110mm x 272mm x 88mm including stands Weight 3 3 Ib 1 5kg HKTS220SUB Wireless Subwoofer Low frequency transducer 8 200mm down firing cone Amplifier power 200 watts continuous
5. terminal Newer Harman Kardon receivers conform to the CEA standard and use specific colors to denote the terminals of the speaker positions See the table in Color Coding System on page 4 Each speaker wire included with your system has colored bands at both ends of the conductor that correspond with the colors defined by the CEA standard This system helps ensure that the speaker in each location is connected to the correct receiver or amplifier terminals In addition to the colored bands at each end each speaker wire s terminal has ribs molded into its insulation to help you identify it Front Left Satellite Speaker Front Right Center Satellite Speaker Speaker White Colored Green Colored Red Colored Band Band Band Receiver Amplifier CCI Ao FRONT FRONT ara pomo NTER LEFT RIGHT Surround Right Satellite Speaker Surround Left Satellite Speaker Blue Colored Gray Colored Band Band It is very important to connect each speaker identically on the speaker to on the receiver or amplifier and on the speaker to on the receiver or amplifier Miswiring one or more speakers results in thin sound weak bass and a poor stereo image With the advent of multichannel surround sound systems connecting all of the speakers in your system correctly is very important to achieving the proper ambience an
6. HKTS GOBQ Home theater speaker system Owner s Manual harman kardon by HARMAN HKTS GOBQ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 35 speaker system with which you re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The HKTS 35 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 35 hookup and operation are easy thanks to simple controls and color keyed cables and connections To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new home theater speaker system we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual It 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 35 is able to deliver If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your dealer He or she is your best local source of information Description and Features The HKTS 35 is a complete six piece home theater speaker system that includes e A 200 watt wireless powered subwoofer with an 8 inch 200mm low frequency transducer e Four identical two way video shielded dual midrange satellite speake
7. acket to the wall using hardware that is appropriate for the wall s construction and materials Attach the anchors through the holes shown in the illustration Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker s red terminal and insert the other conductor into the speaker s black terminal Use These Holes to Attach IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other Bracket to Wall terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier NOTE The center speaker weighs 3 3 Ib 1 5kg Be sure to use hardware that can 9 Slide the speaker portion of the wall mount bracket onto the speaker as shown inthe support this weight illustration Fit the grooves on the bracket onto the rails in the speaker and apply even CAUTION Before making speaker connections be sure that your receiver or pressure on both sides of the bracket so it slides straight onto the speaker amplifier is turned OFF and its AC cord is unplugged from the AC power source Fit Bracket Grooves Push Down Evenly On 3 Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration Onto Speaker Rails Both Sides of Bracket J A Push Down on Cap B Insert Bare Wire C Release Cap to Open Hole into Open Hole R A i to Secure Wire e Pull any slack speaker wire back through the bracket as you slide the bracket onto Insert the conducto
8. d directionality of surround sound program material Connecting Satellite Speakers without the Supplied Bases C Release Cap to Secure Wire A Push Down on Cap to Open Hole B Insert Bare Wire into Open Hole Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker s red terminal and insert the other conductor into the speaker s black terminal IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier Connections Connecting Satellite Speakers with the Supplied Bases 1 Remove the speaker s base see Shelf Placement on page 5 2 Pass the speaker wire through the opening in the speaker s base 3 Connect the speaker wires as described above 4 Reattach the speaker s base as shown in the illustration Subwoofer Wireless Connection DCS d eee mr OO 5 Mo uf nPuT S Ors SX eo cit inl se either Power connector A Supply Power AC Cord _Supply m suswooren o gt i 1 Connect the supplied LFE cable from your receiver s or processor s subwoofer output to either of the transmitter unit s Input connectors e If your receiver processor does not have a dedicated subwoofer output but does have a set of preamp level volume controlled line outputs use a stereo audio cable not supplied to connect them to bot
9. e illuminated no matter what setting the Power On Mode switch is in Subwoofer Level control Use this control to adjust the subwoofer 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 External Trigger Input connector Use the supplied trigger cable to connect the External Trigger Input connector to the trigger output of another compatible component Whenever the subwoofer detects a trigger signal between 3V and 30V AC or DC its amplifier will turn on The amplifier will turn off after the trigger signal ceases even when the Power On Mode switch is in the Auto position Power Switch Power Cord 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 You must also 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
10. er in the room does become important to the amount and quality of bass that is produced For example placing the subwoofer next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in the room placing it in a corner 1 generally will maximize amount of bass in the room However corner placement can also increase the destructive effect of standing waves on bass performance This effect can vary depending on the listening position some listening positions may yield very good results while others may have far too much or too little bass at certain frequencies In many rooms placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and right speakers 2 can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that of the left and right speakers In some rooms the best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer behind the listening position 3 We strongly recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location for your subwoofer One way you can determine the best location for the subwoofer is by temporarily placing it in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content Move around to various locations in the room while the system is playing putting your ears where the subwoofer would be placed and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best Place the subwoofer in that location H KIS oO BQ Speaker Mounting Options 4 Attach the wall portion o
11. esigns the HKTS 35 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver or any home theater system Introduction Description and Features Included Items gt SAT TS30 Satellite speakers x 4 CEN TS30 Center speaker x 1 harman kardor HKTS 220SUB wireless subwoofer x 1 Wireless transmitter power supply x 1 Em GY Transmitter power supply AC cord x 1 varies with region and Included Items Satellite wall mount bracket x 4 Center speaker wall mount bracket x 1 Bracket stop plate x 4 n Hl Subwoofer wireless transmitter x 1 32 8 foot 10m speaker cables x 2 16 5 foot 5m speaker cables x 2 SS 13 1 foot 4m speaker cable x 1 HKTS BOBQ Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls and Connections Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls and Connections Subwoofer Unit O O O HKTS 220SUB he harman kardon Phase Switch REVERSE BASS BOOST Bass Boost Switch ON Northridge CA 91329 USA POWER ON MODE Power On Mode Switch a ON O AUTO O SUBWOOFER LEVEL Subwoofer Level Control O YS e NORMAL Input Mode Switch m Z ene l OR External Trigger Input e i OOO Line Level LFE In Connector O Line Level L R In Connectors Wireless CODE 2p e ue Wireless Code Switch LH POWER O O O Phase switch This switch determines whether the subw
12. ess transmitter receives an audio signal from the source it will immediately turn on and its status LED will change to flashing green or solid green Green flashing Transmitter is on but has not established a link with the wireless subwoofer Green solid Transmitter is on and has already established a link with the wireless subwoofer Red Standby no signal detected transmitter off The transmitter will automatically enter the Standby mode after no audio signal is detected from the source for approximately 10 minutes Wireless Code Settings The Wireless Code selectors on the transmitter unit and subwoofer must be set to the same position for the system to function correctly In the unlikely event that there is interference when operating the system or if you have more than one HKTS 220SUB operating you may change the channel at which the system operates Set the Wireless Code selectors on one subwoofer s transmitter module and subwoofer to one of the other three positions You can also set up a maximum of two subwoofers to receive audio from a single transmitter by setting the Wireless Code selectors on the transmitter and both of the subwoofers to the same position Subwoofer Adjustments Volume Use the Subwoofer Level Control to set the subwoofer s volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer s volume turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer s volume Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volu
13. f the wall mount bracket onto the wall using hardware that is appropriate for the wall s construction and materials We recommend first anchoring Speaker Mounting Options the bracket using its keyhole then attaching it with another anchor through its top Shelf Placement opening as shown in the illustration Note that the satellite speakers weigh 3 3 Ib 1 5kg Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight You can place the satellite and center speakers on shelves The satellite speakers have built in bases for shelf placement You can also remove the bases To remove a satellite speaker s base pull it straight off the speaker Pulling evenly on both sides of the base will allow it to slide off smoothly eGo Top Opening Pull Evenly on both Sides of Base h C N E Bottom Opening A C A a Ll NOTE If you re running the speaker wire through the wall you can bring it out directly behind the bracket location and insert it through the bottom opening in the wall portion of the bracket Running the wire in this way will keep the wire completely hidden from view once the installation is complete f a Keyhole Opening D q 2 L Insert Wire into a Bottom Opening g y Wall Mounting Satellite Speakers IMPORTANT Read the Connections section on page 8 before wall mounting the satellite in S Bring Wire out A speakers During the process of installing the brackets you will need to insert the spea
14. ger Input connector If the component s trigger voltage connection has a 3 5mm mini jack you can use the supplied Trigger cable to make the connection NOTE Do not connect the subwoofer s External Trigger input connector to a remote control output IR Out of your home cinema system or surround receiver Doing so could lead to malfunction Operating Your Subwoofer Turning the Subwoofer On and Off Set the subwoofer s Power switch to the On position If you set the Power On Mode switch to Auto the subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and it will go into the standby mode after 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 the standby mode If you set the Power On Mode switch to On the subwoofer will remain on at all times The subwoofer s LED will glow white If you connected the subwoofer s External Trigger Input connector to a trigger voltage source the subwoofer will turn on whenever a trigger voltage is present and will enter the standby mode 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 set the Power switch in the Off position HKTS GOBQ Wireless Operation When the wirel
15. h of the transmitter unit s Input connectors 2 Connect the transmitter power supply to the Power connector and into a working AC outlet 3 Set the Wireless Code switches on the transmitter unit and subwoofer to the same position HKTS BOBQ Subwoofer Wired Connection As an alternative to wireless operation you can connect the subwoofer conventionally using the supplied LFE cable NOTE You can use both the wireless and the wired methods to connect the subwoofer to two different sources However if you play both sources at the same time the subwoofer will play bass from them both Connecting to a Receiver Processor with a Dedicated Subwoofer Output Use this installation method for receivers and preamps processors that have a dedicated subwoofer output HKTS 220 SUB es harman kardon HARMAN Set Input Mode Switch to LFE LEVEL iN SUBWOOFER EJ OUTPUT on gt orr y Wireless CODE o r Oem o 4 O O I LFE Cable supplied Use the supplied LFE cable to connect the subwoofer s Line Level LFE In connector to the dedicated subwoofer output or LFE output of your audio video receiver or preamp processor Set the subwoofer s Input Mode switch in the LFE position Configure your receiver or preamp processor s setup menu for Subwoofer On After you have made and verified all connections plug the subwoofer s AC Power Cord into a wo
16. ker Through Here wires through the wall mount brackets and connect the wires to the speakers 5 If you re not running the speaker wire through the wall insert it through bottom of the NOTE If you are using your own speaker wire it must be no thicker than the wire supplied with the speakers Thicker wire will prevent the bracket from sliding onto the speaker wall portion of the bracket as shown below 1 Determine the location for the speaker 2 Remove the speaker s base as explained in Shelf Placement above 3 Slide the two sections of the wall mount bracket apart Speaker Portion 6 Pass the speaker wire through the speaker portion of the wall mount bracket as shown in the illustration Bring Wire in Through Here 7 If you have not already removed the speaker s base do so by pulling it straight off the speaker as shown in Shelf Placement above CAUTION Before making speaker connections be sure that your receiver or amplifier is turned OFF and its AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet Speaker Mounting Opti Js HKTS SOBQQ and Wall Mounting Center Speake 8 Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration Wall Mounting Center Speaker A Push Down on Cap B Insert Bare Wire C Release Cap to Open Hole into Open Hole to Secure Wire 1 Determine the location for the speaker 2 Attach the center speaker wall mount br
17. low the centers of the front left and front right speakers If your TV set is deep enough it may be convenient to set the center speaker on top of the television set HKTS BOBQ Surround Speakers EE Front Left Speaker Center Speaker Front Right Speaker ray Surround Left Speaker Surround Right Speaker The two surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position facing each other and ideally should be 5 6 feet 1 5m 1 8m from the floor An alternate location would be on a wall behind the listening position facing forward The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves while they re playing Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse ambient sound accompanying the program material heard from the front left front right and center speakers Speaker Placement cont Subwoofer The performance of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and its physical position relative to the other speakers in the system While it is true that in general our ears do not hear directional sounds at the low frequencies where subwoofers operate when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room the reflections standing waves and absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the performance of any subwoofer system As a result the specific location of the subwoof
18. me Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films while the ideal setting for films is too quiet for music When setting the subwoofer volume listen to both music and films with strong bass content and find a middle ground volume level that works for both If your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet you may want to place it in a different location See Speaker Placement Subwoofer on page 5 for more information Phase The Phase switch determines whether the subwoofer 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 from the satellites could cancel out sound waves from the subwoofer reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the 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 When the subwoofer is properly in phase with the satellite speakers the audio will be clearer have maximum impact and make 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 know well and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact Bass Boost When set to the On position the Bass Boost
19. oofer transducer 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 from the satellites could cancel out some of the subwoofer s sound waves reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the 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 subwoofer s low frequency performance Set this switch to Off for normal low frequency performance Power On Mode switch When this switch is set in the Auto position and when the Power switch is set to On the subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and will enter the standby mode after it has received no audio signal for about 15 minutes When this switch is set in the On position the subwoofer will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal An LED on the subwoofer s top panel indicates whether the subwoofer is in the on or standby state e When the LED glows white the subwoofer is turned on e When the LED is not illuminated the subwoofer is in the standby mode When the Power switch is set to Off the LED will not b
20. outputs of a receiver processor that does not have its own low pass crossover network use both Line Level L R In connectors You must also 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 Wireless Code switch This switch selects between four different channels for the wireless subwoofer signal IMPORTANT Be sure to set the subwoofer s Wireless Code switch to the same channel that you set the transmitter module s Wireless Code switch See Wireless Code Settings on page 10 for more information Power switch Set this switch in the On position to turn the subwoofer on The subwoofer will then be either on or in the standby mode depending on the setting of the Power On Mode switch Power Cord non detachable After you have made and verified all the connections described in this manual plug this cord into an active unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the subwoofer DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found in some audio components HKTS GOBQ Transmitter Unit Power Wireless Input Connector Code Connectors Switch Power connector Plug the transmitter power supply into this connector and into a working AC outlet Wireless Code switch This switch selects between four different channels for the wireless signal IMPORTANT Be su
21. r with the green colored band into the speaker s red terminal and the speaker insert the other conductor into the speaker s black terminal e Push the bracket all the way onto the speaker until it snaps into place IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other F terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or 10 Slide the speaker onto the bracket s wall section as shown in the illustration Pull any amplifier slack speaker wire back through the bracket s wall section 4 Using two of the supplied screws attach the center speaker to the bracket as shown in the illustration Slide Speaker Onto Bracket 4 Wall Mount Wall Section 9 Bracket 1 Supplied 11 Fit the metal stop plate into the recess on the bottom of the bracket with the pad Screws facing the bracket and fasten it to the bracket using two of the supplied screws It will prevent the speaker from detaching from the bracket and will hold the speaker s position as you rotate it HKTS GOBQ Connections Satellite and Center Speaker Connections CAUTION Before making speaker connections be sure that your receiver or amplifier is turned OFF and its AC cord is unplugged from the AC power outlet Speakers and receivers amplifiers have corresponding and connection terminals Most electronics makers use red to denote the terminal and black for the
22. re to set the transmitter unit s Wireless Code switch to the same channel that you set the subwoofer s Wireless Code switch See Wireless Code Settings on page 10 for more information Input connectors Connect the supplied LFE cable from your receiver s or processor s subwoofer output to either of the transmitter unit s Input connectors Color Coding System The HKTS 35 system uses the channel color coding system established by the CEA to make setting up your home theater speaker system as easy as possible The system includes speaker wires and an LFE cable with color bands on each end Speaker Position Wire Color Bands Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Subwoofer Purple Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls and Connections cont Color Coding System and Speaker Placement Speaker Placement Front speakers Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker Place the front speakers the same distance from each other as they are from the listener s position Place them at about the same height from the floor as the listener s ears will be Angling them towards the listener can improve the stereo imaging Center Speaker Center Speaker Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of your TV screen Its center should be no more than two feet 61cm above or be
23. rking AC outlet Connecting to a Receiver Amplifier without a Dedicated Subwoofer Output 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 O O O HKTS 220 SUB harman kardon Set Input Mode Swtich to Normal LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS Stereo RCA Audio Cable not supplied Connections cont and Operating Your Subwoofer Connect one end of a stereo RCA audio cable not supplied to the receiver s or amplifier s stereo line outputs and the other end to the subwoofer s Line Level L R In connectors Set the subwoofer s Input Mode switch in the Normal position After you have made and verified all connections plug the subwoofer s AC Power Cord into a working AC outlet Connecting the Subwoofer to a Trigger Voltage Source The subwoofer will automatically turn on if it receives a trigger voltage at its External Trigger Input connector and will enter the Standby mode when the voltage ceases TRIGGER OUTPUT C gt 3 Trigger Cable supplied O O HKTS 220 SUB lt harman kardon i G O O O G If your preamp processor or another audio video component has a trigger voltage connection that supplies between 3V and 30V AC or DC connect it to the subwoofer s External Trig
24. rs for the front left and right and surround left and right speaker positions e A dedicated voice matched video shielded dual midrange center speaker e Removable bases for the satellite speakers and wall mount brackets for the satellite and center speakers e All of the 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 CEA standard This color coding system minimizes confusion when connecting the speakers especially when you are connecting them to a Harman Kardon receiver We have equipped the HKTS 220SUB wireless subwoofer and transmitter with Wireless Code switches that allow the subwoofer to avoid interference from other wireless devices while it s operating wirelessly Other conveniences include a level control a phase switch for fine tuning bass response to suit your listening environment and taste and an efficient switching system that senses the presence of an audio signal and automatically switches the subwoofer from standby mode to on We have included wall mount brackets for the satellite and center speakers and shelf stands for the satellite speakers Optional HKFS 3 floor stands are available separately from your Harman Kardon dealer Harman Kardon engineers invented the high fidelity receiver over fifty years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit d
25. t 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 re using more than one pair of main speakers check to be sure that you re not operating the system below the receiver amplifier s minimum impedance requirements You can find additional troubleshooting information by clicking on the FAQs link on the Support page at www harmankardon com HARMAN HARMAN International Industries Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 516 255 4545 USA only Made in P R C 2012 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 CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association Dolby Pro Logic and the Double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Part No HKP4722 Rev A harman kardon harman kardon by HARMAN www harmankardon com
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