Harman/Kardon HKTS30 speaker set
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1. FRONT SURROUND CENTER Q M RIGHT CA O Q A Gm LEFT Ca O POO 2 Receiver kd HkTSz00sUB harman kardon l EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT I 3 30V AC DC Subwoofer LFE Trigger Cable Surround Left Purple Ends Speaker Cable C Blue Bands Surround Right Speaker Cable Gray Bands Left Surround Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp Processor Use this installation method for receivers and preamp processors that have a dedicated subwoofer output with low pass filtering also called bass management If the dedicated subwoofer output does not have low pass filtering follow the instructions in Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp Processor With Line Outputs on page 9 Use the LFE purple connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect the HKTS200SUB s Line Level LFE In Jack to the dedicated subwoofer output or LFE output of your receiver or preamp processor Right Surround With a Dedicated Subwoofer Output Connect each satellite speaker and the center speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier In your receiver or preamp processor s setup menu configure it for Subwoofer ON and set the front left front right center and surround speakers to S2. 7 Left Front Right Front Speaker Speaker Y 1 k Placing the Front Speakers The front speakers should be placed the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position They should be placed at about the same height from the floor as the listener s ears will be They also can be angled toward the listener Placing the Center Speaker Center Speaker T 0 2ft 0 61cm i Left Front Right Front Speaker Speaker Placing the Subwoofer Left Front Right Front Speaker Speaker Subwoofer The center speaker should be placed slightly behind farther away from the listener the front left and right speakers Its center should be no more than 2 feet 61cm above or below the tweeters of the front left and right speakers If you have a CRT television it may be convenient to set the center speaker on top of the television set Since our ears do not hear directional sound at the low frequencies where the subwoofer operates it will have good performance from just about any location in your room However the best bass reproduction is likely to be heard when the subwoofer is placed in a corner along the same wall as the front left and right speakers You can experiment with subwoofer placment by temporarily placing it in the listening position and playing
3. ON H A Harman International Company OFF Northridge CA 91329 USA PHASE REVERSE NORMAL R ON MODE ON AUTO Trigger Cable Black Ends EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 3 30V AC DC o CE 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OFF AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING T DO NOT EXPC P T POWER AC 220 240V 50 60Hz AVERTISSEMENT POUR PREVENIR LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU 200 Watts DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE EVITER D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ALA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE PL0004 01001 Connecting to a Trigger Voltage Source If your preamp processor or another audio video component has a trigger voltage connection that supplies between 3 and 30V AC or DC connect it to the HKTS200SUB s External Trigger Input Connector If the component s trigger voltage connection has a 3 5mm mini jack you can use the supplied combination LFE trigger cable to make the connection 10 Operation Turning the Subwoofer On and Off Set the HKTS200SUB s Power Switch to the ON position e Ifthe Power On Mode Switch is set to AU T O the HKTS200SUB will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and it will go into standby mode when it has received no audio signal for 15 minutes The HKTS200 SUB s LED will illuminate white when the subwoofer is on and will not be illuminated when the subwoofer is
4. amplifier and the speaker are connected properly e Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured If there is no sound coming from the center speaker e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the center speaker has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way down e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the center speaker are connected properly e Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured e 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 are connected properly e Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured e Review proper operation of your receiver processor and its surroundsound features e Make sure the movie or TV show you re watching has been recorded in a surround sound mode If it is not check to see if your receiver amplifier has a different surround sound mode that you can use e Review the operation of your DVD player and the DVD jacket to make sure the DVD features the desi
5. music with strong bass content Move around to various locations in the room while the system is playing and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best Place the subwoofer in that location Placing the Surround Speakers Left Surround Sound Right Surround i Sound 5 6 1 5m 1 8m 1 Left Front Center Right Front Speaker Speaker Speaker Subwoofer Left Surroun Right Surround Sound Sound 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 and right and center speakers Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers Shelf Placement Lift Base Straight Speaker Apply Pressure Evenly to Both Sides of Base 2 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 if desired To remove a satellite speaker s base pull it straight off the speaker as shown in t
6. speaker 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 The HKTS200SUB subwoofer is equipped with a special LFE input that simplifies connection to receivers and preamp processors with dedicated subwoofer outputs that carry low frequency signals 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 Wall mount brackets are included for the satellite and center speakers and shelf stands are included for the satellite speakers Optional HKFS3 floorstands are available separately from your Harman Kardon dealer Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver fifty years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs the HKTS20 HKTS30 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver or any home theater system Included Four satellite speakers for front left right and surround left right HKTS30 satellites shown Four wall mount brackets for satellite
7. the product WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Declaration of Conformity CAUTION A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A C DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF f THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER POINT WITHIN We Harman Consumer Consumer Division ARROWHEAD WITHIN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS THETRIANGLE IS 8500 Balboa Blvd THE TRIANGLE IS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO AWARNING SIGN Northridge CA 91329 AWARNING SIGN QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ALERTING YOU USA ALERTING YOU TO TO IMPORTANT As the manufacturer and through our representative DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSTRUCTIONS within the EU INSIDE THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANYING THE Harman Consumer Consumer Division PRODUCT 2 route de Tours Case al SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT rane Do declare under our sole responsibility that the product listed below conforms to the requirements of the Directive s and Standards listed here in Model s HKTS20 and HKTS30 Directives to which Conformity is dedared 2004 108 EC EMC Directive as amended 1999 5EC R amp TTE Directive as amended 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive as amended 2005 32 EC Energy Using Products Directive as amended Harmonized Standards Applied to show Conformity EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 ATTENTION Itis considered good practice to always connect the power supply to your Harman Kardon unit bef
8. to avoid injury from tip over aera Pb Instructions for users on removal and disposal of used batteries Specification of included battery types These symbols shown on the product the packaging or in the manual or separate informa tion sheet mean that the product itself as well as the batteries included or built into the product should never be thrown away with general household waste Take them to appli cable collection points where proper treatment recycling and recovery takes place in accor dance with national or local legislation or European Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed helps save resources and pre vents possible negative effects on the environment or human health The batteries included with your equipment may be Alkaline Carbon Zinc Manganese or Lithium button cells type All types should be disposed of according to the above instruc tions To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control reverse the procedure described for inserting batteries in the Owners Manual For products with a built in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product removal may not be possible for the user In this case recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery If for any reason it becomes necessary to replace such a battery this procedure must be performed by authorized service centers Ha
9. HKTS ZU HKTS aU Home Theater Speaker System User Guide English hamakan RR a an aa E harman kardon Designed to Entertain Important Safety Instructions Please read the following precautions before use 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination
10. O F F for normal low frequency performance Phase Switch The Phase Switch determines whether the HKTS200SUB s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the satellite speakers the sound waves produced by the subwoofer could be canceled out reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all the speakers in the room In most cases the Phase Switch should be left inthe 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 Power On Mode Switch When set in the A U T O position and when the Power Switch is set to ON the HKTS200SUB will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and will enter the standby mode once no audio signal has been received for about 15 minutes When this switch is set in the O N position the HKTS200SUB will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal An LED on the HKTS200SUB s top panel indicates whether the subwoofer is in the on or standby state When the LED is illuminated white the HKTS200SUB is turned on e When the LED is not illuminated the HKTS200SUB is in standby mode When the Master Power Switch is set to OF F the LED will not be illuminated no matter what setting the Power On Mode Switch is in External Trigger Input Us
11. e the mini plug of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect the External Trigger Input to the trigger output of another compatible component Whenever a trigger signal between 3 and 30V AC or DC is detected the HKTS200SUB s amplifier will turn on The HKTS200SUB s amplifier will turn off after the trigger signal ceases This will occur even when the Power On Mode Switch is in the AU T O position Line Level LFE In Connector Use the LFE purple connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect the Line Level LFE In to the dedicated subwoofer output of a receiver or preamp processor This input bypasses the HKTS200SUB s internal crossover circuitry so it should only be used with a subwoofer output that has been low pass filtered If your receiver or preamp processor does not have a dedicated subwoofer output that is low pass filtered you should use the HKTS200SUB s Line Level L R In Connectors instead Line Level L R In Connectors Use these connectors if your receiver or preamp processor does not have digital surround sound decoding or a subwoofer output that is low pass filtered If your receiver or preamp processor has a separate subwoofer output use the LFE purple connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect it to either one of the HKTS200SUB s Line Level L R In Connectors If your receiver or preamp processor does not have a separate subwoofer output
12. er Placement on page 5 2 Attach the center speaker wall mount bracket 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 Use These Holes to Attach Bracket lt to Wall SS NOTE The center speaker weighs 3 2 Ib 1 45kg Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight CAUTION Before making speaker connections be sure that your receiver or amplifier is turned OFF and preferably its AC cord is unplugged from the AC power source 3 Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals Press down on the top of the terminal to open the connection hole insert the wire s bare end all the way into the hole and release the terminal to secure the wire Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker s red terminal and insert the other conductor into the speaker s black terminal as shown in the illustration B Insert Bare Wire into Open Hole A Push Down on Cap to Open Hole C Release Cap to Secure Wire Speakers and receivers amplifiers have corresponding and connection terminals Most electronics manufacturers including Harman Kardon use red to denote the terminal and b ack for the terminal Newer Harman Kardon receivers conform to the CEA standard and therefore use a color other than red to denote the terminal for some speaker positions See the table in Co
13. he illustration Applying even pressure to both sides of the base will allow it to slide off smoothly Wall Mounting Satellite Speakers IMPORTANT Read the Speaker Connections section on page 7 before wall mounting the satellite speakers You will need to insert the speaker wires through the wall mounts and connect the wires to the speakers during the process of installing the wall mounts Pull Sections Apart 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 wall mount bracket from sliding onto the speaker 1 Decide on the location for the speaker see Speaker Placement opposite 2 Remove the speaker s base as explained in Shelf Placement above 3 Disassemble the wall mount bracket by sliding the two sections apart as shown in the illustration 4 Attach the wall portion of the wall mount onto the wall using hardware that is appropriate for the wall s construction and materials We recommend first anchoring the mount using its keyhole then attaching it with another anchor through its top 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 m Top Opening k Keyhole Opening NZA Uon a Bottom Opening NOTE If you re running the speaker wire through the wall you can bring it out directly behi
14. in standby e Ifthe Power On Mode Switch is set to O N the HKTS200SUB will remain on at all times The HKTS200 SUB s LED will illuminate white e Ifthe External Trigger Input Connector is connected to a trigger voltage source the HKTS200SUB will turn on whenever a trigger voltage is present and will turn off after the trigger voltage ceases regardless of the position of the Power On Mode Switch If you will be away from home for an extended period of time or if you will not be using the subwoofer for an extended period switch the Power Switch O to the OF F Position Subwoofer Adjustments Volume Use the Subwoofer Level Control to set the HKTS200SUB s volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer s volume turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer s volume Subwoofer Adjustments Phase The Phase Switch determines whether the HKTS200SUB s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the satellite speakers the sound waves produced by the subwoofer could be canceled out reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all the speakers in the room Although in most cases the Phase Switch should be left in the NORMAL position there is no absolute correct setting for the Phase Switch When the HKTS200SUB is properly in phase with the satellite speaker
15. lor Coding System on page 5 Each speaker wire included with your system has colored bands at both ends of the conductor and the subwoofer cable has purple connectors that correspond to the color of the HKTS200SUB s LFE jack 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 identify it 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 and directionality of the program material To connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the satellite and center speakers press down on the top of the terminal to open the connection hole insert the wire s bare end all the way into the hole and release the terminal to secure the wire Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker s red terminal and insert the other conductor into the speaker s black terminal as shown in the illustration IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do no
16. ly www harmankardon com Made in China Part No 444020 001 444021 001 HKTS200SUB Subwoofer Input rating AC 100 120V 50 60 Hz 200W or AC 220 240V 50 60 Hz 200W Amplifier Power 200 watts RMS Bass 8 woofer sealed enclosure External Trigger Input Voltage 3 30 volts AC DC Dimensions H xW x D 13 29 32 x 10 1 2 x 10 1 2 353mm x 267mm x 267mm Gross Weight 19 8 Ib 9kg
17. mall After you have made and verified all connections plug the HKTS200SUB s AC Power Cord into an active AC outlet Left Front Front Left Speaker Cable White Bands Center Center Speaker Cable Green Bands Right Front ml Front Right Speaker Cable Red Bands a 3 HKTS200SUB FRONT SURROUND CENTER harman kardon Q Or O QQG LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS L R a LEFT CP O lt Receiver z l i EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 1 a 3 30V AC DC K LFE R L l VEO O O l Subwoofer RCA Cable Not Supplied Surround Left d Speaker Cable Red and White Ends Blue Bands Left Surround Surround Right Speaker Cable Gray Bands Right Surround Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp Processor With Line Outputs Use this installation method for receivers and preamp processors that do not have a dedicated subwoofer output but do have preamp level volume controlled line outputs If the receiver or preamp processor has a dedicated subwoofer output with low pass filtering see Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp Processor With a Dedicated Subwoofer Output o
18. n page 8 If you re connecting to a receiver with left and right line outputs that are not connected to amplifier inputs connect the LFE purple connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to one of those outputs and to either of the HKTS200SUB s Line Level L R In Connectors Use a second RCA cable not supplied to connect the other receiver or preamp line output to the other of the HKTS200SUB s Line Level L R In Connectors If you re connecting to a receiver or preamp processor with left and right line outputs that are connected to amplifier front left and right inputs connect the single ends of Y adapters not supplied to the receiver s or processor s left and right line outputs Connect one of the Y adapter s double ends to the HKTS200SUB s Line Level L R In Connectors and connect the other double end to your amplifier s front left and right inputs Connect each satellite speaker and the center speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier In your receiver or preamp processor s setup menu configure it for Subwoofer ON and set the front left front right center and surround speakers to Small After you have made and verified all connections plug the HKTS200SUB s AC Power Cord into an active AC outlet Receiver FRONT SURROUND CENTER OOO OO O O LEFT O O LFE SUB TRIGGER Q 4 Subwoofer SUBWOOFER LEVEL N HKTS200SUB eo harman kardon
19. nd the bracket location and insert it through the bottom opening in the wall portion of the wall mount as shown in the illustration This will keep the wire completely hidden from view once the installation is complete DE JIR Insert Wire into W Bottom Opening uu Bring Wire Out ee through Here 5 If you re not running the speaker wire through the wall insert it through the wall portion of the wall mount bracket as shown in the illustration 6 Pass the speaker wire through the speaker portion of the wall mount as shown in the illustration Bring Wire Out through Here 7 Ifyou have not already removed the speaker s base do so by pulling it straight off the speaker as shown in the illustration Applying even pressure to both sides of the base will allow it to slide off smoothly Apply Pressure Evenly Lift Base Straight to Both Sides of Base off Speaker CAUTION Before making speaker connections be sure that your receiver or amplifier is turned OFF and preferably its AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet 8 Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration a Press down on the top of the terminal to open the connection hole b Insert the wire s bare end all the way into the hole c Release the terminal to secure the wire Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker s red terminal and insert the other conductor into the s
20. ore plugging the device into the wall or AC power outlet Important Note for All Electronic Products Before inserting or unplugging audio cables from the source device s EN 55020 2007 headphones or line level output jacks it is good practice to turn off the device EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 EN 60065 2002 A11 2008 EN 60825 1 2007 v3 ETSI EN 300 328V1 7 1 2006 10 oF ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 first This will prolong the life of your unit help protect your device from static electricity and prevent potential damage WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT Laurent Rault TORAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING THE APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUID SUCH AS VASES SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS Harman Consumer Group Inc Ch teau du Loir France 10 09 number in a circle Indicates a rear panel control or connection on the illustration of the HKTS200SUB subwoofer Example bold type Indicates the name of a specific control or rear panel connection on the HKTS200SUB subwoofer EXAMPLE OCR type Indicates a control or switch setting on the HKTS200SUB subwoofer Harman Kardon HKTS 20 HKTS 30 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS20 HKTS30 speaker system with which you re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The HKTS20 HKTS30 has been custom de
21. peaker s black terminal A Push Down on Cap to Open Hole B Insert Bare Wire into C Release Cap to Secure Wire Open Hole 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 9 Slide the speaker portion of wall mount onto the speaker as shown in the illustration Fit the grooves on the mount onto the rails in the speaker and apply even pressure on both sides of the mount so it slides straight onto the speaker Push the mount all the way onto the speaker until it snaps into place Pull any slack speaker wire back through the mount as you slide the mount onto the speaker Push Down Evenly on Both Sides of Bracket Fit Bracket Grooves EN onto Speaker Rails i 10 Slide the speaker onto the mount s wall section as shown in the illustration Pull any slack speaker wire back through the mount s wall section Slide Speaker onto Wall Mount 11 Fit the metal stop plate into the recess on the bottom of the mount with the pad facing the mount and fasten it to the mount using two of the supplied screws This will prevent The speaker from detaching from the bracket and will hold the speaker s position as you rotate it on the mount Stop Plate Supplied Screws Wall Mounting Center Speaker 1 Decide on the location for the speaker see Speak
22. red 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 Level Control is not turned all the way down fully counterclockwise e Check the audio connection between your receiver processor and the subwoofer e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the subwoofer has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way down If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the speakers are connected properly e Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed cut or punctured e If 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 Specifications HKTS20 System Frequency Response 45Hz 20kHz 6dB SAT TS20 Satellites Recommended Power 10 80 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 83dB 2 83V 1 meter Tweeter One 3 4 19mm dome video shielded Midrange One 3 75mm driver video shielded Dimensions including s
23. rman Kardon HKTS 20 HKTS 30 Typographical Conventions We have employed certain conventions to help you use this manual 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 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
24. s the sound will be clearer and have maximum impact This will 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 are familiar with and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact Subwoofer Adjustments Bass Boost When set to the ON position the Bass Boost Switch enhances low frequency performance resulting in bass with more impact which you may prefer while watching movies or listening to music There is no harm in experimenting with this control setting the switch to the O F F position will return normal low frequency performance 11 Troubleshooting If there is no sound from any of the speakers e Check that the receiver amplifier is on and a source is playing e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the speakers are connected properly e Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed cut or punctured e Review the proper operation of your receiver amplifier If there is no sound coming from one speaker e Check that the balance control on your receiver amplifier is not set all the way to one channel e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that he speaker in question has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way down e Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver
25. signed 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 HKTS20 and HKTS30 hookup and operation are simple Color keyed cables and connections and simple controls make the HKTS20 HKTS30 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 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 HKTS20 HKTS30 is able to deliver If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your dealer the best local source of information Description and Features The HKTS20 HKTS30 is a complete six piece home theater speaker system that includes e An8 inch 200 watt powered subwoofer e Four identical two way video shielded satellite speakers the HKTS30 satellite speakers feature dual drivers for the left and right front and left and right rear surround speaker positions e A dedicated voice matched video shielded dual driver center speaker e Removable bases and wall mount brackets for the satellite speakers and a wall mount bracket for the center
26. speakers One powered subwoofer Four metal stop plates and screws for satellite speaker wall mount brackets PPL PPL DI LAS lel el One combination LFE and trigger cable for f connection to the subwoofer LFE cable has purple connectors One wall mount bracket for center speaker One 4 meter 13 1 foot speaker cable for center speaker green color bands Two 5 meter 16 4 foot speaker cables for front satellites red and white color bands Two 10 meter 32 8 foot speaker cables for rear satellites gray and blue color bands HKTS200SUB Rear Panel Connections SUBWOOFER LEVEL MIN MAX BASS BOOST 2 L ON OFF 6 PHASE C Reverse o_o NORMAL POWER ON MODE ON AUTO EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 3 30V AC DC CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS QUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR harman kardon HKTS200SUB H A Harman International Company Northridge CA 91329 USA AC 220 24i V 50 60Hz Watts 0004 01001 PL Subwoofer Level Control Use this control to adjust the HKTS200SUB s volume Turn clockwise to increase the volume turn counterclockwise to decrease the volume Bass Boost Switch Set this switch to ON to enhance the HKTS200SUB s low frequency performance Set this switch to
27. t touch each other or the other terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiv er or amplifier 4 Using two of the supplied screws attach the center speaker to the wall mount bracket as shown in the illustration Si j a ay 7 Bracket 1 4 Supplied Screws Speaker Connections CAUTION Before making speaker connections be sure that your receiver or amplifier is turned OFF and preferably its AC cord is unplugged from the AC power outlet B Insert Bare Wire into Open Hole A Push Down on Cap to Open Hole C Release Cap to Secure Wire 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 Connecting Satellite Speakers With Supplied Wall Mount Brackets Follow the instructions in Wall Mounting Satellite Speakers on page 5 and Wall Mounting Center Speaker opposite Connecting Satellite Speakers with Supplied Bases 1 Remove the speaker s base see Shelf Placement on page 5 Pass the speaker wire through the opening in the speaker base Connect the speaker wire as described above oe NS Reattach the speaker s base as shown in the illustration Left Front Center Right Front Front Left Center Speaker Cable Speaker Cable White Bands Green Bands Front Right Speaker Cable Red Bands
28. tands H x W x D 8 1 2 x 4 11 32 x 3 15 32 216mm x 110mm x 88mm Weight 2 1 Ib 0 95kg HKTS30 System Frequency Response 45Hz 20kHz 6dB SAT TS30 Satellites Recommended Power 10 120 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB 2 83V 1 meter Tweeter One 3 4 19mm dome video shielded Midrange Dual 3 75mm drivers video shielded Dimensions including stands H x W x D 11 25 32 x 4 11 32 x 3 15 32 299mm x 110mm x 88mm Weight 3 3 Ib 1 5kg 2009 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Cen TS20 30 Recommended Power 10 120 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB 2 83V 1 meter Tweeter One 3 4 19mm dome video shielded Midrange Dual 3 75mm drivers video shielded Dimensions H xW x D 4 11 32 x 10 11 32 x 3 15 32 110mm x 272mm x 88mm Weight 3 2 Ib 1 45kg 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 Digital Theater Systems Inc H Harman International Harman Consumer Group Inc 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 516 255 4545 USA on
29. use two Y adapters not supplied Connect an adapter s single end to the unit s preamp output for that channel Connect one of the adapter s dual ends to the main amp input for that channel and connect the adapter s other dual end to one of the HKTS200SUB s Line Level L R In Connectors Repeat with the other Y adapter preamp channel main amp input and HKTS200SUB Line Level L R In Connector Power Switch Set this switch in the ON position to turn the HKTS200SUB on The subwoofer will then either be on or in standby mode depending on the setting of the Power On Mode Switch Power Cord Non Detachable After you have made and verified all subwoofer and speaker connections described in this manual plug this cord into an active unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the HKTS200SUB DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found in some audio components Speaker Placement NOTE The following speaker placement mounting and connection instructions are identical for the HKTS20 and HKTS30 systems Color Coding System The HKTS20 and HKTS30 use the channel color coding system established by the CEA to make setting up your home theater speaker system as easy as possible The HKTS20 HKTS30 systems include speaker wires with color bands on each end Speaker Position Wire Color Band Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Subwoofer Purple
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