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OWNER’S MANUAL
3 Introduction
4 Rear Panel Connections
6 Speaker Placement
7 Mounting Options
8 Speaker Connections
Declaration of Conformity
12 Operation
12 Volume
12 Additional Bass Adjustments
13 Troubleshooting
14 Specifications
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, Route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE
Jurjen Amsterdam
Harman Kardon Europe
03/09
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 subwoofer
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a control or switch position on the subwoofer
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume Trigger Input: Some receivers or sound An LED located on top of the subwoofer
may be adjusted using the Subwoofer-Level processors have a Trigger Output that sends a indicates whether the subwoofer is in the On or
Control. Turn the control clockwise to increase signal to the subwoofer to switch on or off. If standby state when used with the Trigger
the subwoofer’s volume, or counterclockwise to your receiver has such a Trigger Output, connect On/Off Switch in the AUTO position. The
decrease it. it here. When placed in the AUTO position, and LED is lit blue to indicate that the subwoofer is
when the Master Power Switch is turned receiving an audio signal and is turned on, and
High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch: Plac-
on, the subwoofer will automatically turn itself the LED is lit amber to indicate that no signal is
ing this switch in the ON position activates cir-
on or place itself in the Standby mode, being received and the subwoofer is in Standby
cuitry that cuts out all audio input signals above
depending on the status of your receiver or mode.
120Hz. This allows the subwoofer to focus its
processor. When this switch is placed in the ON
power on reproducing the low-frequency portion When the Trigger On/Off Switch is in the
position, the subwoofer will remain on, whether
of the signal, avoiding inefficiency and ON position, the LED will be lit blue, whether or
or not it is receiving an audio signal.
distortion. Engage this filter when using the not an audio signal is present.
Speaker-Level Inputs , or when using the
When the Master Power Switch is turned
Line-Level Full-Range Inputs , unless your
off, the LED goes dark, no matter which position
receiver or processor processes its line-level
the Trigger On/Off Switch is in.
output using a low-pass filter. The filter has no
effect when the Sub Input is used.
6 SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Wire
From
Overhead Wall
View Plate
Wall
Wall Plate Place the terminal cover over the opening on the
underside of the speaker so that it fits flush
Mount the wall-bracket attachment plate on the against the speaker and covers the terminals,
wall in the desired location. with its round opening exposing the threaded
insert. The bracket fits through the round open-
If possible, position the speakers so that the ing in the terminal cover.
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
Wall Bracket
stores, to properly and safely wall-mount
the speakers.
Referring to the speaker connection instructions
on pages 8 through 11, thread the appropriate Insert the supplied bracket bolt up through the
speaker cable through the opening in the bottom of the bracket and terminal cover, and
bottom of the attachment plate, and then screw it into the threaded insert on the under-
through the back of the bracket as shown in the side of the speaker. The bolt should be snug, but
diagram. not so tight as to prevent the bracket from
pivoting.
MOUNTING OPTIONS 7
8 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Use this installation method if your receiver/ Make sure that you have configured your
processor has a dedicated LFE subwoofer out- surround-sound processor for “Subwoofer On.”
put. The left and right speakers should all be set to
“Small.”
Use the line-level input jack marked "SUB" for
the Low-Frequency Effects channel. Connect this
jack to the LFE output or subwoofer output
on your receiver or amplifier. Connect each
speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals
on your receiver or amplifier.
Front Front
Left Right
– + – +
SUB-TS Subwoofer
LINE LEVEL IN
SUB R L
Front Front
Left Right
SUB/LFE
Out
Receiver
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9
Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic Use both the left and right inputs on the sub- If your receiver/processor has a built-in low-
or Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not Dolby woofer if your receiver or processor has both left pass-crossover filter for the subwoofer output,
Digital, DTS® or other digital processing), where and right line-level outputs. In that case, you will you may use the Sub Input to bypass the
the receiver/processor is equipped with a need to supply a second interconnect cable. subwoofer’s internal crossover.
subwoofer output, or a volume-controlled
If your receiver is equipped with line-level out- Connect each speaker to the corresponding
preamp (line-) level output:
puts but does not have a separate subwoofer speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier.
Use RCA-type patch cords to connect the line- output, use a Y-adapter (not supplied) to bridge
Make sure that you have configured your
level subwoofer output on your receiver or to the receiver’s preamp output to the main amp
surround sound processor for “Subwoofer On.”
amplifier either the left or right line-level input input for that channel, and connect the long end
The left and right speakers should all be set to
on the subwoofer. of the adapter to the corresponding line-level
“Small.”
input on the subwoofer.
When all connections have been made, plug the
IMPORTANT: Do not use the Sub Input on
AC power cord on the subwoofer into an AC
the subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic processors.
outlet.
Front Front
Left Right
– + – +
SUB-TS
Subwoofer
Line-Level
R L
Front Front
Left Right
SUB/LFE
Out
Receiver
10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Dolby* Pro Logic* (Non-Digital) – Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front left
Speaker Level and right speaker terminals to the left and right
terminals on the subwoofer that are marked
Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic
“High Level In.”
or Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not
Dolby Digital, DTS® or other digital processing), Connect the left and right terminals on the sub-
where the receiver/processor does not have a woofer that are marked “High Level Out” to the
subwoofer output, or a volume-controlled corresponding terminals on the back of your
preamp (line-) level output: front left and right speakers.
Front Front
Left Right
– + – +
SUB-TS
Subwoofer
H L
I
G
H
L
E
V
E
L R
Receiver
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11
Move the Master Power switch (marked Volume Additional Bass Adjustments
“Power” ) to the “•” (On) position to use the
Volume can be adjusted using the Subwoofer In addition to the volume adjustments described
subwoofer. The subwoofer will automatically
Level Control (above), as shown below. above, the subwoofer includes a Phase Switch
turn itself on or go into standby mode
Turn the control knob clockwise to increase the and a Filter Switch that can be used to
depending on whether or not a signal is being
volume of the subwoofer, and counterclockwise adjust the bass response to suit your listening
sent to it by your receiver or surround processor,
to decrease the subwoofer's volume. environment or taste.
and provided that the Trigger On/Off Switch
is moved down so that it is in the "AUTO" In most situations, the Phase Switch should
position. When your receiver or amplifier is off, Subwoofer
Level
be left in the NORMAL position.
the subwoofer will be in standby mode and the If you suspect that the subwoofer is playing out
LED Indicator on the top of the subwoofer will of phase with the other speakers, which would
turn amber. When your receiver or amplifier is tend to diminish bass response, try placing this
turned on, it will automatically turn itself on and MIN MAX
switch in the REVERSE position. There is no
the LED Indicator will turn blue. harm in experimenting, and you may return the
switch to the NORMAL position at any time.
If you will be away from home for an extended Subwoofer If you rearrange your room and reposition the
period of time, or if the subwoofer will not be Level
speakers, it would be a good idea to check
used, switch the Master Power switch to
whether they are in phase by flipping this
the OFF position.
switch.
MIN MAX 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
ON position, except:
12 OPERATION
If the system plays at low volumes • Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers.
but shuts off as volume is Make sure all wires are connected.
increased: Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.
• If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum impedance
requirements of your receiver/amplifier.
If there is low (or no) bass • Make sure the connections to the left and right “Speaker Inputs” have the correct polarity (+ and –).
output: • Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet.
• Make sure the powered subwoofer is plugged in and switched on.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS® modes, make sure your receiver/processor is
configured so that the subwoofer and LFE output are enabled.
TROUBLESHOOTING 13
HKTS 2 SUB-TS
System Subwoofer
Frequency Response Amplifier
35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) 200 Watts RMS
Bass
10" Woofer, bass-reflex enclosure
SAT-TS
Satellites Dimensions (H x W x D)
479mm x 340mm x 340mm
Recommended Power
10 – 120 Watts Weight
15kg
Impedance
8 Ohms nominal
Sensitivity
86dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter
Tweeter
One 1/2" dome, video-shielded
Midrange
Dual 3" drivers, video-shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D)
243mm x 100mm x 92mm
Weight
1kg
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