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©2001 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
Printed 11/01 Part No. ai5170
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HKTS 10 Home Theater Speaker System
OWNER’S MANUAL
®
Power for the Digital Revolution.
™
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Safety Information
4 Introduction
4 Included
5 SUB-TS10 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections
7 Speaker Placement
8 Mounting Options
9 Speaker Connections
10 Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection
11 Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Line Level
12 Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level
13 Operation
13 Volume
13 Additional Bass Adjustments
14 Troubleshooting
15 Specifications
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-TS10 subwoofer
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a control or switch position on the SUB-TS10 subwoofer
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel control or connection on the SUB-TS10 subwoofer
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Read First! Important Safety Precautions!
1. Read Instructions. All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they
may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture. Do not use this product
near water– for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
near a swimming pool; or the like.
8. Accessories. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9. A Product and Cart Combination
Should Be Moved with Care.
Quick
stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug
or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
12. Polarization. This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating-current-line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection. Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
14. Nonuse Periods. The power cord of the product
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for long periods of time.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding. If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Figure A.
16. Lightning. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
17. Power Lines. An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits, as contact with them might
be fatal.
18. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings, as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
20. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been
spilled into, the product; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain or water;
or
d. The product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation; or
e. The product has been dropped or damaged in any
way; or
f. The product exhibits a distinct change in performance; this indicates a need for service.
22. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
that have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
23. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product should
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25. Heat. The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Figure A.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not use this (polarized)
plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can
be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
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.
Antenna Lead-In Wire
Ground Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)
Electric Service Equipment
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
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Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon
HKTS 10, with which you are about to
begin many years of listening enjoyment.
The HKTS 10 has been custom-designed to
provide all the excitement and power of the
cinema experience in your own living room.
While sophisticated electronics and stateof-the-art speaker components are hard at
work within the HKTS 10 to make all of this
happen, hookup and operation are simple.
Color-keyed connections and simple controls make the HKTS 10 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 10
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 10 is a six-piece home theater
speaker system that includes a 12-inch,
150-watt, bass-reflex, powered subwoofer;
four identical, 2-way, bass-reflex satellite
speakers for use in the left and right front
and rear speaker positions; a
dedicated,
dual-driver, bass-reflex center speaker;
wall-mount brackets for the four satellites;
and all of the speaker cables you need to
connect your speakers to your receiver or
preamp/processor and amplifier.
The HKTS 10 subwoofer is easy to connect
to your system, since it is equipped with a
special subwoofer 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 switching system that senses
the presence of an audio signal and
automatically switches the unit from
Standby mode to Active mode.
Wall-mount brackets are included for the
satellite speakers, as well as an adjustable
support cradle for the center speaker.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity
receiver more than forty-seven years ago.
With state-of-the-art features and timehonored circuit designs, the HKTS 10 is a
perfect complement to a Harman Kardon
receiver or any home theater system.
■ Complete Home Cinema Speaker
System
■ Speakers Are Magnetically Shielded
for Flexible Placement Near Video
Monitors
■ Both Line- and Speaker-Level
Inputs Offer Compatibility With Most
Audio Components
■ Subwoofer Input Offers SuperiorQuality Bass Reproduction When Used
With Any Digital Audio System That
Incorporates Bass Management or
Programmable Crossovers
Powered subwoofer
Two 15' speaker cables for connection
to front satellites
One 20' speaker cable for connection
from receiver to center speaker
Two 40' speaker cables for connection
from receiver to rear satellites
One center
channel speaker
with adjustable support
INCLUDED
INTRODUCTION
One 15' RCA cable for connection to
subwoofer
Four satellites
for left, right
and surrounds
Wall-mount
brackets
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SUB-TS10 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND 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/amplifier to
the (+) terminal on the SUB-TS10 subwoofer,
and the (–) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to
the (–) terminal on the SUB-TS10 subwoofer.
™ Speaker-Level Outputs: If you are
using the Speaker-Level Inputs ¡ on
the SUB-TS10, you should connect these
binding post terminals to your front left and
right speakers, remembering to maintain
polarity by connecting the (+) terminal on
the SUB-TS10 subwoofer to the (+) terminal on the speaker, and the (–) terminal on
the SUB-TS10 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 amplifier. See pages 11 and
12 for further information.
£ Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input:
Connect 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-TS10’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.
¢ Line-Level Full-Range Inputs: Con-
nect the line-level subwoofer output or
preamp output(s) of your receiver or amplifier
to these inputs. If your receiver does not have
a separate subwoofer output, use a Y-adaptor
(not supplied) to bridge the receiver’s preamp
output to the main amp input for that channel, and connect the long end of the adaptor
to the corresponding line-level input on the
SUB-TS10. 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-TS10, and no Y-adaptor is needed.
∞ Phase Switch: This switch determines
whether the SUB-TS10 subwoofer’s piston-
¡ Speaker-Level Inputs
™ Speaker-Level Outputs
£ Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input
¢ Line-Level Full-Range Inputs
∞ Phase Switch
§ High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch
¶ Music-Sense On/Off Switch
• Filter Remote Control Input
ª LED Indicator
‚ Subwoofer-Level Control
⁄ Master Power Switch
¤ AC Power Cord
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™
¡
¢∞
LINE
LR
LEVEL
IN
IMPORTANT: CONNECT STRIPED WIRE TO RED ( ) SPEAKER TERMINAL.
For use with
SUB-TS10
HKTS 10 System
harman/kardon
Made in China
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OP EN
DO NOT OP EN
DO NOT OP EN
SUB
L
R
NORMAL
PHASE
OFF
REVERSE
¶ ª
§ •£
FILTER
ON
GREEN: ON
RED: STAND-BY
ON
FILTER
REMOTE
CONTROL
AUTO
POWER
AC 120V~60Hz
SUBW
OOFER LEVEL
‚
⁄
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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 subwoofer 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. However, it
does no harm to experiment with the
Phase Switch ∞, and you may leave it
in the position that maximizes bass
response.
§ High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch:
Placing this switch in the ON position activates circuitry that cuts out all audio input
signals above 120Hz. This allows the SUBTS10 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 output
using a low-pass filter. The filter has no
effect when the SUB Input £ is used.
¶ Music-Sense On/Off Switch: When
placed in the
AUTO position, and when the
Master Power Switch ⁄ is turned on, the
SUB-TS10 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 ON posi-
tion, the SUB-TS10 will remain on, whether or
not it is receiving an audio signal.
• Filter Remote Control Input: This
input accepts a remote control signal from
a compatible Harman Kardon A/V receiver
that enables you to override the High-Cut
(Low-Pass) Filter Switch
§, by signaling the SUB-TS10 to engage the filter even
when the switch is in the OFF position.
ª LED Indicator: This LED indicates
whether the SUB-TS10 is in the ON or
STANDBY state when used with the
Music-Sense On/Off Switch ¶ in the
AUTO position. The LED is lit Green to
indicate that the SUB-TS10 is receiving
an audio signal and is turned on, and the
LED is lit Red to indicate that no signal is
being received and the SUB-TS10 is in
Standby mode.
When the Music-Sense On/Off Switch
¶ is in the ON position, the LED will be lit
Green, 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.
‚ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume
can be adjusted using the
Subwoofer-
Level Control
. Turn the control clockwise
to increase the SUB-TS10’s volume, or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
⁄ Master Power Switch: Place this
switch in the “•” position to power-on the
SUB-TS10 subwoofer. The SUB-TS10 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 SUBTS10. The cord should not be plugged into
the accessory outlets found on some audio
components.
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Subwoofer
Surround Speakers
5
– 6 ft.
Front Speakers
0-2 ft.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
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.The center
speaker uses a supplied adjustable support
cradle inserted into holes on its bottom to
enable you to adjust the tilt of the speaker
to aim it towards the listening area.
Front Speakers
Center Channel Speaker
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 listeners’ ears will be, or they
may be angled toward the listeners.The
elegant contoured design of the satellite
speaker enclosure allows the speaker to be
placed on a lower shelf and tilted upward
toward the listener simply by positioning
the speaker back onto its tilted surface.
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
maximum 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.
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. The surround speakers should not
call attention to themselves. Experiment
with their placement until you hear a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the
main-program material heard in the front
speakers.
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MOUNTING OPTIONS
They may be wall-mounted using the
supplied brackets.
Satellites and Surrounds
Insert knob into bracket as shown, then
place speaker on bracket and secure it from
below using the supplied screw.
Wall-Mounting
Center Speaker
Attach bracket to wall. If possible, position
the speakers so that the mounting screws
used connect directly to 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.
The satellite speakers may be placed on a
shelf.They may be tilted upwards simply by
tilting them back onto their sculpted surfaces.
With the longest side down, insert the
support cradle’s pegs fully into either the
front or rear pair of holes on the bottom
of the center speaker. The front holes will
tilt the speaker slightly downward toward
the listener, while the rear holes will hold
the speaker straight.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before making speaker
connections, be certain that your receiver or
audio power amplifier is turned off and
preferably unplugged from its AC power
source.The SUB-TS10 subwoofer should not
be connected
to an AC power source until
all speaker wire connections have been
made.
Separate and strip the ends of the speaker
wire as shown. Speakers and electronics
terminals have corresponding (+) and (–)
terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers
and electronics, including Harman Kardon,
use red to denote the (+) terminal and
black for the (–) terminal.
Newer Harman Kardon receivers conform to
the new CEA standard and therefore use a
color other than red or black for the (+) terminal to indicate some speaker positions:
e.g., surround left. Please see the owner’s
guide for your AVR Series receiver for further details.
The (+) lead of the speaker wire is noted
with a stripe. It is important to connect
both 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.
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,
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-Level Connection Guide
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
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Dolby Digital or DTS (or other
Digital Surround Mode)
Connection
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL
SURROUND PROCESSORS:
Use the line-level input jack marked SUB
£ for the Low-Frequency Effects channel.
Connect this jack to the subwoofer output
or LFE output on your receiver or amplifier.
Connect each speaker to the corresponding
speaker terminals on your receiver or
amplifier.
Make sure that you have configured your
surround sound processor for “Subwoofer
On.” The front left, front right, center and
rear surround speakers should all be set to
“Small.”
When all connections have been made, plug
the AC power cord on the subwoofer into
an AC outlet.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS (continued)
10
Front
Left
– +
Surround
Left
– +
Front
Left
Surround
Left
Center
– +
LINE
LEVEL
IN
SUB/LFE
Center
Receiver
Out
SUB
R
L
Front
Right
Surround
Right
Front
Right
– +
Surround
Right
– +
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS (continued)
11
Receiver
SUB/LFE
Out
Front
Left
Surround
Left
Front
Right
Surround
Right
SUB-TS10
Subwoofer
Center
Line-Level
L
R
Surround
Right
Front
Right
Surround
Left
Front
Left
Center
– +
– +
– +
– +
– +
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 VOLUMECONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL
OUTPUT:
Use the supplied RCA-type patch cord to
connect the
line-level subwoofer output on
your receiver
or amplifier to either the left or
right
Line-Level Full-Range Input ¢ on
the SUB-TS10 subwoofer. Use both the left
and right inputs on the subwoofer if your
receiver or processor has both left and right
line-level outputs.
If your receiver is equipped with line-level
outputs but does not have a separate subwoofer output, use a Y-adaptor (not supplied)
to bridge the receiver’s preamp output to the
main amp input for that channel, and connect
the long end of the adaptor to the corresponding line-level input on the SUB-TS10.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the SUB Input £
on the subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic
processors. Make sure that you have configured your surround sound processor for
“Subwoofer On.” The front left, front right,
center and rear 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.
Connect each speaker to the corresponding
speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier.
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Front Right
Front Left
Surround Left Surround Right
Center
Front Left
Surround Left
Center
Front Right
Surround Right
Receiver
– + – +
– +
– + – +
SUB-TS10
Subwoofer
LR
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS (continued)
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 VOLUMECONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL
OUTPUT:
Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front
left and right speaker terminals to the
left and right
Speaker-Level Input ¡
terminals on the SUB-TS10 subwoofer that
are marked “High Level In.” Connect the
left and right Speaker-Level Output ™
terminals on the SUB-TS10 subwoofer
that are marked “High Level Out” to the
corresponding terminals on
the back of
your front left and right speakers.
Connect your receiver or amplifier’s center,
and surround left and right speaker
terminals to the corresponding terminals
on the back of your center, and surround
left and right speakers.
When all connections have been made, plug
the AC power cord on the subwoofer into
an AC outlet.
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OPERATION
Move the Master Power Switch ⁄
(marked Power) to the “•” (On) position.
The SUB-TS10 subwoofer will automatically
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 to the
right so that it is in the AUTO position.
When your receiver or amplifier is off, or is
not sending program material to the subwoofer, the subwoofer will be in Standby
mode and the LED Indicator ª on the
amp panel will turn red. When the subwoofer senses an audio signal,
it will auto-
matically turn itself on and the LED
Indicator ª will turn green. If the sub-
woofer does not sense a signal after
approximately twenty minutes,
it will auto-
matically go into Standby mode.
When the Music-Sense On/Off Switch
¶ is switched to the ON position, the sub-
woofer will remain on, whether or not program material is playing.
If you will be away from home for an
extended period of time, or if the subwoofer will not be used, switch the Master
Power Switch ⁄ to the OFF position.
Volume
Volume can be adjusted using the
Subwoofer-Level Control ‚, as shown
below.
Additional Bass Adjustments
In addition to the volume adjustments
described above, the SUB-TS10 subwoofer
includes a Phase Switch ∞ and a Filter
Switch § that can be used to adjust the
bass response to suit your listening 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 they 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
frequencies 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:
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
on board the receiver or processor. In these
two circumstances, place the switch in the
OFF position.
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
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If there is no sound from any of the
speakers:
• Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a
source is playing.
• Check that the powered subwoofer is
plugged in and its
Master Power Switch
⁄ is switched on to the “•” position.
• 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.
• Review proper operation of your
receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound coming from one
speaker:
• Check the “Balance” control on your
receiver/amplifier.
• 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, and that no wires are touching
each other.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS mode, make sure
that the receiver/processor is configured so
that the speaker in question is enabled.
• Turn off all electronics and switch the
speaker in question with one of the other
speakers that is working correctly.Turn
everything back on, and determine whether
the problem is in the same place: i.e., the
speaker that was working previously now
has no sound and the speaker that was not
working now sounds fine; or whether it has
moved: i.e., the speaker that was not working still has no sound and the speaker that
was working is still fine. If the problem is in
the same place, the source of the problem
is most likely with your receiver or amplifier,
and you should consult the owner’s manual
for that product for further information. If the
problem has followed the speaker, consult
your dealer for further assistance or, if
that is not possible, visit our Web site at
www.harmankardon.com for further
information.
If there is no sound from the center
speaker:
• 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.
• If your receiver/processor is set in
Dolby Pro Logic mode, make sure the
center speaker is not in phantom mode.
• If your receiver/processor is set in
Dolby Digital or DTS mode, make sure
the receiver/processor is configured so
that the center speaker is enabled.
If the system plays at low volumes
but shuts off as volume is increased:
• 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.
• 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 output:
• Make sure the SUB or line-level inputs of
the SUB-TS10 subwoofer and SUB or LFE
output of your receiver or amplifier are
properly connected by the RCA-type patch
cord.
• If you are using the SUB-TS10’s speakerlevel inputs, check your speaker cables to
make sure they are all connected; that none
of the wires are frayed, cut or punctured;
and that you have maintained the correct
polarity by connecting positive terminals to
positive terminals, and negative terminals
to negative terminals.
• Make sure the subwoofer is plugged
into an active electrical outlet and its
Master Power Switch ⁄ is switched on
to the “•” position.
• Check the speaker setup (bass management) settings in your AVR receiver or
processor to make certain that the front,
center and surround speakers are configured for “Small,” and that the subwoofer is
set for “Yes ” or “On.”
If there is no sound from the sur-
round speakers:
• 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.
• Review proper operation of your
receiver/processor and its surround sound
features.
• Make sure the movie or TV show you are
watching is recorded in a surround sound
mode. If it is not, check to see whether your
receiver/processor has other surround
modes you may use.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS mode, make sure
your receiver/processor is configured so that
the surround speakers are enabled.
• Review the operation of your DVD player
and the jacket of your DVD to make sure
that the DVD features the desired 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
HKTS 10 System
Frequency Response
35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
SAT-TS10
Satellites
Recommended Power
10 – 110 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Tweeter
One 1" dome, video-shielded
Midrange
One 4" driver, video-shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D)
10-1/8" x 5-1/4" x 5-3/8"
257mm x 133mm x 137mm
Weight
6.6 lb/3.0kg
CEN-TS10
Center
Recommended Power
10 – 110 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Tweeter
One 1" dome, video-shielded
Midrange
Dual 4" drivers, video-shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D)
5-1/16" x 16-1/2" x 5-3/16"
128mm x 418mm x 131mm
Weight
10 lb/4.5kg
SUB-TS10
Subwoofer
Amplifier
150 watts RMS
Bass
12" woofer, bass-reflex enclosure
Dimensions (H x W x D)
20-5/16" x 16-3/8" x 15-1/16"
515mm x 416mm x 382mm
Weight
40 lb/18.0kg
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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