HKTS 12
HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
®
Power for the Digital Revolution.
®
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
HKTS 12 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
3 Safety Information
4 Introduction
4 Included
5 SUB-TS12 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections
7 Speaker Placement
7 Color-Coding System
8 Mounting Options
9 Speaker Connections
9 Speaker-Level Connection Guide
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-TS12 subwoofer
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a control or switch position on the SUB-TS12 subwoofer
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel control or connection on the SUB-TS12 subwoofer
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read First! Important Safety Precautions!
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 accor-
dance 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 to avoid
injury from tip-over.
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 when the 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 use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer,as they may cause hazards.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
20. Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
21. 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.
22. 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. 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. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Figure A.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National ElectricalCode 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)
4 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon
HKTS 12, with which you’re about to begin
many years of listening enjoyment. The
HKTS 12 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-ofthe-art speaker components are hard at
work within the HKTS 12, hookup and
operation are simple. Color-keyed cables
and connections and simple controls make
the HKTS 12 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 12
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 12 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;
wallmount 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 speaker
cables
and speakers are all color-coded to conform to the new CEA standard. The colorcoding system minimizes confusion, especially when the HKTS 12 system is used
with a Harman Kardon receiver.
The HKTS 12 subwoofer is easy to connect
to your system, since it’s 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 almost fifty years ago.With stateof-the-art features and time-honored circuit
designs, the HKTS 12 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver or any
home theater system.
■ Complete home theater speaker
system
■ Speakers are magnetically shielded
for flexible placement near video
monitors
■ Fully color-coded cables and connections simplify setup
■ 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
One 15' RCA cable for connection to subwoofer (purple)
Three 20' speaker cables for connection to front
satellites (red and white) and to center
speaker (green)
Included
Powered
subwoofer
Four satellites
for left, right
and surrounds, with
color-key stickers
One center
channel speaker
with adjustable support
Wall-mount brackets
Two 40' speaker cables for connection from
receiver to rear satellites (gray and blue)
SUB-TS12 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5
SUB-TS12 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-TS12 subwoofer, and
the (–) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the
(–) terminal on the SUB-TS12 subwoofer.
™ Speaker-Level Outputs: If you are
using the
Speaker-Level Inputs ¡ on the
SUB-TS12, you should connect these binding post terminals to your front left and right
speakers, remembering to maintain polarity
by connecting the (+) terminal on the SUBTS12 subwoofer to the (+) terminal on the
speaker, and the (–) terminal on the SUBTS12 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 10 through
12 for further information on speaker connections.
£ 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-TS12’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: Connect
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-TS12. 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-TS12, and no Y-adaptor is needed.
∞ Phase Switch: This switch determines
whether the SUB-TS12 subwoofer’s pistonlike action moves in and out in phase with
the main speakers. If the speakers were to
¡ 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
¶
§£
FILTER
GREEN: ON
RED: STAND-BY
ON
ON
•
FILTER
REMOTE
CONTROL
AUTO
ª
POWER
SUBW
OOFER LEVEL
‚
⁄
™
¡
¢∞
LINE
LR
LEVEL
IN
IMPORTANT: CONNECT STRIPED WIRE TO RED ( ) SPEAKER TERMINAL.
For use with
SUB-TS12
HKTS 12 System
harman/kardon
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SUB
L
R
NORMAL
OFF
PHASE
REVERSE
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT O PEN
DO NOT O PEN
DO NOT O PEN
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6 SUB-TS12 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
SUB-TS12 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
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 SUBTS12 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 lowpass 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-TS12 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 position, the
SUB-TS12 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-TS12 to engage the filter even when the switch is in the OFF position.
ª LED Indicator: This LED indicates
whether the SUB-TS12 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-TS12 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-TS12 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-TS12’s volume, or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
⁄ Master Power Switch: Place this
switch in the “•” position to power-on the
SUB-TS12 subwoofer. The SUB-TS12 will
then be either in the Standby mode or completely on, depending on the position of the
Music-Sense On/Off Switch ¶.
¤ AC Power Cord: Make sure to plug this
cord into an active, unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the SUB-TS12.
The cord should not be plugged into the
accessory outlets found on some audio
components.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Color-Coding System
The HKTS 12 uses the channel color-coding system established by the Consumer
Electronics Association to make setting up
your home theater speaker system as easy
as possible.Your system includes a set of
colored stickers that may be placed near
the speaker terminals of each of the four
satellite speakers according to the key below.
It doesn’t matter which satellite speaker is
used for any of the front or rear positions.
(The center speaker and powered subwoofer are already color-coded for you.)
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 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.
Center Channel Speaker
The center channel speaker should be
placed slightly behind the front left and right
speakers, and no more than two feet above
or below the tweeters of the left and right
speakers. It is often convenient to set the
center speaker on top of the television set,
as shown in the drawing. 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
toward the listening area.
Subwoofer
The low-frequency material reproduced by
the subwoofer is mostly omnidirectional,
and this speaker may be placed in a convenient location in the room. However, the
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.
Surround Speakers
The two surround speakers should be
placed slightly behind the listening position
and, ideally, should face each other and be
at a level higher than the listeners’ ears.
If that is not possible, they may be placed
on a wall behind the listening position,
facing forward. 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.
5
– 6 ft.
White Red
Blue Gray
Green
White Red
Purple
0-2 ft.
White Red
Green
White Red
Speaker Sticker (or Terminal)
Position and Cable Color
Front Left White
Front Right Red
Center Green
Surround Left Blue
Surround Right Gray
Subwoofer (LFE) Purple
8 MOUNTING OPTIONS
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 upward 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.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9
Speaker-Level Connection Guide
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-TS12 subwoofer should
not be connected
to an AC power source
until all speaker wire connections have been
made.
Speakers and electronics terminals have
corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. Most
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. Although the HKTS 12
system has red and black collars on the
individual speaker terminals to denote the
positive and negative connections, your
system includes a colored band on the
positive lead at both ends of every speaker
cable and a matching colored sticker for
each of the four satellite speakers, conforming
to the key on page 7. The center speaker has
a green (+) terminal, and the subwoofer has a
purple SUB input jack. This system is intended
to help you ensure that the speaker in each
location is connected to the correct terminals on your receiver or amplifier.
The (+) lead of the speaker wire is indicated
with a stripe and has the colored band corresponding to the speaker’s position. It is
important to connect
all speakers identically:
(+) on the speaker
to (+) on the amplifier
and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the amplifier. Wiring “out of phase” results in thin
sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image.
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 CONNECTIONS
10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
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 you’ve configured your surround
sound processor for “Subwoofer On.” The
front left, front right, center and surround
speakers should all be set to “Small.”
When all connections have been made, plug
the AC power cord on the subwoofer into
an AC outlet.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Front
Left
– +
Surround
Left
– +
Front
Left
Surround
Left
Center
– +
SUB-TS12 Subwoofer
SUB
LINE
LEVEL
IN
SUB/LFE
Center
Receiver
R
L
Out
Surround
Front
Right
– +
Front
Right
Right
Surround
Right
– +
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11
Dolby Pro Logic*
(Non-Digital) – Line Level
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR
DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL
PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/
PROCESSOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SUBWOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME-CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL
OUTPUT:
Use 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-TS12 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-TS12.
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 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.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Front
Left
– +
Surround
Left
– +
Front
Left
Surround
Left
Center
– +
SUB-TS12
Subwoofer
Line-Level
L
R
SUB/LFE
Out
Center
Receiver
Front
Right
Surround
Right
Front
Right
– +
Surround
Right
– +
12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Front Left
Surround Left
Center
Front Right
Surround Right
Receiver
– + – +
– +
– + – +
SUB-TS12
Subwoofer
LR
Surround
Right
Front
Right
Surround
Left
Front
Left
Center
Dolby Pro Logic
(Non-Digital) – Speaker Level
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR
DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR
OTHER DIGITAL
PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/
PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE A SUBWOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME-CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL
OUTPUT:
Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front
left and right speaker terminals to the left
and right
Speaker-Level Input ¡ termi-
nals on the SUB-TS12 subwoofer that are
marked “High Level In.” Connect the left and
right
Speaker-Level Output ™ terminals
on the SUB-TS12 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.
OPERATION 13
OPERATION
Move the Master Power Switch ⁄
(marked Power) to the “•” (On) position.
The SUB-TS12 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 sub
woofer
senses an audio signal,
it will automatically
turn itself on and the
LED Indicator ª will
turn green. If the subwoofer does not sense
a signal after
approximately twenty minutes,
it will automatically go into Standby mode.
When the
Music-Sense On/Off Switch ¶
is switched to the ON position, the subwoofer will remain on, whether or not program material is playing.
If you’ll 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 Sub-
woofer-Level Control
‚, as shown.
Tu rn the control knob clockwise to
increase the volume of the subwoofer,
and counterclockwise to decrease the
subwoofer’s volume.
Additional Bass Adjustments
In addition to the volume adjustments
described above, the SUB-TS12 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 aboard
the receiver or processor. In these two circumstances, place the switch in the
OFF position.
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
14 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM SOLUTION
If there is no sound from • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing.
any of the speakers: • 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 • Check the “Balance” control on your receiver/amplifier.
from one speaker: • 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 • Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speaker. Make sure all wires are connected.
the center speaker: 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 • Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected.
volumes but shuts off as Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.
volume is increased: • 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 SUB or line-level inputs of the SUB-TS12 subwoofer and SUB or LFE output of your receiver
output: or amplifier are properly connected by the RCA-type patch cord.
• If you are using the SUB-TS12’s speaker-level 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 A/V 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 • Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure
the surround speakers: 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.
SPECIFICATIONS 15
HKTS 12 SPECIFICATIONS
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks
of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
* Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
HKTS 12 System
Frequency Response
35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
SAT-TS12
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
3.2 lb/1.5kg
CEN-TS12
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
5.6 lb/2.5kg
SUB-TS12
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
41.4
lb/18.8kg
®
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©2002 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
Printed 8/02 Part No. wb6340
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