Harman-Kardon HKTS 15 User Manual
HKTS 15
HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
HKTS 15 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
3 Safety Information
4 Introduction
4 Included
5 SUB-TS15 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
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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-TS15 subwoofer
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a control or switch position on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel control or connection on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Read First! Important Safety Precautions!
SAFETY INFORMATION
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 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 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.
Figure A.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70
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. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon
HKTS 15, with which you’re about to begin
many years of listening enjoyment. The
HKTS 15 has been custom-designed to
provide all the excitement and power of the
cinema experience in your own living room.
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 controls
will enhance the HKTS 15’s performance.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
contact your dealer, the best local source
of information, or visit our Web site at
www.harmankardon.com.
Description and Features
The HKTS 15 is a six-piece home theater
speaker system that includes a 10-inch,
100-watt, bass-reflex powered subwoofer;
four identical, two-way satellite speakers
for use in the left and right front and rear
speaker positions; a voice-matched,
cated, dual-driver center speaker;
stands and wall-mount brackets for the four
satellites; and all of the speaker cables you
need to connect your speakers to your
receiver or
The speaker
preamp/processor and amplifier.
cables and speakers are all
color-coded to conform to the CEA standard, simplifying setup, especially when the
system is used with a Harman Kardon
receiver.
The HKTS 15 subwoofer is easy to connect
to your system, since it’s equipped with a
subwoofer input for use with equipment that
has a dedicated subwoofer low-frequency
output. It also includes stereo speaker-level
inputs and outputs for connection to older
receivers and processors that do not have
dedi-
shelf
a line-level subwoofer output. Other conveniences include a level control, an external
®
trigger input for automatic turn-on when
connected to a compatible product, a highcut (low-pass) filter switch and a phase
switch for fine-tuning bass response to suit
your listening environment and taste, and
audio-sense auto turn-on, which senses the
presence of an audio signal and automatically switches the unit from Standby mode
to Active mode.
Shelf stands and wall-mount brackets are
included for the satellite speakers, and
optional HTFS 2 floor stands are available
separately from your Harman Kardon dealer.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity
receiver more than fifty years ago. With
state-of-the-art features and time-honored
circuit designs, the HKTS 15 is a perfect
complement to a Harman Kardon receiver
or any home theater system.
■ Complete home theater speaker
system
■ Speakers are magnetically shielded
for placement near video monitors
■ Fully color-coded cables and connections simplify setup
■ Both line- and speaker-level inputs
for use with most audio components
■ Subwoofer input offers superiorquality bass reproduction when used
with any digital audio system that
incorporates bass management or
programmable crossovers
■ Auto turn-on using trigger input or
audio-sense
Included
One center channel speaker
• Four satellites
for left, right
and surrounds,
with color-key
stickers (shown
with included
shelf stands
attached)
• Four leatherette
coasters
Four wall-mount brackets
One 15' RCA cable for connection to subwoofer (purple)
One 15' mini-plug cable for use with external
trigger input (black)
Three 20' speaker cables for connection to
front satellites (red and white) and to center
speaker (green)
One powered
subwoofer
Two 40' speaker cables for connection from
receiver to rear satellites (gray and blue)
4 INTRODUCTION
SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
¡ Subwoofer-Level Control
™ High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch
£ External Trigger Input
¢ Audio-Sense On/Off Switch
¡ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume
may be adjusted using the SubwooferLevel Control. Turn the control clockwise
to increase the SUB-TS15’s volume, or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
™ 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 SUBTS15 to focus its power on reproducing the
low-frequency portion of the signal, avoiding
SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5
∞ Phase Switch
§ Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input
¶ Line-Level Full-Range Inputs
• Speaker-Level Outputs
inefficiency and distortion. Engage this filter
when using the Speaker-Level Inputs ª,
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.
£ External Trigger Input: Use the sup-
plied mini-plug cable to connect the trigger
output of another compatible product to this
jack. Whenever a trigger signal between
ª Speaker-Level Inputs
‚ Master Power Switch
⁄ AC Power Cord
3 and 30 volts (AC or DC) is detected, the
SUB-TS15 amplifier will turn on, even when
the Audio-Sense feature has been activated
by placing the Audio-Sense On/Off Switch
¢ in the AUTO position. The amplifier will
remain on for about 10–15 minutes without
a trigger signal.
¢ Audio-Sense On/Off Switch: When
placed in the AUTO position, and when the
Master Power Switch ‚ is turned on, the
SUB-TS15 will automatically turn itself on or
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