Harman Kardon HKTS 20, HKTS 30, HKTS 60 Service manual rev.2

CONTENTS

HKTS 20+30 USER GUIDE 2 HKTS 20+30WQ CENTER EXPL VIEW 40

harman/kardon Service Manual

HKTS 20/230, HKTS 30/230 – HKTS 30/WQ HKTS 60/230.

Surround loudspeaker systems wit h active subwoofer. Earlier version s with HKTS 200 SUB. Later versions with HKTS 210 SUB.

HKTS 60 with 200 SUB USER GUIDE 13 HKTS 60 with 210 SUB USER GUIDE 24 HKTS 20 SAT EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS 36 HKTS 30 SAT EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS 37 HKTS 30WQ SAT EXPLODED VIEW 38 HKTS 20+30 CENTER EXPLODED VIEW 39

Released EU2011 Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Rev 2, 11/2011 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, California 91329

HKTS 200 SUB EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS 41 HKTS 200 PART S LIST 42 HKTS 200 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 43 HKTS 210 SUB EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS 44 HKTS 210 PART S LIST 45 HKTS 210 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 46

User Guide

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English

HKTS 20/HKTS 30

Home Theater Speaker System

Designed to Entertain.

™

Harman Kardon®

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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 designed 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:

An 8-inch, 200-watt powered subwoofer

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Four identical two-way video-shielded satellite speakers (the HKTS30 satellite

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speakers feature dual drivers) for the left and right front, and left and right rear (surround) speaker positions

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A dedicated, voice-matched, video-shielded, dual-driver center speaker

Removable bases and wall-mount brackets for the satellite speakers and a wall-

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mount bracket for the center speaker

All of the cables you need to connect all of the speakers to your receiver or preamp/

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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)

One powered subwoofer

One wall-mount bracket for center speaker

Four wall-mount brackets for satellite speakers

Four metal stop plates and screws (for satellite speaker wall-mount brackets)

One combination LFE and trigger cable for connection to the subwoofer (LFE cable has purple connectors)

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)

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Two 10-meter (32.8-foot) speaker cables for rear satellites (gray and blue color bands)

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HKTS200SUB Rear-Panel Connections

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Subwoofer Level Control:

Use this control to adjust the HKTS200SUB’s volume. Turn

clockwise to increase the volume; turn counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

1.

Bass Boost Switch:

Set this switch to ON to enhance the HKTS200SUB’s low-frequency

performance. Set this switch to OFF for normal low-frequency performance.

2.

Phase Switch:

The Phase Switch 2 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 in the NORMAL position.

However, it does no harm to experiment, and you can leave the Phase Switch the position that maximizes bass response and impact.

3.

Power On Mode 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 ON position, the HKTS200SUB

When set in the AUTO position and when the Power Switch

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.

• When the LED is not illuminated, the HKTS200SUB is in standby mode.

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When the Master Power Switch illuminated, no matter what setting the Power On Mode Switch

4.

External Trigger Input:

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

Use the mini-plug of the supplied combination LFE and trigger

is set to OFF, the LED will not be

3

is in.

turn off after the trigger signal ceases. (This will occur even when the Power On

Mode Switch

is in the AUTO position.)

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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

6.

Line-Level L/R In Connectors:

instead.

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) connec tor 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,

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.

7.

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

8.

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

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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

Placing the Front Speakers

The front speakers should be placed the same

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Placing the Center Speaker

Center

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Placing the Subwoofer

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Subwoofer

distance from each other as they are from the

Speaker

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.

The center speaker should be placed slightly behind (farther away from the listener) the front left and right speakers. Its center should be no

0 - 2 ft

more than 2 feet (61cm) above or below the

(0 - 61cm)

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 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.

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

You can place the satellite and center speakers

Apply Pressure Evenly

to Both Sides of Base

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 the 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 Connec tions 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.

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.

Decide on the location for the speaker 1. (see Speaker Placement, opposite).

Remove the speaker’s base as explained in 2. Shelf Placement, above.

Disassemble the wall-mount bracket by sliding the two sections apart, as shown in the 3. illustration.

Attach the wall portion of the wall-mount onto the wall using hardware that is 4. 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 lb (1.5kg). Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight.

Top Opening

Keyhole Opening

Bottom Opening

Lift Base Straight

off Speaker

Pull Sections

Apart

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Placing the Surround Speakers

Left Surround Sound

Right Surround

Sound

(1.5m - 1.8m)

5 - 6 ft

Left Front

Speaker

Left Surround Sound

Center

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Subwoofer

Right Surround

Sound

NOTE: If you’re running the speaker wire through the wall you can bring it out directly

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behind 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.

Insert Wire into

Bottom Opening

Bring Wire Out

through Here

If you’re not running the speaker wire through the wall, insert it through the wall portion

5. of the wall-mount bracket as shown in the illustration.

Pass the speaker wire through the speaker portion of the wall-mount as shown in the 6. illustration.

Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration: 8.

Press down on the top of the terminal to open the connection hole.a) Insert the wire’s bare end all the way into the hole.b) Release the terminal to secure the wire. c)

Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker’s red ( + ) terminal, and insert the other conductor into the speaker’s black ( – ) terminal.

A. Push Down on Cap to

Open Hole

B. Insert Bare Wire into

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.

Slide the speaker portion of wall-mount onto the speaker as shown in the illustration. Fit

9. 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 onto Speaker Rails

Bring Wire In through Here

Bring Wire Out

through Here

If you have not already removed the speaker’s base, do so by pulling it straight off the 7. 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

to Both Sides of Base

Lift Base Straight

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.

Slide the speaker onto the mount’s wall section as shown in the illustration. Pull any slack

10. speaker wire back through the mount’s wall section.

Slide Speaker

onto Wall-Mount

Fit the metal stop plate into the recess on the bottom of the mount with the pad facing 11. 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

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Decide on the location for the speaker (see 1. Speaker Placement, on page 5).

Attach the center speaker wall-mount bracket to the wall using hardware that is 2. appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. Attach the anchors through the holes shown in the illustration.

Use These Holes

to Attach Bracket

to Wall

NOTE: The center speaker weighs 3.2 lb (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.

Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals. Press down on the top of the terminal

3. 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.

A. Push Down on Cap to

Open Hole

B. Insert Bare Wire into

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 black 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 Color-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 ba ss 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 re d ( + ) terminal, and insert the other conductor into the speaker’s black ( – ) terminal, as shown in the illustration.

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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 receiv er or amplifier.

Using two of the supplied screws, attach the center speaker to the wall-mount 4. bracket, as shown in the illustration.

Wall-Mount Bracket

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.

A. Push Down on Cap to

Open Hole

B. Insert Bare Wire into

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

Remove the speaker’s base (see1. Shelf Placement, on page 5).

Pass the speaker wire through the opening in the speaker base.2.

Connect the speaker wire as described above.3.

Reattach the speaker’s base as shown in the illustration.4.

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+– +–

+–+–

LEFT

SUB

LFE OUT

+ – + –

+ –

RIGHT

SURROUNDFRONT CENTER

Left Front

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Center Right Front

Front Left

Speaker Cable

(White Bands)

Receiver

Surround Left Speaker Cable

(Blue Bands)

Center Speaker Cable (Green Bands)

LFE/Trigger Cable

(Purple Ends)

Front Right

Speaker Cable

(Red Bands)

Subwoofer

Surround Right Speaker Cable

(Gray Bands)

Left

Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor With a Dedicated Subwoofer Output

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 comb ination LFE and trigger cable to connect the HKTS200SUB’s Line-Level LFE In Jack (or LFE output) of your receiver or preamp/processor.

Surround

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to the 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 Small. After you have made and verified all connections, plug the HKTS200SUB’s AC Power Cord outlet.

Right

Surround

into an active AC

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+–

+– +–

+–+–

LEFT

LINE-LEVEL

OUTPUTS

L R

+ – + –

+ –

RIGHT

SURROUNDFRONT CENTER

Left Front

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Center Right Front

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Front Left Speaker Cable (White Bands)

Receiver

Surround Left Speaker Cable

(Blue Bands)

Center

Speaker Cable

(Green Bands)

Front Right

Speaker Cable

(Red Bands)

RCA Cable (Not Supplied) (Red and White Ends)

Subwoofer

Surround Right

Speaker Cable

(Gray Bands)

Left

Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor With Line Outputs

Surround

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 D edicated Subwoofer Output, on page 8.

If you’re connec ting 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 connec ting 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.

Right

Surround

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LEFT

LFE SUB

OUTPUT

12V

TRIGGER

OUTPUT

+ – + –

+ –

RIGHT

SURROUNDFRONT CENTER

Receiver

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Subwoofer

Trigger Cable (Black Ends)

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

a 3.5mm mini jack you can use the supplied combination LFE/trigger cable to make the connection.

. If the component’s trigger voltage connection has

TroubleshootingOperation

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Turning the Subwoofer On and Off

Set the HKTS200SUB’s Power Switch 7 to the ON position.

If the

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Power On Mode Switch 3 is set to AUTO, the HKTS200SUB will automatically turn i tself on when it receives an audio sig nal, 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 in standby.

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Power On Mode Switch 3 is set to ON, the HKTS200SUB will remain on at all

If the times. The HKTS200 SUB’s LED will illuminate white.

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External Trigger Input Connector 4 is connected to a trigger voltage source,

If the 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 Position.

to the OFF

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

Although in most cases the Phase Switch there is no absolute correct setting for the Phase Switch is properly in phase with the satellite speakers, 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 are familiar with and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact.

should be left in the NORMAL position,

. When the HKTS200SUB

is to listen to music that you

Subwoofer Adjustments: Bass Boost

When set to the ON position, the Bass Boost Switch 1 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 OFF position will return normal low-frequency performance.

If there is no sound from any of the speakers:

Check that the receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing.

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Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the

•

speakers are connected properly.

Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed, cut or punctured.

•

Review the proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.

•

If there is no sound coming from one speaker:

Check that the bala nce control on your receiver/amplifier is not s et all the way to

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one channel.

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.

•

Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the speaker are connected properly.

Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed, cut or punctured.

•

If there is no sound coming from the center speaker:

Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the

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center speaker has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way down.

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Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the center speaker are connected properly.

Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed, cut or punctured.

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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:

Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the

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surround speakers have been enabled and their volume levels have not been turned all the way down.

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Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the surround speakers are connected properly.

Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed, cut or punctured.

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Review proper operation of your receiver/processor and its surroundsound features.

•

Make sure the movie or TV show you’re watching has been recorded in a surround-

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sound mode. If it is not, check to see if your receiver/amplifier has a different surround-sound mode that you can use.

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Review the operation of your DVD player and the DVD jacket to make sure the DVD features the desired 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:

•

Check that the subwoofer’s

•

Check that the

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counterclockwise).

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Check the audio connection between your receiver/processor and the subwoofer.

Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the

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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:

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Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the speakers are connected properly.

Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed, cut or punctured.

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If you’re using more than one pair of main speakers, check to be sure that you’re

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not operating the system below the receiver/amplifier’s minimum impedance requirements.

Subwoofer Level Control  is not turned all the way down (fully

Power Cord 8 is plugged into a working AC outlet.

Power Switch 7is in the ON position.

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Specifications

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HKTS20 System HKTS30 System

Frequency Response 45Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)

SAT-TS20 Satellites SAT-TS30 Satellites Cen-TS20/30 HKTS200SUB Subwoofer

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 stands (H x W x D) 8-1/2" x 4-11/32"x 3-15/32" (216mm x 110mm x 88mm)

Weight

2.1 lb (0.95kg)

Frequency Response 45Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)

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 lb (1.5kg)

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 x W x D) 4-11/32" x 10-11/32" x 3-15/32" (110mm x 272mm x 88mm)

Weight

3.2 lb (1.45kg)

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 x W x D) 13-29/32" x 10-1/2" x 10-1/2" (353mm x 267mm x 267mm)

Gross Weight

19.8 lb (9kg)

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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.

Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA

516.255.4545 (USA only)

www.harmankardon.com

Made in China

Part No. 444020-001, 444021-001

User Guide

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HKTS 60BQ/230

Home theater speaker system

Harman Kardon

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HKTS 60

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon® HKTS60 speaker system, with which you’re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The HKTS60 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-of-the-art speaker components are hard at work within the HKTS60, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed cables and connections, and simple controls make the HKTS60 easy to use.

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 HKTS60 is a complete six-piece home theater speaker system that includes:

• An 8-inch, 200-watt powered subwoofer

• Four identical two-way video-shielded dual-driver satellite speakers

for the left and right front, and left and right rear (surround) speaker positions

• A dedicated, voice-matched, video-shielded, dual-driver center speaker

• Removable bases and wall-mount brackets for the satellite speakers

and a wall-mount bracket for the center speaker

• All of the cables you need to connect all of the speakers to your receiver

or preamp/processor and amplifier.

Included

Four satellite speakers for front left/right and surround left/right

One powered subwoofer Four wall-mount brackets for

One wall-mount bracket for center speaker

satellite speakers

Four metal stop plates and screws (for satellite speaker wall-mount brackets)

One combination LFE and trigger cable for connection to the subwoofer (LFE cable has purple connectors)

One center speaker

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 HKTS60 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver, or any home theater system.

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

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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 OFF for normal low-frequency performance.

Phase Switch: This 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 in the 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 AUTO 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 ON 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.

• When the LED is not illuminated, the HKTS200SUB is in standby mode.

When the Master Power Switch is set to OFF, the LED will not be illuminated, no matter what setting the Power On Mode Switch is in.

External Trigger Input: Use 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. Switch is in the AUTO position.)

Line-Level LFE In Connector: Use the LFE (purple) connector of the

(This will occur even when the Power On Mode

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, 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.

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