Harman-Kardon HKTS30, HKTS20 User Manual

User Guide English

HKTS 20/HKTS 30

Home Theater Speaker System

Designed to Entertain.

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Important Safety Instructions

Please read the following precautions before use:

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 car t 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. Ser vicing 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 expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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 product.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Declaration of Conformity

Instructions for users on removal and disposal of used batteries. Specification of included battery types.

These symbols shown on the product, the packaging or in the manual or separate information sheet mean that the product itself, as well as the batteries included or built into the product, should never be thrown away with general household waste. Take them to applicable collection points, where proper treatment, recycling and recovery takes place, in accordance with national or local legislation, or European Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed helps save resources and prevents possible negative effects on the environment or human health.

The batteries included with your equipment may be Alkaline, Carbon Zinc/Manganese or Lithium (button cells) type. All types should be disposed of according to the above instructions.

To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the procedure described for inserting batteries in the Owners Manual.

For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product, removal may not be possible for the user. In this case, recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to replace such a battery, this procedure must be performed by authorized service centers.

We, Harman Consumer, Consumer Division

8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91329 USA

As the manufacturer and through our representative within the EU

Harman Consumer, Consumer Division

2, route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir France

Do declare under our sole responsibility that the product listed below conforms to the requirements of the Directive(s) and Standards listed here in.

Model(s): HKTS20 and HKTS30

Directives to which Conformity is declared:

2004/108/EC – EMC Directive, as amended. 1999/5EC – R&TTE Directive, as amended. 2006/95/EC – Low Voltage Directive, as amended 2005/32/EC – Energy Using Products Directive, as amended

Harmonized Standards Applied to show Conformity:

EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006 EN 55020:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 EN 60065:2002+A11:2008 EN 60825-1:2007 ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)

Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Château du Loir, France 10/09

Harman Kardon® HKTS 20 / HKTS 30

Typographical Conventions

We have employed certain conventions to help you use this manual:

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– (number in a circle) – Indicates a rear-panel control or connection on the illustration of the HKTS200SUB subwoofer

Example (bold type) – Indicates the name of a specific control or rear-panel connection on the HKTS200SUB subwoofer

EXAMPLE (OCR type) – Indicates a control or switch setting on the HKTS200SUB subwoofer

Laurent Rault

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

It is considered good practice to always connect the power

supply to your Harman Kardon unit before plugging

Important Note for All Electronic Products:

Before inserting or unplugging audio cables from the source device’s headphones or line-level output jacks, it is good practice to turn off the device first. This will prolong the life of your unit, help protect your device from static electricity and prevent potential damage.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: THE APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO

OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDU CE THE RISK O F SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COV ER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. R EFER SERV ICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT.

ATTENTION!

the device into the wall or AC power outlet.

THE EXCLAM ATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU TO IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

Harman Kardon® 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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