Amplifier Power (RMS) 100 Watts
Driver 10" woofer, Bass Reflex Enclosure
Inputs Stereo Line Level, dedicated Subwoofer (LFE)
and Speaker Level with gold-plated binding posts
Outputs Speaker Level with gold-plated binding posts
Frequency Response 35Hz – 120Hz (Filter switch ON)
35Hz – 450Hz (Filter switch OFF)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 18-7/8" x 13-3/8" x 13-3/8"
479mm x 340mm x 340mm
Weight 33 lb/15kg
Occasional refinements may be made to ex isting products without notice but will always meet or exceed original specifications
unless otherwis e stated.
Auto - On -Off Selection SwitchYES
Phase Switch0-180deg
Filter On/Off SwitchYES
Volume Pot Taper (Lin/Log)LOG
Speaker OutYES
2-Color LED power indicatorYES
Power SwitchYES
Fuse HolderYES
Input Configuration
Line In (L,R)
SUB (LFE)
Speaker/Hi Level InYES
Signal Sensing (ATO)
Auto-Turn-On (yes/no)YES
ATO Input test frequency50Hz
ATO Level Line & SUB Input4.0mV
ATO Level Speaker in40mV
Auto - on selection switch in Auto
Auto - on selection switch in Auto
Auto - on selection switch in Auto
Amp connected and AC on, then input
signal applied
Time before muting, after signal is
removed
2nd order fixed
2nd order fixed
3rd order fixed
Refer to ATO section
A Taper
Binding post connector L&R
Binding post connector L&R
Power on Delay time3sec.
Transients/Pops
ATO Transient5 mV-peak
Turn-on Transient50 mV-peak
functional
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100
AC Power Applied
@ Speaker Outputs
@ Speaker OutputsAC Line cycled from OFF to ON
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Parameter
Turn-off Transient50 mV-peak
Efficiency
Stand-by Input Power10Watts
Power Consumption @ rated pow
Protection
Short Circuit Protection YES
Thermal Protection YES
DC Offset ProtectionYES
Primary Fuse Rating
USA-Domestic (120V)2.5Amps
Nonimal
Specification
Unit
170Watts
QA Test
Limits
100
12
200
functional
functional
functional
n/a
ConditionsNotes
@ Speaker OutputsAC Line cycled from ON to OFF
Maximum allowable input power under nominal
input voltage and frequency, in stand-by mode (HO
@ nom. line voltage
@ nom. line voltage100 Watts @ 4.0 ohms and nominal line voltage
Direct short at output
DC present at Speaker Out leadsRelay or crowbar (for driver/fire protection),
Type-T or Slo BloUser-replacable fuse with UL/SEMCO rated holder.
or COLD operation).
Amplifier should resume operation after short circuit
condition is removed.
Any user accessible metal parts should always
remain at 65 degree C or less for domestic version
or 55 degree C or less for EU version.
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SUBWOOFER
¡
™
£
¢
∞
§
¶
LEVEL
FILTER
ON
OFF
ON
AUTO
SUB
LINE
LEVEL
IN
L
H
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L
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V
E
L
R
MIN
REVERSE
NORMAL
R
MAX
PHASE
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT OPEN
"WARNING: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE,
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE T 2.5A L/250 VOLT FUSE"
"AVERTISSEMENT: UTILISEZ UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME
TYPE T 2.5A L/250V"
IMPORTANT: CONNECT STRIPED WIRE
TO RED ( ) SPEAKER TERMINAL.
¡ Subwoofer-Level Control:Volume
may be adjusted using the Subwoofer-Level Control.Turn the control clockwise
to increase the SUB-TS7’s volume,or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
™ High-Cut (Lo w-Pass) Filter Switch:
Placing this switch in the ON position activates circuitry that cuts out all audio input
signals above 120Hz.This allows the SUBTS7 to focus its power on reproducing the
low-frequency portion of the signal, avoiding
INOUT
∞ Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input
§ Line-Level Full-Range Inputs
ª Master Power Switch
‚ AC Power Cord
¶ Speaker-Level Outputs
• Speaker-Level Inputs
inefficiency and distortion. Engage this filter
when using the Speaker-Level Inputs •,
or when using the Line-Level Full-RangeInputs §, 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 ª is turned on, the
SUB-TS7 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-TS7 will remain on,whether or not it is
receiving an audio signal.
An LED located on top of the SUB-TS7 indicates whether the SUB-TS7 is in the ON or
STANDBYstate when used with the Music-Sense On/Off Switch £ in the AUTO
position.The LED is lit blue to indicate that
the SUB-TS7 is receiving an audio signal
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and is turned on, and the LED is lit amber to
indicate that no signal is being received and
the SUB-TS7 is in Standby mode.
When the Music-Sense On/Off Switch £
is in the ON position, the LED will be
lit blue,whether or not an audio signal is
present.
When the Master Power Switch ª is
turned off, the LED goes dark, no matter
which position the Music-Sense On/Off
Switch £ is in.
¢ Phase Switch: This switch determines
whether the SUB-TS7 subwoofer’s pistonlike action moves in and out in phase with
the main speakers.If the speakers were to
play out of phase,the sound waves produced by the subwoofer would be cancelled
out, reducing bass response.This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of the speakers in the room. In most
cases,the Phase Switch ¢ should be left
in the NORMAL position. However,it
does no harm to experiment with the PhaseSwitch ¢, and you may leave it in the
position that maximizes bass response.
∞ Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input:
Connect the subwoofer output of a receiver
with digital surround sound decoding,such
as Dolby* Digital or DTS
input bypasses the SUB-TS7’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.
®
, to this input.This
§ 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-adapter (not
supplied) to bridge the receiver’s preamp output to the main amp input for that channel,
and connect the long end of the adapter
to the corresponding line-level input on the
SUB-TS7. 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-TS7, and no Y-adapter is needed.
¶ Speaker-Level Outputs: If you are
using the Speaker-Level Inputs • on the
SUB-TS7, you should connect these bindingpost ter minals to your front left and right
speakers,remembering to maintain polarity
by connecting the (+) terminal on the SUBTS7 subwoofer to the (+) terminal on the
speaker, and the (–) terminal on the SUBTS7 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 9 through 12 for
further information on speaker 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-TS7 subwoofer, and
the (–) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the
(–) terminal on the SUB-TS7 subwoofer.
ª Master Power Switch: Place this
switch in the “•”position to power-on the
SUB-TS7 subwoofer. The SUB-TS7 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-TS7.
The cord should not be plugged into the
accessory outlets found on some audio
components.
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Dolby* Digital or DTS®(or Other
Digital Surround Mode) Connection
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR
DOLBY DIGITAL,DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL
SURROUND PROCESSORS:
Use the line-level input jack marked SUB∞ for the Low-Frequency Effects channel.
Connect this jack to the subwoofer output
or LFE output on your receiver or amplifier.
Connect each speaker to the corresponding
speaker terminals on your receiver or
amplifier.
Make sure 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.
Front
Left
– +
Surround
Left
– +
Front
Left
Surround
Left
Center
– +
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LINE LEVEL IN
SUB
SUB/LFE
Out
Center
Receiver
L
R
Surround
Front
Right
– +
Front
Right
Right
Surround
Right
– +
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Dolby Pro Logic*
(Non-Digital) – Line Level
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR
DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT
DOLBY DIGITAL,DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL
PROCESSING),WHERE THE RECEIVER/
PROCESSOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SUBWOOFER OUTPUT,OR A VOLUMECONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL
OUTPUT:
Use the supplied RCA-type interconnect
cable to connect the
line-level subwoofer
output on your receiver
or amplifier to either
the left or right Line-Level Full-RangeInput § on the SUB-TS7 subwoofer.Use
both the left and right inputs on the subwoofer if your receiver or processor has
both left and right line-level outputs.In that
case,you will need to supply a second
interconnect cable.
If your receiver is equipped with line-level outputs but does not have a separate subwoofer
output, use a Y-adapter (not supplied) to
bridge the receiver’s preamp output to the
main amp input for that channel, and connect
the long end of the adapter to the corresponding line-level input on the SUB-TS7.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the SUB Input∞ on the subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic
processors.
If your receiver/processor has a built-in lowpass-crossover filter for the subwoofer output, you may use the SUB Input ∞ to
bypass the subwoofer’s internal crossover.
Connect each speaker to the corresponding
speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier.
Make sure that you have configured your
surround sound processor for “Subwoofer
On.” The front left, front right, center and
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.
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Front
Left
– +
Surround
Left
– +
Front
Left
Surround
Left
Center
– +
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Subwoofer
Line-Level
R
L
SUB/LFE
Out
Center
Receiver
Front
Right
– +
Front
Right
Surround
Right
Surround
Right
– +
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Front Left
Surround Left
Center
Front Right
Surround Right
Receiver
– +– +
– +
– +– +
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Subwoofer
Surround
Right
Front
Right
Surround
Left
Front
Left
Center
L
R
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Dolby Pro Logic
(Non-Digital) – Speaker Level
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR
DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT
DOLBY DIGITAL,DTS OR
PROCESSING),WHERE THE RECEIVER/
PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE A SUBWOOFER OUTPUT,OR A VOLUMECONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL
OUTPUT:
Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front
left and right speaker terminals to the left
and right Speaker-Level Input • terminals on the SUB-TS7 subwoofer that are
marked “High Level In.” Connect the left and
right Speaker-Level Output ¶ terminals
on the SUB-TS7 subwoofer that are marked
“High Level Out” to the corresponding terminals on
the back of your front left and right
speakers.
Connect your receiver or amplifier’s center
and surround left and right speaker terminals to the corresponding terminals on the
back of your center, and surround left and
right speakers.
When all connections have been made,
plug the AC power cord on the subwoofer
into an AC outlet.
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OPERATION
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
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Move the Master Power Switch ª
(marked Power) to the “•” (On) position.
The SUB-TS7 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 down
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 on the top of
the subwoofer will turn amber. When the
sub
woofer senses an audio signal,
it will
automatically turn itself on and the LED
Indicator will turn blue.If the subwoofer does
not sense a signal after
minutes,
it will automatically go into Standby
approximately twenty
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,and the LED
Indicator will remain lit blue.
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 ª
to the OFF position.
Volume
Volume can be adjusted using the
Subwoofer-Level Control ¡, as
shown.Turn the control knob clockwise
to increase the volume of the subwoofer,
and counterclockwise to decrease the
subwoofer’s volume.
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Additional Bass Adjustments
In addition to the volume adjustments
described above,the SUB-TS7 subwoofer
includes a Phase Switch ¢ and a FilterSwitch ™ 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.
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SYMPTOMSOLUTION
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 ª 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, punctured, or touching other wires.
• 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 further information. If the
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, ccut, punctured, or touching other wires.
• 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, punctured, or touching other wires.
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-TS7 subwoofer and SUB or LFE output of your receiver
output:or amplifier are properly connected by the RCA-type interconnect cable.
• If you are using the SUB-TS7’s Speaker-Level Inputs•, check your speaker cables to make sure they are all
connected; that none of the wires are frayed, cut, punctured, or touching other wires; 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 ª 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, punctured, or touching other wires.
• Review proper operation of your receiver/processor and its surround sound features.
• Make sure the movie or TVshow 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.
problem has followed the speaker, consult your dealer for further assistance or, if that is not
for that product
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Ref# Description Part Number Qty
1 Amplifier screw 352-AM04020D210 10
2 SUB-TS7 Amplifier Not for Sale 1
3 Port Tube Not for Sale 1
4 SUB-TS7 Cabinet Not for Sale 1
5 Logo 316-AG-00557 1
6 LED Not for Sale 1
7 Grille Not for Sale 1
8 Logo 316-AL-00553 1
9 10" woofer 25PF12DZB-DW01 1
10 W oofer screw 352-FM04020D605 5
11 Foot Pad 320-EVA-00057 4
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(See Mechanical Parts List on Pages 21-22)
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Equipment needed:
• Function/signal generator/sweep generator
• Integrated Amplifier
• Multimeter
• Speaker cables
Initial Con trol Settings:
• Powe r Switch OFF; Filter O FF
• Level MIN (Full CCW)
• Phase, Auto/On switches do not matter
General Unit Function (UUT = Unit Under Test)
1) From the signal generator, connect one line level (RCA) cable to the Subwoofer Line Level Input jacks L/R
on the UUT. Use a Y-cable from a mono source if necessary to connect to both inputs. Do not connect to
the single, purple SUB input.
2) Turn on generator; adjust to 75m V, 50 H z.
3) Plug in UUT; turn the power switch ON. Turn LEVEL control full clockwise (MAX)
4) LED should turn from Amber to Blue (on top of UUT); immediate and vigorous bass response should be
heard and fel t fr om por t tube opening.
5) Turn off generator, turn LEVEL control full counterclockwise (MIN), and disconnect RCA cable.
6) Connect one pair
of speaker cables to Speaker Level input terminal (IN) on UUT. Cables should be
connected to an integrated amplifier fed by the signal generator.
7) Turn on generator and adjust so that speaker level input at the amplifier is 1.6V, 50 Hz. Turn LEVEL control
full clockwise.
8) LED shoul d turn from Amb er to Blu e; imm e di a te a nd vigorous bass response should be heard and felt from
the po r t tube opening .
Sweep Function
1) Follow steps 6-8 above, using a sweep generator as a signal source.
2) Sweep generator from 20Hz to 300Hz. Listen to the cabinet and drivers for any rattles, clicks, buzzes or
any other noi s es . If any unus ual noi ses are heard, remov e wo o fers and tes t .
Driver Function
1) Remove woofer fro m cabinet; detach + and - wire clips.
2) Che ck DC resi stance of woofer ; it should be 3. 0 ohms ±10%
3) Connect a pair of speaker cables to driver terminals. Cables should be connected to an integrated amplif ier
fed by a signal generator. Turn on generator and adjust so that speaker level output is 5.0V.
4) Sweep ge ner a tor fr om 20H z to 1k Hz . Li sten to driver for any rubbing, buzzing, or other unusual noises.