Harman kardon HS 280, HS 210 Manual

HS280/HS210

2 x 65W 2.1-channel integrated Home-Theater System

User Guide

English

Designed to Entertain.™

HS 280/HS 210 Integrated Home-Theater System Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions	3
Verify Line Voltage Before Using	3
Unpacking	3
Installation Location	3
Cleaning	3
Moving the Unit	3
Introduction	4
Thank You for Choosing the Harman Kardon® HS 280/HS 210!	4
HS 280/HS 210 Two-Channel DVD Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
SAT TS60/SAT TS11 Satellite Speakers	4
HKTS200SUB Subwoofer	4
Supplied Accessories (for HS 280)	5
Supplied Accessories (for HS 210)	5
Receiver Front-Panel Controls	6
Receiver Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Receiver Rear-Panel Connections	8
Subwoofer Controls and Connections	9
Remote Control Functions	10
Placing the Speakers	12
Placing the Left and Right Satellite Speakers	12
Placing the Subwoofer	12
Satellite Speaker Mounting Options	12
Shelf Placement	12
Wall-Mounting the HS 280 Satellite Speakers	12
Wall-Mounting the HS 210 Satellite Speakers	13
Connections	14
Connecting the Satellite Speakers	14
Connecting the Subwoofer	15
Connecting the FM Antenna	16
Connecting a TV or Video Display	16
Connecting the SCART Cable	16
Connecting Audio Sources	16
Connecting an Audio Recorder	17
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)	17
Connecting the AC Power	17
Preparing the Remote Control	17
Installing the Batteries	17
Using the Remote Control	17
Programming the Remote Control	17
Teaching Codes to the Remote Control	18
Using the Remote Control After it is Programmed	18
Setting Up the Receiver	18
Using the On-Screen Menu System	18
Settings Menu	19
Video Settings	19
Audio Settings	19
Network Setings	20
Preferences	20
Activity Menu	21
Bookmarks	21
Using the DVD Player	21
Using the FM Tuner	23
Listening to Audio Sources	24
Playing Files from USB Devices	24
Playing Files from Networked Devices	25
Troubleshooting	27
DVD Language Code List	28
Specifications	31

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Important Safety Instructions

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 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.

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Verify Line Voltage Before Using

Your HS 280/HS 210 receiver has been designed for use with 100 – 240 volt ~ 50/60Hz AC power. Your HKTS200SUB subwoofer has been designed for use with 220 – 240 volt ~50/60Hz AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which the unit is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or if the unit ever needs repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. You can do it by carefully slitting the tape seams on the carton’s bottom and collapsing it. You can store cardboard inserts in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping-protection materials are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

Remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.

•• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

•• Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

•• Avoid moist or humid locations.

•• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top and sides of the unit or place objects directly over or next to them.

•• Due to the weight of the HS 280/HS 210 receiver and the heat that its amplifier generates, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or wood veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that heat or heavy objects may damage. Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors. Exercise caution in choosing an installation location for the component and in performing normal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Installation Location

•• To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

•• Provide proper space both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

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Introduction

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Thank you for choosing theHarmanKardon® HS 280/

HS 210!

In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have taken to heart this philosophy: Bring the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible, adding performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the experience. With the introduction of the HS series of home-entertainment systems, Harman Kardon offers a complete home-entertainment solution with a wealth of listening and viewing options in one sleek component. Each HS series system also includes a 5.1-channel or 2.1-channel loudspeaker system, a system remote control and all the cables and accessories you need to enjoy movies and music in your own home, when you use them with your television or video display.

To get the maximum enjoyment from your new HS system, we urge you to read this manual thoroughly and refer back to it as you become more familiar with your new system’s features and their operation.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon. com.

2	NOTE: The built-in DVD player is designed and manufactured for
	compatibility with Region Management Information that is
	encoded on most DVDs. This player is designed only for playback

of discs with Region Code 2 information or discs that do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, it will not play in the HS 280/HS 210.

HS 280/HS 210 Two-Channel DVD Receiver

Audio Section

•• 65 watts x 2 continuous power at 6 ohms (both channels driven), 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.5% THD (total harmonic distortion)

Audio Modes

•• Dolby® Digital

•• Dolby Virtual Speaker

•• Stereo

Analog-Audio Inputs

•• FM tuner (internal)

•• DVD player (internal)

•• Two left/right (L/R) line input connectors

•• L/R input via SCART

Analog-Audio Outputs

•• Headphone output

•• Subwoofer output

•• One L/R line output connector

Digital Audio Inputs

•• Two coaxial

•• Two optical

•• Two USB 2.0 ports

Digital Audio Outputs

•• One coaxial

Video Inputs

•• DVD player (internal)

Video Outputs

•• One HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface™) version 1.2

•• One S-Video

•• One composite video

•• S-Video and composite video via SCART

Speaker Outputs

•• Front left and front right

Control Inputs/Outputs

•• Subwoofer trigger output

•• Infrared (IR) remote control input

•• Infrared (IR) remote control output

Ease of Use

•• On-screen menu system

•• Dot-matrix front-panel information display

•• Learning remote control (also controls your TV and a video component)

DVD Player Features

•• Region 2 coding

•• Plays five-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs

•• Video formats supported: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, SVCD

•• Audio formats supported: Dolby Digital, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA (v7-v8)

•• Still-image formats supported: JPEG

•• Video upscaling to 720p and 1080p (HDMI output only)

•• Progressive-scan video output (HDMI only)

•• MP3 bit rates: 32kbps – 320kbps

•• WMA bit rates: 16kbps – 192kbps

•• JPEG resolution supported: Five megapixels, 5MB file size

•• Still-image rotation in 90-degree increments

•• Fast Play rates: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x

•• Slow Play rates: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x

•• Random Play

•• Repeat Play: One group/title, one track/chapter, one folder, one disc

•• Disc recognition for up to 100 discs

•• Playback control for VCDs

•• Aspect-ratio adjustment

SAT TS60 Satellite Speakers (for HS 280)

•• One 1" (25mm) CMMD® Lite dome video-shielded tweeter

•• Two 3" (75mm) flat-diaphragm, video-shielded, midrange drivers

•• 20 ~ 150 watts recommended power

SAT TS11 Satellite Speakers (for HS 210)

•• One 1/2" (12mm) dome, video-shielded tweeter

•• Dual 3" (75mm) drivers, video-shielded, midrange

•• 10 ~ 120 watts recommended power

HKTS200SUB Subwoofer

•• 8" (200mm) woofer in a sealed enclosure

•• 200 watts RMS amplifier power

•• Automatic turn-on and turn-off

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Supplied Accessories (for HS 280)		Supplied Accessories (for HS 210)
The following accessory items are supplied with the HS 280 system. If any of these		The following accessory items are supplied with the HS 210 system. If any of these
items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon Customer Service via		items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon Customer Service via
www.harmankardon.com.		www.harmankardon.com.
•• System remote control	•• HDMI cable	•• System remote control	•• HDMI cable

•• Power cable

•• Power cable

•• SCART cable

•• FM wire antenna

•• SCART cable

•• FM wire antenna

•• Two speaker wall-mount brackets	•• Two five-meter (16.4-foot) speaker	•• Two TS-11 satellite speakers	•• Two wall-mount brackets
	cables

•• One combination LFE (low-	•• Two TS-60 satellite speakers	•• One combination LFE (low-	•• Two five-meter (16.4-foot) speaker
frequency effects) and trigger cable		frequency effects) and trigger cable	cables
for connection to the subwoofer		for connection to the subwoofer

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Receiver Front-Panel Controls

Eject Standby

Button Button

TOP

Power

Indicator

FRONT					SIDE

Disc Slot	Information	Volume Control	Headphone	USB
	Display		Jack	Port

Disc Slot: Insert a compatible disc into the slot. The HS 280/HS 210’s disc player will accept five-inch (12cm) and three-inch (8cm) discs.

Information Display: Various messages appear on this display in response to commands. In addition, a variety of indicators will light at various times to show the current source, settings or other aspects of the HS 280/HS 210’s status as described throughout this manual. See Receiver Information Display, on page 7, for details.

Volume Control: Rotate the disc clockwise to raise the volume; rotate counterclockwise to lower the volume. The volume level will appear on the Information Display and on the on-screen menu (if the menu is enabled, see

Preferences – Volume Bar, on page 20).

Eject Button (on top of unit): Press this button to eject a disc from the HS 280/ HS 210’s built-in DVD player. Before pressing this button, make sure that no objects are blocking the disc slot. NOTE: If you do not remove the ejected disc within 20 seconds, it will automatically re-load back into the DVD player for protection.

Standby Button (on top of unit): This button turns the HS 280/HS 210 on for playback or leaves it in the Standby mode for quick turn-on using this button or the remote control.

Power Indicator: This LED (light-emitting diode) surrounds the Standby switch. When the HS 280/HS 210 is plugged into AC power, the LED turns red to indicate that the HS 280/HS 210 is in Standby mode (ready to be turned on). When you turn the HS 280/HS 210 on (by the Standby switch or the remote control), the LED turns white.

Phones (headphones) Jack (on side of unit): Insert the 3.5mm stereo miniconnector from a set of headphones into this jack. NOTE: When a plug is inserted into the Phones jack, the HS 280/HS 210’s speaker outputs automatically mute; the HDMI audio output, coaxial output and line output remain active.

USB 2.0 Port (on side of unit):

Gently insert a flash drive, card reader, digital camera or other USB device, or a USB Standard-A cable connected to a USB device, to this port.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or you may damage both the HS 280/HS 210 and your other device.

Orient the other device’s plug so it fits all the way into the HS 280/HS 210’s USB connector. You may insert or remove the device at any time — there is no installation or ejection procedure.

The HS 280/HS 210 can play MP3 and Windows Media® Audio WMA audio files that are stored on the device. The HS 280/HS 210 can also display JPEG-format still-image files.

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Receiver Information Display

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Source			Progressive Scan	Video Output	Video Format
			Progressive Scan	Video Output	Video Format
IndicatorsSource					Indicators
			Indicator	Indicators
Indicators			Indicator	Indicators	Indicators
Disc Type	Random Play	Dolby Digital	Repeat Play		Angle
Disc Type	Random Play	Dolby Digital	Repeat Play		Angle
		Indicator
Indicators	Indicator		Indicators		Indicator
Indicators	Indicator	Indicator	Indicators		Indicator

									Chapter/Track Number
VCD			Playback				Title			Time
								Chapter/Track Number
VCD				Playback			Title		Indicators	Time
Playback Control				Mode			Indicators			Indicators
Playback Control				Mode			Indicators		Indicators	Indicators
Indicator				Indicators
Indicator			Indicators

Source Indicators: Indicate which source is currently playing.

Disc Type Indicators: Indicate the type of disc that is currently playing.

Random Play Indicator: Indicates that the disc player is in the Random Play mode.

Dolby Digital Indicator: Indicates that the soundtrack of the currently-playing disc is Dolby Digital-encoded.

Progressive Scan Indicator: Indicates that the disc player is outputting a progressive-scan video signal.

Repeat Play Indicators: Indicate that the disc player is in one of the Repeat Play modes: Rep. = repeat all; Rep. 1 = repeat track; A–B = A/B repeat.

Video Output Indicators: Indicate which type of video output is currently active.

Angle Indicator: Indicates when alternative viewing angles are available on the currently-playing DVD.

Video Format Indicators: Indicate which video format is currently playing.

VCD Playback Control Indicator: Indicates that the playback-control function is turned on when the HS 280/HS 210 is playing a VCD.

Playback Mode Indicators: Indicate the current disc playback mode:

BIndicates normal playback.

HIndicates that the disc is in the forward fast-search mode. The video display will indicate the selected speed.

1Indicates that the disc is paused. The video display will also indicate that the disc is paused.

GIndicates that the disc is in the reverse fast-search mode. The video display will indicate the selected speed.

Title Indicators: Show the title number of a DVD that is playing.

Chapter/Track Number Indicators: Show the current chapter when a DVD is playing; show the current track number when a CD is playing.

Time Indicators: Show the running time when a DVD is playing; show elapsed time when a CD is playing.

NOTE: The Title, Chapter/Track Number and Time Indicators will also display the radio station name when Radio is the selected input. When a DVD or CD is playing, the indicators will display various text messages about the disc’s status.

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Receiver Rear-Panel Connections

Ethernet

Remote Control

S-video

Ethernet

Remote Control

S-Video

Port

Input/Output

Output

Port

Input/Output

Output

AC Power

Coaxial

Composite

AC Power

Speaker

Coaxial

USB

HDMI

Composite

Input

Digital

Video

Input

Speaker

Digital

USB

HDMI

Video

Outputs

Output

Port

Output

Output

Outputs

Output

Port

Output

Output

MODEL: HS 2X0SO/230

CoaxialCoaxial

SubSub

Line

Line 2

SCART

FM

Digital

Trigger

Line

Line 2

SCART

FM

OutputsOutputs

InputsInputs

ConnectionConnection

AntennaAntenna

Digital

Trigger

Inputs

Output

ConnectionConnection

Inputs

Output

OpticalOptical

SubwooferSubwoofer

LineLine 11

DigitalDigital

OutputOutput

Inputs

Inputs

InputsInputs

See the Connections section, on page 14, for detailed information about making connections.

AC Power Input: After you have made and confirmed all other connections, plug the supplied AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched AC outlet.

Speaker Outputs: Use the speaker wires supplied with the SAT TS60 speakers to connect the satellite speakers to the proper terminals.

Be sure to connect the positive (+, colored red) connector on the speaker to the positive (+, colored red and white) connector on the HS 280/HS 210, and the negative (– , colored black) connectors on the speakers to the negative (–, colored black) connectors on the HS 280/HS 210. See Connecting the Satellite Speakers, on page 14, for more information about making connections.

Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coaxial digital output of an audio-only source component here. The signal may be a Dolby Digital bitstream or a standard PCM digital audio bitstream.

NOTE: Use only one type of digital connection for each source component.

Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output of an audio-only source component here. The signal may be a Dolby Digital bitstream or a standard PCM digital audio bitstream.

NOTE: Use only one type of digital connection for each source component.

Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this output to the coaxial digital input of a digital recording device such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

Sub Trigger Output: Use the black mini-cable connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect this jack to the HKTS200SUB subwoofer’s External Trigger Input. See Connecting the Subwoofer, on page 15, for more details about making connections.

Whenever the HS 280/HS 210 is turned on, it will send a trigger signal that will turn the subwoofer’s amplifier on. Turning the HS 280/HS 210 off removes the trigger signal, and the subwoofer’s amplifier will turn off. (This change will occur even when the subwoofer’s Power On Mode switch – see page 9 – is in the Auto position.)

Subwoofer Output: Use the LFE (purple) connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect this jack to the HKTS200SUB subwoofer’s Line-Level In LFE jack. See Connecting the Subwoofer, on page 15, for more details about making connections.

Ethernet Port: Connect this port to your local area network (LAN) using a CAT 5 RJ45 network cable. See Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN), on page 17, for details.

Line Outputs: Use the Line Outputs to connect to an audio-only recorder, such as a CD-R recorder or tape deck.

USB 2.0 Port: Gently insert a flash drive, card reader, digital camera or other USB device, or a USB Standard-A cable connected to a USB device, to this port.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or you may damage both the HS 280/HS 210 and the other device. Orient the device’s plug so it fits all the way into the HS 280/HS 210’s USB connector. You may insert or remove the device at any time – there is no installation or ejection procedure.

The HS 280/HS 210 can display JPEG-format still-image files stored on the device and can also play MP3 and Windows Media® Audio (WMA) files and MPEG4 and AVI video files that are stored on the device.

Line 1 Input/Line 2 Inputs: Use these inputs to connect to an audio-only source component (such as a tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks without a phono preamp.

HDMI Output (HDMI version 1.2): If your video display is HDMI-capable, connect it to the HS 280/HS 210’s HDMI output for improved video performance. Since the HDMI cable transmits both video and audio to the video display, we recommend that you disable your display’s HDMI audio function to take full advantage of the HS 280/ HS 210 system’s superior audio performance (See page 19).

IMPORTANT: The HS 280/HS 210 is in compliance with HDCP (High-Definition Copy Protection). A video display must also be HDCP-compliant to be used with the HS 280/ HS 210’s HDMI output. For best results, we do not recommend HDMI connections in excess of ten feet without a repeater. If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter for the video connection to the display. (The DVI connection is video-only.)

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Remote Control Input/Output: If the HS 280/HS 210’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked, such as when it is placed inside of a cabinet, connect an external IR receiver (such as the Harman Kardon HE 1000 – not included) to the Remote Control In connector. You can then place the external IR receiver in a location where it can receive the signals from the HS 280/HS 210 remote control.

You can connect the HS 280/HS 210’s Remote Control Out connector to the remote IR input of a compatible device, allowing it to be controlled through the HS 280/HS 210 (and through an external IR receiver, if connected). You can even connect several such compatible devices together in “daisy-chain” fashion.

SCART Connection: Connect it to a compatible TV or set-top box using the included SCART cable. The SCART cable carries composite (CVBS) video or S-Video from the HS 280/HS 210 to a TV or set-top box (as well as a control signal for automatically controlling picture aspect ratio and other parameters). It also carries stereo audio from the TV or set-top box back to the HS 280/HS 210.

Composite-Video Output: Connect it to the composite-video input of a TV or video projector.

S-Video Output: Connect it to the S-Video input of a TV or video projector.

FM Antenna Connection: Connect the supplied FM antenna to this terminal.

Subwoofer Controls and Connections

SubwooferSubwoofer

Level Control

Level Control

Bass BoostBass Boost

Switch Switch

Phase SwitchPhase Switch

Power OnPower On

Mode Switch

Mode Switch

External Trigger
External Trigger
Input Connector
Input Connector
Line-Level In
Line-Level In
LFE Connector
LFE Connector	3/
Line-Level In
Line-Level In
L/R Connectors
L/R Connectors
Power Switch
Power Switch
AC Power Cord
AC Power Cord

Subwoofer Level Control: Use this control to adjust the HKTS200SUB subwoofer’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 subwoofer’s low-frequency performance. Set this switch to Off for normal low-frequency performance.

Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver’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 from the satellite speakers could cancel out the sound waves from the subwoofer, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all the speakers in the room.

Although in most cases the Phase Switch should be left in the Normal position, there is no absolutely correct setting for it. When the subwoofer is properly in phase with the satellite speakers, the sound will be clearer and have maximum impact. It will make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike. The best way to set the Phase Switch is to listen to music that you know well and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact.

Power On Mode Switch: When this switch is set in the Auto position and when the Power switch is set to On, the HKTS200SUB will automatically turn itself On whenever it receives an audio signal. It will enter the standby mode if it receives no audio signal for 20 minutes. When the Power On Mode switch is set in the On position, the subwoofer will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal.

An LED on the subwoofer’s top panel indicates whether the subwoofer is in the on or standby mode:

•• When the LED is illuminated white, the subwoofer is turned on.

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

When the 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 Connector: 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 the subwoofer detects a trigger signal between 3V and 30V (AC or DC), the subwoofer’s amplifier will turn on. The subwoofer’s amplifier will turn off after the trigger signal ceases. (This change will occur even when the Power On Mode switch is in the Auto position.)

Line-Level In LFE Connector: Use the LFE (purple) connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect the Line-Level In LFE connector to the dedicated subwoofer output of a receiver or preamp/processor. This input bypasses the subwoofer’s internal crossover circuitry, so use it only with a subwoofer output that is low-pass filtered. (Check the receiver or preamp/processor’s documentation to confirm that its subwoofer output is low-pass filtered.) If your receiver or preamp/ processor does not have a dedicated subwoofer output that is low-pass filtered, use the subwoofer’s Line-Level In L/R connectors instead.

Line-Level In L/R Connectors: Use these connectors if your receiver or preamp/ processor does not have digital surround-sound decoding or a low-pass-filtered subwoofer output.

•• 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 the receiver or preamp/processor’s subwoofer output to either one of the subwoofer’s Line-Level In L/R connectors.

•• If your receiver or preamp/processor does not have a separate subwoofer output, use two Y-adapters (not supplied). Connect one adapter’s single end to the unit’s preamp output for that channel. Connect one of this adapter’s dual ends to the main amp input for that channel, and connect the adapter’s other dual end to one of the subwoofer’s Line-Level In L/R Connectors. Repeat this process with the other Y-adapter, the preamp channel, the main amp input and the subwoofer’s other Line-Level In L/R connector.

Power Switch: Set this switch in the On position to turn the subwoofer on. The subwoofer will then either be on or in Standby mode, depending on the setting of the subwoofer’s Power On Mode switch.

AC Power Cord: After you have made and verified all subwoofer and speaker connections described in this manual, plug the Power Cord into an active, unswitched electrical outlet (that is, an outlet not connected to a light switch) for proper operation of the subwoofer. DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found in some audio components.

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