HKTS 18
HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
OWNER???S MANUAL
HKTS 18 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
3Safety Information
4Introduction
4Included
5
7Speaker Placement
7
8Mounting Options
9Speaker Connections
9
10Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection
11Dolby Pro Logic
12Dolby Pro Logic
13Operation
13 Volume
13Additional Bass Adjustments
14Troubleshooting
15HKTS 18 Specifications
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Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE ??? (bold type) indicates a specific control or
EXAMPLE ??? (OCR type) indicates a control or switch position on the
?? ??? (number in a circle) indicates a
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read First! Important Safety Precautions!
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
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
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
15.Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
16.This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
17.If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
18.An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
Figure A.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70
19.Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
20.Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
21.The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
22.Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
23.When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
24.Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
25.The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon?? HKTS 18, with which you???re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The HKTS 18 has been
If you have any questions about this prod- uct, its installation or its operation, please contact your dealer, the best local source of information, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.
Description and Features
The HKTS 18 is a
The HKTS 18 subwoofer is easy to connect to your system, since it???s equipped with a subwoofer input for use with equipment that has a dedicated subwoofer
niences include a level control, an external trigger input for automatic
Shelf stands and
???Complete home theater speaker system
???Identical
???Speakers are magnetically shielded for placement near video monitors
???Fully
???Both line- and
???Subwoofer input offers superior- quality bass reproduction when used with any digital audio system that incorporates bass management or programmable crossovers
???Auto
Included
One center channel speaker
One powered subwoofer
???Four satellites for left, right and surrounds, with
???Four leatherette coasters
Four
One 15' RCA cable for connection to subwoofer (purple)
One 15'
Three 20' speaker cables for connection to front satellites (red and white) and to center speaker (green)
Two 40' speaker cables for connection from receiver to rear satellites (gray and blue)
4 INTRODUCTION
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Placing this switch in the ON position acti- vates circuitry that cuts out all audio input signals above 120Hz, allowing the
inefficiency and distortion. Engage this filter when using the
SUB Input ?? is used.
?? External Trigger Input: Use the sup- plied
or DC) is detected, the
AUTO position. The amplifier will remain on for about 10
??
Master Power Switch ???is turned on, the
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
An LED located on top of the
When the
When the Master Power Switch ??? is turned off, the LED goes dark, no matter which position the
??? Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the
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Connect the subwoofer output of a receiver with digital surround sound decoding, such as Dolby?? Digital or DTS??, to this input. This input bypasses the
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to the corresponding
on the speaker, and the
through 12 for further information on speaker connections.
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(+) terminal on the
???Master Power Switch: Place this switch in the ????????? position to
???AC Power Cord: Make sure to plug this cord into an active, unswitched electrical out- let for proper operation of the
The cord should not be plugged into the accessory outlets found on some audio components.
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The HKTS 18 uses the channel
Video Screen
Center Speaker
Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up your speakers in their correct locations in the room.
Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its cen- ter. The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of
the circle.
The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. The cen- ter speaker is placed either on top of or below the video display screen.
The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle, about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward
the listener.
It is best to place the front left/right and center speakers as close to the same height as possible, preferably about the same height as the listener???s ears. In any event, the center speaker should be no more than two feet above or below the left/right speakers.
The side surround speakers should be placed 110 degrees from the center speaker; that is, slightly behind and angled toward the listener. If this isn???t feasible, place the surround speakers behind the listener, with each surround speaker facing the
The subwoofer???s location is less critical, since
SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7
MOUNTING OPTIONS
Satellites and Surrounds
The satellite speakers may be placed on a shelf. Place each satel- lite speaker on one of the supplied coasters for added stability and to protect your furniture.
The satellite speakers may be
Unscrew the bolt that attaches the black shelf stand to the bottom of the speaker. Store the stand and bolt in a safe place, in case they are needed for a future installation.
Wall Plate
Mount the wall- bracket attachment plate on the wall in
the desired loca- tion. If possible,
position the
speakers so that the mounting screws (not included; use size #8) may be installed directly into a wooden wall stud. If that is not possible, use optional wall anchors that are rated to support at least 25 pounds. The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hard- ware, available through hardware stores, to properly and safely
Referring to the speaker connection instruc- tions on pages 9 through 12, thread the appropriate speaker cable through the open- ing in the bottom of the wall plate, and then through the back of the bracket, as shown in the diagram above. The bracket has two
Wires to Speaker
Terminal Cover
openings on top: a round screw hole, and an
Attach the bracket to the wall plate by inserting the tab at the top of the wall plate into the slot on top of the bracket and snapping the bracket onto the wall plate.
Thread the cable through the round opening in the terminal cover, and then insert the speaker wires into the terminals on the underside of the speaker, remembering to observe the correct polarity (see page 9). Place the terminal cover over the opening on the underside of the speaker so that it fits flush against the speaker and covers the terminals, with its round opening exposing the threaded insert. The bracket fits through the round opening in the terminal cover.
Wall Plate
Insert the supplied bracket bolt up through the bottom of the bracket and terminal cover, and screw it into the threaded insert on the underside of the speaker. The bolt should be snug, but not so tight as to prevent the bracket from pivoting.
The
allW
23mm or 3/4"
or
8 MOUNTING OPTIONS
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before making speaker connections, be certain that your receiver or audio power amplifier is turned off and preferably unplugged from its AC power source. The
Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and
Newer Harman Kardon receivers conform to the new CEA standard and therefore use a color other than red or black for the (+) ter- minal to indicate some speaker positions: e.g., surround left. Although the HKTS 18 system has red and black collars on the individual speaker terminals to denote the positive and negative connections, your system includes a colored band on the positive lead at both ends of every speaker cable and a matching colored sticker for each of the four satellite speakers, conforming to the chart on page 7. The center speaker has a green (+) terminal, and the subwoofer
has a purple SUB input jack. This system is intended to help you ensure that the speaker in each location is connected to the correct terminals on your receiver or amplifier.
The (+) lead of the speaker wire is indicated with a stripe and has the colored band cor- responding to the speaker???s position. It is important to connect all speakers identically:
(+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and
With the advent of multichannel surround sound systems, connecting all of the speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of the program material.
To connect the supplied speaker wires to the satellite and center speaker terminals located on the bottom of each speaker, press the red or black tab, insert the bare end of the wire into the hole and release the tab. Gently tug on the wire to make sure that it is fully inserted.
For the best performance, Harman Kardon recommends that the subwoofer be con- nected using either the
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
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
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.
10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Dolby Pro Logic??
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 VOLUME-
CONTROLLED PREAMP
OUTPUT:
Use the supplied
If your receiver is equipped with
IMPORTANT: Do not use the SUB Input
?? on the subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic processors.
If your receiver/processor has a
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.
Subwoofer
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Dolby Pro Logic
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR
DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL
PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/
PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE A SUB-
WOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME-
CONTROLLED PREAMP
OUTPUT:
Connect your receiver or amplifier???s front left and right speaker terminals to the left and right
Connect your receiver or amplifier???s center and surround left and right speaker termi- nals 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.
Subwoofer
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12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
OPERATION
Move the Master Power Switch ???
(marked Power) to the ????????? (On) position. The
When your receiver or amplifier is off, or is not sending program material to the sub- woofer, the subwoofer will be in Standby mode and the LED indicator on the top
of the subwoofer will turn amber. When the subwoofer senses an audio signal, it will auto- matically turn itself on and the LED indicator will turn blue. If the subwoofer does not sense a signal after approximately 20 minutes, it will automatically go into Standby mode.
When the
If your receiver, processor or amplifier is equipped with a compatible trigger output, you may connect it to the
External Trigger Input ??. When you turn on your component, if you have set it up cor- rectly, it will send an electrical trigger signal to the
The trigger signal must be between 3 and 30 volts, although it may be an AC or DC signal, and an AC signal may be 50Hz or 60Hz.
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 ??? to the OFF position.
Volume
Volume can be adjusted using the Sub-
bwooferS velLe
MIN MAX
Subwoofer
Level
MIN MAX
Additional Bass Adjustments
In addition to the volume adjustments described previously, the
??? 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
??? limits the frequencies of the audio signal inputted to the subwoofer to the low fre- quencies 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 repro- duce 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
?? are being used with a crossover or filter aboard the receiver or processor.
In these two circumstances, place the switch in the OFF position.
OPERATION 13
TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound from any of the speakers:
???Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing.
???Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in and its Master Power Switch ??? 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, punctured or touching other wires.
???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 that product for further information. If the problem has followed the speaker, consult your dealer for further assistance or, if that is not 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, cut, 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 Input ?? or
???If you are using the
???Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet and its Master Power Switch ??? 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 TV show 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.
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HKTS 18 SPECIFICATIONS
HKTS 18 System
Frequency Response: 25Hz ??? 20kHz
Satellites
Recommended Power:
10 ??? 120 Watts
Impedance:
8 Ohms nominal
Sensitivity:
86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Tweeter:
One 3/4" (19mm) dome,
Midrange:
Dual 3" (75mm) drivers,
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Weight:
2.8 lb (1.3kg)
Center
Recommended Power:
10 ??? 120 Watts
Impedance:
8 Ohms nominal
Sensitivity:
86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
Tweeter:
One 3/4" (19mm) dome,
Midrange:
Dual 3" (75mm) drivers,
Dimensions (H x W x D): 4" x
Weight:
2.7 lb (1.2kg)
Subwoofer
Amplifier:
200 Watts, RMS
Bass:
10" (250mm) Woofer,
External Trigger Input Voltage:
3~30 Volts AC/DC
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Weight:
35.1 lb (15.8kg)
Care and Cleaning
The loudspeaker enclosures may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth.
Do not use water or any liquid cleaners.
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.
CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.
Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
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