HKTS 15

HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM

OWNER???S MANUAL

HKTS 15 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM

3Safety Information

4Introduction

4Included

5SUB-TS15 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections

7Speaker Placement

7Color-Coding System

8Mounting Options

9Speaker Connections

9Speaker-Level Connection Guide

10Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection

11Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) ??? Line Level

12Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) ??? Speaker Level

13Operation

13 Volume

13Additional Bass Adjustments

14Troubleshooting

15Specifications

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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 rear-panel connection on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer

EXAMPLE ??? (OCR type) indicates a control or switch position on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer

?? ??? (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel control or connection on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer

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 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 person- nel. 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 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 built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require- ments for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

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 short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

21.The apparatus shall not be exposed to drip- ping 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 your- self, 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 15, with which you???re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The HKTS 15 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and power of the cinema experience in your own living room. 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 ensure that connec- tions to your receiver or preamp/processor and amplifier or other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the controls will enhance the HKTS 15???s performance.

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 15 is a six-piece home theater speaker system that includes a 10-inch, 100-watt, bass-reflex powered subwoofer; four identical, two-way satellite speakers for use in the left and right front and rear speaker positions; a voice-matched, dedi- cated, dual-driver center speaker; shelf stands and wall-mount brackets for the four satellites; and all of the speaker cables you need to connect your speakers to your receiver or preamp/processor and amplifier. The speaker cables and speakers are all color-coded to conform to the CEA stan- dard, simplifying setup, especially when the system is used with a Harman Kardon receiver.

The HKTS 15 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 low-frequency output. It also includes stereo speaker-level inputs and outputs for connection to older receivers and processors that do not have

a line-level subwoofer output. Other conve- niences include a level control, an external trigger input for automatic turn-on when connected to a compatible product, a high- cut (low-pass) filter switch and a phase switch for fine-tuning bass response to suit your listening environment and taste, and audio-sense auto turn-on, which senses the presence of an audio signal and automati- cally switches the unit from Standby mode to Active mode.

Shelf stands and wall-mount brackets are included for the satellite speakers, and optional HTFS 2 floor stands are available separately from your Harman Kardon dealer. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art features and time-honored circuit designs, the HKTS 15 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver or any home theater system.

???Complete home theater speaker system

???Speakers are magnetically shielded for placement near video monitors

???Fully color-coded cables and con- nections simplify setup

???Both line- and speaker-level inputs for use with most audio components

???Subwoofer input offers superior- quality bass reproduction when used with any digital audio system that incorporates bass management or programmable crossovers

???Auto turn-on using trigger input or audio-sense

Included

One powered subwoofer

One center channel speaker

??? Four satellites for left, right and surrounds, with color-key stickers (shown with included shelf stands attached)

??? Four leatherette coasters

Four wall-mount brackets

One 15' RCA cable for connection to sub- woofer (purple)

One 15' mini-plug cable for use with external trigger input (black)

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)

4INTRODUCTION

SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

?? Subwoofer-Level Control

??? High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch

?? External Trigger Input

?? Audio-Sense On/Off Switch

?? Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume may be adjusted using the Subwoofer- Level Control. Turn the control clockwise to increase the SUB-TS15???s volume, or counterclockwise to decrease it.

??? High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch:

Placing this switch in the ON position acti- vates circuitry that cuts out all audio input signals above 120Hz. This allows the SUB- TS15 to focus its power on reproducing the low-frequency portion of the signal, avoiding

??? Phase Switch

?? Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input

?? Line-Level Full-Range Inputs

??? Speaker-Level Outputs

inefficiency and distortion. Engage this filter when using the Speaker-Level Inputs ??, or when using the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs ??, unless your receiver or processor processes its line-level output using a low- pass filter. The filter has no effect when the

SUB Input ?? is used.

?? External Trigger Input: Use the sup- plied mini-plug cable to connect the trigger output of another compatible product to this jack. Whenever a trigger signal between

?? Speaker-Level Inputs

??? Master Power Switch

??? AC Power Cord

3 and 30 volts (AC or DC) is detected, the SUB-TS15 amplifier will turn on, even when the Audio-Sense feature has been activated by placing the Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ?? in the AUTO position. The amplifier will remain on for about 10 ???15 minutes without a trigger signal.

?? Audio-Sense On/Off Switch: When placed in the AUTO position, and when the

Master Power Switch ??? is turned on, the SUB-TS15 will automatically turn itself on or

SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5

SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

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-TS15 will remain on, whether or not it is receiving an audio signal.

An LED located on top of the SUB-TS15 indicates whether the SUB-TS15 is in the ON or STANDBY state when used with the

Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ?? in the

AUTO position. The LED is lit blue to indi- cate that the SUB-TS15 is receiving an audio signal and is turned on, and the LED is lit amber to indicate that no signal is being received and the SUB-TS15 is in Standby mode.

When the Audio-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 ??? is turned off, the LED goes dark, no matter which position the Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ?? is in.

??? Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the SUB-TS15 subwoofer???s piston- like action moves in and out in phase with the main speakers. If the speakers were to play out of phase, the sound waves pro- duced by the subwoofer would be cancelled out, reducing bass response. This phenome- non depends in part on the relative place- ment 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 Phase Switch ???, 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,?? to this input. This input bypasses the SUB-TS15???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.

?? Line-Level Full-Range Inputs: Connect the line-level subwoofer output or preamp out- put(s) of your receiver or amplifier to these inputs. If your receiver does not have a sepa- rate subwoofer output, use a Y-adapter (not supplied) to bridge the receiver???s preamp out- put 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-TS15. 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-TS15, and no Y-adapter is needed.

??? Speaker-Level Outputs: If you are using the Speaker-Level Inputs ?? on the SUB-TS15, you should connect these bind- ing-post terminals to your front left and right speakers, remembering to maintain polarity by connecting the (+) terminal on the SUB- TS15 subwoofer to the (+) terminal on the speaker, and the (???) terminal on the SUB- TS15 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: If your receiver or amplifier does not have a line-level sub- woofer output, connect these binding-post terminals to the main left and right speaker terminals of your receiver or amplifier. Remember to maintain polarity by connecting the (+) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the

(+) terminal on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer, and the (???) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the

(???) terminal on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer.

??? Master Power Switch: Place this switch in the ????????? position to power-on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer. The SUB-TS15 will then be either in the Standby mode or com- pletely on, depending on the position of the

Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ??.

???AC Power Cord: Make sure to plug this cord into an active, unswitched electrical out- let for proper operation of the SUB-TS15.

The cord should not be plugged into the accessory outlets found on some audio components.

6 SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Color-Coding System

The HKTS 15 uses the channel color-cod- ing system established by the Consumer Electronics Association to make setting up your home theater speaker system as easy as possible. Your system includes a set of colored stickers that may be placed near the speaker terminals of each of the four satellite speakers according to the key below. It doesn???t matter which satellite speaker is used for any of the front or rear positions. (The center speaker and powered sub- woofer are already color-coded for you.)

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 opposite-side front speaker. The surround speakers may be placed a little higher than the listener???s ears.

The subwoofer???s location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are omni- directional. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will reinforce the low fre- quencies, and may create a ???boomy??? sound. You may wish to experiment over time by placing the subwoofer where the listener normally sits and then walking around the room until the low frequencies sound best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7

15mm or 1/2"
Remove
Stand

MOUNTING OPTIONS

Satellites and Surrounds

The satellite speakers may be placed on a shelf. Place each satellite speaker on one of the supplied coasters for added stability and to protect your furniture.

They may be wall- mounted using the supplied brackets.

Wall-Mounting

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 location.

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 twenty-five pounds. The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware, available through hardware stores, to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers.

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. The bracket has two openings

Wires to Speaker

Terminal Cover

on top: a round screw hole, and an arc- shaped opening in front of it. The speaker cable should be threaded through the arc- shaped opening, not the screw hole.

Attach the bracket to the wall plate by insert- ing 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 ter- minals, 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 wall-mounted speaker may be pivoted from side to side; however, the bracket

is not designed to tilt up or down, and attempting to tilt it will damage the bracket and possibly the wall, which would not be covered by your warranty.

Wall

23mm or 3/4"

(M6???1.25P or 1/4"???20)

8 MOUNTING OPTIONS

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Speaker-Level Connection Guide

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 SUB-TS15 subwoofer should not be connected to an AC power source until all speaker wire connections have been made.

Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (???) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, 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 or black for the (+) terminal to indicate some speaker positions: e.g., surround left. Although the HKTS 15 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 key 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 (???) on the speaker to (???) on the ampli- fier. Wiring ???out of phase??? results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image.

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 connected using either the Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input ?? or the Line- Level Full-Range Inputs ??. However, if the application requires the use of the

speaker-level connections for the subwoofer, unscrew the binding-post collar until the pass-through hole in the center post is visi- ble under the collar. Insert the bare end of the wire through this hole; then screw the collar down until the connection is tight. The hole in the center of each collar is intended for use with banana-type connectors.

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 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.

10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

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 SUB-

WOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME-

CONTROLLED 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-Range Input ?? on the SUB-TS15 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 out- puts 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 corre- sponding line-level input on the SUB-TS15.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the SUB Input

?? on the subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic processors.

If your receiver/processor has a built-in low- pass-crossover filter for the subwoofer out- put, 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.

SUB-TS15

Subwoofer

Line-Level

R L

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Dolby Pro Logic

(Non-Digital) ??? Speaker Level

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 (LINE-) LEVEL

OUTPUT:

Connect your receiver or amplifier???s front left and right speaker terminals to the left and right Speaker-Level Input ?? termi- nals on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer that are marked ???High Level In.??? Connect the left and right Speaker-Level Output ??? terminals on the SUB-TS15 subwoofer that are marked ???High Level Out??? to the corre- sponding terminals on the back of your front left and right speakers.

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.

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Subwoofer

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Receiver

12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

OPERATION

Move the Master Power Switch ???

(marked Power) to the ????????? (On) position. The SUB-TS15 subwoofer will automatic- ally 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 Audio- 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 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 automatically turn itself on and the LED Indicator will turn blue. If the subwoofer does not sense a signal after approximately twenty minutes, it will automatically go into Standby mode.

When the Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ?? is switched to the ON position, the sub- woofer will remain on, whether or not program material is playing, and the LED Indicator will remain lit blue.

If your receiver, processor or amplifier is equipped with a compatible trigger output, you may connect it to the SUB-TS15???s

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 SUB-TS15, which will cause the subwoofer to turn itself on, even when the

Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ?? has been placed in the AUTO position and no audio signal is detected.

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

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.

Subwoofer

Level

MIN MAX

Subwoofer

Level

MIN MAX

Additional Bass Adjustments

In addition to the volume adjustments described above, the SUB-TS15 subwoofer includes a Phase Switch ??? and a Filter Switch ??? that can be used to adjust the bass response to suit your listening environ- ment 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 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 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.

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 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 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 ?? or Line-Level Inputs ?? of the SUB-TS15 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-TS15???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 ??? 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.

14 TROUBLESHOOTING

HKTS 15 SPECIFICATIONS

HKTS 15 System

Frequency Response: 35Hz ??? 20kHz (???6dB)

SAT-TS15

Satellites

Recommended Power:

10 ??? 80 Watts

Impedance:

8 Ohms nominal

Sensitivity:

86dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter

Tweeter:

One 1/2" dome, video-shielded

Midrange:

One 3" driver, video-shielded

Dimensions (H x W x D): 6-9/16" x 3-15/16" x 3-5/8" 167mm x 100mm x 92mm

Weight:

1.65 lb/0.74kg

CEN-TS15

Center

Recommended Power:

10 ??? 80 Watts

Impedance:

8 Ohms nominal

Sensitivity:

86dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter

Tweeter:

One 3/4" dome, video-shielded

Midrange:

Dual 3" drivers, video-shielded

Dimensions (H x W x D): 4" x 9-1/2" x 3-5/8" 102mm x 241mm x 92mm

Weight:

2.69 lb/1.21kg

SUB-TS15

Subwoofer

Amplifier:

100 Watts RMS

Bass:

10" Woofer, bass-reflex enclosure

External Trigger Input Voltage:

3~30 Volts AC/DC

Dimensions (H x W x D): 18-7/8" x 13-3/8" x 13-3/8" 479mm x 340mm x 340mm

Weight:

35.11 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.

All features and specifications 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 DTS, Inc.

SPECIFICATIONS 15

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