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HKTS2 Home - TheateSr peakeSrystem OWNER'SMANUAL harman / kardon Powerfor the digital revolution , '
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Table of Contents 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SpeakerPlacement 6 Mounting Options 7 SpeakerConnections 7 Speaker - LeveCl onnectionGuide 8 Dolby * Pro Logic * ( Non - Digital ) - SpeakerLevel 9 Dolby ProLogic ( Non - Digital ) - LineLevel 9 Dolby Digital or DTS _ ( or other Digital SurroundMode ) Connection 10 Operation 10 Volume 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 21
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Read First ! ImportantSafetyPrecautions ! a bookcase or rack , unless proper ventilation is pro power _ ines or circuits , as contact with them might vided or the manufacturer's instructions have b _ en be fatal ¸ CAUTION adhered to 18 . Overloading . Do not over _ oad wall outlets , 11 . Power Sources . This product should be operated extension cords , or integra _ convenience recepta - ties , as this can result in a risk of fire or e _ ectric only from the type of power source indicated on the shock ¸ marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home , consult your product 19 . Object and Liquid [ ntry . Never push objects of _ alef or local power company ¸ For products intend - any kind into this product through openings , as CAUTION : To prevent electric shock , ed to operate from battery powe _ or other sources , they may touch dangerous voltage point _ or short do not use this ( polarized ) _ fef to the operating instructions out part _ that could result in a fir . or e _ ectric plug with an extension cord , 12 . Polarization . This product may be shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product receptacle or other outlet equipped with a polarized a _ mating current - line 20 . SerVicing . Do not attempt to service this prod unless the blades can plug ( a plug having one blade wider than the uct yourselh as opening or r _ noving covers may other ) This plug will fit into the power out _ on _ y expose you to dangerous voltag _ or other hazards be fully inserted to one way This is a safety feature If you are unable Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel prevent blade exposure to insert the plug fully into the outlet , try reversing 21 . Damage Requiring Service . Unplug this prod the p _ ug If the p _ ug should still fail to fit , contact uct from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali your electrician to replace your fled service personnel under the fu _ lowing condi tions : obsolete outlet ¸ Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug ¸ a . The ' power supply cord or the ' plug has been enclOSure [ hat may be of s _ f _ cie _ m _ gni [ ude to con _ itut _ a 13 . Power - Cord P _ otection . Power - supply cords damaged ; or dsk of elec _ de shock _ o _ ersons should be routed so that they are not likely to be b . ObJeCtsh _ ve fallen onto , or liquid has been walked on or pinched by items placed upon or spilled into , the product ; or against them , paying particular attention to cords _ I The product has been exposed to rain or water : at plugs , convenience receptacles , and the point _ itefa _ re accompan _ ng [ he app _ rance where they exit from the product 14 . Nonuse Periods . The owel cord of the product lowing the ' operating in £ tructions AdJust only those should be unplugged from the out _ et when _ eft controls that are covered _ ] y the operating instruc - unused for long periods of time ¸ tions , as an improper a _ ustment of other controls 1 . Read Instructions . AI _ the safety and operating 15 . Outdoor Antenna Grounding . If an outside may result in d _ mage and wil _ often require exten - instructions should be mad before the product is antenna or cable system is connected to the prod sive work by a qualified technician to restore the operated ¸ uct , _ 3esure the ant _ , qna or cable system is ground product to its normal operation : or 2 . Retain Instructions . The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference ¸ ed so as to plovide some protection against voltage e . The product has been dropped or damaged in any surges and built up static charges ¸ Ar ticle 810 of way ; or 3 . Heed Warnings . All warnings on the product and the National Electrical Code , ANSI / NFPA 70 , provides f . The product exhibits a distinct change ill poller in the operating instructions should be adhered to mance ; this indicates a need for service information with regard to proper grounding of the 4 . FolIt _ w Instructlons . AlE operating and use instructions should be followed ¸ mast and supporting structure , grounding of the 22 . Replacement _ rts . When replacemerTL purls lead - in wire . to an antenna discharge unit , size of are reguired , be sure the service technician has used 5 . Cleaning . Unplug this product from the wall out glounding conductors , location of antenna - dis replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or let before cleaning Do not use liquid c _ eaners or charge unit , connection to grounding electrodes , that have the same charactelistics as the original aeroso _ c _ eaners Use a damp c _ oth for cleaning 6 . Attachments . Do not use attachments not rec and reguirem ( ! nts for the grounding e _ ectrode See part ¸ Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire , e _ ectric shock or other hazards ¸ Figure 1 ommended by the product manufacturer , as they 16 . Lightning . For added protection for this prod 23 . Safety Check . Upon completion of any service may cause hazards uct during a lightning storm , or when it is left or repairs to this ploduct , ask the service technician 7 . t _ , tat er and Moisture . Do not use this product unattended and unused for long periods of time , to perform salety che £ ks to determine that the near wate _ for example , near a bathtub , wash bowl , unplug it from the wal _ outlet and disconnect the product is in proper operating condition ¸ kitchen sink or laundry tub ; in a wet basement ; antenna or cable system ¸ This will p _ wnt damage 24 . Wall or Ceiling Mounting . The product should near a swimming pool ; or the like to the product due to lightning and power Hne be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommend 8 . A6cessories . Do not place this ploduct on an surges ed _ ] y the manulactureE unstable carL , stand , tripod , bracket or table The 17 . Power Lines . An outside antenna system should 25 . Heat . The product should be situated away Item product may fall , causing serious injury to a child not be Ioca _ d in the vicinity of overhead power heat sources such as radiators , heat registers , OF adult , and serious damage to the product ¸ Use lines or other electric Hght or power circuits , or stoves or other products ( including amplifiers ) that only with a cult , stand , tripod , bracket or table where it can fall into such Dower lines or circuits produce heat ¸ recommended by the manufacture _ or sold with the When installing an outside antenna system , extreme product ¸ Ally mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions , and should use care should _ 3et ak _ q to keep from touching such a mounting accessory recommended by the manu facturer Figure 1 . 9 . A Product and Cart Combination A Example of Antenna Groundinc Should Be Moved with Care . Quick National Ele4stricalOode ANSI / NFPA 70 stops , excessive force and uneven sur faces may cause the p _ oduct and cart v combination to overturn 10 . Ventilation . Slots and openings ill the cabinet are plovided Ior ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating , and these openings must not be b _ ocked or covered ¸ The openings should never be b _ ocked by placing the product on a bed , sofa , rug OF other similar sulfate This product should not be p _ aced in a built in installation , such as ng _ lectrode System ( NEC Art 25 _ , parl H ) Part No HCGULB08 / 00 I 3
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INTRODUCTION With state of the art featuresand time Description and Features Thankyou forpurchasingthe HarrnanKardon HKTS2 , with which you areabout to begin honoredcircuit designs , the HKTS2 isa TheHKTS2 isa six piecehometheater perfectcomplementto a HarmanKardon manyyearsof listeninge _ ljoyment The speakersystemthat includesa 10 indk HKTS2 hasbeencustomdesignedto pro receiver , and iserie of the finest products 100 watt bassreflexpoweredsubwoofer ; vide all the excitementand oowerof the everoffered by HarmanKardon four identical2 way , sealedenclosuresatel c _ nemaexperiencein ) , ourown living room lite speakersfor usein tile left and right • Completehome cinemaspeakersystem WhilesophBticatedelectronicsand state front and rearspeakerpositions ; a dedicat • Speakersaremagrleticaflyshieldedfor of the art speakercomponentsarehard at ed , tandem midrangecenter speaker ; wall flexible placementnear video monitors work within the HKTS2 to makeall of this mount bracketsfor the four satellites ; and • Bothline and speakeplevelinputsenable happen , hookup and operationale simple all of the speakercablesyou needto compatibilitywith mostaudio components Colorkuyedconnectionsand simplecon connectyour speakursto your receiveror trois makethe HKTB2 easyto use preamp / processoar nd amplifier • Subwooferinput offerssuperiorquality bassreproductionwhen usedwith the LFE TheHKTS2 subwooferis equippedwith Toobtain maximumenjoymentfrom your output of a Dolby Digital or DTSsystem speak _ ; lrevel inputsand outputs , line level new hometheater speakersystem , we urge inputs , a specialsubwooferinput for use you to takea few minutesto read through this manual Thiswill erasurethat cor ] f _ ec with equipmentthat furnishesa pre filtered subwoder output , a levelcontrol , and an hensto your receiveror preamp / processor andamplifier or other external devicesare efhcientswitching systemthat sensesthe madeproperly hi addition , a few minutes presenceof an audiosignaland automab spentlearningthe functions of the various tally switchesthe unit from standbymode controBwill enableyouto takeadvantage to play mode of all tile powerand refinementthe HKTS2 Althoughwall mount bracketsare included isableto deliver for tile satelfitespeakers , HarmanKardon If you haveanyquestionsabout this prod also offersoptional stands , modelFSTS1 , uct , its installationor operation , please which carlbe orderedthrough your dealer cofltactyour dealer ; the bestlocal sourceof HarmanKardoninventedthe high fidelity information receivermore than forty seven ) , earsago INCLUDED , F , V , ' tsa1 : ' i : ; rSofo : [ t ' Wma , o , u , , tb , ackets Two20 ' speakercablesfor con [ lectio [ 1from receiverto subwoofe [ Two15 ' speakercablesfor conilectioi1from subwooferto front satellites Three40 ' speakercablesfor connection Onecenterchannel from receiverto rearsatellitesand center Poweredsubwoofer speakerwith adjustablesupport leg speakun 41
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT Subwoofer Front Speakers SurroundSpeakers / / X , / Thefront speakersshouldbe placedthe Thelow frequencymaterial reproducedby the subwooferis mostlyomnidirectional , samedistancefrom eachother as theyare and this speakermaybe placedin a con from the listeningposition Theyshouldbe venient locationin tile room However ; the placedat about the sameheightfrom the bestreproductionof basswill be beard floor asthe listeners'earswill be , or they whef _ the subwooferis placedin a comer maybe angledtoward the listeners alongthe samewall astile front speakers Experimentwith subwooferplacementby temporarily placingthe subwooferin tile listeningposition and movingaround tile Tiletwo surroundspeakersshouldbe room until the bassreproduction isbest placedslightly bellind the listening position Placethe subwooferin that location and , ideally , shouldfaceeachother and be at a levelhigherthan the listeners'eals If that is not possible , theymay be placedon a wall behindthe listeningposition , facing Center - ChannelSpeaker forward Thesurroundspeakersshould not call attention to themselvesExperiment with their placementuntil you heal a dis fuse , ambient soundaccompanyingthe main programmaterialheard in the front speakers Standsareoptional Thecenter channelspeakershouldbe placedslightly behindthe front left and dgbt speakersa , nd no more than two feet aboveor belowthe tweetersof the left and right speakersIt isoften convenientto set the centerspeakeron top of the television set , as shownin the drawing Usethe sup pliedsupport legto aim it toward tile lis tenet by screwingthe leg in to anglethe speakurup , or unscrewingthe leg slightly to anglethe speakerdown I 5
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MOUNTING OPTIONS Satellites and Surrounds Wall Mounting Or1 sheJves _ Attach plateto wall Thebracketsshould be placed , if possible , so that tile screwswill fasteninto a wooden wall stud Ifthat is not possible , useproperlyselectedwall af _ chors Thecustomerisresponsiblefor proper selectionand useof mounting hardware , availablethrough hardwale stores , to prop erlyand safelywall mountthe speakers Onthe wall Wallbracketsincluded Slidespeakeronto support On optional stands ( FSTS1 ) Racespeakerand supporton wall plate 61
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker - Level Connection Guide Separataendstritpileendsofthespeaker wireasshown ¸ Speakerasndelectroflics terminahlasvecorrespondi ( n + g ) arld ( ) terminals Most manufacturersof speakers andelectroniicnsc , ludiHnaglmanKardon , useredtodenotethe ( + ) terminaalnd blackfoltil ( e ) terminal The ( + ) leadof tfle speakerwk _ isnoted with a stripe It is importantto connectboth speakursidentically : ( + ) on the speakerto ( ÷ } on the amplifierand ( ) on tile speaker to ( ) on the amplifier Wiring " out of phase " resultsin thin sound , weakbass and a poor stereoimage With theadvent of multicharlnel surroundsoundsystems , connectingall of the speakersinyour systemwith the cot rect polarity remainsequallyimportant in orderto preservethe properambienceand directionalityof the programmatedal I 7
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ( continued ) LeftFront Center RightFront Dolby Pro Logic - - % ( Non - Digital ) - SpeakerLevel USETHISINSTALLATIONMETHODFOR DOLBYPROLOGICAPPLICATION ( SNO ] DOLBYDIGITALD , TSOR OTHERDIGITAL PROCESSINGW ) , HERETHERECEIVER / PROCESSODROESNO [ HAVEA SUB WOOFEROUTPU _ ORA VOLUME CONTROLLEPDREAMP ( LINE ) LEVEE OUTPUT : Connectyourreceiveror amplifier'sfront leftand right speakerterminalsto the left Speaker - Level and right terminaB on the subwooferthat Output R aremarked " SpeakepLevehi lput " Connect the leftand right terminalson tile sub Subwoofer woofer that aremarked " Speaker _ Level High Level Output " to the correspondingterminaB on tile backof yourfront loft andright speakers Co [ lnectyourreceiveror amplifier'scenter ; and left and right surroundspeaker terminalsto the correspondingterminalson the back of your centecand left and right surroundspeakers Left Surround RightSurround - - I - . + Left Surround Riht Surrgnd 81
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SPEAKERCONNECTIONS ( continued ) Center Left Dolby Pro Logic Right + Front Front ( Non - Digital ) - Line Level - - + USETHISINSTALLATIONMETHODFOR DOLBYPROLOGICAPPLICATION ( SNOT Subwoofer DOLBYDiGiTAL , DTSOR OTHERDIGITAL R L PROCESSINGW ) , HERETHERECEIVER / PROCESSOIRSEQUIPPEWD ITHA SUB Line - WOOFEROUTPUTO , RA VOLUME Level CONTROLLEPDREAMP ( LINE ) LEVEE Input OUTPUT : UseRCAtypepatcll cordsto connectthe line levelsubwooforoutputs on your receiver Sub - Left Right or amplifierto tile line level inputson the woofer Front Front subwooferIMPORTANTD : o not usetile ÷ SUBklput on the subwooferwith Dolby R L ProLogmprocessorsNote : If your recewer or amplifieronly hasone subwooferoutput Left Right jack thenyou will needto usea % connector Rear Center Rear 4 - ( not included ) Plugthe maleend of the m ÷ % connectorinto your receiveror amplifier's Right Left subwooferoutputjack , and connecteaci ] of Surround + tile two female endsto separateRCAtype Surround Receiver pardi cords Finally , plug the RCAtype patchcordsinto the line level inputson tile subwoofer Connect each speaker to the corresponding speakerterminaB on your receiver or amplifier Dolby Digital or DTS ( or other Digital Surround Mode ) Connection USETHISINSTALLATIOMNETHODFOR DOLBYDIGITAL , DTSOROTHERDIGITAL RECEIVER SUBW00FER SURROUNDPROCESSORS : Usethe line level inputjack marked " SUB " for tile Low FrequencyEfluctscllannel ® ® Connectthisjack to the subwooferoutput or LFEoutput on your receweror amplifier LINE LEVEL Connecteachspeakerto the corresponding SUBW00FER / LFOEUT INPUT speakerterminalson your rece { veror amplifien Makesurethat you haveconfiguredyour surroundsoundprocessorfor " Subwoofer On " Thefront left , front right , centerand rearspeakersshould all be setto " Small " I 9
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OPERATION turn red Whenthe subwoofersensesan Movethe Master Powerswitch ( marked If youw _ l ( be awayfrom homefor an " Power " O ) to the " • " ( On ) position to extendedperiodof time , or if the sub audiosignal , it will automaticallyturn itself usetile subwooferTheHKTS2 subwoofer woofe [ will not be used , switchthe Master on and the LEDwill turn green If tile Powerswitch O to tile " Off " position will automaticallyturn itself on or go into subwooferdoesnot sensea sig _ al after standby ( sleep ) modewhen left in the approximatelytwenty mmnutesit , will standbymode ( " Auto / On " switch O in the automaticallygo into standbymode " Auto " position ) Whenyour receiveror Whenthe " Auto / On " switch _ isswitched amplifieris off or isnot sendingprogram to the " On " position , the subwoofd will materialto the subwoofe _ the subwoofer remainon , whether or not programmaterial will be in standby modeandtile LEDwill isplayklg F _ R m m m m m m m m SUB - TS 2 m m harman / kardon m m m m m m \ Volume Volume can be adjusted using the Subwoofer Level Control _ 1 , asshown below . Subwoofer Subwoofer Level Level MIN MAX MIN MAX
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TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no sound from any of the If the system plays at low volumes • Reviewthe operationof your DVDplayer but shutsoff as volume is increased : speakers : and thejacket of your DVDto makesure • Checkall wiresand connectionsbetween • Checkthat receiver / amplifierison and a that the DVDfeaturesthe desiredDolby Digitalor DTSmode , and that you have sourceis playing receiver / amplifierand speakersMakesure all wiresare connectedMakesum none properlyselectedthat modeusing both the • Checkthat the powered subwoofe / is BVDplayers menuand tile DVDdisc _ of the speakerwires areflayed , cut or menu punctured switchedon to the " ° ' position • Checkall wiresand connectionsbetween • If more than one pairof main speakersis beingused checkthe minimumimpedance receiver / amplifierand speakersMakesure all wiresareconnected Makesurenone requirementsof your receiver / arnplifien of the speakerwiles arefrayed , cut or punctured If there is low ( or no ) bass output : • Makesurethe connectionsto the left and • Reviewproperoperationof your receiver / amplifier right " SpeakerIrlputs " havetile correct polarity ( + and ) If there is no sound coming from one • Makesurethe subwooferisplugged into an activeelectricaloutlet speaker : • Checkthe Balance ' control on your • Makesurethe poweredsubwooferis receiver / amplifier • Checkall wiresand connectionsbetween switchedon to the " - ' position receiver / amplifierand speakersMakesure • In Dolby Digitalor DTSmodes make all wiresareconnected Makesurerlone sureyour receiver / processoirs configured so that the subwooferand LFEoutput are of the speakerwiles arefrayed , cut or enabled punctured • In DolbyDigital or DTSmodes , makesure If there is no sound from the sur - that tile receiver / processoirs configuredso that tile speakerin questionis enabled round speakers : • Checkall wiresand connectionsbetween If there is no sound from the center receiver / amplifierand speakersMakesure all wiresare connectedMakesum none speaker : • Checkall wiresand connectionsbetween of the speakerwires areflayed cut or punctured receiver / amplifierand speakerMakesure all wiresareconnected Makesurerlone • Reviewproperoperationof your of the speakerwiles arefrayed , cut or rece _ vd / processoarnd its surroundsound features punctured • If your receiverYprocessiosrset in Dolby • Makesurethe movieor TV showyou are Pro Logicmode , makesurethe center watching isrecordedin a surroundsound speakeris not in phantommode mode If it isnot , dleck to seeif your receiver / processohras other surround • If your / eceiverYprocessoisr set in Dolby modesyou mayuse Digital or DTSmode , makesurethe receiver / processoirs configuredso • In Dolby Digitalor DTSmodes makesure that tile centerspeakerisenabled your receiver / processoirs configuredso that the surround speakersareenabled I 11
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SPECIFICATIONS Subwoofer HKTS 2 System Center FrequencyResponse Recommended Power Amplifier 100 watts RMS 35Hz 20kHz _ 6dB ) 10 - 50 watts Bass Impedanceominal 8 ohms n 10 " woofer , bass reflex enclosure Satellites Dimensions ( H x W x D ) 1Sensitivity RecommendedPower 86dB ca watdl meter 18 1 / 4 " x 15 - 3 / 4 " x 16 3 / 4 " 464rnmx 400rnmx 425rnm 10 50 watts Tweeter Impedance One 1 / 2 " dome , video shielded Weight 35.8 Ib / 16.2kg 8 ohmsnominal Midrange Sensitivity Dual 3 " drivers , video shielded 86dB @ 1 watt / 1 meter Dimensions ( H x W x D ) Tweeter 3 - 1 / 8 " x 7 5 / 8 " x 3 - 3 / 4 " One 1 / 2 " dome , video shielded 89ram x 194mmx 93ram Midrange Weight One3 ' driver , video shielded 1.89 Ib / O . 86kg Dimensions ( H x W x D ) 4 8 / 8 " x 3 1 / 8 ' x 3 - 3 / 4 " ll7mm x 79mrnx 93mm Weight 1.1 Ib / O . Skg Refinementsmaybe madeon occasioflto exist # ] gproductswithout notice , but will alwaysmeetor exceedobg # lalspecificationsunlessotherwisestated * Trademarksof Doby Laboratories DTSisa registeredt / ademarkof DigitalTheaterSystems , Inc harman / kardon H A l - lgmmnIntems _ o _ dCompw _ y 250 CrosswaysParkD ve Wo _ ) _ Jb _ ul New York 11797 1 8 _ / 422 8027 ( USAonly } Fax 516 / 68 ; * 3523 / 2000 HarrqanKadon Incorporated Plied 9 ' 00 0 _ all NOai5083