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HKTS5 HomeTheaterSpeakerSystem OWNER'SMANUAL harman / kardon Powerfor the DigitalRevolutionTM .
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TABLEOF CONTENTS 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SpeakerPlacement 6 Mounting Options 7 SpeakerConnections 9 Operation 9 Volume 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications 21
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Read First ! ImportantSafetyPrecautions ! 11 . Power Sources . This iroduct should be operated 18 . Overloading . Do not overload wall outlets , only from the type of power sourre indicated on the e × tensio _ cords _ o _ i _ togra _ convet _ ience recepta CAUTION ties , as this can result in a risk of Iife or e _ ectric marking label If you are not sule of the type of shock ¸ power supply to your home , consult your product dealer or local powel company ¸ For products intend _ 19 . Object and Liquid [ litry . Never push objects of ed to operate from battery powe _ o _ other sources , al _ y killd into this product through openings _ as _ fer to the operating instructions they may touch dangerous voltage pomt _ or short 12 . Pol _ ri _ tion . This product raay be equipped out part _ that could result in a fire or e _ ectric CAUTION : To prevent electric shook , with a polarized aI _ mating - current lille plug ( a shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the ' ploduct do not use this ( polarized ) plug having one blade wider than the other ) ¸ This 20 . Servicing . Do not attempt to service this prod plug with an extension cord , plug will fit into the power out _ et only one way uct yourself , as opening or re'noving cove _ s may receptacle or other outlet This is a safety feature ¸ If you ale unable to insert expose you to dangerous vo _ tag _ or ethel hazards unless the blades can the plug fu _ ly into th ( _ , out _ et , try reversing the Refer all servicing to qualified service pelsonnel be fully inserted to plug ¸ If the plug should still fail to Iit _ contact your 21 . Damage Requiring Service . Unplug this prod prevent blade exposure electrician to replace youl obsolete out _ et DO not uct from the wall outlet and refer servicing to guali defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug ¸ fled service pelsonnel undel the fullowmg condi tions : 13 . Power - Cord P _ otection . Power supply cords a . The ' power supply cord or the ' plug has bden should be routed so that they are not likely to be enclOSuretha _ nay be _ f su _ den _ mag _ li _ ude _ o _ o _ ti _ ute a walked on or pinched by items placed upon or damaged ; or r _ skd eled _ c sheik _ o _ er _ s against them , paying particular attentio _ to cords b . Objects have fallen onto , or liguid has been at plugs , convenience ieceptacles , and the point spilled into , the product ; or _ . The product has been exposed to rain or water ; where they exit from the product ¸ 14 . Nonuse Periods . The ow _ i cord of the product should be unplugged from the out _ when _ eft li _ e _ tde ac _ rapa _ ying thea _ plla _ e unused fol long periods of time ¸ lowing the ' opelating imtructions Adjust only thos ( ! 15 . OI ; [ door Antenna Grounding . If an outside controls that are covered _ y the operating [ nstruc 1 . Read Instructions . A ] _ the safety and a _ tet _ na or cable system is connected to the prod tions , as an improper a _ ustment of other controls operatil _ g instructions should be read befurt , the uct , be sure the ant _ na or cable system is ground may result in damage and wil _ often require exten - product is operated ¸ ed so as to plovide some protection against voltage sive woil _ by a qualified technician to restore the 2 . Retain Ilisttuctions . The safety and operating surges and built up static charges ¸ Ar title 810 of product to its normal operation ; or instructions should be retai _ ed for future reference ¸ the National Electlical Code , ANSI / _ IFPA 70 , provides e . The product has been dropped or damaged in any 3 . He _ Warnings . All warnings on the product and information with regard to proper grounding of the way ; or in the operating instructions should be adhered to mast and supporting structure , glounding of the f . The product exhibits a distinct change ill perlor 4 . Follow Instructlons . All operating and use mance ; this indicates a need for service lead - in wire to an antenna discharge unit _ size of instructions should be followed 22 . _ eplal ; em _ nt I _ arts . Whe _ replacement pa _ ts _ iounding conductors , location of antet _ na - dis 5 . Cleaning . Unplug this product from the wall out chalge unit , con _ oction to grounding electrodes , are regui _ ed , be sure the service technician has used let before cleaning Do not use liquid c _ eanels or and requirements for the 9rounding e _ ectrode See replacement parts specified by the manufacturer el aeroso _ c _ eanels Use a damp cloth for cleaning Figure A that have the same charactelistics as the oliginal 6 . Attachm _ nt _ . Do not use attachmet _ ts not rec 16 . Lightning . For added protection fol this prod part ¸ Unauthorized substitutions may iesult in fire , ommended by the product manufacturer , as they electric shock or other hazards ¸ uct during a lightning storm , or when it is left may cause hazards unattended and unused for long peliods of time , 23 . S _ fet _ Check . Upon completion of any selvice 7 . ! _ Jat er and Moisture . Do not use this product unplug it from the wal _ outlet and disconnect the or repairs to this ploduct , ask the service technician near wate _ fo _ example , _ ea _ a bathtub , wash bowl , a _ tet _ na or cable system ¸ This will p _ vent damage to pelform salety che _ sks to determine that the kitchen sink or laundry tub ; in a wet basement ; to the ploduct due to lightning and pow / ! i H _ e product is in proper operating condition ¸ near a swimming pooh or the like surges 24 . Wall or Ceililig Mouliting . The product should 8 . Accessories . Do not place this ploduct on an 17 . Power Lilies . An outside antenna system should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom - u _ stable c _ t , stand , tripod , bracket or table The not be Ioca _ d in the vicinity of overhead power mended by the manufacturel product may fall , causing serious injury to a child or lines el other electric Hght or power circuits _ el 25 . Heat . The product should be situated away Irom adult , and serious damage to the product ¸ Use on _ y where it can fall into such Dowel lines el circuits heat sources such as radiato _ s _ heat registers , with a cart , stand , tlipod , bracket or table recom . When installing an outside antenna system , e × tleme stoves or other products ( including amplifiers ) that met _ ded by the manufacture E el so _ d with the prod - care should be taket _ to keep from touching such produce heat ¸ uct Any mounting of the product should follow the powel Hnes or circuits , as contact with them might manufacturer's instructions , and should use a be fata _ mounting accessory recommended by the manufac tu _ er Figure A . 9 . A Product and C _ rt Combination A Example of Antenna Grounding as per Should Be Moved with Care . Quick National ElectricalCod _ ANSI / NFPA 70 stops , excessive force and uneven sur faces may cause the p _ oduct and carl combination to ove _ turn v 10 . Ventilation . Slots and openings in the c _ binet are plovided Ior ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product a _ d to protect it from overheating , and these openings must _ ot be b _ ocked or coveled The openings should novel be b _ ocked by placing the product on a bed , sofa , rug or ethel similar sulfate This product should not be p _ aced i _ a built in i _ stallation , such as a bookcase or rack , unless proper ventilation is provided or the ma _ u factu _ er's instructions have been adhered to I 3
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INTRODUCTION Wall mountbracketsale includedfor the Thankyoufor purchasingthe HarmanKardon contact your dealer , the best local source of i { lformation satellite speakersand HarmanKardonalso HKTS5 , with which youare about to begin offersoptional stands ( modelFSTS1w ) hich manyyealsof listeningenJoymentThe Description and Features HKTS5 has beencustomdesignedto pro maybe orderedthrough your dealer TheHKTS5 isa six piecehome theater vide aft the excitementand powerof the Harman Kardoninventedthe high fidelity speakersystemthat includesa 10 indk cinemaexperience = nyour own living room receivermorethan forty sevenyearsago 100 watt , bassreflex , poweredsubwoofer ; With stateof the artfeaturesand time While sophBticatedelectronicsand state four identical , 2 way , sealedenclosure , of the air speakercomponentsale hard at honoredcircuit designs , the HKTS5 isa satellite speakersfor usein tile bft and work within the HKTS5 to makeall of this perfectcomplementto a Ha _ manKaldon right front and rearspeakurpositions ; a happen , hookupand operationare simple receiveror anyhometheater system dedicated , tandemrnidrange , centerspeaker ; Colopkeyedconnectionsand simplecon wall mount bracketsfor the foul satellites ; • Complete Home Cinema Speaker trois maketile HKTS5 easyto USE and all of tile speakercablesyou needto System Toobtain maximume _ joymentfrom your connectyour speakersto your receweror • Speakers Are Magnetically Shielded preamp / processoar nd amplifier new horsetheater speakersystem , we urge For Flexible Placement Near Video youto take a few minutesto readthrough Monitors TheHKTS5 subwooferiseasyto connectto this manual Thiswill ensurethat connec your system , sinceit isequippedwith a • Single Subwoofer Input Enables tions to your recewerorpreamp / processof specialsubwooferinput for usewith equip EasySetup and amplifieror other externaldevicesare merit that hasa dedicatedsubwoofercon madeproperly In addition , a few minutes • Subwoofer Input Offers Superior - nectionthat carriesa low frequencyoutput sper ; tlearningthe functions of the various Quality BassReproductionWhen Used Other conveniencesincludea levelcontrol controlswill enableyou to take advantage With Any Digital Audio System That and an efficientswitchingsystemthat senses of all the powerand refinementtile HKTS5 Incorporates BassManagement or tile presenceof an audio signaland auto is ableto deliver Programmable Crossovers maticallyswitdles the unit from Standby modeto Activemode ( f you haveany quEstionSabout this prod uct , its installationor operation , please INCLUDED WaUmount One15I RCA cable for connectionto brackuts subwoofer Two 15 ' speakercablesfor connectiorl to front satellites L Powered subwoofer One20 ' speakercable for connection from receiverto center speaker for left , dghtnds and surrou One ce [ lter Two 40 ' speakercablesfol connection chaflnel speaker hem receiverto rear satellites with adJustable support eg ' 1
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT Subwoofer Front Speakers Center Channel Speaker \ I x I \ I x I \ I \ I Sta _ lds are optional Thefront speakerssflouldbe placedthe Thecenterchannelspeakurshouldbe Thelow frequencymaterial reproducedby samedistancefrom eachother asthey a _ e tile subwooler ismost1 } o ! mnidirectional , placedslightlybehind the front leftand from tile listeningposition The } ! shouldbe right speakersa , nd no morethan two feet and this speakermaybe placedin a con aboveor belowthe tweetersof the left and venientIocatiofl i [ 1the room However , the placedat about the sameheight from the bestreproductionof basswill be heard floor astile listeners'earswill be , ortile } / right speakersIt isoften convenientto set maybe angledtoward the listeners tile center speakeron top of tile television when the subwoofe [ is placedin a corner set , as shownin tile drawing Usethe sup alongthe samewall asthe front speakers Experimentwith subwoofe / placementby plied suppolt legto aim it toward the lis temporadl } ! placingthe subwooferin the tenet by screwingthe leg in to angletile listeningposition and movingaround the speakerup , el unscrewingthe leg slightly room until the bassreproduction isbest to anglethe speakerdown Placethe subwoofer inthat location SurroundSpeakers Thetwo surroundspeakersshould be placedslightl } ! behind the listeningposition and , ideally , should faceeadl other and be at a levelhigherthan the listeners'ears If that isnot possible , they maybe placedon a wall behind the listeningposition , facing forward Thesurroundspeakersshouldnot callattention to themselvesExperiment with their placementuntil } ! ouheara dif fuse , ambient soundaccomparl } ! ingthe mainprogrammaterial heard in the front speakers t I 5
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MOUNTINOGPTIONS Satellites and Surrounds Wall - Mounting J Thesatellitespeake / s _ Attach plateto wail If possible , positionthe maybe placedOlla shelf _ speakerssothat the mounting screwsused connectdirectlyto a woodenwall stud ¸ If that isnot possible , useoptional wall a _ cho _ sthat are rated to suppol [ at least five pounds ¸ Thecu _ omer isresponsiblefor proper selectionand useof mounting hardware , availablethrough hardware _ o _ es , to prop erlyand saf @ / wa [ I mountthe speakers ¸ They may be wall mounted using the sup p4ied brackets J Slidespeakeronto bracket On optional stands ( FSTSI ) ° I
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker - Level Connection Guide With the advent of multichannelsurround IMPORTANTNOTE : Bdare makingspeaker connections , be certain that your receiveror soundsystemsc , onnectingall of the speakers audio poweramplifieris turned off and in your systemwith tile correctpolarity prderably unpluggedfrom its ACpower remainsequallyimportantin orderto pre sourceTheHKTS5 shouldnot be Connected servetile properambienceanddirectionality to an AC powersourceuntil all speaker of the programmaterial wire connectionshavebeenmade Toconnectthe suppliedspeakerwires to Separateand strip tile endsof the speaker thesatellite and centerspeakerterminals , wire as shown Speakersand electronics pressthe red or blackplastic tab for the terminalshavecorresponding ( + ) and ( ) desiredterminal , insertthe bare end of the terminals Most manufacturersof speakers wire into the holt and releasethe tab and electronics , including HalmanKardon , Gentlytug on the wire to makesure that it useredto denotethe ( + ) terminal and isfully inserted blackfor tile ( ) terminal NewerHarmanKardonreceiversconformto the new CEAstandardand therefore usea colorother than redor blackfor the ( + ) ter minal to indicatesomespeakerpositions : eg , Idt surround Pleaseseethe owner's guidefor yourAVRSeriesreceiverfor fur therdetails The ( + ) leadof the speakerwire isnoted with a stripe It is importantto connect both speakersidentically : ( + ) on the speaker to ( + ) on tile amplifierand _ ) on the speakerto _ ) on the amplifierWiring " out of phase " resultsin thin sound , weak bass and a poor stereoimage I 7
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SPEAKECRONNECTIO ( NcSontinued ) Usethe suppliedRCAtypepatchcord to connectthe Ikle leveJSUBor LFEoutput on your receiveror amplifierto tile SUBinput on the SUBTS5subwoofer Connectthe satelliteand centerspeakersto the correspondingspeakerterminalson your receiveror amplifier Makesurethat you haveconfiguredyour surroundsoundprocessorfor " Subwoofer On " Thefront left , front right , centerand rearspeakersshouldall be sot to " Small " Center Whenall connectionshavebeenmade , plug Left Right + thc AC poweFcord on the subwoofe / i _ lto Front Front an AC outlet ÷ SUB - TS5 Subwoofer _ Line - Level Left Right Front Front ÷ @ SUB / LFE 6 ® Out Left Right Rear Center Rear ÷ ÷ Right Left Surround + Surround Receiver 81
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OPERATION Movetile MasterPowerswitch ( marked Whenyour receweror amplifier isoff , or is Whentile Auto / Ouswitch _ isswitchedto " Power " O ) to the " • " ( 011p ) osition The not sendingp / ogram matedal to the sub the " On " position , the subwooferwill HKTSSsubwooferwill automaticallyturn woofer , the subwooferwill be in Standby r _ ma _ non , whether or not programmatedal modeand the LED _ 1 on the amp panel itselfon or go into Standbymode , depend isplaying will turn red Whenthe subwoofersensesan ingon whether or not a signal isbeingsent If youwill be away from home _ oran to the HKTSS by yourreceiveror surround audiosignal it will automaticallyturn itself extended periodof time , or if the sub processorand providedthat the Auto / Ou on and the LED _ ) will turn green If the woofer will not be used , switch the Master switch 0 ismoved to the left sothat it is subwooferdoesnot sensea signalafter Powerswitch0 to the " Off " position intile " Auto " position approximatelytwentyminutes , it will auto maticailygo into Standbymode , uR - - © : . o SUB - TS5 " " harman / kardon o Volume Volume can be adJustedusing 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 the center If there is no sound from the sur - If there is no sound from any of the speakers : speaker : round speakers : • CheckaJ ] wires and connectioflsbetweefl • Checkall wiresand cormectionsbetween • Checkthat receiver / amplifierison and a source isplay , rig receiver / amplifierand speaker Makesure receiver / amplifierandspeakersMakesure all wires areconnected Makesurenone all wires areconnected Makesure none • Checkthat the poweredsubwooferis of the speakerwiresare frayed cut or of the speakerwires arefrayed cutor punctured punctured switchedon to the • ' position • Checkall wires and connectionsbetween • If your receiver / processoirsset in Dolby • Reviewproperoperationof your ProLogic mode makesurethe center receiver / processoarnd its surroundsound receiver / amplifierand speakersMakesum features all wiresare connectedMakesure none speakeris not in phantommode of the speakerwiresareflayed cut or • If your receiver / processoirsset in Dolby • Makesurethe movieor TVshow youare punctured Digitalor DTSmode makesu / e the watchingis recordedin a surroundsound recewer / processoirsconfiguredso mode If it isnot checkto seewhether your • Reviewproperoperationof your that the centerspeakeris enabled receiver / processohrasother surround receiver / amplifiea modesyoumayuse • In Doby Digital or DTSmode , makesure If the system plays at low volumes If there is no sound coming from one but shuts off as volume is increased : yourreceiver / processoirsconfiguredsothat speaker : the surroundspeakersa _ eenabled • Checkall wires and connectionsbetween • Checkthe ' Balance " control on ) , our • Reviewthe operationof your DVDplayer receiver / amplifierand speakersMakesure receiver / amplifier all wires areconnected Makesure none and thejacket of your DVDto makesure • Checkall wires and connectionsbetween that the DVDfeaturesthe desiredDolby of the speakerwiresare frayed cut or receiver / amplifierand speakersMakesum Digital or DTSmode and that you have punctured all wiresare connectedMakesure [ ] one properlyselectedthat modeusing both • If more than one pair of mainspeakersis of the speakerwiresareflayed cut or the DVDplayers menuand the DVD punctured beingused dleck the minimum impedance disc'smenu requirementsof your receiver / amplifien • In Dolby Digital or DTS mode make surethat the receiver / processoirs config ured so that the speakerin questionis If there is low ( or no ) bass output : enabled • Makesuretile SUBinput of the SUBTS5 • Turnoff all electronicsand switch the subwooferand SUBor LFEoutput of your speakerin questionwith one of the other receweror amplifierare properlyconnected speakersthat is working co _ TectlyTurn bythe RCAtype patch cord everythingback on and determinewhether • Makesurethe connectJoflsto the Speaker tile problemisin the sameplace : ie the Inputshavetile correctpolarity ( + and ) speakerthat was workingpreviouslynow • Makesuretile subwooferisplugged hasno soundandthe speakerthat was riot into an activeelectricaloutlet and its working now soundsfine or whether it has Powerswitch O is switchedon to the moved : ie the speakerthat was not work • positJofl ing still has rio soundand the speakerthat • Checkthe speakersetup ( bassmanage was working isstill fine If the problemisin ment ) settingsin ) , ourAVRleceiveror tile sameplace tile sourceof the problem processorto makecertain that the front is mostlikely with your receiveror amplifier ; centerand surroundspeakersareconfig and you shouldconsultthe owners manual uredfor " Small / and that the subwoofe / is for that productforfu / ther information If the setfor Yes or On / problemhasfollowed the speakecconsult your dealerfor further assistanceoc if that is not possible visit ourWebsite at www harmankardoncornfor further information
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SPECIFICATIONS Subwoofer HKTS 5 System Center Frequency Response Recommended Power Amplifiertts 100 wa RMS 35Hz 20kHz ( 6dB ) 10 70 watts Bass Impedanceominal 8 ohms n 10 rr woofer t bass _ eflex e _ closure Satellites Sensitivity Dimensions ( H x W x D ) Recommended Power 86dB _ 1 wattJl meter 15 3 / 4 " x 15 3 / 4 " x 16 3 / 4 " 400ramx 400ramx 425mm 10 70 watts Tweeter Impedance One 112 " dome , video shielded Weight 33.5 Ib / 15.2kg 8 ohms nominal Midrange Sensitivity Dual 3 " drivers , video shielded 86dB @ 1 watt / 1 meter Dimensions ( H x W x D ) Tweeter b1 / 2 " x 7 5 / 8rrx 3 3 / 4 " One 1 / 2 ' r dome , video shielded 89rnmx 194rnrnx 93turn Midrange Weight One 3 " driver , video shielded 1.89 Ib / O , 86kg Dimensions ( H x W x D ) 4 5 / 8 " x 3 1 / 8 " x 3 - 3 / 4 " 117rnmx 79ramx 93ram Weight 1.1 Ib / O . 5kg All featuresand spedficationsare subJeCtto changewithout notice * [ rademarksof DoJbyLaboratories DTSisa registeredtrademarkof Digital TheaterSystems , Inc
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