Hkts 210Sub Operation - Harman Kardon HKTS 200/230 SUB Service Manual

Harman/Kardon
HKTS 60BQ/230
Operation
Turning the Subwoofer On and Off
Set the HKTS 210SUB's Power Switch 8 to the ON position.
• If the Power On Mode Switch 2 is set to AUTO, the HKTS 210SUB will
automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal, and it will go into
the standby mode after it has received no audio signal for 15 minutes. The
HKTS 210SUB's leD will glow white when the subwoofer is on and will not be
illuminated when the subwoofer is in standby.
Power On Mode Switch 2 is set to On, the HKTS 210SUB will remain on
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at all times. The HKTS 210SUB's leD will glow white.
• If the External Trigger Input 5 is connected to a trigger-voltage source, the
HKTS 210SUB will turn on whenever a trigger voltage is present and will enter the
standby mode after the trigger voltage ceases, regardless of the position of the
Power On Mode Switch 2.
If you will be away from home for an extended period of time, or if you will not be
using the subwoofer for an extended period, switch the Power Switch 8 to the OFF
Position.
Subwoofer Adjustments: Volume
Use the Subwoofer Level Control 3 to set the HKTS 210SUB's volume. Turn the
knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer's volume; turn the knob counterclockwise to
decrease the subwoofer's volume.
Subwoofer Adjustments: Phase
The Phase Switch 0 determines whether the HKTS 210SUB's piston-like action moves
in and out in phase with the satellite speakers. If the subwoofer were to play out of
phase with the satellite speakers, the sound waves from the satellites could cancel out
sound waves from the subwoofer, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. This
phenomenon depends in part on the placement of all the speakers in the room.
Although in most cases the Phase Switch 0 should be left in the NORMAL position,
there is no absolutely correct setting for the Phase Switch 0. When the HKTS 210SUB
is properly in phase with the satellite speakers, the audio will be clearer, have maximum
impact and make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more
lifelike. The best way to set the Phase Switch 0 is to listen to music that you know
well and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds
maximum impact.
Subwoofer Adjustments: Bass Boost
When set to the ON position, the Bass Boost Switch 1 enhances low-frequency
performance, resulting in bass with more impact, which you may prefer while watching
movies or listening to music. There is no harm in experimenting with this control. Setting
the switch to the OFF position will return normal low-frequency performance.
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