Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls And Connections - Harman Kardon SB 10 Owner's Manual

SB 10

Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls and Connections

Phase Switch
Bass Boost
Power On Mode
Subwoofer
Level Control
Input Mode Switch
External Trigger Input Connector
Line Level In LFE Connector
Line Level In L/R Connectors
Power Switch
Power Cord
Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the HKTS 210SUB's driver's piston-like
action moves in and out in phase with the speakers in the soundbar. If the subwoofer
were to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers, the sound waves from the
soundbar could cancel out some of the sound waves from the subwoofer, reducing bass
performance and sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in part on the placement of
the soundbar and subwoofer relative to each other in the room.
Bass Boost Switch: Set this switch to "On" to enhance the HKTS 210SUB's low-frequency
performance. Set this switch to "Off" for normal low-frequency performance.
Power On Mode Switch: When this switch is set in the "Auto" position and when
the Power switch is set to "On," HKTS 210SUB will automatically turn itself on when it
receives an audio signal. The subwoofer will enter the Standby mode when it has gone
without receiving an audio signal for about 15 minutes. When this switch is set in the
"On" position, the subwoofer will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio
signal.
• When the LED glows blue, the
When the LED is off, the HKTS 210SUB is in Standby mode. When the Power switch
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is set to "Off," the LED will not light up, no matter what setting the Power On Mode
switch is in.
Subwoofer Level Control: Use this control to adjust the HKTS 210SUB's volume. Turn
the knob clockwise to increase the volume; turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease
the volume.
Input Mode Switch: When this switch is in the "Normal" position, the input signal from
the Line Level In L/R connectors is active. When this switch is in the "LFE" position, the
input signal from the Line Level In LFE connector is active.
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Switch
Switch
HKTS 210SUB is in the On mode.
Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls and Connections
External Trigger Input Connector: Use the mini-plug of the supplied combination LFE
and trigger cable to connect the External Trigger Input connector to the trigger output of
another compatible component. Whenever the HKTS 210SUB's amplifier detects a trigger
signal between 3V and 30V (AC or DC) the amplifier will turn on. The amplifier will turn
off after the trigger signal ceases, even when the Power On Mode switch is in the "Auto"
position.
Line Level In LFE Connector: The signal from this connector bypasses the subwoofer's
internal low-pass crossover. When you're connecting the subwoofer to the dedicated
subwoofer output of a receiver/processor that has its own low-pass crossover network,
use the Line Level In LFE connector and set the subwoofer's Input Mode switch in the
"LFE" position.
Line Level In L/R Connectors: The signals from these connectors pass through the
subwoofer's internal low-pass crossover. When you're connecting the subwoofer to
the preamp or subwoofer outputs of a receiver/processor that does not have its own
low-pass crossover network, use both Line Level In L/R connectors and set the Input
Mode switch in the "Normal" position. If your receiver/processor has only one subwoofer
output, you can use either the L or R connector.
Power Switch: Set this switch in the "On" position to turn the HKTS 210SUB on. The
subwoofer will then be in either on or Standby mode, depending on the setting of the
Power On Mode switch.
Power Cord(non-detachable): After you have made and verified all subwoofer and
speaker connections described in this manual, plug this cord into an active, unswitched
electrical outlet for proper operation of the HKTS 210SUB. DO NOT plug this cord into the
accessory outlets found in some audio components.