® subwoofer x 1 transmitter x 1 connecting the speakers, especially when you are connecting them to a Harman Kardon receiver. We have equipped the HKTS 220SUB wireless subwoofer and transmitter with Wireless Code switches that allow the subwoofer to avoid interference from other wireless devices while it’s operating wirelessly.
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HKTS 65BQ Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls and Connections Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls and Connections Subwoofer Unit Phase Switch Bass Boost Switch Power On Mode Switch Subwoofer Level Control Input Mode Switch External Trigger Input Line-Level LFE In Connector Line-Level L/R In Connectors...
Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls and Connections (cont.), HKTS 65BQ Color-Coding System, and Speaker Placement Transmitter Unit Speaker Placement Front speakers DC 5V WIRELESS CODE Front Left Front Right INPUT Speaker Speaker Power Wireless Input Connector Code Connectors Switch Power connector: Plug the transmitter power supply into this connector and into a working AC outlet.
HKTS 65BQ Speaker Placement (cont.) Surround Speakers Subwoofer Front Left Center Front Right Speaker Speaker Speaker Surround Left Surround Right Speaker Speaker The performance of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and its physical position relative to the other speakers in the system. While it is true...
HKTS 65BQ Speaker Mounting Options Speaker Mounting Options 4. Attach the wall portion of the wall-mount bracket onto the wall using hardware that is appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. We recommend first anchoring the bracket using its keyhole, then attaching it with another anchor through its top Shelf Placement opening, as shown in the illustration.
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Speaker Mounting Options (cont.), HKTS 65BQ and Wall-Mounting: Center Speaker Wall-Mounting: Center Speaker 8. Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration: A) Push Down on Cap B) Insert Bare Wire C) Release Cap 1. Determine the location for the speaker.
Most electronics makers use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (–) terminal. Newer Harman Kardon receivers conform to the CEA standard and use specific colors to denote the (+) terminals of the speaker positions. See the table in Color-Coding System, on page 4.
Connections (cont.), HKTS 65BQ and Operating Your Subwoofer Subwoofer: Wired Connection Connect one end of a stereo RCA audio cable (not supplied) to the receiver’s or amplifier’s stereo line outputs and the other end to the subwoofer’s Line-Level L/R In connectors. Set As an alternative to wireless operation, you can connect the subwoofer conventionally, the subwoofer’s Input Mode switch in the “Normal”...
Operating Your Subwoofer (cont.), HKTS 65BQ and Specifications Wireless Operation Specifications When the wireless transmitter receives an audio signal from the source, it will immediately turn on and its status LED will change to flashing green or solid green: HKTS 65 System...
Your HKTS 65 system is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems that users encounter are due to operating or connection errors. So if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center.