Hkts200Sub Rear-Panel Connections; Controls - Harman Kardon HKTS 200 SUB Service Manual

HKTS200SUB

HKTS200SUB Rear-Panel Connections

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Subwoofer Level Control: Use this control to adjust the HKTS200SUB's
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volume. Turn clockwise to increase the volume; turn counterclockwise
to decrease the volume.
Bass Boost Switch: Set this switch to ON to enhance the
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HKTS200SUB's low-frequency performance. Set this switch to OFF
for normal low-frequency performance.
Phase Switch: The Phase Switch
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HKTS200SUB'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 produced by the subwoofer could
be canceled out, reducing bass performance and sonic impact.
This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all the
speakers in the room. In most cases the Phase Switch
in the NORMAL position. However, it does no harm to experiment,
and you can leave the Phase Switch
bass response and impact.
Power On Mode Switch: When set in the AUTO position and when
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the Power Switch is set to ON, the HKTS200SUB will automatically
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turn itself on when it receives an audio signal, and will enter the
standby mode once no audio signal has been received for about
15 minutes. When this switch is set in the ON position,
the HKTS200SUB will remain on whether or not it is receiving an
audio signal.
An LED on the HKTS200SUB's top panel indicates whether the
subwoofer is in the on or standby state:
• When the LED is illuminated white, the HKTS200SUB is turned on.
• When the LED is not illuminated, the HKTS200SUB is in standby mode.
When the Master Power Switch
illuminated, no matter what setting the Power On Mode Switch
External Trigger Input: Use the mini-plug of the supplied combination
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LFE and trigger cable to connect the External Trigger Input to the
trigger output of another compatible component. Whenever a trigger
signal between 3 and 30V (AC or DC) is detected, the HKTS200SUB's
amplifier will turn on. The HKTS200SUB's amplifier will turn off after
determines whether the
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should be left
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in the position that maximizes
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is set to OFF, the LED will not be
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the trigger signal ceases. (This will occur even when the Power On Mode
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is in the AUTO position.)
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Line-Level LFE In Connector: Use the LFE (purple) connector of the
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supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect the Line-Level
LFE In to the dedicated subwoofer output of a receiver or preamp/
processor. This input bypasses the HKTS200SUB's internal crossover
circuitry, so it should only be used with a subwoofer output that has
been low-pass filtered. If your receiver or preamp/processor does not
have a dedicated subwoofer output that is low-pass filtered you should
use the HKTS200SUB's Line-Level L/R In Connectors
Line-Level L/R In Connectors: Use these connectors if your receiver or
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preamp/processor does not have digital surround sound decoding or a
subwoofer output that is low-pass filtered.
• If your receiver or preamp/processor has a separate subwoofer
output, use the LFE (purple) connector of the supplied combination
LFE and trigger cable to connect it to either one of the HKTS200SUB's
Line-Level L/R In Connectors.
• If your receiver or preamp/processor does not have a separate
subwoofer output, use two Y-adapters (not supplied). Connect an
adapter's single end to the unit's preamp output for that channel.
Connect one of the adapter's dual ends to the main amp input for that
channel, and connect the adapter's other dual end to one of the
HKTS200SUB's Line-Level L/R In Connectors. Repeat with the other
Y-adapter, preamp channel, main amp input and HKTS200SUB
Line-Level L/R In Connector.
Power Switch: Set this switch in the ON position to turn the
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HKTS200SUB on. The subwoofer will then either be on or in standby
mode, depending on the setting of the Power On Mode Switch
is in. Power Cord (Non-Detachable): After you have made and verified all
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subwoofer and speaker connections described in this manual, plug this
cord into an active, unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of
the HKTS200SUB. DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets
found in some audio components.
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