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- Page 1 ® Power for the Digital Revolution ® HKL Series COMPONENT LOUDSPEAKERS OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Description and Features Speaker Models HKSUB 12 Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections Speaker Placement Front Speakers (HKB 4, HKB 6, HKTW 6) Center Channel Speaker (HKC) Surround Speakers (HKB 4, HKB 6) Subwoofer (HKSUB 12) Mounting Options Speaker Connection Guide... - Page 3 Read First! Important Safety Precautions! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
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Page 4: Safety Information
We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the speaker(s) ever need repair. To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slit- ting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. -
Page 5: Introduction
Since the internal compo- nents are voice-matched, pans and flyovers will be seamless and transparent. The HKB 4 is a two-way, four-inch book- shelf speaker suitable for a small two- channel system, or in any of the channels in a surround sound system. -
Page 6: Speaker Models
SPEAKER MODELS This manual covers the following HKL Series loudspeakers: HKB 4 bookshelf speaker HKB 6 bookshelf speaker SPEAKER MODELS HKTW 6 floorstanding speaker HKC center channel speaker HKSUB 12 powered subwoofer ®Ë´ 1.000 Includes one 15-foot inter- connect cable. -
Page 7: Hksub 12 Amplifier Panel Controls And Connections
(+) terminal on the HKSUB 12 subwoofer to the positive (+) terminal on the speaker, and the negative (–) terminal on the HKSUB 12 subwoofer to the negative (–) terminal on the speaker. If you are not using the Speaker-Level Inputs ¡, connect your front left and right speakers... - Page 8 HKSUB 12 to focus its power on reproduc- ing the low-frequency portion of the signal, avoiding inefficiency and distortion. Engage this filter when using the Speaker-Level Inputs ¡, or when using the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs £, unless your receiver or processor processes its line-level output using a low-pass filter.
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Page 9: Speaker Placement
Front Speakers (HKB 4, HKB 6, HKTW 6) Models HKB 4, HKB 6 and HKTW 6 are suitable for placement in the front left and right speaker locations in either a two- channel system or a multichannel home theater system. -
Page 10: Subwoofer (Hksub 12)
Remember that these are just guidelines. Since every listening room is different, Harman Kardon strongly recommends experimenting with the positioning of your subwoofer to obtain the most pleasing results in your room. One technique that... -
Page 11: Safety Informatioin
HKB 4 and HKB 6 Bookshelf Speakers The HKB 4 and HKB 6 speakers may be placed on a shelf. Place the supplied rubber pads on the bottom of each speaker, one pad at each corner, to protect your furniture and the speakers. -
Page 12: Speaker Connection Guide
Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding positive (+) and negative (–) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including Harman Kardon, use red to denote the positive (+) terminal and black, the negative (–) terminal. Newer Harman Kardon receivers conform... -
Page 13: Analog Receiver/Processor - Speaker-Level Connections To Hksub
(line-level) output: Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front left and right speaker terminals to the left and right Speaker-Level Input ¡ terminals on the HKSUB 12 subwoofer that are marked “High Level In. ” Connect the left and right Speaker-Level Output ™... -
Page 14: Analog Receiver/Processor - Line-Level Connections To Hksub
“Subwoofer On. ” SPEAKER CONNECTION GUIDE Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier. When all connections have been made, plug the AC Power Cord on the subwoofer into an AC outlet. -
Page 15: Connection Of Hksub 12 To Digital Receiver/Processor
SUB ¢ for the Low-Frequency Effects channel. Connect this jack to the subwoofer output or LFE output on your receiver or amplifier. Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier. Make sure you’ve configured your surround sound processor for “Subwoofer On. -
Page 16: Configuring Your Receiver Or Processor
(see page 19 for specifications for HKL Series speakers). For example, the frequency response for the HKB 4 speaker is 80Hz – 20kHz (–6dB). The lowest frequency is 80Hz. If your receiver offers you the choice of setting the crossover for that channel at 80Hz, 100Hz or 120Hz, select the 100Hz setting. -
Page 17: Operating The Hksub 12 Subwoofer
For example, if the specified frequency response for your HKB 4 main speakers is 80Hz – 20kHz, then set the Crossover Frequency Control ª slightly to the left of the 100Hz marking on the HKSUB 12’s... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
• If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver/amplifier. If there is low (or no) bass • Make sure that all speakers have been correctly connected in phase, with the (+) terminal on the speaker connected to the output: (+) terminal on the receiver/amplifier, and the (–) terminal on the speaker to the (–) terminal on the receiver/amplifier. -
Page 19: Specifications
Model HKB 4 Description 2-Way, 4-inch bookshelf Maximum 110 Watts Recommended Amplifier Power** Nominal 8 Ohms Impedance Sensitivity 88dB (2.83V/1m) Frequency 80Hz – 20kHz Response (–6dB) Crossover 3400Hz Frequency High-Frequency 3/4" Titanium-laminate Transducer dome, shielded Low-Frequency 4" Polymer-coated cone, Transducer... - Page 20 49 lb/22kg All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon, Power for the Digital Revolution and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. OmniMount is a registered trademark of OmniMount Systems. * Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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