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- Page 1 ® Power for the Digital Revolution ® HKTS 12 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
HKTS 12 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM Safety Information Introduction Included SUB-TS12 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections Speaker Placement Color-Coding System Mounting Options Speaker Connections Speaker-Level Connection Guide Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Line Level Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) –... -
Page 3: Safety Information
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. -
Page 4: Introduction
In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power and refinement the HKTS 12 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this prod-... -
Page 5: Sub-Ts12 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls And Connections
SUB-TS12 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ¢ ™ ¡ IMPORTANT: CONNECT STRIPED WIRE TO RED ( ) SPEAKER TERMINAL. SUB-TS12 For use with HKTS 12 System harman/kardon Made in China CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK... - Page 6 SUB-TS12 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS • Filter Remote Control Input: This input accepts a remote control signal from a compatible Harman Kardon A/V receiver that enables you to override the High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch §, by signaling the SUB-TS12 to engage the fil- ter even when the switch is in the OFF position.
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Page 7: Speaker Placement
Color-Coding System The HKTS 12 uses the channel color-cod- ing system established by the Consumer Electronics Association to make setting up your home theater speaker system as easy as possible. Your system includes a set of colored stickers that may be placed near the speaker terminals of each of the four satellite speakers according to the key below. -
Page 8: Mounting Options
MOUNTING OPTIONS Satellites and Surrounds The satellite speakers may be placed on a shelf. They may be tilted upward simply by tilting them back onto their sculpted surfaces. Wall-Mounting Attach bracket to wall. If possible, position the speakers so that the mounting screws used connect directly to a wooden wall stud. -
Page 9: Speaker Connections
CEA standard and therefore use a color other than red or black for the (+) ter- minal to indicate some speaker positions: e.g., surround left. Although the HKTS 12 system has red and black collars on the individual speaker terminals to denote the... -
Page 10: Dolby Digital Or Dts (Or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby* Digital or DTS ® (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND PROCESSORS: Use the line-level input jack marked SUB £ for the Low-Frequency Effects channel. Connect this jack to the subwoofer output or LFE output on your receiver or amplifier. -
Page 11: Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) - Line Level
Dolby Pro Logic* (Non-Digital) – Line Level USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ PROCESSOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SUB- WOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME-CON- TROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: Use the supplied RCA-type patch cord to connect the line-level subwoofer output on... -
Page 12: Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) - Speaker Level
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE A SUB- WOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME-CON- TROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front... -
Page 13: Operation
Move the Master Power Switch ⁄ (marked Power) to the “ • ” (On) position. The SUB-TS12 subwoofer will automatically turn itself on or go into Standby mode, depending on whether or not a signal is being sent to it by your receiver or surround processor, and provided that the Music- Sense On/Off Switch ¶... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SOLUTION If there is no sound from • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. • Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in and its Master Power Switch ⁄ is switched on to the “ • ” position. any of the speakers: •... -
Page 15: Specifications
Weight 3.2 lb/1.5kg All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. - Page 16 ® ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 1.800.422.8027 (USA only) Fax: 516.682.3523 © 2002 Harman International Industries, Incorporated Printed 8/02 Part No. wb6340...