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HKTS 2 Home Theater & Music Speaker System
OWNER’S MANUAL
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 2 Table of Contents 3 Introduction 4 Rear Panel Connections 6 Speaker Placement 7 Mounting Options 8 Speaker Connections Declaration of Conformity 12 Operation 12 Volume 12 Additional Bass Adjustments 13 Troubleshooting 14 Specifications We, Harman Consumer Group International 2, Route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with tec
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 3 Introduction The HKTS 2 subwoofer is easy to connect to your Introduction Included system, since it’s equipped with a special sub- Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon woofer input for use with equipment that has a HKTS 2, with which you’re about to begin many dedicated subwoofer connection that carries a years of listening enjoyment. The HKTS 2 has low-frequency output. It also includes stereo been custom-designed to pr
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 4 Rear Panel Connections For use with HKTS 2BQ,HKTS 2WQ SUB-TS2 HKTS 2 System CAUTION CAUTION RI RI RIS S SK K K OF OF OF ELECTRI ELECTRI ELECTRIC SHOCK C SHOCK C SHOCK D D DO N O N O NO O OT T T O O OP P PE E EN N N Subwoofer-Level Control Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input Master Power Switch High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch Line-Level Full-Range Inputs AC Power Cord Trigger Input
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 5 Rear Panel Connections Phase Switch: This switch determines Speaker-Level Inputs: Connect these whether the subwoofer’s piston-like action binding-post terminals to the main left and right moves in and out in phase with the main speak- speaker terminals of your receiver or amplifier, if ers. If the speakers were to play out of phase, your receiver or amplifier does not have a line- the sound waves produced by the subwoofer
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 6 Speaker Placement Color-Coding System Subwoofer Satellites The HKTS 2 uses the channel color-coding White Red Purple 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 two satellite speakers according to the key below. (The powered subwoo
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 7 Mounting Options The wall-mounted speaker may be pivoted from Wall-Mounting Wires to Speaker side to side; however, the bracket is not Unscrew the bolt that attaches the black shelf designed to tilt up or down, and attempting to stand to the bottom of the speaker. Store the tilt it will damage the bracket and possibly the stand and bolt in a safe place in case they are wall, which would not be covered by your Terminal Cover ne
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 8 Speaker Connections To connect the supplied speaker wires to the Speaker-Level Connection Guide satellite terminals located on the bottom of each IMPORTANT NOTE: Before making speaker speaker, press the red or black tab, insert the connections, be certain that your receiver or bare end of the wire into the hole, and release audio power amplifier is turned off and pre - the tab. Gently tug on the wire to make sure ferably unplu
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 9 Speaker Connections Use this installation method if your receiver/ Make sure that you have configured your processor has a dedicated LFE subwoofer out- surround-sound processor for “Subwoofer On.” put. The left and right speakers should all be set to “Small.” Use the line-level input jack marked "SUB" for the Low-Frequency Effects channel. Connect this jack to the LFE output or subwoofer output on your receiver or amplifier
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 10 Speaker Connections Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic Use both the left and right inputs on the sub- If your receiver/processor has a built-in low- or Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not Dolby woofer if your receiver or processor has both left pass-crossover filter for the subwoofer output, ® Digital, DTS or other digital processing), where and right line-level outputs. In that case, you will you may use th
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 11 Speaker Connections Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front left Dolby* Pro Logic* (Non-Digital) – and right speaker terminals to the left and right Speaker Level terminals on the subwoofer that are marked Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic “High Level In.” or Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not ® Dolby Digital, DTS or other digital processing), Connect the left and right terminals on the sub- where the
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 12 Operation Move the Master Power switch (marked Volume Additional Bass Adjustments “Power” ) to the “�” (On) position to use the Volume can be adjusted using the Subwoofer In addition to the volume adjustments described subwoofer. The subwoofer will automatically Level Control (above), as shown below. above, the subwoofer includes a Phase Switch turn itself on or go into standby mode Turn the control knob clockwise to incre
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 13 Troubleshooting If there is no sound from � Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. any of the speakers: � Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in, its Power switch is switched on to the “ON�” position. � Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured. � Review proper ope
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 14 Specifications HKTS 2 SUB-TS System Subwoofer Frequency Response Amplifier 35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) 200 Watts RMS Bass 10" Woofer, bass-reflex enclosure SAT-TS Dimensions (H x W x D) Satellites 479mm x 340mm x 340mm Recommended Power Weight 10 – 120 Watts 15kg Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter Tweeter One 1/2" dome, video-shielded Midrange Dual 3" drivers, video-shielded Dimensions (H x W x D) 243mm
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 15 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 2. Keep these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 3. Heed all warnings. apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is 4. Follow all instructions. damaged, liquid has been spilled or ob
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0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 16 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group International: 2, Route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2009 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part 406-000-05513-E
