Harman Kardon HKTS 18 - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; HKTS 18 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM; Typographical Conventions; EXAMPLE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HKTS 18 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SUB-TS18 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections 7 Speaker Placement 7 Color-Coding System 8 Mounting Options 9 Speaker Connections 9 Speaker-Level Connection Guide 10 Dolby Digital or...

Page 3 - SAFETY INFORMATION 3; SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Read First! Important Safety Precautions! 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation opening...

Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; for purchasing the Harman Kardon; Description and Features; standard, simplifying; Included

4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon ® HKTS 18, with which you’re about to beginmany years of listening enjoyment. TheHKTS 18 has been custom-designed toprovide all the excitement and power of thecinema experience in your own living room. To obtain maxi...

Page 5 - SUB-TS18 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5; SUB-TS18 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS; Level Control; ON; Inputs; AUTO; Master Power Switch

SUB-TS18 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5 SUB-TS18 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ¡ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume may be adjusted using the Subwoofer- Level Control . Turn the control clockwise to increase the SUB-TS18’s volume, orcounterclockwise to decreas...

Page 7 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7; SPEAKER PLACEMENT; Speaker

SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color-Coding System The HKTS 18 uses the channel color-cod-ing system established by the ConsumerElectronics Association to make setting upyour home theater speaker system as easyas possible. Your system includes a set ofcolored stickers that may be placed neart...

Page 8 - MOUNTING OPTIONS; Satellites and Surrounds; The customer is responsible for

8 MOUNTING OPTIONS MOUNTING OPTIONS The satellite speakers maybe wall-mounted using the supplied brackets. Satellites and Surrounds The satellite speakers may beplaced on a shelf. Place each satel-lite speaker on one of the suppliedcoasters for added stability and toprotect your furniture. Wall-Moun...

Page 9 - SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9; Speaker-Level Connection Guide; Before making speaker; SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9 Speaker-Level Connection Guide IMPORTANT NOTE: Before making speaker connections, be certain that your receiver or audio power amplifier is turned off andpreferably unplugged from its AC powersource. The SUB-TS18 subwoofer shouldnot be connected to an AC power sourceuntil all s...

Page 10 - Use the line-level input jack marked

10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby ® Digital or DTS ® (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FORDOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITALSURROUND PROCESSORS: Use the line-level input jack marked SUB § for the low-frequency effects channel. Connect this jack to the subwoofer out...

Page 11 - SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11; Dolby Pro Logic; Input

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11 Dolby Pro Logic ® (Non-Digital) – Line Level USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FORDOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOTDOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITALPROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/PROCESSOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SUBWOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME-CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: U...

Page 12 - Receiver

12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Front Left Surround Left Center Front Right Surround Right Receiver – + – + – + – + – + SUB-TS18 Subwoofer Surround Right FrontRight Surround Left Front Left Center L R H I GH LEVEL Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD ...

Page 13 - OPERATION

OPERATION 13 OPERATION Move the Master Power Switch ‚ (marked Power ) to the “•” (On) position. The SUB-TS18 subwoofer will automaticallyturn itself on or go into Standby mode,depending on whether or not a signal isbeing sent to it by your receiver or surroundprocessor, and provided that the Audio- ...

Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM

14 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SOLUTION 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 and its Master Power Switch ‚ is switched on to the “•” position. • Check all wires and c...

Page 15 - HKTS 18 SPECIFICATIONS; DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.; HKTS 18 System; Care and Cleaning

HKTS 18 SPECIFICATIONS 15 HKTS 18 SPECIFICATIONS Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.Designed to Entertain is a trademark of...