Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; HKTS 7 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM; Typographical Conventions
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HKTS 7 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SUB-TS7 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 D...
Page 3 - SAFETY INFORMATION 3; SAFETY INFORMATION; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 7, with which you’re about to beginmany years of listening enjoyment. TheHKTS 7 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and power of thecinema experience in your own living room. While sophisticat...
Page 5 - SUB-TS7 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5; SUB-TS7 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS; Level Control
SUB-TS7 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5 SUB-TS7 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS OFF ON AUTO ON FILTER NORMAL REVERSE PHASE IN OUT AC 120V~60Hz POWER "WARNING: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE,REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE T 2.5A L/250 VOLT FUSE&...
Page 6 - ON
6 SUB-TS7 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS SUB-TS7 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS and is turned on, and the LED is lit amber toindicate that no signal is being received andthe SUB-TS7 is in Standby mode. When the Music-Sense On/Off Switch £ is in the ON position...
Page 7 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7; SPEAKER PLACEMENT
SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color-Coding System The HKTS 7 uses the channel color-codingsystem 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 nearthe ...
Page 8 - MOUNTING OPTIONS; Satellites and Surrounds; The customer is
8 MOUNTING OPTIONS MOUNTING OPTIONS They may be wall-mounted using the supplied brackets. Satellites and Surrounds Wall-Mounting Unscrew the bolt that attaches the blackshelf stand to the bottom of the speaker.Store the stand and bolt in a safe place in case they are needed for a future installation...
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 oraudio power amplifier is turned off andpreferably unplugged from its AC powersource. The SUB-TS7 subwoofer should not be connected to an AC power sourceuntil all sp...
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 outp...
Page 11 - SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11; 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 SUB-WOOFER 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-TS7 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 F...
Page 13 - OPERATION
OPERATION 13 OPERATION Move the Master Power Switch ª (marked Power ) to the “•” (On) position. The SUB-TS7 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 Music- S...
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 ª is switched on to the “•” position. • Check all wires and c...
Page 15 - SPECIFICATIONS 15; SPECIFICATIONS; Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.; HKTS 7 System
SPECIFICATIONS 15 SPECIFICATIONS 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 D...