Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; HKTS 15 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM; Typographical Conventions
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HKTS 15 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SUB-TS15 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
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon ® HKTS 15, with which you’re about to beginmany years of listening enjoyment. TheHKTS 15 has been custom-designed toprovide all the excitement and power of thecinema experience in your own living room. To obtain maxi...
Page 5 - SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5; SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS; Level Control
SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5 SUB-TS15 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-TS15’s volume, or counterclockwise to decrea...
Page 6 - ON
6 SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS SUB-TS15 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS place itself in the Standby mode, depending onwhether it is receiving an audio signal. Whenthis switch is placed in the ON position, the SUB-TS15 will remain on, whether or not i...
Page 7 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7; SPEAKER PLACEMENT; Speaker
SPEAKER PLACEMENT 7 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color-Coding System The HKTS 15 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
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-TS15 subwoofer should not 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 SUB-WOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME-CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: ...
Page 12 - Receiver
12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Front Left Surround Left Center Front Right Surround Right Receiver – + – + – + – + – + SUB-TS15 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-TS15 subwoofer will automatic-ally turn 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 - SPECIFICATIONS 15; HKTS 15 SPECIFICATIONS; HKTS 15 System
SPECIFICATIONS 15 HKTS 15 SPECIFICATIONS All features and specifications 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 Harman Internat...