Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; HKTS 8 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM; Typographical Conventions
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HKTS 8 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SUB-TS8 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 openings. Ins...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; for purchasing the Harman Kardon; Description and Features
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 8, with which you’re about to beginmany years of listening enjoyment. TheHKTS 8 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and power of thecinema experience in your own living room. While sophisticat...
Page 5 - SUB-TS8 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5; SUB-TS8 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS; Level Control
SUB-TS8 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5 SUB-TS8 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 AVER...
Page 6 - ON
6 SUB-TS8 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS SUB-TS8 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-TS8 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 8 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-TS8 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 - Subwoofer
12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Front Left Surround Left Center Front Right Surround Right SUB-TS8 Subwoofer Surround Right FrontRight Surround Left Front Left Center L R H I GH LEVEL Receiver Surround Back Surround Back Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level USE THIS INSTALLATION ...
Page 13 - OPERATION
OPERATION 13 OPERATION Move the Master Power Switch ª (marked Power ) to the “•” (On) position. The SUB-TS8 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 8 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...