Harman Kardon Home Theater System HKTS20 User Manual

HKTS 20/HKTS 30  
Home Theater Speaker System  
User Guide  
English  
Designed to Entertain.  
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Harman Kardon®  
HKTS 20 / HKTS 30  
Included  
Four satellite speakers for front left/right and surround left/right  
(HKTS30 satellites shown)  
Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon® HKTS20/HKTS30 speaker system, with  
which you’re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The HKTS20/HKTS30 has  
been custom designed to provide all the excitement and power of the cinema experience  
in your own living room.  
While sophisticated electronics and state-of-the-art speaker components are hard at work  
within the HKTS20 and HKTS30, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed cables and  
connections, and simple controls make the HKTS20/HKTS30 easy to use.  
Four wall-mount brackets for satellite  
speakers  
One powered subwoofer  
To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new home theater speaker system, we urge  
you to take a few minutes to read through this manual. This will help ensure that the  
connections you make to your receiver (or preamp/processor), amplifier and other devices  
are correct. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls  
will enable you to take advantage of all the power and refinement the HKTS20/HKTS30 is  
able to deliver.  
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please  
contact your dealer, the best local source of information.  
Description and Features  
The HKTS20/HKTS30 is a complete six-piece home theater speaker system that includes:  
One wall-mount bracket for  
center speaker  
Four metal stop plates and screws  
(for satellite speaker wall-mount brackets)  
An 8-inch, 200-watt powered subwoofer  
Four identical two-way video-shielded satellite speakers (the HKTS30 satellite  
speakers feature dual drivers) for the left and right front, and left and right rear  
(surround) speaker positions  
A dedicated, voice-matched, video-shielded, dual-driver center speaker  
Removable bases and wall-mount brackets for the satellite speakers and a wall-  
mount bracket for the center speaker  
One combination LFE and trigger cable for  
connection to the subwoofer  
(LFE cable has purple connectors)  
All of the cables you need to connect all of the speakers to your receiver or preamp/  
processor and amplifier.  
The speaker cables all use a color-coding system to conform to the Consumer Electronics  
Association (CEA) standard. This color-coding system minimizes confusion when  
connecting the speakers, especially when you are connecting them to a Harman Kardon  
receiver.  
One 4-meter (13.1-foot) speaker cable for  
center speaker (green color bands)  
The HKTS200SUB subwoofer is equipped with a special LFE input that simplifies  
connection to receivers and preamp/processors with dedicated subwoofer outputs that  
carry low-frequency signals. Other conveniences include a level control, a phase switch for  
fine-tuning bass response to suit your listening environment and taste, and an efficient  
switching system that senses the presence of an audio signal and automatically switches  
the subwoofer from standby mode to on.  
Two 5-meter (16.4-foot) speaker cables for  
front satellites (red and white color bands)  
Wall-mount brackets are included for the satellite and center speakers, and shelf stands  
are included for the satellite speakers. Optional HKFS3 floorstands are available separately  
from your Harman Kardon dealer. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver fifty  
years ago. With state-of-the-art features and time-honored circuit designs, the HKTS20/  
HKTS30 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver, or any home theater  
system.  
Two 10-meter (32.8-foot) speaker cables for  
rear satellites  
(gray and blue color bands)  
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HKTS200SUB Rear-Panel Connections  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PL0004-01001  
.  
1.  
2.  
5.  
Subwoofer Level Control: Use this control to adjust the HKTS200SUB’s volume. Turn  
clockwise to increase the volume; turn counterclockwise to decrease the volume.  
Line-Level LFE In Connector: Use the LFE (purple) connector of the supplied combination  
LFE and trigger cable to connect the Line-Level LFE In to the dedicated subwoofer  
output of a receiver or preamp/processor. This input bypasses the HKTS200SUB’s  
internal crossover circuitry, so it should only be used with a subwoofer output that has  
been low-pass filtered. If your receiver or preamp/processor does not have a dedicated  
subwoofer output that is low-pass filtered you should use the HKTS200SUB’s Line-  
Bass Boost Switch: Set this switch to ONto enhance the HKTS200SUB’s low-frequency  
performance. Set this switch to OFF for normal low-frequency performance.  
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Phase Switch: The Phase Switch determines whether the HKTS200SUB’s piston-like  
action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers. If the subwoofer were  
to play out of phase with the satellite speakers, the sound waves produced by the  
subwoofer could be canceled out, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. This  
phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all the speakers in the  
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Level L/R In Connectors instead.  
6.  
Line-Level L/R In Connectors: Use these connectors if your receiver or preamp/processor  
does not have digital surround sound decoding or a subwoofer output that is low-pass  
filtered.  
• If your receiver or preamp/processor has a separate subwoofer output, use the LFE  
(purple) connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect it to  
either one of the HKTS200SUB’s Line-Level L/R In Connectors.  
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room. In most cases the Phase Switch should be left in the NORMAL position.  
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However, it does no harm to experiment, and you can leave the Phase Switch in  
the position that maximizes bass response and impact.  
3.  
Power On Mode Switch: When set in the AUTOposition and when the Power Switch  
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is set to ON, the HKTS200SUB will automatically turn itself on when it receives an  
• If your receiver or preamp/processor does not have a separate subwoofer output,  
use two Y-adapters (not supplied). Connect an adapter’s single end to the unit’s  
preamp output for that channel. Connect one of the adapter’s dual ends to the main  
amp input for that channel, and connect the adapter’s other dual end to one of the  
HKTS200SUB’s Line-Level L/R In Connectors. Repeat with the other Y-adapter,  
preamp channel, main amp input and HKTS200SUB Line-Level L/R In Connector.  
audio signal, and will enter the standby mode once no audio signal has been received  
for about 15 minutes. When this switch is set in the ON position, the HKTS200SUB  
will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal.  
An LED on the HKTS200SUB’s top panel indicates whether the subwoofer is in the on  
or standby state:  
• When the LED is illuminated white, the HKTS200SUB is turned on.  
• When the LED is not illuminated, the HKTS200SUB is in standby mode.  
When the Master Power Switch is set to OFF, the LED will not be  
illuminated, no matter what setting the Power On Mode Switch is in.  
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8.  
Power Switch: Set this switch in the ON position to turn the HKTS200SUB on. The  
subwoofer will then either be on or in standby mode, depending on the setting of the  
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Power On Mode Switch  
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Power Cord (Non-Detachable): After you have made and verified all subwoofer  
and speaker connections described in this manual, plug this cord into an active,  
unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the HKTS200SUB. DO NOT plug this  
cord into the accessory outlets found in some audio components.  
4.  
External Trigger Input: Use the mini-plug of the supplied combination LFE and trigger  
cable to connect the External Trigger Input to the trigger output of another  
compatible component. Whenever a trigger signal between 3 and 30V (AC or DC) is  
detected, the HKTS200SUB’s amplifier will turn on. The HKTS200SUB’s amplifier will  
turn off after the trigger signal ceases. (This will occur even when the Power On  
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Mode Switch is in the AUTO position.)  
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Speaker Placement  
NOTE: The following speaker placement, mounting and connection instructions are  
identical for the HKTS20 and HKTS30 systems.  
The two surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position, facing  
each other and, ideally, should be 5–6 feet (1.5m–1.8m) from the floor. An alternate  
location would be on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward. The surround  
speakers should not call attention to themselves while they’re playing.  
Color-Coding System  
The HKTS20 and HKTS30 use the channel color-coding system established by the CEA  
to make setting up your home theater speaker system as easy as possible. The HKTS20/  
HKTS30 systems include speaker wires with color bands on each end.  
Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying  
the program material heard from the front left and right and center speakers.  
Mounting Options for Satellite and Center  
Speakers  
Speaker Position  
Front Left  
Wire Color Band  
White  
Shelf Placement  
Lift Base Straight  
off Speaker  
Apply Pressure Evenly  
to Both Sides of Base  
Front Right  
Center  
Red  
You can place the satellite and center speakers  
on shelves. The satellite speakers have built-in  
bases for shelf placement. You can also remove  
the bases if desired.  
Green  
Surround Left  
Surround Right  
Subwoofer  
Blue  
Gray  
Purple  
To remove a satellite speaker’s base, pull  
it straight off the speaker, as shown in the  
illustration. Applying even pressure to both sides  
of the base will allow it to slide off smoothly.  
Placing the Front Speakers  
The front speakers should be placed the same  
distance from each other as they are from the  
listening position. They should be placed at about  
the same height from the floor as the listener’s  
ears will be. They also can be angled toward the  
listener.  
Left Front  
Speaker  
Right Front  
Speaker  
Wall-Mounting: Satellite Speakers  
Pull Sections  
Apart  
IMPORTANT: Read the Speaker Connections  
section, on page 7, before wall-mounting the  
satellite speakers. You will need to insert the  
speaker wires through the wall mounts and  
connect the wires to the speakers during the  
process of installing the wall-mounts.  
Placing the Center Speaker  
The center speaker should be placed slightly  
behind (farther away from the listener) the front  
left and right speakers. Its center should be no  
more than 2 feet (61cm) above or below the  
tweeters of the front left and right speakers. If you  
have a CRT television, it may be convenient to set  
the center speaker on top of the television set.  
Center  
Speaker  
NOTE: If you are using your own speaker wire, it must  
be no thicker than the wire supplied with the speakers. Thicker  
wire will prevent the wall-mount bracket from sliding onto the  
speaker.  
0 - 2 ft  
(0 - 61cm)  
Left Front  
Speaker  
Right Front  
Speaker  
1. Decide on the location for the speaker  
(see Speaker Placement, opposite).  
2. Remove the speaker’s base as explained in Shelf Placement, above.  
Placing the Subwoofer  
3. Disassemble the wall-mount bracket by sliding the two sections apart, as shown in the  
illustration.  
Since our ears do not hear directional sound  
at the low frequencies where the subwoofer  
operates, it will have good performance from  
just about any location in your room. However,  
the best bass reproduction is likely to be heard  
when the subwoofer is placed in a corner along  
the same wall as the front left and right speakers.  
You can experiment with subwoofer placment  
by temporarily placing it in the listening position  
and playing music with strong bass content. Move  
around to various locations in the room while  
the system is playing and listen until you find the  
location where the bass performance is best. Place  
the subwoofer in that location.  
Left Front  
Speaker  
Right Front  
Speaker  
4. Attach the wall portion of the wall-mount onto the wall using hardware that is  
appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. We recommend first anchoring  
the mount using its keyhole, then attaching it with another anchor through its top  
opening, as shown in the illustration. Note that the satellite speakers weigh 3.3 lb  
(1.5kg). Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight.  
Subwoofer  
Top Opening  
Keyhole Opening  
Bottom Opening  
Placing the Surround Speakers  
Left Front  
Speaker  
Center  
Speaker  
Right Front  
Speaker  
Left Surround  
Sound  
Right Surround  
Sound  
Subwoofer  
5 - 6 ft  
(1.5m - 1.8m)  
Left Surround  
Sound  
Right Surround  
Sound  
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NOTE: If you’re running the speaker wire through the wall you can bring it out directly  
behind the bracket location and insert it through the bottom opening in the wall portion  
of the wall-mount, as shown in the illustration. This will keep the wire completely hidden  
from view once the installation is complete.  
8. Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration:  
a) Press down on the top of the terminal to open the connection hole.  
b) Insert the wire’s bare end all the way into the hole.  
c) Release the terminal to secure the wire.  
Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker’s red ( + ) terminal, and  
insert the other conductor into the speaker’s black ( – ) terminal.  
Insert Wire into  
Bottom Opening  
+
Bring Wire Out  
through Here  
5. If you’re not running the speaker wire through the wall, insert it through the wall portion  
of the wall-mount bracket as shown in the illustration.  
A. Push Down on Cap to  
Open Hole  
B. Insert Bare Wire into  
Open Hole  
C. Release Cap to Secure Wire  
IMPORTANT Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or the  
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other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver  
or amplifier.  
9. Slide the speaker portion of wall-mount onto the speaker as shown in the illustration. Fit  
the grooves on the mount onto the rails in the speaker, and apply even pressure on  
both sides of the mount so it slides straight onto the speaker.  
• Push the mount all the way onto the speaker until it snaps into place.  
• Pull any slack speaker wire back through the mount as you slide the mount onto the  
speaker.  
Push Down Evenly on Both Sides of Bracket  
6. Pass the speaker wire through the speaker portion of the wall-mount as shown in the  
illustration.  
Fit Bracket Grooves  
onto Speaker Rails  
Bring Wire In  
through Here  
10. Slide the speaker onto the mount’s wall section as shown in the illustration. Pull any slack  
speaker wire back through the mount’s wall section.  
Bring Wire Out  
through Here  
7. If you have not already removed the speaker’s base, do so by pulling it straight off the  
speaker, as shown in the illustration. Applying even pressure to both sides of the base  
will allow it to slide off smoothly.  
Slide Speaker  
onto Wall-Mount  
Apply Pressure Evenly  
to Both Sides of Base  
Lift Base Straight  
off Speaker  
11. Fit the metal stop plate into the recess on the bottom of the mount with the pad facing  
the mount, and fasten it to the mount using two of the supplied screws. This will  
prevent The speaker from detaching from the bracket and will hold the speaker’s  
position as you rotate it on the mount.  
CAUTION: Before making speaker connections, be sure that your receiver or amplifier  
is turned OFF and preferably, its AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet.  
Stop Plate  
Supplied Screws  
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Wall-Mounting: Center Speaker  
1. Decide on the location for the speaker (see Speaker Placement, on page 5).  
Speakers and receivers/amplifiers have corresponding ( + ) and ( – ) connection  
terminals. Most electronics manufacturers, including Harman Kardon, use red to denote  
the ( + ) terminal and black for the ( – ) terminal. Newer Harman Kardon receivers  
conform to the CEA standard and therefore use a color other than red to denote the ( + )  
terminal for some speaker positions. See the table in Color-Coding System, on page 5.  
2. Attach the center speaker wall-mount bracket to the wall using hardware that is  
appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. Attach the anchors through the  
holes shown in the illustration.  
Each speaker wire included with your system has colored bands at both ends of the ( + )  
conductor, and the subwoofer cable has purple connectors that correspond to the color of  
the HKTS200SUB’s LFE jack. This system helps ensure that the speaker in each location is  
connected to the correct receiver or amplifier terminals. In addition to the colored bands  
at each end, each speaker wire’s ( + ) terminal has ribs molded into its insulation to help  
identify it.  
Use These Holes  
to Attach Bracket  
to Wall  
NOTE: The center speaker weighs 3.2 lb (1.45kg). Be sure to use hardware that can  
support this weight.  
It is very important to connect each speaker identically: ( + ) on the speaker to ( + ) on  
the receiver or amplifier, and ( – ) on the speaker to ( – ) on the receiver or amplifier.  
Miswiring one or more speakers results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo  
image. With the advent of multichannel surround-sound systems, connecting all of the  
speakers in your system correctly is very important to achieving the proper ambience and  
directionality of the program material.  
CAUTION: Before making speaker connections, be sure that your receiver or amplifier is  
turned OFF and preferably, its AC cord is unplugged from the AC power source.  
3. Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals. Press down on the top of the terminal  
to open the connection hole, insert the wire’s bare end all the way into the hole and  
release the terminal to secure the wire. Insert the conductor with the colored band  
into the speaker’s red ( + ) terminal, and insert the other conductor into the speaker’s  
black ( – ) terminal, as shown in the illustration.  
To connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the satellite and center speakers, press  
down on the top of the terminal to open the connection hole, insert the wire’s bare end  
all the way into the hole and release the terminal to secure the wire. Insert the conductor  
with the colored band into the speaker’s red ( + ) terminal, and insert the other conductor  
into the speaker’s black ( – ) terminal, as shown in the illustration.  
A. Push Down on Cap to  
Open Hole  
B. Insert Bare Wire into  
Open Hole  
C. Release Cap to Secure Wire  
+
+
A. Push Down on Cap to  
Open Hole  
B. Insert Bare Wire into  
Open Hole  
C. Release Cap to Secure Wire  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or the  
other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiv  
er or amplifier.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or the  
other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or  
amplifier.  
4. Using two of the supplied screws, attach the center speaker to the wall-mount  
bracket, as shown in the illustration.  
Connecting Satellite Speakers With Supplied  
Wall-Mount Brackets  
Follow the instructions in Wall-Mounting: Satellite Speakers, on page 5, and  
Wall-Mounting: Center Speaker, opposite.  
Connecting Satellite Speakers with Supplied Bases  
1. Remove the speaker’s base (see Shelf Placement, on page 5).  
2. Pass the speaker wire through the opening in the speaker base.  
3. Connect the speaker wire as described above.  
Wall-Mount  
Bracket  
4. Reattach the speaker’s base as shown in the illustration.  
Supplied Screws  
Speaker Connections  
CAUTION: Before making speaker connections, be sure that your receiver or amplifier is  
turned OFF and preferably, its AC cord is unplugged from the AC power outlet.  
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Left Front  
Center  
Right Front  
Front Left  
Speaker Cable  
(White Bands)  
Center  
Speaker Cable  
(Green Bands)  
Front Right  
Speaker Cable  
(Red Bands)  
+
+
+
FRONT  
+ –  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
+ –  
– +  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
SUB  
LFE OUT  
– +  
+ –  
PL0004-01001  
Subwoofer  
Receiver  
LFE/Trigger Cable  
(Purple Ends)  
Surround Left  
Speaker Cable  
(Blue Bands)  
Surround Right  
Speaker Cable  
(Gray Bands)  
+
+
Left  
Surround  
Right  
Surround  
Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor With a Dedicated Subwoofer Output  
Use this installation method for receivers and preamp/processors that have a dedicated  
subwoofer output with low-pass filtering (also called bass management). If the dedicated  
subwoofer output does not have low-pass filtering, follow the instructions in Connecting  
the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor With Line Outputs, on page 9.  
Connect each satellite speaker and the center speaker to the corresponding speaker  
terminals on your receiver or amplifier.  
In your receiver or preamp/processor’s setup menu, configure it for Subwoofer ON, and  
set the front left, front right, center, and surround speakers to Small. After you have made  
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Use the LFE (purple) connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to  
and verified all connections, plug the HKTS200SUB’s AC Power Cord into an active AC  
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connect the HKTS200SUB’s Line-Level LFE In Jack to the dedicated subwoofer output  
outlet.  
(or LFE output) of your receiver or preamp/processor.  
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Left Front  
Center  
Right Front  
Front Left  
Speaker Cable  
(White Bands)  
Center  
Speaker Cable  
(Green Bands)  
Front Right  
Speaker Cable  
(Red Bands)  
+
+
+
FRONT  
+ –  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
+ –  
– +  
RIGHT  
LINE-LEVEL  
OUTPUTS  
LEFT  
– +  
L
R
+ –  
PL0004-01001  
Subwoofer  
Receiver  
RCA Cable  
(Not Supplied)  
(Red and White Ends)  
Surround Left  
Speaker Cable  
(Blue Bands)  
Surround Right  
Speaker Cable  
(Gray Bands)  
+
+
Left  
Surround  
Right  
Surround  
Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor With Line Outputs  
Use this installation method for receivers and preamp/processors that do not have a  
dedicated subwoofer output, but do have preamp-level (volume-controlled) line outputs.  
If the receiver or preamp/processor has a dedicated subwoofer output with low-pass  
filtering, see Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor With a Dedicated  
Subwoofer Output, on page 8.  
If you’re connecting to a receiver or preamp/processor with left and right line outputs  
that are connected to amplifier front left and right inputs, connect the single ends of  
Y-adapters (not supplied) to the receiver’s or processor’s left and right line outputs.  
Connect one of the Y-adapter’s double ends to the HKTS200SUB’s Line-Level L/R In  
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Connectors , and connect the other double end to your amplifier’s front left and right  
inputs.  
If you’re connecting to a receiver with left and right line outputs that are not connected to  
amplifier inputs, connect the LFE (purple) connector of the supplied combination LFE and  
trigger cable to one of those outputs and to either of the HKTS200SUB’s Line-Level L/R  
Connect each satellite speaker and the center speaker to the corresponding speaker  
terminals on your receiver or amplifier.  
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In Connectors . Use a second RCA cable (not supplied) to connect the other receiver or  
In your receiver or preamp/processor’s setup menu, configure it for Subwoofer ON, and set  
the front left, front right, center, and surround speakers to Small.  
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preamp line output to the other of the HKTS200SUB’s Line-Level L/R In Connectors  
.
After you have made and verified all connections, plug the HKTS200SUB’s AC Power Cord  
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into an active AC outlet.  
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Receiver  
FRONT  
+ –  
SURROUND  
– +  
CENTER  
+ –  
RIGHT  
12V  
TRIGGER  
OUTPUT  
LFE SUB  
OUTPUT  
LEFT  
– +  
+ –  
Subwoofer  
Trigger Cable  
(Black Ends)  
PL0004-01001  
Connecting to a Trigger Voltage Source  
If your preamp/processor or another audio/video component has a trigger voltage  
connection that supplies between 3 and 30V (AC or DC), connect it to the HKTS200SUB’s  
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External Trigger Input Connector . If the component’s trigger voltage connection has  
a 3.5mm mini jack you can use the supplied combination LFE/trigger cable to make the  
connection.  
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Operation  
Troubleshooting  
Turning the Subwoofer On and Off  
If there is no sound from any of the speakers:  
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Set the HKTS200SUB’s Power Switch to the ON position.  
Check that the receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing.  
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If the Power On Mode Switch is set to AUTO, the HKTS200SUB will  
automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal, and it will go into  
standby mode when it has received no audio signal for 15 minutes. The HKTS200  
SUB’s LED will illuminate white when the subwoofer is on, and will not be illuminated  
when the subwoofer is in standby.  
Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the  
speakers are connected properly.  
Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed, cut or punctured.  
Review the proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.  
If there is no sound coming from one speaker:  
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If the Power On Mode Switch is set to ON, the HKTS200SUB will remain on at all  
times. The HKTS200 SUB’s LED will illuminate white.  
Check that the balance control on your receiver/amplifier is not set all the way to  
one channel.  
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If the External Trigger Input Connector is connected to a trigger voltage source,  
the HKTS200SUB will turn on whenever a trigger voltage is present, and will turn off  
after the trigger voltage ceases, regardless of the position of the Power On Mode  
Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that he  
speaker in question has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all  
the way down.  
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Switch  
.
Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the  
speaker are connected properly.  
If you will be away from home for an extended period of time, or if you will not be  
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using the subwoofer for an extended period, switch the Power Switch to the OFF  
Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed, cut or punctured.  
Position.  
If there is no sound coming from the center speaker:  
Subwoofer Adjustments: Volume  
Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the  
center speaker has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the  
way down.  
Use the Subwoofer Level Control to set the HKTS200SUB’s volume. Turn the knob  
clockwise to increase the subwoofer’s volume; turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease  
the subwoofer’s volume.  
Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the  
center speaker are connected properly.  
Subwoofer Adjustments: Phase  
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The Phase Switch determines whether the HKTS200SUB’s piston-like action moves  
Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed, cut or punctured.  
in and out in phase with the satellite speakers. If the subwoofer were to play out of  
phase with the satellite speakers, the sound waves produced by the subwoofer could be  
canceled out, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in  
part on the relative placement of all the speakers in the room.  
If your receiver is operating in Dolby® Pro Logic® mode, make sure that the center  
speaker is not set to Phantom.  
If there is no sound coming from the surround speakers:  
Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the  
surround speakers have been enabled and their volume levels have not been  
turned all the way down.  
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Although in most cases the Phase Switch should be left in the NORMAL position,  
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there is no absolute correct setting for the Phase Switch . When the HKTS200SUB  
is properly in phase with the satellite speakers, the sound will be clearer and have  
maximum impact. This will make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings  
Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the  
surround speakers are connected properly.  
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sound more lifelike. The best way to set the Phase Switch is to listen to music that you  
are familiar with and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive  
sounds maximum impact.  
Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed, cut or punctured.  
Review proper operation of your receiver/processor and its surroundsound features.  
Subwoofer Adjustments: Bass Boost  
Make sure the movie or TV show you’re watching has been recorded in a surround-  
sound mode. If it is not, check to see if your receiver/amplifier has a different  
surround-sound mode that you can use.  
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When set to the ON position, the Bass Boost Switch enhances low-frequency  
performance, resulting in bass with more impact, which you may prefer while watching  
movies or listening to music. There is no harm in experimenting with this control –  
setting the switch to the OFF position will return normal low-frequency performance.  
Review the operation of your DVD player and the DVD jacket to make sure the DVD  
features the desired Dolby Digital or DTS® surround-sound mode, and that you  
have properly selected that mode using both the DVD player’s menu and the disc’s  
menu.  
If there is no sound coming from the subwoofer:  
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Check that the subwoofer’s Power Cord is plugged into a working AC outlet.  
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Check that the subwoofer’s Power Switch is in the ON position.  
Check that the Subwoofer Level Control is not turned all the way down (fully  
counterclockwise).  
Check the audio connection between your receiver/processor and the subwoofer.  
Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the  
subwoofer has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way  
down.  
If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased:  
Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the  
speakers are connected properly.  
Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed, cut or punctured.  
If you’re using more than one pair of main speakers, check to be sure that you’re  
not operating the system below the receiver/amplifier’s minimum impedance  
requirements.  
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Specifications  
HKTS20 System  
HKTS30 System  
Frequency Response  
45Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)  
Frequency Response  
45Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)  
SAT-TS20 Satellites  
SAT-TS30 Satellites  
Cen-TS20/30  
HKTS200SUB Subwoofer  
Recommended Power  
10 ~ 80 watts  
Recommended Power  
10 ~ 120 watts  
Recommended Power  
10 ~ 120 watts  
Input rating:  
AC 100–120V, 50/60 Hz, 200W or  
AC 220–240V, 50/60 Hz, 200W  
Impedance  
8 ohms nominal  
Impedance  
8 ohms nominal  
Impedance  
8 ohms nominal  
Amplifier Power  
200 watts RMS  
Sensitivity  
Sensitivity  
Sensitivity  
Bass  
83dB @ 2.83V/1 meter  
86dB @ 2.83V/1 meter  
86dB @ 2.83V/1 meter  
8" woofer, sealed enclosure  
Tweeter  
Tweeter  
Tweeter  
External Trigger Input Voltage  
One 3/4" (19mm) dome, video-shielded One 3/4" (19mm) dome, video-shielded One 3/4" (19mm) dome, video-shielded 3 ~ 30 volts AC/DC  
Midrange  
Midrange  
Midrange  
One 3" (75mm) driver, video-shielded  
Dual 3" (75mm) drivers, video-shielded Dual 3" (75mm) drivers, video-shielded  
Dimensions – including stands (H x W x D) Dimensions – including stands (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D)  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
8-1/2" x 4-11/32"x 3-15/32"  
(216mm x 110mm x 88mm)  
11-25/32" x 4-11/32" x 3-15/32"  
(299mm x 110mm x 88mm)  
4-11/32" x 10-11/32" x 3-15/32"  
(110mm x 272mm x 88mm)  
13-29/32" x 10-1/2" x 10-1/2"  
(353mm x 267mm x 267mm)  
Weight  
2.1 lb (0.95kg)  
Weight  
3.3 lb (1.5kg)  
Weight  
3.2 lb (1.45kg)  
Gross Weight  
19.8 lb (9kg)  
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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 Harman International Industries, Incorporated.  
Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.  
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA  
516.255.4545 (USA only)  
Made in China  
Part No. 444020-001, 444021-001  
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