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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:33 PM Page 1
HKTS 18
HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:33 PM Page 2 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 DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection 11 Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Line Level 12 Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level 13 Operation 13 Volume 13 Additional Ba
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:33 PM Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Read First! Important Safety Precautions! 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 19. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or when unused for long periods of time. or integral convenience receptacles, as this can 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 20. Never push objects of any kind into this product damaged
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 4 INTRODUCTION niences include a level control, an external Introduction Included trigger input for automatic turn-on when ® Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon connected to a compatible product, a high- HKTS 18, with which you’re about to begin cut (low-pass) filter switch and a phase One center many years of listening enjoyment. The channel speaker switch for fine-tuning bass response to suit HKTS 18 has been custom-designed to your listening environ
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 5 SUB-TS18 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ¡ Subwoofer-Level Control ∞ Phase Switch ª Speaker-Level Inputs ™ High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch § Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input ‚ Master Power Switch £ External Trigger Input ¶ Line-Level Full-Range Inputs ⁄ AC Power Cord ¢ Audio-Sense On/Off Switch • Speaker-Level Outputs inefficiency and distortion. Engage this filter or DC) is detected, the SUB-TS18 amplifier ¡ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volu
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 6 SUB-TS18 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS place itself in the Standby mode, depending on § Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input: ª Speaker-Level Inputs: If your receiver whether it is receiving an audio signal. When Connect the subwoofer output of a receiver or amplifier does not have a line-level sub- this switch is placed in the ON position, the with digital surround sound decoding, such woofer output, connect these binding-post ® ® SUB-TS18 w
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 7 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color-Coding System Video Screen Center Speaker The HKTS 18 uses the channel color-cod- ing system established by the Consumer Front Right Subwoofer Front Left Electronics Association to make setting up Speaker Speaker 30° 30° your home theater speaker system as easy as possible. Your system includes a set of colored stickers that may be placed near the speaker terminals of each of the four 110° 110° satellite speakers according to the cha
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Wall Plate Wall HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 8 Wall Plate Wall 23mm or 3/4" MOUNTING OPTIONS (M6–1.25P or 1/4"–20) Satellites and Surrounds 23mm or 3/4" (M6–1.25P or 1/4"–20) The satellite speakers may be Remove placed on a shelf. Place each satel- Stand lite speaker on one of the supplied The satellite speakers may 15mm coasters for added stability and to or 1/2" be wall-mounted using the protect your furniture. supplied brackets. Remove Stand Wall Plate Wall-Mounting 15mm Wall Wal
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 9 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS has a purple SUB input jack. This system is Speaker-Level Connection Guide intended to help you ensure that the speaker IMPORTANT NOTE: Before making speaker in each location is connected to the correct connections, be certain that your receiver terminals on your receiver or amplifier. or audio power amplifier is turned off and The (+) lead of the speaker wire is indicated preferably unplugged from its AC power with a stripe and has the c
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ® ® Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Center Front Front Digital Surround Mode) Connection – + Left Right USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR – + – + DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND PROCESSORS: SUB-TS18 Subwoofer Use the line-level input jack marked SUB LINE LEVEL IN § for the low-frequency effects channel. SUB R L Connect this jack to the subwoofer output or LFE output on your receiver or amplifier. Connect each
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 11 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ® Dolby Pro Logic Center Front Front (Non-Digital) – Line Level Left – + Right USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR – + – + DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL SUB-TS18 PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ Subwoofer PROCESSOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A Line-Level SUBWOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME- R L CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: Use the supplied RCA-type interconnect cable to connect the line-
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby Pro Logic Front Center Front (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level Left – + Right USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR – + – + DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE A SUB- WOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME- SUB-TS18 Subwoofer CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front left and right speaker terminals to t
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 13 OPERATION Volume Additional Bass Adjustments Move the Master Power Switch ‚ (marked Power) to the “ ” (On) position. • Volume can be adjusted using the Sub- In addition to the volume adjustments described The SUB-TS18 subwoofer will automatically woofer-Level Control¡, as shown. previously, the SUB-TS18 subwoofer includes turn itself on or go into Standby mode, Turn the control knob clockwise to a Phase Switch∞ and a Filter Switch depending on whether or not
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 14 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 connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching other wires. • Rev
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 15 HKTS 18 SPECIFICATIONS HKTS 18 System CEN-TS18 SUB-TS18 Center Subwoofer Frequency Response: 25Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) Recommended Power: Amplifier: 10 – 120 Watts 200 Watts, RMS Impedance: Bass: SAT-TS18 8 Ohms nominal 10" (250mm) Woofer, Satellites bass-reflex enclosure Sensitivity: Recommended Power: 86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter External Trigger Input Voltage: 10 – 120 Watts 3~30 Volts AC/DC Tweeter: Impedance: Dimensions (H x W x D): One 3/4" (19mm) dome, 8 Ohms nom
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HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:33 PM Page 16 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 516.255.HKHK (4545) Fax: 516.682.3523 ©2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. ® ®
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