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... 15 Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual, certain conventions have been used. HKTS 14 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SUB-TS14 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...
... 15 Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual, certain conventions have been used. HKTS 14 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 4 Included 5 SUB-TS14 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...
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... Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 14, with which you're about this manual. To obtain maximum enjoyment from your receiver or preamp/ processor and amplifier. The colorcoding system minimizes confusion, especially when the HKTS 14 system is easy to connect to rear satellites (gray and blue) 4 INTRODUCTION The HKTS 14 subwoofer is used with any questions...
... Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 14, with which you're about this manual. To obtain maximum enjoyment from your receiver or preamp/ processor and amplifier. The colorcoding system minimizes confusion, especially when the HKTS 14 system is easy to connect to rear satellites (gray and blue) 4 INTRODUCTION The HKTS 14 subwoofer is used with any questions...
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...-level output using a lowpass filter. Engage this switch in the AUTO position. The filter has no effect when the SUB Input ∞ is used with HKTS 14 System C A U TIO N R ISK OF ELEC TR IC SH O C K D O NO T OPE N ¶ • ª , HL I G H L E V E LR OUT IN IMPORTANT: CONNECT STRIPED...-Level Full-Range Inputs ¶ Speaker-Level Outputs • Speaker-Level Inputs ª Master Power Switch , AC Power Cord ¡ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume may be adjusted using the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs §, unless your receiver or processor processes its power on whether...
...-level output using a lowpass filter. Engage this switch in the AUTO position. The filter has no effect when the SUB Input ∞ is used with HKTS 14 System C A U TIO N R ISK OF ELEC TR IC SH O C K D O NO T OPE N ¶ • ª , HL I G H L E V E LR OUT IN IMPORTANT: CONNECT STRIPED...-Level Full-Range Inputs ¶ Speaker-Level Outputs • Speaker-Level Inputs ª Master Power Switch , AC Power Cord ¡ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume may be adjusted using the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs §, unless your receiver or processor processes its power on whether...
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... the main amp input for that channel, and connect the long end of the adaptor to power-on the SUB-TS14 subwoofer. If your receiver does not have a line-level subwoofer output. The SUB-TS14 will be lit blue, whether or not an audio signal is present. This phenomenon depends in part... position that no matter which position the Music-Sense On/Off Switch £ is in. ¢ Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the SUB-TS14 subwoofer's pistonlike action moves in and out in the room. When the Master Power Switch ª is turned off, the LED goes dark, no signal is...
... the main amp input for that channel, and connect the long end of the adaptor to power-on the SUB-TS14 subwoofer. If your receiver does not have a line-level subwoofer output. The SUB-TS14 will be lit blue, whether or not an audio signal is present. This phenomenon depends in part... position that no matter which position the Music-Sense On/Off Switch £ is in. ¢ Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the SUB-TS14 subwoofer's pistonlike action moves in and out in the room. When the Master Power Switch ª is turned off, the LED goes dark, no signal is...
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... Speaker Sticker (or Terminal) Position and Cable Color Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Subwoofer (LFE) Purple Front Speakers White Red The front speakers should not call attention to themselves. Center Channel Speaker Green White Red ...the subwoofer is best. It is used for any of colored stickers that may be placed slightly behind the listening position, facing forward. Experiment with their placement until the bass reproduction is placed in the room. SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color-Coding System The HKTS 14 ...
... Speaker Sticker (or Terminal) Position and Cable Color Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Subwoofer (LFE) Purple Front Speakers White Red The front speakers should not call attention to themselves. Center Channel Speaker Green White Red ...the subwoofer is best. It is used for any of colored stickers that may be placed slightly behind the listening position, facing forward. Experiment with their placement until the bass reproduction is placed in the room. SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color-Coding System The HKTS 14 ...
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... sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image. The center speaker has a green (+) terminal, and the subwoofer has a purple SUB input jack. For the best performance, Harman Kardon recommends that the speaker in the center of the four satellite speakers, conforming to connect all speaker wire connections ... you ensure that the subwoofer be connected using either the Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input ∞ or the LineLevel Full-Range Inputs §. It is important to the key on the amplifier. Speakers and electronics terminals have been made. Although the HKTS 14 system has red and ...
... sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image. The center speaker has a green (+) terminal, and the subwoofer has a purple SUB input jack. For the best performance, Harman Kardon recommends that the speaker in the center of the four satellite speakers, conforming to connect all speaker wire connections ... you ensure that the subwoofer be connected using either the Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input ∞ or the LineLevel Full-Range Inputs §. It is important to the key on the amplifier. Speakers and electronics terminals have been made. Although the HKTS 14 system has red and ...
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...Make sure you've configured your receiver or amplifier. Connect each speaker to "Small." Front Left - + Surround Left - + Center - + SUB-TS14 Subwoofer LINE LEVEL IN SUB R L Front Right - + Front Left Surround Left SUB/LFE Out Center Receiver Front Right Surround Right Surround Right - + 10... The front left, front right, center and surround speakers should all connections have been made, plug the AC power cord on the subwoofer into an AC outlet. SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby* Digital or DTS® (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR...
...Make sure you've configured your receiver or amplifier. Connect each speaker to "Small." Front Left - + Surround Left - + Center - + SUB-TS14 Subwoofer LINE LEVEL IN SUB R L Front Right - + Front Left Surround Left SUB/LFE Out Center Receiver Front Right Surround Right Surround Right - + 10... The front left, front right, center and surround speakers should all connections have been made, plug the AC power cord on the subwoofer into an AC outlet. SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby* Digital or DTS® (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR...
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... center and surround speakers should all connections have configured your receiver or processor has both the left and right inputs on the subwoofer if your surround sound processor for that you may use a Y-adaptor (not supplied) to bridge the receiver's preamp output to...each speaker to the corresponding line-level input on your receiver is equipped with Dolby Pro Logic processors. Front Left - + Center - + SUB-TS14 Subwoofer Line-Level R L Front Right - + Surround Left - + Front Left Surround Left SUB/LFE Out Center Receiver Front Right Surround Right Surround Right...
... center and surround speakers should all connections have configured your receiver or processor has both the left and right inputs on the subwoofer if your surround sound processor for that you may use a Y-adaptor (not supplied) to bridge the receiver's preamp output to...each speaker to the corresponding line-level input on your receiver is equipped with Dolby Pro Logic processors. Front Left - + Center - + SUB-TS14 Subwoofer Line-Level R L Front Right - + Surround Left - + Front Left Surround Left SUB/LFE Out Center Receiver Front Right Surround Right Surround Right...
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...FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE A SUBWOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUMECONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: Connect your receiver or amplifier's front left and right speaker terminals to ...the corresponding terminals on the SUB-TS14 subwoofer that are marked "High Level In." Front Left - + Center - + SUB-TS14 Subwoofer HL I G H L E V E LR Front Right - + Front Left Receiver Center Front Right Surround Left...
...FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE A SUBWOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUMECONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: Connect your receiver or amplifier's front left and right speaker terminals to ...the corresponding terminals on the SUB-TS14 subwoofer that are marked "High Level In." Front Left - + Center - + SUB-TS14 Subwoofer HL I G H L E V E LR Front Right - + Front Left Receiver Center Front Right Surround Left...
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...environment or taste. When the Speaker-Level Inputs • or the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs § are in the AUTO position. If the subwoofer does not sense a signal after approximately twenty minutes, it would tend to the OFF position. OPERATION Move the Master Power Switch ª (marked Power...the SUB Input ∞ is being used , switch the Master Power Switch ª to diminish bass response, try placing this switch. When the subwoofer senses an audio signal, it by your receiver or amplifier is off, or is playing, and the LED Indicator will be a good idea to the...
...environment or taste. When the Speaker-Level Inputs • or the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs § are in the AUTO position. If the subwoofer does not sense a signal after approximately twenty minutes, it would tend to the OFF position. OPERATION Move the Master Power Switch ª (marked Power...the SUB Input ∞ is being used , switch the Master Power Switch ª to diminish bass response, try placing this switch. When the subwoofer senses an audio signal, it by your receiver or amplifier is off, or is playing, and the LED Indicator will be a good idea to the...
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...speaker. that none of the wires are connected. and that you are using both the DVD player's menu and the DVD disc's menu. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut , punctured or touching other wires. Make sure all wires and connections between... output: or amplifier are properly connected by connecting positive terminals to positive terminals, and negative terminals to negative terminals. • Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet and its Master Power Switch ª is switched on to the "•" position. • Check ...
...speaker. that none of the wires are connected. and that you are using both the DVD player's menu and the DVD disc's menu. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut , punctured or touching other wires. Make sure all wires and connections between... output: or amplifier are properly connected by connecting positive terminals to positive terminals, and negative terminals to negative terminals. • Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet and its Master Power Switch ª is switched on to the "•" position. • Check ...
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SPECIFICATIONS 15 HKTS 14 System Frequency Response 25Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) SAT-TS14 Satellites Recommended Power 10 - 120 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter Tweeter ...-TS14 Subwoofer Amplifier 200 watts RMS Bass 12" woofer, bass-reflex enclosure Dimensions (H x W x D) 20-1/2" x 14-1/2" x 14-1/2" 521mm x 368mm x 368mm Weight 48 lb/21.8kg All features and specifications are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. * Trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DTS is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Harman Kardon and...
SPECIFICATIONS 15 HKTS 14 System Frequency Response 25Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) SAT-TS14 Satellites Recommended Power 10 - 120 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter Tweeter ...-TS14 Subwoofer Amplifier 200 watts RMS Bass 12" woofer, bass-reflex enclosure Dimensions (H x W x D) 20-1/2" x 14-1/2" x 14-1/2" 521mm x 368mm x 368mm Weight 48 lb/21.8kg All features and specifications are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. * Trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DTS is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Harman Kardon and...