HKTS 2 system is used with a Harman Kardon receiver. The HKTS 2 subwoofer is easy to connect to your system, since it’s equipped with a special sub- woofer input for use with equipment that has a dedicated subwoofer connection that carries a low-frequency output.
When this switch is placed in the position, the subwoofer will remain on, whether or not it is receiving an audio signal. For use with HKTS 2BQ,HKTS 2WQ HKTS 2 System CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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Rear Panel Connections Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer’s piston-like action moves in and out in phase with the main speak- ers. If the speakers were to play out of phase, the sound waves produced by the subwoofer would be cancelled out, reducing bass response.
Speaker Placement Color-Coding System The HKTS 2 uses the channel color-coding system established by the Consumer Electronics Association to make setting up your home theater speaker system as easy as possible. Your system includes a set of colored stickers that...
Mounting Options Wall-Mounting Unscrew the bolt that attaches the black shelf 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. Remove Stand 15mm or 1/2" Wall Plate Mount the wall-bracket attachment plate on the wall in the desired location.
CEA standard and therefore use a color other than red or black for the (+) terminal to indicate some speaker positions: e.g., surround left. Although the HKTS 2 system has red and black collars on the individual speaker terminals to denote the positive and negative connections,...
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Speaker Connections Use this installation method if your receiver/ processor has a dedicated LFE subwoofer out- put. Use the line-level input jack marked "SUB" for the Low-Frequency Effects channel. Connect this jack to the LFE output or subwoofer output on your receiver or amplifier. Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier.
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Speaker Connections Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not Dolby Digital, DTS ® or other digital processing), where the receiver/processor is equipped with a subwoofer output, or a volume-controlled preamp (line-) level output: Use RCA-type patch cords to connect the line- level subwoofer output on your receiver or to amplifier either the left or right line-level input...
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Speaker Connections Dolby* Pro Logic* (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not Dolby Digital, DTS ® or other digital processing), where the receiver/processor does not have a subwoofer output, or a volume-controlled preamp (line-) level output: Front Left...
Operation Move the Master Power switch (marked “Power” ) to the “•” (On) position to use the subwoofer. The subwoofer will automatically turn itself on or go into standby mode depending on whether or not a signal is being sent to it by your receiver or surround processor, and provided that the Trigger On/Off Switch is moved down so that it is in the "...
Troubleshooting If there is no sound from any of the speakers: If there is no sound coming from one speaker: If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased: If there is low (or no) bass output: •...
Important Safety Instructions 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. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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