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Harman Kardon HKTS 8 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Power for the Digital Revolution ® HKTS 8 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HKTS 8 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM Safety Information Introduction Included SUB-TS8 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections Speaker Placement Color-Coding System Mounting Options Speaker Connections Speaker-Level Connection Guide Dolby Digital or DTS (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Line Level Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) –...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Read First! Important Safety Precautions! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 HKTS 8 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this prod-...

  • Page 5: Sub-Ts8 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls And Connections

    Master Power Switch ª is turned on, the SUB-TS8 will automatically turn itself on or SUB-TS8 For use with HKTS 8 System C A U TIO N C A U TIO N R ISK OF ELEC TR IC SH O C K...
  • Page 6 SUB-TS8 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS and is turned on, and the LED is lit amber to indicate that no signal is being received and the SUB-TS8 is in Standby mode. When the Music-Sense On/Off Switch £ is in the ON position, the LED will be lit blue, whether or not an audio signal is present.

  • Page 7: Speaker Placement

    Color-Coding System The HKTS 8 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 may be placed near the speaker terminals of each of the four satellite speakers according to the key below.

  • Page 8: Mounting Options

    MOUNTING OPTIONS Satellites and Surrounds Wall Plate Wall-Mounting 15mm or 1/2" 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.

  • Page 9: Speaker Connections

    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 8 system has red and black collars on the individual speaker terminals to denote the positive and...

  • Page 10: Dolby Digital Or Dts (Or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection

    SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby* Digital or DTS ® (or Other Digital Surround Mode) Connection USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL SURROUND PROCESSORS: Use the line-level input jack marked SUB ∞ for the Low-Frequency Effects channel. Connect this jack to the subwoofer output or LFE output on your receiver or amplifier.

  • Page 11: Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) - Line Level

    Dolby Pro Logic* (Non-Digital) – Line Level USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ PROCESSOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SUB- WOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME- CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: Use the supplied RCA-type interconnect cable to connect the line-level subwoofer...

  • Page 12: Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) - Speaker Level

    SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Dolby Pro Logic (Non-Digital) – Speaker Level 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- CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front...

  • Page 13: Volume

    Move the Master Power Switch ª (marked Power) to the “ • ” (On) position. The SUB-TS8 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 Music- Sense On/Off Switch £...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SOLUTION If there is no sound from • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. • Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in and its Master Power Switch ª is switched on to the “ • ” position. any of the speakers: •...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    HKTS 8 System Frequency Response 35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) SAT-TS8 Satellites Recommended Power 10 – 80 Watts Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Sensitivity 86dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter Tweeter One 1/2" dome, video-shielded Midrange One 3" driver, video-shielded Dimensions (H x W x D) 6-9/16"...
  • Page 16 ® ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 516.255.HKHK (4545) Fax: 516.682.3523 © 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated Part No. 406-000-05094 10/04...

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