HKS 3 Surround Loudspeakers OWNER’S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution®
Table of Contents 3 Introduction 4 Speaker Placement 5 Mounting Options 6 Speaker Connections 6 Connection Guide 6 Configuring your Receiver or Processor Declaration of Conformity 7 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications We, Harman Consumer International 2, Route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 60065:1998 EN 55013/A14:1999 EN 55020/A14:1999 EN 61000-3-2/A14:2000 EN 61000-3-3/
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKS 3, with which you’re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The HKS 3 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and power of the cinema experience in your own living room. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art features and time-honored circuit designs, the HKS 3 is a perfect complement to a Harman Kardon receiver or any home theater system.
Speaker Placement Color-Coding System The HKS 3 and the HKTS 7 use 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 satellite speakers. In addition, the included speaker wires have colored bands at each end to assist you in connecting them correctly.
Mounting Options Wall-Mounting Wires to Speaker 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. Terminal Cover The wall-mounted speaker may be pivoted from side to side; however, the bracket is not designed to tilt up or down, and attempting to tilt it will damage the bracket and possibly the wall, which would not be covered by your warranty.
Speaker Connections Speaker-Level Connection Guide IMPORTANT NOTE: Before making speaker connections, be certain that your receiver or audio power amplifier is turned off and preferably unplugged from its AC power source. Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including Harman Kardon, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (–) terminal.
Troubleshooting If there is no sound from any of the speakers: • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. • 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 or punctured. • Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier. If there is no sound coming from one speaker: • Check the “Balance” control on your receiver/amplifier.
Specifications Satellites Recommended Power 10 – 80 Watts Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Frequency Response 110Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) 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) 167mm x 100mm x 92mm Weight 0.6kg All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
