HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:33 PM Page 1 HKTS 18 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:33 PM Page 2 HKTS 18 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 13 13 14 15 Safety Information Introduction Included SUB-TS18 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) – Speaker Level Operation Volume Additional Bass A
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:33 PM Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Read First! Important Safety Precautions! 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. 8.
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 4 INTRODUCTION Introduction ® Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 18, with which you’re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The HKTS 18 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and power of the cinema experience in your own living room. To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new home theater speaker system, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual.
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 5 SUB-TS18 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ¡ Subwoofer-Level Control ™ High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch £ External Trigger Input ¢ Audio-Sense On/Off Switch ∞ Phase Switch § Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input ¶ Line-Level Full-Range Inputs • Speaker-Level Outputs ª Speaker-Level Inputs ‚ Master Power Switch ⁄ AC Power Cord ¡ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume may be adjusted using the SubwooferLevel Control.
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 whether it is receiving an audio signal. When this switch is placed in the ON position, the SUB-TS18 will remain on, whether or not it is receiving an audio signal. An LED located on top of the SUB-TS18 indicates whether the SUB-TS18 is in the On or Standby state when used with the AudioSense On/Off Switch ¢ in the AUTO position.
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 7 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Color-Coding System The HKTS 18 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 chart below. It doesn’t matter which satellite speaker is used for any of the front or rear positions.
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 8 Wall Plate Wall MOUNTING OPTIONS 23mm or 3/4" (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 satelStand lite speaker on one of the supplied 15mm coasters for added stability and to or 1/2" protect your furniture. The satellite speakers may be wall-mounted using the supplied brackets.
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 9 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. The SUB-TS18 subwoofer should not be connected to an AC power source until all speaker wire connections have been made. Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals.
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 10 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: Center – + Front Left – + SUB-TS18 Subwoofer 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.
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 11 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 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 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUMECONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: – + Front Right – + SUB-TS18 Subwoofer Line-Level R Use the supplied RCA-type interconnect cable to connect the line-level subwoofer output on your receiver or amplifier
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 12 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 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUMECONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL OUTPUT: Front Left – Center – + H I G H L E V E L Connect your receiver or amplifier’s center and surround left and right speaker terminals to the corresponding terminals on the
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 13 OPERATION Move the Master Power Switch ‚ (marked Power) to the “•” (On) position. The SUB-TS18 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 AudioSense On/Off Switch ¢ is moved down so that it is in the AUTO position.
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SOLUTION If there is no sound from any of the speakers: • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. • 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.
HKTS 18 OM 10/6/06 1:34 PM Page 15 HKTS 18 SPECIFICATIONS HKTS 18 System Frequency Response: 25Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) SAT-TS18 Satellites Recommended Power: 10 – 120 Watts Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal Sensitivity: 86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter Tweeter: One 3/4" (19mm) dome, video-shielded Midrange: Dual 3" (75mm) drivers, video-shielded CEN-TS18 Center SUB-TS18 Subwoofer Recommended Power: 10 – 120 Watts Amplifier: 200 Watts, RMS Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal Bass: 10" (250mm) Woofer, bass-reflex enclosure Sensitiv
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