HKTS 5 Home theater speaker system Owner’s Manual
HKTS 5 Introduction Introduction, Description and Features, and Included Items One center-channel speaker Thank you for purchasing the harman kardon® HKTS 5 speaker system, with which you’re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The HKTS 5 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and power of the cinema experience in your own living room. While sophisticated electronics and state-of-the-art speaker components are hard at work within the HKTS 5, hookup and operation are simple.
HKTS 5 HKTS 160SUB Rear-Panel Connections HKTS 160SUB Rear-Panel Connections Crossover control Phase switch Power On Mode switch Subwoofer Level control Line-Level LFE connector Power switch Power cord Crossover control: This knob adjusts the subwoofer's cutoff between 50Hz and 150Hz. The higher you set the Crossover control, the higher in frequency the subwoofer will operate and the more its bass will "overlap" that of the system's other speakers.
HKTS 5 Speaker Placement and Mounting Options Speaker Placement Subwoofer Color-Coding System The HKTS 5 uses the CEA color-coding system 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. It doesn’t matter which satellite speaker is used for any of the front or rear positions.
HKTS 5 Mounting Options 3. Bring the speaker cable through the wall-bracket attachment plate, and mount the attachment plate on the wall in the desired location. You can pivot the wall-mounted speaker from side to side; however, attempting to tilt it up or down will damage the bracket and possibly the wall, which would not be covered by your warranty. Wall-Mounting the Center Speaker Bring Speaker Cable Through Opening 4.
HKTS 5 Speaker Connections Speaker Connections the positive lead at both ends of every speaker cable and a matching colored sticker for each of the four satellite speakers, conforming to the key on page 4. The center speaker has a green (+) terminal, and the subwoofer has a purple SUB input jack. This system is intended to help you ensure that the speaker in each location is connected to the correct terminals on your receiver or amplifier.
HKTS 5 Speaker Connections and Operation Operation Turning the Subwoofer On and Off Set the HKTS 160SUB’s Power switch to the "ON" position. •• If the Power On Mode switch is set to "AUTO", the HKTS 160SUB will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal, and it will go into standby mode when it has received no audio signal for 15 minutes. The subwoofer’s LED will glow white when the subwoofer is on and will not be illuminated when the subwoofer is in standby.
HKTS 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. So if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized h arman kardon service center. Problem Solution If no sound comes from any of the speakers: •• Check that the receiver/amplifier is on and a sound source is playing.
HKTS 5 Specifications Specifications HKTS 5 System Frequency response: 45Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) Satellites Center Recommended power: 10 – 80 watts 10 – 80 watts Impedance: 8 ohms nominal 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity: 86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter 86dB @ 1 watt/1 meter HKTS 160SUB Subwoofer Power requirement: AC 120V, 60Hz (USA) AC 220V – 240V, 50/60Hz (EU) Power consumption: <0.55W (120V & 230V) standby 85W - 1.0A (120V) maximum 85W - 0.
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