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Troubleshooting

Operation

If there is no sound from 

any

 of the speakers:

Check that the receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing.

 

Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the 

 

speakers are connected properly.
Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed, cut or punctured.

 

Review the proper operation of your receiver/amplifier. 

 

If there is no sound coming from 

one speaker

:

Check that the balance control on your receiver/amplifier is not set all the way to 

 

one channel. 
Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that he 

 

speaker in question has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all 
the way down.
Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the 

 

speaker are connected properly.
Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed, cut or punctured.

 

If there is no sound coming from the 

center speaker

:

Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the 

 

center speaker has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the 
way down.
Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the 

 

center speaker are connected properly.
Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed, cut or punctured.

 

If your receiver is operating in Dolby® Pro Logic® mode, make sure that the center 

 

speaker is not set to Phantom.

If there is no sound coming from the 

surround speakers

:

Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the 

 

surround speakers have been enabled and their volume levels have not been 
turned all the way down.
Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the 

 

surround speakers are connected properly.
Make sure the speaker wires are not frayed, cut or punctured.

 

Review proper operation of your receiver/processor and its surroundsound features.

 

Make sure the movie or TV show you’re watching has been recorded in a surround-

 

sound mode. If it is not, check to see if your receiver/amplifier has a different 
surround-sound mode that you can use.
Review the operation of your DVD player and the DVD jacket to make sure the DVD 

 

features the desired Dolby Digital or DTS® surround-sound mode, and that you 
have properly selected that mode using both the DVD player’s menu and the disc’s 
menu. 

If there is no sound coming from the 

subwoofer

:

Check that the subwoofer’s 

 

Power Cord

 

8

 is plugged into a working AC outlet.

Check that the subwoofer’s 

 

Power Switch

 

is in the 

ON

 position.

Check that the 

 

Subwoofer Level Control

 

 is not turned all the way down (fully 

counterclockwise).
Check the audio connection between your receiver/processor and the subwoofer.

 

Check your receiver/amplifier’s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the 

 

subwoofer has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way 
down.

If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased:

Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver/amplifier and the 

 

speakers are connected properly.
Make sure none of the speaker wires is frayed, cut or punctured.

 

If you’re using more than one pair of main speakers, check to be sure that you’re 

 

not operating the system below the receiver/amplifier’s minimum impedance 
requirements.

Turning the Subwoofer On and Off

Set the HKTS200SUB’s

 Power Switch

 

7

 to the 

ON

 position.

If the 

 

Power On Mode Switch

 

3

 is set to 

AUTO

, the HKTS200SUB 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 HKTS200 
SUB’s LED will illuminate white when the subwoofer is on, and will not be illuminated 
when the subwoofer is in standby.
If the

 

 Power On Mode Switch

 

3

 is set to 

ON

, the HKTS200SUB will remain on at all 

times. The HKTS200 SUB’s LED will illuminate white.
If the 

 

External Trigger Input Connector 

4

 is connected to a trigger voltage source, 

the HKTS200SUB will turn on whenever a trigger voltage is present, and will turn off 
after the trigger voltage ceases, regardless of the position of the 

Power On Mode 

Switch

 

3

.

If you will be away from home for an extended period of time, or if you will not be 
using the subwoofer for an extended period, switch the 

Power Switch

 

7

 to the 

OFF

 

Position.

Subwoofer Adjustments: Volume

Use the 

Subwoofer

 

Level Control

 

 to set the HKTS200SUB’s volume. Turn the knob 

clockwise to increase the subwoofer’s volume; turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease 
the subwoofer’s volume. 

Subwoofer Adjustments: Phase

The 

Phase Switch

 

2

 determines whether the HKTS200SUB’s piston-like action moves 

in and out in phase with the satellite speakers. If the subwoofer were to play out of 
phase with the satellite speakers, the sound waves produced by the subwoofer could be 
canceled out, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in 
part on the relative placement of all the speakers in the room. 
Although in most cases the 

Phase Switch

 

2

 should be left in the 

NORMAL

 position, 

there is no absolute correct setting for the 

Phase Switch

 

2

. When the HKTS200SUB 

is properly in phase with the satellite speakers, the sound will be clearer and have 
maximum impact. This will make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings 
sound more lifelike. The best way to set the 

Phase Switch

 

2

 is to listen to music that you 

are familiar with and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive 
sounds maximum impact.

Subwoofer Adjustments: Bass Boost

When set to the 

ON

 position, the 

Bass Boost Switch 

1

 enhances low-frequency 

performance, resulting in bass with more impact, which you may prefer while watching 
movies or listening to music. There is no harm in experimenting with this control – 
setting the switch to the 

OFF

 position will return normal low-frequency performance. 

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Summary of Contents for HKTS 30

Page 1: ...HKTS20 HKTS30 Designed to Entertain User Guide English Home Theater Speaker System 0165CSK HK HKTS20 and HKTS30 v6 indd 1 08 10 09 13 31 43...

Page 2: ...e manufacturer and through our representative within the EU Harman Consumer Consumer Division 2 route deTours 72500 Chateau du Loir France Do declare under our sole responsibility that the product lis...

Page 3: ...or preamp processor and amplifier The speaker cables all use a color coding system to conform to the Consumer Electronics Association CEA standard This color coding system minimizes confusion when con...

Page 4: ...0V AC or DC is detected the HKTS200SUB s amplifier will turn on The HKTS200SUB s amplifier will turn off after the trigger signal ceases This will occur even when the Power On Mode Switch 3 is in the...

Page 5: ...ront Speaker Right Front Speaker Subwoofer Left Surround Sound Right Surround Sound The two surround speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position facing each other and ideally shou...

Page 6: ...he way into the hole b Release the terminal to secure the wire c Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker s red terminal and insert the other conductor into the speaker s black term...

Page 7: ...s See the table in Color Coding System on page 5 Each speaker wire included with your system has colored bands at both ends of the conductor and the subwoofer cable has purple connectors that correspo...

Page 8: ...onnect each satellite speaker and the center speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier In your receiver or preamp processor s setup menu configure it for Subwoofer O...

Page 9: ...puts that are connected to amplifier front left and right inputs connect the single ends of Y adapters not supplied to the receiver s or processor s left and right line outputs Connect one of the Y ad...

Page 10: ...plies between 3 and 30V AC or DC connect it to the HKTS200SUB s External Trigger Input Connector 4 If the component s trigger voltage connection has a 3 5mm mini jack you can use the supplied combinat...

Page 11: ...l the way down If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased Make sure that all wires and connections between the receiver amplifier and the speakers are connected properly M...

Page 12: ...ng stands H x W x D 8 1 2 x 4 11 32 x 3 15 32 216mm x 110mm x 88mm Dimensions including stands H x W x D 11 25 32 x 4 11 32 x 3 15 32 299mm x 110mm x 88mm Dimensions H x W x D 4 11 32 x 10 11 32 x 3 1...

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