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HKTS 35BQ 

10

Operating Your Subwoofer (cont.),  

and Specifications

Wireless Operation

When the wireless transmitter receives an audio signal from the source, it will immediately 

turn on and its status LED will change to flashing green or solid green: 

Green  (flashing):

 Transmitter is on but has not established a link with the wireless 

subwoofer 

Green (solid):

 Transmitter is on and has already established a link with the wireless 

subwoofer.

Red:

 Standby (no signal detected, transmitter off)

The transmitter will automatically enter the Standby mode after no audio signal is 

detected from the source for approximately 10 minutes.

Wireless Code Settings

The Wireless Code selectors on the transmitter unit and subwoofer must be set to the 

same position for the system to function correctly.
In the unlikely event that there is interference when operating the system, or if you 

have more than one HKTS 220SUB operating, you may change the channel at which the 

system operates. Set the Wireless Code selectors on one subwoofer’s transmitter module 

and subwoofer to one of the other three positions.
You  can  also  set  up  a  maximum  of  two  subwoofers  to  receive  audio  from  a  single 

transmitter by setting the Wireless Code selectors on the transmitter and both of the 

subwoofers to the same position.

Subwoofer Adjustments

Volume

Use the Subwoofer Level Control to set the subwoofer’s volume. Turn the knob clockwise 

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

subwoofer’s volume.

Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume:

Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films, while the 

ideal setting for films is too quiet for music. When setting the subwoofer volume, listen to 

both music and films with strong bass content and find a “middle ground” volume level 

that works for both.
If your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet, you may want to place it in a 

different location. See 

Speaker Placement: Subwoofer,

 on page 5, for more information.

Phase

The Phase switch determines whether the subwoofer’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 from the satellites could cancel out sound waves 

from the subwoofer, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. This phenomenon 

depends in part on the placement of all the speakers in the room.
Although in most cases the Phase switch should be left in the “Normal” position, there 

is no absolutely correct setting for the Phase switch. When the subwoofer is properly in 

phase with the satellite speakers, the audio will be clearer, have maximum impact and 

make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike. The 

best way to set the Phase switch is to listen to music that you know well and set the 

switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact.

Bass Boost

When  set  to  the  “On”  position,  the  Bass  Boost  switch  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 to your 

system.

Specifications

HKTS 35 System

Frequency response:

45Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)

SAT-TS30 Satellite Speakers

Midrange transducers: 

Dual 3" (75mm) drivers, video-shielded

High-frequency transducer:

3/4" (19mm) dome, video-shielded

Suggested amplifier power range:

10 – 120 watts

Nominal impedance:

8 ohms

Sensitivity (2.83V/1m):

86dB

Enclosure type:

Sealed

Dimensions (H x W x D):

11-25/32" x 4-11/32" x 3-15/32" 

(299mm x 110mm x 88mm), including stands

Weight:

3.3 lb (1.5kg)

CEN-TS30 Center Speaker

Midrange transducers: 

Dual 3" (75mm) drivers, video-shielded

High-frequency transducer:

3/4" (19mm) dome, video-shielded

Suggested amplifier power range:

10 – 120 watts

Nominal impedance:

8 ohms

Sensitivity (2.83V/1m):

86dB

Enclosure type:

Sealed

Dimensions (H x W x D):

4-11/32" x 10-11/32" x 3-15/32" 

(110mm x 272mm x 88mm), including stands

Weight:

3.3 lb (1.5kg)

HKTS220SUB Wireless Subwoofer

Low-frequency transducer: 

8" (200mm) down-firing cone

Amplifier power: 

200 watts (continuous), 400 watts (peak)

Frequency response: 

45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB)

Controls: 

Volume, phase, bass boost

Connections: 

LFE (RCA-type); left and right line-level (RCA-

type)

Enclosure type: 

Sealed

External trigger input voltage: 

3 – 30 volts, AC or DC

Subwoofer power requirement: 

120V, 60Hz (USA); 220V – 240V, 50/60Hz (EU)

Subwoofer power consumption: 

<0.5W (standby); 243W (maximum, 120V); 

261W (maximum, 230V)

Subwoofer dimensions  

(H x W x D): 

13-29/32" x 10-1/2" x 10-1/2" 

(353mm x 267mm x 267mm)

Subwoofer weight: 

19.8 lb (9kg)

Transmitter power requirement: 

100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz

Transmitter power consumption: 

<0.5W

Transmitter unit dimensions  

(H x W x D):

1-3/8" x 5" x 3-1/2"  

(35mm x 127mm x 89mm)

Transmitter unit weight: 

0.26 lb (117g)

Summary of Contents for HKTS 35BQ

Page 1: ...HKTS 35BQ Home theater speaker system Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...nt brackets for the satellite and center speakers All of the cables you need to connect all of the speakers to your receiver or preamp processor and amplifier The speaker cables all use a color coding...

Page 3: ...ctive External Trigger Input connector Use the supplied trigger cable to connect the External Trigger Input connector to the trigger output of another compatible component Whenever the subwoofer detec...

Page 4: ...ding system established by the CEA to make setting up your home theater speaker system as easy as possible The system includes speaker wires and an LFE cable with color bands on each end Speaker Posit...

Page 5: ...n of the subwoofer in the room does become important to the amount and quality of bass that is produced For example placing the subwoofer next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in t...

Page 6: ...o the wall using hardware that is appropriate for the wall s construction and materials We recommend first anchoring the bracket using its keyhole then attaching it with another anchor through its top...

Page 7: ...e metal stop plate into the recess on the bottom of the bracket with the pad facing the bracket and fasten it to the bracket using two of the supplied screws It will prevent the speaker from detaching...

Page 8: ...poor stereo image With the advent of multichannel surround sound systems connecting all of the speakers in your system correctly is very important to achieving the proper ambience and directionality o...

Page 9: ...nections plug the subwoofer s AC Power Cord into a working AC outlet Connecting the Subwoofer to a Trigger Voltage Source The subwoofer will automatically turn on if it receives a trigger voltage at i...

Page 10: ...phenomenon depends in part on the placement of all the speakers in the room Although in most cases the Phase switch should be left in the Normal position there is no absolutely correct setting for th...

Page 11: ...d 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 connect...

Page 12: ...rk of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association Dolby Pro Logic and the...

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