Harman Kardon HKTS3 User manual

ENGLISH
HKTS 3
Home Theater & Music Speaker System
OWNER’S MANUAL
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EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
EN 55013:2001
EN 55020:2002
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001
EN 60065:2002
Jurjen Amsterdam
Harman Consumer Group International
02/09
Important Safety Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
3 Introduction
4 Rear Panel Connections
6 Speaker Placement
7 Mounting Options
8 Speaker Connections
12 Operation
12 Volume
12 Additional Bass Adjustments
13 Troubleshooting
14 Specifications
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route deTours
F-72500 Château-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility, that the
product described in this owners manual is
in compliance with technical standards:
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Read these instructions.1.
Keep these instructions.2.
Heed all warnings.3.
Follow all instructions.4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.5.
Clean only with a dry cloth.6.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in7.
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as8.
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized9.
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong.The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec-
trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on10.
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the11.
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table specified by the manufacturer or
sold with the apparatus.When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or13.
when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.14.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or15.
splashing and ensure that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the
apparatus.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the16.
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug
from the AC receptacle.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall17.
remain readily operable.
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as18.
sunshine, fire or the like.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated“dangerous voltage”within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual, certain conventions have been used.
Example – (bold type) indicates a specific control or rear-panel connection on the subwoofer
ExamplE – (OCR type) indicates a control or switch position on the subwoofer
0 – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel control or connection on the subwoofer
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon HKTS 3,
with which you’re about to begin many years of
listening enjoyment. The HKTS 3 has been custom-
designed to provide all the excitement and power of
the music and cinema experience in your own living
room.
While sophisticated electronics and state-of-the-art
speaker components are hard at work within the
HKTS 3, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed
cables and connections, and simple controls make the
HKTS 3 easy to use.
To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new music
and home theater speaker system, we urge you to take
a few minutes to read through this manual.This will
ensure that connections to your receiver or preamp/
processor and amplifier or other external devices
are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent
learning the functions of the various controls will
enable you to take advantage of all the power and
refinement the HKTS 3 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its
installation or operation, please contact your dealer,
the best local source of information.
Description and Features
The HKTS 3 is a three-piece home theater speaker
system that includes a 10-inch, 100-watt, bass-reflex
powered subwoofer; two identical, 2-way dual-driver
satellite speakers for use in the left and right front
speaker positions; shelf stands and wall-mount
brackets for the two satellites; and all of the speaker
cables you need to connect your speakers to your
receiver or preamp/processor and amplifier. The
speaker cables and speakers all use a color-coding
system to conform to the CEA standard. The color-
coding system minimizes confusion, especially when
the HKTS 3 system is used with a Harman Kardon
receiver.
The HKTS 3 subwoofer is easy to connect to your
system, since it’s equipped with a special subwoofer
input for use with equipment that has a dedicated
subwoofer connection that carries a low-frequency
output. It also includes stereo speaker-level inputs
and outputs for connection to older receivers and
processors that do not have a line-level subwoofer
output. Other conveniences include a level control,
high-cut (low-pass) filter switch and phase switch
for fine-tuning bass response to suit your listening
environment and taste, and an efficientTrigger
switching system that automatically switches the unit
from Standby mode to Active mode.
Shelf stands and wall-mount brackets are included for
the satellite speakers, and optional HTFS 2 floor stands
are available separately from your Harman Kardon
dealer.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver
fifty years ago.With state-of-the-art features and
time-honored circuit designs, the HKTS 3 is a perfect
complement to a Harman Kardon receiver or any home
theater system.
Complete 2.1 home theater and music■
speaker system
Speakers are magnetically shielded for■
placement near video monitors
Fully color-coded cables and connections■
simplify setup
Both line- and speaker-level inputs for use■
with most audio components
Subwoofer input offers superior-quality■
bass reproduction when used with any
digital audio system that incorporates bass
management or programmable crossovers
Included
One powered
subwoofer
Two satellites for left,
right and surrounds, with
color-key stickers (shown
with included shelf stands
attached)
Two wall-mount
brackets
One RCA cable for connection to subwoofer (purple)
Two 6-meter speaker cables for connection to front
satellites (red and white)
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For use with
HKTS 7 or HKTS 7BQ System
SUB-TS 7
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Rear Panel Connections
0 Subwoofer-Level Control:Volume may be
adjusted using the Subwoofer-Level Control.Turn
the control clockwise to increase the subwoofer’s
volume, or counterclockwise to decrease it.
1 High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch: Placing
this switch in the On position activates circuitry
that cuts out all audio input signals above 120Hz.
This allows the subwoofer to focus its power on
reproducing the low-frequency portion of the signal,
avoiding inefficiency and distortion. Engage this filter
when using the Speaker-Level Inputs 7 , or when
using the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs 5 , unless
your receiver or processor processes its line-level
output using a low-pass filter.The filter has no effect
when the Sub Input 4 is used.
2 Trigger Input: Some receivers or sound
processors have aTrigger Output that sends a signal
to the subwoofer to switch on or off. If your receiver
has such aTrigger Output, connect it here.When
placed in the auto position, and when the Master
Power Switch 8 is turned on, the subwoofer
will automatically turn itself on or place itself in the
Standby mode, depending on the status of your
receiver or processor.When this switch is placed in the
oN position, the subwoofer will remain on, whether
or not it is receiving an audio signal.
An LED located on top of the subwoofer indicates
whether the subwoofer is in the On or standby state
when used with the Trigger On/Off Switch 2 in
the auto position.The LED is lit blue to indicate
that the subwoofer is receiving an audio signal and
is turned on, and the LED is lit amber to indicate that
no signal is being received and the subwoofer is in
Standby mode.
When theTrigger On/Off Switch 2 is in the oN
position, the LED will be lit blue, whether or not an
audio signal is present.
When the Master Power Switch 8 is turned off,
the LED goes dark, no matter which position the
Trigger On/Off Switch 2 is in.
0 Subwoofer-Level Control
1 High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch
2 Trigger Input
3 Phase Switch
4 Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input
5 Line-Level Full-Range Inputs
6 Speaker-Level Outputs
7 Speaker-Level Inputs
8 Master Power Switch
9 AC Power Cord
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Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
3 Phase Switch:This switch determines whether
the subwoofer’s piston-like action moves in and out
in phase with the main speakers. If the speakers were
to play out of phase, the sound waves produced by
the subwoofer would be cancelled out, reducing bass
response.This phenomenon depends in part on the
relative placement of the speakers in the room. In
most cases, the Phase Switch 3 should be left in
the Normal position. However, it does no harm to
experiment with the Phase Switch 3 , and you may
leave it in the position that maximizes bass response.
4 Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input: Connect
the subwoofer output of a receiver with digital
surround sound decoding, such as Dolby* Digital or
DTS®, to this input.This input bypasses the subwoofer’s
internal crossover circuitry, and should only be used
with a filtered signal. If your receiver does not have
digital decoding, you should use the Line-Level Full-
Range Inputs 5 instead.
5 Line-Level Full-Range Inputs: Connect the
line-level subwoofer output or preamp output(s)
of your receiver or amplifier to these inputs. If your
receiver does not have a separate subwoofer output,
use aY-adapter (not supplied) to bridge the receiver’s
preamp output to the main amp input for that
channel, and connect the long end of the adapter to
the corresponding line-level input on the subwoofer.
If your receiver has only a single subwoofer output,
you may connect it to either the left or right line-level
input on the subwoofer, and noY-adapter is needed.
6 Speaker-Level Outputs: If you are using the
Speaker-Level Inputs 7 on the subwoofer, you
should connect these binding-post terminals to your
front left and right speakers, remembering to maintain
polarity by connecting the (+) terminal on the
subwoofer to the (+) terminal on the speaker, and the
(–) terminal on the subwoofer to the (–) terminal on
the speaker. If you are not using the Speaker-Level
Inputs 7 , then connect your front left and right
speakers directly to your receiver or amplifier. See
pages 9 through 12 for further information on speaker
connections.
7 Speaker-Level Inputs: Connect these binding-
post terminals to the main left and right speaker
terminals of your receiver or amplifier, if your receiver
or amplifier does not have a line-level subwoofer
output. Remember to maintain polarity by connecting
the (+) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the
(+) terminal on the subwoofer, and the (–) terminal
on the receiver/amplifier to the (–) terminal on the
subwoofer.
8 Master Power Switch: Place this switch in
the“
2
”position to power-on the subwoofer.The
subwoofer will then be either in the Standby mode
or completely on, depending on the position of the
Trigger On/Off Switch 2 .
9 AC Power Cord: Make sure to plug this cord
into an active, unswitched electrical outlet for proper
operation of the subwoofer. The cord should not be
plugged into the accessory outlets found on some
audio components.
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6SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Speaker Placement
Color-Coding System
The HKTS 3 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 two satellite speakers according to the
key below. (The powered subwoofer is already color-
coded for you.)
Speaker Position
Sticker (or Terminal)
and Cable Color
Front Left White
Front Right Red
Subwoofer (LFE) Purple
Front Speakers
RedWhite
The front speakers should be placed the same distance
from each other as they are from the listening position.
They should be placed at about the same height from
the floor as the listeners’ears will be, or they may be
angled toward the listeners.
Subwoofer
Red PurpleWhite
The low-frequency material reproduced by the
subwoofer is mostly omnidirectional, and this speaker
may be placed in a convenient location in the room.
However, the best reproduction of bass will be heard
when the subwoofer is placed in a corner along the
same wall as the front speakers. Experiment with
subwoofer placement by temporarily placing the
subwoofer in the listening position and moving
around the room until the bass reproduction is best.
Place the subwoofer in that location.
Satellites
The satellite speakers may be placed on a shelf.
They may be wall-mounted using the supplied
brackets.
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Wall-Mounting
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.
Remove
Stand
15mm
or 1/2"
(M6-1.25P
or 1/4"-20)
Wall Plate
Mount the wall-bracket attachment plate on the wall
in the desired location.
If possible, position the speakers so that the mounting
screws (not included; use size #8) may be installed
directly into a wooden wall stud.
If that is not possible, use optional wall anchors that
are rated to support at least twenty-five pounds. The
customer is responsible for proper selection
and use of mounting hardware, available
through hardware stores, to properly and
safely wall-mount the speakers.
Referring to the speaker connection instructions on
pages 8 through 11, thread the appropriate speaker
cable through the opening in the bottom of the
attachment plate, and then through the back of the
bracket as shown in the diagram.
Terminal Cover
Wire
from
Wall
Plate
Wires to Speaker
Overhead
View
The bracket has two openings on top: a round screw
hole, and an arc-shaped opening in front of it. The
speaker cable should be threaded through the arc-
shaped opening, not the screw hole.
Attach the bracket to the wall plate by inserting the
tab at the top of the attachment plate into the slot on
top of the bracket and snapping the bracket onto the
attachment plate.
Thread the cable through the round opening in the
terminal cover, and then insert the speaker wires
into the terminals on the underside of the speaker,
remembering to observe the correct polarity (see page
8).
Place the terminal cover over the opening on the
underside of the speaker so that it fits flush against
the speaker and covers the terminals, with its round
opening exposing the threaded insert.The bracket fits
through the round opening in the terminal cover.
Wall Bracket
Insert the supplied bracket bolt up through the bottom
of the bracket and terminal cover, and screw it into the
threaded insert on the underside of the speaker.The
bolt should be snug, but not so tight as to prevent the
bracket from pivoting.
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.
Wall
(M6-1.25P
or 1/4"-20)
23mm
or 3/4"
Mounting Options
MOUNTING OPTIONS
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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 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. Most manufacturers of
speakers and electronics, including Harman Kardon,
use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the
(–) terminal.
Newer Harman Kardon receivers conform to the CEA
standard and therefore use a color other than red or
black for the (+) terminal to indicate some speaker
positions: e.g., surround left. Although the HKTS 3
system has red and black collars on the individual
speaker terminals to denote the positive and negative
connections, your system includes a colored band on
the positive lead at both ends of every speaker cable
and a matching colored sticker for each of the two
satellite speakers, conforming to the key on page
6.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.
The (+) lead of the speaker wire is indicated with
a stripe and has the colored band corresponding to
the speaker’s position. It is important to connect all
speakers identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on
the amplifier and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the
amplifier. Wiring“out of phase”results in thin sound,
weak bass and a poor stereo image.
To connect the supplied speaker wires to the satellite
terminals located on the bottom of each speaker, press
the red or black tab, insert the bare end of the wire
into the hole, and release the tab. Gently tug on the
wire to make sure that it is fully inserted.
For the best performance, Harman Kardon
recommends that the subwoofer be connected using
either the Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input 4
or the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs 5 . However,
if the application requires the use of the speaker-level
connections for the subwoofer, unscrew the binding-
post collar until the pass-through hole in the center
post is visible under the collar. Insert the bare end of
the wire through this hole; then screw the collar down
until the connection is tight. The hole in the center
of each collar is intended for use with banana-type
connectors.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Speaker Connections
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Speaker Connections
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Use this installation method if your receiver/processor
has a dedicated LFE subwoofer output.
Use the line-level input jack marked "SUB" for the
Low-Frequency Effects channel. Connect this jack to
the LFE output or subwoofer output on your receiver or
amplifier. Connect each speaker to the corresponding
speaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier.
Make sure that you have configured your
surround-sound processor for“Subwoofer On”.
The left and right speakers should all be set to“Small”.
Front
Left
Front
Left
Receiver
Front
Right
Front
Right
SUB-TS Subwoofer
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– + – +
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Speaker Connections
Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic or
Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not Dolby Digital,
DTS® or other digital processing), where the receiver/
processor is equipped with a subwoofer output, or a
volume-controlled preamp (line-) level output:
Use RCA-type patch cords to connect the line-level
subwoofer output on your receiver or to amplifier
either the left or right line-level input on the
subwoofer.
Use both the left and right inputs on the subwoofer
if your receiver or processor has both left and right
line-level outputs. In that case, you will need to supply
a second interconnect cable.
If your receiver is equipped with line-level outputs
but does not have a separate subwoofer output, use
aY-adapter (not supplied) to bridge the receiver’s
preamp output to the main amp input for that
channel, and connect the long end of the adapter to
the corresponding line-level input on the subwoofer.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the Sub Input 4 on the
subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic processors.
If your receiver/processor has a built-in low-pass-
crossover filter for the subwoofer output, you may use
the Sub Input 4 to bypass the subwoofer’s internal
crossover.
Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker
terminals on your receiver or amplifier.
Make sure that you have configured your surround
sound processor for“Subwoofer On.”The left and right
speakers should all be set to“Small.”
When all connections have been made, plug the AC
power cord on the subwoofer into an AC outlet.
Front
Left
Front
Left
SUB-TS
Subwoofer
Receiver
Front
Right
Front
Right
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Speaker Connections
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Dolby* Pro Logic* (Non-Digital) –
Speaker Level
Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logic or
Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not Dolby Digital,
DTS® or other digital processing), where the receiver/
processor does not have a subwoofer output, or a
volume-controlled preamp (line-) level output:
Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front left and right
speaker terminals to the left and right terminals on the
subwoofer that are marked“High Level In.”
Connect the left and right terminals on the subwoofer
that are marked“High Level Out”to the corresponding
terminals on the back of your front left and right
speakers.
Front
Left
Front
Left
SUB-TS Subwoofer
Receiver
Front
Right
Front Right
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Move the Master Power switch (marked“Power” 8 )
to the“
2
”(On) position to use the subwoofer. The
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 theTrigger On/Off Switch 2 is
moved down so that it is in the " auto " position.
When your receiver or amplifier is off, the subwoofer
will be in standby mode and the LED Indicator on
the top of the subwoofer will turn amber.When your
receiver or amplifier is turned on, it will automatically
turn itself on and the LED Indicator will turn blue.
If you will be away from home for an extended period
of time, or if the subwoofer will not be used, switch
the Master Power switch 8 to the off position.
Volume
Volume can be adjusted using the Subwoofer Level
Control 0 (above), as shown below.
Turn the control knob clockwise to increase the volume
of the subwoofer, and counterclockwise to decrease
the subwoofer's volume.
Additional Bass Adjustments
In addition to the volume adjustments described
above, the subwoofer includes a Phase Switch 3
and a Filter Switch 1 that can be used to adjust
the bass response to suit your listening environment
or taste.
In most situations, the Phase Switch 3 should be
left in the Normal position. If you suspect that
the subwoofer is playing out of phase with the other
speakers, which would tend to diminish bass response,
try placing this switch in the rEvErsE position.
There is no harm in experimenting, and you may
return the switch to the Normal position at any
time. If you rearrange your room and reposition the
speakers, it would be a good idea to check whether
they are in phase by flipping this switch.
The High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch 1 limits
the frequencies of the audio signal inputted to the
subwoofer to the low frequencies that the subwoofer
reproduces best.This allows the subwoofer to perform
more efficiently, and with superior bass reproduction,
minimizing distortion that might occur if the
subwoofer attempted to reproduce higher frequencies.
This switch should be left in the oN position, except:
When the1. Sub Input 4 is being used, in which
case it has no effect, or
When the2. Speaker-Level Inputs 7 or the
Line-Level Full-Range Inputs 5 are being
used with a crossover or filter aboard the receiver
or processor.
In these two circumstances, place the switch in the
off position.
OPERATION
Operation
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Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
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, its•Power switch 8 is switched on to the“ON
2
”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 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.•
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.
In Dolby Digital or DTS® modes, make sure that the receiver/processor is configured so that the speaker in•
question is enabled.
If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased:
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.
If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum impedance requirements of your•
receiver/amplifier.
If there is low (or no) bass output: Make sure the connections to the left and right“Speaker Inputs”have the correct polarity (+ and –).•
Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet.•
Make sure the powered subwoofer is plugged in and switched on.•
In Dolby Digital or DTS® modes, make sure your receiver/processor is configured so that the subwoofer and LFE•
output are enabled.
Instructions forusers on removal and disposal of used batteries.
Specification of included battery types.
These symbols shown on the product, the packaging or in the manual or separate
information sheet mean that the product itself, as well as the batteries included or built into the product, should
never be thrown away with general household waste.Take them to applicable collection points, where proper
treatment, recycling and recovery takes place, in accordance with national or local legislation, or European
Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed helps saving resources and prevents possible negative
effects on the environment or human health.
The batteries included with your equipment may be Alkaline, Carbon Zink/Manganese or Lithium (button cells)
type. All types should be disposed of according to the above instructions.
To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the procedure described for inserting
batteries in the Owners Manual.
For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product, removal may not be possible for
the user. In this case, recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the
battery. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to replace such a battery, this procedure must be performed by
authorized service centers.
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250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NewYork 11797
www.harmankardon.com
Harman Consumer Group International:
2, Route deTours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France
© 2009 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
Part no. 950-0272-001
Specifications
HKTS 3
System
Frequency Response
35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
SAT-TS3
Satellites
Recommended Power
10 – 80Watts
Impedance
8 Ohms nominal
Sensitivity
86dB @ 1Watt/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
SUB-TS3
Subwoofer
Amplifier
100Watts RMS
Bass
10"Woofer, bass-reflex enclosure
Dimensions (H x W x D)
479mm x 340mm x 340mm
Weight
15kg
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.
* Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of DigitalTheater Systems, Inc.
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