Harman-Kardon HKTS11 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptomsolution

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOMSOLUTION

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.

Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.

If there is no sound coming • Check the “Balance” control on your receiver/amplifier.

from one speaker: • 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, and that no wires are touching each other.

In Dolby Digital or DTS mode, make sure that the receiver/processor is configured so that the speaker in question is enabled.

Turn off all electronics and switch the speaker in question with one of the other speakers that is working correctly. Turn everything back on, and determine whether the problem is in the same place: i.e., the speaker that was working previously now has no sound and the speaker that was not working now sounds fine; or whether it has moved: i.e., the speaker that was not working still has no sound and the speaker that was working is still fine. If the problem is in the same place, the source of the problem is most likely with your receiver or amplifier, and you should consult the owner’s manual for that product for further information. If the problem has followed the speaker, consult your dealer for further assistance or, if that is not possible, visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com for further information.

If there is no sound from

• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speaker. Make sure all wires are connected.

the center speaker:

Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching other wires.

 

• If your receiver/processor is set in Dolby Pro Logic mode, make sure the center speaker is not in phantom mode.

 

• If your receiver/processor is set in Dolby Digital or DTS mode, make sure the receiver/processor is configured so that

 

the center speaker is enabled.

 

 

If the system plays at low

• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected.

volumes but shuts off as

Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching other wires.

volume is increased:

• 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

• Make sure the SUB Input § or Line-Level Inputs of the SUB-TS11 subwoofer and SUB or LFE output of your

output:

receiver or amplifier are properly connected by the RCA-type interconnect cable.

 

• If you are using the SUB-TS11’s Speaker-Level Inputs ª, check your speaker cables to make sure they are all

 

connected; that none of the wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching other wires; and that you have maintained the correct

 

polarity by connecting positive terminals to positive terminals, and negative terminals to negative terminals.

 

• Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet and its Master Power Switch is

 

switched on to the “•” position.

 

• Check the speaker setup (bass management) settings in your A/V receiver or processor to make certain that the front,

 

center and surround speakers are configured for “Small,” and that the subwoofer is set for “Yes” or “On.”

If there is no sound from • Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure

the surround speakers: none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching other wires.

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

Make sure the movie or TV show you are watching is recorded in a surround sound mode. If it is not, check to see whether your receiver/processor has other surround modes you may use.

In Dolby Digital or DTS mode, make sure your receiver/processor is configured so that the surround speakers are enabled.

Review the operation of your DVD player and the jacket of your DVD to make sure that the DVD features the desired Dolby Digital or DTS mode, and that you have properly selected that mode using both the DVD player’s menu

and the DVD disc’s menu.

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Contents Hkts Hkts 11 Home Theater Speaker System Safety Information Read First! Important Safety PrecautionsComplete home theater speaker system Auto turn-on using trigger input or audio-senseIntroduction SUB-TS11 Subwoofer Amplifier Panel Controls and Connections Terminal on the SUB-TS11 subwoofer Position Speaker PlacementSpeaker GrayMounting Options ShelfSpeaker Connections Speaker-Level Connection GuideSpeaker Connections Use the line-level input jack marked SUBDolby Pro Logic Non-Digital Line Level HI L High-Cut Low-Pass Filter Switch OperationTroubleshooting SymptomsolutionWeight Lb 1kg Hkts 11 SpecificationsDimensions H x W x D MidrangeCrossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York

HKTS11 specifications

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