User manual HARMAN KARDON TD102

[. . . ] Color-keyed cables and connections, and simple controls make the TD102 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 TD102 is able to deliver. [. . . ] 8 Master Power Switch: Place this switch in the "·" 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. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 5 Speaker Placement Color-Coding System The TD102 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 Subwoofer White Red Purple Satellites Front Left Front Right Subwoofer (LFE) White Red Purple Front Speakers White Red 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. The satellite speakers may be placed on a shelf. They may be wall-mounted using the supplied brackets. 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. 6 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Mounting Options 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. Wires to Speaker Terminal Cover 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. Overhead View Wire From Wall Plate Wall Remove Stand 15mm or 1/2" The bracket has two openings on top: a round screw hole, and an arc-shaped opening in front of it. 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 the Trigger 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. Subwoofer Level 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. [. . . ] · If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver/amplifier. · 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. [. . . ]