Harman Kardon HS 210 User Manual

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1414ConnectionsCAUTION: Before connecting anything to the HS 280/HS 210, ensure that theHS 280/HS 210 receiver is turned Off and the receiver’s AC cord is unpluggedfrom the receiver and the AC outlet.Connecting the Satellite SpeakersSpeakers and receivers/amplifiers have corresponding ( + ) and ( – ) connectionterminalsYour system’s• SAT TS60 left and right speakers use red to denote the ( + )terminal and black for the ( – ) terminalThe• HS 280/HS 210 receiver uses white to denote the left channel ( + ) terminaland red for the right channel ( + ) terminalBlack• is used to denote the ( – ) terminal of both channelsThe speaker wires included with your system have colored bands at both ends ofthe ( + ) conductor; the colors correspond to the receiver’s ( + ) terminal colors Thesubwoofer cable has purple connectors that correspond to the color of the receiver’ssubwoofer output and the color of the HKTS200SUB subwoofer’s LFE jack This systemhelps you connect each speaker to the correct receiver or amplifier terminals Inaddition to the colored bands at each end, each speaker wire’s ( + ) terminal has ribsmolded into its insulation to help you identify itFor the speaker-connection instructions on pages 6 through 9, thread the appropriatespeaker cable through the opening in the bottom of the attachment plate and thenthrough the back of the bracket, as shown in the diagramWires to SpeakerTerminal CoverOverhead ViewWireFromWallPlateThe bracket has two openings on top: a roundscrew hole and an arc-shaped opening in front ofit Thread the speaker cable through the arc-shaped opening, not the screw holeAttach the bracket to the wall plate by insertingthe tab at the top of the attachment plate intothe slot on top of the bracket and snapping thebracket onto the attachment plateThread the cable through the round opening in the terminal cover Insert the speakerwires into the terminals on the underside of the speaker, remembering to observe thecorrect polarity (see “Speaker Connections”)Place the terminal cover over the opening on the underside of the speaker so thatit fits flush against the speaker and covers the terminals, with its round openingexposing the threaded insert The bracket fits through the round opening in theterminal coverWall BracketInsert the supplied bracket bolt up through thebottom of the bracket and terminal cover Screw itinto the threaded insert on the underside of thespeaker The bolt should be snug, but not so tightas to prevent the bracket from pivotingThe wall-mounted speaker may be pivoted from side to side; however, the bracket isnot designed to tilt up or down, and attempting to tilt it will damage the bracket andpossibly the wall Your warranty will not cover the damageWall(M6-1 25Por 1 4"-20)23 mmIt is very important to connect each speaker identically: ( + ) on the speakerto ( + ) on the receiver or amplifier, and ( – ) on the speaker to ( – ) on thereceiver or amplifier. Miswiring one or more speakers results in thin sound, weakbass and a poor stereo imageTo connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the satellite speakers:Press down on the top of the terminal to open the connection hole1Insert the wire’s bare end all the way into the hole Insert the conductor with the2colored band into the speaker’s red ( + ) terminal, and insert the other conductorinto the speaker’s black ( – ) terminalRelease the terminal to secure the wire to the terminals3A Push Down on Capto Open Hole B Insert Base Wire intoOpen Hole C Release Cap to SecureWire+ –IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or theother terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage the receiverTo connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the receiver:Unscrew the connector sleeve to expose the hole in the connector post1CAUTION: Take care not to unscrew the sleeve completely off the postInsert the wire’s bare end through the hole in the post Insert the conductor with2the red colored band into the receiver’s red ( + ) terminal Insert the conductorwith the white colored band into the receiver’s white ( + ) terminal Insert theunmarked conductors into the receiver’s black ( – ) terminalsTighten the connector sleeve to secure the wire3A Unscrew Cap B Insert Bare Wire C Tighten CapIMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or theother terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage the receiverConnect the left and right speakers withsupplied bases:Remove the speaker’s base (see Shelf Placement, on1 page 12)Pass the speaker wire through the opening in the speaker base2Connect the speaker wire as described3 aboveReattach the speaker’s base as shown in the illustration4Slide Base Straightonto Speaker Rails5