harman/kardon

SUB-TS7(HKTS 7 SUBWOOFER)
SUB-TS8(HKTS 8 SUBWOOFER)
SERVICE MANUAL

harman/kardon, Inc.
250 Crossways Park Dr.
Woodbury, New York 11797 Rev1 10/2006
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CONTENTS

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . ……………………………………. . . . 1

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . ………………….. 2
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS………... . . . . . . . . . . . ………………. ……….. 4
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS……………………….………..……. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 6
OPERATION……. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. ………………………………………………..9
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . ………………………………...10
UNIT EXPLODED VIEW. . . . …………… ……………. .. ………... . . .. .. .. . … . 11
AMPLIFIER EXPLODED VIEW. . . . ………………... . .. ………... . . .. . . .. . … . 12
TEST SET-UP AND PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . ………………………….………...13
HKTS7 TECH TIP HK2004-04… …………………………………………………..14
BLOCK DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ……………… . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 15
PCB DRAWINGS. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ……… . …………. . . . . .. .. . . . . . 16
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST …………. .... . .. . . . . ………….…….. . . .. .. . . . . 20
SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . ……………………..………. .24
HKTS7 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM . . . . . .. .. ……………………………………….25
HKTS8 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . …………………………. 28
HKTS7 PACKAGING. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ................................................. 31
HKTS8 PACKAGING. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ................................................. 32

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier Power (RMS) 100 Watts

Driver 10" woofer, Bass Reflex Enclosure
Inputs Stereo Line Level, dedicated Subwoofer (LFE)
and Speaker Level with gold-plated binding posts

Outputs Speaker Level with gold-plated binding posts

Frequency Response 35Hz – 120Hz (Filter switch ON)
35Hz – 450Hz (Filter switch OFF)

Dimensions (H x W x D) 18-7/8" x 13-3/8" x 13-3/8"

479mm x 340mm x 340mm

Weight 33 lb/15kg

Occasional refinements may be made to existing products without notice but will always meet or exceed original specifications
unless otherwise stated.

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SUB-TS7 100W Powered Sub/ Plate Amp

SUB-TS8 100W Powered Sub/ Plate Amp
LINE VOLTAGE Yes/No Hi/Lo Line Nom. Unit Notes
US 120vac/60Hz Yes 108-132 120 Vrms Normal Operation

Nonimal QA Test
Parameter Unit Conditions Notes
Specification Limits
Amp Section

Type (Class AB, D, other) AB n/a n/a

Load Impedance (speaker) 4 Ohms n/a Nominal
Rated Output Power 100 Watts 75 50 - 250 Hz, 1 input driven, limiter off
THD @ Rated Power 0.08 % 0.1 22k filter
THD @ 1 Watt 0.15 % 0.5 22k filter
DC Offset 5 mV-DC 30 @ Speaker Outputs
Measured at the speaker at speaker output
Damping factor >100 n/a 30 Measured at amplifier board terminals on the amp board.

Input Sensitivity
Input Frequency 50 Hz n/a Nominal Freq.
Line (L&R) Input 220 mVrms 154 - 308 To Rated Power Single input driven
SUB (LFE) Input 125 mVrms 87 - 175 To Rated Power SUB (LFE) input driven only
Speaker/Hi Level Input 2.2 Vrms 1.5 - 3.0 To Rated Power (20 dB below Line In), Single input driven

Hi Level Max. Input Voltage 32 Vrms 30 Nominal Freq., Min. Volume

Signal to Noise
SNR-A-Weighted 100 dB 85 relative to rated power A-Weighting filter
SNR-unweighted 90 dB 80 relative to rated power 22k filter
SNR rel. 1W-unweighted 65 dB 60 relative to 1W Output 22k filter
Volume @max, using RMS reading
Residual Noise Floor 1.2 mVrms 3.0 DMM/VOM (or A/P)

Volume @max, w/ A/P Swept Bandpass

Residual Noise Floor 0.8 mVrms 2.0 Measurement (Line freq.+ harmonics)

Input Impedance
Line Input (L, R,LFE) 10K ohms n/a Nominal
Speaker/Hi Level Input 4.7K ohms n/a Nominal

Filters
L&R Fixed Low-Pass Filter 170 Hz 150 - 200 @ -6dB ref. 100Hz 2nd order fixed
SUB (LFE) Low pass Filter 270 Hz 240 - 300 @ -3dB ref. 100Hz 2nd order fixed
Subsonic filter (HPF) 3rd Order 28 Hz 22 - 28 @ -3dB ref. 30Hz 3rd order fixed

Limiter
THD at Max. Output Power 2.0 % 5.0

Features
Auto - On -Off Selection Switch YES functional Refer to ATO section
Phase Switch 0-180 deg functional
Filter On/Off Switch YES functional
Volume Pot Taper (Lin/Log) LOG functional A Taper
Speaker Out YES functional Binding post connector L&R
2-Color LED power indicator YES functional Blue: On, Amber: Stand-by
Power Switch YES functional
Fuse Holder YES functional

Input Configuration
Line In (L,R) YES functional Dual RCA jack
SUB (LFE) YES functional RCA jack
Speaker/Hi Level In YES functional Binding post connector L&R

Signal Sensing (ATO)

Auto-Turn-On (yes/no) YES functional Auto - on selection switch in Auto
ATO Input test frequency 50 Hz n/a Auto - on selection switch in Auto
ATO Level Line & SUB Input 4.0 mV 2.0 - 6.0 Auto - on selection switch in Auto
ATO Level Speaker in 40 mV 25 - 55 Auto - on selection switch in Auto
Amp connected and AC on, then input
ATO Turn-on time 5 ms functional signal applied
Time before muting, after signal is
ATO Turn-OFF Time 15 minutes 10 - 20 removed

Power on Delay time 3 sec. functional AC Power Applied

Transients/Pops
ATO Transient 5 mV-peak 10 @ Speaker Outputs
Turn-on Transient 50 mV-peak 100 @ Speaker Outputs AC Line cycled from OFF to ON

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Nonimal QA Test
Parameter Unit Conditions Notes
Specification Limits
Turn-off Transient 50 mV-peak 100 @ Speaker Outputs AC Line cycled from ON to OFF

Efficiency
Maximum allowable input power under nominal
input voltage and frequency, in stand-by mode (HOT
Stand-by Input Power 10 Watts 12 @ nom. line voltage or COLD operation).
Power Consumption @ rated powe 170 Watts 200 @ nom. line voltage 100 Watts @ 4.0 ohms and nominal line voltage

Protection
Amplifier should resume operation after short circuit
Short Circuit Protection YES functional Direct short at output condition is removed.
Any user accessible metal parts should always
remain at 65 degree C or less for domestic version
Thermal Protection YES functional or 55 degree C or less for EU version.
DC Offset Protection YES functional DC present at Speaker Out leads Relay or crowbar (for driver/fire protection),
Primary Fuse Rating
USA-Domestic (120V) 2.5 Amps n/a Type-T or Slo Blo User-replacable fuse with UL/SEMCO rated holder.

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SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

SUBWOOFER
LEVEL

¡
FILTER
™ ON
MIN MAX
OFF

C A U TIO N
R ISK OF ELEC TR IC SH O C K
£ ON D O NO T OPE N

AUTO
PHASE
¢ REVERSE

∞ NORMAL

SUB
R L
LINE
LEVEL
§ IN

H WARNING: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE,

I L REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE T 2.5A L/250 VOLT FUSE

G AVERTISSEMENT: UTILISEZ UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME

TYPE T 2.5A L/250V
H
¶ L
E
V POWER
E
L
R AC 120V~60Hz

•
ª OUT IN

IMPORTANT: CONNECT STRIPED WIRE

‚ TO RED ( ) SPEAKER TERMINAL.

¡ Subwoofer-Level Control ∞ Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input ª Master Power Switch

™ High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch § Line-Level Full-Range Inputs ‚ AC Power Cord
£ Music-Sense On/Off Switch ¶ Speaker-Level Outputs
¢ Phase Switch • Speaker-Level Inputs

¡ Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume inefficiency and distortion. Engage this filter place itself in the Standby mode, depending on
may be adjusted using the Subwoofer- when using the Speaker-Level Inputs •, whether it is receiving an audio signal. When
Level Control. Turn the control clockwise or when using the Line-Level Full-Range this switch is placed in the ON position, the
to increase the Subwfr volume, or Inputs §, unless your receiver or processor Subwfr will remain on, whether or not it is
counterclockwise to decrease it. processes its line-level output using a low- receiving an audio signal.
™ High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch: pass filter. The filter has no effect when the An LED located on top of the Subwfr indi-
Placing switch in the ON position activates SUB Input ∞ is used. cates whether the Subwfr is in the ON or
circuitry that cuts out all audio input signals £ Music-Sense On/Off Switch: When STANDBY state when used with the Music-
above 120Hz. This allows the Subwfr placed in the AUTO position, and when the Sense On/Off Switch £ in the AUTO
to focus its power on reproducing the low- Master Power Switch ª is turned on, the position. The LED is lit blue to indicate that
frequency portion of the signal, avoiding Subwfr will automatically turn itself on or the Subwfr is receiving an audio signal

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SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

and is turned on, and the LED is lit amber to § Line-Level Full-Range Inputs: Connect ª Master Power Switch: Place this
indicate that no signal is being received and the line-level subwoofer output or preamp out- switch in the “•” position to power-on the
the Subwfr is in Standby mode. put(s) of your receiver or amplifier to these subwoofer. The Subwfr will then
When the Music-Sense On/Off Switch £ inputs. If your receiver does not have a sepa- be either in the Standby mode or completely
is in the ON position, the LED will be rate subwoofer output, use a Y-adapter (not on, depending on the position of the Music-
lit blue, whether or not an audio signal is supplied) to bridge the receiver’s preamp out- Sense On/Off Switch £.
present. put to the main amp input for that channel, ‚ AC Power Cord: Make sure to plug this
and connect the long end of the adapter cord into an active, unswitched electrical out-
When the Master Power Switch ª is
to the corresponding line-level input on the let for proper operation of the Subwfr.
turned off, the LED goes dark, no matter
Subwfr. If your receiver has only a single The cord should not be plugged into the
which position the Music-Sense On/Off
subwoofer output, you may connect it to accessory outlets found on some audio
Switch £ is in.
either the left or right line-level input on the components.
¢ Phase Switch: This switch determines Subwfr, and no Y-adapter is needed.
whether the subwoofer’s piston-
¶ Speaker-Level Outputs: If you are
like action moves in and out in phase with
using the Speaker-Level Inputs • on the
the main speakers. If the speakers were to
Subwfr, you should connect these binding-
play out of phase, the sound waves pro-
post terminals to the front left and right
duced by the subwoofer would be cancelled
speakers, remembering to maintain polarity
out, reducing bass response. This phenome-
by connecting the (+) terminal on the
non depends in part on the relative place-
subwoofer to the (+) terminal
ment of the speakers in the room. In most
on the speaker, and the (–) terminal on
cases, the Phase Switch ¢ should be left
the subwoofer to the (–) terminal
in the NORMAL position. However, it
on the speaker. If you are not using the
does no harm to experiment with the Phase
Speaker-Level Inputs •, then connect
Switch ¢, and you may leave it in the
your front left and right speakers directly
position that maximizes bass response.
to your receiver or amplifier. See pages
∞ Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input: 8 for further information on
Connect the subwoofer output of a receiver speaker connections.
with digital surround sound decoding, such
• Speaker-Level Inputs: Connect these
as Dolby* Digital or DTS®, to this input. This
binding-post terminals to the main left and
input bypasses the Subwfr’s internal
right speaker terminals of your receiver or
crossover circuitry, and should only be used
amplifier, if your receiver or amplifier does
with a filtered signal. If your receiver does not
not have a line-level subwoofer output.
have digital decoding, you should use the
Remember to maintain polarity by connecting
Line-Level Full-Range Inputs § instead.
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.

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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Dolby* Digital or DTS® (or Other Center

Digital Surround Mode) Connection Front Front
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR Left Right
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL
SURROUND PROCESSORS:
Subwoofer
Use the line-level input jack marked SUB
LINE LEVEL IN
∞ for the Low-Frequency Effects channel. SUB R L
Connect this jack to the subwoofer output
or LFE output on your receiver or amplifier.
Connect each speaker to the corresponding
speaker terminals on your receiver or
amplifier.
Make sure you’ve configured your surround
sound processor for “Subwoofer On.” The Front Front
Left Right
front left, front right, center and surround
speakers should all be set to “Small.”
SUB/LFE
When all connections have been made, plug Out
the AC power cord on the subwoofer into Surround Surround
an AC outlet. Left Center Right

Surround Surround
Left Surround Back Right

Receiver

Surround
Back

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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Dolby Pro Logic*

(Non-Digital) – Line Level Center
Front Front
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR Left Right
DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL
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PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/ Subwoofer
PROCESSOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SUB- Line-Level
WOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME- R L
CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL
OUTPUT:
Use the supplied RCA-type interconnect
cable to connect the line-level subwoofer
output on your receiver or amplifier to either Front Front
the left or right Line-Level Full-Range Left Right
Input § on the subwoofer. Use
SUB/LFE
both the left and right inputs on the sub- Out
woofer if your receiver or processor has Surround Surround
both left and right line-level outputs. In that Left Center Right
case, you will need to supply a second
interconnect cable. Surround Surround
Left Surround Back
Right
If your receiver is equipped with line-level out-
puts but does not have a separate subwoofer
output, use a Y-adapter (not supplied) to
bridge the receiver’s preamp output to the Receiver
main amp input for that channel, and connect
Surround
the long end of the adapter to the corre-
Back
sponding line-level input on the Subwfr.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the SUB Input
∞ on the subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic
processors.
If your receiver/processor has a built-in low-
pass-crossover filter for the subwoofer out-
put, you may use the SUB Input ∞ 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 front left, front right, center and
surround 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.

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Dolby Pro Logic

Front Center Front
(Non-Digital) – Speaker Level
Left Right
USE THIS INSTALLATION METHOD FOR
DOLBY PRO LOGIC APPLICATIONS (NOT
DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS OR OTHER DIGITAL
PROCESSING), WHERE THE RECEIVER/
PROCESSOR DOES NOT HAVE A SUB-
WOOFER OUTPUT, OR A VOLUME- SUB-TS8
CONTROLLED PREAMP (LINE-) LEVEL Subwoofer
OUTPUT:
Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front
left and right speaker terminals to the left H L
I
and right Speaker-Level Input • termi- G
H
nals on the Subwfr subwoofer that are L
marked “High Level In.” Connect the left and E
V
E
right Speaker-Level Output ¶ terminals L R

on the Subwfr subwoofer that are marked

“High Level Out” to the corresponding ter-
minals on the back of your front left and right
speakers.
Connect your receiver or amplifier’s center
and surround speaker terminals to the
corresponding terminals on the back of
Front Left Center Front Right
your center and surround speakers.
When all connections have been made,
plug the AC power cord on the subwoofer
into an AC outlet.
Surround Left Surround Back Surround Right

Surround Receiver Surround

Left Right
Surround
Back

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OPERATION

Move the Master Power Switch ª Volume Additional Bass Adjustments

(marked Power) to the “•” (On) position. Volume can be adjusted using the In addition to the volume adjustments
The Subwfr subwoofer will automatically Subwoofer-Level Control ¡, as described above, the Subwfr subwoofer
turn itself on or go into Standby mode, shown. Turn the control knob clockwise includes a Phase Switch ¢ and a Filter
depending on whether or not a signal is to increase the volume of the subwoofer, Switch ™ that can be used to adjust the
being sent to it by your receiver or surround and counterclockwise to decrease the bass response to suit your listening environ-
processor, and provided that the Music- subwoofer’s volume. ment or taste.
Sense On/Off Switch £ is moved down
In most situations, the Phase Switch ¢
so that it is in the AUTO position. Subwoofer
Level should be left in the NORMAL position.
When your receiver or amplifier is off, or is If you suspect that the subwoofer is playing
not sending program material to the sub- out of phase with the other speakers, which
woofer, the subwoofer will be in Standby MIN MAX
would tend to diminish bass response, try
mode and the LED Indicator on the top of placing this switch in the REVERSE
the subwoofer will turn amber. When the Subwoofer
Level position. There is no harm in experimenting,
subwoofer senses an audio signal, it will and you may return the switch to the
automatically turn itself on and the LED NORMAL position at any time. If you
Indicator will turn blue. If the subwoofer does rearrange your room and reposition the
not sense a signal after approximately twenty MIN MAX
speakers, it would be a good idea to check
minutes, it will automatically go into Standby whether they are in phase by flipping this
mode. switch.
When the Music-Sense On/Off Switch £ The High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch
is switched to the ON position, the sub- ™ limits the frequencies of the audio signal
woofer will remain on, whether or not inputted to the subwoofer to the low fre-
program material is playing, and the LED quencies that the subwoofer reproduces
Indicator will remain lit blue. best. This allows the subwoofer to perform
If you’ll be away from home for an extended more efficiently, and with superior bass
period of time, or if the subwoofer will not be reproduction, minimizing distortion that might
used, switch the Master Power Switch ª occur if the subwoofer attempted to repro-
to the OFF position. duce higher frequencies. This switch should
be left in the ON position, except:
1. When the SUB Input ∞ is being used,
in which case it has no effect, or
2. When the Speaker-Level Inputs • or
the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs § are
being used with a crossover or filter aboard
the receiver or processor.
In these two circumstances, place the switch
in the OFF position.

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SYMPTOM SOLUTION

If there is no sound from • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing.

any of the speakers: • Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in and its Master Power Switch ª 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, ccut, 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 ¡ or Line-Level Inputs § of the subwoofer and SUB or LFE output of your receiver
output: or amplifier are properly connected by the RCA-type interconnect cable.
• If you are using the Subwfr’s Speaker-Level Inputs •, 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 ª 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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Ref# Description Part Number Qty

1 Amplifier screw 352-AM04020D210 10

2 SUB-TS7/TS8 Amplifier Not for Sale 1
3 Port Tube Not for Sale 1
4 SUB-TS7/TS8 Cabinet Not for Sale 1
5 Logo 316-AG-00557 1
6 LED Not for Sale 1
7 Grille Not for Sale 1
8 Logo 316-AL-00553 1
9 10" woofer 25PF12DZB-DW01 1
10 Woofer screw 352-FM04020D605 5
11 Foot Pad 320-EVA-00057 4
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(See Mechanical Parts List on Pages 21-22)

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Test Set Up and Procedure

Equipment needed:
• Function/signal generator/sweep generator
• Integrated Amplifier
• Multimeter
• Speaker cables

Initial Control Settings:

• Power Switch OFF; Filter OFF
• Level MIN (Full CCW)
• Phase, Auto/On switches do not matter

General Unit Function (UUT = Unit Under Test)

1) From the signal generator, connect one line level (RCA) cable to the Subwoofer Line Level Input jacks L/R
on the UUT. Use a Y-cable from a mono source if necessary to connect to both inputs. Do not connect to
the single, purple SUB input.
2) Turn on generator; adjust to 75mV, 50 Hz.
3) Plug in UUT; turn the power switch ON. Turn LEVEL control full clockwise (MAX)
4) LED should turn from Amber to Blue (on top of UUT); immediate and vigorous bass response should be
heard and felt from port tube opening.
5) Turn off generator, turn LEVEL control full counterclockwise (MIN), and disconnect RCA cable.
6) Connect one pair of speaker cables to Speaker Level input terminal (IN) on UUT. Cables should be
connected to an integrated amplifier fed by the signal generator.
7) Turn on generator and adjust so that speaker level input at the amplifier is 1.6V, 50 Hz. Turn LEVEL control
full clockwise.
8) LED should turn from Amber to Blue; immediate and vigorous bass response should be heard and felt from
the port tube opening.

Sweep Function

1) Follow steps 6-8 above, using a sweep generator as a signal source.

2) Sweep generator from 20Hz to 300Hz. Listen to the cabinet and drivers for any rattles, clicks, buzzes or
any other noises. If any unusual noises are heard, remove woofers and test.

Driver Function

1) Remove woofer from cabinet; detach + and - wire clips.

2) Check DC resistance of woofer; it should be 3.0 ohms ±10%
3) Connect a pair of speaker cables to driver terminals. Cables should be connected to an integrated amplifier
fed by a signal generator. Turn on generator and adjust so that speaker level output is 5.0V.
4) Sweep generator from 20Hz to 1kHz. Listen to driver for any rubbing, buzzing, or other unusual noises.

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harman/kardon TECH TIPS

Troubleshooting tips and solutions to common service problems

For models: HKTS7 SUB (SUB-TS7) TIP# HKTT2004-04

Subject:
Improved filter performance
Instructions:
Change four 1/6W ±5% CF Resistors in the PREAMP PCB of the HKTS 7 subwoofer amplifier. It is
recommended this procedure be followed for every unit that has to be serviced, for any reason.

Designator Original value New value h/k part number

R223 51kΩ 30kΩ

110-16303J26
R224 51kΩ 30kΩ
R226 27kΩ 10kΩ 110-16103j26
R227 27kΩ 12kΩ 110-16123j26

NOTE:
• Lack of this modification is unlikely to generate a complant
• It will have no effect in applications when the SUB input is used, or when the sub amp is used with
the FILTER switch in the OFF position.

Model Serial Number (120v) Serial Number (230v) Status Action

In need of filter Change value of
SUB-TS7 ME048503390 and below ME048708198 and below
modification R223,224,226,227
SUB-TS7 ME048503391 and above ME048708199 and above Modified by Factory None Required

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SUB-TS7/TS8 120V Electrical parts list

Part number Description Reference Designator

LIMITER PCB
Resistors

110-16103j26 Resistor 10K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R301,R303,R304,R308,R309,R314,

110-16153j26 Resistor 15K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R302,
110-16223j26 Resistor 22K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R310,R312,
110-16333j26 Resistor 33K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R305,
110-16474j26 Resistor 470K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R307,
110-16751j26 Resistor 750Ω 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R311,R313,
110-16755j26 Resistor 7.5M 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R306,

Capacitors

135-3226m50 Elec. Capacitor 22U 50V ±20% C301,

135-3476m25 Elec. Capacitor 47U 25V ±20% C304,
130-2f104z503 disk capacitor 0.1U 50V +80/-20% C305,C306,
132-103j503 Mylar capacitor 0.01U 50V ±5% C302,C303,
162-10059001 Single wire 50mm WHITE UL1007 AWG26

Semiconductors

190-16tl074cn I.C TL074CN ST QUAD OP-AMP+B78 U301,

192-027c1815gr Transistor 2SC1815GR NPN Q301,Q302,
197-131n4148 Diode1N4148 26mm D301,D302,

Miscellaneous

162-50159002 7PIN 150mm AWG26 UL 2468 P302,

175-9f40hr2 connector 40PIN PITCH=2.54mm

PREAMP PCB
Resistors

110-12472j52 Resistor4.7K 1/2W ±5% CF 52mm R201,R202,

110-16102j26 Resistor 1K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R213,R214,R215,R254,R209,R212,R216,R217,
110-16103j26 Resistor 10K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R218,R220,R221,R222,R225,R228,R229,R230,
R232,R235,R240,R248,R260,R270,
110-16104j26 Resistor 100K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R231,R263,R266,
110-16105j26 Resistor 1M 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R259,
110-16122j26 Resistor 1.2K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R265,
110-16124j26 Resistor 120K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R233,
110-16151j26 Resistor 150Ω 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R253,
110-16154j26 Resistor 150K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R252,
110-16183j26 Resistor 18K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R262,
110-16203j26 Resistor 20K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R237,R238,
110-16205j26 Resistor 2M 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R257,
110-16223j26 Resistor 22K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R247,R255,R256,
110-16273j26 Resistor 27K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R226,R227,
110-16472j26 Resistor 4.7K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R200,R207,R258,
110-16473j26 Resistor 47K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R219,R249,R250,R251,R264
110-16512j26 Resistor 5.1K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R210,R211,
110-16513j26 Resistor 51K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R223,R224,
110-16752j26 Resistor 7.5K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm TA R234,
110-16913j26 Resistor 91K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R203,R204,R205,R206,
115-h503a102 Variable resistor RV16AE-20B2-15K-A54-104(A50K) VR201

Capacitors

129-a154j633 Mylar capacitor 0.15U 63V ±5% MSC C221,C222,

129-a224j633 Mylar capacitor 0.22uF 63V ±5% MSC C218
130-2b221k503 disk capacitor 220P 50V ±10% C200,C204,C205,C207,C208,C210,C211,C212,
C214,C220,C230,C237,
130-2b470k503 disk capacitor 47P 50V ±10% C229,
130-2f104z503 disk capacitor 0.1U 50V +80/-20% C232,C242,C244,C245,C246,C252,C254,C256,
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PREAMP PCB

132-183j503 Mylar capacitor 0.018uF 50V ±5% C223,

132-223ja03 Mylar capacitor 0.022uF 100V ±5% C215,
132-473j503 Mylar capacitor 0.047U 50V ±5% C224,
132-563j503 Mylar capacitor 0.056U 50V ±5% C216,
132-823j503 Mylar capacitor 0.082U 50V ±5% C217,
135-3105m50 elec. capacitor 1U 50V ±20% C228,
135-3106m50 Elec. Capacitor 10uF 50V ±20% C201,C202,C206,C213,C219,C231,C241,C243,
C251,C253,
135-3107m16 Elec. Capacitor 100uF 16V ±20% C234,
135-3226m50 Elec. Capacitor 22U 50V ±20% C225,
135-3227m16 Elec. Capacitor 220U 16V ±20% C233,

Semiconductors

192-027c1815gr Transistor 2SC1815GR NPN Q201,Q206,Q207,Q208,

197-131n4148 Diode 1N4148 26mm D201,D202,D203,D204,D205,D206,D207,D208,
D214,D215,D216,
199-15000335 ZENER diode 3.3V 1/2W 52mm D213,
162-50332003 2PIN 330mm RED/GREEN LED D209,
190-06m4558d I.C. OPA 4558D Dual Op-Amp U203,
190-16tl074cn I.C TL074CN ST Quad Op-Amp U201,U202,

Miscellaneous

162-a016d001 wire assembly UL1007 160/80mm#26

174-0rca313v RCA JACK RCA-313G V/R/W JK201,
174-20810360g SPK JK BP 8PIN JK202,
175-1b08v01 connector 8 PIN PITCH=2.0mm
180-tms7210v SWITCH SLIDE 6PIN MS7210V SW201,SW202,SW203,
362-FE-00041 PCB bracket 11.75*8.5*12.5H

MAIN PCB
Resistors

110-14472j26 Resistor 4.7K 1/4W ±5% CF 26mm R147,R150,

110-14681j26 Resistor 680Ω 1/4W ±5% CF 26mm R148,R151,
110-16101j26 Resistor 100Ω 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R120,
110-16102j26 Resistor 1K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R124,
110-16103j26 Resistor 10K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R134,
110-16105j26 Resistor 1M 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R143,
110-16123j26 Resistor 12K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R135,R139,
110-16152j26 Resistor 1.5K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R103,R123,R136,R137,R141,R142,
110-16153j26 Resistor 15K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R118,R145,R152,R154,
110-16154j26 Resistor 150K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R131,
110-16181j26 Resistor 180Ω 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R111,R114
110-16182j26 Resistor 1.8K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R153,
110-16223j26 Resistor 22K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R128,R129,R133,
110-16332j26 Resistor 3.3K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R106,R107,R144
110-16392j26 Resistor 3.9K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R105,R108,
110-16393j26 Resistor 39K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R126,
110-16470j26 Resistor 47Ω 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R112,R113,R115,R116,
110-16471j26 Resistor 470Ω 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R140,
110-16472j26 Resistor 4.7K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R110,R125,R130,
110-16473j26 Resistor 47K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R101,
110-16560j26 Resistor 56Ω 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R117,
110-16563j26 Resistor 56K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R104,
110-16682j26 Resistor 6.8K 1/6W ±5% CF 26mm R109,
110-10821jk2 Resistor 820Ω 1W ±5% R132,
110-122r2j15 Resistor 2.2Ω 1/2W ±5% R127,
110-20331jk2 Resistor 330Ω 2W ±5% 5mm R146,R149,
113-50r10j10 Cermemt resistor 0.1Ω 5W ±5% R121,R122,
114-03302m0 Variable resistor 3K 0.3W ±20% R138,

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MAIN PCB

Semiconductors

192-027c1815gr Transistor 2SC1815GR NPN Q102,Q111,Q112,Q113,Q118

192-028a1015gr Transistor 2SA1015GR PNP Q114,Q116,
192-1672n5551 Transistor 2N5551 NPN Q103,Q109,
192-1682n5401 Transistor 2N5401 AI-PNP 350V Q104,Q110,
197-131n4148 Diode 1N4148 26mm D101,D103,D105,D108,
199-15000335 ZENER diode 3.3V 1/2W 52mm D102,
199-15000625 ZENER diode 6.2V 1/2W 52mm D106,D107,
199-15001605 ZENER diode 16V 1/2W 52mm D109,
192-021c1815gr Transistor 2SC1815GR NPN Q101,Q115,
192-021tip35c Transistor TIP35C NPN Q107,
192-022tip36c Transistor TIP36C PNP Q108,
192-201d882y Transistor KSD882Y NPN Q117,
192-202b772y Transistor KSB772Y PNP Q119,
192-991d669a TransistorHI-SINCERITY HSD669A NPN Q106,
192-992b649t Transistor HSB649T PNP Q105,
197-00kbl405 bridge diode 4A 500V KBL405 D110,
197-101n4002 Diode 1N4002 D104,
190-06m4558d I.C. OPA 4558D Dual Op-Amp U101,

Capacitors

130-2b102k503 disk capacitor 1000P 50V ±10% C116,

130-2f104z503 disk capacitor 0.1U 50V +80/-20% C108,C113,C115,C119,
130-3f473m503 disk capacitor 0.047U 50V ±20% C106,
130-sl101k503 disk capacitor 100P 50V SL ±10% C139,C140,
132-104j503 Mylar capacitor 0.1U 50V ±5% C107,
132-223ja03 Mylar capacitor 0.022uF 100V ±5% C124,C125,C126,C128,
135-3105m50 elec. Capacitor 1U 50V ±20% C105,C112,
135-3107m16 Elec. Capacitor 100uF 16V ±20% C109,C117,C120,
135-3226m50 Elec. Capacitor 22U 50V ±20% C114,C118,
135-3227m10 Elec. Capacitor 220U 10V ±20% C129,C130,
135-3227m16 Elec. Capacitor 220U 16V ±20% C111,
135-3476m25 Elec. Capacitor 47U 25V ±20% C103,
130-3f472md00 disk capacitor 4700P 400V ± 20% for Power Switch
132-223ja03 Mylar capacitor 0.022uF 100V ±5% C123,C127,
135-3107m16 Elec. Capacitor 100uF 16V ±20% C110,
135-4688m50 Elec. Capacitor 6800U/50V ±20% C121,C122,

Miscellaneous

171-udhss124d relay 5A 24V UDH-SS124D RY101,

175-1c07v01 connector 7PIN PITCH=2.5mm P101,
175-1d02v01 connector 2PIN PITCH=3.96mm P102,
175-1d03v01 connector 3 PIN PITCH=3.96mm P103,
193-3m2520 Insulator TO-3P 25x20mm for Q107,Q108,

MISCELLANEOUS/MECHANICAL
323-AL-00020 HEAT SINK 65*32*31
351-AM03014A094 SCREW M3*14 BLK
352-AM03008D040 SCREW 3*8 B type
361-FE-00051 Transistor holder 14.2*8.0*5.2
361-NYL-00054 Transistor Insulator (SW06002)
150-e8604107 Power Transformer EI-86 60Hz 120V TT0869906580
152-u602015 AC Line cord SVT FT-2
154-u25006t0 fuse 2.5A 250V 20mm
155-520020 fuse holder R3-11
162-10082007 WIRE RED 18AWG 80mm
162-a040d001 Speaker cable #1015 400mm 991110-00
176-wjce1 terminal CE-1
180-pbr12c11s Power switch PUSH BR12C11S
302-AL-00435-0BA Alum. Back panel 270*215*2.5T HKTS7
Alum. Back panel 270*215*2.5T HKTS8
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Part number Description Reference Designator

MISCELLANEOUS/MECHANICAL

306-ABS-00004 REAR CABINET 268*213*102 A.B.S UL

311-ABS-00028 knob 46077-W P.V.C.
320-RUB-00033 Rubber pad 25*21*4t R-4
323-AL-00019 HEAT SINK 117.5*60*25
333-EVA-00096 EVA (Gasket) 213*15*2.0mm
333-EVA-00097 EVA (Gasket) 213*15*1.0t
333-EVA-00132 EVA (Gasket) 238*15*2.0mm
333-EVA-00133 EVA (Gasket) 238*15*1.0t
333-EVA-00188 EVA (Gasket) 170x5x1t
333-EVA-00220 EVA (Gasket) 225*15*1t UL
335-NYL-00002 bushing 4K-4 NO-BB
350-EM04012D024 SCREW 4 *12 BLK R/C-4
351-AM03008A079 SCREW M3*8 BLK BRKT-2,PCB TO BRKT-4
351-HM04016A218 SCREW M4*16 R-4
352-AM03010D063 SCREW 3*10 B type R/P-6,R/P TO H/S-2
352-AM03010D065 SCREW 3*10 P type -2,RCA JK-1
354-GM04002 M4 NUT BLK R-4
362-FE-00013 PCB bracket L TYPE t=1.6mm

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HKTS 8 ®

Packaging
OWNER’S MANUAL
406-000-05108
WARRANTY CARD SATELLITES (5)
405-000-00333 HKTS 8 SAT-1
COLOR CODE
413-000-05097 FOAM PACKING
431-00005153

FOAM PACKING
431-00005154
CENTER CHANNEL
WIRES: HKTS 8 CEN-1
GREEN 20FT CENTER
370-000-05002
MOUNTING BRACKETS (5)
WHITE 20FT FRONT SATS 326-ABS-00108
370-000-00092
RED 20FT SAT/CENTER CARTON
370-000-00265 401-000-05023
GREY 40FT REAR SATS
370-000-00264 SCREW PACKAGE (1 SET)
371-000-05048
BLUE 40FT REAR SATS
370-000-00256 MOUTING PLATES (5)
326-FE-00109
PURPLE RCA SUB CABLE
370-000-00261 TERMINAL COVER (5)
317-PS-00172
BROWN 40FT REAR SATS
370-000-00257
PLASTIC BAG

HKTS 8
SUBWOOFER CLOTH
(SUB TS8)

PACKING
431-000-05037

OUTER CARTON
402-000-05185

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