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SAFETY INFORMATION  3

SAFETY INFORMATION

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-

ized 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.

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand, tri-

pod, 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.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service person-

nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as when the
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the appa-
ratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally or has been
dropped.

15.

Do not use attachments not recommended 

by the product manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.

16.

This product should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.

17.

If an outside antenna or cable system is con-

nected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up sta-
tic charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con-
ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

18.

An outside antenna system should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When

installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits, as contact with them might be
fatal.

19.

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords

or integral convenience receptacles, as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

20.

Never push objects of any kind into this prod-

uct through openings, as they may touch danger-
ous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.

21.

Do not attempt to service this product your-

self, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.

22.

When replacement parts are required, be sure

the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.

23.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to

this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.

24.

The product should be mounted to a wall or

ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Read First!

Important Safety Precautions!

Antenna Lead-In Wire

Ground Clamp

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Electric Service Equipment

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art. 250, Part H) 

Figure A.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per 
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

 do not use this (polarized) 

plug with an extension cord, 

receptacle or other outlet 

unless the blades can 

be fully inserted to 

prevent blade exposure.

  

The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 

literature accompanying the appliance.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Summary of Contents for HKB 4

Page 1: ...HKL Series COMPONENT LOUDSPEAKERS OWNER S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution...

Page 2: ...Analog Receiver Processor Line Level Connections to HKSUB 12 15 Connection of HKSUB 12 to Digital Receiver Processor 16 Configuring Your Receiver or Processor 17 Operating the HKSUB 12 Subwoofer 17 P...

Page 3: ...Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup porting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding con ductors l...

Page 4: ...r any other surface Allow at least three inches from the metal panel on the back of the unit to any other object Due to the weight of the HKSUB 12 and the heat generated by the amplifier there is the...

Page 5: ...izontally oriented speaker designed specifically for use as a center channel speaker The center channel is the main source of dialogue and the HKC has been designed to reproduce dialogue with excel le...

Page 6: ...HKL Series loudspeakers HKB 4 bookshelf speaker HKB 6 bookshelf speaker HKTW 6 floorstanding speaker HKC center channel speaker HKSUB 12 powered subwoofer Includes one 15 foot inter connect cable 1 00...

Page 7: ...ing the Speaker Level Inputs on the HKSUB 12 connect these binding post terminals to your front left and right speakers remembering to maintain polarity by con necting the positive terminal on the HKS...

Page 8: ...ss Filter Switch Placing this switch in the ON position acti vates circuitry that filters out all audio input signals above the setting of the Crossover Frequency Control This allows the HKSUB 12 to f...

Page 9: ...center channel speaker in a multichannel home theater system The center channel speaker should be placed slightly behind the front left and right speakers It is often convenient to set the center spe...

Page 10: ...n 75Hz 150Hz can be localized especially at higher volume levels Positioning your subwoofer as recommended will provide the most natural soundstage and imaging from your loudspeaker system Remember th...

Page 11: ...floor Each speaker is equipped with a rubber foot at each corner to protect hard surfaced floors such as wood or ceramic tile If you are placing the speakers on a carpeted floor screw the supplied spi...

Page 12: ...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 Connection Options The three a...

Page 13: ...Level Out to the corresponding terminals on the back of your front left and right speakers Connect your receiver or amplifier s center surround and surround back speaker terminals as applicable to the...

Page 14: ...preamp output to the main amp input for that channel and connect the long end of the adapter to the corre sponding line level input on the HKSUB 12 IMPORTANT Do not use the SUB Input on the subwoofer...

Page 15: ...ect 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...

Page 16: ...e lowest option that is above the lowest end of the speaker model s frequency response specification see page 19 for specifications for HKL Series speakers For example the frequency response for the H...

Page 17: ...ain speakers on page 19 to determine the lowest frequency they are capable of reproducing and set this control slightly above that frequency For example if the specified frequency response for your HK...

Page 18: ...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 ot...

Page 19: ...dome shielded dome shielded dome shielded Low Frequency 4 Polymer coated cone 6 Polymer coated cone 6 Polymer coated cone Dual 5 Polymer coated cones Transducer shielded shielded shielded shielded En...

Page 20: ...mniMount Systems Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc THX is a registered trademark of THX Ltd Model HKSUB 12 Description Powered subwoofer Amp...

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