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HKTS 210 SUB/HKTS 200 SUB Connecting the Subwoofer
Connecting the Subwoofer
Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor
With a Dedicated Subwoofer Output
(HKTS 210 SUB only):
Set Input Mode
Switch to “LFE”
LFE/Trigger Cable
(supplied)
Use this installation method for receivers and preamps/processors that have a dedicated
subwoofer output with low-pass filtering (also called bass management). If the dedicated
subwoofer output does not have low-pass filtering, follow the instructions in Connecting
the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor With Line Outputs on this page.
Use the LFE (purple) connector of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to
connect the subwoofer’s Line-Level LFE In connector to the dedicated subwoofer output
(or LFE output) of your audio/video receiver or preamp/processor. HKTS 210 SUB only:
Set the Input Mode switch in the “LFE” position.
Configure your receiver or preamp/processor’s setup menu for “Subwoofer On.” After
you have made and verified all connections, plug the subwoofer’s AC Power Cord into
an active AC outlet.
Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor
With Line Outputs
L R
LINE-LEVEL
OUTPUTS
(HKTS 210 SUB only):
Set Input Mode
Switch to “Normal”
Stereo RCA Cable
(not supplied)
Use this installation method for receivers and preamp/processors that do not have a
dedicated subwoofer output but do have preamp-level (volume-controlled) line outputs.
If the receiver or preamp/processor has a dedicated subwoofer output with low-pass
filtering, see Connecting the Subwoofer to a Receiver or Preamp/Processor With a
Dedicated Subwoofer Output on this page.
Connect one end of a stereo RCA cable (not supplied) to the receiver’s or preamp’s line
outputs and the other end to the subwoofer’s Line-Level L/R In connectors. HKTS 210
SUB only: Set the Input Mode switch in the “Normal” position.
After you have made and verified all connections, plug the subwoofer’s AC Power Cord
into an active AC outlet.