SOUNDSTICKS III BT (serv.man5) - Harman Kardon Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 5

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Symptom

Possible problem

Solution

No sound from subwoofer,  

only satellites.

No sound from satellites,  

only subwoofer.

High frequencies sound dull.

No sound from Bluetooth device.

Subwoofer volume control set  

at minimum.

Satellites not connected  

to subwoofer.

Satellites not positioned properly.

Device not paired.

Rotate subwoofer volume control clockwise until relative volume level is 

appropriate.

Check connection of satellites to subwoofer.

Position and tilt (angle) loudspeakers toward listener. The sound from the 

satellites is very directional due to the four-element linear array design.

Pair device with Soundsticks Wireless. Bluetooth LED illuminates when 

pairing is successful.

This product is intended to be supplied by a listed direct plug -in power unit marked “Class 2” and output rated 16V DC minimum 1.5 A.
*Audio from a paired Bluetooth device will mix with the audio from a connected audio device. To listen to only one device, stop play on the other device.

Step 5. Plug power adapter 

into subwoofer.

Step 6. Plug power cord 

into wall receptacle.

Step 7. Push the subwoofer 

volume knob/power ON/

OFF button. Unit is on 

when the LED is lit. Use the 

subwoofer volume knob to 

balance the subwoofer’s 

volume with that of the 

satellites.

LED 

Step 9. Adjust volume 

level by touching + or – 

button. Touching both the 

+ and – buttons mutes 

the audio. When muted, 

touching either button 

unmutes the audio.

Step 8. Turn on  

Soundsticks Wireless.  

(Unit will automatically 

enter pairing mode.) Put 

Bluetooth-enabled device 

in pairing mode. Select 

“Soundsticks Wireless” 

on device’s pairing list. 

Passcode (if required) is 

0000. When pairing is 

successful, Soundsticks 

Wireless’ Bluetooth LED  

will illuminate.