Harman Kardon SB 30 User's Manual
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1. l l l l l ra orf l AC INPUT i 220 240V 50Hz 2A a MENi 4A l 110 120V 220 240V 220 240V 50Hz 2A i 5 GO OOOH i i D O 11 20v 220 240V O O O O O AC i O S ee Power Cord Power Cord Voltage Selector 20 ee ee supplied Connector Switch Power Switch SB 30 Subwoofer bo 1 m u Wall o iE L A ON Ol oFF l Outlet A pa l l o l POPER i O ee ee eee oe be Sete ee ee SB 30 Subwoofer Power Switch SB 30 SUB harman kardon SB o Wireless Code Switches In the unlikely event that you encounter interference when operating the system or if you have more than one SB 30 system in operation you may change the channel at which the wireless system operates There are four position Wireless Code switches on both the soundbar and subwoofer To change the wireless channel set each of the switches to one of the other three positions IMPORTANT The switches on the soundbar and the subwoofer must be set to the same position for the wireless system to work SB 30 CNTR Soundbar o 90000 o o o G ES o i o i o oc Oo O O O O O O O Model SB 30 CNTR harman kardon l l l l l l l Harman Consumer Inc l l l l l l l l O O O O Northridge CA 91329 USA Ata OVAN Designed2. We strongly recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location for your subwoofer One way you can determine the best location for the subwoofer is by temporarily placing it in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content Move around to various locations in the room while the system is playing putting your ears where the subwoofer would be placed and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best Place the subwoofer in that location Placing the Soundbar and Subwoofer and Connecting the System Connecting the System Source Connections Analog Use the supplied stereo audio cable to connect the soundbar s Analog Input connectors to your TV s stereo audio output If your TV has two sets of audio output jacks use the set that has a fixed not variable output level It will let you turn your TV s speakers all the way off while the TV still supplies a constant audio signal to the soundbar Digital If your disc player cable tuner or satellite tuner has a coaxial or optical digital output you can use the supplied optical digital audio cable and a coaxial digital audio cable not supplied to connect them to the soundbar s Optical and Coaxial Digital Input connectors We recommend setting the component s digital output to Bitstream so it will send Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams to the SB 30 CNTR for decoding This will produce better results when us
3. Introduction Description and Features and Included Items Included Items Carefully unpack your soundbar speaker system and confirm that all the items shown here are included SB 30 CNTR Soundbar 6 5 ft 2m Stereo Audio Cable ji 5 ft 1 5m Optical Digital Audio Cable SB 30 SUB Wireless OK Subwoofer OO AC Power Cord for Soundbar e fe Power cord varies by region PO Eee Rubber Wall Mount Remote Feet Brackets Control IMPORTANT If anything is missing or if any part of your SB 30 system fails to operate properly contact your dealer immediately SB o Connections and Controls Soundbar Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Connections and Controls Coaxial Digital sar ardon Input Connector P2 LE Haran Consumer ne P Coaxial fe Optical Digital iG Input Connector opt O Analog EQ Input Switch Connectors Wireless Code Switch 6 o0 o SNEEN O o 0 Oo 0 0 is desi sign e a a dur ring normal operai O POWER O O O O re ON O O O O O FUSE 110 120VAC T4AL 250V Power Cord G FUSE 220 240VAC T2AL 250V Connector A niaan s hzai 220 240 50Hz 2A 110 120V 220 240V AC Fuse Holder Voltage Selector Switch Power Switch Coaxial Digital Input connector If your TV disc player or cable sa
4. for more information about Dolby Volume Connections and Controls Soundbar Status LEDs The soundbar has three LED indicators located behind the grille as shown in the illustration below The status LEDs light up in different colors and numbers to indicate the following Active input source white LEDs 1 LED Optical Digital Input 2 LEDs Coaxial Digital Input 3 LEDs Analog Input Active surround mode blue LEDs 1 LED Stereo mode 2 LEDs Virtual surround mode 3 LEDs Wave surround mode See Surround Modes on page 12 for information about the surround modes Room Size setting green LEDs 1 LED Small room 2 LEDs Medium room 3 LEDs Large room See Surround Modes on page 12 for information about the Room Size setting Dolby Volume setting red LEDs 1 LED Off 2 LEDs Low 3 LEDs High See Dolby Volume on page 13 for information about Dolby Volume NOTE The Status LEDs will turn off after five seconds of no button presses SB o Connections and Controls O O SB 30 SUB harman kardon HARMAN Harman Consumer Inc Northridge CA 91329 USA Designed and engineered in US Made in P R C This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation O RISK CA Ue DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT POUR PR VE
5. and engineered in USA Made in P R C Wireless CODE EQ T ee a ee ee Se a a SE ee a ee a Wireless Code Switch Set Both Switches to the Same Number T ey ey ee es Se Se ae MIN WIRELESS CODE J ae ee a Wireless Code Switch SB 30 Subwoofer 10 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Turning the Soundbar On and Off Manually To turn the soundbar on manually momentarily press the Power button on the soundbar or on the remote control Pressing the Power button while the soundbar is on will put it into the Standby mode Power Button Power Button harman kardon NOTE If you put the soundbar into the Standby mode manually you can turn it back on only by manually pressing the Power button again Auto turn on The soundbar has a signal detector that will automatically turn the unit on when it senses an audio signal at any of its inputs To minimize power consumption the signal detector is not activated unless the soundbar first senses any kind of IR remote signal Once the soundbar s signal detector has been activated the unit will automatically turn from Standby to on as soon as it detects an input signal at any of its source input connections Auto turn off The soundbar will automatically enter the Standby mode if no audio signal is detected at any of its source input connections for approximately 15 minutes Turning the Subwoofer On
6. power cord make sure the Voltage Selector switch see below is in the correct setting for your local AC voltage See Power Connections on page 9 for more information yO O Oe O O GO oO Oo ORO oO GG GO 6 o Ys Power switch Set this switch to the On position to put the soundbar into the Standby mode In normal operation this switch will be left in the On position See Turning the Soundbar On and Off on page 11 for more information Voltage Selector switch This switch is set at the factory for the proper AC voltage in the region where the soundbar is shipped See Voltage Selector Switch on page 9 for more information AC Fuse holder The SB 30 CNTR is factory equipped with a T4AL 250V AC fuse 110 120V AC operation or a T2AL 250V AC fuse 220 240V AC operation If the fuse ever blows 1 Unplug the soundbar power cord from the AC outlet and wait for the Power LED to turn off before proceeding 2 Use a screwdriver to open the fuse holder 3 Remove the blown fuse 4 Replace the fuse with an identical fuse T4AL 250V 110 120V AC operation T2AL 250V 220 240V AC operation CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND RATING SB 30 Soundbar Top Panel Controls DEEP ZAS oe Power Surround Volume Source Dolby Button Mode Down Up Selector Volume and Button Buttons Button Button Power LED Power button When the soundbar is in
7. soundbar will be level use a carpenter s level laser sight or other device to ensure that the two sets of holes are at exactly the same height Source Selector button Pressing the Source Selector button changes the active input 3 Attach the two wall mount brackets to the wall at the locations you marked using source among the Optical Digital Coaxial Digital and Analog input connectors The active hardware that is appropriate for the wall s construction and materials Note that input source is indicated by the status LEDs see Soundbar Status LEDs on page 5 the soundbar weighs 8 4 Ib 3 8kg Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight Place the Soundbar and Subwoofer ona f gt ee s Placing the Soundbar on a Table 0 If your TV is placed on a table you can place the soundbar on the table directly in front of the TV stand centered with the TV screen Attach the supplied rubber feet to the soundbar fmm gt as shown in the illustration and set the soundbar s EQ switch in the Table position 4 Set the soundbar s EQ switch in the Wall position As long as the table s surface is flat the soundbar will rest on the rubber feet SB o 5 After making all of the connections described in Connecting the System on this page attach the soundbar to the brackets by sliding the slots in its feet onto the brackets vertical tabs H
8. subwoofer signal IMPORTANT Be sure to set the subwoofer s Wireless Code switch to the same channel that you set the soundbar s Wireless Code switch See Wireless Code Switches on page 10 for more information Power switch Set this switch to the On position to activate the subwoofer In normal operation this switch will be left in the On position See Turning the Subwoofer On and Off on page 11 for more information Power cord non detachable Plug this cord into an active unswitched AC outlet See Power Connections on page 9 for more information SB 30 Remote Control Functions and Placing the Soundbar and Subwoofer Remote Control Functions Wall Mounting the Soundbar If your TV is attached to a wall you can use the included wall mount brackets to mount the soundbar on the wall directly below the TV screen Mute E Power Button Button S Volume Down VA N Volume Up Button ts Q Cam Button Surround Mode a Dolby Volume Button Button ROOM SOURCE Source Selector Button Room Size Button harman kardon Mute button Press this button to mute the system the soundbar Power LED will flash blue press again to unmute the system Power button When the soundbar is in the Standby mode the soundbar Power LED is amber pressing the Power button will turn on the soundbar When the soundbar is on the Power LED is blue pressing the Power button will put it into the Standby mode
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10. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from 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 personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus A 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the
11. NIR LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU DE CHOC LECTRIQUE Ca D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ALA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDIT Subwoofer Controls Power LED on top of unit O O PHASE Phase REVERSE 9 Switch O E VOLUME Volume I amp Contrl T V WIRELESS CODE Wireless tL de Code Switch a Power Switch Power Cord e Power LED on top of unit The Power LED s color indicates the subwoofer s operational Status e Blue The subwoofer is operational e Amber The subwoofer is in the Standby mode e Off The subwoofer is turned off Phase switch This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the speakers in the soundbar If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers the sound waves from the soundbar could cancel out some of the sound waves from the subwoofers reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the placement of the subwoofer and soundbar relative to each other in the room See Subwoofer Phase Switch on page 11 for more information Volume control Use this control to balance the subwoofer s volume with that of the soundbar Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer s volume turn it counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer s volume See Subwoofer Volume Control on page 11 for more information Wireless Code switch This switch selects among four different wireless channels for the wireless
12. SB SO Multichannel active soundbar speaker system i NINN K Y J la Ta r Owner s Manual harman kardon by HARMAN SB o Important Safety Instructions N Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth FO GO T ER EN eo E consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer or has been dropped 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable iKdiiicccddcciddcddddddddcdddddddddddcdddddddddcddddcdddddddddddddddddddddddddadddddddddddddcdddddddddddddadddddddddddda dsaa sdadas l LLL hd sssdsssscsdccddddcdddcddddddddcdddacdddccddacdddcddaaadddccddacddadcddddddddcddddcddccddddcdddadddcddddddddaddddaddadaddaaddddcdadaddddcdddccdddcdddcdddaaddadddddadddaddddadddddddaaddaaddddcddadaddaaddddcdddaddddadddaddddddddadddadddddaddaaddddadaaadddaaddaadddaaddaadddaadddada dadddde A THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions
13. U Placing the Subwoofer The performance of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and its physical position relative to the other speakers in the system While it is true that in general our ears do not hear directional sounds at the low frequencies where subwoofers operate when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room the reflections standing waves and absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the performance of any subwoofer system As a result the specific location of the subwoofer in the room does become important to the amount and quality of bass that is produced For example placing the subwoofer next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in the room placing it in a corner 1 generally will maximize amount of bass in the room However corner placement can also increase the destructive effect of standing waves on bass performance This effect can vary depending on the listening position some listening positions may yield very good results while others may have far too much or too little bass at certain frequencies In many rooms placing the subwoofer along a wall away from a corner 2 can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that of the left and right speakers In some rooms the best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer behind the listening position 3 Ty DT SB 30 CNTR Soundbar
14. Volume Down Up buttons Press the button to decrease the volume Press the Saton 10 increase tnp volume 1 Determine the location for the soundbar on the wall Make sure that the top of the Surround Mode button Pressing the Surround Mode button cycles the soundbar s audio soundbar will not block your view of the TV screen when it is mounted on the wall output through the following three surround modes Stereo gt Virtual gt HARMAN Wave gt 2 Mark the locations of the soundbar wall mount bracket holes on the wall The holes Stereo etc The active surround mode is indicated by the soundbar Status LEDs see for the left and right brackets are spaced 830mm apart and are designed to accept Soundbar Status LEDs on page 5 See Surround Modes on page 12 for information 8 screws The top and bottom holes for each bracket are spaced 25mm apart See about the surround modes the illustration below Dolby Volume button Pressing the Dolby Volume button cycles the Dolby Volume setting among Off Low and High The active setting is indicated by the status LEDs see j Soundbar Status LEDs on page 5 See Dolby Volume on page 13 for more information 2omm about Dolby Volume Room Size button The Room Size button lets you tailor the soundbar s energy field in the HARMAN Wave surround mode to match the size of your listening room See Surround Modes HARMAN Wave on page 12 for more information NOTE To ensure that the
15. WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY Connecting and Using SB 30 Your soundbar Speaker System Power Connections Using Your Soundbar Speaker System After you have made and verified all of the source connections and the Voltage Selector switch setting can leave both Power switches set to On all the time If you will be away from home for K i aie ar ae to the SB 30 CNTR s Power Cord connector and an extended period of time or if you will not be using the system for an extended period Da WOTSI Y UNSW NEU WAN AUUE set both Power switches to Off 2 Connect the subwoofer s power cord into a working unswitched wall outlet Set the soundbar s and subwoofer s Power switches in their On positions Normally you CO SB 30 CNTR Soundbar PA O rewer 0000 Poescseo29009 cooc 0 eo O rewer 0000 Op 000000028000000860 T lemeo 0 0 0 ooooo 000 0000000 0 Wri on 9o 0 90 0 6 ooo0o00000 0000000 0 0 rssas i O see ca ama Oo l Tamni m F 0 0 60 06 op Peo 0000000 090000000 oe ges ee aa ana ee _ 7 7 y 7 7 a ee ee ee 7 m e e o n G U A o a Ee a ee es a a O POWER O 0 Oo amp Ge O O O O O FUSE 110 120VAC T4AL 250V FUSE 220 240VAC T2AL 250V ON FUSE 110 120VAC T4AL 250V I FUSE 220 240VAC T2AL 250V OFF 110 120V 60Hz 4A
16. and Off The subwoofer will automatically turn on when it receives an audio signal from the soundbar and it will return to the Standby mode when it has received no audio signal for 15 minutes The subwoofer s Power LED will turn blue when the subwoofer is on and will turn amber when the subwoofer is in Standby Subwoofer Volume Control Use the subwoofer s Volume control to balance its volume with that of the soundbar Once you find the proper balance between the subwoofer and the soundbar the soundbar s Volume Up Down buttons will control the volume of the entire system and you should not have to readjust the subwoofer s Volume control VOLUME o o SB 30 SUB hai kardon MIN MAX WIRELESS CODE Volume Control Notes on setting subwoofer volume e Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films while the ideal setting for films is too quiet for music When setting the subwoofer s Volume control listen to both music and films with strong bass content and find a middle ground volume level that works for both o f your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet you may want to place it in a different location Placing the subwoofer in a corner will always tend to increase its bass output while placing it away from any walls or corners will always tend to lessen its bass output SB 30 Subwoofer Phase Switch Whe
17. endeavors to re create the reference presentation that was heard in the recording studio without losing portions of the program at the typically lower volume levels often used in the home When the Modeler module is active you may notice details of the performance that were hidden when the program was played on other equipment Press the Dolby Volume button on the remote to adjust the Dolby Volume setting Dolby Volume Button The soundbar s Status LEDs glow red to indicate the active Dolby Volume setting Dolby Volume Off Dolby volume Low Dolby Volume High Off No Dolby Volume processing Low Dolby Volume Modeler module is active High Dolby Volume Modeler and Leveler modules are active SB 30 Specifications SB 30 System Frequency response 40Hz 20kHz SB 30 CNTR Soundbar Low frequency transducers Six x 2 51mm cones High frequency transducers Seven x 1 25mm domes Amplifier power 40 watts x 4 10 watts x 7 Power requirement 110V 120V AC 60Hz USA 220V 240V AC 50Hz EU selectable Power consumption lt 0 5W standby 230W maximum Dimensions H x W x D 3 15 16 x 45 11 16 x 3 1 8 100mm x 1160mm x 80mm Weight 8 4 Ib 3 8kg SB 30 Subwoofer Low frequency transducer 8 200mm down firing cone Amplifier power 100 watts Frequency response 40Hz 160Hz Controls V
18. even 10 watt amplifiers It features a powerful triple core DSP digital signal processor with two HARMAN exclusive surround modes Virtual and HARMAN Wave patent pending that utilize different combinations of the soundbar s 13 transducers and 11 amplifier channels to create an astonishingly realistic surround sound experience in any size room and for listeners at any position in the room without needing any extra speakers or wires You can set the soundbar on a table in front of your TV or if you have a wall mounted flat panel TV you can use the supplied brackets to mount the soundbar on the wall along with your flat panel TV The SB 30 SUB subwoofer receives its signal from the SB 30 CNTR soundbar via wireless technology so you can place it anywhere in your room without having to run any wires between it and the soundbar Its 8 inch 200mm woofer and built in 100 watt amplifier deliver the impact and excitement from your favorite movies and video games Other conveniences include a volume control a phase switch for fine tuning bass performance to suit your listening environment and an efficient switching system that senses the presence of an audio signal and automatically switches the subwoofer on Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver more than 50 years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs the SB 30 system will turn your flat panel TV into a fun and exciting home theater
19. g positions not just those directly on the speaker s center line Stereo Mode Virtual The Virtual mode utilizes sophisticated digital signal processing and an additional four transducers to simulate the reflected sounds that would be created by the rear channel speakers in a room with a dedicated surround sound system The soundbar s digital signal processing is specifically designed to maximize the useful listening area while reducing sonic colorations This digital processing also enhances conventional stereo and MP3 sources by creating rear ambience that adds depth to the sound presentation Virtual Mode This mode achieves the best surround sound effect for listeners who are sitting along the soundbar s center line from 3 ft 10 ft 1m 3m away from the speaker HARMAN Wave The HARMAN Wave mode utilizes all 13 of the soundbar s transducers to create both left and right surround sound fields in addition to using the left and right transducer groups to reproduce the front left and right stereo signals Extremely sophisticated digital signal processing uses wave field synthesis to separately control direct and indirect sound fields creating an impressive surround sound sensation in even a large room and for many listeners seated over a large listening area HARMAN Wave Mode The HARMAN Wave mode features a Room Size adjustment that allows you to tailor the
20. ics and state of the art speaker components are hard at work within the SB 30 connecting setting up and operating the system is simple To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new speaker system we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual It will help ensure that the connections you make are correct In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power and refinement the SB 30 is able to deliver If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your retailer or custom installer or visit our Web site at www harmankardon com Description and Features The SB 30 is a complete home theater speaker system that includes e A video shielded soundbar speaker the SB 30 CNTR that features 13 speaker elements 11 amplifier channels and a triple core digital signal processor e An 8 inch 200mm 100 watt wireless powered subwoofer the SB 30 SUB e An IR remote control e Wall mount brackets for the soundbar e An optical digital audio cable for connecting the system directly to your cable satellite tuner or disc player e A 6 1 2 foot 2m stereo audio cable for connecting the system directly to your TV s audio output e A 3 foor 1 8m AC power cord for the SB 30 CNTR soundbar The SB 30 CNTR soundbar contains six 2 inch woofers and seven 1 inch tweeters powered by four 40 watt amplifiers and s
21. ing the Virtual and HARMAN Wave surround modes see Surround Modes on page 11 NOTE If your disc player cable tuner or satellite tuner does not have a digital output you can connect its analog audio output to your TV The TV will send its audio signal to the soundbar through the analog connection described above Stereo Audio Cable supplied m pS x z Optical Digital Audio Cable Supplied Satellite Tuner J OPTICAL 1 p Diamat OUT Coaxial Digital Audio Cable not supplied CoAxIAL Disc Player Cp i Voltage Selector Switch The soundbar s Voltage Selector switch is set at the factory to accommodate the AC power voltage in the area where the soundbar is shipped IMPORTANT Before you connect the power cord for the first time it is a good idea to verify that the setting of the voltage selector is appropriate for the power in your area In the event that you do need to change the Voltage Selector switch setting 6 Make sure that the soundbar is powered off and the power cord is disconnected from the soundbar 7 Slide the Voltage Selector switch to the appropriate setting 110 120V or 220 240V as required for your area WARNING DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OPERATE THE SOUNDBAR WITH THE WRONG VOLTAGE SELECTED DOING SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SOUNDBAR WHICH
22. instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and then on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Harman Kardon could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IC Statement and Warning Canada only This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada For Canadian Model Mod le pour les Canadien This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est L Canadian ICES 003 conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Instructions for Users on Removal and Disposal of Used Batteries Specifications of Included Battery Types E Pb These symbols shown on the product the packaging or in the manual or separate information sheet mean that the product itself as well as the batteries included or built into the pr
23. n the subwoofer is properly in phase with the soundbar speakers the sound will be clearer and have more impact In phase performance will make percussive sounds like drums piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike Although there is no absolutely correct setting for the subwoofer s Phase switch in most cases it should be left in the Normal position The best way to set the Phase switch is to listen to music that you are familiar with and adjust the switch so that drums and other percussive sounds have maximum impact PHASE m REVERSE O m NORMAL VOLUME o SB 30 SUB kardon MIN MAX Phase Switch Adjusting the System s Volume Press the Volume Up and Down buttons on the soundbar or the remote control to raise and lower the system s volume one step at a time Hold down the buttons to raise or lower the volume continuously To mute the system press the remote control s Mute button Volume Down Up Buttons Mute Button Volume Down Up Buttons 6 gos harman kardon For the best sound we recommend turning your TV s built in speakers off Consult your TV s owner s manual to find out how to do it If there is no way to turn your TV s speakers off you can adjust your TV s volume so that the SB 30 system will always supply most of the sound 1 Using the volume buttons on your TV turn its volume all the way down 2 Then use the so
24. ned all e f the TV or source component is connected via a variable analog output check its the way up instructions to be sure that the output is not turned down too low The bass output is not loud enough e Turn up the subwoofer s Volume control e Move the subwoofer into a corner of the room e Move the subwoofer closer to the seating location You can find additional troubleshooting information in the FAQs link on the Support page at www harmankardon com 14 HARMAN HARMAN Consumer Inc 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 2011 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Harman Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories MLP Lossless is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS the Symbol amp DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks amp DTS Digital surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Part No 950 0357 001 ammar kardon harman kardon by HARM
25. oduct should never be thrown away with general household waste Take them to applicable collection points where proper treatment recycling and recovery takes place in accordance with national or local legislation or European Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed helps saving resources and prevents possible negative effects on the environment or human health The batteries included with your equipment may be alkaline carbon zinc manganese or lithium button cells type All types should be disposed of according to the above instructions To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control reverse the procedure described for inserting batteries in the owner s manual For products with a built in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product removal may not be possible for the user In this case recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery If for any reason it becomes necessary to replace such a battery this procedure must be performed by authorized service centers SB 30 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon SB 30 multichannel active soundbar speaker system with which you re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The SB 30 has been custom designed to create an extraordinarily realistic cinema experience in your own living room While extremely sophisticated electron
26. olume phase Enclosure type Sealed Power requirement 120V 60Hz USA 230V 50HZ 60Hz EU Power consumption lt 0 5W standby 100W maximum Dimensions H x W x D 13 29 32 x 10 1 2 x 10 1 2 353mm x 267mm x 267mm Weight 19 2 Ib 8 7kg specifications SB 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your SB 30 system isn t performing the way you think it should check to see if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or contacting a Harman Kardon representative Problem Solution The soundbar does not turn on the Power LED is off e Check that the soundbar s power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet e Check that the soundbar s Power switch is in the On position e Check if the soundbar s AC fuse has blown See Soundbar Rear Panel Controls and Connections AC Fuse Holder on page 4 for instructions on checking and changing the fuse e Check if the soundbar s voltage selector switch is set in the incorrect position for the AC voltage in your area CAUTION If the switch s set in the incorrect position do not change the switch position or attempt to turn the soundbar back on Unplug the soundbar from the wall outlet and take it to an authorized Harman Kardon service center The subwoofer does not turn on the Power LED is off e Check that the subwoofer s power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet e Check that the subwoofer
27. power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Important Safety Instructions lt lt 4kkhhhhhhhaoaha444444444644444444444444464446664666646h6h hhhhssssssssssss44444444464645444455666656444656hhhhhhhhhbbisssssssssssss5555654546464664646464646446 666s hhh hhh V A 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 PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT FCC Regulations USA only FCC Information For Users This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Radio and Television Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
28. s Power switch is in the On position There is no sound coming from both the soundbar and the subwoofer e Check that the soundbar is on the Power LED is blue their Power LEDs are amber or blue e Check that the cable connecting the TV or other source component to the soundbar is properly connected at both ends e Check that the soundbar is set to the correct input source one white Status LED glows for optical digital two white Status LEDs for coaxial digital and three white Status LEDs for analog and that the input source device is playing an audio signal e Check that the system is not muted when the system is muted the soundbar s Power LED flashes blue If the system is muted press the remote control s Mute button to un mute the system e Check that the soundbar s volume is not turned all the way down There is no sound coming from just the subwoofer the Power LED is amber or blue e Check that the Subwoofer Volume control is not turned all the way down fully counterclockwise e Check that the Wireless Code switches on the subwoofer and soundbar are both set to the same setting number e Move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar The maximum wireless operation distance is 50 feet 15 3m The soundbar s sound is distorted e Check the source device to see if the distortion is coming from it and not from the soundbar The system s sound is too quiet even when the soundbar s volume is tur
29. soundbar s energy field to match the size of your listening room Press the Room Size button on the remote Room Size _ amp Button The soundbar s Status LEDs glow green to indicate the active Room Size setting O Small Room O O Medium Room O O O Large Room Feel free to experiment with this adjustment to find the effect that works best for your particular listening room and seating arrangement As with the Virtual mode in the HARMAN Wave mode the soundbar s digital signal processing also creates rear ambience that adds depth to the sound presentation for conventional stereo and MP3 sources 12 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Dolby Volume Your soundbar implements Dolby Volume processing which can improve the audio performance of the system by revealing subtle details in the sound even at normal home listening volumes One concern of the typical home theater listener is that volumes can vary widely for different programs played by a source e g television commercial advertisements are often much louder than the main program Another is that details heard in the recording studio at typically high reference volumes are lost at the lower volumes used by many listeners at home The soundbar uses two Dolby Volume techniques to address these issues The Leveler module maintains a consistent listening volume within a source e g commercial television or different tracks on a mix CD The Modeler module
30. tellite tuner has a coaxial digital output use a coaxial digital audio cable not supplied to connect it here Optical Digital Input connector If your TV disc player or cable satellite tuner has an optical digital output use the supplied optical digital audio cable to connect it here Analog Input connectors Use the supplied stereo audio cable to connect the stereo analog outputs of your TV disc player or cable satellite tuner here NOTE You can connect three different source components to the three input connectors See Source Connections on page 9 for more information Wireless Code switch This switch selects among four different wireless channels for the wireless subwoofer signal IMPORTANT Be sure to set the soundbar s Wireless Code switch to the same channel that you set the subwoofer s Wireless Code switch See Wireless Code Switches on page 10 for more information EQ switch This switch adjusts the soundbar s bass performance for either wall or table mounting If you re mounting the soundbar on a wall with the included wall mount brackets set this switch to the Wall position for the most natural sounding bass performance If you are placing the soundbar on a table set the EQ switch to the Table position for the most natural sounding bass performance Power Cord connector Connect the supplied AC power cord here See Power Connections on page 9 for more information CAUTION Before connecting the
31. the Standby mode the Power LED is amber pressing the Power button will turn on the soundbar When the soundbar is on the Power LED is blue pressing the Power button will put it into the Standby mode Power LED The Power LED will display different colors and patterns to indicate the soundbar s status e Power LED is constantly blue The soundbar is on e Power LED is flashing blue The soundbar is muted e Power LED is amber The soundbar is in the Standby mode e Power LED is off The soundbar is off Surround Mode button Pressing the Surround Mode button cycles the soundbar s audio output through the following three surround modes Stereo gt Virtual gt HARMAN Wave gt Stereo etc The active surround mode is indicated by the soundbar Status LEDs see Soundbar Status LEDs below See Surround Modes on page 12 for information about the surround modes Volume Down Up buttons Press the button to decrease the volume press the button to increase the volume Source Selector button Pressing the Source Selector button changes the active input source among the Optical Digital Coaxial Digital and Analog input connectors The active input source is indicated by the soundbar Status LEDs see below Dolby Volume button Pressing the Dolby Volume button cycles the Dolby Volume setting between off low and high The active setting is indicated by the soundbar Status LEDs see below See Dolby Volume on page 13
32. undbar s Volume Up Down buttons to set the sound to a comfortable listening level Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Selecting an Input Source Press the Source button on the soundbar or the remote control to switch among the three sources optical digital coaxial digital and analog Source Button SRC Source Button harman kardon The soundbar s Status LEDs will glow white to indicate the active source Optical Digital CQ Coaxial Digital O O O Analog Surround Modes Your soundbar incorporates extremely sophisticated digital signal processing that along with 13 individual transducers powered by 11 amplifier channels creates an astonishingly realistic surround sound presentation in any size room for listeners at any position in the room without needing any extra speakers or wires Press the Surround Mode button on the soundbar or the remote control to switch among the three surround modes Stereo Virtual and HARMAN Wave Surround Mode Button O Surround Mode Button harman kardon The soundbar s Status LEDs glow blue to indicate the active surround mode Stereo virta O HARMAN wae SB o Stereo The Stereo mode reproduces the input signal in conventional two channel stereo utilizing the soundbar s left and right speakers Digital equalization and digital crossover filters help achieve accurate performance for listeners in a variety of seatin
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