Harman/Kardon SB 15/230 loudspeaker
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1. Included One SB 15CNTR soundbar speaker One SB 15SUB 10 inch 250mm 100 watt wireless subwoofer harman kardon Two wall mount brackets for the SB 1SCNTR soundbar Important If anything is missing or if any part of your SB 15 230 system fails to operate properly contact your dealer immediately Soundbar Top Panel Controls Surround Volume Source Power Mode Up Down Selector Button Button Buttons Button Power Surround Source Indicator Mode Indicator Indicator Power Button When the soundbar is in the Standby mode the Power Indicator is amber press this button to turn the SB 15 230 system On The Power Indicator turns blue NOTE When the soundbar is in the Standby mode it will automatically turn On whenever it detects an audio signal at the Source 1 analog inputs When the SB 15 230 system is On e Momentarily press the Power button to mute the SB 15 230 system The Power Indicator flashes blue e Hold down the Power button for three seconds to put the soundbar in the Standby mode The Power Indicator turns amber NOTE The subwoofer will remain on for approximately 15 minutes after the audio signal ceases then will automatically go into the Standby mode Surround Mode Button This button turns the SB 15 230 system s 3D Surround processing On and Off The Surround Mode Indicator turns blue when 3D Surround is active and turns white when 3D Surround is not active2. Soundbar Trim Switch This switch adjusts the soundbar s audio input sensitivity so it will work with TVs that have different audio signal output levels If your TV s audio signal output is low the soundbar may not play loud enough In this case set the Trim switch to position 3 so the soundbar will play louder If your TV s audio signal output is high you may hear distortion in the soundbar at normal listening volumes In this case set the Trim Switch to position 7 to reduce the distortion and improve the sound EQ Trim m m Table Wall 123 S urce1 Trim Switch Wireless Code Switches In the unlikely event that there is interference when operating the system or if you have more than one SB 15 230 system in operation you may change the wireless channel at which the system operates There are four position Wireless Code switches on both the soundbar and subwoofer To change the wireless channel simply 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 properly WIRELESS CODE SB 15 230 CNTR im harman kardon T Wireless CODE a 1234 Wireless Code Wireless Code Switch Switch Soundbar Subwoofer NOTE The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and subwoofer is approximately 50 feet 15 3m Subwoofer Crosso
3. components 2 Plug the subwoofer s power cord into an active unswitched AC outlet DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components Power Connection 815 230 CNTR Q camino oe harman kardon SB15CNTR a Rear Panel j o co RS AC Power Cord J Power Supply Operation Turning the Soundbar On and Off Set the soundbar s Power switch to On press the switch s white dot Power Switch Power To turn the soundbar On automatically The soundbar will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal at the Source 1 analog inputs To turn the soundbar On manually Momentarily press the soundbar s Power button to turn the soundbar On Power Button To put the soundbar into Standby Hold down the soundbar s Power button for at least three seconds If you will be away from home for an extended period of time or if you will not be using the system for an extended period set the soundbar s Power switch to Off Turning the Subwoofer On and Off Set the subwoofer s Power switch to the On position This will put the subwoofer into the Standby mode The subwoofer will automatically turn itself On when it receives an audio signal and it will return to the Standby mode when it has received no audio signal for 15 minutes
4. The subwoofer s LED will illuminate b ue when the subwoofer is On and will be illuminated amber when the subwoofer is in Standby FUSE T1AL 250V a POWER a i AC 230V 50Hz Power If you will be away from home for an extended period of time or if you will not be using the system for an extended period set the subwoofer s Power switch to the Off position Adjusting the System s Volume Press the soundbar s Volume Up and Down buttons to raise and lower the system s volume one step at a time Hold down the buttons to continuously raise or lower the volume NOTE The lowest setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system Volume Buttons If the system will not play loud enough or quiet enough adjust the Trim Switch see Soundbar Trim Switch on page 9 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 this If there is no way to turn your TV s speakers off you can adjust the TV s volume so that your SB 15 230 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 soundbar s Volume Up Down buttons to set the sound to a comfortable listening level This way your SB 15 230 system should always be louder than your TV s speakers NOTE This may reduce the volume of your TV s output connection so you may have to set the soundbar
5. This will make percussive sounds like drums piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike 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 Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your TV Remote You can program the soundbar so it will respond to your TV remote s Power Mute Volume Up Volume Down and Source commands This lets you control your whole home theater system with a single remote Before beginning to program the soundbar have your TV remote handy We recommend sitting down in front of the soundbar The steps will time out so read through the entire procedure before you begin To program the power command 1 With the soundbar turned on hold down the soundbar s Power and Source Selector SRC buttons together until all the soundbar button indicators flash This enters the learning mode Hold down both buttons until all indicators flash 2 Momentarily press the soundbar s Power button It will turn amber Momentarily press 10 3 Aim the TV remote at the front of the soundbar from about 300mm 900mm about 12 36 inches away 300mm 900mm 12 36 4 Hold down the TV remote s Power button for one second then release it Do this a total of four 4 times When the soundbar has learned the power command its Power Indicator will turn blue and the Surround M
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7. s Trim Switch to position 3 to compensate See Soundbar Trim Switch on page 9 Muting the System Momentarily press the soundbar s Power button to mute the system The Power Indicator flashes blue Momentarily press the Power button again to un mute the system The Power Indicator turns to a steady blue Power Button Soundbar Surround Mode Button This button switches the sound between normal stereo the Surround Mode Indicator lights white and 3D Surround the Surround Mode Indicator lights b ue The 3D Surround setting will produce a complete surround sound experience for anyone sitting in front of and several feet away from the soundbar Although it is particularly effective when watching movies you can also try the 3D Surround setting for music Surround Mode Button Subwoofer Volume Knob Use the subwoofer s Volume knob to balance the bass with the rest of the sound Play music or movies that you are familiar with and adjust the subwoofer s Volume knob so the bass sounds balanced on both music and films Listen to several different music recordings and film soundtracks that contain strong bass passages and find a setting for the Volume knob that doesn t over emphasize the bass or make it sound weak CROSSOVER VOLUME Volume Knob D PHASE Once you find a setting for the subwoofer s Volume knob that balances the bass with the rest of the sound you shouldn t have to change it
8. stereo analog outputs of your TV DVD player or cable satellite tuner here Source 2 Connection digital If your TV DVD player or cable satellite tuner has a coaxial digital output you can connect it here NOTE If you connect your TV or another component to the soundbar s Source 1 connection you can connect a different component to the Source 2 connection Power Connection Connect the included DC power supply here See Power Connections on page 7 for more information IMPORTANT Do not connect the power supply s AC cord to an AC outlet until you have made and verified all connections Power Switch Set this switch to the On position press the switch s white dot to activate the soundbar In normal operation this switch will be left in the On position See Turning the Soundbar On and Off on page 8 for more information Trim Source 2 Power Switch Switch Connection Switch C gt C 2 C c 2 a 5 C J2 A D E 2 C A C p a E A L E SB 15 230 CNTR Coif xial O harman kardon Wireless CODE EQ Trim D 0 Ce x mo ba 1234 Table Wall 123 Source 1 Source2 24V F C 3 gt i C gt E 37 2 5 7A ii J Wireless Code Source 1 Power Switch Connection Connection Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls CROSSOVER Crossover Knob 50 Hz 150
9. switch to the same channel as you set the subwoofer s Wireless Code switch See Wireless Code Switches on page 9 for more information B15 SUB 230 harman kardon H AHarman International Company Northridge CA 91329 USA CAUTION Q RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT POUR PR VENIR LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU DE CHOC LECTRIQUE VITER D EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LAPLUIE OU A L HUMIDIT This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation FUSE T1AL 250V tC Fuse AC 230V 50Hz Power Cord Power Switch AC Fuse The SB 15SUB is factory equipped with a T1AL 250V 1A 250V AC fuse If the fuse ever blows 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the blown fuse 3 Replace the fuse with an identical T1AL 250V 1A 250V AC fuse CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND RATING Power Cord Plug this cord into an active unswitched AC outlet See Power Connections on page 7 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 8 for more information Status Indicator on to
10. 8 x 13 3 8 Weight Weight 8 Ib 3 6kg 34 Ib 15 4kg H Harman International Harman Consumer Group Inc 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 516 255 4545 USA only www harmankardon com Made in China 2009 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Designed to Entertain is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No 406 000 06124 E 12
11. A 10 inch 250mm 100 watt wireless powered subwoofer the SB15SUB e Wall mount brackets for the soundbar e A6 5 foot 2m stereo audio cable for connecting the system directly to your TV s audio output The SB 15CNTR soundbar contains the system s left and right speakers and stereo amplifiers and features digital signal processing with virtual 3D surround circuitry that creates a complete surround sound experience without any extra speakers or wires You can set the soundbar on a table in front of your TV and the system includes hardware that makes it easy to mount the soundbar on the wall along with your flat panel TV You can program the soundbar to respond to your TV remote s volume power and source commands The SB15SUB subwoofer receives its signal from the SB 15CTR soundbar via wireless technology so you can place it anywhere in your room without having to run any wires Its 10 inch 250mm woofer and built in 100 watt amplifier deliver a movie s impact and excitement Other conveniences include a volume control a phase switch for fine tuning bass response to suit your listening environment and an efficient switching system that senses the presence of an audio signal and automatically switches the subwoofer on Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver more than 50 years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs the SB 15 230 will turn your flat screen TV into a fun and exciting home theater
12. PANYING THE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTEA RISK OF ELECTRIC PRODUCT SHOCK TO PERSONS SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAYBE Harman Kardon SB 15 230 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon SB 15 230 speaker system with which you re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The SB 15 230 has been custom designed to provide the excitement and power of the cinema experience in your own living room While sophisticated electronics and state of the art speaker components are hard at work within the SB 15 230 hookup and operation are simple To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new soundbar speaker system we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual This 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 15 230 is able to deliver If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your dealer the best local source of information Description and Features The SB 15 230 is a complete home theater speaker system that includes e Avideo shielded stereo soundbar speaker the SB 15CNTR with two way dual driver left and right speakers and built in 25 watt x 2 stereo amplifier e
13. SB la Za Active Speaker Soundbar User Guide English harman kardon harman kardon Designed to Entertain SB 15 230 Soundbar Home Theater Speaker System Owner s Manual Table of Contents MVR O CU CHIN ae sce EA E Aa TEA E e EE 3 Description and Features sieisen eeina eaa a a a S 3 Meded san E A sense 4 Soundbar Top Panel Controls rarsoncir a 4 Soundbar Rear Panel Controls and Connections 0 ccccecceeeeeeeseeeseeeteeees 4 Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls ccccccececceceeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeseeeeseeeeenseeees 5 Speaker Placement 020 6 Placing the Soundbar on a Table 6 Wall Mounting the Soundbar 6 Placing the SubWOOfeR isene ecb araiiratiereubaneaad 6 Connections erene fees cae asus E E EE E 7 Source Conme ctiON Sesser E E N EEEE 7 Power Connection S 0ccceceecec ccc eec ec ce cee ceeceeceeceeceeceeceeceectetesttetiesieeies 7 Operation isses nccesdeesaineasancesvuteniaveaiaadaested isee ieai une e iN E G 8 Turning the Soundbar On and Off 00aa eceeteeettees 8 Turning the Subwoofer On and Off 8 Adjusting the System s Volume 0 0 00 0 cccccecceceeece cece eeceete cee ttesetteeees 8 Muting the System ccc ccc cee ec ceeteeeceeeeteceeseeesseetseesesceenseesteees 8 Soundbar Surround Mode Button 8 Subwoofer Volume Knob 9 Soundbar Tritt SWIED essnee ea aR ENE 9 Wireless Code Switches 00 0 00 0 00 0ccccccceccec cece e cece
14. VOLUME Volume Knob Phase Switch WIRELESS CODE 12 Bl amp Wireless mae ale Code m Switch Crossover Knob This knob adjusts the subwoofer s crossover between 50Hz and 150Hz The higher you set the Crossover knob the higher in frequency the subwoofer will operate and the more its bass will overlap that of the soundbar This adjustment helps achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the soundbar for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations See Subwoofer Crossover Knob on page 9 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 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 some of the sound waves produced by the subwoofer or soundbar could be canceled reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of the speakers in the room See Subwoofer Phase Switch on page 9 for more information Wireless Code Switch Selects between four different channels for the wireless subwoofer signal IMPORTANT Be sure to set the soundbar s Wireless Code
15. cting the TV or other source component to the soundbar is properly connected at both ends e Check that the soundbar s Source Selector is set to the correct source the Source Indicator illuminates white for Source 1 analog and illuminates blue for Source 2 digital and that the source is playing an audio signal e Check that the system is not muted when the system is muted the soundbar s Power Indicator flashes blue Momentarily press the Power button to un mute the system e Check that the soundbar s volume is not turned all the way down the lowest setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system If there is no sound coming from just the subwoofer 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 If the soundbar s sound is distorted e Set the soundbar s Trim switch to a lower setting e Check the source component to see if the distortion is coming from it and not the soundbar If the system s sound is too quiet even when the soundbar s volume is turned all the way up e Set the soundbar s Trim switch to a higher setting e Ifthe TV or source component is connected via a variable output check its instructions to be sure tha
16. e the supplied stereo audio cable to connect the soundbar s Source 1 analog input 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 This will let you AnD turn your TV s speakers all the way off while the TV still supplies a constant audio gt 5 R signal to the soundbar Ss Digital If your DVD player cable tuner or satellite tuner has a coaxial digital output you can use a coaxial digital audio cable not supplied to connect it to the soundbar s TV Source 2 digital input Stereo Audio Cable NOTE If your DVD player cable tuner or satellite tuner does not have a coaxial digital supplied 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 SB 15 230 CNTR harman kardon e er Coaxial Digital Audio a Cable not supplied DVD Player i COAXIAL eA niea a SB15C Power Connections After you have made and verified all of the source connections above 1 Connect the DC power supply to the soundbar s power connection Then plug the supplied AC cord into the DC power supply and into an active unswitched AC outlet DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio
17. facturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus Q 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 the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 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 power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable 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 A THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT A THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILA TERAL FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USERTO THE PRESENCE EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING OR MOISTURE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOM
18. ls Note that the soundbar weighs 3 6kg 8 Ib Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight Qmm 10 4 After making all of the connections described in the Connections section on page 7 attach the soundbar to the brackets by sliding the slots in its rubber bumpers onto the brackets vertical tabs Slide Slots in Rubber Bumpers onto Tabs on Brackets Placing the Subwoofer Since our ears do not hear directional sound at the low frequencies where the subwoofer operates it will have good performance from just about any location in your room However the strongest bass reproduction is likely to be heard when the subwoofer is placed in a corner along the same wall as the soundbar IMPORTANT Make sure that the subwoofer s rear panel is at least 150mm 6 from the wall to allow proper operation of its port tube opening SBISCNTR Soundbar Rear panel at least 150mm from wall You can experiment with subwoofer placement 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 and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best Place the subwoofer in that location IMPORTANT The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and subwoofer is approximately 15 3m 50 feet Connections Source Connections Analog Us
19. normal stereo sound See Soundbar Surround Mode Button on page 8 for more information Volume Up Down Buttons Press the button to reduce the volume press the button to increase the volume Source Selector Button This button switches between the sources connected to the Source 1 analog and Source 2 digital inputs When Source 1 is active the Source Indicator turns white when Source 2 is active the Source Indicator turns blue Soundbar Rear Panel Controls and Connections Wireless Code Switch Selects between four different channels for the wireless 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 9 for more information EQ Switch This switch adjusts the soundbar s bass 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 Trim Switch This switch adjusts the soundbar s input sensitivity so it will work with TVs that have different audio signal output levels See Soundbar Trim Switch on page 9 for more information Source 1 Connection analog Use the included stereo audio cable to connect the
20. ode and Source Selector Indicators will flash blue e Ifthe Power Indicator flashes amber the procedure failed Repeat Steps 1 4 To program the source volume and volume commands Follow Steps 1 4 as above but in Steps 2 and 4 substitute the soundbar and TV remote s Source Selector and Volume Up Down buttons for the Power buttons To program the mute command Follow Steps 1 4 as above but in Step 2 hold down the soundbar s Power button for 2 3 seconds In step 4 substitute the TV remote s Mute button for its Power button To erase all remote programming Hold down the soundbar s Surround Mode and Volume Up buttons at the same time for 2 3 seconds Troubleshooting If the soundbar does not turn on e Check that the soundbar power supply s AC cord is plugged into a working AC outlet and that the power supply is plugged into the soundbar e Check that the soundbar s Power switch is in the On position If the subwoofer does not turn on e Check that the subwoofer s power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet e Check that the subwoofer s Power switch is in the On position e Check if the subwoofer s AC fuse has blown See Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls AC fuse on page 5 for instructions on checking and changing the fuse If there is no sound coming from both the soundbar and the subwoofer e Check that the soundbar is on the Power Indicator is illuminated blue e Check that the cable conne
21. p of unit not shown Lights blue when the subwoofer s power switch is in the On position lights amber when the subwoofer is in Standby turns off when the subwoofer s Power switch is in the Off position Speaker Placement Placing the Soundbar ona Table 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 As long as the surface of the table is flat the soundbar will rest on its rubber bumpers 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 1 Determine the location for the soundbar on the wall Make sure that the top of the soundbar will not block your view of the TV screen when it is mounted on the wall 2 Mark the locations of the soundbar wall mount bracket holes on the wall The holes for the left and right brackets are spaced 600mm apart and are designed to accept 8 screws The top and bottom holes for each bracket are spaced 25mm apart See the illustration below x 600mm gt NOTE To ensure that the 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 3 Attach the two wall mount brackets to the wall at the locations you marked using hardware that is appropriate for the wall s construction and materia
22. t the output is not turned down too low The bass output is not loud enough e Turn up the subwoofer s Volume knob e Move the subwoofer into a corner of the room e Move the subwoofer closer to the seating location 11 The soundbar won t learn your TV remote s commands e Carefully follow steps 1 4 of Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your TV Remote on page 9 e Hold the TV remote 12 inches 300mm in front of the soundbar during the learning procedure e Although the soundbar will learn commands from most TV remotes there may be some IR codes that it cannot learn If you press your TV remote s Power button and the soundbar turns off when the TV turns on or vice versa e Press the Power button on either the soundbar or the TV but not both one time This will put them back in sync so they will turn on and off together when you press the TV remote s Power button Specifications SB 15 230 System Frequency Response 50Hz 20kHz SB 15CNTR Soundbar SB 15SUB Subwoofer Input Rating Input rating DC 24V 2 5 2 7A AC 230V 50Hz 100W Amplifier Power Amplifier Power 25 watts x 2 100 watts RMS Tweeter Woofer Two 3 4 domes one per channel 10 cone vented enclosure video shielded Midrange Four 3 drivers two per channel video shielded Dimensions H x W x D Dimensions H x W x D 110mm x 920mm x 89mm 480mm x 380mm x 380mm 4 5 16 x 36 1 4 x 3 1 2 18 7 8 x 13 3
23. ver Knob The subwoofer s Crossover knob adjusts the subwoofer s crossover between 50Hz and 150Hz The higher you set the Crossover knob the higher in frequency the subwoofer will operate and the more its bass will overlap that of the soundbar This adjustment helps achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the soundbar for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations CROSSOVER Crossover Knob s He 150 VOLUME PHASE A g To set the Crossover knob listen for the smoothness of the bass If the bass seems too strong at certain frequencies try a lower Crossover knob setting If the bass seems too weak at certain frequencies try a higher Crossover knob setting Subwoofer Phase Switch This switch determines whether the subwoofer 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 some of the sound waves produced by the soundbar and subwoofer could be canceled out at some frequencies reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all the speakers in the room CROSSOVER W Y VOLUME Although there is no absolute correct setting for the Phase switch in most cases it should be left in the 0 position When the subwoofer is properly in phase with the soundbar speakers the sound will be clearer and have more impact
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