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SB 30
Multichannel active soundbar speaker system
Owner’s Manual
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SB 30 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 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 apparatu
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SB 30 Introduction, Description and Features, and Included Items Introduction Included Items Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon SB 30 multichannel active soundbar Carefully unpack your soundbar speaker system and confirm that all the items shown speaker system, with which you’re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The here are included. SB 30 has been custom-designed to create an extraordinarily realistic cinema experience in your ow
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SB 30 Connections and Controls Connections and Controls Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Input Input Coaxial Digital L Input Connector Optical Digital 1 2 3 4 Input Connector Analog EQ Input Switch Connectors Wireless Code Switch Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Power Cord Connector Power AC Fuse Switch Holder Voltage Selector Switch Coaxial Digital Input connector: If your TV, disc player or cable/satellite tuner has a Power switch: Set this switch
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SB 30 Connections and Controls Soundbar Top-Panel Controls Soundbar Status LEDs The soundbar has three LED indicators located behind the grille, as shown in the illustration below. Power Surround Volume Source Dolby Button Mode Down/Up Selector Volume and Button Buttons Button Button Status Power LEDs LED Power button: When the soundbar is in the Standby mode (the Power LED is amber), The status LEDs light up in different colors and numbers to indicate the following:
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SB 30 Connections and Controls Subwoofer Controls Power LED (on top of unit) Phase This area is designed to become Switch quite warm during normal operation Volume RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK K K DO NO DO NO DO NOT T T OPEN OPEN OPEN Control Wireless Code Switch Power Switch Power Cord Power LED (on top of unit): The Power LED’s color indicates the subwoofer’s operational Wireless Code switch: This switch selects among four different
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SB 30 Remote Control Functions and Placing the Soundbar and Subwoofer Wall-Mounting the Soundbar Remote Control Functions If your TV is attached to a wall, you can use the included wall-mount brackets to mount the soundbar on the wall directly beloTV w the screen. Mute Power Button Button Volume Down Volume Up Button Button Surround Mode Dolby Volume Button Button Room Size Source Selector Button Button Mute button: Press this button to mute the system (th
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Placing the Soundbar and Subwoofer SB 30 and Connecting the System 5. After making all of the connections described in Connecting the System, on this Connecting the System page, attach the soundbar to the brackets by sliding the slots in its feet onto the brackets’ vertical tabs. 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
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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 Set the soundbar’s and subwoofer’s Power switches in their “On” positions. Normally, you switch setting: can leave both Power switches set to “On” all the time. If you will be away from home for 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the SB 3
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SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Wireless Code Switches Turning the Soundbar On and Off In the unlikely event that you encounter interference when operating the system, or if you Manually: To turn the soundbar on manually, momentarily press the Power button on the have more than one SB 30 system in operation, you may change the channel at which soundbar or on the remote control. Pressing the Power button while the soundbar is on
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SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Subwoofer Phase Switch Selecting an Input Source When the subwoofer is properly in phase with the soundbar speakers, the sound will be Press the Source button on the soundbar or the remote control to switch among the three clearer and have more impact. In-phase performance will make percussive sounds like sources: optical digital, coaxial digital and analog. drums, piano and plucked strings sound more
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SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Stereo: The Stereo mode reproduces the input signal in conventional two-channel stereo, Dolby Volume utilizing the soundbar’s left and right speakers. Digital equalization and digital crossover Your soundbar implements Dolby Volume processing, which can improve the audio filters help achieve accurate performance for listeners in a variety of seating positions, performance of the system by revealing subtle deta
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SB 30 Specifications 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 : <0.5W (standby); 230W (maximum) Dimensions (H W x x D): 3-15/16" x 45-11/16" x 3-1/8" (100mm x 1160mm x 80mm) Weight: 8.4 lb (3.8kg) SB 3
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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): • Check that the soundbar’s power cord is plugged into a AC working outlet. • Check that the soundbar’s Power switch is “On” in the position. • Check i
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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 licen
