SB 30 Multichannel active soundbar speaker system Owner’s Manual
SB 30 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 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. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
SB 30 Introduction, Description and Features, and Included Items Introduction Included Items 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. Carefully unpack your soundbar speaker system and confirm that all the items shown here are included.
SB 30 Connections and Controls Connections and Controls Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Input Input L 1234 Coaxial Digital Input Connector Optical Digital Input Connector Input Input L 1234 Analog EQ Input Switch Connectors Wireless Code Switch Input Input L 1234 Power Cord Connector Power Switch AC Fuse Holder Voltage Selector Switch Coaxial Digital Input connector: If your TV, disc player or cable/satellite tuner has a coaxial digital output, use a coaxial digital audio cable (n
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 Button and Power LED Surround Mode Button Volume Down/Up Buttons Source Selector Button Dolby Volume Button Power button: When the soundbar is in the Standby mode (the Power LED is amber), pressing the Power button will turn on the soundbar.
SB 30 Connections and Controls Subwoofer Controls Power LED (on top of unit) Phase Switch Volume Control This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Wireless Code Switch Power Switch Power Cord Power LED (on top of unit): The Power LED’s color indicates the subwoofer’s operational status: • Blue: The subwoofer is operational. • Amber: The subwoofer is in the Standby mode. • Off: The subwoofer is turned off.
SB 30 Remote Control Functions and Placing the Soundbar and Subwoofer Remote Control Functions Mute Button Volume Down Button Surround Mode Button Room Size Button Wall-Mounting the Soundbar Power Button 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.
Placing the Soundbar and Subwoofer and Connecting the System SB 30 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. 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.
Connecting and Using Your Soundbar Speaker System SB 30 Power Connections Using Your Soundbar Speaker System After you have made and verified all of the source connections and the Voltage Selector switch setting: 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the SB 30 CNTR’s Power Cord connector and to a working unswitched wall outlet. 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.
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 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.
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 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.
SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System 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 seating positions, not just those directly on the speaker’s center line.
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 x W x D): 3-15/16" x 45-11/16" x 3-1/8" (100mm x 1160mm x 80mm) Weight: 8.4 lb (3.
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 working AC outlet. • Check that the soundbar’s Power switch is in the “On” position. • Check if the soundbar’s AC fuse has blown.
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