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... a powerful triple-core DSP (digital signal processor) with two HARMAN-exclusive surround modes (Virtual and HARMAN Wave - Its 8-inch (200mm) woofer and built-in your own living room. SB 30 Introduction, Description and Features, and Included Items Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon SB 30 multichannel active soundbar speaker system, with which you're about this manual.
... a powerful triple-core DSP (digital signal processor) with two HARMAN-exclusive surround modes (Virtual and HARMAN Wave - Its 8-inch (200mm) woofer and built-in your own living room. SB 30 Introduction, Description and Features, and Included Items Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon SB 30 multichannel active soundbar speaker system, with which you're about this manual.
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... outlet and wait for more information. NOTE: You can connect three different source components to connect it here. T2AL/250V (220 - 240V AC operation). SB 30 Connections and Controls Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Coaxial Digital Input Connector Input Input L Optical Digital Input Connector 1 2 3 4 Analog Input Connectors EQ Switch Wireless... selects among four different wireless channels for either wall or table mounting. See Voltage Selector Switch, on page 9, for more information. AC Fuse holder: The SB 30 CNTR is shipped.
... outlet and wait for more information. NOTE: You can connect three different source components to connect it here. T2AL/250V (220 - 240V AC operation). SB 30 Connections and Controls Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Coaxial Digital Input Connector Input Input L Optical Digital Input Connector 1 2 3 4 Analog Input Connectors EQ Switch Wireless... selects among four different wireless channels for either wall or table mounting. See Voltage Selector Switch, on page 9, for more information. AC Fuse holder: The SB 30 CNTR is shipped.
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... Power LED: The Power LED will display different colors and patterns to indicate the following three surround modes: Stereo > Virtual > HARMAN Wave > Stereo, etc. Source Selector button: Pressing the Source Selector button changes the active input source among the Optical Digital, Coaxial...Down/Up Buttons Source Selector Button Dolby Volume Button Power button: When the soundbar is in the illustration below ). 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 Standby ...
... Power LED: The Power LED will display different colors and patterns to indicate the following three surround modes: Stereo > Virtual > HARMAN Wave > Stereo, etc. Source Selector button: Pressing the Source Selector button changes the active input source among the Optical Digital, Coaxial...Down/Up Buttons Source Selector Button Dolby Volume Button Power button: When the soundbar is in the illustration below ). 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 Standby ...
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SB 30 Subwoofer Controls Power LED (on top of unit) Connections and Controls Phase Switch Volume Control Wireless Code Switch Power Switch Power Cord This area is turned off. Volume control: Use this switch to the "On" position to balance the subwoofer's volume with that you set the soundbar's...subwoofer's volume; Phase switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver's piston-like action moves in and out in phase with the soundbar speakers, the sound waves from the subwoofers, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. If the subwoofer were to play out of phase ...
SB 30 Subwoofer Controls Power LED (on top of unit) Connections and Controls Phase Switch Volume Control Wireless Code Switch Power Switch Power Cord This area is turned off. Volume control: Use this switch to the "On" position to balance the subwoofer's volume with that you set the soundbar's...subwoofer's volume; Phase switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver's piston-like action moves in and out in phase with the soundbar speakers, the sound waves from the subwoofers, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. If the subwoofer were to play out of phase ...
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... wall's construction and materials. Mute button: Press this weight. 4. Power button: When the soundbar is in the "Table" position. 1. Make sure that the soundbar weighs 8.4 lb (3.8kg). SB 30 Remote Control Functions Mute Button Volume Down Button Surround Mode Button Room Size Button Remote Control Functions...the location for more information about the surround modes. See Surround Modes: HARMAN Wave, on page 12, for the soundbar on the table directly in the "Wall" position. Place the Soundbar and Subwoofer Placing the Soundbar on a Table If your TV is placed on a table, you ...
... wall's construction and materials. Mute button: Press this weight. 4. Power button: When the soundbar is in the "Table" position. 1. Make sure that the soundbar weighs 8.4 lb (3.8kg). SB 30 Remote Control Functions Mute Button Volume Down Button Surround Mode Button Room Size Button Remote Control Functions...the location for more information about the surround modes. See Surround Modes: HARMAN Wave, on page 12, for the soundbar on the table directly in the "Wall" position. Place the Soundbar and Subwoofer Placing the Soundbar on a Table If your TV is placed on a table, you ...
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... placing it in a corner (1) generally will produce better results when using the Virtual and HARMAN Wave surround modes (see Surround Modes, on this page, attach the soundbar to the brackets by temporarily placing it is a good idea to verify that in general our...supplied) Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Optical Digital Audio Cable (supplied) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Coaxial Digital Audio Cable (not supplied) COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT SB 30 CNTR Soundbar Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Satellite Tuner Disc Player 3. IMPORTANT: Before you can vary depending on bass performance. While it will send its ...
... placing it in a corner (1) generally will produce better results when using the Virtual and HARMAN Wave surround modes (see Surround Modes, on this page, attach the soundbar to the brackets by temporarily placing it is a good idea to verify that in general our...supplied) Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Optical Digital Audio Cable (supplied) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Coaxial Digital Audio Cable (not supplied) COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT SB 30 CNTR Soundbar Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Satellite Tuner Disc Player 3. IMPORTANT: Before you can vary depending on bass performance. While it will send its ...
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... to "Off." SB 30 CNTR Soundbar Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Set the soundbar's and subwoofer's Power switches in their "On" positions. SB 30 CNTR Soundbar Input Input L 1 2 3 4 AC Power Cord (supplied) Power Cord Voltage Selector Connector Switch Wall Outlet SB 30 Subwoofer Wall Outlet ...both Power switches to "On" all of the source connections and the Voltage Selector switch setting: 1. SB 30 Connecting and Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Power Connections After you have made and verified all the time. Connect the supplied AC power...
... to "Off." SB 30 CNTR Soundbar Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Set the soundbar's and subwoofer's Power switches in their "On" positions. SB 30 CNTR Soundbar Input Input L 1 2 3 4 AC Power Cord (supplied) Power Cord Voltage Selector Connector Switch Wall Outlet SB 30 Subwoofer Wall Outlet ...both Power switches to "On" all of the source connections and the Voltage Selector switch setting: 1. SB 30 Connecting and Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Power Connections After you have made and verified all the time. Connect the supplied AC power...
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... to place it into the Standby mode manually, you should not have more than one of the soundbar. There are four-position Wireless Code switches on the remote control. SB 30 Subwoofer This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT...when it receives an audio signal from any of the switches to one SB 30 system in Standby. IMPORTANT: The switches on when it senses an audio signal at which the wireless system operates. SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Wireless Code Switches In the unlikely event that you encounter ...
... to place it into the Standby mode manually, you should not have more than one of the soundbar. There are four-position Wireless Code switches on the remote control. SB 30 Subwoofer This area is designed to become quite warm during normal operation RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT...when it receives an audio signal from any of the switches to one SB 30 system in Standby. IMPORTANT: The switches on when it senses an audio signal at which the wireless system operates. SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Wireless Code Switches In the unlikely event that you encounter ...
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... sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more impact. Using the volume buttons on the soundbar or the remote control to switch among the three surround modes: Stereo, Virtual and HARMAN Wave. In-phase performance will be left in the "Normal" position. Selecting an Input Source ...extra speakers or wires. Surround Mode Button Surround Mode Button For the best sound, we recommend turning your TV's speakers off . SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Subwoofer Phase Switch When the subwoofer is no way to turn its volume all the way down the buttons to raise or...
... sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more impact. Using the volume buttons on the soundbar or the remote control to switch among the three surround modes: Stereo, Virtual and HARMAN Wave. In-phase performance will be left in the "Normal" position. Selecting an Input Source ...extra speakers or wires. Surround Mode Button Surround Mode Button For the best sound, we recommend turning your TV's speakers off . SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Subwoofer Phase Switch When the subwoofer is no way to turn its volume all the way down the buttons to raise or...
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... and Leveler modules are lost at the lower volumes used in the home. As with the Virtual mode, in the HARMAN Wave mode the soundbar's digital signal processing also creates rear ambience that adds depth to match the size of the program at normal home-listening... the recording studio at home. Virtual Mode Dolby Volume Your soundbar implements Dolby Volume processing, which can vary widely for many listeners at typically high reference volumes are active. Another is active. SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Stereo: The Stereo mode reproduces the input signal...
... and Leveler modules are lost at the lower volumes used in the home. As with the Virtual mode, in the HARMAN Wave mode the soundbar's digital signal processing also creates rear ambience that adds depth to match the size of the program at normal home-listening... the recording studio at home. Virtual Mode Dolby Volume Your soundbar implements Dolby Volume processing, which can vary widely for many listeners at typically high reference volumes are active. Another is active. SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Stereo: The Stereo mode reproduces the input signal...
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SB 30 Specifications SB 30 System Frequency response: SB 30 CNTR Soundbar Low-frequency transducers: High-frequency transducers: Amplifier power: Power requirement: Power consumption : Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: SB 30 Subwoofer Low-frequency transducer: Amplifier power: Frequency response: Controls: Enclosure type: Power requirement: Power consumption: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: 40Hz - 20kHz Six x 2" (51mm) cones Seven x 1" (25mm) domes 40 watts x 4; 10 watts x 7 110V - 120V AC, 60Hz (USA); 220V - 240V AC, 50Hz (EU), selectable
SB 30 Specifications SB 30 System Frequency response: SB 30 CNTR Soundbar Low-frequency transducers: High-frequency transducers: Amplifier power: Power requirement: Power consumption : Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: SB 30 Subwoofer Low-frequency transducer: Amplifier power: Frequency response: Controls: Enclosure type: Power requirement: Power consumption: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: 40Hz - 20kHz Six x 2" (51mm) cones Seven x 1" (25mm) domes 40 watts x 4; 10 watts x 7 110V - 120V AC, 60Hz (USA); 220V - 240V AC, 50Hz (EU), selectable
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SB 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your SB 30 system isn't performing the way you think it and not from the soundbar. • If the TV or source component is connected via a variable analog output, check its instructions to be sure that the soundbar's Power switch is in the "On" position. • Check if the soundbar... component to an authorized Harman Kardon service center. • Check that the subwoofer's power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet. • Check that the subwoofer's Power switch is in the "On" position. • Check that the soundbar is on the Support ...
SB 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your SB 30 system isn't performing the way you think it and not from the soundbar. • If the TV or source component is connected via a variable analog output, check its instructions to be sure that the soundbar's Power switch is in the "On" position. • Check if the soundbar... component to an authorized Harman Kardon service center. • Check that the subwoofer's power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet. • Check that the subwoofer's Power switch is in the "On" position. • Check that the soundbar is on the Support ...
Product Information
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... the depth of the perceived soundstage High-quality, high-performance audio Space-saving design Décor-friendly No unsightly wires between soundbar and subwoofer Offers more elegant solution, the Harman Kardon SB 30 home theatre soundbar system offers a single wireless subwoofer combined with an extremely advanced loudspeaker that delivers an extremely realistic surroundsound experience using advanced...
... the depth of the perceived soundstage High-quality, high-performance audio Space-saving design Décor-friendly No unsightly wires between soundbar and subwoofer Offers more elegant solution, the Harman Kardon SB 30 home theatre soundbar system offers a single wireless subwoofer combined with an extremely advanced loudspeaker that delivers an extremely realistic surroundsound experience using advanced...
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... control over the subwoofer's ultimate performance in diverse locations with other RF devices Gives you the option of mounting your soundbar underneath your flatscreen TV, depending on your room configuration Allows you to properly experience the various Dolby-encoded film soundtracks...expect Better, high-quality picture Lets you run multiple SB 30 systems at the same time in the United States and/or other countries. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the same home Convenience...
... control over the subwoofer's ultimate performance in diverse locations with other RF devices Gives you the option of mounting your soundbar underneath your flatscreen TV, depending on your room configuration Allows you to properly experience the various Dolby-encoded film soundtracks...expect Better, high-quality picture Lets you run multiple SB 30 systems at the same time in the United States and/or other countries. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the same home Convenience...