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... 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. To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new speaker system, we urge you have ... it anywhere in your TV, or, if you to take advantage of listening enjoyment. The SB 30 has been custom-designed to create an astonishingly realistic surround-sound experience in 100-watt amplifier deliver the impact and excitement from the SB 30 CNTR soundbar via wireless technology, so you can place it and the soundbar.
... 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. To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new speaker system, we urge you have ... it anywhere in your TV, or, if you to take advantage of listening enjoyment. The SB 30 has been custom-designed to create an astonishingly realistic surround-sound experience in 100-watt amplifier deliver the impact and excitement from the SB 30 CNTR soundbar via wireless technology, so you can place it and the soundbar.
Owners Manual
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... will be left in the "On" position. AC Fuse holder: The SB 30 CNTR is in the correct setting for more information. See Voltage Selector Switch, on page 9, for the most natural-sounding bass performance. NOTE: You can connect three different source components to the ...wireless subwoofer signal. If you 're mounting the soundbar on a table, set at the factory for the most natural-sounding bass performance. Use a screwdriver to connect it here. SB 30 Connections and Controls Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Coaxial Digital Input Connector Input...
... will be left in the "On" position. AC Fuse holder: The SB 30 CNTR is in the correct setting for more information. See Voltage Selector Switch, on page 9, for the most natural-sounding bass performance. NOTE: You can connect three different source components to the ...wireless subwoofer signal. If you 're mounting the soundbar on a table, set at the factory for the most natural-sounding bass performance. Use a screwdriver to connect it here. SB 30 Connections and Controls Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Input Input L 1 2 3 4 Coaxial Digital Input Connector Input...
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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 designed to become quite warm during normal operation RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Power LED (on top of the sound ... Wireless Code switch. In normal operation, this switch to the "On" position to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers, the sound waves from the subwoofers, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. If the subwoofer were to activate the subwoofer. turn it counterclockwise to increase the...
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 designed to become quite warm during normal operation RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Power LED (on top of the sound ... Wireless Code switch. In normal operation, this switch to the "On" position to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers, the sound waves from the subwoofers, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. If the subwoofer were to activate the subwoofer. turn it counterclockwise to increase the...
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... may yield very good results while others may have a digital output you can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that has a fixed (not variable) output level. TV SB 30 CNTR Soundbar 2. NOTE: If your TV's speakers all of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening... listen until you experiment with strong bass content. Move around to various locations in a corner (1) generally will produce better results when using the Virtual and HARMAN Wave surround modes (see Surround Modes, on the listening position -
... may yield very good results while others may have a digital output you can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that has a fixed (not variable) output level. TV SB 30 CNTR Soundbar 2. NOTE: If your TV's speakers all of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening... listen until you experiment with strong bass content. Move around to various locations in a corner (1) generally will produce better results when using the Virtual and HARMAN Wave surround modes (see Surround Modes, on the listening position -
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... to music that you can adjust your TV's owner's manual to find out how to indicate the active surround mode: Stereo Virtual HARMAN Wave 11 The soundbar's Status LEDs glow blue to do it should be clearer and have maximum impact. Although there is to listen...Modes Your soundbar incorporates extremely sophisticated digital signal processing that, along with and adjust the switch so that the SB 30 system will make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more impact. Hold down . 2. Using the volume buttons on the soundbar or the remote control to ...
... to music that you can adjust your TV's owner's manual to find out how to indicate the active surround mode: Stereo Virtual HARMAN Wave 11 The soundbar's Status LEDs glow blue to do it should be clearer and have maximum impact. Although there is to listen...Modes Your soundbar incorporates extremely sophisticated digital signal processing that, along with and adjust the switch so that the SB 30 system will make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more impact. Hold down . 2. Using the volume buttons on the soundbar or the remote control to ...
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...processing is active. This digital processing also enhances conventional stereo and MP3 sources by creating rear ambience that adds depth to the sound presentation for conventional stereo and MP3 sources. 12 High: Dolby Volume Modeler and Leveler modules are sitting along the soundbar's center line...Off Dolby Volume Low Dolby Volume High The HARMAN Wave mode features a Room Size adjustment that details heard in the recording studio at typically high reference volumes are often much louder than the main program). SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Stereo: The Stereo...
...processing is active. This digital processing also enhances conventional stereo and MP3 sources by creating rear ambience that adds depth to the sound presentation for conventional stereo and MP3 sources. 12 High: Dolby Volume Modeler and Leveler modules are sitting along the soundbar's center line...Off Dolby Volume Low Dolby Volume High The HARMAN Wave mode features a Room Size adjustment that details heard in the recording studio at typically high reference volumes are often much louder than the main program). SB 30 Using Your Soundbar Speaker System Stereo: The Stereo...
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... back on. CAUTION: If the switch is in the "On" position. • Check if the soundbar's AC fuse has blown. SB 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your SB 30 system isn't performing the way you think it should, check to be sure that the output is set in the incorrect position for... on the subwoofer and soundbar are both the soundbar and the subwoofer (their Power LEDs are amber or blue): There is no sound coming from it 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...
... back on. CAUTION: If the switch is in the "On" position. • Check if the soundbar's AC fuse has blown. SB 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your SB 30 system isn't performing the way you think it should, check to be sure that the output is set in the incorrect position for... on the subwoofer and soundbar are both the soundbar and the subwoofer (their Power LEDs are amber or blue): There is no sound coming from it 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...
Product Information
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..., medium or large rooms This configuration enlarges the sound field, the apparent source width and 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...
..., medium or large rooms This configuration enlarges the sound field, the apparent source width and 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...
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...and appearance are subject to change the RF channel to avoid interference with other countries. SB 30 Complete home theatre sound system featuring exclusive HARMAN Wave surround-sound technology and Dolby® Volume with a 200-watt powered wireless subwoofer Features Dual-...Harman Kardon is a trademark of mounting your soundbar underneath your room configuration Allows you to properly experience the various Dolby-encoded film soundtracks Convenience Saves energy Greater flexibility Helps deliver the high-quality sound you expect Better, high-quality picture Lets you run multiple SB 30...
...and appearance are subject to change the RF channel to avoid interference with other countries. SB 30 Complete home theatre sound system featuring exclusive HARMAN Wave surround-sound technology and Dolby® Volume with a 200-watt powered wireless subwoofer Features Dual-...Harman Kardon is a trademark of mounting your soundbar underneath your room configuration Allows you to properly experience the various Dolby-encoded film soundtracks Convenience Saves energy Greater flexibility Helps deliver the high-quality sound you expect Better, high-quality picture Lets you run multiple SB 30...