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Question posted by daveclark on June 7th, 2014

Sb 16 Optical Connecton

I'm trying to connect the optical cable to the SB 16. It doesn't seem to fit.

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on June 8th, 2014 7:14 AM
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If it doesn't fit then you're likely trying to use the wrong cable. Make sure it's actually a digital optical audio cable. You can reference the attached picture for comparison.

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Owners Manual - Page 2

SB 16 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 3 INCLUDED ITEMS 3 SOUNDBAR TOP-PANEL CONTROLS 4 SOUNDBAR REAR-PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 4 SUBWOOFER REAR-PANEL CONTROLS 5 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 6 PLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A TABLE 6 WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUNDBAR 6 PLACING THE SUBWOOFER 6 CONNECTIONS 7 SOURCE CONNECTIONS 7 POWER CONNECTIONS 8 OPERATION 9 ...
Owners Manual - Page 3

... the same time, you 're about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Included Items One SB 16 CTR soundbar speaker Thank you for the SB 16CTR speaker One 1.5m (5-ft) optical digital audio cable One 2m (6.5-ft) stereo audio cable Important: If anything is able to read through this product, its installation or its signal from your...
Owners Manual - Page 4

...-sounding bass performance. Source 1 Connection (analog): Use the included stereo audio cable to the Wall position for more information. In normal operation, this switch will be left in the Standby mode, it will automatically turn the SB 16 system on whenever it detects an audio signal at the Source 1 (analog) inputs. SB 16 Soundbar Top-Panel Controls and...
Owners Manual - Page 5

...; Volume Knob: Use this switch will "overlap" that of the soundbar. AC Fuse: The SB 16 SUB is in Standby; If the fuse ever blows: 1. Use a screwdriver to each other in... Switch: Set this cord into an active, unswitched AC outlet. SB 16 Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls Subwoofer Rear-Panel Connections Crossover Knob Volume Knob Phase Switch Wireless Code Switch AC Fuse Power...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... of the connections described in the Connections section, on page 7, attach the soundbar to allow proper operation of its feet onto the brackets' vertical tabs. See the illustration below the TV screen. 1. SB 16 CTR Soundbar Subwoofer Rear Panel at the locations you marked, using the soundbar's optical digital audio input, select the extended wall- SB 16 Speaker...
Owners Manual - Page 7

... variable) output level. AUDIO OUT TV Stereo Audio Cable (supplied) Connections SB 16 CTR Soundbar Satellite Tuner Optical Digital Audio Cable (supplied) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Coaxial Digital Audio Cable (not supplied) DVD Player COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 7 If your TV. SB 16 Connections Source Connections Analog: Use the supplied stereo audio cable to connect the soundbar's Source 1 (analog...
Owners Manual - Page 8

Plug the subwoofer's power cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components. Connections SB 16 CTR Rear Panel Power Connection Power Supply AC Power Cord AC Outlet 8 Connect the DC power supply to the soundbar's power connection. DO NOT plug this cord into an active, unswitched AC outlet. Then plug the supplied AC cord into the DC...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... input connections for 15 minutes. turning your SB 16 system will...audio signal for approximately 15 minutes. Once the soundbar's signal detector has been activated, the unit will automatically turn the unit on page 11. See Programming the Soundbar to Respond to a steady blue.) Power Button Soundbar Surround Mode Button This button switches the sound between the optical digital connection...
Owners Manual - Page 10

SB 16 Operation Subwoofer Volume Knob Use the subwoofer's Volume knob to balance the bass with the ...soundbar and subwoofer could be clearer and have different audio signal output levels. To change the wireless channel at certain frequencies, try a higher Crossover knob setting. When the subwoofer is to listen to one SB 16 system in operation, you are familiar with TVs...
Owners Manual - Page 11

...soundbar is on the remote until the Power, Surround and Source buttons indicators flash 3. SB 16 Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your TV Remote Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your ...soundbar is on the soundbar flash and then, after three seconds, release the buttons and try again. To program the power off . When you begin. At step 3, press and hold the...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... the cable connecting the TV or other source component to a higher setting. s Check that the soundbar's Power switch is no sound coming from both ) one time. s Check that the subwoofer's Power switch is in front of the Volume Down button will turn on: If there is in this section before calling your SB 16...
Owners Manual - Page 13

SB 16 Specifications SB 16 System Frequency response SB 16 CTR Soundbar Midrange transducers High-frequency transducer Amplifier power Power requirement Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight SB 16 Subwoofer Woofer Enclosure type Power requirement Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Specifications 50Hz - 20kHz Two x 3" (75mm) cones per channel, video-shielded One x 3/4" dome per channel, video-shielded 25...
Product Information - Page 1

...of ) sight. Offering traditional stereo playback or realistic 3-D surround-sound processing, the SB 16 delivers true harman kardon performance with the absolute minimum number of components, and with no... soundbar system offers an elegant and far simpler alternative: a single amplified loudspeaker unit connected directly to your television, DVD player or game console, and a single wireless subwoofer...
Product Information - Page 2

SB 16 2.1-channel active soundbar speaker system Key Features Audio Q Soundbar Includes two-way, dual-driver left and right soundbar speaker modules, each with two 3" (75mm) midrange drivers and a 3/4" (19mm)-dome tweeter, video-shielded Q Wireless, 100-watt, powered subwoofer with a 10" (250mm) driver in a ported enclosure Q Soundbar amplifier power: 25W x 2 into 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, at

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