Harman /kardon SB 16 Owner's Manual

Harman /kardon SB 16 Owner's Manual

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Active speaker soundbar
Owner's Manual
0243CSK - HK SB16 120V OM v2.indd 1
27/09/10 13:35:08

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  • Page 1 SB 16 Active speaker soundbar Owner’s Manual 0243CSK - HK SB16 120V OM v2.indd 1 27/09/10 13:35:08...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SB 16 Table of Contents IntroductIon descrIptIon and Features Included Items soundbar top-panel controls soundbar rear-panel controls and connectIons subwooFer rear-panel controls speaker placement placIng the soundbar on a table wall-mountIng the soundbar placIng the subwooFer connectIons source connectIons power connectIons operatIon turnIng the soundbar on and oFF turnIng the subwooFer on and oFF...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    50 years ago. with state- of-the-art features and time-honored circuit designs, the sb 16 system will turn your flat-screen tV into a fun and exciting home theater.
  • Page 4: Soundbar Top-Panel Controls

    Soundbar Top-Panel Controls and SB 16 Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connections Soundbar Top-Panel Controls Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connections surround Volume source Wireless Code Switch: selects between four different channels for the wireless subwoofer power mode up/down selector signal. button button buttons button...
  • Page 5: Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls

    SB 16 Subwoofer Rear-Panel Connections Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls crossover knob Volume knob phase switch wireless Fuse code switch power cord power switch Crossover Knob: this knob adjusts the subwoofer’s crossover between 50hz and 150hz. AC Fuse: the sb 16 sub is factory-equipped with a t1.6al/250V ac fuse. If the fuse the higher you set the crossover knob, the higher in frequency the subwoofer will operate ever blows: and the more its bass will “overlap”...
  • Page 6: Speaker Placement

    SB 16 Speaker Placement Speaker Placement 4. attach the two wall-mount brackets to the wall at the locations you marked, using hardware that is appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. note that the Placing the Soundbar on a Table soundbar weighs 3.6kg (8 lb).
  • Page 7: Connections

    SB 16 Connections Connections Source Connections Analog: use the supplied stereo audio cable to connect the soundbar’s source 1 (analog) input to your tV’s stereo audio output. If your tV has two sets of audio output jacks, use the set that has a fixed (not variable) output level. this will let you turn your tV’s speakers all the way off while the tV still supplies a constant audio signal to the soundbar.
  • Page 8: Power Connections

    SB 16 Connections Power Connections after you have made and verified all of the source connections above: 1. connect the dc power supply to the soundbar’s power connection. then plug the supplied ac cord into the dc power supply and into an active, unswitched ac outlet. do not plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components.
  • Page 9: Operation

    SB 16 Operation Operation Adjusting the System’s Volume press the soundbar’s Volume up and down buttons to raise and lower the system’s volume Set the soundbar’s and subwoofer’s Power switches in their On positions. one step at a time. hold down the buttons to raise or lower the volume continuously. note: the lowest setting of the Volume down button will mute the system.
  • Page 10: Subwoofer Volume Knob

    SB 16 Operation Subwoofer Volume Knob Subwoofer Crossover Knob use the subwoofer’s Volume knob to balance the bass with the rest of the sound. play music the subwoofer’s crossover knob adjusts the subwoofer’s crossover between 50hz and or movies that you are familiar with and adjust the subwoofer’s Volume knob so the bass 150hz.
  • Page 11: Programming The Soundbar To Respond To Your Tv Remote

    Programming the Soundbar to SB 16 Respond to Your TV Remote Programming the Soundbar to Respond To program the Mute command: repeat steps 1 and 2. at step 3, press and hold the soundbar’s power button until the surround and source buttons switch to constant to Your TV Remote illumination.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your sb 16 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 If the soundbar does not turn on: •...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    SB 16 Specifications Specifications SB 16 System Frequency response 50hz – 20khz SB 16 CTR Soundbar midrange transducers two x 3" (75mm) cones per channel, video-shielded high-frequency transducer one x 3/4" dome per channel, video-shielded amplifier power 25 watts x 2 power requirement 24V dc, 2.5a –...
  • Page 14 © 2010 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. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 15 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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