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Harman Kardon SB 16 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SB 16 Active speaker soundbar Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SB 16 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 ADJUSTING THE SYSTEM’S VOLUME...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    SB 16CTR speaker One 1.5m (5-ft) optical digital audio cable One 2m (6.5-ft) stereo audio cable Important: If anything is missing, or if any part of your SB 16 system fails to operate properly, contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 4: Soundbar Top-Panel Controls

    Power Button: When the soundbar is in the Standby mode (the Power Indicator is amber), press this button to turn the SB 16 system on (the Power Indicator turns blue.) NOTE: When the soundbar is in the Standby mode, it will automatically turn on whenever it detects an audio signal at the Source 1 (analog) inputs.

  • Page 5: Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls

    Wireless Code switch. See Wireless Code Switches, on page 10, for more information. Subwoofer Rear-Panel Connections AC Fuse: The SB 16 SUB is factory-equipped with a T1.6AL/250V AC fuse. If the fuse ever blows: 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall.

  • Page 6: Speaker Placement

    IMPORTANT: The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and subwoofer is approximately 15.3m (50 feet). Speaker Placement Slide Slots in Soundbar Feet onto Tabs on Brackets SB 16 CTR Soundbar Subwoofer Subwoofer Rear Panel at Least 150mm from Wall...

  • Page 7: Connections

    NOTE: If your DVD player, cable tuner or satellite tuner does not have a coaxial digital output, you can connect its analog audio output to your TV. The TV will send its audio signal to the soundbar through the analog connection described above. SB 16 CTR Soundbar AUDIO Stereo Audio Cable...

  • Page 8: Power Connections

    DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components. 2. Plug the subwoofer’s power cord into an active, unswitched AC outlet. DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components. SB 16 CTR Rear Panel Power Connection...

  • Page 9: Operation

    TV’s owner’s manual to find out how to do this. If there is no way to turn your TV’s speakers off, you can adjust the TV’s volume so that your SB 16 system will always supply most of the sound: 1.

  • Page 10: Subwoofer Volume Knob

    In the unlikely event that you encounter interference when operating the system, or if you have more than one SB 16 system in operation, you may change the wireless channel at which the system operates. There are four-position Wireless Code switches on both the soundbar and subwoofer.

  • Page 11: Programming The Soundbar To Respond To Your Tv Remote

    This programming lets you control your whole home theater system with a single remote. Before beginning to program the soundbar, have your TV remote in hand. We recommend sitting down in front of the soundbar.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    SB 16 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 If the soundbar does not turn on:...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    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 50Hz –...
  • Page 14 HARMAN Consumer, Inc. 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA 516.255.4545 (USA only) Made in P.R.C. © 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.

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