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Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls
Crossover Knob: This knob adjusts the subwoofer’s crossover between 50Hz and
150Hz .The higher you set the Crossover knob, the higher in frequency the subwoofer
will operate and the more its bass will “overlap” that of the soundbar . This adjustment
helps achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and
the soundbar for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations . See Subwoofer
Crossover Knob, on page 9, for more information .
150Hz .The higher you set the Crossover knob, the higher in frequency the subwoofer
will operate and the more its bass will “overlap” that of the soundbar . This adjustment
helps achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and
the soundbar for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations . See Subwoofer
Crossover Knob, on page 9, for more information .
Volume Control: Use this control to balance the subwoofer’s volume with that of
the soundbar . Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer’s volume; turn it
counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer’s volume .
the soundbar . Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer’s volume; turn it
counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer’s volume .
Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver’s piston-
like action moves in and out in phase with the speakers in the soundbar . If the
subwoofer were to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers, some of the sound
waves produced by the subwoofer or soundbar could be canceled, reducing bass
performance and sonic impact . This phenomenon depends in part on the relative
placement of the speakers in the room . See Subwoofer Phase Switch, on page 9, for
more information .
like action moves in and out in phase with the speakers in the soundbar . If the
subwoofer were to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers, some of the sound
waves produced by the subwoofer or soundbar could be canceled, reducing bass
performance and sonic impact . This phenomenon depends in part on the relative
placement of the speakers in the room . See Subwoofer Phase Switch, on page 9, for
more information .
Wireless Code Switch: Selects between four different channels for the wireless
subwoofer signal . IMPORTANT: Be sure to set the soundbar’s Wireless Code switch to
the same channel as you set the subwoofer’s Wireless Code switch . See Wireless Code
Switches, on page 9, for more information .
subwoofer signal . IMPORTANT: Be sure to set the soundbar’s Wireless Code switch to
the same channel as you set the subwoofer’s Wireless Code switch . See Wireless Code
Switches, on page 9, for more information .
AC Fuse: The SB 15SUB is factory-equipped with a T1AL/250V 1A – 250V AC fuse . If
the fuse ever blows:
the fuse ever blows:
Unplug the power cord from the wall .
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Use a screwdriver to remove the blown fuse .
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Replace the fuse with an identical T1AL/250V 1A – 250V AC fuse .
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CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH
THE SAME TYPE AND RATING .
THE SAME TYPE AND RATING .
Power Cord: Plug this cord into an active, unswitched AC outlet . See Power
Connections, on page 7, for more information .
Connections, on page 7, for more information .
Power Switch: Set this switch to the On position to activate the subwoofer .
In normal operation, this switch will be left in the On position . See Turning the
Subwoofer On and Off, on page 8, for more information .
In normal operation, this switch will be left in the On position . See Turning the
Subwoofer On and Off, on page 8, for more information .
Status Indicator (on top of unit, not shown): Lights blue when the subwoofer's
power switch is in the On position; lights amber when the subwoofer is in Standby;
turns off when the subwoofer’s Power switch is in the Off position .
power switch is in the On position; lights amber when the subwoofer is in Standby;
turns off when the subwoofer’s Power switch is in the Off position .
Crossover
Knob
Volume
Knob
Phase
Switch
Wireless
Code
Switch
Power
Cord
AC
Fuse
Power
Switch
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You can program the soundbar so it will respond to your TV remote’s Power, Mute,
Volume Up, Volume Down and Source commands . This lets you control your whole
home theater system with a single remote . Before beginning to program the
soundbar, have your TV remote handy . We recommend sitting down in front of the
soundbar . The steps will time-out, so read through the entire procedure before you
begin .
Volume Up, Volume Down and Source commands . This lets you control your whole
home theater system with a single remote . Before beginning to program the
soundbar, have your TV remote handy . We recommend sitting down in front of the
soundbar . The steps will time-out, so read through the entire procedure before you
begin .
To program the power command:
With the soundbar turned on, hold down the soundbar’s Power and Source
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Selector (SRC) buttons together until all the soundbar button indicators flash . This
enters the learning mode .
enters the learning mode .
Hold down
both buttons until
all indicators flash
Momentarily press the soundbar’s Power button . It will turn amber .
2 .
Momentarily
press
Aim the TV remote at the front of the soundbar from about 300mm-900mm
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(about 12-36 inches) away .
TV
Remote
300mm-900mm
12"-36"
Hold down the TV remote's Power button for one second, then release it . Do this
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a total of four (4) times . When the soundbar has learned the power command,
its Power Indicator will turn blue, and the Surround Mode and Source Selector
Indicators will flash blue .
its Power Indicator will turn blue, and the Surround Mode and Source Selector
Indicators will flash blue .
If the Power Indicator flashes amber, the procedure failed . Repeat Steps 1 – 4 .
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To program the source, volume + and volume – commands:
Follow Steps 1–4 as above, but in Steps 2 and 4, substitute the soundbar and TV
remote’s Source Selector and Volume Up/Down buttons for the Power buttons .
remote’s Source Selector and Volume Up/Down buttons for the Power buttons .
To program the mute command:
Follow Steps 1-4 as above, but in Step 2, hold down the soundbar's Power button for
2-3 seconds . In step 4, substitute the TV remote's Mute button for its Power button .
2-3 seconds . In step 4, substitute the TV remote's Mute button for its Power button .
To erase all remote programming:
Hold down the soundbar's Surround Mode and Volume Up buttons at the same time
for 2-3 seconds .
for 2-3 seconds .
Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your TV Remote
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Troubleshooting
If the soundbar does not turn on:
Check that the soundbar power supply’s AC cord is plugged into a working AC
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outlet, and that the power supply is plugged into the soundbar .
Check that the soundbar’s Power switch is in the On position .
Check that the soundbar’s Power switch is in the On position .
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If the subwoofer does not turn on:
Check that the subwoofer’s power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet .
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Check that the subwoofer’s Power switch is in the On position .
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Check if the subwoofer’s AC fuse has blown . See
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Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls:
AC fuse, on page 5, for instructions on checking and changing the fuse .
If there is no sound coming from both the soundbar and the subwoofer:
Check that the soundbar is on (the Power Indicator is illuminated blue) .
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Check that the cable connecting the TV or other source component to the
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soundbar is properly connected at both ends .
Check that the soundbar’s Source Selector is set to the correct source (the
Check that the soundbar’s Source Selector is set to the correct source (the
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Source Indicator illuminates white for Source 1 – analog, and illuminates blue
for Source 2 – digital), and that the source is playing an audio signal .
Check that the system is not muted (when the system is muted, the soundbar’s
for Source 2 – digital), and that the source is playing an audio signal .
Check that the system is not muted (when the system is muted, the soundbar’s
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Power Indicator flashes blue) . Momentarily press the Power button to un-mute
the system .
Check that the soundbar’s volume is not turned all the way down (the lowest
the system .
Check that the soundbar’s volume is not turned all the way down (the lowest
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setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system) .
If there is no sound coming from just the subwoofer:
Check that the Subwoofer Volume Control is not turned all the way down (fully
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counterclockwise) .
Check that the Wireless Code switches on the subwoofer and soundbar are both
Check that the Wireless Code switches on the subwoofer and soundbar are both
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set to the same setting number .
Move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar . (The maximum wireless operation
Move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar . (The maximum wireless operation
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distance is 50 feet (15 .3m) .
If the soundbar’s sound is distorted:
Set the soundbar’s Trim switch to a lower setting .
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Check the source component to see if the distortion is coming from it, and not
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the soundbar .
If the system’s sound is too quiet, even when the soundbar’s volume is
turned all the way up:
turned all the way up:
Set the soundbar’s Trim switch to a higher setting .
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If the TV or source component is connected via a variable output, check its
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instructions to be sure that the output is not turned down too low .
The bass output is not loud enough:
Turn up the subwoofer’s Volume knob .
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Move the subwoofer into a corner of the room .
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Move the subwoofer closer to the seating location .
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The soundbar won’t learn your TV remote’s commands:
Carefully follow steps 1 – 4 of
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Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your TV
Remote, on page 9 .
Hold the TV remote 12 inches (300mm) in front of the soundbar during the
Hold the TV remote 12 inches (300mm) in front of the soundbar during the
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learning procedure .
Although the soundbar will learn commands from most TV remotes, there may
Although the soundbar will learn commands from most TV remotes, there may
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be some IR codes that it cannot learn .
If you press your TV remote’s Power button and the soundbar turns off when
the TV turns on (or vice versa):
the TV turns on (or vice versa):
Press the Power button on either the soundbar or the TV (but not both) one
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time . This will put them back in sync so they will turn on and off together when
you press the TV remote’s Power button .
you press the TV remote’s Power button .
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Specifications
SB 15/230 System
Frequency Response
50Hz–20kHz
SB 15CNTR Soundbar
Frequency Response
50Hz–20kHz
SB 15CNTR Soundbar
SB 15SUB Subwoofer
Input Rating
DC 24V, 2 .5–2 .7A
DC 24V, 2 .5–2 .7A
Input rating:
AC 230V, 50Hz, 100W
AC 230V, 50Hz, 100W
Amplifier Power
25 watts x 2
25 watts x 2
Amplifier Power
100 watts RMS
100 watts RMS
Tweeter
Two 3/4" domes (one per channel),
video-shielded
Two 3/4" domes (one per channel),
video-shielded
Woofer
10" cone, vented enclosure
10" cone, vented enclosure
Midrange
Four 3" drivers (two per channel), video-
shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D)
110mm x 920mm x 89mm
(4-5/16" x 36-1/4" x 3-1/2")
Four 3" drivers (two per channel), video-
shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D)
110mm x 920mm x 89mm
(4-5/16" x 36-1/4" x 3-1/2")
Dimensions (H x W x D)
480mm x 380mm x 380mm
(18-7/8" x 13-3/8" x 13-3/8")
480mm x 380mm x 380mm
(18-7/8" x 13-3/8" x 13-3/8")
Weight
8 lb (3 .6kg)
8 lb (3 .6kg)
Weight
34 lb (15 .4kg)
34 lb (15 .4kg)
Harman Consumer Group, Inc .
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
516 .255 .4545 (USA only)
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
516 .255 .4545 (USA only)
www .harmankardon .com
Made in China
©2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated . All rights reserved .
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice .
Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries . Designed to Entertain is a
trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated .
trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated .
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