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Soundbar Top-Panel Controls and
Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connections
SB 16/230
4
power
button
surround
mode
button
Volume
up/down
buttons
source
selector
button
eQ switch
trim switch
source 2
(coaxial digital)
Input
source 2
(optical digital)
Input
source 1
(analog)
Input
wireless code
switch
power
switch
power
Input
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 16/230 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.
when the sb 16/230 system is on:
• Momentarily press the Power button to mute the sb 16/230 system. (the power Indicator
when the sb 16/230 system is on:
• Momentarily press the Power button to mute the sb 16/230 system. (the power Indicator
flashes blue.)
• Hold down the Power button for three seconds to put the soundbar in the Standby
mode. (the power Indicator turns amber.) note: the subwoofer will remain on for
approximately 15 minutes after the audio signal ceases and then will automatically go
into the standby mode.
Surround Mode Button: this button turns the sb 16/230 system’s 3d surround processing
on and off. the surround mode Indicator turns blue when 3d surround is active and turns
white when 3d surround is not active (normal stereo sound). see Soundbar Surround Mode
Button, on page 9, for more information.
Volume Up/Down Buttons: press the ( – ) button to reduce the volume; press the ( + )
Volume Up/Down Buttons: press the ( – ) button to reduce the volume; press the ( + )
button to increase the volume.
Source Selector Button: this button switches between the sources connected to the source
Source Selector Button: this button switches between the sources connected to the source
1 (analog) and source 2 (digital) inputs. when source 1 is active, the source Indicator turns
white; when source 2 is active, the source Indicator turns blue.
Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connections
Wireless Code Switch: selects between four different channels for the wireless subwoofer
signal.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to set the subwoofer’s Wireless Code switch to the same channel
IMPORTANT: Be sure to set the subwoofer’s Wireless Code switch to the same channel
that you set the soundbar’s Wireless Code switch. See Wireless Code Switches, on
page 10, for more information.
EQ Switch: this switch adjusts the soundbar’s bass for either wall or table mounting.
EQ Switch: this switch adjusts the soundbar’s bass for either wall or table mounting.
If you’re mounting the soundbar on a wall with the included wall-mount brackets, set
this switch to the Wall position for the most natural-sounding bass performance. If you
are placing the soundbar on a table, set the eQ switch to the Table position for the most
natural-sounding bass performance.
Trim Switch: this switch adjusts the soundbar’s input sensitivity so it will work with tVs
Trim Switch: this switch adjusts the soundbar’s input sensitivity so it will work with tVs
that have different audio signal output levels. see Soundbar Trim Switch, on page 10, for
more information.
Source 1 Connection (analog): use the included stereo audio cable to connect the stereo
Source 1 Connection (analog): use the included stereo audio cable to connect the stereo
analog outputs of your tV, dVd player or cable/satellite tuner here.
Source 2 Connection (digital): If your tV, dVd player or cable/satellite tuner has a coaxial
Source 2 Connection (digital): If your tV, dVd player or cable/satellite tuner has a coaxial
digital output, you can connect it here.
note: If you connect your tV or another component to the soundbar’s source 1 connection,
note: If you connect your tV or another component to the soundbar’s source 1 connection,
you can connect a different component to the source 2 connection.
Power Connection: connect the included dc power supply here. see Power Connections,
Power Connection: connect the included dc power supply here. see Power Connections,
on page 8, for more information.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the power supply’s AC cord to an AC outlet until you
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the power supply’s AC cord to an AC outlet until you
have made and verified all connections.
Power Switch: set this switch to the on position (press the switch’s white dot) to activate
Power Switch: set this switch to the on position (press the switch’s white dot) to activate
the soundbar. In normal operation, this switch will be left in the on position. see Turning
the Soundbar On and Off, on page 9, for more information.
power
Indicator
surround
mode
Indicator
source
Indicator
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Subwoofer Rear-Panel Connections
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 10, for more information.
Volume Knob: use this control to balance the subwoofer’s volume with that of the soundbar.
Volume Knob: 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.
Phase Switch: this switch determines whether the subwoofer driver’s piston-like action
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, the sound waves from the soundbar could
cancel out some of the sound waves from the subwoofers, reducing bass performance
and sonic impact. this phenomenon depends in part on the placement of the subwoofer
and soundbar relative to each other in the room. see Subwoofer Phase Switch, on
page 10, for more information.
Wireless Code Switch: selects between four different channels for the wireless subwoofer
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
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 10, for more information.
AC Fuse: the sb 15/230 sub is factory-equipped with a t1al/250V 1a – 250V ac fuse.
If the fuse ever blows:
1. unplug the power cord from the wall.
2. use a screwdriver to remove the blown fuse.
3. replace the fuse with an identical t1al/250V 1a – 250V ac fuse.
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY
1. unplug the power cord from the wall.
2. use a screwdriver to remove the blown fuse.
3. replace the fuse with an identical t1al/250V 1a – 250V ac fuse.
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY
WITH THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.
Power Cord: plug this cord into an active, unswitched ac outlet. see Power Connections,
Power Cord: plug this cord into an active, unswitched ac outlet. see Power Connections,
on page 8, for more information.
Power Switch: set this switch to the on position to activate the subwoofer. In normal
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 9, for more information.
Status Indicator (on top of unit, not shown): turns blue when the subwoofer’s power
Status Indicator (on top of unit, not shown): turns blue when the subwoofer’s power
switch is in the on position; turns 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
ac
Fuse
power
cord
power
switch
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Speaker Placement
SB 16/230
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Speaker Placement
Placing the Soundbar on a Table
If your tV is placed on a table, you can place the soundbar on the table directly in front of
the tV stand, centered with the tV screen. attach the supplied rubber feet to the soundbar
as shown in the illustration.
as long as the table’s surface is flat, the soundbar will rest on the rubber feet.
Wall-Mounting the Soundbar
If your tV is attached to a wall, you can use the included wall-mount brackets to mount
the soundbar on the wall directly below the tV screen.
1. determine the location for the soundbar on the wall. make sure that the top of the
1. determine the location for the soundbar on the wall. make sure that the top of the
soundbar will not block your view of the tV screen when it is mounted on the wall.
2. mark the locations of the soundbar wall-mount bracket holes on the wall. the holes
for the left and right brackets are spaced 600mm apart and are designed to accept
#8 screws. the top and bottom holes for each bracket are spaced 25mm apart. see
the illustration below.
NOTE: to ensure that the soundbar will be level, use a carpenter’s level, laser sight or other
device to ensure that the two sets of holes are at exactly the same height.
3. If you are using the soundbar's optical digital audio input, select the extended wall-mount
3. If you are using the soundbar's optical digital audio input, select the extended wall-mount
brackets. otherwise, select the shallow wall-mount brackets.
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
soundbar weighs 3.6kg (8 lb). be sure to use hardware that can support this weight.
5. after making all of the connections described in the Connections section, on page 7,
attach the soundbar to the brackets by sliding the slots in its feet onto the brackets’
vertical tabs.
Placing the Subwoofer
since our ears do not hear directional sound at the low frequencies where the subwoofer
operates, it will perform well from just about any location in your room. however, the
strongest bass reproduction is likely to be heard when the subwoofer is placed in a corner
along the same wall as the soundbar.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the subwoofer’s rear panel is at least 150mm (6") from
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the subwoofer’s rear panel is at least 150mm (6") from
the wall to allow proper operation of its port tube opening.
you can experiment with subwoofer placement by temporarily placing the subwoofer in
the listening position and playing music with strong bass content. move around to various
locations in the room while the system is playing and listen until you find the location
where the bass performance is best. place the subwoofer in that location.
IMPORTANT: The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and
IMPORTANT: The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and
subwoofer is approximately 15.3m (50 feet).
slide slots in soundbar Feet
onto tabs on brackets
when optical digital
Input is used
when optical digital Input
is not used
sb 16 ctr soundbar
subwoofer
subwoofer rear panel
at least 150mm from wall
25mm
600mm
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AUDIO
OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OUT
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Connections
SB 16/230
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.
Digital: If your dVd player, cable tuner or satellite tuner have coaxial or optical digital outputs,
Digital: If your dVd player, cable tuner or satellite tuner have coaxial or optical digital outputs,
you can use the supplied optical digital audio cable and a coaxial digital audio cable (not
supplied) to connect them to the soundbar’s optical and coaxial digital inputs.
NOTE: If your dVd player, cable tuner or satellite tuner does not have a coaxial digital
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.
tV
stereo audio cable
(supplied)
coaxial digital
audio cable
(not supplied)
optical digital
audio cable
(supplied)
dVd player
sb 16 ctr soundbar
satellite tuner
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