Harman Kardon SB 30 (serv.man5) Service Manual ▷ View online
harman/kardon
Service Manual
SB 30/230
Active Soundbar with wireless subwoofer
Released EU2012
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
Rev 0, 1/2012
8500 Balboa Boulevard
Northridge, California 91329
CONTENTS
OWNER’S MANUAL
2-16
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS, CENTER 17
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS, SUB
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS, SUB
18
PARTS LIST, CENTER
19
PARTS LIST, SUB
27
BLOCK DIAGRAM, CENTER
31
CABLE DIAGRAM
32
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
34
SB 30
Multichannel active soundbar speaker system
Owner’s Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Important Safety Instructions
FCC Regulations (USA only)
FCC Information For Users
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
Radio and Television Interference
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. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and then on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are
• Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are
on different branch circuits.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Harman Kardon could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IC Statement and Warning (Canada only)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique
de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For Canadian Model
For Canadian Model
Modèle pour les Canadien
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Instructions for Users on Removal and Disposal of Used Batteries.
Specifications of Included Battery Types.
These symbols shown on the product, the packaging or in the manual or separate
information sheet mean that the product itself, as well as the batteries included or built
into the product, should never be thrown away with general household waste. Take them
to applicable collection points, where proper treatment, recycling and recovery takes
place, in accordance with national or local legislation, or European Directives 2002/96/
EC and 2006/66/EC.
Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed helps saving resources and
Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed helps saving resources and
prevents possible negative effects on the environment or human health.
The batteries included with your equipment may be alkaline, carbon zinc/manganese
The batteries included with your equipment may be alkaline, carbon zinc/manganese
or lithium (button cells) type. All types should be disposed of according to the above
instructions.
To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the procedure
To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the procedure
described for inserting batteries in the owner’s manual.
For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product, removal
For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product, removal
may not be possible for the user. In this case, recycling or recovery centers handle the
dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery. If, for any reason, it becomes
necessary to replace such a battery, this procedure must be performed by authorized
service centers.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF
SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF
SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT.
CAUTION
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Introduction, Description and Features, and Included Items
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon SB 30 multichannel active soundbar
speaker system, with which you’re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The
SB 30 has been custom-designed to create an extraordinarily realistic cinema experience
in your own living room.
While extremely sophisticated electronics and state-of-the-art speaker components
While extremely sophisticated electronics and state-of-the-art speaker components
are hard at work within the SB 30, connecting, setting up and operating the system is
simple.
To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new speaker system, we urge you to take a
To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new speaker system, we urge you to take a
few minutes to read through this manual. It will help ensure that the connections you
make are correct. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various
controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power and refinement the SB 30 is
able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.
com.
Description and Features
The SB 30 is a complete home theater speaker system that includes:
• A video-shielded soundbar speaker (the SB 30 CNTR) that features 13 speaker
elements, 11 amplifier channels and a triple-core digital signal processor.
• An 8-inch (200mm), 100-watt wireless powered subwoofer (the SB 30 SUB).
• An IR remote control.
• Wall-mount brackets for the soundbar.
• An optical digital audio cable for connecting the system directly to your cable/
• An IR remote control.
• Wall-mount brackets for the soundbar.
• An optical digital audio cable for connecting the system directly to your cable/
satellite tuner or disc player.
• A 6-1/2-foot (2m) stereo audio cable for connecting the system directly to your TV’s
audio output.
• A 3-foot (1.8m) AC power cord for the SB 30 CNTR soundbar.
The SB 30 CNTR soundbar contains six 2-inch woofers and seven 1-inch tweeters,
powered by four 40-watt amplifiers and seven 10-watt amplifiers. It features a powerful
triple-core DSP (digital signal processor) with two HARMAN-exclusive surround modes
(Virtual and HARMAN Wave – patent pending) that utilize different combinations of the
soundbar’s 13 transducers and 11 amplifier channels to create an astonishingly realistic
surround-sound experience in any size room and for listeners at any position in the room,
without needing any extra speakers or wires.
You can set the soundbar on a table in front of your TV, or, if you have a wall-mounted
You can set the soundbar on a table in front of your TV, or, if you have a wall-mounted
flat-panel TV, you can use the supplied brackets to mount the soundbar on the wall along
with your flat-panel TV.
The SB 30 SUB subwoofer receives its signal from the SB 30 CNTR soundbar via wireless
The SB 30 SUB subwoofer receives its signal from the SB 30 CNTR soundbar via wireless
technology, so you can place it anywhere in your room without having to run any wires
between it and the soundbar. Its 8-inch (200mm) woofer and built-in 100-watt amplifier
deliver the impact and excitement from your favorite movies and video games. Other
conveniences include a volume control, a phase switch for fine-tuning bass performance
to suit your listening environment, and an efficient switching system that senses the
presence of an audio signal and automatically switches the subwoofer on.
Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than 50
Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than 50
years ago. With state-of-the-art features and time-honored circuit designs, the SB 30
system will turn your flat-panel TV into a fun and exciting home theater.
Included Items
Carefully unpack your soundbar speaker system and confirm that all the items shown
here are included.
SB 30 CNTR
Soundbar
SB 30 SUB
Wireless
Subwoofer
6.5-ft. (2m)
Stereo Audio Cable
5-ft. (1.5m) Optical
Digital Audio Cable
AC Power Cord *
(for Soundbar)
* Power cord varies by region.
Rubber
Feet
Remote
Control
Wall-Mount
Brackets
IMPORTANT: If anything is missing, or if any part of your SB 30 system fails to operate
properly, contact your dealer immediately.
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