Harman Kardon SB 30 User manual

Complete home theatre sound system featuring exclusive HARMAN Wave surround-sound
technology and Dolby® Volume with a 200-watt powered wireless subwoofer
SB 30
Specifications
Harman Kardon SB 30
Home theatre installations typically involve five
loudspeakers, a subwoofer or two, and lots of speaker
wire. Not every room can accommodate all that stuff – and
not everyone wants to live with it. As a far simpler, more
elegant solution, the Harman Kardon SB 30 home theatre
soundbar system offers a single wireless subwoofer
combined with an extremely advanced loudspeaker that
connects directly to your TV, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ player
or game console. Where the SB 30 primarily differs
from its predecessors is in terms of its ultra-new and
exclusive HARMAN Wave surround-mode technology –
which ultimately delivers a compelling surround-sound
experience from 13 transducers fed by 11 amplified
channels. A classic overachiever, the sleek SB 30
soundbar exceeds expectations, delivering immersive,
peak-performance sound for your films, TV shows and
games. All from a system you barely know is there.
Highlights
Complete, all-in-one home theatre speaker system
Stylish, sleek soundbar speaker
Full 5.1 surround-sound experience from just one
loudspeaker, no matter the shape and size of the
room (exclusive to HARMAN)
Wireless subwoofer
Exclusive HARMAN Wave surround mode
User-adjustable surround energy function
Dolby® Volume
Optical/coaxial digital inputs and analogue connections
IR remote control
Magnetically shielded speakers in the soundbar
Dual-position EQ switch
Down-firing bass-reflex subwoofer enclosure
Automatic turn-on
Subwoofer volume, crossover and phase controls
Wireless code switches
Wall-mounting hardware for soundbar

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Key Specifications
SB 30 System
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Frequency response: 40Hz – 20kHz
SB 30 CNTR Soundbar
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Low-frequency transducers: Six x 50mm (2") HARMAN Warrior
transducers, video-shielded
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High-frequency transducers: Seven x 25mm (1") HARMAN
CMMD® Lite tweeter domes, video-shielded
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Amplifier power: 40 watts x 4; 10 watts x 7
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Power requirement: 220V – 240V AC, 50Hz (EU)
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Power consumption: <0.5W (standby); 230W (maximum)
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Dimensions (H x W x D): 100mm x 1160mm x 80mm
(3-15/16" x 45-11/16" x 3-1/8")
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Weight: 3.8kg (8.4 lb)
SB 30 Subwoofer
■ Low-frequency transducer: 200mm (8") down-firing cone
■ Amplifier power: 100 watts
■ Frequency response: 40Hz – 160Hz
■ Controls: Volume, phase
■ Enclosure type: Sealed
■ Power requirement: 230V, 50Hz/60Hz (EU)
■ Power consumption: <0.5W (standby); 230W (maximum)
■ Dimensions (H x W x D): 353mm x 267mm x 267mm
(13-29/32" x 10-1/2" x 10-1/2")
■ Weight: 8.7kg (19.2 lb)
Features
Power
■ A 230-watt soundbar with 6 x HARMAN Warrior transducers
and 7 x HARMAN CMMD Lite tweeters
■ A 100-watt wireless powered subwoofer with a 200mm
(8") driver
■ Eleven individual amplifier channels for unprecedented power
Surround-Sound Processing
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Exclusive HARMAN Wave surround-mode technology uses
extremely advanced digital signal processing (Triple DSP)
to deliver a realistic surround-sound experience to multiple
listeners, no matter the shape and size of the room
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Virtual mode that works with stereo and multichannel sources;
this configuration enlarges the sound field, the apparent
source width and the depth of the perceived soundstage
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Stereo mode with equalization and filtering in the digital
domain for a very coherent, smooth uniform sound field,
independent of listening angle
Connectivity
■ Stereo audio cable to connect the soundbar to your TV
is included
■ One coaxial digital input to connect the SB 30 to your TV, DVD
player or cable/satellite tuner’s coaxial digital output
■ One optical digital input to connect the SB 30 to your TV, DVD
player or cable/satellite tuner’s optical output (cable included)
■ One analogue input to connect the SB 30 to your TV, DVD
player or cable/satellite tuner’s stereo analogue output (cable
included)
■ Magnetically shielded speakers in the soundbar allow you to
put the soundbar underneath any type of TV without causing
picture interference
Ease of Use
■ Dolby® Volume helps you maintain the same volume level –
no matter what you’re watching, be it a film, TV show or TV
commercial
■ User-adjustable surround energy function for the wave
modes gives the listener control in three separate listening
environments: small, medium or large rooms
■ An included IR remote conveniently allows you to control all
soundbar functionality
■ Wireless subwoofer allows for numerous placement options,
since it does not connect physically to the soundbar speaker
■ Automatic turn-on circuit conveniently switches from ‘standby’
to ‘on’ when a new audio signal is present – saving you energy
■ Dual-position EQ switch lets you account for the soundbar –
be it in a wall-mounted or tabletop-mounted situation –
so you can generate the most natural-sounding bass
performance
■ Adjustable subwoofer crossover lets you achieve a smooth
transition of bass between subwoofer and soundbar in a
variety of rooms or locations
■ Phase switch lets you tailor bass performance to your
listening environment and personal taste
■ Subwoofer level control lets you achieve the best balance
between soundbar and subwoofer, no matter what room
you’re in
■ Wireless code switches let you change RF channels to avoid
interference with other wireless devices
■ Wall-mounting hardware (included) makes it easy for you to
mount the soundbar next to – or underneath – your flat-
screen TV
■ Dolby digital decoding
■ DTS® decoding
Complete home theatre sound system featuring exclusive HARMAN Wave surround-sound technology and
Dolby® Volume with a 200-watt powered wireless subwoofer
SB 30