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
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
and works in any room shape and size. 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.
Features Advantages Benets
Complete home theatre sound system Includes every component you need to get started. Simply add your TV,
Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD player to the mix to complete the surround-sound
experience
More realistic, impactful sound for music, TV and
film soundtracks
No complicated installation required, works out of
the box
HARMAN Wave surround mode An exclusive technology that delivers an extremely realistic surround-
sound experience using advanced digital signal processing (Triple DSP)
and 13 transducers fed by 11 amplifiers
Superb audio
Minimized clutter since all the speakers fit inside
one sleek soundbar
Works for all the listeners in the room
Dolby® Volume This built-in technology helps you maintain the same volume level –
no matter which channel, program or commercial you’re watching
More seamless entertainment experience
Greater volume control
Sleek soundbar speaker Delivers a compelling surround-sound experience from a sophisticated,
single, compact unit
High-quality, high-performance audio
Space-saving design
Décor-friendly
Wireless powered subwoofer A wireless 200mm (8") woofer delivers notable bass impact and
exceptional immersion for whatever movie or TV show you’re watching
No unsightly wires between soundbar and
subwoofer
Offers more placement options
User-adjustable surround energy function for
surround modes
Gives the listener ultimate control over sound in three separate listening
environments: small, medium or large rooms
Empowerment for the user/listener
Works in any room shape and size
Flexibility
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
Increases playback performance, expands listening
options
Stereo mode with equalisation and filtering in the
digital domain
A very coherent, smooth, uniform sound field, independent of
listening angle
Increases listening experience flexibility
Optical and coaxial digital inputs and analogue inputs Lets you connect your TV, disc player or satellite or cable tuner to the
system to expand your entertainment experience
Expanded listening/viewing options
Versatility
IR remote control The SB 30 system includes a small remote control, which conveniently
has power over all soundbar functionality
Helps eliminate coffee-table clutter
Convenience
Magnetically shielded speakers in the soundbar Allows the soundbar to be placed next to any type of TV without
causing picture interference, which gives you flexibility when setting
up your system
Flexibility
Uninterrupted viewing

Complete home theatre sound system featuring exclusive HARMAN Wave surround-sound technology and
Dolby® Volume with a 200-watt powered wireless subwoofer
SB 30
HARMAN Consumer, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.harmankardon.com
© 2011 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.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Features Advantages Benets
Dual-position EQ switch Whether you place the soundbar on a tabletop or mount it on a wall,
this switch helps optimise its performance by delivering a more
natural-sounding bass
Uncompromised performance
Increases placement options
Down-firing bass-reflex subwoofer Offers greater bass output so you can feel like you’re part of the
action on screen
More realistic, immersive entertainment
Automatic turn-on circuit The system automatically turns itself from “standby” to “on” once you
start playing a disc or another connected source
Convenience
Saves energy
Subwoofer volume, crossover and phase controls Gives you control over the subwoofer’s ultimate performance in diverse
locations with different listening dynamics
Greater flexibility
Helps deliver the high-quality sound you expect
Wireless code switches Allows you to change the RF channel to avoid interference with other
RF devices
Better, high-quality picture
Lets you run multiple SB 30 systems at the same
time in the same home
Wall-mounting hardware (included) Gives you the option of mounting your soundbar underneath your flat-
screen TV, depending on your room configuration
Convenience
Installation flexibility
Dolby™ Digital decoding Allows you to properly experience the various Dolby-encoded film
soundtracks
Experience detailed spatial realism from playback
sources
DTS® decoding Allows you to properly experience the various DTS-encoded film
soundtracks
Experience detailed spatial realism from playback
sources