Harman Kardon SB 15/230 User Manual Download Page 4

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Surround 

Mode 

Button

Surround 

Mode 

Indicator

Power 

Button

Power 

Indicator

Volume 

 Up/Down 

Buttons

Source 

Selector 

Button

Source 

Indicator

Power Button: 

When the soundbar is in the Standby mode (the Power Indicator is 

amber), press this button to turn the SB 15/230 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 15/230 system is On:

Momentarily press the Power button to mute the SB 15/230 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, then will automatically 
go into the Standby mode . 

Surround Mode Button: 

This button turns the SB 15/230 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 8, for more information .

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 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 .

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 
that you set the soundbar’s Wireless Code switch . See 

Wireless Code Switches

, on 

page 9, for more information .

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 that have different audio signal output levels . See 

Soundbar Trim Switch

, on 

page 9, for more information .

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 digital output, you can connect it here . 

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

, on page 7, for more information . 

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 the soundbar . In normal operation, this switch will be left in the On position . 
See Turning the 

Soundbar On and Off

, on page 8, for more information .

Soundbar Top-Panel Controls

Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls 

and Connections

EQ 

Switch

Trim

Switch

Source 2 

Connection

Power

Switch

Power

Connection

Source 1

Connection

Wireless Code

Switch

Summary of Contents for SB 15/230

Page 1: ...SB15 230 Designed to Entertain User Guide English Active Speaker Soundbar...

Page 2: ...cularly 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 brack...

Page 3: ...SB 15CNTR soundbar contains the system s left and right speakers and stereo amplifiers and features digital signal processing with virtual 3D surround circuitry that creates a complete surround sound...

Page 4: ...s Wireless Code switch to the same channel that you set the soundbar s Wireless Code switch See Wireless Code Switches on page 9 for more information EQ Switch This switch adjusts the soundbar s bass...

Page 5: ...nt 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 sur...

Page 6: ...l s construction and materials Note that the soundbar weighs 3 6kg 8 lb Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight After making all of the connections described in the Connections section on...

Page 7: ...xial 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 Connections AUDIO OUT COAXIAL DIG...

Page 8: ...ly raise or lower the volume NOTE The lowest setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system Volume Buttons If the system will not play loud enough or quiet enough adjust the Trim Switch see So...

Page 9: ...perly Wireless Code Switch Wireless Code Switch Subwoofer Soundbar NOTE The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and subwoofer is approximately 50 feet 15 3m Subwoofer Crossover Kn...

Page 10: ...r from about 300mm 900mm 3 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 4 a total of four 4 times When the soundbar...

Page 11: ...subwoofer Check that the Subwoofer Volume Control is not turned all the way down fully counterclockwise Check that the Wireless Code switches on the subwoofer and soundbar are both set to the same set...

Page 12: ...2 Dimensions H x W x D 480mm x 380mm x 380mm 18 7 8 x 13 3 8 x 13 3 8 Weight 8 lb 3 6kg Weight 34 lb 15 4kg Harman Consumer Group Inc 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 516 255 4545 USA on...

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