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Connections 

SB 16

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Power Connections

After you have made and verified all of the source connections above:

1.  Connect the DC power supply to the soundbar’s power connection. Then plug the 

supplied AC cord into the DC power supply and into an active, 

unswitched

 AC outlet. 

DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components.

2.  Plug the subwoofer’s power cord into an active, 

unswitched

 AC outlet. DO NOT plug 

this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components.

SB 16 CTR Rear Panel

Power 
Connection

Power Supply

AC Power Cord

AC Outlet

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Kardon SB 16

Page 1: ...Active speaker soundbar SB 16 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...THE SUBWOOFER 6 CONNECTIONS 7 SOURCE CONNECTIONS 7 POWER CONNECTIONS 8 OPERATION 9 TURNING THE SOUNDBAR ON AND OFF 9 TURNING THE SUBWOOFER ON AND OFF 9 ADJUSTING THE SYSTEM S VOLUME 9 MUTING THE SYSTEM 9 SOUNDBAR SURROUND MODE BUTTON 9 SOUNDBAR SRC SOURCE BUTTON 9 SUBWOOFER VOLUME KNOB 10 SOUNDBAR TRIM SWITCH 10 WIRELESS CODE SWITCHES 10 SUBWOOFER CROSSOVER KNOB 10 SUBWOOFER PHASE SWITCH 10 PROGRA...

Page 3: ... TO YOUR 46 S audio output The SB 16CTR 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 experience without any extra speakers or wires You can set the soundbar on a table in front of your TV also the system includes hardware that makes it easy to mount the so...

Page 4: ...ue 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 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 o...

Page 5: ...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 signal 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 Th...

Page 6: ...kets 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 tab...

Page 7: ...er 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 output you can connect its analog audio output to your TV The TV will send its audio signal to the so...

Page 8: ...supplied AC cord into the DC power supply and into an active unswitched AC outlet DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components 2 Plug the subwoofer s power cord into an active unswitched AC outlet DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components SB 16 CTR Rear Panel Power Connection Power Supply AC Power Cord AC Outlet ...

Page 9: ...f you will be away from home for an extended period of time or if you will not be using the system for an extended period set the subwoofer s Power switch to the Off position Adjusting the System s Volume Press the soundbar sVolume Up and Down buttons to raise and lower the system s volume one step at a time Hold down the buttons to raise or lower the volume continuously NOTE The lowest setting of...

Page 10: ... NOTE The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and subwoofer is approximately 50 feet 15 3m Subwoofer Crossover Knob The subwoofer s Crossover 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 ...

Page 11: ...and Source buttons also flash but are covered by your fingers If the buttons do not flash after three seconds release the buttons and try again 3 You now have 20 seconds to momentarily press the soundbar button that you want to program Power Surround Volume Down Volume Up Source or the programming operation will fail and you must restart at step 2 When you are successful the soundbar Power button lig...

Page 12: ...stem If there is no sound coming from just the subwoofer s Check that the Subwoofer Volume Control is not turned all the way down fully counterclockwise s Check that the Wireless Code switches on the subwoofer and soundbar are both set to the same setting number s Move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar The maximum wireless operation distance is 50 feet 15 3m If the soundbar s sound is distorted...

Page 13: ... 3 4 dome per channel video shielded Amplifier power 25 watts x 2 Power requirement 24V DC 2 5A 2 7A Dimensions H x W x D 110mm x 920mm x 89mm 4 5 16 x 36 1 4 x 3 1 2 Weight 3 6kg 8 lb SB 16 Subwoofer Woofer 10 254mm cone Enclosure type Ported Power requirement 120V AC 50Hz 60Hz 100W Dimensions H x W x D 480mm x 380mm x 380mm 18 7 8 x 13 3 8 x 13 3 8 Weight 15 4kg 34 lb Specifications ...

Page 14: ...AN 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 Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Part No 406 000 06269 E www harmankardon com ...

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