Harman/Kardon Sabre SB 35
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1. HARMAN VOLUME OO 000 Ge oO oO STEREO VIRTUAL harman kardon Power button To bring the SABRE 5835 to Operational mode from Standby mode press the Power button The Power indicator on the SABRE B35 will turn white To put the system in the Standby mode press the Power button while the system is switched ON The Power indicator on the SABRE B35 will turn amber If you do not press the Power button the SABRE SB35 and the subwoofer will automatically go into Standby mode approximately in 10 minutes after the audio input signal stops HDMI inputs 1 2 and 3 Press a button to select an active source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 Optical HDMI ARC AUX input Press this button to select the desired source Bluetooth Short press to switch to Bluetooth source Press and hold to make the unit go to pairing mode NOTE SABRE SB35 s Bluetooth device name is SABRE SB35 and the password is 0000 Remote Control Functions Volume control Press the button to reduce the volume press the button to increase the volume Mute Press this button to mute the system Subwoofer volume control Use this to control the subwoofer s volume Press increase the subwoofer s volume Press to decrease the subwoofer s volume Harman Volume This button cycles the Harman Volume function between high low and off Harman volume is an advanced digital signal processing technology to control playback v2. an optical or analog cable from your television to the soundbar in addition to the HDMI to get the audio 5835 NOTE The SABRE 5835 5 On screen Information Display OSD only appears through the HDMI TV Out connector If you want to see the SABRE B35 s OSD you need to connect its HDMI ARC TV Out connector to your TV even if you are not connecting any HDMI video source devices to the SABRE 5835 5 HDMI In 1 2 3 connectors PAIRING FW UPGRADE S OPTICAL 24 27 IRTRANSMITTER HDMITV HDMI In 1 2 3 If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors connect them to the soundbar s HDMI In 1 2 3 connectors for the best possible video and audio performance quality Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals you do not have to make any additional audio connections for source devices you connect via HDMI connectors NOTE The SABRE 35 uses micro HDMI to HDMI connector and you have to purchase micro HDMI cables as these are not provided with SB35 Aux In and Optical In connections If your TV and or source devices do not have HDMI connections you can use the supplied audio cable and or optical cable to connect your TV and one source device to the SABRE 5835 5 Aux In and or Optical In connectors respectively Power Connections After you have made and verified all of the source connections above 1 Connect the DC power supply to the s
3. SABRE SB35 setup and operations are simple To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new soundbar speaker system we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual which Contains a description of the features of SABRE 5835 Lists the items included in the box Describes the SABRE SB35 and its components Includes step by step instructions that will help you set up and get started with SABRE 5835 In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will allow you to take advantage of all the power and refinement of the SABRE 5835 CONTACT US If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your retailer or custom installer or visit our website at www harmankardon com Description and Features The SABRE 5835 is a complete home theater system that includes Ultra thin 32 mm soundbar unit that complements the look and feel of your flat screen Exclusive Harman WAVE surround sound Complete compatibility as well as Bluetooth wireless connectivity Performance tuned drivers with a slim profile 100W wireless subwoofer Compatibility with the Harman Kardon Remote app for easy setup and advanced features Wall mount brackets for the soundbar and subwoofer All cables supply Exclusive Harman WAVE surround mode technology uses extremely advanced Digital Signal Processing to deliver a realistic surround sound experience for multiple listeners n
4. at the Source inputs The 5835 will also automatically wake up from the following sources Bluetooth AUX input Digital Optical In HDMI ARC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 if it was on those sources before going to auto standby Optical audio input Analog audio input For example if the source input is analog audio when the SABRE 5835 goes to automatic el eae HDMI 3 SABRE 5 35 Rear Panel Controls and Connections The rear panel of the SABRE 5835 soundbar includes the following Standby it does not wake up even if it senses an audio signal from the optical audio 1 Subwoofer pairing button input 2 AUX input analog audio in When the SABRE 5835 system is ON short press the Power button to put the system in 3 Optical digital optical audio in Standby mode The Power Indicator turns amber 4 Power input DC S S 5 IR transmitter optional NOTE The system will remain ON for approximately 10 minutes after the 6 port software update only audio signal ceases and will then automatically go into the Standby mode 7 HDMI3 HDMI input Bluetooth BT This button pairs your system with other Bluetooth enabled devices 8 HDMI 2 HDMI input NOTE SB 35 s Bluetooth device name is SABRE 5835 Volume Up Down Buttons Press the button to reduce the volume press the button to increase the volume PAIRING AUXIN 3 D OPTICAL lan KO DC IN 24V 2 7A RY O IR TRANSMITTER 9 HDMI 1 HDMI
5. input 10 HDMI TV support Audio Return Channel Subwoofer pairing button Press the subwoofer pairing button to initiate pairing between soundbar and the wireless subwoofer AUX input analog audio in Connect your system to other devices using an AUX cable FW UPGRADE HDMI3 Les HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMITV harman kardon 5835 Optical digital optical audio in If your TV disc player cable satellite tuner has an optical digital output use the included optical cable to connect it here Power input DC Connect the included power supply to this port IR Transmitter Optional Although the 5835 can be wall mounted most customers place their soundbar on a TV stand This can be problematic as it may block the TV s remote control sensor forcing you to stand up and angle your remote to control your TV In this case we recommend you to use the supplied IR Repeater To install the IR Repeater 1 Plug the supplied IR Repeater cable to the back of the 5835 2 Place the IR Repeater on the back of the 5835 in front of the TV IR Receiver The television IR command will automatically transmit from the IR receiver of the 5835 to the IR receiver of the television PAIRING AUXIN Joer DcIN 24V 27 IRTRANSMITTER IR Repeater USB Port The USB port is only for software upgrade The 5835 allows users to upgrade the software using the HK Remote app from mobile devices To upgrade the software
6. the SABRE 5835 If the SABRE 5635 subwoofer does not turn ON Check if the subwoofer s power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet Check if the subwoofer s AC fuse has blown See Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls If there is no sound coming from both the soundbar and the subwoofer e Check if soundbar SABRE 5835 is ON the Power Indicator should be white Check if the cable connecting the TV or other source component to soundbar is properly connected at both ends Check if the soundbar s Source Selector is set to the correct source and that source is playing an audio signal Check if the system is mute If the system is mute press the volume buttons to unmute the system Check if the soundbar s volume is not turned all the way down the lowest setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system If there is no sound coming only from the SABRE B35 subwoofer Check if the Subwoofer Volume Control is not turned all the way down Check if the wireless connection is still active blue LED constant in the back of the subwoofer If the LED is flashing blue then restart the pairing process Move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar The maximum wireless operation distance is 15 m 50 feet If the system s sound is distorted Check the source component to see if the distortion is coming from it and not from soundbar If the bass output is not loud enough e Make sure the subwoofer volume level is not set at min
7. www harmankardon com 2013 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries Incorporated is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Made for iPod Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance Made for iPhone 5 iPhone 45 iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPad 3rd and 4th generation iPad 2 iPad iPad mini iPod touch 3rd through 5th generation iPad iPhone iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS HD the
8. In addition to the status information the OSD will also display messages if the selected HDMI connection cannot be detected or if the video signal is lost Operating through Bluetooth To wirelessly stream audio to the SABRE SB35 from a Bluetooth enabled device 1 Confirm that the SABRE 5835 is in the Bluetooth pairing mode The OSD will display Bluetooth pairing 2 55 Place the device in pairing mode Use the device s Bluetooth pairing menu to pair it with the SABRE 5835 The system will appear as SABRE 5835 in the list of Bluetooth available devices The OSD will display Bluetooth connected Ww N When the SABRE 58355 Bluetooth button LED illuminates constantly it is paired with the device and you can stream audio via Bluetooth from the device to the SABRE 5 35 listen to audio from the Bluetooth device press the source button until the Bluetooth source indicator LED illuminates fe SABRE 5835 11 5835 To disconnect the Bluetooth device press and hold the 5 Bluetooth button until the LED begins flashing NOTE You can manually switch sources to the paired Bluetooth device by pressing the SABRE 5835 5 Bluetooth button If you switch the soundbar to a different source while a paired Bluetooth device is streaming to the soundbar the soundbar will send a STOP command and the Bluetooth device will stop streaming IMPORTANT When pairing Bluetooth d
9. SABRE 5835 Ultra Slim Home Entertainment Soundbar with Compact Subwoofer Owner s Manual harman kardon by HARMAN 5835 INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES INCLUDED ITEMS SABRE 5835 TOP PANEL CONTROLS SABRE SB35 SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS PLACING THE SABRE 5835 PLACING THE SABRE 5835 ON A TABLE WALL MOUNTING THE SABRE 5835 PLACING THE SUBWOOFER ON FLOOR WALL MOUNTING THE SUBWOOFER PLACING THE SUBWOOFER UNDER A COUCH OR FURNITURE CONNECTIONS AUDIO VIDEO CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS OPERATION TURNING THE SABRE 5835 ON AND OFF TURNING THE SUBWOOFER ON AND OFF PAIRING THE UNITS FOR WIRELESS OPERATION FRONT PANEL AND ON SCREEN INFORMATION DISPLAY 050 OPERATING THROUGH BLUETOOTH SWITCHING SOURCE ADJUSTING THE SABRE 5 35 5 VOLUME MUTING THE SYSTEM SABRE 5835 SURROUND MODE SUBWOOFER CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENT SUBWOOFER PHASE ADJUSTMENT 0 180 PROGRAMMING SABRE 5835 TO RESPOND YOUR TV REMOTE RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS no N N N 5835 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon SABRE 5835 soundbar with which you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The SABRE 5835 soundbar has been custom designed to provide excitement and power of the cinema experience in your living room While sophisticated electronics and state of the art speaker components are hard at work within the
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11. When you select an audio only source connection such as Aux Optical or Bluetooth the OSD information will overlay a black screen with Harman Kardon logo The front panel display will also light up for 5 seconds after pressing a button on the soundbar or remote in the same manner Volume control When changing the volume of the system both will display the volume level indication Subwoofer volume control When changing the subwoofer volume independent from the main volume control both will display the subwoofer volume level indication Mute When the audio signal is mute both will display Mute Source The OSD and the front panel will indicate the source input selected Harman Volume The OSD and the front panel will indicate if Harman volume is high low or off Operation Surround mode The OSD and the front panel will indicate if the Soundbar is Stereo or Harman Display surround mode Dolby Digital If a Dolby Digital audio stream is sensed by the soundbar both will indicate that the Dolby Digital decoding is active DTS If a DTS audio stream is sensed by the soundbar the both will indicate that the DTS decoding is active Bluetooth The following information is displayed in the OSD and the front panel during Bluetooth operation Bluetooth pairing When the SABRE 5635 is in pairing mode Bluetooth connected When the connection to a new device is successful Bluetooth When the source Bluetooth is operated
12. able am 5835 One Remote Control O O 5 2 harman kardon One Soundbar Table Bracket One Soundbar Wall mount Stand One Subwoofer Wall mount Bracket One Subwoofer Floor Stand Introduction Rubber pads One Harman Kardon SABRE 5635 Powered Wireless Subwoofer One AC Cable AC Power Cord Ei One Quick start Guide SABRE SB35 Top Panel Controls The top panel of the SABRE SB35 soundbar includes the following controls Power Bluetooth Volume Down Volume Up Surround Sound Source 4 6 SURROUND SOURCE Introduction NOTE Pressing both the SABRE 5835 5 Volume buttons at the same time while the system is ON will mute the system Pressing either Volume buttons while the system is mute will restore the sound Surround Mode Button This button turns the SABRE 5835 system s Harman WAVE or Virtual Surround processing ON and OFF The text will be displayed on the panel display appropriately Source Button Press the SABRE 58355 Source button to cycle between the sources in the following order Power Button The Power button turns the SABRE 5835 ON OFF When the SABRE 1 5835 is in Standby mode Power Indicator is amber press this button to turn the SABRE 5835 system ON Power Indicator turns white NOTE When the SABRE 5835 goes automatically to Standby mode it will automatically turn ON whenever it detects an audio signal
13. and buttons together SURROUND SOURCE Press the Mute button on the remote control Press it again to unmute NOTE To unmute press any Volume button SABRE 5835 Surround Mode The unit supports three surround modes Music Stereo Virtual WAVE Large Medium Small room modes Press the surround button on the top panel to select the desired Surround mode or select the Surround modes from the remote control Subwoofer Crossover Adjustment The subwoofer s Crossover control adjusts the subwoofer s low pass crossover frequency The higher you set the Crossover control the higher in frequency the subwoofer will operate and the more its bass will overlap that of the soundbar This adjustment helps you achieve a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the soundbar for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations Crossover adjustment Wireless pairing button Wireless pairing indicator Phase adjustment 0 180 To set the Crossover control listen for the smoothness of the bass If the bass seems too strong at certain frequencies try lower Crossover control setting If the bass seems too weak at certain frequencies try a higher Crossover control setting 5835 Subwoofer Phase Adjustment 0 180 This switch determines whether the subwoofer s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the speakers in the soundbar If the subwoofer were to play out of phase wi
14. ar at the factory during manufacturing of the soundbar If they are not present check inside the accessories box and place them before insertion S B35 Placing the SABRE 5835 Subwoofer Wall Mounting the SABRE 5835 2 Fix the subwoofer on the stand with the screws provided If your TV is attached to a wall you can use the included wall mount brackets to mount the SABRE 5835 on the wall directly below the TV screen 1 Determine the location for the SABRE 5835 soundbar on the wall Make sure that the top of the soundbar does not block your view of the TV screen when it is mounted on the wall 2 Place the wall mount stand at the desired place erman kardon 3 Place the rubber pads on the wall mount bracket provided D D 4 Place the sound bar on the mount bracket 4 The subwoofer will be placed on floor NOTE The rubber pads should be placed in the soundbar at the factory during manufacturing of the soundbar If they are not present check inside the accessories box and place them before insertion Placing the SABRE SB35 Subwoofer The performance of a subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and its physical position relative to the other speakers in the system While it is true that in general our ears do not hear directional sounds at the low frequencies where subwoofers operate when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room the reflections standing waves and absor
15. er placement by temporarily placing the subwoofer in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content Move it to various locations in the room while the system is playing until you determine the location of best bass performance Once you find the ideal location place the subwoofer in that location IMPORTANT The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and subwoofer is approximately 15m 50 feet Placing the Subwoofer under a Couch or Furniture The subwoofer can be placed flat under a couch set or a furniture without any additional accessories ER Connections Audio Video Connections HDMI ARC TV Out If your TV has an HDMI input use the supplied HDMI cable to connect it to the 58355 HDMI ARC TV Out connection The 5835 will pass video from source devices connected to its HDMI Input connectors along with its own on screen display information to the TV If your TV is equipped with HDMI ARC Function you can feed its sound to the 5835 via the HDMI ARC TV Out connection and it will not require additional audio connections to the SB35 The HDMI ARC signal is active when the HDMI TV source is selected The HDMI ARC function may require to be activated from your television menu to work You may refer to your TV owner s manual to activate the HDMI ARC function If your television is not equipped with the HDMI ARC option you will have to connect
16. evice for first time it may reset the volume level to maximum This will happen only for the first time Switching Source Press the system s Source button to cycle between the sources in the following order 1 Bluetooth 2 AUXinput 3 Digital Optical In 4 HDMI ARC 5 6 HDMI2 7 HDMI3 Adjusting the SABRE 5835 5 Volume Soundbar Press the SABRE 58355 Volume Up and Down buttons to raise and lower the system s volume one press at a time Hold down the button to raise or lower the volume continuously NOTE The lowest setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system ag ai SURROUND SOURCE For the best sound we recommend turning your TV s built in speakers off Check your 5 owner s manual to find out how to do this If there is no way to turn your TV s speakers off you can adjust the TV s volume so that your B35 system will always supply most of the sound 1 Using the volume buttons on your turn its volume all the way down 2 Then use the soundbar s Volume Up Down buttons to set the sound to a comfortable listening level This way your SABRE 5835 system should always be louder than your TV s speakers NOTE If you play the SABRE SB35 at more than 50 of max volume and turn the soundbar off using the power button the system will automatically reset at 50 of the max volume Operation Muting the System To mute the SABRE 5635 system Short press soundbar s Volume
17. imum Increase the subwoofer volume control using the remote control Move the subwoofer at a corner of the room Move the subwoofer closer to the seating location When turn off my SABRE 5835 it resets the volume e This is actually a feature If the soundbar is playing at more than 50 of maximum volume when power off the volume is automatically reset to 50 of maximum volume when turning it on My TV is ON and my SABRE 5835 is in Standby When turn off my television it This is actually related to some issue on some television having wrong Hot turns my Soundbar on Plug Detection HPD protocol You can activate deactivate HPD protocol by pressing the Surround and Volume buttons simultaneously 14 5835 Specifications SABRE 5835 Frequency response SABRE SB35 CTR Soundbar Midrange transducers High Frequency transducers Amplifier power Power requirement Dimension Weight SABRE 5 35 Flat Subwoofer Transducer Enclosure type Power requirement Dimension Amplifier power Weight 43Hz 22kHz 6dB 1 75 45 mm panel 6pcs 1 25 mm dome 4pcs L R 4 x 20 W Centre 4 15 24V DC 2 7 A 1150 mm x 110mm x 32 mm 2 6kg 4 5 112 mm cone 2pcs Specifications harman harman kardon e Made for OI DOLBY Bluetooth EiPod DiPhone Dira disap HDMI HARMAN HARMAN International Industries Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA
18. in the 5835 system you will require a mobile device with Android or 105 operating system The software upgrade in 5835 can be performed using the Bluetooth channel to communicate with the mobile device HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and HDMI 3 HDMI connections transmit digital audio and video signals between the devices If you have source devices with HDMI connectors you should use it for the best possible audio and video performance quality HDMI TV Connect your television to this input using the supplied HDMI cable If your TV supports Audio Return Channel you can use the supplied HDMI cable to connect to your television by enabling the TV ARC output Check the TV settings if the ARC does not work The ARC will send back the audio signal from the television automatically to the SABRE 5835 If your television does not support ARC you will have to run additional optical or analog cable base on your television compatibility SABRE 5835 Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls SABRE 5835 Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls The rear panel of the SABRE SB35 subwoofer provides the following Crossover adjustment Wireless pairing button Wireless pairing indicator Phase adjustment Crossover adjustment This control adjusts the SABRE 5835 subwoofer s crossover The higher you set the Crossover control the higher in frequency the subwoofer will operate and the more its bass will overlap that of the soundbar This adjustment helps you achieve a smooth transi
19. ithout pressing the Power button IMPORTANT If 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 we recommend that you unplug from the AC outlet 5835 Turning the Subwoofer ON and OFF The subwoofer will automatically turn itself ON when it senses an audio signal and it will return to Standby mode when the SABRE 5635 goes into standby mode Pairing the Units for Wireless Operation After turning the soundbar and subwoofer ON for the first time you will need to pair the subwoofer and soundbar so they both operate at the same wireless frequency To pair the units press the Wireless Pairing switches on both the units within 30 seconds interval The units will communicate with each other and operate at the same frequency NOTE The subwoofer enters Standby mode if the pairing gets disconnected for at least 30 seconds 0 55 The LED will stop blinking and remain a solid blue color when paired Front Panel and On screen Information Display OSD The SABRE 5835 is equipped with a front panel display behind the grill of the soundbar as well as a On Screen information Display OSD that will appear on the screen of a TV connected to the HDMI ARC TV Out connector to help you verify the operating status of the 5835 The OSD will overlay on top of the TV s video program for five seconds after pressing a button on the soundbar or remote
20. o matter the shape and size of the room The WAVE mode takes complete advantage of all surround channels You can set the soundbar on a table in front of your TV or mount it on a wall along with your flat panel TV The SABRE 5835 subwoofer receives signal from the SABRE B35 soundbar wirelessly 50 you can place it anywhere in your room without having to run any wires Its wireless 100W powered subwoofer delivers the full intended impact and excitement from any movie Programmable soundbar that can obey your TV 5 volume power and source commands enabling a single remote to control your whole home theater system Adjustable subwoofer crossover helps you achieve a smooth transition of bass between the subwoofer and the soundbar for a variety of different rooms and Introduction subwoofer locations Phase switch lets you fine tune bass performance to your listening environment Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity stereo receiver more than 50 years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit design the SABRE SB35 leverages this heritage to turn your flat panel TV into a serious and exciting home cinema Included Items The following are the accessories provided with the SABRE B35 soundbar system One Harman Kardon SABRE 5835 Home Theater Soundbar System harman kardon One Power Supply Adapter with AC Cable One Optical Connector Cable i 77 One micro to HDMI Cable One IR Repeater C
21. olume It evens out the volume level on everything you watch improving your listening experience Once you choose the volume level Harman Volume does the rest It helps you avoid volume increase from commercials volume differences when you change channels or switch sources It helps you listen to the perfect sound of the dialogs Stereo Virtual Wave mode Press this button to change the surround sound to Stereo Virtual or WAVE mode In WAVE mode you can press the WAVE button to adjust the surround effect depending on your room size Small Medium or Large NOTE Feel free to experiment with this adjustment to find the effect that works best for your listening room and seating arrangement As with the Virtual mode the HARMAN WAVE mode the soundbar s digital signal processing also creates rear ambience that adds depth to the sound presentation for conventional stereo and MP3 sources Placing the SABRE SB35 The SABRE 5835 soundbar can be placed on table and can be wall mounted as well Placing the SABRE 5835 Table If your TV is placed on a table you can place the soundbar on the table directly in front of the TV stand centered with the TV screen Use the table stand provided To place the soundbar on a table 1 Place the rubber pad on the table stand provided a 2 Slide the soundbar into the table stand The soundbar will be placed on the table NOTE The rubber pads should be placed in the soundb
22. oundbar s power connection Then plug the supplied AC cord into the DC power supply and into an active unswitched AC outlet IMPORTANT DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found on some audio components FWUPGRADE HDMI3 OPTICAL Geh d HDMI2 24 27 gt IRTRANSMITTER 1 HDMITV PAIRING AUXIN Operation 2 Plug the subwoofer s power cord into an active unswitched AC outlet Operation Turning the SABRE 5835 ON and OFF Manually To turn the SABRE 5835 ON or OFF manually short press the soundbar s Power button Press the Power button on either the soundbar or the remote NOTE If you put the soundbar into Standby manually you can turn it back ON by manually pressing the Power button Auto turn on The SABRE B35 has a signal detector that will automatically turn the unit ON when it senses an audio signal on HDMI inputs using CEC command compatible product and or television Bluetooth streaming The auto turn on modeis activated for analog or optical inputs only when the SABRE 5835 goes in auto Standby on sensing the same audio input signal Auto turn off The SABRE 5835 will automatically enter Standby mode if no audio signal is detected at any of its Source input connections for approximately 10 minutes If you have programmed the SABRE 5835 to respond to the ON and OFF commands of your TV remote you can manually put the SABRE B35 into the Standby mode w
23. ptions generated within the room strongly influences the performance of any subwoofer system As a result the specific location of the subwoofer in the room does become important to the amount and quality of bass that is produced The SABRE 5835 subwoofer can be placed on floor and can be wall mounted as well Placing the Subwoofer on Floor To place the subwoofer on floor 1 Place the floor stand at the desired place 5835 Wall Mounting the subwoofer To wall mount the subwoofer 1 Determine the location for the Subwoofer on the wall 2 _ Fix the wall mount stand at the desired place 3 Place your subwoofer on the wall mount bracket harman kardon You may wall mount the subwoofer in the positions as represented below Connections Placing it in a corner that is position 1 will maximize amount of bass in the room However corner placement can also increase the destructive effect of standing waves on bass performance This effect can vary depending on the listening position some listening positions may yield very good results while others may have far too much or too little bass at certain frequencies Placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the soundbar that is position 2 can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that of the soundbar The best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer behind the listening position 3 You can experiment with subwoof
24. s the Volume button on the soundbar and press the Volume button on the TV remote control To program the Mute command Press the Volume and Volume button on the soundbar and then press the Mute button on the TV remote Once you complete programming your remote control press and hold the soundbar s Surround button to exit the programming mode NOTE If you would like to program a new TV remote control or you are missing a command restart the whole process If you would like to cancel the learning reset the 5835 Put the 5835 in Standby mode press and hold the Surround and Volume button simultaneously Once factory defaults are restored the 5835 surround button will flash white for one second then the unit will enter into operational mode Resetting Factory Default Settings If you want to restore all the settings to factory default setting press Surround and Volume keys in standby mode The factory default setting values are shown in the table below System Volume 20dB 13 5835 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your SABRE B35 system is not performing the way you think it should check if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or contacting a Harman Kardon representative problems Solutions O If the SABRE 5635 soundbar does not turn ON Check if the SABRE 5835 power supply s AC cord is plugged into a working AC outlet and that the power supply is plugged into
25. th the soundbar speakers some of the sound waves produced by the soundbar and subwoofer could be canceled out at some frequencies reducing the bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends on the relative placement of all the speakers in the room up to some extent Programming SABRE 5835 to Respond to Your TV Remote You can program the SABRE 5835 to make it respond to your TV remote s power mute volume up and volume down commands This programming lets you control your whole system with your TV remote Before beginning to program the SABRE 5835 have your TV remote in hand We recommend sitting down in front of the soundbar NOTE Some steps will time out so read through this entire procedure before you begin Have the TV remote in hand When you start programming the remote be ready to aim the TV remote control in front of the soundbar from about 300 mm 900 mm about 12 36 inches away To program the Power Volume and Mute command 1 Ensure that the SABRE B35 is switched ON 2 Onthe soundbar press and hold the Surround button until the display on the SABRE 5835 indicate you are in learning mode To program the Power command Press the Power button on the soundbar and press the power button on the TV remote control Programming SABRE 5835 to Respond to Your TV Remote To program the Volume command Press the Volume button on the soundbar and press the Volume button on the TV remote control Pres
26. tion of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the soundbar for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations Wireless pairing button Press the wireless subwoofer pairing button to initiate wireless pairing between soundbar and the wireless subwoofer Wireless pairing indicator This indicator in the subwoofer displays the following Wireless pairing Blue light blinks with a cycle of 300 ms Wireless connection Blue light constant Wireless disconnection Blue light blinks with a cycle of 1s Phase Adjustment 0 180 The phase adjustment switch determines whether the subwoofer driver s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the speakers the soundbar If the subwoofer needs to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers the sound waves from the soundbar can cancel out some of the sound waves from the subwoofers reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends up to some extent on the placement of the subwoofer and soundbar relative to each other in the room 5835 Remote Control Functions The following buttons are available in the SABRE 5835 remote control 1 Power HDMI Inputs 1 2 3 Optical HDMI TV ARC Aux in Bluetooth Volume control Mute Independent Subwoofer Volume control Harman Volume Stereo Virtual modes Wave mode Select room size a Small b Medium c Large SSO OP ISS HDMI 2 HDMI OPTICAL VOLUME
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