Harman/Kardon SB 10
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1. a T o Phase Switch This switch determines whether the HKTS 210SUB s driver 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 with the soundbar speakers the sound waves from the soundbar could cancel out some of the sound waves from the subwoofer reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the placement of the soundbar and subwoofer relative to each other in the room Bass Boost Switch Set this switch to On to enhance the HKTS 210SUB s low frequency performance Set this switch to Off for normal low frequency performance Power On Mode Switch When this switch is set in the Auto position and when the Power switch is set to On HKTS 210SUB will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal The subwoofer will enter the Standby mode when it has gone without receiving an audio signal for about 15 minutes When this switch is set in the On position the subwoofer will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal e When the LED glows blue the HKTS 210SUB is in the On mode e When the LED is off the HKTS 210SUB is in Standby mode When the Power switch is set to Off the LED will not light up no matter what setting the Power On Mode switch is in Subwoofer Level Control Use this control to adjust the HKTS 210SUB s volume Turn t2. SB 10 Soundbar Listening Position ras You can determine the best location for the subwoofer by temporarily placing it in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content Move around to various locations in the room while the system is playing and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best Place the subwoofer in that location gt B 10 Connections CAUTION Before making speaker connections be sure that your receiver or amplifier is turned off If possible make sure that its AC cord is unplugged from the AC power outlet Soundbar Connections The SB 10 soundbar contains left center and right channel speakers that connect to your audio video receiver or amplifier s front left center and front right speaker outputs E SB 10CNTR Speaker Wires included LEFT RIGHT CENTER FRONT 00 00 ie nen SURROUND Receiver or Amplifier To connect each wire to the soundbar 1 Press down on the terminal cap to open the connection hole on the soundbar s speaker terminal Insert the wire s bare end all the way into the hole Insert the conductor with the colored band into the speaker s red terminal and insert the other conductor into the speaker s black terminal as shown in the illustration 3 Release the cap to secure the wire 1 2 Insert Wire Into Open Hole 3 R
3. PHASE E m REVERSE m NORMAL Subwoofer Adjustments Bass Boost When set to the On position the Bass Boost switch enhances low frequency performance The results bass with more impact which you may prefer while watching movies or listening to music There is no harm in experimenting with this control Setting the switch to the Off position will return the subwoofer to its normal low frequency performance BASS BOOST E m ON OFF SB Q Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This unit is designed for trouble free operation Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors So if you have a problem first check this list for a possible solution If the problem persists consult your authorized harman kardon service center Problem Solution If no sound comes from any of the soundbar speakers e Check that the receiver amplifier is on and a sound source is playing e Make sure that all wires between the receiver amplifier and the soundbar are connected properly e Make sure that none of the speaker wires is frayed cut or punctured e Review the proper operation of your receiver amplifier If there is no sound coming from the soundbar s left or right speaker e Check that the balance control on your receiver amplifier is not set all the way to one channel e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the speaker in question has been enabled and that its volume level h
4. WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAYBE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTEA LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement FCC Caution To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer
5. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 5 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 7 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like ooo ee ee eee LLdedssdddddccdddedeedddddeeddddededddddddddddddedeeededeeedddeddedeededddede Lisssissddssbisdbibbdidbidddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddrddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd d ic a Ut i eccoccccccccccecccececeeccceeecececeedececccceececccdeecececececeecececdcceceececceeeceecededeeeececeeedeeeeeeeecdececceeecdeceecdeedeededdeeeeeededeededdeedeceedeeededeededeedecdededdecdededdddddeddedeeddddddddddcdeddddddddcdededdddededdeeddddededdeeeddededddeaed CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL
6. efficient switching system that senses the presence of an audio signal and automatically switches the subwoofer on harman kardon invented the high fidelity receiver more than 50 years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs the SB 10 will turn your TV into a fun and exciting home theater Introduction Description and Features SB Q Included Items Included Items One SB 10 three channel soundbar speaker Three speaker cables One with white color bands one with green color bands and one with red color bands One 200 watt subwoofer with 8 200mm low frequency transducer Important If anything is missing or if any part of your SB 10 system fails to operate properly contact your dealer immediately Two rubber feet Sp IG Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls and Connections Subwoofer Rear Panel Controls and Connections PHASE Phase Switch I reverse Bass Boost O pane nace Switch i _ _ OFF Power On Mode POWER ON MODE Switch zeon AUTO S VeL Subwoofer IN Level Control 7 TO A E NORMAL Input Mode Switch IEN C 7 MN max _Jl tre x EXTERNAL TRIGGER A INPUT 3 30V AC DC LINE n D Line Level In LFE Connector bas ai i Line Level In L R Connectors External Trigger Input Connector Power Switch Power Cord HKTS210SUB harman kardon
7. of those outputs to either of the subwoofer s Line Level L R In Connectors Use an RCA cable not supplied to connect the other receiver or preamp line output to the other subwoofer Line Level L R In connector Set the subwoofer s Input Mode switch to the Normal position 09 00 00 00 00 DO RIGHT RIGHT t t CENTER PREAMP OUTPUT Receiver or Processor To Preamp Outputs Mono RCA Cable not included LFE Cable included Set Input Mode Switch to Normal og m NORMAL Subwoofer MIN MAX LFE I EXT TRIGGER INPUT A 3 30vacioc O l SY SP A Connections If you re connecting to a receiver or preamp processor with left and right line outputs that are connected to front left and front right amplifier inputs connect the single ends of Y adapters not supplied to the receiver or processor s left and right line outputs Connect one of the Y adapter s double ends to the subwoofer s Line Level L R In connectors and connect the other double end to your amplifier s front left and front right inputs Set the subwoofer s Input Mode switch to the Normal position LEFT LEFT 99 09 99 FRONT SURROUND CENTER LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT 00 00 P 2 2 tt tf Receiver or Processor PREAMP OUTPUT MAIN AMP INPUT To Preamp Outputs Inputs Stereo Y Cable not included LFE Cable included Stereo Audio Cable no
8. SB IO Soundbar speaker system harman kardon by HARMAN SB Q Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions LMM MMMM MMM MMM MM MMMM MMMM MMMM MMM MMM MM MM MM MM MM Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly 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 bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus Ga faa Soke E ey Va ee fo A TS When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over
9. as not been turned all the way down e Make sure that all wires between the receiver amplifier and the soundbar left or right speaker terminals are connected properly e Make sure that the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured If there is no sound coming from the soundbar s center speaker e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the center speaker has been enabled and its volume level has not been turned all the way down e Make sure that all wires between the receiver amplifier and the soundbar s center speaker terminals are connected properly e Make sure that the speaker wires are not frayed cut or punctured e If your receiver is operating in Dolby Pro Logic mode make sure that the center speaker is not set to Phantom If the subwoofer does not turn on e Check that the subwoofer s Power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet e Check that the subwoofer s Power switch is in the On position If there is no sound coming from the subwoofer e Check that the subwoofer s Power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet e Check that the subwoofer s Power switch is in the On position e Check that the Subwoofer Level control is not turned all the way down fully counterclockwise e Check the audio cable connection between your receiver processor and the subwoofer e Check your receiver amplifier s speaker setup procedure to make sure that the subwoofer has
10. been enabled and that its volume level has not been turned all the way down If the system plays at low volumes but shuts off as volume is increased e Make sure that all wires between the receiver amplifier and the soundbar are connected properly e Make sure that none of the speaker wires is frayed cut or punctured e Ifyou have an additional pair of front speakers connected to your receiver amplifier make sure that you re not operating the system below the receiver amplifier s minimum impedance requirements Check the receiver amplifier s documentation for more information You can find additional troubleshooting information by clicking on the FAQs link on the Support page at www harmankardon com 11 Sp IG Specifications Specifications SB 10 system Frequency response 45Hz 20kHz 6dB SB 10 soundbar speaker Low frequency transducer Left Right Center 3 76mm paper cone video shielded 3 76mm paper cone video shielded Two 3 76mm paper cones video shielded High frequency transducer Left Right Center 3 4 19mm silk dome video shielded 3 4 19mm silk dome video shielded 3 4 19mm silk dome video shielded Recommended power handling Left Right Center 60 watts each 100 watts Nominal impedance 8 ohms each channel Sensitivity 2 83V 1m 84dB each channel Crossover frequency 2 2kHz 24dB octave Con
11. connection and operation 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 It will help ensure that the connections you make are correct In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power and refinement the SB 10 is able to deliver If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact the dealer from whom you purchased it They would be your best local source of information The SB 10 is a soundbar speaker system that includes e A video shielded three channel soundbar speaker with two way left and right speakers and a two way dual driver center channel speaker e A 200 watt powered subwoofer with an 8 inch woofer e Wall mount brackets for the soundbar e Three speakers cables for the soundbar and a LFE trigger cable for the subwoofer The SB 10 soundbar contains the system s left center and right speakers You can set the soundbar on a table in front of your TV The system includes hardware that makes it easy to mount the soundbar on the wall next to a flat panel TV The powered subwoofer s 8 inch 203mm woofer and built in 200 watt amplifier deliver all of a movie s impact and excitement It includes a volume control bass boost control and phase switch for fine tuning bass response to suit your listening environment and an
12. d set the Input Mode switch in the Normal position If your receiver processor has only one subwoofer output you can use either the L or R connector Power Switch Set this switch in the On position to turn the HKTS 210SUB on The subwoofer will then be in either on or Standby mode depending on the setting of the Power On Mode switch Power Cord non detachable After you have made and verified all subwoofer and speaker connections described in this manual plug this cord into an active unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the HKTS 210SUB DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found in some audio components SB IO Speaker Placement Placing the Soundbar on a 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 Attach the supplied rubber feet to the soundbar as shown in the illustration ge ta 1 Taa ri i 7 ee vB HTA If your TV is located in an entertainment or media center you can mount the soundbar in a space directly above or below the TV Warning Do NOT place the soundbar directly on top of a TV or at the front of a table or cabinet It could roll forward and injure someone Wall Mounting the Soundbar If your TV is attached to a wall you can use the included wall mount brackets to mount the soundbar on the wall directly below the TV screen 1 Determine the location
13. elease Cap to Secure Wire Push Down on Cap to Open Hole Colored Band to Red Terminal Connections IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier Subwoofer Connections 1a If your receiver processor has a dedicated subwoofer output with low pass filtering also called bass management use the included LFE cable to connect the subwoofer s Line Level LFE In jack to the dedicated subwoofer output or LFE output of your receiver or preamp processor Set the subwoofer s Input Mode switch to the LFE position Configure your receiver or preamp processor s setup menu for Subwoofer ON and set the front left front right center and surround speakers to Small If your receiver or preamp processor offers a choice of subwoofer low pass filter crossover frequencies choose 150Hz or the one closest to 150Hz LEFT LEFT 99 99 99 FRONT SURROUND CENTER 29 20 mace RIGHT RIGHT Receiver or Amplifier LFE Cable included Fa A INPUT A NORMAL gt Subwoofer MIN MAX LFE O EXT TRIGGER INPUT oY 3 30vacinc O R L LFE Set Input Mode Switch to LFE SB IO 1b If your receiver processor does not have a dedicated subwoofer output but does have preamp level volume controlled line outputs use the included LFE cable to connect one
14. ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help SB IO INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES INCLUDED ITEMS SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS SPEAKER PLACEMENT Placing the Soundbar on a Table Wall Mounting the Soundbar Placing the Subwoofer CONNECTIONS Soundbar Connections Subwoofer Connections OPERATION urning the Subwoofer On and Off ae ubwoofer Adjustments Volume C7 ubwoofer Adjustments Phase WN ubwoofer Adjustments Bass Boost TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS Table of Contents Sp IG Thank you for purchasing the harman kardon SB 10 speaker system with which you re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment We ve custom designed the SB 10 to provide the excitement and power of the cinema experience in your own living room While sophisticated electronics and state of the art speaker components are hard at work within the SB 10
15. for the soundbar on the wall Make sure that the top of the soundbar will not block your view of the TV screen when it is mounted on the wall 2 Mark the locations of the soundbar wall mount bracket holes on the wall The holes for the left and right brackets are spaced 600mm 23 5 8 apart The top and bottom holes for each bracket are spaced 25mm 1 apart See the illustration below o f 25mm o o 600mm gt not to scale NOTE To ensure that the soundbar will be level use a carpenter s level laser sight or other device to help you determine that the two sets of holes are at exactly the same height Attach the two wall mount brackets 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 67kg 8 1 Ib Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight After making all of the connections described in the Connections section on page 8 attach the soundbar to the brackets by sliding the slots in its rubber bumpers onto the brackets vertical tabs Speaker Placement Placing the Subwoofer Since our ears cannot locate the source of sounds at the low frequencies that the subwoofer produces it will perform well from just about any location in your room However you are likely to hear the strongest bass reproduction when you place the subwoofer in a corner along the same wall as the soundbar
16. he knob clockwise to increase the volume turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume Input Mode Switch When this switch is in the Normal position the input signal from the Line Level In L R connectors is active When this switch is in the LFE position the input signal from the Line Level In LFE connector is active External Trigger Input Connector Use the mini plug of the supplied combination LFE and trigger cable to connect the External Trigger Input connector to the trigger output of another compatible component Whenever the HKTS 210SUB s amplifier detects a trigger signal between 3V and 30V AC or DC the amplifier will turn on The amplifier will turn off after the trigger signal ceases even when the Power On Mode switch is in the Auto position Line Level In LFE Connector The signal from this connector bypasses the subwoofer s internal low pass crossover When you re connecting the subwoofer to the dedicated subwoofer output of a receiver processor that has its own low pass crossover network use the Line Level In LFE connector and set the subwoofer s Input Mode switch in the LFE position Line Level In L R Connectors The signals from these connectors pass through the subwoofer s internal low pass crossover When you re connecting the subwoofer to the preamp or subwoofer outputs of a receiver processor that does not have its own low pass crossover network use both Line Level In L R connectors an
17. nector type Push spring terminal Enclosure type Sealed Finish Gloss black Dimensions H x W x D 4 5 16 x 36 1 4 x 3 1 2 110mm x 920mm x 89mm Weight 8 1 Ib 3 67kg Powered Subwoofer Low frequency transducer 8 200mm down firing cone video shielded Amplifier power 200 watts Frequency response 45Hz 200Hz 6dB Controls Volume phase bass boost Connections LFE input left and right RCA line level inputs Enclosure type Sealed Finish Gloss black Power requirement AC 100 120V 50 60Hz 200W or AC 220 240V 50 60Hz 200W Power consumption lt 1W standby 200W maximum Dimensions H x W x D 13 29 32 x 10 1 2 x 10 1 2 353mm x 267mm x 267mm Weight 19 8 Ib 9kg 12 HARMAN HARMAN Consumer Inc 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 516 255 4545 USA only Made in PR C 2010 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 and Pro Logic are registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Part No 950 0294 001 Rev A harman kardon by HARMAN www harmankardon com
18. subwoofer for an extended period set the Power switch to the Off position Subwoofer Adjustments Volume Use the Subwoofer Level control to set the subwoofer s volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer s volume turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume Once you have balanced the subwoofer s volume with that of the other speakers in your system you shouldn t have to change it SUBWOOFER LEVEL MIN MAX 10 Operation Subwoofer Adjustments Phase This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver s piston like action moves in and out in phase with the soundbar speakers If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the soundbar speakers the sound waves from the soundbar could cancel out some of the sound waves from the subwoofer reducing bass performance and sonic impact This phenomenon depends in part on the placement of all the speakers relative to each other in the room Although in most cases you should leave the Phase switch in the Normal position there is no absolutely correct setting for the Phase switch When the subwoofer is properly in phase with the soundbar speakers the sound will be clearer and have maximum impact and percussive sounds like drums piano and plucked strings will sound more lifelike The best way to set the Phase switch is to listen to music that you know well and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact
19. t included Mono RCA Cable not included Subwoofer Set Input Mode Switch to Normal me J F tN WY INP b r NORMAL MIN MAX LFE j EXT TRIGGER x 3 30V AC DC e 2 After you have made and verified all other connections 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 To Main Amp Sp IG Operation Turning the Subwoofer On and Off Set the subwoofer s Power Switch to the On position POWER ON MODE ON AUTO EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT 3 30V AC DC e If you set the Power On Mode Switch to Auto the subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal and it will go into the Standby mode once it has received no audio signal for 20 minutes The subwoofer s LED will glow white when the subwoofer is on and will not light up when the subwoofer is in the Standby mode e If the Power On Mode Switch is set to On the subwoofer will remain on at all times The subwoofer s LED will glow white If the External Trigger Input Connector is connected to a voltage source the subwoofer will turn on whenever the source generates a trigger voltage and will go into Standby mode 10 to 15 minutes after the trigger voltage ceases regardless of the position of the Power On Mode switch If you will not be using the
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