Harman Kardon SB-16-230 Service Manual

CONTENTS

ESD WARNING 2
PARTS LIST, SUB 7

harman/kardon Service Manual

SB 16/230

Active Sou ndbar with wireless subwoofer

PACKAGE GUIDE AND PARTS, CENTER 3
PACKAGE GUIDE AND PARTS, SUB 4
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS, CENTER 5
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS, SUB 6

Released EU2011 Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Rev 0, 06/2011
8500 Balboa Boulevard
Northridge, California 91329

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 8
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY, CENTER 12
OWNER’S MANUAL 16-29

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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called

Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and

semiconductor "chip" components.

The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on

your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,

which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to

prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.

4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges

sufficient to damage ES devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement

ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the

chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION :

8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together

or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.

Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing.

Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with

, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the

parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably

insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.

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Harman/Kardon SB 16/230 subwoofer, Exploded View

版本日期

頁次

客 戶:

作 業 指 示

0

1

機 種:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

序號 品名 料號

Screw for

1

amplifier

8

務

1.銘板(316-AL-00553-E)背後點3188膠水

注:

再貼到鐵網卞槽中

2.銘板(316-AL-00553-E)的位置是:銘板下端距

靠LED燈的箱體邊緣60mm,左右居中

3

2

1

初版發行

0

ISSUE REVISIONS

DATE NAME

Amplifier

2

Wood

3

Cabinet

Logo

4

Logo fot

5

grille

Woofer

6

Screw for

7

woofer

Rubber

8 4

Foot

承認

352-AM04020D210-E

010-7610-05246-E

241-100-00613-2BCE

316-AG-00557-E

316-AL-00553-E

25PF12DZB-FW01-E

352-FM04020D605-E

320-RUB-00057-0BAE

確認

表單編號: 版

數量

10

1
1
1
1
1
5

制作

蔣國正

2009/12/03

Harman/Kardon SB15 wireless subwoofer. System Parts list.

The sub is used in the SB 16/230 soundbar system.

051-A05264D-E POWER AMP PCB ASSY SB15 SUB

051-A05264C-E PCB WIRELESS BCB ASSY SB15 SUB

051-A05264B-E PRE AMP PCB ASSY SB15 SUB

051-A05264A-E STANDBY PCB ASSY SB15 SUB

302-FE-05275-0BAE Subwoofer Amplifier panel

150-E0764201-E Transformer

152-V60202603-E Power Cord

154-V09006T0-E Fuse

155-520020-E Fuse holder

162-50652003-E Speaker Wire

180-P3024DB-E Power Rock Switch

306-ABS-05082-0BAE Rear Enclosure

323-AL-05184-0LAE Aluminum heat sink

335-NYL-00002-0BAE Power Cord Strain Relief

311-ABS-00028-0BAE Knob

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SB15 Sub

Part Number Part Description
352-AM04020D210-E
010-7610-05246-E
241-100-00613-2BCE
316-AG-00557-E
316-AL-00553-E
25PF12DZB-FW01-E
352-FM04020D605-E
320-RUB-00057-0BAE

Screw for Subwoofer
Amplifier SB15/230 SUB
Wood Cabinet
Harman Kardon Logo for the Sub top board
Logo for grille
10" Subwoofer
Screw for woofer to wood cabinet
Rubber pad for subwoofer cabinet

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C06

3

4

VR2A
VR*2

6
5

SGND

C05
220p

6

5

VCC

B

VSS

100n

411

U1B
TL074CD

VCC

84

2

VSS

R02

17.8k

C04
33n

SGND

7

R03
10K

7

U3B
TL072CN

MODEL:SB 15SUB/230

R12

VCC

VSS

12.1K

C23

4.7u

C34

4.7u

C30
100n

C09
100n

SGND

R01
22K

R08
22K

C22

4.7u

C37

4.7u

SGND

R16

82.5k

C26

4.7u

C36

4.7u

A A

B B

C C

D D

CON1

5
4
3
2
1

Header 5

SGND

VCC

411

13

D

12

U1D
TL074CD

VSS

C01
10u

VCC

411

2

A

3

VSS

VCC

C25
100n

C35
100n

VSS

14

C02
220P

U1A
TL074CD

C21
100u

C32
100u

R04

15.4k

VR2B
VR*2

SGND

R06

18.7k

1

mout

R10
10K

VCC

411

3
1
2

9

10

sw1

SW2-2

C

VSS

6
4
5

8

U1C
TL074CD

Netsw1_3

R05

24.9K

CUSTOMER:JBL

R17

6.8k

R07
10k

R21

8.25k

SGND

SGND

R18

3.3k

C38
220n

C12
100n

C17
10u

R22
22k

2
3

VCC

VSS

+12VC

OUT

R19

24.9k

SGND

VCC

8

1

4

VSS

R23
47k

1

U2A

TL072CN

SGND

U5
MC78L12CP

1

C11
100u

R20

14.3k

OUT

mout

CON2

Header 5

GND

2

SGND

C29
220p

2

3

1
2
3
4
5

IN

VCC

1

VSSSGND

8

U3A

4

TL072CN

VCC

3

C13
100n

1

OUT

OUTa

SW

GND

V+

R11

12.1K

9

2

7
1

10

C15
100n

SGND

C28

4.7u

R15

82.5k

VR1
A50k

C03
100p

VCC

R09
220k

84

6
5

C16
10u

2

VSS

C18
220n

C27
22n

7

U2B

TL072CN

U4

INb8OUTb

3

INa

4

INT

6

SENCE

5

Vref

NJM2761-10

C08
100n

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C14
100n

8

4

VSS

VCC1

84

VSS

VCC

GND

VCC

SW1

SEL

U05A
NJM4560

2

3

U05B
NJM4560

6
5

GND

C13
470u/16V

20KR07
20KR09
20KR11
20KR14
20KR16
20KR18
20KR20
20KR22

5
4

3
2

1

GND

AGND

AGND

C19
150p

C27
150p

R35

3.9k

C22

0.22u

R41

3.9k

GND GND

R24
10K

GND

R27
20k

C23
1n

AGND

R39

R40

20k

10k

C31
1n

AGND

AGND

CON2

A A

B B

C C

D D

R25
33R

CON3

Header 5

Header 3

AGND

1
2
3
4
5

link1

GND

VCC1

C33
470u/16V

BD1

BD

C17
100n

3
2
1

C18
470u/16V

AGND

VSS

AGND AGND

R37
33R

C24
100n

12

1

7

8
6

5
4

3
14
13
12
11
10

2
15

1

VCC

1 2

C26

10u

R42
10k

AGND

2

VCC

3

Vcc

nRESET

Vss

1

GND

GND
H

G
F
E
D
C
B
A
SI

CLK
CLK INH
S/L

SN74HC165D

BD2

BD

R28
10k

R43
10k

CON1
Header 8

1234567

R03
47k

rest

2

U02
STM809

R08
R10

U03

R12
R15

7

QH

QH

VCC

C25
10u

R36
33R

R17
R19
R21

9

R23

GND

VCC

16

C15
100n

GND GND

link1

C28

C32
100n

10u

C29
100n

VCC

C20
1000u/10V

16
15
14
13
12
11
10

9

C30
10u

8

C01
100n

D01
SCD14

20K
20K
20K
10K
20K
20K
20K
20K

AGND

U06

MUTEC
AOUTL
AV
AGND
AOUTR
REF_GND
VQ
FILT+

CS4340

GND

GND

C21
100n

SDATA

SCLK/DEM1

MCLK

VCC

/RST

LRCK

DIF1
DIF0

DEM0

R01

4.7R

1000u/10V
R04

4.7R

8
6

5
4

3
14
13
12
11
10

2
15

1

SN74HC165D

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

GND
H

G
F
E
D
C
B
A
SI

CLK INH
S/L

AGND

CUSTOMER:JBL
MODEL:SB 15SUB/230
BOARD: WIRLESS

C07

CLK

3

R33

4.7K

QH

QH

VCC

rest

C34
open

C02
1000u/10V

GND

U04

7

9

VCC

16

C39
open

GND

C35
open

C36
open

R13
100R

C16
100n

R29
100R

C37
open

C03
100n

C05
100n

C38
open

R30
100R

R45
100R
R44
100R

C04
10n

C06
10n

R31
100R

GND

R32
100R

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

C40
open

C41
open

R52
47k

MD1

RX M1087

RFVcc
RFGND
GND
Vcc
/RST
PB1(CS0)
MSIO0
MOSI0
SCK0
PF0(ID_DATA)
PF1(ID_CLK)
PC0(ID_LATCH)
/PC1(MUTE_LED)
/PC4(BOND_LED)
PC5
MCLK
PC7(I2C_SDA)
PI0(I2C_SCL)
LRCK
PI2
AGND1
SDOUT
SCK
AGND2
AVdd

Rx M1087

link1

R49
20k

R48
510

CON4

Q02
8050S

Header 2

Q03
8050S

PREPAREDCHECKEDCHECKEDAPPROVED REV

GND

4

Q04
8550S

R47
510

Q01
8050S

R50
47k

VCC

1

2

GNDGND

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R51
47k

1.0

1

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3

4

5

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7

8

VDDA2 VSSA2 VDDP VSSP

VSSA2

R06

C16

30.1K

100n

9

8

11

2
4

5

C50

100n

C57

100n

BD1

BD

U1

IN1-

IN1+

SGND1

SGND2

IN2-

IN2+

VDDA2 VSSA2

VDDP

12

10

VDDA1

VDDA2

3

C05
100n

C02
470u

12

VSSA1

VSSA2

1

R01
10R

7

OSC

TDA892XBTH

PROT13N.C.

C53
220p

VSSD24STABI

19

VDDA2 VSSA2

CUSTOMER:JBL

MODEL:SB 15SUB/230

C15

100n
C19

100n

C52

100n

C58

100n

16

15

22

21

12

VDDP VSSP

C14
470p

R07
10R

C27

15n

C39

15n

R19
10R

VDDP VSSP

VSSP

C07
100n

120n/63V

120n/63V

C59
470p

C13
470p

L01

33uH

C28

L02

33uH

C45

C08
470u/35v

C60
470p

R02
10R

BD4

BD

C29

470n/63V

C32
330p

BD6

BD
C49

470n/63V
C46

330p

SUBOUT+

12

R13
22R

C33
100n

SUBOUT-

12

22R
R17

C55
100n

2R2
R24

C63
330p

2R2
R23

C64
330p

C62

6.8n

C61

6.8n

CON3

1
2

CON2

C11

47u/100v

C18

MODE

6

MODE

18

C56
100n

VSS

14

VDDP1

VDDP2

23

VDDP VSSPVSSP

C03

470u/35v

100n

C51

100n

17

20

C06
100n

VSSP1

VSSP2

OUT1

BOOT1

BOOT2

OUT2

BD2

BD

PREPAREDCHECKEDCHECKEDAPPROVED REV

1.0

SGND

SUB

C31
100n

C54
100n

VSS

CON2

1
2
3
4
5

Header 5

R10

5.6k

C23
1n

VCC

+15v

-15v

R14

5.6k

VCC

C20
1u

C26
1u

R21
0R

C01
470u/35v

C12
100n

C17
100n

C25
1n

SGND

C04
100n

CON1

std

C10

2.2u

C42
22n

C65

2.2n
C66

2.2n
C38

22n

Header 6

R05

30.1k

1
2
3
4
5
6

D02
1N4148

C24
6800u/35v

C34
100n

BR1

Bridge1

C43
6800u/35v

Q06
8550S

C21
100n

C48
100n

VCC

R11

4.7K

R20

4.7K

R03
24k

DZ1

5.6V

R08
100/2W

R12
680R

C36
22u/35v

C40
22u/35v

R18
680R

R22
100/2W

C09
220u/25V

C35
100n

C41
100n

Q02
D882

Q04
B772

MODE

A A

+3.6V

R04
10K

B B

D01
1N4148

C C

CON4

3

3

2

2

1

1

D D

DZ2

C22
1n

Q03
8050S

SUB

+15v

-15v

R09
15K

R15

1.3K

R16
15K

220u/25v

C44

220u/25v

-15v

VCC

+15v

C30

VSS

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4

Q01
8050S

R16
0R

C01
15uf/400V

C12

0.1u/25V
C13

47uF/16V

R15
0R

GND

R05
100K

R18
0R

D07
SF16

Q03
8050S

GND

R23
100k

HI VOL

R03

1.1meg

R04

1.1meg

1
2
3

C15
680P

R10
100k

ICSP

U02

OB
VCC
GND

CT4FB

THX203H

D01

+12VB

1N4007

D03
1N4007

D04
1N4007

D06
1N4007

R13

4.7k

A A

L02
8mH

1 2

GND

N_IN

2

CON2
Header 2B

3 4

C19
1000p

L_IN

1

C16
10n

2

CON3
Header 2B

L_OUT

1

K1
Relay-SPST

Q02
8050S

GND

D08
1N4148

R20

B B

C C

open
R22

open

C07

0.22u
RV1

14D471K

C20
1000p

R02

R01

300k

300k

D05
UF1010

8

OC

7

OC

6

IS

5

C18

R11

22n

2R

std

HI OPERATIVE
LOW OPERATIVE

C08

470PF/1k

R12
2R

GND

TR1

1

W1

2

W2

3
4

W3

5

S1
S2

TRANSFORMER

op1

PC817C

std

+3.6V

C03
330pF

CON1
Header 3

1
2
3

TR

4
3

R21
0R

OPEN:R05,Q01,R13,R18
OPEN:R15,R16

W4

GND

R07
510

D09
UF302

8

6

7

D02
UF302

6

1
2

2 1

GND

C06
100u/25V

+3.6VA

R06
10k

C17

0.1u

3

U01
ST TL431

+12VA

C04
470u/16V

R09
10k

C09

0.1u

C10

0.1u

L1
Inductor

22uH

R19
68 ohm

C05
470u/16V

R08

4.42K

R14
10k

GND

+3.6V

C11

0.1u

+12VB

+3.6VA

AK

GND

R17
680R

GND

LED1

CUSTOMER:JBL

D D

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Because the design itself, once disassembling the system, the top bottom trim panels snap points will break and new trim panel has to be replaced

1 Check the cabinet Check the baffle Attach protective film on the rear cabinet

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ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY, SB 16 SOUNDBAR.

2 Attach EVA foam gasket attach EVA foam gasket

3 load woofer ( screw PN 352-AM 04008C1334-E X 16 pcs )

4 load tweeter add adhesives attach tweeter bar and screw down screw pn 352- AM03008C1086-E

5 left chan Xover (P/N 013-7600-05766-E) r ight chan xover (P/N 013-7600-05766-1E) Screw PN 352-AM03008C1086-E

black/red cables on crossovers to be

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pulled inward the amplifier

6 Plug green/black cables to the woofer, green cable for + polarity, and black for - polarity plug blue cable to tweeter +, and black to tweeter -

7 Apply adhesives Assemble knobs/LEDs Screw PN 352-AM03008C1086-E X 1 pcs

8 Assemble Amp Screw down amp ( Screw X 9 pcs PN: 352-AM03008C1086-E )

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9 load in insulation X 2 pcs

10 plug in xover harness to the amp plug in button.key harness left channel crossover right channel crossover

11 attach baffle to rear enclosure scrw PN 352-AM03510D112-E X 20 pcs

12 apply adhesives press in the grille

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13 Snap in the top gloss trim panel snap in the bottom gloss trim panel

14 attach the side end cap ( peel off adhesive ) and add super glue attach the end cap to the cabinet

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Active speaker soundbar

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 3

DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 3

INCLUDED ITEMS 3

SOUNDBAR TOP-PANEL CONTROLS 4

SOUNDBAR REAR-PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 4

SUBWOOFER REAR-PANEL CONTROLS 5

SPEAKER PLACEMENT 6

PLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A TABLE 6

WALL-MOUNTING THE SOUNDBAR 6

PLACING 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

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Introduction, Description and Features, Included Items

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Introduction

Please register your product on our Web site at
www.harmankardon.com.

Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number.
At the same time, you can choose to be
notified about our new products and/or special
promotions.

Thank you for purchasing the harman kardon® SB 16/230 speaker system, with which
you’re about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The SB 16/230 has been
custom-designed 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 16/230, hookup 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. This 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 16/230
is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please con­tact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Description and Features

The SB 16/230 is a complete home theater speaker system that includes:

A video-shielded stereo soundbar speaker (the • SB 16 CTR) with two-way dual-
driver left and right speakers and built-in 25-watt x 2 stereo amplifier

A 10-inch (250mm), 100-watt wireless powered subwoofer (the • SB 15/230 SUB)

Wall-mount brackets for the soundbar •

A 6.5-foot (2m) stereo audio cable for connecting the system directly to your TV’s •
audio output.

The SB 16 CTR 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 soundbar on the wall along with your flat-panel TV. You can program the
soundbar to respond to your TV remote’s volume, power and source commands.

The SB 15/230 SUB subwoofer receives its signal from the SB 16 CTR soundbar via wireless
technology, so you can place it anywhere in your room without having to run any wires.
Its 10-inch (250mm) woofer and built-in 100-watt amplifier deliver a movie’s impact and
excitement. Other conveniences include a volume control, a phase switch for fine-tuning
bass performance to suit your listening environment, and an 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-of­the-art features and time-honored circuit designs, the SB 16/230 system will turn your
flat-screen TV into a fun and exciting home theater.

Included Items

One SB 16 CTR soundbar speaker

One SB 15/230 SUB 10-inch (250mm) 100-watt wireless subwoofer

Two sets of wall-mount brackets for the soundbar – one shallow and one extended (for
when the optical digital audio input is being used)

Two rubber feet

One 1.5m (5-ft) optical digital audio cable

One 2m (6.5-ft) stereo audio cable

One 24V DC power supply and one AC power
cord for the SB 16CTR speaker

Important: If anything is missing, or if any part of your SB 16/230 system fails to operate
properly, contact your dealer immediately.

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Soundbar Top-Panel Controls and

Soundbar Rear-Panel Controls and Connections

Soundbar Top-Panel Controls

Power

Button

Power

Indicator

Power Button: When the soundbar is in the Standby mode (the Power Indicator is amber),
press this button to turn the SB 16/230 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 16/230 system is on:

• Momentarily press the Power button to mute the SB 16/230 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 and then will automatically go
into the Standby mode.

Surround Mode Button: This button turns the SB 16/230 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 9, 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.

Surround

Mode

Button

Surround

Mode

Indicator

Volume

Up/Down

Buttons

Source

Selector

Button

Source

Indicator

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 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 10, 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 8, 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 9, for more information.

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Wireless Code

Switch

EQ Switch Trim Switch

Source 1

(Analog)

Input

Source 2

(Coaxial Digital)

Input

Source 2

(Optical Digital)

Input

Power

Switch

Power

Input

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Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls

Crossover

Knob

Volume

Knob

Phase

Switch

Subwoofer Rear-Panel Connections

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Wireless

Code

Switch

Crossover Knob: This 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
a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the soundbar for a
variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations. See Subwoofer Crossover Knob, on
page 10, for more information.

Volume Knob: Use this control to balance the subwoofer’s volume with that of the soundbar.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the subwoofer’s volume; turn it counterclockwise to
decrease the subwoofer’s volume.

Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer 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 subwoofers, reducing bass performance
and sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in part on the placement of the subwoofer
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

Power
Cord

Power
Switch

AC Fuse: The SB 15/230 SUB is factory-equipped with a T1AL/250V 1A – 250V AC fuse.
If the fuse ever blows:

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall.

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the blown fuse.

3. Replace the fuse with an identical T1AL/250V 1A – 250V AC fuse.

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY
WITH THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.

Power Cord: Plug this cord into an active, unswitched AC outlet. See Power Connections,

on page 8, for more information.

Power Switch: Set this switch to the On position to activate the subwoofer. In normal
operation, this switch will be left in the On position. See Turning the Subwoofer On and
Off, on page 9, for more information.

Status Indicator (on top of unit, not shown): Turns blue when the subwoofer’s power
switch is in the On position; turns amber when the subwoofer is in Standby; turns off when
the subwoofer’s Power switch is in the Off position.

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Speaker Placement

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.

As long as the table’s surface is flat, the soundbar will rest on the rubber feet.

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 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 apart and are designed to accept
#8 screws. The top and bottom holes for each bracket are spaced 25mm apart. See
the illustration below.

25mm

600mm

NOTE: To ensure that the soundbar will be level, use a carpenter’s level, laser sight or other
device to ensure that the two sets of holes are at exactly the same height.

3. If you are using the soundbar's optical digital audio input, select the extended wall-mount

brackets. Otherwise, select the shallow wall-mount brackets.

4. 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 3.6kg (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 tabs.

Slide Slots in Soundbar Feet

onto Tabs on Brackets

Placing the Subwoofer

Since our ears do not hear directional sound at the low frequencies where the subwoofer
operates, it will perform well from just about any location in your room. However, the
strongest bass reproduction is likely to be heard when the subwoofer is placed in a corner
along the same wall as the soundbar.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the subwoofer’s rear panel is at least 150mm (6") from
the wall to allow proper operation of its port tube opening.

SB 16 CTR Soundbar

Subwoofer

Subwoofer Rear Panel

at Least 150mm from Wall

When Optical Digital

Input is Used

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When Optical Digital Input

is Not Used

You can experiment with subwoofer placement by temporarily placing the subwoofer 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.

IMPORTANT: The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and
subwoofer is approximately 15.3m (50 feet).

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

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Connections

Source Connections

Analog: Use the supplied stereo audio cable to connect the soundbar’s Source 1 (analog)

input to your TV’s stereo audio output. If your TV has two sets of audio output jacks, use
the set that has a fixed (not variable) output level. This will let you turn your TV’s speakers
all the way off while the TV still supplies a constant audio signal to the soundbar.

Digital: If your DVD player, cable tuner or satellite tuner 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 soundbar through the analog connection described above.

Connections

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TV

SB 16 CTR Soundbar

Stereo Audio Cable
(supplied)

Satellite Tuner

Optical Digital
Audio Cable
(supplied)

Coaxial Digital
Audio Cable
(not supplied)

DVD Player

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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.

Connections

SB 16 CTR Rear Panel

Power Supply

Power
Connection

AC Power Cord

AC Outlet

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Operation

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Operation

Set the soundbar’s and subwoofer’s Power switches in their On positions.

On

Position

Power

Power
Switch

Standby
Position

Turning the Soundbar On and Off

Manually: To turn the soundbar on manually, momentarily press the soundbar’s Power

button.

Power Button

To put the soundbar into Standby manually, hold the Power button for at least three
seconds.

NOTE: If you put the soundbar into Standby manually, you can turn it back on only
by manually pressing the Power button again.

Auto turn-on: The soundbar has a signal detector that will automatically turn the unit on

when it senses an audio signal at any of its inputs. To minimize power consumption, the
signal detector is not activated unless the soundbar first senses any kind of IR remote
signal. This does not have to be a remote code that has been learned by the soundbar
(see Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your TV Remote, on page 11) – turning
your TV on or changing its volume via its remote will be enough.

Once the soundbar’s signal detector has been activated, the unit will automatically
turn from Standby to On as soon as it detects an input signal at any of its Source input
connections.

Auto turn-off: The soundbar will automatically enter the Standby mode if no audio signal
is detected at any of its Source input connections for approximately 15 minutes. If you
have programmed the soundbar to respond to your TV remote’s on and off commands,
you can manually put the soundbar into the Standby mode without having to hold its
Power button for three seconds. See Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your TV
Remote, on page 11.

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, set the soundbar’s Power switch to Off.

Turning the Subwoofer On and Off

The subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal, and it
will return to the Standby mode when it has received no audio signal for 15 minutes. The
subwoofer’s LED will turn blue when the subwoofer is on, and will turn amber when the
subwoofer is in Standby.

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, set the subwoofer’s Power switch to the Off position.

Switch

Adjusting the System’s Volume

Press the soundbar’s Volume 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 the Volume Down button will mute the system.

If the system will not play loud enough or quiet enough, adjust the Trim Switch (see
Soundbar Trim Switch, on page 10).

For the best sound, we recommend turning your TV’s built-in speakers off. Consult your
TV’s 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 SB 16/230 system will always supply
most of the sound:

1. Using the volume buttons on your TV, 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 SB 16/230 system should always be louder than your TV’s speakers. NOTE:
This may reduce the volume of your TV’s output connection, so you may have to set the
soundbar’s Trim Switch to position 3 to compensate. See Soundbar Trim Switch, on page 10.

Volume Buttons

Muting the System

Momentarily press the soundbar’s Power button to mute the system. (The Power Indicator
flashes blue.) Momentarily press the Power button again to un-mute the system. (The
Power Indicator turns to a steady blue.)

Power Button

Soundbar Surround Mode Button

This button switches the sound between normal stereo (the Surround Mode Indicator
turns white) and 3D Surround (the Surround Mode Indicator turns blue). The 3D Surround
setting will produce a complete surround-sound experience for anyone sitting in front of
and several feet away from the soundbar. Although it is particularly effective when watching
movies, you can also try the 3D Surround setting for music.

Surround Mode Button

Soundbar SRC (Source) Button

Each press of this button switches the soundbar’s audio source between the optical digital
connection, the coaxial digital connection and the analog connections.

Source Button

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Operation

Subwoofer Volume Knob

Use the subwoofer’s Volume knob to balance the bass with the rest of the sound. Play music
or movies that you are familiar with and adjust the subwoofer’s Volume knob so the bass
sounds balanced on both music and films. Listen to several different music recordings
and film soundtracks that contain strong bass passages, and find a setting for the Volume
knob that doesn’t over-emphasize the bass or make it sound weak.

Volume Knob

Once you find a setting for the subwoofer’s Volume knob that balances the bass with the
rest of the sound, you shouldn’t have to change it.

Soundbar Trim Switch

This switch adjusts the soundbar’s audio input sensitivity so it will work with TVs that have
different audio signal output levels. If your TV’s audio signal output is low, the soundbar
may not play loud enough. In this case, set the Trim switch to position 3 so the soundbar
will play louder. If your TV’s audio signal output is high, you may hear distortion in the
soundbar at normal listening volumes. In this case, set the Trim Switch to position 1 to
reduce the distortion and improve the sound.

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 a smooth transition of bass frequencies between the subwoofer and the soundbar
for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations.

Crossover Knob

To set the Crossover knob, listen for the smoothness of the bass. If the bass seems too
strong at certain frequencies, try a lower Crossover knob setting. If the bass seems too
weak at certain frequencies, try a higher Crossover knob setting.

Subwoofer Phase Switch

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
with the soundbar speakers, some of the sound waves produced by the soundbar and
subwoofer could be canceled out at some frequencies, reducing bass performance and
sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all the
speakers in the room.

Trim Switch

Wireless Code Switches

In the unlikely event that you encounter interference when operating the system, or if
you have more than one SB 16/230 system in operation, you may change the wireless
channel at which the system operates. There are four-position Wireless Code switches
on both the soundbar and subwoofer. To change the wireless channel, simply set each
of the switches to one of the other three positions. IMPORTANT: The switches on the

soundbar and the subwoofer must be set to the same position for the wireless
system to work properly.

Wireless Code

Switch

Soundbar

NOTE: The maximum wireless operating distance between the soundbar and subwoofer
is approximately 50 feet (15.3m).

Wireless Code

Switch

Subwoofer

Phase Knob

Although there is no absolutely correct setting for the Phase switch, in most cases it should
be left in the 0° position. When the subwoofer is properly in phase with the soundbar
speakers, the sound will be clearer and have more impact. This will make percussive
sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike. The best way to set
the Phase switch is to listen to music that you are familiar with and adjust the switch so
that drums and other percussive sounds have maximum impact.

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Programming the Soundbar to

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Programming the Soundbar to Respond
to Your TV Remote

You can program the soundbar so it will respond to your TV remote’s power off, mute, volume
up, volume down and source commands. This programming lets you control your whole
home theater system with a single remote. Before beginning to program the soundbar,
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 remote handy. When you start the remote programming after step 4, be ready
to aim the TV remote at the front of the soundbar from about 300mm – 900mm (about
12 – 36 inches) away.

300mm

(12")

TV Remote

NOTE: If at any time the Surround and Source buttons both stop flashing, and the soundbar returns
to the power-on state, the programming operation has failed. In this case, restart at step 2.

To program the power off, surround, volume down, volume up or source
command:

1. Ensure that the soundbar is on.

2. Simultaneously press and hold the soundbar’s Power and Source buttons until the
visible Surround button flashes blue (the Power 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.

To program the Mute command: Repeat steps 1 and 2. At step 3, press and hold the
soundbar’s Power button until the Surround and Source buttons switch to constant
illumination. Then proceed to step 4.

To erase all remote programming: Ensure that the soundbar is on, then simultaneously
press and hold the soundbar’s Surround Mode and Volume Up buttons until the lights in
all the buttons flash.

Hold down both buttons until the

Power, Surround and Source

buttons indicators flash

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 light will turn off.

Momentarily press the button

you want to program

4. You now have 5 seconds to aim the TV remote at the front of the soundbar and slowly
and repeatedly press and release the corresponding button on the remote until the
Surround and Source buttons on the soundbar flash and then, after a few seconds,
return to constant illumination. This indicates that the programming operation has been
successful. Otherwise you must restart at step 2.

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Troubleshooting

If your SB 16/230 system isn’t performing the way you think it should, check
to see if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or
contacting a harman kardon representative.

Problem Solution

Troubleshooting

If the soundbar does not turn on: Check that the soundbar power supply’s AC cord is plugged into a working AC •

If the subwoofer does not turn on: Check that the subwoofer’s power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet. •

If there is no sound coming from both the soundbar and the subwoofer: Check that the soundbar is on (the Power Indicator is blue). •

If there is no sound coming from just the subwoofer: Check that the Subwoofer Volume Control is not turned all the way down (fully •

If the soundbar’s sound is distorted: Set the soundbar’s Trim switch to a lower setting. •

If the system’s sound is too quiet, even when the soundbar’s volume

is turned all the way up:

If the bass output is not loud enough: Turn up the subwoofer’s Volume knob. •

If the soundbar won’t learn your TV remote’s commands: Carefully follow steps 1 – 4 of • Programming the Soundbar to Respond to Your TV

If you press your TV remote’s Power button and the soundbar turns off when the
TV turns on (or vice versa):

You can find additional troubleshooting information in the FAQs link on the Support page at www.harmankardon.com.

outlet and that the power supply is plugged into the soundbar.
Check that the soundbar’s Power switch is in the On position. •

Check that the subwoofer’s Power switch is in the On position. •
Check if the subwoofer’s AC fuse has blown. See • Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls:

AC Fuse, on page 5, for instructions on checking and changing the fuse.

Check that the cable connecting the TV or other source component to the •
soundbar is properly connected at both ends.

Check that the soundbar’s Source Selector is set to the correct source (the Source •
Indicator turns white for Source 1 – analog and turns blue for Source 2 – digital)
and that the source is playing an audio signal.

Check that the system is not muted (when the system is muted, the soundbar’s •
Power Indicator flashes blue). If the system is muted, momentarily press the
Power button to un-mute the system.

Check that the soundbar’s volume is not turned all the way down (the lowest •
setting of the Volume Down button will mute the system).

counterclockwise).
Check that the Wireless Code switches on the subwoofer and soundbar are both •

set to the same setting number.
Move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar. The maximum wireless operation •

distance is 50 feet (15.3m).

Check the source component to see if the distortion is coming from it, and not •
from the soundbar.

Set the soundbar’s Trim switch to a higher setting. •
If the TV or source component is connected via a variable output, check its •

instructions to be sure that the output is not turned down too low.

Move the subwoofer into a corner of the room. •
Move the subwoofer closer to the seating location. •

Remote, on page 11.
Hold the TV remote 12 inches (300mm) in front of the soundbar during the •

learning procedure.
Although the soundbar will learn commands from most TV remotes, there may be •

some IR codes that it cannot learn.

Press the Power button on either the soundbar or the TV (but not both) one time. •
This will put them back in sync so they will turn on and off together when you
press the TV remote’s Power button.

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Specifications

SB 16/230 System

Frequency response 50Hz – 20kHz

SB 16 CTR Soundbar

Midrange transducers Two x 3" (75mm) cones per channel, video-shielded

High-frequency transducer One x 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 15/230 Subwoofer

Woofer 10" (254mm) cone

Enclosure type Ported

Power requirement 230V 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

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