Onkyo LS-B40 User Manual
2013 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE
LS-B40
Soundbar System
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Fill Your Room with Living Audio
The three-way LS-B40 soundbar is so easy to listen to and use, you’ll quickly forget it’s there. Eight precision drivers, an efficient
six-channel amplifier, and AuraSphere DSP technology smoothly take over from your TV speakers, filling the room with deep and
detailed 3D sound. Tracks streamed from your smartphone’s audio apps or local music library also sound brilliant, with Bluetooth
Version 2.1 and a powerful Music DSP mode providing rich and immersive wireless audio performance. Added to this handy feature
set are sound modes for movies and news, Dolby
Installation is just a matter of connecting a digital audio cable, and with that done the LS-B40 will automatically switch on and
respond to the volume commands of your TV remote. Displayed on your TV stand or mounted discreetly on the wall, this compact
soundbar will win your heart with intuitive operation and deeply satisfying musicality.
ADVANCED FEATURES
• AuraSphere Digital Signal Processing for 3D Sound
• Powerful Three-Way Speaker System with Eight
Precision Drivers
• Efcient Digital Amplication for Clear, Accurate
Sound
• Three Dedicated Sound Modes (Movie/Music/News)
• Easy System Control with TV Remote (Auto Power
On with TV, Volume Control)*
• Convenient Single-Cable TV Connection (Optical/
Coaxial/Analog)
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Digital Decoding from Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and
• Dolby
HDTV Broadcasts
• Suited to TVs Larger than 40 Inches
• Sleek, Low-Prole Design with Wall-Mounting
Capability
MUSIC PLAYBACK AND WIRELESS
STREAMING FEATURES
• Bluetooth Wireless Audio Streaming Technology
(Version 2.1 +EDR)
• Supports SBC Codec
• Compatible with a Wide Range of Smartphones,
Tablets, and PCs
• Plays MP3 Files from Flash Memory Devices via
USB Port
• Music Mode Equalizes Sound for Immersive Stereo
Playback
CONNECTION FEATURES
• 2 Digital Audio Inputs (Optical and Coaxial)
• 1 Analog Audio Input (3.5 mm) for Smartphones/
Media Players
• 1 USB Port
• Subwoofer Pre-Out
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Digital decoding capability, and a USB port for audio via flash memory device.
OTHER FEATURES
• IR Flasher Forwards TV Remote Commands to
System Components
• Full-Range Cone Drivers (x4)
• Bass Woofer (x2)
• Ring Tweeter (x2)
• Remote Controller
• Wall-Mountable Template Sheet Included
• Speaker Stand Included for Entertainment Unit
*The LS-B40 is preprogrammed with IR codes for nine major TV brands,
including Funai, LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, and Vizio,
with learning capability for other TV brands.
LS-B40
Soundbar System
Panoramic Sound with AuraSphere
The LS-B40 is powered by AuraSphere DSP (Digital Signal
Processing) technology. It works by optimizing driver output
to create a 3D surround effect from stereo sources. Unlike
other DSP technologies, AuraSphere expands the sweet
spot (the area in front of the TV where audio sounds best)
to create a 3D soundeld that places the listener in the
center of the action, wherever they’re sitting.
Conventional Stereo Sound AuraSphere 3D Sound
Movie Mode
Onboard AuraSphere technology applies custom EQ lters
to get the most out of movie and game soundtracks. Enjoy
deeper bass and an open mid-range to carry dialog clearly,
all enhanced by AuraSphere’s panoramic 3D soundeld.
Music Mode
For music, you want plenty of punchy bass, but not so
much that it drowns out vocals and strings. AuraSphere
manipulates the EQ and sound pressure levels to best suit
music playback, while expanding the soundeld so that you
can enjoy balanced stereo sound no matter where you’re
sitting.
News Mode
This mode makes dialog more intelligible while maintaining
clean, balanced response for all types of content, including TV
programs, movies, and news. With this mode engaged, you
won’t have to keep raising the volume to hear what’s going
on—a real frustration with regular TV sound.
Stream Music from Smartphone, Tablet, and PC
It’s easy to listen to music and other audio programs, too.
Simply pair your cellphone, smartphone, tablet, or PC to
the LS-B40 soundbar and stream wirelessly using the inbuilt
Bluetooth technology. From your smartphone’s music apps
(such as Spotify, SoundCloud, and internet radio services) to
locally stored libraries, Bluetooth technology lets you enjoy
content quickly and easily.
Automatic Operation via TV Remote
This soundbar is preprogrammed with IR codes for nine
major TV brands (with learning capability for others). This
means you can use your TV remote to control the unit
right out of the box. It switches on automatically with your
television, and responds to TV remote volume commands.
Other functions (such as sound mode selection) are handled
via the supplied remote, but for everyday use, the LS-B40 is
set-and-forget, seamlessly replacing at-screen sound with
room-lling audio.
Compatible with Dolby® Digital
Dolby Digital is a high quality audio format commonly
encoded on DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, and in TV broadcasts.
Compatible TVs can pass Dolby Digital audio through to the
LS-B40 for richly detailed playback enhanced even further
with your choice of AuraSphere sound mode.
High Fidelity is Our Heritage
Onkyo has been in the hi- audio business for nearly 70
years, and that experience counts when it comes to building
great-sounding, high-value products. The LS-B40 uses an
efcient six-channel digital amp and eight-driver array to
reproduce your audio sources with depth and authority.
Whether streaming a Spotify playlist from your phone,
storming an enemy position in Call of Duty, or relaxing with a
DVD, the LS-B40 will take you deeper into the moment.
Easy, Flexible Installation
The LS-B40’s low-prole design makes it ideal for displaying
on an entertainment unit or TV stand. Contemporar y styling
and muted color tones help it to blend discreetly into your
décor. If you desire, the unit’s at back panel and shallow
depth allow for wall mounting under your TV. Installation
couldn’t be easier—just connect the single coaxial or optical
cable, plug in the power cord, and say goodbye to tinny TV
sound.
Wide Selection of Audio Inputs
Audio from your TV (and any media players connected to
it) is passed to the LS-B40 via a single coaxial or optical
digital audio cable. You can connect other devices (such as
smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players) via a 3.5 mm analog
audio input. A USB port is included to play MP3 les stored
on compatible ash memory drives, and you can use the
system remote to select a track. Should you wish to add
further impact to movies and games, we’ve included a
pre-out for your choice of subwoofer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplier Section
Damping Factor 20 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
250 mV/47 kΩ
Frequency Response 120 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dB (Digital, IHF-A)
Speaker Section
Speaker Type Bass Reex, Powered
Drivers
Mid-Range 7 cm Full-Range Cone Driver (x4)
Bass 7 cm Cone Woofer (x2)
Treble 3 cm Ring Tweeter (x2)
General
Power Supply AC 100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 17 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 909 x 96.3 x 95.5 mm*
Weight 3.9 kg
* Height with Speaker Stand
CARTON
Dimensions (W x H x D) 992 x 190 x 235 mm
Weight 5.9 kg
Supplied Accessories
• Optical cable • Audio cable • IR asher • Speaker stand
• Rubber stoppers • AC adapter • Wall-mountable template sheet
• Instruction manual • Remote controller and batteries
Mount on wall or entertainment unit
Eight precision drivers for 3D sound
Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specications and appearance without notice. Dolby and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. AuraSphere is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation and Sonic Emotion ag. AuraSphere is a listening experience technology developed jointly by Onkyo Corporation and Sonic Emotion ag. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the proper ty of their respective
holders.
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