User manual HARMAN KARDON SLIMLINE SL1012 OWNERS GUIDE

[. . . ] 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 dualdriver 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. [. . . ] 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. If you are using the soundbar's optical digital audio input, select the extended wall-mount brackets. 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 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. 9 ENGLISH SLIMLINE SL1012/230 Operation SLIMLINE SL1012/230 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. Operation 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 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. 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. [. . . ] · 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 soundbar is on (the power Indicator is blue). · check that the cable connecting the tV or other source component to the soundbar is properly connected at both ends. [. . . ]