Harman Kardon Citation Amp User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL
CITATION AMP

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/ IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
The Citation Amp has been designed for use with 100-240 volt,
50/60 Hz AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than
that for which your product is intended can create a safety and
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about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer
before plugging the unit in to a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied
with your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run
power cords under rugs or carpets, or place heavy objects on
them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately
by an authorized service center with a cord that meets factory
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Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always
pull the plug; never pull the cord.
If you do not intend to use your speaker for any considerable
length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside this product.
Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any
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accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC
power source immediately, and consult an authorized service
center.

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Maintain Proper Air Ventilation
To ensure proper heat dispersion, maintain at least 1” (25 mm)
around the unit. Do not place the product in an enclosed
space without proper ventilation. Do not block the top-panel
ventilation holes.
Use Proper Wires to Connect Speakers
Any speakers must be connected to the product using class
II wires (i.e. no connection to Earth should be made). Failure
to observe this precaution may cause the product to become
damaged.

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/ TABLE OF
CONTENTS
/IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 2
/INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 5
/WHAT’S IN THE BOX............................................................................... 6
/PRODUCT OVERVIEW .............................................................................7
/PLACEMENT................................................................................................ 11
/CONNECTING TO TV.............................................................................13
/CONNECTING TO ANALOG DEVICES............................................16
/CONNECTING SPEAKERS.................................................................... 17
/OTHER WIRED CONNECTIONS....................................................... 20
/POWER ON ................................................................................................24
/CONNECTING TO INTERNET............................................................25
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/USING YOUR CITATION AMP............................................................ 29
/ADVANCED SETTINGS.........................................................................33
/SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 40
/SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 41
/TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................43
/COMPLIANCE...........................................................................................45
/OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE ...................................................46
/TRADEMARKS .......................................................................................... 47

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/ INTRODUCTION
This manual includes information of the Citation Amp. We
encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual, which
describes the products and includes step-by-step instructions
to help you set up and get started. Read and understand all the
safety instructions before using your product.
This product must be connected to a home network before
operation. Audio inputs and streaming will not function before
network setup. See the Connecting to Internet section for
more details.
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installation or their operation, please contact your
Harman Kardon retailer or customer service, or visit us at
www.harmankardon.com

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/ WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Carefully unpack the box and check if the following parts are
included. If any part is damaged, do not use it, contact your
Harman Kardon retailer or customer service.
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1. Main unit
2. Power cord*
3. IR extender
4. Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)
* Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.
Inserting batteries before using the remote control (AAA
batteries x 2)
Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it is
completely removed. Insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) oriented so
that their polarity is correct. Slide the battery cover back into
position.

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/ PRODUCT
OVERVIEW
Top and Front Panels
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1. LED indicator
Solid white • Wi-Fi connected
Solid purple • TV source selected
Solid green • AUX source selected
Solid blue • Bluetooth connected
Flashing blue • Bluetooth pairing mode
Flashing green • Reaching “0” point during bass or
surround level adjustment
Flashing amber
• Reaching maximum or minimum
setting during bass or surround
level adjustment
Solid red • Abnormal status
2. Volume +/-
• Increase or decrease the volume level.
• Press both buttons simultaneously to mute or unmute.

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3.
• Select an input source: TV (HDMI/OPTICAL/COAXIAL),
Bluetooth, or AUX.
4.
• Power on or switch to standby.
5. Infrared (IR) Receiver
• Receives commands from remote control.
Back Panel
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1. TV IN group
• HDMI (TV ARC): Connect to the HDMI (ARC) input on
your TV.
• OPTICAL: Connect to an optical audio output on your
TV or a digital device.
• COAXIAL: Connect to a coaxial audio output on your
TV or a digital device.
NOTE:
• When the HDMI cable and optical or coax cables are
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2. SUB OUT
• Connect to a subwoofer.
3. AUX IN (L/R)
• Connect to RCA audio outputs on an external device.
4. SPEAKER OUT (L/R)
• Connect to a pair of loudspeakers.
5. SERVICE (for technical personnel only)
6. TRIGGER OUT 12V
• Connect to the 12V trigger input on an external device.
7. IR REMOTE IN
• Connect to the IR extender.
8. LINE OUT
• Connect to audio input on an external device.
9. POWER
• Connect to the power cable.
10. ETHERNET
• Connect to the Internet (RJ45 connector).
11. PAIRING
• Pair with a Harman Kardon wireless subwoofer and / or
surround speakers (such as Citation Tower, Sub / Sub S
and Citation Surround).
12. RESET
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore the factory
settings.

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Remote Control
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1. (Power)
• Power on or switch to standby.
2.
• Press to select the Bluetooth input
source.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to pair
with a new device.
3. TV
• Select the TV input source.
4. AUX
• Select the AUX input source.
5. VOL +/-
• Increase or decrease the volume level.
6.
• Mute or unmute the sound output.
7. BASS - / +
• (No subwoofer connected) Decrease or
increase the bass level of the left and
right speakers.
• (Subwoofer connected) Decrease
or increase the bass level of the
subwoofer.
8. SURROUND -/+
• Decrease or increase the surround
sound speaker level (Must be paired
with Citation Surround wireless
surround speakers).

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/ PLACEMENT
NOTE:
• Make sure that there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.
Desktop placement
Place your Citation Amp on a stable and level surface. You can
hide the product out of sight, and control it with the included IR
extender.
Rack mounting
You can also mount your Citation Amp in a 2RU rack space.
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Wall mounting
You can wall-mount the Citation Amp with a wall-mount bracket
(For more information, visit our partners at www.soundxtra.com).
Wireless speaker distance
You can create a 4.1 surround sound system with the Citation
Amp. Keep a maximum distance of 5 meters (16.4 feet) between
the Citation Amp and your Citation speakers.
CITATION SURROUND
CITATION SURROUND
CITATION AMP
CITATION SUB

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/ CONNECTING TO TV
NOTES:
• If you want to enjoy sound only from your Citation speakers, make
sure to set your TV audio settings to support external speakers
and disable the built-in TV speakers.
• Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all
devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
• When the HDMI cable and optical or coax cables are connected,
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HDMI (Preferred)
1) Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) from the HDMI
(TV ARC) connector on the back of this product to the
connector on your TV.
2) Press on the main unit or press TV on the remote control
to select the TV ARC mode.
HDMI ARC
TV
NOTES:
• If your TV features an connector, you can enjoy the TV
audio through your Citation system by using a single HDMI cable.
• On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. HDMI-CEC is a feature
that enables CEC compliant devices that are connected through
HDMI to be controlled by a single remote control, such as volume
control for both the TV and the Citation Amp. See the user manual
of your TV for details.

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Optical
NOTE:
• Make sure you have removed the protective cap from both ends
of the optical cable.
1) Connect the connector on this product to the
connector of your TV with an optical cable
(not provided).
2) Press on the main unit or press on the remote control
to select the mode.
TV
OPTICAL OUT

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Coaxial
1) Connect the connector on this product to the
connector of your TV with a coaxial cable (not
provided).
2) Press on the main unit or press on the remote control
to select the mode.
TV COAX OUT

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/ CONNECTING TO
ANALOG DEVICES
AUX IN
1) Connect the AUX IN (R/L) connectors on this product to the
LINE OUT connectors of the source device by using a pair
of RCA audio cables (not provided).
2) Press on the main unit or press AUX on the remote
control to select the mode.
LINE OUT
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/ CONNECTING
SPEAKERS
IMPORTANT:
• Speaker power ratings are recommended to be at least 125 W for
8 Ohms, and at least 200 W for 4 Ohms.
• Do not connect speakers or loads less than 4 Ohms.
Connecting One Pair of Speakers
1) Unscrew the speaker connectors on Citation Amp and
speakers (not provided).
2) Fully insert the speaker wires into the connectors by
matching left and right, and colors / polarities (red: +; black: -).
3) Screw the connectors to secure the wires.
You can also use banana plugs to connect speaker wires.
1) Attach banana plugs (not provided) to the speaker wires.
2) Carefully pry out the caps on speaker connectors.

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3) Fully insert the banana plugs into the holes in the
connectors by matching left and right, and colors / polarities
(red: +; black: -).
NOTE:
• A tool may be needed to remove the banana plug connector.
Connecting Two Pairs of Speakers
NOTE:
• You are recommended to connect speakers in parallel rather than
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1) Group the four speakers with the same impedance into two
pairs: left and right.

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2) Unscrew the speaker connectors on Citation Amp and
speakers.
3) Fully insert the speaker wires into the connectors by
matching left and right, and colors / polarities (red: +; black: -).
4) Screw the connectors to secure the wires.

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/ OTHER WIRED
CONNECTIONS
TV IR Extender
1) Connect the IR extender to IR REMOTE IN on the Citation
Amp.
2) Make sure to keep a direct line of sight between the IR
extender and remote control.