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).