Harman Kardon GO+PLAY II User manual

HARMAN
KARDON
GO+
PLAY™
Portable
hi-fi
speaker
dock
for
iPhone/iPod
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Important
Safety
Instructions
THE
LIGHTNING
FLASH
WITH
AN
ARROWHEAD
SYMBOL,
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE,
IS
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
UNINSULATED
"DANGEROUS
VOLT
AGE"
WITHIN
THE
PRODUCT'S
ENCLOSURE
THAT
MAYBE
OF
SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE
TO
CONSTITUTEA
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
TO
PERSONS
CAUTION
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
WARNING
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPARATUS
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE
SEE
MARKING
ON
BACK
OF
PRODUCT
A
THE
EXCLAMATION
POINT
WITHIN
AN
EQUILA-TERAL
TRIANGLE
IS
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USERTO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
IMPORT
ANT
OPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING)
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING
THE
PRODUCT
2
Important
Safety
Instructions
Regulations
FCC
Statement
and
Warning
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
aCiass
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation
.
This
equipment
generates
,
uses
and
can
radiateradio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
-
Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna
.
-
Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
-
Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
acircuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
-
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
MODIFICATIONS
NOT
EXPRESSLY
APPROVED
BY
THE
MANUFACTURER
COULD
VOID
THE
USER
AUTHORITY
TO
OPERATE
THE
EQUIPMENT
UNDER
FCC
RULES.
IC
Statement
and
Warning
This
Class
B
digital
apparatus
complies
with
Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet
appareil
numerique
de
Ia
classe
B
est
conforme
a
Ia
norme
NMB-003
du
Canada

HARMAN
KAROON
GO+
PLAY
II
Welcome
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
Harman
Kardon
Go+
Play'M
II
portable
hi-fi
speaker
for
iPhone/iPod.
This
system
has
been
designed
to
meet
the
highest
audio-performance
standards.
The
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
system
will
meet
all
your
listening
and
travel
needs,
allowing
you
to
immerse
yourself
in
your
favorite
music,
wherever
you
are
.
Introduction
The
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
portable,
high-fidelity
docking
system
for
iPhone/iPod
performs
like
a
home-theater
system.
With
a
groundbreaking
design
that's
built
for
comfort,
performance
and
freedom,
the
Harman
Kardon
Go+
Play
II
unit
will
cradle
your
iPhone/iPod
and
surround
it
with
luxurious
Harman
Kardon®
sound.
Carry
the
unit
by
its
stainless-steel
arch
handle
to
enjoy
the
ultimate
portable
soundstage.
Connected
to
your
iPhone/iPod,
MP3
player
or
other
music
source,
the
system
will
provide
clean,
powerful
sound
while
also
charging
your
iPhone/iPod.
The
RF
Smart
Remote
provides
complete
control
of
your
music
experience.
Enjoy
the
pinnacle
of
portable
audio
performance
with
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
system
-
it
will
kick
your
listening
experience
into
the
future.
Special
Features
IEQ
-
Intelligent
equalization
technology
utilizes
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
processor
and
digital
signal
processing
(DSP)
to
optimize
the
system's
output,
based
on
battery
or
power-supply
operation
.
Hi-amplification
-The
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
unit
utilizes
two
amplifiers
to
allow
for
clean,
powerful
sound
output.
RF
remote
-Allows
for
control
of
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
system
from
up
to
nine
meters
(29
feet)
away
.
3
Package
contents
Carefully
unpack
your
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
system
and
identify
all
components:
Power
supply
Note:
Included
power
cables
will
vary
depending
on
region
.
Smart
Remote
harman/kardon
Nest
for
iPhone
and
iPod
touch
iPhone
and
iPod
touch
adapter
kit
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
Welcome
I

HARMAN KARDON
GO+ PLAY II
General Setup
1. Unpack the Harman Kardon Go+ Play II system.
2. Place the appropriate nest into the docking station.
3. IMPORTANT: Turn the adjustable knob in the center of the docking station to match your specific
iPhone/iPod model.
4. Place the iPhone/iPod into the docking station.
5. Connect the power supply into the "DC In jack".
6. Plug the adapter into the wall outlet.
7. If using batteries is preferred, install eight (8) type 0 batteries into the bottom of the unit.
8. Turn on the power switch. The green indicator light will turn on.
Smart Remote
storage
compartment
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Power Button Volume Down
(Green LED)
Storing Your Smart Remote
Volume Up
The Harman Kardon Go+ Play II system is equipped with a storage compartment on the back of the
unit. Simply press the top of the compartment to open it and store your remote.
4
General Setup
Battery Installation
For Harman Kardon Go + Play II System
1. Unscrew the two battery compartment cover screws counterclockwise to the unlocked position;
remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Place eight (8) fresh 0 batteries as shown.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Note: System will not use battery power when using AC power.
DO NOT MIX BATIERY TYPES.
DO NOT MIX CHARGED AND PARTIALLY CHARGED BATIERIES.
BATIERIES WILL NOT RECHARGE WHILE IN THE UNIT.
For Harman Kardon Smart Remote
1. Remove battery-compartment cover.
Battery Disposal
2. Insert a 3-volt 2032 type battery, positive
side up.
3. Replace battery-compartment cover.
Alkaline batteries are considered nonhazardous. Rechargeable batteries (i e., nickel cadmium, nickel metal-hydride, lithium and lithium-
ion) are considered hazardous household materials and may pose an unnecessary health and safety risk.
In the European Union and other locations, it is illegal to dispose of any battery with household trash. All batteries must be disposed
of in an environmentally sound manner. Contact your local waste management officials for information regarding the environmentally
sound collection, recycling and disposal of used batteries.

HARMAN
KAROON
GO+
PLAY
II
Remote
Functionality
The
remote
control
will
work
only
with
compatible
iPhone/iPod
models.
Before
proceeding,
make
sure
that
the
iPhone/iPod
is
securely
docked
to
your
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II.
The
Music
Control
Mode
is
indicated
by
a
blue
light,
and
the
iPod
Control
Mode
is
indicated
by
an
orange
light,
on
the
remote
control.
Music
Control
Att1*:Volume
Decrease
/Pod
Control
Att1*:
Menu
Music
Control
Att1*:
Previous
audio
track
(hold
for
less
than
1
second),
Rewind
(hold
for
more
than
1
second)
/Pod
Control
Mode:
Scroll
Up
Mode
Seltlct
Button:
Press
to
toggle
between
Music
Control
Mode
and
#Pod
Control
Mode
Music
Control
Mode
To
turn
the
iPod
on
:
To
turn
the
iPod
off:
To
turn
the
unit
on:
To
turn
the
unit
off
:
To
play
a
track
:
To
pause
a
track:
To
skip
to
the
next
track:
To
skip
to
the
previous
track:
To
fast
advance
a
track:
To
fast
reverse
a
track:
To
increase
volume:
To
decrease
volume:
To
mute:
To
change
to
the
iPod
Control
Mode:
Music
Control
Mode:
Volume
Increase
#Pod
Control
Mode:
Enter
Music
Control
Mode:
Next
audio
track
(hold
for
less
than
1
second),
Fast
forward
(hold
for
more
than
1
second)
/Pod
Control
Mode:
Scroll
Down
Music
Control
Mode
and
/Pod
Conttol
Mode:
Play
(hold
for
less
than
1
second),
Pause
(hold
for
less
than
1
second),
Standby
(hold
for
2
seconds)
Press
CD
to
wake
up
the
iPod
.
Press
and
hold
CD
for
two
seconds.
Press
either
volume
button
or
CD.
Press
and
hold
CD
for
two
seconds.
Press
CD.
(Note:
If
the
iPod
is
at
the
main
menu,
pressing
CD
will
cause
the
iPod
to
start
playing
all
of
its
music.)
Press
CD
while
a
song
is
playing.
Press®.
Press®.
Press
and
hold
®.
Press
and
hold
®.
Press@.
Press
8.
Press
G)
and
8
at
the
same
time.
Press@.
5
Remote
Functionality
iPod
Control
Mode
To
turn
the
iPod
on:
Press
CD
to
wake
up
the
iPod.
To
turn
the
iPod
off
:
Press
and
hold
CD
for
two
seconds
.
To
turn
the
unit
on:
Press
either
volume
button
or
CD.
To
turn
the
unit
off:
Press
and
hold
the
CD
for
two
seconds.
To
scroll
the
iPod
cursor
up:
Press@.
To
scroll
the
iPod
cursor
down:
Press®.
To
go
to
the
previous
menu:
Press
8.
To
select
Menuffrack/Feature
:
Press
@.
To
change
to
the
Music
Control
Mode:
Press@.
Listening
to
Music
and
Watching
Videos
and
Photos
from
an
iPhone/iPod
1.
Press
the
"Power"
button
located
on
top
of
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
system
to
turn
on
the
unit.
2.
To
play
music:
Use
the
controls
on
your
iPhone/iPod
or
the
Harman
Kardon
Smart
Remote
to
make
selections
and
control
the
iPhone/iPod
and
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II.
(Remote-control
functionality
may
vary
depending
on
iPhone/iPod
model
and
firmware
version.)
To
play
videos:
Use
a
standardS-Video
cable
(not
included)
to
connect
the
Harman
Kardon
Go+
Play
ll's
S-Video
output
to
a
compatible
video-display
device.
Make
sure
that
your
iPhone/
iPod
Video
and/or
Photos
functions
are
set
to
"On."
Use
the
controls
on
your
iPhone/iPod
or
the
Harman
Kardon
Smart
Remote
to
make
selections
and
control
the
iPhone/iPod
and
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II.
(Remote-control
functionality
may
vary
depending
on
iPhone/iPod
model
and
firmware
version.)
3.
Adjust
volume
using
the"+" and"-"
volume
buttons
located
on
top
of
the
unit
or
on
the
Harman
Kardon
Smart
Remote.
I

HARMAN
KAROON
GO+
PLAY
II
Listening
to
Music
From
an
Auxiliary
Device
1.
Connect
the
auxiliary
device's
output
into
the
"Audio
In"
jack
by
using
3.5mm
(1
/8")
auxiliary
cable
(not
included).
2.
Press
the
"Power"
button
located
on
top
of
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
system
to
turn
on
the
unit.
3.
Control
music
playback
through
your
auxiliary
device.
4.
Adjust
volume
using
the
"+"
and
"-"
volume
buttons
located
on
top
of
the
unit
or
on
the
Harman
Kardon
Smart
Remote.
Charging
Your
iPhone/iPod
1.
Make
sure
your
iPhone/iPod
is
securely
docked
in
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
unit
by
using
the
nest
(included).
2.
Make
sure
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
unit
is
connected
to
a
live
electrical
outlet.
Note:
The
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
system
will
not
charge
other
devices
.
3.
The
Harman
Kardon
Go+
Play
II
unit
will
not
charge
iPhone/iPod
while
in
battery
mode.
USB
Synchronization
and
Charging
The
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
system
features
a
USB
synchronization
and
charge
port.
This
feature
allows
synchronization
of
the
Go+
Play
II
system,
with
an
iPhone/iPod
docked,
to
iTunes
and
provides
a
charge
to
the
iPhone/iPod
even
when
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
is
only
under
battery
power
.
1.
Connect
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
USB
port
to
a
computer
using
a
USB
cable
(not
included).
2.
Dock
an
iPhone/iPod
into
the
Harman
Kardon
Go+
Play
II.
3.
iTunes
will
synchronize
with
the
iPhone/iPod.
Troubleshooting
There
is
no
sound
coming
No
power
to
unit.
from
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
unit.
Incorrect
source
selection.
Sound
comes
from
only
one
iPhone/iPod
or
auxiliary
cable
side/channel
.
is
not
seated
properly.
Distortion
(static
,
crackling
or
Audio
source
or
source
hi
ssing
sound
s).
material
may
be
the
problem
.
Volume
level
may
be
too
high
from
auxiliary
-
device
output.
EO
setting
may
be
too
high.
6
Troubleshooting
Make
sure
that
the
wall
outlet
or
Is
the
LED
on
?
If
the
LED
is
not
power
strip
has
power
.
on
,
power
is
not
getting
to
your
Make
sure
that
all
switches
for
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
outlet/power
strip
are
on
and
that
unit.
Try
the
solutions
shown.
all
switches
for
the
unit
are
on.
Make
sure
that
the
iPhone/
iPod
is
properly
docked
or
that
the
auxiliary
cable
is
properly
connected
.
Turn
up
the
volume
.
Check
the
unit
with
a
known
good
source
.
Connect
the
Aux
In
cable
to
the
headphone
jack
of
your
iPhone/iPod
.
Make
sure
the
iPhone/
i
Pod
If
you
are
using
a3.
5mm
is
seated
all
the
way
into
the
auxiliary
extension
cable
,
make
dock
i
ng
station
.
sure
it
is
a
stereo
cable
.
Make
sure
the
aux
i
liary
cable
is
seated
all
the
way
into
the
jack.
Try
resetting
the
iPhone/iPod.
Test
the
Harman
Kardon
Does
the
distortion
occur
with
Go
+
Play
II
unit
with
another
s
pecific
songs?
If
so
,
check
source
.
the
recording
or
record
the
s
ource
again
.
Che
ck
the
volume
of
the
source
Some
devic
es
will
distort
the
and
turn
it
down
if
necessary
signal
if
the
volume
is
too
high
.
Check
th
e
EO
setting
on
your
It
is
recommended
that
you
set
iPhone/iPod
or
source
device.
the
source
device
EO
to
"Flat"
or
"
Off
"

HARMAN
KAROON
GO+
PLAY
II
Troubleshooting
(continued)
Harman
Kardon
Go+
Play
II
unit
emits
a
loud
hum
or
buzzing
noise
.
Speaker
system
experiences
radio-
frequency
interference
or
picks
up
a
radio-station
transmission
.
iPhone/iPod
will
not
charge.
Input
cable
is
not
plugged
in
properly.
Cable
may
be
bad.
Ground
loop.
Check
input
cable
connection.
Replace
cable
.
Turn
the
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
unit
off
and
connect
it
to
another
wall
outlet.
Input
cable
may
be
picking
up
Purchase
a
ferrite
core
and
wrap
interference.
the
excess
cable
around
it.
A
ferrite
core
can
be
purchased
at
your
local
electronics
store.
No
power
to
unit.
Make
sure
that
your
the
wall
The
Harman
Kardon
outlet
or
power
strip
has
power.
Go
+
Play
II
unit
will
not
Make
sure
that
all
switches
for
charge
iPhone/iPod
while
in
outlet/power
strip
are
on
and
that
battery
mode.
all
switches
for
the
unit
are
on.
If
the
Go
+
Play
II
unit
is
connected
to
a
computer,
make
sure
computer
is
on
and
the
USB
port
has
power
.
The
iPhone/iPod
is
not
Make
sure
that
the
iPhone/
making
full
contact
with
the
iPod
is
seated
securely
into
the
docking
station.
docking
station.
7
Technical
Specifications
Technical
Specifications
Model:
Available
in:
Requirements:
Optional
batteries
for
unit:
Replacement
battery
for
RF
Remote:
Drivers:
Power:
Frequency
Response:
Input
Sensitivity:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Input
Impedance:
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio:
External
Power
Supply
Input
Voltage:
Output
Voltage:
Harman
Kardon
Go+
Play'"
II
Black
iPhone/iPod
with
docking
connector
(not
included)
3.5mm
(1
/8")
audio
cable
for
connection
to
auxiliary
devices
(not
included)
8
type
D
alkaline
batteries
3V
type
2032
battery
Four
Odyssey
and
one
Atlas'"
transducers
Tweeters:
2 x
15
watts@
1%
THO
Woofers:
2 x
30
watts
@
1%
THO
40Hz-
20kHz
250mV
Length:
20"
(500mm)
Width:
9"
(230mm)
Height:
9-1
/2"
(240mm)
8.6
lb
(3.9kg)
>10K
ohms
>85dB
100-
240V
AC
18V
DC@
3.3A
I

HARMAN
Harman
Consumer,
Inc.
8500
Balboa
Boulevard
,
Northridge
,
CA
91329
USA
516
.
255
.
4545
(USA
only)
www.harmankardon.com
Made
in
P.R.C.
©
2011
Harman
International
Industries,
Incorporated.
All
rights
reserved
.
Harman
Kardon
is
a
trademark
of
Harman
International
Industries
,
Incorporated
,
registered
in
the
United
States
and/or
other
countries
.
Harman
Kardon
Go
+
Play
II
and
Atlas
are
trademarks
of
Harman
International
Industries,
Incorporated
.
iPod
and
iTunes
are
trademarks
of
Apple
Inc.
,
registered
in
the
U.S
.
and
other
countries
.
iPhone
is
a
trademark
of
Apple
Inc.
'
Made
for
iPod'
means
that
an
electronic
accessory
has
been
designed
to
connect
specifically
to
iPod
and
has
been
certified
by
the
developer
to
meet
Apple
performance
standards
.
'Works
with
iPhone'
means
that
an
electronic
accessory
has
been
designed
to
connect
specifically
to
iPhone
and
has
been
certified
by
the
developer
to
meet
Apple
performance
standards
.
Apple
is
not
responsible
for
the
operation
of
this
device
or
its
compliance
with
safety
and
regulatory
standards
.
iPhone/iPod
is
not
included.
Features,
specifications
and
appearance
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
-
Do
not
dispose
of
electrical
appliances
as
unsorted
municipal
waste;
use
separate
collect
i
on
facilities
.
Contact
your
local
government
for
information
regarding
the
collection
systems
available
.
Part
Number:
950-0280
-
001
Rev
.B
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kardon.
com
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HARMAN
Harman
Consumer,
Inc.
8500
Balboa
Boulevard,
Northridge,
CA
91329
USA
516
.
255.4545
(USA
only)
www.harmankardon.com
Made
in
R.
P.C.
Fabrique
en
R.P
.C.
©
2011
Harman
International
Industries
,
Incorporated
.
All
rights
reserved
.
Tous
droits
reserves
.
Harman
Kardon
is
a
trademark
of
Harman
International
Industries,
Incorporated,
registered
in
the
United
States
and/or
other
countries
.
Harman
Kardon
Go+
Play
II
and
Atlas
are
trademarks
of
Harman
International
Industries,
Incorporated.
Harman
Kardon
est
une
marque
commerciale
de
Harman
International
Industries,
Incorporated,
deposee
aux
ttats-Unis
et/ou
dans
d'
autres
pays.
Harman
Kardon
Go+
Play
II
et
Atlas
sont
des
marques
commerciales
de
Harman
International
Industries,
Incorporated.
iPod
and
iTunes
are
trademarks
of
Apple
Inc.,
registered
in
the
U.
S.
and
other
countries
.
iPhone
is
a
trademark
of
Apple
Inc.
"Made
for
iPod"
means
that
an
electron
ic
accessory
has
been
designed
to
connect
specifically
to
iPod
and
has
been
certified
by
the
developer
to
meet
Apple
performance
standards
."
Works
with
iPhone"
means
that
an
electronic
accessory
has
been
designed
to
connect
specifically
to
iPhone
and
has
been
certified
by
the
developer
to
meet
Apple
performance
standards.
Apple
is
not
responsible
for
the
operation
of
this
device
or
its
compliance
with
safety
and
regulatory
standards
.
iPod
et
iTunes
sont
des
marques
deposees
Apple
Inc.,
deposee
aux
ttats-Unis
et
dans
d'autres
pays
.
iPhone
est
une
marque
commerciale
de
Apple
Inc
."
Made
for
iPod
»
signifie
que
le
dispositif
electronique
a
ete
specialement
con~u
pour
se
connecter
a
l'iPod
et
qu'il
est
certiM
par
le
developpeur
comme
conforme
aux
normes
de
performance
Apple
.«
Works
with
iPhone
»
signifie
que
le
dispositif
electronique
a
ete
specialement
con~u
pour
se
connecter
a
l'iPhone
et
qu'il
est
certiM
par
le
developpeur
comme
conforme
aux
normes
de
performance
Apple
.
Apple
n'est
pas
responsable
du
fonctionnement
de
ce
dispositif
ou
de
sa
conformite
avec
les
normes
de
securite
ou
reglementaires
.
Features,
specifications
and
appearance
are
subject
to
change
without
notice
.
Les
fonctionnalites,
les
specifications
et
!'
aspect
du
produit
peuvent
etre
modifies
sans
pre
avis
.
)(
Do
not
dispose
of
electrical
appliances
as
unsorted
municipal
waste:
use
separate
collection
facilities.
Contact
your
local
government
for
information
regard
i
ng
the
collection
systems
available
.
Ne
jetez
pas
les
appareils
electriques
usages
dans
les
ordures
menageres
:
utilisez
des
installations
de
collecte
selective
.
-
Sollicitez
a
votre
mairie
des
informations
concernant
les
systemes
de
collecte
disponibles
.
Part
Number/Code
d'article
no:
950-0280-00
Rev.
8
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com