Harman Kardon CITATION 500 User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL
CITATION 500
CITATION 300

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/ IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with
this product. 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 this product, disconnect it from the AC
power source immediately, and consult an authorized service
center.

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/ TABLE OF CONTENTS
/IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 2
/INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 4
/WHAT’S IN THE BOX .............................................................................. 5
/PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 6
/PLACEMENT................................................................................................ 8
/POWER ON .................................................................................................. 9
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/USING YOUR CITATION SPEAKER..................................................... 11
/SETTINGS....................................................................................................13
/SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................15
/TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................. 17
/TRADEMARKS ...........................................................................................18

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/ INTRODUCTION
This manual includes information on CITATION 300 and
CITATION 500 speakers. 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 may have an important software update
available. Please follow the instructions to connect the
product to Wi-Fi to ensure that your product has the most
recent software updates.
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If you have any questions about the products, their 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 (CITATION 500 / CITATION 300)
2. Power cord

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/ PRODUCT
OVERVIEW
Top Panel and Front Side
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3
1. Touch screen (Swipe up / down / left / right for more
functions)
• Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
• Press and hold more than 3 seconds to disable
Bluetooth.
• Press to customize the general settings.
• Press to check the system information of this
product.
2. - / + (Volume)
• Press to decrease or increase the volume.
3. LED indicators
• Light on when active.

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Bottom Side
1
2
1. RESET
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore the factory
settings.
2. POWER
• Connect to the power supply.

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/ PLACEMENT
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a live AC (mains) outlet.
NOTES:
• You can place your Citation speaker anywhere in your house, from
the basement to upstairs, and from the bedroom to the kitchen.
• For a better connection quality, place the speaker as close to your
wireless router as possible.

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/ POWER ON
NOTES:
• Use the provided power cord only.
• When you disconnect the power cord, always pull the plug, never
the cable.
•
1) Plug one end of the AC power cord into the POWER
connector on the bottom of the speaker, then plug the other
end to a live AC (mains) outlet.
ÆThe speaker will automatically power on and the touch
screen will turn on.
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2
2) Select your language as instructed on the touch screen for
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/ CONNECTING TO
WI-FI
Your Citation speaker is required to connect Wi-Fi with the
HK Citation / Surround app.
NOTES:
• If you encounter any setup issues, make sure to enable Bluetooth
and location services on your smartphone or tablet.
• Make sure that your Citation speaker is connected to the same
wireless network as your smartphone or tablet.
1) Scan the QR code below or search “HK Citation / Surround”
from the AppStore (for iOS devices) or from 百度手机助手
(for Android devices) and download it.
HK Citaon / Surround
HK Citaon / Surround
Open with browser
在浏览器打开
Open with browser
在浏览器打开
HK Citaon / Surround
2) Power on your Citation speaker.
3) Run the HK Citation / Surround app and set up your
Citation speaker as instructed in the app. Always follow the
instructions in the app to complete the Wi-Fi setup.

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/ USING YOUR
CITATION SPEAKER
Stream QQ Music via Wi-Fi
NOTES:
• The Citation speaker can support audio streaming but not video
streaming.
• Make sure that QPlay is enabled while streaming music via Wi-Fi.
1) Download and run the QQ Music app on your
smartphone or tablet.
2) Tap “设置”> “QPlay与车载音乐”> “音箱”> “开启”in the
app to enable QPlay.
3) Tap QPlay icon and select the CITATION 300 / CITATION
500 in the device list.
4) Now you can play music and the music can be streamed to
the Citation speaker.
Play Music through Bluetooth
You can use your Citation speaker as an external speaker for
your Bluetooth enabled smartphone or tablet.
1) Press (Bluetooth) on the touch screen to enter Bluetooth
pairing mode. During the 10 seconds of pairing period,
or until a successful connection, the white circle below
(Bluetooth) will blink.
2) Select “CITATION 300” / “CITATION 500” on your
smartphone or tablet to connect.
3) When the music is played, the name and the singer of the
song will be displayed on the screen.

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NOTES:
• Press and hold (Bluetooth) for more than 3 seconds to
disconnect all Bluetooth connection and re-enter the pairing
mode.
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this product and your Bluetooth device and the environment of
operation.
• Keep a maximum distance of 10 meters (33 feet) between this
product and your Bluetooth device to avoid disconnection.
Playback Controls
• : Start, pause or resume play.
• / : Skip to the previous/next track.

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/ SETTINGS
Volume
You have three ways to adjust the volume while playing music:
• Press - / + button on the top panel to decrease or
increase the volume.
• Softly drag the volume bar on the touch screen.
• Adjust the volume on your smartphone or tablet.
Brightness of the Touch Screen
Press (Options) > (Brightness) to adjust the brightness of
the touch screen.
Software Upgrade
The software of your Citation speaker will be automatically
upgraded to the latest version when the speaker is connected
to the Internet via a Wi-Fi network.
Restore Factory Settings
Press and hold the RESET button on the bottom of your
Citation speaker for 5 seconds to restore the default settings
programmed at the factory. When the factory settings restore is
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restart.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Clean the wool fabric occasionally. Use an approved wool
shampoo and follow the instructions carefully.
Many types of stain can be removed using warm water. If you
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Soak up the liquid with an absorbent napkin or cloth. For dried
stains use a spoon to roughen the surface. To avoid the stain
spreading further start from the edge of the stain working
towards the middle.
CAUTION:
• To keep the exterior surface of your Citation speaker clean,
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• Never use undiluted cleaning agents, bleaching agents, ammonia
or soap intended for hard surfaces.
• In all cases, we recommend contacting a professional cleaning
establishment, particularly for bigger stains and for thorough
cleaning.

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/ SPECIFICATIONS
CITATION 300 CITATION 500
Transducer 2 x 89mm woofer, 2 x
20mm tweeter
2 x 25mm tweeter, 2 x
131mm woofer
Output power 100W RMS 200W RMS
Signal-to-noise ratio >80dB >80dB
Power Supply 100-240V – 50/60Hz 100-240V – 50/60Hz
Power consumption in sleep
mode
<2.0 Watts <2.0 Watts
Bluetooth® version 4.2 4.2
Bluetooth transmitter
frequency range
2402 – 2480MHz 2402 – 2480MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power <10dBm <10dBm
Bluetooth transmitter
modulation
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Wireless network 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
(2.4GHz/5GHz)
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
(2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter
frequency range
2412 – 2472MHz (2.4GHz
ISM Band, USA 11 Channels,
Europe and others 13
Channels)
2412 – 2472MHz (2.4GHz
ISM Band, USA 11 Channels,
Europe and others 13
Channels)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power <20dBm <20dBm
2.4G Wi-Fi modulation DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK,
QPSK, BPSK,16QAM,
64QAM
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK,
QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM,
64QAM
5G Wi-Fi transmitter power <23dBm <23dBm
5G Wi-Fi modulation QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM,
64QAM, 256QAM
QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM,
64QAM, 256QAM
5G Wi-Fi transmitter
frequency range
5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.725 -
5.825GHz
5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.725 -
5.825GHz
Supported audio formats HE-AAC, LC-AAC, MP3,
Vorbis, WAV (LPCM), FLAC,
Opus
HE-AAC, LC-AAC, MP3,
Vorbis, WAV (LPCM), FLAC,
Opus
Dimensions (W x H x D) 306 x 180 x 142 mm 374 x 212 x 172 mm
Weight 4.09 kg 7.4 8 kg

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CITATION 300 CITATION 500
Packaging Dimensions
(W x H x D)
383 x 240 x 207 mm 452 x 274 x 234 mm
Packaging Weight (Gross) 4.86 kg 8.15 kg

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/ TROUBLESHOOTING
Failed to connect to Wi-Fi.
• Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on.
• Make sure that you have selected the right network and
entered the correct password.
• Make sure that your router or modem is turned on and
within the range.
• Make sure that your Citation is connected to the same
wireless network as your smartphone or tablet.
The HK Citation / Surround app cannot find the device.
• Make sure that your Citation speaker is powered on.
• Make sure that your network is working properly.
• Make sure that your router or modem is powered on
and within the range.

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/ TRADEMARKS
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by HARMAN International Industries,
Incorporated is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
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marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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