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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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.

/ PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Bottom Side
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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.
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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) 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.