Harman Kardon CITATION TOWER User manual

CITATION TOWER
OWNER’S
MANUAL

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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
specications.
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
modicationtotheproductwillvoidyourwarranty.Ifwater
accidentally falls inside this product, disconnect it from the AC
power source immediately, and consult an authorized service
center.
Safe and Stable Placement
This product may become unstable and tip over during
earthquakes or if they are rocked, tipped or improperly
positioned.

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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 ................................................................................................10
/SPEAKER SETUP ....................................................................................... 11
/USING YOUR CITATION TOWER .......................................................14
/SETTINGS....................................................................................................16
/SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................18
/TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................19
/TRADEMARKS ...........................................................................................21

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/ INTRODUCTION
This manual includes information on CITATION TOWER (primary
and secondary 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.
Designandspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
If you have any questions about these 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 2
1. Main unit (Secondary speaker)
2. Main unit (Primary speaker)
3. Bottom cover x 2
4. Power cord x 2

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/ PRODUCT
OVERVIEW
Top Panel and Front Side
Secondary Primary
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2
3
1. Touch screen (Swipe up / down / left / right to find out
more)
• Wi-Fi signal indicator.
• Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
• Press and hold more than 3 seconds to
disable Bluetooth.
• Press to customize the general settings.
• Press to set up multi-channel surround
sound system with your CITATION BAR.
(Optional)
• Press to check the system information of this
product.
2. - / + (Volume)
• Press to decrease or increase the volume.
3. LED indicator
• Light on when active.

/ PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Bottom Side
Secondary Primary
RESET POWER SERVICE 2SERVICE 1
mm 24.013
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2
1
RESET POWER SERVICE
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2
1
1. RESET
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore the factory
settings.
2. SERVICE
• For service only.
3. POWER
• Connect to the power supply.

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/ PLACEMENT
PlaceyourCITATIONTOWERonanyflatandstablesurface
near a live AC (mains) outlet.
1) To achieve the best and most accurate stereo soundstage,
place the speakers 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) apart, keep an
angle of 40-60 degrees between your listening position
and both speakers.
2) Bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to
a wall or a corner. For best sound quality, keep a minimum
distance of 20 in (51 cm) between the speakers and the side
and rear walls.
Primary
Secondary
6-10 feet
(1.8-3 m)
40° – 60°
> 20 in
(>51 cm)

/ PLACEMENT
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* To avoid any interference, keep a minimum distance of 16.4
feet (5 meters) between the speakers and your Wi-Fi router.
>5m

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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 each 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.
Secondary Primary
POWER
POWER
2) Select your language as instructed on the touch screen of
theprimaryspeakerfortherst-timesetting.
3) Press “MUSIC” to operate as standalone stereo speakers or
“VIDEO” to operate as a pair of satellite speakers (See the
“SPEAKER SETUP” section for details).