Harman Kardon INVOKE User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
INVOKE

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Harman Kardon Invoke with Cortana!
For over 50 years, Harman Kardon has led innovation that enhances our
customers’ audio experiences—a tradition we continue to uphold with
the Invoke. In partnership with Microsoft, we are proud to bring this new
experience with Cortana into your home.
To fully enjoy your Invoke, please read this manual and refer back to it as you
become more familiar with the product’s features and functions.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactyourHarmanKardonretaileror
custom installer, or visit our website at harmankardon.com/invoke
Sept 2017

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ABOUT CORTANA
Cortana® is your very own personal digital assistant. She’s always learning, so the more you
askhertodo,thebettershe’llbeabletohelpyouwiththethingsthatmattermost.
Whenever you need something, just say, “Hey Cortana,” and then ask your question. The
topofthedevicewilllightuptoindicatethatCortanaheardyou.
SomeofthethingsCortanacanhelpyouwith:
• Playing your music, using the service you prefer
• Callingfriends,family,andlocalbusinesses
• Answering questions that come to mind
• Helping you stay on track by managing your calendar, shopping lists, and reminders
• Lighteningthemoodwithfacts,jokes,chitchat,andgames
ForafulllistofeverythingCortanacando,checktheCortanaapponyourphoneorPC,or
gototheCortanaskillswebsite:microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cortana/cortana-skills/
ABOUT
CORTANA

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PRIVACY
TheInvokecontainsmicrophonesthatareactiveatalltimes,butonlytolistenforthewake-
words,“HeyCortana.”Unlessyou’vesaidthosewordsandareinteractingwithCortana,no
conversations or ambient sounds are monitored, detected or recorded.
Oncethewake-wordsaredetected,yourInvokewillactivelylistentovoicecommandsso
Cortana can respond. A recording of the speech audio is stored after activation. You can
listen to these recordings at https://account.microsoft.com/account/manage-my-account.
Oncethatinteractionisdone,theInvokewill,onceagain,onlyrespondtothewake-words.
Tomutethemicrophonesatanytime,presstheMicrophoneOn/Offbuttononthebackof
theInvoke.Cortanawon’tbeabletohearyou,evenifyousay“HeyCortana.”
HarmanKardonvaluesyourprivacy.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactusat
harmankardon.com
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
TheInvokehasbeendesignedforusewith100-240volt,50/60HzACcurrent.Connection
toalinevoltageotherthanthatforwhichyourproductisintendedcancreateasafety
andrehazardandmaydamagetheunit.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthevoltage
requirementsforyourspecicmodel,oraboutthelinevoltageinyourarea,contactyour
sellingdealerbeforepluggingtheunitintoawalloutlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
Toavoidsafetyhazards,useonlythepowercordsuppliedwithyourunit.Itisnot
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
WhendisconnectingthepowercordfromanACoutlet,alwayspulltheplug;neverpull
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 NotTryto OpentheInvoke
Therearenouser-serviceablecomponentsinsidethisproduct.Openingthecabinetmay
presentashockhazard,andanymodicationtotheproductwillvoidyourwarranty.If
wateraccidentallyfallsinsidetheunit,disconnectitfromtheACpowersourceimmediately,
and consult an authorized service center.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Tour
Light Patterns During Setup
SetuponAndroid/iOS
SetUpMusic
SetUpYourCalendar
Connected Home
SetuponWindows
SetUpMusic
SetUpYourCalendar
Connected Home
Invoke Skills with Cortana
Music
Calling
Timers & Alarms
Calendars
Reminders
Lists
Connected Home
Connect via Bluetooth
Spotify Connect
Lighting Glossary
Troubleshooting
Specications
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PRODUCT TOUR
PRODUCT TOUR
Bluetooth®
Pairing
Microphone
On / Off
Factory
Reset
Micro-USB
(Service only)
Back
Power Connector
Power Cable
Touch Panel
Volume Control
Ring
Wi-Fi Status
Front
Microphones

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PRODUCT TOUR
Microphones
TheInvokefeaturestheSONIQUEmicrophonesystem.Thisincludes7high-sensitivity
microphones that can detect speech from a far distance.
Microphone On / Off
Short-press this button to mute the microphone. Holding the button for 5 seconds will
maketheproductenterWi-Fisetupmode.
Volume Control Ring
Toraisethevolume,turnthevolumeringclockwise.Tolowerthevolume,turnit
counterclockwise. The light indicates the volume.
Wi-Fi Status
This light indicates the current status of your Invoke’s connection to Wi-Fi.
Amber
• NotconnectedtoWi-Fi
• Device is setting up
• Device is updating
Blinking White
•ConnectingtoWi-Fi
White
•ConnectedtoWi-Fi
Bluetooth Pairing
Press this button to enter Bluetooth Pairing mode.
Power Connector
Plug your Power Cable in here.
Micro-USB
This is meant for factory service only and should not be used for any other purpose.
Factory Reset
Press this pin to reset all settings and restart the device.

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PRODUCT TOUR
YouonlyneedyourvoicetouseyourInvoke,butyoucanalsousetouchtodocertainthings.
Short tap: less than 3 seconds
A short tap stops or responds to whatever is in progress. For example, you can:
• Stopthemusic
• Answer an incoming call
• Hangupanongoingcall
• Cancel a timer or alarm
Ifnothing’shappeningandyoutapthetop,Cortanawillsurpriseyouwithaninteresting
fact or tidbit.
Long tap: more than 3 seconds
• Tell Cortana to start listening, as if you’d said “Hey Cortana”
• Ignoreanincomingcall
Tap
Touch Panel
Front

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LIGHT PATTERNS DURING SETUP
LIGHT PATTERNS
DURING SETUP
You’llsetupandcontrolyourInvokeusingtheCortanaapponyourWindows10PC,
WindowsPhone,Android,oriOSdevice.Thenextsectiondescribeshowtosetuponyour
Android and iOS devices. The following section will cover setup on your Windows 10 PC and
Windows Phone.
NomatterwhichdeviceyouusetosetupyourInvoke,here’swhatyou’llseeasyougo.
Ready for setup
Follow the instructions in the
Cortana app on your phone or PC
to set things up.
Setup was successful
You can now start using your Invoke.
Connected to your setup device
Everything is going smoothly so far.
Error
Something went wrong. You’ll need
to press and hold the Microphone
On / Off button for 5 seconds and
trysettingupagain.Youcanalso
tryunpluggingyourInvokeand
plugging it back in.
Invoke update
Your device is updating. These
lights will blink for a short while,
then your device will reboot.
Getting ready for setup
Your Invoke is plugged in and
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SETUP ON ANDROID / IOS
TosetupyourInvokeusingyouriOSorAndroidphone,therstthingyou’llneedtodois
gettheCortanaappandsigninwithyourMicrosoftaccount.You’llbeabletoaskCortana
ontheInvoketohelpyouwithyourreminders,calendar,lists,andmore.Nooneelsecan
signinwiththeirMicrosoftaccountsatthesametime.
* You can only sign in with a personal Microsoft account, but you can link a work or school account in the
Cortana app.
TostartsettingupyourInvoke:
1. DownloadthefreeCortanaappfromGooglePlayortheAppStore.
2. Opentheappandfollowanyinstructionstosigninandgetstarted.
3. TapMenuintheupperleft,thentapDevices.
4. Followtheinstructionsintheapptogeteverythingsetup.
*TheInvokemustbesetupusingtheEnglishlanguagesetting(“en-US”)
Ifyoudon’tseetheDevicesicon,itmaybethatyousetupyourCortanaappusinga
language other than English. To check your language settings, in the Cortana app, tap
Menu Settings Language & Region, then make sure it’s set to English (United States).
SETUP ON
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SET UP MUSIC
Ifyoudidn’tchoosethemusicserviceyouwantCortanatousewhenyousetupyour
Invoke,orifyouwanttochooseadifferentone,here’show:
1. OpentheCortanaappandtapMenuDevices Settings.
2. Under Music services, select the one you want Cortana to use by default.
Ifyou’dlikeCortanatoplayasoundwhenshe’sheardyou,gototheCortanaapp,thentap
Menu Devices Settings, and turn on Cortana Sounds.
SET UP
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SET UP YOUR CALENDAR
AssoonasyousetupyourInvoke,you’llbeabletousetheOutlookcalendarassociated
withyourMicrosoftaccount.Ifyou’dlike,youcanalsolinkanOfce365calendar,plus
other connected services. Here’s how:
1. OpentheCortanaappandtapMenuNotebook Connected Services.
2. Select Addaservice.
3. Taptheserviceyouwanttoadd,thenfollowtheinstructions.
SET UP YOUR
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CONNECTED HOME
Youcancontrolmanyofyoursmartlights,thermostats,andotherconnectedhomedevices
from your Invoke. First, you’ll need to get them connected in your Cortana app:
1. OpentheCortanaappandtapMenuNotebook Connected Home.
2. Taptheserviceyouwanttoadd,thenfollowtheinstructions.
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HOME

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SECTION
TITLE
SETUP ON WINDOWS
TosetupyourInvokeonyourWindowsPCorphone,you’llneedtogetafewthings
ready rst.
1. Ifyou’reusingyourPC,makesureitisuptodatewiththeWindows10Creator’supdate,
or higher.
2. Makesureyou’resignedintoCortanawithyourMicrosoftaccount.
3. GettheCortanaDeviceSetupapp.
To make sure your PC is up to date:
1. Open Settings  Update & security.
2. Select Check for updates.
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SETUP ON WINDOWS
Forthenextstep,you’llneedCortana.Ifyou’reusingyourPCandyoudon’tseethe
Cortana icon on the taskbar, right-click the taskbar, then select Cortana. Next, select Show
searchboxorShowCortanaicon.
Tomakesureyou’vesignedinwithyourMicrosoftaccount,openCortana,thentap
Notebook.Ifprompted,signin.You’llbeabletoaskCortanaontheInvoketohelpyou
withyourreminders,calendar,lists,andmore.NooneelsecansigninwiththeirMicrosoft
accounts at the same time.
* You can only sign in with a personal Microsoft account, but you can link a work or school account in the
Cortana app.
SETUP ON
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SETUP ON WINDOWS
Nowyou’rereadytobeginsettingupyourInvoke.Here’show:
1. OpentheCortanaapp,thenselectDevicesontheleftsideofthewindow.
2. TapLet’sgetstarted.ThiswilldownloadthefreeCortanaDevicesetupapp
from the Windows Store.
3. Onceit’sinstalled,opentheCortanaDeviceSetupapp,thenfollowthe
instructionsintheappandonyourInvoketogeteverythingsetup.
SETUP ON
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SETUP ON WINDOWS
Afterinstallingtheapp,launchtheCortanaDeviceSetupappandfollowtheinstructionsto
setup your new Invoke.
SETUP ON
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SET UP MUSIC
Ifyoudidn’tchoosethemusicserviceyouprefertousewhenyousetupyourInvoke,orif
youwanttochooseadifferentone,here’show:
1. OpentheCortanaappandthenselectDevicesontheleftsideofthewindow.
2. Select Settings.
3. Under Music services, select the one you want Cortana to use by default.
Ifyou’dlikeCortanatoplayasoundwhenshe’sheardyou,gototheCortanaapp,thentap
Devices Settings, and turn on Cortana Sounds.
SET UP
MUSIC
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SET UP YOUR CALENDAR
AssoonasyousetupyourInvoke,you’llbeabletousetheOutlookcalendarassociated
withyourMicrosoftaccount.Ifyou’dlike,youcanalsolinkanOfce365calendar,plus
other connected services. Here’s how:
1. OpentheCortanaappandselectDevices.
2. Select Addaservice.
3. Taptheserviceyouwanttoadd,thenfollowtheinstructions.
SET UP YOUR
CALENDAR
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