Harman Kardon OMNI 10+ User manual

OMNI 10+
OMNI 20+
OWNER’S MANUAL
EN/
WIRELESS AUDIO SYSTEM

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFE T Y
INSTRUCTIONS
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
The Omni 10+ and Omni 20+ have been designed for use with 100-240 volt, 50/60 Hz AC current.
Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your product is intended can create a safety
and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements
for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before
plugging the unit in to a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. 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 specifications.
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 modification to the product will void your warranty. If water accidentally
falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized
service center.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER’S MANUAL
Safety Instructions 1
Introduction 5
Unpacking 6
Buttons and Connectors 7
Link Button 11
Source Button 11
Play/Pause Button 11
Volume +/- Buttons 11
WPS Button 12
Reset Button 12
AC Power Connector 12
Audio In Connector 12
Ethernet Connector 12
Speaker Setup 13
Connecting Your Speaker to Wi-Fi 13
iOS 14
Android 15
WPS 15
Ethernet 16
Stereo Pair Setup 16
Connecting Your Speaker to Bluetooth 17
Connecting AUX-In Devices 18
Controlling Your Speaker 19
Speakers, Rooms, and Groups 19
Volume and Muting 20
Switching Sources 20
Playing Music from Wi-Fi 21
Harman Kardon Controller App 21
Spotify Connect 22
Chromecast built-in 23
Upgrading 24
Troubleshooting 26
Problem 26
Solution 26
Open Source Declarations 28
Technical Specifications 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS

OWNER’S MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your Harman Kardon Wireless HD Music System purchase! Harman has for long
been a leader in driving new technologies that enable and enhance our customers’ audio experiences,
a tradition we continue to uphold with this product line. We’ve created a system that harnesses the
power and versatility of your home wireless network to create a better and easier audio experience
without compromising on audio quality. We hope you enjoy your new Harman Kardon Wireless HD
Music System product and that you’ll consider extending our solution throughout your home.
By using your home wireless network you will enjoy a far greater physical range of use than with a
conventional Bluetooth® connection.
You will also be able to use your product in various combinations throughout your household and
control them from either the product or from the Harman Kardon Controller app.
To obtain maximum enjoyment from your product, please read this manual and refer back to it as you
become more familiar with its features and their operation.
If you have any questions about these products, their installation or their operation, please contact your
Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the website at www.harmankardon.com/wireless.
INTRODUCTION

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UNPACKING
What’s in the box
Omni 10+
Omni 20+
UNPACKING
x 1
x 1 : 6 ft (1.8 m)
x 1 : 5 ft (1.6 m)
x 1
x 1 : 6 ft (1.8 m)

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BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
BUT TONS AND
CONNECTORS
RESET
WPS
SOURCE
SELECTOR PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME - VOLUME +
LINK
RESET
WPS
SOURCE
SELECTOR PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME - VOLUME +
LINK
Omni 10+
Buttons

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BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
BUT TONS AND
CONNECTORS
RESETWPS
SOURCE
SELECTOR
PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME - VOLUME +
LINK
RESETWPS
SOURCE
SELECTOR
PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME - VOLUME +
LINK
Omni 20+
Buttons

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BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
BUT TONS AND
CONNECTORS
Stand mount screw holes
AUDIO IN POWER
(19V)
ETHERNET
PORT
(10/100Mbps)
Omni 10+
Connectors

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BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
BUT TONS AND
CONNECTORS
Stand mount screw holes
AUDIO INETHERNET PORT
(10/100Mbps)
POWER
Omni 20+
Connectors

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Link Button
Pressing the Link button adds this speaker to a different speaker group. Grouped speakers all play
the same music. For example, if you are listening to music in the Bedroom, you can walk to the
Kitchen and press the Link button on the speaker in the Kitchen. The Kitchen will join and begin to
play the same music as the Bedroom. Pressing multiple times will switch between different groups
on the network.
Pressing the Link button for 5 seconds will enable Party Mode, which sends the same music to every
speaker in the house.
Source Button
Pressing the Source button cycles the currently active music source in this room between AUX-in
and Bluetooth. If you are currently streaming audio over Wi-Fi, it will switch away from Wi-Fi to the
Bluetooth or AUX-in source. Switching to one of these sources will send the same music that you
hear on this speaker to all the other speakers in the same group.
Play/Pause Button
The Play/Pause button pauses or resumes music playback on Bluetooth or any of the Wi-Fi sources, including
Spotify Connect and Chromecast built-in. AUX-in audio must be paused from the external audio source.
Volume +/- Buttons
Press the Volume + button to increase volume, or press the Volume – button to decrease volume.
Pressing both at the same time will mute the speaker.
BUT TONS AND
CONNECTORS
BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS

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BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
WPS Button
This button is used to connect the speaker to your home Wi-Fi network. Press it to enter WPS PBC mode.
Press it for 5 seconds to enter WPS PIN mode. See the WPS section on page 15 for more information.
Reset Button
Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to perform a factory reset. This will erase all user settings,
disconnect from the Wi-Fi network, and the speaker will enter Wi-Fi setup mode, allowing you to
connect it to a different Wi-Fi network.
AC Power Connector
Use the supplied power supply (Omni 10+) or power cord (Omni 20+) to connect the speaker to AC
power.
Audio In Connector
Connect an analog audio source via a 3.5mm or 1/8” stereo AUX cable to this connector to enjoy
audio from an analog audio device.
Ethernet Connector
You may optionally connect an Ethernet cable to this port for a faster, more stable network connec-
tion. It’s possible to connect some speakers via Wi-Fi and others via Ethernet, if desired.

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In this section you will set up your Omni 10+ or Omni 20+ speaker, connecting it to Wi-Fi and
connecting each source device you plan to use.
Before you begin, download the Harman Kardon Controller app for iOS or Android. This app is
available on both the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store. You will use this app to set up and
configure the speaker.
If you prefer to learn via video, Harman Kardon has created a helpful setup video. Just scan the QR
code below to be taken to the video on the web.
Connecting Your Speaker to Wi-Fi
The first time you open the Harman Kardon Controller app, you will be greeted by a tutorial walking
you through the basic operations, followed by the Set Up New Speaker button. Pressing this button
will begin the setup process, which the Controller app will guide you through. It will also be described
in this manual.
1. Before continuing, choose a room to set up. Decide if you will use a single Omni+ speaker in this
room or if you will use two Omni+ speakers in a wireless stereo pair. Note that if you want to set up
a wireless stereo pair, both speakers in the room must be either Omni 10+ or they both must be
Omni 20+. Place the speaker(s) within Wi-Fi range of your home router or access point, and in the
desired listening location. Consult the Stereo Pair Setup section on page 16 for more information
on proper placement for stereo speakers. Plug in only the one or two speakers you wish to set up
in this room to AC power, then proceed.
SPEAKER SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
Setup video

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2. The next step of the speaker setup process is to select where this speaker will
be used. Select one of the predefined rooms, like Living Room or Bedroom. If you
wish to use a different room name than one shown here, you may customize it
in the next step, so select the icon you wish to associate with this room instead.
3. After selecting a room name, you will be able to
customize the room with a specific color. There are
twelve different colors to choose from. This color will
always be associated with this room while using the
app to make it easier to differentiate between rooms.
You may also change the room name by tapping on the
name and typing a new name.
4. The next step is to select how many Omni+ speakers you
wish to use in this room. With Omni 10+ and Omni 20+,
you have the option to use one speaker or two speakers
in a wireless stereo pair. A stereo pair will automatically
play the left channel of the audio to the left speaker, and the right channel of
the audio to the right speaker.
After this, you will connect the speaker to your home network. The process for
this differs between Android and iOS.
iOS
Omni 10+ and Omni 20+ use a new iOS feature named Wireless Accessory
Configuration, which is the easiest way to set up Wi-Fi for iOS users. Each
speaker you have plugged in to AC power will appear on this screen. Select
one of the speakers and an iOS system popup will appear, showing you a list
of Wi-Fi networks in range. Choose the Wi-Fi network you want to connect
this speaker to, then press Next. This should normally be the same network
your phone is connected to, which will appear as the default option.
Note: If you don’t see the correct Wi-Fi network, make sure that the speaker
is in range of the Wi-Fi router or access point.
If your iPhone or iPad has never connected to this Wi-Fi network before, you
will need to enter the Wi-Fi password at this time. Most users will not need
to enter this password.
The speaker will automatically reboot and connect to the Wi-Fi network. Press Done in the top right
corner of the popup to continue.
SPEAKER SETUP
Cancel
This accessory will be set up to join
"CEC VPN 5GHz".
NETWORK
CEC VPN 5GHz
Show Other Networks...
Accessory Name HK_Omni_20+_Setup...
Accessory Setup Next
Set Location
Customize
Next
Please set color and name.
Study
Conguration
How many speakers will you use in
Study
One
Two (Stereo L/R)

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If you are only using one Omni 10+ or one Omni 20+ in this room, the room setup is complete. You
may now set up additional rooms through the same process, or start streaming music. If you’re
setting up a stereo pair, the Controller app will guide you through this process one more time, then
proceed to Stereo Pair Setup on page 16.
Android
You will now see each Omni 10+ or Omni 20+ speaker you have connected to AC
power on the screen. Select any one of the speakers to see a list of available Wi-Fi
networks. Choose the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect your Omni+ speakers
to, then enter the Wi-Fi password. Every Omni+ speaker will reboot and connect
to this Wi-Fi network.
Note: If you don’t see the correct Wi-Fi network, make sure that the speaker is in range of the Wi-Fi
router or access point.
If you are only using one Omni 10+ or one Omni 20+ in this room, the room setup is complete. You
may now set up additional rooms through the same process, or start streaming music. If you’re
setting up a stereo pair, proceed to Stereo Pair Setup on page 16.
WPS
WPS is a simple way to connect your system to your home Wi-Fi network. To confirm whether your
router supports WPS, look for the WPS logo or the letters WPS on your router. The Omni 10+ and
Omni 20+ support both WPS-PBC and WPS-PIN modes.
WPS-PBC
To connect your speaker via WPS-PBC mode:
1. Press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router or access point.
2. Within one minute, press the WPS button on the bottom of your Omni 10+
or Omni 20+.
3. The Link button on the top of the speaker will begin to quickly flash for up to
one minute. When the LED stops flashing and turns solid white, your speaker
is connected.
Note: This will connect your speaker to the network. After this is complete, you must open the
Harman Kardon Controller app and set up a new room for this speaker.
SPEAKER SETUP
SSID
PASSWORD

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WPS-PIN
To connect your speaker via WPS-PIN mode:
1. Use a web browser to navigate to your Wi-Fi router or access point’s setup page.
2. Press the WPS button on the bottom of your Omni 10+ or Omni 20+ for 5 seconds.
3. Enter 87654325 into the WPS-PIN section of your router or access point’s setup page.
4. The Link button on the top of the speaker will begin to quickly flash for up to one minute.
When the LED stops flashing and turns solid white, your speaker is connected.
Note: This will connect your speaker to the network. After this is complete, you must open the
Harman Kardon Controller app and set up a new room for this speaker.
Ethernet
Although Omni 10+ and Omni 20+ are Wi-Fi enabled speakers, Ethernet offers
the fastest, most stable connection. If you are placing a speaker in a location
where connecting it to the network via Ethernet is convenient, just connect a
standard Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on the bottom of the speaker.
No additional Wi-Fi setup is required.
Ethernet can also be used to connect speakers which are out of Wi-Fi range.
Note: This will connect your speaker to the network. After this is complete, you must open the
Harman Kardon Controller app and set up a new room for this speaker.
Stereo Pair Setup
When setting up a stereo pair,
speaker placement is important.
You should place both speakers
in a semicircle with your listening
position at its center. Angle each
speaker so it directly faces the
listener. Place the speakers at the
same height, preferably at about
the same height as the listener’s
ears.
After placing the speakers and
connecting them to Wi-Fi (see
Connecting Your Speaker to Wi-Fi
on page 13), the Controller app will
SPEAKER SETUP
Left Right

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guide you through assigning the left and right channels. In the bottom of
the screen, you will see every available speaker on the network. Drag one
of the speakers to the area for the left speaker, and you will see the LED on
top of that speaker flash white and hear an audio tone to identify which
speaker you’ve selected. Make sure this is the correct speaker that you want
to put in the left position of the stereo pair, then repeat for the right speaker.
The final step is to assign one of the speakers in the
pair to be the Master speaker. You must connect any
AUX-in devices to this Master speaker, and you may
only pair with Bluetooth to this speaker. The other
speaker will automatically go to Standby mode to
conserve power as soon as music streaming has
stopped.
You may also upgrade any existing single speaker room to a stereo pair. Go
to Settings > Room management and select the room you wish to add an
additional speaker in. Select Add Speaker and you will be guided through
the same setup process as above, with the ability to assign any other speaker
already on the network to this room.
Connecting Your Speaker to Bluetooth
The Omni 10+ and Omni 20+ are equipped with Bluetooth, which
allows audio streaming from any app on your phone or tablet.
To pair your phone or tablet with your Omni 10+ or Omni 20+
speaker make sure the speaker is fully powered on, then press
the Source button on the top of the speaker for 5 seconds. If
using a stereo pair, use the Source button on the Master speaker.
The Link button on the top of the speaker will begin to flash
blue. Find the Omni 10+ or Omni 20+ in your phone or tablet’s
Bluetooth settings menu, and select it to pair.
Once paired, all the audio from your phone or tablet will be
wirelessly streamed to your speaker and all the other speakers in the same group. Stereo audio will
automatically be sent to the correct left and right channels in a wireless stereo pair, and you can send
the audio around the house by grouping rooms in the Controller app or by pressing the Link button.
You only need to pair once with each speaker you wish to stream to via Bluetooth. After initial pairing
is done, you only need to select the speaker in your phone or tablet’s Bluetooth settings menu to
reconnect.
When streaming Bluetooth audio, the Link button LED will turn blue.
SPEAKER SETUP
>5s
HK OMNI 10+
Congure speakers
Select one speaker to be the
master
Bluetooth and AUX-in will only
be available on the master
speaker.
Done
Master Master
L R
Room Management
Select a room to congure:
Living Room
One product
Study
Single product

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SPEAKER SETUP
AUDIO IN
Note that on many phones and tablets, changing the volume on your speaker will also change
the volume on your phone or tablet. If you are playing music via Bluetooth and can’t hear it or the
volume is very low, try turning the volume up on both your phone and your speaker, which should
solve this issue.
Connecting AUX-In Devices
The Omni 10+ and Omni 20+ both have an Audio In connector on the bottom for playback of local
analog sources. Connect a 3.5mm stereo auxiliary cable (sold separately) to the Audio In connector
on the speaker, and connect the other end of the cable to your analog audio source device. When
playing audio over the Audio In connector, the speaker will automatically switch to the AUX-in source
and the audio will automatically be sent to all other speakers in the same group. Stereo audio will
automatically be sent to the correct left and right channels in a wireless stereo pair, and you can
send the audio around the house by grouping rooms in the Controller app or by pressing the Link
button. Note that in a wireless stereo pair room configuration, you must connect the external source
to the Master speaker.
Note: If audio is playing over the Audio In connector, the speaker will automatically wake up from
Standby mode. If your speaker never enters Standby Mode, make sure the external audio source is
turned off. Additionally, the audio coming from the Audio In connector will have priority over other
sources. Please stop or pause the Audio In source before beginning playback from Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
When playing AUX-in audio, the Link button LED will turn green.

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CONTROLLING
YOUR SPEAKER
Speakers, Rooms, and Groups
A primary feature of the Harman Kardon Wireless HD Music System is the
ability to send audio around the house to any number of different rooms.
The way this is organized is through rooms and groups.
A room contains one or more speakers that always play audio together. It
has a specific name, like Living Room or Bedroom, a specific color, and a
specific icon. Rooms show up in the Harman Kardon Controller app as desti-
nations to stream music to, and you can edit them, including the number of
speakers, by going to Settings > Room management in the Controller app.
They can be considered as permanent groups of speakers which always play
the same audio content. Rooms with more than one speaker have a single
Master speaker which is the speaker you use for physical button controls
and to connect external sources.
A group contains two or more rooms which play the same audio content.
Their names are formed from the rooms inside them, for example if you add
the Kitchen to the Lounge to play the same music in both rooms, it would
be named Lounge +1. Adding the Living Room would change the name to
Lounge +2, and so on. Groups are created through the physical Link button
on the top of each speaker, or by pressing the Link Rooms button on the
music player page in the app. Groups can be considered as temporary groups of speakers which are
playing the same audio content, but are easy to change as you walk from room to room or simply
desire playing different music in different areas. Groups don’t have a Master room, and if you begin
playing something new in any room, it will take priority and all other rooms in the group will begin
to play the same audio.
LINK ROOMS
Bedroom Kitchen
Living Room Bathroom
CONTROLLING YOUR SPEAKER