Harman Kardon OMNI BAR+ User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
EN/
WIRELESS AUDIO SYSTEM
OMNI BAR+
OMNI ADAPT+

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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
TheOmniBar+andOmniAdapt+havebeendesignedforusewith100-240volt,50/60HzACcurrent.
Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your product is intended can create a safety
andfirehazardandmaydamagetheunit.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthevoltagerequirements
for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before
pluggingtheunitintoawalloutlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. We do not recommend
thatextensioncordsbeusedwiththisproduct.Aswithallelectricaldevices,donotrunpowercords
underrugsorcarpets,orplaceheavyobjectsonthem.Damagedpowercordsshouldbereplaced
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.
Ifyoudonotintendtouseyourspeakerforanyconsiderablelengthoftime,disconnecttheplug
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
fallsinsidetheunit,disconnectitfromtheACpowersourceimmediately,andconsultanauthorized
service center.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER’S MANUAL
Safety Instructions 2
Introduction 5
Unpacking 6
Buttons and Connectors 9
Link Button 13
Source Button 13
Bluetooth Button 13
Play/Pause Button 13
Volume +/- Buttons 14
Surround Button 14
Power Button 14
HDMI TV, AUX-in, and Optical Buttons 14
Mute Button 14
Subwoofer Volume Control 14
Stereo and Virtual Buttons 14
Battery Door Unlock Button 14
WPS Button 15
Reset Button 15
Power Connector 15
Audio In Connector 15
Optical In Connector 15
HDMI TV Connector 15
IRTransmitterConnector 15
Pairing Button 16
Optical Out Connector 16
AudioOutConnector 16
Subwoofer Out Connector 16
Crossover Adjustment 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS

OWNER’S MANUAL
Speaker Setup 17
Connecting Your Speaker to Wi-Fi 18
iOS 19
Android 20
WPS 20
WPS-PBC 20
WPS-PIN 21
Wireless 5.1 Surround Setup 21
Source Setup 22
Connecting Your Speaker to Bluetooth 22
Connecting External Sources 23
Controlling Your Speaker 24
Speakers, Rooms, and Groups 24
Volume and Muting 25
Switching Sources 25
Remote Control 25
Playing Music from Wi-Fi 26
Harman Kardon Controller App 26
Spotify Connect 27
Chromecast built-in 28
Upgrading 29
Troubleshooting 31
Problem & Solution 31
Open Source Declarations 33
Technical Specifications - Omni Bar+ 34
Technical Specifications - Omni Adapt+ 36

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INTRODUCTION
CongratulationsonyourHarmanKardonOmniBar+orHarmanKardonOmniAdapt+(soldseparately)
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
asystemthatharnessesthepowerandversatilityofyourhomewirelessnetworktocreateabetter
and easier audio experience without compromising on audio quality. We hope you enjoy your new
HarmanKardonWirelessHDMusicSystemproductandthatyou’llconsiderextendingoursolution
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.
Youwillalsobeabletouseyourproductinvariouscombinationsthroughoutyourhouseholdand
control them from either the product or from the Harman Kardon Controller app.
Toobtainmaximumenjoymentfromyourproduct,pleasereadthismanualandreferbacktoitasyou
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 Bar+
UNPACKING
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x 1 : 1.0 m
x 1 : 1.0 m
x 1 : 1.2 m
x 2 : 1.2 m
x 1 : 1.45 m
x 1
x 1
x 2
x 1
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x 1
x 1 : 1.5 m
x 1
x 1 : 0.8 m
Omni Adapt+
UNPACKING

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BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
BUTTONS AND
CONNECTORS
Buttons - Omni Bar+
Buttons - Remote
SOURCE
PLAY/PAUSE
SURROUND
VOLUME - VOLUME +
LINKBLUETOOTH
RESET
PAIRING
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
VOLUME
BASS
STEREO BATTERY
LOCK
HDMI TV AUX IN OPTICAL
VIRTUAL
1
2
5
4
3
6
7
8
9
10
WPS
1) WPS button
2) Reset
3) USB port (software update only)
4) AUX input (analog audio in)
5) IR transmitter
6) Power input DC
7) Pairing
8) HDMI TV
9) Optical (digital optical audio in)
1) Power
2) HDMI TV,Aux in,Optical
3) Bluetooth®
4) Link
5) Play/pause
6) Volume control +/-
7) Mute
8) Subwoofer volume control +/-
9) Stereo, Virtual
10) Battery Lock

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BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
BUTTONS AND
CONNECTORS
Buttons - Subwoofer
Buttons - Adapt+
Crossover adjustment
Wireless pairing button
Reset button
Wireless pairing indicator
Phase adjustment
RESET
SOURCE PLAY/PAUSE
LINK
Optical
Out
Optical
In
Ethernet
RESET WPS

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BUTTONS AND
CONNECTORS
Connectors - Omni Bar+
Connectors - Subwoofer
BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
AUDIO IN
AC POWER CORD
SERVICE PORT (Don't use it for charging)
IR REPEATER
AC POWER CORD
SUBWOOFER PAIRING
RESET

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BUTTONS AND
CONNECTORS
Connectors - Adapt+
BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
Optical
Out
Optical
In
Ethernet

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Link Button
Pressing the Link button adds this speaker to a different speaker group. Grouped speakers all play
thesamemusic.Forexample,ifyouarelisteningtomusicintheBedroom,youcanwalktothe
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
PressingtheSourcebuttoncyclesthecurrentlyactivemusicsourceinthisroombetweenAUX-in,
Optical, and HDMI TV for the Omni Bar+ or AUX-in, Optical, and Bluetooth for the Omni Adapt+. If
youarecurrentlystreamingaudiooverWi-Fi,itwillswitchawayfromWi-Fitooneoftheseother
sources.Switchingtooneofthesesourceswillsendthesamemusicthatyouhearonthisspeaker
to all the other speakers in the same group. On the Omni Bar+, this button will light up white when
the active source is HDMI TV, green when the active source is AUX-in, or amber when the active
source is Optical.
Bluetooth Button
PresstheBluetoothButtontoenterBluetoothpairingmodeontheOmniBar.Thisbuttonwillalso
switch the currently active source to Bluetooth. Note that on the Omni Adapt+, you must press the
Sourcebuttonfor3secondstoenterBluetoothpairingmodeinstead.
Play/Pause Button
The Play/Pause button pauses or resumes music playback on Bluetooth or any of the Wi-Fi sources,
includingSpotifyConnectandChromecastbuilt-in.AUX-inaudiomustbepausedfromtheexternal
audio source.
BUTTONS AND
CONNECTORS
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BUTTONS AND CONNECTORS
Volume +/- Buttons
PresstheVolume+buttontoincreasevolume,orpresstheVolume–buttontodecreasevolume.
Pressingbothatthesametimewillmutethespeaker.
Surround Button
TheSurroundbuttonontheOmniBar+willturnonVirtualSurround.IfVirtualSurroundisalreadyon,
itwillinsteadturnitoff.WhenVirtualSurroundison,thisbuttonwilllightupamber.Whenturned
off, it will light up white.
Power Button
This button will put the Omni Bar+ into Standby mode. If it’s already in Standby mode, then the Omni
Bar+willturnoninstead.NotethatboththeOmniBar+andOmniAdapt+willautomaticallyenter
Standby mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
HDMITV,AUX-in,andOpticalButtons
Pressing these buttons will switch the Omni Bar+ to the corresponding input source.
Mute Button
Press this button to mute the Omni Bar+. Pressing again will unmute and return to the previous
volume level.
Subwoofer Volume Control
PresstheBass+ButtontoadjusttheleveloftheOmniBar+subwooferup,orpresstheBass-Button
to decrease the level of the subwoofer.
Stereo and Virtual Buttons
Press the Stereo button to turn off Virtual Surround on the Omni Bar+. Press the Virtual Button to
turn Virtual Surround on.
Battery Door Unlock Button
ThisbuttonontheOmniBar+remotecontrolisusedtoremovethebatterydooronthebackofthe
remotecontrol.WhenyouwishtoreplacetheOmniBar+remotecontrolbattery,pressandhold
thisbuttondownwhileslidingthebatterycoveroff.TheremotecontrolusesasstandardCR2025
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WPS Button
ThisbuttonisusedtoconnectthespeakertoyourhomeWi-Finetwork.PressittoenterWPSPBCmode.
Pressitfor5secondstoenterWPSPINmode.SeetheWPSsectiononpage20formoreinformation.
Reset Button
Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to perform a factory reset. This will erase all user settings,
disconnectfromtheWi-Finetwork,andthespeakerwillenterWi-Fisetupmode,allowingyouto
connect it to a different Wi-Fi network.
Power Connector
Use the supplied power supply or power cord to connect the speaker to AC power.
Audio In Connector
Connectananalogaudiosourceviaa3.5mmor1/8”stereoAUXcabletothisconnectortoenjoy
audio from an analog audio device.
Optical In Connector
Use an optical audio cable to connect your Omni Bar+ or Omni Adapt+ to your TV or external audio
source. This connector supports 2.0 channel PCM up to 96KHz, 24-bit or Dolby Digital signals.
Note: If you use an optical connection to your TV, change your TV audio settings to support “external
speakers” and disable the built-in TV speakers.
HDMI TV Connector
IfyourTVsupportsHDMIARC,youcanheartheTVaudiothroughyourOmniBar+usingasingle
HDMIcableconnectedtotheHDMITVinputconnector.Thisconnectorsupports2.0channelPCM
up to 96KHz, 24-bit or Dolby Digital signals.
IR Transmitter Connector
IfyourOmniBar+blockstheIRremotecontrolforyourTV,youcanconnectedtheincludedIR
transmittertothisconnector.PlacetheotherendoftheIRtransmitterclosetoyourTV,andyouwill
againbeabletouseyourTVremotecontrol.
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Pairing Button
Your Omni Bar+ comes from the factory already paired with the wireless subwoofer. If you ever need
toreconfigureorreplaceyourOmniBar+orwirelesssubwoofer,youcanconnectthemagainby
pressingthisbuttononboththeOmniBar+andthewirelesssubwoofer.TheLEDswillbeginflashing
quickly, and after 30 seconds the connection will be complete.
Optical Out Connector
Connect the Omni Adapt+ to a receiver or amplifier using an optical cable for the highest quality
digital audio connection.
Audio Out Connector
Connectspeakersoranamplifierhereviaa3.5mmstereocableifyourexternaldevicedoesn’t
support optical audio.
Subwoofer Out Connector
Connect an active subwoofer to the Omni Adapt+ using an RCA audio cable.
Crossover Adjustment
UsethistoadjustthecrossoverfrequencyoftheOmniBar+subwoofer.Ifthebassseemstooloud
orboomy,youcanadjustthistowardtheMinsetting.Ifyouwantmorebass,youcanadjusttoward
the Max setting.
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InthissectionyouwillsetupyourOmniBar+orOmniAdapt+,connectingittoWi-Fiandconnecting
each source device you plan to use.
Beforeyoubegin,downloadtheHarmanKardonControllerappforiOSorAndroid.Thisappis
availableonboththeiOSAppStoreandtheGooglePlayStore.Youwillusethisapptosetupand
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.
Setup video
SPEAKER SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34k46uA4vhs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztfVLWjNFTU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfp26N8PXvc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKtRTyZw8NU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtYTx4O9GYA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsBavth019w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Um9WH1zX0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In_7bxCtALM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvQlg0Zxt84
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUZdhK_ucXs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMpNXTir9tM
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ConnectingYourSpeakertoWi-Fi
ThefirsttimeyouopentheHarmanKardonControllerapp,youwillbegreetedbyatutorialwalking
youthroughthebasicoperations,followedbytheSetUpNewSpeakerbutton.Pressingthisbutton
will begin the setup process, which the Controller app will guide you through. It will also be described
in this manual.
1.Beforecontinuing,choosearoomtosetup.DecideifyouwillbesettinguptheOmniBar+orOmni
Adapt+alone,orifyouwillbesettingupawireless5.1surroundsystem.Notethatifyouaresetting
up a wireless 5.1 surround system, you will need additional Omni 10+, 20+, or 50+ speakers. With the
OmniBar+,youcanuseapairofOmni10+,apairofOmni20+,orapairofOmni50+speakersas
yoursurrounds.WiththeOmniAdapt+,youwillneed5additionalOmni10+,20+,or50+speakers.
YouwillnotbeabletomixdifferenttypesofOmni+speakerstogether,sotheyallmustbethesame
model of speaker. Place the speaker(s) within Wi-Fi range of your home router or access point, and
inthedesiredlisteninglocation.ConsulttheWireless5.1SurroundSetupsectiononpage21for
moreinformationonproperplacementforstereospeakers.Pluginonlythespeakersyouwishto
set up in this room to AC power, then proceed.
SPEAKER SETUP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34k46uA4vhs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztfVLWjNFTU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfp26N8PXvc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKtRTyZw8NU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtYTx4O9GYA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsBavth019w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Um9WH1zX0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In_7bxCtALM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvQlg0Zxt84
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUZdhK_ucXs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMpNXTir9tM
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2. The next step of the speaker setup process is to select where this speaker will
beused.Selectoneofthepredefinedrooms,likeLivingRoomorBedroom.
If you wish to use a different room name than one shown here, you may
customizeitinthenextstep,soselecttheiconyouwishtoassociatewith
thisroominstead.
3.Afterselectingaroomname,youwillbeableto
customize the room with a specific color. There are
twelvedifferentcolorstochoosefrom.Thiscolorwill
alwaysbeassociatedwiththisroomwhileusingthe
apptomakeiteasiertodifferentiatebetweenrooms.
You may also change the room name by tapping on
the name and typing a new name.
4. Select the speaker type now:
Omni Bar+; or Adapt+. The next
stepistoselecthowmany
Omni+speakersyouwishto
useinthisroom.Ifyouwishto
use the Omni Bar+ alone, select Soundbar setup 2.1,
orselectStereoifyouwishtouseyourOmniAdapt+
alone. For a wireless 5.1 surround system using the
Omni Bar+, select Soundbar setup 5.1 or Wireless
5.1SurroundSpeakerusingtheAdapt+.Notethat
for a wireless 5.1 surround system, you must use a
5GHz Wi-Fi connection. To set up Omni Bar+ as a 5.1
surround system, refer to page 21.
Afterthis,youwillconnectthespeakertoyourhomenetwork.Theprocessforthisdiffersbetween
Android and iOS.
iOS
OmniBar+andOmniAdapt+useanewiOSfeaturenamedWirelessAccessory
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
oneofthespeakersandaniOSsystempopupwillappear,showingyoualist
ofWi-Finetworksinrange.ChoosetheWi-Finetworkyouwanttoconnect
thisspeakerto,thenpressNext.Thisshouldnormallybethesamenetwork
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.
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_50+_Setup...
Accessory Setup Next
Customize
Next
Please set color and name.
Study
Choose product
Please choose your
Soundbar setup
Soundbar setup 2.1
Soundbar/Subwoofer
Soundbar/Subwoofer/Rear
Right / Rear Left Speaker
Soundbar setup 5.1
How many speakers will you use in
Study
Configuration
One Speaker
Two speakers (Stereo L/R)
Omni Bar+
Adapt+
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IfyouriPhoneoriPadhasneverconnectedtothisWi-Finetworkbefore,youwillneedtoenterthe
Wi-Fi password at this time. Most users will not need to enter this password.
ThespeakerwillautomaticallyrebootandconnecttotheWi-Finetwork.PressDoneinthetopright
corner of the popup to continue.
IfyouareonlyusingoneOmniBar+orOmniAdapt+inthisroom,continuetoSourceSetupon
page 22. If you’re setting up a wireless 5.1 surround system, the Controller app will guide you through
this process again, then proceed to Wireless 5.1 Surround Setup on page 21.
Android
YouwillnowseeeachspeakeryouhaveconnectedtoACpoweronthescreen.Selectanyoneofthe
speakerstoseealistofavailableWi-Finetworks.ChoosetheWi-Finetworkyouwishtoconnectyour
Omni+ speakers to, then enter the Wi-Fi password. Every Omni+ speaker will reboot and connect
to this Wi-Fi network.
Note: Ifyoudon’tseethecorrectWi-Finetwork,makesurethatthespeakerisin
rangeoftheWi-Firouteroraccesspoint.
If you are only using one speaker in this room, continue to Source Setup on
page22.Ifyou’resettingupawireless5.1surroundsystem,proceedtoWireless
5.1 Surround Setup on page 21.
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 Bar+ and
Omni Adapt+ support both WPS-PBC and WPS-PIN modes.
WPS-PBC
To connect your speaker via WPS-PBC mode:
1. PresstheWPSbuttononyourWi-Firouteroraccesspoint.
2. Withinoneminute,presstheWPSbuttononyourOmniBar+orOmniAdapt+.
3. TheLinkbuttononthetopofthespeakerwillbegintoquicklyflashforupto
oneminute.WhentheLEDstopsflashingandturnssolidwhite,yourspeaker
is connected.
Note: Thiswillconnectyourspeakertothenetwork.Afterthisiscomplete,youmustopenthe
Harman Kardon Controller app and set up a new room for this speaker.
SPEAKER SETUP
SSID
PASSWORD