Harman Harman/kardon CITATION BAR User manual

CITATION BAR
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
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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 .............................................................................7
/INSTALL ATION ........................................................................................... 11
/CONNECTING TO TV.............................................................................14
/CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES ...............................................16
/POWER ON ................................................................................................18
/CONNECTING TO INTERNET.............................................................19
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/USING YOUR CITATION BAR .............................................................23
/SOUND SETTINGS................................................................................ 29
/SETTINGS ................................................................................................ 30
/SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................32
/TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................33
/TRADEMARKS ..........................................................................................35

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/ INTRODUCTION
This manual includes information on the CITATION BAR
(soundbar). 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 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. Main unit
2. Power cord
3. HDMI cable
4. Infrared (IR) repeater
5. Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)
6. Wall-mount brackets

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Inserting batteries before using the remote
control (AAA batteries x 2)
Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it is
completely removed. Insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) oriented so
that their polarity is correct. Slide the battery cover back into
position.

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/ PRODUCT
OVERVIEW
Front Panel & Top Panel
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1. Touch screen (Swipe up / down / left / right to find out
more)
Wi-Fi signal indicator.
Press to mute or unmute the microphone.
Push to talk to Xiaowei Voice Assistant.
/ / / Press to select a source (Bluetooth / Aux /
HDMI / Optical).
Press to customize the audio settings.
Press to customize the general settings.
Press to set up multi-channel surround sound
system with your CITATION SUB or CITATION
SURROUND. (Optional)
Press to check the system information of this
product.
2. LED indicators
• Light on when active.
• Xiaowei status indicators:
Activated
Listening
Responding
Microphone muted

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3. - / + (Volume)
• Press to decrease or increase the volume.
• Press both simultaneously to mute the soundbar audio.
Back Panel
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1. ETHERNET
• Connect to the Internet (RJ45 connector).
2. RESET
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore the factory
settings.
3. IR REPEATER
• Connect to the infrared (IR) repeater to extend the
remote control range.
4. OPTICAL IN
• Connect to an optical audio output on your TV or a
digital device.
5. AUX IN
• Connect to an audio device (3.5mm jack).
6. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3
• Connect to the HDMI output on a digital device.
7. HDMI ARC (TV OUT)
• Connect to the HDMI (ARC) input on your TV.
8. POWER
• Connect to the power supply.

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Remote Control
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1. (Power)
• Power on or switch to standby.
2. Source zone
• Select an input source for the
soundbar: OPTICAL / AUX /
HDMI TV / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 /
HDMI 3 / Bluetooth.
• Press to pair with a new device.
3. MUTE
• Mute or unmute the soundbar
audio.
4. 4. VOL + / -
• Increase or decrease the volume
level.
5. SOUND MODE
• Select preset sound modes to
suit your music or video: Music /
Movie / News / Standard.
6.
• Play or pause QQ music or
Bluetooth playback.
7. /
• Skip to the previous or next
track for QQ music or Bluetooth
playback.
8. SURROUND
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soundbar).

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9. BASS - / +
• Decrease or increase the bass level of the soundbar (or
the optional subwoofer when successfully paired).
10. AUDIO SYNC - / +
• Decrease or increase audio sync delay if the video and
audio synchronization is not correct.
11. NIGHT MODE
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for Dolby Digital and DTS tracks.
12. MIC OFF
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13.
• Push to talk to Xiaowei Voice Assistant.

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/ INSTALLATION
Placement
NOTES:
• To avoid wireless interference, keep a minimum distance of
5 meters (16.4 feet) between other wireless devices and the
soundbar.
• Make sure that there is a live AC (mains) outlet nearby.
• Do not place the soundbar on its front, back or top when in use.
• Do not place any objects on top of the soundbar.
1) Place the soundbar on its rubber feet on a stable and level
surface below your TV.
2) If the soundbar blocks the infrared sensor on your TV, plug
the IR repeater into the IR REPEATER connector on the
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attach in between the soundbar and the TV.
TV

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Wall-mount
NOTES:
• Before mounting on a wall, make sure the wall can support the
weight of this product.
• For the wall mounting, avoid a location with high temperature or
humidity. Install on a vertical wall only.
• Connect cables from the product to external devices before
mounting on the wall.
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• Do not connect the power cord of the soundbar or your TV to a
live AC (mains) outlet until all connections between components
are complete.
• Leave a clearance of at least 5 cm (1.9 in) between the top of the
soundbar and the bottom of the TV.
1) Use tape to stick the wall-mounted paper guide on the wall,
push a pen tip through the center to mark the wall-mounted
bracket location and remove the paper.
TV
WALL-MOUNTED PAPER GUIDE
> 5CM (1.9”)

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2) Screw the wall-mount brackets on the pen mark; screw the
threaded mounting post into the back of the soundbar, then
hook the soundbar on the wall.
≤8 mm/
0.31" 4mm/0.16"
≥35 mm/1.4"
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/ CONNECTING TO TV
NOTES:
• If you want to enjoy sound only from the soundbar, make sure
to set your TV audio settings to support external speakers and
disable the built-in TV speakers.
• Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all
devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
HDMI (Preferred)
1) Connect the supplied HDMI cable from the HDMI TV
connector on the back of the soundbar to the HDMI IN
(ARC) connector on your TV.
2) Press HDMI ARC on the touch screen or press the HDMI
TV button on the remote control to select the TV ARC
mode.
HDMI (ARC)
HDMI TV
TV
NOTES:
• An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a
single connector. It is the best option to connect to your soundbar.
• If your TV features an HDMI ARC connector, you can enjoy the TV
audio through your soundbar by using a single HDMI cable.
• This HDMI connection is required if you intend to connect other
video devices to the soundbar inputs to display on your TV.
• On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. HDMI-CEC is a feature
that enables CEC compliant devices that are connected through
HDMI to be controlled by a single remote control, such as volume
control for both the TV and the soundbar. See the user manual of
your TV for details.

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Optical
NOTE:
• Make sure you have removed the protective cap from both ends
of the optical cable.
1) Connect the OPTICAL IN connector on the soundbar to the
OPTICAL OUT connector of your TV with an optical cable
(sold separately).
2) Press OPTICAL IN on the touch screen or press the
OPTICAL button on the remote control to select the
OPTICAL mode.
OPTICAL IN
TV
OPTICAL OUT

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/ CONNECTING TO
OTHER DEVICES
HDMI (Preferred)
Connect a digital device such as a set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray
player, or games console to your soundbar through a single
HDMI connection.
1) Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI IN connector on
the back of the soundbar to the HDMI OUT connector on
your digital device.
2) Press HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 on the touch screen or
press the HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 button on the remote
control to select the HDMI mode.
HDMI OUT
HDMI 2HDMI 1 HDMI 3
NOTE:
• For the best performance, always use a High-Speed (type 2)
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Optical or Analogue
1) Connect the OPTICAL IN or AUX IN connector on the
soundbar to the OPTICAL OUT or AUDIO OUT jack of the
source device by using an optical cable (sold separately) or
3.5mm audio cable (sold separately).
2) Press OPTICAL IN or AUX on the touch screen or press
the OPTICAL or AUX button on the remote control to
select the OPTICAL or AUX mode.
AUX-IN AUX cable
AUX-OUT
OPTICAL OUT
OPTICAL IN

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/ POWER ON
NOTES:
• Use the provided power cord only.
• Before connecting the power cord, make sure all other
connections have been completed.
• When you disconnect the power cord, always pull the plug, never
the cable.
• Do not connect this product or other components to an AC outlet
until all connections between components are complete.
1) Plug one end of the AC power cord into the POWER
connector on the back of the soundbar.
2) Plug the other end of the power cord into a live AC (mains)
outlet. The soundbar will automatically power on and the
touch screen will turn on. Alternatively, press on the
remote control to power on or switch to standby.
POWER
3) Select your language as instructed on the touch screen for
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/ CONNECTING TO
INTERNET
Your CITATION BAR is required to connect to the Internet (Wi-Fi
or Ethernet) with the HK Citation / Surround app.
NOTES:
• If you want to use the Internet with Ethernet, make sure to connect
the Ethernet cable before plugging in the power cord.
• 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.
• Once this product is connected to the Internet, it will receive a
periodic over-the-air software update to improve performance.
This update may take a few minutes to complete.
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 BAR.
3) Run the HK Citation / Surround app and set up your
CITATION BAR as instructed in the app. Always follow the
instructions in the app to complete the Wi-Fi setup. You can
associate CITATION BAR with during or after the
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* To avoid any interference, keep a minimum distance of 5
meters (16.4 feet) between the soundbar and your Wi-Fi router.
>5m
NOTE:
• Make sure that you have updated the HK Citation / Surround app
to the latest version, and have enabled the Bluetooth and location
service (iOS / Android).