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
/ ............................................................21
/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.
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• 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.