How To

To use Chromecast on a SmartThings compatible speaker, proceed with the following steps:

1. Go to the speaker's page in the SmartThings app.
2. Go to "Third Party Services".
3. Tap "Chromecast built-in".
4. Tap "enable".
5. Open a Chromecast enabled app on your smartphone or tablet.
6. Play music.
7. Press the Chromecast icon.
8. Select the Chromecast compatible speaker.

The TV input is a single audio input with different options for connectors. If an HDMI cable is connected, then it will always be prioritized. Optical and coaxial digital will be prioritized by first signal present (Be aware, that some optical outputs will register as signal always) It is not possible to change between the digital inputs for TV source via the remote control.

This receiver has a feature called "A/V Sync Delay" that allows you to manually set dissimilar video and audio synchronization that may occur with certain types of Plasma and HDTV's. The instruction for this setting can be found in your owner's manual in the section "Delay Adjustments" or "Delay Settings".

The Citation Amp can work with 4 ohm speakers and is rated at 200-watts per channel. Do not connect speakers less than 4 ohm!

You can use a 3.5 mini-jack cable to connect the Citation Amp (TRIGGER OUT 12V) with your subwoofer or other equipment to have them power on when the Citation Amp wakes from standby. When the Citation Amp is ON, there will be output 12V DC signal, and when the Citation Amp is OFF  mode, there is no output (0V DC).

Even though the Google Assistant is not built-in, Harman Kardon Radiance 2400 is compatible with a voice-assistant speaker, like the Harman Kardon Citation Series.

This product does not feature an IPX rating and is not waterproof. Over exposure to water or moisture can result in irreversible damage to this unit.

This unit is IPX7 rated, which means that you can submerge the unit in water as deep as 3 feet (1 meter) for up to 30 minutes.

Vi currently includes support for indoor/outdoor Walking, Jogging, Running, Sprinting, HIIT Runs and Cycling. Our supported activities will continue expanding every few months.

Refurbished products in our "Outlet" menu are products that have been returned to us by our dealers, retailers or customers within the 30-day return period.

 

These products have been thoroughly checked and tested to meet the high standards that are set by HARMAN. A refurbished product contains the same features and functionalities as a new model. You may see some minor cosmetic imperfections, and perhaps the product has been repackaged in none-branded packaging, but you can be assured that these products will perform perfectly.

 

A refurbished product is covered by our 30-day return period and the same warranty conditions as with a similar new product. Voucher codes cannot be used to purchase refurbished Harman products unless the promotion explicitly states otherwise.

 

I can be that a refurbished product temporarily will have a sales price that is equivalent to or even exceeds the price a similar new product, if the new product is on sale.

HDCP (High Definition Copy Protection) 2.2 will become mandatory for 4K/UHD content only. First source should be the 4K BD player announced at IFA for spring 2016 from Samsung. In case of HDCP 2.2, the whole chain needs to be compatible to work from source to AVR to TV. If one of the devices in the chain is not HDCP 2.2-compliant, the player will downscale the content to 1080p. No black screen. This is the theory, anyway. HDCP 2.2 is copy-protection, so it does not decode the signal, but is concerned with preserving the content from being copied and distributed on the internet. The problem of HDCP 2.2 is that it is hardware-based, and not software-based, so there is nothing we can do on our existing models, like any other AVR manufacturer or TV. Please note that self-produced 4K material is no problem, since self-produced material has no digital HDCP copy protection. Only streamed material and UHD-Blu-ray will not work, since the HDCP protection will stop the signal in the receiver.

BDS 335/635 are our low cost models, still offering the thrills of a media center with Blu Ray disc player built-in. These systems have passive subwoofers, and the subwoofer amplifier is built in to the BDS unit. The x85S models offer more features, such as Spotify Connect support, and the use of active subwoofers. All depends on your needs and what your personal preferences will be.

Compared to the Citation Bar, the Citation Multibeam 1100 adds Dolby Atmos with up-firing drivers, Multibeam surround sound, Sound Calibration and PureVoice dialogue enhancement. 
 

They are meant as protective pads for the satellite speakers to stand on, preventing damage and scratches.

There are a couple of things that you will need to install your Harman Kardon Allure speaker. 1. Amazon account (US, UK or Germany are the only ones supported now). 2. An Android device (Android 6.x and up) or Apple device (iOS 9.3 and up). 3. A Wi-Fi network with UPnP enabled. 4. Our HK Alexa setup app from the App store. If you have met all the criteria for installing your new Harman Kardon Allure speaker, then you are ready to enjoy a voice-activated speaker and great music!

The silver cable is intended for use with Apple sources. The black cable is intended for use with Android/universal sources.

There are tons of features that you can use with your Harman Kardon Allure spaeker and Alexa app. We advise going to Amazon's own webpage for more assistance with the Alexa app and what you can do with it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201602230

HVS is short for Harman Virtual Surround. This signal processing system can simulate surround effect from a stereo source.

The sound feedback is the tone you hear when you send a command to the soundbar. This confirmation tone can be switched off, if you do not want it to be heard.

All products must be on Wi-Fi 5GHz network, and you need two additional OMNI+ speakers of the same model (2 x OMNI 20+ for example) to create 5.1 wireless surround sound.

(+) Button A short press will increase the volume. A long press will skip to the next track. (-) Button A short press will decrease the volume. A long press will skip back a track. Middle (Multifunction Button) A short press will play/pause music or answer/end calls. A long press on the middle button will turn the device on/off.

All of the surround mode functions in our devices work in different ways, and some might be useful in certain situations. Here is a list of each mode, explained with more details. HVS surround mode: Is the abbreviation for HARMAN Virtual Surround. It will process the signal to simulate a surround effect from a stereo source. DSP Bypass: Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass) = 2 CH STEREO. When this mode is selected, the BDS will pass the analog source material directly through to the front left and right speakers, bypassing the digital processing circuitry. Stereo mode: Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure two-channel signal or a downmix of a multichannel signal. The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied, making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used. Pulse-code modulation (PCM): This method is used to digitally represent sampled analog signals, and two channels (stereo) is the most common format. PCM Stereo is what standard Audio CDs always use. Dynamic Range Control: This setting makes the loud and quiet parts of a movie or music sound closer to the same volume (a process known as compression). Compression lets you turn up the volume so you can hear the quiet parts without the loud parts disturbing other people. NOTE: This feature works only with Dolby Digital programs that have been specially encoded. Three settings are available: •• Off: Never applies compression. Use this setting when the volume may be as loud as you desire. •• On: Always applies compression. Use this setting when you want the volume to be as quiet as possible without making it difficult to hear spoken dialogue. •• Auto: Applies compression based on information encoded within the Dolby Digital bit-stream. The receiver will selectively apply compression only during the most dynamic parts of the soundtrack.

ONYX and AURA supports PCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC and MP3 via DLNA.

The optical input supports these formats: 2-ch PCM with 44.1k or 48k support, and Dolby Digital (1.0 to 5.1 channels).

In some cases there may be an unforeseen stock limitation or products may no longer be available. We will try to inform you by email as soon as possible of any delays and/or unforeseen changes.

All speakers are set to react when you use the keywords to interact with Google. To eliminate multiple speakers talking at the same time, using the "Microphone Mute" button will stop the speaker from reacting to the keywords.

All AVR models up to and including 151S, 161S and 171S feature HDCP version 1.4. (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). This is also true for BDS 280, 580, 280S and 580S. It is not possible to update to version 2.2 with any software/firmware update, as this requires a hardware change. Future models may feature version 2.2, made for UHD/4k content.

The Harman Kardon SB20 supports HDMI 1.4 with ARC to the TV.

Our AVR151S features HDMI 1.4a with 3D ready. AVR 161S and AVR 171S feature HDMI 2.0 with 3D ready. HDR is not supported.

JBL Connect+ can wirelessly link more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers together to amplify the party

Dolby Atmos is a 3D surround sound format. Using Dolby Atmos, the Citation Multibeam 1100 can reproduce multi-channel surround sound including height channel. For more information, visit Dolby Atmos at https://www.dolby.com/technologies/dolby-atmos. 
 

What is Proposition 65? Proposition 65 (“Prop 65”) is a California law that requires businesses to provide a warning before exposing individuals in California to any of 900-plus chemicals that California lists as a carcinogen or a reproductive toxicant (“Prop 65 List”). The list is available at: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list. The law includes specific warning language that can be used by businesses to comply. The specific warning language is called a “safe harbor.” Why is Harman including this warning? The chemicals in products that require the Prop 65 warning can vary based on product type. Many of the chemicals on the Prop 65 List are common additives found in products such as jewelry, lamps, ceramic tableware, food, lead crystal glasses, electric cords, automobiles, beauty products, and furniture. Does this law apply everywhere? No, Prop 65 warnings are only required under California law. Are Harman products that display the Proposition 65 warning safe? Harman is committed to making products that comply with all applicable laws and that are safe to use. California’s Prop 65 is not a product safety law, but a chemical right-to-know law. We believe our products are safe when used as intended. I purchased this product outside of California, why does it include a Prop 65 warning? Harman sells products throughout the U.S. We do not know where each item will ship. We have no alternative except to place the Prop 65 warning on all of our products regardless of where they are sold. For more information go to: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/general-info/proposition-65-plain-language If you have any questions about any of our products, please contact: LA.PROP65@harman.com

PureVoice is a new patent-pending technology from Harman, that actively analyzes media content to make the dialogue in Movies and TV programs easier to hear.
 

AURA Studio is a Bluetooth speaker plus microphone built-in, where AURA has Wi-Fi built-in for AirPlay, DLNA and Spotify Connect solutions.

Dolby Atmos is an object-based surround sound format. Harman Kardon MultiBeam is a beam-forming surround sound system that creates a wide surround sound effect.

The BDS 335 system is a 2.1 sound system, and speaker set included in this version is HKTS 335 speaker system. The BDS 635 system is a 5.1 sound system, and speaker set included in this version is HKTS 635 speaker system. That is the only difference between these two systems.

Since there is no fixed standard for headphone connections, there are two cables in the box, with different polarity. If one cable does not give good audio results, try the other cable. This usually solves the problem. The majority of phone models (Apple, Samsung from Galaxy S2 model, LG, HTC, Sony, Motorola, Blackberry) require the audio cable with the silver plugs. Pin assignment in this cable from the tip of the plug: R/L/Ground/Microphone. However, some manufacturers, such as some models from Nokia, require a cable with different pin assignment, (R/L/Microphone/Ground). In this case, you should use the audio cable with the black plugs.

The Frequency response for the Citation series, except the subwoofer, is 50Hz to 20Khz.
 

The EQ Button activates a special "wide stereo sound" effect. It does not affect bass settings. Turning EQ On/Off does not reset bass level to default value. User can adjust BASS in the Bass +/- control in the APP.

Wireless Dual Sound feature supports a maximum of two speakers. Both the GO + PLAY MINI and the other speaker must have the Dual Sound feature.

The overall power rating is 630 W maximum power at 1% THD.
 

The Omni 50+ rated power with AC power connected is 4 X 25 Watt. When using battery only, the rated power is 4 X 15 Watt.

Both the OMNI BAR+ and its subwoofer have 200W of power amplification, which means that total system power is 400 W.

Wireless Stereo Boost allows you to connect two of the same model speakers together for a more powerful listening experience. 

To use this feature, hold the Bluetooth button on both speakers for more than 5 seconds.

The left & right channels can be swapped by tapping the Bluetooth button on the host speaker twice.

The Onyx Studio 8 features Wireless Stereo Boost which allows you to connect two Onyx Studio 8 speakers together for a more powerful listening experience. Please note: You cannot connect the Onyx Studio 8 to other Onyx Studio speakers such as the Onyx Studio 7, 6 and 5.

The Vi headphones have a couple different sensors, including a touch sensor (for interacting with Vi), a gyroscope (for rotational motion), accelerometer (for movement or vibrations) and a barometer (for elevation / atmospheric pressure). Plus they house a “custom” sensor that uses visible-light and infrared LEDs along with photodiodes, all in the left ear bud, to determine your heart rate. The headphones can also talk to your iPhone/Android's GPS and Wi-Fi to help with figuring out location and other information.

The Harman Kardon Wireless HD Audio System uses UDP ports 6060 and 6080.

To have the best possible performance for OMNI+ system we advise to have a dual-band router with a powerful chipset and ram for best Wi-Fi performance. This will not only help our products to perform better and more stable, but your other devices at home will have more power and fewer interruptions. Please also be sure that your home Wi-Fi router has Multicast enabled, as our Omni+ system requires this feature enabled in order to work (same goes for Chromecast devices). Always connect our Omni+ system to 5 GHz Wi-Fi whenever possible to limit the risk of devices being slow or interrupted on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.

If you are having trouble with distortion or drop outs, try the following suggestions: 1. Move the audio source closer to the speakers. 2. Move the speakers closer to each other. 3. Make sure only one of the two speakers are connected to the audio source. If both are connected to the audio source, disconnect the connection between the audio source and the second speaker. 4. Make sure the audio source connects with one streaming speaker only, disconnect other Bluetooth connection. 5. Restart both your speakers and the audio source. 6. Make sure the environment is not congested by other wireless signals.

Let's run through some basic check marks to ensure we didn't miss anything while setting up your device.

1. Your Citation device is turned on
2. Check the password you have entered, and re-enter it again (typos can happen).
3. Make sure your mobile device has the initial support needed:
   1. Android 4.4 OS and higher
   2. Apple iOS 10 OS and higher
   3. The latest version of Google Home app
4. Your phone needs Bluetooth to be on 
5. Enable Location Service (Android only)
6. Plus you need to permit Google Home app to access your location on the phone (Android only).

The basic check is done, and we are now moving into your Wireless network setup.

1. Try moving your speaker closer to the Wireless network router 
2. Have you previously connected the speaker to your WiFi network?  If yes, look below or move to "Troubleshooting"
   1. Did you recently make any changes to your network, such as buying a new router, adding an extender, or maybe changed settings?

   2. Maybe your ISP (Internet Service Provider) did some changes, possibly even updating your Wireless router software.

If you still are experiencing issues connecting the device to your Wireless network, let's do some further troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting

1. Your WiFi router might need a reboot, unplug power for 1 minute and connect power again.
   1. While you are rebooting your WiFi router, we advise doing the same for your speaker. Simply disconnect power and reconnect power again.
   2. In case rebooting the speaker didn't work, let's try resetting your speaker by pressing the Reset Button for 5 seconds (Front LED will light up).
2. Go ahead with the setup again (remember to open Google Home app )
3. Reboot your mobile device

WiFi Network Troubleshooting

• Check your WiFi router settings. Be sure that UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is enabled.
• Change Wireless channels on your WiFi router on 2.4G or 5G..
  • Avoid using other channels on 2.4G other than 1, 6 and 11. The rest are a NO-GO.
  • Keep a maximum of 8 devices in total on 2.4G (that is including our speakers).
  • Move products to WiFi 5G band, if they support it, to reduce the stress factor on the 2.4G band
• Check your WiFi router to see if there is a MAC address limitation.
  • MAC address limitation is when your router is set/fixed to a maximum of 20 devices (or whatever it may have been configured for).
  • When you want to add the 21st device your router will deny access because you have filled up the 20 devices.
  • You need to clear or delete old devices that are not in use anymore. This may require someone with technical knowledge.
  • We advise that you don't have any MAC address limitations at all.
• Avoid bad extenders (Cheap ones are often not powerful enough to deal with or handle the kind of data required to transmit high quality audio).
  • With extenders, the connection between "router and extender" is decreased by 50%.  That said, your data will be even slower,. having to processes it while the speed is decreased.

There are more things you can do to optimize your WiFi router, but these above are the most common issues happening in users homes.

 

AURA supports network standards b/g for both AirPlay and Spotify Connect solution.

Citation speakers support 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac standards on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. We recommend using 5 GHz if available, as this will give you more stable performance and use the full power of your wireless audio. Contact our customer support to get in touch with an expert that can help you with your Wi-Fi network. We are here to help!

When the speaker is switching quickly between music sources via Bluetooth, it's normal to experience a very short 'pop' sound because the Bluetooth signal is breaking in and doing the handshake with the speaker. It won't appear after the Bluetooth signal is stable.

Please note that the LFE Trim function is only active with surround source signals that feature a separate LFE track for the subwoofer. It does not affect subwoofer level when playing stereo or mono.

When out in the world, on the beach, in a park, etc., the ALEXA feature will not work because the unit will not be connected to the internet via wi-fi. You can connect it to a wi-fi hotspot on a phone, if you like, or you can use it as a portable Bluetooth speaker.

To set up the Harman Kardon Adapt in the HK Controller app, you have to select "One speaker", not the Adapt+ option. When selecting "One speaker", simply follow the on-screen instructions to install your Adapt on the Wi-Fi network. Note that the instructions for Adapt devices will appear on your screen after 30-45 seconds (Only Apple devices).

If you only hear sound from one speaker in an MRM group, skip to the next song. After this, both speakers should play music correctly. You can then go back to the first song or continue playing where you left off.

 

Please check the picture settings on your cable box, particularly the aspect ratio settings, which will vary depending on the brand and model of your cable box and on your local cable provider. You may wish to consult with your cable provider for more information on how to adjust the cable box's settings. Some settings, such as a setting to force an analog channel's native 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 widescreen to fit your display, may interfere with the cable system's copy-protection feature and cause distortion.

This is caused by the volume synchronizaton system in the iPad. When you switch off the iPad with click sounds activated, it sends the click sound to the Go+Play, also ordering the Go+Play to increase volume to maximum. The hiss is a result of the Go+Play Wireless being at full volume. As soon as you re-start your music playing from the iPad, volume is back to normal music use. If you do not switch the iPad on again, the Go+Play goes into standby after a few minutes, and the hiss disappears. You can prevent this problem by de-activating the click/alarm sounds on the iPad.

The order of tracks and folders on your USB stick will not be listed in alphabetical order. The sequence of the tracks or folders will be listed based on the number and types of tracks in the folders.