Model HTFS 2 is used for the satellite speakers in these two BDS systems. There is no floor stand for the center speaker in the 635 system.

The BDS system supports a variety of audio and video formats. Listing all disc, surround and codec formats is beyond the scope of an FAQ. Please donwload the Owner's Manual from the harman.com website for a full list.

NOTES

• Only file names that contain numbers or English characters can be displayed, otherwise “UNKNOWN” will be displayed.
• “UNSUPPORTED” is displayed when the file format is not supported.
• Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
• For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minutes to be searched. USB with more than 2000 files cannot be supported.
• Devices which require additional program installation connected to a computer are not supported.
• The USB port of the soundbar cannot be connected to a computer and it cannot be used as a storage device.
• The exFAT and NTFS file system is not supported. FAT16/FAT32 systems are available.
• Depending on some devices, it may not be available to recognize the followings on the soundbar: External HDD; Card readers; Locked devices; Hard type USB devices; USB hub; Using USB extension cable; iPhone/iPod/iPad; Android device.

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Harman Kardon speakers that have the Wireless Dual Sound feature (stated on package) are compatible with the Go + Play Mini.

HTFS 3 will match these speakers sets: HKTS 20, HKTS 30, HKTS 60, HKTS 65 and HKTS 200. HTFS 2 will match these speakers sets: HKTS 9, HKTS 16 and HKS 4 satellite speakers.

BDS 280S and 580S support 802.11b, g and n. (2.4GHz ISM Band, Europe 13 Channels).

There is a known issue that Spotify Connect and Amazon Music are not stable over a wired connection. If you primarily use these services, it is recommend to connect to the home network via Wi-Fi.

The remote is only capable of operating one device at a time (unless you have programmed advanced functions such as Volume, Channel or Transport control Punch-Through). When you press the Source Selector to operate your other product, such as the DVD player, the remote cannot control any other product, including the AVR, until you press the AVR Button again. To avoid your problem in the future, always press the AVR Button or appropriate Source Selector before you enter any command.

This speaker has an auto calibration feature, which measures the space around the speaker and adjusts the sound quality based on the room around it. Auto calibration will automatically work when you power on the speaker and begin playing music. For the best sound, we recommend placing the speaker at least 18 inches (0.5 meters) away from any walls.

When placing speakers close to a wall, bass level increases. For more bass, place the speaker in a corner if possible, and for less bass, try to place the speaker farther away from any walls.

If you have a mesh network (more commonly seen in Eero Mesh networks), it is possible that you may experience your satellite speakers or subwoofer intermittently disconnecting from the soundbar. This is similar to normal interference that occurs with products on a similar wireless frequency. The special thing about Eero mesh networks is that they do not allow you to move a device to the 5Ghz or 2.4Ghz band. The system will automatically decide which devices should be on which band and will move them accordingly (switching whenever needed). Some of our soundbars run on a 5Ghz frequency which is where the interference can occur. Since we cannot change the signal in which they operate and we cannot change the band they are connected to via their Eero mesh network, there are a few things you can do to try and stop this from occurring. 

  

1. Move the mesh nodes far away from the soundbar 
2. Use the 2.4Ghz band instead of the 5Ghz band (if your mesh system allows this) 
3. Ensure to enable/utilize the MU-MIMO setting (not applicable to all mesh systems). Please refer to your router's website to see if MU-MIMO is being utilized by default. 

  

What is MU-MIMO? 

MU-MIMO stands for Multi-User, Multi-Input, Multi-Output. This allows for the router to send a signal to multiple devices at one time vs. the previous version in which the router would be able to connect to multiple devices, but only send the signal to one device at a time. 

  

NOTE: You may notice that when the soundbar is turned on, there may be a dip in the immediate internet speed, but it will go back to normal within less than a minute.

This is considered as extra equipment

Using Wi-Fi allows you to listen to your music in a higher sound quality since Bluetooth protocol compresses the audio signal, where Wi-Fi data easily stream HD Audio content. Take calls without interrupting your current audio music, where Bluetooth will interrupt the stream, because it is a one-way protocol. Control your music from anywhere in the house, where Bluetooth have a limited range. Play the same music across multiple speakers and when using the newest connect features, such as Spotify Connect or Chromecast built-in, then you don't have to worry about battery life, since the devices playing is doing all the data transmission compared to Bluetooth, where it is data between source and device.

Yes, they will work together. You can link rooms containing 1st generation Omni speakers with rooms containing 2nd generation Omni speakers and listen to the same music across all of them. Since the 2nd generation has a more powerful processor, we recommend connecting external sources like AUX or Bluetooth to the 2nd generation speakers rather than the 1st generation.

Yes. Just connect an Adapt to your existing Hi-Fi equipment or active speaker via the 3.5mm line out port to transform any speaker into a wireless speaker in the Harman Kardon Wireless HD Audio System

Yes, they are backward compatible with your existing Omni speakers.

Yes, our OMNI BAR+ supports standard CEC features such a wake-up and volume control via HDMI. Optical and analog input signals can wake up the Omni Bar, but if the source signal is too weak, the OMNI BAR+ will not wake up.

Yes, through Bluetooth restreaming. Tracks made available offline in Apple Music are DRM protected and are not playable in the Harman Kardon Controller app. To play these tracks, or any other Apple Music tracks, first connect to any Omni speaker via Bluetooth and then restream to the other Omni speakers in your house with the Link button, or by grouping different rooms in the Controller app. We are looking into the possibility of adding direct support for Apple Music, so check back for updates.

Wireless Network connection is lost or not connected anymore

In case you have lost the Wireless Network connection, recently changed your Wireless name/password, or changed your ISP (service provider), you may need to set up your Citation device again. 

Follow our steps below to try fixing the issue and reconnecting your device again.

1. Open your Google Home app .
2. In the top right corner of the home screen, tap Devices  to see your available devices. 
3. Scroll to find the Citation device card. 
4. Tap SET UP and complete the setup steps.
5. All of your previous settings, account information is still attached to the speaker. You only need to add it again to your Wireless Network.

Note: The name of your Citation device might be a room name such as "Living Room Speaker", simply tap the SET UP.
 

Wireless Network connection failed

If the above solution did not work and you still have issues with connecting to your new Wireless Network, then try following these steps:

1. Reboot your Wireless router. In many cases it can help a lot with a little reboot!
2. Reset your Citation device.
   1. Press and hold down the RESET BUTTON for 15 seconds, the front LED will light up indicating it has been reset.
   2. Your Citation device will now boot-up again. It can take roughly 45 seconds until it is ready.
3. Try to set it up again via your Google Home app

No, it is not possible to link them together. They are standalone Bluetooth speakers.