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Onyx

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon Onyx. HK Onyx is a premium wireless 
speaker with an iconic design and comes with a rechargeable inbuilt battery that allows 
you to stream music from any smart phone, tablet or other wireless devices through 
Bluetooth®, AUX, Wi-Fi, AirPlay® and DLNA®.
HK Onyx is a 4-speaker, advanced acoustic platform and its dual passive radiators 
deliver a truly fantastic sound experience with a balanced soundstage and powerful 
bass response. The Harman Kardon Remote app simplifies the setup and lets you stream 
all your audio content. With its simple setup, quality sound, and easy portability, the HK 
Onyx is an essential audio component for every house.

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: For queries and clarifications, please contact your service provider or 

browse www.harmankardon.com for complete details.

Description and Features

Design and Performance

•  HK Onyx is designed with steel and leather.
•  Dual passive radiators provide deep bass.
•  The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 6 continuous hours of 

playtime.

•  HK Onyx is compatible with Harman Kardon Remote app.

Wireless Connection

Wireless connectivity allows you to place the speaker in any part of the room without 
having to worry over friends and family tripping over cables. The HK Onyx supports 
almost every popular wireless device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections.

Included Items

HK Onyx speaker system complete accessories consist of: 

•  HK Onyx speaker

•  One AC power adaptor 

•  Regional power cable
•  Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT: If any included accessory is missing, or if any part of your HK 

Onyx system fails to operate properly, contact your dealer immediately.

Controls and Connections

This section will help you identify the controls and connections that are provided on the 
Onyx top and rear panels. 

Onyx Top Panel Controls

The following control buttons are available on the top panel of the HK Onyx:

•  Power button
•  Volume Controls
•  Bluetooth
•  Wi-Fi
•  Battery level indicator

Power Button

This button when pressed turns the HK Onyx ON or OFF and has an LED to indicate the 
power mode. The three power modes are:

•  Operational mode 
•  Sleep mode
•  OFF mode

When the system is in OFF mode (Power LED is not lit), touch the power button for more 
than 2 seconds to switch on the system. The power LED turns white when the system 
is turned on. 
While the unit is powered on, touch the power button for at least one second to check 
the battery status. The 5 volume LEDs will light up to show the battery status. 
One LED lit indicates 20% battery life; two LEDs indicate 40% battery life, and so on. 
When all 5 LEDs are lit, the internal battery is fully charged.
To turn the speaker off, touch the Power button for more than 2 seconds. 
The speaker will go into power saving mode automatically after 10 minutes if no music 
stream is detected. The power LED will turn amber and all other LEDs will be turned off. 
To turn the speaker on, press the power button for more than 2 seconds.

Summary of Contents for ONYX

Page 1: ...Onyx Wireless Speaker System with Rechargeable Battery Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...4 POWER CONNECTIONS 4 SOURCE OPTIONS 4 WI FI CONNECTION 4 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 4 WPS CONNECTION 5 IOS WIRELESS WI FI SHARING 5 IOS WI FI SHARING WITH CABLE 5 AD HOC MODE 6 OPERATION 6 SWITCHING ON AN...

Page 3: ...Included Items HK Onyx speaker system complete accessories consist of HK Onyx speaker One AC power adaptor Regional power cable Quick Start Guide IMPORTANT If any included accessory is missing or if a...

Page 4: ...charge most of the devices when the HK Onyx is connected to the AC adapter in Operational Sleep or OFF modes Power DC Input Connect the AC power adapter to this port to charge the inbuilt battery Aux...

Page 5: ...nected to yourWi Fi network This takes at least 40 seconds Once the Harman Kardon Onyx is connected to the network the Wi Fi LED will light constant white and a sound prompt will be heard iOS Wi Fi Sh...

Page 6: ...ton on the top panel of the speaker allows you to set your speaker to any of the following power modes Operational mode White constant LED illumination Sleep mode Amber constant LED illumination OFF m...

Page 7: ...s the Power button The LED will illuminate white 2 Connect to your Wi Fi network by following the above procedures 3 If Harman Kardon Onyx is on Wi Fi network the Wi Fi LED becomes constant white 4 Co...

Page 8: ...output Check the volume of the source and turn it down if necessary HK onyx emits a loud hum or buzzing noise Input cable is not plugged in properly Check the input cable connection Cable may have pro...

Page 9: ...i amplification 4 X 15W Maximum SPL 95dB 1m Power Requirement 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz Power adaptor 19V 3 4 A Built in Battery 11 1V 2500mAh Lithium Power consumption 54M Maximum 1W stand by Speaker impe...

Page 10: ...he operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance IPad iPhone iPod...

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