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 SETTINGS 

Display Brightness 

Press   

(Options) 

>   

(Brightness)

 to adjust the brightness of 

the touch screen. 

Software Upgrade

The software of this product will be automatically upgraded to 
the latest version when it is connected to the Internet via a Wi-
Fi network or Ethernet connection. 

Restore Factory Settings

To restore the default settings programmed at the factory:

•  Press 

“Options” > “Factory Reset”

 on the touch screen; 

or

•  Press and hold the 

RESET

 button on the back of your 

CITATION BAR for 5 seconds. 

When the factory settings restore is complete, this product will 

automatically power off and restart. Any stored information or 

settings will be erased. 

System Information

Press 

“System info”

 on the touch screen to view the system 

information:

• 

Country or region: 

Country and language.

• 

Network: 

Network SSID, signal strength and Wi-Fi 

address.

• 

About: 

Model and name.

• 

Software version: 

Software version and date of last 

update.

Summary of Contents for Harman/kardon CITATION BAR

Page 1: ...CITATION BAR OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...hat meets factory specifications 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 h...

Page 3: ... S IN THE BOX 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 7 INSTALLATION 11 CONNECTING TO TV 14 CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES 16 POWER ON 18 CONNECTING TO INTERNET 19 SPEAKER SETUP OPTIONAL 21 USING YOUR CITATION BAR 23 SOUND SETTINGS 29 SETTINGS 30 SPECIFICATIONS 32 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 TRADEMARKS 35 ...

Page 4: ... 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 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice If you have any questions about these products their installation or their operation please contact your Har...

Page 5: ... the following parts are included If any part is damaged do not use it contact your Harman Kardon retailer or customer service 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Main unit 2 Power cord 3 HDMI cable 4 Infrared IR repeater 5 Remote control with 2 AAA batteries 6 Wall mount brackets ...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ...nt 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 mu...

Page 8: ...nd 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 POWE...

Page 9: ...uetooth 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 Turn the surround sound effect on or off for a stand...

Page 10: ...n successfully paired 10 AUDIO SYNC Decrease or increase audio sync delay if the video and audio synchronization is not correct 11 NIGHT MODE Turn the night mode Dynamic Range Control on or off for Dolby Digital and DTS tracks 12 MIC OFF Turn the microphone on the soundbar on or off 13 Push to talk to Xiaowei Voice Assistant ...

Page 11: ...y 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 back of the soundbar and then peel off the sticker and attach in between the soundbar and...

Page 12: ...installing the product make sure to power off and unplug first Otherwise it may cause an electric shock 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 ...

Page 13: ...N S T A L L A T I O N 13 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 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ... 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 s...

Page 15: ...th 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 ...

Page 16: ...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 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 3 NOTE For the best performance always use a High Speed type 2 HDMI cable See your HDMI cable specifications for more details ...

Page 17: ...undbar 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 ...

Page 18: ...n 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...

Page 19: ...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 Citation Surround HK Citation Surround Open with browser 在浏览器打开 Open with browser 在浏览器打开 HK Citation Surround 2 Power...

Page 20: ... 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 ...

Page 21: ...ofer will enter standby mode If you use a device that uses the same frequency 2 4GHz or 5GHz as the soundbar near your soundbar interference may cause some sound interruption The maximum transmission distance of the wireless signal between the soundbar and satellite speakers or subwoofer may vary depending on your operating environment 1 Power on your CITATION BAR CITATION SUB or and CITATION SURR...

Page 22: ... White Flashing Pairing Out of range Lost wireless connection White Constant for 10 seconds and then light off Wirelessly connected with CITATION BAR Test Tone Press Speaker Setup Levels Test tone to play the test tone Each speaker location icon will blink in sequence Speaker Volume and Bass Press Speaker Setup Levels Speaker volume trim or Bass level trim then swipe up down to select speakers or a...

Page 23: ...tphone or tablet 2 Tap 设置 QPlay与车载音乐 音箱 开启 in the app to enable QPlay 3 Start music playback 4 On the player screen tap and then the QPlay icon to select Citation Bar as speaker iOS Android 适用于iOS及安卓系统 Plug in the power 插上电源 Multi room Playback Stream Music to Multiple Citation Speakers 1 Group Citation speakers a On your smartphone or tablet launch the HK Citation Surround app b Tap to add more t...

Page 24: ... the grouped speakers 3 To adjust the volume do the following a Launch the HK Citation Surround app b Volume of a speaker group Tap to enter the player screen and drag the slider c Volume of an individual speaker within the group On the player screen tap to enter the speaker screen and drag the slider C I T A T I O N Group 1 HK Citation Tower 2 12 Group 1 1 12 68 Edit group About Group 1 HK Citati...

Page 25: ...ation Tower Edit devices Ungroup HK Citation Bar Stream Music through AirPlay With AirPlay you can stream music on your iOS device to the CITATION BAR 1 Check that your iOS device has been connected to the same network as the soundbar 2 To enter the Control Center on an iOS device swipe down from the upper right corner iOS 12 or later or swipe up from the bottom edge iOS 11 or earlier Tap to selec...

Page 26: ... pairing chime once connected Æ When the music is playing the track title and artist of the song will be displayed on the touch screen NOTES To exit the Bluetooth mode choose other sources To disconnect and pair another device press on the remote control or on the touch screen The soundbar automatically turns off after 20 minutes of inactivity Bluetooth performance can be affected by the distance be...

Page 27: ...the on screen instructions or Tap and then follow the on screen instructions or Tap About and then follow the on screen instructions C I T A T I O N Group 1 HK Citation Tower 2 12 Group 1 1 12 68 Edit group About Xiaowei is available Set up now Do it later 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...

Page 28: ...s to mute the microphone 小微小微 Xiaowei status indicator Xiaowei status indicator Activated Listening Responding Microphone muted NOTE To learn more about the services voice commands or usage provided by Xiaowei refer to the relevant information in the WeChat Official Account of Xiaowei ...

Page 29: ...ODE on the remote control or press Audio on the touch screen then select predefined sound modes to suit your music or video Virtual Surround Creates surround sound effect for a standalone soundbar Night Mode Decreases the volume of loud sounds Available only for Dolby Digital soundtracks Music Mode Creates stereo sound Movie Mode Creates a surround listening experience News Mode Makes human voice m...

Page 30: ... the factory Press Options Factory Reset on the touch screen or Press and hold the RESET button on the back of your CITATION BAR for 5 seconds When the factory settings restore is complete this product will automatically power off and restart Any stored information or settings will be erased System Information Press System info on the touch screen to view the system information Country or region Co...

Page 31: ...t napkin or cloth For dried stains use a spoon to roughen the surface To avoid the stain spreading further start from the edge of the stain working towards the middle CAUTION To keep the exterior surface of your Citation speaker clean unplug the AC power cord from the speaker first Never use undiluted cleaning agents bleaching agents ammonia or soap intended for hard surfaces In all cases we recom...

Page 32: ...Fi transmitter frequency range 2412 2472MHz 2 4GHz ISM Band USA 11 Channels Europe and others 13 Channels 2 4G Wi Fi transmitter power 20dBm 2 4G Wi Fi modulation DBPSK DQPSK CCK QPSK BPSK 16QAM 64QAM 5G Wi Fi transmitter power 23dBm 5G Wi Fi modulation QPSK BPSK 16QAM 64QAM 256QAM 5G Wi Fi transmitter frequency range 5 15 5 35GHz 5 725 5 825GHz 5G WISA transmitter power 14dBm 5G WISA modulation O...

Page 33: ...If you play audio from the TV through the soundbar make sure the TV is muted or the built in TV speaker is disabled Audio and video are not synchronized Press AUDIO SYNC to synchronize Bluetooth A device cannot connect with the soundbar Check if you enable the Bluetooth function of the device The soundbar is already connected to another Bluetooth device Press on the remote control to disconnect an...

Page 34: ...d Make sure that your router or modem is turned on and within the range Make sure that your CITATION is connected to the same wireless network as your smartphone or tablet The HK Citation Surround app cannot find the device Make sure that your CITATION is powered on Make sure that your network is working properly Make sure that your router or modem is powered on and within the range ...

Page 35: ...e those of their respective owners The Wi Fi CERTIFIED wLogo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Audio Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The terms HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc 腾讯...

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