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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........2 INTRODUCTION ..................4 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ................5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................6 PLACEMENT ....................8 POWER ON ....................9 / C ONNECTING TO WI-FI ...............10 USING YOUR CITATION SPEAKER ............. 11 SETTINGS....................13 SPECIFICATIONS ..................15 TROUBLESHOOTING ................
INTRODUCTION This manual includes information on CITATION 300 and CITATION 500 speakers. 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.
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. 1. Main unit (CITATION 500 / CITATION 300) 2. Power cord...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel and Front Side 1. Touch screen (Swipe up / down / left / right for more functions) • Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. • Press and hold more than 3 seconds to disable Bluetooth. • Press to customize the general settings. •...
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Bottom Side 1. RESET • Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore the factory settings. 2. POWER • Connect to the power supply.
PLACEMENT Place your Citation speaker on any flat and stable surface near a live AC (mains) outlet. NOTES: • You can place your Citation speaker anywhere in your house, from the basement to upstairs, and from the bedroom to the kitchen. • For a better connection quality, place the speaker as close to your wireless router as possible.
POWER ON NOTES: • Use the provided power cord only. • When you disconnect the power cord, always pull the plug, never the cable. • 1) Plug one end of the AC power cord into the POWER connector on the bottom of the speaker, then plug the other end to a live AC (mains) outlet.
CONNECTING TO WI-FI Your Citation speaker is required to connect Wi-Fi with the HK Citation / Surround app. NOTES: • If you encounter any setup issues, make sure to enable Bluetooth and location services on your smartphone or tablet. • Make sure that your Citation speaker is connected to the same wireless network as your smartphone or tablet.
During the 10 seconds of pairing period, or until a successful connection, the white circle below (Bluetooth) will blink. 2) Select “CITATION 300” / “CITATION 500” on your smartphone or tablet to connect. 3) When the music is played, the name and the singer of the...
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NOTES: • Press and hold (Bluetooth) for more than 3 seconds to disconnect all Bluetooth connection and re-enter the pairing mode. • Bluetooth performance can be affected by the distance between this product and your Bluetooth device and the environment of operation. • Keep a maximum distance of 10 meters (33 feet) between this product and your Bluetooth device to avoid disconnection.
SETTINGS Volume You have three ways to adjust the volume while playing music: • Press - / + button on the top panel to decrease or increase the volume. • Softly drag the volume bar on the touch screen. • Adjust the volume on your smartphone or tablet. Brightness of the Touch Screen Press (Options) >...
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Cleaning and Maintenance Clean the wool fabric occasionally. Use an approved wool shampoo and follow the instructions carefully. Many types of stain can be removed using warm water. If you act quickly, it is not difficult to remove a spill and avoid staining. Soak up the liquid with an absorbent napkin or cloth. For dried stains use a spoon to roughen the surface.
TROUBLESHOOTING Failed to connect to Wi-Fi. • Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. • Make sure that you have selected the right network and entered the correct password. • Make sure that your router or modem is turned on and within the range.
TRADEMARKS The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. T he Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is certification marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.