IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Verify Line Voltage Before Use The Citation speaker has been designed for use with 100- 240 volt, 50/60 Hz AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your product is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........2 INTRODUCTION ..................4 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ................5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................6 PLACEMENT ....................8 POWER ON ....................9 CONNECTING TO WI-FI ................10 USING YOUR CITATION SPEAKER ............. 11 SETTINGS....................14 SPECIFICATIONS ..................16 TROUBLESHOOTING ................18 TRADEMARKS ...................19...
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 Harman Kardon retailer or customer service, or visit us at www.harmankardon.com...
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* * Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel and Front Side 1. Microphones 2. Touch screen • Press to mute or resume the microphone. • Press to activate Google Assistant. • Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. • Press and hold more than 3 seconds to disable Bluetooth.
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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 wall 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 only the provided power cord. 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) wall socket. Æ...
CONNECTING TO WI-FI Your Citation speaker is required to connect Wi-Fi with the Google Home app. 1) Download the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet. Google Home Google Home 2) Power on your Citation speaker. 3) Run the Google Home app and set up your Citation speaker as instructed in the app.
USING YOUR CITATION SPEAKER Talk to Google Assistant Your Citation speaker comes with the Google Assistant built in. You can play music, get answers, manage everyday tasks, and easily control smart devices around your home by using your voice. Always say the wake word “Ok Google” or “Hey Google” first and then your request.
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Bluetooth will blink. 2) Select “CITATION 300” / “CITATION 500” to connect. 3) When the music is streamed, the name and the singer of the song will be scrolled on the screen.
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Playback Controls • : Start, pause or resume play. • : Skip to previous / next track.
SETTINGS Volume You have four 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 via the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
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Software Upgrade The software of your Citation speaker will be automatically upgraded to the latest version when the speaker is connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi network. Restore Factory Settings Press and hold the RESET button on the bottom of your Citation speaker for 5 seconds to restore the default settings programmed at the factory.
SPECIFICATIONS CITATION 300 CITATION 500 Transducer 2 x 89 mm woofer, 2 x 131 mm woofer, 2 x 20 mm tweeter 2 x 25 mm tweeter Output power 100W RMS 200W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio >80dB >80dB Power supply 100-240v ~ 50/60Hz...
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CITATION 300 CITATION 500 Dimensions (W x H x D) 12.1 x 7.1 x 5.6 in / 14.7 x 8.4 x 6.8 in / 306 x 180 x 142 mm 374 x 213 x 172 mm Weight 9.0 lbs / 4.1 kg...
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. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is certification marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.