IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Verify Line Voltage Before Use The CITATION ADAPT 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 ....................11 CONNECTING TO TV ................12 CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES ..........14 POWER ON ....................16 CONNECTING TO INTERNET ............. 17 SPEAKER SETUP (OPTIONAL) ............19 USING YOUR CITATION ADAPT ............21 SOUND SETTINGS .................23...
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...
WHAT’S IN THE BOX 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 2. Power cord* 3. Remote control (with 2 AAA batteries) * Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel 1. Infrared (IR) sensor 2. Touch screen : Wi-Fi signal indicator. • • : Press to stream music from Chromecast. • : Press to set up surround sound system. • : Press to select a source (Bluetooth / Aux / HDMI / Optical).
Back Panel 1. ETHERNET • Connect to the Internet (RJ45 connector). 2. HDMI IN 1 / HDMI IN 2 / HDMI IN 3 / HDMI IN 4 • Connect to the HDMI output on a digital device. 3. SERVICE (for technical personnel only) 4.
Remote Control (Power) • Power on or switch to standby. 2. Source zone • Select an input source: OPTICAL / AUX / HDMI TV / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4.
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MUTE • Mute or unmute the audio. 4. VOL + / - • Increase or decrease the volume level. • Press and hold to continually increase or decrease the volume. SOUND MODE • Access or exit sound mode options (Standard / Music / Voice / Movie / Personal);...
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12. BT • Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. • Press and hold for 3 seconds to pair with a new device. SOURCE • Switch to shuffle mode: HDMI TV / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 / Optical / AUX / Bluetooth.
PLACEMENT NOTES: • To avoid wireless interference, keep a minimum distance of 5 meters (16.4 feet) between other wireless devices and this product. • Make sure that there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby. • Do not place this product on its front, back or top when in use. •...
CONNECTING TO TV NOTES: • If you want to enjoy sound only from your CITATION speakers, make sure to set your TV audio settings to support external speakers and disable the built-in TV speakers. • Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
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Optical NOTE: • Make sure you have removed the protective cap from both ends of the optical cable. 1) Connect the connector on this product to the connector of your TV with an optical cable (sold separately). 2) Press on the touch screen or press button on the remote control to select mode.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES HDMI (Preferred) Connect a digital device such as a set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player, or games console to your Citation Adapt through a single HDMI connection. 1) Connect an HDMI cable (sold separately) from the connector on the back of this product to the connector on your digital device.
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2) Press on the touch screen or press button on the remote control to select the mode. OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN...
POWER ON NOTES: • Use the provided power cord only. • Before connecting the power cord, make sure all other connections have been completed. • When you disconnect the power cord, always pull the plug, never the cable. • Do not connect this product or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between components are complete.
CONNECTING TO INTERNET Your CITATION ADAPT is required to connect to the Internet (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) with the Google Home app. NOTE: • If you want to use the Internet with Ethernet, make sure to connect the Ethernet cable before plugging in the power cord. 1) Download the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
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CAUTION: • If you encounter any setup issues, make sure to enable Bluetooth and location services on your smartphone or tablet. • In the Google Home app, you can rename this product. The device name will remain during Bluetooth device discovery and Chromecast streaming.
SPEAKER SETUP (Optional) You can wirelessly pair your CITATION ADAPT with: • CITATION TOWER (sold separately): to set up a 2.0 channel surround sound system. • CITATION TOWER and CITATION SUB (sold separately): to set up a 2.1 channel surround sound system. NOTES: •...
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3) To remove the setup, press “Surround Setup” or “Subwoofer pairing” again, or reset the CITATION ADAPT. CITATION TOWER CITATION SUB CITATION TOWER LED Indicator (CITATION TOWER / CITATION SUB) • White (Flashing): Pairing • White (Flashing): Out of range / Lost wireless connection •...
USING YOUR CITATION ADAPT Play Music with Chromecast With Chromecast built-in, you can stream music, tunes, podcasts, and playlists from 300+ music apps to your CITATION ADAPT by simply tapping the Cast button. 1) Run the Chromecast enabled app on your smartphone or tablet.
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1) Press on the remote control or press Bluetooth on the touch screen to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Æ During the 10 seconds of reconnection period, or until a successful connection, the white circle below icon will blink. 2) On your smartphone or tablet, select “Citation Adapt” to connect.
SOUND SETTINGS This section helps you choose the ideal sound for your video or music. Volume You have two ways to adjust the volume level while playing music. • Press VOL - / + button on the remote control. • Adjust the volume via the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
SETTINGS Display Brightness Press Options > Brightness, then softly drag the value bar to adjust the brightness of the touch screen. Software Upgrade The software of your CITATION ADAPT will be automatically upgraded to the latest version when it is connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi network or Ethernet connection.
Cleaning and Maintenance To keep the exterior surface of your CITATION ADAPT clean, unplug the AC power cord from the speaker first, wipe the exterior surfaces gently with a clean, soft cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING Never try to repair the product yourself. If you have any problems using this product, check the following points before you request a service. Sound No sound from CITATION TOWER or CITATION SUB. • Check if the subwoofer or the speaker’s LED is in solid white color.
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Internet Failed to connect to Wi-Fi. • Check if your router works. • Follow the instructions in the Google Home app to complete the Wi-Fi setup. • Make sure that you have selected the right network and entered the correct password. •...
LICENSE NOTICE This product contains open source software. For your convenience, the source code and relevant build instruction for software licensed under the GPL is available at http://www.harmankardon.com/ opensource. You may also obtain this information by contacting us at OpenSourceSupport@Harman.com...
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