Harman Kardon Citation Bar

Harman Kardon Citation Bar

The smartest soundbar for movies and music

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Product Specifications

Model Name
Citation Bar
Power Supply
100-240V~50/60Hz
Power consumption in sleep mode
<2.0 Watts
Wireless network
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
2412 – 2472MHz (2.4GHzISM 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, 5.470 - 5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
Note
CITATION BAR is intended to be used for streaming music. A consumer can stream Bluetooth audio to the speaker. A consumer can connect their speaker to the localWi-Fi Network and stream music with Google Chromecast. In addition, the speaker will work with Google Home. This product is designed to be instantly on and ready to play music at a moment's notice, therefore, the Bluetooth andWi-Fi connection must remain active at all times to ensure proper operation. CITATION BAR is in compliance with the European Union energy legislation. CITATION BAR will enter into sleep mode (networked standby) after 20 minutes without operation, after which it can be re-activated via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Signal-to-noise ratio
>80dB
Output power
150W RMS
Transducer
3 x 20mm tweeter, 6 x (100 x 50) racetrack woofer
Dimensions (W x H x D)
1150 x 64 x 115mm (45” x 2.4” x 4.5”)
Weight
4.1kg (9lb)
Bluetooth® version
4.3
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range
2402 – 2480MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power
<10dBm
Bluetooth transmitter modulation
GFSK,π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK

Beautiful Sound That Speaks To You

The Harman Kardon Citation Bar is a next generation smart soundbar for movies and music. Easy to use with its full-color LCD touch screen, Citation Bar blends innovation in home audio with attention to detail in design, allowing for sophisticated looks and superb bass without a subwoofer. Music lovers will love access to over 300 music services and high-definition streaming through Chromecast built-in, while movie lovers enjoy their all wireless 5.1 home theater system with Citation Surround and Citation Sub. The Google Assistant brings convenient voice control to your Citation Bar when listening to music for hands-free help around the home. Get answers, play music, organize your day, control your smart home, enjoy your entertainment and more, just with your voice!

Citation Bar blends innovation in home audio entertainment with a sophisticated and beautiful design. The premium blended wool fabric, made by Kvadrat, is dirt repellent and flame retardant.
For over 65 years for Harman Kardon has been dedicated to delivering luxurious audio experiences that allow the listener to feel the music and immerse them in the moment. Citation is the ultimate expression and is the worlds first truly premium product of its kind.
The Citation Bar delivers multi-room capablity by adding additional Citation speakers to create the ultimate whole house audio experience. You can play the same music or different music in different rooms and control it from a tablet or smartphone.
The Google Assistant brings convenient voice control to your Citation wireless home sound system. Get answers, play music, tackle your day, enjoy your entertainment and control your smart home with just your voice. The Google Assistant works in stereo music mode; in multi-channel mode, press the push-to-talk button on the remote control.
Get the full home theater surround sound experience in the convenience of a single soundbar and optional wireless subwoofer and surround speakers.
Use your voice to ask for your favorite songs and enjoy high-definition music streaming, powered by the cloud.
Listen to your favorite audio content, Internet radio and podcasts, all in high-definition through Chromecast built-in.
Add a Citation Subwoofer for deep, rich bass. Or even better, add a pair of Citation Surrounds for an impressive, multi-channel home theater surround sound experience.
3 HDMI In and HDMI ARC ports for integration with almost any TV, including the most advanced 4K televisions.
For additional security and privacy, the speaker's microphones can be switched off. Multi-color LED indicators show the current state of these microphones.
With automatic software updates for new features and services, your music and voice options will always be up to date and at its best.
With the free Google Home app for iOS and Android, you can easily setup and manage any of the Citation speakers. All speakers support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi connections.
Get complementary information from your audio content or control your music with your fingertips using the intuitive touch panel color display.
Wirelessly stream your music from your smartphone or tablet.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • Getting started with the checklist

    • A Harman Kardon Citation device(s).ONE
    • Latest version of the Google Home app installed on your mobile device.GH app 
    • Latest version of the Google app  (Android only) installed on your mobile device
    • A Google Account (you can create one online via Google).
    • A mobile device with either iOS or Android support.
      • ​Must have iOS 10 or higher
      • Must have Android 5.0 and higher
      • There is no support for PC set up.
    • Your mobile device must support 5 GHz Wireless Network connection in order to set up our Harman Kardon Citation device. Note: Wireless Network with WPA2-Enterprise encryption is not supported.
    • An internet connection from your local ISP (Internet Service Provider).
    • Your Wireless Network must secured with WPA2 Encryption (Enterprise mode NOT supported). 
    • Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas; subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.
    Once you have all requirement and what is needed then follow the video below that shows you how to install your device.

     
  • General information about WiSA:

    WiSA is a wireless system designed specifically for audio and speakers. An audio system that incorporates WiSA technology has it's own internal wireless system. It is capable of doing 96kHz/24bit audio with an audio latency of only 5ms, virtually undetectable by the human ear.

    For more information on WiSA technology, please go to the official WiSA website.

    If a product is WiSA Certified, it can be used with any other WiSA certified product. For example a WiSA Ready TV with at transmitter.
    Note: The overall sound quality is dependent on the processing and setup in the WiSA TV & transmitter, and may result in a performance (EQ, crossover and levels) not intended by the speaker manufacturer. To be sure that the Citation products sound the best, use a Citation Bar product as the main "hub".


    Current WiSA Certified products:

    Citation Surrounds
    Citation Sub
    Citation Sub S
    Citation Towers


    Current products making use of WiSA technology:

    Citation Bar
    Citation Multibeam 700
    HK surround


    Limitations:

    WiSA does not offer 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X yet, so at the moment it is limited to 5.1 or 7.1 Dolby Digital. So regardless of which brand of WiSA speaker you choose, Dolby Atmos will not be available yet.
  • Citation One and Citation 100

    1. Press the Bluetooth BT Cwe icon. Located on the top panel. On top panel BT
    2. Go to Settings icon-menuNEXTMake sure Bluetooth is  ON BT
    3. Find your Citation speaker and connect.
              Connect
    1. You are now connected and ready to play music over Bluetooth, Enjoy!

    Citation 300, 500, Bar and Towers

    1. Swipe upFINGER on the display to find Bluetooth icon.
    2. Tap Citation OFFNEXTIcon will light up BT screen panelNEXTGo to Settings icon-menu NEXTMake sure Bluetooth is ON BT
    3. Find your Citation speaker.
             BT ON CONTING
    1. You are now connected and ready to play music over Bluetooth, Enjoy!
  • Mute

    1. Touch the microphone icon on the screen to mute the Google Voice assistant microphone.
      1. NOTE: Google Assistant will not work when the microphone is muted.
    2. Touch and press it again to unmute the microphone.
    3. You can now give it any voice commands that you would like.
  • This video shows how to play music and much more with your Google Assistant. You can practice all of your voice commands on your Harman/Kardon Citation or JBL LINK products.


  • Daily Care instructions for Citation speakers fabric (wool) Daily care and immediate stain removal will ensure that your Harman/Kardon Citation wool upholstery will keep looking good for many years. Never use undiluted cleaning agents, bleaching agents, ammonia or soap intended for hard surfaces, as this may damage the fabric and Citation speaker itself! Many types of stain can be removed using warm water with a microfiber cloth (not too wet). Stain removal guide If you act quickly with any stains on your Citation device then it is not difficult to remove or avoid any spill/stains. Here is how to do it. First, soak up the liquid with an absorbent napkin or Microfiber 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. WARNING! Be careful when using solvents, because these could dissolve the upholstery material beneath. Regular and normal cleaning Vacuum frequently every week is the best way to keep the Harman/Kardon Citation fabric intact or use a varm wet Microfiber cloth. When using a vacuum cleaner, remember to set the power to half which is most appropriated to use for Citation devices (this will not harm the design or fabric). General information These tips are purely recommendations and cannot guarantee 100% stain removal on your Harman/Kardon Citation device. In all cases, we recommend contacting a professional cleaning company, particularly for bigger stains and for thorough cleaning the wool fabric and speaker. HARMAN do not have any recommended companies or partners to redirect any customers too. For furter information we advise visiting the fabric company called KVADRAT by clicking on these links below: https://kvadrat.dk/care-and-maintenance/upholsteries https://kvadrat.dk/download/media/download-section/relatedfiles/kvadrat-maintenance-manual-2016-uk.pdf There are a lot of information about the fabric we are using and you can contact them for further information.
  • Daily Care instructions for Citation speakers fabric (wool)

    Daily care and immediate stain removal will ensure that your Harman/Kardon Citation wool upholstery will keep looking good for many years.
    Never use undiluted cleaning agents, bleaching agents, ammonia or soap intended for hard surfaces, as this may damage the fabric and Citation speaker itself!

    Many types of stain can be removed using warm water with a microfiber cloth (not too wet).

    Stain removal guide

    If you act quickly with any stains on your Citation device then it is not difficult to remove or avoid any spill/stains.
    Here is how to do it.

    1. First, soak up the liquid with an absorbent napkin or Microfiber cloth.
    2. For dried stains use a spoon to roughen the surface.
      1. To avoid the stain spreading further start from the edge of the stain working towards the middle.
    3. WARNING!
      1. Be careful when using solvents, because these could dissolve the upholstery material beneath.

    Regular and normal cleaning

    Vacuum frequently every week is the best way to keep the Harman/Kardon Citation fabric intact or use a varm wet Microfiber cloth.
    When using a vacuum cleaner, remember to set the power to half which is most appropriated to use for Citation devices (this will not harm the design or fabric).
     


    General information

    These tips are purely recommendations and cannot guarantee 100% stain removal on your Harman/Kardon Citation device.
    In all cases, we recommend contacting a professional cleaning company, particularly for bigger stains and for thorough cleaning the wool fabric and speaker.
    HARMAN do not have any recommended companies or partners to redirect any customers too.

    For furter information we advise visiting the fabric company called KVADRAT by clicking on these links below:

    https://kvadrat.dk/care-and-maintenance/upholsteries
    https://kvadrat.dk/download/media/download-section/relatedfiles/kvadrat-maintenance-manual-2016-uk.pdf

    There are a lot of information about the fabric we are using and you can contact them for further information.

  • This video shows how to use a smart speaker that has Google Assistant built-in.
    Our LINK series have Google Assistant built-in therefore you can practice your voice commands together with Harman/Kardon Citation or JBL LINK products

  • The Checklist

    Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.

    1. Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
    2. Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
    3. Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
    4. Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
      1. You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
      2. You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
    5. Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
    6. Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.
    Watch the video below for help with setting up your Google Assistant device.

    Wireless Network Extender

    Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
    Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.

    1. Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
    2. Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
    3. Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
    4. To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
    5. In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).

    One Wireless Network Name (SSID)

    1. You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
    2. If the Wireless speaker is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
    3. To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the Wireless connected speaker and Google Assistant request.

     

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