Harman Kardon HKCT500A Wireless Speaker User Manual

: June 2, 2024
: harman Kardon

Table of Contents

Harman Kardon HKCT500A Wireless Speaker
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQs
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
References
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Harman Kardon HKCT500A Wireless Speaker

Product Information

Specifications:
- Model: SSC2020-002_HK_Non HP
- Size: 150 x 80mm
- Manufacturer: Harman Kardon
- Website: www.harmankardon.com.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions:
- It is crucial to follow these safety instructions for the proper and safe usage of the product:
- Read and keep the safety instructions provided.
- Follow all warnings and instructions mentioned in the manual.
- Ensure proper ventilation around the product and do not block any ventilation openings.
- Avoid placing the product near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or amplifiers that generate heat.
- Do not tamper with the plug and consult an electrician if the plug does not fit your outlet.
Cleaning Instructions:
- Use a dry cloth to clean the product. Avoid using any liquid or cleaning agents as they may damage the product.
Installation Guidelines:
- Install the product following the manufacturer’s instructions provided in the manual. Ensure proper placement and connection for optimal performance.

FAQs

Q: Where can I find the full warranty information?
- A: You can download the full warranty card and safety information from the manufacturer’s website at www.harmankardon.com/warrantyandsafetybooks.
Q: What should I do if the provided plug does not fit my outlet?
- A: If the plug does not fit, do not modify it. Instead, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet with a compatible one for safety reasons.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For all products:

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install this apparatus by the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
To disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains completely, disconnect the power- -supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
The mains plug of the power-supply cord shall remain readily operable.
This apparatus is intended to be used only with the power supply and/or charging cable provided by the manufacturer.

The following instructions may not apply to waterproof devices. Refer to your device user manual or quick start guide for more waterproof instructions if any.

Do not use this apparatus near water.
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
THIS SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT MEANS THERE IS UNINSULATED, DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT ENCLOSURE THAT MAY PRESENT A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
THIS SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT MEANS THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS GUIDE.

CAUTION FCC AND IC STATEMENT FOR USERS (USA AND CANADA ONLY)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

FCC SDOC SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

HARMAN International hereby declares that this equipment complies with the FCC Part 15 Subpart B.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted in the support section of our
Web site, accessible from www.harmankardon.com.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by HARMAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Products That Transmit RF Energy:

FCC AND IC INFORMATION FOR USERS
- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
- Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement
- This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
- This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
- In case this equipment has to be subject to the FCC/IC SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) exposure test, this equipment is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the FCC and ISED.
- These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue.
- The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the body or the head, with no separation.
- To meet RF exposure guidelines and reduce exposure to RF energy during the operation, this equipment should be positioned at least this distance away from the body or the head.

For radio equipment operating in 5150-5850MHz FCC and IC Caution:

High-power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands.
These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to LE LAN (Licence-Exempt Local Area Network) devices.
No configuration controls are provided for this wireless equipment allowing any change in the frequency of operations outside the FCC grant of authorization for US operation according to Part 15.407 of the FCC rules.

IC Caution User should also be advised that:

The device for operation in the band 5150 – 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250 – 5350 MHz and 5470 – 5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit: and
The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725 – 5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate.

Use Restriction Attention in European Union, operation is limited to indoor use within the band 5150-5350 MHz.

Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling.
Proper disposal and recycling help protect natural resources, human health and the environment.
For more information on the disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

This product is RoHS-compliant

This product complies with Directive 2011/65/EU and UK The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, and its amendments, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

REACH

REACH (Regulation No 1907/2006) addresses the production and use of chemical substances and their potential impacts on human health and the environment.
Article 33(1) of REACH Regulation requires suppliers to inform the recipients if an article contains more than 0.1 % (per weight per article) of any substance(s) on the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate
List (‘REACH candidate list’). This product contains the substance “lead”(CASNo. 7439-92-1) in a concentration of more than 0.1% per weight.
At the time of the release of this product, except for the lead substance, no other substances of the REACH candidate list are contained in a concentration of more than 0.1% per weight in this product.
Note: On June 27, 2018, lead was added to the REACH candidate list.
The inclusion of lead in the REACH candidate list does not mean that lead-containing materials pose an immediate risk or result in a restriction of the permissibility of its use.

For devices with headphone jacks

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
- Do NOT use the headphones at a high volume for any extended period.
- To avoid hearing damage, use your headphones at a comfortable, moderate volume level.
- Turn the volume down on your device before placing the headphones on your ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.

For Products That Include Batteries

Instructions for Users on Removal, Recycling and Disposal of Used Batteries
- To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the procedure described in the owner’s manual for inserting batteries.
- For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product, removal may not be possible for the user.
- In this case, recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to replace such a battery, this procedure must be performed by authorized service centres.
- In the European Union and other locations, it is illegal to dispose of any battery with household trash.
- All batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
- Contact your local waste-management officials for information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of used batteries.

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion or leakage of flammable liquid/gas, don’t disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), sunshine or like, expose to extremely low air pressure or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. The symbol indicating ‘separate collection’ for all batteries and accumulators shall be the crossed-out wheeled bin shown below:

WARNING – For Products Contain Coin/Button Cell Batteries

DO NOT INGEST BATTERIES, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD.
This product contains a coin/button cell battery.
If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

For All Products with Wireless Operation:

HARMAN International hereby declares that this equipment complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted in the support section of our Website, accessible from www.harmankardon.com.

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. www.harmankardon.com.

Download the full warranty card safety information and other helpful information from our website: www.harmankardon.com/warrantyandsafetybooks.

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