HARMAN CITATION AMP User Guide

June 6, 2024
Harman

HARMAN CITATION AMP User Guide

HARMAN CITATION AMP

APP

APP

AirPlay setup

AirPlay setup

For AirPlay 2 only users, skip the Google Home app; on your iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and select “Citation Amp” under SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER …

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.

Chromecast built-in and Bluetooth will require additional setup with the Google Home app.

PRODUCT TOUR

PRODUCT TOUR

Top & Front

Top & Front

Back

Back

CONNECT SPEAKERS

CONNECT TO YOUR TV

When the HDMI cable and optical or coax cables are connected, the HDMI signal is received first.

CONNECT TO YOUR TV

CONNECT IR EXTENDER (OPTIONAL)

CONNECT IR EXTENDER

GET STARTED

GET STARTED

Add Citation Amp to your home Wi-Fi network:

Download and run the Google Home app on a phone or tablet.

Follow the instructions on the Google Home app to finish the setup.

  • Enable Bluetooth (iPhone / iPad)

WIRELESS PAIRING

Add a wireless subwoofer for deep bass.

Add wireless surround speakers for home theater.

WIRELESS PAIRING

Works with:

  • Harman Kardon Citation Sub
  • Harman Kardon Citation Sub S
  • Harman Kardon Citation Surround

Sold separately. See manual for details.

CHROMECAST BUILT-IN™

CHROMECAST BUILT-IN

Step 1: Open a Chromecast-enabled app

Step 2: Play Music

Step 3: Tap the cast icon and select “Citation Amp”

e.g.
Spotify
Pandora
TuneIn
Deezer
Google Play Music

  • The device supports multi-room control provided by Chromecast built-in. See Google Home app for more details.

AirPlay

Step 1: On an iOS device, enter the Control Center.

Step 2: Tap to select “Citation Amp” as speaker.

Step 3: Start audio streaming from an app.

BLUETOOTH

BLUETOOTH

ADVANCED SETTINGS/OWNER’S MANUAL

See the Owner’s Manual available at harmankardon.com for more details about advanced settings, including: Bass/Treble EQ, Subwoofer Crossover Frequency, Audio Sync, Surround Channel Level, Dual Mono Mode, and Maximum Volume Level.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Model Name: Citation Amp
  • Analog Input: 1 Aux (Stereo RCA connector)
  • Digital Input: 1 Digital (HDMI ARC, Coax or Optical connector)
  • Audio Outputs: 1 Line Out, 1 Subwoofer Out
  • Other Connections: Ethernet, IR Remote Input, 12 V trigger output
  • Rated Output Power (8 ohms): 125 W RMS per channel
  • Rated Output Power (4 ohms): 200 W RMS per channel
  • Minimum Impedance: 4 Ohms
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.05%
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB
  • Signal to Noise: > 110 dB A-Weighted
  • Analog Input Maximum Input Level: 2 V RMS
  • Digital Input Formats: PCM, Dolby Digital
  • Tone Controls: Bass, Treble
  • Maximum Volume Control: 0 – 100% of maximum power
  • Left/Right Channel Mono Summing: Yes
  • Subwoofer output: Mono Summing or Crossover Mode
  • Subwoofer Crossover Frequencies: 50 – 120 Hz
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Bluetooth Frequency Range: 2402 MHz – 2480 MHz
  • Bluetooth Transmitter power: ≤ 10 dBm (EIRP)
  • Bluetooth Transmitter modulation: GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
  • Wi-Fi network compatibility: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • 2.4G Wi-Fi Frequency Range: 2412 – 2472 MHz (USA and Canada 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
  • 2.4G Wi-Fi Transmitter power: ≤ 20 dBm (EIRP)
  • 2.4G Wi-Fi modulation: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
  • 5G Wi-Fi transmitter power: ≤ 23 dBm (EIRP)
  • 5G Wi-Fi modulation: QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM
  • 5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range: 5.15 ~ 5.35 GHz, 5.470 ~ 5.725 GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz
  • 5G WISA transmitter power: ≤ 14 dBm (EIRP)
  • 5G WISA modulation: OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM
  • 5G WISA transmitter frequency range: 5.15 ~ 5.35 GHz, 5.470 ~ 5.725 GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz
  • Power Supply: 100 – 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption: 125 W
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 8.5” x 3” x 9” (215 x 75 x 230 mm)
  • Rack Height: 2RU
  • Weight: 5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
  • Packaging Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.8” x 11” x 4.8” (326 x 280 x 121 mm)
  • Packaging Weight (Gross): 6.8 lb (3.1 kg)
  1. Information on power consumption.
    This equipment complies with European Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013.
    Networked standby: 2.0 W

  2. The period of time after which the power management function switches the equipment automatically into; the device shall enter 2.0 W networked Standby automatically in 20 minutes.

How to activate wireless network connections;

  • Set up product according to instruction
  • Switch into wireless mode (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
  • Connect with energy using product(s)

How to deactivate wireless network connections;

  • The device is intended for use in wireless connections, it is inappropriate to deactivate any wireless connections.

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. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B).

IC Caution:

User should also be advised that:

(i) 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

(iii) 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.

(iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250 – 5350 MHz and 5650 – 5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/ or damage to LE- LAN devices.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 in accordance with 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 receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into 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.

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 this device. 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.

FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC/IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Use Restriction: This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in following countries:

Belgium (BE), Greece (EL), Lithuania (LT), Portugal (PT), Bulgaria (BG), Spain (ES), Luxembourg (LU), Romania (RO), Czech Republic (CZ), France (FR), Hungary (HU), Slovenia (SI), Denmark (DK), Croatia (HR), Malta (MT), Slovakia (SK), Germany (DE), Italy (IT), Netherlands (NL), Finland (FI), Estonia (EE), Cyprus (CY), Austria (AT), Sweden (SE), Ireland (IE), Latvia (LV), Poland (PL) and United Kingdom (UK).

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

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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 a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Dolby Audio Logo

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

Android, Google Play, Google Home and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.

Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or later is required.

References

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