Harman-Kardon Invoke User Manual

INVOKE

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OWNER’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing your Harman Kardon Invoke with Cortana!

For over 50 years, Harman Kardon has led innovation that enhances our

customers’ audio experiences—a tradition we continue to uphold with

the Invoke. In partnership with Microsoft, we are proud to bring this new

experience with Cortana into your home.

To fully enjoy your Invoke, please read this manual and refer back to it as you

become more familiar with the product’s features and functions.

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactyourHarmanKardonretaileror

custom installer, or visit our website at

harmankardon.com/invoke

INTRODUCTION

Sept 2017

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ABOUT
CORTANA

Cortana® is your very own personal digital assistant. She’s always learning, so the more you
askhertodo,thebettershe’llbeabletohelpyouwiththethingsthatmattermost.

Whenever you need something, just say, “Hey Cortana,” and then ask your question. The
topofthedevicewilllightuptoindicatethatCortanaheardyou.

SomeofthethingsCortanacanhelpyouwith:

• Playing your music, using the service you prefer

• Callingfriends,family,andlocalbusinesses

• Answering questions that come to mind

• Helping you stay on track by managing your calendar, shopping lists, and reminders

• Lighteningthemoodwithfacts,jokes,chitchat,andgames

ForafulllistofeverythingCortanacando,checktheCortanaapponyourphoneorPC,or
gototheCortanaskillswebsite:microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cortana/cortana-skills/

ABOUT CORTANA

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PRIVACY

TheInvokecontainsmicrophonesthatareactiveatalltimes,butonlytolistenforthewake-

words,“HeyCortana.”Unlessyou’vesaidthosewordsandareinteractingwithCortana,no
conversations or ambient sounds are monitored, detected or recorded.

Oncethewake-wordsaredetected,yourInvokewillactivelylistentovoicecommandsso
Cortana can respond. A recording of the speech audio is stored after activation. You can
listen to these recordings at
Oncethatinteractionisdone,theInvokewill,onceagain,onlyrespondtothewake-words.

Tomutethemicrophonesatanytime,presstheMicrophoneOn/Offbuttononthebackof

theInvoke.Cortanawon’tbeabletohearyou,evenifyousay“HeyCortana.”
HarmanKardonvaluesyourprivacy.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactusat

harmankardon.com

https://account.microsoft.com/account/manage-my-account.

PRIVACY

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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

TheInvokehasbeendesignedforusewith100-240volt,50/60HzACcurrent.Connection

toalinevoltageotherthanthatforwhichyourproductisintendedcancreateasafety

andrehazardandmaydamagetheunit.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthevoltage
requirementsforyourspecicmodel,oraboutthelinevoltageinyourarea,contactyour

sellingdealerbeforepluggingtheunitintoawalloutlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

Toavoidsafetyhazards,useonlythepowercordsuppliedwithyourunit.Itisnot

recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices,
do not run power cords under rugs or carpets, or place heavy objects on them. Damaged
power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord

that meets factory specications.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

WhendisconnectingthepowercordfromanACoutlet,alwayspulltheplug;neverpull
the cord. If you do not intend to use your speaker for any considerable length of time,
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do NotTryto OpentheInvoke

Therearenouser-serviceablecomponentsinsidethisproduct.Openingthecabinetmay

presentashockhazard,andanymodicationtotheproductwillvoidyourwarranty.If

wateraccidentallyfallsinsidetheunit,disconnectitfromtheACpowersourceimmediately,
and consult an authorized service center.

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS

Product Tour

Light Patterns During Setup

SetuponAndroid/iOS

SetUpMusic

SetUpYourCalendar

Connected Home

SetuponWindows

SetUpMusic

SetUpYourCalendar

Connected Home

Invoke Skills with Cortana

Music

Calling

Timers & Alarms

Calendars

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Reminders

Lists

Connected Home

Connect via Bluetooth

Spotify Connect

Lighting Glossary

Troubleshooting

Specications

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PRODUCT TOUR

Microphones

Volume Control

Ring

Wi-Fi Status

Front

Tou ch Panel

Microphone

On / Off

Factory

Reset

Power Connector

Back

Micro-USB

(Service only)

Bluetooth

Pairing

PRODUCT TOUR

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Power Cable

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Microphones

TheInvokefeaturestheSONIQUEmicrophonesystem.Thisincludes7high-sensitivity

microphones that can detect speech from a far distance.

Microphone On / Off

Short-press this button to mute the microphone. Holding the button for 5 seconds will
maketheproductenterWi-Fisetupmode.

Volume Control Ring

Toraisethevolume,turnthevolumeringclockwise.Tolowerthevolume,turnit

counterclockwise. The light indicates the volume.

Wi-Fi Status

This light indicates the current status of your Invoke’s connection to Wi-Fi.

Amber

• NotconnectedtoWi-Fi

• Device is setting up

• Device is updating

Blinking White

•ConnectingtoWi-Fi

PRODUCT TOUR

White

•ConnectedtoWi-Fi

Bluetooth Pairing

Press this button to enter Bluetooth Pairing mode.

Power Connector

Plug your Power Cable in here.

Micro-USB

This is meant for factory service only and should not be used for any other purpose.

Factory Reset

Press this pin to reset all settings and restart the device.

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Front

Tou ch Pa ne l

Tap

YouonlyneedyourvoicetouseyourInvoke,butyoucanalsousetouchtodocertainthings.

PRODUCT TOUR

Short tap: less than 3 seconds

A short tap stops or responds to whatever is in progress. For example, you can:

• Stopthemusic

• Answer an incoming call

• Hangupanongoingcall

• Cancel a timer or alarm

Ifnothing’shappeningandyoutapthetop,Cortanawillsurpriseyouwithaninteresting
fact or tidbit.

Long tap: more than 3 seconds

• Tell Cortana to start listening, as if you’d said “Hey Cortana”

• Ignoreanincomingcall

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LIGHT PATTERNS
DURING SETUP

You’llsetupandcontrolyourInvokeusingtheCortanaapponyourWindows10PC,
WindowsPhone,Android,oriOSdevice.Thenextsectiondescribeshowtosetuponyour
Android and iOS devices. The following section will cover setup on your Windows 10 PC and
Windows Phone.

NomatterwhichdeviceyouusetosetupyourInvoke,here’swhatyou’llseeasyougo.

Getting ready for setup

Your Invoke is plugged in and

gettingreadyforyoutosetup.

Ready for setup

Follow the instructions in the

Cortana app on your phone or PC

to set things up.

Connected to your setup device

Everything is going smoothly so far.

LIGHT PATTERNS DURING SETUP

Invoke update

Your device is updating. These

lights will blink for a short while,

then your device will reboot.

Setup was successful

You can now start using your Invoke.

Error

Something went wrong. You’ll need

to press and hold the Microphone
On / Off button for 5 seconds and

trysettingupagain.Youcanalso

tryunpluggingyourInvokeand

plugging it back in.

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SETUP ON
ANDROID / IOS

TosetupyourInvokeusingyouriOSorAndroidphone,therstthingyou’llneedtodois

gettheCortanaappandsigninwithyourMicrosoftaccount.You’llbeabletoaskCortana
ontheInvoketohelpyouwithyourreminders,calendar,lists,andmore.Nooneelsecan
signinwiththeirMicrosoftaccountsatthesametime.

* You can only sign in with a personal Microsoft account, but you can link a work or school account in the

Cortana app.

TostartsettingupyourInvoke:

1. DownloadthefreeCortanaappfromGooglePlayortheAppStore.

2. Opentheappandfollowanyinstructionstosigninandgetstarted.

3. TapMenuintheupperleft,thentapDevices.

4. Followtheinstructionsintheapptogeteverythingsetup.

SETUP ON ANDROID / IOS

*TheInvokemustbesetupusingtheEnglishlanguagesetting(“en-US”)

Ifyoudon’tseetheDevicesicon,itmaybethatyousetupyourCortanaappusinga
language other than English. To check your language settings, in the Cortana app, tap
Menu  Settings  Language & Region, then make sure it’s set to English (United States).

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SET UP
MUSIC

Ifyoudidn’tchoosethemusicserviceyouwantCortanatousewhenyousetupyour
Invoke,orifyouwanttochooseadifferentone,here’show:

1. OpentheCortanaappandtapMenuDevices  Settings.

2. Under Music services, select the one you want Cortana to use by default.

Ifyou’dlikeCortanatoplayasoundwhenshe’sheardyou,gototheCortanaapp,thentap
Menu  Devices  Settings, and turn on Cortana Sounds.

SET UP MUSIC

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