Harman Kardon Onyx Owner's Manual

Onyx

Wireless Speaker System with Rechargeable Battery

Owner’s Manual

Onyx

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 3

DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 3

DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE 3

WIRELESS CONNECTION 3

INCLUDED ITEMS 3

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 3

ONYX TOP PANEL CONTROLS 3

ONYX REAR PANEL CONNE CTIONS AND CONTROLS 4

SPEAKER PLACEMENT 4

CONNECTIONS 4

POWER CONNECTIONS 4

SOURCE OPTIONS 4

WIFI CONNECTION 4

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION 4

WPS CONNECTION 5

IOS WIRELESS WIFI SHARING 5

IOS WIFI SHARING WITH CABLE 5

ADHOC MODE 6

OPERATION 6

SWITCHING ON AND OFF 6

ADJUSTING VOLUME 6

PLAYING MUSIC THROUGH BLUETOOTH 6

PLAYING MUSIC THROUGH WIFI 7

PLAYING MUSIC THROUGH AIRPLAY® 7

PLAYING MUSIC THROUGH AN AUXILIARY DEVICE 7

CONNECTING THROUGH DLNA 7

H/K REMOTE 7

LED INDICATIONS 7

TROUBLESHOOTING 8

SPECIFICATIONS 9

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Onyx

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon Onyx. HK Onyx is a premium wireless
speaker with an iconic design and comes with a rechargeable inbuilt battery that allows
you to stream music from any smart phone, tablet or other wireless devices through
Bluetooth®, AUX, Wi-Fi, AirPlay® and DLNA®.

HK Onyx is a 4-speaker, advanced acoustic platform and its dual passive radiators
deliver a truly fantastic sound experience with a balanced soundstage and powerful
bass response. The Harman Kardon Remote app simplifies the setup and lets you stream
all your audio content. With its simple setup, quality sound, and easy portability, the HK
Onyx is an essential audio component for every house.

CONTACT US: For queries and clarifications, please contact your service provider or
browse www.harmankardon.com for complete details.

Description and Features

Design and Performance

• HK Onyx is designed with steel and leather.

• Dual passive radiators provide deep bass.

• The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 6 continuous hours of
playtime.

• HK Onyx is compatible with Harman Kardon Remote app.

Wireless Connection

Wireless connectivity allows you to place the speaker in any part of the room without
having to worry over friends and family tripping over cables. The HK Onyx supports
almost every popular wireless device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections.

Included Items

HK Onyx speaker system complete accessories consist of:

• HK Onyx speaker

• One AC power adaptor

The following control buttons are available on the top panel of the HK Onyx:

• Power button

• Volume Controls

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

• Battery level indicator

Power Button

This button when pressed turns the HK Onyx ON or OFF and has an LED to indicate the
power mode. The three power modes are:

• Operational mode

• Sleep mode

• OFF mode

When the system is in OFF mode (Power LED is not lit), touch the power button for more
than 2 seconds to switch on the system. The power LED turns white when the system
is turned on.

While the unit is powered on, touch the power button for at least one second to check
the battery status. The 5 volume LEDs will light up to show the battery status.

One LED lit indicates 20% battery life; two LEDs indicate 40% battery life, and so on.
When all 5 LEDs are lit, the internal battery is fully charged.

To turn the speaker off, touch the Power button for more than 2 seconds.

The speaker will go into power saving mode automatically after 10 minutes if no music
stream is detected. The power LED will turn amber and all other LEDs will be turned off.
To turn the speaker on, press the power button for more than 2 seconds.

• Regional power cable

• Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT: If any included accessory is missing, or if any part of your HK
Onyx system fails to operate properly, contact your dealer immediately.

Controls and Connections

This section will help you identify the controls and connections that are provided on the
Onyx top and rear panels.

Onyx Top Panel Controls

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