Harman Kardon GO AND PLAY 5V Service Manual ▷ View online
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•.Read.these.instructions,.heed.all.warnings.and.keep.for.future.reference.
•.Do.not.use.this.apparatus.near.water.
•.Clean.only.with.a.dry.cloth.
•.Do.not.block.any.ventilation.openings;.a.minimum.distance.of.10mm.(3/8").around.the.entire.apparatus.is.required.for.sufficient.ventilation..
•.No.naked.flame.sources.such.as.lighted.candles.should.be.placed.on.or.near.the.apparatus.
•.Do.not.expose.the.speakers.to.liquid.or.solvent.
•.Never.remove.grille.covers.in.order.to.service.the.speaker.system..The.speaker.system.does.not.contain.any.user-serviceable.parts..Refer.all.servicing.to..
...Harman.Consumer.Group,.Inc.,.Customer.Support.
•.Do.not.expose.the.speaker.system.to.temperature.or.humidity.extremes,.direct.sunlight,.excessive.dust.or.vibrations..Do.not.install.near.any.heat.sources..
...such.as.radiators,.heat.registers,.stoves.or.other.apparatus.(including.amplifiers).that.produce.heat.
•.Place.the.speaker.system.on.a.stable,.level.surface..Do.not.drop,.apply.excessive.force.to.the.controls.or.put.heavy.objects.on.top.of.the.unit.
•.If.cleaning.is.required,.use.a.soft,.dry.cloth..If.necessary,.use.a.damp.cloth.without.any.solvents.
•.In.order.to.protect.the.speaker.system,.avoid.microphone.feedback,.continuous.output.from.electronic.musical.instruments.or.distorted.output.from.any..
...signal.source.
•.Attention.should.be.drawn.to.the.environmental.aspects.of.battery.disposal..
•.Apparatus.is.to.be.used.in.moderate.climates.only..
•.Do.not.defeat.the.safety.purpose.of.the.polarizing.or.grounding-type.plug..A.polarizing.plug.has.two.blades,.with.one.wider.than.the.other..A.grounding-.
...type.plug.has.two.blades.and.a.third.grounding.prong..The.wide.blade,.or.third.prong,.is.provided.for.safety..If.the.provided.plug.does.not.fit.into.your..
...outlet,.consult.an.electrician.for.replacement.of.the.obsolete.outlet.
•.Protect.the.power.cord.from.being.walked.on.or.pinched,.particularly.at.the.plug.and.convenience.receptacle,.and.at.the.point.where.it.exits.from..
...the.apparatus.
•.Only.use.attachments/accessories.specified.by.the.manufacturer.
•.Unplug.this.apparatus.during.lightning.storms.or.when.unused.for.long.periods.of.time.
•.Refer.all.servicing.to.qualified.service.personnel..Servicing.is.required.when.the.apparatus.has.been.damaged.in.any.way,.such.as.power-supply.cord.or..
...plug.is.damaged,.liquid.has.been.spilled.or.objects.have.fallen.into.the.apparatus,.the.apparatus.has.been.exposed.to.rain.or.moisture,.does.not.operate..
...normally,.or.has.been.dropped.
•.TO.PREVENT.THE.RISK.OF.ELECTRIC.SHOCK,.DO.NOT.REMOVE.THE.COVER.(OR.BACK)..THERE.ARE.NO.USER-SERVICEABLE.PARTS.INSIDE..
...THIS.UNIT..PLEASE.REFER.SERVICING.TO.QUALIFIED.HARMAN.CONSUMER.GROUP,.INC.,.SERVICE.PERSONNEL.
•.WARNING:.Listening.at.high.volume.levels.may.cause.permanent.damage.to.your.hearing..Always.set.the.volume.control.to.the.lowest.level.before..
...switching.to.different.sources.(tuner,.CD.player,.MP3.player,.etc.).or.before.plugging.in.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.unit..
•.WARNING:.To.reduce.the.risk.of.fire.or.electric.shock,.do.not.expose.this.speaker.system.to.rain.or.moisture.
•.Do.not.use.this.apparatus.near.water.
•.Clean.only.with.a.dry.cloth.
•.Do.not.block.any.ventilation.openings;.a.minimum.distance.of.10mm.(3/8").around.the.entire.apparatus.is.required.for.sufficient.ventilation..
•.No.naked.flame.sources.such.as.lighted.candles.should.be.placed.on.or.near.the.apparatus.
•.Do.not.expose.the.speakers.to.liquid.or.solvent.
•.Never.remove.grille.covers.in.order.to.service.the.speaker.system..The.speaker.system.does.not.contain.any.user-serviceable.parts..Refer.all.servicing.to..
...Harman.Consumer.Group,.Inc.,.Customer.Support.
•.Do.not.expose.the.speaker.system.to.temperature.or.humidity.extremes,.direct.sunlight,.excessive.dust.or.vibrations..Do.not.install.near.any.heat.sources..
...such.as.radiators,.heat.registers,.stoves.or.other.apparatus.(including.amplifiers).that.produce.heat.
•.Place.the.speaker.system.on.a.stable,.level.surface..Do.not.drop,.apply.excessive.force.to.the.controls.or.put.heavy.objects.on.top.of.the.unit.
•.If.cleaning.is.required,.use.a.soft,.dry.cloth..If.necessary,.use.a.damp.cloth.without.any.solvents.
•.In.order.to.protect.the.speaker.system,.avoid.microphone.feedback,.continuous.output.from.electronic.musical.instruments.or.distorted.output.from.any..
...signal.source.
•.Attention.should.be.drawn.to.the.environmental.aspects.of.battery.disposal..
•.Apparatus.is.to.be.used.in.moderate.climates.only..
•.Do.not.defeat.the.safety.purpose.of.the.polarizing.or.grounding-type.plug..A.polarizing.plug.has.two.blades,.with.one.wider.than.the.other..A.grounding-.
...type.plug.has.two.blades.and.a.third.grounding.prong..The.wide.blade,.or.third.prong,.is.provided.for.safety..If.the.provided.plug.does.not.fit.into.your..
...outlet,.consult.an.electrician.for.replacement.of.the.obsolete.outlet.
•.Protect.the.power.cord.from.being.walked.on.or.pinched,.particularly.at.the.plug.and.convenience.receptacle,.and.at.the.point.where.it.exits.from..
...the.apparatus.
•.Only.use.attachments/accessories.specified.by.the.manufacturer.
•.Unplug.this.apparatus.during.lightning.storms.or.when.unused.for.long.periods.of.time.
•.Refer.all.servicing.to.qualified.service.personnel..Servicing.is.required.when.the.apparatus.has.been.damaged.in.any.way,.such.as.power-supply.cord.or..
...plug.is.damaged,.liquid.has.been.spilled.or.objects.have.fallen.into.the.apparatus,.the.apparatus.has.been.exposed.to.rain.or.moisture,.does.not.operate..
...normally,.or.has.been.dropped.
•.TO.PREVENT.THE.RISK.OF.ELECTRIC.SHOCK,.DO.NOT.REMOVE.THE.COVER.(OR.BACK)..THERE.ARE.NO.USER-SERVICEABLE.PARTS.INSIDE..
...THIS.UNIT..PLEASE.REFER.SERVICING.TO.QUALIFIED.HARMAN.CONSUMER.GROUP,.INC.,.SERVICE.PERSONNEL.
•.WARNING:.Listening.at.high.volume.levels.may.cause.permanent.damage.to.your.hearing..Always.set.the.volume.control.to.the.lowest.level.before..
...switching.to.different.sources.(tuner,.CD.player,.MP3.player,.etc.).or.before.plugging.in.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.unit..
•.WARNING:.To.reduce.the.risk.of.fire.or.electric.shock,.do.not.expose.this.speaker.system.to.rain.or.moisture.
Important.Safety.Instructions
Please.read.the.following.precautions.before.use:
Important Note for All Electronic Products:
Before.inserting.or.unplugging.audio.cables.from.the.source.device’s.
headphones. or. line-level. output. jacks,. it. is. good. practice. to. turn. off.
the.device.first..This.will.prolong.the.life.of.your.unit,.help.protect.your..
device.from.static.electricity.and.prevent.potential.damage.
Before.inserting.or.unplugging.audio.cables.from.the.source.device’s.
headphones. or. line-level. output. jacks,. it. is. good. practice. to. turn. off.
the.device.first..This.will.prolong.the.life.of.your.unit,.help.protect.your..
device.from.static.electricity.and.prevent.potential.damage.
CAUTION
WARNING: TO.PREVENT.FIRE.OR.ELECTRICAL.SHOCK.
HAZARD,.DO.NOT.EXPOSE.THIS.PRODUCT.TO.RAIN.
OR.MOISTURE.
WARNING: THE.APPARATUS.SHOULD.NOT.BE.EXPOSED.
TO.DRIPPING.OR.SPLASHING.AND.NO.OBJECTS.FILLED.
WITH.LIQUID,.SUCH.AS.VASES,.SHOULD.BE.PLACED.ON.
THE.APPARATUS.
HAZARD,.DO.NOT.EXPOSE.THIS.PRODUCT.TO.RAIN.
OR.MOISTURE.
WARNING: THE.APPARATUS.SHOULD.NOT.BE.EXPOSED.
TO.DRIPPING.OR.SPLASHING.AND.NO.OBJECTS.FILLED.
WITH.LIQUID,.SUCH.AS.VASES,.SHOULD.BE.PLACED.ON.
THE.APPARATUS.
THE.EXCLAMA-
TION.POINT.
WITHIN.THE.
TRIANGLE.IS.A.
WARNING.SIGN.
ALERTING.YOU.
TO.IMPORTANT.
INSTRUCTIONS.
ACCOMPANYING.
THE.PRODUCT..
TION.POINT.
WITHIN.THE.
TRIANGLE.IS.A.
WARNING.SIGN.
ALERTING.YOU.
TO.IMPORTANT.
INSTRUCTIONS.
ACCOMPANYING.
THE.PRODUCT..
CAUTION:.TO.REDUCE.THE.
RISK.OF.SHOCK,.DO.NOT.
REMOVE.COVER..NO.USER-
SERVICEABLE.PARTS.INSIDE..
REFER.SERVICING.TO.QUALI-
FIED.SERVICE.PERSONNEL..
RISK.OF.SHOCK,.DO.NOT.
REMOVE.COVER..NO.USER-
SERVICEABLE.PARTS.INSIDE..
REFER.SERVICING.TO.QUALI-
FIED.SERVICE.PERSONNEL..
THE.LIGHTNING.
FLASH.AND..
ARROWHEAD.
WITHIN.THE.
TRIANGLE.IS.A.
WARNING.SIGN.
ALERTING.YOU.
TO.DANGEROUS.
VOLTAGE.INSIDE.
THE.PRODUCT.
FLASH.AND..
ARROWHEAD.
WITHIN.THE.
TRIANGLE.IS.A.
WARNING.SIGN.
ALERTING.YOU.
TO.DANGEROUS.
VOLTAGE.INSIDE.
THE.PRODUCT.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SEE.MARKING.ON.BOTTOM.OF.PRODUCT.
ATTENTION!
It is considered good practice to always connect the power
supply to your Harman Kardon Go + Play unit before plugging
the device into the wall or AC power outlet.
fcc.regulations
FCC.Statement.and.Warning
This.device.complies.with.Part.15.of.the.FCC.Rules..Operation.is.subject.to.the.following.two.conditions:
1).This.device.may.not.cause.interference.
2).This.device.must.accept.interference,.including.interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation.of.the.device.
1).This.device.may.not.cause.interference.
2).This.device.must.accept.interference,.including.interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation.of.the.device.
IC.Statement.and.Warning
Operation.is.subject.to.the.following.two.conditions:
1).This.device.may.not.cause.interference.
2).This.device.must.accept.interference,.including.interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation.of.the.device.
1).This.device.may.not.cause.interference.
2).This.device.must.accept.interference,.including.interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation.of.the.device.
MODIFICATIONS.NOT.EXPRESSLY.APPROVED.BY.THE.MANUFACTURER.COULD.VOID.THE.USER.AUTHORITY.TO.OPERATE.THE.EQUIPMENT.UNDER.FCC.RULES.
Harman Kardon
Go + Play 5V service manual
Page 4 of 15
.3
harman.kardon.go.+.play
™
package.contents
1..Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.unit
2..Power.supply
3..3.5mm.Auxiliary.audio.cable
4..Remote
5..Adapters.for.iPod.
2..Power.supply
3..3.5mm.Auxiliary.audio.cable
4..Remote
5..Adapters.for.iPod.
Carefully.unpack.your.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system..
and.identify.all.components:
and.identify.all.components:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
8.pcs.
Welcome
Thank.you.for.purchasing.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play
™
.portable.hi-fi.speaker.for.iPod..This.system.has.been.designed.to.meet.the.highest.audio.performance.standards..The.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.will.meet.all.your.listening..
and.travel.needs,.allowing.you.to.immerse.yourself.in.your.favorite.music,.wherever.you.are.
Introduction
The.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.portable,.high-fidelity.docking.system.for.iPod.performs.like.a.home.theater.system..With.a.groundbreaking.design.that’s.built.for.comfort,.performance.and.freedom,.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.unit.will..
cradle.your.iPod.and.surround.it.with.luxurious.Harman.Kardon
cradle.your.iPod.and.surround.it.with.luxurious.Harman.Kardon
®
.sound..Carry.the.unit.by.its.stainless-steel.arch.handle.to.enjoy.the.ultimate.portable.soundstage..Connected.to.your.iPod,.MP3.player.or.other.music.source,.the.system..
will.provide.clean,.powerful.sound.while.also.charging.your.iPod..The.RF.Smart.Remote.provides.complete.control.of.your.music.experience..Enjoy.the.pinnacle.of.portable.audio.performance.with.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.–..
it.will.kick.your.listening.experience.into.the.future.
it.will.kick.your.listening.experience.into.the.future.
Special.Features
IEQ.–.Intelligent.equalization.technology.utilizes.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.microprocessor.and.DSP.to.optimize.the.system’s.output,.based.on.battery.or.power.pack.operation..
Bi-amplification.–.The.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.unit.utilizes.two.amplifiers.to.allow.for.clean,.powerful.sound.output..
DSP.–.Digital.signal.processing.
RF.remote.–.Allows.for.control.of.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.from.up.to.9.meters.away...
Bi-amplification.–.The.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.unit.utilizes.two.amplifiers.to.allow.for.clean,.powerful.sound.output..
DSP.–.Digital.signal.processing.
RF.remote.–.Allows.for.control.of.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.from.up.to.9.meters.away...
English
Harman Kardon
Go + Play 5V service manual
Page 5 of 15
4
1..Unpack.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.
2..Place.the.appropriate.adapter.for.iPod.into.the.docking.station.
3..IMPORTANT:.Turn.the.adjustable.knob.in.the.center.of.the.docking.station.to.match.your.specific.iPod.model.
4..Place.the.iPod.into.the.docking.station.
5..Connect.the.power.supply.into.the.DC.In.jack.
6..Plug.the.adapter.into.the.wall.outlet.
7..If.using.batteries.is.preferred,.install.eight.(8).type.D.batteries.into.the.bottom.of.the.unit.
2..Place.the.appropriate.adapter.for.iPod.into.the.docking.station.
3..IMPORTANT:.Turn.the.adjustable.knob.in.the.center.of.the.docking.station.to.match.your.specific.iPod.model.
4..Place.the.iPod.into.the.docking.station.
5..Connect.the.power.supply.into.the.DC.In.jack.
6..Plug.the.adapter.into.the.wall.outlet.
7..If.using.batteries.is.preferred,.install.eight.(8).type.D.batteries.into.the.bottom.of.the.unit.
general.setup.of.your.harman.kardon.go.+.play
™
.system
Listening.to.Music.From.an.iPod
1..Press.the.power.button.located.on.top.of.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.to.turn.the.unit.on.
2..Select.and.play.music.using.the.controls.on.your.iPod.or.send.commands.to.your.iPod.with.the.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote...
.....(Refer.to.the.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote.User.Guide.for.more.information.)
3..Adjust.volume.using.the.“+”.and.“–”.volume.buttons.located.on.top.of.the.unit.or.on.the.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote.
2..Select.and.play.music.using.the.controls.on.your.iPod.or.send.commands.to.your.iPod.with.the.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote...
.....(Refer.to.the.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote.User.Guide.for.more.information.)
3..Adjust.volume.using.the.“+”.and.“–”.volume.buttons.located.on.top.of.the.unit.or.on.the.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote.
Listening.to.Music.From.an.Auxiliary.Device
1..Connect.the.auxiliary.device.into.the.Auxiliary.In.jack.using.the.supplied.3.5mm.auxiliary.cable.
2..Press.the.power.button.located.on.top.of.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.to.turn.the.unit.on.
3..Control.music.playback.through.your.device.
4..Adjust.volume.using.the.“+”.and.“–”.volume.buttons.located.on.top.of.the.unit.or.on.the.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote.
2..Press.the.power.button.located.on.top.of.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.to.turn.the.unit.on.
3..Control.music.playback.through.your.device.
4..Adjust.volume.using.the.“+”.and.“–”.volume.buttons.located.on.top.of.the.unit.or.on.the.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote.
Charging.Your.iPod
1..Make.sure.your.iPod.is.securely.docked.in.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.unit,..
....using.the.correct.adapters.
2..Make.sure.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.unit.is.connected.to.a.live.electrical.outlet.
....Note:.The.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.will.not.charge.other.devices.
....using.the.correct.adapters.
2..Make.sure.the.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.unit.is.connected.to.a.live.electrical.outlet.
....Note:.The.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.will.not.charge.other.devices.
Remote.Functionality
The.remote.will.work.only.with.compatible.iPod.models.
Please.refer.to.your.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote.User.Guide.for.more.information.
Please.refer.to.your.Harman.Kardon.Smart.Remote.User.Guide.for.more.information.
Storing.Your.Smart.Remote
The.Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play.system.is.equipped.with.a.storage.compartment.on.the.back..
of.the.unit..Simply.press.the.compartment.to.open.it.and.store.your.remote.
of.the.unit..Simply.press.the.compartment.to.open.it.and.store.your.remote.
DC.In
Auxiliary.In
Adapters.for.iPod
Harman Kardon
Go + Play 5V service manual
Page 6 of 15
.5
troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible.Problem
Solution
Note
Sound.Quality
Sound.Quality
No.power.to.unit.
There.is.no.sound.coming.
from.the.Harman.Kardon..
Go.+.Play.unit.
from.the.Harman.Kardon..
Go.+.Play.unit.
Make.sure.wall.outlet.or..
power.strip.has.power...
Make.sure.all.switches.for.
outlet/power.strip.are.on..
and.that.all.switches.for..
the.unit.are.on.
power.strip.has.power...
Make.sure.all.switches.for.
outlet/power.strip.are.on..
and.that.all.switches.for..
the.unit.are.on.
Incorrect.source.selection.
Is.the.LED.on?.If.the.LED..
is.not.on,.power.is.not.getting.
to.your.Harman.Kardon..
Go.+.Play.unit..Try.the..
solutions.shown.
is.not.on,.power.is.not.getting.
to.your.Harman.Kardon..
Go.+.Play.unit..Try.the..
solutions.shown.
Make.sure.that.the.iPod.is.
properly.docked.or.that.the.
auxiliary.cable.is.properly.
connected.
properly.docked.or.that.the.
auxiliary.cable.is.properly.
connected.
Turn.up.the.volume.
Check.the.unit.with.a.known.
good.source.
good.source.
Connect.the.Aux.In.cable.to.the.
headphone.jack.of.your.iPod.
headphone.jack.of.your.iPod.
Sound.comes.from.only..
one.side/channel.
one.side/channel.
iPod.or.auxiliary.cable.is.not.
seated.properly.
seated.properly.
Make.sure.you.are.using.the.
correct.iPod.adapter.and.that.
the.iPod.is.seated.all.the.way.
into.the.docking.station.
correct.iPod.adapter.and.that.
the.iPod.is.seated.all.the.way.
into.the.docking.station.
Make.sure.the.auxiliary.cable.is.
seated.all.the.way.into.the.jack.
seated.all.the.way.into.the.jack.
Try.resetting.the.iPod.
If.you.are.using.a.3.5mm.
auxiliary.extension.cable,.make.
sure.it.is.a.stereo.cable.
auxiliary.extension.cable,.make.
sure.it.is.a.stereo.cable.
Distortion.(static,.crackling..
or.hissing.sounds).
or.hissing.sounds).
Distortion.(static,.crackling..
or.hissing.sounds).
or.hissing.sounds).
Noise.may.be.caused..
by.interference.from.a..
monitor,.cell.phone.or..
other.transmitting.device.
by.interference.from.a..
monitor,.cell.phone.or..
other.transmitting.device.
Move.the.Harman.Kardon..
Go.+.Play.unit.away.from.the.
devices.to.see.whether..the.
distortion.is.eliminated.
Go.+.Play.unit.away.from.the.
devices.to.see.whether..the.
distortion.is.eliminated.
Audio.source.or.source..
material.may.be.the.problem.
material.may.be.the.problem.
Test.the.Harman.Kardon..
Go.+.Play.unit.with.another.
source.
Go.+.Play.unit.with.another.
source.
Symptom
Possible.Problem
Solution
Note
Does.the.distortion.occur.with.
specific.songs?.If.so,.check.
the.recording.or.record.the.
source.again.
specific.songs?.If.so,.check.
the.recording.or.record.the.
source.again.
Volume.level.may.be.too.high.
Check.volume.of.source.
Some.devices.will.distort.the.
output.signal.if.the.volume.is.
set.to.maximum.
output.signal.if.the.volume.is.
set.to.maximum.
EQ.setting.may.be.too.high.
Check.the.EQ.setting.on.your.
iPod.or.source.device.
iPod.or.source.device.
It.is.recommended.that.the.
source.device.EQ.be.set.to..
“Flat”.or.“Off.”
source.device.EQ.be.set.to..
“Flat”.or.“Off.”
Cable.may.be.bad.
Replace.cable..
Ground.loop.
Check.input.cable.connection.
Input.cable.may.be.picking.up.
interference.
interference.
Speaker.system.experiences.
radio.frequency.interference.
or.picks.up.a.radio.station.
transmission.
radio.frequency.interference.
or.picks.up.a.radio.station.
transmission.
Input.cable.is.not.plugged.in.
properly.
properly.
Turn.the.Harman.Kardon..
Go.+.Play.unit.off.and.connect..
it.to.another.wall.outlet.
Go.+.Play.unit.off.and.connect..
it.to.another.wall.outlet.
Purchase.a.ferrite.core.and..
wrap.the.excess.cable.around..
it..A.ferrite.core.can.be..
purchased.at.your.local..
electronics.store.
wrap.the.excess.cable.around..
it..A.ferrite.core.can.be..
purchased.at.your.local..
electronics.store.
Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play..
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Harman Kardon
Go + Play 5V service manual
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