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Harman Kardon Go + Play II 

Power supply 

Note: Included power cables  

will vary depending on region.

iPhone and iPod touch 

adapter kit

Smart Remote

Nest for iPhone and iPod touch

Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon Go + Play

™

 II portable hi-fi speaker for iPhone/

iPod. This system has been designed to meet the highest audio-performance standards. The 
Harman Kardon Go + Play II system will meet all your listening and travel needs, allowing you to 
immerse yourself in your favorite music, wherever you are. 

The Harman Kardon Go + Play II portable, high-fidelity docking system for iPhone/iPod performs 
like a home-theater system. With a groundbreaking design that’s built for comfort, performance 
and freedom, the Harman Kardon Go + Play II unit will cradle your iPhone/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 iPhone/iPod, MP3 player or other music 
source, the system will provide clean, powerful sound while also charging your iPhone/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 II system – it will kick your 
listening experience into the future.

IEQ – Intelligent equalization technology utilizes the Harman Kardon Go + Play II processor and 
digital signal processing (DSP) to optimize the system’s output, based on battery or power-supply 
operation. 

Bi-amplification – The Harman Kardon Go + Play II unit utilizes two amplifiers to allow for 
clean, powerful sound output. 

RF remote – Allows for control of the Harman Kardon Go + Play II system from up to nine 
meters (29 feet) away.

Carefully unpack your Harman Kardon Go + Play II system and identify all components:

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Unpack the 

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Harman Kardon Go + Play II system.

Place the appropriate nest into the docking station.

2. 

IMPORTANT: Turn the adjustable knob in the center of the docking station to match your 

3. 

specific iPhone/iPod model.
Place the 

4. 

iPhone/iPod into the docking station.

Connect the power supply into the 

5. 

“DC In jack”.

Plug the adapter into the wall outlet.

6. 

If using batteries is preferred, install eight (8) type D batteries into the bottom of the unit

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Smart Remote 

storage 

compartment

DC In

USB

S-Video

Auxiliary In

The Harman Kardon Go + Play II system is equipped with a storage compartment on the back of 
the unit. Simply press the compartment to open it and store your remote.

 Unscrew the two battery compartment cover screws counterclockwise to the unlocked 

1. 

position; remove the battery compartment cover.
 Place eight (8) fresh C-cell batteries as shown.

2. 

Replace the battery compartment cover. 

3. 

Note: System will not use battery power when using AC power.

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2.

3.

DO NOT MIX BATTERY TYPES. 

DO NOT MIX CHARGED AND PARTIALLY CHARGED BATTERIES. 

BATTERIES WILL NOT RECHARGE WHILE IN THE UNIT

Alkaline batteries are considered nonhazardous. Rechargeable batteries (i.e., nickel cadmium, 
nickel metal-hydride, lithium and lithium-ion) are considered hazardous household materials and 
may pose an unnecessary health and safety risk. 

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.

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Press the 

1. 

“Power” button located on top of the Harman Kardon Go + Play II system to turn on 

the unit.
Select and play music using the controls on your 

2. 

iPhone/iPod or send commands to your 

iPhone/iPod with the Harman Kardon Smart Remote. (Remote-control functionality may vary 
depending on iPod model and firmware version).
Adjust volume using the “+” and “–” volume buttons located on top of the unit or on the 

3. 

Harman Kardon Smart Remote. 

Connect the auxiliary device into the 

1. 

“Auxiliary” In jack using the 3.5mm auxiliary cable 

(not included).
Press the 

2. 

“Power” button located on top of the Harman Kardon Go + Play II system to turn on 

the unit.
Control music playback through your 

3. 

auxiliary device.

Adjust volume using the “+” and “–” volume buttons located on top of the unit or on the 

4. 

Harman Kardon Smart Remote. 

Make sure your iPhone/iPod is securely docked in the Harman Kardon Go + Play II unit, using 

1. 

the correct adapters.
Make sure the Harman Kardon Go + Play 

2. 

II unit is connected to a live electrical outlet.  

Note: The Harman Kardon Go + Play II system will not charge other devices. 

The Harman Kardon Go + Play II system features a USB synchronization and charge port. This 
feature allows synchronization of the Go + Play II system, with an iPhone/iPod docked, to iTunes 
and provides a charge to the iPhone/iPod even when the Harman Kardon Go + Play II is only 
under battery power.

Connect the Harman Kardon Go + Play II USB port to a computer using a USB cable 

1. 

(not included).
Dock an iPhone/iPod into the Harman Kardon Go + Play II.

2. 

iTunes will synchronize with the iPhone/iPod.

3. 

The remote control will work only with compatible iPhone/iPod models. Before proceeding, make 
sure that the iPhone/iPod is securely docked to your Harman Kardon product. The Music Control 
Mode is indicated by a blue light, and the iPod Navigation Mode is indicated by an orange light.

Music Control Mode
To turn the iPod on:

Press any button on the remote control to wake up the iPod.

To turn the iPod off:

Press and hold the “Play/Pause” button for two seconds.

To turn the unit on:

Press and hold the volume button.

To turn the unit off:

Press and hold the “Play/Pause” button.

To play a track:

Press the “Play/Pause” button.

(Note: If the iPod is at the main menu, pressing the “Play/
Pause” button will cause the iPod to start playing all of 
its music.)

To pause a track:

Press the “Play/Pause” button while a song is playing.

To skip to the next track:

Press the “Forward” button.

To skip to the previous track:

Press the “Reverse” button.

To fast advance a track:

Press and hold the “Forward” button.

To fast reverse a track:

Press and hold the “Reverse” button.

To increase volume:

Press the “Volume Up” button.

To decrease volume:

Press the “Volume Down” button.

To mute:

Press the “Volume Up” and “Volume Down” buttons at the same time.

To change to the  
iPod Navigation Mode:

Press the “Mode” button.

iPod Mode
To turn the iPod on:

Press any button on the remote control to wake up the iPod.

To turn the iPod off:

Press and hold the “Play/Pause” button for two seconds.

To turn the unit on:

Press and hold the volume button.

To turn the unit off:

Press and hold the “Play/Pause” button.

To scroll the iPod cursor up:

Press the “Reverse” button.

To scroll the iPod cursor down: Press the “Forward” button.
To go to the previous menu:

Press the “Volume Down” button.

To select Menu/Track/Feature: Press the “Volume Up” button.
To change to the 
iPod Navigation Mode:

Press the “Mode” button.

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There is no sound coming 

from the Harman Kardon 

Go + Play II unit.

No power to unit.

Make sure that the wall outlet 

or power strip has power.  

Make sure that all switches 

for outlet/power strip are on 

and that all switches for the 

unit are on.

Is the LED on? If the LED is 

not on, power is not getting 

to your Harman Kardon 

Go + Play II unit. Try the 

solutions shown.

Incorrect source selection.

Make sure that the iPhone/

iPod is properly docked or 

that the auxiliary cable is 

properly connected.

Turn up the volume.

Check the unit with a known 

good source.

Connect the Aux In cable to 

the headphone jack of your 

iPhone/iPod.

Sound comes from only one 

side/channel.

iPhone/iPod or auxiliary 

cable is not seated 

properly.

Make sure the iPhone/iPod 

is seated all the way into the 

docking station.

Make sure the auxiliary cable 

is seated all the way into 

the jack.

Try resetting the iPhone/iPod.

If you are using a 3.5mm 

auxiliary extension cable, 

make sure it is a stereo 

cable.

Distortion (static, crackling 

or hissing sounds).

Audio source or source 

material may be the 

problem.

Test the Harman Kardon 

Go + Play II unit with another 

source.

Does the distortion occur 

with 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.

EQ setting may be too 

high.

Check the EQ setting on your 

iPhone/iPod or source device.

It is recommended that the 

source device EQ be set to 

“Flat” or “Off.”

Harman Kardon Go + Play II 

unit emits a loud hum or 

buzzing noise.

Input cable is not plugged 

in properly.

Check input cable connection.

Cable may be bad.

Replace cable.

Ground loop.

Turn the Harman Kardon 

Go + Play II unit off and 

connect it to another wall 

outlet.

Speaker system experiences 

radio-frequency interference 

or picks up a radio-station 

transmission.

Input cable may be picking 

up interference.

Purchase a ferrite core 

and wrap the excess cable 

around it. A ferrite core can 

be purchased at your local 

electronics store.

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