Harman Kardon GO AND PLAY Service Manual ▷ View online
.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 service manual
Page 5 of 17
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 service manual
Page 6 of 17
.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..
unit.emits.a.loud.hum.or..
buzzing.noise.
unit.emits.a.loud.hum.or..
buzzing.noise.
English
Harman Kardon
Go+Play service manual
Page 7 of 17
6
Symptom
Possible.Problem
Solution
Note
No.power.to.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.
strip.has.power..Make.sure.all.
switches.for.outlet/power.strip.
are.on.and.that.all.switches.for.
the.unit.are.on.
iPod.will.not.charge.
Wrong.adapter.is.used.
Make.sure.that.the.correct.
adapter.is.used.for.your..
specific.iPod.model.
adapter.is.used.for.your..
specific.iPod.model.
The.iPod.is.not.making.full..
contact.with.the.docking.station.
contact.with.the.docking.station.
Make.sure.that.the.iPod..
is.seated.securely.into.the..
docking.station.
is.seated.securely.into.the..
docking.station.
Technical.Specifications
Manufacturer:..
Harman.Kardon,.Inc.
Model:.
Harman.Kardon.Go.+.Play
™
Available.in:.
Black
Requirements:.
iPod.with.docking.connector;.
.
3.5mm.output.jack.for.other.devices
Drivers:.
Two.Ridge.and.two.Atlas
™
.transducers
Power:.
Tweeters:[email protected]%.THD.
.
Woofers:[email protected]%.THD
Frequency.Response:. 40Hz.–.20kHz
Dimensions:.
Dimensions:.
Length:.20".(500mm).
.
Width:.9"
.
(230mm).
.
Height:.9-1/2".(240mm).
Weight:..
8.6.lb.(3.9kg)
Input.Impedance:.
>10K.ohms
Signal-to-Noise.Ratio:. >85dB
Voltage:.
Voltage:.
Input:.100–240V.AC.50/60Hz.2.0A.
.
Output:.18V,.3.3A
Charging
Harman Kardon
Go+Play service manual
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