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Source: use the Source button to switch between the sources as required. 

•  Press the source button for 0.5 seconds to change the source from 

bluetooth/Optical/Aux-in.

•  Press  the source button for more than 2.5 seconds to disconnect all the 

bluetooth connections and switch to bluetooth source.

ON/OFF: this button turns the Harman Kardon Aura On and OFF. Press and hold this 
button for more than 2.5 seconds to put the unit into Standby mode. Press the button 
again to bring it back to Operational mode.
NOTE: Harman Kardon Aura gives out a sound prompt when the system 
wakes up from the Standby mode, and when the power is turned OFF.
Wi-Fi: this button helps you connect your Wi-Fi enabled device to the Harman Kardon 
Aura.
Volume control: these touch sensitive buttons control the volume of the unit. roll 
your finger on these buttons to increase or decrease the volume.

•  roll your finger in the direction of (+) to increase the volume.

•  roll your finger in the direction of (-) to decrease the volume.

the rear panel of the Harman Kardon Aura allows you to work on the following:

•  Service

•  Aux in

•  Optical

•  Power

Service: the uSb port is used for firmware upgrade or Wi-Fi set up only and will not 
charge attached devices.
AUX-IN: the speaker includes a 3.5 mm stereo mini analog auxiliary input. 
Optical: the speaker supports digital Optical Input. connect your optical input cable 
here.
Power: connect the Ac power cord here.

this section helps you understand how to connect your device correctly to a power 
source, and different input sources.

connect the supplied Ac power cord to the rear panel of Harman Kardon Aura.

the speaker offers the following source connection options:

•  Wi-Fi (using AirPlay or dlnA)

•  bluetooth

•  Aux input

•  digital Optical Input

Wi-Fi: you can connect your speaker to your Wi-Fi by three different modes depending 
on the device you are using. 

•  iOS Wireless Wi-Fi sharing – If you have an iPhone or iPad with bluetooth

•  iOS Wi-Fi sharing – If you have an iPhone or iPad and a uSb to 30pin or uSb 

to lightning cable

•  Ad-hoc mode – If you want to set up the speaker from a computer or other 

device

Bluetooth: to wirelessly stream audio to the Harman Kardon Aura from a bluetooth-
enabled device:

1.  confirm that the Harman Kardon Aura is in the bluetooth pairing mode 

(the bluetooth button led will be flashing blue). If the led is not flashing 
blue, press and hold the source button until its led begins to flash blue.

0.5 sec

Wi-Fi

BLUETOOTH

OPTICAL

AUX IN

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