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Onyx Studio
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If your Harman Kardon Onyx Studio is not performing the way you think it should, check if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or contacting a Harman 
Kardon representative.
Problems Solutions
There is no sound coming from the speaker •  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.
•  If you have not plugged it to the AC source, make sure 
that the battery is charged.
Distortion (static, crackling or hissing sounds) •  Audio source or source material may be the problem. 
Test the HK Onyx Studio with another source.
Loud hum or buzzing noise •  It might happen due to ground loop (an unsuitable 
connection). Turn the HK Onyx Studio OFF and connect 
it to another wall outlet.
Battery not charging •  No power to unit. Make sure that your 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.
Specifications
No of channels 4
Transducers 2 X 3" woofers, 2 X ¾" tweeters, 2 x passive radiators
Bi-amplification 4 X 15W
Maximum SPL 95dB @ 1m
Power requirement 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power adaptor 19V, 2.0A
Built-in battery 3.7V, 2600mAh, Cylindrical Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
Power consumption 38W Maximum <1W stand by
Speaker impedance 4 ohm per speaker
Frequency Response 60Hz – 20kHz
Frequency range 2402MHz ~ 2480MHz
Transmitter power <4dBm
Modulation
GFSK/ 
 /4-DQPSK/8-DPSK
Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 A2DP v1.3 AVRCP v1.5
Dimensions (Dia x W x H) 280mm X 161mm X 260mm