Harman Kardon HA160-0004-A User Manual

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Quick Start Instructions6Signature 2.0NOTE: To use the sources when they are connected asshown in the chart on the previous page, press the buttonname

Quick Start Instructions7Signature 2.013. The factory presets for most settings are designed toaccommodate the typical home-theater system. If thespea

Front Panel Controls8Signature 2.01 Master Power Switch:This is the main powercontrol for the 2.0. To turn the unit on, press this switchin until it l

Front Panel Controls9Signature 2.07 Tune Buttons:Press these buttons when the tuneris the input source to select the station being listened tofrom the

Rear Panel Connections10Signature 2.0¡ 6-CH Direct Inputs:Use these inputs forconnections to optional, external audio adapters. Toselect a device conn

Rear Panel Connections11Signature 2.0∞ Subwoofer OutputConnect this jack to the line level mono input of an optional powered sub-woofer, or the audio

Remote Control Operation12Signature 2.0Use LearnTVVid 1Mono +DisplayMusic Movies Stereo1 2 34 5 67 8 9Disc/Track0 EnterStore RDS TypeSourceOffSourceOn

Remote Control Operation13Signature 2.0Although the basic functions of the Signature 2.0 may be operated from the front panel, most operation will be

Remote Control Operation14Signature 2.0m Bass Boost:Press this button to activate the BassBoost feature. When the button is pressed a menu willappear

Remote Control Operation15Signature 2.0b) When Tape 1is the input source, and the tapemachine is a compatible Harman Kardon dual cassettedeck, these

2.0 Processor/TunerOwner’s Manual

Remote Control Programming16Signature 2.0Remote Control ProgrammingThis product is equipped with a powerful remotecontrol. As supplied, it will operat

Remote Control Programming17Signature 2.0Programmable KeysMany of the buttons on the remote control may be user programmed to new functions to operate

Remote Control Programming18Signature 2.0To program the remote, follow these steps. Note that it is not necessary to program all keys, only those that

System Installation19Signature 2.0System InstallationThe Signature 2.0 is a powerful audio controller thatdelivers high-quality sound in a variety of

System Installation20Signature 2.0The 2.0 may also be connected to an optional, externalaudio processor or decoder that accommodates digitalsystems th

System Installation21Signature 2.0NOTE: The 2.0’s input switching system will convert S-Video inputs for display on a standard composite videomonitor,

System Configuration22Signature 2.0Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct-View TV Sets orRear-Screen ProjectorsDepending on the specifics of y

System Configuration23Signature 2.0Using these guidelines, you may find that it takes someexperimentation to find the correct location for the frontsp

System Configuration24Signature 2.0The final preparation before proceeding with theconfiguration is to make certain that your television,monitor, or p

System Configuration25Signature 2.0When the Front L & R:line is highlighted use the ‹or › Menu Controlbuttons ito selectLargeor Smallin accordance

Owner’s ManualSignature 2.0 Processor/TunerTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Configuration26Signature 2.0Once the reference level has been established, press the¤ Menu Controlbutton iso that Centerishighlighted. Adjust t

Source Configuration27Signature 2.0Source ConfigurationToday’s audio video technology has led to the use of anincreasingly complex number of audio/sou

Source Configuration28Signature 2.0Input AssignmentAt the Videoline select the rear panel Compositeor S-Video Input ‹ flthat will appear on screenwhen

Source Configuration29Signature 2.0Video DetectThis option line permits you to select whether the 2.0will continually search for incoming video, or if

Source Configuration30Signature 2.0With the source unit in play, make certain that you are at the Source Menu(Figure OSD-5) and that theInput Level

Source Configuration31Signature 2.0The first adjustment is Treble Cut, which rolls offthe high-frequency level of the output signal at specificfrequen

Source Configuration32Signature 2.0The adjustment screen for Balance is an X/Y graph(Figure OSD-9) with the center of the graph indicatingthe place in

Advanced Setup33Signature 2.0Advanced SetupThe Signature 2.0 is among the most flexible audio/videoproducts available. The true power of the 2.0, howe

Advanced Setup34Signature 2.0removed with the exception of the volume control.Thus, if the unit was in Standby when power wasremoved, it will return t

Advanced Setup35Signature 2.0To make a change in this option, press the ‹or ›Menu Controlbuttons iuntil the desired setting isdisplayed. When you have

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Advanced Setup36Signature 2.0panel Information Displaywill illuminate whenever a remote control command is sent to the 2.0 but it willgo blank after t

Operation37Signature 2.0Operating the Signature 2.0Once the Signature 2.0 has been installed and configured,and the initial settings entered, day-to-d

Operation38Signature 2.0to transfer the codes from your TV’s remote to the 2.0remote. Remember that in the factory default con-figuration, the TV Volu

Operation39Signature 2.0Source SelectionAfter turn on/off and volume, the most frequently usedcontrols on any audio video product are the input source

Operation40Signature 2.0Surround Mode ChangeThe Signature Series 2.0 offers a number of options forchanging the surround mode. The flexibility of the

Operation41Signature 2.0The complete list of modes, and mode groups is found inAppendix C, but in general, the groupings are as follows:•Movie modes a

Operation42Signature 2.0To change the Treble Cut setting, press the Treblebutton k, and note that the default setting will appearin the on-screen disp

Operation43Signature 2.0BalanceWhen imperfections in a recording, or a temporarychange in the seating position in your room makes itappropriate to cha

Operation44Signature 2.0When you have finished this adjustment, press the Surrbutton pagain to enter the setting and return to nor-mal operation. Reme

Operation45Signature 2.0• PGM Contentdescribes the number of surround channels encoded in the disc or broadcastbeing received.3/2.1indicates that the

Introduction1Signature 2.0Congratulations! With the purchase of a HarmanKardon Signature Series product you are about to beginmany years of listening

Operation46Signature 2.0When the tuner is selected it will play the last stationselected when the tuner was in use. To change from theFM band to the A

Operation47Signature 2.0Figure OSD-28Within five seconds press the Enterbutton vand thestation will be tuned.NOTE: Although any frequency within eithe

Operation48Signature 2.0• Preset stations may be recalled directly by enteringtheir preset number using the Numeric Keys w,and then pressing the Ente

Operation49Signature 2.0To return to the RDS ID and PTY messages press theRDSbutton and note that the RDS ID...message will appear in the front panel

Operation50Signature 2.0The tuner will search upward through the FM band,automatically examining each station to see if it is send-ing RDS data and lo

Operation51Signature 2.0Auto:When Autois selected, the ID and PTYportions of the RDS datastream will be displayed in the front panel Information Displ

Operation52Signature 2.0IMPORTANT NOTE: When a station is transmittingRDS data, but is manually assigned a different PTY typename, the station will be

Operation53Signature 2.0this option, the feed to the devices connected to theRecord Outputs £ ⁄ ›will be the same as theinput source profile selected

Troubleshooting Guide54Signature 2.0Troubleshooting GuideThe Signature 2.0 is designed for trouble-free operation.In normal use, most users will not e

Troubleshooting Guide55Signature 2.0At the Advanced Settingsmenu (Figure OSD-10), press the ¤ Menu Controlbutton itwice until SYSTEM RESET >is h

Safety Information2Signature 2.0Important Safety InformationVerify Line Voltage Before UseThis Signature 2.0 has been designed for use with 120-volt A

Troubleshooting Guide56Signature 2.0SymptomUnit does not operatewhen standby switch orremote power is pressed.Display lights, but nosound is heard fro

Appendix A57Signature 2.0Factory PresetsThe following charts indicate the factory default status of the various inputs and modes of the Signature 2.0.

Appendix B58Signature 2.0Speaker SetupFront Left and RightCenterSurroundsSubwooferSpeaker DistancesMeasurementsFront Left and RightCenterSurroundsDisp

Appendix C59Signature 2.0System Control Abbreviationsand Control ParametersSpace limitations prevent a full explanation of theSignature Series 2.0’s S

Appendix C60Signature 2.0Dolby Pro Logic is your best choice when listening to a movie or television program through an analog input.When Dolby Pro Lo

Appendix C61Signature 2.0DTSDTS is a digital audio delivery system used by bothaudio-only labels as well as an optional, alternativedigital sound syst

Appendix C62Signature 2.0MonoWhen you are playing an older monaural recording ormovie and wish to listen to it in its pure state withoutany enhancemen

Appendix C63Signature 2.0The RDS Data SystemThe Signature 2.0’s RDS data system enables you to search for stations with specific program formats when

Appendix C64Signature 2.0Bass BoostThis chart, using data from a sample Signature 2.0 unit and automated test equipment, shows the frequencies at whic

Technical Specifications65Signature 2.0Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner SpecificationsInputs:Analog Audio: Six Stereo pairs via RCA jacksDigital Audio: F

Safety Information3Signature 2.0CleaningWhen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft drycloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampene

Technical Specifications66Signature 2.0Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner Specifications (continued)Tuner Section FM:Frequency Range: 87.5 to 108.0MHz in 2

Figure Index67Signature 2.0Figure IndexOperating the Signature Series 2.0 is dependent on understanding the meaning of the various on-screen menus, fr

Subject Index68Signature 2.0Balance Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 43Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quick Start Instructions4Signature 2.0Quick-Start InstructionsThe Signature 2.0 is a powerful, yet easy-to-use product.In order to obtain the maximum

Quick Start Instructions5Signature 2.0DIGITAL AUDIO DATA INPUTSANTENNA SUB1 2 3 4 5 6SURRCENTER SURRCENTERFRONT1 2 3 46532RS-232115V ~ 60Hz75 WATTSIRI