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Unpacking and Installation
3
Signature 1.3
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft and dry
cloth. If necessary, first wipe the surface with a soft cloth
slightly dampened with mild soapy water, followed by a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe immediately with a
dry cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, alcohol or any
other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners,
as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid
spraying insecticide near the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any
interconnection cords with other components, and make
certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.
Typographic Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the front panel
controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions
have been used.
EXAMPLE
– (bold type) indicates a specific front 
panel control or rear panel connection
1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front 
panel control
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection
Unpacking and Installation
The carton and shipping materials used in protecting your
new amplifier were specially designed to cushion it from
the shocks and vibration of shipping. We suggest that you
save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping
if you move or if the unit ever needs repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may
wish to flatten it. Carefully remove any staples used to
close carton seams; carefully slit the tape on the bottom
and collapse the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be
stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot
be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.
When positioning the amplifier in its final location, make
certain that it has adequate ventilation on all sides, as well
as on the top and bottom. Do not place CDs, record
jackets, owner’s manuals or other paper on top of, or
beneath the unit, or in between multiple amplifiers in a
stack. This will block the air flow, causing degraded
performance and a possible fire hazard. If the unit is to be
enclosed in a cabinet or rack, make certain that there is
adequate air circulation, with means provided for hot air
to exit and for cool air to be brought in.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir
FRANCE
declare in own responsibility, that the product
described in this owner’s manual is in compliance
with technical standards:
EN 55 013/6.1990
EN 55 020/12.1994
EN 55 022/5.1995
EN 60 065/1993 
EN 60 555-2-3/1987/88
Steen Michaelsen
Harman Kardon Europe 12/99
Front and Rear Panels
4
Signature 1.3
¡
Speaker Outputs:
Connections from these terminals
should be made to the appropriate speakers in your
system.
Audio Inputs:
Connect the outputs of the 
Signature 2.0, or other surround processor, preamplifier or
decoder to these jacks.
£
AC Power Cord:
Connect this plug to a wall-
mounted AC outlet. Due to the current draw of the
Signature 1.3, it is NOT recommended that the accessory
outlets on the back of the audio/video components be
used to power this product.
¢
Power Amp Trigger In:
Connect this jack to the
matching trigger output on a Signature2.0 or other
compatible device to have the 1.3 automatically turn on
when the device is activated. See page 5 for additional
details.
CHANNEL THREE  (FRONT LEFT)
 MIN.
SPEAKER
IN
3
AC INPUT
POWER AMP
TRIGGER IN
AC 230V/50Hz 950W
CHANNEL TWO (FRONT CENTER)
 MIN.
SPEAKER
IN
2
CHANNEL ONE  (FRONT RIGHT)
SPEAKER
IN
1
 MIN.
£
¢
¡
Rear Panel Connections
On/Off
1
2
3
Front Panel Controls
1
Power Switch:
Press this switch to turn the 1.3 on for
manual operation, or to place it in the Standby mode for
automatic/remote turn-on when the 1.3 is connected to a
device with a compatible trigger circuit.
2
Power On Indicator:
When the word 
S
IGNATURE
is
illuminated in blue, the 1.3 is in a normal operating
condition.
3
LED Indicator:
The color of this indicator varies with
the status of the 1.3. It is red when the unit is off, amber
in the standby mode, and flashing green during warm-up.
If the indicator flashes and alternates between red and
amber, the 1.3 is in the protect mode, indicating a
problem in the unit or connections to the speakers.
Installation and Connections
5
Signature 1.3
Note: When making any connections between source
components, processors or preamplifiers and the 1.3, or
when making any connections to speakers, be certain that
both the input device and the 1.3 are turned off. To ensure
that there will be no unwanted signal transients that can
damage equipment or speakers, it is always best to unplug
all equipment from AC power outlets before making any
connections. Modern electronic products often have a
“standby” mode that may be activated even though the
product may appear to be turned off.
Power Control Connections
The Signature Series 1.3 amplifier features a built-in
remote turn-on system that will automatically turn on the
amplifier when another device in the system is switched
on. To activate this system, this amplifier must be used in
conjunction with a Signature Series, other compatible
Harman Kardon products or other approved devices.
Note: Before making any connections to remote trigger
outlets, it is critical that both the 1.3 and the triggering
device be turned off. For additional safety, it is best that
these connections be made while both products are
unplugged from AC power sources.
Remote Turn-On with the Signature Series and
Compatible Harman Kardon Products
Connect one end of the accessory cable supplied with the
2.0 or 1.0 to the 
Power Amp Trigger In
jack ¢ on the
rear of the 1.3. Connect the other end to the jack on the
2.0 or 1.0 that carries the same identification.
Remote Turn-On Using an External AC-to-DC
Converter
If the 1.3 is not used with a compatible Harman Kardon
product, it is still possible to activate the unit for
automatic turn-on.
To control the amplifier in this manner you will need 
a small AC-to-DC power converter capable of delivering a
6- to 12-volt DC signal. The DC voltage should terminate
in a standard 3.5 mm mono miniplug, with the tip of the
plug “positive” (
+
). This type of converter may be
obtained as a “Power Adapter” from many electronics
retailers. Consult your dealer for further information.
Plug the AC adapter into a switched outlet that will be
activated when you wish to have the amplifier turn on.
This may be the switched outlet at the rear of an AV
receiver or other audio equipment, an AC outlet that is
part of a current sensing control unit activated by a pre-
amp or surround processor or a switched AC wall outlet.
Connect the 3.5 mm miniplug from the power converter to
the 
Power Amp Trigger In
jack ¢ on the rear of the 1.3.
Audio System Connections
As a general rule, avoid running any input signal or
speaker wire connections next to or parallel with AC
power cords. This may cause undesired hum or other
interference that will greatly degrade signal performance.
When making connections with RCA-type plugs on
interconnect cables, make certain to gently but firmly
insert the plugs into the jacks on the rear of the 1.3. Loose
connections can cause intermittent sound and may
damage your speakers.
Connect the outputs of the 2.0 or your surround processor
to the 
Audio Inputs
™ of the 1.3. To simplify
installation, it is best to follow the markings on the rear
panel by connecting the Front Right output of the 2.0 to
the Front Right input on the 1.3, following the same
pattern for each channel.
Important Note: The 1.3 is not designed for use in
Bridged configuration. Do not connect the same input or
speaker to more than one channel.
To ensure that the high-quality signals produced by the
1.3 are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or
resolution, we recommend that you use high-quality
speaker cable.  Many brands of cable are available, and
the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance
between your speakers and the amplifier, the type of
speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors.
Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in
selecting a proper cable for connections between your
amplifier and speakers.
Regardless of the brand or type of cable selected, we re-
commend that you use a cable constructed of high strand
count copper with a diameter of 2.5mm
2
or greater.
Installation and Connections
6
Signature 1.3
Cable with a diameter of 1.0mm
2
may be used for short
runs of less than 4 meters. We do not recommend the use
of cables with a smaller diameter due to the power loss
and degradation in performance that will occur.
Cables run inside walls should have the appropriate
markings to indicate listing with the appropriate safety
agency standards that may be required in your area.
Questions about running cables inside walls should be
referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor
who is familiar with the applicable building or electrical
codes in your area.
Connections to Speakers
The final step of the installation process is to connect the
amplifier to your speakers using high-quality cable. A pair
of binding posts is provided for each channel output. 
Note that one conductor of the speaker cable will have no
markings or an indication of “
” for negative polarity, and
the other will have a red line, brand-name markings, a
colored thread or some other positive-polarity indication. 
The wire with the positive indication should be connected
to the red terminals on both the 1.3 and your speakers.
The negative wire should be connected to the black
terminal on the 1.3 and the speakers.
If bare wire is used for connections, strip approximately
3
4
˝
(20 mm) of insulation from the end of each wire and
carefully twist the strands of each conductor together. Be
careful not to cut the individual strands or twist them off;
for optimal performance, all strands must be used.
Next, loosen the knobs of the speaker output terminals far
enough so that the cap moves back on its threads past the
holes at the rear of the terminal. Making certain that you
observe polarity by connecting the negative (
) wire to
the black terminal and the positive (
+
) wire to the red
terminal, pass the exposed wire through the hole until the
wire is visible from the bottom end. Holding the wire in
place, twist the cap back so that the connection is secured.
Do not overtighten or use tools, as this may damage the
plastic terminal cap or break the delicate wire strands and
decrease system performance.
Important Note: When making speaker wire connec-
tions, be certain that none of the strands from one lead
touch any other lead. This will cause a short circuit and
may damage your amplifier or speakers. Damage from
short circuits caused in this manner is not covered by the
product warranty.
Finally, run the cables to the speaker locations. It is highly
recommended that the length of cable connecting any pair
of speakers be identical. For example, make certain that the
cable length connecting left and right front or left and right
rear (surround) speakers is identical, even though one
speaker may be physically closer to the amplifier than the
other. Do not coil any excess cable, as this may become an
inductor that creates frequency response variations in your
system.
Connect the wires to the speakers, again being certain to
observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the
negative or black wire to the matching terminal on the
speaker. Similarly, the positive or red wire should be
connected to the like terminal on the speaker.
Note: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an
industry standard of using black terminals for negative and
red ones for positive, some manufacturers may not adhere
to this configuration. To ensure properly phased
connections and optimal performance, consult the
identification plate on your speaker terminals, or the
speaker’s manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the
polarity of your speaker, ask your dealer or installer for
advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker’s
manufacturer.
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