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SURR

CENTER

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

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RS-232

115V

 

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 60Hz

75 WATTS

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TRIGGER

OUTPUT

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AM

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing 
Corporation. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the Double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 
Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

SERIAL NUMBER

MODEL NO.: SIGNATURE SERIES 2.0
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, USA
MADE IN USA 

  

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  

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2

SUB

NRTL / C

LR110480

CSA E65

Connect to output 
of composite 
video sources

Connect 75-ohm
FM antenna here

Connect AM loop
antenna here

Connect to coaxial
digital audio output
of A/V sources, DVD,
HDTV, CD, etc.

Connect to optical
digital audio output
of A/V sources, DVD,
HDTV, CD, etc.

Connect to 
composite 
video input of 
main monitor

Connect to 
composite 
video input 
of VCRs

Connect to 
S-Video input 
of main monitor

Connect to 
S-Video input 
of VCRs

Connect to analog audio 
output of A/V sources, 
CD, tuner, etc.

Connect to audio
input of VCR or
audio recorders

Connect to
a powered 
subwoofer 
or subwoofer 
amplifier

Connect to 
inputs of audio 
power amplifiers

Connect to "Trigger
In" jack on Signature
Series or other compatible
power amplifier

Connect AC Power
to non-switched
wall outlet

Connect to 
S-Video 
output 
sources

TV

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

Tuner

CD

Tape

Aux

Cable Box, Satellite

Receiver, TV Tuner

VCR

DVD

HDTV, Satellite with Digital

Audio, Laser Disc

Tuner (internal)

CD Player

Cassette or Tape Deck

Outboard Decoder

Analog 2

Analog 1

Digital 1

Digital 2

(Internal Tuner)

Digital 3

Analog 5

6-Ch. Direct Inputs

Composite 2

Composite 1

S-Video 1

S-Video 2

Composite 2

N/A

N/A

Composite 1

1. Before proceeding, make certain that all equipment, including the 2.0, is unplugged from AC power. This will prevent

any damage due to the unintended activation of automatic turn-on circuits.

2. Use high-quality audio and video interconnect cables to connect your source equipment to the rear of the 2.0 as shown

in the diagram above and the table below. It is important to note that unlike conventional audio/video equipment, the 2.0

does not have inputs that are labeled for connection to a specific type of equipment (e.g., inputs labeled “CD,” “Tape” or

“VCR”). Instead, the 2.0 allows you to connect the analog or digital audio and composite or S-Video outputs of your source

equipment to any of the inputs. Then, using the setup procedures detailed on page 28 of this manual, you can custom

configure the input sources. However, for a quick starting point, follow the input suggestions outlined in the chart shown

below. They conform to the preset conditions for the 2.0.

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NOTE: To use the sources when they are connected as

shown in the chart on the previous page, press the button

name shown. The button names may not correspond

exactly to the type of source used for any input profile,

but you may rename the input source for the on-screen

display by following the instructions shown on page 27

of this manual.

3. Connect the video “Record Inputs” of your VCR to the

or 

.

4. Connect the audio “Record Inputs” of your VCR

and/or audio tape recorder to the 

on

the rear of the 2.0. There is no problem in sending the

feed to both recorders and two recordings may be made

at one time from the same source.

5. Connect the 

or 

to the matching Composite or S-Video input

on your TV monitor or projector.

6. Connect the AM and FM antennae supplied with the

2.0 to the proper antenna connections on the rear panel.

7. If a Signature Series audio power amplifier, or other

compatible amplifier, is being used, connect the power

trigger cable supplied with the 2.0 to the 

on the 2.0 and the amplifier’s compatible

Trigger Input.

8. Connect the 

of the 2.0 to the inputs

of your five-channel power amplifier. Be certain that

channels are properly matched (e.g., connect left to left,

right to right, etc.) Connect the 

to the

mono “line level” input of a powered subwoofer, or to

the audio input of the amplifier channel feeding a passive

subwoofer. Connect the audio amplifier to the speakers,

carefully following the instructions provided with the

speaker and amplifier, and ensure that polarity is

matched between the speaker and amplifier when

connections are made.

9. Install the batteries in the remote control, being careful

to observe the (

) and (

) polarity indicators on the

remote and the batteries.

10. Connect all devices, including the 2.0, to AC 

power and turn everything on EXCEPT for the 2.0 

and any audio amplifier not connected to the 2.0’s

triggered output.

11. Press the 

on the 2.0 in until

it latches and is flush with the front panel. A green

standby LED will light, and the front panel 

will come on briefly to display the software

version installed in your unit and then a Power Off

Standby

message will show briefly. The unit will then

go into the Standby mode.

• To use the On-Screen Menu System, make certain that

your TV or other video display device is turned on and

switch to the proper video input at this point.

12. To turn the 2.0 on, press either the front panel

button, the 

button on the remote,

or any of the source buttons on the remote (e.g., 

, 

, 

, etc.). The front panel 

will illuminate, the amber standby LED will 

go out and be replaced by blue illumination behind the

word “Signature” on the front panel. A message will

briefly appear in the on-screen display with the source,

surround mode and volume.

• If you are using a Signature Series amplifier or another

compatible amplifier connected to the 

jack, it will receive a turn-on signal as soon 

as the 2.0 is turned on. Note that with most amplifiers

there will be a short, intentional delay between the

turn-on signal and when the amplifier sends signals 

to the speakers. This is a normal function designed to

prevent damage to your speakers.

• If you are using an amplifier not controlled by the 2.0’s

, turn it on at least 10 seconds

AFTER the 2.0 is turned on.

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13. The factory presets for most settings are designed to

accommodate the typical home-theater system. If the

speakers being used are a “satellite/subwoofer” system

with compact speakers at the front left/right, center and

surround positions, and a subwoofer connected for low-

frequency reproduction, no further adjustment is needed.

However, if you have larger front, center or surround

speakers that are capable of low-frequency reproduction

below 100Hz, or if a subwoofer is not installed, you

should change the Speaker Setup, as shown on page 24

of this manual.

14. You may change the input source by pressing the

front panel 

buttons or any of the 

buttons on the remote. Volume for the 2.0 may be raised

or lowered using the front panel 

knob or the

buttons on the remote. Finally, to

change the surround mode, press 

buttons on

the front panel or the 

, 

, 

or

buttons on the remote.

At this point you are “on the air”! Sit back and enjoy the

best in home entertainment.

The following hints will help you to enjoy the sonic

power and operating flexibility of the Signature Series 

2.0 while you become accustomed to the way it works.

Depending on the type of equipment in use in your

system, it may, or may not be necessary to follow 

these hints:

• If you change the Speaker Setup, keep in mind that the

changes apply to all modes. You may not change the

Speaker Setup for one mode, and not another.

• When the front channel speakers are set to the LARGE

mode, the subwoofer output will only be active when a

Dolby* Digital source with Low-Frequency Effects (LFE)

or DTS are in use. In order to have a full-time output

from the subwoofer channel, the front speakers must be

set to SMALL. (This is the factory preset configuration.)

• If the Surround Mode indication flashes in the front

panel display, that is an indication that the input source

is not compatible with the desired mode. The flashing

mode is not the one originally selected, rather, it is the

mode automatically selected by the 2.0 to match the

input source. For example, when the Pro Logic* mode

is selected, but a Dolby Digital source is playing, the

2.0 will automatically select Dolby Digital, but the

mode will flash to remind you that while it is correct,

it is not the mode originally selected.

• Note that when a DVD is in use, the digital audio out-

put is interrupted when the player is in the pause, fast

search, slow speed or reverse modes. Since the 2.0 does

not receive a digital signal in these cases, it will

momentarily try the Pro Logic mode as an alternate.

This temporary mode change does not indicate any

fault or problem with the 2.0, and the unit will return

to the Dolby Digital or DTS Mode shortly after the

DVD is put back into a standard play mode.

• If one input source requires a significantly higher

volume level than others, or when there is a distinct

increase in the noise level or distortion with one input

in comparison to others, this is a sign that the input

level needs to be adjusted. See pages 29–30 of this

manual for instructions on adjusting the input level.

• When certain DVD players are used, it is normal to hear

an occasional click or pop noise when the DVD player

is put back into play after being paused, or when some

DVD discs change chapters. This is a normal side effect

of the way in which some DVD players and digital

decoders work, and it does NOT indicate a problem

with the 2.0 or with your DVD player.

Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Although

you have successfully completed a minimal installation

we strongly recommend that you take time to read this

manual thoroughly. It will show you how to use the

many features, modes and controls that are a vital part of

the Signature 2.0. Correct setup and installation is impor-

tant to optimizing the sound quality of your new con-

troller, and will also make it easier to operate. A few

minutes spent reading the manual and making certain

that your new 2.0 is set up to meet the individual

characteristics of your system and listening room will

enable the 2.0 to deliver all the performance it is 

capable of.

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1

This is the main power

control for the 2.0. To turn the unit on, press this switch

in until it latches and is flush with the front panel. To

turn the unit off press in briefly, and the switch will

unlatch and pop out. Once this switch is in the “ON”

position you may leave it there and use the remote

control or standby switch to turn the 2.0 on or off.

NOTE: Even when the 

is in

the “OFF” position, the 2.0 is still connected to the AC

power source.

2

Press this switch to turn the unit

on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to 

the Standby mode. Note that in order for this switch to

operate the 2.0, the 

1 must

be in the “ON” position, as indicated by the amber

5.

3

Press these buttons to change

the input source selection. Use them to scroll through the

list of sources you watch and listen to.

4

Press these buttons to

change the surround mode in use. Note that the list 

of modes available is different for digital or analog 

audio sources.

5

When this indicator lights in an

amber color, the 2.0 is in the Standby mode, and it is

ready to be turned on or off when either the 

2, or the remote 

a is pressed.

When the 

is out, but the 

6 is illuminated in blue, the unit is on.

When both of these indicators are dark, the 2.0 is fully

off, indicating that the 

1 is in

the “OFF” position or the 2.0 is not plugged into a live

AC power source.

6

This indicator is illuminated 

in blue when the 2.0 is in full operation. If it is not lit,

and the 

5 is amber, the unit is in the

Standby mode. When neither indicator is lit, the 

2.0 is off, or the unit is not connected to a live AC 

power source.

Mute

Tune

Surround

Source

  2.0 

Standby

On/Off

DVD              Vol

Dolby Digital     10

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2

3

4

7

9

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5 6

1 Master Power Switch

2 Standby Switch

3 Source Selectors

4 Surround Selectors

5 Standby LED

6 Power Indicator

7 Tune Buttons

8 Mute Button

9 Volume Control

) Information Display

! Remote Sensor Window