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Owner’s Manual

Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner

Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Quick Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11
Remote Control Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13
System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–21
Source Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–26
Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27–28
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29–45

Turn On/Turn off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Volume Control and Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Surround Mode Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Direct Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
RDS Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tuner Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Simulcast and Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46–48
Appendix A: Factory Presets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix B: User Worksheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Appendix C: Control Abbreviations and Parameters . . . . . . . 51–55
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56–57
Figure Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Subject Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

©1997 Harman Kardon, Incorporated

250 Crossways Park Drive,
Woodbury, NY 11797

www.harmankardon.com

1

This Signature 2.0 has been designed for use with 230-volt
AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that
for which it is intended can create a safety and fire
hazard, and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements
for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your
area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit
into a wall outlet.

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached
to your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords
be used with this product. As with all electrical devices,
do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place
heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be
replaced immediately with cords meeting factory
specifications.

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet,
always pull the plug, never pull the cord. If you do not
intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time,
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

There are no user-serviceable components inside this
product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard,
and any modification to the product will void your
guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper
clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and
consult an authorized service station. 

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft dry
cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened
with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER
use benzene, aerosol cleaners, 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.

■ To assure proper operation, and to avoid the potential

for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level
surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain
that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support
the weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided both above

and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be
installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain
that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet.
Under some circumstances a fan may be required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. 

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or

an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating
equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the

unit, or place objects directly over them.

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.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Kardon Europe A/S

Kongevejen 194B 
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK

declare in own responsibility, that the product
described in this owner’s manual is in compliance
with technical standards:

EN 55 013/A12/8.1994

EN 55 020/12.1994

EN 55 022/5.1995

EN 61 000-3-2/4.1995

EN 61 000-3-3/1.1995

Steen Michaelsen

Harman Kardon Europe A/S

Birkerød. DENMARK. 4/98

2

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. Using high-quality audio interconnect cables, connect the audio and video output (including the “Play/Out” outputs of
VCR or cassette decks) on your source equipment according to the following chart. If your equipment list requires different
connections, you will need to make some setup changes as detailed on page 23 of this manual.

 

SUB

1

2

3

4

5

6

SURR

CENTER

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

1

2

3

4

6

5

3

2

RS-232

230V

 

~

 50Hz

75 WATTS

IR
IN

IR

OUT

TRIGGER

OUTPUT

FM

AM

FRONT

1

1

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.  

4

5

6

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

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your
new 2.0 during shipment were specially designed to
cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you
save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping
if you move or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may
wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape
seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a
more two-dimensional appearance. 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. 

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please
note that the carton and other sections of the shipping
protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment
and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

In order to help you use this manual with diagrams of 
the remote control, front panel controls, rear panel 
connections and on-screen menus, certain conventions
have been used.

– (bold type) indicates a specific 

remote control or front panel button, or rear panel
connection jack

Example

– (OCR type) indicates a message that is

visible through the on-screen menu system or on the 
front panel information display 

1

– (number in a square) indicates a specific front 

panel control

a

– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator

on the remote

¡

– (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection