Harman Kardon Signature Series Owner's Manual

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Operation7Signature 2.1The Signature 2.1 may be operated in either a manual orautomatic mode. If the unit is being used in standaloneoperation you should follow the instructions below forManual Operation. When the 2.1 is connected to anotherSignature Series product or to another compatible device,follow the instructions for Automatic Operation.Operation of the Signature Series 2.1 is simple. There areno controls to adjust once the installation is complete.Manual OperationFor conventional, standalone operation, first make allconnections to speakers and input sources as outlined onthe previous pages. Make certain that the front panelPower Switch 1 is in the fully extended “off” positionand then connect the AC Power Cord £ to a wall-mounted AC outlet with sufficient current capacity. Notethat the LED Indicator 3 will glow red.Turn the unit on, press the front panel Power Switch 1until it is flush with the front panel. Once the switch isturned on, the 2.1 will go into a brief warm-up mode, asindicated by the LED Indicator 3 flashing green. Thisis normal, and it protects your speakers from damage asthe amplifier stabilizes.When the 2.1 is fully ready for operation the LEDIndicator will go out and the Power On Indicator 2will glow blue behind the word SIGNATURE. At thispoint you will begin to hear audio from the speakersconnected to the 2.1.You are now ready to enjoy the finest sonic performanceavailable. No further adjustments are needed, as allvolume controls and/or level adjustments are made atyour preamp controller or surround processor.To turn the 2.1 off, press the Power Switch 1 until itprotrudes from the front panel. The unit is in the “off”position when the LED Indicator returns to a red color.Automatic OperationBefore proceeding, make certain that the connectionbetween the 2.1 and 2.0 processor/tuner or other triggersource has been properly made as outlined previously. Atthis point the triggering unit should be turned off.With the Power Switch 1 in the fully extended “off”position, plug the AC Power Cord £ into a wall-mounted AC outlet with sufficient current capacity. TheLED Indicator 3 will light up in a red color.Press the Power Switch 1 so that it is in the “on”position and flush with the front panel. At this point theLED Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicating that the2.1 is in a Standby mode and ready to turn on when itreceives a signal from the Signature 2.0 or other device.To activate the 2.1, turn on the Signature 2.0 or the otherdevice that is connected to the Power Amp Trigger In ¢.Once the trigger signal is received the 2.1 will gointo a brief warm-up mode, as indicated by the LEDIndicator 3 flashing green. This is normal, and it protectsyour speakers from damage as the amplifier stabilizes.When the 2.1 is fully ready for operation the LEDIndicator will go out and the Power On Indicator 2will glow blue behind the word SIGNATURE. At thispoint you will begin to hear audio from the speakersconnected to the 2.1.Once your system is turned on, you are ready to enjoythe finest sonic performance available. There are nocontrols to adjust. All volume and level adjustments aremade by your preamp, controller or surround processor.At the conclusion of your listening session, there is noneed to manually turn off the 2.1. When the 2.0 or othertriggering device is turned off, the 2.1 will return to theStandby mode and the LED Indicator 3 will turn amber.Note: Always turn on the source components andprocessor in your system first, and turn on your amplifierlast. This avoids the possibility of any turn-on pops ortransients from other equipment being amplified andsent to your speakers, where they may cause damage.Always start with a low volume level on your controlleror preamp to avoid damage to your speakers.Important Note: If you will not be using your audiosystem for an extended period of time, such as duringa vacation, it is always a good idea to turn the unit offusing the power switch. This will prevent the automaticturn-on circuits from accidentally turning the system onduring your absence.

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