Harman Kardon Stereo Amplifier HA160 0004 A User Manual

Printed in the United States

Part #1111-HKSIG20

HA160-0004-A

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Owner’s Manual

Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Quick Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9

Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–15

Remote Control Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–18

System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–21

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–26

Source Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27–32

Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–36

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37–53

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54–56

Appendix A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Appendix B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59–64

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65–66

Figure Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Subject Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Signature 2.0

Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman

the meaning of the on-screen and front panel display

messages will enable you to take advantage of all the

power the Signature 2.0 is able to deliver.

Kardon Signature Series product you are about to begin

many years of listening enjoyment. The Model 2.0

Processor/Tuner has been designed to provide all the

excitement and detail of motion picture soundtracks and

reproduce every subtle nuance of your favorite musical

selection. On-board Dolby* Digital and DTS^†decoding

enables the 2.0 to deliver six channels of fully discrete

sound from the exciting new digital audio formats that

are a part of DVD and HDTV broadcasts. A wide selec-

tion of matrix decoding modes delivers full compatibility

with conventional Dolby Surround stereo and mono

programs. The 2.0 is also ready to accept future surround

systems through the use of six-channel direct inputs

that accommodate optional outboard decoders for future

surround systems.

Harman Kardon has been a part of the audio world

since it invented the first high-fidelity receiver over forty-

five years ago. With the combination of state-of-the-art

circuitry and time honored design philosophies, the

Signature 2.0 is one of the most innovative products

ever offered by Harman Kardon. Should you have any

questions about this product, its operation or installation

that are not answered in this manual please contact your

retailer or custom installer. They are your best source for

product information. You may also contact Harman Kardon

via the World Wide Web at www.harmankardon.com

2.0

DVD

Vol

Standby

Dolb

Di ital

Source

Surround

Tune

Mute

On/Off

While complex digital circuits are hard at work within

the 2.0, a simple F menu system and learning remote

control make the unit easy to install and operate.

The following are among the 2.0’s many features:

■ On-Board Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding

■ Multiple Coax and Optical Digital Inputs

■ Composite and S-Video Switching

In addition to selecting from a variety of audio/video

sources, the Signature 2.0 is equipped with the latest

in tuner technology, including the RDS data system

that automatically identifies FM stations transmitting

special data and provides information they transmit

about the station’s programming. The RDS system even

■ Easy-To-Use On-Screen Menu Control System

■ FM Stereo/AM Tuner With RDS Data System

and 30 Presets

lets you automatically search for a station with a specific

program type from the participating stations in your

reception area.

■ Learning Remote Control Pre-Programmed With

Harman Kardon and RC-5 Control Codes

■ Trigger Output For Automatic Control of Signature

To obtain maximum benefit from the Signature 2.0’s

many features we urge you to take a few minutes to read

through this manual. That will ensure that connections

to playback sources, power amplifiers and other external

devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes

spent learning the functions for the various controls and

Series Power Amplifiers

■ RS-232 Control Port For Connection To External

Automation Systems

■ Six-Channel Direct Inputs For Use With External

Audio Adapters or Decoders.

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Signature 2.0

CATV or Antenna Grounding

Important Safety Information

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to

provide some protection against voltage surges and static

charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location

of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode.

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

This Signature 2.0 has been designed for use with

120-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 require-

ments for your specific model, or about the line voltage

in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging

the unit into a wall outlet.

NO TE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

Do Not Use Extension Cords

This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV)

system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC

that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as possible.

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.

Installation Location

■ 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.

Handle the AC Pow er Cord Gently

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.

■ 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 O pen The Cabinet

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.

■ 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead

symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of

unit, or place objects directly over them.

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INRODUIRE LA

LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE

LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

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Signature 2.0

NO TE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to

Cleaning

fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

Unpacking and Installation

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.

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.

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.

Important information for the user

NO TE: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communication. However, there is

no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

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.

Typographic Conventions

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.

Example – (bold type) indicates a specific

remote control or front panel button, or rear panel

connection jack

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

Example– (OCR type) indicates a message that is

visible through the on-screen menu system or on the

front panel information display

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

– (number in a square) indicates a specific front

technician for help.

panel control

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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

on the remote

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

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Signature 2.0

Equipment Required for Q uick-Start

Q uick-Start Instructions

Installation:

The Signature 2.0 is a powerful, yet easy-to-use product.

In order to obtain the maximum benefit from its many

features and options, it is strongly recommended that

you take the time to carefully read the instructions in the

manual. It contains a wealth of information that will help

you to safely and properly install and use this product.

✓ Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner and Supplied

Accessories

✓ Front Left, Center and Right Speakers

✓ Left and Right Surround Speakers

✓ Five Channels of Audio Power Amplification

We realize, however, that you may be anxious to use

your system, so the following steps are provided to out-

line the minimum instructions needed to get everything

connected and “on the air.” Please follow the directions

carefully in order to avoid damage to the Signature 2.0

or other components in your system.

✓ Powered Subwoofer or Passive Subwoofer and

External Amplifier

✓ Source Equipment (e.g., VCR, DVD, CD, Satellite

Receiver, etc.)

✓ Interconnect and Speaker Cables

If you choose to take advantage of these Quick-Start

instructions we nevertheless urge you to read through the

Owner’s Manual at a later time so that your system may

be adjusted for optimal performance. That small invest-

ment of your time will yield major dividends in the long

term in the form of hours of greater listening pleasure.

NO TE: If your equipment does not match the list

above you should NO T use the Quick-Start instructions,

as additional settings must be made beyond those shown

on the next two pages. For complete installation

instructions, see page 19.

IM PO RTANT NO TE: Before connecting your new

Signature 2.0, you w ill need to physically locate it

in your system.

To ensure proper operation, and to prevent

possible heat damage, it is important that the 2.0

NO T be placed on top of an amplifier such as the

Signature 2.1, or other heat sources. For optimal air

circulation, w e strongly recommend that the 2.0 be

placed on a shelf by itself, w ith 1¹/2 to 2 inches of

clearance betw een the top of the 2.0 and any shelf

or equipment above it.

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Signature 2.0

Q uick Start Connection and Setup

Connect 75-ohm

FM antenna here

Connect to coaxial

digital audio output

of A/V sources, DVD,

HDTV, CD, etc.

Connect to output

of composite

video sources

Connect to

composite

video input

of VCRs

Connect to

S-Video input

of main monitor

Connect AC Power

to non-switched

wall outlet

Connect AM loop

antenna here

Connect to optical

Connect to

composite

video input of

main monitor

Connect to

S-Video

output

Connect to

S-Video input

of VCRs

digital audio output

of A/V sources, DVD,

HDTV, CD, etc.

sources

MODEL NO.: SIGNATURE SERIES 2.0

HARMAN KARDON

NORTHRIDGE

CALIFORNIA, USA

MADE IN USA

OUT

MAIN

NRTL /C

LR110480

CSA E65

115V 60Hz

75 WATTS

SERIAL NUMBER

ANTENNA

DIGITAL AUDIO DATA INPUTS

REC

S – VIDEO

CAU TIO N

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

COMPOSITE VIDEO

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

RS-232

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

OUT

TRIGGER

OUTPUT

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.

SUB

6-CH DIRECT INPUTS

SUB

ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS

REC OUTPUTS

AUDIO OUTPUTS

EXTERNAL CONTROLS

Connect to analog audio

output of A/V sources,

CD, tuner, etc.

Connect to audio

input of VCR or

audio recorders

Connect to

inputs of audio

power amplifiers

Connect to "Trigger

In" jack on Signature

Series or other compatible

power amplifier

Connect to

a powered

subwoofer

or subwoofer

amplifier

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.

Source

Equipment

Remote

Button

Video Input

Connection

Audio Input

Connection

Cable Box, Satellite

Receiver, TV Tuner

Analog 2

Composite 2

VCR

DVD

Video 1

Video 2

Analog 1

Digital 1

Composite 1

S-Video 1

HDTV, Satellite with Digital

Audio, Laser Disc

Video 3

Digital 2

S-Video 2

Tuner (internal)

CD Player

Tuner

(Internal Tuner)

Digital 3

Composite 2

N/A

Cassette or Tape Deck

Outboard Decoder

Tape

Aux

Analog 5

N/A

6-Ch. Direct Inputs

Composite 1

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Signature 2.0

NO TE: To use the sources when they are connected as

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

to observe the ( ) and ( ) polarity indicators on the

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.

–

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.

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

11. Press the Master Power Switch 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 Information

Display will come on briefly to display the software

version installed in your unit and then a Power Off

Standbymessage will show briefly. The unit will then

go into the Standby mode.

Composite or S-Video “Rec” Outputs

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

and/or audio tape recorder to the “Rec” Outputs 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 Composite or S-Video “Main”

Outputs to the matching Composite or S-Video input

on your TV monitor or projector.

•

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.

6. Connect the AM and FM antennae supplied with the

2.0 to the proper antenna connections on the rear panel.

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

Standby button, the Main On button on the remote,

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

Vid 1 Tuner, etc.). The front panel Information

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 Trigger

Output on the 2.0 and the amplifier’s compatible

Trigger Input.

Display 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.

8. Connect the Audio Outputs 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 Sub Output 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.

•

If you are using a Signature Series amplifier or another

compatible amplifier connected to the Trigger

Output 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

Trigger Output, turn it on at least 10 seconds

AFTER the 2.0 is turned on.

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Signature 2.0

13. The factory presets for most settings are designed to

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.

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.

•

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.

14. You may change the input source by pressing the

front panel Source buttons or any of the Source

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

or lowered using the front panel Volume knob or the

Volume Up/Down buttons on the remote. Finally, to

change the surround mode, press Surround buttons on

•

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.

the front panel or the Mono +

Music, Movies or

Stereo buttons on the remote.

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

best in home entertainment.

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.

O perating Hints

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:

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.

•

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

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Signature 2.0

Front Panel Controls

)

2.0

DVD

Vol

Standby

Dolb

Di ital

Source

Surround

Tune

Mute

On/Off

5 6 7

1 Master Power Switch

2 Standby Switch

5 Standby LED

6 Power Indicator

7 Tune Buttons

8 Mute Button

9 Volume Control

) Information Display

3 Source Selectors

4 Surround Selectors

! Remote Sensor Window

1 Master Power Switch: 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.

4 Surround Selectors: 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 Standby LED: 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 Standby

Switch 2, or the remote Main On/Off a is pressed.

When the Standby LED is out, but the Power

Indicator 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 Master Power Switch 1 is in

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

AC power source.

NO TE: Even when the Master Power Switch is in

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

power source.

2 Standby Switch: 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 Master Power Switch 1 must

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

6 Power Indicator: This indicator is illuminated

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

and the Standby LED 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.

Standby LED 5

3 Source Selectors: Press these buttons to change

the input source selection. Use them to scroll through the

list of sources you watch and listen to.

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7 Tune Buttons: Press these buttons when the tuner

in both the front panel Information Display )

and the on-screen control system (see figure OSD-13

on page 38) to provide information about the relative

volume setting.

is the input source to select the station being listened to

from the frequencies previously entered into the preset

memories.

8 Mute Button: Press this button to temporarily

silence the audio output. Press the button again, or

change the volume level to return to normal operation.

Note that when the Mute function is activated, the feed

to any recorders connected to the Record Outputs £

will remain uninterrupted. When Mute is engaged a

reminder message will appear in the on-screen display

(see figure OSD-15 on page 38) and the word Mute

will replace the volume level in the Information

Display ) (see figure FPD-9 on page 38).

) Information Display: This two-line display is

your window into the status and operation of the 2.0.

In normal operation it displays the current input source

and surround mode at the left side of the display, and the

volume level on the right side. When the tuner is in use

the top line of the display will show the preset number

and frequency of the station being listened to. Additional

messages will be displayed depending on which input or

mode is in use, including RDS data from the FM tuner,

and abbreviated versions of the on-screen menus used

during installation, setup and configuration.

9 Volume Control: Turn this knob to the right or

left to raise or lower the volume. This is an electronic

volume control, so unlike the conventional volume

controls you may be used to, it does not have a start or

end point to its rotation. Volume indications are provided

! Remote Sensor Window: This area contains the

sensor that receives commands from the Signature 2.0’s

infrared remote control. Make certain that it is not

blocked by cabinets, smoked glass or doors or other

objects that may interfere with the line of sight from

the remote.

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Rear Panel Connections

IMPO RTANT NO TE: Never make or remove any connections to the Signature 2.0 with the Master Power Switch in the

“ON” position. It is also a good practice to make certain that the power amplifiers connected to the 2.0 are also turned

off when making or removing any connections. This eliminates the risk of possible damage to your speakers or other

system components.

When making connections to the Signature 2.0 make certain that the plugs are firmly seated into the jacks. This prevents

intermittent connections which may interfere with performance.

‡

ﬂ

ﬁ›‹

⁄

‚

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

MODEL NO.: SIGNATURE SERIES 2.0

HARMAN KARDON

NORTHRIDGE

CALIFORNIA, USA

MADE IN USA

OUT

MAIN

NRTL /C

LR110480

CSA E65

115V 60Hz

75 WATTS

SERIAL NUMBER

ANTENNA

DIGITAL AUDIO DATA INPUTS

REC

S – VIDEO

CAU TIO N

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

COMPOSITE VIDEO

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

RS-232

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

OUT

TRIGGER

OUTPUT

SUB

6-CH DIRECT INPUTS

SUB

Double Insulated

–

When servicing

use only identical replacem ent parts.

DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems.

ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS

REC OUTPUTS

AUDIO OUTPUTS

EXTERNAL CONTROLS

™

¢ ∞

§ ¶• ª

¡ 6-CH Direct Inputs

™ Analog Audio Inputs

£ Record Outputs

• IR Output

ﬁ Composite Video Main Output

ﬂ Composite Video Inputs

‡ Optical Digital Audio Inputs

° Coax Digital Audio Inputs

· AM Antenna Input

ª Trigger Output

‚ AC Power Cord

¢ Main Channel Audio Outputs

∞ Subwoofer Output

§ RS-232 Control Port

¶ IR Input

⁄ S-Video Record Output

¤ S-Video Main Output

‹ S-Video Inputs

a FM Antenna Input

› Composite Video Record Output

¡ 6-CH Direct Inputs: Use these inputs for

connections to optional, external audio adapters. To

select a device connected to these jacks, the audio input

for a source must be changed to “6-CH Direct” using the

Source Menu(see figure OSD-6 on page 29).

£ Record Outputs: Each of these two pairs of

jacks carries the identical audio signal, which is the

audio output selected through the Record Outputs

menu (see figures OSD-35 and OSD-36 on pages 50 and

51). Connect these jacks to the “REC IN” input of a VCR,

cassette recorder, DAT, reel-to-reel recorder, or another

audio recording device.

™ Analog Audio Inputs: Connect the output of

analog audio devices to these inputs. Note the left

channel input is on top, and the right channel input is

on the bottom. Once the inputs have been connected

they may be assigned to any of the 2.0’s seven source

positions using the Source Menu(see figure

OSD-6 on page 29).

¢ Main Channel Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the input of the audio power amplifier. When

making connections to an amplifier make certain that

channels are connected to a matching input on the amp.

(e.g., front left to front left, center to center, etc.).

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∞ Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the

line level mono input of an optional powered sub-

woofer, or the audio input of an external amplifier used

to drive a passive subwoofer. If you are using a passive

subwoofer that has both left and right inputs and no

indication of which to use for mono subwoofer inputs,

it is advisable that a “Y” cable be used so that the signal

is fed to both inputs.

¤ S-Video Main Output: Connect this jack to the

S-Video input of the TV, video monitor, projector or

display that will be used to view the On-Screen Control

Menus of the 2.0 along with any selected S-Video input.

‹ S-Video Inputs: Connect the output of S-Video

sources to these input jacks. Once the inputs have been

connected they may be assigned to any of the 2.0’s seven

source positions using the Source Menu(see figure

OSD-5 on page 27).

§ RS-232 Control Port: This jack is provided to

permit operation of the Signature 2.0 by computers or

home automation systems. The use of this control port

requires additional optional software and it is strongly

recommended that a Harman Kardon dealer be consulted

before any connections are made.

› Composite Video Record Output: Connect this

jack to the composite video “REC-IN” input of a VCR.

ﬁ Composite Video Main Output: Connect this

jack to the composite video input of a TV set, video

monitor, projection television or other video display

device that will be used to view the On-Screen Control

Menus of the 2.0 along with the selected video input.

¶ IR Input: If the 2.0’s front panel IR sensor is blocked

due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR

sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to

this jack.

ﬂ Composite Video Inputs: Connect the output of

composite video sources to these input jacks. Once the

inputs have been connected they may be assigned to any

of the 2.0’s source positions using the Source Menu

(see figure OSD-5 on page 27).

• IR Output: This jack may be connected to other

compatible Harman Kardon products so that they

will receive infrared commands captured by the 2.0’s

remote sensor.

‡ Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the

Optical (TosLink) digital audio output of audio sources

to these jacks. Once the inputs have been connected

they may be assigned to any of the 2.0’s source

positions using the Source Menu(see figure

OSD-5 on page 27).

ª Trigger Output: If a compatible Signature Series or

Harman Kardon audio power amplifier will be used with

the 2.0, connect the amplifier connection cable supplied

with the 2.0 between this jack and the “Trigger Input” of

the amplifier. When connected by a properly trained

dealer or installer, this output may also be used to control

other devices designed to accept a 6- to 12-volt “Power

On” trigger signal, such as projection television screens or

automatic blinds. The MAXIMUM current draw for all

circuits connected to this output is 150 milliamperes.

° Coax Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax

digital audio output of audio sources to these jacks. Once

the inputs have been connected they may be assigned to

any of the 2.0’s source positions using the Source

Menu(see figure OSD-5 on page 27).

‚ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an

· AM Antenna Input: Connect the AM loop antenna

supplied with the 2.0 to these terminals. An external AM

antenna may also be connected here.

unswitched, wall-mounted AC outlet.

⁄ S-Video Record Output: Connect this jack to the

S-Video “REC-IN” input of a VCR.

a FM Antenna Input: Connect an FM antenna

to these terminals. Note that the supplied 300-ohm to

75-ohm adapter is required for connections from twin-

lead dipole antennas.

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Remote Control O peration

a Main Power On/Off

b Learn LED

c IR Transmitters

d Sending LED

e Use/Learn Switch

f Source Power On/Off

g Source Selection

h Simulcast Button

i Menu Control Buttons

j Menu Button

k Treble Cut

Sending

Learning

Use Learn

Source

Off

Source

Main

Off

Main

Store

RDS

Type Presets

Vid 1 Mono+ Music Movies Stereo

l Subwoofer Trim

m Bass Boost

Vid 2 Display

Vid 3

n Balance Control

o Center Mode

p Surround Control

q TV Volume

Simul

r Main Volume Controls

s Mute

Disc/Track

Enter

Tuner

t Transport Controls

u Disc/Track

v Enter

Tape

w Numeric Keys

x Display

Aux

y Surround Mode Selectors

z Preset Tuning

` RDS Type Search

RDS ID/Text

Mute

Store

Battery Compartment

Volume

Treble Sub

Center

Bass Balance Surr

o p q

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Although the basic functions of the Signature 2.0 may

be operated from the front panel, most operation will

be controlled through the wireless remote. The remote

is a powerful tool, and it is worth taking a few minutes

to familiarize yourself with the interaction of the various

controls. In addition to the functions listed below, the

2.0’s remote may be programmed to operate most

infrared controlled products on the market. For complete

information on how to program the remote, read

pages 17-18.

g Source Selection: Pressing these buttons will

select the input source for the 2.0. It will also activate the

transport and numeric control buttons associated with

that device, enabling control of the source with the

2.0 remote. If the 2.0 is in the Standby mode when one

of these buttons is pressed, the unit will automatically

turn on and switch to the selected input.

h Simulcast Button: Using this button enables you

to listen to one source while you watch the video from

another. To use the Simulcast feature, first press the

a Main Power On/Off: Press these buttons to turn

Source Selection button

for the desired video

the 2.0 on or to place it in the standby mode.

source, followed immediately by pressing this button.

Release the Simulcast button, and press the desired

audio source within 5 seconds.

NO TE: The Master Power Switch 1 must be in the

“ON” position for these, or any other buttons on the

remote to operate any function on the 2.0.

i Menu Control Buttons: These buttons control

the location of the on-screen cursor to select items from

on-screen menus, and they also act to select, move,

increase or decrease items from control functions. The

b Learn LED: This indicator will illuminate when

a button on the remote is being programmed with

signals from another remote during the “learning” mode.

The light will go out when the signal is received

and memorized.

›

button is often used to move from a main menu to

a sub-menu, the and buttons are used to select

choices within menus, and the and buttons are

‹

›

⁄

c IR Transmitters: Behind this translucent panel

are the infrared transmitters that send signals from the

remote unit to the 2.0. When pressing buttons to issue

commands, point this area towards the 2.0.

used to move up and down through lists of selections.

j Menu Button: This button is used to activate the

On-Screen Menu Control System when it is not being

used, or to enter selections and exit from the control

system when it is active.

d Sending LED: This indicator should flash any

time a button is pressed to confirm that a command is

being sent to the receiver of another unit. If the light is

dim or does not illuminate when a button is pressed the

batteries in the remote should be replaced.

k Treble Cut: Press this button to activate the Treble

Cut feature. When the button is pressed a menu will

appear on the screen (see figure OSD-19 on page 42), and

you may reduce the high-frequency level of the output

e Use/Learn Switch: This switch selects the

operation mode of the remote control. Slide it to the

left for normal operation. Slide it to the right when the

remote is being programmed.

by pressing the

‹

or › Menu Control buttons

When you have completed the adjustment, press this

button again to enter the setting and remove the menu

from the screen.

f Source Power On/Off: Pressing these buttons

will send a turn-on, turn-off command to the source

device last accessed by pressing one of the Source

Selection buttons g. Note that these commands

may require programming of the remote control as

explained on pages 17-18.

l Subwoofer Trim: Press this button to activate

the Subwoofer Trim feature. When the button is pressed

a menu will appear on the screen (see figure OSD-21

on page 42) and you may adjust the subwoofer output

volume by pressing the

‹

or › Menu Control

buttons i. When you have completed the adjustment,

press this button again to enter the setting and remove

the menu from the screen.

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m Bass Boost: Press this button to activate the Bass

q TV Volume: These buttons may be used to control

the volume of a TV, set-top converter box or other audio

device not connected to the 2.0. When shipped from the

factory, the buttons will control television sets with the

popular RC-5 remote code system. To use these buttons

to control other television sets you must program the

codes into the remote as described on page 37.

Boost feature. When the button is pressed a menu will

appear on the screen (see figure OSD-20 on page 42)

and you may adjust the subwoofer output volume by

pressing the

‹

or › Menu Control buttons

i. When

you have completed the adjustment, press this button

again to enter the setting and remove the menu from

the screen.

r Main Volume Control: These buttons control the

unit’s volume. Note that all channels are controlled

simultaneously.

n Balance Control: Press this button to activate the

Balance Control feature. When the button is pressed a

diagram will appear on the screen (see figure OSD-9

on page 32) that shows a small circle as the current

listening position. To adjust the front/back fade and

left/right balance use all four Menu Control buttons

s Mute: Press this button to temporarily silence the

audio output of the receiver. Press it again to return to

the previous volume level.

t Transport Controls: These buttons may be

programmed to control the transport functions of

compatible VCR’s, DVD player, CD player, cassette

decks, and other source equipment by following the

instructions on pages 17 and 18. As shipped from the

factory, the remote will control compatible Harman

Kardon CD players and cassette decks when the CD

to “move” the listening position with respect to the

center of the room. Press this button again to enter the

setting and remove the diagram from the screen.

o Center Mode: Press this button to select the

center mode. When the button is pressed a menu will

appear on the screen (see figure OSD-22 on page 43)

and you may then make a selection using the

‹

›

or Tape Source Selection buttons

have been

Menu Control buttons i. Press the button again to

pressed. Some of these buttons also have specific

enter the setting and remove the menu from the screen.

functions to operate the 2.0’s tuner when it is selected.

p Surround Control: Press this button to turn the

surround channel output off or on. When the button is

pressed a menu will appear on the screen (see figure

OSD-23 on page 43) and you may then make a selection

a) The ^‡and · buttons are used for seek tuning.

Each press of these buttons will cause the tuner

to search for the station with the next higher or

lower frequency that has a signal strong enough for

acceptable reception.

using the

‹

or › Menu Control buttons

i. Turning

the surround channel feed off with this control will

change the setting only until the source is changed, at

which point the setup configuration selected in the

Spkr Setup Menuwill take effect. Press the

button again to enter the setting and remove the menu

from the screen.

b) The

‚

and

—

buttons may be used to

manually tune stations in single frequency increments

or, by pressing and holding one of these buttons, it is

possible to quickly tune to a specific station.

u Disk/Track: When a compatible Harman Kardon

CD player or cassette deck is in use, this button has

different functions. It may also be re-programmed to any

compatible IR code function following the instructions

on page 18.

IMPO RTANT NO TE: Adjustments made using

the Treble Cut

Balance Control

Control buttons k l m n o p are

Subwoofer Trim

Bass Boost,

Center Mode and Surround

temporary. When the mode or input source is changed,

or the 2.0 is turned off, the adjustment is canceled and

the system preset will return. To make a permanent

change to any of these settings, use the Effects

Menu, as described starting on page 30.

a) When CD is selected and the unit is a CD changer,

∏

these buttons will change to the next disc or

previous disc

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b) When Tape 1 is the input source, and the tape

c) Pressing the Movies button will scroll through the

list of surround modes that are most appropriate for

movie soundtracks.

machine is a compatible Harman Kardon dual cassette

deck, these buttons will switch between the “A” and

“B” wells.

d) Pressing the Stereo button will switch between pure

two-channel stereo sound and the previously selected

surround mode.

v Enter: Press this button to select a station after

you have entered its frequency or preset location using

the Numeric Keys w

IMPO RTANT NO TE: Using these buttons will change

the surround mode for a current listening session only.

Once the input source is changed, the 2.0 will revert

to the surround mode that has been entered using the

Source Menu. To permanently change the surround

mode that is assigned to an input source, use the Source

Menu as described on page 28.

w Numeric Keys: When the 2.0’s tuner is in use,

press these buttons to access a radio station’s frequency

or to enter a station to a specific preset location. See page

46 for complete information on tuning stations and pro-

gramming preset memories. When other inputs are in use

these keys may be programmed to use with TV, CD, and

VCR functions that require numeric inputs. When

shipped from the factory, the remote is programmed

with the RC-5 control codes that activate many popular

brands. It may also be re-programmed for use with most

compatible infrared control systems by following the

instructions on page 17.

z Preset Tuning: Pressing this button when the

tuner is active to scroll up through the list of stations

entered into the preset memory.

` RDS Type Search: When the FM tuner is active,

press this button to initiate a search for a station with

a specific program type. For more information on RDS

tuning, see page 48.

x Display: Press this button to show the details of the

current input source via the On-Screen Display System.

When a digital input is in use, the comprehensive display

(see figure OSD-26 on page 44) will also show information

when Dolby Digital sources are being decoded. Press it

again to remove the display from the screen.

RDS: When the 2.0 is tuned to an FM station

that is transmitting RDS data, press this button once to

display the station’s Textmessage. Press it again to

view information that the station is transmitting about

the station’s call letters, network affiliation or other

identifying information, as well as the station’s program

type (PTY). See page 48 for complete information on

using the RDS system.

y Surround Mode Selectors: Press these buttons

to select a Surround mode for the current listening

session. Note that the selection of available modes will

change based on the use of an analog or digital input.

Store: When the tuner is in use, press this

button to enter a station into the preset memory after

selecting a location number between 1 and 30 using

a) Pressing the Mono + button will switch between

the current surround mode and mono enhancement

circuits that create an enveloping soundfield from a

mono input.

the Numeric Keys w

Battery Compartment: Insert fresh AAA

b) Pressing the Music button will scroll through the

list of surround modes that are most appropriate to

musical selections.

batteries here, being certain to observe proper polarity

∏

by matching the ( ) and ( ) indications on both the

batteries and case. To remove the cover press down

slightly on the raised ridges and gently push the cover

away from you. To replace the cover, slide it back

towards you until you hear the latch click.

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3. Close the cover until it clicks shut.

Remote Control Programming

This product is equipped with a powerful remote

control. As supplied, it will operate the 2.0, as well as

most CD players and tape decks manufactured by

Harman Kardon. If your equipment requires different

codes, it may be programmed to copy the codes from

most infrared remotes.

NO TE: It is important that the batteries be replaced

within ten minutes after the old batteries are removed

to avoid losing any remote codes that have been

programmed into the remote’s memory.

Loading Batteries

The life of the batteries for the remote control is about

one year in normal operation. If the amber Sending

LED d does not flash when remote buttons are

pushed, that is an indication that the batteries need to

be replaced.

Remote Control Range

The remote will operate at a range of up to 15 feet from

the unit, when the batteries are fully charged. The

remote will also operate at an angle of up to 30° to

either side of the unit.

To change the batteries:

1. Remove the back cover by sliding it in the direction of

the arrows.

2.0

Standby

DVD

Vol

Dolb

ital

Sourc

n/O

Surround

Tune

ute

2. Remove the old batteries and insert fresh AAA type

cells. Be certain to observe the correct polarity by noting

Always point the remote transmitter at the front of the

unit when issuing commands. If you find that remote

commands are not being received by the remote, it may

be necessary to use a remote IR sensor.

∏

the ( ) and ( ) marks on both the inside of the case

and on the battery cells. It is recommended that both

batteries be changed at the same time.

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All other keys may only be programmed with one

Programmable Keys

remote code. The code contained in these keys remains

the same regardless of the source selection.

Many of the buttons on the remote control may be

user programmed to new functions to operate virtually

any component in your system. Eleven CANNOT be

programmed with a new code, as they control high-level

WARNING: These keys transmit codes that are vital

to the operation of the product. It is not recommended

that they be programmed with alternative codes, as it

may then be impossible to operate certain functions of

the receiver.

functions of the 2.0. These keys are Main Power On

Main Power Off, and the nine source input keys:

Vid 1, Vid 2, Vid 3, Tuner, CD, Tape 1

and Aux

Programmable keys are divided into two groups. Some

keys may be programmed with a separate function

for each of the inputs. Thus, these keys may change

their code when the input source is changed. (e.g., the

Play key may transmit a different code when CD is

selected as opposed to when VCR is selected.) The

keys that may be programmed with multiple codes are

the following:

⁄¤

All Navigation Buttons ‹ ›

Enter

All Mode Selectors

Treble

Sub

Center

Bass

Balance

Surr

All Numeric Keys (0 – 9)

Source Power On

Source Power Off

Stop

Mute

Simulcast

Disc/Track

Record

Pause

Channel/Preset Up

Channel/Preset Down

Tune Up

Tune Down

P-Scan

TV Volume Up/Down

Display

Store

RDS

Type

Presets

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To program the remote, follow these steps. Note that

it is not necessary to program all keys, only those that

are required to operate the subject device. Keys not

programmed will retain the codes preprogrammed at

the factory.

Resetting the Remote Memory

In normal operation, codes for a new device may be

programmed “over” the codes that have been previously

programmed into the remote. It is also possible to reset

the memory for individual keys, or for the entire remote.

When a memory position is reset, the remote will return

to the original factory preset command.

1. Slide the Use/Learn switch

at the top left corner

of the remote to the right so that it is next to Learn

To reset the memory for a specific individual key

2. If one of the multifunction buttons is being

location, put the Use/Learn switch in the Learn

programmed press the source button (e.g., CD Vid 1)

position. Press the Main Power Off button

and the

you wish to have this function associated with. If you

are programming a single function key, proceed to the

next step.

button to be reset at the same time. Both the Sending

and Learning indicators will light momentarily. When

the lights go out, the memory has been cleared of the

user programmed code and reset to the factory preset.

3. Press the button on the remote that is to be

programmed. Note that the Learning LED b

will illuminate.

Return the Use/Learn switch

to the Use position

when you are finished.

4. Place the 2.0’s remote head to head with the other

remote control whose function is being learned. The

two remotes should be no more than 8 inches apart.

To reset the remote’s entire memory and return all

keys to their factory preset commands first put the

Use/Learn switch

in the Learn position. Then

and confirm

press the Main Power On button

5. Press and hold the button on the other remote

corresponding to the function to be memorized until

the Learning LED starts to blink. When the LED goes

out, release the button on the transmitting remote. The

function code has been successfully captured by the

2.0’s remote.

that the Learn LED b has illuminated. While con-

tinuing to press the Main Power On button, press and

hold the Main Power Off button

button until the

Learn LED goes off for about 3 seconds. It will then

blink twice. Then release the two buttons. This

indicates that the memory has been cleared of any

user programmed commands and that the original

commands have been restored. Slide the Use/Learn

NO TE: If both LEDs flash during a programming

operation, it indicates that the remote’s memory is full

or that the remote codes from the transmitting remote

are not compatible with the unit’s signal format.

switch

back to the Use position to return the

remote to normal operation.

6. Continue to program any additional remote com-

mands required using steps 2 through 5. When you have

finished programming the remote, slide the Use/Learn

switch

to the left so that it is in the Use position.

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When making audio/video connections it is a good idea

System Installation

to note the connection points on the User Worksheet

provided in Appendix B.

The Signature 2.0 is a powerful audio controller that

delivers high-quality sound in a variety of multichannel

modes from a wide range of input sources. Although

many aspects of the 2.0 resemble familiar audio

components, the flexibility and range of control the 2.0

offers means that some steps in the installation process

may be a bit different from traditional analog-only audio

products. For that reason, it is important that you read

the following section carefully even if you are familiar

with audio systems.

For simple installations, connect your audio and video

sources according to the chart on page 6.

Audio Inputs

The 2.0 accepts inputs from conventional analog audio

products and both coaxial digital and optical digital audio

sources. The flexibility of the 2.0’s profile system allows

you to connect both analog and digital outputs from the

same source (such as DVD, a laser disc player or a Digital

Television adapter) and then associate that source with

any video input or source name.

As a safety note, it is always good practice to make

certain that the 2.0 and all equipment being installed

and connected to it be turned off and unplugged from

AC-power sources. This prevents the possibility of

accidentally sending any audio or control signals through

the system that may damage your equipment.

In addition, the 2.0 will decode PCM digital signals,

Dolby Digital (AC-3*) data and DTS. PCM digital is used

by conventional CD players or the standard digital output

of a laser disc player, while Dolby Digital is used by DVD

players as well as high-definition television sets (HDTV),

many new computer games and other future digital audio

devices. DTS is another digital audio format, used for both

audio-only discs as well as DVDs and laser discs. When a

digital source is selected, the 2.0 will automatically test the

digital data. If the surround mode in use is not compatible

with the digital data input, the mode name will flash in

the front panel Information Display (see figure FPD-12

on page 40) alerting you to the error. Pressing the Display

We also recommend that you use high-quality cables

when making connections to external audio and video

equipment. There are many brands of cables to choose

from, and we suggest that you consult with your dealer

to select the cables that suit your needs and budget.

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface

capable of supporting the weight, you will need to make

the connections to your audio and video equipment. The

following steps need to be done only when the 2.0 is

first installed, or when a change is made to the input

source equipment.

button

will give you an alternate mode selection.

Audio input connections are made in conventional

left/right pairs to the Analog Audio Inputs ™

and either optical or coax connections to Optical or

Coax Digital Audio Inputs ‡ °. When making

connections, be certain to note the equipment connected

to each input using the chart in Appendix B.

Input Connections

Unlike traditional audio/video products, which have

fixed source inputs assigned to specific products or

sources (e.g., “VCR” or “CD”), the Signature 2.0 allows

you to connect inputs from a variety of audio and video

sources, and then assign them to custom tailored source

“profiles” as you desire. The following instructions will

guide you to making the individual connections, while

the actual assignment of the sources is explained in the

section of this manual covering the Sources Menu on

page 27.

IMPO RTANT NO TE: Do not make connections

from the “RF” output of a laser disc player directly to

the 2.0. The RF signal must first be demodulated by an

optional, external device, which is then connected to

the 2.0 via a datastream digital connection. Improper

connections to an RF digital source may result in

damage to your equipment.

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The 2.0 may also be connected to an optional, external

If the 2.0’s front panel remote sensor is blocked by

cabinet doors or other obstructions, an optional, external

IR sensor may be connected to the IR Input ¶. If you

are connecting multiple products to the same sensor, in

some applications the “IR In” may be connected to the IR

output of another compatible Harman Kardon product.

Consult your dealer or custom installer if you have

questions concerning the use of the IR input.

audio processor or decoder that accommodates digital

systems the 2.0 cannot handle internally. The analog

output connections from any external processor should

be made to the 6-CH Direct Inputs ¡

Video Inputs

Video source connections are made to either the

Composite Video or S-Video Inputs ﬂ ‹. When

connecting an audio/video device such as a VCR or DVD

it is a good idea to make all connections to the same

An RS-232 Input § is provided for use with custom

remote systems. Connections to this input jack should

ONLY be made by installers who are specially trained

in its use.

input number, (e.g., Video 1 Analog Audio 1,

Digital Audio 1) although any input number may be

used as long as you keep a note of which source is

connected to each numbered video input.

O utput Connections

Once audio or video connections are made, they may

be matched with any other connection. They may also

be used with more than one input profile. For example,

the video output of a VCR or cable box may be used

both with the VCR’s own audio source for normal play-

back, but it may also be used with the 2.0’s built-in tuner

so that, for example, you may watch the video of a

sports broadcast along with the commentary from a

radio station using the simulcast feature.

Audio O utputs

Using high-quality audio interconnect cables, connect the

Main Channel Audio Outputs ¢ to matching audio

inputs of your audio power amplifier for the left, center,

right, right surround and left surround channels. Connect

the power amplifier to the speakers in accordance with

the instructions provided by the amplifier and speaker

manufacturers.

Connections from the Subwoofer Output ∞ should

be made to the mono line level input of a powered sub-

woofer or to the input of an audio power amplifier used

to power a passive subwoofer. In the event that the input

of the powered subwoofer has both left and right line

level inputs, consult the instructions provided with the

subwoofer to determine which input should be used, or

if any other special connection is required.

System and Accessory Inputs

Assemble the AM loop antenna as shown below.

Connect it to the AM Antenna Inputs · on the

rear panel.

For Subwoofers with a stereo input only, it may be

necessary to use an optional “Y” cable. Consult the

Subwoofer’s instructions or your dealer for additional

information.

Video O utputs

Connect the FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm)

Using high-quality video interconnect cables with a

coaxial-style construction, connect the Composite

Video Main Output ﬁ and/or S-Video Main

Output ¤ to the video or S-Video inputs of your TV,

projector, video monitor or other video display device

or processor.

connection

a. The FM antenna may be an external roof

antenna, an inside powered or wire-lead antenna, or a

connection from a cable TV system. Note that if the

antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable,

you must use the 300-ohm to 75-ohm adapter supplied

with the unit to make the connection.

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NO TE: The 2.0’s input switching system will convert

When the 2.0’s internal Remote Sensor Window !

is blocked, connect an external sensor to the IR Input ¶

or connect that jack to the IR output of another com-

patible device that the remote can “see.”

S-Video inputs for display on a standard composite video

monitor, but it will NOT convert composite video signals

to the S-Video format. If your system uses a mix of both

standard and S-Video it is easiest to make connections

only to the standard video input of a monitor, although

that will remove the signal quality benefits of an “S”

connection. If both types of connections are made, it is

necessary to switch your video display from composite to

“S” so that the monitor’s input matches the output of the

device chosen by the 2.0.

You may also connect both the IR Input ¶ and the IR

Output • to other devices so that the IR signal path is

daisy-chained.

If the 2.0 will be used in a system with an optional

Signature Series or Harman Kardon amplifier with a

turn-on trigger, or other compatible products, connect

the trigger connection cable by plugging one end into the

Trigger Output ª, and the other end into the Trigger

Input of the amplifier or accessory device.

Record O utputs

Connect the audio Record Outputs £ to the Record/

In jacks of an audio or video recorder. You may connect

the 2.0 to two different recorders, (e.g., an audio cassette

deck or Mini Disc and a VCR), but the same signal will

be fed to both recorders.

IMPO RTANT NO TE: When using the trigger with

a device other than a Harman Kardon Signature Series

product it is important to make certain that the trigger

voltages and connection polarities are compatible. Consult

your dealer or Harman Kardon for more information about

specialized connections with the 2.0’s trigger output.

Mismatched trigger connections may cause damage to

equipment that is not covered by factory warranties.

Connect the Composite Video and S-Video Record

Outputs › ⁄ to the Record/In jacks on a VCR or other

video recording device.

System Accessory Connections

If the IR sensors on some of the other pieces of equipment

in your system are blocked by cabinet doors or other

obstructions, the IR signals received by the 2.0 may be fed

to compatible devices by connecting the IR Output • to

the IR Input of other devices.

When all of these connections are made only one more

important connection needs to be made: plug the AC

Power Cord ‚ into a non-switched AC output, but

do not turn the 2.0 on quite yet. You are almost ready

to enjoy the Signature Series 2.0.

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Center Front Speaker

System Configuration

Once you have made the physical connections between

the Signature 2.0 and the other equipment in your

system, it is necessary to make certain adjustments that

“tell” the 2.0 about the speakers and where they are

located in the listening room and to make adjustments

for the acoustics in the room. These adjustments will

also enable you to use the power of the 2.0’s menu

system so that input sources may be grouped and named

to suit your requirements. Finally, there are adjustments

and calibrations to be made that optimize the outputs

of the 2.0 to produce the best possible sound. A few

minutes spent to correctly configure the 2.0 for the

specifics of your system will add to the pleasure of your

listening experience.

No more

than 24²

Left Front Speaker

Right Front Speaker

Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct-View TV Sets or

Rear-Screen Projectors

Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics

and the type of speakers in use, you may find that

imaging is improved by moving the front left and right

speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker.

If possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that their

tweeters are aimed at ear height when you are seated in

the listening position.

Speaker Selection and Placement

TV or Projection Screen

The placement of speakers in a multichannel home

theater system will have a noticeable impact on the

quality of sound reproduced.

Center Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the

same model or brand of speaker should be used for the

front left, center and right speakers. This creates a seam-

less front soundstage, and eliminates the possibility of

distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound

moves across mismatched front channel speakers.

Speaker Placement

Depending on the type of center channel speaker in

use and your viewing device, place the center speaker

directly above or below your TV or projector.

Once the center channel speaker is installed, position the

left and right front speakers so that they are as far away

from one another as the center channel speaker is from

the preferred listening position. Ideally, the front channel

speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no

more than 24² vertically off center from the tweeter in

the center channel speaker.

Optional Rear Wall Mounting

The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to

the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen. You may

also experiment with placing the left and right speakers slightly

forward of the center speaker

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Using these guidelines, you may find that it takes some

Configuring Your System

experimentation to find the correct location for the front

speakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid to

move things around until the system sounds correct.

Optimize your speaker positions so that pans across the

front of the room sound smooth, and that sounds from

all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at

the same time.

Once the speakers have been installed, the next step is to

configure the 2.0 and calibrate it for the specific equip-

ment in your system. First make certain that you have

installed the supplied batteries in the remote control, as

shown on page 16. Next, make certain that the AC

Power Cord ‚ is plugged into a non-switched AC

wall outlet.

Surround speakers should be placed on the side walls of

the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. The

center of the speaker should face into the room. The

speakers should be located so that the bottom of the

cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears

when in the desired area, as shown below.

You are now ready to turn on the 2.0. Before proceeding,

place the Master Power Switch 1 in the ON

position by pressing it in until the switch latches and

is flush with the 2.0’s front panel. The front panel

Information Display ) will light briefly and

display a message with the software revision number

(Figure FPD-1).

At least 6 inches from ceiling

Si nature Series 2.0

Ver. X.X

Figure FPD-1

At least 2 feet

It will then show a Power Offmessage (Figure

FPD-2)and then go dark.

Power Off Standb

Figure FPD-2

At the same time, the Standby LED 5 will turn

amber, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode

and ready to accept commands from the remote control.

If side wall mounting is not practical, the speakers may

be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position.

Again, they should be located so that the bottom of the

cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears.

The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the

rear of the seating area.

NO TE: It is a good idea to write down the software

version that is installed in your unit in the place provided

in Appendix B. Although it is unlikely that you will

encounter problems with the 2.0, the exact revision

number of the software installed in your system is a

valuable diagnostic tool that may be helpful to Customer

Service Representatives when you contact Harman

Kardon via letter, phone or E-Mail.

Subwoofers produce non-directional sound, so they

may be placed almost anywhere in a room. Subwoofer

placement is highly influenced by room size and shape,

and the type of subwoofer used. Follow the instructions

provided by the subwoofer’s manufacturer, or experi-

ment with the best location for a subwoofer in your

listening room.

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The final preparation before proceeding with the

configuration is to make certain that your television,

monitor, or projector or other video display device is

turned on, and that it is adjusted so that the 2.0 is the

Setup Menu

Record Outputs

Sources

Speaker Setup

Advanced Setup

current video input. At this point you should also make

one last check that all sources, amplifiers and speakers

are properly connected to the 2.0, plugged into AC

power, turned on or in their standby modes.

Turn the 2.0 on using the front panel Standby Switch

or the Main Power On switch

on the remote

Figure OSD-1

control. Note that the Standby LED 5 will go out and

the word “Signature” on the front panel will turn a soft

blue color to act as the Power Indicator 6. If the 2.0

is connected to a Signature Series power amplifier via the

remote trigger cable it, too, will turn on.

Press the ¤ Menu Control button

twice until

the words Speaker Setupare highlighted on

the screen. Press the › Menu Control button to go to

the Speaker Setup Menu(Figure OSD-2).

When the power is first turned on, the Information

Display ) will first show a brief turn-on message

(Figure FPD-3)

Spkr Setup Menu

Front L & R: Small

Center:

Small

Yes

Surrounds:

Subwoofer:

Si nature Series 2.0

Speaker Levels

Power On Standb

Speaker Distances

Figure FPD-3

and then it will revert to the standard information display

with the source name and the volume setting on the

right side of the display (Figure FPD-4).

Figure OSD-2

The first three lines tell the system if the speakers used

are capable of extended low-frequency reproduction.

When making a setting, use the following as a guideline:

Vol

Dolb ProLo ic

Figure FPD-4

Small Select this setting if the speakers used

are not capable of reproducing low-frequency

information below 100Hz.

Speaker Setup

The first step in the configuration is to program the 2.0

so that it “knows” what kind of speakers are connected.

This information, pertaining to the characteristics of the

speakers, not their brand or model, establishes the bass

management of the 2.0.

Large Select this setting if the speakers are

traditional, full-range loudspeakers.

NO TE: The words “Large” or “Small” do not refer to

the actual size of the speakers, but their ability to

handle low-frequency information. In general,

however, full-range speakers are larger in size than

frequency-limited satellite speakers since they often

include large woofers.

To begin the process, press the Menu button

and note that the main Setup Menu (Figure OSD-1)

will appear.

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When the Front L & R:line is highlighted use

the or › Menu Control buttons to select

to select Yeswhen a subwoofer is installed, and

‹

Nonewhen a subwoofer will not be used in the system.

Largeor Smallin accordance with the definition

above. When Smallis selected, all signals assigned

to the front left/right speakers that are below 100Hz

will be sent to the subwoofer output. When Large

is selected, the front left/right speakers will receive a

full-range signal.

NO TE: If you wish to retain the factory preset that

appears on any menu line, simply press the ¤ Menu

Control button

to skip that item and move to the

next setting.

When the speaker types have been entered, press

the ¤ Menu Control button so that the

NO TE: If Smallis selected and a subwoofer is not

used, the bass output in your system will be limited.

However, to avoid speaker damage, do not select

Largeunless your speakers are capable of reproducing

extreme low-frequency sounds.

Speaker Levels >line is highlighted.

This will begin a important process of setting the

system output levels so that they are properly balanced

to account for variations in amplifiers, speakers and

room conditions.

When the desired setting for the front L/R speakers has

NO TE: As soon as the button is pressed to go to the

next menu, a moderately loud test noise signal will be

heard. Anyone with sensitive hearing may wish to leave

the room before proceeding.

been set, press the ¤ Menu Control button

that Centeris highlighted. Here, make the same

choice as to a large or small setting, depending on the

type of speakers installed. Use the or › Menu

Control buttons to make your selection. When

‹

From the Speaker Levelsline, press the

› Menu Control button

to move to the

Smallis selected, all sounds below 100Hz assigned to

the center channel will be sent to the front left/right

output. When Largeis selected, the center speakers

will receive a full-range signal. An additional option here

is None, which should be selected if no center channel

speaker is installed.

next screen.

The Speaker Level Adjmenu appears (Figure

OSD-3), and it will list all of the speaker positions that

have been entered on the Speaker Setup Menu. A test

noise will be heard from the front left speaker as soon

as the menu is on the screen. That will serve as your

initial reference level for the remaining speakers. If it is

too low or too loud, use the Volume Controls r 9

to set your reference level. If a sound pressure level

meter is being used, the recommended reference level is

75dB, using the “C Weighting/Slow” settings. For the

most accurate settings, the meter should be placed at the

preferred listening position.

Once the center channel setting has been made, press the

¤ Menu Control button

is highlighted. Again, make a choice as to large or small,

using the or › Menu Control buttons to make

so that Surrounds

‹

your selection. When Smallis selected, all sounds

below 100Hz assigned to the left and right surround

channels will be sent to the front left/right output. When

Largeis selected, the surround speakers will receive

a full-range signal. Select None, when no surround

speakers are installed.

Speaker Level Adj

Left Front

Center

+00 dB

After selecting the Surround speaker type, press the

¤ Menu Control button

so that Subwoofer

Right Front +00 dB

is highlighted. Use the or › Menu Control buttons

‹

Right Surr

Left Surr

Subwoofer

+00 dB

Adjust until all levels

sound equal.

Figure OSD-3

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Once the reference level has been established, press the

¤ Menu Control button so that Centeris

highlighted. Adjust the sound level using the or

Menu Control buttons until the volume from the

At the Speaker Dist Adjmenu (Figure OSD-4)

you will enter the information that will permit the 2.0 to

automatically calculate the proper delay time for each

analog and digital surround mode. Thanks to the

advanced circuitry of the 2.0 it is no longer necessary to

calculate delay times and enter them manually. It is

important, however, that you have the distance from the

preferred listening position to the front left/right, center

and surround speakers measured and available before

proceeding to the next step.

‹

›

center channel is equal to what you had just heard from

the left front speaker.

When the center channel level is set press the ¤ Menu

Control button

lighted and once again use the

buttons until the level is equal to the preceding

until Right Frontis high-

‹

or › Menu Control

speakers. Continue until all speaker locations have been

set, and then quickly cycle through the list one more

time to make certain that no additional adjustments

are required.

Speaker Dist Adj

Meas Std:

Feet

Front L and R:10 FT

Center:

10 FT

Surrounds:

NO TE: For proper operation, the test tone should

always be heard from the speaker location indicated in

the on-screen menu. If the sound is being heard from a

location other than the one shown on the screen there is

a misconnection in the system. In that event, press the

Indicate distance

from Speakers to

listening postition.

Menu button

three times to exit the menu system

Figure OSD-4

and then turn the unit off by pressing the Master

Power Switch 1 on the front panel until the

Standby LED 5 goes dark. Once the 2.0 and all

amplifiers have been turned completely off (NOT placed

in a standby mode) check all connections from the 2.0

to the power amplifier and from the amplifier to the

speakers to find the incorrect connection. Once the

problem is found and corrected, turn your system on

again and resume the setup.

The first line on the menu allows you to change from

the factory preset of measurement in feet to metric

increments. If you prefer to enter the data in meters,

make certain that the Meas Stdline is highlighted and

press the › Menu Control button

replaced with Meters. Press the ¤ Menu Control

button when the desired measurement unit appears

until Feetis

and move to the next line.

At each of the next three lines, use the

‹

or › Menu

When all speaker locations have been set so that

Control buttons

to change the setting so that the

the sound is equal, press the Menu button

end the calibration and return to the Speaker

Setup Menu

distance shown is as close as possible to the distance

from your listening position to the speaker location that

is highlighted. When the setting for a speaker position is

To complete the speaker setup, press the

¤ Menu Control button until Speaker

Distances >is highlighted and press the

› Menu Control button to move to the next step.

complete, press the ¤ Menu Control button

move to the next position.

When all speaker distances have been entered, press the

Menu button to return to the Spkr Setup

Menuto select any items that may require final fine

tuning. Press the Menu button one more time to return

to the Setup Menuso that final adjustments and

configuration data may be entered.

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Source Configuration

Source Menu

Today’s audio video technology has led to the use of an

increasingly complex number of audio/sources in even

the most basic home theater systems. To make matters

more confusing, the use of a specific output from any

one piece of source equipment may vary depending

on the type of program software being watched or

listened to.

Source:Vid 1

Name: Video 1

Video: Comp 1

Audio: Analog 1

Mode:

Movie 1

Video Detect: Auto

Input Level

Effects

The 2.0 is unique in that it gives users the option to

assemble any of the audio and video sources it is con-

nected to into easy to understand input source profiles

that allow you to “mix and match” combinations and then

identify them with a name that makes sense. For example,

the tuner may be permanently “attached” to the output of

a satellite receiver to allow video for sports events to be

combined with the play-by-play audio from a local radio

station, or a DVD player with multiple digital audio

outputs may appear as separate input sources.

Figure OSD-5

The Nameline is where you may rename the input

profile so that the on-screen and front-panel display

description shows your preferred description. For

example, you may wish to rename “TV” to “Satellite,”

“Video 1” to “VCR 1,” “Video 2” to “DVD,” and so on.

To change the input name, first make certain that the

Nameline is highlighted. Next, press the › Menu

Control button

and note that a series of underscore

The key to this flexibility is found on the Source

Menu. Following the instructions below, you may

combine inputs, establish preferred modes, set input

levels and vary effects settings. To start, press the

lines ( ) will appear to the right of the factory

ÐÐÐÐ

preset name and that the first letter will change from

white to a slightly greenish color. Use the ⁄ and

Menu Control buttons i to change the alphanumeric

Menu button

OSD-1) appears, and then press the ¤ Menu Control

button once until Sources is highlighted.

Press the › Menu Control button again to reach

the Source Menu

until the main Setup Menu(Figure

character. Tap the remote buttons lightly to move

through the upper case letters, lower case letters, num-

bers and symbols one at a time, or press and hold either

the

⁄

or ¤ Menu Control buttons to scroll rapidly

through the available characters.

While proceeding through each of the menu items and

configuration options explained in the following pages, it

is a good idea to record the choices made in the Sources

worksheet that is found in Appendix B. Making a written

record of your system’s configuration will make it easier

to establish your favorites should the memory be reset

due to software changes or service.

After you have changed the first letter, press the

› Menu Control button to move to the next space.

The letter being changed will turn from white to a light

green as your indication of which space is being changed.

Continue to use the

⁄

and ¤ Menu Control buttons

to change each character, and then press the › Menu

Control button to move to the next space to the right.

If you have made an error and wish to correct a previous

spot on the line, use the ‹ Menu Control button as a

“backspace” key.

At the Source Menu(Figure OSD-5), the first line

labeled Sourcecorresponds to the button on the

2.0 remote control that will be used to recall the source

profile that is being established. You may continue to

program the profile that is shown, or press the › Menu

When you have completed the entry, even if it does

not fill the entire 11-character space permitted, press

Control button

to change to another remote button

the Menu button

to enter the setting to the 2.0’s

to be set. When the correct profile is shown inside the

memory. Press the ¤ Menu Control button

highlighted area, press the ¤ Menu Control button

move to the next line.

to move to the next line.

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As with other menu selection choices, use the

‹

›

Input Assignment

Menu Control buttons i to change the setting until

At the Videoline select the rear panel Composite

or S-Video Input ‹ ﬂ that will appear on screen

when the remote button whose profile you are adjusting

is pressed. You may select any of the video inputs,

even if you use an input connection more than once.

If you need to remember which piece of source equip-

ment is connected to which input jack, consult the

worksheet in Appendix B that you filled out during the

connection process.

the desired input appears on the screen. When you have

completed this section, press the ¤ Menu Control

button

to enter the setting to the 2.0’s memory and

move to the next step.

Surround Mode Assignment

The next step is to enter the surround mode that will be

used when the input profile being established is selected.

Note that the choice of modes available will vary

depending on whether the input is an analog or digital

audio source. For example, the Dolby Digital and DTS

modes are not available when the input is an analog

audio source, as there would be no digital data available.

To change the video input source, first make certain that

the Videoline on the menu (Figure OSD-5) is high-

lighted. Press the › Menu Control button and notice

that the video input will change each time you press the

›

button. Composite video inputs will be shown as

Comp 1through Comp 6, and the S-Video inputs will

be shown as S-Video 1and S-Video 2

An explanation of the Surround modes, and the

suggested program material for them, is found in

Appendix C. You may wish to consult that information

before making a final selection for the preset mode.

Note that the mode programmed into the profile

memory will appear when the source is selected, but you

may always change the mode during a listening session

by pressing one of the Surround Mode Selector

When the desired input name appears on the screen,

press the ¤ Menu Control button to enter the setting

and move to the next line.

At the Audioline you will choose analog, digital or

external audio source that will be selected when you

press the remote button profile being adjusted. Analog

audio input sources will be shown as Analog 1

through Analog 6, corresponding to the rear panel

Analog Audio Inputs ™. Digital audio sources will

buttons

change modes during the selection process by pressing

the or › Menu Control buttons you will hear

the differences between them.

on the remote control. In addition, as you

‹

be shown as Digital 1through Digital 6

NO TE: When an external audio adapter is selected

through the 6-CH Direct Inputs ¡, the 2.0 will not

allow a mode to be entered, as the surround decoding

will be established by the external processor. The Mode

line will not appear when 6-Ch Directis the

audio source.

Digital inputs 1 through 4 are the Coax Digital Audio

Inputs ° and digital inputs 5 and 6 are the Optical

Digital Audio Inputs ‡. If a device is connected to

the rear panel 6-CH Direct Input ¡ it will appear on

the line as 6-Ch Direct

NO TE: The tuner may ONLY be selected as an input

when the top line on the menu reads Tuner. This is

intentional, as the codes programmed in the Tuner

button on the remote are needed to operate many of

the tuner’s functions. It is possible, however, to select

another input device for this source, but the tuner will

not be accessible if the input is used in that fashion.

After deciding on which mode to use, press the

‹

›

Menu Control buttons i to change the setting until

the desired surround mode appears on the screen. When

you have completed this selection, press the ¤ Menu

Control button

to enter the setting to the 2.0’s

memory and move to the next step.

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Video Detect

Input Level Adjust

This option line permits you to select whether the 2.0

will continually search for incoming video, or if the

circuits for automatic detection will be turned off.

When an analog input is selected, the next step is to

set the input level. Correct input level adjustment is

needed so that the surround sound processing circuitry

has both enough information to decode, and to make

certain that the information in both input channels is at

the same level. This level setting does not involve the

actual output volume that you hear, but rather the small

voltages that embody the signals sent from the output

of a source unit and the input of the 2.0. Different

products may have widely varying output levels so it is

important that you set the input level to assure proper

surround processing.

In normal operation, the factory default setting of AUTO

should be left in place. When AUTOis in use, the unit’s

video board will periodically examine the signal at the

selected video input to see if there are any video sync

pulses, indicating the presence of an incoming signal. If a

signal is detected, it will be displayed on the screen, with

the on-screen menus superimposed over the video image.

When no video signal is present, the on-screen menus

and messages will be displayed over a blue screen.

Since digital audio signals do not vary in level with

changes in program material intensity, they are trans-

mitted at a constant bit rate. For that reason, it is not

necessary to set the input level for digital audio sources.

Accordingly, this step does not appear on the Source

Menuwhen a digital input is selected as shown below

(Figure OSD-6).

The AUTOsetting will work for most sources. However,

in some cases, the incoming signal may occasionally be

weak due to poor-quality video playback, tapes with bad

tracking, or other factors. If those conditions are present

on a particular source, such as a VCR, selecting the OFF

option will stop the auto search for video sync, permit-

ting the menus to be displayed regardless of the incoming

sync quality. As always, the blue screen will appear when

no video is present.

Source Menu

Source:Vid2

NO TE: As with all source-related settings, the Video

Detectsetting is for the input being adjusted only. To

permanently disable the option of showing video under

the menus, change the Menu Bkgrndsetting to Blue

in the Display Optionsmenu of Advanced

Settings(see page 36).

Name:

Video 2

Video: Comp 2

Audio: Digital 1

Mode:

Dolby Digital

Video Detect: Auto

Effects

To make a change in this option, press the

Menu Control buttons until the desired setting

is displayed. When you have completed the necessary

change, press the ¤ Menu Control button to

‹

›

Figure OSD-6

Before setting the input levels, make certain that the

source machine you are adjusting is in the play mode,

using program material that is representative of your

favorite listening choices. Remember; the actual volume

setting is not important here, rather, you are concerned

with the electrical interface between the two units.

enter the setting to the 2.0’s memory and move to the

next step.

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With the source unit in play, make certain that you are

at the Source Menu(Figure OSD-5) and that the

Input Level line is highlighted. Press the

› Menu Control button to move to the Set

NO TE: When adjusting the input level using the front

panel display, note that only the indication of Ref

High, or Low, will appear on the bottom line. The

reference offset numbers appear only in the on-screen

display (Figure FPD-5).

Input Levelsmenu (Figure OSD-7).

Set In ut Levels

Set Input Levels

L In ut Level: Ref

L Input Level: +00

R Input Level: +00

Figure FPD-5

Once the levels have been set as needed for both the left

and right channels, press the Menu button

to the Source Menu

to return

L Signal Level:Ref

R Signal Level:Ref

Adjust each input for

reference level

Effects Setup

The final adjustment group to be set when establishing

an input source profile is the Effects menu. These

settings adjust parameters that will be initiated when

the source is selected in the future, but they may always

be modified during a listening session through the use of

the various remote control functions.

Figure OSD-7

This menu has two groups of lines for the left and right

inputs. The top group is where adjustments are made to

each of the channels, and the figure shown at the right

side of the screen is the offset from the 2.0’s internal

reference. The group of readouts in the lower portion of

the screen displays an actual indication of the incoming

audio signal’s level.

To enter the Effects menu, the Source Menu

(Figure OSD-5) should be on the screen with the

Effects

line highlighted. Press the

and note that the

› Menu Control button

When the lower display lines display a constant reading

of Ref, the level settings are correct and no further

adjustment is required. When either of the lower lines

flashes between Refand Lowor Refand Highthe

input levels require adjustment. A level that is too high

will cause distortion and incorrect processing, while too

low a level will prevent the surround processor from

creating the proper soundfields.

Effects Menu(Figure OSD-8) will appear on

the screen.

Effects Menu

Treble Cut:

Bass Boost:

-0 dB

+0 dB

Subwfr Trim: +0 dB

Center:

Normal

Surround:

Balance

To adjust the input levels, make certain that the Set

Input Levelsmenu (Figure OSD-7) is on the

screen. To select the channel being adjusted, use the

⁄

or ¤ Menu Control buttons

channel is highlighted. Use the

buttons until the Signal Levelline for

until the desired

‹

or › Menu Control

Figure OSD-8

the channel being adjusted shows a constant Ref

display. When one channel has been adjusted, repeat

the procedure for the other, if necessary.

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The first adjustment is Treble Cut, which rolls off

The Center control allows you to select the Center

Channel option for this input. This is an override to the

normal settings for the selected mode. Make certain that

the Effects Menuis on the screen and that the

Centerline is highlighted.

the high-frequency level of the output signal at specific

frequencies in accordance with the chart shown in

Appendix C. To reduce the amount of high-frequency

information, make certain that the Treble Cut

line is highlighted, and use the

‹

and › Menu Control

Use the

‹

and › Menu Control buttons

to select

buttons i to create the desired level. Note that since

from among the following options:

this is a subtractive filter, the on-screen indications are

shown as negatives, such as -2 dB. When the desired

Treble Cut has been selected, press the ¤ Menu

Control button to move to the next line.

Normalleaves the center setting as it would be

for the mode selected.

Widecreates a slightly diffused center sound stage

by feeding a small amount of the center channel

signal into the front left and right speakers.

The Bass Boost adjustment enables you to boost the level

of low-frequency content in accordance with the chart

shown in Appendix C. To increase the amount of low-

frequency information, make certain that Bass

Boostprovides a 2dB boost above the calibrated

level for the center channel to create the effect of a

narrowly focused center soundstage.

Boostis highlighted and use the

Control buttons to create the desired level. Note

that since this is an additive function, the on-screen

‹

and › Menu

OFFturns off the center channel speaker position

for this input. That creates a very “wide” or

phantom center channel soundfield.

indications are shown as positives, such as +2 dB

When the desired Bass Boost has been selected, press the

¤ Menu Control button to move to the next line.

When the desired center mode is on the screen, press the

¤ Menu Control button

to enter the setting and

The Subwoofer Trim option gives you the opportunity

to change the actual volume level of the subwoofer out-

put above or below that of the other channels. This is

different from the adjustments made at the Input Level

menu, where you are adjusting the electrical balance

between the 2.0 and your amplifiers. Here, the adjust-

ment is a true volume level change. To change the

subwoofer trim, make certain that Subwfr Trim

move to the next adjustment on this menu.

The Surround option enables you to turn off the

surround speakers for this input. Use the

Control buttons to leave the surround speakers on,

or to turn them off.

‹

or › Menu

To move to the final default adjustment on the Effects

Menu, press the ¤ Menu Control button until

Balance is highlighted. Press the

is highlighted and use the

‹

and › Menu Control

buttons i to adjust the level. When the desired level

› Menu Control button

to move to the Balance

is established press the ¤ Menu Control button to

Adjust screen.

move to the next line.

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The adjustment screen for Balance is an X/Y graph

(Figure OSD-9) with the center of the graph indicating

the place in the room where you were sitting when the

Speaker Level Adjustments were made as shown on page

25. Keep in mind that this may, or may not, be the actual

center of the room, although it appears at the center on

the graph.

the offset from center to the left or right by the number

after the “R/L” indication, with “LF” indicating a left

offset and “RT” indicating a right offset. When the “

o” is

on the center vertical line, a “0” appears after the R/L

indicating no balance offset.

Similarly, the right side of the displays shows the

front/back fade next to the “F/B” indication. A number

followed by “FT” indicates you have moved more

volume level to the front, while a “BK” indicates an

offset to the back of the room. When a “0” appears after

the F/B, and the cursor is on the horizontal center line,

there is no fade offset.

If this adjustment must be made when the on-screen

display is not available, you may judge the relative

balance position using the numeric scales explained

above as they appear in the front panel Information

Display (Figure FPD-6).

R/L 0

B F/B 0

Figure OSD-9

When adjustments are made at this screen, you are

making adjustments to the relative position of the

Balance

R/L 0 LF F/B 6 BAK

Figure FPD-6

room center, or to compensate differences that occur

when listening to actual program material as opposed to

setup using the test noise signal provided for Speaker

When the desired balance adjustments have been made

for this input, press the Menu button

to return to

Level adjustments. Moving the on-screen “o” cursor

the Effects Menu.

point on this menu is similar to using the left/right

“balance” and front/back “fade” controls on conventional

audio products.

When all options on the Effects Menu have been set,

press the Menu button to return to the Source

Menuwhere any other parameters may be adjusted for

To assure proper settings, it is recommended that

program material representative of the type of movie

or music that will be used most often with this source

be played while the adjustments are made.

this input. Once the first input has been configured, use

⁄

the

Menu Control button

to move to the high-

lighted area back up to the Sourceline, where the

and › Menu Control buttons should be used to

‹

If you feel that the sound does not appear to be

“centered” in the room correctly, use any of the ‹ ›

⁄¤

select another input. Repeat all of the steps outlined

above to name and configure each of the eight available

source profile buttons.

Menu Control buttons

to move the sonic

center of the room. As you listen to the sound change

in the room, you will see the visual indication of the

When all inputs have been configured to your satisfac-

tion, press the Menu button

to return to the

current center position by the location of the “o” cursor

Setup Menufor further adjustments, or press it twice

on the screen. The readout at the bottom of the on-

screen display provides a relative indication by noting

to enter all settings and return to normal operation.

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Advanced Setup

Advanced Settings

The Signature 2.0 is among the most flexible audio/video

products available. The true power of the 2.0, however,

is in the way that flexibility is harnessed through easy-

to-use on-screen menus and a simple installation and

configuration process. Intensive research by Harman

Kardon has helped establish the factory settings for many

of the 2.0’s options so that they need not be adjusted by

most users.

Turn On Vol:

Pwr Up State:

System Control: Lstn

Unit ID:

Display Options

System Reset

Figure OSD-10

However, for the advanced audiophile, or where special

system installations require changes to the factory

settings, the 2.0 provides a means to adjust settings that

do not normally need any change. The following section

describes those changes. You may wish to review it now,

or proceed directly to the section of the Manual that

describes the day-to-day operation of the 2.0. Should

you find that some of these settings need adjustment

at a later date, you may always make them without

impairing the enjoyment of your initial listening sessions.

The first item on the menu is the Turn On Vol

setting. Press the and › Menu Control buttons

until the desired volume level is heard.

‹

IMPO RTANT NO TE: Do not use the regular volume

controls to make the adjustments for this setting, as

those controls do not alter the memorized settings.

When your new turn-on volume level is reached, press

the Menu button

to return to the main Setup

Menuor twice to exit the menu system.

If you do not need to change the 2.0’s initial turn-on

volume level, power-up state, the brightness of the front

panel display, the timing for the on-screen messages, the

menu background or the system video format, turn to

page 37 to find the 2.0’s operating instructions. If you do

wish to change any of these items, look for the instruc-

tions in this section.

Pow er-Up State

This setting enables you to control the manner in which

the 2.0 turns on when power is applied using either the

Master Power Switch 1, or by plugging in the AC

Power Cord ‚ while the Master Power Switch 1

is in the “ON” position.

If you plan to control the 2.0 using optional, external

power sense equipment, or live in an area where there are

frequent power interruptions, you may wish to make an

adjustment to this setting. In normal operation, however,

the setting should be left at the factory preset position.

Turn-O n Volume

The 2.0’s electronic volume control differs from traditional

mechanical volume controls in that there is no visible indi-

cation of the unit’s volume when it is not turned on. Thus,

it is possible the last person to use the 2.0 may leave it set

at a higher volume level than you expect when the system

is turned on again. To prevent against damage to speakers

or complaints from the neighbors, the 2.0 is factory preset

to turn on at a level of 10.

The settings for this option do not have any impact on

normal operation when the unit is turned on from the

Standby mode with either the Standby Switch 2 on

the front panel or the Main Power Switch a on the

remote. Again, they only determine the state for the 2.0

when power is applied after it is interrupted by a power

failure, by removing the power cord or turning the unit

If you wish to change that setting, press the Menu

button

OSD-4), and press the ¤ Menu Control button

until Advanced Setup is highlighted. Press

to display the Setup Menu(Figure

off with the Master Power Switch 1

the Menu button again to display the Advanced

Settings Menu(Figure OSD-10).

The following options are available:

Current When this option is selected, the 2.0

will return to the state it was in when power was

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removed with the exception of the volume control.

the unit to come up at a loud volume level should

the power be removed and then restored.

Thus, if the unit was in Standby when power was

removed, it will return to Standby when power is

restored. If the unit was On and in an operating

condition when power was removed, it will turn on

and resume operation when the power is restored.

However, in this mode, the volume setting when the

unit is restored will be the level set in the Turn On

Volsettings shown above, not the actual volume

setting in use when power was removed.

To make a change in this option, press the

Menu Control buttons until the desired setting is

displayed. When you have completed the necessary

change, press the ¤ Menu Control button to

‹

›

enter the setting to the 2.0’s memory and move to the

next step.

System Control and Unit ID

These settings help establish certain options for use when

the 2.0 is controlled by an external computer system or a

sophisticated remote control using RS-232 connections.

These settings are only used in complex installations, and

are most often used by installers specially trained in their

programming. In most instances, no adjustment is

required to these settings, and you may toggle to the

Standby When this option is selected, the

2.0 will go into the Standby mode when power is

restored, regardless of the state it was in when power

was removed. In this case, it will be necessary to turn

the unit on by pressing the Standby Switch 2 on

the front panel or the Main Power Switch a on

the remote if you wish to resume listening after a

power interruption.

next set of commonly used controls by pressing the

Menu Control button twice until Display

Optionsis highlighted to resume normal setup.

On When this option is selected, the 2.0 will turn

itself on when power is restored, regardless of the

state of the unit when power is removed. Thus, if

the unit was previously On, it will turn on again.

However, if the unit was in the Standby mode when

power was removed, it will turn on when power is

restored. This option may be useful when optional,

external power sense units are in use, or to make cer-

tain that the 2.0 is turned on again should there be a

power interruption during a VCR recording session.

The volume setting used when the unit is turned on

will be the setting for the Turn On Volsettings

shown above, not the actual volume setting that may

have been in use when power was removed.

The System Controlline details what capabilities

are assigned to the rear panel RS-232 Control Port §

The following options are available:

Lstn In the “Listen” mode, the 2.0 will receive

commands that are sent to it through the RS-232

port, but will not send out any commands of its

own. Thus, it will react to incoming commands, but

not originate any commands from the 2.0’s front

panel or remote.

Talk In the “Talk” mode, the 2.0 will echo all

commands it generates through the RS-232 port, but

it will not react to any incoming commands. Thus, it

will send through any operational change to the 2.0

from the front panel buttons or remote, but it will

not accept or react to any incoming commands.

Mute When this option is selected, the 2.0 will

turn itself on when power is restored, regardless of

the state of the unit when power is removed. Thus,

if the unit was previously On, it will turn on again.

However, if the unit was in the Standby mode when

power was removed, it will turn on when power is

restored. However, unlike the Onsetting, when

Muteis selected, the volume will be muted when

power is restored and the 2.0 is once again turned

on. This option is useful to prevent unwanted system

operation if the 2.0 is used for unattended VCR

recording at late night hours, and you do not want

L/Tk In this mode, the 2.0 combines both of

the functions described above. That is, it will both

“Listen” to commands sent from an outside con-

troller, and will “Talk” by sending out echoes of

any command generated by the 2.0.

Off When this option is selected, the 2.0’s rear

panel RS-232 port is totally disabled, and it will

neither accept nor send any commands.

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To make a change in this option, press the

Menu Control buttons until the desired setting is

displayed. When you have completed the necessary

change, press the ¤ Menu Control button to

‹

›

Display Options

On Scrn Sts: Timeout

Frnt Pnl Sts:On

OSD Time Out:5 Sec

Pnl Brtness: High

Menu Bkgrnd: Blue

enter the setting to the 2.0’s memory and move to the

next step.

Video Fmt:

NTSC

The Unit IDsetting is used only when the 2.0 is

programmed for use in a control system using RS-232

interfaces. The setting here establishes the “Unit ID” for

the 2.0, so that the master system knows where to direct

commands intended for the 2.0.

Figure OSD-11

The first line, On Scrn Sts, enables you to

Unless an RS-232 system is in use, no change is required

prevent the on-screen menu messages from appearing

on the screen. If you do not wish to have confirmation

messages of input, mode or tuner status appear on the

to this setting, and you may press the ¤ Menu Control

button

to move to the next group of control settings.

If you are in doubt as to the need for a change to this

setting, consult your Harman Kardon dealer.

screen, press the › Menu Control button

so that

the word Offappears on the right side of the line.

Note that when the “Off” position is selected you may

still access the setup menu system at any time by

pressing the Menu button, but direct access functions

To change the Unit ID, simply press the

Control buttons until the desired unit ID number is

displayed. When you have completed the necessary

change, press the ¤ Menu Control button to

‹

or › Menu

such as Treble k

Bass m, Balance n,

enter the setting to the 2.0’s memory and move to the

next step.

Subwoofer l Center Channel o and

Surround p may then be controlled only through

the use of the front panel Information Display. When

the on-screen status messages are turned off the RDS

information system will also be seen only on the front

Display O ptions

The Signature 2.0 uses both the front panel

Information Display ) and the On-Screen Menu

System to help you operate the unit. The way in which

you use these displays may be customized through the

Display Options menu. To reach this menu, press the

panel Information Display

When this option is left in the Timeoutposition

status messages will appear on screen, but they will

automatically turn off after a short period to prevent

image burn on your display device. Note, however, that

all menu control screens will remain visible until you

exit the menu, regardless of the Timeoutsetting.

Menu button

OSD-4) appears. Press the ¤ Menu Control button

until Advanced Setup is highlighted, and

then press the › Menu Control button one more

so that the Setup Menu(Figure

time so that the Advanced Setup >line is

highlighted and press the › Menu Control button

If you wish to turn off the front panel display, move

the highlighted area on the Display Options

menu to Frnt Pnl Sts. In the factory preset On

position, the front panel display will remain lit whenever

the 2.0 is on. To turn the front panel display off, except

when commands are being sent to the 2.0 from the

again. The Display Optionsmenu will appear on

the screen (Figure OSD-11).

remote control, use the › Menu Control button

until Timeoutappears on the right side of the

Frnt Pnl Stsline. With this option, the front

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panel Information Display will illuminate whenever

parts of South America and many Asian countries, and

the PAL system which is used in most other parts of the

world. The 2.0 comes preset from the factory for the

video standard used in your country. However, in special

circumstances it may be appropriate to change the video

standard.

a remote control command is sent to the 2.0 but it will

go blank after the time interval set in the OSD Time

Outline.

When you have completed setting the front panel display

option, press the ¤ Menu Control button

until

OSD Time Outis highlighted. At this line you have

the ability to vary the length of time that the status

menus and front panel Information Display remain

on the screen if Timeouthas been selected at the On

Scrn Stsline.

IMPO RTANT NO TE: Changing this option will NOT

convert video signals from one format to the other, it

only changes the format for the on-screen menu

overlays. Do not change the video format unless your

monitor or display device, along with any video

processing equipment between the output of the 2.0 and

the video display is compatible with the newly selected

format. Changing to a video format not compatible

with your monitor and other equipment will cause the

video monitor to loose sync and show unstable and

non-viewable images.

To change the time-out length, use the

‹

or › Menu

Control buttons i until the desired time appears

on the right side of the line inside the highlighted video.

When you have entered the desired time, press the

¤ Menu Control button

to move to the

next setting.

If it is necessary to change the video format, press

The Pnl Brightnessline enables you to

⁄

the

or ¤ Menu Control buttons

until the

change the intensity of the front panel Information

Video Fmtline is highlighted. Next use the

or › Menu Control buttons to select the

desired format.

Display ). Press the

while observing the front panel display until it is at

the desired brightness. After completing the adjustment,

‹

or › Menu Control buttons

‹

press the ¤ Menu Control button

to move to the

NO TE: If this option is changed in error, the on-screen

next adjustment.

menus will not be viewable. In that case, press the

‹

or › Menu Control buttons

until the correct

NO TE: The Pnl Brightnessmenu item only

format name appears in the front panel Information

Display (Figure FPD-7).

controls the brightness of the display. To turn the display

off completely, use the

until the Frnt Pnl Stsline is highlighted and

select Off

‹

or › Menu Control buttons

p y p

Dis la O tions

Video Fmt: NTSC

The Menu Bkgrndmenu item selects the type

Figure FPD-7

of video that will appear as the background when the

After completing the final adjustment on the Display

Options menu, take a minute to check the on-screen

display to make certain that all options are adjusted to

your satisfaction. If any additional changes need to be

⁄

on-screen menus are in use. Use

‹

or › Menu Control

buttons i to select Blueto have a blue video screen

appear under the menus. Select Videoto have the

selected video input source appear as the background for

the menus.

made, press the

or ¤ Menu Control buttons

to move the highlighted video to the item needing

NO TE: Even when Videois selected, the blue

background will appear under the menus when no

active video source is selected.

adjustment and follow the instructions shown above for

that option.

When all Display Options are complete, press the Menu

The final line on the Display Optionsmenu

does not require adjustment under normal circumstances.

The Video Fmtoption allows you to choose between

the NTSC standard, which is used in North America,

button

three times to completely exit the menu

system. You have now completed the setup and

configuration of the Signature Series 2.0 and are ready

to experience the best in home theater enjoyment!

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will briefly appear in both the front panel Information

O perating the Signature 2.0

Display (Figure FPD-2) and the On-Screen Display

System (Figure OSD-12). The Power Indicator 6

will go dark and be replaced by the Standby LED 5

illuminating in amber. The power-on trigger will also

turn off automatically, causing any amplifiers connected

to the 2.0 to also return to the Standby mode.

Once the Signature 2.0 has been installed and configured,

and the initial settings entered, day-to-day operation is

simple, thanks to on-screen menus and direct-access

remote commands. Although the menu system is always

available to make global system changes, most of the

basic aspects of the 2.0 are taken care of with one press

of a button.

Turn O n/Turn O ff

For normal operation, the Master Power Switch 1

should be placed in the ON position by pressing it in

with the tip of a pen or other narrow object until it

latches in a flush position with the front panel. As soon

as the Master Power Switch is engaged, the

POWER OFF STANDBY

Information Display will come on briefly and display

the software revision (Figure FPD-1) followed by a power

off message (Figure FPD-2). The display will then go

blank, but the Standby LED 5 will turn amber as a

reminder that the unit is in a Standby mode.

Figure OSD-12

When the 2.0 will not be used for an extended period of

time it is a good idea to turn the 2.0 completely off using

the Main Power Switch 1. To turn that switch off,

press the switch in and the release it so that it pops out

to the extended position. When the 2.0 is totally off, the

Standby LED 5 will go dark.

The 2.0 may be turned on in one of three ways. Pressing

either the front panel Standby Switch 2, or the

Main Power On button

on the remote. In either

case the 2.0 will turn on as shown by the Standby

LED 5 going dark while the Power Indicator 6

shows a soft blue light behind the word “Signature.” If

the 2.0 is connected to a Signature Series power amplifier

or another compatible amplifier via the remote Trigger

Volume Control and Mute

When the 2.0 is turned on, it will always be at the

volume level set in the Advanced Settingsmenu

(Figure OSD-10). Once the unit is turned on the volume

may be raised or lowered at any time with either the

front panel Volume Control Knob 9 or the Main

Volume Controls r on the remote.

Output connection

it will receive a turn-on signal.

When the unit is turned on the front panel display will

briefly show a welcome message (Figure FPD-3) followed

by the display that is appropriate to the input that was

selected when the 2.0 was last turned off. If the 2.0 is

connected to a video display there will also be a brief

display of the status information for the input source that

is in use.

NO TE: The TV Volume Controls q on the remote

may be used to change the volume level directly on your

television set when the proper infrared codes have been

entered. These buttons raise and lower the volume for

the TV itself, and have no bearing on the volume level

from the 2.0. When shipped from the factory, these

buttons have the volume controls for the popular “RC-5”

remote control system used by many manufacturers.

If the 2.0 remote does not immediately control the

volume on your TV, follow the instructions on page 17

The 2.0 may also be turned on by pressing any of the

Source Selection buttons

on the remote.

To return the 2.0 to the standby mode, press the front

panel Standby Switch 2 or the Main Off button

on the remote. A Power Off Standbymessage

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to transfer the codes from your TV’s remote to the 2.0

remote. Remember that in the factory default con-

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figuration, the TV Volume buttons

operate only

when the TV Source button g has been pressed. To

program the codes for use when other inputs are active,

follow the instruction on page 17.

Note that the front panel volume control is electronic,

unlike the traditional mechanical potentiometer volume

controls on most conventional audio equipment.

Electronic volume controls require more than one

rotation to go from complete silence to maximum

volume level, and there is no fixed start or stop point.

As the volume control is changed a visual indicator will

appear on screen (Figure OSD-13) to provide a visual

reference of the volume level. Volume changes will also

be shown on the front panel display (Figure FPD-8).

Figure OSD-14

During a listening session it may occasionally be

necessary to quickly lower the volume to answer the

phone or for some other reason. This is easily done by

pressing the Mute button 8 s on either the front

panel or remote. When either Mute button is pressed the

output to all speakers will be interrupted, although the

signal to the record outputs will remain active.

When the Mute function is engaged a message will

appear in both the On-Screen Display (Figure OSD-15)

and in the front panel Information Display

(Figure FPD-9).

Volume 23

Figure OSD-13

Volume 23

Mute

....

Figure FPD-8

The relative volume setting may be viewed whenever

the front panel display is turned on by looking at the

right side of the front panel Information Display )

(Figure FPD-4). It may also be viewed as part of the dis-

play that is part of the status message (Figure OSD-14)

Figure OSD-15

Video 1

Mute

Dolb ProLo ic

that appears when the Display button

is pressed.

Figure FPD-9

To return to normal listening press the Mute button

on either the front panel or remote, or raise or lower

the volume using the front panel or remote Volume

controls 9 r

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If the source selected is the tuner, the front panel display

Source Selection

will first show the source name and mode (Figure FPD-

10), and will then switch to a readout of the frequency

being tuned, preset memory location, if any, and volume

level (Figure FPD-11). Selecting the Tuner when the on-

screen display is activated will also show the frequency

and preset memory location, if any (Figure OSD-17).

After turn on/off and volume, the most frequently used

controls on any audio video product are the input source

selectors. The current input source is always displayed

in the front panel Information Display (Figure FPD-4)

and may be shown on screen (Figure OSD-14) when the

Display button

is pressed.

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To change the input source, press the Source

Source¤ buttons 3 on the front panel or the

Stereo

individual direct access Source Selection buttons

Figure FPD-10

on the remote.

When you change a source you are not only changing

the input signal sources, but all of the other parameters

associated with the source profile. Thus, when a source

changes you may also be changing the surround mode,

effects parameters, channel balance and active channel

locations. When the 2.0 is first turned on, the source pro-

files are set to the defaults listed on page 6. To customize

the profile of a specific input source, follow the instruc-

tions shown on page 27 of the Manual.

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Tuner

Stereo

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90. 7 FM

When the input source profile is changed, the message in

the front panel Information Display ) will change

and display the new source name, processing mode and

current volume level (Figure FPD-4). A message with the

source name and surround mode will also appear briefly

through the On-Screen Display System (Figure OSD-16).

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Figure OSD-17

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NOTE: While the switch from one input source

profile to another is usually instantaneous, a large

number of complex calculations are made by the 2.0’s

microprocessors to switch the surround processing

modes and other operating parameters. For that reason,

you may occasionally encounter a very slight delay

when pressing a new source button before the mode is

changed. This is normal and does not indicate any

problem with the unit.

Dolby Digital

Figure OSD-16

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when a digital datastream is present. An alternate mode

Surround Mode Change

will be selected by the 2.0’s processing system and the

unit will automatically switch to it. The alternate mode

name will be displayed in the on-screen message, or it

The Signature Series 2.0 offers a number of options for

changing the surround mode. The flexibility of the unit

enables you to use the surround modes programmed at

the factory, to select a mode you prefer for each input

source, or to change the mode at any time during a

listening session.

may be seen by pressing the Display button

for a

full status report (Figure OSD-18).

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Factory mode settings are listed in the “Sources” chart in

Appendix A. If you wish to change the mode that is put

into effect any time an input is selected, follow the

instructions on page 28.

Figure FPD-12

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When selecting modes it is important to note that the

Movie and Music modes created by the 2.0 processor,

as well as the Stereo and Mono + modes are available

when an analog source is selected. Some modes are only

available when a digital audio input source is connected

to one of the rear panel Optical or Coax Digital

Audio Inputs ‡ ° and AC-3 data is present. Thus,

Dolby Digital or DTS modes are NOT available and

will not appear in the menus when an analog input is

selected. This is intentional, as these modes will not

function from analog input material.

Dolby Digital

NO AC-3 Info

Alt Mode: Dolby ProLogic

Figure OSD-18

To remove the warning messages when they appear

simply press the Surround Selectors 4 y until

the suggested mode is in place.

It is also worth mentioning that different types of digital

data streams that may be used with the 2.0. The con-

ventional PCM digital output from a CD or laser disc

player may be decoded to Mono, Stereo, or Matrix style

surround data. PCM data may also be used for DTS

audio from audio-only discs or specially encoded laser

disc programs. Dolby Digital data may be played back

from a DVD, HDTV, computer sound card, external RF

demodulator, or other source. Most PCM signals are

stereo, limiting their use to the music or movie modes,

as well as Dolby Pro Logic and, of course, Mono +,

stereo or mono.

IMPO RTANT NO TE: The 2.0’s automatic processing

circuits are constantly examining the digital input signals,

and will cause the front panel display’s mode indication

to flash as a “No Data” indication when no digital data

is present. You may notice this during pause, scan and

skip modes in most DVD players even though there is a

picture on the screen. This situation is normal and does

not indicate a problem with the disc, player or the 2.0. It

occurs due to the fact that digital data is only available

when the player is running at normal speed.

If a digital input and one of the Dolby Digital or DTS

modes is selected when there is no Dolby Digital or DTS

data present, a warning message will appear. The mode

indication in the front panel Information Display will

flash (Figure FPD-12), indicating an input to mode mis-

match. This will also occur if an analog-only mode (e.g.

any Movie or Music mode, or Dolby Pro Logic) is selected

Depending on the input type (analog, digital AC-3, DTS

or PCM) in use and the mode selected, the mode shown

in the front panel Information Display may flash

when the 2.0 detects other “illegal” input/mode combina-

tions. When this occurs, press the Display button

to view the suggested alternate mode.

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The complete list of modes, and mode groups is found in

Appendix C, but in general, the groupings are as follows:

You may also change the surround mode by pressing

the Surround Selectors 4 on the front panel.

When using the front panel buttons, the unit will scroll

up or down through the complete list of modes that is

available for the type of input source selected.

•

Movie modes are based on standard matrix decoding,

and modify system parameters, such as the amount of

front left/right sound fed to the rear channels and

various timing components, to provide different sonic

interpretations of movie theater spaces. Standard

Dolby Pro Logic is always available in this group, as

are the Dolby Digital and DTS modes, if appropriate.

IMPO RTANT NO TE: When a surround mode is

changed using the remote keys or front panel y 4

the change remains in effect only as long as the input

source remains the same. When the input source is

changed, the 2.0 will switch to the mode that was

previously set as the default for the new input using

•

Music modes provide a number of options that

simulate various room spaces with regard to delay

timing, room wrap and other surround parameters.

Experiment with these modes on conventional two-

channel “stereo” recordings to take advantage of the

natural ambiance that is present in all recordings to

see how two channels can be made to sound like five.

Pro Logic is available here to accommodate surround

encoded music recordings. The Dolby Digital or DTS

modes are available when their data is present. To

listen to a source in pure mono, with the same signal

emanating from both the left and right speakers,

select Mono.

the Source Menu. In addition, if you switch back

o the previous input, the default mode will also be used.

If you find that you prefer a different mode than the one

programmed as the default for any input, you may

change the default using the instructions found

on page 28.

Direct Access Controls

When the 2.0 is first installed, the Effects Menu

(Figure OSD-8) enables you to choose the default settings

for Treble Cut, Bass Boost, Subwoofer Trim, Surround

and Channel Balance that will appear when a specific

input profile is selected. However, from time to time you

may wish to make a one-time change to one of these set-

tings to accommodate the specifics of a certain program.

The 2.0’s direct access controls enable you to make those

adjustments without going into the menu control system

and changing the standard defaults for a particular input.

•

Mono + is an enhancement mode that takes

single channel recordings and processes them into

a realistic soundfield that sends signals to all five

output channels. Use this mode to bring life to old

mono recordings or broadcasts.

Stereo is an intelligent mode that sends a two-channel

signal to the front left and right channels only. The

2.0’s custom processing enables the unit to sense if

the input is digital or analog, and act accordingly.

An important feature of the 2.0’s stereo mode is

that when an analog input is in use, pressing the

It is important to note that all changes made with the

following controls will remain in effect only until the

input source is changed or the unit is turned off. If either

of those changes is made, when the previous surround

mode is selected again, or when the 2.0 is turned back

on, the settings established on a temporary basis will

be erased, and the preset defaults entered on the

Effects Menuwill be restored. To make permanent

changes to the default settings for any of the following

items, follow the instructions on page 30.

Stereo button

will not only direct the sound

as requested, it will turn off the digital surround

circuits to remove the possibility of any processor

noise leaking into the outputs.

To select a mode at any time during a listening session,

press the remote control Surround Mode Selector

Treble Cut

button

for the mode grouping you wish to choose

This setting enables you to temporarily change the roll-

off of high-frequency sounds as shown in the graph in

Appendix C. You may find this useful when the program

you are listening to sounds overly harsh.

from. Each press of the button will move to the next

“legal” mode, as indicated by the changing mode on the

lower left side of the front panel Information Display

or in the upper left corner of the on-screen display.

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To change the Treble Cut setting, press the Treble

button , and note that the default setting will appear

in the on-screen display (Figure OSD-19) and the front

panel Information Display. Use the or › Menu

to change the setting to the desired

‹

Control buttons

level.

Bass Boost: +0 dB

Figure OSD-20

When you have completed the adjustment, press the

Bass button

again to enter the setting and return

to normal operation.

Treble Cut: -0 dB

Subw oofer Trim

This setting enables you to temporarily change the out-

put level of the subwoofer channel when the program

you are listening to appears to have a weak bass channel.

Figure OSD-19

When you have completed the adjustment, press the

Treble button

again to enter the setting and return

To change the Subwoofer Trim, press the Sub button

to normal operation.

, and note that the default setting will appear in the

on-screen display (Figure OSD-21) and the front panel

Information Display. Use the or › Menu

to change the setting to the desired

Bass Boost

This setting enables you to temporarily change the

boost in low-frequency sounds as shown in the graph

in Appendix C. You may find this useful when the

program you are listening to appears to have weak bass

levels. When adjusting this control be careful not to

increase the bass boost to an excessive level which may

cause a “boomy” sound and decreased headroom in the

subwoofer channel.

‹

Control buttons

level.

To change the Bass Boost setting, press the Bass

button

in the on-screen display (Figure OSD-20) and the front

panel Information Display. Use the or › Menu

to change the setting to the desired

m, and note that the default setting will appear

Subwfr Trim: +0 dB

‹

Control buttons

level.

Figure OSD-21

When you have completed the adjustment, press the

Sub button

again to enter the setting and return to

normal operation.

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Press the

‹

or › Menu Control buttons

to change

Balance

the setting to any of the available modes, which are

described on page 31. You will immediately hear the

result of any change, and the new center channel mode

will be shown in the on-screen display and in the front

When imperfections in a recording, or a temporary

change in the seating position in your room makes it

appropriate to change the balance setting, you may make

a temporary change to the room’s sonic center by press-

panel Information Display

ing the Balance button

n. This will bring up the

Balance Adjust screen to the on-screen display in the

form of the X/Y graph (Figure OSD-9) described on page

⁄¤

When the adjustment is completed, press the Center

button to enter the setting and return to normal

operation.

32. Use the ‹ ›

Menu Control buttons

change the apparent center of the room. You will hear

the impact of the change, and the relative position of the

room’s center is shown in both the on-screen display

(Figure OSD-9) and the front panel Information

Display (Figures FPD-6 and FPD-13).

Surround Adjust

In normal operation, there is rarely any reason to change

the speaker setup on a temporary basis. Once the speak-

ers are installed in a particular location you will want to

take advantage of them to create an enveloping sound-

field. On certain occasions, however, you may wish to

silence the surround speakers ONLY. That task is

accomplished through the use of the Surround button.

Permanent changes to the speaker setup may be made

through the Spkr Setup Menu, as described on

page 24 of this Manual.

Balance

R/L 0 F/B 0

Figure FPD-13

When you have completed the adjustment, press the

Balance button

to enter the setting and return to

normal operation.

To temporarily silence the surround speakers, press the

Center Channel Adjust

Surr button

p. This will bring a status report to the

Once the center channel configuration for a system is

established there is rarely any need for a change.

However, it may occasionally be necessary to alter the

center channel settings to compensate for the differences

in recordings or room conditions. This feature allows you

to change the center channel mode on a one-time basis.

on-screen display (Figure OSD-23) and the front panel

Information Display. At that time, the feed to the

rear speakers will be turned off, but the audio informa-

tion usually directed to the surround speakers will not be

lost. To retain the surround field, the information from

the channels that have been turned off will be redirected

to the front left and right speakers, and the center chan-

nel speaker will continue to operate. Using the three

front speakers only, while reproducing surround channel

information is similar to the Dolby 3 Stereo mode avail-

able on traditional audio products.

To change the center channel mode, press the Center

button

on the remote and note that the current

default condition will appear on the screen (OSD-22).

Center: Normal

Surround: Normal

Figure OSD-22

Figure OSD-23

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When you have finished this adjustment, press the Surr

button again to enter the setting and return to nor-

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will be canceled as soon as you switch to another mode

or when the 2.0 is turned off.

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Display Status Report

With the flexibility of the 2.0, you may occasionally

want a quick reference as to what is playing through the

system. The Display function allows you to view a

report on the current system status at any time.

TO PLEDGE CALL 800-

Figure OSD-25

When the Display button

is pressed a status report

Pressing the Display button

when the tuner is in

will appear on your video monitor (Figure OSD-16) that

shows the current input source, surround mode and

volume level. If no Dolby Digital (AC-3) information is

being received at the selected input, a “No AC-3

Info” message will be displayed, (Figure OSD-14),

even when an analog surround mode is selected.

use will also change the front panel Information

Display so that the input name (e.g., “Tuner”) and

the current surround mode are shown (Figure FPD-10)

instead of the standard tuner display of preset number

and station frequency (Figure FPD-11).

IMPO RTANT NO TE: Unlike most on-screen messages

A “No Video Present” message will appear when

there is no active video signal at the selected video input

that accompanies this input source profile.

displayed by the 2.0, status screens that appear when

the Display button

is pressed will not “time-out”

and disappear after the time length entered during the

setup procedure (see page 35). To remove this display

When the tuner is in use, pressing the Display button

from the screen you must press the Display button

will show the current station’s frequency and preset

again to return to normal operation.

number, if any, in addition to the surround mode,

volume level and input name (Figure OSD-24).

When a Dolby Digital source is playing, additional

information under the “AC-3 Info” banner will

be displayed to provide some insight into the details

of the source material (Figure OSD-26).

Tuner

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Dolby Digital

AC-3 Info

PGM Content

Matrix Encoded

Sample Rate

Data Rate

3/2 1

NO VIDEO PRESENT

48kHz

384kb/sec

Figure OSD-24

If the RDS system is in use and the station is transmitting

data, it will also be shown when the Display button

Figure OSD-26

is pressed (Figure OSD-25). See page 48 for complete

information on the RDS system.

NO TE: This data is not available when a DTS source

is playing.

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• PGM Contentdescribes the number of

surround channels encoded in the disc or broadcast

being received.

a higher or lower data rate depending on the number

of channels encoded, the running time of the disc and

the quality of the audio.

3/2.1indicates that the source is a full 5.1

channel signal, with three channels of front

(left/center/right) information, two channels of

discrete surround information and one channel of

dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) information.

This last channel is the “1” often referred to in 5.1

surround. The reason it is described as “1” is that

although the LFE channel is fully discrete and

separate from the other five main channels, it is

restricted to low-frequency information only, and is

thus not considered a “full” channel.

When there is a mismatch between the selected

surround mode and the incoming signals that prevents

the 2.0 from processing the signal as requested, it will

automatically select the best possible mode and display it

as part of the information on the AC-3 Infoscreen

(Figure OSD-27).

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AC-3 Info

3/1indicates conventional matrix surround

programming that is delivered digitally. The “3”

refers to the front three channels (left/center/right),

while the “1” is the single monaural surround

channel. This is the same process used for con-

ventional analog Dolby Pro Logic decoding.

PGM Content

Matrix Encoded

Sample Rate

Data Rate

ÐÐÐ

Figure OSD-27

2/0indicates a standard two-channel stereo

Tuner O peration

program with no encoded surround information.

The Signature 2.0 features an FM Stereo/AM tuner

with the RDS data system to make it easier to identify

the type of programming broadcast by FM stations.

Stations may be tuned manually, directly, assigned to

one of thirty preset locations and recalled in a number

of different ways.

1+1indicates a program that is encoded to play

back in the “dual mono” mode. This means that

there is no stereo information recorded in the

program. The same monaural signal will be heard

from both the front left and front right speakers

when 1+1is shown as the PGM Content

• Matrix Encodedshows a “Yes” when paired

with a 3/1on the PGM Contentline to indicate

that the program sources have surround information

encoded in the left and right channels. When you see

a “Yes” on this line the best surround field will be

reproduced by selecting Dolby Pro Logic as the

surround mode.

Tuner and Frequency Band Selection

To select the tuner as an input source, press the Tuner

button

selected by pressing either Source Selector buttons

on the front panel until Tunerappears in the

on the remote. The tuner may also be

front panel Information Display. When the tuner is

selected the on-screen display will briefly display the

frequency and band of the last station tuned, the preset

number of the station, if any, and the current surround

mode (Figure OSD-17). The front panel Information

Display will first show the surround mode and the

Tunersource indication for a few seconds (Figure

FPD-10) and then switch to a display of the station’s

frequency and band, and the preset memory, if any.

• Sample Ratedisplays the actual sample

rate used to create the digital audio. 48kHzis the

normal sampling rate for Dolby Digital audio signals

on DVD discs and HDTV broadcasts.

• Data Ratedisplays the speed with which digital

data is transferred from the source player to the 2.0’s

digital decoder. A 384kb/secondis the typical

data rate for 5.1 DVD discs, but some discs may have

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When the tuner is selected it will play the last station

However, it may occasionally be necessary to change

the tuner to mono reception even when stereo broad-

casts are being received. This is advisable when you

are tuning a weak station or are in an area where there

is severe multipath distortion due to reflections of the

FM signal off neighboring tall buildings. In those cases,

switching the tuner to mono will improve the

audio quality.

selected when the tuner was in use. To change from the

FM band to the AM band, or vice versa, press the Tuner

button

again.

Manual Tuning

To manually tune to a new station, first select the tuner

as the 2.0’s input source as described above, and select

the FM or AM band, as described.

To switch the tuner to mono, press the Mono +

Stations may be manually tuned by pressing the

button

y. The tuner will remain in the mono mode

‚

or — Transport Control buttons

even when another station is tuned, but it will return to

automatic mono/stereo detection after the 2.0 is turned

off and then on again. If you wish to return to stereo

reception, press the Mono + button again to return to

both the previously selected surround mode as well as

stereo broadcast reception.

A light tap on the buttons will move the frequency up or

down one increment. To rapidly tune to another station,

press and hold either button until you have reached the

desired station.

Stations may also be tuned in the “seek” mode, which

automatically scans the frequency band to find the

next station with a signal strong enough for acceptable

reception. Seek tuning is initiated by pressing either the

NO TE: When the tuner has been placed in the mono

mode by pressing the Mono + button, sound will be

heard from all five speakers, as the Mono + mode

creates enveloping multichannel surround sound from

a single channel signal. To have “true mono” sound at

any time (e.g., identical audio from the front left and

right speakers only), press the Music surround selection

‡ or · Transport Control buttons

briefly and

release it. The tuner will search for a station and stop. To

seek another station, press any button on the remote.

If the FM station tuned is transmitting RDS data infor-

mation, the station’s program type code (PTY) and any

identification information (e.g., call letters) will be dis-

played in the front panel Information Display

(Figure FPD-14) after a brief delay. To view the RDS data

button

until the Monomode name appears in the

front panel Information Display and the on-screen

status message.

Direct Access Tuning

on the video monitor, press the Display button

Stations may be tuned directly by entering their

frequency using the buttons on the remote control.

Complete information on using the RDS system may be

found on pages 48–52.

To tune directly to a station, first make certain that the

desired frequency band (AM or FM) has been selected.

Then, enter the station’s frequency using the Numeric

Keys w. Note that the new station’s frequency will

appear on the bottom line of the front panel

Stereo Indicator

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Figure FPD-14

Information Display (Figure FPD-15). If the video

monitor is turned on, a brief display will appear with the

new station’s frequency at the top right (OSD-28).

FM Tuning Mode Selection

When an FM station is selected, the tuner will auto-

matically detect if the station is broadcasting in mono

or stereo and adjust itself accordingly. A dot will appear

in the front panel Information Display between the

FM indicator and the volume indication when a stereo

station is tuned.

01 1070 AM

790

Vol

Figure FPD-15

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Tuner

PSet: 24

790

Tuner

PSet: ÐÐ

Stereo

Figure OSD-28

Figure OSD-29

Within five seconds press the Enter button

and the

Within five seconds press the Store button

station will be tuned.

enter the number to the 2.0’s memory. The entry will

be confirmed by noting that the preset number will

move to the top line of both displays (Figures FPD-11

and OSD-30).

NO TE: Although any frequency within either the AM

or FM band may be tuned directly, you may not tune a

station in one band while the other is in use. To tune a

station in the band other than the one in use, first change

Tuner

PSet: 01

bands by pressing the Tuner button

and then

Stereo

entering the station’s frequency.

Preset Tuning

The 2.0 allows you to enter up to thirty stations into

the preset memory system so that they may be easily

recalled. Stations in the present memory may be selected

from either the remote or front panel.

Once a station has been tuned, it may be entered

into the preset memory system by simply pressing

the buttons for a number between “01” and “30” using

the Numeric Keys w on the remote. Note that

the number will appear on both the front panel

Information Display (Figure FPD-16) and on-screen

message (Figure OSD-29) as it is entered.

Figure OSD-30

Stations may also be added through the use of the

Tuner Menu, as described on page 50.

To delete an individual preset after it has been entered,

first tune to the station. To remove it from the memory

press the “0” Numeric Key w and then press the

Store button

within five seconds.

90.7 FM

Vol

ÐÐ

Once a station is entered into the preset memory it may

be recalled in one of four ways:

Figure FPD-16

•

Press the Presets button

to step through the

stations in the memory in numerical order. Each press

of the button will move to the next station in the

preset memory.

Press the front panel Tune buttons

to scroll up or

down through the stations in the memory. Each press

of the button will move to the next station in the

preset memory.

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Preset stations may be recalled directly by entering

network affiliation or other information. In rare cases,

their preset number using the Numeric Keys w

some stations program a lengthy message here that will

appear in the display in eight-character pieces.

and then pressing the Enter button

within

five seconds.

The middle portion of the lower line on the display

will show the program type or “PTY”, chosen by the

station. The PTY is a set of preset codes that are used

to describe the station’s programming. A complete

list of these codes, as well as an explanation of the

abbreviations used appears in Appendix C.

Preset stations may be recalled through the Tuner

RDS Tuning

The Signature Series 2.0 is equipped with RDS (Radio

Data Service), which brings a wide range of information

to FM radio. Transmitted by over 700 stations in the

United States, and large numbers of stations and broad-

cast networks in other countries, RDS is a special data

signal that the stations transmit without any interference

to normal broadcasts. Depending on how a station

chooses to program the RDS data, it may include station

call signs, network information or identification

messages, special text messages or descriptions of the

musical selection and a description of the station’s format

or program type.

NO TE: The choice of which PTY to use is up to the

station. Some change the PTY during the day to adjust

it to their programming, while others may not choose a

description that you feel properly describes the station.

Remember that these messages are set by the radio

station, and the 2.0 only receives and displays them.

To show the RDS information on the video screen,

press the Display button

In addition to the ID and PTY data, many stations also

transmit special text messages. This message is com-

posed by the station and it may include a wide range of

information ranging from the pledge number for public

stations to program schedule information, DJ call-in

numbers and many other purposes.

As more stations become equipped with RDS cap-

abilities, the 2.0 will serve as an easy-to-use center for

both information and entertainment. This section will

help you to take advantage of the RDS system.

To display the text message press the RDS button

RDS Display

once and RDSTEXT

will appear in the front panel

Information Display (Figure FPD-17).

...

When an FM station is transmitting RDS data, the 2.0’s

tuner will automatically detect it. If RDS data is present,

the front panel Information Display will show two

main parts of the data after a brief delay. This delay is

necessary as the data is sent at a relatively slow speed,

and it may take a minute or two for the 2.0 to collect,

process and display the data (Figure FPD-14).

04 91.5 FM

RDS TEXT

Vol

...

Figure FPD-17

There will be a brief delay until the 2.0 receives the

entire message, then it will be displayed in the front

panel Information Display’s lower line (Figure

FPD-18). To display the text message in the video

monitor (Figure OSD-25), press the Display button

02 89 9 FM

Vol

> KXXX < PUBLIC 10

Figure FPD-14

04 91 5 FM

The lower left side of the display will show the “ID”

field, which is information that the station chooses to

transmit so that you may more easily identify it. This is

usually the call letters, but some stations transmit their

TO PLEDGE CALL 800-4

Figure FPD-18

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To return to the RDS ID and PTY messages press the

RDS button and note that the RDS ID

RDS Type Search

...

message will appear in the front panel Information

Display (Figure FPD-19).

PERSONAL1

PERSONAL2

PERSONAL3

NEWS

04 91.5 FM

RDS ID

Vol

ANY RDS

INFORM

SPORTS

TALK

...

Figure FPD-19

ROCK

IMPO RTANT NO TE: Radio stations are free to use all,

some or no parts of the RDS system. For that reason, you

may not see certain aspects of the messages on some FM

stations. For example, some stations may choose to

transmit an ID and PTY, but not a text message. In

addition, when viewing RDS data you may occasionally

see garbled messages containing characters that do not

seem to belong in the message. This is a normal part of

the RDS system, and it may be caused by a number of

factors, including corruption of the data stream trans-

mission or other interference with the signal. Occasional

incorrect messages do not indicate any problem either at

the radio station or with the 2.0.

Figure OSD-31

05 102 7 FM

ANY RDS

Figure FPD-20

If you wish to search for a different PTY type, press the

or ¤ Menu Control buttons until the desired

⁄

program type appears next to the word SEARCHin

the middle of the on-screen display or on the right side

of the Information Display’s lower line. Press the

› Menu Control button

to begin the search.

RDS Program Type Search

Note that the PERSONL1

PERSONL2and

The 2.0’s sophisticated tuner and display system enables

you to search for any station transmitting RDS data, or

for a station transmitting a specific program type (PTY).

PERSONL3, choices are not official RDS program

types, as they are provided so that you may tag any

station as a personal favorite, following the instructions

shown in the Tuner Menu section on page 50. When one

of the three PERSONLPTY types is selected for search,

the tuner will only examine the stations programmed

into the preset memory, not ALL stations, as is the case

with a normal PTY search.

Although a PTY search may be started using either the

front panel Information Display or the on-screen

display system, you may find it easier to use the on-

screen system. To initiate a program type PTY search,

press the Type button

`. This will show the RDS

Type Searchmenu in the on-screen display

(Figure OSD-31), and the word Searchwill appear

on the lower line of the front panel Information

Display (Figure FPD-20). To cancel a search while it

While the search is under way, the on-screen display

and front panel Information Display will show a

Searchingmessage (Figure OSD-32).

is in progress, press the Type button

Tuner

PSet: ÐÐ

97. 7 FM

Music 1

Searching---

ANY RDS

Figure OSD-32

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The tuner will search upward through the FM band,

tuned (Figure OSD-34), while a different, shorter menu

(Figure OSD-35) will appear when an AM station is

currently tuned.

automatically examining each station to see if it is send-

ing RDS data and looking to see what the PTY is. When

the next FM station that meets the search criteria is

tuned, the scan will stop and the station will be tuned. If

no station is found that matches the desired PTY type

after a complete scan of the FM band, the tuner will

return to the last station tuned.

Tuner Menu

PSet:

FREQ:

Band:

RDS:

89. 9

Auto

KXXX-FM

PUBLIC

ID:

Tuner Menu

Type:

Type Search

In addition to using the direct access controls described

above, it is possible to program the tuner functions

and enter presets using the Tuner Menu. This

enables you to quickly set the tuner memory, and it

is a method of tuner operation to consider during the

initial configuration of the 2.0.

Figure OSD-34

Tuner Menu

PSet:

FREQ:

BAND:

The Tuner Menualso allows you to give FM stations

personalized names and Program Types even

if they do not transmit RDS data.

1070

To reach the Tuner Menu, the tuner must first be

selected as the input source. Press the Tuner button

or select the tuner using the front panel Source

Selectors 3 if the tuner is not already in use.

Figure OSD-35

Press the Menu button

to display the Setup

The first line on both Tuner Menuscreens is the

Presetmemory function. If a station currently

tuned already has been assigned a preset memory

location, a number will be shown on this line. While

this line is highlighted you may also change to another

Menu(Figure OSD-33). The Tuner

>line will

be highlighted.

Setup Menu

Tuner

preset station by pressing the

‹

or › Menu Control

Record Outputs

Sources

buttons i until the desired station is tuned. You may

Speaker Setup

Advanced Setup

also assign a new preset on this menu, but before doing

that it is necessary to proceed with the other entries on

this menu page and then return to the PSetline. When

you are finished with any change on this line, press the

¤ Menu Control button

to move to the next line.

Figure OSD-33

The RDSline enables you to determine if RDS data

will automatically be displayed when the tuner detects

RDS data on a station’s transmissions or to alternatively

display information manually entered using the ID

Note that this line does not appear on the Setup

Menu(Figure OSD-1) when the tuner is not selected

as the input source. Press the › Menu Control

and Typelines of this menu Press the

‹

or › Menu

button

to display the Tuner Menu. The menu

Control buttons

to select from one of the

will differ depending on the frequency band in use.

One menu will appear when an FM station is currently

following choices.

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Auto When Autois selected, the ID and PTY

Tuner Menu

portions of the RDS datastream will be displayed

in the front panel Information Display (Figure

PSet:

ÐÐÐ

FREQ:

Band:

RDS:

90. 7

FPD-14) shortly after an FM station transmitting RDS

is tuned. This is the factory default condition and it is

recommended to enable you to make maximum use

of the RDS system.

Manual

ID:

ÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐ

Type:

Type Search

Manual When Manualis displayed, the tuner

will not display RDS data-fields unless the RDS

button

is pressed. When Manualis displayed,

Figure OSD-36

you may also enter data fields for FM stations that

will display a section name or ID and attach an RDS

PTYsearch code, even when the station does not

actually transmit RDS data.

After reaching the desired character, press the

› Menu Control button

position. Repeat the procedure, pressing the

Menu Control buttons to bring the next desired

to move to the next

⁄

If you select the Automode, press the ¤ Menu

letter into view. Repeat the procedure for each space

until you have the entire name or identification label.

Control button

and the highlighted video line

will skip over the IDand Typelines, as they may

not be changed in the Automatic mode. If RDS data is

present, however, the data transmitted by the station

will be displayed. You will now be at the Type

When you are finished, press the Menu button

and any spaces to the right of the label that are not used

will disappear. The dashes are only there to guide you

during character entry and will not remain once the

Menu button is pressed.

search as described on page 49. To make a search, press

the › Menu Control button to initiate the search

process. If no search is required, and all adjustments have

been made, press the Menu button twice to exit

>line, where you may conduct an RDS

While the IDline is highlighted, press the ¤ Menu

Control button

lighted. At this time, use the

buttons to scroll through the list of RDS Program

so that the Typeline is high-

‹

or › Menu Control

from the menu system and return to normal operation.

Types as detailed in Appendix C on page 63. You may

assign any name on the list, regardless of the type of

programming the station broadcasts. Unlike RDS codes,

which are set by the station, this is totally under

your control.

Station Naming and Personal Preferences

A unique feature of the 2.0 is the ability to not only

create names for FM stations, but to assign an RDS

program type (PTY) to them, even if the station is not

transmitting RDS data. To program that type of entry,

first make certain that the RDSline on the Tuner

Menuhas been been set to Manual, as described

above. After the setting is made, press the ¤ Menu

Note that there are three codes available for assignment

that are not part of the official RDS types. Shown in the

list as PERSONL1 PERSONL2and PERSONL3,

these are your own “personal” program types, and you

may assign them as you wish. Using these special per-

sonal codes lets a member of the family assign their own

PTY tag to a favorite station, and then quickly search it

out by choosing their “PERSONL” program type in an

RDS search.

Control button

so that the IDline is highlighted.

At the IDline, press the › Menu Control button

and note that a series of underline dashes will appear

(Figure OSD-36). Next press the or ¤ Menu

Control buttons and note that a full set of upper

⁄

and lower case alphanumeric characters will appear.

Press the buttons until the first letter or character of the

label or name you wish to give this station appears.

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IMPO RTANT NO TE: When a station is transmitting

audio from another. With the flexibility of the 2.0, it

is possible to establish a permanent input source profile

that matches different input sources. It is more likely,

however, that you will only want to do this on an

occasional basis, such as watching a sports broadcast

on television while you listen to the play-by-play

commentary from a radio station.

RDS data, but is manually assigned a different PTY type

name, the station will be searchable only by the newly

assigned PTY name, not the actual RDS code being

transmitted.

Once the Typeis set, press the ¤ Menu Control

button

back up to the PSetline. While at this line press the

Store button and note that an instruction will

appear at the bottom of the screen (Figure OSD-37).

Follow the instruction by pressing the or › Menu

Control buttons until the desired preset number

TWICE, so that the highlighted area moves

The Simulcast feature enables you to split the 2.0’s

output between a video and audio source simply and

easily for one listening session only.

‹

To watch one source while you listen to another, first

select a video source by pressing either the TV

Vid 2 or Vid 3 buttons on the remote. Next press

the Simul button

Vid 1,

appears. Remember that if you choose a preset number

that has already been assigned to a station, the previous

preset data will be overwritten.

Within five seconds, select the audio source you wish to

listen to by pressing the Tuner CD Tape or Aux

buttons

Tuner Menu

PSet:

FREQ:

Band:

RDS:

ÐÐÐ

90. 7

The two sources will be combined and you will see and

hear the results on screen and in your speakers.

Manual

KXXX

ID:

Note that the Simulcast feature is canceled if you switch

to any new input or turn the 2.0 off.

Type:

PUBLIC

Select Preset number

Recording

Then press STORE to save

Figure OSD-37

The flexibility of the Signature 2.0 enables you to not

only listen to a wide variety of input sources, it provides

for recording of either the same audio and video source

selected for listening through the main outputs, or a

totally different source.

Once the desired preset number has been chosen, press

and hold the Store button

until the two-line mes-

sage at the bottom of the menu screen disappears. The

station is now programmed into the memory system.

To establish the settings for recording, go to the Setup

At this point you may program other stations, once

Menuby pressing the Menu button

Setup menu appears (Figure OSD-1 or OSD-33) and

press the ¤ Menu Control button if necessary

until Record Outputs is highlighted.

to move to the

j. When the

again using the

⁄

and ¤ Menu Control buttons

to move through the various options, and then following

the instructions shown above for programming that

specific menu item. When all tuner programming is

Press the › Menu Control button

complete, press the Menu button

twice to return

next screen.

to normal operation.

Simulcast O peration

Input Track Recording

The display message for the Rec Output Menu

varies according to the option selected. When the

Track Inputis highlighted on the Outputline

(Figure OSD-38), no other information appears. With

With the diverse array of programming available on

television, cable, satellite, cassette, CD, DVD, LV and

other sources, it may sometimes be desirable to view

the video from one source while you listen to the

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this option, the feed to the devices connected to the

Record Outputs £ ⁄ › will be the same as the

input source profile selected for listening through the

2.0’s main outputs. Put another way, when Track

Inputis selected, whatever you hear through the

system will also be sent to the recorder.

Rec Output Menu

Output:

Video:

Selectable

Composite 1

SÐVideo: SÐVideo 1

Audio: Analog 1

Rec Output Menu

Output:

Track Input

Figure OSD-39

To assign a particular input source to the record outputs,

press the or ¤ Menu Control buttons to move

the highlighted video to the input you wish to change.

Use the or › Menu Control button to change the

⁄

‹

input until the desired source location appears in the

highlighted video bar.

Figure OSD-38

This is a simple way to make a copy of whatever you

are watching or listening to, but if you choose this

option it is important to note that the record output

will change if the main input source is changed. If

you want to make certain that the recording is NOT

Repeat the procedure for each input you wish to

change, and the press the Menu button

twice to

enter the settings and return to normal operation. The

input choices selected for recording now will remain

in effect until they are changed through the Rec

INTERRUPTED, press the

‹

or › Menu Control

Output Menu

buttons i so that Selectableis highlighted

Notes on recording w ith the 2.0

on the Outputline.

•

When an S-Video source is selected for recording, it

will be sent to both the S-Video and standard

Composite Video Outputs ⁄ ›. Composite

video sources, however, DO NOT appear at the

S-Video outputs. The only way to record a composite

source is through the Composite Video Record

Selectable Recording

When the Selectableoption is chosen, an

additional line appears on the menu (Figure OSD-39).

The sources selected on this menu page will remain

assigned to the record outputs regardless of which input

source is being listened to through the main system.

Thus, you may watch and listen to one set of input

sources, and record a totally different set of sources, and

the record feed will not be changed or interrupted as long

as the 2.0 remains turned on.

Output ›

•

The feed to the record outputs is at a fixed level, and

is not altered by any changes to the volume control or

other Effects settings.

The feed to the record outputs is “clean,” in that the

on-screen menu displays do not appear on the record

outputs. This prevents unwanted information from

interfering with recordings.

•

IMPO RTANT NO TE: Audio from Dolby Digital,

DTS or PCM digital sources may not be recorded.

To make a recording from a digital audio source

you must use the analog outputs provided on the

playback machine.

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mode, as no digital data is typically output unless the

Troubleshooting Guide

disc is playing. To confirm that the lack of data is the

cause of the error message, press the Display button

The Signature 2.0 is designed for trouble-free operation.

In normal use, most users will not encounter any trouble

with the unit. However, as with any sophisticated

electronic device, there may be occasional problems on

initial installation or during the life of the unit. The items

described on this page and in the table below are a brief

guide to the minor problems that you may be able to

correct yourself, and to certain anomalies that result from

outside conditions.

and check the on-screen status screen. If a NO

AC-3 Infomessage appears (Figures OSD-14/

OSD-18/OSD-27), this is your indication that the player

is not sending a digital signal. Put the unit into Play,

check the digital input connections or check to see that

a digital input is selected to solve this problem.

Digital Noise With DVD Players

If these solutions do not rectify a problem, or if the

problem persists, contact your dealer or installer.

Problems may also be solved by an authorized Harman

Kardon Service Center. To locate the Service Center

nearest you, call (800) 422-8027 toll free in the United

States. Harman Kardon may be contacted via the Internet

at www.harmankardon.com

Certain early models of DVD players may occasionally

cause a sharp “crack” or “snap” in the output channels

during track or chapter changes. This is caused by a

momentary discontinuity in the digital data output

which is not long enough to trigger the flashing error

message, but long enough to disrupt the processor. This

type of random noise is caused by the DVD player, and

it does not indicate a problem with the 2.0.

Error Messages

System Reset

When the surround mode name blinks in the front panel

Information Display (Figure FPD-12) that is your

indication that there is a mismatch between the input

source and the surround mode, or that there is no digital

input at all.

In rare cases where the 2.0’s operation or the displays

seem abnormal, the cause may be erratic operation of the

system’s memory or microprocessor.

The first step to correct this problem is to turn the 2.0

off using the Master Power Switch 1 and unplug

the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least

three minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC power

cord and turn the unit on again. If the system still

malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem.

Mode Mismatch

Certain modes are digital only, while others operate with

analog signals only. The blinking light is an indication of

a source/mode mismatch.

When this condition exists, the 2.0 will automatically

select a properly matched surround mode and continue

normal operation. To view the name of the mode

Note that clearing the system memory may correct the

problem, but will also erase all system configuration

data, input source assignments, input profile names,

effects level settings and tuner preset memories. It is

always a good idea to record your system configuration

information in the Worksheets in Appendix B, if possible,

before resetting the system. To reset the system, press

selected, press the Display button

x. The correct

mode will be displayed next to the Alt Mode

indication (Figure OSD-27). To stop the flashing

message, press the appropriate Surround Mode

Selector y 4 until the correct mode is selected.

the Menu button

the ¤ Menu Control button

Setup is highlighted. Press the › Menu

Control button to go to the next screen.

to view the Setup Menu. Press

No Data

until Advanced

If the mode name flashes when the mode and input are

matched, this is an indication that the 2.0 is not receiving

digital data from the source machine. This will typically

occur when a DVD player is in pause or a fast scan

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At the Advanced Settingsmenu (Figure

OSD-10), press the ¤ Menu Control button

Follow that instruction by holding the Store button

until the Reset Completedmessage appears

briefly on screen (Figure OSD-42) and the front panel

Information Display. This is your indication that the

reset has been accomplished, and you may release the

Store button. The system will automatically return to

the Advanced Settings menu.

twice until SYSTEM RESET

is highlighted.

again.

Press the › Menu Control button

This will bring up the System Reset Menu

(Figure OSD-40). If you wish to exit at this point, press

the Menu button

¤ Menu Control button

area to the Yes

› Menu Control button

. To proceed with the reset, press the

to move the highlighted

line, and then press the

System Reset Menu

Reset Completed

NO!

Yes

!!!

WARNING !!!

ALL SETTINGS WILL BE

LOST !!

ARE YOU SURE?

Figure OSD-42

After a reset the system is returned to the original factory

default settings as shown in Appendix A, and the micro-

processor system is re-initialized. Press the Menu button

Figure OSD-40

twice to return to normal operation, but remember

The next screen (Figure OSD-41) instructs you to proceed

that you will have to re-enter any settings previously estab-

lished that differ from the factory presets.

by pressing and HOLDING the Store button

until

the reset is complete.

If a reset does not solve the system problem, consult an

authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

Press and hold STORE

to accomplish RESET

Figure OSD-41

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Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Unit does not operate

when standby switch or

remote power is pressed.

•

No AC Power.

•

Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a

live outlet.

•

Check to see if AC outlet is switch controlled.

Turn on Main Power Switch.

•

Main Power Switch Off.

Intermittent Connections.

Display lights, but no

sound is heard from

any channel.

•

Make certain connections to source equipment and

amplifiers are secure.

•

Mute is engaged.

Amplifier is off.

•

Turn Volume control or press Mute button.

Turn Amplifier on and/or check trigger connections.

Unit does not respond

to remote commands.

•

Weak batteries in remote.

Remote is in Learn position.

Remote sensor is obscured.

•

Change both remote batteries.

Slide Use/Learn switch to Use.

Make certain front panel sensor is visible.

Intermittent buzzing

in tuner.

•

Local interference.

•

Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluores-

cent lights, TVs, motors or other electrical appliances.

Status Menus visible,

but setup menus

do not appear.

•

Menu background set to

“video” but no video is

present.

•

Switch to input with video signal present.

Viewing the front panel display, use the menu

system to reach Display Options, under

the Advanced Settingsmenu. Switch the

“Menu Bkgrnd” to “Blue” (see page 36).

Amplifier connected to

the trigger output cycles

on and off.

•

Connection problems.

Input level too high.

•

Make certain that the jack used is a ⁄8² (3.5mm)

MONO miniplug, not a stereo plug.

Check to see that the plugs are firmly seated on

both ends.

Audio signals distort for

analog inputs.

•

Adjust input level to proper reference (see page 29).

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Factory Presets

Speaker Setup

Front Left and Right

Small

Yes

The following charts indicate the factory default status

of the various inputs and modes of the Signature 2.0.

These baseline settings will help you to understand how

the different features and options are matched to form

operating profiles.

Center

Surrounds

Subwoofer

Speaker Distances

Using the option and condition sets shown as a starting

point, you may customize many aspects of the 2.0 to

suit the acoustical requirements of your listening space,

the type of equipment installed in your system or your

personal listening preferences. Contact your dealer or

installer if you have any questions concerning how to

customize your system.

Measurements

Feet

Front Left and Right

Center

10 Feet

Surrounds

Tuner

RDS

Auto

When you create customized settings for the 2.0 it is

a good idea to record the final installation using the

“Setup” description Worksheets provided in this manual.

That will enable you to recreate your desired installation

and setup should the memory in the 2.0 be lost or reset

for any reason. It is always a good idea to document

your installation so that there is a written record.

Advanced Settings

Turn-On Volume

Display Options

On-Screen Status

Timeout

Front Panel Status

OSD Timeout

Note that the settings shown in this Appendix may

be restored at any time by using the System Reset

available in the Advanced Settings menu (see the

Troubleshooting Guide on page 54).

5 Seconds

High

Panel Brightness

Menu Background

Video Format

Blue

NTSC

Sources

The following chart details the factory setting for each of the Signature 2.0’s input sources. If you wish to change any of

these items to suit your personal preference, go to the Source Menuand follow the instructions on pages 27–32.

Remote

Label

Video

Input

Audio

Input

Treble

Cut

Bass

Boost

Subw fr

Trim

Surround

Name

Mode

Center

Normal

Composite 2

Analog 2

Dolby

– 0dB

+ 0dB

Normal

Pro Logic

Normal

Vid 1

Vid 2

Video 1

Video 2

Composite 1

S-Video 1

Analog 1

Digital 1

Movie 1

– 0dB

+ 0dB

Normal

Dolby

Digital

Normal

Vid 3

Video 3

S-Video 2

Digital 2

Dolby

– 0dB

+ 0dB

Normal

Pro Logic

Normal

AM/FM

Tuner

Composite 2

Composite 3

Composite 5

Composite 1

Tuner

Stereo

Music 1

N/A

– 0dB

+ 0dB

Normal

Digital 3

Analog 5

6 Ch Direct

Tape

Aux

Tape

Auxiliary

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User Worksheets

As you become familiar with the capabilities of the Signature 2.0, you may make some changes to the factory

configuration. The Worksheets provide a means for you to record the new settings so that they are available

for reference.

Recording the settings will also make it possible to recreate settings that may be lost due to system resets or

equipment malfunctions.

Softw are Version

The software version for this unit is:

Speaker Setup

Front Left and Right

Advanced Settings

Turn-On Volume

Power-Up State

System Control

User ID

Center

Surrounds

Subwoofer

Speaker Distances

Measurements

Front Left and Right

Center

Display O ptions

On-Screen Status

Front Panel Status

OSD Timeout

Surrounds

Panel Brightness

Menu Background

Video Format

Sources

Left

Input

Right

Input

Level

Remote

Label

Video

Input

Audio

Input

Treble Bass Subw fr

Name

Mode

Cut Boost Trim Center Surround Level

Vid 1

Vid 2

Vid 3

Tuner

Tape

Aux

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Dolby Pro Logic

System Control Abbreviations

and Control Parameters

Dolby Pro Logic is the home version of the system

originally developed to deliver four channels of surround

information within the left and right channels of a

motion picture. Dolby Pro Logic uses special encoding

techniques to provide a center channel, used mostly for

dialog, and a surround channel, used mostly for effects,

in addition to the left and right front channels. It is

important to remember that in Pro Logic, the feed to

the surround channels is monaural, with the same band-

width-limited signal going to both the left and right

surround channels.

Space limitations prevent a full explanation of the

Signature Series 2.0’s Surround modes, RDS system and

the Bass Boost and Treble Cut controls when they are

viewed in the on-screen graphics or menus. The charts

and graphs in this section provide additional details that

will assist you in the selection of the Surround mode, the

use of the RDS data system and adjustment of the Bass

Boost and Treble Cut controls.

Surround Mode Definitions

Although Pro Logic is mostly associated with movies,

it is also used to enhance an increasing number of tele-

vision programs, ranging from sports broadcasts to action

programs such as Xena, Warrior Princess, sci-fi programs

such as Deep Space Nine and Star Trek, and dramatic pro-

grams such as Law & Order. Music and variety programs

such as Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with David

Letterman and concert programs also benefit from sur-

round encoding. A complete list of programs broadcast

with Dolby Surround encoding may be found at the

Dolby Labs web site at www.Dolby.com

The Signature 2.0 is among the most flexible surround

sound systems available. In addition to the latest Dolby

Digital and DTS systems for discrete 5.1 channel audio

and conventional Dolby Pro Logic processing, it provides

a wide range of surround sound options.

For your convenience, a surround mode may be per-

manently attached to each input source profile, so that

the same mode is used whenever source is selected. See

page 28 for instructions on linking a surround mode to

an input source.

Once a program is encoded with surround information,

such as in a theatrical movie, the surround matrix

stays with the program as long as the stereo tracks are

properly broadcast. Thus, the surround information

follows a movie from the theaters to video cassette and

disc release, on cable, satellite or pay-per-view, and via

traditional broadcasting. This enables you to enjoy the

surround information almost any time the movie is

available, not just from prerecorded playback.

Alternatively, you may change surround modes at any

time by pressing one of the Surround Mode

Selectors y on the remote, or by pressing the front

panel Surround Selectors 4

To make it easy to select a mode, they are divided into

two groups, “Movies” and “Music,” although some

modes are used with both types of program content.

In addition, there is a Mono + mode and a pure Stereo

mode available. The following definitions of the various

modes is presented to give you a better idea of where

each should be used, and which type of sources it is

compatible with.

The Dolby Pro Logic system is used to decode any four-

channel matrix-encoded source, no matter how it is

delivered. For that reason, if a film is originally recorded

with a left/center/right/surround soundtrack, it will

require Dolby Pro Logic even when the movie is deliv-

ered with a Dolby Digital soundtrack. That is why some

DVD discs, even though they utilize Dolby Digital, still

require Dolby Pro Logic decoding, though it is done in

the digital processor.

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Dolby Pro Logic is your best choice when listening to

Applicable Mode Groups: Also known as AC-3, as it is

the third version of Dolby Laboratory’s Audio Coding

system for digital audio, Dolby Digital will initially be

used most often with movies, but it is also available

in the Music mode grouping, for applications where

musical programs are recorded in Dolby Digital. Note

that the mode is the same in both groups, but it is

presented twice for your convenience.

a movie or television program through an analog input.

When Dolby Pro Logic is required by a digital input, the

2.0 will automatically select it for you.

Dolby Pro Logic is also an appropriate mode to use when

listening to music programming that is played back in

any format when the packaging shows a “Dolby

System,” “Dolby Stereo” or other surround logo. You

may also wish to experiment with using Pro Logic on

standard two-channel stereo recordings. Although it is

not intentional, many recordings contain ambient infor-

mation that produce a pleasing surround effect when

used with Pro Logic.

Dolby Digital Late Night

The “Late Night” mode is a special version of Dolby

Digital which enables you to experience the same

discrete full-bandwidth, multichannel audio as the

standard Dolby Digital mode, but it is designed to reduce

peak levels by ⁄4 to ⁄3 of normal. This prevents abruptly

loud audio transition such as explosions or symphonic

crescendos from causing disturbance to others in the

household without reducing the impact or quality of the

digital source. A good way to characterize Late Night is

as the “good neighbor” mode.

Applicable Mode Groups: Dolby Pro Logic may be

accessed in either the Movie or Music mode groups,

and it will work with analog and PCM digital sources.

Pro Logic is also available with certain Dolby Digital

programs.

Dolby Digital

Applicable Mode Groups: Dolby Digital Late Night is also

available in both the Music and Movie mode groups. It

may only be used with a Dolby Digital source.

Dolby Digital is a major improvement over Dolby

Pro Logic in that it delivers up to five surround channels

along with a special, dedicated Low-Frequency Effects

(LFE) channel for bass information. Unlike the bandwith

limited, monaural surround of Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby

Digital features two discrete, full-bandwidth surround

channels in comparison to Pro Logic’s single, bandwidth-

limited, mono-surround channel. All channels are digital,

with high signal-to-noise ratios and wide dynamic range.

With Dolby Digital you are now able to have an exact

recreation of the theatrical sound experience in a

home environment.

Dolby Digital Mono

When a Dolby Digital input source is playing, you may

occasionally wish to listen to it in mono, even when the

input source is multichannel. To have all audio appear in

the center channel speaker only, press the Mono +

button

the mode in both the on-screen displays and the front

panel Information Display

so that Dolby Dig Monois shown as

Applicable Mode Groups: Dolby Digital Mono is available

only in the Mono + group, and only when a Dolby

Digital source is playing.

The digital data stream that delivers the Dolby Digital

information may be sent to the 2.0 via either electrical

connection using coax cables, or optically, using fiber

connections. Sources such as DVD, HDTV, satellite

delivery systems and cable will all take advantage of

Dolby Digital. The first consumer implementation

of Dolby Digital, laser discs, used the intermediary step

of converting the digital information to an RF modulated

signal so that it would fit within the capacity of the LV

format. Since the Signature Series 2.0 does not accept RF

signals, an optional outboard RF-to-data demodulator is

required for use with laser disc players.

NO TE: The Dolby Digital modes are only available

when a Dolby Digital source is selected. If a Digital

mode is selected when an analog source is playing, the

2.0 will automatically select the proper analog surround

mode, and the front panel Information Display will

flash (Figure FPD-12) to remind you of the mismatch.

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Applicable Mode Groups: As DTS is used for both audio-

DTS

only discs as well as movies and other video-related

programs, all DTS modes are available in both the Music

and Movies mode groups. Note that when a DTS 5.1

DTS is a digital audio delivery system used by both

audio-only labels as well as an optional, alternative

digital sound system for DVD and LD. DTS delivers

high-quality, discrete 5.1 audio using a digital delivery

system that is similar in concept to Dolby Digital, but

with different bit rates and encoding algorithms.

program is playing and you press the Stereo button

the 2.0 will indicate DTS 2 Chan.

NO TE: Due to the way in which DTS operates, there

is no data available when the Display button

The physical connection for DTS playback is identical to

the connections used for Dolby Digital, in that either coax

or optical connections are made to the source player. The

main difference between the two systems with regard to

hook-ups is that when DTS audio tracks are present on a

laser disc, they are played back as standard PCM audio

streams, and thus no RF demodulator is required. If you

own a laser player and plan to play back DTS discs, make

certain that a connection is made from the optical or coax

output of your LD player to one of the 2.0’s digital inputs.

Using the Input Assignment options in the Source

Configuration menus described on page 28 it is possible

to take advantage of the 2.0’s flexibility to assign the

same video output to both the analog and digital decoding

sections of the 2.0.

pressed while a DTS source is playing.

Movie Modes

The 2.0’s digital audio processing system provides a

number of alternative modes that may be used when

listening to movies via an analog input source. For

movies, a series of four different modes is available

that use the basic matrix decoding to extract center

and surround channels from two-channel audio, similar

to Pro Logic. The Movie modes, however, vary from

Pro Logic in that they add additional blending of the

channels to offer different simulations.

Each of the four Movie modes is slightly different, and

the best way to find if one of them suits your taste and

the specific acoustic conditions of your listening room is

to try them all, using Dolby Pro Logic as a baseline for

It is worth noting the DTS has also issued a library of

audio-only discs that may be played back using any CD

player that features a digital output. To take advantage of

these discs, make certain there is a connection between

the digital audio output of your CD player and one of

the digital inputs of the 2.0.

comparison. Nothing will be “hurt” or damaged by trying

the different modes.

Applicable Mode Groups: The Movie modes are available

only in the Movie mode group, and only when an analog

source is being played.

Programs encoded with DTS always have a native 5.1

channel mode, but depending on the configuration of your

specific system you may not always want to play a pro-

gram back in the 5.1 channel mode. For that reason, the

2.0 provides not only the pure DTS 5.1 mode, but also

provides the capability to decode the DTS data streams,

but down mix the incoming signal so that it is sent to

the front left and right speakers only (DTS 2 Chan)

or to the front left and right channels and left and right

surround channels. The center channel is downmixed

into the front left and right channels (DTS 2 Chan).

NO TE: The Movie and Music modes are available

only when an analog or PCM digital source is playing.

If you attempt to select one of these modes when a

Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, the front panel

Information Display will flash to remind you of the

mismatch. At the same time, the 2.0 will automatically

select an appropriate mode. The suggested mode may

be identified by pressing the Display button

and

viewing the on-screen display.

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Mono

Mono +

When you are playing an older monaural recording or

movie and wish to listen to it in its pure state without

any enhancement or processing, select the Mono mode.

This mode will combine all audio channels and send

them to the center channel speaker only.

Playing a single-channel, monaural recording does not

mean that you have to sacrifice availability of surround

sound. The Mono + mode is NOT a single-channel

mode, but rather a specially designed surround mode

that takes incoming signals and creates a multichannel

audio presentation. Through the magic of the 2.0’s pro-

cessing circuits, one channel becomes five. If you wish

to play a selection in single-channel “true” mono, choose

the Mono mode, which may be accessed by pressing the

Applicable Mode Groups: The Mono mode is accessible

by pressing the Music mode group button until the

Monomode name appears in the Information

Display and on-screen status reports.

Music mode group button

until the Monomode

name appears in the front panel Information Display

Stereo

and the on-screen status messages.

The Stereo mode activates a Smart Stereo circuit to

calculate which type of stereo is best suited to the

current input source. Regardless of the input, pressing

The Mono + mode is only available when analog or

PCM Stereo input source is selected. Pressing the

Mono + button when a Dolby Digital or DTS source

is playing selects the Digital Mono mode, a “true mono”

mode which is described above. Mono + is not available

when a Dolby Digital source is selected.

the Stereo mode group button

will combine all

available input channels and funnel them into the front

left and right speakers only.

Smart Stereo is an intelligent agent that looks at the

input signal, and creates the stereo sound from Dolby

Digital, PCM Digital stereo or analog stereo without

any further intervention.

Applicable Mode Groups: The Mono + or Digital Mono

modes are accessible only by pressing the Mono +

button. Since either is the only mode available in this

group, the Mono + button acts as a toggle on/off

selector. One press of the button will put the 2.0 in the

proper mono mode, and the next press returns you to

the previously selected mode.

When an analog input is selected and the Stereo

button

is pressed, the 2.0 turns off all digital signal

processing for the cleanest possible sound. This is a

unique feature of the 2.0, rarely found even in high-end

audio equipment.

Applicable Mode Groups: The Stereo mode is accessible

only by the Stereo button. Since Stereo is the only

mode available in this group, the Stereo button acts as

a toggle on/off selector. One press of the button will put

the 2.0 in the Stereo mode, and the next press returns

you to the previously selected mode.

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The RDS Data System

The Signature 2.0’s RDS data system enables you to search for stations with specific program formats when an FM

station is transmitting the proper data. The following chart will help you to compare the abbreviations used in the

2.0’s display system to the actual names of each program type, or PTY.

NO TE: The assignment of a PTY code is done by the individual FM station. The 2.0 will accurately process the data

received, but it is up to the station to make certain that the code properly describes their programming.

Program Type/

PTY Abbreviation

Program Type Name

NEWS

News

INFORM

SPORTS

TALK

Information

Sports

Talk

ROCK

Rock Music

CLS ROCK

ADLT HIT

SOFT RCK

TOP 40

Classic Rock Music

Adult Hit Music

Soft Rock Music

Top 40 Music

COUNTRY

OLDIES

SOFT

Country Music

Oldies Music

Soft Music

NOSTALGIA

JAZZ

Nostalgia Programming

Jazz Music

CLASSICAL

R & B

Classical Music

Rhythm and Blues Music

Soft Rhythm and Blues Music

Foreign Language Programming

Religious Music

SOFT R & B

LANGUAGE

REL MUSIC

REL TALK

PERSNLTY

PUBLIC

ALERT

Religious Talk

Personality Talk

Public Radio Programming

Emergency Broadcast System Alert

Station System Test Message

Programmable Personal Type #1

Programmable Personal Type #2

Programmable Personal Type #3

TEST

PERSONL1

PERSONL2

PERSONL3

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Bass Boost

This chart, using data from a sample Signature 2.0 unit and automated test equipment, shows the frequencies at which

low-frequency information is boosted when settings are changed with the Bass Boost control

of the Effects Menu(Figure OSD-8).

m, or through the use

+10

-1

-2

-3

100

200

500

10k

20k 30k

Treble Cut

This chart, using data from a sample Signature 2.0 unit and automated test equipment, shows the frequencies at which

high-frequency information is rolled off when settings are changed with the Treble Cut control

of the Effects Menu(Figure OSD-8).

k, or through the use

-0

-1

-2

-4

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

-8

-6

-7

-8

-9

-10

100

200

500

10k

20k 30k

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Signature 2.0 Processor / Tuner Specifications

Inputs:

Analog Audio:

Digital Audio:

External Adapter:

Composite Video:

S-Video:

Six Stereo pairs via RCA jacks

Four Coaxial S/P-DIF, Two Optical TosLink

Six Direct Analog channels via RCA jacks

Six RCA jacks

Two 4-pin mini DIN

IR Sensor Input:

3.5mm mono mini-plug

O utputs:

Main Audio:

Six Analog Outputs via RCA jacks (left, center, right, right surround,

left surround, subwoofer)

Main Video:

One Composite RCA jack output paralleled with

one S-Video 4-pin mini DIN

Record Audio:

Record Video:

Two pair (paralleled) analog via RCA jacks

One Composite via RCA jack paired with

one S-Video via 4-pin mini DIN

IR Sensor:

Loop-through output via 3.5mm mono mini plug

Accessory Trigger:

6 – 12 volt DC via 3.5mm mono mini plug, tip positive, 150mA maximum.

Surround Modes:

Analog:

Dolby Pro Logic, Four Movie Modes, Four Music Modes, Stereo,

Mono, Mono +

Digital:

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Late Night, Dolby Digital

Pro Logic, Dolby Digital Mono, DTS 5.1, DTS 4-Channel,

DTS 2-Channel, Stereo, Mono +

Preamplifier:

Frequency Response:

Front Channels (Analog Stereo): 20Hz to 50kz, ± 0.5dB

Center and Surround Channels: 20Hz to 30kHz, ± 1dB

Subwoofer Channel: 10Hz to 100Hz, ± 1dB

0.03% , 20Hz to 20kHz

THD + N:

S/N Ratio:

>–87dBr, 20Hz to 20kHz

<60dB

Crosstalk:

Input Impedance:

Audio: >10K½

Video: 75½

Output Impedance:

Crossovers:

Audio: 300½

Video: 75½

Low Pass: 3 Pole (18dB/Octave) @ 100Hz

High Pass: 3 Pole (18dB/Octave) @ 100Hz

Tone Controls:

Treble Cut: –0dB to –8dB in 2dB steps @ 10kHz shelving

Bass Boost: +0dB to +8dB in 2 steps @ 50Hz

Video Standards:

NTSC, PAL

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Signature 2.0 Processor / Tuner Specifications (continued)

Tuner Section FM:

Frequency Range:

Usable Sensitivity:

87.5 to 108.0MHz in 200kHz steps

<1.0 µV/11.2dBf

Signal-To-Noise:

S/N 50dB Sensitivity:

THD + N:

70dB (Stereo, A-weighted)

<45dBf

<0.5%

Capture Ratio:

AM Suppression:

Image Rejection:

IF Rejection:

<2.5dB

>50dB

>70dB (@ 106MHz)

>85dB

Effective Selectivity:

Stereo Separation:

RDS Modes:

>50dB (±400kHz)

>40dB (1kHz)

Station ID, Program Type, Radio Text Data, Program Type Search

Tuner Section AM:

Frequency Range:

520 – 1710 kHz in 10kHz steps

Signal-To-Noise Ratio: >40dB

Usable Sensitivity:

Selectivity:

²500µV/M

³30dB (±10kHz)

General:

Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:

AC 115V/60Hz

5.5W Idle, 75W Maximum

Dimensions: (Max, including knobs, jacks, buttons)

Width: 17

⁄8 inches (441mm)

Height: 4

⁄8 inches (105mm)

Depth: 15 ³

⁄8 inches (395mm)

Weight:

22 lbs. (10.5 kg)

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

^†DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems.

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Figure Index

Operating the Signature Series 2.0 is dependent on understanding the meaning of the various on-screen menus, front panel

display messages and other status messages. To conserve space, each on-screen message appears once in this manual,

although many are referred to frequently throughout the manual.

The following index will help you to find any of the graphic representations of the on-screen messages when you find a

reference to one on a page where the graphic does not appear.

O SD

FPD

O SD

FPD

Figure Figure Page Description

FPD-1

Turn-on message and software

revision data.

OSD-22

OSD-23

OSD-24

Center Adjust message.

Surround Adjust message.

FPD-2

FPD-3

FPD-4

Power-off/standby message.

Power-on message.

Tuner Status when no video

is present.

Sample status message.

Setup menu.

OSD-25

Tuner Status with RDS data

display.

OSD-1

OSD-2

OSD-3

OSD-4

OSD-5

OSD-6

OSD-26

OSD-27

Complete AC-3 status message.

Speaker Setup menu.

AC-3 status message with

Alternate Mode Suggestion.

Speaker Level Adjust menu.

Speaker Distance Adjust menu.

Source menu for analog inputs.

FPD-14 46/48 Full RDS Status Message with

stereo indicator.

Main Source menu for

digital inputs.

OSD-28 FPD-15 47/46 Tuner message when

new station.

OSD-7 FPD-5

OSD-8

Set input levels message.

Main effects menu.

OSD-29 FPD-16

Tuner message when

new preset.

OSD-30

Tuner message after new

preset is entered.

OSD-9 FPD-6

OSD-10

Balance Adjust.

Advanced Settings menu.

Display Options menu.

Video format adjust message.

Power off/standby message.

Volume Control indication.

FPD-17

FPD-18

RDS Text query message.

RDS Text message display.

RDS ID query message.

RDS Search menus.

OSD-11

FPD-7

FPD-19

OSD-12

OSD-31 FPD-20

OSD-32

OSD-13 FPD-8

OSD-14

RDS Search

“In Progress” message.

Status message with

“NO AC-3 Info”.

OSD-33

Setup menu with

Tuner Option.

OSD-15 FPD-9

OSD-16

Mute indication messages.

Status message for

Dolby Digital.

OSD-34

OSD-35

OSD-36

OSD-37

Tuner menu for FM stations.

Tuner menu for AM stations.

Tuner menu for ID data entry.

OSD-17

FPD-10

Tuner status messages

FPD-11

Tuner status message with

band and frequency data.

Tuner menu with

Preset Storage instruction.

OSD-18 FPD-12

Mode mismatch when Dolby

Digital is selected.

OSD-38

OSD-39

Record Output menu with

Track Output.

OSD-19

OSD-20

OSD-21

FPD-13

Treble Cut message.

Record Output menu with

Selectable Output.

Bass Boost message.

Subwoofer Trim message.

Balance Adjust message.

OSD-40

OSD-41

System Reset menu.

System Reset

instruction screen.

OSD-42

System Reset

completed message.

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Subject Index

Balance Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 43

Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 42, 64

Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Dolby Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 60

DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 52

Factory Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Source Configuration

Input Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Input Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Surround Mode Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Speakers

Configuration/Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Distance Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Level Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status Message Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Subwoofer Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 42

Surround Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Surround Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Surround Speakers On /Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 44

System Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Treble Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 41, 64

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Input Connections

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

System and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Input Level Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38

Output Connections

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power-Up State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Quick Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Tuner

Preset Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

RDS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

RDS Program Type Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Station Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Tuner Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Personal Preference Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Remote Control

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Memory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Video Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Video Format Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Simulcast Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Volume

Turn-on Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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