Harman Kardon SIGNATURE 1.5 Owner's Manual

Harman Kardon SIGNATURE 1.5 Owner's Manual

Signature series 1.5 two-channel bridgeable amplifier
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  • Page 1 1.5 Two-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Staple or clip your original invoice here. ¤...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Signature 1.5 Two-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier Introduction ......... 1 Safety Information .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    They are your best sources of product information. You may also contact Harman Kardon via the World Wide Web at www.harmankardon.com Welcome to the Harman Kardon family. We wish you...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    To ensure proper performance and avoid potential safety hazards, we recommend that it be connected to a circuit with 20-amp capacity. Connecting multiple amplifiers to the same circuit, or connecting the amplifier to a circuit used by other heavy-power devices, such as high-wattage lights, may cause circuit breakers to trip.
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Installation

    Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag. Signature 1.5 When positioning the amplifier in its final location, make certain that it has adequate ventilation on all sides, as well as on the top and bottom.
  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    2 Power-On Indicator: When the word illuminated in blue, the 1.5 is in a normal operating condition. Signature 1.5 3 LED Indicator: The color of this indicator varies with the status of the 1.5. It is red when the unit is off and in Manual Operation, amber in the Standby mode, and flashing green during Warm-Up.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connections

    ¶ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to a non- switched AC outlet. Due to the high-current draw of the Signature 1.5, it is NOT recommended that the accessory ) ter- outputs on the back of audio/video components be used to power this product.
  • Page 9: Installation And Connections

    OUTPUT jack on the 2.0. Remote Turn-On Using an External AC-to-DC Converter If the 1.5 is not used with a compatible Harman Kardon product, it is still possible to activate the unit for automatic turn-on. To control the amplifier in this manner you will need a small UL/CSA-approved class-2 AC-to-DC power converter capable of delivering a 6- to 12-volt DC signal.
  • Page 10 ) speaker output terminals on the 1.5. Make certain that the Bridge/Normal Switch £ is in the BRIDGE position (see page 9). Signature 1.5 Important Note: When the 1.5 is used in the Bridged Mono mode, do not use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 ohms.
  • Page 11 (RIGHT) SPEAKER MIN. Right Speaker Signature 1.5 Connect the wires to the speakers, again being certain to observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the negative or black wire to the matching terminal on the speaker. Similarly, the positive or red wire should be connected to the like terminal on the speaker.
  • Page 12 Processor or Preamp CHANNEL ONE (RIGHT) SPEAKER MIN. Important Note: When the Signature 1.5 is used in the Bridged Mono mode, do not use speakers with an impedance rating of less than 8 ohms. Signature 1.5 OUTPUT CHANNEL TWO (LEFT/BRIDGE)
  • Page 13: Operation

    The Signature 1.5 may be operated in either a manual or automatic mode. If the unit is being used in standalone operation you should follow the instructions below for Manual Operation. When the 1.5 is connected to another Signature Series product or to another compatible device, follow the instructions for Automatic Operation.
  • Page 14: Service Information

    If these solutions do not rectify the problem or if the problem recurs, contact your dealer or an authorized Harman Kardon service depot for assistance.
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    Signature 1.5 Bridgeable Two-Channel Amplifier Specifications Power Output: High-Current Capability: Frequency Response: Power Bandwidth: THD/IMD: Crosstalk Negative Feedback: Input Impedance: Input Sensitivity: Remote Trigger Voltage: Remote Trigger Impedance: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Power Requirements: Signature 1.5 2 x 200 watts @ 8 ohms 20Hz –...
  • Page 16 Printed in the United States Part #1111-HKSIG15 HA160-0005-A...

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