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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.
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.
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.
¶ 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.
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.
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) 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.
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(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.
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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)
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.
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.