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- Page 1 Printed in the United States Part #1111-HKSIG20 HA160-0004-A...
- Page 2 2.0 Processor/Tuner Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner Introduction ......... 1 Safety Information . - Page 4 Staple or clip your original invoice here. ¤...
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Page 5: Introduction
Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman 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. -
Page 6: Safety Information
Important Safety Information 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... -
Page 7: Typographic Conventions
Cleaning 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. -
Page 8: Quick Start Instructions
Quick-Start Instructions 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. -
Page 9: Audio Input Connection
Quick Start Connection and Setup Connect 75-ohm Connect to coaxial FM antenna here digital audio output of A/V sources, DVD, HDTV, CD, etc. Connect AM loop antenna here ® NRTL /C LR110480 CSA E65 ANTENNA FRONT CENTER SURR 6-CH DIRECT INPUTS ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS Connect to audio Connect to analog audio... - Page 10 NOTE: To use the sources when they are connected as 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.
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Page 11: Operating Hints
13. The factory presets for most settings are designed to 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. -
Page 12: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls Standby On/Off 1 Master Power Switch 2 Standby Switch 3 Source Selectors 4 Surround Selectors 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. - Page 13 7 Tune Buttons: Press these buttons when the tuner 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.
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Page 14: Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections IMPORTANT NOTE: 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. - Page 15 ∞ 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”...
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Page 16: Remote Control Operation
Remote Control Operation Sending Learn Source Source Main Store Vid 1 Mono Music Movies Stereo Vid 2 Display Vid 3 Simul Tuner Disc/Track Tape Menu Treble Center Bass Balance Surr Signature 2.0 Learning Main Type Presets Presets Enter Mute Volume Volume a Main Power On/Off b Learn LED... - Page 17 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.
- Page 18 m Bass Boost: Press this button to activate the Bass 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.
- Page 19 b) When Tape 1 is the input source, and the tape machine is a compatible Harman Kardon dual cassette deck, these buttons will switch between the “A” and “B” wells. v Enter: Press this button to select a station after you have entered its frequency or preset location using the Numeric Keys w.
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Page 20: Remote Control Programming
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. -
Page 21: Programmable Keys
Programmable Keys 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 functions of the 2.0. These keys are Main Power On, Main Power Off, and the nine source input keys: TV, Vid 1, Vid 2, Vid 3, Tuner, CD, Tape 1 and Aux. -
Page 22: Resetting The Remote Memory
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. 1. Slide the Use/Learn switch e at the top left corner of the remote to the right so that it is next to Learn. -
Page 23: Input Connections
System Installation 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. -
Page 24: Output Connections
The 2.0 may also be connected to an optional, external 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... -
Page 25: Record Outputs
NOTE: The 2.0’s input switching system will convert 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”... -
Page 26: System Configuration
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. -
Page 27: Configuring Your System
Using these guidelines, you may find that it takes some 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. -
Page 28: Speaker Setup
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 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. - Page 29 When the Front L & R: line is highlighted use the ‹ or › Menu Control buttons i to select Large or Small in accordance with the definition above. When Small is selected, all signals assigned to the front left/right speakers that are below 100Hz will be sent to the subwoofer output.
- Page 30 Once the reference level has been established, press the Menu Control button i so that Center is ¤ highlighted. Adjust the sound level using the ‹ or › Menu Control buttons i until the volume from the center channel is equal to what you had just heard from the left front speaker.
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Page 31: System Configuration
Source Configuration 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. -
Page 32: Surround Mode Assignment
Input Assignment At the Video line 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. -
Page 33: Input Level Adjust
Video Detect 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. In normal operation, the factory default setting of AUTO should be left in place. When AUTO is 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. - Page 34 With the source unit in play, make certain that you are at the Source Menu (Figure OSD-5) and that the > line is highlighted. Press the Input Level › Menu Control button i to move to the Set Input Levels menu (Figure OSD-7). S e t I n p u t L e v e l s...
- Page 35 The first adjustment is Treble Cut, which rolls off 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 ‹...
- Page 36 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.
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Page 37: Power-Up State
Advanced Setup 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. - Page 38 removed with the exception of the volume control. 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.
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Page 39: Advanced Setup
To make a change in this option, press the ‹ or › Menu Control buttons i until the desired setting is displayed. When you have completed the necessary change, press the Menu Control button i to ¤ enter the setting to the 2.0’s memory and move to the next step. - Page 40 panel Information Display will illuminate whenever a remote control command is sent to the 2.0 but it will go blank after the time interval set in the OSD Time Out line. When you have completed setting the front panel display option, press the Menu Control button i until ¤...
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Page 41: Turn On/Turn Off
Operating the Signature 2.0 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. - Page 42 to transfer the codes from your TV’s remote to the 2.0 remote. Remember that in the factory default con- figuration, the TV Volume buttons q 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.
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Page 43: Source Selection
Source Selection 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 x is pressed. - Page 44 Surround Mode Change 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.
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Page 45: Direct Access Controls
The complete list of modes, and mode groups is found in Appendix C, but in general, the groupings are as follows: • 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. -
Page 46: Subwoofer Trim
To change the Treble Cut setting, press the Treble button k, 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 Control buttons i to change the setting to the desired level. -
Page 47: Operation
Balance 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- 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 32. - Page 48 When you have finished this adjustment, press the Surr button p again to enter the setting and return to nor- mal operation. Remember, the setting is temporary and will be canceled as soon as you switch to another mode or when the 2.0 is turned off. Display Status Report With the flexibility of the 2.0, you may occasionally want a quick reference as to what is playing through the...
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Page 49: Tuner Operation
• PGM Content describes the number of surround channels encoded in the disc or broadcast being received. 3/2.1 indicates 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. -
Page 50: Manual Tuning
When the tuner is selected it will play the last station selected when the tuner was in use. To change from the FM band to the AM band, or vice versa, press the Tuner button g 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. -
Page 51: Preset Tuning
T u n e r P S e t : S t e r e o 7 9 0 Figure OSD-28 Within five seconds press the Enter button v and the station will be tuned. NOTE: 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. -
Page 52: Rds Tuning
• Preset stations may be recalled directly by entering their preset number using the Numeric Keys w, and then pressing the Enter button v within five seconds. • Preset stations may be recalled through the Tuner Menu. RDS Tuning The Signature Series 2.0 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data Service), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. - Page 53 To return to the RDS ID and PTY messages press the RDS button and note that the RDS ID ... message will appear in the front panel Information Display (Figure FPD-19). 04 91.5 FM . RDS ID ... Figure FPD-19 IMPORTANT NOTE: Radio stations are free to use all, some or no parts of the RDS system.
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Page 54: Tuner Menu
The tuner will search upward through the FM band, 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. - Page 55 Auto : When Auto is selected, the ID and PTY portions of the RDS datastream will be displayed in the front panel Information Display (Figure 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.
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Page 56: Simulcast Operation
IMPORTANT NOTE: When a station is transmitting 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 Type is set, press the Menu Control ¤... - Page 57 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 Input is selected, whatever you hear through the system will also be sent to the recorder.
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Page 58: Error Messages
Troubleshooting Guide 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... -
Page 59: Appendix A
At the Advanced Settings menu (Figure OSD-10), press the Menu Control button i ¤ twice until SYSTEM RESET > is highlighted. Press the › Menu Control button i again. This will bring up the System Reset Menu (Figure OSD-40). If you wish to exit at this point, press the Menu button j. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Cause Unit does not operate • No AC Power. when standby switch or remote power is pressed. • Main Power Switch Off. Display lights, but no • Intermittent Connections. sound is heard from any channel. • Mute is engaged. •... -
Page 61: Factory Presets
Factory Presets 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. 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,... -
Page 62: User Worksheets
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. - Page 63 System Control Abbreviations and Control Parameters 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...
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Page 64: Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic is your best choice when listening to 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,”... - Page 65 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.
- Page 66 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. Applicable Mode Groups: The Mono mode is accessible by pressing the Music mode group button until the Mono mode name appears in the Information...
- Page 67 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.
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Page 68: Bass Boost
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 m, or through the use of the Effects Menu (Figure OSD-8). 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 k, or through the use... -
Page 69: Surround Modes
Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner Specifications Inputs: Analog Audio: Digital Audio: External Adapter: Composite Video: S-Video: IR Sensor Input: Outputs: Main Audio: Main Video: Record Audio: Record Video: IR Sensor: Accessory Trigger: Surround Modes: Analog: Digital: Preamplifier: Frequency Response: THD + N: S/N Ratio: Crosstalk: Input Impedance:... - Page 70 Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner Specifications (continued) Tuner Section FM: Frequency Range: Usable Sensitivity: Signal-To-Noise: S/N 50dB Sensitivity: THD + N: Capture Ratio: AM Suppression: Image Rejection: IF Rejection: Effective Selectivity: Stereo Separation: RDS Modes: Tuner Section AM: Frequency Range: Signal-To-Noise Ratio: Usable Sensitivity: Selectivity: General:...
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Page 71: Figure Index
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. -
Page 72: Subject Index
Subject Index Balance Adjust ......32, 43 Bass Boost ......31, 42, 64 Display Options .
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