Harman-Kardon Signature Series - Manual (Page 9)

Operation
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Signature 2.1
The Signature 2.1 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 2.1 is connected to another
Signature Series product or to another compatible device,
follow the instructions for Automatic Operation.
Operation of the Signature Series 2.1 is simple. There are
no controls to adjust once the installation is complete.
Manual Operation
For conventional, standalone operation, first make all
connections to speakers and input sources as outlined on
the previous pages. Make certain that the front panel
Power Switch 1 is in the fully extended “off” position
and then connect the AC Power Cord £ to a wall-
mounted AC outlet with sufficient current capacity. Note
that the
LED Indicator 3 will glow red.
Turn the unit on, press the front panel Power Switch 1
until it is flush with the front panel. Once the switch is
turned on, the 2.1 will go into a brief warm-up mode, as
indicated by the
LED Indicator 3 flashing green. This
is normal, and it protects your speakers from damage as
the amplifier stabilizes.
When the 2.1 is fully ready for operation the LED
Indicator will go out and the
Power On Indicator 2
will glow blue behind the word S IGNATURE . At this
point you will begin to hear audio from the speakers
connected to the 2.1.
You are now ready to enjoy the finest sonic performance
available. No further adjustments are needed, as all
volume controls and/or level adjustments are made at
your preamp controller or surround processor.
To turn the 2.1 off, press the Power Switch 1 until it
protrudes from the front panel. The unit is in the “off”
position when the LED Indicator returns to a red color.
Automatic Operation
Before proceeding, make certain that the connection
between the 2.1 and 2.0 processor/tuner or other trigger
source has been properly made as outlined previously. At
this point the triggering unit should be turned off.
With the Power Switch 1 in the fully extended “off”
position, plug the AC Power Cord £ into a wall-
mounted AC outlet with sufficient current capacity. The
LED Indicator 3 will light up in a red color.
Press the Power Switch 1 so that it is in the “on”
position and flush with the front panel. At this point the
LED Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicating that the
2.1 is in a Standby mode and ready to turn on when it
receives a signal from the Signature 2.0 or other device.
To activate the 2.1, turn on the Signature 2.0 or the other
device that is connected to the
Power Amp Trigger In ¢.
Once the trigger signal is received the 2.1 will go
into a brief warm-up mode, as indicated by the
LED
Indicator 3 flashing green. This is normal, and it protects
your speakers from damage as the amplifier stabilizes.
When the 2.1 is fully ready for operation the LED
Indicator will go out and the
Power On Indicator 2
will glow blue behind the word S IGNATURE . At this
point you will begin to hear audio from the speakers
connected to the 2.1.
Once your system is turned on, you are ready to enjoy
the finest sonic performance available. There are no
controls to adjust. All volume and level adjustments are
made by your preamp, controller or surround processor.
At the conclusion of your listening session, there is no
need to manually turn off the 2.1. When the 2.0 or other
triggering device is turned off, the 2.1 will return to the
Standby mode and the
LED Indicator 3 will turn amber.
Note: Always turn on the source components and
processor in your system first, and turn on your amplifier
last. This avoids the possibility of any turn-on pops or
transients from other equipment being amplified and
sent to your speakers, where they may cause damage.
Always start with a low volume level on your controller
or preamp to avoid damage to your speakers.
Important Note: If you will not be using your audio
system for an extended period of time, such as during
a vacation, it is always a good idea to turn the unit off
using the power switch. This will prevent the automatic
turn-on circuits from accidentally turning the system on
during your absence.
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