Harman-Kardon HA160-0004-A manual Operating Hints

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Signature 2.0

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. 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.

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 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.

Operating Hints

The following hints will help you to enjoy the sonic power and operating flexibility of the Signature Series

2.0while 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:

•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

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.

•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.

•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.

•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.

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.

Quick Start Instructions

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Contents HKSIG20 Page Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner Staple or clip your original invoice here. Û Introduction Important Safety Information Moving The Unit Unpacking and InstallationCleaning Typographic ConventionsQuick-Start Instructions Equipment Required for Quick-Start InstallationQuick Start Quick Start Connection and SetupQuick Start Instructions Operating Hints Standby LED Front Panel ControlsFront Panel Controls ÞÝÜ Rear Panel ConnectionsOptical Digital Audio Inputs Connect Volume Volume Remote Control OperationMemorized Remote Control Operation Remote Control Operation To change the batteries Remote Control ProgrammingRemote Control Range Loading BatteriesTV, Vid 1, Vid 2, Vid 3, Tuner, CD, Tape Programmable KeysResetting the Remote Memory Audio Inputs System InstallationInput Connections Audio Outputs System and Accessory InputsOutput Connections Video InputsRecord Outputs System Accessory ConnectionsSpeaker Placement System ConfigurationSpeaker Selection and Placement Signature Series Ver Configuring Your SystemPower Off Standby TVVol Dolb y ProLo gic Speaker SetupSignature Series Power On Standby Figure OSD-3 Distances Menu Control button i until SpeakerFigure OSD-5 Source ConfigurationInput Assignment Surround Mode AssignmentVideo Detect Input Level AdjustEffects Effects SetupInput Level Set Input Levels Input Level RefBalance Figure OSD-9 Balance 0 LF F/B 6 BAKPower-Up State Advanced SetupTurn-On Volume System Control and Unit ID Standby When this option is selected,Figure OSD-11 Display OptionsFigure FPD-7 Display Options Video Fmt NtscTurn On/Turn Off Volume Control and MuteOperating the Signature Video Mute Dolby ProLogic Volume01 90.7 FM Vol Source SelectionTuner Vol Stereo DVDVol Dolb y D i g ital Surround Mode ChangeTreble Cut Direct Access ControlsSubwoofer Trim Bass BoostBalance Center Channel AdjustSurround Adjust Figure OSD-24 Display Status ReportTuner and Frequency Band Selection Tuner Operation02 89.9 FM . Vol Manual TuningFM Tuning Mode Selection Direct Access TuningÐÐ 90.7 FM . Vol 0110 Preset Tuning04 91.5 FM RDS TuningRDS Display 04 91.5 FM . Vol05 102.7 FM Search RDS Program Type Search04 91.5 FM . Vol RDS ID Figure OSD-33 Tuner MenuFigure OSD-36 Station Naming and Personal PreferencesInput Track Recording Simulcast OperationRecording Figure OSD-38 Selectable RecordingDigital Noise With DVD Players Troubleshooting GuideError Messages System ResetMenu Control button Symptom Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ChartTuner Factory PresetsSources Speaker Setup Advanced SettingsSources User WorksheetsSoftware Version Dolby Pro Logic Surround Mode DefinitionsDolby Digital Mono Dolby DigitalDolby Digital Late Night Movie Modes DTSMono + MonoStereo TOP Top 40 Music RDS Data SystemProgram Type Program Type Name PTY Abbreviation Treble Cut Bass BoostSurround Modes Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner SpecificationsInputs OutputsGeneral Signal-To-Noise RatioTuner Section FM Description Subject Index Subject Index

HA160-0004-A specifications

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