Harman-Kardon HA160-0004-A manual Direct Access Controls, Treble Cut

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Signature 2.0

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. Standard Dolby Pro Logic is always available in this group, as are the Dolby Digital and DTS modes, if appropriate.

•Music modes provide a number of options that simulate various room spaces with regard to delay timing, room wrap and other surround parameters. Experiment with these modes on conventional two- channel “stereo” recordings to take advantage of the natural ambiance that is present in all recordings to see how two channels can be made to sound like five. Pro Logic is available here to accommodate surround encoded music recordings. The Dolby Digital or DTS modes are available when their data is present. To listen to a source in pure mono, with the same signal emanating from both the left and right speakers, select Mono.

•Mono + is an enhancement mode that takes single channel recordings and processes them into a realistic soundfield that sends signals to all five output channels. Use this mode to bring life to old mono recordings or broadcasts.

•Stereo is an intelligent mode that sends a two-channel signal to the front left and right channels only. The 2.0’s custom processing enables the unit to sense if the input is digital or analog, and act accordingly.

An important feature of the 2.0’s stereo mode is that when an analog input is in use, pressing the Stereo button y will not only direct the sound as requested, it will turn off the digital surround circuits to remove the possibility of any processor noise leaking into the outputs.

To select a mode at any time during a listening session, press the remote control Surround Mode Selector button y for the mode grouping you wish to choose from. Each press of the button will move to the next “legal” mode, as indicated by the changing mode on the lower left side of the front panel Information Display or in the upper left corner of the on-screen display.

You may also change the surround mode by pressing the Surround Selectors 4 on the front panel. When using the front panel buttons, the unit will scroll up or down through the complete list of modes that is available for the type of input source selected.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When a surround mode is changed using the remote keys or front panel y4, the change remains in effect only as long as the input source remains the same. When the input source is changed, the 2.0 will switch to the mode that was previously set as the default for the new input using the Source Menu. In addition, if you switch back o the previous input, the default mode will also be used. If you find that you prefer a different mode than the one programmed as the default for any input, you may change the default using the instructions found

on page 28.

Direct Access Controls

When the 2.0 is first installed, the Effects Menu (Figure OSD-8) enables you to choose the default settings for Treble Cut, Bass Boost, Subwoofer Trim, Surround and Channel Balance that will appear when a specific input profile is selected. However, from time to time you may wish to make a one-time change to one of these set- tings to accommodate the specifics of a certain program. The 2.0’s direct access controls enable you to make those adjustments without going into the menu control system and changing the standard defaults for a particular input.

It is important to note that all changes made with the following controls will remain in effect only until the input source is changed or the unit is turned off. If either of those changes is made, when the previous surround mode is selected again, or when the 2.0 is turned back on, the settings established on a temporary basis will be erased, and the preset defaults entered on the Effects Menu will be restored. To make permanent changes to the default settings for any of the following items, follow the instructions on page 30.

Treble Cut

This setting enables you to temporarily change the roll- off of high-frequency sounds as shown in the graph in Appendix C. You may find this useful when the program you are listening to sounds overly harsh.

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Contents HKSIG20 Page Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner Staple or clip your original invoice here. Û Introduction Important Safety Information Cleaning Unpacking and InstallationTypographic Conventions Moving The UnitQuick-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 Remote Control Range Remote Control ProgrammingLoading Batteries To change the batteriesTV, Vid 1, Vid 2, Vid 3, Tuner, CD, Tape Programmable KeysResetting the Remote Memory System Installation Input ConnectionsAudio Inputs Output Connections System and Accessory InputsVideo Inputs Audio OutputsRecord Outputs System Accessory ConnectionsSystem Configuration Speaker Selection and PlacementSpeaker Placement Configuring Your System Power Off StandbySignature Series Ver Speaker Setup Signature Series Power On StandbyTVVol Dolb y ProLo gic Figure OSD-3 Distances Menu Control button i until SpeakerFigure OSD-5 Source ConfigurationInput Assignment Surround Mode AssignmentVideo Detect Input Level AdjustInput Level Effects SetupSet Input Levels Input Level Ref EffectsBalance Figure OSD-9 Balance 0 LF F/B 6 BAKAdvanced Setup Turn-On VolumePower-Up State System Control and Unit ID Standby When this option is selected,Figure OSD-11 Display OptionsFigure FPD-7 Display Options Video Fmt NtscVolume Control and Mute Operating the SignatureTurn On/Turn Off Video Mute Dolby ProLogic VolumeSource Selection Tuner Vol Stereo01 90.7 FM Vol DVDVol Dolb y D i g ital Surround Mode ChangeTreble Cut Direct Access ControlsSubwoofer Trim Bass BoostCenter Channel Adjust Surround AdjustBalance Figure OSD-24 Display Status ReportTuner and Frequency Band Selection Tuner OperationFM Tuning Mode Selection Manual TuningDirect Access Tuning 02 89.9 FM . VolÐÐ 90.7 FM . Vol 0110 Preset TuningRDS Display RDS Tuning04 91.5 FM . Vol 04 91.5 FMRDS Program Type Search 04 91.5 FM . Vol RDS ID05 102.7 FM Search Figure OSD-33 Tuner MenuFigure OSD-36 Station Naming and Personal PreferencesSimulcast Operation RecordingInput Track Recording Figure OSD-38 Selectable RecordingError Messages Troubleshooting GuideSystem Reset Digital Noise With DVD PlayersMenu Control button Symptom Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ChartSources Speaker Setup Factory PresetsAdvanced Settings TunerUser Worksheets Software VersionSources Dolby Pro Logic Surround Mode DefinitionsDolby Digital Dolby Digital Late NightDolby Digital Mono Movie Modes DTSMono StereoMono + RDS Data System Program Type Program Type Name PTY AbbreviationTOP Top 40 Music Treble Cut Bass BoostInputs Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner SpecificationsOutputs Surround ModesSignal-To-Noise Ratio Tuner Section FMGeneral Description Subject Index Subject Index

HA160-0004-A specifications

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