Signature 2.0

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.

vEnter: Press this button to select a station after you have entered its frequency or preset location using the Numeric Keys w.

wNumeric Keys: When the 2.0’s tuner is in use, press these buttons to access a radio station’s frequency or to enter a station to a specific preset location. See page 46 for complete information on tuning stations and pro- gramming preset memories. When other inputs are in use these keys may be programmed to use with TV, CD, and VCR functions that require numeric inputs. When shipped from the factory, the remote is programmed with the RC-5 control codes that activate many popular brands. It may also be re-programmed for use with most compatible infrared control systems by following the instructions on page 17.

xDisplay: Press this button to show the details of the current input source via the On-Screen Display System. When a digital input is in use, the comprehensive display (see figure OSD-26 on page 44) will also show information when Dolby Digital sources are being decoded. Press it again to remove the display from the screen.

ySurround Mode Selectors: Press these buttons to select a Surround mode for the current listening session. Note that the selection of available modes will change based on the use of an analog or digital input.

a)Pressing the Mono + button will switch between the current surround mode and mono enhancement circuits that create an enveloping soundfield from a mono input.

b)Pressing the Music button will scroll through the list of surround modes that are most appropriate to musical selections.

c)Pressing the Movies button will scroll through the list of surround modes that are most appropriate for movie soundtracks.

d)Pressing the Stereo button will switch between pure two-channel stereo sound and the previously selected surround mode.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Using these buttons will change the surround mode for a current listening session only. Once the input source is changed, the 2.0 will revert

to the surround mode that has been entered using the Source Menu. To permanently change the surround mode that is assigned to an input source, use the Source Menu as described on page 28.

zPreset Tuning: Pressing this button when the tuner is active to scroll up through the list of stations entered into the preset memory.

`RDS Type Search: When the FM tuner is active, press this button to initiate a search for a station with a specific program type. For more information on RDS tuning, see page 48.

RDS: When the 2.0 is tuned to an FM station that is transmitting RDS data, press this button once to display the station’s Text message. Press it again to view information that the station is transmitting about the station’s call letters, network affiliation or other identifying information, as well as the station’s program type (PTY). See page 48 for complete information on using the RDS system.

Store: When the tuner is in use, press this button to enter a station into the preset memory after selecting a location number between 1 and 30 using the Numeric Keys w.

Battery Compartment: Insert fresh AAA batteries here, being certain to observe proper polarity by matching the (¸) and (å) indications on both the batteries and case. To remove the cover press down slightly on the raised ridges and gently push the cover away from you. To replace the cover, slide it back towards you until you hear the latch click.

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