SIGNATURE 1.3 (serv.man5) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 10

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The Signature 1.3 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 1.3 is connected to another
Signature Series product or to another compatible device,
follow the instructions for Automatic Operation.

Operation of the Signature Series 1.3 is simple. There are
no controls to adjust once the installation is complete.

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

1 is in the fully extended “off” position

and then connect the 

£ to a wall-

mounted AC outlet with sufficient current capacity. Note
that the 

3 will glow red.

Turn the unit on, press the front panel 

1

until it is flush with the front panel. Once the switch is
turned on, the 1.3 will go into a brief warm-up mode, as
indicated by the 

3 flashing green. This is

normal, and it protects your speakers from damage as the
amplifier stabilizes.

When the 1.3 is fully ready for operation the LED
Indicator will go out and the 

2 will

glow blue behind the word 

IGNATURE

. At this point you

will begin to hear audio from the speakers connected to
the 1.3.

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 1.3 off, press the 

1 until it

protrudes from the front panel. The unit is in the “off”
position when the LED Indicator returns to a red color.

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.

Before proceeding, make certain that the connection
between the 1.3 and 2.0 or 1.0 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 

1 in the fully extended “off”

position, plug the 

£ into a wall-

mounted AC outlet with sufficient current capacity. The

3 will light up in a red color.

Press the 

1 so that it is in the “on”

position and flush with the front panel. At this point the

3 will turn amber, indicating that the 1.3

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 1.3, turn on the Signature 2.0 or the other
device that is connected to the 

¢.

Once the trigger signal is received the 1.3 will go into a
brief warm-up mode, as indicated by the 

3 flashing green. This is normal, and it protects your
speakers from damage as the amplifier stabilizes.

When the 1.3 is fully ready for operation the LED
Indicator will go out and the 

2 will

glow blue behind the word 

IGNATURE

. At this point you

will begin to hear audio from the speakers connected to
the 1.3.

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 1.3. When the 2.0 or other
triggering device is turned off, the 1.3 will return to the
Standby mode and the 

3 will turn amber.

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.