SIGNATURE 2.0 (serv.man13) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 16

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The flexibility and range of control the 2.0 offers means
that some steps in the installation process may be a bit
different from traditional analog-only audio products. For
that reason, it is important that you read the following
section carefully even if you are familiar with audio
systems.

As a safety note, make certain that the 2.0 and all
equipment being installed and connected to it be turned
off and unplugged from AC-power. This prevents
accidentally sending any audio or control signals through
the system that may damage your equipment.

We also recommend high-quality cables when making
connections to external audio and video equipment.
Consult with your dealer to select the cables that suit
your needs and budget.

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface
capable of supporting the weight, make connections to
your audio and video equipment. The following steps
need to be done only when the 2.0 is first installed, or
when a change is made to the input source equipment.

The Signature 2.0 allows you to connect inputs from a
variety of audio and video sources, and then assign them
to custom tailored source “profiles” as you desire. The
following instructions will guide you to making the
individual connections, while the actual assignment of the
sources is explained in the section on the Sources Menu
on page 22.

Make notes on vour audio/video connections on the User
Worksheet in Appendix B.

For simple installations, connect your audio and video
sources according to the chart on page 3.

The 2.0 accepts inputs from conventional analog audio
products and both coaxial digital and optical digital audio
sources. The 2.0 allows you to connect both analog and
digital outputs from the same source (such as a DVD or
laser disc player) and then associate that source with any
video input or source name.

The 2.0 will decode both PCM digital signals and Dolby
Digital (AC-3) data. PCM digital is used by conventional
CD players or the standard digital output of a laser disc
player, while Dolby Digital is used by DVD players as
well as future digital products in some countries, many
new computer games and other future digital audio
devices. When a digital source is selected, the 2.0 will
automatically test the digital data. If the surround mode in
use is not compatible with the digital data input, the
mode name will flash in the front panel 

(see figure FPD-12 on page 32) alerting you to the

error. Pressing the 

button 

x

will give you an

alternate mode selection.

Audio input connections are made in conventional
left/right pairs to the 

™

and either

optical or coax connections to 

or 

‡ °

. When making connections, be

certain to note the equipment connected to each input
using the chart in Appendix B.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not make connections from
the “RF” output of a laser disc player directly to the 2.0.
The RF signal must first be demodulated by an optional,
external device, which is then connected to the 2.0 via a
digital cable. Improper connections to an RF digital source
may result in damage to your equipment.