SIGNATURE 2.0 (serv.man13) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 5

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Cable Box, TV or Satellite / TV

VCR / Video 1

DVD / Video 2

Laser Disc Player / Video 3

CD Player with Coax Output / CD

Tape Deck / Tape

Auxiliary Device / Aux

Composite Video 2
Composite Video 1

S-Video 1
S-Video 2

Composite Video 3
Composite Video 5
Composite Video 1

Analog Audio Input 2
Analog Audio Input 1

Digital Audio Input 1
Digital Audio Input 2
Digital Audio Input 3

Analog Audio Input 5

6-CH Direct Inputs

3. Connect VCR video “Record Input” to 

or 

.

4. Connect the audio “Record Inputs” of VCR and/or
audio tape recorder to the 

on the rear of

the 2.0. 

5. Connect 

or 

to

matching Composite or S-Video input on TV or projector.

6. Connect the AM and FM antennae supplied with the
2.0 to the proper antenna connections on the rear panel.

7. If a Signature Series power amplifier, or compatible
amplifier, is being used, connect power trigger cable
supplied with the 2.0 to 

on the 2.0 and

the amplifier’s compatible Trigger Input.

8. Connect 

of the 2.0 to your five-channel

power amplifier. Be certain that channels are properly
matched (left to left, right to right, etc.) Connect 

to mono “line level” input of a powered

subwoofer or to audio input of the amplifier channel
feeding a passive subwoofer. Connect the audio amplifier
to the speakers. Ensure that polarity is matched between
the speaker and amplifier.

9. Install batteries in the remote control, being careful to
observe the (

) and (

) polarity indicators.

10. Connect all devices to AC power and turn everything
on EXCEPT for the 2.0 and any audio amplifier not
connected to the 2.0’s triggered output.

11. Press 

on the 2.0 in until it latches and is flush

with the front panel. An amber standby LED will light,
and the front panel 

will come on

briefly to display the software version installed. 

Power

Off Standby

will show briefly. The unit will then go

into the Standby mode, if it's still in default mode
(unmodified menus). Otherwise the turn on mode
depends on the Power Up State selected in the "Advanced
Settings" menu, see page 27.

• To use the On-Screen Menu System, turn on TV and

switch to the proper video input.

12. To turn the 2.0 on from Standby, press either the front
panel 

button, 

on the remote, or a

source button on the remote. The front panel 

will illuminate, the amber standby LED will go

out and be replaced by blue illumination behind the word
“Signature” on the front panel. A message will briefly
appear in the on-screen display with the source, surround
mode and volume.

• If a Signature Series amplifier or compatible amplifier is

connected to the 

, it will receive a turn-

on signal as soon as the 2.0 is turned on. With most
amplifiers there will be a short delay before the
amplifier sends signals to the speakers. This is to
prevent damage to your speakers.

• If you are using an amplifier not controlled by the 2.0’s

, turn it on at least 10 seconds AFTER

the 2.0 is turned on.

13. Change the input source by pressing the front panel

buttons or a 

button on the remote. The

"Source" listed in the left column of the table above is
named as these source buttons on the remote. Volume
may be raised or lowered using the front panel 

knob or 

on the remote. To change

surround mode, press 

buttons or 

, 

, 

or 

on the remote.

Sit back and enjoy the best in home entertainment.
Although you have successfully completed a minimal
installation we strongly recommend that you take time to
read this manual thoroughly.