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Front and Rear Panels

4

Signature 2.1

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Speaker Outputs:

Connections from these terminals

should be made to the appropriate speakers in your
system.

Audio Inputs:

Connect the outputs of the 

Signature 2.0, or other surround processor, preamplifier
or decoder to these jacks.

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AC Power Cord:

Connect this plug to a wall-

mounted AC outlet. Due to the current draw of the
Signature 2.1, it is NOT recommended that the accessory
outlets on the back of the audio/video components be
used to power this product.

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Power Amp Trigger In:

Connect this jack to the

matching trigger output on a Signature 2.0 or other
compatible device to have the 2.1 automatically turn on
when the device is activated. See page 5 for additional
details.

CHANNEL FIVE  (FRONT LEFT)

 MIN.

SPEAKER

IN

5

AC INPUT

POWER AMP

TRIGGER IN

CHANNEL FOUR  (SURROUND LEFT)

 MIN.

SPEAKER

IN

AC 12OV/60Hz 950W

CHANNEL THREE  (FRONT CENTER)

 MIN.

SPEAKER

IN

3

4

CHANNEL TWO  (SURROUND RIGHT)

 MIN.

SPEAKER

IN

2

CHANNEL ONE  (FRONT RIGHT)

SPEAKER

IN

1

 MIN.

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Rear Panel Connections

On/Off

1

2

3

Front Panel Controls

1

Power Switch:

Press this switch to turn the 2.1 on

for manual operation, or to place it in the Standby mode
for automatic/remote turn-on when the 2.1 is connected
to a device with a compatible trigger circuit.

2

Power On Indicator:

When the word 

S

IGNATURE

is

illuminated in blue, the 2.1 is in a normal operating
condition.

3

LED Indicator:

The color of this indicator varies

with the status of the 2.1. It is red when the unit is off
and in manual operation, amber in the standby mode, 
and flashing green during warm-up. If the indicator
flashes and alternates between red and amber, the 2.1 
is in the protect mode, indicating a problem in the unit 
or connections to the speakers.

Sig 2.1 om (d)  9/17/98 10:27 AM  Page 4

Summary of Contents for SIGNATURE 2.1

Page 1: ...2 1 Multichannel Amplifier Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...E THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un...

Page 3: ... operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best sources of product information You may also contact Harman Kardon via the World Wide Web at www harmankardon com Welcome to the Harman Kardon family We wish you many years of listening pleasure Description and Features The Signature Series 2 1 is a flexible state of the art audio power amplifier designed to deliver high...

Page 4: ...meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the amplifier for a considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock haza...

Page 5: ...a possible fire hazard If the unit is to be enclosed in a cabinet or rack make certain that there is adequate air circulation with means provided for hot air to exit and for cool air to be brought in Typographic Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the front panel controls and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific front pa...

Page 6: ...NPUT POWER AMP TRIGGER IN CHANNEL FOUR SURROUND LEFT 4 Ω MIN SPEAKER IN AC 12OV 60Hz 950W CHANNEL THREE FRONT CENTER 4 Ω MIN SPEAKER IN 3 4 CHANNEL TWO SURROUND RIGHT 4 Ω MIN SPEAKER IN 2 CHANNEL ONE FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER IN 1 4 Ω MIN Rear Panel Connections On Off 1 2 3 Front Panel Controls 1 Power Switch Press this switch to turn the 2 1 on for manual operation or to place it in the Standby mode fo...

Page 7: ...many electronics retailers Consult your dealer for further information Plug the AC adapter into a switched outlet that will be activated when you wish to have the amplifier turn on This may be the switched outlet at the rear of an AV receiver or other audio equipment an AC outlet that is part of a current sensing control unit activated by a pre amp or surround processor or a switched AC wall outle...

Page 8: ... secured Do not overtighten or use tools as this may damage the plastic terminal cap or break the delicate wire strands and decrease system performance Important Note When making speaker wire connec tions be certain that none of the strands from one lead touch any other lead This will cause a short circuit and may damage your amplifier or speakers Damage from short circuits caused in this manner i...

Page 9: ...ring unit should be turned off With the Power Switch 1 in the fully extended off position plug the AC Power Cord into a wall mounted AC outlet with sufficient current capacity The LED Indicator 3 will light up in a red color Press the Power Switch 1 so that it is in the on position and flush with the front panel At this point the LED Indicator 3 will turn amber indicating that the 2 1 is in a Stan...

Page 10: ...will flash and alternate between red and amber When this occurs IMMEDIATELY turn off the unit using the power switch and correct the problem Then turn the unit back on If the unit continues to go into a protect mode contact your dealer or installer for assistance Troubleshooting Chart The items listed below are a brief guide to minor problems that may arise with audio equipment such as the 2 1 Bef...

Page 11: ... 5 x 150 watts 4 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 03 THD All Channels Driven 100 Amps 1Hz 170kHz 3dB 1Hz 100kHz 0 03 at rated output 87dBr between any two channels at maximum output 25dB 33K ohms 1 volt for rated output 6 12 volts DC tip of plug must be positive 20K ohms 171 4 x 71 2 x 151 4 inches 438 x 191 x 387 mm 47 lbs 21 kg 120VAC 50Hz 60Hz 950 watts maximum All features and specifications are subject to c...

Page 12: ...Printed in the United States Part 1111 HKSIG21 HA160 0003 A ...

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