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1.5 Two-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier

Owner’s Manual

Sig 1.5 om (b)  9/17/98 10:33 AM  Page 14

Summary of Contents for SIGNATURE 1.5

Page 1: ...1 5 Two Channel Bridgeable Amplifier Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...Staple or clip your original invoice here...

Page 3: ...SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE 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 LAM...

Page 4: ...ct 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 fa...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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 T...

Page 7: ...off the unit is still connected to the AC power supply 2 Power On Indicator When the word SIGNATURE is illuminated in blue the 1 5 is in a normal operating condition 3 LED Indicator The color of this...

Page 8: ...nal ONLY to the Positive terminal on your speaker Important Note When the 1 5 is used in the Bridged Mono mode do not connect a speaker with an impedance less than 8 ohms Channel Two Bridged Input Whe...

Page 9: ...y be obtained as a Power Adapter from 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...

Page 10: ...certain that the Bridge Normal Switch is in the BRIDGE position see page 9 Important Note When the 1 5 is used in the Bridged Mono mode do not use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 ohms When...

Page 11: ...y Remember to connect the negative or black wire to the matching terminal on the speaker Similarly the positive or red wire should be connected to the like terminal on the speaker Note While most spea...

Page 12: ...BRIDGE NORMAL 1 CHANNEL ONE RIGHT SPEAKER IN 2 CHANNEL TWO LEFT BRIDGE 4 MIN BRIDGE 8 MIN AC INPUT Processor or Preamp Speaker or Subwoofer Installation for Bridged Mono Applications Important Note Wh...

Page 13: ...r 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 Automatic Operation...

Page 14: ...ill 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...

Page 15: ...n 1 x 650 watts 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 03 THD Bridged Mono Mode 2 x 325 watts 4 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 03 THD Both Channels Driven 130 Amps 1Hz 170kHz 3dB 1Hz 100kHz 0 03 at rated output 87dBr between any two...

Page 16: ...Printed in the United States Part 1111 HKSIG15 HA160 0005 A...

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