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harman/kardon          

 

Service Bulletin

 

 
 

Service bulletin # H/K9708   Dec. 1997 

 

 

 

This is considered a Major Repair 

 

 To: 

All harman/kardon Service Centers 

 

 Models:  Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner 

 

 Subject: Complaints related to version 2.0 - 2.3 Software  

 

 

 

In the event you receive a Signature 2.0 with one or more of the symptoms listed below, upgrade the 
software to revision 2.4.  Page 2 of this bulletin provides replacement instructions for IC U305. 
Confirmation: Immediately after Power ON, the displays indicates the software revision. If the display 
indicates a Rev number less than 2.4 (i.e. rev. 2.0 or 2.3) then replace IC U305. 

Note: Internally, IC U305 will be marked with a label reading 1.0 (A misprint – it’s actually 2.0), 2.0 or 2.3.

 

SYMPTOMS APPLICABLE TO VERSION 2.0 ONLY:

 

 

When a mode other than Stereo is selected, and the system is muted, adjusting the volume will not UNMUTE the 
system. 

 

“VOL” text erroneously continues to be displayed when direct tuner frequency access is used. 

 

Dolby Digital Mono is erroneously selectable from the front panel buttons when an analog source is selected. 

 

Display flashes source/volume information when items are changed in the tuner menu. 

 

When a preset is selected from the tuner menu, the manual RDS items are enabled/disabled incorrectly based on the 
band of the selected preset (i.e. AM stations shouldn’t get manual RDS ID and Type). 

 

When switching between 2 inputs in stereo mode, one analog and the other digital, the sound is muted erroneously 
(however, changing modes will seem to restore the sound). 

 

Remote Seek Up and Seek Down buttons do not work in tuner menu for frequency selection. 

 

There is an erroneous level boost when switching into 6-ch direct mode. 

 

When switching from Stereo mode to 6-ch direct mode, the Center and Surround speakers remain muted, as though still 
in Stereo. 

 

Tuning in Long Wave in European setup is in 9kHz increments, as opposed to the correct 1kHz increments; not North 
America. 

 

When exiting the 6-Ch direct Audio input, the mode erroneously stays in 6-Ch Direct mode. (i.e. when going from 6-Ch 
Direct input to Analog #1 input, the mode stays in 6-Ch Direct…which is wrong.  Note the difference between Audio input 
and mode). 

 

In the Speaker Setup menu, when switching selected speakers from on to off, or vice versa, those speaker outputs are 
not immediately muted (i.e. sound continues to come from the Center speaker, even though the user just changed the 
menu item to read “Center: None”.) 

 

OSD timeout value allows a value of 00 which never times out. 

 

When selecting a source, the unit may not select the correct input level value. 

 

“Sensitive” remote button problem when cycling through the sources/modes from the menuing system. (e.g. one button 
press results in two value changes; hit the button once and you jump from Analog 2 to Analog 4). 

 

“High” indicator (signal level input) on the display from some CD players, some tracks, with subsequent distortion. 

SYMPTOMS APPLICABLE TO VERSION 2.3 ONLY: 

 

Random characters are generated at the bottom-right of the video output. 

 

Center channel “Boost” function doesn’t boost the Center channel sound level.

 

 

“Sensitive” remote button problem when cycling through the Center/Surround effects. (e.g. one button press results in 
two value changes).

 

 

Model 

Serial number 

120V 

Serial number 

230V 

Status 

Action 

Signature 2.0 

GT0003-01001 

to 

GT0003-02162 

GT0006-01001 

to 

GT0006-01157 

Has early software 

 version 2.0 or 2.3  

Replace IC U305  

with version 2.4   

h/k part# A003-0020-4 

Signature 2.0 

GT0003-02163 

and above 

GT0006-01158 

and above 

Factory Installed 

version 2.4 

NONE REQUIRED 

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Страница 1: ...HOOTING GUIDE 21 PROCESSOR RESET 21 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 23 BASS TREBLE CHARTS 24 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 25 BULLETIN HK9708 30 BULLETIN HK9709 31 BULLETIN HK9904 32 BULLETIN HK2000 07 33 IC U305 Replace...

Страница 2: ...ng power to the unit under test 2 After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil to prevent electrostatic charge build...

Страница 3: ...od as follows Plug the power cord directly Into a 120 volt AC receptacle do not use an Isolation Transformer for this test Using two clip leads connect a 1500 ohms 10watt Resistor paralleled by a 0 15...

Страница 4: ...E TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV Cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular...

Страница 5: ...output via 3 5mm mono mini plug Accessory Trigger 6 12 volt DC via 3 5mm mono mini plug tip positive 150mA maximum Surround Modes Analog Dolby Pro Logic Four Movie Modes Four Music Modes Stereo Mono M...

Страница 6: ...tation ID Program Type Radio Text Data Program Type Search Tuner Section AM Frequency Range 520 1710 kHz in 10kHz steps Signal To Noise Ratio 40dB Usable Sensitivity 500 V M Selectivity 30dB 10kHz Gen...

Страница 7: ...your reception area To obtain maximum benefit from the Signature 2 0 s many features we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual That will ensure that connections to playback source...

Страница 8: ...s with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including inte...

Страница 9: ...long term in the form of hours of greater listening pleasure IMPORTANT NOTE Before connecting your new Signature 2 0 you will need to physically locate it in your system To ensure proper operation and...

Страница 10: ...ifier Connect to inputs of audio power amplifiers Connect to Trigger In jack on Signature Series or other compatible power amplifier Connect AC Power to non switched wall outlet Connect to S Video out...

Страница 11: ...e speaker and amplifier when connections are made 9 Install the batteries in the remote control being careful to observe the and polarity indicators on the remote and the batteries 10 Connect all devi...

Страница 12: ...he one originally selected rather it is the mode automatically selected by the 2 0 to match the input source For example when the Pro Logic mode is selected but a Dolby Digital source is playing the 2...

Страница 13: ...mode in use Note that the list of modes available is different for digital or analog audio sources 5 Standby LED When this indicator lights in an amber color the 2 0 is in the Standby mode and it is...

Страница 14: ...oint to its rotation Volume indications are provided in both the front panel Information Display and the on screen control system see figure OSD 13 on page 38 to provide information about the relative...

Страница 15: ...ke certain that the plugs are firmly seated into the jacks This prevents intermittent connections which may interfere with performance DIGITAL AUDIO DATA INPUTS ANTENNA SUB 1 2 3 4 5 6 SURR CENTER SUR...

Страница 16: ...his jack to the S Video REC IN input of a VCR S Video Main Output Connect this jack to the S Video input of the TV video monitor projector or display that will be used to view the On Screen Control Me...

Страница 17: ...resets a a Main Power On Off b Learn LED c IR Transmitters d Sending LED e Use Learn Switch f Source Power On Off g Source Selection h Simulcast Button i Menu Control Buttons j Menu Button k Treble Cu...

Страница 18: ...18 g Source Selection Pressing these buttons will select the input source for the 2 0 It will also activate the transport and numeric control buttons associated with that device enabling control of th...

Страница 19: ...changed or the 2 0 is turned off the adjustment is canceled and the system preset will return To make a permanent change to any of these settings use the Effects Menu as described starting on page 30...

Страница 20: ...modes that are most appropriate to musical selections c Pressing the Movies button will scroll through the list of surround modes that are most appropriate for movie soundtracks d Pressing the Stereo...

Страница 21: ...ccur when a DVD player is in pause or a fast scan mode as no digital data is typically output unless the disc is playing To confirm that the lack of data is the cause of the error message press the Di...

Страница 22: ...R N I N G A L L S E T T I N G S W I L L B E L O S T A R E Y O U S U R E Follow that instruction by holding the Store button until the Reset Completed message appears briefly on screen Figure OSD 42 an...

Страница 23: ...ide Use Learn switch to Use Make certain front panel sensor is visible Move unit or antenna away from computers fluores cent lights TVs motors or other electrical appliances Switch to input with video...

Страница 24: ...3 10 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 30k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 8 6 4 2 0 Hz d B r A Treble Cut This chart using data from a sample Signature 2 0 unit and automated test equipment shows the freque...

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Страница 30: ...oper conditions then verify that the position of the IR sensor located behind the Signature 2 0 front panel is correct as per steps below 4 Remove the top cover to the unit 10 Phillips screws 5 In the...

Страница 31: ...it that prevents this from happening There was a running change made by the factory that will prevent this symptom using any power amplifier The change was made starting with the serial numbers listed...

Страница 32: ...rect mode When switching from Stereo mode to 6 ch direct mode the Center and Surround speakers remain muted as though still in Stereo Tuning in Long Wave in European setup is in 9kHz increments as opp...

Страница 33: ...gged into a 32 pin IC socket marked U305 You may need to move the 10 conductor ribbon cable aside to read the locator number there is also a label on the IC stating the software version On one side of...

Страница 34: ...c and movie surround modes Easier programming when used with computer controlled RS 232 remote systems Faster microprocessor operation for quicker response to remote commands Improved and updated on s...

Страница 35: ...e screwdriver to gently align the pins into the socket holes 11 When all the pins are lined up gently push down on the chip so that it seats firmly in the socket 12 Replace the video board pushing the...

Страница 36: ...on 12 Updated RDS types to 2 0 spec 13 Removed level boost when switching into 6 ch direct mode 14 Corrected speaker setup problem when switching from Stereo mode to 6 ch direct 15 US EURO setup now e...

Страница 37: ...l DSP communications 13 Mode name now restored correctly if stream restored while blink is off 14 Unconfigured speakers always muted 15 Rear delay now correctly set in Dolby Digital mode 16 System var...

Страница 38: ...ofer in a Pro Logic or other matrixed mode 29 RS 232 interface and external control software enabled 30 Debounced sync signal to video board to get rid of annoying flashing when a weak or no signal is...

Страница 39: ...will no longer stay muted I believe this problem would only show up with the Crystal DSP board The following code changes were made from ver 2 6 to create 2 7 of the Signature 2 0 1 Fixed problem that...

Страница 40: ...e in the display 4 Press the right arrow button on the remote SOURCES TV should be in the display 5 Press the down arrow button on the remote until AUDIO ANALOG 2 is in the display 6 Press the right a...

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