Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Signature Series Harman-Kardon
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2.1 Multichannel Amplifier Owner’ s Manual Sig 2.1 om (d) 9/17/98 10:27 AM Page 10.
Owner’ s Manual Signature 2.1 Multichannel Amplifier T able of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Signature 2.1 Congratulations! As the owner of a Harman Kardon Signature Series 2.1 Power Amplifier , you have at your command a unique product. The 2.
Safety Information 2 Signature 2.1 Important Safety Information V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our new Signature Series 2.1 amplifier has been factory- configured for use with 120-volt AC line current.
Unpacking and Installation 3 Signature 2.1 Cleaning When the unit gets dirty , wipe it with a clean, soft and dry cloth. If necessary , first wipe the surface with a soft cloth slightly dampened with mild soapy water , followed by a fresh cloth with clean water .
Front and Rear Panels 4 Signature 2.1 ¡ Speaker Outputs: Connections from these terminals should be made to the appropriate speakers in your system. ™ A udio Inputs: Connect the outputs of the Signature 2.0, or other surround processor , preamplifier or decoder to these jacks.
Installation and Connections 5 Signature 2.1 Note: When making any connections between source components, processors or preamplifiers and the 2.1, or when making any connections to speakers, be certain that both the input device and the 2.1 are turned off.
Installation and Connections 6 Signature 2.1 Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet. W e do not recommend the use of cables with an A WG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur .
Operation 7 Signature 2.1 The Signature 2.1 may be operated in either a manual or automatic mode. If the unit is being used in standalone operation you should follow the instructions below for Manual Operation.
Service Information / T roubleshooting 8 Signature 2.1 If your installation has followed the procedures in this manual, you should enjoy many years of trouble-free operation and high-quality listening enjoyment. The 2.1 does not contain any user -serviceable parts.
Power Output: High-Current Capability: Frequency Response: Power Bandwidth: THD/IMD: Crosstalk Negative Feedback: Input Impedance: Input Sensitivity: Remote T rigger V oltage: Remote T rigger Impedance: Dimensions (H x W x D): W eight: Power Requirements: 5 x 100 watts @ 8 ohms 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.
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