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Harman Kardon HA160-0004-A User's Manual

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1. Sending Learning 5 Use Learn 29 Source Source Main Main n n Q b ee Ce 27 TV Store RDS Type ec e a S e es DER E usic Movies Stereo D u J L J C J L 2 I ug Display 1 2 3 4 gi A LC A 4 A L J J C d L J vie 4 5 6 Lee r gt Gm me EES ve MEET eege ee CET EE Simu 7 8 9 H Su cm EE ee TERMI ac me Qe Co e p eee ee Tuner Disc Track 0 Enter Es Ce Cel e 22 CD t Ha ai e La ge ET amne DERI oer um A ad a Tuin ET NOD CERES Tape qa gt m e Eh AES UNO URL PUT GERD TEL MERE Aux e LLI C C E X 4 k J L J K A J A Mute 4 enu GO C403 D v A TV Sub Center Volume Volume D e f D 127 I nes J el ej Bass Balance Surr v E pes leave SIGNATURE series harman kardon 30 B O P 12 Main Power On Off Learn LED IR Transmitters Sending LED Use Learn Switch Source Power On Off Source Selection Simulcast Button Menu Control Buttons Menu Button D Treble Cut Subwoofer Trim Bass Boost Balance Control D Center Mode Surround Control p TV Volume Main Volume Controls D Mute en Transport Controls 3 Disc Track Enter Numeric Keys Display Surround M ode Selectors Preset Tuning RDS Type Search
2. Figure FPD 2 At the same time the Standby LED E will turn amber indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode and ready to accept commands from the remote control NOTE It is a good idea to write down the softw are version that is installed in your unit in the place provided in Appendix B Although it is unlikely that you will encounter problems with the 2 0 the exact revision number of the softw are installed in your system is a valuable diagnostic tool that may be helpful to Customer Service Representatives when you contact Harman Kardon via letter phone or E M ail E 3 6 F d UI Signature 2 0 The final preparation before proceeding with the configuration is to make certain that your television monitor or projector or other video display device is turned on and that it is adjusted so that the 2 0 is the current video input At this point you should also make one last check that all sources amplifiers and speakers are properly connected to the 2 0 plugged into AC power turned on or in their standby modes Turn the 2 0 on using the front panel Standby Switch RH or the Main Power On switch on the remote control Note that the Standby LED E will go out and the word Signature on the front panel will turn a soft blue color to act as the Power Indicator DI If the 2 0 is connected to a Signature Series power amplifier via the remote trigger cable it too will turn on When the power is first turned on
3. E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Unpacking and Installation The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new 2 0 during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair uongauuoJu Apgjes To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a more two dimensional appearance O ther cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and othe
4. Press the front panel Tune buttons FA to scroll up or down through the stations in the memory Each press of the button will move to the next station in the preset memory E E a oO Signature 2 0 Preset stations may be recalled directly by entering their preset number using the Numeric Keys and then pressing the Enter button within five seconds e Preset stations may be recalled through the Tuner Menu RDS Tuning The Signature Series 2 0 is equipped with RDS Radio Data Service which brings a wide range of information to FM radio Transmitted by over 700 stations in the United States and large numbers of stations and broad cast netw orks in other countries RDS is a special data signal that the stations transmit without any interference to normal broadcasts Depending on how a station chooses to program the RDS data it may include station call signs netw ork information or identification messages special text messages or descriptions of the musical selection and a description of the station s format or program type As more stations become equipped with RDS cap abilities the 2 0 will serve as an easy to use center for both information and entertainment This section will help you to take advantage of the RDS system RDS Display When an FM station is transmitting RDS data the 2 0 s tuner will automatically detect it If RDS data is present the front panel Information Display will show two main part
5. Q IR Output This jack may be connected to other compatible Harman Kardon products so that they will receive infrared commands captured by the 2 0 s remote sensor Q Trigger Output If a compatible Signature Series or Harman Kardon audio power amplifier will be used with the 2 0 connect the amplifier connection cable supplied with the 2 0 between this jack and the Trigger Input of the amplifier When connected by a properly trained dealer or installer this output may also be used to control other devices designed to accept a 6 to 12 volt Power On trigger signal such as projection television screens or automatic blinds The MAXIM UM current draw for all circuits connected to this output is 150 milliamperes AC Power Cord Connect this plug to an unsw itched wall mounted AC outlet S Video Record Output Connect this jack to the S Video REC IN input of a VCR 11 dh 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 M enus of the 2 0 along with any selected S Video input B S Video Inputs Connect the output of S Video Sources to these input jacks Once the inputs have been connected they may be assigned to any of the 2 0 s seven source positions using the Source Menu see figure OSD 5 on page 27 D Composite Video Record Output Connect this jack to the composite video REC IN input of a VCR Z g N d e
6. Figure OSD 7 is on the screen To select the channel being adjusted use the A or W Menu Control buttons until the desired channel is highlighted Use the lt or gt Menu Control buttons until the Signal Level line for the channel being adjusted shows a constant Ref display When one channel has been adjusted repeat the procedure for the other if necessary 30 NOTE When adjusting the input level using the front panel display note that only the indication of Re f High or Lov will appear on the bottom line The reference offset numbers appear only in the on screen display Figure FPD 5 Set InPut Levels L InPut Level Ref Figure FPD 5 Once the levels have been set as needed for both the left and right channels press the Menu button to return to the Source Menu Effects Setup The final adjustment group to be set when establishing an input source profile is the Effects menu These settings adjust parameters that will be initiated when the source is selected in the future but they may always be modified during a listening session through the use of the various remote control functions To enter the Effects menu the Source Menu Figure O SD 5 should be on the screen with the Effects gt line highlighted Press the gt Menu Control button and note that the Effects Menu Figure OSD 8 will appear on the screen Figure OSD 8 Signature 2 0 The first adjustment is Treble Cut which rolls off t
7. If the system still malfunctions a system reset may clear the problem Note that clearing the system memory may correct the problem but will also erase all system configuration data input source assignments input profile names effects level settings and tuner preset memories It is always a good idea to record your system configuration information in the Worksheets in Appendix B if possible before resetting the system To reset the system press the Menu button to view the Setup Menu Press the W Menu Control button until Advanced Setup gt is highlighted Press the gt Menu Control button to go to the next screen Signature 2 0 Atthe Advanced Settings menu Figure OSD 10 press the W Menu Control button twice until SYSTEM RESET gt is highlighted Press the gt Menu Control button again This will bring up the System Reset Menu Figure O SD 40 If you wish to exit at this point press the Menu button ln To proceed with the reset press the wW Menu Control button to move the highlighted areato the Yes gt line and then press the gt Menu Control button Reset System NO Yes D WARNING II ALL SETTINGS WILL BE LOST ARE YOU SURE Figure OSD 40 The next screen Figure O SD 41 instructs you to proceed by pressing and HOLDING the Store button until the reset is complete STORE RESET Press and hold to accomplish Figure OSD 41 55 Follow that instruction by hol
8. S 5 d d Composite Video Main Output Connect this jack to the composite video input of a TV set video monitor projection television or other video display device that will be used to view the O n Screen Control M enus of the 2 0 along with the selected video input Composite Video Inputs Connect the output of composite video sources to these input jacks Once the inputs have been connected they may be assigned to any of the 2 0 s source positions using the Source Menu see figure OSD 5 on page 27 da Optical Digital Audio Inputs Connect the O ptical TosLink digital audio output of audio sources to these jacks Once the inputs have been connected they may be assigned to any of the 2 0 s source positions using the Source Menu see figure OSD 5 on page 27 D Coax Digital Audio Inputs Connect the coax digital audio output of audio sources to these jacks O nce the inputs have been connected they may be assigned to any of the 2 0 s source positions using the Source Menu see figure OSD 5 on page 27 di AM Antenna Input Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the 2 0 to these terminals An external AM antenna may also be connected here FM Antenna Input Connect an FM antenna to these terminals Note that the supplied 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter is required for connections from twin lead dipole antennas 5 P D Q H 6 LI E X Signature 2 0 Remote Control O peration SS
9. Store RDS Type Presets 17 All other keys may only be programmed with one remote code The code contained in these keys remains the same regardless of the source selection WARNING These keys transmit codes that are vital to the operation of the product It is not recommended that they be programmed with alternative codes as it may then be impossible to operate certain functions of the receiver Menu All Navigation Buttons 4 gt AW Enter All Mode Selectors Treble Sub Center Bass Balance Surr Mute Simulcast d 0 Oo Q I g 3 ei E E 3 E 6 LI E a Signature 2 0 To program the remote follow these steps Note that it is not necessary to program all keys only those that are required to operate the subject device Keys not programmed will retain the codes preprogrammed at the factory 1 Slide the Use Learn switch at the top left corner of the remote to the right so that it is next to Learn 2 If one of the multifunction buttons is being programmed press the source button e g CD Vid 1 you wish to have this function associated with If you are programming a single function key proceed to the next step 3 Press the button on the remote that is to be programmed Note that the Learning LED amp will illuminate 4 Place the 2 0 s remote head to head with the other remote control whose function is being learned The two remotes should be no more than 8 inch
10. current center position by the location of the o cursor on the screen The readout at the bottom of the on screen display provides a relative indication by noting 32 the offset from center to the left or right by the number after the R L indication with LF indicating a left offset and RT indicating a right offset When the o is on the center vertical line a D appears after the R L indicating no balance offset Similarly the right side of the displays shows the front back fade next to the F B indication A number follow ed by F T indicates you have moved more volume level to the front while a BK indicates an offset to the back of the room When a D appears after the F B and the cursor is on the horizontal center line there is no fade offset If this adjustment must be made when the on screen display is not available you may judge the relative balance position using the numeric scales explained above as they appear in the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 6 Balance LF F B B BAK Figure FPD 6 R L H When the desired balance adjustments have been made for this input press the Menu button to return to the Effects M enu When all options on the Effects M enu have been set press the Menu button to return to the Source Menu where any other parameters may be adjusted for this input Once the first input has been configured use the A Menu Control button to m
11. including corruption of the data stream trans mission or other interference with the signal O ccasional incorrect messages do not indicate any problem either at the radio station or with the 2 0 RDS Program Type Search The 2 0 s sophisticated tuner and display system enables you to search for any station transmitting RDS data or for a station transmitting a specific program type PT Y Although a PTY search may be started using either the front panel Information Display or the on screen display system you may find it easier to use the on Screen system To initiate a program type PTY search press the Type button g This will show the RDS Type Search menu in the on screen display Figure O SD 31 and the word Search will appear on the lower line of the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 20 To cancel a search while it is in progress press the Type button e 49 4 lt Ke SEARCH 20 2 Gi P ZUTU T CT e nc E AAA Figure OSD 31 05 102 7 FM ANY RDS Figure FPD 20 Search If you wish to search for a different PTY type press the A or Menu Control buttons until the desired program type appears next to the word SEARCH in the middle of the on screen display or on the right side of the Information Display s lower line Press the gt Menu Control button to begin the search Note that the PERSONL 1 PERSONL 2 and PERSONL3 choices are not official RDS program types as they are provided
12. 2 0 accepts inputs from conventional analog audio products and both coaxial digital and optical digital audio sources The flexibility of the 2 0 s profile system allows you to connect both analog and digital outputs from the same source such as DVD a laser disc player or a Digital Television adapter and then associate that source with any video input or source name E 3 5 S d 3 In addition the 2 0 will decode PCM digital signals Dolby Digital AC 3 data and DTS PCM digital is used by conventional CD players or the standard digital output of a laser disc player while Dolby Digital is used by DVD players as well as high definition television sets HDTV many new computer games and other future digital audio devices DTS is another digital audio format used for both audio only discs as well as DVDs and laser discs When a digital source is selected the 2 0 will automatically test the digital data If the surround mode in use is not compatible with the digital data input the mode name will flash in the front panel Information Display see figure FPD 12 on page 40 alerting you to the error Pressing the Display button will give you an alternate mode selection Audio input connections are made in conventional left right pairs to the Analog Audio Inputs and either optical or coax connections to Optical or Coax Digital Audio Inputs fy di When making connections be certain to note the equipment connected to each input
13. D TS nig ise decret e bec ed eb eda ei ar bas 61 Error Messages 38 52 Factory Presets 5 o d ced ed 57 Front Panel Control 8 Input Connections AUGIO P 19 System and Accessories 0c cece eee ee 21 VIE 20 Input Level Adjust 29 OTI 37 38 Output Connections Lie EE 20 lei EEN 21 Video o eee Re E de 20 Power Controls cocos eere 37 Power Up Gate 33 Quick Start Instructions 6 Rear Panel Connections 10 Recording isai gege Ee 52 Remote Control Op ration MEET 12 Programming 2 cece cece eee eee ee 18 Memory Reset 0 c cece cece eee 18 Safety Information 2 Simulcast Operation 52 68 Source Configuration Input Name usce peperere Deb eet 27 Input Assignment 28 Surround M ode Assignment 28 Source Selection cece cece aeee 39 Speakers Configuration Setup 24 Distance Adjust 0 0 ccs eee eee 26 Level Adjust 0 ccc cece eee eee eee 25 Placement NENNEN Oia ede 22 Status Message Display 44 Subwoofer Trim 31 42 Surround Mode Selection 00 cece eee eee 40 Surround Mode 59 Surround Speakers On Off eee 31 44 System Control e re een ee Ee 36 System Reset 54 Treble Cub Halls E es te eet ede 30 41 64 Troubleshooting Chart 56 Tuner Preset TUNING c eed tco x ee ne et 47 RDS Operation 48 RDS Program Type Search 49 Station Selection 46 Tuner M en NENNEN ee REI tien ee AE
14. The Late Show with D avid Letterman and concert programs also benefit from sur round encoding A complete list of programs broadcast with Dolby Surround encoding may be found at the Dolby Labs web site at ww w Dolby com Once a program is encoded with surround information such as in a theatrical movie the surround matrix stays with the program as long as the stereo tracks are properly broadcast Thus the surround information follows a movie from the theaters to video cassette and disc release on cable satellite or pay per view and via traditional broadcasting This enables you to enjoy the surround information almost any time the movie is available not just from prerecorded playback The Dolby Pro Logic system is used to decode any four channel matrix encoded source no matter how it is delivered For that reason if a film is originally recorded With a left center right surround soundtrack it will require Dolby Pro Logic even w hen the movie is deliv ered with a Dolby Digital soundtrack That is why some DVD discs even though they utilize Dolby D igital still require Dolby Pro Logic decoding though it is done in the digital processor Appendix C Signature 2 0 Dolby Pro Logic is your best choice when listening to a movie or television program through an analog input When Dolby Pro Logic is required by a digital input the 2 0 will automatically select it for you Dolby Pro Logic is also an appropriate mode to use w h
15. another compatible amplifier connected to the Trigger Output jack it will receive a turn on signal as soon as the 2 0 is turned on Note that with most amplifiers there will be a short intentional delay betw een the turn on signal and when the amplifier sends signals to the speakers This is a normal function designed to prevent damage to your speakers If you are using an amplifier not controlled by the 2 0 s Trigger Output turn it on at least 10 seconds AFTER the 2 0 is turned on Signature 2 0 13 The factory presets for most settings are designed to accommodate the typical home theater system If the speakers being used are a satellite subw oofer system with compact speakers at the front left right center and surround positions and a subwoofer connected for low frequency reproduction no further adjustment is needed However if you have larger front center or surround speakers that are capable of low frequency reproduction below 100Hz or if a subwoofer is not installed you should change the Speaker Setup as shown on page 24 of this manual 14 You may change the input source by pressing the front panel Source buttons or any of the Source buttons on the remote Volume for the 2 0 may be raised or lowered using the front panel Volume knob or the Volume Up Down buttons on the remote Finally to change the surround mode press Surround buttons on the front panel or the Mono Music Movies or Stereo buttons on the re
16. be used with the 2 0 The con ventional PCM digital output from a CD or laser disc player may be decoded to M ono Stereo or M atrix style surround data PCM data may also be used for DTS audio from audio only discs or specially encoded laser disc programs Dolby Digital data may be played back from a DVD HDTV computer sound card external RF demodulator or other source M ost PCM signals are stereo limiting their use to the music or movie modes as well as Dolby Pro Logic and of course M ono stereo or mono If a digital input and one of the Dolby Digital or DTS modes is selected when there is no Dolby Digital or DTS data present a warning message will appear The mode indication in the front panel Information Display will flash Figure FPD 12 indicating an input to mode mis match This will also occur if an analog only mode e g any M ovie or Music mode or Dolby Pro Logic is selected 40 when a digital datastream is present An alternate mode Will be selected by the 2 0 s processing system and the unit will automatically switch to it The alternate mode name will be displayed in the on screen message or it may be seen by pressing the Display button 2 for a full status report Figure O SD 18 DVD m d tere lbyY Digit PEE f NOMDSISumumu Figure FPD 12 o 1 Vol y Digital 10 C 3 Info Mode Dolby ProLogic Figure OSD 18 To remove the warning messages w hen they appear simply press the Surro
17. connections Unit does not respond to remote commands Weak batteries in remote Remote is in Learn position Remote sensor is obscured Change both remote batteries Slide Use Learn switch to Use M ake certain front panel sensor is visible Intermittent buzzing in tuner Local interference M ove unit or antenna aw ay from computers fluores cent lights T Vs motors or other electrical appliances Status M enus visible but setup menus do not appear M enu background set to video but no video is present Switch to input with video signal present Viewing the front panel display use the menu System to reach Display Options under the Advanced Settings menu Switch the Menu Bkgrnd to Blue see page 36 Amplifier connected to the trigger output cycles on and off Connection problems M ake certain that the jack used is a 8 3 5mm MONO miniplug not a stereo plug Check to see that the plugs are firmly seated on both ends Audio signals distort for analog inputs Input level too high 56 Adjust input level to proper reference see page 29 Signature 2 0 Factory Presets The following charts indicate the factory default status of the various inputs and modes of the Signature 2 0 These baseline settings will help you to understand how the different features and options are matched to form operating profiles Using the option and condition sets shown as a s
18. device IMPORTANT NOTE When using the trigger with a device other than a Harman Kardon Signature Series product it is important to make certain that the trigger voltages and connection polarities are compatible Consult your dealer or Harman Kardon for more information about specialized connections with the 2 0 s trigger output Mismatched trigger connections may cause damage to equipment that is not covered by factory warranties When all of these connections are made only one more important connection needs to be made plug the AC Power Cord into a non switched AC output but do not turn the 2 0 on quite yet You are almost ready to enjoy the Signature Series 2 0 E 3 5 S d 3 5 Dp D 5 O E 6 UO D Uu Signature 2 0 System Configuration Once you have made the physical connections betw een the Signature 2 0 and the other equipment in your System it is necessary to make certain adjustments that tell the 2 0 about the speakers and where they are located in the listening room and to make adjustments for the acoustics in the room These adjustments will also enable you to use the pow er of the 2 0 s menu System so that input sources may be grouped and named to suit your requirements Finally there are adjustments and calibrations to be made that optimize the outputs of the 2 0 to produce the best possible sound A few minutes spent to correctly configure the 2 0 for the specifics of your system will add to the
19. from Each press of the button will move to the next legal mode as indicated by the changing mode on the lower left side of the front panel Information Display or in the upper left corner of the on screen display 41 You may also change the surround mode by pressing the Surround Selectors H on the front panel When using the front panel buttons the unit will scroll up or down through the complete list of modes that is available for the type of input source selected IMPORTANT NOTE When a surround mode is changed using the remote keys or front panel EJ the change remains in effect only as long as the input source remains the same When the input source is changed the 2 0 will switch to the mode that was previously set as the default for the new input using the Source Menu In addition if you switch back 0 the previous input the default mode will also be used If you find that you prefer a different mode than the one programmed as the default for any input you may change the default using the instructions found on page 28 Direct Access Controls When the 2 0 is first installed the Ef fects Menu Figure O SD 8 enables you to choose the default settings for Treble Cut Bass Boost Subw oofer Trim Surround and Channel Balance that will appear when a specific input profile is selected However from time to time you may wish to make a one time change to one of these set tings to accommodate the specifics of a certain pro
20. left right center and surround speakers measured and available before proceeding to the next step Figure OSD 4 The first line on the menu allow s you to change from the factory preset of measurement in feet to metric increments If you prefer to enter the data in meters make certain that the Meas Std lineis highlighted and press the gt Menu Control button until Feet is replaced with Meters Press the W Menu Control button when the desired measurement unit appears and move to the next line At each of the next three lines use the or gt Menu Control buttons to change the setting so that the distance shown is as close as possible to the distance from your listening position to the speaker location that is highlighted When the setting for a speaker position is complete press the W Menu Control button to move to the next position When all speaker distances have been entered press the Menu button to return to the Spkr Setup Menu to select any items that may require final fine tuning Press the Menu button one more time to return to the Setup Menu so that final adjustments and configuration data may be entered Signature 2 0 Source Configuration Today s audio video technology has led to the use of an increasingly complex number of audio sources in even the most basic home theater systems To make matters more confusing the use of a specific output from any one piece of source equipment may vary dependin
21. make the unit easy to install and operate In addition to selecting from a variety of audio video sources the Signature 2 0 is equipped with the latest in tuner technology including the RDS data system that automatically identifies FM stations transmitting special data and provides information they transmit about the station s programming The RDS system even lets you automatically search for a station with a specific program type from the participating stations in 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 sources power amplifiers and other external devices are made properly In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions for the various controls and The following are among the 2 0 s many features E On Board Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding E Multiple Coax and Optical Digital Inputs E Composite and S Video Switching E Easy To Use On Screen M enu Control System HFM Stereo AM Tuner With RDS Data System and 30 Presets E Learning Remote Control Pre Programmed With Harman Kardon and RC 5 Control Codes E Trigger Output For Automatic Control of Signature Series Power Amplifiers E RS 232 Control Port For Connection To External Automation Systems E Six Channel Direct Inputs For Use With External Audio Adapters or D ecoders E t 3 Signature 2 0
22. one of the Surround Mode Selectors on the remote or by pressing the front panel Surround Selectors EJ To make it easy to select a mode they are divided into two groups M ovies and M usic although some modes are used with both types of program content In addition there is a M ono mode and a pure Stereo mode available The following definitions of the various modes is presented to give you a better idea of where each should be used and which type of sources it is compatible with 59 Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic is the home version of the system originally developed to deliver four channels of surround information within the left and right channels of a motion picture Dolby Pro Logic uses special encoding techniques to provide a center channel used mostly for dialog and a surround channel used mostly for effects in addition to the left and right front channels It is important to remember that in Pro Logic the feed to the surround channels is monaural with the same band w idth limited signal going to both the left and right surround channels Although Pro Logic is mostly associated with movies itis also used to enhance an increasing number of tele vision programs ranging from sports broadcasts to action programs such as X ena Warrior Princess sci fi programs Such as D eep Space N ine and Star Trek and dramatic pro grams such as Law amp Order Music and variety programs Such as Saturday N ight Live
23. panel Information Display will illuminate whenever a remote control command is sent to the 2 0 but it will go blank after the time interval set in the OSD Time Out line When you have completed setting the front panel display option press the W Menu Control button until OSD Time Outishighlighted At this line you have the ability to vary the length of time that the status menus and front panel Information Display remain on the screen if Timeout has been selected at the 0n Scrn Sts line To change the time out length use the lt or gt Menu Control buttons until the desired time appears on the right side of the line inside the highlighted video When you have entered the desired time press the wW Menu Control button to move to the next setting The Pnl Brightness line enables you to change the intensity of the front panel Information Display Kl Press the lt or gt Menu Control buttons while observing the front panel display until it is at the desired brightness After completing the adjustment press the W Menu Control button to move to the next adjustment NOTE ThePn1 Brightness menu item only controls the brightness of the display To turn the display off completely use the or gt Menu Control buttons until the Frnt Pn1 Sts line is highlighted and select Of f The Menu Bkgrnd menu item selects the type of video that will appear as the background w hen the on screen menus are in use Use lt or g
24. silence the audio output Press the button again or change the volume level to return to normal operation Note that when the M ute function is activated the feed to any recorders connected to the Record Outputs will remain uninterrupted When M ute is engaged a reminder message will appear in the on screen display see figure OSD 15 on page 38 and the word Mute will replace the volume level in the Information Display H see figure FPD 9 on page 38 E Volume Control Turn this knob to the right or left to raise or lower the volume This is an electronic volume control so unlike the conventional volume controls you may be used to it does not have a start or end point to its rotation Volume indications are provided in both the front panel Information Display id and the on screen control system see figure O SD 13 on page 38 to provide information about the relative volume setting LQ Information Display This two line display is your window into the status and operation of the 2 0 In normal operation it displays the current input source and surround mode at the left side of the display and the volume level on the right side When the tuner is in use the top line of the display will show the preset number and frequency of the station being listened to Additional messages will be displayed depending on which input or mode is in use including RDS data from the FM tuner and abbreviated versions of the on screen menus used d
25. station if any and the current surround mode Figure O SD 17 The front panel Information Display will first show the surround mode and the Tuner source indication for a few seconds Figure FPD 10 and then switch to a display of the station s frequency and band and the preset memory if any Operation Signature 2 0 When the tuner is selected it will play the last station selected when the tuner was in use To change from the FM band to the AM band or vice versa press the Tuner button 9 again Manual Tuning To manually tune to a new station first select the tuner as the 2 0 s input source as described above and select the FM or AM band as described Stations may be manually tuned by pressing the a a DI gt Transport Control buttons T A light tap on the buttons will move the frequency up or down one increment To rapidly tune to another station press and hold either button until you have reached the desired station Stations may also be tuned in the seek mode which automatically scans the frequency band to find the next station with a signal strong enough for acceptable reception Seek tuning is initiated by pressing either the lt a Of pi Transport Control buttons briefly and release it The tuner will search for a station and stop To seek another station press any button on the remote If the FM station tuned is transmitting RDS data infor mation the station s program type code PTY and any ide
26. the station is transmitting data it will also be shown when the Display button is pressed Figure O SD 25 See page 48 for complete information on the RDS system 44 TO PLEDGE CALL 8 amp 00 Figure OSD 25 Pressing the Display button when the tuner is in use will also change the front panel Information Display so that the input name eg Tuner and the current surround mode are shown Figure FPD 10 instead of the standard tuner display of preset number and station frequency Figure FPD 11 IMPORTANT NOTE Unlike most on screen messages displayed by the 2 0 status screens that appear when the Display button is pressed will not time out and disappear after the time length entered during the setup procedure see page 35 To remove this display from the screen you must press the Display button again to return to normal operation When a Dolby Digital source is playing additional information under the AC 3 Info banner will be displayed to provide some insight into the details of the source material Figure O SD 26 3 8 1 No uVAkHz 3 amp 8Uukb sec Figure OSD 26 NOTE This data is not available w hen a DTS source is playing Signature 2 0 e PGM Content describes the number of surround channels encoded in the disc or broadcast being received 3 2 l indicates that the source is a full 5 1 channel signal with three channels of front left center right information tw o c
27. under the menus change the Menu Bkgrnd setting to Blue inthe Display Options menu of Advanced Settings see page 36 To make a change in this option press the lt q or gt Menu Control buttons until the desired setting is displayed When you have completed the necessary change press the W Menu Control button to enter the setting to the 2 0 s memory and move to the next step 29 Input Level Adjust When an analog input is selected the next step is to set the input level Correct input level adjustment is needed so that the surround sound processing circuitry has both enough information to decode and to make certain that the information in both input channels is at the same level This level setting does not involve the actual output volume that you hear but rather the small voltages that embody the signals sent from the output of a source unit and the input of the 2 0 Different products may have widely varying output levels so it is important that you set the input level to assure proper surround processing LI A e 3 g 3 Since digital audio signals do not vary in level with changes in program material intensity they are trans mitted at a constant bit rate For that reason it is not necessary to set the input level for digital audio sources Accordingly this step does not appear on the Source Menu when a digital input is selected as shown below Figure O SD 6 Figure OSD 6 Before setting the
28. using the chart in Appendix B IMPORTANT NOTE Do not make connections from the RF output of a laser disc player directly to the 2 0 The RF signal must first be demodulated by an optional external device which is then connected to the 2 0 via a datastream digital connection Improper connections to an RF digital source may result in damage to your equipment E E f D Signature 2 0 The 2 0 may also be connected to an optional external audio processor or decoder that accommodates digital systems the 2 0 cannot handle internally The analog output connections from any external processor should be made to the 6 CH Direct Inputs Video Inputs Video source connections are made to either the Composite Video or S Video Inputs d 9 When connecting an audio video device such as a VCR or DVD itis a good idea to make all connections to the same input number e g Video 1 Analog Audio 1 Digital Audio 1 although any input number may be used as long as you keep a note of which source is connected to each numbered video input Once audio or video connections are made they may be matched with any other connection They may also be used with more than one input profile For example the video output of a VCR or cable box may be used both with the VCR s own audio source for normal play back but it may also be used with the 2 0 s built in tuner so that for example you may watch the video of a sports broadcast along with th
29. volume level is reached press the Menu button to return to the main Setup Menu or twice to exit the menu system Power Up State This setting enables you to control the manner in which the 2 0 turns on when power is applied using either the Master Power Switch HU or by plugging in the AC Power Cord while the Master Power Switch is in the ON position If you plan to control the 2 0 using optional external pow er sense equipment or live in an area where there are frequent pow er interruptions you may wish to make an adjustment to this setting In normal operation how ever the setting should be left at the factory preset position The settings for this option do not have any impact on normal operation when the unit is turned on from the Standby mode with either the Standby Switch EJ on the front panel or the Main Power Switch on the remote Again they only determine the state for the 2 0 when power is applied after it is interrupted by a power failure by removing the power cord or turning the unit off with the Master Power Switch E The following options are available Current When this option is selected the 2 0 will return to the state it was in when pow er was Advanced Setup Signature 2 0 removed with the exception of the volume control Thus if the unit was in Standby when power was removed it will return to Standby when power is restored If the unit was On and in an operating condition when power was r
30. 8 Video 1 Dolby ProLogic Info No AC 3 Figure OSD 14 D uring a listening session it may occasionally be necessary to quickly low er the volume to answer the phone or for some other reason This is easily done by pressing the Mute button EJ ef on either the front panel or remote When either M ute button is pressed the output to all speakers will be interrupted although the signal to the record outputs will remain active When the M ute function is engaged a message will appear in both the O n Screen Display Figure O SD 15 and in the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 9 Mute Figure OSD 15 Video 1 DolbY ProLoJic Figure FPD 9 To return to normal listening press the Mute button EJ D on either the front panel or remote or raise or lower the volume using the front panel or remote Volume controls E T Signature 2 0 Source Selection After turn on off and volume the most frequently used controls on any audio video product are the input source selectors The current input source is alw ays displayed in the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 4 and may be shown on screen Figure O SD 14 when the Display button 9 is pressed To change the input source press the Source A or Source W buttons KJ on the front panel or the individual direct access Source Selection buttons on the remote When you change a source you are not only changing the input signal sources but all of the othe
31. Balance gt is highlighted Press the gt Menu Control button to move to the Balance A djust screen Uu A e E d 5 C D Ee 6 OQ H 3 UI Signature 2 0 The adjustment screen for Balance is an X Y graph Figure O SD 9 with the center of the graph indicating the place in the room where you were sitting when the Speaker Level Adjustments were made as shown on page 25 Keep in mind that this may or may not be the actual center of the room although it appears at the center on the graph Figure OSD 9 When adjustments are made at this screen you are making adjustments to the relative position of the room center or to compensate differences that occur when listening to actual program material as opposed to setup using the test noise signal provided for Speaker Level adjustments M oving the on screen o cursor point on this menu is similar to using the left right balance and front back fade controls on conventional audio products To assure proper settings it is recommended that program material representative of the type of movie or music that will be used most often with this source be played while the adjustments are made If you feel that the sound does not appear to be centered in the room correctly use any of the lt q gt AV Menu Control buttons to move the sonic center of the room As you listen to the sound change in the room you will see the visual indication of the
32. Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use This Signature 2 0 has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the voltage require ments for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run pow er cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately with cords meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the pow er cord from an AC outlet alw ays pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any 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 O pening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized
33. Menu Control button to move to the next space The letter being changed will turn from white to a light green as your indication of which space is being changed Continue to use the A and W Menu Control buttons to change each character and then press the gt Menu Control button to move to the next space to the right If you have made an error and wish to correct a previous spot on the line use the lt Menu Control button as a backspace key When you have completed the entry even if it does not fill the entire 11 character space permitted press the Menu button to enter the setting to the 2 0 s memory Press the W Menu Control button to move to the next line 5 C D Ee 6 OQ H 3 UI Signature 2 0 Input Assignment At the Video line select the rear panel Composite or S Video Input B d that will appear on screen when the remote button whose profile you are adjusting is pressed You may select any of the video inputs even if you use an input connection more than once If you need to remember which piece of source equip ment is connected to which input jack consult the worksheet in Appendix B that you filled out during the connection process To change the video input source first make certain that the Video line on the menu Figure OSD 5 is high lighted Press the gt Menu Control button and notice that the video input will change each time you press the p gt button Composite video inputs will be shown as C
34. N 50 Personal Preference Setup 51 Typographic Conventions 3 Video Detect x23 Was tae ee dE 29 Video Format Change 36 Volume Turn on Volume 33 Volume Contre 37
35. Printed in the United States Part 1111 HKSIG20 HA160 0004 A 2 0 Processor Tuner Owner s M anual SIGNATURE series harman kardon Owner s M anual Signature 2 0 Processor Tuner Table of Contents TARFODUGHION is uu d ter rt denote eti eom bad dois d Safety Information EE EE 2 3 Unpacking and Installation lisse esses 3 Quick Start Instructions 4 7 Front Panel Controls 0 00 c eee esee 8 9 Rear Panel Connections 10 11 Remote Control Operation 12 15 Remote Control Programming eee eee 16 18 System Installatlori s oe eee Fake OR OR 19 21 System Confiouration esee 22 26 Source Configuration 2 0 0 0 cee ee 27 32 Advanced Setup ies creer eee 33 36 Operation EE 37 53 Troubleshooting Guide 54 56 APPENdIX EE EE EE 57 Append Bs wie ech rho tom uem EE 58 Appendix EEN 59 64 Technical Specifications 65 66 Figure Index 67 Subject Index saiia dana NEE Ae av es be Ribes 68 harman kardon 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 H A Harman International Company www harmankardon com 1999 Harman Kardon Incorporated Staple or clip your original invoice here W Signature 2 0 Congratulations With the purchase of a Harman Kardon Signature Series product you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The M odel 2 0 Processor Tuner has been designed to provide all the excitement and detail of motion picture soundtracks and reproduce every subtle
36. RDS D Text Store Battery Compartment Signature 2 0 Although the basic functions of the Signature 2 0 may be operated from the front panel most operation will be controlled through the wireless remote The remote is a powerful tool and it is worth taking afew minutes to familiarize yourself with the interaction of the various controls In addition to the functions listed below the 2 0 s remote may be programmed to operate most infrared controlled products on the market For complete information on how to program the remote read pages 17 18 Main Power On Off Press these buttons to turn the 2 0 on orto place it in the standby mode NOTE The Master Power Switch Ri must be in the ON position for these or any other buttons on the remote to operate any function on the 2 0 Learn LED This indicator will illuminate when a button on the remote is being programmed with signals from another remote during the learning mode The light will go out when the signal is received and memorized IR Transmitters Behind this translucent panel are the infrared transmitters that send signals from the remote unit to the 2 0 When pressing buttons to issue commands point this area tow ards the 2 0 Sending LED This indicator should flash any time a button is pressed to confirm that a command is being sent to the receiver of another unit If the light is dim or does not illuminate when a button is pressed the
37. TV satellite delivery systems and cable will all take advantage of Dolby Digital The first consumer implementation of Dolby Digital laser discs used the intermediary step of converting the digital information to an RF modulated signal so that it would fit within the capacity of the LV format Since the Signature Series 2 0 does not accept RF signals an optional outboard RF to data demodulator is required for use with laser disc players 60 Applicable M ode G roups Also known as AC 3 as it is the third version of Dolby Laboratory s Audio Coding system for digital audio Dolby Digital will initially be used most often with movies but it is also available in the M usic mode grouping for applications where musical programs are recorded in Dolby Digital Note that the mode is the same in both groups but it is presented twice for your convenience Dolby Digital Late Night The Late Night mode is a special version of Dolby Digital which enables you to experience the same discrete full bandwidth multichannel audio as the standard Dolby Digital mode but it is designed to reduce peak levels by V4 to Y3 of normal This prevents abruptly loud audio transition such as explosions or symphonic crescendos from causing disturbance to others in the household w ithout reducing the impact or quality of the digital source A good way to characterize Late Night is as the good neighbor mode Applicable M ode G roups Dolby Digital Late Night
38. amage due to the unintended activation of automatic turn on circuits 2 Use high quality audio and video interconnect cables to connect your source equipment to the rear of the 2 0 as shown in the diagram above and the table below It is important to note that unlike conventional audio video equipment the 2 0 does not have inputs that are labeled for connection to a specific type of equipment e g inputs labeled CD Tape or VCR Instead the 2 0 allows you to connect the analog or digital audio and composite or S Video outputs of your source equipment to any of the inputs Then using the setup procedures detailed on page 28 of this manual you can custom configure the input sources However for a quick starting point follow the input suggestions outlined in the chart shown below They conform to the preset conditions for the 2 0 Source Remote Video Input Audio Input Equipment Button Connection Connection Ge dh TV Analog 2 Composite 2 VCR Video 1 Analog 1 Composite 1 DVD Video 2 Digital 1 S Video 1 id corres GE Video 3 Digital 2 S Video 2 Tuner internal Tuner Internal Tuner Composite 2 CD Player CD Digital 3 N A Cassette or Tape Deck Tape Analog 5 N A Outboard Decoder Aux 6 Ch Direct Inputs Composite 1 H 5 g p D c 8 du i 2 O Signature 2 0 NOTE To use the sources w hen they are connected as shown in the chart on the previous page press the button name shown The button
39. and easily for one listening session only To watch one source while you listen to another first select a video source by pressing either the TV Vid 1 Vid 2 or Vid 3 buttons 9 on the remote Next press the Simul button Within five seconds select the audio source you wish to listen to by pressing the Tuner CD Tape or Aux buttons The two sources will be combined and you will see and hear the results on screen and in your speakers Note that the Simulcast feature is canceled if you switch to any new input or turn the 2 0 off Recording The flexibility of the Signature 2 0 enables you to not only listen to a wide variety of input sources it provides for recording of either the same audio and video source selected for listening through the main outputs or a totally different source To establish the settings for recording go to the Setup Menu by pressing the Menu button ln When the Setup menu appears Figure OSD 1 or O SD 33 and press the W Menu Control button if necessary until Record Outputs gt is highlighted Press the gt Menu Control button to move to the next screen Input Track Recording The display message for the Rec Output Menu varies according to the option selected W hen the Track Input is highlighted on the Output line Figure O SD 38 no other information appears With Signature 2 0 this option the feed to the devices connected to the Record Outputs D D will be the same as the i
40. anel Standby Switch EJ or the Main Off button on the remote A Power Off Standby message 37 will briefly appear in both the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 2 and the On Screen Display System Figure O SD 12 The Power Indicator D will go dark and be replaced by the Standby LED D illuminating in amber The power on trigger will also turn off automatically causing any amplifiers connected to the 2 0 to also return to the Standby mode POUER OFF STANDBY Figure OSD 12 When the 2 0 will not be used for an extended period of time it is a good idea to turn the 2 0 completely off using the Main Power Switch A To turn that switch off press the switch in and the release it so that it pops out to the extended position When the 2 0 is totally off the Standby LED E will go dark Volume Control and Mute When the 2 0 is turned on it will alw ays be at the volume level set in the Advanced Settings menu Figure O SD 10 Once the unit is turned on the volume may be raised or lowered at any time with either the front panel Volume Control Knob E or the Main Volume Controls on the remote NOTE The TV Volume Controls on the remote may be used to change the volume level directly on your television set when the proper infrared codes have been entered These buttons raise and lower the volume for the TV itself and have no bearing on the volume level from the 2 0 When shipped from the factory these buttons have t
41. are assigned to the rear panel RS 232 Control Port The following options are available Lstn In the Listen mode the 2 0 will receive commands that are sent to it through the RS 232 port but will not send out any commands of its own Thus it will react to incoming commands but not originate any commands from the 2 0 s front panel or remote Talk Inthe Talk mode the 2 0 will echo all commands it generates through the RS 232 port but it will not react to any incoming commands Thus it will send through any operational change to the 2 0 from the front panel buttons or remote but it will not accept or react to any incoming commands L Tk In this mode the 2 0 combines both of the functions described above That is it will both Listen to commands sent from an outside con troller and will Talk by sending out echoes of any command generated by the 2 0 Of f When this option is selected the 2 0 s rear panel RS 232 port is totally disabled and it will neither accept nor send any commands Signature 2 0 To make a change in this option press the lt q or gt Menu Control buttons until the desired setting is displayed When you have completed the necessary change press the W Menu Control button to enter the setting to the 2 0 s memory and move to the next step The Unit ID setting is used only when the 2 0 is programmed for use in a control system using RS 232 interfaces The setting here establis
42. batteries in the remote should be replaced Use Learn Switch This switch selects the operation mode of the remote control Slide it to the left for normal operation Slide it to the right when the remote is being programmed Source Power On Off Pressing these buttons will send a turn on turn off command to the source device last accessed by pressing one of the Source Selection buttons Note that these commands may require programming of the remote control as explained on pages 17 18 13 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 the source with the 2 0 remote If the 2 0 is in the Standby mode when one of these buttons is pressed the unit will automatically turn on and switch to the selected input Simulcast Button Using this button enables you to listen to one source while you watch the video from another To use the Simulcast feature first press the Source Selection button for the desired video source follow ed immediately by pressing this button Release the Simulcast button and press the desired audio source within 5 seconds ps O Q O O B ct 8 Menu Control Buttons These buttons control the location of the on screen cursor to select items from on screen menus and they also act to select move increase or decrease items from contr
43. ble Cut message 42 Bass Boost message 42 Subwoofer Trim message FPD 13 43 BalanceAdjust message 67 m eo c 0 OSD FPD d Figure Figure Page Description Q OSD 22 43 Center Adjust message OSD 23 43 Surround Adjust message OSD 24 44 TunerStatus when no video is present OSD 25 44 TunerStatus with RDS data display OSD 26 45 Complete AC 3 status message OSD 27 45 AC 3 status message with Alternate M ode Suggestion FPD 14 46 48 Full RDS Status M essage with stereo indicator OSD 28 FPD 15 47 46 Tuner message when new station OSD 29 FPD 16 45 Tuner message when new preset OSD 30 47 Tuner message after new preset is entered FPD 17 48 RDS Text query message FPD 18 48 RDSText message display FPD 19 49 RDSID query message OSD 31 FPD 20 49 RDS Search menus OSD 32 49 RDS Search In Progress message OSD 33 50 Setup menu with Tuner O ption OSD 34 50 Tuner menu for FM stations OSD 35 50 Tuner menu for AM stations OSD 36 51 Tuner menu for ID data entry OSD 37 52 Tuner menu with Preset Storage instruction OSD 38 53 Record Output menu with Track O utput OSD 39 53 Record Output menu with Selectable O utput OSD 40 55 System Reset menu OSD 41 55 System Reset instruction screen OSD 42 55 System Reset completed message Subject Index Signature 2 0 Subject Index Balance Adjust 32 43 Bass BOOSE ett ees 31 42 64 Display Options 35 Dolby Digital NEEN REENEN 44 60
44. button and then entering the station s frequency Preset Tuning The 2 0 allows you to enter up to thirty stations into the preset memory system so that they may be easily recalled Stations in the present memory may be selected from either the remote or front panel Once a station has been tuned it may be entered into the preset memory system by simply pressing the buttons for a number betw een 01 and 30 using the Numeric Keys X on the remote Note that the number will appear on both the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 16 and on screen message Figure O SD 29 as it is entered Figure FPD 16 47 Figure OSD 29 Within five seconds press the Store button T to enter the number to the 2 0 s memory The entry will be confirmed by noting that the preset number will move to the top line of both displays Figures FPD 11 and OSD 30 Figure OSD 30 Stations may also be added through the use of the Tuner Menu as described on page 50 To delete an individual preset after it has been entered first tune to the station To remove it from the memory press the 0 Numeric Key X and then press the Store button within five seconds Once a station is entered into the preset memory it may be recalled in one of four w ays Press the Presets button to step through the stations in the memory in numerical order Each press of the button will move to the next station in the preset memory
45. ced on a rear wall behind the listening position Again they should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least tw o feet higher than the listeners ears The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the rear of the seating area Subw oofers produce non directional sound so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room Subw oofer placement is highly influenced by room size and shape and the type of subw oofer used Follow the instructions provided by the subwoofer s manufacturer or experi ment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room 23 Configuring Your System Once the speakers have been installed the next step is to configure the 2 0 and calibrate it for the specific equip ment in your system First make certain that you have installed the supplied batteries in the remote control as shown on page 16 Next make certain that the AC Power Cord dn is plugged into a non switched AC wall outlet You are now ready to turn on the 2 0 Before proceeding place the Master Power Switch Ell in the ON position by pressing it in until the switch latches and is flush with the 2 0 s front panel The front panel Information Display Vd will light briefly and display a message with the softw are revision number Figure FPD 1 3 O 3 2 S 8 Signature Series 2 O Ver X X Figure FPD 1 It will then show a Power Off message Figure FPD 2 and then go dark Power Off Standby
46. ch to operate the 2 0 the Master Power Switch H must be in the ON position as indicated by the amber Standby LED FJ EJ Source Selectors Press these buttons to change the input source selection Use them to scroll through the list of sources you watch and listen to E Surround Selectors Press these buttons to change the surround mode in use Note that the list of modes available is different for digital or analog audio sources E Standby LED When this indicator lights in an amber color the 2 0 is in the Standby mode and it is ready to be turned on or off when either the Standby Switch RH or the remote Main On Off is pressed When the Standby LED is out but the Power Indicator 3 is illuminated in blue the unit is on When both of these indicators are dark the 2 0 is fully off indicating that the Master Power Switch ff is in the OFF position or the 2 0 is not plugged into a live AC power source 3 Power Indicator This indicator is illuminated in blue when the 2 0 is in full operation If it is not lit and the Standby LED E is amber the unit is in the Standby mode W hen neither indicator is lit the 2 0 is off or the unit is not connected to a live AC power source Signature 2 0 Tune Buitons Press these buttons when the tuner is the input source to select the station being listened to from the frequencies previously entered into the preset memories EJ Mute Button Press this button to temporarily
47. complete information on tuning stations and pro gramming preset memories When other inputs are in use these keys may be programmed to use with TV CD and VCR functions that require numeric inputs When shipped from the factory the remote is programmed with the RC 5 control codes that activate many popular brands It may also be re programmed for use with most compatible infrared control systems by following the instructions on page 17 Display Press this button to show the details of the current input source via the O n Screen Display System When a digital input is in use the comprehensive display see figure O SD 26 on page 44 will also show information when Dolby Digital sources are being decoded Press it again to remove the display from the screen E Surround Mode Selectors Press these buttons to select a Surround mode for the current listening session Note that the selection of available modes will change based on the use of an analog or digital input a Pressing the Mono button will switch betw een the current surround mode and mono enhancement circuits that create an enveloping soundfield from a mono input b Pressing the Music button will scroll through the list of surround modes that are most appropriate to musical selections 15 C Pressing the Movies button will scroll through the list of surround modes that are most appropriate for movie soundtracks d Pressing the Stereo button will switch betw een
48. ding the Store button until the Reset Completed message appears briefly on screen Figure O SD 42 and the front panel Information Display This is your indication that the reset has been accomplished and you may release the Store button The system will automatically return to the Advanced Settings menu Reset Completed Figure OSD 42 After a reset the system is returned to the original factory default settings as shown in Appendix A and the micro processor system is re initialized Press the Menu button A twice to return to normal operation but remember that you will have to re enter any settings previously estab lished that differ from the factory presets If a reset does not solve the system problem consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot 4 E H a a KE 8 2 O E 8 li Q 3 ks Signature 2 0 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Unit does not operate when standby switch or remote pow er is pressed Possible Cause No AC Power Main Power Switch Off Solution Makecertain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Check to see if AC outlet is switch controlled Turn on M ain Power Switch Display lights but no sound is heard from any channel Intermittent Connections M ute is engaged Amplifier is off M ake certain connections to source equipment and amplifiers are secure Turn Volume control or press M ute button Turn Amplifier on and or check trigger
49. e normal sampling rate for Dolby Digital audio signals on DVD discs and HDTV broadcasts Data Rate displays the speed with which digital data is transferred from the source player to the 2 0 s digital decoder A 384kb second is the typical data rate for 5 1 DVD discs but some discs may have 45 a higher or lower data rate depending on the number of channels encoded the running time of the disc and the quality of the audio When there is a mismatch betw een the selected surround mode and the incoming signals that prevents the 2 0 from processing the signal as requested it will automatically select the best possible mode and display it as part of the information on the AC 3 Info screen Figure OSD 27 Figure OSD 27 Tuner Operation The Signature 2 0 features an FM Stereo AM tuner with the RDS data system to make it easier to identify the type of programming broadcast by FM stations Stations may be tuned manually directly assigned to one of thirty preset locations and recalled in a number of different w ays Tuner and Frequency Band Selection To select the tuner as an input source press the Tuner button on the remote The tuner may also be selected by pressing either Source Selector buttons Kl on the front panel until Tuner appears in the front panel Information Display When the tuner is selected the on screen display will briefly display the frequency and band of the last station tuned the preset number of the
50. e Movie and Music modes are available only when an analog or PCM digital source is playing If you attempt to select one of these modes when a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing the front panel Information Display will flash to remind you of the mismatch At the same time the 2 0 will automatically select an appropriate mode The suggested mode may be identified by pressing the Display button and viewing the on screen display Appendix C Signature 2 0 Mono When you are playing an older monaural recording or movie and wish to listen to it in its pure state w ithout any enhancement or processing select the M ono mode This mode will combine all audio channels and send them to the center channel speaker only Applicable M ode G roups The M ono mode is accessible by pressing the Music mode group button until the Mono mode name appears in the Information Display and on screen status reports Stereo The Stereo mode activates a Smart Stereo circuit to calculate w hich type of stereo is best suited to the current input source Regardless of the input pressing the Stereo mode group button will combine all available input channels and funnel them into the front left and right speakers only Smart Stereo is an intelligent agent that looks at the input signal and creates the stereo sound from Dolby Digital PCM Digital stereo or analog stereo without any further intervention When an analog input is selected and the Stereo bu
51. e Use position when you are finished To reset the remote s entire memory and return all keys to their factory preset commands first put the Use Learn switch in the Learn position Then press the Main Power On button and confirm that the Learn LED has illuminated While con tinuing to press the Main Power On button press and hold the Main Power Off button button until the Learn LED goes off for about 3 seconds It will then blink twice Then release the two buttons This indicates that the memory has been cleared of any user programmed commands and that the original commands have been restored Slide the Use Learn switch back to the Use position to return the remote to normal operation Signature 2 0 System Installation The Signature 2 0 is a powerful audio controller that delivers high quality sound in a variety of multichannel modes from a wide range of input sources Although many aspects of the 2 0 resemble familiar audio components the flexibility and range of control the 2 0 offers means that some steps in the installation process may bea bit different from traditional analog only audio products For that reason it is important that you read the following section carefully even if you are familiar with audio systems As a safety note it is always good practice to make certain that the 2 0 and all equipment being installed and connected to it be turned off and unplugged from AC power sources This prevents the po
52. e betw een the tw o systems with regard to hook ups is that when DTS audio tracks are present on a laser disc they are played back as standard PCM audio streams and thus no RF demodulator is required If you own a laser player and plan to play back DTS discs make certain that a connection is made from the optical or coax output of your LD player to one of the 2 0 s digital inputs Using the Input Assignment options in the Source Configuration menus described on page 28 it is possible to take advantage of the 2 0 s flexibility to assign the same video output to both the analog and digital decoding sections of the 2 0 It is worth noting the DTS has also issued a library of audio only discs that may be played back using any CD player that features a digital output To take advantage of these discs make certain there is a connection betw een the digital audio output of your CD player and one of the digital inputs of the 2 0 Programs encoded with DTS always have a native 5 1 channel mode but depending on the configuration of your specific system you may not always want to play a pro gram back in the 5 1 channel mode For that reason the 2 0 provides not only the pure DTS 5 1 mode but also provides the capability to decode the DTS data streams but down mix the incoming signal so that it is sent to the front left and right speakers only DTS 2 Chan or to the front left and right channels and left and right surround channels The center cha
53. e commentary from a radio station using the simulcast feature System and Accessory Inputs Assemble the AM loop antenna as shown below Connect it to the AM Antenna Inputs D on the rear panel C2 Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 ohm connection f The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection 20 If the 2 0 s front panel remote sensor is blocked by cabinet doors or other obstructions an optional external IR sensor may be connected to the IR Input If you are connecting multiple products to the same sensor in some applications the IR In may be connected to the IR output of another compatible Harman Kardon product Consult your dealer or custom installer if you have questions concerning the use of the IR input An RS 232 Input is provided for use with custom remote systems Connections to this input jack should ONLY be made by installers who are specially trained in its use Output Connections Audio Outputs Using high quality audio interconnect cables connect the Main Channel Audio Outputs to matching audio inputs of your audio power amplifier for the left center right right surround and left surround channels Connect the pow er amplifier to the s
54. emoved it will turn on and resume operation when the power is restored However in this mode the volume setting when the unit is restored will be the level set in the Turn On Vol settings shown above not the actual volume setting in use when power was removed Standby When this option is selected the 2 0 will go into the Standby mode when power is restored regardless of the state it was in when pow er was removed In this case it will be necessary to turn the unit on by pressing the Standby Switch PJ on the front panel or the Main Power Switch on the remote if you wish to resume listening after a power interruption On When this option is selected the 2 0 will turn itself on when power is restored regardless of the state of the unit when power is removed Thus if the unit was previously On it will turn on again However if the unit was in the Standby mode when power was removed it will turn on when power is restored This option may be useful when optional external power sense units are in use or to make cer tain that the 2 0 is turned on again should there bea power interruption during a VCR recording session The volume setting used when the unit is turned on will be the setting for the Turn On Vol settings shown above not the actual volume setting that may have been in use when power was removed Mute When this option is selected the 2 0 will turn itself on when power is restored regardless of the state of the un
55. ems to suit your personal preference go to the Source Menu and follow the instructions on pages 27 32 Remote Video Audio Treble Bass Subwfr Label Name Input Input Mode Cut Boost Trim Center Surround TV TV Composite 2 Analog 2 Dolby OdB 0dB 0dB Normal Normal Pro Logic Vid 1 Video 1 Composite 1 Analog 1 Movie 1 0dB OdB 0dB Normal Normal Vid 2 Video 2 S Video 1 Digital 1 Dolby 0dB 0dB 0dB Normal Normal Digital Vid 3 Video 3 S Video 2 Digital 2 Dolby 0dB OdB 0dB Normal Normal Pro Logic AM FM Tuner Composite 2 Tuner Stereo 0dB 0dB 0dB Normal Normal CD CD Composite 3 Digital 3 Music 1 0dB 0dB 0dB Normal Normal Tape Tape Composite 5 Analog 5 Music 1 0dB 0dB 0dB Normal Normal Aux Auxiliary Composite 1 6 Ch Direct N A 0dB 0dB 0dB Normal Normal 57 Appendix B User Worksheets Signature 2 0 As you become familiar with the capabilities of the Signature 2 0 you may make some changes to the factory configuration The Worksheets provide a means for you to record the new settings so that they are available for reference Recording the settings will also make it possible to recreate settings that may be lost due to system resets or equipment malfunctions Software Version The software version for this unit is Speaker Setup Front Left and Right Center Surrounds Subwoofer Speaker Distances Measurements Fro
56. en listening to music programming that is played back in any format w hen the packaging shows a Dolby System Dolby Stereo or other surround logo You may also wish to experiment with using Pro Logic on standard two channel stereo recordings Although it is not intentional many recordings contain ambient infor mation that produce a pleasing surround effect when used with Pro Logic Applicable M ode Groups Dolby Pro Logic may be accessed in either the Movie or M usic mode groups and it will work with analog and PCM digital sources Pro Logic is also available with certain Dolby Digital programs Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a major improvement over Dolby Pro Logic in that it delivers up to five surround channels along with a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects LFE channel for bass information Unlike the bandw ith limited monaural surround of Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital features tw o discrete full bandw idth surround channels in comparison to Pro Logic s single bandw idth limited mono surround channel All channels are digital with high signal to noise ratios and wide dynamic range With Dolby Digital you are now able to have an exact recreation of the theatrical sound experience in a home environment The digital data stream that delivers the Dolby Digital information may be sent to the 2 0 via either electrical connection using coax cables or optically using fiber connections Sources such as DVD HD
57. enu Control buttons until the desired preset number appears Remember that if you choose a preset number that has already been assigned to a station the previous preset data will be overwritten Figure OSD 37 Once the desired preset number has been chosen press and hold the Store button until the two line mes sage at the bottom of the menu screen disappears The station is now programmed into the memory system At this point you may program other stations once again using the A and W Menu Control buttons to move through the various options and then follow ing the instructions shown above for programming that specific menu item When all tuner programming is complete press the Menu button twice to return to normal operation Simulcast O peration With the diverse array of programming available on television cable satellite cassette CD DVD LV and other sources it may sometimes be desirable to view the video from one source while you listen to the 52 audio from another With the flexibility of the 2 0 it is possible to establish a permanent input source profile that matches different input sources It is more likely how ever that you will only want to do this on an occasional basis such as watching a sports broadcast on television while you listen to the play by play commentary from a radio station The Simulcast feature enables you to split the 2 0 s output betw een a video and audio source simply
58. er If possible adjust all front loudspeakers so that their tweeters are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position TV or Projection Screen C Center Front Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker Speaker No more than 6 feet o 23 co 5 Qo S Fg ER o e cg oo co S Optional Rear Wall Mounting The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen You may also experiment with placing the left and right speakers slightly forward of the center speaker Signature 2 0 Using these guidelines you may find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation Don t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speaker positions so that pans across the front of the room sound smooth and that sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at the same time Surround speakers should be placed on the side walls of the room at or slightly behind the listening position The center of the speaker should face into the room The speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears when in the desired area as shown below At least 6 inches from ceiling P At least 2 feet If side wall mounting is not practical the speakers may be pla
59. er Power Switch H should be placed in the ON position by pressing it in with the tip of a pen or other narrow object until it latches in a flush position with the front panel As soon as the Master Power Switch is engaged the Information Display will come on briefly and display the software revision Figure FPD 1 followed by a power off message Figure FPD 2 The display will then go blank but the Standby LED D will turn amber as a reminder that the unit isin a Standby mode The 2 0 may be turned on in one of three ways Pressing either the front panel Standby Switch PJ or the Main Power On button on the remote In either case the 2 0 will turn on as shown by the Standby LED E going dark while the Power Indicator 3 shows a soft blue light behind the word Signature If the 2 0 is connected to a Signature Series pow er amplifier or another compatible amplifier via the remote Trigger Output connection it will receive a turn on signal When the unit is turned on the front panel display will briefly show a welcome message Figure FPD 3 follow ed by the display that is appropriate to the input that was selected when the 2 0 was last turned off If the 2 0 is connected to a video display there will also be a brief display of the status information for the input source that is in use The 2 0 may also be turned on by pressing any of the Source Selection buttons on the remote To return the 2 0 to the standby mode press the front p
60. er output volume by pressing the lt or gt Menu Control buttons ER When you have completed the adjustment press this button again to enter the setting and remove the menu from the screen D Balance Control Press this button to activate the Balance Control feature W hen the button is pressed a diagram will appear on the screen see figure O SD 9 on page 32 that shows a small circle as the current listening position To adjust the front back fade and left right balance use all four Menu Control buttons Q to move the listening position with respect to the center of the room Press this button again to enter the setting and remove the diagram from the screen Center Mode Press this button to select the center mode When the button is pressed a menu will appear on the screen see figure O SD 22 on page 43 and you may then make a selection using the or gt Menu Control buttons Press the button again to enter the setting and remove the menu from the screen a Surround Control Press this button to turn the surround channel output off or on When the button is pressed a menu will appear on the screen see figure OSD 23 on page 43 and you may then make a selection using the lt or gt Menu Control buttons Turning the surround channel feed off with this control will change the setting only until the source is changed at which point the setup configuration selected in the Spkr Setup Menu will take effect Press the b
61. es apart 5 Press and hold the button on the other remote corresponding to the function to be memorized until the Learning LED starts to blink When the LED goes out release the button on the transmitting remote The function code has been successfully captured by the 2 0 s remote NOTE If both LEDs flash during a programming operation it indicates that the remote s memory is full or that the remote codes from the transmitting remote are not compatible with the unit s signal format 6 Continue to program any additional remote com mands required using steps 2 through 5 When you have finished programming the remote slide the Use Learn switch to the left so that it is in the Use position 18 Resetting the Remote M emory In normal operation codes for a new device may be programmed over the codes that have been previously programmed into the remote It is also possible to reset the memory for individual keys or for the entire remote When a memory position is reset the remote will return to the original factory preset command To reset the memory for a specific individual key location put the Use Learn switch in the Learn position Press the Main Power Off button and the button to be reset at the same time Both the Sending and Learning indicators will light momentarily When the lights go out the memory has been cleared of the user programmed code and reset to the factory preset Return the Use Learn switch to th
62. evice connected to these jacks the audio input for a source must be changed to 6 CH Direct using the Source Menu see figure O SD 6 on page 29 Analog Audio Inputs Connect the output of analog audio devices to these inputs Note the left channel input is on top and the right channel input is on the bottom Once the inputs have been connected they may be assigned to any of the 2 0 s seven source positions using the Source Menu see figure OSD 6 on page 29 SURR ere VAN d GOO OOOOOOOOOO 6 CH aw INPUTS M ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS pr OUTPUTS A unio Jos IR Output Trigger Output AC Power Cord S Video Record Output S Video Main Output B S Video Inputs D Composite Video Record Output a DIGITAL AUDIO DATA INPUTS H 10 7 ete OOO OOO e HARMAN KARDON Ka CALIFORNIA USA MADE Us 115V 60H TSWATIS EI VE UE SERIAL NUMBER L NS 2 cotiposire voto I 8520 3 WARNING zo APSE THE ASE dn KO TRIGGER EGUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 6008 CA OUTPUT 2o00 O O Co oy 9 Ns WV V Double insuiated When servicing only dental replacement parts N TE d Composite Video Main Output Composite Video Inputs Optical Digital Audio Inputs B Coax Digital Audio Inputs D AM Antenna Input FM Antenna Input Record Outputs Each of these two pairs of jacks car
63. ext step Surround M ode Assignment The next step is to enter the surround mode that will be used when the input profile being established is selected Note that the choice of modes available will vary depending on w hether the input is an analog or digital audio source For example the Dolby Digital and DTS modes are not available when the input is an analog audio source as there would be no digital data available An explanation of the Surround modes and the suggested program material for them is found in Appendix C You may wish to consult that information before making a final selection for the preset mode Note that the mode programmed into the profile memory will appear w hen the source is selected but you may always change the mode during a listening session by pressing one of the Surround Mode Selector buttons on the remote control In addition as you change modes during the selection process by pressing the or gt Menu Control buttons you will hear the differences betw een them NOTE When an external audio adapter is selected through the 6 CH Direct Inputs the 2 0 will not allow a mode to be entered as the surround decoding will be established by the external processor The Mode line will not appear when b Ch Directisthe audio source After deciding on which mode to use press the or gt Menu Control buttons to change the setting until the desired surround mode appears on the screen W hen you have c
64. first line labeled Sour ce corresponds to the button on the 2 0 remote control that will be used to recall the source profile that is being established You may continue to program the profile that is shown or press the gt Menu Control button to change to another remote button to be set When the correct profile is shown inside the highlighted area press the W Menu Control button to move to the next line 27 Sour Name Vide Audi Mode Vide Inpu Effe Figure OSD 5 The Name line is where you may rename the input profile so that the on screen and front panel display description shows your preferred description For example you may wish to rename TV to Satellite Video 1 to VCR 1 Video 2 to DVD and so on Uu A e 3 g 3 To change the input name first make certain that the Name line is highlighted Next press the gt Menu Control button and note that a series of underscore lines _ _ _ _ will appear to the right of the factory preset name and that the first letter will change from white to a slightly greenish color Use the A and W Menu Control buttons to change the alphanumeric character Tap the remote buttons lightly to move through the upper case letters low er case letters num bers and symbols one at a time or press and hold either the A or W Menu Control buttons to scroll rapidly through the available characters After you have changed the first letter press the gt
65. g on the type of program software being watched or listened to The 2 0 is unique in that it gives users the option to assemble any of the audio and video sources it is con nected to into easy to understand input source profiles that allow you to mix and match combinations and then identify them with a name that makes sense For example the tuner may be permanently attached to the output of a satellite receiver to allow video for sports events to be combined with the play by play audio from a local radio station or aDVD player with multiple digital audio outputs may appear as separate input sources The key to this flexibility is found on the Source Menu Follow ing the instructions below you may combine inputs establish preferred modes set input levels and vary effects settings To start press the Menu button until the main Setup Menu Figure OSD 1 appears and then press the W Menu Control button once until Sources gt is highlighted Press the gt Menu Control button again to reach the Source Menu While proceeding through each of the menu items and configuration options explained in the following pages it is a good idea to record the choices made in the Sources w orksheet that is found in Appendix B M aking a written record of your system s configuration will make it easier to establish your favorites should the memory be reset due to software changes or service Atthe Source Menu Figure O SD 5 the
66. g digital data from the source machine This will typically occur when a DVD player is in pause or a fast scan 54 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 Display button and check the on screen status screen If a NO AC 3 Info message appears Figures O SD 14 OSD 18 0 SD 27 this is your indication that the player is not sending a digital signal Put the unit into Play check the digital input connections or check to see that a digital input is selected to solve this problem Digital Noise With DVD Players Certain early models of DVD players may occasionally cause a sharp crack or snap in the output channels during track or chapter changes This is caused by a momentary discontinuity in the digital data output which is not long enough to trigger the flashing error message but long enough to disrupt the processor This type of random noise is caused by the DVD player and it does not indicate a problem with the 2 0 System Reset In rare cases where the 2 0 s operation or the displays seem abnormal the cause may be erratic operation of the System s memory or microprocessor The first step to correct this problem is to turn the 2 0 off using the Master Power Switch jj and unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes After the pause reconnect the AC power cord and turn the unit on again
67. g any remote codes that have been programmed into the remote s memory Remote Control Range The remote will operate at a range of up to 15 feet from the unit when the batteries are fully charged The remote will also operate at an angle of up to 30 to either side of the unit Always point the remote transmitter at the front of the unit when issuing commands If you find that remote commands are not being received by the remote it may be necessary to use a remote IR sensor Signature 2 0 Programmable Keys Many of the buttons on the remote control may be user programmed to new functions to operate virtually any component in your system Eleven CANNOT be programmed with a new code as they control high level functions of the 2 0 These keys are Main Power On Main Power Off and the nine source input keys TV Vid 1 Vid 2 Vid 3 Tuner CD Tape 1 and Aux Programmable keys are divided into two groups Some keys may be programmed with a separate function for each of the inputs Thus these keys may change their code when the input source is changed e g the Play key may transmit a different code when CD is selected as opposed to when VCR is selected The keys that may be programmed with multiple codes are the following All Numeric Keys 0 9 Source Power On Source Power Off Stop Disc Track Record Pause Channel Preset Up Channel Preset Down Tune Up Tune Down P Scan TV Volume Up Down Display
68. ghlighted Next usethe or P Menu Control buttons to select the desired format NOTE If this option is changed in error the on screen menus will not be view able In that case press the lt or P Menu Control buttons until the correct format name appears in the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 7 DisPlay OPtions Video Fmt Figure FPD 7 NTSC After completing the final adjustment on the Display O ptions menu take a minute to check the on screen display to make certain that all options are adjusted to your satisfaction If any additional changes need to be made press the A or W Menu Control buttons to move the highlighted video to the item needing adjustment and follow the instructions shown above for that option When all Display Options are complete press the Menu button three times to completely exit the menu system You have now completed the setup and configuration of the Signature Series 2 0 and are ready to experience the best in home theater enjoy ment Signature 2 0 Operating the Signature 2 0 Once the Signature 2 0 has been installed and configured and the initial settings entered day to day operation is simple thanks to on screen menus and direct access remote commands Although the menu system is always available to make global system changes most of the basic aspects of the 2 0 are taken care of with one press of a button Turn On Turn Off For normal operation the Mast
69. gram The 2 0 s direct access controls enable you to make those adjustments without going into the menu control system and changing the standard defaults for a particular input It is important to note that all changes made with the follow ing controls will remain in effect only until the input source is changed or the unit is turned off If either of those changes is made when the previous surround mode is selected again or when the 2 0 is turned back on the settings established on a temporary basis will be erased and the preset defaults entered on the Effects Menu will be restored To make permanent changes to the default settings for any of the following items follow the instructions on page 30 Treble Cut This setting enables you to temporarily change the roll off of high frequency sounds as shown in the graph in Appendix C You may find this useful when the program you are listening to sounds overly harsh E E a oO Signature 2 0 To change the Treble Cut setting press the Treble button qj and note that the default setting will appear in the on screen display Figure O SD 19 and the front panel Information Display Use the or gt Menu Control buttons to change the setting to the desired level Figure OSD 19 When you have completed the adjustment press the Treble button again to enter the setting and return to normal operation Bass Boost This setting enables you to temporarily change the boo
70. hannels of discrete surround information and one channel of dedicated low frequency effects LFE information This last channel is the 1 often referred to in 5 1 surround The reason it is described as 1 is that although the LFE channel is fully discrete and Separate from the other five main channels it is restricted to low frequency information only and is thus not considered a full channel 3 1 indicates conventional matrix surround programming that is delivered digitally The 3 refers to the front three channels left center right while the 1 is the single monaural surround channel This is the same process used for con ventional analog Dolby Pro Logic decoding 2 D indicates a standard tw o channel stereo program with no encoded surround information 1 1 indicates a program that is encoded to play back in the dual mono mode This means that there is no stereo information recorded in the program The same monaural signal will be heard from both the front left and front right speakers when 1 1is shown asthe PGM Content Matrix Encoded shows a Yes when paired with a 3 1 on the PGM Content line to indicate that the program sources have surround information encoded in the left and right channels When you see a Yes on this line the best surround field will be reproduced by selecting Dolby Pro Logic as the surround mode Sample Rate displays the actual sample rate used to create the digital audio 4 amp kHz is th
71. he available modes which are described on page 31 You will immediately hear the result of any change and the new center channel mode will be shown in the on screen display and in the front panel Information Display When the adjustment is completed press the Center button ef to enter the setting and return to normal operation Surround Adjust In normal operation there is rarely any reason to change the speaker setup on a temporary basis O nce the speak ers are installed in a particular location you will want to take advantage of them to create an enveloping sound field On certain occasions how ever you may wish to silence the surround speakers O N LY That task is accomplished through the use of the Surround button Permanent changes to the speaker setup may be made through the Spkr Setup Menu as described on page 24 of this M anual To temporarily silence the surround speakers press the Surr button ef This will bring a status report to the on screen display Figure O SD 23 and the front panel Information Display At that time the feed to the rear speakers will be turned off but the audio informa tion usually directed to the surround speakers will not be lost To retain the surround field the information from the channels that have been turned off will be redirected to the front left and right speakers and the center chan nel speaker will continue to operate Using the three front speakers only while reproducing surro
72. he high frequency level of the output signal at specific frequencies in accordance with the chart shown in Appendix C To reduce the amount of high frequency information make certain that the Treble Cut line is highlighted and use the lt and gt Menu Control buttons to create the desired level Note that since this is a subtractive filter the on screen indications are shown as negatives such as 2 dB When the desired Treble Cut has been selected press the W Menu Control button to move to the next line The Bass Boost adjustment enables you to boost the level of low frequency content in accordance with the chart shown in Appendix C To increase the amount of low frequency information make certain that Bass Boost is highlighted and use the lt and gt Menu Control buttons to create the desired level Note that since this is an additive function the on screen indications are shown as positives such as 2 dB When the desired Bass Boost has been selected press the w Menu Control button to move to the next line The Subwoofer Trim option gives you the opportunity to change the actual volume level of the subw oofer out put above or below that of the other channels This is different from the adjustments made at the Input Level menu where you are adjusting the electrical balance betw een the 2 0 and your amplifiers H ere the adjust ment is a true volume level change To change the subw oofer trim make certain that Subwfr Tr
73. he volume controls for the popular RC 5 remote control system used by many manufacturers If the 2 0 remote does not immediately control the volume on your TV follow the instructions on page 17 E E a oO Signature 2 0 to transfer the codes from your T V s remote to the 2 0 remote Remember that in the factory default con figuration the TV Volume buttons f operate only when the TV Source button has been pressed To program the codes for use when other inputs are active follow the instruction on page 17 Note that the front panel volume control is electronic unlike the traditional mechanical potentiometer volume controls on most conventional audio equipment Electronic volume controls require more than one rotation to go from complete silence to maximum volume level and there is no fixed start or stop point Asthe volume control is changed a visual indicator will appear on screen Figure O SD 13 to provide a visual reference of the volume level Volume changes will also be shown on the front panel display Figure FPD 8 Volume 23 m Figure OSD 13 Volume 23 8088 Figure FPD 8 The relative volume setting may be view ed whenever the front panel display is turned on by looking at the right side of the front panel Information Display Figure FPD AL It may also be view ed as part of the dis play that is part of the status message Figure O SD 14 that appears when the Display button is pressed 3
74. hes the Unit ID for the 2 0 so that the master system knows where to direct commands intended for the 2 0 Unless an RS 232 system is in use no change is required to this setting and you may press the W Menu Control button to move to the next group of control settings If you are in doubt as to the need for a change to this setting consult your Harman Kardon dealer To change the Unit ID simply press the or gt Menu Control buttons until the desired unit ID number is displayed When you have completed the necessary change press the W Menu Control button to enter the setting to the 2 0 s memory and move to the next step Display O ptions The Signature 2 0 uses both the front panel Information Display H and the On Screen M enu System to help you operate the unit The way in which you use these displays may be customized through the Display O ptions menu To reach this menu press the Menu button so that the Setup Menu Figure OSD 4 appears Press the W Menu Control button until Advanced Setup gt is highlighted and then press the gt Menu Control button one more time so that the Advanced Setup gt line is highlighted and press the Menu Control button again The Display Options menu will appear on the screen Figure O SD 11 35 Figure OSD 11 The first line On Scrn Sts enables you to prevent the on screen menu messages from appearing on the screen If you do not wish to have confirmation me
75. ice to exit from the menu system and return to normal operation Search Station Naming and Personal Preferences A unique feature of the 2 0 is the ability to not only create names for FM stations but to assign an RDS program type PTY to them even if the station is not transmitting RDS data To program that type of entry first make certain that the RDS line on the Tuner Menu has been been set to Manual as described above After the setting is made press the W Menu Control button so that the ID line is highlighted At the ID line press the gt Menu Control button and note that a series of underline dashes will appear Figure O SD 36 Next press the A or W Menu Control buttons and note that a full set of upper and lower case alphanumeric characters will appear Press the buttons until the first letter or character of the label or name you wish to give this station appears 51 Figure OSD 36 After reaching the desired character press the gt Menu Control button to move to the next position Repeat the procedure pressing the A or W Menu Control buttons to bring the next desired letter into view Repeat the procedure for each space until you have the entire name or identification label When you are finished press the Menu button in and any spaces to the right of the label that are not used will disappear The dashes are only there to guide you during character entry and will not remain once the Menu bu
76. im is highlighted and use the lt and gt Menu Control buttons to adjust the level When the desired level is established press the W Menu Control button to move to the next line 31 The Center control allows you to select the Center Channel option for this input This is an override to the normal settings for the selected mode M ake certain that the Ef fects Menu is on the screen and that the Center line is highlighted Use the lt and gt Menu Control buttons to select from among the following options Normal leaves the center setting as it would be for the mode selected Wide creates a slightly diffused center sound stage by feeding a small amount of the center channel signal into the front left and right speakers Boost provides a 2dB boost above the calibrated level for the center channel to create the effect of a narrow ly focused center soundstage OFF turns off the center channel speaker position for this input That creates a very wide or phantom center channel soundfield When the desired center mode is on the screen press the w Menu Control button to enter the setting and move to the next adjustment on this menu The Surround option enables you to turn off the surround speakers for this input Use the lt or gt Menu Control buttons to leave the surround speakers on or to turn them off To move to the final default adjustment on the Effects M enu press the W Menu Control button until
77. input levels make certain that the source machine you are adjusting is in the play mode using program material that is representative of your favorite listening choices Remember the actual volume setting is not important here rather you are concerned with the electrical interface betw een the two units 5 C D Ee 6 OQ H 3 UI Signature 2 0 With the source unit in play make certain that you are at the Source Menu Figure O SD 5 and that the Input Level gt line is highlighted Press the gt Menu Control button to move to the Set Input Levels menu Figure OSD 7 Figure OSD 7 This menu has two groups of lines for the left and right inputs The top group is where adjustments are made to each of the channels and the figure shown at the right side of the screen is the offset from the 2 0 s internal reference The group of readouts in the lower portion of the screen displays an actual indication of the incoming audio signal s level When the lower display lines display a constant reading of Ref the level settings are correct and no further adjustment is required W hen either of the lower lines flashes between Ref and Low or Ref and High the input levels require adjustment A level that is too high will cause distortion and incorrect processing while too low a level will prevent the surround processor from creating the proper soundfields To adjust the input levels make certain that the Set Input Levels menu
78. ions in a recording or a temporary change in the seating position in your room makes it appropriate to change the balance setting you may make a temporary change to the room s sonic center by press ing the Balance button ef This will bring up the Balance Adjust screen to the on screen display in the form of the X Y graph Figure O SD 9 described on page 32 Use the gt A V Menu Control buttons to change the apparent center of the room You will hear the impact of the change and the relative position of the room s center is shown in both the on screen display Figure O SD 9 and the front panel Information Display Figures FPD 6 and FPD 13 Balance F B OQ Figure FPD 13 R L H When you have completed the adjustment press the Balance button to enter the setting and return to normal operation Center Channel Adjust Once the center channel configuration for a system is established there is rarely any need for a change However it may occasionally be necessary to alter the center channel settings to compensate for the differences in recordings or room conditions This feature allows you to change the center channel mode on a one time basis To change the center channel mode press the Center button ef on the remote and note that the current default condition will appear on the screen O SD 22 Center Normal Figure OSD 22 43 Press the or gt Menu Control buttons to change the setting to any of t
79. is also available in both the M usic and M ovie mode groups It may only be used with a Dolby Digital source Dolby Digital Mono When a Dolby Digital input source is playing you may occasionally wish to listen to it in mono even when the input source is multichannel To have all audio appear in the center channel speaker only press the Mono button so that Dolby Dig Mono is shown as the mode in both the on screen displays and the front panel Information Display Applicable M ode G roups Dolby Digital M ono is available only in the M ono group and only when a Dolby Digital source is playing NOTE The Dolby Digital modes are only available when a Dolby Digital source is selected If a Digital mode is selected when an analog source is playing the 2 0 will automatically select the proper analog surround mode and the front panel Information Display will flash Figure FPD 12 to remind you of the mismatch Signature 2 0 DTS DTS is a digital audio delivery system used by both audio only labels as well as an optional alternative digital sound system for DVD and LD DTS delivers high quality discrete 5 1 audio using a digital delivery system that is similar in concept to Dolby Digital but with different bit rates and encoding algorithms The physical connection for DTS playback is identical to the connections used for Dolby D igital in that either coax or optical connections are made to the source player The main differenc
80. isplayed when the tuner detects RDS data on a station s transmissions or to alternatively display information manually entered using the ID and Type lines of this menu Press the or gt Menu Control buttons to select from one of the following choices Signature 2 0 Auto When Auto is selected the ID and PTY portions of the RDS datastream will be displayed in the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 14 shortly after an FM station transmitting RDS is tuned This is the factory default condition and it is recommended to enable you to make maximum use of the RDS system Manual When Manual is displayed the tuner will not display RDS data fields unless the RDS button is pressed When Manual is displayed you may also enter data fields for FM stations that will display a section name or ID and attach an RDS PTY search code even when the station does not actually transmit RDS data If you select the Auto mode press the W Menu Control button and the highlighted video line will skip over the ID and Type lines as they may not be changed in the Automatic mode If RDS data is present however the data transmitted by the station will be displayed You will now be at the Type gt line where you may conduct an RDS search as described on page 49 To make a search press the gt Menu Control button to initiate the search process If no search is required and all adjustments have been made press the Menu button elo tw
81. it when power is removed Thus if the unit was previously On it will turn on again However if the unit was in the Standby mode when power was removed it will turn on when power is restored However unlike the On setting when Mute is selected the volume will be muted when power is restored and the 2 0 is once again turned on This option is useful to prevent unwanted system operation if the 2 0 is used for unattended VCR recording at late night hours and you do not want 34 the unit to come up at a loud volume level should the power be removed and then restored To make a change in this option press the or gt Menu Control buttons until the desired setting is displayed When you have completed the necessary change press the W Menu Control button to enter the setting to the 2 0 s memory and move to the next step System Control and Unit ID These settings help establish certain options for use when the 2 0 is controlled by an external computer system or a sophisticated remote control using RS 232 connections These settings are only used in complex installations and are most often used by installers specially trained in their programming In most instances no adjustment is required to these settings and you may toggle to the next set of commonly used controls by pressing the W Menu Control button twice until Display Options is highlighted to resume normal setup The System Control line details what capabilities
82. l audio out put is interrupted when the player is in the pause fast Search slow speed or reverse modes Since the 2 0 does not receive a digital signal in these cases it will momentarily try the Pro Logic mode as an alternate This temporary mode change does not indicate any fault or problem with the 2 0 and the unit will return to the Dolby Digital or DTS M ode shortly after the DVD is put back into a standard play mode e c R UI g E j g c a 9 Yn f one input source requires a significantly higher volume level than others or w hen there is a distinct increase in the noise level or distortion with one input in comparison to others this is a sign that the input level needs to be adjusted See pages 29 30 of this manual for instructions on adjusting the input level When certain DVD players are used it is normal to hear an occasional click or pop noise when the DVD player is put back into play after being paused or when some DVD discs change chapters T his is a normal side effect of the way in which some DVD players and digital decoders work and it does NOT indicate a problem with the 2 0 or with your DVD player Of course this is only the tip of the iceberg Although you have successfully completed a minimal installation we strongly recommend that you take time to read this manual thoroughly It will show you how to usethe many features modes and controls that are a vital part of the Signature 2 0 Correct se
83. lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode NOTE 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 specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Installation Location E To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardw are can support the weight of the product E M ake certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required E Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface B Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment E Avoid moist or humid locations E Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them Signature 2 0 Cleaning When the unit ge
84. lw ays be heard from the speaker location indicated in the on screen menu If the sound is being heard from a location other than the one shown on the screen there is a misconnection in the system In that event press the Menu button three times to exit the menu system and then turn the unit off by pressing the Master Power Switch H on the front panel until the Standby LED D goes dark Once the 2 0 and all amplifiers have been turned completely off NOT placed in a standby mode check all connections from the 2 0 to the power amplifier and from the amplifier to the Speakers to find the incorrect connection O nce the problem is found and corrected turn your system on again and resume the setup When all speaker locations have been set so that the sound is equal press the Menu button q to end the calibration and return to the Speaker Setup Menu To complete the speaker setup press the wW Menu Control button until Speaker Distances gt is highlighted and press the gt Menu Control button to move to the next step 26 Atthe Speaker Dist Adjmenu Figure OSD 4 you will enter the information that will permit the 2 0 to automatically calculate the proper delay time for each analog and digital surround mode Thanks to the advanced circuitry of the 2 0 it is no longer necessary to calculate delay times and enter them manually It is important however that you have the distance from the preferred listening position to the front
85. mote At this point you are on the air Sit back and enjoy the best in home entertainment Operating Hints The following hints will help you to enjoy the sonic power and operating flexibility of the Signature Series 2 0 while you become accustomed to the way it works Depending on the type of equipment in use in your system it may or may not be necessary to follow these hints If you change the Speaker Setup keep in mind that the changes apply to all modes You may not change the Speaker Setup for one mode and not another When the front channel speakers are set to the LARGE mode the subwoofer output will only be active when a Dolby Digital source with Low Frequency Effects LFE or DTS are in use In order to have a full time output from the subw oofer channel the front speakers must be set to SMALL This is the factory preset configuration f the Surround M ode indication flashes in the front panel display that is an indication that the input source is not compatible with the desired mode The flashing mode is not the one originally selected rather it is the mode automatically selected by the 2 0 to match the input source For example w hen the Pro Logic mode is selected but a Dolby Digital source is playing the 2 0 will automatically select Dolby Digital but the mode will flash to remind you that while it is correct itis not the mode originally selected Note that when a DVD is in use the digita
86. names may not correspond exactly to the type of source used for any input profile but you may rename the input source for the on screen display by following the instructions shown on page 27 of this manual 3 Connect the video Record Inputs of your VCR to the Composite or S Video Rec Outputs 4 Connect the audio Record Inputs of your VCR and or audio tape recorder to the Rec Outputs on the rear of the 2 0 There is no problem in sending the feed to both recorders and two recordings may be made at one time from the same source 5 Connect the Composite or S Video Main Outputs to the matching Composite or S Video input on your TV monitor 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 audio pow er amplifier or other compatible amplifier is being used connect the pow er trigger cable supplied with the 2 0 to the Trigger Output on the 2 0 and the amplifier s compatible Trigger Input 8 Connect the Audio Outputs of the 2 0 to the inputs of your five channel pow er amplifier Be certain that channels are properly matched e g connect left to left right to right etc Connect the Sub Output to the mono line level input of a pow ered subwoofer or to the audio input of the amplifier channel feeding a passive subw oofer Connect the audio amplifier to the speakers carefully following the instructions pr
87. nd those shown on the next two pages For complete installation instructions see page 19 Signature 2 0 Quick Start Connection and Setup Connect 75 ohm Connect to coaxial Connect to output Connect to Connect to FM antenna here digital audio output of composite composite S Video input of A V sources DVD video sources video input of main monitor HDTV CD etc i of VCRs i Connect AC Power i i to non switched f wall outlet Connect AM loop Connect to optical Connect to Connect to 1 antenna here digital audio output composite S Video Connect to d of A V sources DVD video input of output S Video input HDTV CD etc main monitor Sources i of VCRs 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 L ea Tt OO DS pa 9 TIED aN HOW om om EE EEN See r A _caurion_ d oc e NATL C LR110480 CSA E65 SERIAL NUM BER e c R UI g Ei j c a 9 un 2522 Iess 6 al Iess CH mo E S Connect to analog audio Connect to audio Connect to Connect to Connect to Trigger output of A V sources input of VCR or a powered inputs of audio In jack on Signature CD tuner etc audio recorders subwoofer power amplifiers Series or other compatible or subwoofer power amplifier amplifier 1 Before proceeding make certain that all equipment including the 2 0 is unplugged from AC power This will prevent any d
88. nformation In general how ever full range speakers are larger in size than frequency limited satellite speakers since they often include large woofers Signature 2 0 When the Front L amp R lineis highlighted use the or gt Menu Control buttons to select Large or Small in accordance with the definition above When Sma11 is selected all signals assigned to the front left right speakers that are below 100Hz will be sent to the subwoofer output When Large is selected the front left right speakers will receive a full range signal NOTE If Smallis selected and a subwoofer is not used the bass output in your system will be limited How ever to avoid speaker damage do not select Large unless your speakers are capable of reproducing extreme low frequency sounds When the desired setting for the front L R speakers has been set press the W Menu Control button so that Center is highlighted Here make the same choice as to a large or small setting depending on the type of speakers installed Use the or gt Menu Control buttons to make your selection W hen Small is selected all sounds below 100Hz assigned to the center channel will be sent to the front left right output When Large is selected the center speakers Will receive a full range signal An additional option here is None which should be selected if no center channel speaker is installed Once the center channel setting has been made press the wW Menu Co
89. nnel is dow nmixed into the front left and right channels DTS 2 Chan 61 Applicable M ode G roups As DTS is used for both audio only discs as well as movies and other video related programs all DTS modes are available in both the M usic and M ovies mode groups Note that when aDTS 5 1 program is playing and you press the Stereo button e the 2 0 will indicate DTS 2 Chan NOTE Due to the way in which DTS operates there is no data available when the Display button en is pressed while a DTS source is playing Movie Modes The 2 0 s digital audio processing system provides a number of alternative modes that may be used w hen listening to movies via an analog input source For movies a series of four different modes is available that use the basic matrix decoding to extract center and surround channels from tw o channel audio similar to Pro Logic The M ovie modes how ever vary from Pro Logic in that they add additional blending of the channels to offer different simulations Each of the four M ovie modes is slightly different and the best way to find if one of them suits your taste and the specific acoustic conditions of your listening room is to try them all using Dolby Pro Logic as a baseline for comparison Nothing will be hurt or damaged by trying the different modes Applicable M ode G roups The M ovie modes are available only in the M ovie mode group and only w hen an analog source is being played NOTE Th
90. nput source profile selected for listening through the 2 0 s main outputs Put another way when Track Input is selected whatever you hear through the system will also be sent to the recorder Menu Rec Output Track Output Input Figure OSD 38 This is asimple way to make a copy of whatever you are watching or listening to but if you choose this option it is important to note that the record output will change if the main input source is changed If you want to make certain that the recording is NOT INTERRUPTED press the or gt Menu Control buttons so that Selectable is highlighted on the Output line Selectable Recording When the Selectable option is chosen an additional line appears on the menu Figure O SD 39 The sources selected on this menu page will remain assigned to the record outputs regardless of which input source is being listened to through the main system Thus you may watch and listen to one set of input sources and record a totally different set of sources and the record feed will not be changed or interrupted as long as the 2 0 remains turned on 53 Figure OSD 39 To assign a particular input source to the record outputs press the A or W Menu Control buttons to move the highlighted video to the input you wish to change Use the lt or gt Menu Control button to change the input until the desired source location appears in the highlighted video bar Repeat the procedure fo
91. nt Left and Right Center Surrounds Sources Advanced Settings Turn On Volume Power Up State System Control User ID Display Options On Screen Status Front Panel Status OSD Timeout Panel Brightness Menu Background Video Format Center Surround 58 Signature 2 0 System Control Abbreviations and Control Parameters Space limitations prevent a full explanation of the Signature Series 2 0 s Surround modes RDS system and the Bass Boost and Treble Cut controls when they are view ed in the on screen graphics or menus The charts and graphs in this section provide additional details that will assist you in the selection of the Surround mode the use of the RDS data system and adjustment of the Bass Boost and Treble Cut controls Surround Mode Definitions The Signature 2 0 is among the most flexible surround sound systems available In addition to the latest Dolby Digital and DTS systems for discrete 5 1 channel audio and conventional Dolby Pro Logic processing it provides a wide range of surround sound options For your convenience a surround mode may be per manently attached to each input source profile so that the same mode is used whenever source is selected See page 28 for instructions on linking a surround mode to an input source Alternatively you may change surround modes at any time by pressing
92. ntification information e g call letters will be dis played in the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 14 after a brief delay To view the RDS data on the video monitor press the Display button Complete information on using the RDS system may be found on pages 48 52 Stereo Indicator 02 89 9 FM gt KXXX lt PUBLIC 10 Figure FPD 14 FM Tuning Mode Selection When an FM station is selected the tuner will auto matically detect if the station is broadcasting in mono or stereo and adjust itself accordingly A dot will appear in the front panel Information Display between the FM indicator and the volume indication w hen a stereo station is tuned 46 How ever it may occasionally be necessary to change the tuner to mono reception even w hen stereo broad casts are being received This is advisable when you are tuning a weak station or are in an area w here there is severe multipath distortion due to reflections of the FM signal off neighboring tall buildings In those cases switching the tuner to mono will improve the audio quality To switch the tuner to mono press the Mono button ein The tuner will remain in the mono mode even when another station is tuned but it will return to automatic mono stereo detection after the 2 0 is turned off and then on again If you wish to return to stereo reception press the Mono button again to return to both the previously selected surround mode as w ell as
93. ntrol button so that Surrounds is highlighted Again make a choice as to large or small using the lt or gt Menu Control buttons to make your selection When Sma11 is selected all sounds below 100Hz assigned to the left and right surround channels will be sent to the front left right output When Large is selected the surround speakers will receive a full range signal Select None when no surround Speakers are installed After selecting the Surround speaker type press the wW Menu Control button so that Subwoofer is highlighted Use the lt or gt Menu Control buttons 25 to select Yes when a subwoofer is installed and None when a subwoofer will not be used in the system NOTE If you wish to retain the factory preset that appears on any menu line simply press the W Menu Control button to skip that item and move to the next setting When the speaker types have been entered press the W Menu Control button so that the Speaker Levels gt line is highlighted This will begin a important process of setting the system output levels so that they are properly balanced to account for variations in amplifiers speakers and room conditions NOTE As soon asthe button is pressed to go to the next menu a moderately loud test noise signal will be heard Anyone with sensitive hearing may wish to leave the room before proceeding From the Speaker Levels line pressthe gt Menu Control button to move to the ne
94. nuance of your favorite musical selection On board D olby Digital and DTSt decoding enables the 2 0 to deliver six channels of fully discrete sound from the exciting new digital audio formats that are a part of DVD and HDTV broadcasts A wide selec tion of matrix decoding modes delivers full compatibility with conventional Dolby Surround stereo and mono programs The 2 0 is also ready to accept future surround systems through the use of six channel direct inputs that accommodate optional outboard decoders for future surround systems harman kardon 2 0 the meaning of the on screen and front panel display messages will enable you to take advantage of all the power the Signature 2 0 is able to deliver Harman Kardon has been a part of the audio world since it invented the first high fidelity receiver over forty five years ago With the combination of state of the art circuitry and time honored design philosophies the Signature 2 0 is one of the most innovative products ever offered by Harman Kardon Should you have any questions about this product its operation or installation that are not answered in this manual please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best source for product information You may also contact Harman Kardon via the World Wide Web at www harmankardon com B 3 SIGNATURE While complex digital circuits are hard at work within the 2 0 a simple F menu system and learning remote control
95. o switch the surround processing modes and other operating parameters For that reason you may occasionally encounter a very slight delay when pressing a new source button before the mode is changed This is normal and does not indicate any problem with the unit E E a oO Signature 2 0 Surround M ode Change The Signature Series 2 0 offers a number of options for changing the surround mode The flexibility of the unit enables you to use the surround modes programmed at the factory to select a mode you prefer for each input source or to change the mode at any time during a listening session Factory mode settings are listed in the Sources chart in Appendix A If you wish to change the mode that is put into effect any time an input is selected follow the instructions on page 28 When selecting modes it is important to note that the M ovie and M usic modes created by the 2 0 processor as well as the Stereo and M ono modes are available when an analog source is selected Some modes are only available w hen a digital audio input source is connected to one of the rear panel Optical or Coax Digital Audio Inputs fy d i and AC 3 data is present Thus Dolby Digital or DTS modes are NOT available and will not appear in the menus when an analog input is selected This is intentional as these modes will not function from analog input material It is also worth mentioning that different types of digital data streams that may
96. ol functions The p button is often used to move from a main menu to a sub menu the lt and gt buttons are used to select choices within menus and the A and W buttons are used to move up and down through lists of selections 0 Menu Button This button is used to activate the On Screen M enu Control System when it is not being used or to enter selections and exit from the control system w hen it is active Treble Cut Press this button to activate the Treble Cut feature When the button is pressed a menu will appear on the screen see figure O SD 19 on page 42 and you may reduce the high frequency level of the output by pressing the lt or gt Menu Control buttons When you have completed the adjustment press this button again to enter the setting and remove the menu from the screen D Subwoofer Trim Press this button to activate the Subwoofer Trim feature When the button is pressed a menu will appear on the screen see figure O SD 21 on page 42 and you may adjust the subwoofer output volume by pressing the lt or gt Menu Control buttons ER When you have completed the adjustment press this button again to enter the setting and remove the menu from the screen 5 P D Q H 6 LI E X Signature 2 0 D Bass Boost Press this button to activate the Bass Boost feature When the button is pressed a menu will appear on the screen see figure O SD 20 on page 42 and you may adjust the subw oof
97. omp lthrough Comp b and the S Video inputs will beshown as S Video land S Video d When the desired input name appears on the screen press the W Menu Control button to enter the setting and move to the next line At the Audio line you will choose analog digital or external audio source that will be selected when you press the remote button profile being adjusted Analog audio input sources will be shown as Analog 1 through Analog amp corresponding to the rear panel Analog Audio Inputs Digital audio sources will beshownasDigital lthrough Digital b Digital inputs 1 through 4 are the Coax Digital Audio Inputs D and digital inputs 5 and 6 are the Optical Digital Audio Inputs If a device is connected to the rear panel 6 CH Direct Input it will appear on thelineas b Ch Direct NOTE Thetuner may ONLY be selected as an input when the top line on the menu reads Tuner This is intentional as the codes programmed in the Tuner button on the remote are needed to operate many of the tuner s functions It is possible how ever to select another input device for this source but the tuner will not be accessible if the input is used in that fashion 28 As with other menu selection choices use the lt q or gt Menu Control buttons to change the setting until the desired input appears on the screen When you have completed this section press the W Menu Control button to enter the setting to the 2 0 s memory and move to the n
98. ompleted this selection press the W Menu Control button to enter the setting to the 2 0 s memory and move to the next step Signature 2 0 Video Detect This option line permits you to select whether the 2 0 will continually search for incoming video or if the circuits for automatic detection will be turned off In normal operation the factory default setting of AUTO should be left in place When AUTO is in use the unit s video board will periodically examine the signal at the selected video input to see if there are any video sync pulses indicating the presence of an incoming signal If a signal is detected it will be displayed on the screen with the on screen menus superimposed over the video image When no video signal is present the on screen menus and messages will be displayed over a blue screen The AUTO setting will work for most sources However in some cases the incoming signal may occasionally be weak due to poor quality video playback tapes with bad tracking or other factors If those conditions are present on a particular source such as a VCR selecting the OFF option will stop the auto search for video sync permit ting the menus to be displayed regardless of the incoming sync quality As always the blue screen will appear when no video is present NOTE As with all source related settings the Video Detect setting is for the input being adjusted only To permanently disable the option of showing video
99. osLink External Adapter Composite Video S Video IR Sensor Input Outputs Main Audio Main Video Record Audio Record Video IR Sensor Accessory Trigger Surround Modes Analog Digital Preamplifier Frequency Response THD N S N Ratio Crosstalk Input Impedance Output Impedance Crossovers Tone Controls Video Standards Six Direct Analog channels via RCA jacks Six RCA jacks Two 4 pin mini DIN 3 5mm mono mini plug Six Analog Outputs via RCA jacks left center right right surround left surround subw oofer f 3 U i One Composite RCA jack output paralleled with one S Video 4 pin mini DIN Two pair paralleled analog via RCA jacks One Composite via RCA jack paired with one S Video via 4 pin mini DIN Loop through output via 3 5mm mono mini plug 6 12 volt DC via 3 5mm mono mini plug tip positive 150mA maximum Dolby Pro Logic Four M ovie M odes Four M usic M odes Stereo Mono Mono Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Late Night Dolby Digital Pro Logic Dolby Digital Mono DTS 5 1 DTS 4 Channel DTS 2 Channel Stereo Mono Front Channels Analog Stereo 20Hz to 50kz 0 5dB Center and Surround Channels 20Hz to 30kHz 1dB Subwoofer Channel 10Hz to 100Hz 1dB 0 03 20Hz to 20kHz gt 87dBr 20Hz to 20kHz 60dB Audio gt 10KQ Video 75Q Audio 3000 Video 75Q Low Pass 3 Pole 18dB O ctave 100Hz High Pass 3 Pole 18dB O c
100. ove to the high lighted area back up to the Source line wherethe and P gt Menu Control buttons S should be used to select another input Repeat all of the steps outlined above to name and configure each of the eight available source profile buttons When all inputs have been configured to your satisfac tion press the Menu button to return to the Setup Menu for further adjustments or press it tw ice to enter all settings and return to normal operation Signature 2 0 Advanced Setup The Signature 2 0 is among the most flexible audio video products available The true pow er of the 2 0 however is in the way that flexibility is harnessed through easy to use on screen menus and a simple installation and configuration process Intensive research by Harman Kardon has helped establish the factory settings for many of the 2 0 s options so that they need not be adjusted by most users However for the advanced audiophile or where special system installations require changes to the factory settings the 2 0 provides a means to adjust settings that do not normally need any change The following section describes those changes You may wish to review it now or proceed directly to the section of the M anual that describes the day to day operation of the 2 0 Should you find that some of these settings need adjustment at a later date you may always make them without impairing the enjoyment of your initial listening sessions If
101. ovided with the speaker and amplifier and ensure that polarity is matched betw een the 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 devices including the 2 0 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 the Master Power Switch on the 2 0 in until it latches and is flush with the front panel A green standby LED will light and the front panel Information Display will come on briefly to display the software version installed in your unit and then a Power Of f Standby message will show briefly The unit will then go into the Standby mode To use the On Screen M enu System make certain that your TV or other video display device is turned on and Sw itch to the proper video input at this point 12 To turn the 2 0 on press either the front panel Standby button the Main On button on the remote or any of the source buttons on the remote e g TV Vid 1 Tuner etc The front panel Information Display 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 you are using a Signature Series amplifier or
102. peakers in accordance with the instructions provided by the amplifier and speaker manufacturers Connections from the Subwoofer Output should be made to the mono line level input of a powered sub w oofer or to the input of an audio pow er amplifier used to power a passive subwoofer In the event that the input of the pow ered subw oofer has both left and right line level inputs consult the instructions provided with the subw oofer to determine w hich input should be used or if any other special connection is required For Subwoofers with a stereo input only it may be necessary to use an optional Y cable Consult the Subw oofer s instructions or your dealer for additional information Video Outputs Using high quality video interconnect cables with a coaxial style construction connect the Composite Video Main Output D and or S Video Main Output to the video or S Video inputs of your TV projector video monitor or other video display device Or processor Signature 2 0 NOTE The 2 0 s input switching system will convert S Video inputs for display on a standard composite video monitor but it will NOT convert composite video signals to the S Video format If your system uses a mix of both standard and S Video it is easiest to make connections only to the standard video input of a monitor although that will remove the signal quality benefits of an S connection If both types of connections are made it is necessary to swi
103. pleasure of your listening experience Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home theater system will have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced No matter w hich type or brand of speakers is used the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front left center and right speakers T his creates a seam less front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur w hen a sound moves across mismatched front channel speakers Speaker Placement Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device place the center speaker directly above or below your TV or projector Once the center channel speaker is installed position the left and right front speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position Ideally the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 24 vertically off center from the tw eeter in the center channel speaker 22 Center Front Speaker Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker Front C hannel Speaker Installation with D irect View TV Sets or Rear S creen Projectors D epending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use you may find that imaging is improved by moving the front left and right Speakers slightly forw ard of the center channel speak
104. pure two channel stereo sound and the previously selected surround mode IMPORTANT NOTE Using these buttons will change the surround mode for a current listening session only Once the input source is changed the 2 0 will revert to the surround mode that has been entered using the Source Menu To permanently change the surround mode that is assigned to an input source use the Source M enu as described on page 28 ps O Q O O B ct 8 Preset Tuning Pressing this button when the tuner is active to scroll up through the list of stations entered into the preset memory p RDS Type Search When the FM tuner is active press this button to initiate a search for a station with a specific program type For more information on RDS tuning see page 48 RDS When the 2 0 is tuned to an FM station that is transmitting RDS data press this button once to display the station s Text message Press it again to view information that the station is transmitting about the station s call letters network affiliation or other identifying information as well as the station s program type PTY See page 48 for complete information on using the RDS system Store When the tuner is in use press this button to enter a station into the preset memory after selecting a location number betw een 1 and 30 using the Numeric Keys Battery Compartment Insert fresh AAA batteries here being certain to observe proper pola
105. put source Press the Tuner button 3 or select the tuner using the front panel Source Selectors EK if the tuner is not already in use Press the Menu button elo to display the Setup Menu Figure OSD 33 The Tuner gt line will be highlighted Figure OSD 33 Note that this line does not appear on the Setup Menu Figure O SD 1 when the tuner is not selected as the input source Press the gt Menu Control button to display the Tuner Menu The menu will differ depending on the frequency band in use One menu will appear w hen an FM station is currently 50 tuned Figure O SD 34 while a different shorter menu Figure O SD 35 will appear when an AM station is currently tuned Figure OSD 34 Figure OSD 35 The first line on both Tuner Menu screens is the Preset memory function If a station currently tuned already has been assigned a preset memory location a number will be shown on this line While this line is highlighted you may also change to another preset station by pressing the lt or gt Menu Control buttons until the desired station is tuned You may also assign a new preset on this menu but before doing that it is necessary to proceed with the other entries on this menu page and then return to the PSet line When you are finished with any change on this line press the wW Menu Control button to move to the next line The RDS line enables you to determine if RDS data will automatically be d
106. r each input you wish to change and the press the Menu button twice to enter the settings and return to normal operation The input choices selected for recording now will remain in effect until they are changed through the Rec Output Menu Notes on recording with the 2 0 When an S Video source is selected for recording it Will be sent to both the S Video and standard Composite Video Outputs D Composite video sources how ever DO NOT appear at the S Video outputs The only way to record a composite source is through the Composite Video Record Output D Thefeed to the record outputs is at a fixed level and is not altered by any changes to the volume control or other Effects settings Thefeed to the record outputs is clean in that the on screen menu displays do not appear on the record outputs This prevents unwanted information from interfering with recordings IMPORTANT NOTE Audio from Dolby D igital DTS or PCM digital sources may not be recorded To make a recording from a digital audio source you must use the analog outputs provided on the playback machine 2 O E 8 li Q 3 ks Signature 2 0 Troubleshooting Guide The Signature 2 0 is designed for trouble free operation In normal use most users will not encounter any trouble with the unit However as with any sophisticated electronic device there may be occasional problems on initial installation or during the life of the unit The items de
107. r parameters associated with the source profile Thus when a source changes you may also be changing the surround mode effects parameters channel balance and active channel locations When the 2 0 is first turned on the source pro files are set to the defaults listed on page 6 To customize the profile of a specific input source follow the instruc tions shown on page 27 of the M anual When the input source profile is changed the message in the front panel Information Display IT will change and display the new source name processing mode and current volume level Figure FPD A A message with the source name and surround mode will also appear briefly through the On Screen Display System Figure O SD 16 DVD Dolby Digital Figure OSD 16 39 If the source selected is the tuner the front panel display will first show the source name and mode Figure FPD 10 and will then switch to a readout of the frequency being tuned preset memory location if any and volume level Figure FPD 11 Selecting the Tuner when the on screen display is activated will also show the frequency and preset memory location if any Figure O SD 17 Tuner Stereo Figure FPD 10 Vol 10 O1 90 7 FM gt Figure FPD 11 NO VIDEO PRESENT Figure OSD 17 NOTE While the switch from one input source profile to another is usually instantaneous a large number of complex calculations are made by the 2 0 s microprocessors t
108. r sections of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center Typographic Conventions In order to help you use this manual with diagrams of the remote control front panel controls rear panel connections and on screen menus certain conventions have been used Example bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack Example OCR type indicates a message that is visible through the on screen menu system or on the front panel information display Kl number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection H 5 g p D c S du i 2 O Signature 2 0 Quick Start Instructions The Signature 2 0 is a powerful yet easy to use product In order to obtain the maximum benefit from its many features and options it is strongly recommended that you take the time to carefully read the instructions in the manual It contains a wealth of information that will help you to safely and properly install and use this product We realize how ever that you may be anxious to use your system so the following steps are provided to out line the minimum instructions needed to get everything connected and on the air Please follow the directions carefully in o
109. rder to avoid damage to the Signature 2 0 or other components in your system If you choose to take advantage of these Quick Start instructions we nevertheless urge you to read through the Owner s M anual at a later time so that your system may be adjusted for optimal performance That small invest ment of your time will yield major dividends in the 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 to prevent possible heat damage it is important that the 2 0 NOT be placed on top of an amplifier such as the Signature 2 1 or other heat sources For optimal air circulation we strongly recommend that the 2 0 be placed on a shelf by itself with 11 2 to 2 inches of clearance between the top of the 2 0 and any shelf or equipment above it Equipment Required for Q uick Start Installation V Signature 2 0 Processor Tuner and Supplied A ccessories V Front Left Center and Right Speakers V Left and Right Surround Speakers V Five Channels of Audio Power Amplification v Powered Subwoofer or Passive Subw oofer and External Amplifier V Source Equipment e g VCR DVD CD Satellite Receiver etc v Interconnect and Speaker C ables NOTE If your equipment does not match the list above you should NOT use the Q uick Start instructions as additional settings must be made beyo
110. ries the identical audio signal which is the audio output selected through the Record Outputs menu see figures O SD 35 and O SD 36 on pages 50 and 51 Connect these jacks to the REC IN input of a VCR cassette recorder DAT reel to reel recorder or another audio recording device Main Channel Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the input of the audio power amplifier When making connections to an amplifier make certain that channels are connected to a matching input on the amp e g front left to front left center to center etc Signature 2 0 Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the line level mono input of an optional powered sub w oofer or the audio input of an external amplifier used to drive a passive subwoofer If you are using a passive subw oofer that has both left and right inputs and no indication of which to use for mono subw oofer inputs it is advisable that a Y cable be used so that the signal is fed to both inputs RS 232 Control Port This jack is provided to permit operation of the Signature 2 0 by computers or home automation systems The use of this control port requires additional optional software and it is strongly recommended that a Harman Kardon dealer be consulted before any connections are made IR Input If the 2 0 s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions an external IR sensor may be used Connect the output of the sensor to this jack
111. rity by matching the and indications on both the batteries and case To remove the cover press down slightly on the raised ridges and gently push the cover aw ay from you To replace the cover slide it back towards you until you hear the latch click ei E E 3 E 6 LI E a Signature 2 0 Remote Control Programming This product is equipped with a powerful remote control As supplied it will operate the 2 0 as well as most CD players and tape decks manufactured by Harman Kardon If your equipment requires different codes it may be programmed to copy the codes from most infrared remotes Loading Batteries The life of the batteries for the remote control is about one year in normal operation If the amber Sending LED does not flash when remote buttons are pushed that is an indication that the batteries need to be replaced To change the batteries 1 Remove the back cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow s e J EE A 2 Remove the old batteries and insert fresh AAA type cells Be certain to observe the correct polarity by noting the and marks on both the inside of the case and on the battery cells It is recommended that both batteries be changed at the same time Les SE o UA 16 3 Close the cover until it clicks shut NOTE It is important that the batteries be replaced within ten minutes after the old batteries are removed to avoid losin
112. s of the data after a brief delay This delay is necessary as the data is sent at a relatively slow speed and it may take a minute or two for the 2 0 to collect process and display the data Figure FPD 14 0e 89 9 FM Vol gt KXXX lt PUBLIC 10 Figure FPD 14 The lower left side of the display will show the ID field which is information that the station chooses to transmit so that you may more easily identify it This is usually the call letters but some stations transmit their 48 network affiliation or other information In rare cases some stations program a lengthy message here that will appear in the display in eight character pieces The middle portion of the lower line on the display will show the program type or PTY chosen by the station The PTY is a set of preset codes that are used to describe the station s programming A complete list of these codes as well as an explanation of the abbreviations used appears in Appendix C NOTE The choice of which PTY to useis up to the station Some change the PTY during the day to adjust it to their programming while others may not choose a description that you feel properly describes the station Remember that these messages are set by the radio station and the 2 0 only receives and displays them To show the RDS information on the video screen press the Display button In addition to the ID and PTY data many stations also transmit special text me
113. screen menus front panel display messages and other status messages To conserve space each on screen message appears once in this manual although many are referred to frequently throughout the manual The following index will help you to find any of the graphic representations of the on screen messages when you find a reference to one on a page w here the graphic does not appear OSD Figure OSD 1 OSD 2 OSD 3 OSD 4 OSD 5 OSD 6 OSD 7 OSD 8 OSD 9 OSD 10 OSD 11 OSD 12 OSD 13 OSD 14 OSD 15 OSD 16 OSD 17 OSD 18 OSD 19 OSD 20 OSD 21 FPD Figure Page Description FPD 1 23 Turn on message and software revision data FPD 2 23 Power off standby message FPD 3 24 Power on message FPD 4 24 Sample status message 24 Setup menu 24 Speaker Setup menu 25 Speaker Level Adjust menu 26 Speaker Distance Adjust menu 27 Source menu for analog inputs 29 Man Source menu for digital inputs FPD 5 30 Setinputlevels message 30 Main effects menu FPD 6 32 Balance Adjust 33 Advanced Settings menu 35 Display Options menu FPD 7 36 Video format adjust message 37 Power off standby message FPD 8 38 Volume Control indication 38 Status message with NO AC 3 Info FPD 9 38 Muteindication messages 39 Status message for 39 Dolby Digital FPD 10 39 Tuner status messages FPD 11 39 Tuner status message with band and frequency data FPD 12 40 Modemismatch when Dolby Digital is selected 42 Tre
114. scribed on this page and in the table below are a brief guide to the minor problems that you may be able to correct yourself and to certain anomalies that result from outside conditions If these solutions do not rectify a problem or if the problem persists contact your dealer or installer Problems may also be solved by an authorized Harman Kardon Service Center To locate the Service Center nearest you call 800 422 8027 toll free in the United States Harman Kardon may be contacted via the Internet at ww w harmankardon com Error M essages When the surround mode name blinks in the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 12 that is your indication that there is a mismatch betw een the input source and the surround mode or that there is no digital input at all Mode Mismatch Certain modes are digital only while others operate with analog signals only The blinking light is an indication of a source mode mismatch When this condition exists the 2 0 will automatically select a properly matched surround mode and continue normal operation To view the name of the mode selected press the Display button The correct mode will be displayed next to the Alt Mode indication Figure O SD 27 To stop the flashing message press the appropriate Surround Mode Selector EJ until the correct mode is selected No Data If the mode name flashes when the mode and input are matched this is an indication that the 2 0 is not receivin
115. service station CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACk NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 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 LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the
116. simulate various room spaces with regard to delay timing room wrap and other surround parameters Experiment with these modes on conventional two channel stereo recordings to take advantage of the natural ambiance that is present in all recordings to see how two channels can be made to sound like five Pro Logic is available here to accommodate surround encoded music recordings The Dolby Digital or DTS modes are available when their data is present To listen to a source in pure mono with the same signal emanating from both the left and right speakers select M ono Mono is an enhancement mode that takes single channel recordings and processes them into a realistic soundfield that sends signals to all five output channels Use this mode to bring life to old mono recordings or broadcasts Stereo is an intelligent mode that sends a two channel signal to the front left and right channels only The 2 0 s custom processing enables the unit to sense if the input is digital or analog and act accordingly An important feature of the 2 0 s stereo mode is that when an analog input is in use pressing the Stereo button will not only direct the sound as requested it will turn off the digital surround circuits to remove the possibility of any processor noise leaking into the outputs To select a mode at any time during a listening session press the remote control Surround Mode Selector button for the mode grouping you wish to choose
117. so that you may tag any station as a personal favorite following the instructions shown in the Tuner M enu section on page 50 When one of the three PERSONL PTY types is selected for search the tuner will only examine the stations programmed into the preset memory not ALL stations as is the case with anormal PTY search While the search is under way the on screen display and front panel Information Display will show a Searching message Figure OSD 32 Searching Figure OSD 32 E E a oO Signature 2 0 The tuner will search upward through the FM band automatically examining each station to see if it is send ing RDS data and looking to see w hat the PTY is When the next FM station that meets the search criteria is tuned the scan will stop and the station will be tuned If no station is found that matches the desired PTY type after a complete scan of the FM band the tuner will return to the last station tuned Tuner M enu In addition to using the direct access controls described above it is possible to program the tuner functions and enter presets using the Tuner Menu This enables you to quickly set the tuner memory and it is a method of tuner operation to consider during the initial configuration of the 2 0 The Tuner Menu also allows you to give FM stations personalized names and Program Types even if they do not transmit RDS data To reach the Tuner Menu the tuner must first be selected as the in
118. ssages T his message is com posed by the station and it may include a wide range of information ranging from the pledge number for public stations to program schedule information DJ call in numbers and many other purposes To display the text message press the RDS button 13 onceand RDS TEXT will appear in the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 17 04 91 5 FM RDS TEXT Figure FPD 17 There will be a brief delay until the 2 0 receives the entire message then it will be displayed in the front panel Information Display s lower line Figure FPD 18 To display the text message in the video monitor Figure O SD 25 press the Display button 04 91 5 FM TO PLEDGE CALL 800 4 Figure FPD 18 Signature 2 0 To return to the RDS ID and PTY messages press the RDS button and note that the RDS ID message will appear in the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 19 04 91 5 FM RDS ID Figure FPD 19 IMPORTANT NOTE Radio stations are free to use all some or no parts of the RDS system For that reason you may not see certain aspects of the messages on some FM stations For example some stations may choose to transmit an ID and PTY but not a text message In addition when viewing RDS data you may occasionally see garbled messages containing characters that do not seem to belong in the message This is a normal part of the RDS system and it may be caused by a number of factors
119. ssages of input mode or tuner status appear on the screen press the gt Menu Control button so that the word Of f appears on the right side of the line Note that when the Off position is selected you may still access the setup menu system at any time by pressing the Menu button but direct access functions such as Treble Bass D Balance ef Subwoofer D Center Channel and Surround may then be controlled only through the use of the front panel Information Display When the on screen status messages are turned off the RDS information system will also be seen only on the front panel Information Display When this option is left in the Timeout position status messages will appear on screen but they will automatically turn off after a short period to prevent image burn on your display device Note however that all menu control screens will remain visible until you exit the menu regardless of the Timeout setting If you wish to turn off the front panel display move the highlighted area on the Display Options menu to Frnt Pn1 Sts In the factory preset On position the front panel display will remain lit whenever the 2 0 is on To turn the front panel display off except when commands are being sent to the 2 0 from the remote control use the gt Menu Control button until Timeout appears on the right side of the Frnt Pn1 Sts line With this option the front dips peouenpy Advanced Setup Signature 2 0
120. ssibility of accidentally sending any audio or control signals through the system that may damage your equipment We also recommend that you use high quality cables when making connections to external audio and video equipment There are many brands of cables to choose from and we suggest that you consult with your dealer to select the cables that suit your needs and budget After unpacking the unit and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting the weight you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment The following steps need to be done only when the 2 0 is first installed or when a change is made to the input source equipment Input Connections Unlike traditional audio video products w hich have fixed source inputs assigned to specific products or sources e g VCR or CD the Signature 2 0 allows you to connect inputs from a variety of audio and video Sources and then assign them to custom tailored source profiles as you desire The following instructions will guide you to making the individual connections while the actual assignment of the sources is explained in the section of this manual covering the Sources M enu on page 27 19 When making audio video connections it is a good idea to note the connection points on the User Worksheet provided in Appendix B For simple installations connect your audio and video sources according to the chart on page 6 Audio Inputs The
121. st in low frequency sounds as shown in the graph in Appendix C You may find this useful when the program you are listening to appears to have weak bass levels When adjusting this control be careful not to increase the bass boost to an excessive level which may cause a boomy sound and decreased headroom in the subw oofer channel To change the Bass Boost setting press the Bass button B9 and note that the default setting will appear in the on screen display Figure O SD 20 and the front panel Information Display Use the or gt Menu Control buttons to change the setting to the desired level 42 Bass Boost 0 dB Figure OSD 20 When you have completed the adjustment press the Bass button amp again to enter the setting and return to normal operation Subwoofer Trim This setting enables you to temporarily change the out put level of the subwoofer channel when the program you are listening to appears to have a w eak bass channel To change the Subwoofer Trim press the Sub button EN and note that the default setting will appear in the on screen display Figure O SD 21 and the front panel Information Display Use the or gt Menu Control buttons to change the setting to the desired level Trim 0 dB Subwfr Figure OSD 21 When you have completed the adjustment press the Sub button again to enter the setting and return to normal operation Signature 2 0 Balance When imperfect
122. stereo broadcast reception NOTE When the tuner has been placed in the mono mode by pressing the Mono button sound will be heard from all five speakers as the M ono mode creates enveloping multichannel surround sound from a single channel signal To have true mono sound at any time e g identical audio from the front left and right speakers only press the Music surround selection button until the Mono mode name appears in the front panel Information Display and the on screen status message Direct Access Tuning Stations may be tuned directly by entering their frequency using the buttons on the remote control To tune directly to a station first make certain that the desired frequency band AM or FM has been selected Then enter the station s frequency using the Numeric Keys 3 Note that the new station s frequency will appear on the bottom line of the front panel Information Display Figure FPD 15 If the video monitor is turned on a brief display will appear with the new station s frequency at the top right OSD 28 O1 1070 AM 790 Figure FPD 15 Signature 2 0 Figure OSD 28 Within five seconds press the Enter button and the station will be tuned NOTE Although any frequency within either the AM or FM band may be tuned directly you may not tune a station in one band while the other is in use To tune a station in the band other than the one in use first change bands by pressing the Tuner
123. t Menu Control buttons to select Blue to have a blue video screen appear under the menus Select Video to have the selected video input source appear as the background for the menus NOTE Even when Video is selected the blue background will appear under the menus w hen no active video source is selected The final lineon the Display Options menu does not require adjustment under normal circumstances The Video Fmt option allows you to choose betw een the NTSC standard which is used in North America 36 parts of South America and many Asian countries and the PAL system which is used in most other parts of the world The 2 0 comes preset from the factory for the video standard used in your country However in special circumstances it may be appropriate to change the video standard IMPORTANT NOTE Changing this option will NOT convert video signals from one format to the other it only changes the format for the on screen menu overlays Do not change the video format unless your monitor or display device along with any video processing equipment betw een the output of the 2 0 and the video display is compatible with the newly selected format Changing to a video format not compatible with your monitor and other equipment will cause the video monitor to loose sync and show unstable and non view able images If it is necessary to change the video format press the A or W Menu Control buttons until the Video Fmt line is hi
124. tarting point you may customize many aspects of the 2 0 to suit the acoustical requirements of your listening space the type of equipment installed in your system or your personal listening preferences Contact your dealer or installer if you have any questions concerning how to customize your system When you create customized settings for the 2 0 it is a good idea to record the final installation using the Setup description Worksheets provided in this manual That will enable you to recreate your desired installation and setup should the memory in the 2 0 be lost or reset for any reason It is always a good idea to document your installation so that there is a written record Note that the settings shown in this Appendix may be restored at any time by using the System Reset available in the Advanced Settings menu see the Troubleshooting Guide on page 54 Sources Speaker Setup Front Left and Right Small Center Small Surrounds Small Subwoofer Yes Speaker Distances Measurements Feet Front Left and Right 10 Feet Center 10 Feet Surrounds 10 Feet Tuner RDS Auto Advanced Settings Turn On Volume 10 Display Options On Screen Status Timeout Front Panel Status On OSD Timeout 5 Seconds Panel Brightness High Menu Background Blue Video Format NTSC The following chart details the factory setting for each of the Signature 2 0 s input sources If you wish to change any of these it
125. tave 100Hz Treble Cut OdB to 8dB in 2dB steps 9 10kHz shelving Bass Boost 0dB to 8dB in 2 steps 50Hz NTSC PAL 65 Tuner Section FM Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal To Noise S N 50qB Sensitivity THD N Capture Ratio AM Suppression Image Rejection IF Rejection Effective Selectivity Stereo Separation RDS Modes Tuner Section AM E g u E E Frequency Range Signal To Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Selectivity General Power Requirement Power Consumption Signature 2 0 Signature 2 0 Processor Tuner Specifications continued 87 5 to 108 0M Hz in 200kHz steps 1 0 uV 11 2dBf 70dB Stereo A w eighted lt A5dBf lt 0 5 lt 2 5dB gt 50dB gt 70dB 106M Hz gt 85dB gt 50dB 400kH z gt 40dB 1kHz Station ID Program Type Radio Text Data Program Type Search 520 1710 kHz in 10kHz steps gt 40dB lt 500uUV M 30dB 10kHz AC 115V 60Hz 5 5W Idle 75W Maximum Dimensions M ax induding knobs jacks buttons Weight Width 17 36 inches 441mm Height 4 inches 105mm Depth 15 3e inches 395mm 22 Ibs 10 5 kg All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories t DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems 66 Signature 2 0 Figure Index Operating the Signature Series 2 0 is dependent on understanding the meaning of the various on
126. tch your video display from composite to S so that the monitor s input matches the output of the device chosen by the 2 0 Record Outputs Connect the audio Record Outputs to the Record In jacks of an audio or video recorder You may connect the 2 0 to two different recorders e g an audio cassette deck or M ini Disc and a VCR but the same signal will be fed to both recorders Connect the Composite Video and S Video Record Outputs D to the Record In jacks on a VCR or other video recording device System Accessory Connections If the IR sensors on some of the other pieces of equipment in your system are blocked by cabinet doors or other obstructions the IR signals received by the 2 0 may be fed to compatible devices by connecting the IR Output to the IR Input of other devices 21 When the 2 0 s internal Remote Sensor Window ri is blocked connect an external sensor to the IR Input or connect that jack to the IR output of another com patible device that the remote can see You may also connect both the IR Input and the IR Output to other devices so that the IR signal path is daisy chained If the 2 0 will be used in a system with an optional Signature Series or Harman Kardon amplifier with a turn on trigger or other compatible products connect the trigger connection cable by plugging one end into the Trigger Output and the other end into the Trigger Input of the amplifier or accessory
127. the Information Display H will first show a brief turn on message Figure FPD 3 Signature Series 2 0 Power On Standby Figure FPD 3 and then it will revert to the standard information display with the source name and the volume setting on the right side of the display Figure FPD 4 TV Dolby ProLogic Figure FPD 4 Speaker Setup The first step in the configuration is to program the 2 0 so that it knows what kind of speakers are connected This information pertaining to the characteristics of the Speakers not their brand or model establishes the bass management of the 2 0 To begin the process press the Menu button ein and note that the main Setup M enu Figure O SD 1 will appear 24 Figure OSD 1 Press the W Menu Control button twice until the words Speaker Setup are highlighted on the screen Press the gt Menu Control button to go to the Speaker Setup Menu Figure OSD 2 Figure OSD 2 The first three lines tell the system if the speakers used are capable of extended low frequency reproduction When making a setting use the following as a guideline Small Select this setting if the speakers used are not capable of reproducing low frequency information below 100Hz Large Select this setting if the speakers are traditional full range loudspeakers NOTE The words Large or Small do not refer to the actual size of the speakers but their ability to handle low frequency i
128. ts dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then afresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving The Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Important information for the user NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
129. tte decks when the CD or Tape Source Selection buttons have been pressed Some of these buttons also have specific functions to operate the 2 0 s tuner when it is selected a The m and mi buttons are used for seek tuning Each press of these buttons will cause the tuner to search for the station with the next higher or low er frequency that has a signal strong enough for acceptable reception b The lt and m m buttons may be used to manually tune stations in single frequency increments or by pressing and holding one of these buttons it is possible to quickly tune to a specific station Disk Track When a compatible Harman Kardon CD player or cassette deck is in use this button has different functions It may also be re programmed to any compatible IR code function following the instructions on page 18 a When CD is selected and the unit is a CD changer these buttons will change to the next disc or previous disc Signature 2 0 b When Tape 1 is the input source and the tape machine is a compatible Harman Kardon dual cassette deck these buttons will switch between the A and B wells Enter Press this button to select a station after you have entered its frequency or preset location using the Numeric Keys Numeric Keys When the 2 0 s tuner is in use press these buttons to access a radio station s frequency or to enter a station to a specific preset location See page 46 for
130. tton is pressed the 2 0 turns off all digital signal processing for the cleanest possible sound This is a unique feature of the 2 0 rarely found even in high end audio equipment Applicable M ode Groups The Stereo mode is accessible only by the Stereo button Since Stereo is the only mode available in this group the Stereo button acts as a toggle on off selector O ne press of the button will put the 2 0 in the Stereo mode and the next press returns you to the previously selected mode 62 Mono Playing a single channel monaural recording does not mean that you have to sacrifice availability of surround sound The Mono modeis NOT a single channel mode but rather a specially designed surround mode that takes incoming signals and creates a multichannel audio presentation Through the magic of the 2 0 s pro cessing circuits one channel becomes five If you wish to play a selection in single channel true mono choose the M ono mode which may be accessed by pressing the Music mode group button until the Mono mode name appears in the front panel Information Display and the on screen status messages The Mono 4 mode is only available when analog or PCM Stereo input source is selected Pressing the Mono button when a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing selects the Digital M ono mode a true mono mode which is described above M ono is not available w hen a Dolby Digital source is selected Applicable M ode G ro
131. tton is pressed While the ID lineis highlighted press the W Menu Control button so that the Type line is high lighted At this time use the lt or gt Menu Control buttons to scroll through the list of RDS Program Types as detailed in Appendix C on page 63 You may assign any name on the list regardless of the type of programming the station broadcasts Unlike RDS codes which are set by the station this is totally under your control Note that there are three codes available for assignment that are not part of the official RDS types Shown in the list as PERSONL1 PERSONL 2 and PERSONL3 these are your own personal program types and you may assign them as you wish Using these special per sonal codes lets a member of the family assign their own PTY tag to a favorite station and then quickly search it out by choosing their PERSONL program type in an RDS search E E a oO Signature 2 0 IMPORTANT NOTE When a station is transmitting RDS data but is manually assigned a different PTY type name the station will be searchable only by the newly assigned PTY name not the actual RDS code being transmitted Once the Type is set press the W Menu Control button TWICE so that the highlighted area moves back up to the PSet line Whileat this line press the Store button and note that an instruction will appear at the bottom of the screen Figure O SD 37 Follow the instruction by pressing the lt q or gt M
132. tup and installation is impor tant to optimizing the sound quality of your new con troller and will also make it easier to operate A few minutes spent reading the manual and making certain that your new 2 0 is set up to meet the individual characteristics of your system and listening room will enable the 2 0 to deliver all the performance it is capable of 5 P 6 U po C A p TE Signature 2 0 Front Panel Controls 11 10 H harman kardon 2 0 Dolby DiGital 10 EH Standby e DVD Vol Vis SIGNATURE ATO series HO AWM P E Volume Control Information Display fl Remote Sensor Window H Master Power Switch H Standby Switch H Source Selectors H Surround Selectors D Standby LED 3 Power Indicator Tune Buttons El Mute Button H Master Power Switch This is the main power control for the 2 0 To turn the unit on press this switch in until it latches and is flush with the front panel To turn the unit off press in briefly and the switch will unlatch and pop out Oncethis switch is in the ON position you may leave it there and use the remote control or standby switch to turn the 2 0 on or off NOTE Even when the Master Power Switch is in the OFF position the 2 0 is still connected to the AC power source H Standby Switch Press this switch to turn the unit on from the Standby mode Press it again to return to the Standby mode Note that in order for this swit
133. und Selectors H 9 until the suggested mode is in place IMPORTANT NOTE The 2 0 s automatic processing circuits are constantly examining the digital input signals and will cause the front panel display s mode indication to flash as a No Data indication when no digital data is present You may notice this during pause scan and skip modes in most DVD players even though there is a picture on the screen This situation is normal and does not indicate a problem with the disc player or the 2 0 It occurs due to the fact that digital data is only available when the player is running at normal speed D epending on the input type analog digital AC 3 DTS or PCM in use and the mode selected the mode shown in the front panel Information Display may flash when the 2 0 detects other illegal input mode combina tions When this occurs press the Display button to view the suggested alternate mode Signature 2 0 The complete list of modes and mode groups is found in Appendix C but in general the groupings are as follows Movie modes are based on standard matrix decoding and modify system parameters such as the amount of front left right sound fed to the rear channels and various timing components to provide different sonic interpretations of movie theater spaces Standard Dolby Pro Logic is always available in this group as are the Dolby Digital and DTS modes if appropriate Music modes provide a number of options that
134. und channel information is similar to the Dolby 3 Stereo mode avail able on traditional audio products Normal Surround Figure OSD 23 E E a oO Signature 2 0 When you have finished this adjustment press the Surr button again to enter the setting and return to nor mal operation Remember the setting is temporary and will be canceled as soon as you switch to another mode or when the 2 0 is turned off Display Status Report With the flexibility of the 2 0 you may occasionally want a quick reference as to what is playing through the system The Display function allows you to view a report on the current system status at any time When the Display button is pressed a status report will appear on your video monitor Figure O SD 16 that shows the current input source surround mode and volume level If no Dolby Digital AC 3 information is being received at the selected input a No AC 3 Info message will be displayed Figure O SD 14 even when an analog surround mode is selected A No Video Present message will appear when there is no active video signal at the selected video input that accompanies this input source profile When the tuner is in use pressing the Display button will show the current station s frequency and preset number if any in addition to the surround mode volume level and input name Figure OSD 24 NO VIDEO PRESENT Figure OSD 24 If the RDS system is in use and
135. ups The M ono or Digital M ono modes are accessible only by pressing the Mono button Since either is the only mode available in this group the Mono button acts as a toggle on off selector One press of the button will put the 2 0 in the proper mono mode and the next press returns you to the previously selected mode The RDS Data System Signature 2 0 The Signature 2 0 s RDS data system enables you to search for stations with specific program formats when an FM station is transmitting the proper data The following chart will help you to compare the abbreviations used in the 2 0 s display system to the actual names of each program type or PTY NOTE The assignment of a PTY code is done by the individual FM station The 2 0 will accurately process the data received but it is up to the station to make certain that the code properly describes their programming Program T ype PTY Abbreviation Program Type Name NEUS News INFORM Information SPORTS Sports TALK Talk ROCK Rock Music CLS ROCK Classic Rock Music ADLT HIT Adult Hit Music SOFT RCK Soft Rock Music TOP 40 Top 40 Music COUNTRY Country Music OLDIES Oldies Music SOFT Soft Music NOSTALGIA Nostalgia Programming JAZZ Jazz Music CLASSICAL Classical Music R amp B Rhythm and Blues Music SOFT R amp B Soft Rhythm and Blues Music LANGUAGE Foreign Language Programming REL MUSIC Religious M
136. uring installation setup and configuration i Remote Sensor Window This area contains the sensor that receives commands from the Signature 2 0 s infrared remote control M ake certain that it is not blocked by cabinets smoked glass or doors or other objects that may interfere with the line of sight from the remote T U CQ 2 Q Oo H Li 5 6 g D x Signature 2 0 Rear Panel Connections IMPORTANT NOTE Never make or remove any connections to the Signature 2 0 with the M aster Power Switch in the ON position It is also a good practice to make certain that the power amplifiers connected to the 2 0 are also turned off when making or removing any connections This eliminates the risk of possible damage to your speakers or other system components When making connections to the Signature 2 0 make certain that the plugs are firmly seated into the jacks This prevents intermittent connections which may interfere with performance amp D LE 6 5 i MIS OQ EAS CSA E65 arm cL L El S FRONT CENTER SURR FRONT EQ Qopg 9X Qoqe qq S Ven o o 6 CH Direct Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Record Outputs Q Main Channel Audio Outputs Q Subwoofer Output Q RS 232 Control Port IR Input 6 CH Direct Inputs Use these inputs for connections to optional external audio adapters To select a d
137. usic REL TALK Religious Talk PERSNLTY Personality Talk PUBLIC Public Radio Programming ALERT Emergency Broadcast System Alert TEST Station System Test Message PERSONL 1 Programmable Personal Type 1 PERSONL2 Programmable Personal Type 2 PERSONL3 Programmable Personal Type 3 Appendix C Signature 2 0 Bass Boost This chart using data from a sample Signature 2 0 unit and automated test equipment shows the frequencies at w hich low frequency information is boosted when settings are changed with the Bass Boost control or through the use of the Ef fects Menu Figure OSD 8 E 0 0 E 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 30k Treble Cut This chart using data from a sample Signature 2 0 unit and automated test equipment shows the frequencies at which high frequency information is rolled off when settings are changed with the Treble Cut control or through the use of the Ef fects Menu Figure OSD 8 43g 2 E ME zo DO 10 E 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 30k 64 Signature 2 0 Signature 2 0 Processor Tuner Specifications Inputs Analog Audio Six Stereo pairs via RCA jacks Digital Audio Four Coaxial S P DIF Two Optical T
138. utton again to enter the setting and remove the menu from the screen IMPORTANT NOTE Adjustments made using the Treble Cut Subwoofer Trim Bass Boost Balance Control Center Mode and Surround Control buttons p D D D D B are temporary When the mode or input source is 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 Ef fects Menu as described starting on page 30 14 TV Volume These buttons may be used to control the volume of a TV set top converter box or other audio device not connected to the 2 0 When shipped from the factory the buttons will control television sets with the popular RC 5 remote code system To use these buttons to control other television sets you must program the codes into the remote as described on page 37 Main Volume Control These buttons control the unit s volume Note that all channels are controlled simultaneously Mute Press this button to temporarily silence the audio output of the receiver Press it again to return to the previous volume level n Transport Controls These buttons may be programmed to control the transport functions of compatible VCR s DVD player CD player cassette decks and other source equipment by following the instructions on pages 17 and 18 As shipped from the factory the remote will control compatible Harman Kardon CD players and casse
139. xt screen The Speaker Level Adj menu appears Figure OSD 3 and it will list all of the speaker positions that have been entered on the Speaker Setup M enu A test noise will be heard from the front left speaker as soon as the menu is on the screen That will serve as your initial reference level for the remaining speakers If it is too low or too loud use the Volume Controls T5 E to set your reference level If a sound pressure level meter is being used the recommended reference level is 75dB using the C Weighting Slow settings For the most accurate settings the meter should be placed at the preferred listening position Figure OSD 3 3 O 3 2 S 8 E 3 6 F d UI Signature 2 0 Once the reference level has been established press the wW Menu Control button so that Center is highlighted Adjust the sound level using the lt q or gt Menu Control buttons until the volume from the center channel is equal to what you had just heard from the left front speaker When the center channel level is set press the W Menu Control button until Right Front is high lighted and once again use the lt or gt Menu Control buttons until the level is equal to the preceding speakers Continue until all speaker locations have been set and then quickly cycle through the list one more time to make certain that no additional adjustments are required NOTE For proper operation the test tone should a
140. you do not need to change the 2 0 s initial turn on volume level power up state the brightness of the front panel display the timing for the on screen messages the menu background or the system video format turn to page 37 to find the 2 0 s operating instructions If you do wish to change any of these items look for the instruc tions in this section Turn On Volume The 2 0 s electronic volume control differs from traditional mechanical volume controls in that there is no visible indi cation of the unit s volume w hen it is not turned on Thus itis possible the last person to use the 2 0 may leave it set at a higher volume level than you expect when the system is turned on again To prevent against damage to speakers or complaints from the neighbors the 2 0 is factory preset to turn on at a level of 10 If you wish to change that setting press the Menu button to display the Setup Menu Figure OSD 4 and press the W Menu Control button until Advanced Setup gt is highlighted Press the Menu button again to display the Advanced Settings Menu Figure OSD 10 33 Figure OSD 10 dips peouenpy The first item on the menu is the Turn On Vol setting Press the lt and gt Menu Control buttons until the desired volume level is heard IMPORTANT NOTE Do not use the regular volume controls to make the adjustments for this setting as those controls do not alter the memorized settings When your new turn on

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