User manual HARMAN KARDON ISUB

[. . . ] As the owner of a Harman Kardon Signature Series 2. 1 Power Amplifier, you have at your command a unique product. The 2. 1 has been carefully designed to deliver the best possible sonic performance, along with outstanding industrial design that matches other Harman Kardon Signature Series products and complements any interior design. In order to fully enjoy the performance of your amplifier, please take a few minutes to read this owner's manual. It contains important information that will help you to make certain that the amplifier is properly connected to the rest of the equipment in your system. [. . . ] 2 Power On Indicator: When the word SIGNATURE is illuminated in blue, the 2. 1 is in a normal operating condition. Rear Panel Connections CHANNEL ONE (FRONT RIGHT) SPEAKER 1 IN CHANNEL TWO (SURROUND RIGHT) SPEAKER 2 CHANNEL THREE (FRONT CENTER) SPEAKER 3 IN CHANNEL FOUR (SURROUND LEFT) SPEAKER 4 IN CHANNEL FIVE (FRONT LEFT) SPEAKER 5 IN POWER AMP IN 4 MIN. 4 MIN. 4 MIN. 4 MIN. 4 MIN. TRIGGER IN AC INPUT AC 12OV/60Hz 950W ¡ ¡ Speaker Outputs: Connections from these terminals should be made to the appropriate speakers in your system. TM Audio Inputs: Connect the outputs of the Signature 2. 0, or other surround processor, preamplifier or decoder to these jacks. TM £ ¢ £ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to a wallmounted AC outlet. Due to the current draw of the Signature 2. 1, it is NOT recommended that the accessory outlets on the back of the audio/video components be used to power this product. ¢ Power Amp Trigger In: Connect this jack to the matching trigger output on a Signature 2. 0 or other compatible device to have the 2. 1 automatically turn on when the device is activated. See page 5 for additional details. 4 Signature 2. 1 Note: When making any connections between source components, processors or preamplifiers and the 2. 1, or when making any connections to speakers, be certain that both the input device and the 2. 1 are turned off. To ensure that there will be no unwanted signal transients that can damage equipment or speakers, it is always best to unplug all equipment from AC power outlets before making any connections. Modern electronic products often have a "standby" mode that may be activated even though the product may appear to be turned off. Plug the AC adapter into a switched outlet that will be activated when you wish to have the amplifier turn on. This may be the switched outlet at the rear of an AV receiver or other audio equipment, an AC outlet that is part of a current sensing control unit activated by a preamp or surround processor or a switched AC wall outlet. Connect the 3. 5 mm miniplug from the power converter to the Power Amp Trigger In jack ¢ on the rear of the 2. 1. Installation and Connections Audio System Connections As a general rule, avoid running any input signal or speaker wire connections next to or parallel with AC power cords. Note: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry standard of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some manufacturers may not adhere to this configuration. To ensure properly phased connections and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker terminals, or the speaker's manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask your dealer or installer for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker's manufacturer. Installation and Connections Connections to Speakers The final step of the installation process is to connect the amplifier to your speakers using high-quality cable. A pair of binding posts is provided for each channel output. These posts will accept bare wire or banana-type plugs. Note that one conductor of the speaker cable will have no markings or an indication of " " for negative polarity, and the other will have a red line, brand-name markings, a colored thread or some other positive-polarity indication. - The wire with the positive indication should be connected to the red terminals on both the 2. 1 and your speakers. The negative wire should be connected to the black terminal on the 2. 1 and the speakers. If bare wire is used for connections, strip approximately 3/4(20 mm) of insulation from the end of each wire and carefully twist the strands of each conductor together. Be careful not to cut the individual strands or twist them off; for optimal performance, all strands must be used. Next, loosen the knobs of the speaker output terminals far enough so that the cap moves back on its threads past the holes at the rear of the terminal. Making certain that you observe polarity by connecting the negative ( ) wire to the black terminal and the positive (+) wire to the red terminal, pass the exposed wire through the hole until the wire is visible from the bottom end. [. . . ] Always start with a low volume level on your controller or preamp to avoid damage to your speakers. Important Note: If you will not be using your audio system for an extended period of time, such as during a vacation, it is always a good idea to turn the unit off using the power switch. This will prevent the automatic turn-on circuits from accidentally turning the system on during your absence. Operation Manual Operation For conventional, standalone operation, first make all connections to speakers and input sources as outlined on the previous pages. Make certain that the front panel Power Switch 1 is in the fully extended "off" position and then connect the AC Power Cord £ to a wallmounted AC outlet with sufficient current capacity. [. . . ]