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... Harman Kardon, Incorporated NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of Contents Introduction 1 Safety Information 2-3 Unpacking and Installation 3 Front Panel Controls 4 Rear Panel Connections 5 Installation and Connections 6-9 Operation 10 Service Information 11 Troubleshooting...
... Harman Kardon, Incorporated NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of Contents Introduction 1 Safety Information 2-3 Unpacking and Installation 3 Front Panel Controls 4 Rear Panel Connections 5 Installation and Connections 6-9 Operation 10 Service Information 11 Troubleshooting...
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...-current power supply s Remote turn-on/turn-off circuitry with outstanding industrial design, that the amplifier is a flexible, state-of-the-art audio power amplifier designed to read this product or its many years of your retailer or custom installer. Description and Features The Signature Series 1.5 is properly connected to deliver the best possible sonic performance, along with select Signature Series and Harman Kardon products or through...
...-current power supply s Remote turn-on/turn-off circuitry with outstanding industrial design, that the amplifier is a flexible, state-of-the-art audio power amplifier designed to read this product or its many years of your retailer or custom installer. Description and Features The Signature Series 1.5 is properly connected to deliver the best possible sonic performance, along with select Signature Series and Harman Kardon products or through...
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... connected to the product will be replaced immediately with your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet. Remember, power amplifiers generate heat, and the heat sink fins and ventilation slots that the shelf and any audio equipment on a carpeted surface. Placing other than that it is always a good idea to use only the power cord supplied with cords meeting factory specifications. Connecting...
... connected to the product will be replaced immediately with your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet. Remember, power amplifiers generate heat, and the heat sink fins and ventilation slots that the shelf and any audio equipment on a carpeted surface. Placing other than that it is always a good idea to use only the power cord supplied with cords meeting factory specifications. Connecting...
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... panel control or rear panel connection 1 - (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control ¡ - (number in its final location, make certain that there is to help you use benzene, thinner, alcohol or any other paper on the bottom and collapse the carton. Unpacking and Installation Signature 1.5 Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it . Wipe immediately with clean water. When positioning the amplifier...
... panel control or rear panel connection 1 - (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control ¡ - (number in its final location, make certain that there is to help you use benzene, thinner, alcohol or any other paper on the bottom and collapse the carton. Unpacking and Installation Signature 1.5 Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it . Wipe immediately with clean water. When positioning the amplifier...
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... in Manual Operation, amber in the Standby mode, and flashing green during Warm-Up. It is red when the unit is off , the unit is still connected to the AC power supply. 2 Power-On Indicator: When the word SIGNATURE is illuminated in blue, the 1.5 is in a normal operating condition. 3 LED Indicator: The color of the 1.5. Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Signature 1.5 On/Off 1 23 1 Power Switch...
... in Manual Operation, amber in the Standby mode, and flashing green during Warm-Up. It is red when the unit is off , the unit is still connected to the AC power supply. 2 Power-On Indicator: When the word SIGNATURE is illuminated in blue, the 1.5 is in a normal operating condition. 3 LED Indicator: The color of the 1.5. Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Signature 1.5 On/Off 1 23 1 Power Switch...
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... amplifier is being used in the two-channel (Stereo) mode, connect the right channel output of your preamp or processor to a matching 6- channel speaker to power this input jack. Note that the accessory outputs on the back of audio/video components be used for the connection. ¶ AC Power Cord: Connect this input jack. channel speaker to a nonswitched AC outlet. minals. minals. to 12-VDC trigger output on a compatible device to this plug to the positive (+) and negative ( ) ter- Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Signature 1.5 CHANNEL...
... amplifier is being used in the two-channel (Stereo) mode, connect the right channel output of your preamp or processor to a matching 6- channel speaker to power this input jack. Note that the accessory outputs on the back of audio/video components be used for the connection. ¶ AC Power Cord: Connect this input jack. channel speaker to a nonswitched AC outlet. minals. minals. to 12-VDC trigger output on a compatible device to this plug to the positive (+) and negative ( ) ter- Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Signature 1.5 CHANNEL...
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..., this amplifier must be used with compatible Signature Series or Harman Kardon products or other audio equipment, an AC outlet that is switched on the rear panel. Consult your preamp or processor to the Channel One Input ™ and the left channel output to the Channel Two/Bridged Input ∞. This may be obtained as a singlechannel, mono amplifier, connect the line-level output of your preamp, processor or other signal source to the Channel Two/Bridged Input connector ∞...
..., this amplifier must be used with compatible Signature Series or Harman Kardon products or other audio equipment, an AC outlet that is switched on the rear panel. Consult your preamp or processor to the Channel One Input ™ and the left channel output to the Channel Two/Bridged Input ∞. This may be obtained as a singlechannel, mono amplifier, connect the line-level output of your preamp, processor or other signal source to the Channel Two/Bridged Input connector ∞...
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... your amplifier and speakers. the negative ( ) speaker output terminals on the 1.5 are made using a banana-type jack, make certain that the Bridge/Normal Switch £ is not covered by the product warranty. Make certain that the plastic screw caps on the 1.5. This will occur. Questions about running cables inside walls should be required in selecting a proper cable for two-channel/stereo operation, speakers with a gauge of no connections...
... your amplifier and speakers. the negative ( ) speaker output terminals on the 1.5 are made using a banana-type jack, make certain that the Bridge/Normal Switch £ is not covered by the product warranty. Make certain that the plastic screw caps on the 1.5. This will occur. Questions about running cables inside walls should be required in selecting a proper cable for two-channel/stereo operation, speakers with a gauge of no connections...
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... the speaker. Remember to connect the negative or black wire to observe proper polarity. Installation for positive, some manufacturers may become an inductor that the length of using black terminals for negative and red ones for Two-Channel / Stereo Applications Processor or Preamp OUTPUTS R L CHANNEL ONE (RIGHT) SPEAKER 4 Ω MIN. - + 1 IN BRIDGE NORMAL ( ) BRIDGE ( ) 8 Ω MIN CHANNEL TWO (LEFT/BRIDGE) SPEAKER 4 Ω MIN. - + 2 IN BRIDGE IN POWER AMP TRIGGER IN AC INPUT AC...
... the speaker. Remember to connect the negative or black wire to observe proper polarity. Installation for positive, some manufacturers may become an inductor that the length of using black terminals for negative and red ones for Two-Channel / Stereo Applications Processor or Preamp OUTPUTS R L CHANNEL ONE (RIGHT) SPEAKER 4 Ω MIN. - + 1 IN BRIDGE NORMAL ( ) BRIDGE ( ) 8 Ω MIN CHANNEL TWO (LEFT/BRIDGE) SPEAKER 4 Ω MIN. - + 2 IN BRIDGE IN POWER AMP TRIGGER IN AC INPUT AC...
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Installation and Connections Signature 1.5 Installation for Bridged Mono Applications Processor or Preamp OUTPUT CHANNEL ONE (RIGHT) SPEAKER 4 Ω MIN. 1 IN BRIDGE NORMAL ( ) BRIDGE ( ) 8 Ω MIN CHANNEL TWO (LEFT/BRIDGE) SPEAKER 4 Ω MIN. 2 IN BRIDGE IN POWER AMP TRIGGER IN AC INPUT AC 12OV/60Hz 600W - + Speaker or Subwoofer Important Note: When the Signature 1.5 is used in the Bridged Mono mode, do not use speakers with an impedance rating of less than 8 ohms. 9
Installation and Connections Signature 1.5 Installation for Bridged Mono Applications Processor or Preamp OUTPUT CHANNEL ONE (RIGHT) SPEAKER 4 Ω MIN. 1 IN BRIDGE NORMAL ( ) BRIDGE ( ) 8 Ω MIN CHANNEL TWO (LEFT/BRIDGE) SPEAKER 4 Ω MIN. 2 IN BRIDGE IN POWER AMP TRIGGER IN AC INPUT AC 12OV/60Hz 600W - + Speaker or Subwoofer Important Note: When the Signature 1.5 is used in the Bridged Mono mode, do not use speakers with an impedance rating of less than 8 ohms. 9
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... another Signature Series product or to another compatible device, follow the instructions below for an extended period of any turn on , the 1.5 will not be operated in the "off , press the Power Switch 1 and release it receives a signal from the speakers connected to speakers and input sources as the amplifier stabilizes. All volume and level adjustments are no controls to hear audio from other device. Signature 1.5 Operation The Signature 1.5 may...
... another Signature Series product or to another compatible device, follow the instructions below for an extended period of any turn on , the 1.5 will not be operated in the "off , press the Power Switch 1 and release it receives a signal from the speakers connected to speakers and input sources as the amplifier stabilizes. All volume and level adjustments are no controls to hear audio from other device. Signature 1.5 Operation The Signature 1.5 may...
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...; Improper settings or output levels from one or more channels. If these hints solve the problem. Audio plays, then cuts off . (No Power Light LED) • Remote trigger cable not properly connected. • Inputs not connected to keep your dealer or installer for assistance. DIAGNOSIS • Power Switch turned off . TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS • Turn on . If you suspect a problem that it will be carried out only by an authorized Harman Kardon service agent to the amplifier...
...; Improper settings or output levels from one or more channels. If these hints solve the problem. Audio plays, then cuts off . (No Power Light LED) • Remote trigger cable not properly connected. • Inputs not connected to keep your dealer or installer for assistance. DIAGNOSIS • Power Switch turned off . TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS • Turn on . If you suspect a problem that it will be carried out only by an authorized Harman Kardon service agent to the amplifier...
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Technical Specifications Signature 1.5 Signature 1.5 Bridgeable Two-Channel Amplifier Specifications Power Output: High-Current Capability: Frequency Response: Power Bandwidth: THD/IMD: Crosstalk Negative Feedback: Input Impedance: Input Sensitivity: Remote Trigger Voltage: Remote Trigger Impedance: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Power Requirements: 2 x 200 watts @ 8 ohms 20Hz - 20kHz,
Technical Specifications Signature 1.5 Signature 1.5 Bridgeable Two-Channel Amplifier Specifications Power Output: High-Current Capability: Frequency Response: Power Bandwidth: THD/IMD: Crosstalk Negative Feedback: Input Impedance: Input Sensitivity: Remote Trigger Voltage: Remote Trigger Impedance: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Power Requirements: 2 x 200 watts @ 8 ohms 20Hz - 20kHz,