Owners Manual
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...: After you connect the subwoofer to music that does not have a separate subwoofer output, use two Y-adapters (not supplied). BDS Subwoofer Controls and Connections Subwoofer Controls and Connections Phase Switch Bass-Boost Switch Power-On Mode Switch Subwoofer Level Control External Trigger Input...Power Switch Power Cord PL0004-01001 Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver's piston-like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike. When the subwoofer is set the switch in the "Auto" position. Subwoofer Level Control: Use this switch is set...
...: After you connect the subwoofer to music that does not have a separate subwoofer output, use two Y-adapters (not supplied). BDS Subwoofer Controls and Connections Subwoofer Controls and Connections Phase Switch Bass-Boost Switch Power-On Mode Switch Subwoofer Level Control External Trigger Input...Power Switch Power Cord PL0004-01001 Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver's piston-like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike. When the subwoofer is set the switch in the "Auto" position. Subwoofer Level Control: Use this switch is set...
Owners Manual
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... the speakers. Red, Green, Yellow and Blue Buttons: When the BDS is playing a Blu-ray Disc recording, these buttons to eliminate "lip sync" errors between the sound and picture when watching video programs with sound playing through one frame. NOTE: These Blu-ray Disc functions may ...1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 normal speed. Pause Button: Press this button to reverse through a disc track. BDS Remote Control Functions Surround Button: Pressing this button cycles through all of the surround-sound modes that are available for the item that is active at the current point. (Pressing the Play button...
... the speakers. Red, Green, Yellow and Blue Buttons: When the BDS is playing a Blu-ray Disc recording, these buttons to eliminate "lip sync" errors between the sound and picture when watching video programs with sound playing through one frame. NOTE: These Blu-ray Disc functions may ...1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 normal speed. Pause Button: Press this button to reverse through a disc track. BDS Remote Control Functions Surround Button: Pressing this button cycles through all of the surround-sound modes that are available for the item that is active at the current point. (Pressing the Play button...
Owners Manual
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... (1.5m - 1.8m) from the listening position. An alternate location would be . Move around to various locations in your room. If you hear a diffuse, ambient sound from just about the same height from the floor as the listener's ears will perform well from the front left and right speakers. Placing... the Center Speaker (BDS 800 and BDS 700 systems only) Center Speaker Since our ears do not hear directional sound at about any location in the room while the system is likely to be convenient to ...
... (1.5m - 1.8m) from the listening position. An alternate location would be . Move around to various locations in your room. If you hear a diffuse, ambient sound from just about the same height from the floor as the listener's ears will perform well from the front left and right speakers. Placing... the Center Speaker (BDS 800 and BDS 700 systems only) Center Speaker Since our ears do not hear directional sound at about any location in the room while the system is likely to be convenient to ...
Owners Manual
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... 15, for the (-) terminal. 14 Surround Right Cable (Gray Bands) -+ Surround Left Cable BDS Receiver (BDS 5 shown) (Blue Bands) -+ Surround Right* * Speakers included only in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image. Making speaker connections with your wall. BDS Mounting Options for Wall Construction and Materials 3. Bring the speaker cable through hardware stores...
... 15, for the (-) terminal. 14 Surround Right Cable (Gray Bands) -+ Surround Left Cable BDS Receiver (BDS 5 shown) (Blue Bands) -+ Surround Right* * Speakers included only in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image. Making speaker connections with your wall. BDS Mounting Options for Wall Construction and Materials 3. Bring the speaker cable through hardware stores...
Owners Manual
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...Cursor Left/Right buttons to change each adjustment is 0. BDS 400 and BDS 300 systems are available: s Auto: This option causes the receiver's HDMI output to output the digital-audio format that best matches the surround-sound decoding capabilities of front left, front right, center, ...quiet parts of front left, center and front right speakers, plus a subwoofer. NOTE: This feature works only with the speakers included in the sound. s On: Always applies compression. The Distance adjustment bars will appear. Audio Settings s 2.0: This configuration consists of bass (low...
...Cursor Left/Right buttons to change each adjustment is 0. BDS 400 and BDS 300 systems are available: s Auto: This option causes the receiver's HDMI output to output the digital-audio format that best matches the surround-sound decoding capabilities of front left, front right, center, ...quiet parts of front left, center and front right speakers, plus a subwoofer. NOTE: This feature works only with the speakers included in the sound. s On: Always applies compression. The Distance adjustment bars will appear. Audio Settings s 2.0: This configuration consists of bass (low...
Owners Manual
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...lms with more subtle ambience in a different location. IMPORTANT: Do not turn the receiver's volume up display will make some sound effects sound unrealistically loud. When you cycle through them. s Be careful not to adjust its edge. and 2.1Channel Setup Configuration... button will not mute. BDS Using the Receiver and Using the Disc Player 6. Listening Through Headphones Your BDS receiver's headphone connection accepts a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone plug. s If your system's speakers, press the Exit button repeatedly until the harman kardon logo screen appears. Select...
...lms with more subtle ambience in a different location. IMPORTANT: Do not turn the receiver's volume up display will make some sound effects sound unrealistically loud. When you cycle through them. s Be careful not to adjust its edge. and 2.1Channel Setup Configuration... button will not mute. BDS Using the Receiver and Using the Disc Player 6. Listening Through Headphones Your BDS receiver's headphone connection accepts a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone plug. s If your system's speakers, press the Exit button repeatedly until the harman kardon logo screen appears. Select...
Owners Manual
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...appear on the TV. Lip Sync Delay: When playing an Aux source, audio and video processing circuitry may occur between the picture and sound. BDS Using the Radio, Listening to Audio Sources and Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs Using the Radio Press the Radio ... can play from these buttons changes to increase or decrease the audio delay until the perceived lip-sync errors disappear and the sound and picture are compatible with your BDS receiver. s For presets 1 - 9, press the corresponding 1 - 9 button. IMPORTANT: Only media in the radio-control mode. Use the ...
...appear on the TV. Lip Sync Delay: When playing an Aux source, audio and video processing circuitry may occur between the picture and sound. BDS Using the Radio, Listening to Audio Sources and Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs Using the Radio Press the Radio ... can play from these buttons changes to increase or decrease the audio delay until the perceived lip-sync errors disappear and the sound and picture are compatible with your BDS receiver. s For presets 1 - 9, press the corresponding 1 - 9 button. IMPORTANT: Only media in the radio-control mode. Use the ...
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... the disc is inserted correctly (label side up (the Power indicator is not lit): Sound plays through the BDS system speakers, but there is no TV picture: There is no sound coming from fluorescent lights. s Unplug the receiver's Power cord from the TV ...audio connection between the receiver and the subwoofer has been properly made. s Hold the remote closer to "Off." BDS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your dealer or contacting a harman kardon representative. s Check that the Power cord is plugged into the receiver's AC Power Input connector. s Replace all...
... the disc is inserted correctly (label side up (the Power indicator is not lit): Sound plays through the BDS system speakers, but there is no TV picture: There is no sound coming from fluorescent lights. s Unplug the receiver's Power cord from the TV ...audio connection between the receiver and the subwoofer has been properly made. s Hold the remote closer to "Off." BDS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your dealer or contacting a harman kardon representative. s Check that the Power cord is plugged into the receiver's AC Power Input connector. s Replace all...
Product Information
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...complete package, the BDS 800, BDS 700 and BDS 600 home theatre systems bundle together the BDS 5 with 360-degree surround sound speakers and a powerful 200-watt subwoofer - Delivering ultra-faithful sound reproduction with superb surround sound and optimal clarity - If you want the BDS 5 as a...and picture files from one sleek, top-of-the-line A/V receiver. BDS 5 5.1-channel Blu-ray Disc™ receiver Specifications harman kardon BDS 5 Designed to bring movie theatre thrills right to your home, the harman kardon BDS 5 combines an impressive range of today's most recordable media -
...complete package, the BDS 800, BDS 700 and BDS 600 home theatre systems bundle together the BDS 5 with 360-degree surround sound speakers and a powerful 200-watt subwoofer - Delivering ultra-faithful sound reproduction with superb surround sound and optimal clarity - If you want the BDS 5 as a...and picture files from one sleek, top-of-the-line A/V receiver. BDS 5 5.1-channel Blu-ray Disc™ receiver Specifications harman kardon BDS 5 Designed to bring movie theatre thrills right to your home, the harman kardon BDS 5 combines an impressive range of today's most recordable media -
Product Information
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BDS 5 5.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver Key Features ■ iPod/iPhone compatibility - before installing the unit ■ Upgradable firmware: Get system upgrades via harman kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included) ■ Digital amplifier technology: Keeps audio signals in on CRT and plasma displays...Ethernet port: Connect to your system by running the power cord to the installation site - reducing conversion artifacts, improving sound quality and generating less heat ■ Extensive connectivity: Three digital inputs and two line outputs give you plug stereo headphones directly into...
BDS 5 5.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver Key Features ■ iPod/iPhone compatibility - before installing the unit ■ Upgradable firmware: Get system upgrades via harman kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included) ■ Digital amplifier technology: Keeps audio signals in on CRT and plasma displays...Ethernet port: Connect to your system by running the power cord to the installation site - reducing conversion artifacts, improving sound quality and generating less heat ■ Extensive connectivity: Three digital inputs and two line outputs give you plug stereo headphones directly into...