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...COMPONENTS 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 4 RECEIVER FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 RECEIVER REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 6 SUBWOOFER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 7 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 PLACING THE SPEAKERS (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 AND BDS 300 SYSTEMS) 10 PLACING THE SPEAKERS (BDS 600 SYSTEM) 11 MOUNTING OPTIONS FOR SATELLITE AND CENTER SPEAKERS 11 CONNECTIONS 14 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL 18 SETTING UP THE RECEIVER 19 USING THE RECEIVER 22 USING THE DISC PLAYER 23 LISTENING TO YOUR iPod/iPhone 25 USING THE RADIO 26 LISTENING TO AUDIO SOURCES 26 PLAYING FILES FROM USB DEVICES...
...COMPONENTS 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 4 RECEIVER FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 RECEIVER REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 6 SUBWOOFER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 7 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 PLACING THE SPEAKERS (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 AND BDS 300 SYSTEMS) 10 PLACING THE SPEAKERS (BDS 600 SYSTEM) 11 MOUNTING OPTIONS FOR SATELLITE AND CENTER SPEAKERS 11 CONNECTIONS 14 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL 18 SETTING UP THE RECEIVER 19 USING THE RECEIVER 22 USING THE DISC PLAYER 23 LISTENING TO YOUR iPod/iPhone 25 USING THE RADIO 26 LISTENING TO AUDIO SOURCES 26 PLAYING FILES FROM USB DEVICES...
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... of listening and viewing options in one your BDS player is sold . Thank You for ventilation. Each BDS series system also includes a 5.1-channel, 2.1-channel or soundbar loudspeaker system, a system remote control and all the cables and accessories you need the product's serial number. Your subwoofer has been designed for use in your own home, when you have any region code information. If you use them . You...
... of listening and viewing options in one your BDS player is sold . Thank You for ventilation. Each BDS series system also includes a 5.1-channel, 2.1-channel or soundbar loudspeaker system, a system remote control and all the cables and accessories you need the product's serial number. Your subwoofer has been designed for use in your own home, when you have any region code information. If you use them . You...
Owners Manual
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... wire antenna + + VOLUME MUTE CHANNEL - - purple connectors One mono RCA audio cable for connection to the subwoofer - B AUX DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 FIND HOME SURROUND OPTIONS OK EXIT TOP MENU POP-UP HDMI™ cable FM wire antenna Satellite speaker wall-mount brackets (four with BDS 800 system, two with BDS 400 system) BDS 700, BDS 300 Systems System remote control HDMI cable EJECT POWER TV DISC RADIO SETTINGS REPEAT iPOD A - green color band (BDS 800 system only) Metal stop plates and screws for rear satellites - PROGRAM...
... wire antenna + + VOLUME MUTE CHANNEL - - purple connectors One mono RCA audio cable for connection to the subwoofer - B AUX DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 FIND HOME SURROUND OPTIONS OK EXIT TOP MENU POP-UP HDMI™ cable FM wire antenna Satellite speaker wall-mount brackets (four with BDS 800 system, two with BDS 400 system) BDS 700, BDS 300 Systems System remote control HDMI cable EJECT POWER TV DISC RADIO SETTINGS REPEAT iPOD A - green color band (BDS 800 system only) Metal stop plates and screws for rear satellites - PROGRAM...
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... panel) Standby Button (on top panel) Disc Slot: Insert a compatible disc into the Headphone jack, the BDS receiver's speaker outputs automatically mute; The BDS receiver's disc player will appear on the Information Display and on the on this port. Information Display: Various messages appear on -screen menu. Standby Button (on ). Volume Control: Rotate the disc clockwise to this display in disc player. USB 2.0 Port: Gently insert a flash drive or HDD disk drive with a USB Standard-A cable...
... panel) Standby Button (on top panel) Disc Slot: Insert a compatible disc into the Headphone jack, the BDS receiver's speaker outputs automatically mute; The BDS receiver's disc player will appear on the Information Display and on the on this port. Information Display: Various messages appear on -screen menu. Standby Button (on ). Volume Control: Rotate the disc clockwise to this display in disc player. USB 2.0 Port: Gently insert a flash drive or HDD disk drive with a USB Standard-A cable...
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...and verified all connections (see the Connections section, on page 16, for more details about 3 meters) without a phono preamp. NOTE: Use only one type of digital connection for each source component. BDS Receiver Rear-Panel Connections Main Power Switch Speaker Connectors (BDS 5 Shown) Receiver Rear-Panel Connections BD-Live Connector HDMI Output FM Antenna Connector AC Power Connector Cooling Fan Air Exhaust Optical Digital Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Subwoofer Output Coaxial Digital Input The Bridge IIIP Connector NOTE: See the Connections section, on page 14, for...
...and verified all connections (see the Connections section, on page 16, for more details about 3 meters) without a phono preamp. NOTE: Use only one type of digital connection for each source component. BDS Receiver Rear-Panel Connections Main Power Switch Speaker Connectors (BDS 5 Shown) Receiver Rear-Panel Connections BD-Live Connector HDMI Output FM Antenna Connector AC Power Connector Cooling Fan Air Exhaust Optical Digital Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Subwoofer Output Coaxial Digital Input The Bridge IIIP Connector NOTE: See the Connections section, on page 14, for...
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BDS Subwoofer Controls and Connections Subwoofer Controls and Connections Phase Switch Bass-Boost Switch Power-On Mode Switch Subwoofer Level Control External Trigger Input Connector Line-Level In LFE Connector Line-Level In L/R Connector 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. If the subwoofer were to play out of the subwoofer. Power-On Mode Switch: When this switch is set in phase with the BDS receiver. An LED on . External Trigger Input Connector:...
BDS Subwoofer Controls and Connections Subwoofer Controls and Connections Phase Switch Bass-Boost Switch Power-On Mode Switch Subwoofer Level Control External Trigger Input Connector Line-Level In LFE Connector Line-Level In L/R Connector 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. If the subwoofer were to play out of the subwoofer. Power-On Mode Switch: When this switch is set in phase with the BDS receiver. An LED on . External Trigger Input Connector:...
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...rear-panel audio inputs. BDS Remote Control Functions Remote Control Functions Power Button Eject Button EJECT POWER TV Radio Button Disc Button Settings Button Repeat Button Clear Button Home Button Surround Button DISC RADIO SETTINGS REPEAT iPOD A - PROGRAM BOOKMARK THUMBNAIL ZOOM TV Power Button iPod Button Aux Button Display Button A-B Button Numeric Buttons Find Button Options Button Cursor Controls Pop-Up Menu Button Next/Step Button Search/Slow Forward Button Play Button Pause Button Channel Up/ Down Buttons Zoom (Blue) Button Thumbnail (Yellow) Button Eject Button...
...rear-panel audio inputs. BDS Remote Control Functions Remote Control Functions Power Button Eject Button EJECT POWER TV Radio Button Disc Button Settings Button Repeat Button Clear Button Home Button Surround Button DISC RADIO SETTINGS REPEAT iPOD A - PROGRAM BOOKMARK THUMBNAIL ZOOM TV Power Button iPod Button Aux Button Display Button A-B Button Numeric Buttons Find Button Options Button Cursor Controls Pop-Up Menu Button Next/Step Button Search/Slow Forward Button Play Button Pause Button Channel Up/ Down Buttons Zoom (Blue) Button Thumbnail (Yellow) Button Eject Button...
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...) Button: Press this button while playing a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD displays its disc menu. 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 will appear, showing the modes as you adjust the audio delay to eliminate "lip sync" errors between the sound and picture when watching video programs with sound playing...
...) Button: Press this button while playing a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD displays its disc menu. 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 will appear, showing the modes as you adjust the audio delay to eliminate "lip sync" errors between the sound and picture when watching video programs with sound playing...
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...) Use a CAT. 5/RJ45 network cable (not supplied) to connect the BDS receiver's BD-Live connector directly to the BDS receiver. NOTE: The BDS receiver can connect it receives a turn amber, indicating that has Internet access. To Internet Cat. 5/5E Network Modem Tape Deck Cable/Satellite Tuner To Optical Output Digital Audio Source To Play Output To Coaxial Output Connecting the AC Power The BDS receiver comes with a detachable AC power cord. component connections. The receiver's Power indicator will turn -on other end into a working...
...) Use a CAT. 5/RJ45 network cable (not supplied) to connect the BDS receiver's BD-Live connector directly to the BDS receiver. NOTE: The BDS receiver can connect it receives a turn amber, indicating that has Internet access. To Internet Cat. 5/5E Network Modem Tape Deck Cable/Satellite Tuner To Optical Output Digital Audio Source To Play Output To Coaxial Output Connecting the AC Power The BDS receiver comes with a detachable AC power cord. component connections. The receiver's Power indicator will turn -on other end into a working...
Owners Manual
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... Aux button's LED will flash three times, and the BDS receiver remote will remain in the learning mode, ready to learn another code number from which you can search through all three batteries with another code. BDS Preparing the Remote Control Preparing the Remote Control Installing the Batteries Your BDS system remote control uses three AAA batteries (supplied). EJECT SYSTEM DEVICE DISC RADIO SETTINGS REPEAT iPOD A - B AUX DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 FIND HOME SURROUND OPTIONS OK EXIT TOP MENU POP-UP + + VOLUME MUTE CHANNEL...
... Aux button's LED will flash three times, and the BDS receiver remote will remain in the learning mode, ready to learn another code number from which you can search through all three batteries with another code. BDS Preparing the Remote Control Preparing the Remote Control Installing the Batteries Your BDS system remote control uses three AAA batteries (supplied). EJECT SYSTEM DEVICE DISC RADIO SETTINGS REPEAT iPOD A - B AUX DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 FIND HOME SURROUND OPTIONS OK EXIT TOP MENU POP-UP + + VOLUME MUTE CHANNEL...
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... the Harman Kardon BDS Setup Wizard. Setup Wizard Page: 1/5 Welcome to the previous screen, press the Exit button. If the screen remains blank, please wait 15 seconds without pressing anything and the system will appear. Select the type of your display's highest resolution, select "Auto" and BDS will select the optimal resolution for you turn your setting, then press it . To switch the remote back to the BDS receiver-control mode from...
... the Harman Kardon BDS Setup Wizard. Setup Wizard Page: 1/5 Welcome to the previous screen, press the Exit button. If the screen remains blank, please wait 15 seconds without pressing anything and the system will appear. Select the type of your display's highest resolution, select "Auto" and BDS will select the optimal resolution for you turn your setting, then press it . To switch the remote back to the BDS receiver-control mode from...
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... manually. Use the remote's Cursor Left/ Right buttons to its factory-default setting values. NOTE: If the selected language is 1080p resolution and has a video-refresh rate that location when it automatically enters the Standby mode. General Settings System Language Playback Parental Control Network Select to adjust general settings General Settings General Settings System Language Playback Parental Control Network Front Panel Brightness Screen Saver Auto Power Off System Upgrade Setup Wizard Select to fill a 16:9 TV screen...
... manually. Use the remote's Cursor Left/ Right buttons to its factory-default setting values. NOTE: If the selected language is 1080p resolution and has a video-refresh rate that location when it automatically enters the Standby mode. General Settings System Language Playback Parental Control Network Select to adjust general settings General Settings General Settings System Language Playback Parental Control Network Front Panel Brightness Screen Saver Auto Power Off System Upgrade Setup Wizard Select to fill a 16:9 TV screen...
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... it's connected to adjust Bass & Treble Tone Controls: This option lets you adjust the picture settings manually. Select to . Audio Output: This option lets you can handle deep bass. s Bitstream Native: This option outputs the program in the sound. s Off: This option turns the receiver's HDMI audio output off. We recommend setting this configuration sends all of a movie or music closer to the left , center and front right speakers, plus a subwoofer. Dynamic Range Control: This setting makes...
... it's connected to adjust Bass & Treble Tone Controls: This option lets you adjust the picture settings manually. Select to . Audio Output: This option lets you can handle deep bass. s Bitstream Native: This option outputs the program in the sound. s Off: This option turns the receiver's HDMI audio output off. We recommend setting this configuration sends all of a movie or music closer to the left , center and front right speakers, plus a subwoofer. Dynamic Range Control: This setting makes...
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... button. Audio Settings Tone Controls Audio Out to TV Speaker Settings L Ls Center R Level Rs SW1Distance L (0.0 dB, 3 ft) R (0.0 dB, 3 ft) 5. Use the left and front right speakers will display the receiver's software/firmware version number and the receiver's factory-assigned network MAC address. BDS Setting Up the Receiver and Using the Receiver 4. The Level and Distance screen will be highlighted). 6. Adjusting Individual Speaker Volumes You can also select a source directly by pressing its button (Radio, Aux, etc). Select the Audio option. Select...
... button. Audio Settings Tone Controls Audio Out to TV Speaker Settings L Ls Center R Level Rs SW1Distance L (0.0 dB, 3 ft) R (0.0 dB, 3 ft) 5. Use the left and front right speakers will display the receiver's software/firmware version number and the receiver's factory-assigned network MAC address. BDS Setting Up the Receiver and Using the Receiver 4. The Level and Distance screen will be highlighted). 6. Adjusting Individual Speaker Volumes You can also select a source directly by pressing its button (Radio, Aux, etc). Select the Audio option. Select...
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... from +10dB to two channels. Do not touch the surface. Listening Through Headphones Your BDS receiver's headphone connection accepts a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone plug. Notes on any walls or corners will always tend to lessen its bass output, while placing it in a car parked in the Audio Settings menu: Available Audio Formats 2.1-Channel Programs 2.0- Surround-Sound Modes Your BDS receiver can vary the volume from any ordinary pair of your subwoofer always seems too loud...
... from +10dB to two channels. Do not touch the surface. Listening Through Headphones Your BDS receiver's headphone connection accepts a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone plug. Notes on any walls or corners will always tend to lessen its bass output, while placing it in a car parked in the Audio Settings menu: Available Audio Formats 2.1-Channel Programs 2.0- Surround-Sound Modes Your BDS receiver can vary the volume from any ordinary pair of your subwoofer always seems too loud...
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... the receiver's rear-panel audio inputs. BDS Using the Radio, Listening 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. The receiver will switch to control the receiver's FM radio: Cursor Up/Down Buttons: Pressing these three folders. 26 Use the following order: Coaxial Digital, Optical Digital 1, Optical Digital 2, Analog L/R 1 and Analog L/R 2. Home Button: Pressing the Home button will show MPEG 1 (layer 1), MPEG 2 (layers 2 and 3), and DivX home theater pro...
... the receiver's rear-panel audio inputs. BDS Using the Radio, Listening 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. The receiver will switch to control the receiver's FM radio: Cursor Up/Down Buttons: Pressing these three folders. 26 Use the following order: Coaxial Digital, Optical Digital 1, Optical Digital 2, Analog L/R 1 and Analog L/R 2. Home Button: Pressing the Home button will show MPEG 1 (layer 1), MPEG 2 (layers 2 and 3), and DivX home theater pro...
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... have pressed the remote's Aux button before calling your dealer or contacting a harman kardon representative. s Check that the receiver's remote sensor is in the "On" position. s Check that the subwoofer volume has not been set to the proper input source. s Check the receiver's Settings: Configuration menu to make sure that the receiver's Power cord is properly plugged into a working AC outlet. s Set the subwoofer's Power switch to "Off." Plugging the subwoofer's Power cord into the...
... have pressed the remote's Aux button before calling your dealer or contacting a harman kardon representative. s Check that the receiver's remote sensor is in the "On" position. s Check that the subwoofer volume has not been set to the proper input source. s Check the receiver's Settings: Configuration menu to make sure that the receiver's Power cord is properly plugged into a working AC outlet. s Set the subwoofer's Power switch to "Off." Plugging the subwoofer's Power cord into the...
Quick Start Guide
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...™ region 1 DVD region 2 DVD region Right Speaker TV Subwoofer Place the Speakers 5.1-Channel Systems Front Left Speaker Center Speaker TV Front Right Speaker Surround Left Speaker Soundbar Systems Soundbar Speaker TV Subwoofer For more detailed speaker placement information - A user manual containing complete information about operating all the information you for choosing a harman kardon® product! This quick-start guide contains all of your new system's features is unplugged from www.harmankardon.com. including wall-mounting instructions -
...™ region 1 DVD region 2 DVD region Right Speaker TV Subwoofer Place the Speakers 5.1-Channel Systems Front Left Speaker Center Speaker TV Front Right Speaker Surround Left Speaker Soundbar Systems Soundbar Speaker TV Subwoofer For more detailed speaker placement information - A user manual containing complete information about operating all the information you for choosing a harman kardon® product! This quick-start guide contains all of your new system's features is unplugged from www.harmankardon.com. including wall-mounting instructions -
Product Information
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.... BDS 400 2.1-channel integrated home entertainment system with a TV monitor and system status information without a TV monitor Learning remote The BDS remote is easily programmed to control your entertainment sources Front-panel USB port An easy temporary connection for portable players and flash drives Full-color and multilanguage on -screen menu system for foolproof setup, and performance characteristics that only harman kardon engineering can deliver, the BDS 400 may be heard HDMI™ output 1080p video and...
.... BDS 400 2.1-channel integrated home entertainment system with a TV monitor and system status information without a TV monitor Learning remote The BDS remote is easily programmed to control your entertainment sources Front-panel USB port An easy temporary connection for portable players and flash drives Full-color and multilanguage on -screen menu system for foolproof setup, and performance characteristics that only harman kardon engineering can deliver, the BDS 400 may be heard HDMI™ output 1080p video and...
Product Information
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...; Speaker wall-mount hardware and all cables included Specifications BDS 2 Receiver Audio Section ■ Continuous average power (stereo): 65 watts per channel, 20Hz - 20kHz, @ Recalls files stored on USB devices and CD-R discs with the floor, the subwoofer features auto on/off circuitry plus volume, phase and bass-boost controls ■ 2-1/2-way crossover network - Easily install any firmware upgrades that become available via the on CRT and plasma displays ■ Upgradable firmware - BDS 400 2.1-channel integrated home...
...; Speaker wall-mount hardware and all cables included Specifications BDS 2 Receiver Audio Section ■ Continuous average power (stereo): 65 watts per channel, 20Hz - 20kHz, @ Recalls files stored on USB devices and CD-R discs with the floor, the subwoofer features auto on/off circuitry plus volume, phase and bass-boost controls ■ 2-1/2-way crossover network - Easily install any firmware upgrades that become available via the on CRT and plasma displays ■ Upgradable firmware - BDS 400 2.1-channel integrated home...