Owner`s manual

BDS 280/580
10
Connections
Black is used to denote the (–) terminals of all channels on the BDS system.
Be sure to connect each speaker identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the BDS
system and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the BDS system. If one or more speakers are
miswired, it results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image.
CAUTION: Make sure the (+) and (–) bare wires do not touch each other or
the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage
your BDS system.
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Use a mono RCA audio cable to connect the BDS system’s Subwoofer output connector
to your powered subwoofer; consult your subwoofer’s owner’s manual for information
about making connections to your subwoofer.
Connecting the FM Antenna
Connect the supplied antenna to the FM Antenna connector as shown in the following
illustration. Fully extend the antenna wire and move it to different positions until you
get the best reception of your favorite stations.
Connecting a TV or Video Display
Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the BDS system’s HDMI output to your TV/video
display’s HDMI input. The BDS system is HDMI version 1.4b with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep
Color.
NOTE:If you have devices (such as a digital tuner) already connected directly
to your TV, you can feed their sound to the BDS system via the HDMI output
connector’s Audio Return Channel, and they will not require additional
connections to the system.
HDMI-equipped TV
HDMI ARC
Connecting Your HDMI Source Devices
If you have any source devices with an HDMI connector, using it will provide the best
possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries both
digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio
connections for devices you connect via an HDMI cable.
Connecting Your Digital Audio Source Devices
Optical Audio Source Device
If you have atleast two non-HDMI source devices with optical digital outputs, connect
them to the system’s optical digital audio connectors.
Coaxial Digital Audio Source Device
If one of your non-HDMI source devices has a coaxial digital output, connect it to the
system’s Coaxial Digital Input connector.
NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial)
from each device.