Owner`s manual

Introduction
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BDS 280/580
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon BDS 3D Blu-ray Disc™ system.
The Harman Kardon BDS systems are sleek, high-performance 2.1 (BDS 280) and 5.1
(BDS 580) channel 3D Blu-ray Disc™ system with high fidelity amplified sound.
In the years since Harman Kardon engineers have pioneered the high-fidelity
audio system, we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home
entertainment to as many people as possible, adding performance and ease-of-use
features that enhance the experience. The BDS series of home entertainment systems
offers a complete home entertainment solution with a wealth of listening and viewing
options in one sleek system.
To get the maximum enjoyment from your new BDS system, we urge you to read this
manual thoroughly, which:
• Contains a description of the system’s features
• Lists the items included in the box
• Describes the BDS system and its components
• Includes step-by-step instructions to help you set up and get started with
the BDS system
CONTACT US: If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its
operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our website at:
www.harmankardon.com
Description and Features
The BDS system features:
• 65 W per channel of powerful, clear audio
• Three HDMI inputs (one with MHL/Roku-ready) with 3D, UHD (4K)
pass-through
• One HDMI output with Audio Return Channel (ARC), 2D to 3D conversion,
and UHD upscaling
• Wi-Fi connectivity for Apple AirPlay®, DLNA 1.5, system updates and
control, and streaming Internet services
• High quality Bluetooth audio streaming
• NFC for quick Bluetooth® pairing
• Dolby® Volume to maintain consistent sound levels without distracting
changes
Connect the BDS system to online sources such as Picasa, AccuWeather, and Pandora®.
The Harman Kardon BDS system is the world’s first Blu-ray system with Dolby Volume.
Enjoy the detail and clarity of your favorite movies and music in high fidelity sound with
Dolby TrueHD® and DTS-HD® (BDS 580) and DTS Digital Surround (BDS 280).
Unpacking
The carton and shipping material used to protect your new system during shipment are
specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you should
save the carton and packing material for use in shipping if you move or if the unit ever
needs repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may have to flatten it. You can do it
by carefully slitting the tape seams on the carton’s bottom and collapsing it. You can
store cardboard inserts in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging material, note that the carton and other sections
of the shipping-protection materials are recyclable. Please respect the environment and
discard those materials at a local recycling center.
Remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place
will affect the performance of your remote control.
Included Items
The following are the items provided in the BDS system complete package.
• One Remote Control
• One Power Cord
• One FM Antenna