BDS Integrated home theater system Owner’s Manual
BDS 2 Table of Contents VERIFY LINE VOLTAGE BEFORE USING 3 UNPACKING 3 INSTALLATION LOCATION 3 CLEANING 3 MOVING THE RECEIVER 3 INTRODUCTION 3 SYSTEM 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
Verify Line Voltage Before Using, Unpacking, Installation Location, Cleaning, Moving the Receiver and Introduction BDS Introduction Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.
BDS System Components and Supplied Accessories BDS 700, BDS 300 Systems System Components Your BDS system includes the following components: System remote control BDS 800 System 1 x BDS 5 5.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver 4 x SAT-TS60 satellite speakers 1 x SAT-TS60 center speaker 1 x HKTS200SUB powered subwoofer 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 HDMI cable Satellite speaker wallmount brackets and hardware (four with BDS 700 system, two with BDS 300 system) FM wire antenna 3 0 BDS 700 System 1 x BDS 5 5.
BDS Receiver Front-Panel Controls Receiver Front-Panel Controls Disc Slot Information Display Eject Button (on top panel) Standby Button (on top panel) Headphone Jack USB Port Volume Control Disc Slot: Insert a compatible disc into the slot. The BDS receiver’s disc player will accept 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs.
BDS Receiver Rear-Panel Connections Receiver Rear-Panel Connections Main Power Switch Speaker Connectors (BDS 5 Shown) AC Power Connector BD-Live Connector Cooling Fan Air Exhaust Optical Digital Inputs Subwoofer Output NOTE: See the Connections section, on page 14, for detailed information about making connections. AC Power Connector: After you have made and verified all other connections, plug the supplied AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched AC outlet.
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 action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers.
BDS Remote Control Functions Eject Button: Press this button to eject a disc from the BDS receiver’s built-in disc player. Before pressing this button, make sure no objects are blocking the disc slot opening. Remote Control Functions Power Button TV Power Button TV Power Button: After you program the remote control, pressing this button turns the TV’s power on and off. See Programming the Remote, on page 18.
BDS Surround Button: Pressing this button cycles through all of the surround-sound modes that are available for the active program. Each press of the Surround button will change to the next mode in line. A pop-up display will appear, showing the modes as you cycle through them. NOTE: Not all surround modes will be available for all programs. See Surround-Sound Modes, on page 23, for more information.
BDS Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300 Systems) Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300 Systems) Placing the Subwoofer Front Left Speaker Placing the Front Left and Front Right Speakers Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker Subwoofer Front Right Speaker Place the front speakers the same distance from each other as they are from the listening position. Place them at about the same height from the floor as the listener’s ears will be.
Placing the Speakers (BDS 600 System) and Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers BDS Placing the Speakers (BDS 600 System) Placing the Subwoofer Placing the Front Left and Front Right Speakers Follow the subwoofer placement directions in Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300 Systems), on page 10. If your TV is placed on a table, you can place the soundbar on the table directly in front of the TV, centered with the TV screen.
BDS Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers 4. Attach the wall portion of the wall-mount bracket onto the wall using hardware that is appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. We recommend first anchoring the bracket using its keyhole, then attaching it with another anchor through its top opening, as shown in the illustration. The satellite speakers weigh 3.3 lb (1.5kg). Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight.
BDS Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers Wall-Mounting the BDS 800 Center Speaker 1. Decide on the location for the speaker (see Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300 Systems), on page 10). 2. Attach the center-speaker wall-mount bracket to the wall using hardware that is appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. Attach the anchors through the holes shown in the illustration. 3.
Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers, and Connections BDS Wall-Mounting the BDS 700 Center Speaker 1. Determine the location for the speaker (see Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300 Systems), on page 10, for more information). If possible, position the speaker so that one of the mounting screws (not included; use size #10) can be installed directly into a wall stud. If that is not possible, use optional wall anchors that are rated to support at least 25 lb (11.
BDS Connections Connecting the Satellite and Center Speakers (BDS 700 and BDS 300 systems) Front Right Front Left Center – + – + Connecting the Speaker Terminals (BDS 800 and BDS 400 systems) 1. 2. 3. – + 3. 2. 1. Front Right Cable (Red Bands) Front Left Cable (White Bands) Center Cable (Green Bands) + – + – Colored Band to Red Terminal BDS Receiver (BDS 5 shown) Surround Right* Connecting the Speaker Terminals (BDS 700 and BDS 300 systems) 1. Surround Left* – + 2. 3.
BDS Connections Connecting the Subwoofer (all systems) Connecting a TV or Video Display Use the supplied mono RCA audio cable (purple connectors) to connect the subwoofer’s Line-Level LFE In connector to the BDS receiver’s Subwoofer output. Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the BDS receiver’s HDMI output to your TV/video display’s HDMI input. The BDS receiver is HDMI version 1.3a.
BDS Connections Connecting Audio Sources Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) Use a CAT. 5/RJ45 network cable (not supplied) to connect the BDS receiver’s BD-Live connector directly to a network router, a network switch, a network modem or an Ethernet network wall jack that has Internet access. NOTE: The BDS receiver can not access content on other networked devices. The Network connection enables only the receiver’s BD-Live features. See BD-Live Interactivity, on page 25, for details.
BDS Preparing the Remote Control Preparing the Remote Control Installing the Batteries Your BDS system remote control uses three AAA batteries (supplied). Insert the batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure to observe the correct polarity. 1. 2. 3. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 7 8 9 0 0 0 + + + + + + – – – – – – – + – + – + Using the Remote When using the remote, remember to aim it toward the receiver’s front panel.
Preparing the Remote Control and Setting Up the Receiver BDS Programming Remote Control “Punch-Through” Commands After programming the remote to control an auxiliary (Aux) component, you can also program it so it will control the Aux component’s channel up/down and transport functions (Play, Pause, etc.) even when the remote is not in the Aux-control mode.
BDS Setting Up the Receiver Settings Menus Pressing the remote’s Settings button displays the receiver’s settings menus, which allow you to configure the receiver’s various functions. Use the remote’s Cursor Left/ Right buttons to change from one menu to another, use the Cursor Up/Down buttons to navigate through the lists that appear on the various screens, and use the OK button to select highlighted items. Press the Exit button at any time to return to the previous screen.
BDS Setting Up the Receiver HDMI Deep Color: This option allows you to adjust the resolution of color output to your TV. If your TV accepts Deep Color, this option allows your TV to display an enhanced color palette. s On: The BDS receiver outputs 36-bit Deep Color if your TV supports it. If your TV does not, the receiver will output 30-bit color. s Off: The BDS receiver does not output Deep Color (color resolution remains at 24 bits).
BDS Setting Up the Receiver and Using the Receiver 4. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the “L” bar until it shows the distance you measured to the front left speaker (the arrowheads indicate which speaker is being adjusted). 5. Press the Exit button twice to return to the speaker setup screen (the front left and front right speakers will still be highlighted). 6. Press the Cursor Down button. The subwoofer will be highlighted. Press the OK button. The Level and Distance screen will appear.
BDS 6. Select the speaker you want to adjust, and use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust its volume. You can vary the volume from +10dB to –10dB, in 1dB increments. 7. Press the Exit button twice to return to the speaker setup screen (the front left and front right speakers will still be highlighted). To adjust the volume of a different speaker, use the cursor buttons to highlight it and press the OK button. Repeat Steps 5 – 6 for that speaker. 8.
BDS Disc Cleaning Precautions s Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. s Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. Regional Coding BDS receivers sold in the USA are designed only for playback of discs with Blu-Ray Disc region code A and DVD Region Code 1 information, or for discs that do not contain any region code information.
BDS Using the Disc Player and Listening to Your iPod/iPhone Programmed Play: This option lets you create a programmed playlist for a disc. The program function works for CDs, DVDs and some Blu-ray Disc recordings (not all Blu-ray Disc recordings allow programmed play). 1. Press the Program button. The Program screen will appear.
BDS Using the Radio, Listening to Audio Sources and Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs Using the Radio Listening to Audio Sources Press the Radio button on the remote control, or if the Home screen is displayed on the TV, highlight Radio and press the OK button. The Radio Now Playing screen will appear on the TV. Press the Aux button on the remote control. The receiver will switch to the audio input that was selected last.
BDS Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs USB .. Photo Music Video 1/3 Type:Folder HOME Exit OPTIONS Option s File: Select a file to view. s Play Mode: View files in their normal order, in random order (until you press the Stop button) or in shuffle order (displays each image in the folder one time in random order, then returns to the directory).
BDS Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs, and Using Playlists Selecting a music file plays the file. If there are other music files in the folder that follow the selected file, the receiver will play them in the order they appear on the on-screen display.
BDS Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your BDS system isn’t performing the way you think it should, check to see if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or contacting a harman kardon representative. Problem Solution The receiver won’t power up (the Power indicator is not lit): s Check that the receiver’s Power cord is properly plugged into the receiver’s AC Power Input connector. s Check that the Power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet.
BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers ADMIRAL 0192 AIWA 1110 AKAI 1011 1020 1022 1056 1089 1093 ALBA 1020 1040 ANAM 0122 0112 0109 0106 AOC 0128 0123 0122 0037 APEX 2014 2016 ARC EN CIEL 1017 1019 ARCAM 1017 ARISTONA 1022 1023 1025 0123 1088 1024 1105 1042 1056 Manufacturer Code Numbers DAEWOO 0132 0128 0127 0119 0116 0114 0111 0108 0106 0105 0102 0087 1022 1096 1088 1
BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers LG (GOLDSTAR) 0132 0128 0013 2004 LLOYTRON 0173 0172 LODGENET 0069 LXI 0148 0145 0077 MAGNAVOX 0148 0145 0132 0128 0123 0040 2007 2008 2009 201 MARANTZ 0148 0123 0115 MEMOREX 0128 0069 METZ 0084 MGA 0128 0123 0115 MITSUBISHI 0168 0167 0160 0122 0110 0101 0002 Manufacturer Code Numbers SAMSUNG 0145 0132 0128 0124 0022 0020 0031 2003 SANYO 0054 0026 SCOTT 0132 0128 0045
BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Cable Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers Manufacturer 3001 Code Numbers ABC 3011 OAK 3220 ALLEGRO 3111 PACE 3179 AMERICAST 3212 PANASONIC 3214 ARCHER 3112 PANTHER 3114 BELCOR 3113 PHILIPS 3090 BT CABLE 4007 CABLE STAR 3113 3033 CABLETIME 4008 4011 CITIZEN 3189 3177 3176 3053 3085 3020 3019 3013 4023 3209 3171 3119 3041 3216 3215 3001 4002 RADIO SHACK 3213 3112 3111 RCA 3214 3053 CLYDE CABLEVISION 4017 RECO
BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Satellite Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers Manufacturer Code Numbers AIWA 6041 HITACHI 5055 AKAI 6033 5063 ALBA 6001 HOUSTON TRACKER AMSTRAD 6032 HUGHES 5089 ANKARO 6021 ASTRO 6011 6076 6077 6082 6083 BARCOM 6021 BIRDVIEW 5025 BLAUPUNKT 6038 6090 BUSH 6006 6048 6078 6079 6080 BUSH (UK) 6053 CANAL 6013 CANAL DIGITAL 6013 CANAL PLUS (CANAL +) 6013 CHANNEL MASTER 5061 CHAPARRAL 5051 CITOH 5060 DIRECTV 5009 DISH
BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Satellite Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers Manufacturer Code Numbers PANASONIC 5069 PANSAT 5020 SKY 6006 SKY MASTER 6033 PERSONAL CABLE 5018 SKYLAB 6021 PHILIPS 5075 SONY 5005 STAR CHOICE DBS 5059 6053 PICO 5007 STARCAST 5047 PREMIERE 6008 SUPER GUIDE 5023 PRESIDENT 5004 5081 TECHNISAT 6047 QUADRAL 6066 6067 TEECOM 5009 QUELLE 6090 TELECOM 6041 RADIOLA 6053 TELEFUNKEN 6083 RADIX 6047 6023 RCA 5090 5065 THORNFE
BDS Specifications Specifications BDS 5 receiver (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 600 systems) BDS 2 receiver (BDS 400, BDS 300 systems) Audio Section Continuous average power, stereo mode (BDS 5, BDS 2): 65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.1% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms Multichannel power (BDS 5 only): 65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.1% THD, into 6 ohms Input sensitivity/impedance (line inputs): 250mV/46k ohms Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): –90dB Frequency response @ 1W (±0.
BDS Midrange transducer: Specifications SAT-TS60 Satellites (BDS 800 and BDS 400 systems) CEN-TS60 Center (BDS 800 system) Two x 3" (75mm) flat-panel drivers, video-shielded Two x 3" (75mm) flat-panel drivers, video-shielded ® High-frequency transducer: 1" (25mm) CMMD Lite dome, video-shielded 1" (25mm) CMMD Lite dome, video-shielded Recommended power: 10 – 120 watts 10 – 150 watts Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms Sensitivity: 86dB (2.83V/1m) 83dB (2.
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