Harman Kardon BDS 2 SO Owners Manual

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  • Harman Kardon BDS 2 SO | Owners Manual - Page 1
    BDS Integrated home theater system Owner's Manual
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    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 AND CD DATA DISCS 26 USING PLAYLISTS 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 AUX COMPONENT REMOTE
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    location for the component and in performing normal maintenance practices. s Your new harman kardon® Blu-ray Disc™ player requires a broadband Internet connection for BD-Live™ interactivity. Cleaning Receiver When the receiver gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and
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    powered subwoofer BDS 300 System 1 x BDS 2 2.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver 2 x SAT-TS11 satellite speakers 1 x HKTS200SUB powered subwoofer Supplied Accessories If any of these items are missing, please contact harman kardon Customer Service via www.harmankardon.com. BDS 800, BDS 400 Systems
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    audio/video that is playing, the settings or other aspects of the BDS receiver's status as described throughout this manual. Eject Button (on top of unit): 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
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    other connections, plug the supplied AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched AC outlet. Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the BDS receiver's power supply on or off. After you have made and verified all connections (see the Connections section, on page 14), set this switch
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    BDS were to play out of phase with the satellite speakers, the sound waves produced by the subwoofer could be cancelled out, reducing bass subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal. It will enter the Standby mode if it receives no audio signal for 20 minutes. When
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    mode will switch it on. Settings Button: Pressing this button displays the BDS receiver's Settings menu. See Settings Menus, on page 20, for details. Repeat Button: When the BDS is playing a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD, pressing this button cycles through the following repeat modes: Chapter
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    and Blue Buttons: When the BDS is playing a Blu-ray Disc recording, these buttons can activate features and menus that may vary from disc to disc. Refer to the menu instructions for each particular disc for more information. NOTE: These Blu-ray Disc functions may override the Bookmark, Thumbnail
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    the listener's ears will be. You can also angle them toward the listener. Placing the Center Speaker (BDS 800 and BDS 700 systems only) Center Speaker Since our ears do not hear directional sound at the low frequencies where the subwoofer operates, it will perform well from just about any location
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    hardware that is appropriate for the wall's construction and materials. Note that the soundbar weighs 8.1 lb (3.67kg). Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight. Wall-Mounting the BDS 800 and BDS 400 Satellite Speakers IMPORTANT: Read the Connections section, on page 14, before wall
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    . The satellite speakers weigh 3.3 lb (1.5kg). Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight. Top Opening Keyhole Opening Bottom Opening CAUTION: Before making speaker connections, be sure that the BDS receiver is turned OFF and, preferably, its AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet
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    sure to use hardware that can support this weight. CAUTION: Before making speaker connections, be sure that your receiver or amplifier is turned OFF and the locations for the speakers. (See Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300), on page 10, for more information.) If possible,
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    Black is used to denote the (-) terminals of all channels on the BDS 5 receiver. The speaker wires included with your system have colored (+) on the receiver or amplifier, and (-) on the speaker to (-) on the receiver or amplifier. Miswiring one or more speakers results in thin sound, weak bass and
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    10 Soundbar Colored Band to Red Terminal Connecting the Speaker Terminals (BDS 600 system) 1. 2. 3. -+ -+ -L + -C+ -R+ Red White Green Band Band Band White Green Red Band Band Band Connecting the Receiver Terminals (all systems) Colored Band to Red Terminal BDS Receiver A. Unscrew
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    's Line-Level LFE In connector to the BDS receiver's Subwoofer output. BDS Receiver (BDS 2 shown) Connecting a TV or Video Display 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. To Subwoofer Output
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    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. This type of cord makes it easier for you to install and connect all other system wiring to
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    the BDS receiver remote buttons shown shaded in the following illustration: = Learning Capable 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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    into it. To switch the remote back to the BDS receiver-control mode from the auxiliary-control mode, press any one of these buttons: Disc, Radio, iPod or Home. Setting Up the Receiver NOTE: The menu screens shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes and may differ somewhat from the
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    multiple of 24), set Film Mode to "On" to get maximum resolution from Blu-ray Disc content mastered at 24 frames per second. If your display cannot handle a 1080p/24Hz signal, set this option to "Off," and the BDS receiver will upconvert 24-frame-per-second film material to the standard video 30Hz
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    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). Video Processing
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    no user adjustments. Using the Receiver NOTE: Before using your new BDS system, be sure to set the speaker distances, as explained in Audio Settings: Speaker Settings, on page 21. Home Menu Press the Home button to display the Home Menu screen: Home Menu Blu-ray Disc USB FM Radio Playlist Settings
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    harman kardon logo screen appears. Notes on Setting Speaker Volumes in 5.1-Channel Doing so can damage the speakers. Surround-Sound Modes Your BDS receiver can decode and play audio programs in in temperature inside the car. s After playing, store the disc in its case. s Do not write on the label
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    display connected via the HDMI output must also be HDCP-compliant. The BDS receiver supports Macrovision copy protection. On Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVD discs that include a copy-protection code, if the contents of the disc are copied using a VCR, the copy-protection code prevents the videotape
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    select the title on the disc (Blu-ray Disc/DVD) or track ( disc jacket for more information or contact the content provider. If the "Test Connection" function fails, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain the correct settings for the BDS receiver's IP Configuration menu. If the problem
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    : Press the Channel + or Channel - button. sound and picture are properly synchronized. Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs Your BDS receiver can play MP3 (up to 320kbps bitrate) audio files, display JPEG photos and show MPEG 1 (layer 1), MPEG 2 (layers 2 and 3), and DivX home theater
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    BDS Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs USB .. Photo Music Video Type:Folder 1 / 3 HOME Exit OPTIONS Option The to view. USB .. Sunset Connie1 Connie2 Stadium AB Stand 1 01 / 31 HOME Exit Type:JPG Size:0.241M Resolution:720x524 OPTIONS Option 1 / 25 Move Previous Next
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    BDS is playing music files from a USB device or CD data disc, the Repeat and Options functions are slightly different than they are when playing Blu-ray Disc are on the same media. Press the Home button while the music file is playing, files in the folder, the BDS receiver will play each one in the
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    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): Sound
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    BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Aux Component Remote-Control Code List 0045 GE 0163 0159 0145 0133 0128 0123 0121 0087 0029 GRUNDIG 0193 HALL MARK 0128 harman kardon 0201 HITACHI 0147 0144 0132 0128 0123 HYTEK 0016 INKEL 0120 JCPENNEY 0145 0132 0128 0123
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    BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers LG (GOLDSTAR) 0132 0128 0122 0110 0101 0002 0013 2004 LLOYTRON 0173 0172 LODGENET
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    BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Cable Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers ABC 3011 3001 ALLEGRO 3111 AMERICAST 3212 ARCHER 3112 BELCOR 3113 BT CABLE 4007
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    BDS 6053 CANAL 6013 CANAL DIGITAL 6013 CANAL PLUS 6013 (CANAL +) CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL 5061 5025 5021 5020 5051 5016 5015 CITOH 5060 DIRECTV 5085 5084 5078 5077 5063 5053 5052 5097 5095 5064 6047 ELECTRO HOME 5092 FERGUSON 6006 6011 6024 6045 6048 6052 FINLUX 6009 6010 FOXTEL
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    BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Satellite Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers PANASONIC PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PREMIERE PRESIDENT QUADRAL QUELLE RADIOLA RADIX RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SAT SATELLITE SERVICE 5059 DBS STARCAST 5047 SUPER GUIDE 5023 5027 TECHNISAT 6047 TEECOM
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    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): Multichannel power (BDS IF rejection: Disc Player Section Supported disc formats: Region code (BD/DVD):
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    BDS 700 system) CEN-TS11 Center (BDS 700 system) Two x 3" (75mm) cones, video-shielded 1/2" (13mm) dome, video-shielded 10 - 120 (H x W x D): Weight: SB 10 Soundbar (BDS 600 system) 3" (76mm) paper cone, 100 watts 8 ohms 84dB (2.83V/1m) (each channel) Push-spring terminal Sealed 4-5/16" x 36-1/4" x
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    harman kardon and CMMD (patent nos. 6,327,372 and 6,404,897) are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Blu-ray Disc and BD-Live are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc for more information and software tools to convert your
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Integrated home theater system
BDS
Owner’s Manual