BDS 280 / BDS 580 Blu‐ray Disc System Quick‐Start Guide
Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product! This quick‐start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up your new BDS Blu‐ray Disc system. To conserve our national resources, your BDS system does not include a printed owner’s manual. An owner’s manual containing complete information about operating all of your new system’s features is available on our website. Go to www.harmankardon.com and download the BDS Blu‐ray Disc System Owner’s Manual.
BDS green center (+) black (‐) on both channels Most speakers use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (‐) terminal. Be sure to connect each speaker identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on BDS and (‐) on the speaker to (‐) on BDS. Miswiring one or more speakers results in thin sound, weak bass, and a poor stereo image.
BDS Connect a TV or video display NOTE: If your TV supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) and you access digital channels from your TV’s built‐in tuner or you have other sources already connected directly to your TV, you can feed their sound to the BDS system via the HDMI Monitor Out connector’s Audio Return Channel, and they will not require additional connections to the system. Connect to your wired home network Note: if you have a wireless home network, skip this step for now.
BDS Connecting an HDMI source device
BDS Connecting a component video source device [Insert new diagram showing to connect component sources to the TV and then use ARC] Connecting an optical digital audio source device Connecting a coaxial digital audio source device
BDS Connecting an analog audio source device Connecting to AC power BDS System Rear Panel
BDS Setting up the BDS Install the batteries in the remote control Turn on the system Set the system’s main power switch to the “ON” position. BDS System Rear Panel To set up your BDS system, you will use the remote control to navigate through the on‐screen menus and to make selections from them.
BDS • • • Use the cursor up/down buttons to navigate through the menu list. When an item is highlighted, a white border will appear around it. To select a highlighted item, press the OK button. The screen will change depending on your selection. To return to the previous screen, press the Back button.
BDS Initial Setup When you turn your BDS system on for the first time, the on‐screen menu will display the Initial Setup screens. The first screen allows you to set the language you want BDS menus to use. Highlight your choice and press the OK button, then the Initial Setup introduction screen will appear. Press the OK button, and the Initial Setup TV resolution screen will appear. Highlight your choice and press the OK button. Next, the Initial Setup aspect‐ratio screen will appear.
BDS This setting enables processing in the BDS system that will maximize your system’s audio performance. If you are using a Harman Kardon speaker package with your BDS system, select it’s model number from the list. If you’re not using a Harman Kardon speaker package, select “Other.” Configuring BDS for your speaker system Before you use your BDS, you need to configure it to work with your particular speaker system.
BDS 5. Use the down cursor button to select Sound and press OK. Next, use the down cursor to select EzSet/EQ and press OK. 6. Remain silent while the test noise plays through the speakers. As the test noise circulates among the speakers, the screen will show which speaker is being tested. 7. When the testing process is complete, the “Testing…” message on the screen will change to “All tests done!” 8. Press the Back button to exit the EzSet/EQ test procedure.
BDS The available sources are shown in a grid. If a disc has been inserted into the system’s built‐in disc slot, it will be available in the top left. If you have inserted a USB device into the system’s USB port, it’s content can be accessed by the Music, Photo, and Video sources on the top row. NOTE: Digital and analog audio sources connected to the receiver’s rear‐panel optical digital, coaxial digital, and analog inputs will not appear on the list but can be selected using the Aux input source.
BDS Airplay Frequency Range: 2412MHz~2472MHz Transmitter power: <20dBm (ERIP) Modulation: 802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK), 802.11g: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM) Bit Rate of Transmitter: 802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps, 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/12/9/6 Mbps Number of Channel: 11 (US), 13(Others) Function: Streaming audio play WiFi For 2.4G Frequency Range: 2412MHz~2472MHz Transmitter power: <20dBm (ERIP) Modulation: 802.11b:DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) 802.11g:OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM) 802.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For All Products: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install this apparatus in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ Players: Caution: This product uses a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety mechanisms provided for your protection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To ensure proper use of this product, please read the owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future use. Should the unit require maintenance or repair, please contact your local Harman Kardon service center.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Tous les produits : MISE EN GARDE RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Lisez attentivement ces instructions. Conservez-les pour vous y reporter en cas de besoin. Respectez toutes les mises en garde. Suivez toutes les instructions. N’utilisez pas cet appareil à proximité d’un point d’eau. Nettoyez-le uniquement avec un chiffon sec. N’obstruez aucun orifice de ventilation.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lecteurs CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ : Mise en garde : Cet appareil utilise un système laser. Pour éviter de vous exposer directement au rayon laser, n’ouvrez pas le boîtier ou ne tentez pas de contourner les mécanismes de sécurité visant à vous protéger. NE REGARDEZ PAS DIRECTEMENT LE RAYON LASER. Pour utiliser correctement ce produit, lisez attentivement le mode d’emploi et conservez-le afin de vous y reporter en cas de besoin.
