BDS 280/580 3D Blu-rayTM Disc System Applicable to all BDS x80 models Owner’s Manual
BDS 280/580 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Description and Features 3 Unpacking 3 Included Items 3 Installation Location 4 BDS Front Panel Controls and Connections 5 BDS 280/580 Rear Panel Controls and Connections 6 Remote Control Functions 8 Connections 9 Preparing the Remote Control 13 Setting up the System 15 Using the BDS System 16 Using the Disc Player 16 Using DLNA 17 Streaming Services 17 Playing Files from USB Devices and Data Discs 17 Listening to Audio Sourc
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.
BDS 280/580 • • • • One EzSet/EQ™ Microphone Two Wi-Fi Antennas Installation Location Installation Location • To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product. • Provide adequate space behind the system for ventilation.
BDS 280/580 Moving the System Before moving the system, first disconnect it from the AC power and then remove the interconnection cables to other components. Installation Location BDS Front Panel Controls and Connections 5 Cleaning When the system gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. After unplugging the AC power cord, Wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth.
BDS 280/580 BDS 280/580 Rear Panel Controls and Connections Press this capacitive button to turn the BDS system ON. If the system is already ON, press this button to push the system to Standby, Sleep or OFF mode. NOTE: While the system is powering on the volume ring will spin till the boot process is complete. The following table describes the different modes along with the LED display. 5.
BDS 280/580 The following are the controls available in the rear panel of the BDS 280/580 sytem: 1. Main Power Switch 2. AirPlay Antenna 3. Speaker outputs 4. Optical Digital Audio (S/PDIF) inputs 5. Trigger Output 6. AUX 1 input and AUX 2 input 7. Subwoofer output 8. Wi-Fi Antenna 9. FM radio antenna output 10. Coaxial digital audio (S/PDIF) input 11. IR Remote input 12. HDMI output (ARC) 13. HDMI 1/MHL input 14. HDMI 2 input 15. HDMI 3 (Apple) input 16. USB input 17. Network Connector 18. WPS button 19.
BDS 280/580 Remote Control Functions Power Button: The BDS system has four different power modes: NOTE: • Apple devices should be connected only to the Front panel USB port for the audio playback. • This USB port is rated for 500 mA output and it suggests that it is certified to charge iPhone and iPod devices. There is a USB connector on the front panel as well with similar functionality, rated for 2.1A to additionally charge iPad devices. 15. Network Connector: Use a Cat. 5 or Cat.
BDS 280/580 Display Button: When you are playing Blu-ray Disc and DVD recordings, pressing this button activates a bar display containing information about the currently-playing disc or program. When you are playing a video from an inserted USB device, pressing this button displays the Status bar. This button does not function when the BDS system is playing materials from an iOS device, an auxiliary source or the radio. Pressing Display button has no action during playback of tracks and photo slides.
BDS 280/580 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. Connecting a TV or Video Display CAUTION: Make sure the (+) and (–) bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal.
BDS 280/580 Connections Connecting the Subwoofer Trigger Output If your system has equipment that can be controlled by a DC trigger signal, connect it to the system’s Subwoofer Trigger connector with a mono 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug interconnect cable. The system will supply a 12V DC (100 mA) trigger signal at this connection whenever it is powered ON. Connecting Analog Audio Source Devices Use the system’s Aux In connectors for up to two source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors.
BDS 280/580 Connections Connecting the AC Power The following instructions help you to connect your unit to the network. The BDS system 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 the system’s rear panel. NOTE: • The power requirement for the BDS system is 100V – 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 120W (BDS 580 system) or 90W (BDS 280 system).
BDS 280/580 Preparing the Remote Control WPS PBC (Push Button Control) 1. Select WPS PBC from the Setup Wi-Fi list and press the WPS button on the rear panel of the BDS. 2. Go to your wireless router and press its WPS button. 3. The connection should now be established automatically Check the status on your TV for confirmation. WPS PIN 1. Select WPS PIN from the Setup Wi-Fi list. A PIN code is displayed on the screen. 2. Enter this same PIN on your wireless router’s internal web page to connect.
BDS 280/580 4. Aim the remote towards the component you just turned on and enter a set-up code number from step 1, above. Use the Program (Red) button for the first digit; the Bookmark (green) button for the second digital; the Thumbnail (yellow) button for the third digit; and the Zoom (Blue) button for the last digit. If the code to be entered is “0” you do not need to press the corresponding button; for numbers “1” and above, press the button that number of times.
BDS 280/580 Setting up the System Erasing a Learned Code and Restoring the Original Button Code 1. Press and simultaneously hold down the Aux and Bookmark (green) buttons on the BDS remote control for at least three seconds. The BDS remote will enter the learning mode after the Aux button LED turns on. 2. Press and release the remote control button that you want to erase. The aux button’s LED will flash three times. 3. To erase other buttons, press the selected buttons. 4.
BDS 280/580 Using the BDS System Home Menu Press the to display the Home Menu screen: If a disc has been inserted into the system’s built-in disc slot, it will be displayed on the list as either CDDA (CD), DVD Video (DVD) or Blu-ray Disc. If you have inserted a USB device into the system’s USB port, it will appear on the list as USB. NOTE: Digital and analog audio sources connected to the system’s rear panel digital and line inputs will not appear on the list.
BDS 280/580 Playback Features Content play back control (Picture): You can control the playback using the buttons such as Play/Pause/Stop/Previous/Repeat/Next/Rotate/Zoom. NOTE: The unit shall support the background music and picture slideshow simultaneously. Content play back control (Music): You can control the picture using the buttons such as Play/Pause/Stop/Previous/Repeat/Next/Rotate/Backward/Forward.
BDS 280/580 Using DLNA Viewing Photos • Photo files can be played from connected USB drives, DLNA servers on your home network, or inserted data discs (Blu-ray, DVD, or CD). 1. From the Home Menu screen, select Photos. 2. Select a folder containing photo files and highlight a photo file in the folder. A thumbnail of the highlighted photo will be displayed on the right of the screen.
BDS 280/580 • • When the BDS system is playing video files from a USB device or CD data disc, the Repeat and Options functions are slightly different from playing Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVDs. Repeat button: Pressing this button cycles through the repeat modes such as 1 (current video), All (folder), OFF.
BDS 280/580 Listening to FM Radio Listening to FM Radio Radio Input button: Pressing this button selects the BDS system’s built-in FM radio as the system’s active audio source. Pressing this button also puts the remote control into the control mode for the radio. NOTE: Pressing this button when the BDS system is in the Standby mode will switch it on. If no station is found in the seek mode, it will come back to the original frequency.
BDS 280/580 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems The system does not power up (the Power indicator is not lit) Sound plays through the speakers, but there is no TV picture There is no sound coming from just the subwoofer There is a constant hum in the sound Solutions • Check whether the system’s Power cord is properly plugged into the system’s AC Power connector. • Check that the Power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet.
BDS 280/580 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems The disc does not play Solutions • Check that the disc is inserted correctly (label side up). • Check that the disc is the correct type: BD Video (single-layer or double-layer), • DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA (CD digital audio), CD-R/RW. Other disc types will not play. • Check that the disc surface is clean and not scratched.
BDS 280/580 Specifications Specifications BDS 280/580 Audio Section Frequency Response @1W 20Hz – 20kHz, ±0.5dB Continuous average power, stereo mode 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <1% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms Input sensitivity/impedance (line inputs) 250mV/> 10kΩ Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A) –90 dB FM tuner section Frequency range 87.5MHz – 108.0MHz (US and EU) Usable sensitivity IHF >14dBf Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo) 55dB/55dB Distortion (mono/stereo) 0.3%/0.
BDS 280/580 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers A MARK 0132 0122 ACER 0143 1167 1105 Manufacturer 1088 1088 1105 ADMIRAL 0192 ADVENT 0151 1023 AIWA 0027 1110 AKAI 0053 1093 1089 1056 1042 1022 1020 1011 AKAL 0160 0123 AKURA 1020 ALBA 1040 AMPRO 0164 ANAM 0122 0112 0109 0106 0045 ANSONIC 1049 1144 1145 1146 1147 1053 1020 1148 AOC 0128 0123 0122 0037 0146 0150 APEX 0154 2014
BDS 280/580 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers DIGIFUSION 1184 DIGITREX 1192 DISH NETWORK 0188 DIXI 1022 DORIC 1029 DUMONT 1201 1199 DUMONT-FINLUX 1044 1012 DYNASTY 0045 DYNATECH 0063 DYNATRON 1022 1020 DYNEX 0014 0083 0107 1095 2012 1096 1088 1023 Manufacturer Code Numbers FUTURETECH 0045 0195 GATEWAY 0198 0199 GBC 1043 GE 0163 0159 0145 0133 0123 0121 0087 0029 GEC(UK) 1061 1010 1036 1041 1195 0128 GOODMANS 1
BDS 280/580 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers INKEL 0120 INNO HIT 1068 INSIGNIA 0099 0107 INTERFUNK 1104 1088 1056 1023 1022 1020 INTERVISION 1121 1119 1118 1117 1115 1114 1113 1111 ISIS 1186 1033 1024 1116 Manufacturer Code Numbers LLOYTRON 0173 LODGENET 0069 LOEWE 0227 1027 LOEWE OPTA 1088 1023 1022 1020 LOGIK 0069 1099 1091 1047 1038 LUMA 1022 LUXMAN 0128 LUXOR 1058 0145 0077 0172 ITT 1100 1092 1046 1040
BDS 280/580 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers MITSUBISHI 0168 0167 0160 0128 0123 0115 0077 1124 1092 1091 1090 1089 1083 1082 1079 1077 1076 1075 1057 1050 1046 1043 1039 1038 1034 1029 1023 1022 1020 1013 1011 1010 1007 MOTOROLA 2005 MTC 0176 MURPHY 1021 NATIONAL 0182 0181 0148 1018 0125 0123 1043 1010 NECKERMANN 1102 1088 NEON 1182 NIKEI 0045 NOBLEX 1204 1205 NOKIA 1100 1092 1046 1040 NORDMENDE 1094
BDS 280/580 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers RFT 1127 Manufacturer Code Numbers SOUNDESIGN 0128 1122 SPECTRICON 0122 RTF 1023 SSS 0045 RUNCO 0153 SAA 0183 SABA 1094 1093 1088 1080 1059 1056 1024 1023 1017 1009 SALORA 1058 1018 SAMPO 0128 0123 0059 SAMSUNG 0226 0145 0132 0128 0124 0022 0020 1226 1208 1205 SANYO SBR 0152 1125 0044 1124 1123 0046 1204 1068 1022 2003 0054 0026 0091 1092 STERN 1198 SUNKAI 1
BDS 280/580 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers TRIUMPH 1199 TRUTECH 0055 UHER 1044 ULTRAVOX 1088 1023 UNIVERSUM 1201 1102 Manufacturer Code Numbers ABC 3011 ALLEGRO 3111 AMERICAST 3212 AMINO 3015 ARCHER 3112 1012 BELCOR 3113 VIDEO CONCEPTS 0160 BT CABLE 4007 VIDEOCON 1188 CABLE STAR 3113 3033 VIDIKRON 0235 CABLETIME 4016 4012 4011 4008 VIDTECH 0128 3021 4032 4033 VIEWSONIC 0011 0038 VIORE 0245 0237 VISTRON 1194
BDS 280/580 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List CABLE BOX Manufacturer Code Numbers GENERAL 3210 3054 INSTRUMENT GOODMIND 3112 HANLIN 3208 3175 3099 3056 HITACHI 3188 3001 JASCO 3111 JERROLD 3210 3188 3162 3097 3073 3017 3011 3002 4022 4001 3117 LINSAY 3118 MACOM 3191 MAGNAVOX 3068 3019 3017 MOTOROLA 3022 3023 3021 MOVIE TIME 3101 3031 3100 Code Numbers SCIENTIFIC 3222 3221 3203 3183 3038 4025 4006 4005 4039 3053 ATLANTA 4026 SEAM 3121 SIGNAT
BDS 280/580 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List SATELLITE TUNERS Manufacturer Code Numbers AIWA 6141 AKAI 6033 ALBA 6111 ALPHASTAR 5172 GOODMANS 6111 ALPHASTAR DBS 5150 GRUNDIG 5074 ALPHASTAR DSR 5142 5155 5163 Manufacturer Code Numbers GOLDEN 6020 INTERSTAR 6001 6090 6067 6053 5004 6111 6106 5005 5006 6015 AMSTRAD 6132 HITACHI ANKARO 6121 HOUSTON ASTRO 6183 6182 6181 6178 6177 6176 6180 6179 TRACKER HUGHES 5189 5137 6121 HUMAX 5072 6007 BIRDVIEW
BDS 280/580 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List SATELLITE TUNERS Manufacturer Code Numbers PACE 5187 5028 5043 5082 6124 6067 6064 6063 6053 6048 6017 6039 PACE MSS SERIES 6067 PANASONIC 5169 5066 5157 5053 6124 Manufacturer Code Numbers SCHNEIDER 6053 SIEMENS 6090 6038 SKY 5043 5044 6006 6017 SKY MASTER 6133 SKYLAB 6121 5062 5041 6029 5093 5091 5090 5033 6063 6053 6031 SONY 5105 PANSAT 5120 STAR CHOICE DBS 5159 PERSONAL CABLE 5118 STARCAST 5047
