ENGLISH BDS Integrated home theater system Owner’s Manual
BDS 2 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Verify Line Voltage Before Using 3 Unpacking 3 Installation Location 3 Cleaning 3 Moving the Receiver 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
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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 HDMI™ cable Satellite speaker wall-mount brackets and hardware (four with BDS 700 system, two with BDS 300 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 FM wire antenna BDS 700 System 1 x BDS 5 5.
BDS Receiver Front-Panel Controls Disc Slot Information Display Eject Button (on top panel) ENGLISH Receiver Front-Panel Controls Standby Button (on top panel) USB Port Headphone Jack 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 ENGLISH 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.
Find Button: Pressing this button during disc playback activates the search function, allowing you to jump to a specific location on the disc. You can find a location by title, chapter or time. NOTE: This feature is disc-dependent. Some discs do not allow finding locations by title. Home Button: Pressing this button returns the on-screen display to the Home screen from whatever screen is active when the button is pressed.
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 Front Right Speaker Subwoofer Placing the Front Left and Front Right Speakers Front Left Speaker 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.
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. Attach the supplied rubber feet to the soundbar as shown in the illustration.
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 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. of your wall.
Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers, and Connections BDS You can pivot the wall-mounted speaker from side to side; however, attempting to tilt it up or down will damage the bracket and possibly the wall, which would not be covered by your warranty. 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).
BDS Connections Connecting the Speaker Terminals (BDS 800 and BDS 400 systems) 1. 2. ENGLISH Connecting the Satellite and Center Speakers (BDS 700 and BDS 300 systems) 3. Center Front Right Front Left – + – + – + 3. 1. – – + Front Left Cable (White Bands) Center Cable (Green Bands) Front Right Cable (Red Bands) + 2. Colored Band to Red Terminal BDS Receiver (BDS 5 shown) Connecting the Speaker Terminals (BDS 700 and BDS 300 systems) 1. Surround Right* 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 LineLevel 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) ENGLISH 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 26, for details.
BDS Preparing the Remote Control Preparing the Remote Control 6. If you run out of codes, you can search through all of the codes in the remote’s library for that product type. Installing the Batteries Your BDS system remote control uses 3 AAA batteries (supplied). Insert the batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure to observe the correct polarity. 1. 2. 3.
Preparing the Remote Control and Setting Up the Receiver remote is programmed to operate your TV in the Aux control mode, you can also have the TV’s channel +/– functions “punch through” and operate even when the remote is in the Disc, Radio or iPod control modes. 1. Press and hold the button for the main device the remote will be operating. The button will light up, go dark and then light up again. Release the button. Setup Wizard Please select which language you would like the BDS menus to appear. 2.
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 Audio Settings Display Settings Audio Settings TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 Full Tone Controls Bass 0dB Video Processing Resolution Auto Audio Out Treble 0dB Color Space RGB Film Mode Off HDMI Deep Color Off Select to adjust display settings TV: This option allows you to set the following display parameters: •• Aspect Ratio : This option lets you select how you want 4:3 programs displayed on a 16:9 TV, or 16:9 programs displayed on a 4:3 TV.
BDS Setting Up the Receiver Speaker Settings: This setting allows you to set up the receiver to work properly with the speakers included in your BDS system. The available configurations are: •• 2.0: This configuration consists of left and right main speakers but no subwoofer. Selecting this configuration sends all of the bass to the left and right speakers, so be sure that they are full-range and can handle deep bass. •• 2.1: This configuration consists of left and right main speakers, plus a subwoofer.
BDS 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 22. 4. The front left and front right speakers will be highlighted. To adjust either of them, press the OK button. To adjust a different speaker, use the cursor buttons to highlight it and press the OK button. The Level and Distance selection screen will appear.
BDS Using the Receiver and Using the Disc Player Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume: Listening Through Headphones •• Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films, while the ideal setting for films is too quiet for music. When setting the subwoofer volume, listen to both music and films with strong bass content and find a “middle ground” volume level that works for both.
BDS The BDS receiver can play the following types of discs (in 5"/12cm and 3"/8cm size): •• BD-Video (single-layer or double-layer) •• DVD-Video •• DVD+R/+RW •• DVD-R/-RW •• CDDA (CD digital audio) •• CD-R/RW NOTE: The compatibility and performance of dual-layer discs is not guaranteed. Supported Media Codecs The BDS receiver can play media recorded in the following audio/video codecs: •• MPEG 1, Layer 1 •• MPEG 2, Layer 2 •• MPEG 2, Layer 3 •• H.
BDS Using the Disc Player, Listening to Your iPod/iPhone and Using the Radio 3. Press the right Navigation button and use the Navigation Up/Down buttons to select the chapter for your first program entry (Blu-ray Disc/DVD only). Previous/Step Button: Press this button once to skip to the beginning of the current track. Press the button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track. 4. Repeat Steps 2 – 3 for every entry in your programmed list.
OK Button: Pressing this button sets the currently tuned-in frequency as a preset station. See Setting and Recalling Preset Stations, below, for details. Previous/Step Button and Next/Step Button: Pressing these buttons scans to the next higher or lower receivable radio station. Search/Slow Reverse Button and Search/Slow Forward Button: Pressing these buttons scans to the next higher or lower receivable radio station.
BDS Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs Viewing Photos In the top directory, select “Photo.” Select a folder containing photo files and highlight a photo file in the folder. A thumbnail of the highlighted photo will appear on the right of the screen. Thumbnail (yellow) Button: Pressing this button while playing a slide show displays thumbnail images of all photos in the slide show. Use the Cursor and OK buttons to highlight and select images to view. USB ..
BDS Use the Play, Pause, Stop, Prev/Step, Next/Step, Search Down/Slow and Search Up/Slow buttons to control music-file playback. See Remote Control Functions, on page 8, for more information about the functions of these buttons.
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): •• Check that the receiver’s Power cord is properly plugged into the receiver’s AC Power Input connector. •• Check that the Power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet.
BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers ADMIRAL 0192 AIWA 1110 AKAI 1011 1089 1020 1093 ALBA 1020 1040 ANAM 0122 0112 0109 0106 AOC 0128 0123 0122 0037 APEX 2014 2016 ARC EN CIEL 1017 1019 1024 1056 1059 ARCAM 1017 ARISTONA 1022 1060 1023 1086 1025 1033 1047 ASA 1012 1023 1088 AUDIOVOX 0012 AUTOVOX 1025 1044 1088 BANG & OLUFSEN 1088 BARCO BASICLINE BAUR 1075 BEKO 1022 BLAUPUNKT 0084 1011 1075 1076 BRAN
BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers Manufacturer Code Numbers MEMOREX 0128 TANDY 0077 METZ 0084 TATUNG 0063 MGA 0128 0123 0115 TECHNICS 0181 MITSUBISHI 0168 0077 0167 0160 TECHWOOD 0128 TEKNIKA 0132 MTC 0176 0175 TELERENT 0069 MOTOROLA 2005 TERA 0156 NATIONAL 0182 0181 0180 0179 0177 THOMSON 0191 0190 NEC 0125 0123 0121 0115 0010 TIVO 0051 OLEVIA 0007 TMK 0128 OPTONICA 0077 TOSHIBA 0202 ORION 0211
BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Cable Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers Manufacturer Code Numbers ABC 3011 PACE 3179 ALLEGRO 3111 PANASONIC 3214 AMERICAST 3212 PANTHER 3114 ARCHER 3112 PHILIPS BELCOR 3113 PIONEER BT CABLE 4007 CABLE STAR 3113 3033 4011 3001 4012 4016 3189 3177 3176 3053 3090 3085 3020 3019 3013 4023 3216 3001 3215 4002 3209 3171 3119 3041 RADIO SHACK 3213 3112 3111 RCA 3214 3053 CABLETIME 4008 CITIZEN 3111 RECOTON 3116
BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Satellite Tuners Satellite Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers Manufacturer Code Numbers AIWA 6041 HUMAX 6007 AKAI 6033 ITT 6067 ALBA 6001 ITT-NOKIA 6067 AMSTRAD 6032 JANIEL 5066 ANKARO 6021 JERROLD 5084 5068 5054 ASTRO 6076 6082 KATHREIN 6001 6033 6080 6090 KOSMOS 6080 6011 6077 6083 6078 6079 6080 6081 BARCOM 6021 KYOTO GMI ATLANTA 6043 BIRDVIEW 5025 LEGEND 5053 BLAUPUNKT 6038 6090 LEMON 6074 BUSH 6006 6048
BDS Specifications Satellite Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers Manufacturer Code Numbers PREMIERE 6008 STAR CHOICE DBS 5059 PRESIDENT 5004 5081 STARCAST 5047 QUADRAL 6066 6067 SUPER GUIDE 5023 QUELLE 6090 TECHNISAT 6047 RADIOLA 6053 TEECOM 5009 RADIX 6047 TELECOM 6041 RCA 5090 5065 TELEFUNKEN 6083 REALISTIC 5080 5049 THORN-FERGUSON 6023 SAMSUNG 5042 5022 TOPPFIELD 6011 SAT 6027 TOSHIBA SATELLITE SERVICE 5088 5035 UNIDEN SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 5039 5056 SC
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 Specifications CEN-TS60 Center (BDS 800 system) Midrange transducer: 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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