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Introduction, Verify Line Voltage Before Using,
Unpacking, Installation Location, Cleaning,
Moving the Receiver and Supplied Accessories
BDS 270/BDS 570
Introduction
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Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon
Products!
In the years since Harman kardon engineers invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have
taken to heart this philosophy: Bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people
as possible, adding performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the experience.
the BDS series of home entertainment systems offers a complete home entertainment
solution with a wealth of listening and viewing options in one sleek receiver.
to get the maximum enjoyment from your new BDS receiver we urge you to read this
to get the maximum enjoyment from your new BDS receiver we urge you to read this
manual thoroughly and refer back to it as you become more familiar with your new
receiver’s features and their operation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.
Verify Line Voltage Before Using
your BDS receiver has been designed for use with 110 – 240-volt, 50Hz/60Hz ac current
and includes a detachable Iec power cable intended for use in the region where the
receiver is sold.
connection to a line voltage other than that for which the unit is intended can create
connection to a line voltage other than that for which the unit is intended can create
a safety and fire hazard and may damage the units. If you have any questions about
the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area,
contact your dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Unpacking
the carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment
were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you
save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or if the unit ever
needs repair.
to minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. you can do it by
to minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. you can do it by
carefully slitting the tape seams on the carton’s bottom and collapsing it. you can store
cardboard inserts in the same manner. packing materials that cannot be collapsed should
be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and
If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and
other sections of the shipping-protection materials are recyclable. please respect the
environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.
remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will
remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will
affect the performance of your remote control.
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 proper space both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will
be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient
air movement within the area. under some circumstances, a fan may be required.
• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.
• avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to
direct sunlight or heating equipment.
• avoid moist or humid locations.
• Do not obstruct the fan vents on the rear panel or the ventilation slots on the top and
sides of the unit or place objects directly over or next to them.
• Do not place the receiver directly on top of a product that generates excessive heat.
• Due to the heat generated by the receiver there is the remote possibility that the
rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood
or wood-veneer materials. use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or
other materials that heat or heavy objects may damage. Some surface finishes
may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors
beyond Harman kardon control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials
used, normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors.
your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture, so exercise caution
in choosing an installation location for the component and in performing normal
maintenance practices.
• your new Harman kardon Blu-ray Disc
™
receiver requires a broadband Internet
connection for BD-Live
™
interactivity.
Cleaning
When the receiver gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only
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. neVer
use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do
not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. avoid spraying
insecticide near the unit.
Moving the Receiver
Before moving the receiver, disconnect any interconnection cords to other components,
and disconnect the unit from its ac outlet.
NOTE: the built-in Blu-ray Disc/DVD player in your BDS receiver is designed
and manufactured for compatibility with region management information that is
encoded on most Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVD recordings:
•
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.
1
2
•
BDS receivers sold in Europe are designed only for playback of discs with
Blu-ray Disc region code B and DVD region code 2 information, or for
discs that do not contain region code information.
If there is a region code on a disc other than the one your BDS player is designed
for, it will not play in your BDS receiver.
Supplied Accessories
If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman kardon customer Service via
www.harmankardon.com.
DISC
AUX
iPOD
RADIO
SETTINGS
DISPLAY
A - B
REPEAT
2
EJECT
POWER
TV
1
3
5
4
6
8
0
7
9
CLEAR
HOME
FIND
OPTIONS
SURROUND
OK
TOP MENU
POP-UP
EXIT
+
+
–
–
VOLUME
CHANNEL
MUTE
THUMBNAIL
ZOOM
BOOKMARK
PROGRAM
remote control
ac power cord
aaa Batteries
fM antenna
ezSet/eQ
™
Microphone
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Receiver Front-Panel Controls
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.
Information display: Various messages appear on this display in response to
Information display: Various messages appear on this display in response to
commands and in order to show the audio/video that is playing, the BDS receiver’s
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
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 the disc-slot opening. note: If you do not remove the ejected disc within
90 seconds, it will automatically re-load back into the disc player for protection.
Standby button (on top of unit): this button toggles the receiver between the on
Standby button (on top of unit): this button toggles the receiver between the on
and Standby modes.
Power indicator: this LeD surrounds the Standby button. When the BDS receiver
Power indicator: this LeD surrounds the Standby button. When the BDS receiver
is plugged into ac power, the LeD turns amber to indicate that the receiver is in
Standby mode (ready to be turned on). When you turn the BDS receiver on (by the
Standby button or the remote control’s power button), the LeD turns white.
Headphone jack: Insert the 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo mini connector from a set
of headphones into this jack. note: When a plug is inserted into the Headphone
jack, the BDS receiver’s speaker outputs automatically mute; the HDMI audio output
remains active.
Volume control: rotate the disc clockwise to raise the volume; rotate
Volume control: rotate the disc clockwise to raise the volume; rotate
counterclockwise to lower the volume. the volume level will appear on the
Information display and on the on-screen menu.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn the receiver’s Volume control up to or past the point where
IMPORTANT: Do not turn the receiver’s Volume control up to or past the point where
the audio from the speakers becomes distorted. Doing so can damage the speakers.
USB 2.0 port: gently insert a flash drive or HDD disk drive with a uSB Standard-a
USB 2.0 port: gently insert a flash drive or HDD disk drive with a uSB Standard-a
cable to this port.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or
IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or
you may damage both the BDS receiver and the other device.
orient the device’s plug so it fits all the way into the BDS receiver’s uSB connector.
orient the device’s plug so it fits all the way into the BDS receiver’s uSB connector.
you may insert or remove the device at any time – there is no installation or ejection
procedure.
Receiver Front-Panel Controls
Disc Slot
Information Display
Headphone Jack
Volume control
eject Button
(on top panel)
Standby Button
(on top panel)
uSB port
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Receiver Rear-Panel Connections
Receiver Rear-Panel Connections
BDS 270/BDS 570
Main
power Switch
Speaker
connectors
fan
Vents
component
Video Input
connector
HDMI Input
connectors
HDMI
Monitor out
connector
ac power
connector
BD-Live
connector
fM antenna
connector
analog
audio Input
connectors
the Bridge IIIp
connector
Subwoofer
output
connector
remote
Ir Input
connector
Subwoofer
trigger
connector
optical
Digital Input
connectors
coaxial
Digital Input
connector
analog
audio output
connector
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Receiver Rear-Panel Connections
note: See the Connections section, on page 10, for detailed information about
making connections.
Main Power switch: this mechanical switch turns the BDS receiver’s power supply
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 10), set this switch to the “on” position. During normal use you will
usually leave this switch set to on; it cannot be turned on or off using the remote
control. to conserve energy when you’re not going to be using the receiver for an
extended period of time, set this switch to “off.”
AC Power connector: after you have made and verified all other connections, plug
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.
Speaker connectors: use the speaker wires supplied with the speakers to connect
Speaker connectors: use the speaker wires supplied with the speakers to connect
the satellite and center speakers to the proper terminals.
• the BDS 570 receiver (shown) has connections for five speakers: front left, front
right, surround left, surround right and center.
• the BDS 270 receiver (not shown) has connections for two speakers: front left
and front right.
See Connections, on page 10, for more information.
Fan vents: these vents are used by the receiver’s fan to cool the unit. Maintain a
Fan vents: these vents are used by the receiver’s fan to cool the unit. Maintain a
clearance of at least three inches (75mm) from the nearest surface to avoid overheating
the unit. It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels. an automatic
temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: never block the fan vents. Doing so could allow the aVr to
overheat to dangerous levels.
Optical Digital Input connectors: connect the optical digital output of an audio-
only source component here. the signal may be a Dolby
®
Digital bitstream, a DtS
®
bitstream or a standard pcM digital-audio bitstream.
note: use only one type of digital connection for each source component.
Coaxial Digital Input connector: connect the coaxial digital output of an audio-
note: use only one type of digital connection for each source component.
Coaxial Digital Input connector: connect the coaxial digital output of an audio-
only source component here. the signal may be a Dolby Digital bitstream, a DtS
bitstream or a standard pcM digital-audio bitstream.
note: use only one type of digital connection for each source component.
Component Video Input connector: If you have a video source device that has a
note: use only one type of digital connection for each source component.
Component Video Input connector: If you have a video source device that has a
component video connector (and does not have an HDMI connector), use the component
video connector. you will also need to make an audio connection from the device to the
BDS receiver’s aux In 1 connectors. See Connections, on page 11, for more information.
Subwoofer Output connector: use the supplied mono rca audio cable (with the
Subwoofer Output connector: use the supplied mono rca audio cable (with the
purple connectors) to connect this jack to the subwoofer’s Line-Level In Lfe jack.
See Connecting a Powered Subwoofer, on page 10, for more details about making
connections.
Subwoofer Trigger connector: this connector provides 12V Dc whenever the receiver
Subwoofer Trigger connector: this connector provides 12V Dc whenever the receiver
is on. It can be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer.
Remote IR Input connector: When the Ir sensor on the front panel is blocked (such as
Remote IR Input connector: When the Ir sensor on the front panel is blocked (such as
when the receiver is installed inside a cabinet), connect an optional Ir receiver to the
remote Ir Input connector.
BD-Live connector: to be able to use the BD-Live feature, connect this port to
BD-Live connector: to be able to use the BD-Live feature, connect this port to
your local area network (Lan) using a cat. 5/cat. 5e network cable. See BD-Live
Interactivity, on page 21, for details.
Analog Audio Input connectors: use these connectors to connect to an audio-
Analog Audio Input connectors: use these connectors to connect to an audio-
only source component (such as a tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these
connectors without a phono preamp.
HDMI Input connectors (HDMI ver. 1.4a with 3-D): you can connect up to three
HDMI Input connectors (HDMI ver. 1.4a with 3-D): you can connect up to three
additional source devices that have HDMI connectors to the BDS receiver. the HDMI
connection transmits digital audio and video signals between devices, so you do not
have to make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via an HDMI
connector. the BDS receiver will pass 3-D video signals from 3-D capable HDMI source
devices to the tV via the HDMI Monitor out connector. See Connecting Your HDMI Source
Devices, on page 11, for more information.
The Bridge IIIP connector: connect the Bridge IIIp ipod/iphone dock (available
separately) to this terminal.
Analog Audio Output connector: connect this output to an analog recorder’s input
Analog Audio Output connector: connect this output to an analog recorder’s input
connector. you can record any signal from the receiver’s analog audio Input connectors.
HDMI Monitor Out connector (HDMI ver. 1.4a with 3-D): connect the BDS
HDMI Monitor Out connector (HDMI ver. 1.4a with 3-D): connect the BDS
receiver’s HDMI output to your tV’s HDMI input. Since the HDMI cable transmits
both video and audio to the tV, we recommend that you set the receiver’s HDMI
audio output to off in the receiver’s audio menu to take full advantage of your BDS
receiver’s superior audio performance. the receiver’s HDMI Monitor out connection
contains an audio return channel that carries a digital audio signal from your tV or
video display back to the receiver. It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are
connected directly to your tV (such as an Internet connection) without making an
additional connection from the device to the aVr.
IMportant: your BDS receiver is in compliance with HDcp (High-Definition
IMportant: your BDS receiver is in compliance with HDcp (High-Definition
copy protection). your tV must also be HDcp-compliant to be used with the BDS
receiver’s HDMI output. for best results, we do not recommend HDMI connections
in excess of ten feet (about 3 meters) without a repeater. If your tV has a DVI input,
you may use an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter for the video connection to
the tV. (the DVI connection is video-only.)
FM Antenna connector: connect the supplied fM antenna to this terminal.
FM Antenna connector: connect the supplied fM antenna to this terminal.
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