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Connections
Connecting Your Coaxial Digital Audio Source Device
If one of your non-HDMI source devices has a coaxial digital output, connect it to the
receiver’s coaxial Digital Input connector. note: Make only one type of digital connection
(HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device.
to coaxial Digital
audio output
coaxial Digital audio
cable (not supplied)
coaxial-equipped
Source Device
Connecting Your Analog Audio Source Devices
use the receiver’s aux In connectors for up to two source devices that don’t have HDMI
or digital audio connectors.
to Stereo analog
audio output
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
analog
Source Device
Connecting Your Analog Recorder
connect an analog audio recorder’s inputs to the receiver’s analog audio output
connectors. you can record any analog audio input signal.
to record
Inputs
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
analog
recorder
Connect an Optional The Bridge IIIP
connect an optional the Bridge IIIp to the receiver’s the Bridge IIIp connector. Insert the
plug until it snaps into place in the connector.
IMPORTANT: Connect The Bridge IIIP
only with the receiver’s power turned OFF.
the Bridge IIIp
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Connections
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
use a cat. 5/5e 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
21, for details.
to
Internet
network
Modem
cat. 5/5e
Connect the Subwoofer Trigger Output
If your system has equipment that can be controlled by a Dc trigger signal, connect it
to the receiver’s Subwoofer trigger connector with a mono 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mini-plug
interconnect cable (not supplied). the receiver will supply a 12V Dc (100ma) trigger
signal at this connection whenever it is powered on.
Device with
trigger In connector
Mono 1/8-Inch
(3.5mm)
Mini-plug
Interconnect
(not supplied)
Connect the Remote IR Input
the BDS receiver is equipped with a remote Ir Input connector that lets you remotely
control the receiver when you place it inside a cabinet or in a location that is out of the
line of sight of the remote control. connect an external Ir receiver, such as the optional
Harman kardon He 1000, to the receiver's remote Ir Input connector.
BDS receiver
remote Ir
Input connector
external Ir
receiver
BDS receiver Installed
Inside of cabinet
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 the receiver’s rear panel.
the subwoofer has a non-detachable power cord.
noteS:
• the power requirement for the BDS receiver is 110V – 240V ac, 50/60Hz, 130W
(BDS 570 receiver) or 90W (BDS 270 receiver). connecting to a power source other
than the ones listed may damage the receiver or cause abnormal operation.
• Before connecting the ac power cord to a wall outlet, confirm that you have
correctly made all of the speaker connections, video connections and audio-
component connections.
connect the female end of the receiver’s detachable power cord to the receiver’s ac
power connector. plug the other end into a working, unswitched ac outlet.
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Receiver
Set the receiver’s Main power switch to the “on” position. the receiver’s power indicator
will turn amber, indicating that the receiver is in the Standby mode.
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Preparing the Remote Control
Preparing the Remote Control
Installing the Batteries
your receiver’s remote control uses three aaa batteries (supplied). Insert the batteries as
shown in the illustration, making sure to observe the correct polarity.
Using the Remote
When using the remote, remember to aim it toward the receiver’s front panel. Make
sure that no objects, such as furniture, block the remote’s view of the receiver. Bright
lights, fluorescent lights, and plasma-video displays may interfere with the function of
the remote.
• the remote has a range of about 20 feet (6.1m), depending on the lighting conditions.
• you can use the remote at an angle of up to 30° to either side of the BDS receiver.
If the remote seems to operate intermittently, or if pressing a button on the remote does
not cause one of the Input buttons to light up, make sure that the batteries are inserted
correctly. If the remote still operates intermittently, replace all three batteries with new
ones.
Programming the Remote
In addition to controlling the BDS receiver, you can program the remote to control one
auxiliary (aux) component. the remote is also capable of learning codes directly from
other remotes. this ability allows you to combine learned commands with programmed
codes, making the remote capable of controlling more than one aux component. typical
aux components would be your tV, a satellite receiver or a cable receiver.
the remote will control the aux component(s) only when the aux source button has
the remote will control the aux component(s) only when the aux source button has
been pressed. pressing any other source button will put the remote back into the BDS
receiver control mode.
To program the remote to control an Aux component:
To program the remote to control an Aux component:
1. Look up the codes for the component type (e.g, tV or cable tV box) and the brand
name of your source in the Aux Component Remote-Control Code List, on page 27.
2. turn your auxiliary component on.
3. press and hold the aux button for three seconds as it turns red, goes dark and turns
3. press and hold the aux button for three seconds as it turns red, goes dark and turns
red again. then release the button.
note: the remote will remain in the programming mode for 20 seconds. you must
perform Step 4 within 20 seconds.
4. aim the remote toward the component you just turned on and enter a code number
from Step 1, above. If the component turns off, check that its own remote-control
buttons control the component as expected. If they do, press the aux button again
to save the code. the button will flash three times, and the remote will exit the
programming mode.
5. If any of the buttons do not work as expected, or if the component does not turn off
when you enter the code number, repeat Step 4 with another code number from the
list for that manufacturer.
6. If you run out of codes for a component, you can search through all of the codes in
the remote’s library for that component type.
a) press and hold the aux button for three seconds. the button will turn red, go
dark and turn red again. then release the button.
b) for a conventional uS tV, enter “0999”; for a conventional eu tV, enter “1999”;
for an HDtV, enter “2999”; for a uS cable box, enter “3999”; for an eu cable
box, enter “4999”; for a uS satellite tuner, enter “5999”; for an eu satellite
tuner, enter “6999.”
c) aim the remote control toward the component and press the remote’s cursor
up button. each press of the button sends the “power” signal for one setup
code number. Holding down the cursor up button quickly scans through all of
the setup code numbers.
d) release the cursor up button as soon as the component turns off. If you pass
the correct setup code number, you can return to it by pressing the cursor
Down button, one setup code number at a time, until the component turns back
on.
e) check that the other remote-control buttons control the component as
expected. If they do, press the aux button again to save the code. the button
will flash three times, and the remote will exit the programming mode.
f) If the remote does not operate as expected, repeat Steps c – e. note that some
components may not respond to all of the above commands and may support
only some of the commands listed.
To teach individual button codes to the remote:
you can teach codes from other component remotes onto the BDS receiver remote
you can teach codes from other component remotes onto the BDS receiver remote
buttons shown shaded in the following illustration:
REPEAT
DISPLAY
CLEAR/EXIT
CLEAR/EXIT
REPEAT
DISPLAY
= Learning capable
1. place the BDS receiver remote and the remote from which you want it to learn
codes head-to-head about 1 inch (2.5cm) apart, with their Ir transmitter windows
facing each other.
2. press and hold the options button on the BDS receiver remote for more than three
seconds. the remote’s aux button will light up.
3. press the button on the BDS receiver remote to which you want to teach the
command. the Learn mode will remain active for 20 seconds after the button is
pushed.
4. press the button on the other remote that you want to “teach” to the BDS receiver
remote. When the Ir code has been received and stored, the aux button’s LeD will
flash three times, and the BDS receiver remote will remain in the learning mode,
ready to learn another code. If no Ir code is received within 20 seconds, the aux
LeD will flash rapidly several times, and the remote will exit the learning mode. to
resume programming, return to Step 2.
5. repeat Step 3 and Step 4 for each command you want to teach the BDS receiver
remote. note: If the aux button’s LeD goes out at any time, you will need to begin
again from Step 2.
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Programming Remote Control “Punch-Through” Commands
after programming the remote to control an auxiliary (aux) component, you can also
program it so it will control the aux component’s channel up/down and transport
functions (play, pause, etc.) even when the remote is not in the aux-control mode. for
example, if the 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 Input 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.
2. Select the type of punch-through programming.
a) for “punch-through” channel control, press the channel up button.
b) for “punch-through” transport control, press the play button.
b) for “punch-through” transport control, press the play button.
3. press the aux button. the original Input button will flash to confirm.
you can repeat Step 1 – Step 3 for any of the remote’s Input buttons (aux, radio, etc.).
note: “punch-through” channel and transport commands will override the existing
commands for those buttons in the source modes you program.
to undo “punch-through” programming, follow the same steps as above, but press the
to undo “punch-through” programming, follow the same steps as above, but press the
same Input button in Step 1 and Step 3.
Using the Remote After it is Programmed
pressing the remote’s aux Input button will put the remote into the auxiliary-control
mode, and it will control the auxiliary component(s) via the codes you have programmed
into it.
to switch the remote back to the BDS receiver-control mode from the auxiliary-control
to switch the remote back to the BDS receiver-control mode from the auxiliary-control
mode, press any of the other Input buttons or the Home button.
Setting Up the Receiver
note: the menu screens shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes and may
differ somewhat from the actual displays.
to set up your BDS receiver, you will use the remote to navigate through all of the on-
to set up your BDS receiver, you will use the remote to navigate through all of the on-
screen menus and to make selections from them.
• 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 exit button.
Setup Wizard
When you turn your BDS receiver on for the first time, the on-screen menu will display
the Setup Wizard.
Setup Wizard
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Next
Welcome to the Harman Kardon BDS Setup
Wizard.
Some simple information is needed to ensure
you get the best experience from your product.
You can adjust these settings later in addition
top making changes to more advanced settings
by selecting ‘Settings’ from the Home Menu.
OK
Before you can use your BDS receiver, you need to set the language and make a few
basic settings so that its video output will work properly with your tV. press the ok
button and the Wizard’s language screen will appear.
Setup Wizard
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Please select which language you would like
the BDS menus to appear in.
the BDS menus to appear in.
OK
Previous
English
Español
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
after setting the language you want the on-screen menus to appear in, press the ok
button and the Wizard’s tV-resolution screen will appear.
Setup Wizard
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Next
Please select the highest resolution that your TV
supports. If you are unsure, select ‘Auto’.
Upon making a selection the screen will be
changed to the chosen resolution. You will be
presented with the option to continue with the new
resolution or ‘Cancel’ to return to the previous
resolution. If the screen remains blank, please wait
15 seconds without pressing anything and the
system will automatically return to the previous
resolution.
supports. If you are unsure, select ‘Auto’.
Upon making a selection the screen will be
changed to the chosen resolution. You will be
presented with the option to continue with the new
resolution or ‘Cancel’ to return to the previous
resolution. If the screen remains blank, please wait
15 seconds without pressing anything and the
system will automatically return to the previous
resolution.
OK
Previous
Auto
480p/576p
720p
1080i
1080p
after selecting your tV’s highest resolution, press the ok button, and the Wizard’s
aspect-ratio screen will appear. note: If you are unsure of your display’s highest
resolution, select “auto” and the BDS receiver will select the optimal resolution for you.
Setup Wizard
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Next
Please select the best aspect ratio that fits your TV.
Please see the owners manual for additional
explanation.
explanation.
OK
Previous
16:9 Full
16:9 Normal
4:3 Pan & Scan
4:3 Letterbox
after selecting the aspect ratio that best fits your tV, press the ok button to save your
setting, then press it again to exit the Setup Wizard.
Preparing the Remote Control and
Setting Up the Receiver
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