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BDS 580

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Problems

Solutions

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 connector.

•  Check that the Power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet. If the 

outlet is controlled by a switch, make sure the switch is set in the “On” 
position.

•  Check that the receiver’s Main Power switch (located on the rear panel) 

is in the “On” position.

Sound plays through the speakers, but there is no TV picture:

•  Check the HDMI connection between the receiver and the TV.
•  Check the HDMI connection or Component Video connection between 

the source device and the BDS receiver.

•  heck that the TV is turned on and is set to the proper input source.
•  Unplug the HDMI cable from the TV and plug it back in again.

There is no sound coming from just the subwoofer:

•  Check that the subwoofer’s Power cord is plugged into a working AC 

outlet.

•  Check that the subwoofer’s Power switch is in the “On” position.
•  Check that the Subwoofer Level control is not turned all the way down 

(fully counter clockwise).

•  Check that the audio connection between the receiver and the 

subwoofer has been properly made.

•  Check the receiver’s Settings: Configuration menu to make sure that the 

subwoofer volume has not been set at 10dB.

There is a constant hum in the sound:

•  Check that all input cables are plugged all the way into their connectors.
•  Check that all cables are at least 10 ft (3.3m) from fluorescent lights.
•  Check that all cable connectors are clean. If necessary, wipe them with a 

cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

•  Set the subwoofer’s Power switch to “Off. If the hum goes away, there 

is a ground loop between the subwoofer and the receiver. Plugging 
the subwoofer’s Power cord into the same AC outlet that the receiver is 
plugged into should eliminate the ground loop.

Troubleshooting

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BDS 580

Problems

Solutions

The disc does not play:

•  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.

There is noise or other interference in the picture while playing a Blu-ray Disc 
recording or DVD:

•  Check that the disc surface is clean and not scratched.

The sound and picture are out of sync when playing to an Aux source:

•  Press the Options button and perform the Lip Sync adjustment to bring 

the sound and picture into synchronization.

Cannot tune in radio stations:

•  Check that the FM antenna is correctly connected.
•  Adjust the antenna’s position. If necessary, use a powered FM antenna 

or an outdoor FM antenna.

The receiver does not respond to remote-control commands:

•  Replace all three remote-control batteries with fresh ones, and make 

sure that they are installed with the correct polarity.

•  Hold the remote closer to the receiver.
•  Check that the receiver’s remote sensor is in the line of sight of the 

remote control.

The remote does not control programmed components (TV or video):

•  Check that you have pressed the remote’s Aux button before trying to 

operate the component.

•  Re-program and/or re-teach the component’s commands into the 

remote.

The O symbol appears on the screen when you press a remote-control button:

•  The selected function is not permitted at the time the button is pressed.

The receiver does not respond to commands, or it behaves in an erratic way:

•  Unplug the receiver’s Power cord from the AC outlet, wait 30 seconds, 

then plug it back in.

  Five 65W channels of powerful, clear audio

  Apple® AirPlay®, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and DLNA® 1.5 connectivity

  Three HDMI® inputs (one with MHL) or one HDMI® output (with ARC)

  NFC for quick Bluetooth® pairing of compatible Android

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 and 

  Windows™ devices

  Dolby® Volume to maintain consistent volume without 

  distracting changes

The Harman Kardon BDS 580 is a sleek, high-performance 5.1-channel 
3D Blu-ray Disc

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 system with 325 W  atts of high fidelity amplified 

surround sound. It features three HDMI® inputs (one with MHL)  
with 3D, or an HDMI® Audio Return Channel (ARC), with Wi-Fi 
connectivity, Apple® AirPlay® and Bluetooth® MultiConnect technology 
with NFC pairing and DLNA® 1.5. You can connect it to online sources 
such as Picasa, AccuWeather™, and Pandora®. With Dolby TrueHD® and 
DTS-HD®, you’ll hear everything as it was meant to be heard. As the 
world’s first Blu-ray™ system with Dolby® Volume, it maximizes listening 
pleasure by delivering consistent audio levels that won’t disturb the 
neighbors. Best of all, it’s a Harman Kardon product, which means it 
looks as exceptional as it sounds.

BDS 580 

HIGH-PERFORMANCE 5.1-CHANNEL NETWORKED 3D BLU-RAY DISC

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 SYSTEM

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated  
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA 

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BDS 580 

HIGH-PERFORMANCE 5.1-CHANNEL NETWORKED 3D BLU-RAY DISC

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 SYSTEM

Give your bass a large-scale boost in low-frequency impact, 
clarity and realism.

Enjoy multiple options for audio playback. Simply connect 
an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® or USB stick to play your favorite 
tracks through your home entertainment receiver.

High-resolution audio that matches the digital-video 
quality of Blu-ray Disc™ formats to unlock the full potential 
of movie soundtracks. 

Meet the world’s first Blu-ray Disc™ System equipped with 
Dolby Volume technology. 

EzSet/EQ™ III auto-calibration

The new HARMAN EzSet/EQ™ III auto-calibration process 
precisely adjusts volume levels, speaker-distance/delay-
time settings and equalization. 

You have 30 presets and the auto-preset function to find 
and save all available stations.

Simplify your life with a programmable Infrared (IR) remote 
control with a premium, user-friendly layout. 

A music system built into the home screen provides instant 
control over your audio. A high-resolution display features 
capacitive-touch controls for instant access to content.

Remote apps for compatible iOS® and Android™ 

Extend the functionality of your system by connecting with 
your compatible smartphone or tablet.

The digital power supply ensures greater clarity at higher 
listening levels, without the weight of traditional power-
supply designs and heavy transformers.

Stream audio from computers with iTunes®, Apple® iPad®, 
iPhone®, iPod® touch devices; and your entertainment via 
built-in AirPlay® technology. The integrated Bluetooth® 
technology and MultiConnect enables connectivity to 
almost any tablet, smartphone or laptop. It’s also DLNA® 
1.5 compliant  for music, photos and video.

Connecting your NFC-enabled Android™ and Windows™ 
devices to BDS 280 with Bluetooth® is easy and fast. The 
NFC sensor allows immediate pairing with a simple tap to 
the BDS.

There’s no need for a wired network connection with 
the BDS 280. There’s also wireless access to streaming 
services like Apple® AirPlay®, DLNA®, receiver updates, 
and additional online BD-Live™ content for your Blu-ray 
Disc™ media.

Experience quick access to Pandora®, YouTube™, Picasa, 
Accuweather™, and others (where available). 

HARMAN TrueStream selects the most current, most 
advanced wireless option to deliver the highest-quality 
sound.

Three HDMI® inputs with 3D and 30/36-bit Deep Color 
deliver full, high-definition digital video with full-fidelity 
audio. The Mobile High-Definition Link™ (MHL™) interface 
allows for high-definition audio/video content.