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Installation Location
BDS 280S/580S
Moving the System
Before moving the system, first disconnect it from the AC power and then remove the 
interconnection cables to other components.
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.
IMPORTANT: NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any 
other volatile cleaning agent.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal 
parts in the BDS system. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.
BDS Front Panel Controls and Connections
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Disc 
slot
2. 
Headphone output and EzSet/EQ microphone input
3.
USB/iPad/iPod/iPhone 
input
4. 
Volume ring and power button
5. 
NFC for Bluetooth pairing
6.
Eject
7.
Information 
display
1. Disc slot: Insert a compatible disc into the slot. The BDS system’s disc slot accepts
5-inch (12 cm) and 3-inch (8 cm) discs.
2. Headphone output and EzSet/EQ microphone input
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(3.5 mm) stereo mini connector from a set of headphones into this jack. When 
performing EzSet/EQ speaker calibration, insert the microphone here.
NOTE: When a plug is inserted into the headphone jack, the BDS system’s 
speaker output automatically becomes mute; the HDMI audio output 
remains active.
3. USB/iPad/iPod/iPhone input: You can use the USB port to play audio files from
an Apple iOS device connected to the port, and to play audio files and show video and 
picture files from a USB device inserted into the port. Insert the connector or device 
into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into the port. You may insert or remove 
the connector or device at any time - there is no installation or ejection procedure. You 
can also use the USB port to perform firmware upgrades. If an upgrade for the BDS 
operating system is released in future, you will be able to download it to the BDS system 
using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port as 
it may damage both the BDS system and the other device.
NOTE: This USB port is rated for 2.1A output, which suggests, it is certified 
to charge iPad devices (as well as iPhone and iPod devices). There is a USB 
connector on the rear panel as well with similar functionality, rated for 
500mA to charge iPhone and iPod devices.
4. Volume ring and power button: Volume can be adjusted by touching this
capacitive ring. Slide clockwise around the ring to increase volume, counter-clockwise 
to decrease volume.
IMPORTANT: If the audio from the speakers begins to distort at high volume 
levels, reduce the volume as prolonged distortion can damage the system.
BDS 280
S/580S
BDS 280
S/580S  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.
The following table describes the different modes along with the LED display.
Mode
Operation
LED display
ON
Press the power button 
White
Standby
Long press on the power 
button during Operational 
mode (2.5 seconds)
Weak Amber
OFF
Switch OFF of the Rear 
panel rocker switch
OFF
Sleep
• 
No activity for 
15 minutes in 
operational mode, 
Auto-standby ON
• 
Short press of 
Power button from 
Front panel during 
operational mode
• 
Short press on the 
remote control 
power button or 
power off command 
from external IR or 
remote app
Amber
NOTE: While the system is powering on the volume ring will spin till the boot 
process is complete.
5. NFC for Bluetooth pairing: Near Field Communication (NFC) is used for fast
Bluetooth pairing of compatible Android
TM
 and Windows® mobile devices. Place the 
mobile device near the NFC logo on the top front of the system to pair or unpair.
NOTE: The system can be brought to Operational mode from Sleep/Standby 
mode by tapping on the NFC area.
6. Eject button (appears only when a disc has been inserted): Touch this button 
to eject a disc from the BDS system’s built-in disc slot. Before touching this button, make 
sure no objects block the disc-slot.
NOTE: If you do not remove the ejected disc within 30 seconds, it will 
automatically re-load into the disc slot for protection.
7. Information display: Various messages appear on this display in response to
commands and to show the audio/video that is playing, the BDS system’s settings or 
other aspects of the BDS system’s status as described throughout this manual.
BDS 280S/580S Rear Panel Controls and Connections
BDS 280
BDS 580
BDS 280S/580S Rear Panel Controls and Connections
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BDS 280S/580S
The following are the controls available in the rear panel of the 
BDS 280S/580S 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. 
AC Power input
1. Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the BDS system’s power supply 
ON or OFF. After you have made and verified all connections, 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 are not using 
the system for an extended period of time, set this switch to OFF.
2. AirPlay Antenna: Connect the antenna accessory labeled Antenna 1 here for
improved Wi-Fi reception. Connect the antenna accessory for the AirPlay playback from 
the iPad/iPod/iPhone.
3. Speaker Outputs: Use the speaker wires supplied with the speakers to connect the 
speakers to the proper terminals.
• 
The BDS 280 system has two outputs for left and right speakers.
• 
The BDS 580 system has five outputs for center, front left, front right, sur-
round left and surround right speakers.
4. Optical Digital (S/PDIF) Inputs: Connect the optical digital output of an audio
source component here. The signal may be a Dolby Digital, DTS® or standard PCM digital 
audio.
5. Trigger Output:  This connector provides 12V DC whenever the system is ON. It can 
be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer.
6. AUX 1 and AUX 2 Input: Use these connectors to connect to an audio source device
(such as a tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these connectors without a phono 
preamp.
7. Subwoofer Output: Use a mono RCA audio cable to connect this jack to a powered 
subwoofer’s line-level input or LFE jack.
8. Wi-Fi Antenna: Connect the antenna accessory labeled Antenna 2 here for
improved Wi-Fi reception.
9. FM Radio Antenna Output: Connect the supplied FM antenna to this terminal.
10. Coaxial Digital Audio (S/PDIF) Input: Connect the coaxial digital output of an
audio source component here. The signal may be a Dolby Digital bit stream, a DTS bit 
stream or a standard PCM digital-audio bit stream.
11IR Remote Input: When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked (for example, 
when the system is installed inside a cabinet); connect an optional IR receiver to the 
Remote IR Input connector.
12. HDMI Output (ARC): Connect the BDS system’s HDMI output to your TV’s HDMI
input. If your TV is 3D capable, then you can watch 3D content in 3D either from the BDS 
system’s built-in disc player or from other 3D-capable source devices connected to the 
BDS system’s HDMI Input connectors (see below). The system’s HDMI output connection 
also contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that carries a digital audio signal from 
your TV or video display back to the BDS. It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are 
connected directly to your TV (such as a digital TV tuner) without making an additional 
connection from the device to the BDS system.
NOTE: You must enable the ARC output of your TV. Consult your TV’s instruc-
tion manual for information.
13. HDMI Inputs:  You can connect up to three additional source devices to the BDS
system provided the source devices have HDMI connectors. 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 want to connect via an HDMI 
connector. The BDS system will pass 3D video signals from 3D capable HDMI source 
devices to the TV via the HDMI output connector.
Some HDMI inputs have special functionalities:
• 
HDMI 1/MHL input: This input accepts both HDMI and MHL connections. 
MHL can be used with many mobile smart devices to mirror their audio 
and video content on the BDS system while powering the device (check the 
owner’s manual of your device). This connector is also compatible with the 
Roku Streaming Stick, which allows access to Roku services, controlled by 
the BDS remote control.
• 
HDMI 2 input: This input is a generic input port that accepts devices with 
HDMI output. It helps in transmitting encrypted decompressed digital data 
from the BDS system to the device connected to the BDS system.
• 
HDMI 3 (Apple) input: This input accepts any HDMI source device, but if 
connected to Apple products, such as the Apple TV or Mac Mini, the BDS 
remote can be used to control them (this input on the remote control is
pre-programmed with standard Apple device remote commands).
14. USB Input: You can use the USB port to play audio files from an Apple iOS device 
connected to the port, and to play MP3 and WMA audio files and show video and 
picture files from a USB device inserted into the port. Insert the connector or device 
into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into the port. You may insert or remove 
the connector or device at any time - there is no installation or ejection procedure. You 
can also use the USB port to perform firmware upgrades. If an upgrade for the BDS 
operating system is released in the future, you will be able to download it to the BDS 
system using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or 
you may damage both the BDS system and the other device. 
BDS 280S/580S
Remote Control Functions
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. 5E cable (not supplied) to connect the 
BDS system’s Network connector to your home network to enjoy content from AirPlay, 
DLNA, and streaming services, as well as control from the Harman Kardon Remote app 
for iOS and Android. Additionally, system upgrades can be downloaded and installed 
from compatible devices that are joined to the network.
16. WPS Button: You can connect to the Internet using the WPS button.
17. AC Power Input: After you have made and verified all other connections, plug the 
supplied AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched AC outlet.
Remote Control Functions
HOME
BUTTON
BACK
BUTTON
OK
BUTTON
KEYBOARD
BUTTON
CURSOR
CONTROLS
OPTIONS
BUTTON
Power Button: The BDS system has four different power modes:
• 
OFF (ON/Standby indicator not illuminated): When the rear-panel Main 
Power switch is in the OFF position or the power cord is unplugged the BDS 
system is off and will not respond to any commands. Plugging the power 
cord into a live AC outlet and setting the Main Power switch in the On 
position will put the system into the Standby mode.
• 
Standby (Power indicator glows weak amber): The Standby mode mini-
mizes energy consumption when you are not using the BDS system. AirPlay 
does not break-in with the unit in Standby mode. When the system is in 
Standby, pressing the Power button turns it ON. To put the system into 
Standby when it is ON, press the Power button for more than two seconds.
NOTE: To conserve energy you can have the system automatically enter the 
Sleep mode whenever no control buttons have been pressed and no audio 
signal has been present for 15 minutes.
• 
Sleep (Power indicator glows solid amber): The Sleep mode mutes the BDS 
system’s outputs and shuts off its OSD and front-panel display, but allows 
the system to automatically turn on and play audio in response to a signal 
from an AirPlay device or a Bluetooth device. When the system is in Sleep, 
pressing the Power button turns it on. To put the system into Sleep when it 
is ON, press the Power button momentarily.
• 
ON (Power indicator glows solid white): When the BDS system is ON, it is 
operational.
TV Power Button: After you program the remote control, pressing this button turns 
the TV’s power ON and OFF.
Eject Button: Press this button to eject a disc from the BDS system’s built-in disc player. 
Before pressing this button, make sure no objects are blocking the disc slot opening.
Source Buttons: Press one of these buttons to select a source device. This action will 
also turn on the BDS system from the Standby mode.
• 
The first press on the Aux button switches the BDS system to the last-used 
of the sources such as Coaxial Digital, Optical Digital 1, Optical Digital 2, 
Analog Audio I, Analog Audio 2, and HDMI ARC. Each successive press ad-
vances the BDS system through those sources. Pressing the Aux button also 
places the remote into the auxiliary-component control mode, enabling the 
remote to use any pre-programmed and/or learned functions.
NOTE: You must use the Home menu to select network-based sources (DLNA, 
Pandora® and Picasa™).
Pop-Up Button: Pressing this button while playing a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD 
displays its disc menu.  
NOTE: This feature is disc-dependent. Not all DVDs have pop-up menus. If a 
DVD has no pop-up menu, pressing the Pop-Up button may display the disc 
menu, depending on how the disc’s menu system is authored.
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