Page 2 - BDS; Table of Contents
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 FRONTPANEL CONTROLS 5 RECEIVER REARPANEL CONNECTIONS 6 SUBWOOFER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 7 REMOTE CONT...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; Cleaning, Moving the Receiver and Introduc tion; receiver; NOTE
BDS 3 ENGLISH Verif y Line Voltage Before Using, Unpacking, Installation Location, Cleaning, Moving the Receiver and Introduc tion Introduction Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be ...
Page 4 - System Components and Supplied Accessories; System Components; Supplied Accessories
BDS 4 System Components and Supplied Accessories System Components Your BDS system includes the following components: BDS 800 System 1 x BDS 5 5.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver4 x SAT-TS60 satellite speakers1 x SAT-TS60 center speaker1 x HKTS200SUB powered subwoofer BDS 700 System 1 x BDS 5 5.1-chan...
Page 5 - Disc Slot; Headphone Jack; Receiver Front-Panel Controls
BDS 5 ENGLISH 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 commands and to show the audio/video that is p...
Page 6 - Receiver Rear-Panel Connec tions; Receiver Rear-Panel Connections
BDS 6 Receiver Rear-Panel Connec tions NOTE: See the Connections section, on page 14, for detailed information about making connections. AC Power Connec tor : After you have made and verified all other connections, plug the supplied AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched AC outlet. Mai...
Page 7 - Subwoofer Controls and Connec tions; Subwoofer Controls and Connections
BDS 7 P L 0 0 0 4 - 0 1 0 0 1 ENGLISH Subwoofer Controls and Connec tions Phase Switch : This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver’s piston-like action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers. If the subwoofer were to play out of phase with the satellite speakers, the sound w...
Page 8 - Remote Control Functions; Remote Control Func tions
BDS 8 Remote Control Functions Ejec t 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. Power Button : Pressing this button toggles the BDS receiver between the On and Standby...
Page 10 - Placing the Front Lef t and Front Right Speakers
BDS 10 Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300 Systems) Placing the Front Lef t and Front Right Speakers Front RightSpeaker Front Left 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 f...
Page 11 - Placing the Speakers (BDS 600 System) and; Placing the Subwoofer; Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers; Shelf Placement
BDS 11 ENGLISH Placing the Speakers (BDS 600 System) and Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers Placing the Speakers (BDS 600 System) Placing the Front Lef t and Front Right Speakers If your TV is placed on a table, you can place the soundbar on the table directly in front of the TV, cen...
Page 13 - Wall-Mounting the BDS 800 Center Speaker; Wall-Mounting the BDS 700 and BDS 300 Satellite Speakers; The customer is responsible for the proper selection and use of
BDS 13 ENGLISH Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers Wall-Mounting the BDS 800 Center Speaker Decide on the location for the speaker (see 1. Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300 Systems) , on page 10). Attach the center-speaker wall-mount bracket to the wall using...
Page 14 - Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers,; Wall-Mounting the BDS 700 Center Speaker
BDS 14 Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers, and Connec tions 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...
Page 15 - Connec tions; Connec ting the Satellite and Center Speakers (BDS 600 system); Connec ting the Speaker Terminals (BDS 800 and BDS 400 systems)
BDS 15 ENGLISH Connec tions Connec ting the Satellite and Center Speakers (BDS 700 and BDS 300 systems) + – + – + – + – + – Surround Right* Front Right * Speakers included only in BDS 700 system Surround Right Cable (Gray Bands) Surround Left Cable (Blue Bands) BDS Receiver (BDS 5 shown) Surround Le...
Page 16 - Connec ting the Radio Antenna
BDS 16 Connec tions Connec ting the Subwoofer (all systems) Use the supplied mono RCA audio cable (purple connectors) to connect the subwoofer’s Line-Level LFE In connector to the BDS receiver’s Subwoofer output. BDS Receiver (BDS 2 shown) Subwoofer Mono RCA Cable (included) To Subwoofer Output To L...
Page 17 - Connec ting Audio Sources; Analog Audio Inputs 1 and 2; Connec ting to a Local Area Net work (LAN); Connec ting the AC Power
BDS 17 ENGLISH Connec tions Connec ting Audio Sources TV Tape Deck -OR- To Audio Output To Play Output To Coaxial Output To Optical Output To Optical Output Cable/Satellite Tuner Digital Audio Source Analog Audio Inputs 1 and 2 : If you have an audio-only analog source component (such as a tape deck...
Page 18 - Preparing the Remote Control; Installing the Batteries; Using the Remote; To program the remote to control an Aux component:; To teach individual button codes to the remote:; Programming Remote Control “Punch-Through” Commands
BDS 18 Preparing the Remote Control Preparing the Remote Control 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. – – – + + + 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 0 7 9 + + – – 2 1 3 5 4 ...
Page 19 - Setting Up the Receiver; Using the Remote Af ter it is Programmed
BDS 19 ENGLISH Preparing the Remote Control and Set ting Up the Receiver 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 system, you will use the remote to navigate through all of t...
Page 20 - Set ting Up the Receiver; Settings Menus; General Settings
BDS 20 Set ting 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...
Page 21 - Display Settings; Audio Settings
BDS 21 ENGLISH Display Settings Select to adjust display settings TV Video Processing Aspect Ratio Resolution Color Space Film Mode HDMI Deep Color 16:9 Full Auto RGB Off Off Display Settings T V : This option allows you to set the following display parameters: Aspec t Ratio t : This option lets you...
Page 22 - Speaker Settings; Setting the speaker distances:; Information Menu
BDS 22 Set ting 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. t Selecting this conf...
Page 23 - Using the Receiver; Using the receiver; Home Menu; Adjusting Individual Speaker Volumes
BDS 23 ENGLISH Using the Receiver 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. Home Menu Press the Home button to display the Home Menu screen: 1 / 5 Exit Option Type:Disc Size:23684.87...
Page 24 - Using the Receiver and Using the Disc Player; Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume:; Available Audio Formats; Using the Disc Player
BDS 24 Using the Receiver and Using the Disc Player Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume: Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films, while the t ideal setting for films is too quiet for music. When setting the subwoofer volume, listen to both music and films with stro...
Page 25 - Suppor ted Disc Formats; Playback Features
BDS 25 ENGLISH Suppor ted Disc Formats The BDS receiver can play the following types of discs (in 5"/12cm and 3"/8cm size): BD-Video (single-layer or double-layer) t DVD-Video t DVD+R/+RW t DVD-R/-RW t CDDA (CD digital audio) t CD-R/RW t NOTE: The compatibility and performance of dual-layer ...
Page 26 - BD-Live Interac tivit y; Listening to Your iPod/iPhone; Playing iPod Content; Using the Radio
BDS 26 Using the Disc Player, Listening to Your iPod/iPhone and Using the Radio Press the right Navigation button and use the Navigation Up/Down buttons to select the 3. chapter for your first program entry (Blu-ray Disc/DVD only). Repeat Steps 2 – 3 for every entry in your programmed list. 4. When ...
Page 27 - Using the Radio, Listening to Audio Sources; Setting and Recalling Preset Stations; Listening to Audio Sources
BDS 27 ENGLISH Using the Radio, Listening to Audio Sources and Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs 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/St...
Page 28 - Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs; Viewing Photos; Playing Music Files
BDS 28 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. 01 / 31 Exit Option Type:JPG Size...
Page 29 - Playing Videos
BDS 29 ENGLISH Playing Files from USB Devices and CD Data Discs and Using Playlists 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...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting; Problem
BDS 30 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...
Page 31 - Manufacturer
BDS 31 ENGLISH Aux Component Remote-Control Code List TV/DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers ADMIRAL 0192 0123 1088 1105 AIWA 1110 AKAI 1011 1020 1022 1042 1053 1056 1089 1093 ALBA 1020 1040 ANAM 0122 0112 0109 0106 0045 AOC 0128 0123 0122 0037 APEX 2014 2016 ARC EN CIEL 1017 1019 1024 1056 1059 ARCAM 101...
Page 33 - Cable Tuners
BDS 33 ENGLISH Cable Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers ABC 3011 3001 ALLEGRO 3111 AMERICAST 3212 ARCHER 3112 BELCOR 3113 BT CABLE 4007 CABLE STAR 3113 3033 CABLETIME 4008 4011 4012 4016 CITIZEN 3111 CLYDE CABLEVISION 4017 COMCAST 3007 4014 DESCAT CANAL 4010 DIGI LINK 3114 EAGLE 3186 EASTERN 3070 3066...
Page 34 - Satellite Tuners
BDS 34 Aux Component Remote-Control Code List Satellite Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers AIWA 6041 AKAI 6033 ALBA 6001 6011 AMSTRAD 6032 ANKARO 6021 ASTRO 6076 6077 6078 6079 6080 6081 6082 6083 BARCOM 6021 BIRDVIEW 5025 BLAUPUNKT 6038 6090 BUSH 6006 6048 BUSH (UK) 6053 CANAL 6013 CANAL DIGITAL 6013...
Page 35 - Specifications
BDS 35 ENGLISH Satellite Tuners Manufacturer Code Numbers PREMIERE 6008 PRESIDENT 5004 5081 QUADRAL 6066 6067 6068 6069 6070 6071 QUELLE 6090 RADIOLA 6053 RADIX 6047 RCA 5090 5065 5039 5001 5058 5058 REALISTIC 5080 5049 SAMSUNG 5042 5022 5026 6027 6032 6080 SAT 6027 SATELLITE SERVICE 5088 5035 SCIEN...
