Harman-Kardon 950-0321-001 User Manual

BDS

Integrated home theater system

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Owner’s Manual

BDS

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 FRONTPANEL CONTROLS 5

RECEIVER REARPANEL CONNECTIONS 6

SUBWOOFER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 7

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8

PLACING THE SPEAKERS BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 AND BDS 300 SYSTEMS 10

PLACING THE SPEAKERS BDS 600 SYSTEM 11

MOUNTING OPTIONS FOR SATELLITE AND CENTER SPEAKERS 11

CONNECTIONS 14

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL 18

SETTING UP THE RECEIVER 19

USING THE RECEIVER 23

USING THE DISC PLAYER 24

LISTENING TO YOUR IPOD/IPHONE 26

USING THE RADIO 26

LISTENING TO AUDIO SOURCES 27

PLAYING FILES FROM USB DEVICES AND CD DATA DISCS 27

USING PLAYLISTS 29

TROUBLESHOOTING 30

AUX COMPONENT REMOTECONTROL CODE LIST 31

SPECIFICATIONS 36

BDS

Verify Line Voltage Before Using, Unpacking, Installation Location,

Cleaning, Moving the Receiver and Introduction

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. Each BDS series system also includes a 5.1-channel, 2.1-channel or soundbar loudspeaker system, a system remote control and all the cables and accessories you need to enjoy movies and music in your own home, when you use them with your television or video display.

To get the maximum enjoyment from your new BDS system, we urge you to read this manual thoroughly and refer back to it as you become more familiar with your new system’s features and their operation.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit the Harman Kardon 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. Your subwoofer has been designed for use with either 120-volt, 60Hz or 220 – 240-volt, 50/60Hz AC current, depending on where your system was sold. The receiver includes a detachable IEC power cable designed for use in the region where the system is sold.

Connection to a line voltage other than that for which the units are 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 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 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 affect the performance of your remote control.

Due to the heat generated by the 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™ player requires a broadband Internet connection

for BD-Live™ interactivity.

receiver and other components in your system, there is

Cleaning

receiver

When the unit 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.

Speakers and Subwoofer

When needed, use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or dust from the enclosures or grilles. NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the enclosures or grilles.

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

Ray Disc Region Code A and DVD Region Code 1 information, or for discs that do not contain any region code information.

BDS receivers sold in Europe t 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.

are designed only for playback of discs with Blu-

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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 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.

BDS

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 receiver 4 x SAT-TS60 satellite speakers 1 x SAT-TS60 center speaker 1 x HKTS200SUB powered subwoofer

BDS 700 System

1 x BDS 5 5.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver 4 x SAT-TS7 satellite speakers 1 x CEN-TS7 center speaker 1 x HKTS200SUB powered subwoofer

BDS 600 System

1 x BDS 5 5.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver 1 x SB10 soundbar speaker 1 x HKTS210SUB powered subwoofer

BDS 400 System

1 x BDS 2 2.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver 2 x SAT-TS60 satellite speakers 1 x HKTS200SUB powered subwoofer

BDS 300 System

1 x BDS 2 2.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver 2 x SAT-TS11 satellite speakers 1 x HKTS200SUB powered subwoofer

BDS 700, BDS 300 Systems

System remote

control

Two 5-meter (16.4-foot) speaker cables – red and

One 4-meter (13.1-foot) speaker cable for

center speaker – green color band (

One mono RCA audio cable for connection to the

system

subwoofer – purple connectors

only)

BDS 700

HDMI™ cable

FM wire antenna

white color bands

Two 10-meter (32.8-foot) speaker cables for rear satellites –

gray and blue color bands (

Satellite speaker wall-mount brackets

and hardware (four with BDS 700

system, two with BDS 300 system)

Center speaker wall-mount bracket

(

BDS 700 system only)

Supplied Accessories

If any of these items are missing, please contact harman kardon Customer Service via w ww. harmankardon.com.

BDS 800, BDS 400 Systems

System remote

control

Center speaker wall-mount bracket

(BDS 800 system only)

Two 5-meter (16.4-foot) speaker cables – red and

HDMI™ cable

FM wire antenna

white color bands

One 4-meter (13.1-foot) speaker cable for

center speaker – green color band (BDS 800

system only)

Satellite speaker wall-mount brackets

(four with BDS 800 system, two with

BDS 400 system)

Metal stop plates and screws for

satellite speaker wall-mount brackets

(four with BDS 800 system, two with

BDS 400 system)

BDS 600 System

System remote

control

One mono RCA audio cable for connection to the

Two soundbar wall-mount

brackets

Two rubber feet

subwoofer – purple connectors

HDMI™ cable

FM wire antenna

Three speaker cables

One mono RCA audio cable for connection to the

subwoofer – purple connectors

Two 10-meter (32.8-foot) speaker cables for rear satellites –

gray and blue color bands (BDS 800 system only)

BDS

Receiver Front-Panel Controls

Disc Slot Information Display

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 playing, the 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 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 and Standby modes.

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.

Eject Button (on top panel) Standby Button (on top panel)

Headphone Jack

Volume Control

Headphone Jack: Insert the 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 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 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 cable to this port.

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. You may insert or remove the device at any time – there is no installation or ejection procedure.

USB Port

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BDS

Receiver Rear-Panel Connections

Main Power Switch Speaker Connectors (BDS 5 Shown)

AC Power Connector

NOTE: See the Connections section, on page 14, for detailed information about making connections.

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.

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

14), set this switch in 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.

Speaker Connectors: Use the speaker wires supplied with the speakers to connect the satellite and center speakers to the proper terminals.

BDS 5 receiver (shown) has connections for five speakers: front left, front right,

The surround left, surround right and center.

BDS 2 receiver (not shown) has connections for two speakers: front left and front

The right.

See Connections, on page 14, for more information.

Subwoofer Output: 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 the Subwoofer, on page 16, for more details about making connections.

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/RJ-45 network cable. See BD-Live Interactivity, on page 26, for details.

Cooling Fan Air Exhaust Optical Digital

BD-Live Connector HDMI Output FM Antenna Connector

Inputs

Subwoofer Output Coaxial Digital Input

Optical Digital Inputs: 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: 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.

HDMI Output (HDMI ver. 1.3a): 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 system’s superior audio performance. See Audio Settings, on page 21, for more information.

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.)

Analog Audio Inputs 1 and 2: Use these inputs to connect to an audio-only source component (such as a tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks without a phono preamp.

The Bridge IIIP Connector: Connect The Bridge IIIP iPod/iPhone dock (available separately) to this terminal.

FM Antenna Connector: Connect the supplied FM antenna to this terminal.

Analog Audio

Inputs

The Bridge IIIP Connector

BDS

Subwoofer Controls and Connections

Phase Switch

Bass-Boost Switch

Power-On Mode Switch

Subwoofer Level Control

External Trigger Input Connector

Line-Level In LFE Connector

Line-Level In L/R Connector

Subwoofer Controls and Connections

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Power Switch

Power Cord

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 waves produced by the subwoofer could be cancelled out, reducing bass performance and sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in part on the relative placement of all the speakers in the room.

Although in most cases the Phase switch should be left in the “Normal” position, there is no absolutely correct setting for it. When the subwoofer is properly in phase with the satellite speakers, the sound will be clearer and have maximum impact. It will make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike. The best way to set the Phase switch is to listen to music that you are familiar with and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact.

Bass-Boost Switch: Set this switch to “On” to enhance the subwoofer’s low-frequency performance. Set this switch to “Off” for normal low-frequency performance.

Power-On Mode Switch: When this switch is set in the “Auto” position and when the Power switch is set to “On,” the subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal. It will enter the Standby mode if it receives no audio signal for 20 minutes. When the Power-On Mode switch is set in the “On” position, the subwoofer will remain on whether or not it is receiving an audio signal.

An LED on the subwoofer’s top panel indicates whether the subwoofer is in the On or Standby mode:

When the LED glows

When the LED is not lit up, the subwoofer is in Standby mode.

When the Main Power Switch is set to Off, the LED will not light up, no matter what setting the Power-On Mode switch is in.

Subwoofer Level Control: Use this control to adjust the subwoofer’s volume. Turn clockwise to increase the volume; turn counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

white, the subwoofer is turned on.

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External Trigger Input Connector: NOTE: This connector is NOT used with the BDS receiver. If you connect the subwoofer to a different component that has a voltage trigger output connection, connect the External Trigger Input to the trigger output of the other compatible component. Whenever the subwoofer detects a trigger signal between 3V and 30V (AC or DC), the subwoofer’s amplifier will turn on. The subwoofer’s amplifier will turn off after the trigger signal ceases, even when the Power-On Mode switch is in the “Auto” position.

Line-Level In LFE Connector: Use the supplied mono RCA audio cable (with the purple connectors) to connect the Line-Level In LFE connector to the BDS receiver’s Subwoofer output.

Line-Level In L/R Connectors: NOTE: These connectors are NOT used with the BDS receiver. If you connect the subwoofer to a different unit that does not have a dedicated, low-pass-filtered subwoofer output, use these connectors.

If the unit has a separate subwoofer output, use the supplied mono RCA audio cable to

connect the unit’s subwoofer output to either one of the subwoofer’s Line-Level In L/R connectors.

If your unit does not have a separate subwoofer output, use two Y-adapters (not

supplied). Connect one adapter’s single end to the unit’s preamp output for that channel. Connect one of this adapter’s dual ends to the main amp input for that channel, and connect the adapter’s other dual end to one of the subwoofer’s Line-Level In L/R connectors. Repeat this process with the other Y-adapter, preamp channel, main amp input and subwoofer’s Line-Level In L/R connector.

Main Power Switch: Set this switch in the On position to turn the subwoofer on. The subwoofer will then either be on or in Standby mode, depending on the setting of the subwoofer’s Power-On Mode switch.

Power Cord: After you have made and verified all subwoofer and speaker connections described in this manual, plug the Power cord into an active, unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the subwoofer. DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found in some audio components.

BDS

Remote Control Functions

Power Button

Eject Button

Radio Button

Disc Button

Settings Button

Repeat Button

Clear Button

Home Button

Surround Button

OK Button

Top Menu Button

Exit Button

Previous/Step Button

Search/

Slow Reverse Button

Stop Button

Mute Button

Volume Up/Down Buttons

Program (Red)Button

Bookmark (Green) Button

TV Power Button

iPod Button

Aux Button

Display Button

A-B Button

Numeric Buttons

Find Button

Options Button

Cursor Controls

Pop-Up Menu Button

Next/Step Button

Search/ Slow Forward Button

Play Button

Pause Button

Channel Up/ Down Buttons

Zoom (Blue) Button

Thumbnail (Yellow) Button

Eject 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 modes.

TV Power Button: After you program the remote control, pressing this button turns the TV’s power on and off. See Programming the Remote, on page 18.

Disc Button: Pressing this button selects the BDS receiver’s built-in disc player as the system’s active audio and video source and plays a disc that has been inserted into the player. Pressing this button also puts the remote control into the disc player control mode. See Using the Disc Player, on page 24, for details. NOTE: Pressing this button when the BDS receiver is in the Standby mode will switch it on.

Radio Button: Pressing this button selects the BDS receiver’s built-in FM radio as the system’s active audio source. Pressing this button also puts the remote control into the control mode for the radio. See Using the Radio, on page 26, for details. NOTE: Pressing this button when the BDS receiver is in the Standby mode will switch it on.

iPod Button: Pressing this button selects an iPod inserted in a connected The Bridge IIIP dock (available separately) as the system’s active audio source. Pressing this button also puts the remote control into the control mode for the iPod. See Listening to Your iPod/iPhone, on page 26, for details. NOTE: Pressing this button when the BDS receiver is in the Standby mode will switch it on.

Aux Button: Pressing this button selects the receiver’s active rear-panel audio input as the system’s active audio source. Repeatedly pressing the button cycles through all of the rearpanel audio inputs. See Listening to Audio Sources, on page 27, for details.

Pressing this button also places the remote into the auxiliary-component control mode, enabling the remote to use any pre-programmed and/or learned functions. See Listening to Audio Sources, on page 27, for details. NOTE: Pressing this button when the BDS receiver is in the Standby mode will switch it on.

Settings Button: Pressing this button displays the BDS receiver’s Settings menu. See Settings Menus, on page 20, for details.

Repeat Button: When the BDS is playing a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD, pressing this button cycles through the following repeat modes: Chapter, Title, All, Off. When the BDS is playing a CD or listening to media stored on an iPod or USB device, this button cycles through the following repeat modes: Track, All, Off.

A-B Button: Pressing this button activates the A-B repeat mode. The first press sets the “A” repeat point; the second press sets the “B” repeat point and begins repeating the section of the program between the two points. Pressing the A-B button while the A-B repeat mode is active cancels the A-B repeat mode. This feature works both for the built-in disc player and for content from a USB device. NOTE: This feature is disc-dependent. Some discs do not allow A-B repeat.

Display Button: When playing Blu-ray Disc and DVD recordings, pressing this button activates a bar display containing information about the currently-playing disc or program. The button does not function when the BDS is playing material from an iPod, a USB device, an auxiliary source or the radio.

Numeric Buttons: Use these buttons to enter numbers for various items.

Clear Button: This button clears an incorrect entry made using the Numeric buttons.

BDS

Remote Control Functions

Find Button: Pressing this button during disc playback activates the search function, allowing you to jump to a specific location on the disc. You can find a location by title, chapter or time. NOTE: This feature is disc-dependent. Some discs do not allow finding locations by title.

Home Button: Pressing this button returns the on-screen display to the Home screen from whatever screen is active when the button is pressed.

Surround Button: Pressing this button cycles through all of the surround-sound modes that are available for the active program. Each press of the Surround button will change to the next mode in line. A pop-up display will appear, showing the modes as you cycle through them. NOTE: Not all surround modes will be available for all programs. See Surround-Sound Modes, on page 24, for more information.

Options Button: Pressing this button displays any available options for the item that is active at the time the button is pressed. When listening to an Aux source, pressing the Options button lets you adjust the audio delay to eliminate “lip sync” errors between the sound and picture when watching video programs with sound playing through one of the receiver’s rear-panel audio inputs. See Listening to Audio Sources, on page 27, for details.

Cursor Controls: Use these buttons to navigate through items on the on-screen menu.

OK Button: Press this button to select the highlighted item on the on-screen menu.

Exit Button: Pressing this button exits the current on-screen menu and displays the

previous screen.

Top Menu Button: Displays the top menu of the Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD that is playing. NOTE: This feature is disc-dependent. Not all DVDs have top menus. If the DVD has no top menu, pressing the Top Menu button may display the disc menu, depending on how the disc’s menu system was authored. See Using the Disc Player, on page 24, for details.

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 the DVD has no pop-up menu, pressing the Pop-Up button may display the disc menu, depending on how the disc’s menu system was authored.

Previous/Step Button: Press this button once to skip to the beginning of a track or, when viewing photos, to the previous photo. Press the button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track. Press the button repeatedly to go back through the previous chapters or tracks. When video content is playing on Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVDs, press the Pause button first; afterwards, each subsequent press of the Previous/Step button reverses the video one frame.

Next/Step Button: Press this button once to skip to the beginning of the next track or, when viewing photos, to the next photo. Press the button repeatedly to advance through the next chapters or tracks. When video content is playing, press the Pause button first; afterwards, each subsequent press of the Next/Step button advances the video one frame.

Search/Slow Reverse Button: Press this button to reverse through a disc track. For Bluray Disc recordings and DVDs, each press cycles through 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x reverse speed. Pressing the button while a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD is paused will reverse through the chapter in slow motion. Each press cycles through 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 normal speed.

Search/Slow Forward Button: Press this button to fast-forward through the current disc track. For Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVDs, each press cycles through 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x normal speed. Pressing the button while a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD is paused will play through the chapter in slow motion. Each press cycles through 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 normal speed.

Stop Button: Press this button to stop playback at the current point. (Pressing the Play button will resume playback from this point.) Press the Stop button twice to stop playback fully. NOTE: Some settings and functions will be available only when the player is fully stopped.

Play Button: Press this button to play a disc that has been loaded into the player’s disc drawer or a music file that has been highlighted on the on-screen menu. Pressing this button when viewing photos begins a slide show of all photos in the current folder.

Pause Button: Press this button to pause a disc or music file that is playing. Pressing the button while a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD is playing will freeze-frame on the current video frame. Pressing the button while the disc is paused will resume play. Pressing this button while viewing photos freezes the current photo on the screen.

Volume +/– Buttons: Press these buttons to increase or decrease the volume of the BDS receiver’s speaker outputs. NOTE: The Volume +/– buttons do not change the volume of the HDMI audio outputs.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn the Volume buttons up to or past the point where the audio from the speakers becomes distorted. Doing so can damage the speakers.

Mute Button: Press this button to mute the sound from the BDS receiver’s speaker outputs.

Press the button again to un-mute the sound. NOTE: The Mute button does not mute the HDMI audio outputs.

Channel +/– Buttons: When Radio is the source selected on the remote control, the Channel +/– buttons select the next higher or lower preset station.

Bookmark (Green) Button: Press this button to activate the Bookmark function. See Bookmark Function, on page 25, for more information.

Thumbnail (Yellow) Button: Press this button while playing a photo slide show to display thumbnail images of all photos in the slide show.

Program (Red) Button: Press this button to create a programmed playback list for the currently-playing disc. See Programmed Play, on page 25, for more information.

Zoom (Blue) Button: Press the Zoom button to zoom in on or recede from a video image or slide. Use the Navigation buttons to zoom in on different sections of the image. NOTE: This function is disc-dependent for Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVDs. Not all discs can be zoomed in on.

Red, Green, Yellow and Blue Buttons: When the BDS is playing a Blu-ray Disc recording, these buttons can activate features and menus that may vary from disc to disc. Refer to the menu instructions for each particular disc for more information. NOTE: These Bluray Disc functions may override the Bookmark, Thumbnail, Program and Zoom functions.

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BDS

Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300 Systems)

Placing the Front Left and Front Right Speakers

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 from the floor as the listener’s ears will be. You can also angle them toward the listener.

Placing the Center Speaker (BDS 800 and BDS 700 systems only)

Center

Speaker

Front Right Speaker

Placing the Subwoofer

Front Left Speaker

Since our ears do not hear directional sound at the low frequencies where the subwoofer operates, it will perform well from just about any location in your room. However, the best bass reproduction is likely to be heard if you place the subwoofer in a corner along the same wall as the front left and right speakers.

You can experiment with subwoofer placement by temporarily placing the subwoofer in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content. Move around to various locations in the room while the system is playing, and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best. Place the subwoofer in that location.

Front Right

Speaker

Subwoofer

Placing the Surround Speakers (BDS 800 and BDS 700 systems only)

0 – 2ft

(0 – 61cm)

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right Speaker

Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen. Its center should be no more than 2 feet (61cm) above or below the tweeters of the front left and front right speakers. If you have a CRT television, it may be convenient to set the center speaker on top of the television set.

Surround Right Speaker

Front Left

Surround Left Speaker

Speaker

Center Speaker

Surround Left

Speaker

(1.5m – 1.8m)

Front Right

Speaker

Surround Right

5 – 6 ft

Subwoofer

Speaker

You should place the two surround speakers slightly behind the listening position, facing each other, 5 – 6 feet (1.5m – 1.8m) from the floor. An alternate location would be on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward. The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves while they’re playing. Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse, ambient sound from the front left, front right and center speakers.

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Placing the Speakers (BDS 600 System) and

Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers

Placing the Speakers (BDS 600 System)

Placing the Front Left 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, centered with the TV screen. Attach the supplied rubber feet to the soundbar as shown in the illustration.

If your TV is located in an entertainment or media center, you can mount the soundbar in a space directly above or below the TV.

WARNING: Do NOT place the soundbar directly on top of a TV or at the front edge of a table or cabinet. It could roll forward and injure someone.

Wall-Mounting the Soundbar

If your TV is attached to a wall, you can use the included wall-mount brackets to mount the soundbar on the wall directly below the TV screen.

Determine the location for the soundbar on the wall. Make sure that the top of the 1. soundbar will not block your view of the TV screen when it is mounted on the wall.

Mark the locations of the soundbar wall-mount bracket holes on the wall. The holes for 2. the left and right brackets are spaced 600mm apart. The top and bottom holes for each bracket are spaced 25mm apart. See the illustration below.

NOTE: To insure that the soundbar will be level, use a carpenter’s level, a laser sight or another device to insure that the two sets of holes are at exactly the same height.

Attach the two wall-mount brackets to the wall at the locations you marked, using 3. hardware that is appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. Note that the soundbar weighs 8.1 lb (3.67kg). Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight.

Placing the Subwoofer

Follow the subwoofer placement directions in Placing the Speakers (BDS 800, BDS 700, BDS 400 and BDS 300 Systems), on page 10.

Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers

Shelf Placement

You can place the satellite and center speakers on shelves. BDS 800 and BDS 400 satellite speakers have built-in bases for shelf placement. If you want, you can remove a base by pulling it straight off its speaker. Apply even pressure to both sides of the base and smoothly slide it off the speaker.

Apply Pressure Evenly to Both

Sides of Base

Wall-Mounting the BDS 800 and BDS 400 Satellite Speakers

IMPORTANT: Read the Connections section, on page 14, before wall-mounting the satellite speakers. You will need to insert the speaker wires through the wall-mount brackets and connect the wires to the speakers during the process of installing the brackets.

NOTE: If you are using your own speaker wire, it must be no thicker than the wire supplied with the speakers. Thicker wire will prevent the wall-mount bracket from sliding onto the 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).

Remove the speaker’s base as explained in 2. Shelf Placement, on this page.

Disassemble the wall-mount bracket by pulling the two sections apart.3.

Lift Base Straight off Speaker

ENGLISH

After making all of the connections described in the 4. Connections section, on page 14, attach the soundbar to the brackets by sliding the slots in its rubber bumpers onto the brackets’ vertical tabs.

Slide Slots in

Rubber Bumpers

onto Tabs on

Brackets

Pull Sections Apart

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Mounting Options for Satellite and Center Speakers

Attach the wall portion of the wall-mount bracket onto the wall using hardware that is 4. appropriate for the wall’s construction and materials. We recommend first anchoring the bracket using its keyhole, then attaching it with another anchor through its top opening, as shown in the illustration. The satellite speakers weigh 3.3 lb (1.5kg). Be sure to use hardware that can support this weight.

Top Opening

Keyhole Opening

Bottom Opening

NOTE: If you’re running the speaker wire through the wall, you can bring it out directly behind the bracket location and insert it through the bottom opening in the wall portion of the bracket, as shown in the illustration. This move will keep the wire completely hidden from view once the installation is complete.

Insert Wire into Bottom Opening

Bring Wire Out

Through Here

If you’re not running the speaker wire through the wall, insert it through the wall portion 5. of the wall-mount bracket as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION: Before making speaker connections, be sure that the BDS receiver is turned OFF and, preferably, its AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet.

Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration:8.

A. Push Down on Cap

to Open Hole

B. Insert Bare Wire

into Open Hole

–

C. Release Cap

to Secure Wire

Colored Band

to Red Terminal

IMPORTANT: Make sure the (+) and (–) bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier.

Slide the speaker portion of the wall-mount bracket onto the speaker as shown in the 9. illustration below. Fit the grooves on the bracket onto the rails in the speaker, and apply even pressure on both sides of the bracket so it slides straight onto the speaker.

Push the bracket all the way onto the speaker until it snaps into place.

Pull any slack speaker wire back through the bracket as you slide the bracket onto the

speaker.

Push Down Evenly on

Fit Bracket Grooves

onto Speaker Rails

Both Sides of Bracket

Pass the speaker wire through the speaker portion of the wall-mount bracket as shown 6. in the illustration.

Bring Wire In Through Here

Bring Wire Out

Through Here

If you have not already removed the speaker’s base, do so by pulling it straight off the 7. speaker, as shown in the illustration. Applying even pressure to both sides of the base will allow it to slide off smoothly.

Apply Pressure Evenly to Both

Sides of Base

Lift Base Straight off Speaker

Slide the speaker onto the bracket’s wall section as shown in the illustration. Pull any 10. slack speaker wire back through the bracket’s wall section.

Slide Speaker

onto Bracket

Fit the metal stop plate into the recess on the bottom of the bracket with the pad facing 11. the bracket, and fasten it to the bracket using two of the supplied screws. Fastening it will prevent the speaker from detaching from the bracket and will hold the speaker’s position as you rotate it on the mount.

Stop Plate Supplied Screws

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