Harman Kardon BDS 275, BDS 277, BDS 575, BDS 577 Service Manual

CONTENTS

PARTS LISTS 58

OWNER’S MANUAL 2

harman/kardon Service Manual

BDS 275 / BDS 277

2.1-channel 3-D Blu-ray disc 2x65 watts receiver

BDS 575 / BDS 577

5.1-channel 3-D Blu-ray disc 5x65 watts receiver

SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROCESS 40 TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS 41 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS 53 PACKAGING EXPLODED VIEW 57

Released EU2012 Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Rev 1, 12/2012 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, California 91329

PCB LAYOUT DRAWINGS 72 BLOCK/WIRING DIAGRAM 78 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 79 BDS 277 + 577 WHITE, PARTS 101

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Blu-ray Disc™ receiver

Owner’s Manual

BDS BD/DVD Region Codes and Table of Contents

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Your BDS receiver is designed to be compatible with region management information that is encoded on most Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVD recordings. Your receiver will only play discs that contain region coding for the area where your receiver was shipped and intended for sale:

Area Where Sold Blu-ray Disc

Region Code

USA, Canada

Europe, Middle East

Korea, S.E. Asia

Mexico, Latin America

Australia, New Zeland

Russia, India

DVD Region Code

INTRODUCTION 3

VERIFY LINE VOLTAGE BEFORE USING 3

UNPACKING 3

INSTALLATION LOCATION 3

CLEANING 3

MOVING THE RECEIVER 3

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3

RECEIVER FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4

RECEIVER REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 6

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8

CONNECTIONS 10

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL 13

SETTING UP THE RECEIVER 15

USING THE RECEIVER 20

China

For example, BDS receivers shipped to and sold in the USA will only play Blu-ray Discs that contain region code A and DVD discs that contain region code 1.

USING THE DISC PLAYER 22

PLAYING STREAMING MEDIA VIA YOUR HOME NETWORK 23

LISTENING TO YOUR iPOD/iPHONE/iPAD 24

LISTENING TO FM RADIO 24

LISTENING TO AUDIO SOURCES 25

LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA AIRPLAY 25

PLAYING FILES FROM USB DEVICES AND DATA DISCS 25

USING PLAYLISTS 27

TROUBLESHOOTING 28

AUX COMPONENT REMOTE-CONTROL CODE LIST 29

SPECIFICATIONS 37

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Introduction, Verify Line Voltage Before Using, Unpacking, Installation Location,

Cleaning, Moving the Receiver, and Supplied Accessories

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 notiﬁed about our new products and/or special promotions.

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.

To get the maximum enjoyment from your new BDS receiver we urge you to read this manual thoroughly and refer back to it as you become more familiar with your new receiver’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 our 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 and includes a detachable IEC power cable intended for use in the region where the receiver is sold.

Connection to a line voltage other than that for which the unit is intended can create a safety and ﬁre hazard and may damage the unit. 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.

• Due to the heat generated by the receiver there is 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™ receiver requires a broadband Internet connection for streaming capability and BD-Live™ interactivity.

Cleaning

When the receiver 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.

Moving the Receiver

Before moving the receiver, disconnect any interconnection cords to other components, and disconnect the unit from its AC outlet.

Supplied Accessories

If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon Customer Service via www.harmankardon.com.

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.

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 fan vents on the rear panel or 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.

Power Cord

(varies with region)

FM Antenna

EZ Set/EQ™

Microphone

Remote

Control

HDMI Cable

3 X AAA Batteries

BDS Receiver Front-Panel Controls

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Receiver Front-Panel Controls

Eject Button

Headphone

Connector

Disc Slot

USB Port

Information

Display

On/Standby

Indicator

Volume Control/

Power Button

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Eject button (appears only when a disc has been inserted): Touch this button to eject a disc from the BDS receiver’s built-in disc player. Before touching 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.

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 in order to show the audio/video that is playing, the BDS receiver’s settings or other aspects of the BDS receiver’s status as described throughout this manual.

On/Standby indicator: This LED surrounds the Volume control. When the BDS receiver is plugged into AC power and its rear-panel Main Power switch is in the On position, 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 the LED turns white.

Headphone jack: Insert the 1/8-inch (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.

USB port: You can use the USB port to play audio ﬁles from an Apple iOS connected to the port, and to play MP3 and WMA audio 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 receiver 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 receiver and the other device. HDD is not supported.

Volume control/Power button:

• Press the disc to toggle the receiver between the On and Standby modes. NOTE: If the receiver goes for 30 minutes without receiving an audio signal or a user command, it will automatically enter the standby mode to conserve electrical power.

• Rotate the disc to change the volume. The volume level will appear on the front- panel Information display and the on-screen display.

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.

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BDS Receiver Rear-Panel Connections

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Receiver Rear-Panel Connections

Main

Power Switch

AC Power

Connector

Fan

Vents

Speaker

Connectors

Component Video Input

Connector

Subwoofer

Trigger

Connector

Remote IR Input

Connector

HDMI Input Connectors

Coaxial Digital Input Connector

Subwoofer Output Connector

HDMI

Monitor Out

Connector

Analog Audio Input Connectors

FM Antenna Connector

Network

Connector

Optical Digital Input Connectors

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NOTE: See the Connections section, on page 10, for detailed information about making connections.

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 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.”

Fan vents: These vents are used by the receiver’s fan to cool the unit. Maintain a clearance of at least three inches (75mm) from the nearest surface to avoid overheating the unit. It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels. An automatic temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block the fan vents. Doing so could allow the BDS receiver to overheat to dangerous levels.

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

• BDS 575 and BDS 577 receivers (shown) have connections for ﬁve speakers: front left, front right, surround left, surround right and center.

• BDS 275 and BDS 277 receivers (not shown) have connections for two speakers: front left and front right.

See Connections, on page 10, for more information.

Subwoofer Trigger connector: This connector provides 12V DC whenever the receiver is on. It can be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer.

Remote IR Input connector: When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked (such as when the receiver is installed inside a cabinet), connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input connector.

Coaxial Digital Input connector: Connect the coaxial digital output of an audioonly 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.

Subwoofer Output connector: Use a mono RCA audio cable to connect this jack to a powered subwoofer’s line-level input or LFE jack. See Connecting a Powered Subwoofer, on page

Analog Audio Input connectors: Use these connectors to connect to an audio-only source devices (such as a tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these connectors without a phono preamp.

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

Optical Digital Input connectors: 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.

Network connector: Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E cable (not supplied) to connect the BDS receiver’s Network connector to your home network to enjoy streaming content and content from DLNA to Your Home Network, on page 12, for more information.

HDMI

Monitor Out connector: 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 BDS receiver’s HDMI audio output to Off in the receiver’s Audio menu to take full advantage of your BDS receiver’s superior audio performance. If your TV is 3D capable you can watch 3D content in 3D either from the BDS receiver’s built-in disc player or from other 3D-capable source devices connected to the BDS receiver’s HDMI Input connectors (see below).

The receiver’s HDMI Monitor Out connection also contains an Audio Return Channel that carries a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the receiver. It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV (such as an Internet connection) without making an additional connection from the device to the BDS receiver.

), set this switch to the “On” position. During normal use you will

, for more details about making connections.

-compatible devices that are joined to the network. See Connect

HDMI Input connectors: You can connect up to three additional source devices that have HDMI connectors to the BDS receiver. 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 connect via an HDMI connector. The BDS receiver will pass 3D video signals from 3D capable HDMI source devices to the TV via the HDMI Monitor Out connector. See Connecting Your HDMI Source Devices, on page 11, for more information.

NOTE: If you have an Apple TV, connect its HDMI output to the BDS receiver’s HDMI 3 input. When HDMI 3 is the selected source you can use the BDS remote to control various Apple TV functions. See Controlling an Apple TV, on page 15 for more information.

Component Video Input connector: If you have a video source device that has a component video connector (and does not have an HDMI connector), use the component video connector. You will also need to make an audio connection from the device to one of the BDS receiver’s audio input connectors. See Connections, on page 10, for more information.

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.

BDS Remote Control Functions

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Remote Control Functions

Power Button

TV Power

Button

Pop-Up Button

Channel +/–

Buttons

Mute Button

Top Menu

Button

Replay Button

Home Button

OK Button

Keypad Button

Eject Button

Source Buttons

Display Button

Volume +/– Buttons

Surround Button

Transport Control Buttons

Repeat Button

Back Button

Cursor Buttons

Options Button

Program

(Red) Button

Bookmark

(Yellow) Button

Zoom (Blue) Button

Thumbnail (Yellow) Button

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Power button: Pressing this button toggles the BDS receiver between the On and Standby modes. NOTE: If the receiver goes for 30 minutes without receiving an audio signal or a user command, it will automatically enter the standby mode to conserve electrical power.

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

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.

Source buttons: Press one of these buttons to select a source device. This action will also turn on the BDS receiver from the Standby mode.

• The ﬁrst press of the USB button switches the BDS receiver to the last-used USB port source (USB or iPod). Each successive press cycles between the two sources.

• The ﬁrst press of the Aux button switches the BDS receiver to the last-used of the following sources: Coaxial Digital, Optical Digital 1, Optical Digital 2, Analog Audio I, Analog Audio 2, HDMI ARC. Each successive press advances the BDS receiver 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. See Listening to Audio Sources, on page 25, for more information.

NOTE: You must use the Home menu to select Bluetooth and network-based sources (DLNA, YouTube more information.

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 popup 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 was authored.

Display button: When you are playing Blu-ray Disc and DVD recordings, pressing this button activates a bar display containing information about the currently-playing disc or program. When you are playing a video or photo slideshow from an inserted USB device, pressing this button displays the Status bar. The button does not function when the BDS receiver is playing material from an iOS device, an auxiliary source or the radio.

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

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 output.

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 output.

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 22, for details.

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 21, for more information.

Transport Control buttons: These buttons control the BDS receiver’s built-in Blu-ray Disc player, iOS and USB devices and streaming sources. When the remote is in the Aux component control mode, they can control functions of the auxiliary component.

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, Pandora® and Picasa™). See Using the Receiver, on page 20, for

Replay button: Press this button to replay the previous 10 seconds of media playing on Blu-ray, CD, USB and data disc.

Repeat button: When the BDS receiver is playing a Blu-ray Disc recording pressing this button cycles through the following repeat modes: Chapter, Title, Off. When the BDS receiver is playing a DVD, pressing this button cycles through the following repeat modes: Chapter, Title, All, Off. When the BDS receiver 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.

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

Back button: Pressing this button exits the current on-screen menu and displays the previous screen.

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

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

menu.

Keypad button: Press this button to display a 10-keypad for entering letters and numbers, such as for network setup, disc track/chapter search, etc.

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

Program (Red) button: Press this button to create a programmed playback list for the currently-playing disc. See Programmed Play, on page 23, 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.

Bookmark (Green) button: Press this button to activate the Bookmark function. See Bookmark Function, on page 23, 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.

Red, Green, Yellow and Blue buttons: When the BDS receiver 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 Blu-ray Disc functions may override the Bookmark, Thumbnail, Program and Zoom functions.

, for details.

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Connections

CAUTION: Before making any connections to the BDS receiver, ensure that the receiver’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making speaker connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers.

Your BDS receiver has color-coded speaker terminals:

BDS 275/BDS 277

white: left channel (+)

red: right channel (+)

black: (–) on both channels

BDS 575/BDS 577

white: front left (+)

red: front right (+)

blue: surround left (+)

gray: surround right (+)

green: center (+)

black: (–) on all channels

Be sure to connect each speaker identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the receiver or ampliﬁer, and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the receiver or ampliﬁer. Miswiring one or more speakers results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image.

CAUTION: Make sure the (+) and (–) bare wires do not touch each other or any metal object on the receiver’s rear panel. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or ampliﬁer.

Connecting the Speakers

Front Right

Speaker

Center

Speaker*

Front Left

Speaker

BDS Receiver

(BDS 575 shown)

Connecting the Receiver Terminals

A. Unscrew Cap B. Insert Bare Wire C. Tighten Cap

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Use a mono RCA audio cable to connect the BDS receiver’s Subwoofer Output connector to your powered subwoofer; consult your subwoofer’s user manual for information about making connections to your subwoofer.

Powered

Subwoofer

Mono RCA

Audio Cable

(not supplied)

IMPORTANT: Do not plug the subwoofer’s AC power cord into an AC outlet at this time.

Connecting the FM Antenna

Connect the supplied antenna to the FM Antenna connector, as shown in the illustration below. Fully extend the antenna wire and move it to different positions until you get the best reception of your favorite stations.

Surround Right

Speaker*

* Used only with BDS 575/BDS 577 receivers

Surround Left

Speaker*

FM Antenna

(supplied)

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Connecting a TV or Video Display

Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the BDS receiver’s HDMI output to your TV/video display’s HDMI input. The BDS receiver is HDMI with 3D and 30/36-bit Deep Color.

NOTE: If you have devices (such as an Internet modem) already connected directly to your TV, you can feed their sound to the BDS receiver via the HDMI Monitor Out connector’s Audio Return Channel, and they will not require additional connections to the receiver.

HDMI Cable

(supplied)

Connecting Your Component Video Source Device

If you have a video source device that has a component video connector (and does not have an HDMI connector), using the component video connector will provide superior video performance. You will also need to make an audio connection from the device to one of the receiver’s analog or digital audio input connectors.

Component Video-Equipped

Source Device

To Component Video Outputs

Also make a connection to one of

Component Video Cable (not supplied)

the BDS receiver’s audio inputs

NOTE: The HDMI connection will deliver both video and audio to your TV or video display. We suggest disabling your TV or video display’s audio system to take full advantage of your BDS receiver’s superior audio reproduction.

Connecting Your HDMI Source Devices

If you have any source devices with HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via an HDMI cable.

HDMI-Equipped

Source Device

To HDMI Output

HDMI Cable

(not supplied)

Connecting Your Optical Digital Audio Source Devices

If up to two of your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs, connect them to the receiver’s optical digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device.

Optical-Equipped

Source Device

To Optical Digital Audio Output

Optical Digital Audio Cable (not supplied)

Remove Caps

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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.

Coaxial-Equipped

Source Device

To Coaxial Digital

Audio Output

Coaxial Digital Audio

Cable (not supplied)

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.

Analog

Source Device

Connecting to Your Home

Use a Cat. 5/5E network cable (not supplied) to connect the BDS receiver’s Network connector directly to your home network router, network switch, network modem or Ethernet network wall jack that has Internet access. See General Settings: Network, on page 17, for information about joining the BDS receiver with your home network.

Internet

Cat. 5/5E (not supplied)

Network

Modem

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.

To Stereo Analog Audio Output

Stereo Audio Cable

(not supplied)

Device with

Trigger In Connector

Mono 1/8-Inch

(3.5mm)

Mini-Plug

Interconnect

(not supplied)

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Connections and

Preparing the Remote Control

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

In 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.

NOTES:

• The power requirement for the BDS receiver is 110V – 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 120W (BDS 575/BDS 577) or 90W (BDS 275/BDS 277). 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.

Power Cord (supplied)

Set the receiver’s Main Power switch to the “On” position. The receiver’s On/Standby indicator will turn amber, indicating that the receiver is in the Standby mode.

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 Control

In addition to controlling the BDS receiver, you can program the unit’s 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 been pressed. Pressing any other source button will put the remote back into the normal BDS receiver control mode.

To Program the Remote to Control an Aux Component:

1. Look up the set-up codes for the component type (for example, TV or cable box) and its brand in the Aux Component Remote-Control Code List, starting on page 29.

2. Turn on your auxiliary component.

3. Press and hold the Aux button for three seconds, and then release it.

NOTE: The remote will remain in the programming mode for 20 seconds; you must perform Step 4 within that time period.

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4. Aim the remote towards the component you just turned on and enter a set-up code number from Step 1, above. Use the Program (Red) button for the ﬁrst digit; the Bookmark (Green) button for the second digital; the Thumbnail (Yellow) button for the third digit; and the Zoom (Blue) button for the last digit. If the code to be entered is “0” you do not need to press the corresponding button; for numbers “1” and above, press the button that number of times. When you have entered all four digits, press the OK button – the component should now turn off.

5. Test the BDS remote control for your device using the Power Off/On, Channel Up and Down, FF, REW, Stop, Pause, Play, Skip Forward and Skip Back buttons. If any of the buttons do not perform correctly, repeat the process from Step 1 using the next set-up code number from the list for that manufacturer.

6. If the remote control operates correctly in Step 5, press the Aux button once again to store the set-up code number. To conﬁrm that the code has been saved, the LED indicator will blink three times.

Auto Search Method

If you have tried all of the four digit set-up code numbers listed for your device and it still did not turn off, you should use the following Auto Search Method.

1. Turn on the device you would like the BDS remote to control, either manually or with its own remote control.

2. Press and hold down the Aux device button for three seconds; the BDS remote will enter set-up mode. NOTE: The remote will remain in the programming mode for 20 seconds; you must perform Step 3 within that time.

3. Select the region you are located in and the type of device that you are programming: For a US TV, do not press any of Program (Red), Bookmark (Green), Thumbnail (Yellow) or Zoom (Blue) buttons.

• For an EU TV, press the Program (Red) button one (1) time.

• For an HDTV, press the Program (Red) button two (2) times.

• For a US cable tuner, press the Program (Red) button three (3) times.

• For an EU cable tuner, press the Program (Red) button four (4) times.

• For a US satellite tuner, press the Program (Red) button ﬁve (5) times.

• For an EU satellite tuner, press the Program (Red) button six (6) times.

4. Point the BDS remote control toward the device and press the Cursor Up button; each button press sends a “Power” signal for one set-up code number. Continuing to press the Cursor Up button will produce a quick scanning of the set-up code numbers. Release the Cursor Up button as soon as the device turns off. If you go past the correct set-up code number, you can return to it by pressing the Cursor Down button, one code number at a time, until the device turns back on.

5. Test that the BDS remote control works for your device by pressing the Power Off/ On, Channel Up and Down, FF, REW, Stop, Pause, Play, Skip Forward and Skip Back buttons. If any of the buttons do not perform as expected, repeat the set-up from Step 3.

6. If the BDS remote control is operating correctly at Step 4, press the Aux Button once again to store the set-up code number. To conﬁrm that the code has been saved, the LED indicator will blink three times.

Programming Individual Button Codes on the Remote:

You can program codes from other component remotes onto the BDS remote’s buttons that are shown shaded in the following illustration:

1. Press and simultaneously hold down the Aux and the Program (Red) buttons on the BDS remote control for at least three seconds. The remote’s Aux button will blink once.

2. 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 one other.

3. Press the button on the BDS remote to which you want to teach a command. (The remote will remain in the learning mode for 20 seconds after the button is pushed.)

4. Press the button on the other remote that you want to “teach” to the BDS 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.

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. until it blinks three times.

6. Press the Aux button once, or wait for 20 seconds to cancel learning program mode. NOTE: Any previously stored set-pp code will be erased when program mode is activated.

Channel Control “Punch Through” Commands

After programming the remote to control an auxiliary (Aux) component, you can also program it to 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 USB control modes, for example. (NOTE: When this feature is active, TV or satellite channel +/– functions will override any existing channel controls set to that mode.)

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Preparing the Remote Control

and Setting Up the Receiver

1. Press and hold the source 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 + button.

b) For “punch-through” transport control, press the Play button.

3. Press the Aux button. The original source button will ﬂash to conﬁrm operation.

You can repeat Step 1 – Step 3 for any of the remote’s source buttons (Disc, 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 same source button in Step 1 and Step 3.

Erasing a Learned Code and Restoring the Original Button Code

1. Press and simultaneously hold down the Aux and Bookmark (Green) buttons on the BDS remote control for at least three seconds. The BDS remote will enter the learning mode after the Aux button LED turns on.

2. Press and release the remote control button that you want to erase. The Aux button’s LED will ﬂash three times.

3. To erase other buttons, press the selected buttons.

4. To exit the erase mode, press Aux button.

Resetting the Remote to Factory Default Condition

1. Press and simultaneously hold down the Aux and Thumbnail (Yellow) buttons on the BDS remote control for at least three seconds.

2. The Aux LED will ﬂash three times and exit learn-erase mode. Note: By erasing all learned codes, all of the BDS remote buttons will return to their original functions.

Controlling an Apple TV

If you have connected an Apple TV to the BDS receiver’s HDMI 3 input, you can also use the BDS remote to control an Apple TV that is streaming audio and video ﬁles stored on your home network, or accessing media from an Internet service such as Netﬂix, as shown in the illustration below.

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 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 onscreen 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 blue 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 Previous button.

Initial Setup

When you turn your BDS receiver on for the ﬁrst time, the on-screen menu will display the Initial Setup screen. The ﬁrst screen lets you set the language you want the BDS receiver to use.

Initial Setup

Please select which language you would like the BDS menus to appear in.

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Button

Cursor Left

Button

Play/Pause

Button

Left Button

Down

Button

Select any other input source to return the BDS remote to its normal operation.

Cursor Right Button Play/Pause Button OK Button Up Button

Right Button

After you set the language, press the OK button and the Initial Setup introduction screen will appear.

Initial Setup

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 any of these settings later and review

advanced user settings by selecting ‘Settings’ from the BDS Home Menu.

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Press the OK button and the TV-resolution screen will appear.

Initial Setup

Please select the highest resolution that your TV supports. If you are unsure select ‘Auto’.

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Auto

1080p

1080i 720p

480p/576p

After selecting your TV’s highest resolution, press the OK button, and the TV 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.

Initial Setup

Please select the aspect ratio that fits your TV.

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Auto/16:9 Full

16:9 Normal

4:3 Pan & Scan

4:3 Letterbox

Settings Menu

Press the “Home” button on the remote control to select the Home Menu. From here you can choose a number of audio and video sources, and access the Settings menu that lets you set up the receiver’s various functions. To access the Settings menu, scroll down through the Home Menu’s various options using the Cursor Down button until you reach the Settings menu.

General Settings

System Language Playback Parental Control Bluetooth Network

Set your preferences for BDS and other general settings

Use the remote’s Cursor Left/Right buttons to move from one menu to another, use the Cursor Up/Down buttons to navigate through the lists that appear on the various screens, and use the OK button to select highlighted items. Press the Back button at any time to return to the previous screen.

General Settings

After selecting the aspect ratio that best ﬁts your TV, press the OK button and the Initial Setup speaker package screen will appear.

Initial Setup

Select the speaker package you are using with BDS. This will enable processing in the BDS that maximizes your system.

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HKTS 9 HKTS 16 HKTS 30 HKTS 60

Other

This setting enables processing in the BDS receiver that will maximize your system’s audio performance. If you are using a Harman Kardon speaker package with your BDS receiver, select its model number from the list. If you’re not using a Harman Kardon speaker package, select “Other.”

Press the OK button to save your settings and then press it again to exit the Initial Setup screens.

System Language Playback Parental Control Bluetooth Network

Set your preferences for how BDS operates

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System: The System option allows you to set the following system features:

Front Panel Brightness: This option sets the brightness of the BDS receiver’s information Display, from Off/Auto Dim to 100%.

One Touch Play: When this option is set to “On,” pressing the Play button on the BDS receiver when a Blu-ray Disc or DVD is inserted will automatically turn on a connected TV and switch it to the input where the BDS receiver is connected. NOTE: The TV must support HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).

System Standby: When this option is set to “On,” putting a connected TV into Standby mode will automatically place the connected BDS receiver into standby mode. NOTE: The TV must support HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).

System Upgrade: Select this option when you want to install a ﬁrmware upgrade for your BDS receiver that you’ve downloaded from a Harman Kardon Web site or other Harman Kardon source. Such an upgrade can be performed via a USB thumb drive, the Internet (through the BDS receiver’s Network connection) or via a CD-ROM disc.

NOTE: We recommend using a USB thumb drive or the Internet connection whenever possible, as upgrading via a CD-ROM disc takes several times longer.

Initial Setup: This option activates the receiver’s Initial Setup process (see Initial Setup, on page 15).

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BD-Live Storage: When you select the BD-Live features from a disc’s menu, you may be able to download additional content or other information via the Internet (through the BDS receiver’s Network connection) and onto a memory device inserted into the receiver’s USB port. This option lets you see how much space is available on the memory device, and lets you delete previously-stored BD-Live content from the device. (See BD-Live

Interactivity, on page 23, for more details.)

Restore Defaults: This option restores the receiver to its factory-default setting values.

NOTE: This procedure deletes all preset FM station settings and restores the parentalcontrol password back to the factory default of 0000.

Language: This setting lets you set the Player Language for the Blu-ray Disc or DVD player and the Disc Menus, the preferred audio language, and the preferred subtitle language. NOTE: If the selected language is not available on the particular disc being played, use the disc’s menu to set the language from those available on the disc.

Playback: The Playback option allows you to set the following disc playback features:

Show Angle Icon: This option lets you select whether or not the angle icon will automatically be displayed when a disc with multiple camera angles is played.

Auto Play: This option lets you select whether discs will automatically begin playing when they are inserted into the BDS receiver’s disc player.

Show PIP Icon: This option lets you select whether or not the picture-in-picture (PIP) icon will be displayed automatically when a Blu-ray Disc recording with PIP content is played.

Secondary Audio Icon: This option lets you select whether or not the Secondary Audio Icon will automatically be displayed when a Blu-ray Disc recording with secondary audio content is played.

Disc Resume: This option lets you select whether or not a disc that has been ejected while playing will resume play from that location when it is re-inserted into the receiver’s disc player.

DivX

VOD DRM: This option displays your receiver’s DivX Video-On-Demand Digital

Rights Management registration information.

Parental Control: This option lets you set the receiver’s parental-control password and the level of parental control you want active. Use the pop-up alphanumeric keypad to enter a new or existing password. NOTE: The default password is 0000.

Bluetooth: The BDS receiver will automatically enter and remain in the Bluetooth pairing mode until you pair it with a Bluetooth device, which can then stream audio content to the BDS receiver. When you want to pair the BDS receiver with a different Bluetooth device, use this setting to force the BDS receiver back into the Bluetooth pairing mode so you can pair it with the new device.

Network: This option allows you to set the following network features:

Information: This displays your network’s IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS addresses.

Connection Test: This option tests for a working network connection to the BDS receiver.

IP Setting: This option lets you enter your network settings, either automatically or

manually. Unless your network administrator instructs you otherwise, you should use the Auto option.

BD-Live Connection: This option lets you set the receiver’s BD-Live connection preferences. “Always Allow” allows downloading of BD-Live content whenever a disc with BD-Live content is played. “Limit” allows downloading only if the disc is ofﬁcially BD-Live certiﬁed. “Prohibited” does not allow any BD-Live access.

Proxy Setting: “Disabled” bypasses any Proxy Host and Proxy Port settings and prevents their selection. “Enabled” allows you to select and set the proxy host and proxy port if your network requires a proxy setting. This option is for advanced users only and, in most cases, should be left set to “Disabled.”

Display Settings

TV Video Processing

Configure and optimize the settings for your display

Aspect Ratio Resolution Color Space Film Mode HDMI Deep Color TV Standard

TV: This option allows you to set the following display parameters:

Aspect Ratio: This option lets you select how you want 4:3 programs displayed on a 16:9 TV, or 16:9 programs displayed on a 4:3 TV. “16:9 Full” stretches 4:3 material to ﬁll a 16:9 TV screen. “16:9 Normal” displays 4:3 material on a 16:9 TV with black boxes on either side of the picture, preserving the program’s original visual composition without distortion. “4:3 Pan & Scan” zooms in on widescreen material to ﬁll a 4:3 screen. “4:3 Letterbox” displays 16:9 material with black bars above and below the picture, preserving the program’s original visual composition without distortion.

Resolution: This option lets you select your TV’s highest resolution. “Auto” automatically selects the best resolution for your TV or ﬂat-screen display.

Color Space: This option lets you match the BDS receiver’s video output to the color space of the connected TV or video display. Check the documentation for your TV or video display to determine the color space it uses.

Film Mode: If your TV can handle a 1080p 24Hz signal (if it has 1080 resolution and a video-refresh rate that is a whole-number multiple of 24), set Film Mode to “On” to get maximum resolution from Blu-ray disc content mastered at 24 frames per second. If your display cannot handle a 1080p/24Hz signal, set this option to “Off,” and the BDS receiver will upconvert 24-frame-per-second ﬁlm material to the standard video 30Hz refresh rate.

HDMI Deep Color: This option allows you to adjust the resolution of color output to your TV. If your TV accepts Deep Color, this option allows your TV to display an enhanced color palette.

• On: The BDS receiver outputs 36-bit Deep Color if your TV supports it. If your TV does not support 36-bit Deep Color, the receiver will output 30-bit color.

• Off: The BDS receiver does not output Deep Color (color resolution remains at 24 bits).

TV Standard: This option allows you to set the BDS receiver to match your area’s television standard. Select NTSC for the USA or PAL for Europe. Select “Auto” to allow the receiver to match the standard of the connected TV automatically.

NOTE: If you use the “Auto” setting, the receiver may skip the ﬁrst two seconds of PAL DivX content while it switches to the PAL mode. To avoid this, use the PAL setting.

HDMI 3D: This option lets you determine how the BDS receiver will handle HDMI 3D content. If you have connected the receiver to a 3D capable TV, select “Auto” to allow the receiver to play 3D content in 3D automatically. If you have connected the receiver to a TV that is not 3D capable, select “Off” to play 3D content in 2D.

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Video Processing: This option allows you to set the BDS receiver’s internal video processing.

Video Mode: This setting lets you select a preset video-processing option to optimize the picture for the current program by adjusting the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness:

• Standard: Neutral control settings.

• Vivid: For video games.

• Cinema: For movies and many television broadcasts.

• Custom: This option lets you adjust the picture settings manually. The Brightness, Saturation (color saturation), Hue, Contrast, Sharpness and CTI settings appear as sliders. The default setting for each adjustment is 0. Use the Cursor Left/Right buttons to change each setting’s value.

Audio Settings

Tone Controls Audio Output Speaker Settings

Adjust bass and treble controls

Bass Treble

0dB 0dB

Tone Controls: This option lets you increase or decrease the amount of bass (low frequencies) and treble (high frequencies) in the sound. The adjustment ranges from –10dB to +10dB, in 1dB increments.

Audio Output: This option lets you set the following items:

HDMI Audio Out: In addition to digital video signals, the BDS receiver’s HDMI connection also carries digital audio signals.

• PCM: This option outputs a two-channel downmix derived from the program’s native audio format via the HDMI output.

• Off: This option turns off the receiver’s HDMI audio output. We recommend setting this option to “Off,” so you can take full advantage of the superior audio capability of your BDS receiver.

Dynamic Range Control: This setting makes the loud and quiet parts of a movie or music sound closer to the same volume (a process known as compression). Compression lets you turn up the volume so you can hear the quiet parts without the loud parts disturbing other people. NOTE: This feature works only with Dolby Digital programs that have been specially encoded. Three settings are available:

• Off: Never applies compression. Use this setting when the volume may be as loud as you desire.

• On: Always applies compression. Use this setting when you want the volume to be as quiet as possible without making it difﬁcult to hear spoken dialogue.

• Auto: Applies compression based on information encoded within the Dolby Digital bitstream. The receiver will selectively apply compression only during the most dynamic parts of the soundtrack.

Component Audio Input: This setting lets you associate one of the BDS receiver’s audio input connections (Coaxial In, Optical In 1, Optical In 2, Aux In 1, Aux In 2) with the Component Video Input. The audio connection you designate here will be active whenever the Component input is selected.

Speaker Settings: This option allows you to set up the receiver to work properly with your loudspeakers. There are three settings:

EzSet/EQ: This option makes the supplied EzSet/EQ microphone automatically detect the capabilities of each connected loudspeaker, and optimize the BDS receiver’s performance for your speakers. This will provide excellent results in most installations.

Manual Conﬁguration: This option lets you manually conﬁgure the BDS receiver to work with your speakers. Select this option if you wish to set up the receiver for your speakers manually or if you are unable to run EzSet/EQ calibration.

With both options, the ﬁrst step is to select the conﬁguration of your speaker system:

• 2.0: This conﬁguration consists of left and right main speakers but no subwoofer. Selecting this conﬁguration sends all of the bass to the left and right speakers, so be sure that they are full-range and can handle deep bass.

• 2.1: This conﬁguration consists of left and right main speakers, plus a subwoofer.

• 3.1: This conﬁguration consists of front left, center and front right speakers, plus a subwoofer. (This option is only available on BDS 575 and BDS 577 receivers.)

• 5.1: This conﬁguration consists of front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right speakers, plus a subwoofer. (This option is only available on BDS 575 and BDS 577 receivers.)

Speaker Package: This setting enables processing in the BDS receiver that will maximize your system’s audio performance. If you are using one of the listed Harman Kardon speaker packages with your BDS receiver, select its model number from the list. If you’re not using one of the listed Harman Kardon speaker packages, select “Other.”

EZ Set/EQ: The BDS receiver’s EZSet/EQ™ system uses the supplied EzSet/EQ microphone to perform this important step automatically. Before beginning, be sure you have correctly connected your speakers to the BDS receiver. IMPORTANT: Press the

remote’s “Disc” input button before performing the EZ Set/EQ procedure. The EZ Set/EQ procedure is only available when the Disc input is selected.

3. Plug the supplied EzSet/EQ microphone into the BDS receiver’s Headphone connector.

Headphone

Connector

EzSet/EQ Microphone

(supplied)

4. Place the microphone at ear height in your main listening position.

5. Select Continue in the EzSet/EQ (Automatic Setup) box that appears.

Audio Settings

EzSet/EQ (Automatic Setup)

Please plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the front panel of the BDS. Place it at ear level at your desired listening position. If a Subwoofer is connected, set the level control (on the subwoofer) to half.

Continue Cancel

The EzSet/EQ automatic setup can calibrate the BDS system and configure the loudspeaker parameters automatically to get the best sound performance.

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2.1

3.1

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6. Remain silent while the test noise plays through the speakers. As the test noise circulates among the speakers the screen will show which speaker is being tested.

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7. When the testing process is completed, the “Testing...” message on the screen will change to “All test done!”

8. Press the Back button to exit the EzSet/EQ test procedure.

NOTE: If the test fails, the “Testing...” message on the screen will change to “Test failed, please make sure all speakers are connected correctly and the room is quiet then try again.” Press the Back button, make sure all speakers are correctly connected and perform the test again from Step 6. Make sure that the room remains quiet during the test.

Manual Conﬁguration: After you select your speaker system’s conﬁguration, the speaker setup screen will appear:

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Audio Settings

Tone Controls Audio Output

Speaker Settings

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SUB

2. Press the Cursor Down button to highlight Distance, and press the OK button. The Distance adjustment bars will appear.

Audio Settings

Tone Controls Audio Output

Speaker Settings

LS RS

Left Right

Left (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft) Right (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft)

3. Measure the distance from the listening position to each of your system’s speakers, including the subwoofer. Write down the distances.

4. Use the Cursor Left and Right buttons to adjust the “L” bar until it shows the distance you measured to the front left speaker (the arrowheads indicate which speaker is being adjusted).

5. Press the Cursor Down button to highlight the “R” bar. Use the Cursor Left and Right buttons to adjust the bar until it shows the distance you measured to the front right speaker.

6. Press the Back button twice to return to the speaker setup screen (the front left and front right speakers will still be highlighted).

7. Press the Cursor Down button. The subwoofer will be highlighted. Press the OK button. The Level and Distance screen will appear.

8. Repeat Steps 2 – 7 for the center speaker, surround speakers and subwoofer.

9. When you have entered the distances to all of your system’s speakers, press the Back button repeatedly to return to the Home Menu screen.

NOTE: Leave all the speaker levels set at “0” for now. You will be able to adjust the individual speaker levels once your system is set up and you’re playing music or ﬁlms. See Adjusting Individual Speaker Volumes, on page 20.

Information Menu

SUB

0 0

Left (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft) Right (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft)

Setting the speaker distances:

1. The front left and front right speakers will be highlighted. Press the OK button. The Level and Distance selection screen will appear.

Audio Settings

Tone Controls Audio Output

Speaker Settings

Left (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft) Right (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft)

LS RS

SUB

Level

Distance

Information

MAC Address: Softare Verison: MCUVer : 41.0 MCU2Ver : 15

The Information menu will display the receiver’s software/ﬁrmware version number and the receiver’s factory-assigned network MAC address. This screen is for information only and has no user adjustments.

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Using the Receiver

NOTE: Before using your new BDS receiver, be sure to set the speaker distances, as explained in Audio Settings: Speaker Settings, on page 18.

Home Menu

Press the Home button to display the Home Menu screen:

Home Menu

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The available sources are listed on the left.

If a disc has been inserted into the receiver’s built-in disc slot, it will appear on the list as either “CDDA” (CD), “DVD Video” (DVD) or “Blu-ray Disc.” If you have connected an iOS device to the receiver’s USB port it will appear on the list as “iPod.” If you have inserted a USB device into the receiver’s USB port, it will appear on the list as “USB.”

NOTE: Digital and analog audio sources connected to the receiver’s rear-panel digital and line inputs will not appear on the list but can be selected using the remote’s “Aux” Input button (see Listening to Audio Sources, on page 25).

To select a source from the list, use the Cursor Up/Down buttons to highlight the desired source, then press the OK button to select it. You can also select a source directly by pressing its Input button on the remote.

Type: DLNA

Input Buttons

Adjusting Individual Speaker Volumes

You can adjust the volumes of the system’s individual speakers while you’re listening to music.

1. Press the Home button and use the Cursor and OK buttons to select Settings. The Settings menu will appear.

2. Select the Audio Settings option. The Audio Settings menu will appear.

3. Select Speaker Settings, then select Manual Conﬁguration, and then select your system’s speaker conﬁguration. After you select your system’s conﬁguration, the speaker setup screen will appear.

Audio Settings

Tone Controls Audio Output

Speaker Settings

Left (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft) Right (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft)

LS RS

4. The front left and front right speakers will be highlighted. To adjust either of them, press the OK button. To adjust a different speaker, use the cursor buttons to highlight it, and press the OK button. The Level and Distance selection screen will appear.

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Audio Settings

Tone Controls Audio Output

Speaker Settings

Left (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft) Right (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft)

LS RS

SUB

Level

Distance

To use the Playlist function, see Using Playlists, on page 27.

5. Make sure that Level is highlighted, and press the OK button. The Volume adjustment bars will appear.

Audio Settings

Tone Controls Audio Output

Speaker Settings

Left (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft) Right (0.0 dB, 0.0m/0ft)

LS RS

Left Right

6. Select the speaker you want to adjust, and use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust its volume. You can vary the volume from +10dB to –10dB, in 1dB increments.

SUB

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7. Press the Back button twice to return to the speaker setup screen (the front left and front right speakers will still be highlighted). To adjust the volume of a different speaker, use the cursor buttons to highlight it and press the OK button. Repeat Steps 5 – 6 for that speaker.

8. When you are ﬁnished adjusting the volumes of all of your system’s speakers, press the Back button repeatedly to return to the Home Menu screen.

Notes on Setting Speaker Volumes in 5.1-Channel Systems:

While setting your system’s individual speaker volume levels is ultimately up to your personal taste, here are some ideas you may ﬁnd helpful:

• For ﬁlms and video-music programs, your overall goal should be to create an enveloping, realistic sound ﬁeld that draws you into the ﬁlm or music program without drawing your attention away from the action on the screen.

• For multichannel music recordings, some music producers will create a sound ﬁeld that places the musicians all around you; others will create a sound ﬁeld that places the musicians in front of you, with more subtle ambience in the surround speakers (as you would experience in a concert hall).

• In most 5.1-channel ﬁlms, the surround channels are not intended to be as loud or as active as the front channels. Adjusting the surround speakers so they are always as loud as the front channels could make dialogue difﬁcult to understand and will make some sound effects sound unrealistically loud.

Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume:

• Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for ﬁlms, while the ideal setting for ﬁlms is too quiet for music. When setting the subwoofer volume, listen to both music and ﬁlms with strong bass content and ﬁnd a “middle ground” volume level that works for both.

• If your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet, you may want to place it in a different location. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will always tend to increase its bass output, while placing it away from any walls or corners will always tend to lessen its bass output.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn the receiver’s volume up to or past the point where the audio from the speakers becomes distorted. Doing so can damage the speakers.

Surround-Sound Modes

Your BDS receiver can decode and play audio programs in these native audio formats:

• Dolby Digital

• Dolby Digital Plus

• Dolby TrueHD

• DTS Digital

™

• DTS-HD

• DTS-HD Master Audio

• PCM

• MP3: 32kbps – 320kbps bitrates, including variable bitrate encoding

High Resolution Audio

™

The audio formats available for any particular program depend on the program and on how you have conﬁgured your BDS receiver in the Audio Settings menu:

Available Audio Formats

2.0- and 2.1Channel Setup Conﬁguration

2.1-Channel Programs

3.1-Channel Programs

4.1-/5.1-/6.1- Channel Programs

To switch between the available surround-sound modes for the program currently playing, press the Surround button. Each press of the Surround button will change to the next available mode in line. A pop-up display will appear on the TV, showing the modes as you cycle through them.

Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (default)/Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference/Stereo

3.1-Channel Setup Conﬁguration

Dolby PLII Movie (default)/Dolby PLII Music/Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide/Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference/Stereo

Original (default)/ Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide/Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference

Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (default)/Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference/Stereo

5.1-Channel Setup Conﬁguration

Dolby PLII Movie (default)/Dolby PLII Music/Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide/Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference/Stereo

Original (default)/ Dolby PLII Movie/ Dolby PLII Music/ Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide/Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference/Stereo

Original (default)/ Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide/Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference

Listening Through Headphones

Your BDS receiver’s headphone connection accepts a standard 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo headphone plug. When you insert the headphone plug into the connector, the receiver’s speaker outputs will mute; the HDMI audio output will not mute.

When headphones are connected to the receiver’s Headphone jack, pressing the remote’s Surround button cycles between these two modes:

• HARMAN headphone, which virtualizes a multichannel surround soundtrack down to two channels. This mode retains the soundtrack’s original directional cues, allowing you to enjoy an enveloping surround-sound experience on any ordinary pair of stereo headphones.

• Headphone Bypass, which downmixes surround-sound programs into normal stereo. This mode does not retain any multichannel directional cues that may be in the original surround-sound program.

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Using the Disc Player

Disc Handling Precautions

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the substance completely before using the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight, as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other sharp writing utensils.

• Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

Disc Cleaning Precautions

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Regional Coding

Your BDS receiver is designed to be compatible with region management information that is encoded on most Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVD recordings. If there is a region code on a disc other than the one your BDS receiver is designed for, it will not play in your BDS receiver.

See the sidebar box on page 2 for complete information about your receiver’s region coding.

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works that must not be recorded without the permission of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws covering copyright protection.

Copy Protection

Your BDS receiver is in compliance with HDCP (High-Deﬁnition Copy Protection), and a video display connected via the HDMI output must also be HDCP-compliant.

The BDS receiver supports Rovi copy protection. On Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVD discs that include a copy-protection code, if the contents of the disc are copied using a VCR, the copy-protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.

Supported Disc Formats

The BDS receiver can play the following types of discs (5"/12cm, and 3"/8cm size):

• BD-Video (single-layer or double-layer)

• DVD-Video

• DVD+R/+RW

• DVD-R/-RW

• CDDA (CD digital audio)

• CD-R/RW

NOTE: The compatibility and performance of dual-layer discs is not guaranteed.

Supported Media Codecs

The BDS receiver can play media recorded in the following audio/video codecs:

• MPEG 1, Layer 1

• MPEG 2, Layer 2

• MPEG 2, Layer 3

• H.264

• VC-1

• MP3 (from CD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW, BD-R/RE and USB)

• JPEG (from CD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW, BD-R/RE and USB)

• DivX 3.x/4.x/5.x (from CD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW and USB)

NOTE: Due to differences in the formats of certain discs, some discs may include a mix of features, some of which are not compatible with the disc player. Similarly, although Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVDs are capable of a wide range of features, not every disc includes every capability of its system. For example, although the BDS receiver is compatible with multi-angle discs, the multi-angle feature is possible only when the disc is specially encoded for multiple-angle play. To make certain that a speciﬁc feature or soundtrack option is available, please check the options noted on the disc jacket.

The playback capability of recordable discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc and the recorder used to create the disc.

Loading and Playing a Disc

Hold the disc horizontally when loading it, and insert it gently into the Disc slot. The disc loading mechanism will take the disc and slide it into the unit.

• Do not load more than one disc into the Disc slot.

• Do not load the disc upside down.

After loading a disc into the player, press the Play button to begin playback.

Use the Play, Pause, Stop, Prev/Step, Next/Step, Search Forward/Slow and Search Reverse/Slow buttons to control disc playback. See Remote Control Functions, on page 8, for more information about the functions of these buttons.

Playback Features

Repeat: When you are playing a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD, pressing the Repeat button

cycles through the following repeat modes: Chapter, Title, All, Off. When you are playing a CD, this button cycles through the following repeat modes: Track, All, Off.

A-B Repeat: When playing a Blu-ray Disc recording, or DVD, holding the Repeat button for more than three seconds places the player into the A-B repeat mode. The next short press of the Repeat button sets the “A” repeat point; the second short press sets the “B” repeat point and begins repeating the section of the disc between the two points. Pressing the Back button while the player is in the A-B repeat mode takes the player out of that mode. Note: This feature is disc-dependent. Not all Blu-ray Disc recordings support A-B repeat.

Options: Pressing the Options button displays any available options for the currentlyplaying disc. Blu-ray Disc options include title, chapter, time display, audio options, angle options, subtitle options, Find, Adjust Lip Sync, Advance and Replay. DVD options include title, chapter, time display, playback modes, audio options, angle options, Find, Adjust Lip Sync, Advance and Replay. Audio CD options include track selection, time display, playback modes, bitrate, instant search and instant replay.

Find option: Selecting the Find option 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. See Top Menu Button (on page 23) for more information. NOTE: Not all discs allow searching by title. On these discs, use the disc menu to change titles.

Lip Sync option: This option lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from a Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip-sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in the video display. Use the Left/Right Cursor buttons to delay the audio by up to 250ms until it is synchronized with the video. Press the Back button when you’re ﬁnished. NOTE: This setting will be available only when a Blu-ray Disc or DVD has been inserted into the BDS receiver’s disc drive.

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Using the Disc Player and Playing

Streaming Media via Your Home Network

Display button: When playing Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVDs, pressing the Display button toggles the information bar on and off.

Playback

Mode

Disc Type &

Encoding

MPEG 1 / 1 00 : 32 : 37

DVD-VIDEO

English Dolby Digital 5.1

1/1

Audio Mode

Current

Title

1 / 8

Current Chapter

Time

Display

“Find”

Indicators

Top Menu button: Pressing this button displays the top menu for the Blu-ray Disc recording or DVD that is currently 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.

Pop-Up button: Pressing this button while playing a Blu-ray Disc recording displays the pop-up menu. (DVDs will display the disc menu.) Note: If the Blu-ray Disc recording does not support a pop-up menu, the disc menu will be displayed.

Bookmark function: The bookmark function lets you mark up to 12 locations on the disc currently playing. Press the Bookmark button to mark the current location on the disc. To clear a bookmarked location, press the Back button. To play the disc from one of your selected bookmark locations, hold the Bookmark button to display the bookmark list. Use the Navigation left/right buttons to select the desired bookmark, and press the OK button to play the disc from that location. NOTE: The bookmark function is disc-dependent. Not all discs allow bookmark operation.

Programmed play: This option lets you create a programmed playlist for a disc. The program function works for CDs, DVDs and some Blu-ray Disc recordings (not all Blu-ray Disc recordings allow programmed play).

1. Press the Program button. The Program screen will appear.

Program

CD Track Total: 15

1 2 3 4 5

Track: 10 Track: 05

-- -- -- --

Play Clear Stop

-- -- -- --

CLEAR EXIT

-- -- -- --

2. Press the OK button and use the Navigation Up/Down buttons to select the title on the disc (Blu-ray Disc/DVD) or track (CD) for your ﬁrst program entry.

3. Press the right Navigation button and use the Navigation Up/Down buttons to select the chapter for your ﬁrst program entry (Blu-ray Disc/DVD only).

4. Repeat Steps 2 – 3 for every entry in your programmed list.

5. When you’re ﬁnished programming your list, press the Play button to play the list. Press the Next/Previous buttons to skip to the next or previous programmed item. NOTE: Pressing a number button during programmed play exits the programmed play mode and skips to the selected chapter or track.

The programmed list will remain active until the list has completed playing. Pressing the Stop button twice or ejecting the disc deletes the programmed list.

BD-Live Interactivity

BD-Live interactivity is available on select Blu-ray Disc recordings. When you select the BD-Live features from a disc’s menu, you may be able to download additional content or other information via the Internet (through the Network connection).

If you have difﬁculty accessing the Internet while using a BD-Live disc, press the Settings button and navigate to the Network Setup menu. Select “Test Connection.” If the BDS receiver is able to access the Internet, then the computer server the BD-Live disc is trying to access may be at fault. Check the disc jacket for more information or contact the content provider. If the “Test Connection” function fails, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain the correct settings for the BDS receiver’s IP Conﬁguration menu. If the problem persists, contact your ISP for further assistance.

Playing Music CDs

When the BDS receiver is playing a music CD, the top bar shows the current playbackmode icon, the type of disc, the track currently playing, the number of total tracks on the disc and the time display.

Playback

Mode

Disc Type

CDDA

Current

Track

TRACK

Time

Display

00 : 32 : 37

Total Tracks

1 / 15

Playing Streaming Media via Your Home Network

Your BDS receiver lets you access media on other devices connected to your home network and enjoy media from on-line streaming services.

Home Menu

DLNA Bluetooth YouTube Pandora Picasa FM Radio

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NOTE: The Pandora, Picasa and YouTube services are not available in all regions. Refer to the table below. If the service is not available in your region it will not appear on the OSD input list shown above. (Refer to the list on page 2 to ﬁnd your Blu-ray/DVD region):

Blu-ray/DVD region

Service

Pandora Yes No No No No No No No

Picasa Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

YouTube Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a ﬁle sharing protocol that creates a bridge between the BDS receiver and other devices on the same network that contain audio and video media. DLNA is supported by PCs that support Windows Media Player, Windows Media Center or Intel Media Server ﬁle sharing. Apple computers can also share ﬁles via DLNA using Harman Music Manager software, which can be downloaded without charge from www.harmankardon.com. (Third-party software that enables DLNA ﬁle-sharing also is available.)

DLNA lets you watch a movie from your PC on your large-format TV via the BDS receiver, or play an MP3 or WMA audio ﬁle stored on your smart phone through the BDS system. You can also surf the Internet to enjoy material from a number of Cloud-based services.

A/1 A/2 A/3 A/4 B/2 B/4 C/5 C/6

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Streaming Media via Your Home Network,

Listening to Your iPod/iPhone/iPad and Listening to FM Radio,

Before you can access ﬁles located on other devices via DLNA, each device must ﬁrst give permission to share ﬁles with the BDS receiver. To give ﬁle sharing permission on a PC with Windows Media Player:

1. Open Windows Media Player.

2. Open the Library menu and select Media Sharing. The Media Sharing window will appear.

3. Check the “Share My Media” box. An icon for the BDS receiver will appear in the window.

4. Select the BDS icon, select “Allow,” then select “OK.”

The computer’s WMA and MP3 media should now be available to the BDS receiver. To share media on other types of computers, operating systems or media software, check the instructions for the computer, operating system or media player.

To determine which of your network devices allow DLNA media sharing, simply scroll through the BDS receiver’s Home Menu and select DLNA; the various network devices will be listed below the main title. Simply click on a device and if it allows ﬁle sharing, its ﬁle structure will be displayed, allowing you to ﬁnd the available media.

NOTE: Your BDS receiver is compatible with MP3 and WMA media; no other types of media can be played.

Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream audio wirelessly from a device that has been paired with the BDS receiver.

• After you have paired the BDS receiver with a Bluetooth device, you can select “Bluetooth” as the active source from the Home Menu.

• If at any time you begin playing media on a paired Bluetooth device the audio stream will automatically break in (the OSD will display a “Bluetooth activated” message) and interrupt the source that is currently playing through the BDS receiver.

With both of the above methods, the Bluetooth screen will appear on the OSD.

Bluetooth

Artist:Jugalbandi Song:Uncle Sun Album:Jugalbandi Classic 19:46/32:12

Listening to Your iPod/iPhone/iPad

Use your Apple cable (not supplied) to connect your iOS-compatible mobile device to the BDS receiver’s front-panel USB port. The iPod icon will appear on the Home Menu. Highlight the “iPod” icon and press the OK button. The BDS receiver’s on-screen display (OSD) will show iPod Now Playing screen.

iPod

Please see the screen iOS devices of the operation. VOL Up

VOL Down Menu / Back

Control playback

Navigate menus

NOTE: The BDS receiver will not play video content stored on an iPod, iPhone or iPad.

In addition to playing content from an iOS-compatible device, buttons on the receiver’s remote control will control a number of the iPod/iPhone/iPad functions, as shown on the Now Playing screen.

Pressing the Home button will switch the OSD to the Home screen while you continue to hear the iPod/iPhone/iPad content through your BDS receiver. Pressing the Repeat button will cycle the connected device between Repeat Song, Repeat All, Repeat Off.

Listening to FM Radio

Press the Radio button on the remote control or, if the Home screen is displayed on the OSD, highlight “Radio” and press the OK button. The Radio Now Playing screen will appear on the OSD and the BDS receiver’s information display will show the currently tuned-in FM frequency; the bottom line of the display will show the RDS information for the currently tuned station (if available).

FM Radio

Press “Stop” to abort Bluetooth

Use the remote’s Transport Control buttons to control playback.

To terminate Bluetooth streaming and return to the previously playing source, press the remote’s Stop button at any time while the Bluetooth screen is displayed.

Playing Media from YouTube. YouTube is an Internet-based service that lets you share videos with friends, family and the world.

Displaying Media from Picasa. Google’s Picasa is a Cloud-based subscription service that lets you organize, edit and share your digital images via the Internet and view them on your TV. NOTE: Before you can view content from Picasa you ﬁrst must set up an account with the service.

Playing Music from Pandora. Available only on BDS receivers sold in the United States, Pandora is a free, personalized Internet radio service that lets you access a wide cross section of musical styles and tastes. NOTE: Before you can stream audio from Pandora you ﬁrst must set up an account with the service.

FM 87.50

Scan to a higher frequency Scan to a lower frequency Tune to higher frequency Tune to a lower frequency

Highlight the previous preset Select the highlighted preset Highlight the next preset

Save to the preset Delete the current preset

In addition to playing the radio through the receiver, pressing the Radio button places the remote in the radio-control mode, as shown on the Now Playing screen.

Pressing the Home button will switch the OSD to the Home screen while the radio continues to be heard through the BDS receiver. To display the Radio Now Playing screen again, press the Back button.

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Listening to Audio Sources, Listening to Media via AirPlay

and Playing Files from USB Devices and Data Discs

Listening to Audio Sources

Press the Aux button on the remote control. The receiver will switch to the audio input that was selected last. Subsequent presses of the Aux button will advance through the audio inputs in the following order: Coax In, Optical In 1, Optical In 2, Aux In 1, Aux In 2 and HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel). The Aux Input Now Playing screen will appear on the TV or ﬂat-panel display.

COAX IN

AUX allows you to listen to the audio of an external source device that you have connected to the audio inputs of the BDS. To toggle through the avaiable inputs press the AUX button on the remote repeatedly.

You can program the BDS remote to control external devices when the AUX button is selected. For additional information on programming the remote or learning individual button codes of an external source remote control please refer to the Owners Manual.

Press the ‘Options’ button and follow the front panel display if you would like to adjust the Lip sync for this source.

In addition to playing the Aux source through the receiver, pressing the Aux button places the remote in the Aux-control mode. If you programmed the remote to control an auxiliary component (either by entering in a code number or teaching commands to the remote), the remote will now operate according to that programming mode. (See Programming the Remote Control, on page 13.)

Lip sync delay: When playing an Aux source, audio and video processing circuitry may create a slight delay between the picture and sound. Pressing the Options button lets you adjust the audio delay to eliminate “lip sync” errors that may occur between the sound and picture in video programs with sound playing through one of the receiver’s rear-panel audio inputs. Use the Cursor Up/Down buttons to increase or decrease the audio delay until the perceived lip-sync errors disappear and the sound and picture are properly synchronized. The amount of audio delay is shown on the receiver’s front-panel Information display.

The AirPlay audio stream will break in (the OSD will display an “AirPlay activated” message) and interrupt the source that is currently playing through the BDS receiver. The AirPlay screen will appear on the OSD.

AirPlay

Artist:Jugalbandi Song:Previously Disenchanted Album:Yellow Star Mailing List 8:22/14:57

Press “Stop” to abort AirPlay

Use the remote’s Transport Control buttons to control playback.

To terminate AirPlay streaming and return to the previously playing source, press the remote’s Stop button at any time while the AirPlay screen is displayed.

Playing Files from USB Devices and Data Discs

Your BDS receiver can play MP3 (up to 320kbps bitrate) audio ﬁles, display JPEG photos and show MPEG 1 (layer 1), MPEG 2 (layers 2 and 3), and DivX home theater proﬁle audio/ video ﬁles stored on a USB device or a CD/DVD data disc.

IMPORTANT: Only media in the FAT32 ﬁle system are compatible with your BDS receiver.

To access ﬁles on a device inserted into the receiver’s USB port, press the Home button and select USB from the source list on the screen.

Home Menu

Listening to Media via AirPlay (BDS 277/BDS 577 only)

If you have connected a BDS 277 or BDS 577 receiver to a network router that has WiFi® capability, you can wirelessly stream audio to it via AirPlay from compatible Apple devices with iOS 4.2 or newer that are joined on the same network, and from computers that have iTunes 10.1 or newer that are joined on the same network. See Connect to

Your Home Network, on page 12 for information about connecting to your network, and General Settings: Network, on page 17 for information about joining your network.

To initiate AirPlay streaming to the BDS receiver:

• To initiate AirPlay streaming from a computer with iTunes, launch iTunes, click on the AirPlay button that appears at the bottom of the computer’s iTunes window, and select “HK BDS” in the pop-up list that appears.

HK BDS

Select

AirPlay

Button

• To initiate AirPlay streaming from an iPod, iPhone or iPad device, tap the AirPlay button on the device’s screen and select “HK BDS” in the speaker-selection list that appears.

“HK BDS” From Pop-Up List

USB DLNA Bluetooth YouTube Pandora Picasa

01 / 10

Type: USB Size: 123.062MB FS: FAT32

Regardless of the device’s ﬁle structure, the screen will ﬁrst show three individual folders named “Photo,” “Music,” “Video” and “AVCHD (high-deﬁnition video ﬁles from AVCHD camcorders).” Select the type of media you want to play from these three folders.

USB

Photo Music Video AVCHD

1 / 4

Type:Folder

Options

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The screen will then show the device’s ﬁle structure. Selecting a folder will show all ﬁles of the selected type of media in the folder. If there are ﬁles of the selected type in the device’s root directory, they will also be shown.

To move up one directory level, press the Cursor Left button or select the arrow.

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.

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Use these remote buttons while viewing photos:

Play button: Press this button to begin a slide show that displays the photos in the current folder or directory level (starting with the highlighted JPEG) for 15 seconds in the order they appear in the folder.

Pause button: Press this button to freeze the current photo on the screen. Press the Play button to resume the slide show.

Stop button: Press to end the slide show and return to the directory.

Next/Step and Previous/Step buttons: Press these buttons to skip to the next or

previous photo ﬁle in the slide show or directory.

Cursor Up button: Pressing this button while a photo is displayed rotates the photo 180°. Pressing this button while the directory list is displayed highlights the previous item in the directory.

Cursor Down button: Pressing this button while a photo is displayed shows a mirrorimage reﬂection of the photo. Pressing this button while the directory list is displayed highlights the next item in the directory.

Cursor Left button: Pressing this button while a photo is displayed rotates the photo 90° counterclockwise. Pressing this button while the directory list is displayed jumps to the next higher directory level.

Cursor Right button: Pressing this button while a photo is displayed rotates the photo 90° clockwise.

Options button: Pressing this button while a photo is displayed shows the Options menu, which gives you the following options:

• File: Select a ﬁle to view.

• Play Mode: View ﬁles in their normal order, in random order (until you press the Stop button) or in shufﬂe order (displays each image in the folder one time in random order, then returns to the directory).

• Slide Show: Select the amount of time you want each slide to be displayed: 5 seconds, 15 seconds or 30 seconds.

• Transition: Select from various types of image-to-image transitions.

Pressing the Options button when a directory is displayed shows the Playlist Options box. See Using Playlists, on page 27, for more information.

Type:JPG Size:0.241M Resolution:720x524

Options

Thumbnail (Yellow) button: Pressing this button while playing a slide show displays thumbnail images of all photos in the slide show. Use the Cursor and OK buttons to highlight and select images to view.

11 / 11 PreviousMove Next

Zoom (Blue) button: Pressing this button during a slide show freezes an image and zooms in 2x size. Additional presses of the button change the zoom to 3x, 4x, 1/2x, 1/3x and 1/4x size.

Playing Music Files

In the top directory, select “Music.” Select a folder containing music ﬁles and highlight a music ﬁle in the folder. Information about the highlighted ﬁle will appear on the right of the screen.

USB

Beanwater Part 1 Laydown Delivery Madagascar Wombat Night Crazy The Lost Transit Center

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Selecting a music ﬁle plays the ﬁle. If there are other music ﬁles in the folder that follow the selected ﬁle, the receiver will play them in the order they appear on the on-screen display. The following screen will appear while music ﬁles play:

Type: MP3 Total Time: 03:29 Title: Beanwater Junction, Part 1 Artist: Jugalbandi Album: Night Crazy

Type:MP3 Total Time:03:29 Title:Beanwater Junction, Part 1 Artist:Jugalbandi Album:Night Crazy

1 / 10

Options

00 : 02 : 37

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Playing Files from USB Devices and Data Discs

and Using Playlists

If a selected MP3 ﬁle has an album cover-art ID3 tag, the art will be displayed on the screen.

Use the remote’s Transport Control buttons to control music-ﬁle playback. See Remote Control Functions, on page 8, for more information about the functions of these buttons.

When the BDS receiver is playing music ﬁles from a USB device or CD data disc, the Repeat and Options functions are slightly different from when they are playing Blu-ray Disc recordings, DVDs and music CDs:

Repeat button: Pressing this button cycles through the following repeat modes: 1 (song), All (folder), Off. The active repeat mode is indicated in the screen’s top bar.

Options button: Pressing this button displays any available options for the song currently playing:

• File: Select a song to play.

• Time: Display the track’s elapsed time or the track’s time remaining.

• Play Mode: Plays songs in their normal order, in random order (until you press the Stop button) or in shufﬂe order (plays each song in the folder one time in random order, then returns to the directory).

• Bitrate: Shows the bitrate of the song currently playing.

• Advance: Performs a rapid, audible search forward through the song.

• Replay: Each press of the OK button jumps back ten seconds during play.

• Find: Lets you advance to a precise time in the track.

While playing music ﬁles from a USB device or data CD, you can also view photos that are on the same media. Press the Home button while the music ﬁle is playing, navigate to a folder containing photo ﬁles, and select a photo ﬁle to begin a slide show.

Playing Videos

In the top directory, select the folder labeled “Video,” or the folder labeled “AVCHD.” Select a folder containing video ﬁles and highlight a video ﬁle in the active folder.

Using Playlists

Because USB devices and CD data discs can contain large numbers of playable ﬁles, you can create a playlist for each that will make it easier for you to access selected ﬁles.

To Create a Playlist:

NOTE: The procedure is the same for a CD data disc playlist and a USB playlist.

1. Press the Home button. The Home menu will appear.

2. Select CD data disc or USB. The Photo, Music and Video folders will appear.

3. Select the type of ﬁle you want to create the playlist for. You can create a playlist for each type of ﬁle.

4. As you search through the directory structure, when you see a ﬁle you want to include in the playlist for that ﬁle type, highlight it and press the Options button. The playlist options box will appear.

5. To add the item to the playlist, select “Add to playlist.”

6. Repeat Steps 4 – 5 for all items you want to add to the playlist.

To create a playlist for a different ﬁle type, repeat Steps 1 – 6, but in Step 3, select a different ﬁle type.

To Play a Playlist:

1. Press the Home button. The Home menu will appear.

2. Select Playlist. The Photo/Music/Video screen will appear.

3. Select the ﬁle type of the playlist you want to play. The playlist will open.

4. Select the ﬁrst item in the playlist and press the Play button. The playlist will play.

To repeat the playlist, press the Repeat button. You can repeat one item (“1”) or the entire playlist (“All”).

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The video will automatically play. If there are other video ﬁles in the folder, the BDS receiver will play each one in the order they appear on the on-screen menu.

Use the remote’s Transport Control buttons to control video ﬁle playback. See Remote Control Functions, on page 8, for more information about the functions of these buttons.

When the BDS receiver is playing video ﬁles from a USB device or CD data disc, the Repeat and Options functions are slightly different from playing Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVDs:

Repeat button: Pressing this button cycles through the following repeat modes: 1 (current video), All (folder), Off.

Options button: Pressing this button displays any available options for the video that is currently playing File, Title, Chapter, Time, Play Mode, Audio, Subtitle, Code Page, Bitrate, Advance, Replay, Adjust Lip Sync and Find.

Type:Folder

Options

BDS Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If your BDS receiver isn’t performing the way you think it should, check to see if the problem is covered in this section before calling your Harman Kardon dealer.

Problem Solution

The receiver won’t power up (the On/Standby indicator is not lit): • Check that the receiver’s Power cord is properly plugged into the receiver’s AC

Sound plays through the speakers, but there is no TV picture: • Check the HDMI connection between the receiver and the TV.

There is a constant hum in the sound: • Check that all input cables are plugged all the way into their connectors.

Streaming service (Pandora, Picasa or YouTube) does not appear on the Home Menu. • See the table on page 23 to conﬁrm that the streaming service is available in your

Cannot connect to a streaming service that appears on the Home Menu • Conﬁrm that the BDS receiver is joined in your home network. See General Settings:

Cannot stream media from other networked devices via DLNA • Make sure the networked devices have given permission to share media. See

The disc does not play: • Check that the disc is inserted correctly (label side up).

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

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

Cannot tune in radio stations: • Check that the FM antenna is correctly connected.

The receiver does not respond to remote-control commands: • Replace all three remote-control batteries with fresh ones, and make sure that they

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

The Ø 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

You can nd additional troubleshooting information in the FAQs link on the Support page at www.harmankardon.com.

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.

• Check the HDMI connection or Component Video connection between the source device and the BDS receiver.

• Check 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.

• 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.

region. If the service is not available it will not appear on the Home Menu.

Network, on page 17 for information about performing a connection test.

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), on page 23 for more information.

• 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.

and picture into synchronization.

• Adjust the antenna’s position. If necessary, use a powered FM antenna or an outdoor FM antenna.

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.

component.

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

it back in.

BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

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Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

TV/DVR

Manufacturer Code Numbers

A MARK 0132 0122 1088 1105

ACER 0143 1167

ADMIRAL 0192 1105 1088 1023

ADVENT 0151

AIWA 0027 1110

AKAI 0053

AKAL 0160 0123

AKURA 1020

ALBA 1040 1020

AMPRO 0164

ANAM 0122 0112 0109 0106 0045

ANSONIC 1049

AOC 0128

APEX 0154 2014 2016

ARC EN CIEL 1059 1056 1024 1019 1017

ARCAM 1017

ARISTONA 1086

ASA 1201 1096 1088 1023 1012

AUDIOVOX 0012 0155

AUTOVOX 1088 1044 1025

BANG & OLUFSEN 1088

BARCO 1202

BASICLINE 1020

BAUR 1102 1077 1076 1075

BEKO 1022

BENQ 0166 0170 1165

BLAUPUNKT 0084 1077 1076 1075 1011

BLU:SENS 0174

BLUE SKY 1144

BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE

BRION VEGA 1203 1088 1023

BROCKSONIC 0206 0205 0072

1042

1148

0150

1025

1112

1152 1157

1059 1056 1024 1019 1017

1093 1022

1144 1145 1146 1147

0123 0122 0037 0146

1060 1023

0178 1120

1148 1153 1158

1089 1020

1048 1022

0185 1138

1149 1154

1056 1011

1047 1033

1098 1170

1150 1155

1053

1109 1175

1151 1156

Manufacturer Code Numbers

BRUNS 1088 1023

BUSH 1092 1043 1040 1020 1010

BUSH(UK) 1044

CANDLE 0128 0123

CAPEHART 0059

CELLO 1178 1182

CENTURION 0171 0123

CENTURY 1088 1023

CETRONIC 0045

CGE 1105

CIHAN 1032

CITIZEN 0132 0128 0123 0045

CLASSIC 0045

COBY 0104

COMTEL 1032

CONCERTO 0128

CONTEC 0045 1010

CONTINENTAL EDISON

CORANDO 0172

CORONADO 0132

CRAIG 0159 0158 0157 0045

CROSLEY 1088 1023

CROWN 0132 0045

CURTIS MATHES 0128 0123 0132 0080 0082

CXC 0045

DAEWO 0132

DANSAI 1022

DAYTRON 0132 0128

DECCA 1091 1032

DECCA(UK) 1038

DEGRAAF 1015

DELL 0075

DGM 1190

DIBOSS 0186

DIGI LINK 0200

1059 1056 1024 1019 1017

0114 0102

0128 0111 0087

0127 0108 0045

0119 0106 1022

0116 0105

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