Harman Kardon BDS 3772, BDS 7772 Owner's Manual

BDS 275/BDS 575/ BDS 277/BDS 577

Blu-ray Disc™ receiver

Owner’s Manual

BDS BD/DVD Region Codes and Table of Contents

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

BDS

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

Cleaning, Moving the Receiver, and Supplied Accessories

Introduction

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Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon Products!

In the years since Harman Kardon engineers invented the high-ﬁdelity receiver, we have taken to heart this philosophy: Bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible, adding performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the experience. The BDS series of home entertainment systems offers a complete home entertainment solution with a wealth of listening and viewing options in one sleek receiver.

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 100 – 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.

s 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.

s 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.

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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

s 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.

s 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. s Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. s Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to

direct sunlight or heating equipment. s Avoid moist or humid locations. s 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. s Do not place the receiver directly on top of a product that generates excessive heat.

Remote

Control

Power Cord

(varies with region)

FM Antenna

EZ Set/EQ™

Microphone

HDMI Cable

3 X AAA Batteries

BDS Receiver Front-Panel Controls

Receiver Front-Panel Controls

Eject Button

Headphone

Connector

Disc Slot

USB Port

Information

Display

On/Standby

Indicator

Volume Control/

Power Button

BDS Receiver Front-Panel Controls

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 30 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 and show video and picture ﬁles from a USB device inserted into the port. Insert the connector or device into the USB port oriented so it ﬁts all the way into the port. You may insert or remove the connector or device at any time - there is no installation or ejection procedure.

You can also use the USB port to perform ﬁrmware upgrades. If an upgrade for the BDS operating system is released in the future, you will be able to download it to the BDS 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.

Volume control, Power button, On/Standby indicator: The BDS receiver has four

different power modes:

s Off (On/Standby indicator not illuminated): When the rear-panel Main Power switch

is in the Off position or the power cord is unplugged the BDS receiver is off and

will not respond to any commands. Plugging the power cord into a live AC outlet

and setting the Main Power switch in the On position will put the receiver into the

Standby mode. s Standby (Power indicator glows solid amber): The Standby mode minimizes energy

consumption when you’re not using the BDS receiver. When the receiver is in

Standby, it will not automatically turn on or play audio in response to a signal from

an AirPlay device (BDS 277/BDS 577 only) or a Bluetooth device. When the receiver

is in Standby, pressing the Power button turns it on. To put the receiver into Standby

when it is on, press the Power button for more than two seconds. NOTE: To conserve

energy you can have the receiver automatically enter the Standby mode whenever

no control buttons have been pressed and no audio signal has been present for 15

minutes. See General Settings, Auto Standby/Standby Mode, on page 16. s Sleep (Power indicator glows solid amber): The Sleep mode mutes the BDS

receiver’s outputs and shuts off its OSD and front-panel display, but allows the

receiver to automatically turn on and play audio in response to a signal from an

AirPlay device (BDS 277/BDS 577 only) or a Bluetooth device. See Listening to Media

via AirPlay, on page 25, for more information. When the receiver is in Sleep, pressing

the Power button turns it on. To put the receiver into Sleep when it is on, press the

Power button momentarily. s On (Power indicator glows solid white): When the BDS receiver is on it is fully

operational.

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

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

Network

Connector

Analog Audio Input Connectors

FM Antenna Connector

Optical Digital Input Connectors

BDS Receiver Rear-Panel Connections

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.

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.

s BDS 575 and BDS 577 receivers (shown) have connections for ﬁve speakers: front

left, front right, surround left, surround right and center. s 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.

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

, for more details about making connections.

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. NOTE: You must enable your TV’s Audio Return channel output. Consult your TV’s instruction manual for information.

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.

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

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BDS Remote Control Functions

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

(Green) Button

Zoom (Blue) Button

Thumbnail (Yellow) Button

BDS Remote Control Functions

Power button: The BDS receiver has four different power modes: