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

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BDS

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 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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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, 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.

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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.

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-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

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Zoom
(Blue) Button

Thumbnail
(Yellow) Button

BDS Remote Control Functions

Power button: 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.

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 13.

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.

s 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: These buttons have no effect on the BDS receiver, but can be
programmed to control functions on an Aux component.

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.

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

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.

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

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. (Note: Not
all Blu-ray discs support repeat playback.) 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.

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BDS Connections

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

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Surround Left

Speaker*

FM Antenna

(supplied)

BDS Connections

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.

TV

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

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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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BDS Connections

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 Network

Use a Cat. 5/5E Ethernet 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.

To

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:

s The power requirement for the BDS receiver is 100V – 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.
s 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.

s The remote has a range of about 20 feet (6.1m), depending on the lighting conditions.
s 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. If the remote control turns the component off in 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.

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.

s For an EU TV, press the Program (Red) button one (1) time.
s For an HDTV, press the Program (Red) button two (2) times.
s For a US cable tuner, press the Program (Red) button three (3) times.
s For an EU cable tuner, press the Program (Red) button four (4) times.
s For a US satellite tuner, press the Program (Red) button five (5) times.
s 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. If the BDS remote control turns the component off in 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 setup 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.

s Use the Cursor Up/Down buttons to navigate through the menu list. When an item is

highlighted, a border will appear around it.

s To select a highlighted item, press the OK button. The screen will change depending

on your selection.

s 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.

Step 1/6

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Menu

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

Next

OK

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 these settings later in addition to making
changes to more advanced settings by selecting 'Settings;'
from the Home menu.

Previous

Step 2/6

OK

Next

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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’.

Previous

Step 3/6

Auto

1080p

1080i

720p

480p/576p

OK

Next

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.

Step 4/6

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

General Settings

Previous

OK

Next

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 the
sound performance of your system.

Previous

Step 5/6

HKTS 9

HKTS 16

HKTS 30

HKTS 60

Other

OK

Next

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

Wireless Audio

Network

Set your preferences for how BDS operates

Front Panel Brightness

Screen Saver

Auto Standby

Standby Mode

One Touch Play

System Standby

100%

On

On

Standby

On

On

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%.

Screen Saver: When this option is set to “On”, the OSD screen saver will automatically
activate after five minutes of no activity.

Auto Standby: Depending on the Standby Mode setting (see below), when this option is
set to “On”, the BDS receiver will automatically enter the Standby mode or the Sleep
mode after 15 minutes of inactivity (no audio signal or user control input). If this option
is set to “Off” the BDS receiver will remain on until you manually put it into either the
Standby mode or the Sleep mode. See Volume Control, Power Button, On/Standby

indicator, on page 5, for more information about the Standby and Sleep modes.

Standby Mode: This option determines if the BDS receiver automatically enters the Sleep

Mode or the Standby Mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.

s If Auto Standby is set to “On” and Standby Mode is set to “Sleep,” BDS 275 and BDS

575 receivers will enter the Sleep mode after 15 minutes of inactivity, and will then
enter the Standby mode after being in the Sleep mode for 15 minutes.

s If Auto Standby is set to “On” and Standby Mode is set to “Sleep,” BDS 277 and BDS

577 receivers will enter the Sleep mode after 15 minutes of inactivity, and will then
enter the Standby mode after being in the Sleep mode for 30 minutes.

s If Auto Standby is set to “On” and Standby Mode is set to “Standby,” the receiver will

enter the Standby mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.

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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).

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.

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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.

Force Pairing: This option turns Bluetooth pairing on so you can pair the receiver with
a 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.
BDS 277 and BDS 577 units also display the AirPlay IP address.

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

IP Settings: 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 Settings: “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

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 1080p 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.

s 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.

s 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.

16:9 Full

Auto

RGB

Off

On

Auto

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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:

s Standard: Neutral control settings.
s Vivid: For video games.
s Cinema: For movies and many television broadcasts.
s 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

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.

s PCM: This option outputs a two-channel downmix derived from the program’s native

audio format via the HDMI output.

s 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:

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

as you desire.

s 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.

s 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:

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

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

Headphone

Connector

EzSet/EQ Microphone

(supplied)

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

3. 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 the mic at ear level at your
desired listening position. If a Subwoofer is
connected, set the volume level (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.

Off

2.0

2.1

3.1

5.1

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5. When the testing process is completed, the “Testing...” message on the screen will
change to “Test complete.”

6. 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 4. 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

L

LS RS

SUB

C

R

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

L

L

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

C

0

0

R

ENGLISH

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)

L

LS RS

SUB

C

Level

Distance

R

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.

000 -1C -50 00 -D9 -50

BDS_275 EU V2.3.0

DspVer : 17

MFIVer : 6

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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

DLNA

Bluetooth

YouTube

Pandora

Picasa

FM Radio

01 / 10

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)

L

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.

SUB

C

R

Audio Settings

Tone Controls

Audio Output

Speaker Settings

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

L

LS RS

SUB

C

Level

Distance

R

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

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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)

L

L

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

C

R

0

0

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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:

s 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.

s 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).

s 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:

s 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.

s 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:

s Dolby Digital
s Dolby Digital Plus
s Dolby TrueHD
s DTS Digital
s PCM
s MP3: 32kbps – 320kbps bitrates, including variable bitrate encoding

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

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

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

3.1-Channel Setup
Configuration

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/Stereo

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

5.1-Channel Setup
Configuration

Original (default)/
Dolby PLII Movie/
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/Stereo

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:

s 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.

s 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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BDS Using the Disc Player

Using the Disc Player

Disc Handling Precautions

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

s 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.

s 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.
s After playing, store the disc in its case.
s Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other sharp writing utensils.
s Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

Disc Cleaning Precautions

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

Copyright

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):

s BD-Video (single-layer or double-layer)
s DVD-Video
s DVD+R/+RW
s DVD-R/-RW
s CDDA (CD digital audio)
s 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:

s MPEG 2
s H.264
s VC-1
s MP3 (from CD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW, BD-R/RE and USB)
s JPEG (from CD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW, BD-R/RE and USB)
s 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.

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

T

1 / 8

C

Current
Chapter

Time

Display

T

“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

-- -- -- --

6

-- -- -- --

7

-- -- -- --

8

-- -- -- --

9

-- -- -- --

10

-- -- -- --

11

-- -- -- --

12

-- -- -- --

13

-- -- -- --

14

-- -- -- --

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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 on the remote’s pop-up keypad 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

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T

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

01 / 10

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

Type: DLNA

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BDS

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.

The music play screen will appear on the OSD.

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

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.

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

s The BDS receiver will not play video content stored on an iPod, iPhone or iPad.
s The Headphone connector does not output audio when iPod is the selected source.

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

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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BDS

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.

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

If you have connected a BDS 277 or BDS 577 receiver to your home network you can
stream audio to it via AirPlay from compatible Apple devices with iOS 4.2 or newer and
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:

s 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

“HK BDS”
From Pop-Up List

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.
If the receiver is in the Sleep mode, it will turn on and begin playing the AirPlay audio
stream. The music playback screen will appear on the OSD.

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

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 2 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

USB

DLNA

Bluetooth

YouTube

Pandora

Picasa

01 / 10

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

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.

Type: USB
Size: 123.062MB
FS: FAT32

Type:Folder

Options

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s 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.

25

BDS Playing Files from USB Devices and Data Discs

Viewing Photos

In the top directory, select “Photo.” Select a folder containing photo files and highlight
a photo file in the folder. A thumbnail of the highlighted photo will appear on the right of
the screen.

USBUSB

Sunset

Connie1

Connie2

Stadium

AB Stand 1

01 / 31

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:

s File: Select a file to view.
s 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).

s Slide Show: Select the amount of time you want each slide to be displayed: 5

seconds, 15 seconds or 30 seconds.

s 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, 1/2, 1/3
and 1/4 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

01 / 10

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 : 0 2 : 37

26

BDS

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:

s File: Select a song to play.
s Time: Display the track’s elapsed time or the track’s time remaining.
s 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).
s Bitrate: Shows the bitrate of the song currently playing.
s Advance: Performs a rapid, audible search forward through the song.
s Replay: Each press of the OK button jumps back ten seconds during play.
s 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”).

ENGLISH

USB

Dodgers Sweep Yanks in ‘63

Koufax’s Perfect Game

Gagne Saves 84th Game

Krik Gibson’s Homer

Bums Champs in 1955

1 / 4

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

27

BDS Troubleshooting

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): s 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: s Check the HDMI connection between the receiver and the TV.

There is a constant hum in the sound: s 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. s 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 s Confirm that the BDS receiver is joined in your home network. See General Settings:

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

The disc does not play: s 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: s Press the Options button and perform the Lip Sync adjustment to bring the sound

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

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

The remote does not control programmed components (TV or video): s 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: s 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: s Unplug the receiver’s Power cord from the AC outlet, wait 30 seconds, then plug

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Power connector.

s 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.

s Check that the receiver’s Main Power switch (located on the rear panel) is in the

“On” position.

s Check the HDMI connection or Component Video connection between the source

device and the BDS receiver.
s Check that the TV is turned on and is set to the proper input source.
s Unplug the HDMI cable from the TV and plug it back in again.

s Check that all cables are at least 10 ft (3.3m) from fluorescent lights.
s 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.

s 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.
s Check that the disc surface is clean and not scratched.

s Check that the disc surface is clean and not scratched.

and picture into synchronization.

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

outdoor FM antenna.

are installed with the correct polarity.
s Hold the remote closer to the receiver.
s Check that the receiver’s remote sensor is in the line of sight of the remote control.

component.

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

it back in.

28

BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

TV/DVR

Manufacturer Code Numbers

Manufacturer Code Numbers

ENGLISH

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

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

29

BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

TV/DVR

Manufacturer Code Numbers

DIGIFUSION 1184

DIGITREX 1192

DISH NETWORK 0188 2012

DIXI 1022

DORIC 1029

DUMONT 1201 1199 1096 1088 1023

DUMONT-FINLUX 1044 1012

DYNASTY 0045

DYNATECH 0063

DYNATRON 1022 1020

DYNEX 0014 0083 0107 0189

ELBE 1211 1105 1095

ELCIT 1032 1023

ELECTROGRAPH 0064

ELECTROHOME 0132 0115

ELEMENT 0048 0113

EMERSON 0205

EMOTION 1189

EPSON 0074

ERRES 1033 1022

FENNER 1022

FERGUSON 1197

FIDELITY 1047

FIDELITY(UK) 1099

FINHER 1204

FINLANDIA 1018

FINLUX 1201

FIRST LINE 1157

FISHER 1088 1043 1023

FORGESTONE 1099 1047

FORMENTI 1088

FORMENTI­PHOENIX

FUJITSU 1195 0041 0042 0249 0250

FUNAI 0045 0195 1195

FUTURETECH 0045

0139
0126

1075

1012

1164

1088

0162
0132
1195

1196
1062

1199 1096 1088 1044

1159
1166

0159
0128
1088

1099
1047

1160
1168

0158
0123
1023

1077
1024

1161
1169

0157
0045

1076
1001

1163

Manufacturer Code Numbers

GATEWAY 0198 0199

GBC 1043

GE 0163

0123

GEC(UK) 1061

GOODMANS 1043 1022 1010 1036 1041

GORENJE 1124 1034

GRANADA 1104

1010

GRANADA(UK) 1043

GRUNDIG 0193

1076

GVA 0131

HAIER 0135 0213 1028

HALL MARK 0128

HANNSPREE 1185

HANSEATIC 1043 1022 1020 1010

HARMAN KARDON 0201

HIFIVOX 1080

1017

HINARI 1195 1043 1020 1010

HISENSE 0137 0140 0216

HITACHI 0147

1206
1082
1059
1035
1012

HP 0076 0218

HUMAX 0217 1030

HYPER 1206

HYPERION 0073

HYTEK 0016

HYUNDAI 0220 0236

IKASU 1212

ILO 0009 0056

INFINITY 0148

INKEL 0120

INNO HIT 1068

INSIGNIA 0099 0107

INTERFUNK 1104

1023

0159
0121

1033 1029 1022 1018

0203
1075

1059 1056 1024 1019

0144
1101
1080
1058
1026
1010

1088
1022

0145
0087

1200
1011

0132
1094
1069
1056
1024

1056
1020

0133
0029

1096 1077

0128
1093
1066
1055
1018

1033 1024

0128

0123
1085
1061
1043
1015

30

BDS

TV/DVR

Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

Manufacturer Code Numbers

INTERVISION 1121

1115

ISIS 1186

ITT 1100 1092 1046 1040

ITT-NOKIA 1100 1092 1058 1040

JBL 0148

JCPENNY 0145 0132 0128 0123 0115

JENSEN 0019

JET POINT 1208

JOHN LEWIS 1193

JVC 0134

1053

KARCHER 1068 1012

KATHREIN 1124 1034

KAWASHO 0173

KEC 0045

KENMARK 1183

KENNEDY 1025

KENWOOD 0204 0123

KLEGG 0066

KLH 0006

KMC 0132

KNEISSEL 1105

KNOLLSYSTEMS 0224

KOGAN 1180

KONKA 0225

KRIESLER 1060

1023

KTV 0162 0132 0123 0045

LEVEL 1191

LG(GOLDSTAR) 0132

0002
2004

LINSAR 1187

LLOYTRON 0173 0172

LODGENET 0069

LOEWE 0227 1027

LOEWE OPTA 1088 1023 1022 1020

LOGIK 0069 1099 1091 1047 1038

LUMA 1022

1119
1114

0087
1047

1048
1022

0128
0013

1118
1113

0079
1043

1047 1033 1025

0122
0086

1117
1111

1092
1010

0110
1022

1116

1056

0101
1073

Manufacturer Code Numbers

LUXMAN 0128

LUXOR 1058

LXI 0148 0145 0077

M ELECTRONIC 1201

MAGNADYNE 1088 1023

MAGNASONIC 0015

MAGNAVOX 0148

0030
2008

MANESTH 1022

MARANTZ 0148 0123 0115 1022

MARELLI 1088

MARK 1022

MARKS & SPENCER 1182

MATSUI 0148

1020

MAXENT 0199

MEDION 1031

MEMOREX 0128 0069

METZ 0084

1023

MGA 0128 0123 0115

MINERVA 0084

1075

MINTEK 0065

MISAKI 0195

MITSUBISHI 0168

0115
1090
1077
1046
1029
1011

MOTOROLA 2005

MTC 0176 0175

MURPHY 1021

NATIONAL 0182

0148

NEC 0125

1043

NECKERMANN 1102 1088 1078 1023

NEON 1182

NIKEI 0045

0145
0040
2009

1091
1001

1088
1011

1200
1011

0167
0077
1089
1076
1043
1023
1010

0181
1018

0123
1010

0132
0088
2010

1043 1040 1038

1077 1076 1075

1096 1077 1076

0160
1124
1083
1075
1039
1022
1007

0180 0179 0177

0121 0115 0010

0128
0138
2011

0128
1092
1082
1057
1038
1020

ENGLISH

0123
2007

0123
1091
1079
1050
1034
1013

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BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

TV/DVR

Manufacturer Code Numbers

NOBLEX 1204 1205

NOKIA 1100 1092 1046 1040

NORDMENDE 1094

1056
1009

OKI 1045 1049 1081 1087 1097

OLEVIA 0007

ONKING 0045

ONWA 0045

OPTOMA 0229

OPTONICA 0077

ORION 0211

0230
1038

OTTO VERSAND 1207

1076
1010

PANASONIC 0169

1136
1131
1004

PATHE’ MARCONI 1059 1056 1024 1019 1017

PHILCO 0148

0045

PHILIPS 0148

0036
1108
1095
1071
1060
1033
1022
1177

PIONEER 0128

1024

POLAROID 0003 0004 0005 0006 0043

PORTLAND 0132 0128 0231

PROLINE 1209 1020

PROSCAN 0133

PROTECH 1022

PROTON 0165

0008

QUASAR 0087 0032

QUELLE 1200

1044
1011

RADIO SHACK 0197

0045

1093
1053

0210
1210

1102
1075

0148
1135
1130

0132
1105

0145
0035
1107
1088
1070
1054
1032
1020
1179

0123
1022

0132 0128 0122 0059

1096
1038

0196 0180 0132 0128

1080
1024

0209
1209

1092
1043

0087
1134
1129

0128
1088

0132
0034
1104
1086
1068
1048
1027
1014
1181

0024
1020

1077
1022

1069
1019

0208
1091

1078
1022

0061
1133
1128

0123
1023

0128
0033
1100
1084
1067
1047
1025
1008
1213

1069 1056

1076
1020

1059
1017

0207
1040

1077
1020

1137
1132
1002

0115

0123
0089
1099
1078
1061
1046
1023
1176

1075
1012

Manufacturer Code Numbers

RADIOLA 1078

1025

RADIOMARELLI 1088

1022

RBM(UK) 1044

RCA 0163

0123
2012

REALISTIC 0196 0167 0045

REDIFFUSION 1083 1082 1029

REX 1198 1025 1022

RFT 1127

1122

RTF 1023

RUNCO 0153 0152 0044 0046

SAA 0183

SABA 1094

1059
1017

SALORA 1058 1018

SAMPO 0128 0123 0059

SAMSUNG 0226

0022
1204

SANYO 0054

1043

SBR 1086

1033

SCEPTRE 0232

SCHNEIDER 1196

1047

SCOTT 0132 0128 0045 1195

SEARS 0145 0132 0128

SELECO 0078

1022

SHARP 0132

1207

SHERWOOD 0067

SIEMENS 0084

1011

SIGNATURE 0069

SINGER 1105 1088 1023

SINUDYNE 1209 1210

SOLE 0068 0233

1060
1023

1083 1082 1029 1023

0161
0115

1126 1125 1124 1123

1093
1056
1009

0145
0020
1068

0026
1038

1084
1022

1086
1033

1199 1198 1105 1025

0128
1043

1077
1010

1048
1022

0145
0089

1088
1024

0132
1226
1022

0091
1023

1061 1047 1046

1078
1025

0077
1010

1076 1075 1015

1047 1033

0133
0188

1080
1023

0128
1208
2003

1092
1012

1060
1023

0062 0092

0128
2001

1069
1019

0124
1205

1091
1010

1048
1022

32

BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

TV/DVR

Manufacturer Code Numbers

SONY 0212

0031
1103
1062
1006

SOUND WAVE 1020

SOUNDESIGN 0128 0045

SPECTRICON 0122

SSS 0045

STERN 1198 1025 1022

SUNKAI 1210

SUPERSCAN 0195

SUPRATECH 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143

SYLVANIA 0148

0057

SYMPHONIC 0184 0195

TANDBERG 1080 1056 1023

TANDY 0077

TATUNG 0063 2018

TCL 0234

TEAC 0095 0244

TECHNICS 0181

TECHWOOD 0128

TEKNIKA 0132

0045

TELEFUNKEN 1069 1059 1056 1024

TELERENT 0069

TENSAI 1022

TERA 0156

THOMSON 0191

1080
1056
1019

THORN 1099 1047

THORN-FERGUSON 1196

1099

TIVO 0051

2204

TMK 0128

TOSHIBA 0202

0103
1044
1001

0194
0028
1102
1043
1172

0145
0094

0128
1195

0190
1074
1053
1017

1197
1047

0052 1051 1052 2207

0129
1105
1043
1162

0136
0060
1091
1038
1173

0128
0098

0123 0115 0069

1094
1072
1044
1009

1201
1024

0063
1096
1042

0130
0093
1065
1016
1174

0123
0142

1093
1069
1040
1005

1103 1102

0058
1092
1037

0117
1106
1064
1010

0025

1082
1059
1024
1003

0096
1063
1010

Manufacturer Code Numbers

TOTEVISION 0132

TRISTAR 1099

TRIUMPH 1199 1044

TRUTECH 0055

UHER 1044

ULTRAVOX 1088 1023

UNIVERSUM 1201

VIDEO CONCEPTS 0160

VIDEOCON 1188

VIDIKRON 0235 0253

VIDTECH 0128

VIEWSONIC 0011 0038 0047 0254 0255

VIORE 0245 0237

VISTRON 1194

VISUAL
INNOVATIONS

VITO 0070

VIZIO 0001 0002 0049 0050 0246

VOXSON 1088 1023

WARDS 0148 0132 0128 0069

WATSON 1077 1076 1075

WEGA 1088 1043 1010

WEGA COLOR 1023

WELTBLICK 1022

WESTINGHOUSE 0017

WINBOOK 0071

WINTERNITZ 1206

YAMAHA 0128 0123 0238 0239

YORK 0128

YUPITERU 0045

ZANUSSI 1198 1025 1022

ZENITH 0090

ZONDA 0122

1012

1183

1022

2019

1102 1077 1076 1075

0018 0023 0060 0100

0069 0240 2002 2006

ENGLISH

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BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

CABLE BOX

Manufacturer Code Numbers

ABC 3011 3001

ALLEGRO 3111

AMERICAST 3212

AMINO 3015 4031

ARCHER 3112

BELCOR 3113

BT CABLE 4007

CABLE STAR 3113 3033

CABLETIME 4016 4012 4011 4008

CISCO 3016 3021 4032 4033

CITIZEN 3111

CLYDE CABLE
VISION

COLOUR VOICE 3090 3085

COMCAST 3007

DECAST CANAL 4010

DIGI LINK 3114

EAGLE 3186

EASTERN 3070 3066

ELECTRICORD 3039

EMERSON 3112

FILMNET 4020 4018

FOXTEL 4019

FRANCE TELECOM 4021 4013

GEC 4017

GENERAL
INSTRUMENT

FOCUS 3116

FOXTEL 3043

G.I 3097 3096 3017 3011 3001

GC ELETRONICS 3113

GEMINI 3060 3032

GENERAL 3210

GENERAL
INSTRUMENT

GOODMIND 3112

HANLIN 3208

HITACHI 3188 3001

JASCO 3111

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4017

4040

3054 4040

3210 3054

3099

3040 3054 4014 4015

3175
3056

3117 3101 3100

Manufacturer Code Numbers

JERROLD 3210

LINSAY 3118

MACOM 3191

MAGNAVOX 3068 3019 3017

MOTOROLA 3022

MOVIE TIME 3039 3035

NSC 3190 3035

OAK 3220 3197

PACE 3179

PANASONIC 3214 3189 3177 3176 3053

PANTHER 3114

PHILIPS 3090

PIONEER 3216

POPULAR
MECHANIC

PRELUDE 3120

PRIMESTAR 3162

QUEST 3037 4041

RADIOSHACK 3213 3112 3111

RCA 3214 3053

RECOTON 3116

REGAL 3208 3101 3100 3099 3056

REMBRANT 3032

SAGEM 4028

SAMSUNG 3003

SATBOX 4004

SCIENTIFIC
ATLANTA

SEAM 3121

SIGNATURE 3188 3001

SPRUCER 3189 3177 3081 3053

STARCOM 3163 3011 3002

STARGATE 3120

TANDY 3024

TELECAPATION 3028

TELESERVICE 4011

TEXSCAN 3036

3073
4022

4035

4023

3041

3116

4002

3222
4026

3188
3017
4001

3023
4036

3085 3020 3019 3013

3215
3001

3186 3072 4024 4003

3221
4025

3162
3011

3021
4038

3209
4002

3203
4006

3097
3002

3031 4034

3171 3119

3183
4005

3096
3001

3038
4039

BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

CABLE BOX

Manufacturer Code Numbers

TFC 3122

TIMELESS 3123

TIVO 3029 3030 4029 4030

TOCOM 3205 3170

TUDI 4027

UNITED CABLE 3011 4001

UNIVERSAL 3113 3042 3039 3034 3033

VIDEOWAY 3211 3124

VIEWSTAR 3190

VISIOPASS 4009

WESTMINSTER
CABLE

ZENITH 3219 3211 3125 3065

ZENTEK 3116

3019

4007

3089 3086 3053 3025

SATELLITE TUNERS

Manufacturer Code Numbers

AIWA 6141

AKAI 6033

ALBA 6111 6001

ALPHASTAR 5172

ALPHASTAR DBS 5150

ALPHASTAR DSR 5142

AMSTRAD 6132

ANKARO 6121

ASTRO 6183

BARCOM 6121

BIRDVIEW 5125

BLAUPUNKT 6090 6038

BUSH 6106 6048

BUSH(UK) 6053

CANAL 5078 6013

CANAL DIGITAL 6013

CANAL PLUS
(CANAL+)

CHANNEL MASTER 5061 5025 5021 5020

CHAPARRAL 5151 5016 5015

CITOH 5060

6178

6013

6182
6177

6181
6176

6180 6179

Manufacturer Code Numbers

DIRECTV 5009

DISH NETWORK 5064

DRAKE 5181 5113 5018 5017 5013

DX ANTENNA 5183 5079 5052 5031

ECHOSTAR 5185

ELECTRO HOME 5092

FERGUSON 6124

FINLUX 6010 6009

FOXTEL 5076 6016

FTE 6080

FUBA 6121 6047 6014

FUJITSU 5034 5029 5024

GOLDEN
INTERSTAR

GOODMANS 6111

GRUNDIG 5074

HITACHI 5155 5004 6111 6106

HOUSTON
TRACKER

HUGHES 5189 5137 5005 5006

HUMAX 5072 6007

ITT 6067

ITT-NOKIA 6067

JANIEL 5066

JERROLD 5184 5168 5154

KATHREIN 5110 6090 6080 6033 6001

KCPI 5080 6037

KOSMOS 6080

KYOTO GMI ATLAN 6143

LEGEND 5153

LEMON 6174

LOEWE 6175

LORENZEN 6174 6165 6164 6163 6161

MACOM 5071 5070 5069 5065 5017

MAGNAVOX 5173 5161

MARANTZ 6033

MASPRO 6106 6053

6005

5153
5008
6025

6063

6020

6015

5163

5010 5014 6002 6003

5184
5152
5038
6028

6111
6053

6090 6067 6053 6038

5178
5097
5040

6106
6052

5177
5095
6047

6067
6048

5163
5064
6021

6064
6045

ENGLISH

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BDS Aux Component Remote-Control Code List

SATELLITE TUNERS

Manufacturer Code Numbers

MEMOREX 5153

METZ 6090

MINERVA 6090

MITSUBISHI 5007 6090

MOTOROLA 5012 5019

MULTISTAR 6080

NEC 6073 6046 6036 6030

NETA P562 6140

NEXTWAVE 5123

NOKIA 6067

NORSAT 5073 6046

OPTIMUS 5166

OTTO VERSAND 6090

PACE 5187

PACE MSS SERIES 6067

PANASONIC 5169

PANSAT 5120

PERSONAL CABLE 5118

PHILIPS 5075

PICO 5107

PREMIERE 5057 6008

PRESIDENT 5104 5081

PRIMESTAR 5175 5168 5154 5112 5002

QUADRAL 6173

QUELLE 6090

RADIOLA 6053

RADIX 6047

RCA 5190

REALISTIC 5180 5049

SAMSUNG 5142

SAT 6127

SATELLITE SERVICE 5088 5035

SCIENTIFIC
ATLANTA

6067
6017

6031

6032

6168

5058

6127

5039 5056

5028
6064
6039

5066 5157 5053 6124

6124
6019

6172
6167

5165
5067

5022
6080

5043
6063

6121 6053 6033

6171
6166

5139
6035

5026
6034

5082
6053

6170 6169

5001 5158

5045 6132

6124
6048

Manufacturer Code Numbers

SCHNEIDER 6053

SIEMENS 6090 6038

SKY 5043 5044 6006 6017 6018

SKY MASTER 6133

SKYLAB 6121

SONY 5105 5062 5041 6029

STAR CHOICE DBS 5159

STARCAST 5047

SUPER GUIDE 5123 5027

TECHNISAT 6047

TEECOM 5109

5030

TELECOM 6041

TELEFUNKEN 6083

THORN-FERGUSON 6067

6052

TOPFIELD 5063 6011

TOSHIBA 5023 5162

VIASAT 5077 6012

VORTEC 6142 6132

WISI 6127

6004

ZEHNDER 6127 6080

ZENITH 5188

5084

5093 5091 5090 5033

6064
6045

5180
5083
5050

6047 6026 6027 6022

5119
5059

6048
6023

5161
5179
5081
5049

5094
6044

6063 6053

5160
5166
5055
5048

5087 5085

5126
5103
5054
5032

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BDS Specifications

Specifications

BDS 577, BDS 575, BDS 277 and BDS 275 Receivers

Audio Section

Continuous average power, stereo model: 65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <1.0% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms

Multichannel power (BDS 575/BDS 577 only): 65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <1.0% THD, into 6 ohms

Input sensitivity/impedance (line inputs): 250mV/46k ohms

Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): –90dB

Frequency response @ 1W (±0.5dB): 20Hz – 20kHz

FM Tuner Section

Frequency range: 87.5MHz – 108.0MHz (US and EU)

Usable sensitivity IHF: >14dBf

Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): –60dB/–55dB

Distortion (mono/stereo): 0.3%/0.5%

Stereo separation: –45dB @ 1kHz

Image rejection: –70dB

IF rejection: –80dB

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Disc Player Section

Supported disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) BD-Video (single-layer or double-layer), DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW,

Region code (BD/DVD): See table on page 2

Audio formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, PCM, MP3: 32kbps – 320kbps bitrates,

Still-image formats: JPEG, GIF and PNG

Video signal system: NTSC (USA) or PAL (EU)

Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: –90dB (A-weighted)

Dynamic range: 90dB (16-bit)

THD @ 1kHz (DVD/CD): 0.1%

Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits

DVD-R/-RW, CDDA (CD digital audio), CD-R/RW discs

including variable-bitrate encoding

Bluetooth

Frequency range: 2402MHz ~ 2480MHz

Transmitter power: <20dBm (ERIP)

Modulation:

Functions: Streaming audio play, supports Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.4, AAC

GFSK/

ʌ /4-DQPSK/8-DPSK

Video Section

Television format: NTSC or PAL (selectable)

HDMI version: with 3D and 30/36-bit Deep Color

General

Power requirement: 100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz

Power consumption: 120W maximum (BDS 575/BDS 577), 90W maximum (BDS 275/BDS 277); <0.5W standby

Dimensions (H x W x D): 3-1/8" x 15-3/4" x 11-1/4" (400mm x 80mm x 285mm)

Weight: BDS 275 – 7.7 lb (3.5kg); BDS 277/BDS 575/BDS 577 – 7.9 lb (3.6kg)

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516.255.4545 (USA only)

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