Harman/Kardon BDS 580W
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1. 5 MAGNAVOX 0148 0145 Manufacturer LLOYTRON LODGENET c rm rr EN NEM m 0132 0128 0123 0030 0040 0088 0138 2007 2008 a hes has 1182 0148 1091 1043 1020 1001 2009 2010 2011 5 i EN NEN E METZ 0084 1088 1077 1076 1075 1023 1011 MINERVA 0084 1200 1096 1077 1076 1075 1011 ees ows MARK MARKS amp MATSUI MAXENT MEDION 25 pDS 280 580 TV DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers MITSUBISHI mora pw I T Jee I I m jJ j NATIONAL 0182 0181 0180 0179 0177 0121 0115 0010 1043 1010 mo pes ww I J NOKIA 1100 1092 1046 1040 NEN NORDMENDE 1094 1093 1080 1069 1059 1056 1053 1024 1019 1017 1009 ONKING 1 NEED ZEN ree ONWA 0045 OPTOMA 0229 0209 0208 0207 1209 1091 1040 1092 1078 1043 1022 OPTONICA 0077 0087 0061 0148 1018 0125 0123 NECKERMANN NEON NIKEI ORION 0211 0210 0230 1210 1038 OTTO VERSAND 1207 1076 1010 PANASONIC 1134 1133 1129 1128 Aux Component Remote Control Code List Manufacturer Code Numbers PHILCO 0148 0132 0128 0123 0115 0045 1105 1088 1023 PHILIPS PIONEER 0128 _ 0123 0024 POLAROID 0005 PORTLAND 0231 CNN NT NN cs PROTON 0165 0132 0128 0008 aues oer ox QUELLE 1200 1096 1077 1076 1075 1044 1038 1022 1020 12. s L T t mo m J eos T froma foo neue GENERAL 3054 4040 m a eamows pw T IT wm I ____ ewm o I I 28 pDS 280 580 CABLE BOX Manufacturer Code Numbers GENERAL 3210 3054 1 _ ms _ HANLIN 3208 3175 3117 3101 3100 me x _ Deo m j it JERROLD 3210 3188 3162 3097 3011 3002 3001 4022 4001 tw u T sv T MOTOROLA 3022 3023 3021 3031 4034 mm a TmoveTme s t Oi me fpo J mmm pm PHILIPS 3090 3085 3020 3019 3013 i PIONEER 3216 3215 3209 3171 3119 POPULAR 3116 Pill mu us T fauest sw T T ravos ss s sm L pma ws I pus J mem pe TL ECL s GM ams J SAMSUNG 3003 3186 3072 4024 4002 smo a a 3073 3017 Aux Component Remote Control Code List Manufacturer Code Numbers SCIENTIFIC 3222 3221 3203 3183 3038 sw id serucer we srancom me e xm mw soe Treecararion _ _ mev aon L mas L mo
3. 5 only when the aux source button has been pressed Pressing any other source button will put the remote back into the normal BDS system control mode To Program the Remote to Control an Aux Component 1 Check 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 23 12 pDS 280 580 2 Turn on your auxiliary component 3 Short press the aux button 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 4 Aimtheremote 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 Ifthe 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
4. so ws xs pw me s L wm I VIEWSTAR 3190 3089 3086 3053 3019 um i WESTMINSTER 4007 CABLE su se mex L L 29 pDS 280 580 SATELLITE TUNERS Manufacturer Code Numbers Awe se J ss je m f _ su J menasan oss so _ T sua T wwo J ASTRO 6183 6182 6181 6180 6179 ww sn id C N urne so feos T Lum sus e I uus es J Sa a owner CANAL PLUS 6013 at Td MASTER 6 aat p fso foo DIRECTV 5009 5010 5014 6005 se oxanrenna ss so sn ECHOSTAR 5178 5177 5163 5097 5095 5064 5040 soe i FERGUSON 6124 6111 6106 6067 6064 ew oon J rox sue fons T m je j J sw murs ss 6047 6021 Aux Component Remote Control Code List Manufacturer Code Numbers GOLDEN 6020 INTERSTAR GRUNDIG 5074 6090 6067 6015 em ooo HOUSTON 5163 ux 1 11 i cas sia so se ev J m e J mo
5. 3 5mm stereo headphone plug When you insert the headphone plug into the connector the systems speaker outputs will mute the HDMI audio output to the TV will not mute onnections When headphones are connected to the system s Headphone jack pressing the remote s Surround button cycles between these two modes e Harman Headphone which virtualizes a multichannel surround soundtrack down to two channels This mode retains the soundtrack s original directional cues allowing you to enjoy an enveloping surround sound experience on any ordinary pair of stereo headphones Headphone Bypass which down mixes surround sound programs into normal stereo This mode does not retain any multichannel directional cues that may be in the original surround sound program Connecting to Network through Wi Fi You can connect the unit to the internet through Wi Fi PSS The following instructions help you to connect your unit to the network From the home screen select Settings gt Network e sure Network Connection is set to ON Set Type to Wi Fi Select your preferred method of connecting to your wireless network under Setup Wi Fi There are four options for setting up wireless networks e Choosing a wireless network Configuring Wi Fi by 105 5 PBC Push Button Control e WPS PIN Choosing a Wireless Network To choose a wireless network 1 Select Choose a netwo
6. D DS 280 5 o0 Specifications Specifications BDS 280 580 Audio Section Frequency Response 1W 20Hz 20kHz 3 0 5dB Slew rate 40V usec Continuous average power stereo mode 65 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 1 THD both channels driven into 6 ohms Input sensitivity impedance line inputs 250mV 10kQ Signal to noise ratio IHF A 90 dB FM tuner section Frequency range 87 5MHz 108 0MHz US and EU Usable sensitivity IHF gt 14dBf Signal to noise ratio mono stereo 55dB 55dB General O 4002 mm 1 x283 8 mm W 765 mm H 3 56 kg BDS 280 3 72 kg BDS 580 5 indh 12cm or 3 inch 8em Video section HDMI version With 3 D and 30 36 bit Deep Color Video signal receiver NTSC USA or PAL EU 22 B DS 280 5 80 Aux Component Remote Control Code List Aux Component Remote Control Code List TV DVR Code Numbers ma mz ross ns T ma J m mes oss E NEN o me 0053 1093 1089 1056 1053 1042 1022 1020 1011 Manufacturer Code Numbers exe Tov ws mn wa I mz jus ng ms ewm es cx Jj oe Wasa COMTEL 1032 CONCERTO 0128 CONTEC 0045 1010 C
7. as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car After playing store the disc in its case Using the BDS System Do not write on the label side with a ball point pen or other sharp writing utensils Be careful not to drop or bend the disc Disc Cleaning Precautions Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the centre out Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available clean ers or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Regional Coding Your BDS system 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 a disc other than the one your BDS system is designed for it will not play in your BDS system 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 system 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 system 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 Th
8. options in one sleek system To get the maximum enjoyment from your new BDS system we urge you to read this manual thoroughly which Contains a description of the system s features Lists the items included in the box Describes the BDS system and its components Includes step by step instructions that will help you set up and get started with the BDS system CONTACT US If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your retailer or custom installer or visit our website at www harmankardon com Description and Features The BDS system features 65W per channel of powerful clear audio Three HDMI inputs one with MHL Roku ready with 3D UHD 4K pass through One HDMI output with Audio Return Channel ARC 2D to 3D conversion and UHD upscaling Wi Fi connectivity for Apple AirPlay DLNA 1 5 system updates and control and streaming Internet services High quality Bluetooth audio streaming NFC for quick Bluetooth pairing Dolby Volume to maintain consistent sound levels without distracting changes Connect the BDS system to online sources such as Picasa AccuWeather and Pandora The Harman Kardon BDS system is the world s first Blu ray system with Dolby Volume Enjoy the detail and clarity of your favorite movies and musicin high fidelity sound with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD BDS 580 and DTS Digital Surround BDS 280 Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used t
9. 280 580 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 the erase mode press aux button Resetting the Remote to Factory Default Condition 1 Press and simultaneously hold down the Aux and Thumbnail yel low 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 systems 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 Select any other input source to
10. Digital Media Player DMP Digital Media Renderer DMR Only supported media files will be played or supported metadata displayed on the screen The supported files include audio video and photographs The BDS system allows two DLNA servers to work simultaneously It supports both the wired and wireless interfaces The BDS can be controlled from an external control point The following action can be controlled from an external device Stop Terminates the streaming Source selection Terminates the streaming controlled by external control point and goes to respective source mode Power Terminates the streaming controlled by external control point and goes to sleep mode Volume control Volume can be controlled by the external control point Clear Exit Terminates the streaming controlled by the external control point and goes to the previous mode screen Home Terminates the streaming controlled by the external control point and goes to home screen Streaming Services The Harman Kardon BDS system supports various streaming services such as Picasa AccuWeather and Pandora US Canada Australia and New Zealand only Picasa Picasa is an image viewing organizing and editing service With BDS system you can browse public Picasa photos or sign into your Picasa account to view your own The BDS system supports Picasa service through network AccuWeather AccuWeather is a global weather forecasting website You can get t
11. 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 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 Selectthe 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 13 pDS
12. TV or Mac Mini the BDS remote can be used to control them this input on the remote control is pre programmed with standard Apple device remote commands 14 USB Input You can use the USB port to play audio files from an Apple 105 device 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 system using this port Complete instructions will be provided at that time IMPORTANT Do not connect a PCor other USB host controller to this port or you may damage both the BDS system and the other device Remote Control Functions NOTE This USB port is rated for 1A output and it suggests that it is certi fied to charge iPhone and iPod devices There is a USB connector on the front panel as well with similar functionality rated for 2 1A to additionally charge iPad devices 15 Network Connector Use a Cat 5 or Cat 5E cable not supplied to connect the BDS system s Network connector to your home network to enjoy content from AirPlay DLNA and streaming services as well as control from the Harma
13. 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 Short press 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 Selectthe 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 and Thumbnail yellow or Zoom Blue buttons e Foran EU TV press the Program Red button one 1 time e Foran HDTV press the Program Red button two 2 times Fora US cable tuner press the Program Red button three 3 times e Foran EU cable tuner press the Program Red button four 4 times e Fora US satellite tuner press the Program Red button five 5 times e Foran EU satellite tuner press the Program Red button six 6 times 4 Pointthe 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
14. 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 Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Q GP Use a Cat 5 5E network cable not supplied to connect the BDS system s network connector directly to a network router a network switch a network modem or an Connecting Your Digital Audio Source Devices Ethernet network wall jack that has Internet access Optical Audio Source Device NOTE If you have a wireless home network you can optionally skip this step and use the BDS on screen menus to connect it to Wi Fi later on If up to two of your non HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs connect them to the system s optical digital audio connectors To Internet Coaxial Digital Audio Source Device If one of your non HDMI source devices has a coaxial digital output connect it to the system s Coaxial Digital Input connector NOTE Make only one type of digital connection HDMI optical or coaxial from each device Network Modem 1 4 N Connecting the Subwoofer Trigger Output If your system has equipment that can be controlled by a DC trigger signal connect it to the systems Subwoofer Trigger connector with a mono 1 8 inch 3 5mm mini I plug interconnect cable The system will supply a 12V
15. here NOTE When a plug is inserted into the headphone jack the BDS system s speaker output becomes automatically mute the HDMI audio output remains active 3 USB iPad iPod iPhone input You can use the USB port to play audio files from an Apple 105 device connected to the port and to play 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 system 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 as it may damage both the BDS system and the other device NOTE This USB port is rated for 2 1A output which suggests it is certified to charge iPad devices as well as iPhone and iPod devices There is a USB connector on the rear panel as well with similar functionality rated for 1A to change iPhone and iPod devices 4 Volume ring and power button Volume can be adjusted by touching this capacitive ring Slide clockwise around the ring to increase volume counter clockwise to decrease volume IMPORTANT If at high volume levels the audio fro
16. lower receivable radio station Search Slow Reverse button lt and Search Slow Forward button p Pressing these buttons increases or decreases the tuned frequency Channel buttons Pressing these buttons changes to the next higher or lower preset station Home button Pressing the Home button will switch the BDS to the Home Menu screen while the radio continues to be heard through the BDS system To display the Radio Now Playing screen again press the Exit or Cursor Left button Listening to Media via AirPlay Configuring BDS for Speaker System Before you use your BDS you need to configure it to work with your particular speaker system Harman Kardon s EzSet EQ system uses the supplied EzSet EQ microphone to perform this important step automatically Configuring BDS for your speaker system harman kardon T IMPORTANT Press the remote control Disc button before performing the EzSet EQ procedure The EzSet EQ procedure is only available when the Disc input is selected To connect the microphone 1 Plug the supplied EzSet EQ microphone into the BDS s front panel headphone connector 2 Place the microphone at ear height in your main listening position 3 Press the remote control s Home button The system s Home Menu screen will be displayed on the TV 4 the cursor to highlight Settings then press OK to select it The system settings menu will be displayed 5 Use the down cursor button to select Sound
17. 012 1011 RADIO SHACK 0197 0132 mund d RADIOLA 1078 1060 1047 RADIOMARELLI 1088 1083 1029 1022 RBM UK 1044 0163 0161 0145 0133 1069 sa man 0122 0059 0128 0123 0115 0089 0188 2001 s 2012 REALISTIC 0196 REDIFFUSION 26 pDS 280 580 TV DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers 1122 m qos p J Trunco oom s je L jJ L SABA 1094 1093 1088 1080 1069 1059 1056 1024 1023 1019 1017 1009 ous SAMSUNG 0226 0145 0132 0128 0124 0022 0020 1226 1208 1205 1204 1068 1022 2003 SANYO 0054 0026 0091 1092 SBR 1086 1084 1061 1047 meii SCHNEIDER 1196 1086 1078 1060 1048 1033 1025 1023 1022 0078 1199 1198 1105 1025 0132 0128 0077 0062 0092 Bad 0084 1077 1076 1075 1015 1011 1010 1209 _ 1210 0068 0233 5 SEARS SELECO SHERWOOD SIEMENS SIGNATURE SINGER SINUDYNE SOLE SONY 100 L L Aux Component Remote Control Code List Manufacturer Code Numbers om I E s J Emm ue L sm J i surenscan ows T T SYLVANIA 0148 0145 0128 0123 0025 EE TATUNG 08 s RENE TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA 0132 0128 0123 0115 0069 283 B dl a ae a T oo oss j p
18. 05 0162 0159 0158 0139 0132 0128 0123 0126 1195 1088 1023 HN ET J I 2 m A ee gt gt 1096 1088 1023 C lt 2 e aes oe m noi 2183 OIZ gt 0 dE 2 L FERGUSON 1197 1196 1099 1077 1076 FIDELITY 1047 FINHER FINLANDIA 1018 E FINLUX 1201 1199 1096 1088 1044 dl rr FIRS 1157 1159 1160 1161 1163 j ee i p C N facturer FUSION FIDELITY UK 1099 T LINE GESTONE ws uz wmm N O 24 pDS 280 580 TV DVR Code Numbers INNO HIT 1068 INTERFUNK 1104 1088 1056 1023 1022 1020 INTERVISION 1121 119 1118 Ce n CCS MS T ml at 0134 0087 0079 KATHREIN KAWASHO a KENMARK KENNEDY 1025 KENWOOD ae o KNEISSEL mo NEN p p Manufacturer INKEL 1117 1116 1111 j AME was E 1092 1056 1010 U lt 22 lt m 2 515 I z B JOHN LEWIS JVC E KARCHER K K KNOLLSYSTEMS 0224 KOGAN 1180 KONKA 0225 KRIESLER 1060 1048 1047 1023 1022 um ql dl LG GOLDSTAR 0132 0128 0122 0110 1073 0002 0013 0086 1022 2004 ue 1 L I 1033 1025 Aux Component Remote Control Code List Code Numbers E NE 109 wma qno ux ms MELECTRONIC 121 MAGNADYNE
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20. BDS 280 580 3D Blu ray Disc System Applicable to all BDS x80 models Owner s Manual harman kardon harman kardon by HARMAN pDS 280 580 INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES UNPACKING INCLUDED ITEMS INSTALLATION LOCATION BDS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS BDS REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL SETTING UP THE SYSTEM USING THE BDS SYSTEM USING THE DISC PLAYER USING DLNA STREAMING SERVICES PLAYING FILES FROM USB DEVICES AND DATA DISCS LISTENING TO AUDIO SOURCES LISTENING TO YOUR IPOD IPHONE IPAD LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA AIRPLAY LISTENING TO FM RADIO CONFIGURING BDS FOR SPEAKER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS AUX COMPONENT REMOTE CONTROL CODE LIST NO N A UJ WO W UJ pDS 280 580 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Harman Kardon BDS 3D Blu ray Disc system The Harman Kardon BDS systems are sleek high performance 2 1 BDS 280 and 5 1 805 580 channel 3D Blu ray Disc system with high fidelity amplified sound In the years since Harman Kardon engineers have pioneered the high fidelity audio system we have taken to heart the philosophy of 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 offer a complete home entertainment solution with a wealth of listening and viewing
21. DC 100 mA trigger signal at this connection whenever it is powered ON Connecting Analog Audio Source Devices Use the system s Aux In connectors for up to two source devices that don t have HDMI or digital audio connectors Subwoofer pDS 280 580 Connecting the IR Remote Input The BDS system is equipped with an IR Remote Input connector that lets you remotely control the system 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 to the system s IR Remote Input connector Remote IR input Connector ExternallR Receiver L i I __ BDS installed Inside Cabinet Connecting the AC Power The BDS system 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 systems rear panel NOTE The power requirement for the BDS system is 110V 240V AC 50 60Hz 130W BDS 580 system or 90W BDS 280 system Before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet confirm that you have correctly made all of the speaker connections video con nections and audio component connections Connect the female end of the system s detachable power cord to the rear panel AC Power input Plug the other end into a working unswitched AC outlet H Ei Connecting Headphones AC Power Cord Your BDS systems headphone connection accepts a standard 1 8 inch
22. Green button Press this button to activate the Bookmark function Thumbnail Yellow button Press this button while playing a photo slide show to display thumbnail images of all photos in the slide show pDS 280 580 Red Green Yellow and Blue buttons When the BDS system 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 Connections CAUTION Before making any connections to the BDS system ensure that the AC cord is unplugged from the system and the AC outlet Making speaker connections with the system plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers or the BDS system Speakers and the BDS system have corresponding and connection terminals Most speakers use red to denote the terminal and black for the terminal Your BDS system has color coded speaker terminals xdamdt mnm me Black is used to denote the terminals of all channels on the BDS system Be sure to connect each speaker identically on the speaker to on BDS system and on the speaker to on the BDS system If one or more speakers are miswired it results in thin sound weak bass and a poor stereo
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24. and Connections Mute button Press this button to mute the sound from the BDS system s speaker outputs Press the button again to unmute 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 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 is authored 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 Transport Control buttons These buttons control the BDS system s built in Blu ray Disc player 105 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 system is playing a Blu ray Disc recording pressing this button cycles through the repeat modes such as Chapter Title OFF NOTE Not all Blu ray discs support repeat playback When the BDS system is playing a CD or list
25. and press OK 6 Use the cursor to select EzSet EQ and press OK 7 Remain silent while the test noise plays through the speakers As the test noise circulates among the speakers the screen will show which speaker is being tested 8 When the testing process is complete the Testing message on the screen will change to All tests done 9 Pressthe Back button to exit the EzSet EQ test procedure NOTE If the test fails the Testing message on the screen will change to Ez Set EQ failed Make sure all speakers are connected and the room is quiet 10 the Back button make sure all speakers are correctly connected and perform the test again from step 5 19 pDS 280 580 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems Solutions The system does not power up the Power indicator is not lit Sound plays through the speakers but there is no TV picture There is no sound coming from just the subwoofer There is a constant hum in the sound Check whether the system s Power cord is properly plugged into the system s AC Power connector Check that the Power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet If the outlet is controlled by a switch make sure the switch is set in the ON position Check that the system s main power switch located on the rear panel is in ON position Check the HDMI connection between the system and the TV Check the HDMI connection or Component Video connection between the s
26. ard through the song Replay Each press of the OK button jumps back ten seconds during play Find Lets you advance to a precise time in the track While playing music files from a USB device or data CD you can also view photos that are on the same media Press the Home button while the music file is playing navigate to a folder containing photo files and select a photo file to begin a slide show Viewing Photos Photo files can be played from connected USB drives DLNA servers on your home network or inserted data discs Blu ray DVD or CD 1 2 3 From the Home Menu screen select Photo Select a folder containing photo files and highlight a photo file in the folder A thumbnail of the highlighted photo will be displayed on the right of the screen d utro Photos E ume Reselution TOBOx 1920 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 high lighted 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 s
27. digital output of an audio source component here The signal may be a Dolby Digital DTS or standard PCM digital audio 5 Trigger Output This connector provides 12V DC whenever the system is ON It can be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer 6 AUX 1 and AUX 2 Input Use these connectors to connect to an audio source device such as a tape deck Do not connect a turntable to these connectors without a phono preamp pDS 280 580 7 Subwoofer Output Use the supplied mono RCA audio cable to connect this jack to the subwoofer s Line Level IN LFE jack 8 Antenna Wi Fi Connect the antenna accessory labeled Wi Fi here for improved Wi Fi reception 9 FM Radio Antenna Output Connect the supplied FM antenna to this terminal 10 Coaxial Digital Audio S PDIF Input Connect the coaxial digital output of an audio source component here The signal may be a Dolby Digital bit stream a DTS bit stream or a standard PCM digital audio bit stream 11 IR Remote Input When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked for example when the system is installed inside a cabinet connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input connector 12 HDMI Output ARC Connect the BDS system s HDMI output to your TV s HDMI input If yourTV is 3D capable then you can watch 3D content in 3D either from the BDS systems built in disc player or from other 3D capable source devices connected to the BDS system s HDMI Input connec
28. e BDS system can play the following types of discs 5 12 cm and 3 8 cm size BD Video single layer or double layer DVD Video DVD R RW DVD R RW CDDA CD digital audio CD R RW NOTE The compatibility and performance of dual layer discs is not guaranteed Loading and Playing a Disc Hold the disc horizontally when loading it and insert it gently into the Disc slot The disc loading mechanism will take the disc and slide it into the unit Do not load more than one disc into the Disc slot Do not load the disc upside down After loading a disc into the player press the Play button to begin playback Use the Play Pause Stop Prev Step Next Step Search Forward Slow and Search Reverse Slow buttons to control disc playback 15 BDS 280 580 Playback Features Content play back control Picture You can control the picture using the buttons such as Play Pause Stop Previous Repeat Next Rotate Zoom NOTE The unit shall support the background music and picture slideshow simultaneously Content play back control Music You can control the picture using the buttons such as Play Pause Stop Previous Repeat Next Rotate Backward Forward Content Play back control video You can control the picture using the buttons such as Play Pause Stop Previous Repeat Next Rotate Backward Forward NOTE The unit shall support the following video formats AVI MPG H264 MKV Using DLNA The Harman Kardon BDS system supports DLNA 1 5
29. eaning agent NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit 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 DVD Region Code USA Canada Europe Middle East gt e Korea S E Asia Mexico Latin America EA t Australia New Zeland Russia India China DOO ce e 9 9 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 reaion code 1 Installation Location BDS Front Panel Controls and Connections DS karn 1 Disc slot 2 Headphone output and EzSet EQ microphone input 3 USB iPad iPod iPhone input 4 Volume ring and power button 5 NFCfor Bluetooth pairing 6 Eject 7 nformation display 1 Disc slot Insert a compatible disc into the slot The BDS system s disc slot accepts 5 inch 12 cm and 3 inch 8 cm discs 2 Headphone output and EzSet EQ microphone input Insert the 1 8 inch 3 5 mm stereo mini connector from a set of headphones into this jack When performing EzSet EQ speaker calibration insert the microphone
30. econds pDS 280 580 NOTE To conserve energy you can have the system automatically enter the Standby mode whenever no control buttons have been pressed and no audio signal has been present for 15 minutes Sleep Power indicator glows solid amber The Sleep mode mutes the BDS system s outputs and shuts off its OSD and front panel display but allows the system to automatically turn on and play audio in response to a signal from an AirPlay device or a Bluetooth device When the system is in Sleep pressing the Power button turns it on To put the system into Sleep when it is on press the Power button momentarily ON Power indicator glows solid white When the BDS system is on it is operational TV Power button After you program the remote control pressing this button turns the TV s power ON and OFF Eject button Press this button to eject a disc from the BDS systems 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 system from the Standby mode The first press of the Aux button switches the BDS system to the last used of the sources such as Coaxial Digital Optical Digital 1 Optical Digital 2 Analog Audio Analog Audio 2 and HDMI ARC Each successive press advances the BDS system through those sources Pressing the Aux button also places the remote into the auxilia
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32. em to your home network you can stream audio to it via AirPlay from compatible Apple devices with 105 4 2 or newer and computers that have iTunes 10 1 or newer that are joined on the same network To initiate AirPlay streaming to the BDS system from a computer with iTunes Launch iTunes click the AirPlay button that appears at the bottom of the computer s iTunes window and select HK BDS in displayed pop up list oalect AirPlay Multiple Speakers HK BDS Button From Pop Uptist 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 displayed speaker selection list Listening to FM Radio Radio Input button Pressing this button selects the BDS system s built in FM radio as the system5 active audio source Pressing this button also puts the remote control into the control mode for the radio NOTE Pressing this button when the BDS system is in the Standby mode will switch it on If no station is found in the seek mode it will come back to the original frequency g q y EzSet EQ microphone Auto scan Press the Auto scan button on the on screen display to automatically scan the FM band and automatically set strong frequencies as presets OK button Pressing this button sets the currently tuned in frequency as a preset station Previous Step button Next Step button P Pressing these buttons scans to the next higher or
33. ening to media stored on an iPod or USB device this button cycles through the repeat modes such as 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 and so on 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 system s rear panel audio inputs Program Red button Press this button to create a programmed playback list for the currently playing disc 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 Bookmark
34. he weather forecast of many places throughout the world You can access Accuweather in the BDS system through network and get the weather report from across the world Pandora Pandora is an Internet radio service BDS system supports Pandora service if connected to the Internet NOTE Pandora is only available in the US Australia and New Zealand Using DLNA Playing Files from USB Devices and Data Discs Your BDS system can play MP3 up to 320 kbps bitrate audio files display JPEG photos and show MPEG 1 layer 1 MPEG 2 layers 2 and 3 and DivX home theatre profile audio video files stored on a USB device or a CD DVD data disc To access files on a device inserted into the system s USB ports press the Home button and select Music Photos or Videos from the sources The screen will then show the devices 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 devices root directory they will also be shown To move up one directory level press the Cursor Left button or select the arrow folder Playing Music Files Music files can be played from connected USB drives DLNA servers on your home network or inserted data discs Blu ray DVD or CD From the Home Menu screen select Music Select a folder containing music files and highlight a music file in the folder L Folder 1 W Folder2 Music file 2 Music file 3 Music f
35. his display in response to commands and to show the audio video that is playing the BDS system settings or other aspects of the BDS system s status as described throughout this manual BDS Rear Panel Controls and Connections BDS Rear Panel Controls and Connections Main Power Switch Antenna Air Speaker outputs Optical Digital Audio S PDIF inputs Trigger Output AUX 1 input and AUX 2 input Subwoofer output Antenna Wi Fi 9 FMradio antenna output 10 Coaxial digital audio S PDIF input 11 IR Remote input 12 HDMI output ARC 13 HDMI 1 MHL input 14 HDMI2 input 15 HDMI 3 Apple input 16 USB input 17 Network Connector 18 WPS button 19 AC Power input 1 Main Power switch This mechanical switch turns the BDS system s power supply ON or OFF After you have made and verified all connections set this switch to the ON position During normal use you will usually leave this switch set to ON it cannot be turned ON or OFF using the remote control To conserve energy when you are not using the system for an extended period of time set this switch to OFF i a E 2 Antenna Air Connect the antenna accessory labeled Air here for improved Wi Fi reception 3 Speaker Outputs Use the speaker wires supplied with the speakers to connect the speakers to the proper terminals The BDS system has connections for left and right speakers 4 Optical Digital S PDIF Inputs Connect the optical
36. ile 4 Music file 1 00 Selecting a music file plays the file If there are other musicfiles the folder that follow the selected file the system will play them in the order they appear on the on screen display If a selected MP3 file has an album cover art 103 tag the art will be displayed on the screen Use the Play Pause Stop Prev Step Next Step Search Down Slow and Search Up Slow buttons to control music file playback See Remote Control Functions on page 8 for more information about the functions of these buttons When the BDS system is playing music files from a USB device or CD data disc the Repeat and Options functions are slightly different from when they are playing Blu ray Disc recordings DVDs and music CDs Repeat button Pressing this button cycles through the following repeat modes 1 song All folder OFF The active repeat mode is indicated in the screen s top bar Options button Pressing this button displays any available options for the song currently playing File Select a song to play Time Display the track s elapsed time or the track s time remaining 16 BDS 280 580 Play Mode Plays songs in their normal order in random order until you press the Stop button or in shuffle order plays each song in the folder one time in random order then returns to the directory Bitrate Shows the bitrate of the song currently playing Advance Performs a rapid audible search forw
37. image CAUTION Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your BDS system Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Use a mono RCA audio cable to connect the BDS system s Subwoofer output connector to your powered subwoofer consult your subwoofer s owner s manual for information about making connections to your subwoofer Connections Front left speaker Connecting the FM Antenna Connect the supplied antenna to the FM Antenna connector as shown in the following illustration Fully extend the antenna wire and move it to different positions until you get the best reception of your favorite stations Os Connecting a TV or Video Display x Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the BDS systems HDMI output to your TV video display s HDMI input The BDS system is HDMI version 1 4b with 3 D and 30 36 bit Deep Color NOTE If you have devices such as a digital tuner already connected directly to your TV you can feed their sound to the BDS system via the HDMI output connector s Audio Return Channel and they will not require additional connections to the system s HDMI equipped TV BDS 280 580 Connections Connecting Your HDMI Source Devices If you have any source devices with an HDMI connector using it will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality Since the HDMI cable
38. ion To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product Provide adequate space behind the system for ventilation If the product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make sure there is suf ficient air movement within the area Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment Avoid moist or humid locations Do not obstruct the fan vents on the rear panel or ventilation slots on the sides of the unit or place objects directly over or next to them Do not place the system directly on top of a product that generates exces sive heat Due to the heat generated by the system there is a remote possibility that the padding on the bottom of the system may leave marks on certain wood or wood veneer materials Use caution when placing the system 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 s 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 cove
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40. lide 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 mirror image reflection of the photo Pressing this button Using DLNA 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 counter clockwise Pressing this button while the directory list is displayed jumps to the next higher directory level Cursor Right button Pressing this button while a photo is displayed rotates the photo 90 clockwise Options button Pressing this button while a photo is displayed shows the Options menu which gives you the following options File Select a file to view Play Mode View files in their normal order in random order until you press the Stop button or in shuffle order displays each image in the folder one time in random order then returns to the directory Slide Show Select the amount of time you want each slide to be displayed 5 seconds 15 seconds or 30 seconds Transition Select from various types of image to image transitions Pressing the Options button when a directory is displayed shows the Playlist Options box Thumbnail Yellow button Pressing this but
41. m the speakers begins to distort reduce the volume as prolonged distortion can damage the system pDS 280 580 Press this capacitive button to turn the BDS system ON If the system is already ON press this button to push the system to Standby Sleep or OFF mode The following table describes the different modes along with the LED display Long press on the power Amber button OFF Press the power button when in operational mode Standby Sleep No activity for 15 min Amber Short press on the power button on the front panel Short press on the remote control power button or power off command from external IR or remote app NOTE While the system is powering on the volume ring will spin till the boot process is complete 5 NFC for Bluetooth pairing Near Field Communication NFC is used for fast Bluetooth pairing of compatible Android and Windows mobile devices Place the mobile device near the NFC logo on the top front of the system to pair or unpair NOTE The system can be brought to Operational mode by tapping on the NFCarea 6 Eject button appears only when a disc has been inserted Touch this button to eject a disc from the BDS systems built in disc slot Before touching this button make sure no objects block the disc slot NOTE If you do not remove the ejected disc within 90 seconds it will auto matically re load into the disc slot for protection 7 Information display Various messages appear on t
42. n Kardon Remote app for iOS and Android Additionally system upgrades be downloaded and installed from compatible devices that are joined to the network 16 WPS Button You can connect to the Internet using the WPS button 17 AC Power Input After you have made and verified all other connections plug the supplied AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched AC outlet Remote Control Functions TV POWER EJECT ROKU DISC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 z AUX TV RADIO POP UP ke DISPLAY BUTTON BUTTON OK CURSOR BUTTON CONTROLS KEYBOARD ma harman kardon Power button The BDS system has four different power modes 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 system 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 posi tion will put the system into the Standby mode Standby Power indicator glows solid amber The Standby mode minimizes energy consumption when you are not using the BDS system When the sys tem is in Standby it will not automatically turn on or play audio in response to a signal from an AirPlay device or a Bluetooth device When the system is in Standby pressing the Power button turns it on To put the system into Standby when it is on press the Power button for more than two s
43. nd Find Viewing HDMI Sources Plug in an HDMI source device into the HDMI port on the back panel of the BDS system to view the available HDMI sources and use the remote control to accept the HDMI source you want Connecting to an HDMI source allows you to transmit digital audio and video signals You can connect game players set top box TV box to these inputs It can transfer high quality audio and video HMDI1 is Roku and MHL devices compatible HMDI3 is Apple TV compatible Listening to Audio Sources Press the Aux button on the remote control The system 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 be displayed on the TV or flat panel display In addition to playing the aux source through the system pressing the Aux button places the remote in the aux control mode If you have programmed the remote to control an auxiliary component either by entering in a code number or teaching commands to the remote the remote operates according to that programming mode 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 helps Listening to Audio Sources you adjust the audio delay to eliminate lip
44. o protect your new system 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 Introduction 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 material note that the carton and other sections ofthe 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 Included Items The following are the items provided in the BDS system complete package One Remote Control TV POWER EJECT harman kardon One Power Cord FX _ MS u Sm E pDS 280 580 e EzSet EQ Microphone e Two Wi Fi Antennas Li HDMI Cable Three AAA Batteries C c NOTE If any of these items is missing please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www harmankardon com Installation Location Installation Locat
45. olby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS HD the Symbol amp DTS or DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Divx DivX Certified DivX Plus HD and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license DivX Certified to play DivX and DivX Plus HD H 264 MKV video up to 1080p HD including premium content The terms HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Blu ray Disc Blu ray Blu ray 3D and the logos are trademarks of the Blue ray Disc Association AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Java is a registered trademarks of Oracle and or its affiliates Google and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc harman kardon by HARMAN
46. ot play Check that the disc surface is clean and not scratched There is noise or other interference in the picture while playing a Blu ray Disc e Check that the disc surface is clean and not scratched recording or DVD The sound and picture are out of sync when playing to an Aux source e Press the Options button and perform the Lip Sync adjustment to bring the sound and picture into synchronization Cannot tune in radio stations e Check that FM antenna is correctly connected Adjust the antenna s position If necessary use a powered FM antenna or an outdoor FM antenna The system does not respond to remote control commands e Replace all three remote control batteries with fresh ones and make sure that they are installed with the correct polarity Hold the remote closer to the system Check that the system s remote sensor is in the line of sight of the remote control The remote does not control programmed components TV or video e Check that you have pressed the remote s Aux button before trying to operate the component Re program and or re teach the component s commands into the remote The 0 symbol appears on the screen when you press a remote control button The selected function is not permitted at the time the button is pressed The system does not respond to commands or it behaves in an erratic way e Unplug the system s power cord from the AC outlet wait 30 seconds then plug it back in 2
47. ource device and the BDS system Check that the TV is turned on and is set to the proper input source Unplug the HDMI cable from the TV and plug it back in again Check that the subwoofer s Power cord is plugged into a working AC outlet Check that the subwoofer s power switch is in the ON position Check that the Subwoofer Level control is not turned all the way down fully counter clockwise Check that the audio connection between the system and the subwoofer has been properly made Check the system s Settings Configuration menu to make sure that the subwoofer volume has not been set at 10dB Check that all input cables are plugged all the way into their connectors Check that all cables are at least 10 ft 3 3m from fluorescent lights Check that all cable connectors are clean If necessary wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Set the subwoofer s power switch to OFF If the hum goes away there is a ground loop between the subwoofer and the system Plugging the subwoofer s power cord into the same AC outlet that the system is plugged into should eliminate the ground loop 20 BDS 280 500 Troubleshooting Problems Solutions The disc does not play e Check that the disc is inserted correctly label side up Check that the disc is the correct type BD Video single layer or double layer DVD Video DVD R RW DVD R RW CD digital audio CD R RW Other disc types will n
48. r this type of damage to furniture so exercise caution in choosing an installa tion location for the component and in performing normal maintenance practices The BDS system requires either a Wi Fi home network signal or access to physical Ethernet connection to access certain features such as Apple AirPlay DLNA control from the Harman Kardon Remote app and streaming Internet services Verify Line Voltage before Using Your BDS system has been designed to be used with 100 240 volt 50Hz 60Hz AC current and includes detachable IEC power cable intended for use in the region where the system 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 pDS 280 580 Moving the System Before moving the system first disconnect it from AC power and then remove any interconnection cables to other components Cleaning When the system 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 IMPORTANT NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cl
49. return the BDS remote to its normal operation 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 system control mode from the auxiliary control mode press any of the other Input buttons or the Home button Setting up the System To set up your BDS system you will use the remote to navigate through all of the onscreen menus and to make selections from them e Use the Cursor Up Down buttons to navigate through the menu list e oselect a highlighted item press the OK button The screen will change depending on your selection e Toreturn to the previous screen press the back button lt lt 1 When you turn on your BDS system for the first time the on screen menu will show the Initial Setup screens The first screen allows you to select the language you want to use 4 Setting up the System Languaqe Roe cd it Highlight your choice and press OK Next the initial setup Aspect Ratio screen will appear 16 9 Full is the best choice for most displays TESTI Aspect Ratio Highlight your choice and press the OK button Setup is complete Press OK once more to finish Initial Setup and show the home menu Setup is successful 14 pDS 280 580 Using the BDS System Home Menu Press the
50. rk from the Setup Wi Fi list 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to select your wireless home network and enter your security password if applicable Configuring Wi Fi by 105 Connect any iOS device iPhone iPod touch or iPad to the front panel USB port of the BDS Make sure Wi Fi is enabled on your iOS device and that it is currently connected to your wireless home network 11 pDS 280 580 NOTE 105 version 5 or higher is required for 105 Wi Fi sharing 1 Select Configure Wi Fi by 105 from the Setup Wi Fi list pop up will be displayed on your iOS device 2 Select Allow to confirm that you want to share your Wi Fi settings 3 The connection should now be established automatically Check the status on your TV for confirmation harman kardon ACCEPT WPS PBC Push Button Control Select WPS PBC from the Setup Wi Fi list Press the WPS button on the rear panel of the BDS Next go to your wireless router and press its WPS button The connection should now be established automatically Check the status on your TV for confirmation gt U N Wi Fi PROTECTED SETUP WPS PIN 1 Select WPS PIN from the Setup Wi Fi list A PIN code is displayed on the screen 2 Enter this same PIN on your wireless router s internal web page to connect See your router s user manual for more details qp Wireless router harman kardon Preparing the Remote Control Preparing the Remote Control Installing the Ba
51. rward button Press this button to search forward through the current track Stop button Press this button to stop playback Play button Press this button to play the item appearing on the system s display Pause button Press this button to pause the item that is playing Pressing this button while the iPod iPhone device is paused will resume play Channel buttons Pressing the Channel button moves up ten items in the active menu Pressing the Channel button moves down ten items in the active menu Use these buttons to navigate through long menu lists quickly Home button Pressing the Home button will switch the display to the Home screen while you continue to hear the iPod iPhone content through the BDS system To display the iPod Now Playing screen again press the Exit or Cursor Left button Red button Pressing the red button will toggle between modes such as Random Play albums Random Play songs Random Off 18 pDS 280 580 Bluetooth Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream audio wirelessly from a device that has been paired with the BDS system After you have paired the BDS system with a Bluetooth device you can select Bluetooth as the active source from the Home Menu Listening to Media via AirPlay The Harman Kardon BDS system supports AirPlay BDS is compatible with all devices that support AirPlay and the BDS volume can be controlled by AirPlay If you have connected a BDS 280 or BDS 580 syst
52. ry component control mode enabling the remote to use any pre programmed and or learned functions NOTE You must use the Home menu to select Bluetooth and network based sources DLNA Pandora and Picasa Pop Up button Pressing this button while playing a Blu ray Disc recording or DVD displays its disc menu NOTE This feature is disc dependent Not all DVDs have pop up menus If 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 is 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 system is playing materials from an iOS device an auxiliary source or the radio Channel buttons These buttons have no effect on the BDS system 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 system 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 BDS Rear Panel Controls
53. sync errors that may occur between the sound and picture in video programs with sound playing through one of the system 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 systems front panel Information display Listening to your iPod iPhone iPad To listen to your iPod iPhone iPad through the BDS system 3 Insert your iPod iPhone or iPad into the USB port on the front panel of the BDS system 4 SelectiPod icon from the home screen A Now Playing screen will be displayed on your TV Use the following remote control buttons to browse and select content on your iPod iPhone iPad and control the device during playback Cursor and OK buttons Use these buttons to navigate and select items from the iPod iPhone iPad menus Exit button Pressing this button while playing content displays the iPod iPhone menu Pressing this button while a menu is displayed exits that menu and displays the previous screen Previous Step button Press this button once to skip to the beginning of the current track Press the button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track Next Step button Press this button to skip to the beginning of the next track Search Slow Reverse button Press this button to search backward through the current track Search Slow Fo
54. to display the Home Menu screen g If a disc has been inserted into the systems built in disc slot it will be displayed on the list as either CDDA CD DVD Video DVD or Blu ray Disc If you have inserted a USB device into the system s USB port it will appear on the list as USB NOTE Digital and analog audio sources connected to the system s rear panel digital and line inputs will not appear on the list These sources can be accessed from the AUX source in the upper right of the Home Menu screen or by pressing the Aux input button on the remote control To select a source from the list use the Cursor Up Down buttons to highlight the desired source and then press the OK button to select it You can also select a source directly by pressing its Input button on the remote NOTE Depending on the sources available in your region there may be a second Home Menu screen for additional sources Press the Cursor Down button while the cursor is on the bottom row of sources to access this ad ditional screen Using the Disc Player You Should Know Disc Handling Precautions To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface Do not stick paper or tape on the disc If there is glue or a similar substance on the disc remove the substance completely before using the disc Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight
55. ton 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 Zoom Blue button Pressing this button during a slide show freezes an im age and zooms in 2x size Additional presses of the button change the zoom to 3x 4x 1 2x 1 3x and 1 4x size 17 BDS 280 580 Playing Videos To play videos in BDS system 1 In the top directory select the Video or AVCHD folder 2 Selecta folder containing video files and highlight a video file in the active folder The video will automatically play If there are other video files in the folder the BDS system will play each one in the order they appear on the on screen menu Ji Verus ut Videos Dj vim d tii FI Besolutioricd 2805 28 Use the Play Pause Stop Prev Step Next Step Search Forward Slow and Search Reverse Slow buttons to control music file playback When the BDS system 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 repeat modes such as 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 a
56. tors see below The system s HDMI output connection also contains an Audio Return Channel ARC that carries a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the BDS It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV such as a digital TV tuner without making an additional connection from the device to the BDS system NOTE You must enable the ARC output of your TV Consult your TV s instruc tion manual for information 13 HDMI Inputs You can connect up to three additional source devices to the BDS system provided the source devices have HDMI connectors 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 want to connect via an HDMI connector The BDS system will pass 3D video signals from 3D capable HDMI source devices to the TV via the HDMI output connector Some HDMI inputs have special functionalities HDMI 1 MHL input This input accepts both HDMI and MHL connections MHL can be used with many mobile smart devices to mirror their audio and video content on the BDS system while powering the device check the owner s manual of your device This connector is also compatible with the Roku Streaming Stick which allows access to Roku services controlled by the BDS remote control HDMI 3 Apple input This input accepts any HDMI source device but if connected to Apple products such as the Apple
57. tteries Your systems remote control uses three AAA batteries supplied Insert the batteries as shown in the illustration making sure to observe the correct polarity 4H Battery installation Using the Remote Control When using the remote control remember to aim it towards the system s front panel Make sure that no objects such as furniture block the remote view of the system Bright lights fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the function of the remote e The remote control has a range of about 20 feet 6 1m depending on the lighting conditions e You can use the remote at an angle of up to 30 to either side of the BDS system If the remote seems to operate intermittently or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause the remote control backlights 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 system you can program the units 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 system or a cable system The remote will control the aux
58. turns back on 5 Ifthe 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 Preparing the Remote Control 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 system 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 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 system 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 system remote NOTE If the aux button s
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