Harman/Kardon BDS 280B
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3. BUTTON CURSOR CONTROLS ao or gt BUTTON ae KEYBOARD z l 4 options BUTTON T BUTTON 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 s view of the system Bright lights fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the function of the remote The remote control has a range of about 20 feet 6 1 m depending on the lighting conditions 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 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 satellite system or a cable system The remote will control the aux component s only when the aux source button
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6. PROGRAM BOOKMARK THUMBNAIL zoom harman kardon Remote Control Functions 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 alive AC outlet and setting the Main Power switch in the On position will put the system into the Standby mode Standby Power indicator glows weak amber The Standby mode mini mizes energy consumption when you are not using the BDS system AirPlay does not break in with the unit in Standby mode 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 seconds NOTE To conserve energy you can have the system automatically enter the Sleep 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 s
7. place the unit ona 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 excessive 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 cover this type of damage to furniture so exercise caution in choosing an instal
8. _ fw _ REALISTIC 5190 5165 5139 5001 5158 5022 5026 5045 6132 far a T E gt j SERVICE 5058 SAMSUNG 5142 ATLANTA Aux Component Remote Control Code List Manufacturer Code Numbers oss SKY MASTER fon smao sss foo TEECOM 5109 5093 5091 5030 TELEFUNKEN 6083 THORN 6067 6064 6048 FERGUSON 6052 6045 6023 TOPFIELD 5063 6011 TOSHIBA 5023 pasi 6017 6029 5090 B es 6063 WISI 6127 6047 6026 6027 6022 6004 mw ZENITH 5188 5119 5094 5087 5085 5084 5059 6044 32 harman kardon 1 DOLBY OED Adina Bluetooth nfc iphone BDS 280 only You dts DIVX gt VOLUME Digital Surround H M Sdtsa Z lt BDS 280 only BDS 580 only Bluray IXIDOLBY amp TRUE DIGITAL 32 AVCHD Java BDS 580 only HARMAN HARMAN International Industries Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA www harmankardon com 2013 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countr
9. 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 Check that you have pressed the remote s Aux button before trying to operate the component Re program and or re teach the component 5 commands into the remote The symbol appears on the screen when you press 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 Unplug the system s power cord from the AC outlet wait 30 seconds then plug it back in 22 BDS 280 580 Specifications Specifications BDS 280 580 Continuous average power stereo mode Input sensitivity impedance line inputs aaa Signal to noise ratio mono stereo Genera _ 400 2 mm L x 283 8 mm W x 78 5 mm en one Television format NTSC or PAL selectable HDMI version With 3 D and 30 36 bit Deep Color Video signal receiver NTSC USA or PAL EU 23 BDS 280 580 Aux Component Remote Control Code List TV DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers Jo
10. AUX button Controlling an Apple TV If you have connected an apple TV to the BDS system 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 Select any other input source to return the BDS remote to its normal operation NOTE To program the remote control for TV device please use the TV button instead of AUX button 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 If you have programed TV with TV button you can press remoter s TV button to put the remote into TV control mode and it will control the TV 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 Use the Cursor Up Down buttons to navigate through the menu list To select a highlighted item press the OK button The screen will change depending on your selection To return to the previous screen press the back button lt lt NOTE BDSx80 CR3 software will hav
11. Select Configure Wi Fi by 105 from the Setup Wi Fi list A 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 12 BDS 280 580 WPS PBC Push Button Control 1 Select WPS PBC from the Setup Wi Fi list and press the WPS button on the rear panel of the BDS 2 Goto your wireless router and press its WPS button 3 connection should now be established automatically Check the status on your TV for confirmation Wi Fi PROTECTED 1 SETUP lt 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 Wireless router harman kardon Custom Setup Choose the custom setup option if you want to manually connect the BDS system to Wi Fi To connect the BDS system to a specific Wi Fi network you need to enter the Wi Fi network name and password in the network settings Confirm the SSID name Preparing the Remote Control Installing the Batteries Your systems remote control uses three AAA batteries supplied Insert the batteries as shown in the illustration making sure to observe the correct polarity Preparing the Remote Control BACK HOME BUTTON
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13. 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 additional 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 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 cleaners 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 recor
14. 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 24 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 13 BDS 280 580 4 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 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 NOTE To program the remote control for TV device please use the TV button instead of AUX button Auto Search Method If you have tri
15. levels reduce the volume as prolonged distortion can damage the system BDS 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 Standby Long press on the power Weak Amber button during Operational mode 2 5 seconds OFF Switch OFF of the Rear OFF panel rocker switch No activity for 15 minutes in operational mode Auto standby ON Amber Sleep Short press of Power button from Front panel during operational mode Short press on the remote control power button or power off command from external IR or remote app BDS 280 580 Rear Panel Controls and Connections BDS 280 BDS280 580Rear Panel Controls and Connections NOTE While the system is powering on the volume ring will spin till the boot process is complete 5 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 from Sleep Standby mode by tapping on the NFC area 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
16. make sure no objects block the disc slot NOTE If you do not remove the ejected disc within 30 seconds it will automatically re load into the disc slot for protection 7 Information display Various messages appear on this display in response to commands and to show the audio video that is playing the BDS systems settings or other aspects of the BDS systems status as described throughout this manual OOOO O O BDS 580 69 69 00 690 OOOO Ov 09 69 690 BDS 280 580 The following are the controls available in the rear panel of the BDS 280 580 sytem 1 Main Power Switch AirPlay Antenna Speaker outputs Optical Digital Audio S PDIF inputs Trigger Output AUX 1 input and AUX 2 input Subwoofer output Wi Fi Antenna 9 FM radio antenna output 10 Coaxial digital audio S PDIF input 11 1 Remote input 12 HDMI output ARC 13 HDMI 1 MHL input 14 HDMI 2 input 15 HDMI 3 Apple input 16 USBinput 17 Network Connector 18 5 button 19 AC Power input oo Oe we 1 Main Power Switch This mechanical switch turns the BDS systems 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 2
17. 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 To program the remote control for TV device please use the TV button instead of AUX button 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 14 BDS 280 580 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 and release the remote control button that you want to erase The aux button s LED will flash three times 3 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 To program the remote control for TV device please use the TV button instead of
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19. 1060 1048 1025 1023 1022 1105 SELECO 0078 1199 1198 SHARP 0132 0128 0077 0062 0092 ee el oor T SIEMENS 0084 1077 1076 1075 1015 1011 1010 so oo T T SONY 1025 sowa oo L T T Aux Component Remote Control Code List Code Numbers ss j _ rao Ls 1139 148 Manufacturer a SUNK Fd SUPRATECH 0 0145 0128 0123 0025 0057 0094 0098 0142 SYLVANIA foie _ s _ SYMPHONIC TANDBERG a owo owe TEKNIKA 0132 0128 0123 0115 0069 Peet ose ross oo wo _ T THOMSON THORN 1099 1047 THORN 1196 1197 FERGUSON 1099 1047 TIVO 0051 0052 1051 2204 TOSHIBA 0063 0058 0096 1096 1092 1063 1042 1037 1010 TOTEVISION 0132 TRISTAR 1099 28 BDS 280 580 TV DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers o _ fous w UNIVERSUM 1102 1077 1076 ooo __ ne _ Jos _ _1 ows 1 a INNOVATIONS fro fo fon osos T z ue os _________ oo _ _ a p WESTINGHOUSE 0017 0018 0023 00 1022
20. 2005 NATIONAL 0182 0181 0180 0179 0177 NE 0125 0123 0121 0115 0010 S j j NOBLEX 1204 1092 1046 1040 NORDMENDE 1094 1093 1080 1069 1059 1056 1053 1024 1019 1017 1009 OPTONICA 0077 i C wa m a J _ _ j j ORION 0211 0210 0209 0208 0207 0230 1210 1209 1091 1040 1038 OTTOVERSAND 1207 1102 1092 1078 1077 1076 1075 1043 1022 1020 1010 PANASONIC 0148 0087 0061 1137 1135 1134 1133 1132 1130 1129 1128 1002 Aux Component Remote Control Code List Manufacturer Code Numbers PHILCO 0148 0132 0128 0123 0115 0045 1105 1088 1023 PHILIPS PIONEER 0128 0123 0024 _ I 1022 0132 0128 0008 0165 QUELLE 1200 1096 1077 1076 1075 1044 1038 1022 1020 1012 1011 RADIO SHACK 0197 RADIOLA 1078 1060 RADIOMARELLI 1088 1083 feel RCA 0163 0161 0145 0123 0115 0089 2012 POLAROID PORTLAND PROLINE PROSCAN PROTECH PROTON 0006 0043 0122 0059 0133 0128 0188 2001 0045 1029 27 BDS 280 580 TV DVR Manufacturer Code Numbers RFT 1127 1126 1094 1093 1059 1056 1017 1009 SALORA SAMPO SAMSUNG 0226 0145 0022 0020 1204 1068 SANYO 0054 0026 SBR 1086 1084 scare oor SCHNEIDER 1196 1086 1047 1033 1125 1124 1123 1088 1080 1069 1024 1023 1019 0059 0132 0128 1226 1208 1022 2003 0091 1092 1023 1012 1061 1047 1078
21. AirPlay Antenna Connect the antenna accessory labeled Antenna 1 here for improved Wi Fi reception Connect the antenna accessory for the AirPlay playback from the iPad iPod iPhone 3 Speaker Outputs Use the speaker wires supplied with the speakers to connect the speakers to the proper terminals The BDS 280 system has two outputs for left and right speakers The BDS 580 system has five outputs for center front left front right sur round left and surround right speakers 4 Optical Digital S PDIF Inputs Connect the optical 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 7 Subwoofer Output Use mono RCA audio cable to connect this jack powered subwoofer s line level input or LFE jack 8 Wi Fi Antenna Connect the antenna accessory labeled Antenna 2 here for improved Wi Fi reception 9 FM Radio Antenna Output Connect the supplied FM antenna to this terminal BDS 280 580 Rear Panel Controls and Connections 10 Coaxial Digital Audio S PDIF Input Connect the coaxial digital output of an audio source component here T
22. 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 or you may damage both the BDS system and the other device BDS 280 580 NOTE Apple devices should be connected only to the Front panel USB port for the audio playback This USB port is rated for 500 mA output and it suggests that it is certified 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 Harman Kardon Remote app for i0S and Android Additionally system upgrades can 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 POWER EJECT DISC HDMI1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 TV RADIO HOME BACK BUTTON BUTTON OK CURSOR BUTTON CONTROLS KEYBOARD OPTIONS BUTTON BUTTON
23. BDS 280 580 3D Blu ray Disc System Applicable to allBDSx80models n OwnersManual harman kardon harman kardon b HARMAN BDS 280 580 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 3 UNPACKING 3 INCLUDED ITEMS 3 INSTALLATION LOCATION 4 BDS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 5 BDS 280 580 REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 6 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 CONNECTIONS 9 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL 13 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 15 USING THE BDS SYSTEM 16 USING THE DISC PLAYER 16 USING DLNA 17 STREAMING SERVICES 17 PLAYING FILES FROM USB DEVICES AND DATA DISCS 17 LISTENING TO AUDIO SOURCES 19 LISTENING TO YOUR IPOD IPHONE IPAD 19 LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA AIRPLAY 19 LISTENING TO FM RADIO 20 CONFIGURING BDS FOR SPEAKER SYSTEM 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 SPECIFICATIONS 23 AUX COMPONENT REMOTE CONTROL CODE LIST 24 BDS 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 BDS 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 offers a complete home entertainment solutio
24. Cursor Down button one code number at a time until the device 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 NOTE To program the remote control for TV device please use the TV button instead of AUX button Preparing the Remote Control Programming Individual Button Codes on the Remote You can program codes from other component remotes onto the BDS remote buttons 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 5 cm apart with their IR transmitter windows facing one other 3 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 lear
25. DivX Plus HD profile audio video files stored on a USB device or a CD DVD data disc To access files on a device inserted into the systems USB ports press the Home button and select Music Photos or Videos from the sources 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 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 Music Music file 1 0 0 2 Selecting a music file plays the file If there are other music files in 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
26. Repeat and Options functions are slightly different from when they are playing Blu ray Disc recordings DVDs and music CDs Pressing the Repeat button cycles through the following repeat modes 1 song All folder OFF The active repeat mode is indicated in the screen s top bar While playing music files from a USB device 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 BDS 280 580 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 Photos 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 Photos Resolution 1080x1920 0 0 S Use the following 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 button
27. ace 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 systems IR Remote Input connector RemotelR In Connector ExternallR Receiver BDS Installed Inside Cabinet 11 BDS 280 580 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 system s rear panel NOTE The power requirement for the BDS system is 100V 240V AC 50 60Hz 120W 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 systems detachable power cord to the rear panel AC Power input Plug the other end into a working unswitched AC outlet AC Power Cord Connecting Headphones Your BDS systems headphone connection accepts a standard 1 8 inch 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 When headphones are connected to the systems Headphone jack pressing the remote s Surround button cycles between these two modes Harman Headphone which virtualizes a multichannel surround soundtrack down to two ch
28. al digital audio connectors 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 10 BDS 280 580 _ Connecting Analog Audio Source Devices Use the systems Aux In connectors for up to two source devices that don t have HDMI digital audio connectors Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN 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 Ethernet network wall jack that has Internet access 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 To Internet Network Modem Connections 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 5 mm mini plug interconnect cable The system will supply a 12V DC 100 mA trigger signal at this con nection whenever it is powered ON Subwoofer 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 pl
29. annels 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 Connections The following instructions help you to connect your unit to the network From the home screen select Settings gt Network Make 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 five options for setting up wireless networks Choose a wireless network Configure Wi Fi by i0S WPS PBC Push Button Control WPS PIN Custom Setup Choosing a Wireless Network To choose a wireless network 1 Select Choose a network 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 i0S Connect any 105 device iPhone iPod touch or iPad to the front panel USB port of the BDS Make sure Wi Fi is enabled on your 105 device and that it is currently connected to your wireless home network NOTE 105 version 5 or higher is required for i0S Wi Fi sharing 1
30. at 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 0 ww S _____ Green center BDS 280 580 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 the 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 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 systems Subwoofer output connector to your powered subwoofer consult your subwoofer s owners manual for inform
31. ation about making connections to your subwoofer Front right speaker Front left speaker Wire with black 1 stripe is terminal Subwoofer Connecting the FM Antenna onnect 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 onnections Connecting a TV or Video Display Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the BDS system s HDMI output to your TV video displays 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 Ea HDMI equipped TV 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 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 Your Digital Audio Source Devices Optical Audio Source Device If you have atleast two non HDMI source devices with optical digital outputs connect them to the system s optic
32. ause button Press this button to pause the item that is playing Pressing this button while the iPod iPhone device is paused will resume play 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 select iPod source from the Home Menu 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 Bluetooth source can also be selected by pressing Bluetooth button from the remote Bluetooth source is also selected when there is streaming of Music from the paired Android i0S Windows device Listening to Media 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 system 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 di
33. ce Replay Adjust Lip Sync 2D to 3D 2D to 3D level Video mode Sound and 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 slight delay between the picture and sound Pressing the Options button helps y
34. ces 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 2 input This input is a generic input port that accepts devices with HDMI output It helps in transmitting encrypted decompressed digital data from the BDS system to the device connected to the BDS system HDMI 3 Apple input This input accepts any HDMI source device but if connected to Apple products such as the Apple 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
35. dings If there is a region code on 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 The 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 are 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 the disc automatically starts playback Use the Play Pause Stop Prev Step Nex
36. e advanced intial setup which means the setup procedure will be different with current one at that time Setting up the System 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 2 OK and the initial setup Resolution screen will be displayed 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 Aspect Ratio 4 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 15 BDS 280 580 Using the BDS System Home Menu Press the to display the Home Menu screen Disc g 0 e 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
37. ed 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 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 Select 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 For an EU TV press the Program Red button one 1 time For an HDTV press the Program Red button two 2 times Fora US cable tuner press the Program Red button three 3 times For an EU cable tuner press the Program Red button four 4 times For a US satellite tuner press the Program Red button five 5 times For an EU satellite tuner press the Program Red button six 6 times 4 Point the BDS remote control towards 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
38. g information about the currently playing disc or program When you are playing a video from an inserted USB device pressing this button displays the Status bar This button does not function when the BDS system is playing materials from an 105 device an auxiliary source or the radio Pressing Display button has no action during playback of tracks and photo slides Channel Buttons These buttons have no effect on the BDS system but can be programmed to control functions on an Aux component Pressing Channel button unit navigates to the Preset stations available in the FM Radio source 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 Mute Button Press this button to mute the sound from the BDS systems 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
39. he room is quiet 10 the Back button make sure all speakers are correctly connected and perform the test again from step 5 20 BDS 280 580 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting x Problems _ j 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 isa 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 source 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 Config
40. he signal may be a Dolby Digital bit stream a DTS bit stream 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 HDMI input If your TV is 3D capable then you can watch 3D content in 3D either from the BDS system s built in disc player or from other 3D capable source devices connected to the BDS system s HDMI Input connectors 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 devi
41. iTunes 10 2 2 or later Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic 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 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
42. ies The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries Incorporated is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners The Wi Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance Made for iPod Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance AirPlay iPad iPhone iPod iPod touch and iPod nano are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Made for iPhone 5 iPhone 45 iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPad 3rd and 4th generation iPad 2 iPad iPad mini iPod touch 1st through 5th generation iPad nano 2nd through 7th generation AirPlay works with iPhone iPad and iPod touch with iOS 4 3 3 or later Mac with OS X Mountain Lion and Mac and PC with
43. lation location for the component and in performing normal maintenance practices The BDS system requires either a Wi Fi home network signal or access to a 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 50 Hz 60Hz AC current and includes a detachable IEC power cable intended for use in the region where S S S 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 NOTE If any of the listed items are missing please contact Harman Kardon questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line customer service at www harmankardon com voltage in your area contact your dealer before plugging the unit into wall outlet BDS 280 580 Installation Location Moving the System BDS Front Panel Controls and Connections Before moving the system first disconnect it from the AC power and then remove the interconnection cables to other components Cleaning When the system gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth After unplugging the AC power cord Wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh harman kardon cloth with clean water Wipe it d
44. n with a wealth of listening and viewing 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 to 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 65 W 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 music in high fidelity sound with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD BDS 580 and DTS Digital Surround BDS 280 Unpacki
45. ng The carton and shipping material used to protect your new system during shipment are specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you should save the carton and packing material 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 have 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 Ifyou do not wish to save the packaging material 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 Included Items The following are the items provided in the BDS system complete package One Remote Control POWER EJECT DISC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI 3 RADIO harman kardon One Power Cord One FM Antenna BDS 280 580 Installation Location Installation Location Two Wi Fi Antennas LL Three AAA Batteries One HDMI Cable To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards
46. ning 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 LED goes out at any time you will need to begin again from step 2 until it blinks several times 6 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 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
47. ntrolled by external control point and goes to sleep mode Volume control Volume can be controlled by the external control point Back 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 NOTE Control functions will differ as per different DMC 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 the 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 when connected to the Internet NOTE Pandora is available in the US Australia and New Zealand only Using DLNA Playing Files from USB Devices and Data Discs Your BDS system can play MP3 up to 320 kbps bitrate audio files FLAC tracks display JPEG photos and show MPEG 1 layer 1 MPEG 2 layers 2 and 3 WMA WAV and
48. o 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 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 exico Latin America ustralia New Zealand Russia India 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 For example BDS receiver shipped to and sold in the U S A connector on the rear panel as well with similar functionality rated for will only play Blu ray Discs that contain region code A and 500mA to charge iPhone and iPod devices DVD discs that contain region code 1 China 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 the audio from the speakers begins to distort at high volume
49. olid white When the BDS system is ON it is operational TV Power Button After you program the remote control pressing this button turns the TVS power ON and OFF Eject Button Press this button to eject a discfrom 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 on 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 ad vances the BDS system 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 NOTE You must use the Home menu to select 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 discs menu system is authored BDS 280 580 Display Button When you are playing Blu ray Disc and DVD recordings pressing this button activates bar display containin
50. on the on screen menu Cursor Buttons Use these buttons to navigate through items on the on screen menu Connections Keypad Button Press this button to display a 10 keypad for entering letters and numbers such as for network setup disc 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 NOTE Options button has no action during playback of tracks 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 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 Red Green Yellow and Blue Buttons When the BDS system is playing a Blu ray Disc recording these buttons can activate features and menus th
51. ou 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 system s rear panel audio inputs Use the Cursor Right Left 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 1 Insert your iPod iPhone or iPad into the USB port on the front panel of the BDS system 2 Select iPod 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 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 Listening to Audio Sources Search Slow Reverse button Press this button to search backward through the current track Search Slow Forward 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 P
52. rd through the BDS receiver To display the Radio Now Playing screen again Select FM Radio source from Home Menu 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 Listening to FM Radio Configuring BDS for your speaker system harman kardon T 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 the remote control s Home button The system s Home Menu screen will be displayed on the TV 4 Use 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 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 Press the OK 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 t
53. ry immediately with a dry cloth IMPORTANT NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent OQO NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts in the BDS system Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit 1 Discslot 2 Headphone output and EzSet EQ microphone input Your BDS receiver is designed to be compatible with region 3 USB iPad iPod iPhone input management information that is encoded on most Blu ray 4 Volume ring and power button Discs and DVD recordings Your receiver will only play discs 5 NFC for Bluetooth pairing that contain region coding for the area where your receiver 6 hipped and intended fi le 7 Information 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 here Area where sold pin ae DVD region code U S A Canada NOTE When a plug is inserted into the headphone jack the BDS system s speaker output automatically becomes mute the HDMI audio output remains active Europe Middle East orea S E Asia 3 USB iPad iPod iPhone input You can use the USB port to play audio files from an Apple 105 device connected t
54. s 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 mirror image 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 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 Using DLNA 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 Sound Select a music file to play the sound NOTE Playlist feat
55. splayed pop up list V HKBDS Multiple Speakers T Select HK BDS From Pop Upist AirPlay Button F 3 a 4 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 BDS 280 580 Listening to FM Radio Radio Input button Pressing this button selects the BDS system s built in FM radio as the system s active audio source Pressing this button also puts the remote control into the control mode for the radio 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 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 Bookmark button Bookmark button sets the currently tuned frequency as preset station Previous Step button 44 and Next Step button PP 4 Pressing these buttons scans to the next higher or lower receivable radio station Search Slow Reverse button lt lt Search Slow Forward button gt 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 OSD to the Home screen while the radio continues to be hea
56. t Step Search Forward Slow and Search Reverse Slow buttons to control disc playback 16 BDS 280 580 Playback Features Content play back control Picture You can control the playback 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 video formats such as AVI MPG H264 MKV DivX Using DLNA The Harman Kardon BDS system supports DLNA 1 5 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 for the case that music playing from DLNA server1 and slide show with JPEG from DLNA server2 It supports both the wired and wireless interfaces The BDS can be controlled from an external control point Stop Terminates the streaming Source selection Terminates the streaming controlled by external control point and goes to respective source mode Power Terminates the streaming co
57. 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 The Surround Mode will be available based on the currently playing audio format through Disc HDMI Input source Transport Control Buttons These buttons control the BDS systems 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 or DVD 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 listening to media stored on an iPod or USB device this button cycles through the repeat modes such as One 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
58. uration 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 isa 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 21 BDS 280 580 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting x Problems ______ 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 CDDA CD digital audio CD R RW Other disc types will not 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 disc surface is clean and not scratched recording or DVD The sound and picture are out of sync when playing to an Aux source Press the Options button and perform the Lip Sync adjustment to bring the sound and picture into synchronization Cannot tune in radio stations Check that FM antenna is correctly connected Adjust the antenna
59. ure is not available with BDSX80 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 Zoom Blue button Pressing this button during a slide show freezes an image and zooms in 2x size Additional presses of the button change the zoom to 3x 4x 1 2x 1 3x and 1 4x size Playing Videos To play videos in BDS system In the top directory select the Video or AVCHD folder Select a 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 1 2 Resolution 1280x528 00 2 Use the Play Pause Stop Prev Step Next Step Search Forward Slow and Search Reverse Slow buttons to control music file playback 18 BDS 280 580 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 Mode Audio Subtitle Code Page Bitrate Advan
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