Harman BDS577 Blu-RAY DISC SYSTEM User Manual MANUAL

Harman International Industries, Inc Blu-RAY DISC SYSTEM MANUAL

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Quick-Start GuideAudio/video receiverBDS 275/BDS 277/BDS 575/BDS 577FPOBDS X75
BDS2Introduction and Connections Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® product!This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up your new BDS Blu-ray Disc™ receiver.To conserve our natural resources, your BDS receiver does not include a printed owner’s manual. An owner’s manual containing complete information about operating all of your new Blu-ray Disc receiver’s features is available at our Web site. Go to www.harmankardon.com and download the BDS Blu-ray Disc Receiver Owner’s Manual.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 CodeDVD Region CodeUSA, CanadaEurope, Middle EastKorea, S.E. AsiaMexico, Latin AmericaAustralia, New ZelandRussia, IndiaChinaFor example, BDS receivers shipped to and sold in the USA will only play Blu-ray Discs that contain region code A and DVD discs that contain region code 1.ConnectionsConnect the Satellite SpeakersCAUTION: Before making any connections to the BDS receiver, ensure that the receiver’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making speaker connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage your speakers.Speakers and receivers have corresponding (+) and (–) connection terminals. BDS 275/BDS 277white left channel (+)red right channel (+)black (–) on both channelsBDS 575/BDS 577white front left (+)red front right (+)blue surround left (+)gray surround right (+)green center (+)black (–) on all channelsMost speakers use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (–) terminal.Be sure to connect each speaker identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the receiver and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the receiver. Miswiring one or more speakers results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image. Front Right SpeakerFront Left SpeakerBDS Receiver (BDS 575 shown)Center Speaker*Surround Right Speaker** Used only with BDS 575/BDS 577 receiverSurround Left Speaker*IMPORTANT: 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 the receiver.
3BDSEnglishConnectionsConnect the SubwooferIMPORTANT: Do not plug the subwoofer’s AC power cord into an AC outlet at this time.Mono RCA Audio Cable (not supplied)Powered SubwooferConnect the Radio AntennaFM AntennaConnect a TV or Video DisplayTVHDMI® Cable (supplied)NOTE: If your TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel and you have HDMI devices (such as an Internet connection) already connected directly to your TV, you can feed their sound to the BDS receiver via the HDMI Monitor Out connector’s Audio Return Channel, and they will not require additional connections to the receiver.Connect to Your Home NetworkTo InternetNetwork ModemCat. 5/5EConnecting Your HDMI® Source DevicesHDMI-Equipped Source DeviceTo HDMI OutputHDMI Cable (not supplied)
BDS4ConnectionsConnecting Your Component Video Source DeviceComponent Video-Equipped Source Device*To Component Video OutputsTo Analog Audio OutputsComponent Video Cable (not supplied)Stereo Audio Cable (not supplied)Connecting Your Optical Digital Audio Source DevicesOptical Digital-Equipped Source DeviceRemove CapsTo Optical Digital Audio OutputOptical Digital Audio Cable (not supplied)Connecting Your Coaxial Digital Audio Source DeviceCoaxial Digital-Equipped Source DeviceTo Coaxial Digital Audio OutputCoaxial Digital Audio Cable (not supplied)Connecting Your Analog Audio Source DevicesTo Stereo Analog Audio OutputStereo Audio Cable (not supplied)Analog Source Device
5BDSEnglishConnections and Receiver Setup Connect the AC Power110V – 240V, 50Hz/60HzReceiverSet Up the ReceiverInstall the Batteries in the Remote Control1. 2. 3.Turn On the ReceiverSet the receiver’s Main Power switch in the “On” position.ReceiverMain Power SwitchTo set up your BDS receiver you will use the remote to navigate through the on-screen menus and to make selections from them.OKPROGRAMBOOKMARK THUMBNAILZOOMTOP MENUSURROUNDVOLVOLPOP-UPDISPLAYPOWERTVDISCHDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3COMPUSBAUXRADIOEJECTAPPLECH CHHome ButtonOK Button Cursor ControlsBack Button• Use the Cursor Up/Down buttons to navigate through the menu list. When an item is highlighted, a blue border will appear around it.• To select a highlighted item, press the OK button. The screen will change depending on your selection. • To return to the previous screen, press the Back button.
BDS6Setup Wizard and Configuring the ReceiverSetup WizardWhen you turn your BDS receiver on for the first time, the on-screen menu will display the Setup Wizard.Setup WizardWelcome to the Harman Kardon BDS Setup Wizard.Some simple information is needed to ensure you getthe best experience from your product.You can adjust these settings later in addition tomaking changes to more advanced settings by selecting‘Settings’ from the Home Menu.Page 1/5NextOKBefore you can use your BDS system you need to set the language and make a few basic settings so that the BDS receiver’s video output will work properly with your TV. Press the OK button, and the Wizard’s language screen will appear.Setup WizardPlease select which language you would like the BDSmenus to appear in.Page 2/5NextPreviousOKAfter setting the language you want the on-screen menus to appear in, press the OK button, and the Wizard’s TV resolution screen will appear.Setup WizardPlease select the highest resolution that your TV supports.If you are unsure, select ‘Auto’.Upon making a selection the screen will be changed to thechosen resolution. You will be presented with the resolutionor ‘Cancel’ to return to the prevouus resolution. If the screenremains blank, please wait 15 seconds without pressinganything and the system will automatically return to theprevious resolution.Auto480p/576p720p1080i1080pPage 3/5NextPreviousOKAfter selecting your TV’s highest resolution, press the OK button, and the Wizard’s aspect-ratio screen will appear. NOTE: If you are unsure of your display’s highest resolution, select “Auto” and the BDS receiver will select the optimal resolution for you.Setup WizardPlease select the best aspect ratio that fits your TV.Please see the owner’s manual for additional explanation.16 : 9 Full16 : 9 Normal4 : 3 Pan & Scan4 : 3 LetterboxPage 4/5NextPreviousOKAfter selecting the aspect ratio that best fits your TV, press the OK button to save your settings and then press it again to exit the Setup Wizard.Configure the Receiver for Your SpeakersBefore you use your BDS receiver you need to configure it to work with your particular speaker system. The BDS receiver’s EZSet/EQ™ system uses the supplied EzSet/EQ microphone to perform this important step automatically. Before beginning, be sure you have correctly connected your speakers to the BDS receiver. IMPORTANT: Press the remote’s “Disc” input button before performing the EZ Set/EQ procedure. The EZ Set/EQ procedure is only available when the Disc input is selected.1. Plug the supplied EzSet/EQ microphone into the BDS receiver’s Headphone connector.EzSet/EQ Microphone (supplied)Headphone Connector2. Place the microphone at ear height in your main listening position.3. Press the remote control’s Home button. The receiver’s Home Menu screen will appear on the TV.Home MenuPicasaFM RadioHDMI inputComponent inputPlaylistSettingsType: Settings10 / 10OPTIONSHOMEExitOption4. Use the Cursor and OK buttons to highlight and select Settings. The General Settings menu will appear.SYSTEM SETTINGSSystemLanguagePlaybackParental ControlNetworkSelect to adjust general settings5. Use the right Cursor button to select Audio Settings, then use the down Cursor button to select Speaker Settings. The Speaker Settings screen will appear.Audio SettingsTone ControlsAudio OutputSpeaker SettingsEzSet/EQManual Configuration2.02.0Select to adjust speaker settings
7BDSEnglishConfiguring the Receiver, and Using the Receiver6. Press the right Cursor button to select EzSet/EQ, then use the cursor buttons to select the configuration of your speaker system.Audio SettingsTone ControlsAudio OutputSpeaker SettingsEzSet/EQManual ConfigurationOff2.02.13.15.1The EzSet/EQ automatic setup can calibrate the BDS system and configure the loudspeakersparameters automatically to get the best sound performance.7. Press the OK button, then press it again to select Continue in the EzSet/EQ (Automatic Setup) box that appears.Audio SettingsOff2.02.13.15.1The EzSet/EQ automatic setup can calibrate the BDS system and configure the loudspeakersparameters automatically to get the best sound performance.EzSet/EQ (Automatic Setup)Continue CancelPlease plug the microphone into the system and then place it atear level at your desired listening position. If a Subwoofer isconnected, set the level control (on the Sub) to half.8. 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.Audio SettingsLeft (0.0dB, 0.0m/0 ft)Right (0.0dB, 0.0m/0 ft)Tone ControlsAudio OutputSpeaker SettingsSUBLLS RSRC9. When the testing process is completed, the “Testing...” message on the screen will change to “All test done!”10. Press the Back button to exit the EzSet/EQ test procedure.NOTE: If the test fails, the “Testing...” message on the screen will change to “Test failed, please make sure the speaker is connected correctly and room is silent, then retest.” Press the Back button, make sure all speakers are correctly connected and perform the test again from Step 6. Make sure that the room remains silent during the test.Using the BDS ReceiverPress the remote’s Home button to display the Home Menu screen:Home MenuDLNA SearchBluetoothLeanbackPandoraPicasaFM RadioType: Dina Search01 / 10OPTIONSHOMEExitOptionThe available sources are listed on the left. If a disc has been inserted into the receiver’s built-in disc slot, it will appear on the list as “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD Video”, “CDDA” or “Data Disc” (audio or data CD-R disc). If you have inserted a USB device into the receiver’s USB port, it will appear on the list as “USB.”NOTE: Digital and analog audio sources connected to the receiver’s rear-panel optical digital, coaxial digital and analog inputs will not appear on the list but can be selected using the remote’s “Aux” Source Selector button (see below). To select a source from the list, use the Cursor Up/Down buttons to highlight the desired source, then press the OK button to select it. You can also select some sources directly by pressing their Source Selector buttons on the remote.Source Selector ButtonsOKPROGRAMBOOKMARK THUMBNAILZOOMTOP MENUSURROUNDVOLVOLPOP-UPDISPLAYPOWERTVDISCHDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3COMPUSBAUXRADIOEJECTAPPLECH CHFor complete information about using all of your BDS system’s features, you can download the BDS 275/BDS 277/BDS 575/BDS 577 Blu-ray Disc™ Receiver Owner’s Manual from www.harmankardon.com.

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