Supplied Accessories; Installation Location; Cleaning; Verify Line Voltage Before Using - Harman Kardon HK BDS 270 Service Manual

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Owner's manual (34 pages)

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

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harman/kardon

BDS 270/BDS 570

Introduction

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Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon Products!

In the years since Harman kardon engineers invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have

taken to heart this philosophy: Bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people

as possible, adding performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the experience.

the BDS series of home entertainment systems offers a complete home entertainment

solution with a wealth of listening and viewing options in one sleek receiver.

to get the maximum enjoyment from your new BDS receiver we urge you to read this

manual thoroughly and refer back to it as you become more familiar with your new

receiver's features and their operation.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please

contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Verify Line Voltage Before Using

your BDS receiver has been designed for use with 110 – 240-volt, 50Hz/60Hz ac current

and includes a detachable Iec power cable intended for use in the region where the

receiver is sold.

connection to a line voltage other than that for which the unit is intended can create

a safety and fire hazard and may damage the units. 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.

Unpacking

the carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment

were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you

save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or if the unit ever

needs repair.

to minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. you can do it by

carefully slitting the tape seams on the carton's bottom and collapsing it. you can store

cardboard inserts in the same manner. packing materials that cannot be collapsed should

be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and

other sections of the shipping-protection materials are recyclable. please respect the

environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will

affect the performance of your remote control.

Installation Location

• 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 proper space both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will

be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient

air movement within the area. under some circumstances, a fan may be required.

• 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 the ventilation slots on the top and

sides of the unit or place objects directly over or next to them.

• Do not place the receiver directly on top of a product that generates excessive heat.

Introduction, Verify Line Voltage Before Using,

Unpacking, Installation Location, Cleaning,

Moving the Receiver and Supplied Accessories

• Due to the heat generated by the receiver there is the remote possibility that the

rubber padding on the bottom of the unit's feet may leave marks on certain wood

or wood-veneer materials. use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or

other materials that heat or heavy objects may damage. Some surface finishes

may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors

beyond Harman kardon control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials

used, normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors.

your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture, so exercise caution

in choosing an installation location for the component and in performing normal

maintenance practices.

• your new Harman kardon Blu-ray Disc

connection for BD-Live

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interactivity.

Cleaning

When the receiver gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only

after unplugging the ac power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy

water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth. neVer

use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do

not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. avoid spraying

insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Receiver

Before moving the receiver, disconnect any interconnection cords to other components,

and disconnect the unit from its ac outlet.

NOTE: the built-in Blu-ray Disc/DVD player in your BDS receiver is designed

and manufactured for compatibility with region management information that is

encoded on most Blu-ray Disc recordings and DVD recordings:

• BDS receivers sold in the USA are designed only for playback of discs

with Blu-ray Disc region code a and DVD region code 1 information, or

for discs that do not contain any region code information.

• BDS receivers sold in Europe are designed only for playback of discs with

Blu-ray Disc region code B and DVD region code 2 information, or for

discs that do not contain region code information.

If there is a region code on a disc other than the one your BDS player is designed

for, it will not play in your BDS receiver.