BDS 280S/580S Table of Contents INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES UNPACKING INCLUDED ITEMS INSTALLATION LOCATION BDS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS BDS 280S/580S 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 SPOTIFY CONNECT...
Dolby® Volume to maintain consistent sound levels without distracting changes 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®...
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...
BDS 280S/580S Installation Location BDS Front Panel Controls and Connections Moving the System 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 cloth with clean water.
BDS 280S/580S BDS 280S/580S Rear Panel Controls and Connections Press this capacitive button to turn the BDS system ON. If the system is already ON, press NOTE: While the system is powering on the volume ring will spin till the boot this button to push the system to Standby, Sleep or OFF mode.
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BDS 280S/580S BDS 280S/580S Rear Panel Controls and Connections The following are the controls available in the rear panel of the BDS 280S/580S sytem: 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 Main Power Switch stream or a standard PCM digital-audio bit stream.
Standby, pressing the Power button turns it ON. To put the system into DLNA, and streaming services, as well as control from the Harman Kardon Remote app Standby when it is ON, press the Power button for more than two seconds.
BDS 280S/580S Connections Display Button: When you are playing Blu-ray Disc and DVD recordings, pressing this Keypad Button: Press this button to display a 10-keypad for entering letters and button activates a bar display containing information about the currently-playing disc numbers, such as for network setup, disc chapter search and so on.
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BDS 280S/580S Connections Connecting a TV or Video Display 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 Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the BDS system’s HDMI output to your TV/video system and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the BDS system.
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BDS 280S/580S Connections Connecting the Subwoofer Trigger Output If your system has equipment that can be controlled by a DC trigger signal, connect it to the system’s 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.
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BDS 280S/580S Connections Connecting the AC Power The following instructions help you to connect your unit to the network. • From the home screen, select Settings > Network. 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.
BDS 280S/580S Preparing the Remote Control WPS PBC (Push Button Control) Select WPS PBC from the Setup Wi-Fi list and press the WPS button on the rear panel of the BDS. 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.
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BDS 280S/580S Preparing the Remote Control Aim the remote towards the component you just turned on and enter a Programming Individual Button Codes on the Remote set-up code number from step 1, above. Use the Program (Red) button You can program codes from other component remotes onto the BDS remote’s buttons. for the first digit;...
BDS 280S/580S Setting up the System When you turn on your BDS system for the first time, the on- Erasing a Learned Code and Restoring the Original Button Code screen menu will show the Initial Setup screens. The first Press and simultaneously hold down the Aux and Bookmark (green) screen allows you to select the language you want to use.
BDS 280S/580S Using the BDS System Using the BDS System • Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other sharp writing utensils. Home Menu • Be careful not to drop or bend the disc. Press the to display the Home Menu screen: Disc Cleaning Precautions •...
The screen will then show the device’s file structure. Selecting a folder will show all files The Harman Kardon BDS system supports DLNA 1.5 Digital Media Player (DMP), of the selected type of media in the folder. If there are files of the selected type in the Digital Media Renderer (DMR).
BDS 280S/580S Using DLNA Viewing Photos • Options button: Pressing this button while a photo is displayed shows the Options menu, which gives you the following options: Photo files can be played from connected USB drives, DLNA servers on your home network, or inserted data discs (Blu-ray, DVD, or CD).
If you have programmed the remote to control an auxiliary component (either by entering in a code number or teaching commands to the The Harman Kardon BDS system supports AirPlay®. BDS is compatible with all devices remote), the remote operates according to that programming mode.
Before you use your BDS, you need to configure it to work with your particular speaker When the testing process is complete, the Testing message system. Harman Kardon’s EzSet/EQ system uses the supplied EzSet/EQ microphone to on the screen will change to All tests done! perform this important step automatically.
BDS 280S/580S Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems Solutions The system does not power up (the Power indicator is not lit) • 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.
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BDS 280S/580S Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems Solutions The disc does not play • 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.