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Harman Kardon Service Manual BDS 280S or 280SW 2.1-channel, 130-watt, 3D Blu-ray Disc™ System with AirPlay and Spotify and Bluetooth® technology SKU: BDS 280OMBQ/230-B2; BDS 280OMWQ/230-B2 CONTENTS Page Technical Specifications…………..………………………....1-2 Safety Instruction, Warning & Notes….……………………..…..1-3 Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connectors Remote Control Functions QSG &...
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la or repair, please contact your local Harman Kardon service is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and semiconductor "chip" components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity. 1.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following check should be performed for the continued protection of the customer and service technician. LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal overlays, control shaft, etc.).
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BDS 280S/580S 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 cloth with clean water.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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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4‐1 Software Upgrade 1.The upgrade image file name shall be: BDS 280S: HK_BDS280S.bin BDS 580S: HK_BDS580S.bin 2. BDS has two kinds of upgrading method: 2.1: Use USB to upgrade: 1) Create a new folder which name “UPG” in the root directory of the USB,and copy the upgrade file into the “UPG”...
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Trouble shooting Chart Power on led doesn't work Power on led doesn't work Switch performance check Change switch Check the cable XP504 is Reconnect the cable connect well to Main board Check+5V,+12V,VCC_D voltage on the power and Refer to Power supply board part Main board Check the power on led control circuit is OK...
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Trouble shooting Chart No display on VFD No display on VFD Check every supply Refer to Power supply board part voltage on Main board is normal Check+5V,+12V,VCC_D Fix the connection XP4 on Main board voltage on the power and CON503 on power board, and Main board and 38V on 24pin FFC cable from FB to Main board FB Board...
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Trouble shooting Chart Remote control does not work Remote control does not work Check whether the remote Replace the battery for remote controller’s battery controller exhausted or not. Check the 24pin FFC cable from FB to Main board is Reconnect the cable connect well Check the IR501 power Check the +3.3V net on front board...
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Trouble shooting Chart Can’t read disc or can’t eject Can’t read disc or can’t eject Check whether Check the connection 5pin cable from the DVD loader running is BD board normal Check 45pin and 5pin/9pin cable from Main board Fix the connection the 45pin cable connection to the loader is and 5pin/9pin cable normal...
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Trouble shooting Chart 5.1/2.1 channel no audio output 5.1/2.1 channel no audio output Check the 10pin/4pin cable is Reconnect well connect well from Main board to AV board Check XP27 is short to Replace the Main board Check +32V at XP27 on Refer to Power supply board Main board is OK check the system weather is...
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Trouble shooting Chart BD/DVD/CD no audio output BD/DVD/CD audio output Check HDMI audio is ok Replace the Main Board Check audio 5.1/2.1 Next acting as the problem COAXIAL mode is OK channel no audio output Replace the Main Board...
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Trouble shooting Chart Tuner FM does not work Tuner FM does not work Check the DVD mode is Replace the Main board OK,audio output is ok Check Tuner module Check Main board tuner voltage supply pin5 supply voltage is circuit. +3.3V Change the Tuner module Check...
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Trouble shooting Chart AUX in does not work AUX in does not work Check the DVD mode is Replace the Main board OK,audio output is ok Check Main board Check the main board R221—R224 U203 AK5367 PIN2,PIN3, and C284,C286,C288,C290 PIN6,PIN7 L/R signal input Check the main board U203 Check U203...
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Trouble shooting Chart IPOD in does not work IPOD in does not work Check the DVD mode is Replace the Main board OK,audio output is ok Check whether USB can Replace the USB board work well on front USB port Check whether the Replace U43 USB Switch U43 is...
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5-10 Trouble shooting Chart COAX/OPTICAL does not work COAX/OPTICAL does not work Check the DVD mode is Replace the Main board OK,audio output is ok Check coax/optical Replace the connector connector is ok Check Check the main board U23 PIN3,PIN22 +3.3V power supply circuit Check the U28 Check U23 CS8422...
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5-11 Trouble shooting Chart Fan can not rotate FAN can not rotate Check the FAN Check the voltage power supply circuit of FAN Replace a new fan HDMI input does not output HDMI input does not output check connector is HDMI IN 1, Correct connection AND SET HDMI IN 1 INPUT, Check the DVD mode is...
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5-12 Trouble shooting Chart WIFI or Airplay does not work WIFI or Airplay does not work Replace WIFI Check the WIFI module Module or antenna and antenna is OK Check Airplay Replace the Airplay module and antenna is Module or antenna Replace the Main board...
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5-13 Trouble shooting Chart BT does not work BT does not work Replace Check the BT antenna antenna is OK Check the FB board is Replace Board Check the 24pin FFC Replace 24pin with connect Main Board to FB board is Replace the Main board...
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Harman Kardon BDS 280 + 580 Service Manual 7-32 7-32 AV Board Print-layout(top side) Page 69 of 87...
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Harman Kardon BDS 280 + 580 Service Manual 7-33 7-33 Power Board Print-layout(top side) Page 70 of 87...
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Harman Kardon BDS 280 + 580 Service Manual 7-34 7-34 Power Board Print-layoutbottom side) Page 71 of 87...
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Harman Kardon BDS 280 + 580 Service Manual 7-35 7-35 VFD Control & Switch Board Print-layout(top side) Page 72 of 87...
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Harman Kardon BDS 280 + 580 Service Manual 7-36 7-36 VFD Control & Switch Board Print-layout( bottom side) Page 73 of 87...
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Harman Kardon BDS 280 + 580 Service Manual 7-37 7-37 Main & In & NFC Board Print-layout(top side) Page 74 of 87...
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Harman Kardon 7-38 7-38 Main & In & NFC Board Print-layout(bottom side) Page 75 of 87...
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Harman Kardon Exploded View for BDS280S: Part Number List for the Exploded View Part Number Description Remarks (for EU BLACK) HARMAN LOGO ASSY-BOTTOM COVER ASSY-FRONT LENS FRONT LENS (08- (08-BS80L1-001 ) BS80R2-001MKB) BDS LOGO ASSY-BOTTOM COVER VFD FILTER 58-122500-000 (08-...
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Harman Kardon Packaging Exploded View for BDS280S Envelope Accessory Box Foam Pad List for Accessories Part Number Description Audio Player 02-MIC011-XX0 Microphone 06-RC12A0-2X Remote Control(EU black) 46-HDI015-19G07 HDMI Cable 47-ANT022-XX0 FM Cable 49-001000-BAT2-M AAA Alkaline Battery 51-DC0130-0CRA3-M Power Cord 47-ANT067-XX0...
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PARTS LIST: BDS280S Location No. Reference No. Description 08-H580EU-MA1HMK ASSY-MAIN BOARD TU200 07-KSTR78-00A HOME TUNER MODULE KST-MW104FV1-R78A ESD5,ESD6,ESD7,ESD8 13-10180Z-02T IC ESD PROTECTION IC LVSL10180Z020 U26,U28 13-74LVC2-44B LINE DRIVER 74LVC244 ADB/SSOP20 U24,U25 13-74LVC5-41A3 IC 74LVC541APW TSSOP 13-78L050-00TGA IC 78L05 U203 13-AK5367-00B 96KHz 24BIT ADC 13-AS1117-L0B IC AS117L/TR...
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06-RC12A0-2X REMOTE CONTROL BLACK 02-MIC011-XX0 MICROPHONE 43-FS512S-211-M DC FAN 50*50*20 2300R/MIN HDMI 46-HDI015-19G07 HDMI CABLE 1.5M GILT 47-ANT022-XX0 FM CABLE 51-DC0130-0CRA3-M POWER CORD WIFI MODULE 07-WM813N-M2B WIFI MODULE MT-WN813NM 59-141920-000 SILICON BOTTOM PAD FOR BLACK GBOX 76-142180-0ATE7 GIFT BOX FOR BLACK LABEL 71-BDSX85-BARB1 GIFT BOX LABEL...
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harman/kardon Service Information BDS 280 + BDS 580 October 2013 Subject: Pairing main board and loader Pairing loader and main board. Make sure to read the entire process before starting. This software procedure allows you to replace a loader or a main board. IMPORTANT: This pairing must be performed in an ESD-protected environment! 1.
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Harman Kardon 1B. First time only: Install the BDX service kit drivers (PL2303_drivers.exe) before inserting the kit into the USB port, and restart the PC. It may be necessary to re-install drivers again after inserting the kit into the USB port. This may vary with different PCs.
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Harman Kardon 4. Power on the BDS unit, and run software tool “Rpower.exe” 5. Scan the 2D barcode on the loader into the “Bar Code” text field. Example of a 2D code read-out: “00022CAAA06E5E55B2B0B070 CE01F0119FAD4F255F13131A 00F701121B000590” Do not use the number on the label.
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Harman Kardon 7. If round “Pass” field turns green, the pairing was successful. If ”NG” turns red, pairing failed. Power off the set, and re-assemble the set. Restart the set. Make sure to test with CD, DVD and BD discs.
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harman/kardon Service Information BDS 280 + BDS 580 October 2013 Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth pairing instructions. This software procedure allows you to replace an NFC Board or a VFD Display Control Board in the BDS 280/230 and BDS 580/230. IMPORTANT: This update must be performed in an ESD protected environment! To perform this pairing, the following equipment is needed: •...
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Harman Kardon 3. Turn on the special App already installed on the mobile phone. 4. Select BT Module Type - for BDSx80 select: BM153. 5. Scan the label on the BT-module or enter the address manually in MAC ADRESS line.
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Harman Kardon 8. On the app enter the device name: • For BDS280 enter name: BDS280_BT • For BDS580 enter name: BDS580_BT 9. Press “Write to tag” and then move the NFC mobile phone close to the NFC point at the top cover on the BDS.
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Harman Kardon 10. When pairing is successful, the app will show a green ”V” Page 87 of 87...