Harman Kardon BDS 400 User manual

2.1-channel integrated home entertainment system with Blu-ray Disc™playback
BDS 400
Specifications
harman kardon®BDS 400
Many people find traditional home theatre setups too
complicated for their needs and too cumbersome for their
listening areas. The harman kardon®BDS 400 system is
neither. With a powerful receiver integrated with a
Blu-ray Disc™/DVD/CD player and FM tuner (with RDS),
plus just two front speakers and a subwoofer, the
BDS 400 is simpler than many stereo music systems,
yet it’s vastly more capable. Able to reproduce movies
and music from virtually any source with all the clarity
and fidelity of the original material, the BDS 400 delivers
immersive listening experiences. It even plays iPod or
iPhone files via a harman kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not
included). With all the latest features and technologies,
an intuitive on-screen menu system for foolproof setup,
and performance characteristics that only harman kardon
engineering can deliver, the BDS 400 may be the only
entertainment system many homes will ever need.
Highlights
Complete, integrated home theatre audio system
Everything you need for great surround sound from
virtually any movie or music source
Components engineered to work together as a system
The performance of separate components with the
ease of use of a single integrated system
Compact, stylish design
The BDS 400 components deliver full-size
performance in space-saving form factors styled to
complement any décor
Dolby®Virtual Speaker technology
Creates a realistic 5.1-channel surround sound
experience from the left and right front loudspeakers
and subwoofer alone
Dolby Digital and DTS®decoding
You’ll hear every nuance of the latest movie
soundtracks as they were meant to be heard
HDMI™output
1080p video and high-resolution audio through a
single cable for the highest-quality picture and sound
Reads Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD recordings
The BDS player reads virtually any 5-inch (12cm) or
3-inch (8cm) disc, including most recordable media
Reads most digital music and photo file formats
The BDS player is a true multimedia device, a single
system for all your entertainment sources
Front-panel USB port
An easy temporary connection for portable players
and flash drives
Full-color and multilanguage on-screen menus and
dot-matrix display
Easy system setup and control with a TV monitor and
system status information without a TV monitor
Learning remote
The BDS remote is easily programmed to control
your TV, cable box, satellite tuner and other devices

2.1-channel integrated home entertainment system with Blu-ray Disc playback
Key Features
■iPod/iPhone compatibility – System connects to iPod and
iPhone via harman kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included).
■Digital amplifier technology – Audio signals remain in the
digital domain from source to output, reducing conversion
artifacts for improved quality
■Flat-panel midrange transducers – Honeycomb and carbon-
fibre flat surface reduces diffraction for more natural,
transparent sound
■Compact powered subwoofer – Downward-firing to extend
and enhance bass response through interaction with the
floor, the subwoofer features auto on/off circuitry plus
volume, phase and bass-boost controls
■2-1/2-way crossover network – Improves the transition
between midrange and high-frequency drivers for more
natural sound
■Extensive connectivity – Three digital inputs and two line
inputs make it easy to connect other audio components
to your BDS system (turntables require a separate phono
preamp)
■Ethernet port – Connect your BDS system to your home
network and enjoy BD-Live™content via the Internet
■Playlist function – Recalls files stored on USB devices and
CD-R discs with a minimum of button pushing
■Cover-art display – Outputs cover art from audio files with
ID3 tags
■Screen-saver function – Prevents burn-in on CRT and plasma
displays
■Upgradable firmware – Easily install any firmware upgrades
that become available via the on-screen display
■Detachable IEC power cord – Simplifies system installation
■Gold-plated binding posts
■Headphone jack
■Speaker wall-mount hardware and all cables included
Specifications
BDS 2 Receiver
Audio Section
■Continuous average power (stereo): 65 watts per channel,
20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.1% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms
■Multichannel power: 65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz,
@ <0.1% THD, all channels driven into 6 ohms
■Input sensitivity/impedance (line inputs): 250mV/46k ohms
■Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): –90dB
■Frequency response @ 1W (±0.5dB): 20Hz – 20kHz
■Slew rate: 40V/μsec
FM RDS Tuner Section
■Frequency range: 87.5 – 108.0MHz (US and EU)
■Usable sensitivity (IHF): >14dBf
■Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): –60dB/–55dB
■Distortion (mono/stereo): 0.3%/0.5%
■Stereo separation: –45dB @ 1kHz
■Image rejection: –70dB
■IF rejection: –80dB
Disc Player Section
■Supported disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) BD-
Video (single-layer or double-layer), DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW,
DVD-R/-RW, CDDA (CD digital audio), CD-R/RW, AVCHD discs
■Region code (BD/DVD): A/1 (USA); B/2 (EU)
■Audio formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™High Resolution Audio,
DTS-HD Master Audio™, PCM, WMA (DRM-free version only):
WMA9, CBR @ 192kbps, VBR @ 355kbps, MP3: 32kbps –
320kbps bitrates, including variable bitrate encoding
■Still-image format: JPEG
■Video-signal system: NTSC (USA) or PAL (EU)
■Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB
■Signal-to-noise ratio: –90dB (A-weighted)
■Dynamic range: 90dB (16-bit)
■THD/1kHz: DVD/CD: 0.1%
■Wow and flutter: Below measurable limits
Video Section
■Television format: NTSC or PAL (selectable)
■HDMI version: 1.3a, with 30/36-bit Deep Color
General
■Power requirement: 110V – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
■Power consumption: 110W maximum; <1W standby
■Dimensions (H x W x D): 100mm x 400mm x 260mm
(3-15/16"x 15-3/4"x 11")
■Weight: 6.4kg (14.1 lb)
Speaker System
■Frequency response: 45Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
SAT TS200 Satellites
■Midrange transducers: Two x 75mm (3") flat-panel drivers,
video-shielded
■High-frequency transducer: 19mm (3/4") CMMD®Lite dome,
video-shielded
■Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
■Sensitivity: 86dB @ 2.83V/1 meter
■Dimensions (H x W x D): 299mm x 110mm x 88mm
(11-25/32" x 4-11/32" x 3-15/32")
Height measurement includes removable stands
■Weight: 1.5kg (3.3 lb)
Powered Subwoofer
■Low-frequency transducer: 8" cone
■Amplifier power: 200 watts RMS
■Enclosure type: Sealed
■Finish: Gloss black
■Power requirement: 120V AC, 60Hz (USA); 220V – 240V AC,
50Hz/60Hz (EU)
■Dimensions (H x W x D): 353mm x 267mm x 267mm
(13-29/32" x 10-1/2" x 10-1/2")
Height measurement includes feet
■Weight: 9kg (19.8 lb)
BDS 400
HARMAN Consumer, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.harmankardon.com
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harman kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Blu-ray Disc and BD-Live are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. DTS-HD and DTS-HD
Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod/iPhone
not included.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.