Harman Kardon BDS 800 User manual

A 5.1-channel integrated home entertainment system with award-winning audio performance
BDS 800
Specifications
harman kardon BDS 800
Stylish, versatile and supremely easy to use, the compact
harman kardon BDS 800 is the only entertainment system
most homes will ever need. The powerful BDS receiver is
integrated with a versatile Blu-ray Disc™/DVD/CD player
and FM tuner (with RDS) to reproduce movies and music
from virtually any source with all the clarity and fidelity
of the original material. It even plays iPod or iPhone files
via a harman kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included).
Voice-matched satellite and centre-channel speakers
with dual flat-panel midrange drivers deliver rich, realistic
audio that envelops you in an uncanny 360-degree
soundscape, while a 200-watt powered subwoofer adds
deep, satisfying bass that comes at you from every
direction.
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 800 components deliver full-size
performance in space-saving form factors styled to
complement any décor
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-colour and multilanguage on-screen menus and
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

HARMAN Consumer, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.harmankardon.com
© 2010 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
harman kardon and CMMD (patent nos. 6,327,372 and 6,404,897) are trademarks 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, registered in the United States and/or other countries. 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.
A 5.1-channel integrated home entertainment system with award-winning audio performance
Key Features
QiPod/iPhone compatibility – System connects to iPod and
iPhone via harman kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included)
QDigital amplifier technology – Audio signals remain in the
digital domain from source to output, reducing conversion
artifacts for improved quality
QIdentical dual-driver satellites – Award-winning, voice-
matched speakers with flat-panel drivers maintain consistent
sound from speaker to speaker
QDedicated dual-driver center speaker – Flat-panel transducers
deliver distinct dialogue and are voice-matched to the
satellites and magnetically shielded for placement near TV
QCompact 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
Q2-1/2-way crossover network – Improves the transition
between midrange and high-frequency drivers for more
natural sound
QExtensive 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)
QEthernet port – Connect your BDS system to your home
network and enjoy BD-Live™content via the Internet
QPlaylist function – Recalls files stored on USB devices and
CD-R discs with a minimum of button pushing
QCover-art display – Outputs cover art from audio files with
ID3 tags
QScreen-saver function – Prevents burn-in on CRT and plasma
displays
QUpgradable firmware – Easily install any firmware upgrades
that become available via the on-screen display
QDetachable IEC power cord – Simplifies system installation
QGold-plated binding posts
QHeadphone jack
QSpeaker wall-mount hardware and all cables included
Specifications
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QContinuous average power (stereo): 65 watts per channel,
20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.1% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms
QMultichannel power: 65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz,
@ <0.1% THD, all channels driven into 6 ohms
QInput sensitivity/impedance (line inputs): 250mV/46k ohms
QSignal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): –90dB
QFrequency response @ 1W (±0.5dB): 20Hz – 20kHz
QSlew rate: 40V/μsec
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QFrequency range: 87.5 – 108.0MHz (US and EU)
QUsable sensitivity (IHF): >14dBf
QSignal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): –60dB/–55dB
QDistortion (mono/stereo): 0.3%/0.5%
QStereo separation: –45dB @ 1kHz
QImage rejection: –70dB
QIF rejection: –80dB
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QSupported 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
QRegion code (BD/DVD): A/1 (USA); B/2 (EU)
QAudio 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
QStill-image format: JPEG
QVideo-signal system: NTSC (USA) or PAL (EU)
QFrequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB
QSignal-to-noise ratio: –90dB (A-weighted)
QDynamic range: 90dB (16-bit)
QTHD/1kHz: DVD/CD: 0.1%
QWow and flutter: Below measurable limits
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QTelevision format: NTSC or PAL (selectable)
QHDMI version: 1.3a, with 30/36-bit Deep Color
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QPower requirement: 110V – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
QPower consumption: 110W maximum; <1W standby
QDimensions (H x W x D): 100mm x 400mm x 260mm
(3-15/16"x 15-3/4"x 11")
QWeight: 6.5kg (14.3 lb)
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QFrequency response: 45Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)
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QMidrange transducers: Two x 75mm (3") flat-panel drivers,
video-shielded
QHigh-frequency transducer: 19mm (3/4") CMMD®Lite dome,
video-shielded
QImpedance: 8 ohms nominal
QSensitivity: 86dB @ 2.83V/1 meter
QDimensions (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
QWeight: 1.5kg (3.3 lb)
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QMidrange transducers: Two x 75mm (3") flat-panel drivers,
video-shielded
QHigh-frequency transducer: 25mm (1") CMMD Lite dome,
video-shielded
QImpedance: 8 ohms
QSensitivity: 83dB (2.83V/1m)
QDimensions (H x W x D): 110mm x 272mm x 88mm (4-11/32"
x 10-11/32" x 3-15/32")
QWeight: 1.5kg (3.3 lb)
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QLow-frequency transducer: 8" cone
QAmplifier power: 200 watts RMS
QEnclosure type: Sealed
QExternal trigger voltage: 3V – 30V AC/DC
QFinish: Gloss black
QPower requirement: 120V AC, 60Hz (USA); 220V – 240V AC,
50Hz/60Hz (EU)
QDimensions (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
QWeight: 9kg (19.8 lb)
BDS 800