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BDS
Connections and
Preparing the Remote Control
Connect the Remote IR Input
The BDs receiver is equipped with a Remote IR Input connector that lets you remotely
control the receiver when you place it inside a cabinet or in a location that is out of the
line of sight of the remote control. Connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional
Harman kardon He 1000, to the receiver’s Remote IR Input connector.
BDS Receiver
Remote IR
In Connector
External IR
Receiver
BDS Receiver Installed
Inside of Cabinet
Connecting the AC Power
The BDs receiver 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 receiver’s rear panel.
NOTes:
NOTes:
• The power requirement for the BDs receiver is 110V – 240V aC, 50/60Hz, 120w
(BDs 575/BDs 577) or 90w (BDs 275/BDs 277). Connecting to a power source other
than the ones listed may damage the receiver or cause abnormal operation.
• Before connecting the aC power cord to a wall outlet, confirm that you have correctly
made all of the speaker connections, video connections and audio-component
connections.
Connect the female end of the receiver’s detachable power cord to the receiver’s aC
power connector. plug the other end into a working, unswitched aC outlet.
Power Cord
(supplied)
set the receiver’s Main power switch to the “On” position. The receiver’s On/standby
indicator will turn amber, indicating that the receiver is in the standby mode.
Preparing the Remote Control
Installing the Batteries
your receiver’s remote control uses three aaa batteries (supplied). Insert the batteries as
shown in the illustration, making sure to observe the correct polarity.
Using the Remote
when using the remote, remember to aim it toward the receiver’s front panel. Make
sure that no objects, such as furniture, block the remote’s view of the receiver. Bright
lights, fluorescent lights, and plasma-video displays may interfere with the function of
the remote.
• The remote has a range of about 20 feet (6.1m), depending on the lighting conditions.
• you can use the remote at an angle of up to 30° to either side of the BDs receiver.
If the remote seems to operate intermittently, or if pressing a button on the remote does
not cause one of the Input buttons to light up, make sure that the batteries are inserted
correctly. If the remote still operates intermittently, replace all three batteries with new
ones.
Programming the Remote Control
In addition to controlling the BDs receiver, you can program the unit’s remote to control
one auxiliary (aux) component. The remote is also capable of learning codes directly from
other remotes. This ability allows you to combine learned commands with programmed
codes, making the remote capable of controlling more than one aux component. Typical
aux components would be your TV, a satellite receiver or a cable receiver. The remote
will control the aux component(s) only when the aux source button has been pressed.
pressing any other source button will put the remote back into the normal BDs receiver
control mode.
To Program the Remote to Control an Aux Component:
To Program the Remote to Control an Aux Component:
1. Look up the set-up codes for the component type (for example, TV or cable box)
and its brand in the Aux Component Remote-Control Code List, starting on page 29.
2. Turn on your auxiliary component.
3. press and hold the aux button for three seconds, and then release it.
3. press and hold the aux button for three seconds, and then release it.
NOTe: The remote will remain in the programming mode for 20 seconds; you must
perform step 4 within that time period.
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