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BDS

Introduction, Verify Line Voltage Before Using, Unpacking, Installation Location, 

Cleaning, Moving the Receiver, and Supplied Accessories

please register your product on our web site at www.harmankardon.com.
Note: you’ll need the product’s serial number. at the same time, you can 

choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.

In the years since Harman kardon engineers invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have 

taken to heart this philosophy: Bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people 

as possible, adding performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the experience. 

The BDs series of home entertainment systems offers a complete home entertainment 

solution with a wealth of listening and viewing options in one sleek receiver.
To get the maximum enjoyment from your new BDs receiver we urge you to read this 

manual thoroughly and refer back to it as you become more familiar with your new 

receiver’s features and their operation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please 

contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our web site at www.harmankardon.com.

your BDs receiver has been designed for use with 110 – 240-volt, 50Hz/60Hz aC current 

and includes a detachable IeC power cable intended for use in the region where the 

receiver is sold. 
Connection to a line voltage other than that for which the unit is intended can create 

a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about 

the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area, 

contact your dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment 

were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. we suggest that you 

save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or if the unit ever 

needs repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. you can do it by 

carefully slitting the tape seams on the carton’s bottom and collapsing it. you can store 

cardboard inserts in the same manner. packing materials that cannot be collapsed should 

be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and 

other sections of the shipping-protection materials are recyclable. please respect the 

environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.
Remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will 

affect the performance of your remote control.

 

• To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the 

unit on a firm and level surface. when placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the 

shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

 

• provide proper space both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will 

be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient 

air movement within the area. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.

 

• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

 

• avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to 

direct sunlight or heating equipment.

 

• avoid moist or humid locations.

 

• Do not obstruct the fan vents on the rear panel or the ventilation slots on the top and 

sides of the unit or place objects directly over or next to them.

 

• Do not place the receiver directly on top of a product that generates excessive heat.

 

• Due to the heat generated by the receiver there is the remote possibility that the 

rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood 

or wood-veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or 

other materials that heat or heavy objects may damage. some surface finishes 

may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors 

beyond Harman kardon control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials 

used, normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors. 

your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture, so exercise caution 

in choosing an installation location for the component and in performing normal 

maintenance practices.

 

• your new Harman kardon Blu-ray Disc™ receiver requires a broadband Internet 

connection for streaming capability and BD-Live™ interactivity.

when the receiver gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only 

after unplugging the aC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy 

water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth. NeVeR 

use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do 

not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. avoid spraying 

insecticide near the unit.

Before moving the receiver, disconnect any interconnection cords to other components, 

and disconnect the unit from its aC outlet.

If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman kardon Customer service via 

www.harmankardon.com.

Remote 

Control

3 X AAA Batteries

HDMI Cable

EZ Set/EQ™ 

Microphone

FM Antenna

Power Cord 

(varies with region)

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