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BDS 580
Connecting Your Component Video Source Device
If you have a video source device that has a component video connector (and does not
have an HDMI connector), using the component video connector will provide superior
video performance. You will also need to make an audio connection from the device to
the receiver’s Aux In 1 connectors.
If you have a video source device that has a component video connector (and does not
have an HDMI connector), using the component video connector will provide superior
video performance. You will also need to make an audio connection from the device to
the receiver’s Aux In 1 connectors.
Other Connections
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
Use a Cat. 5/5E network cable (not supplied) to connect the BDS receiver’s BD-Live
connector directly to a network router, a network switch, a network modem or an
Ethernet network wall jack that has Internet access.
NOTE: The BDS receiver cannot access content on other networked devices.
Use a Cat. 5/5E network cable (not supplied) to connect the BDS receiver’s BD-Live
connector directly to a network router, a network switch, a network modem or an
Ethernet network wall jack that has Internet access.
NOTE: The BDS receiver cannot access content on other networked devices.
The Network connection enables only the receiver’s BD-Live features.
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.
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.
Connecting Headphones
Your BDS receiver’s headphone connection accepts a standard 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo
headphone plug. When you insert the headphone plug into the connector, the receiver’s
speaker outputs will mute; the HDMI audio output will not mute.
When headphones are connected to the receiver’s Headphone jack, pressing the
remote’s Surround button cycles between these two modes:
Your BDS receiver’s headphone connection accepts a standard 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo
headphone plug. When you insert the headphone plug into the connector, the receiver’s
speaker outputs will mute; the HDMI audio output will not mute.
When headphones are connected to the receiver’s Headphone jack, pressing the
remote’s Surround button cycles between these two modes:
• Harman headphone, which virtualizes a multichannel surround soundtrack
down to two channels. This mode retains the soundtrack’s original
directional cues, allowing you to enjoy an enveloping surround-sound
experience on any ordinary pair of stereo headphones.
directional cues, allowing you to enjoy an enveloping surround-sound
experience on any ordinary pair of stereo headphones.
• Headphone Bypass, which down mixes surround-sound programs into
normal stereo. This mode does not retain any multichannel directional cues
that may be in the original surround-sound program.
that may be in the original surround-sound program.
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.
The subwoofer has a non-detachable power cord.
NOTES:
easier for you to install and connect all other system wiring to the receiver’s rear panel.
The subwoofer has a non-detachable power cord.
NOTES:
• The power requirement for the BDS receiver is 110V – 240V AC,
50/60Hz, 130W (BDS 570 receiver) or 90W (BDS 270 receiver) . Con-
necting 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
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