BDT 30MKII BK - Harman Kardon Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 4

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The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new player 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 ventilation slots on the top and sides of the unit or place objects 

directly over or next to them.

 

• do not place the BdT 3/BdT 30 directly on top of a product that generates 

excessive heat.

 

• due to the heat generated by the player and other components in your system, 

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

™

 player requires a broadband Internet 

connection for Bd-live

™

 interactivity.

 

• When the unit 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, paint 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.

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.

for more than fifty years, harman kardon products have been at the cutting edge of audio 

and home theater technology. The first audio receiver wore a harman kardon badge, and 

the company has been producing innovative entertainment products ever since. The BdT 

3/BdT 30 Blu-ray disc

™

 player is the latest component offered in that proud tradition.

Incorporating the latest 3-d, high-definition audio and video processing technologies, the 

BdT 3/BdT 30 is an essential part of a modern home theater system. It plays your favorite 

Blu-ray disc movies with up to 1080/24p video resolution when available on the disc, and 

thanks to hdMI

®

 (high-definition Multimedia Interface

®

) 1.4a with 30/36-bit deep color 

connectivity, lets you experience the latest 3-d home entertainment when you connect 

it to a 3-d-capable Tv. 
connect the BdT 3/BdT 30 to the Internet, and Bd-live

™

 interactivity (available with 

compatible discs) delivers additional features, updates and news of live events. even your 

older dvd-video discs will deliver outstanding picture quality when they are upscaled to 

1080p video resolution.
yet with all of its sophistication, the BdT 3/BdT 30 is simple to operate. Its controls are 

similar to those of dvd players, and its enhanced on-screen menu system guides you 

every step of the way. easy to use and delivering outstanding performance, the BdT 3/

BdT 30 is sure to provide enjoyment for many years to come.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please 

contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit the harman kardon Web site at  

www.harmankardon.com.

NOTE: your Blu-ray disc player is designed and manufactured for compatibility 

with region management information that is encoded on most Blu-ray disc 

recordings and dvd recordings: 

•

BDT 3 units are designed only for playback of discs with Blu-Ray disc 

Region code A and dvd Region code 1 information, or for discs that do 

not contain any Region code information.

•

BDT 30 units are designed only for playback of discs with Blu-ray disc 

Region code B and dvd Region code 2 information, or for discs that do 

not contain Region code information.

If there is a Region code on a disc other than the one your BdT player is 

designed for, it will not play in your BdT player.

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