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BDT 3/BDT 30

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Troubleshooting

If your BdT 3/BdT 30 isn’t performing the way you think it should, check to see if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or contacting harman kardon 

customer service.

The player won’t power up (the Power indicator is not lit):

 

• check that the player’s Ac power cord is properly plugged into the player’s Power 

cord connector.

 

• check that the player’s Ac power cord is plugged into a working Ac outlet and that 

the Ac outlet is not controlled by a switch.

 

• Make sure that the Master Power switch (on the player’s rear panel) is in the “On” 

position.

The disc does not play:

 

• check that the disc is inserted correctly (label side up).

 

• check that the disc is the correct type: Bd-video (single-layer or double-layer), 

dvd-video, dvd+R/+RW, dvd-R/-RW, cddA (cd digital audio), cd-R/RW. Other 

disc types will not play.

No picture:

 

• check the connection between the player and the Tv.

 

• check that the Tv is turned on and that it is set to the correct input source.

 

• confirm that all of the choices made in the display settings menu are correct for 

your Tv.

 

• check that the Tv is hdcP-compliant. The player cannot be used with a Tv that is 

not hdcP-compliant.

No sound:

 

• check that the hdMI and/or coaxial digital connections are properly made.

 

• If you’re using the coaxial digital connection, check that the digital audio settings on 

the connected device have been properly set.

 

• If you’re using only the hdMI connection, check that the hdMI audio settings on the 

connected device have been properly set.

 

• If you’re using only the hdMI connection, check that the BdT 3/BdT 30’s hdMI 

Audio Output is set to “On.”

The picture appears in the wrong aspect ratio:

 

• change the Aspect Ratio setting in the display settings menu to match the Tv.

There is noise or other interference in the picture while playing a Blu-ray disc  
recording or dvd:

 

• check that the disc surface is clean and not scratched.

cannot access media on a connected usB device:

 

• check that the device is formatted in the fAT32 file system. Other file systems are 

not compatible with the BdT 3/BdT 30.

The player does not respond to remote-control commands:

 

• Replace both remote-control batteries with fresh ones, and make sure that they are 

installed correctly.

 

• hold the remote control closer to the player.

 

• check that the player’s remote sensor is in the remote control’s line of sight.

 

• Make sure that the protective shipping film has been removed from the player’s 

front panel.

The Ø symbol appears on the screen when you press a remote-control button:

 

• The selected function is not permitted at the time you press the button.

The player does not respond to commands, or it behaves in an erratic way:

 

• unplug the player’s power cord from the Ac outlet, wait 30 seconds, and plug it 

back in.

You can find additional troubleshooting information in the FAQs link on the Support page at www.harmankardon.com.

Harman Kardon

BDT 30MKII BK Service Manual

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