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  HARMAN Consumer, Inc.

 

8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA 

www.harmankardon.com

© 2010 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
harman kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Blu-ray Disc and BD-Live are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. HDMI is a trademark or 
registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. iPod and iPhone are not included.

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

2.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver

Key Features

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  iPod/iPhone compatibility – System connects to iPod and 

iPhone via harman kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included)

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  Digital amplifier technology: Keeps audio signals in the digital 

domain from source to output – reducing conversion artifacts, 
improving sound quality and generating less heat

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  Extensive connectivity: Three digital inputs and two line outputs 

give you the opportunity to expand your system by connecting 
other audio components

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  Ethernet port: Connect to your home network and experience 

next-generation interactive content through BD-Live

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  Heavy-duty gold-plated binding posts: Benefit from ultra-secure 

speaker connections and compatibility with a variety of speaker 
wire

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  Playlist function: Automatically recalls your favourite files stored 

on USB or CD-R discs, with minimal button pushing

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  Dot matrix information display: Delivers status messages and 

allows you to listen to music on the BDS system – without 
having to turn on the TV

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  Cover art display function: See album cover and artist info while 

playing audio files with ID3 tags

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  Screen-saver function: Prevents image burn-in on CRT and 

plasma displays

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  Detachable IEC power cord: Simplify installation by running the 

power cord to the installation site – before installing the unit

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  Upgradable firmware: Get system upgrades via the on-screen 

display to constantly keep your receiver up to date

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  Headphone jack: Enables private listening when you connect 

stereo headphones directly to the BDS system

Specifications

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  Continuous average power, stereo mode: 65 watts per channel, 

20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.1% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms

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  Input sensitivity/impedance (line inputs): 250mV/46k ohms

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  Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): –90dB

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  Frequency response @ 1W (±0.5dB): 20Hz – 20kHz

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  Slew rate: 40V/μsec

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  Frequency range: 87.5MHz – 108.0MHz (US and EU)

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  Usable sensitivity IHF: >14dBf

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  Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): –60dB/–55dB

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  Distortion mono/stereo: 0.3%/0.5%

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  Stereo separation: –45dB @ 1kHz

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  Image rejection: –70dB

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  IF rejection: –80dB

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  Supported disc formats: 12cm (5-inch) or 8cm (3-inch) BD-Video 

(single-layer or double-layer), DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-
RW, CDDA (CD audio), CD-R/RW discs

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  Region code (BD/DVD): A/1 (USA); B/2 (EU)

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  Audio formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, 

DTS

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 Digital, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master 

Audio,

 PCM, WMA (DRM-free version only): WMA9, CBR 

@192kbps, VBR @ 355kbps, MP3: 32kbps – 320kbps bitrates, 
including variable-bitrate encoding

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  Still-image format: JPEG

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  Video signal system: NTSC (USA) or PAL (EU)

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  Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB

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  Signal-to-noise ratio: –90dB (A-weighted)

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  Dynamic range: 90dB (16-bit)

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THD/1kHz: DVD/CD: 0.1%

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Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits

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  Television format: NTSC or PAL (selectable)

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  HDMI version: 1.3a, with 30/36-bit Deep Colour

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  Power requirement: 110 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz

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  Power consumption: 110W maximum; <1W standby

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  Dimensions (H x W x D): 102mm x 401mm x 260mm  

(4

"

 x 15-25/32

"

 x 10-1/4

"

)

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  Weight: 6.4kg (14 lb)

BDS 2

Depth measurement does not include terminal connections. Height measurement 

includes feet and chassis.

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