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BDS 270/BDS 570

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Important Safety Instructions

1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings.Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two 

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when 

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or 

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 

normally or has been dropped.

15.  Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16.  To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17.  The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
18.  Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

For Products That Transmit  

and Receive RF Energy:

FCC Regulations (USA Only)

FCC Information For Users

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 

This device may not cause harmful interference; and 

(2) this device must accept any interference received, 

including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Radio and Television Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply 

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 

to provide reasonable protection against harmful 

interference in a residential installation. This equipment 

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 

communications. However, there is no guarantee that 

interference will not occur in a particular installation. 

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or 

television reception, which can be determined by turning 

the equipment off and then on, the user is encouraged 

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures: 

 

Increase the separation between the equipment and 

receiver. 

 

Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that 

the equipment and receiver are on different branch 

circuits. 

 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 

technician for help.

NOTE:

 Changes or modifications not expressly approved 

by Harman could void the user’s authority to operate the 

equipment.

IC Statement and Warning  

(Canada Only)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 

ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est 

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For Canadian Model

This Class B digital apparatus complies with 

Canadian ICES-003.

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme 

à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For Products with Radio Receivers 

That Can Use an External Antenna:

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this 

product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide 

some protection against voltage surges and static 

charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, 

ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with 

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting 

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna 

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location 

of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding 

electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode. 

Note to CATV System Installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV) 

system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC, 

which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, 

in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be 

connected to the grounding system of the building, as 

close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, 

WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO 

ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED 

“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S 

ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO 

CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL 

TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO 

THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND 

MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE 

LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR 

MOISTURE.

Summary of Contents for BDS 270

Page 1: ...Blu ray Disc receiver BDS 270 BDS 570 Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...rmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television rece...

Page 3: ...from your equipment or remote control reverse the procedure described for inserting batteries in the owner s manual For products with a built in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product removal may not be possible for the user In this case recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery If for any reason it becomes necessary to replace s...

Page 4: ... channels Most speakers use red to denote the terminal and black for the terminal Be sure to connect each speaker identically on the speaker to on the receiver and on the speaker to on the receiver Miswiring one or more speakers results in thin sound weak bass and a poor stereo image Front Right Speaker Front Left Speaker BDS Receiver BDS 570 shown Center Speaker Surround Right Speaker Used only w...

Page 5: ...e HDMI Monitor Out connector s Audio Return Channel and they will not require additional connections to the receiver Connect to a Local Area Network LAN To Internet Network Modem Cat 5 5E Needed only for BD Live functionality Connecting Your HDMI Source Devices HDMI Equipped Source Device To HDMI Output HDMI Cable not supplied Connecting Your Component Video Source Device Component Video Equipped ...

Page 6: ...lied Connecting Your Coaxial Digital Audio Source Device Coaxial Digital Equipped Source Device To Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial Digital Audio Cable not supplied Connecting Your Analog Audio Source Devices To Stereo Analog Audio Output Stereo Audio Cable not supplied Analog Source Device Connecting Your Analog Recorder Analog Recorder To Record Inputs Stereo Audio Cable not supplied ...

Page 7: ...through the on screen menus and to make selections from them DISC AUX BRIDGE RADIO HDMI1 COMPONENT HDMI3 HDMI2 2 EJECT POWER TV 1 3 5 4 6 8 0 7 9 REPEAT HOME DISPLAY OPTIONS SURROUND OK TOP MENU POP UP CLEAR EXIT VOLUME CHANNEL MUTE THUMBNAIL ZOOM BOOKMARK PROGRAM Home Button OK Button Cursor Controls Clear Exit Button Use the Cursor Up Down buttons to navigate through the menu list When an item i...

Page 8: ...ighest resolution select Auto and the BDS receiver will select the optimal resolution for you Setup Wizard Page 4 5 Next Please select the best aspect ratio that fits your TV Please see the owners manual for additional explanation Previous 16 9 Full 16 9 Normal 4 3 Pan Scan 4 3 Letterbox OK After selecting the aspect ratio that best fits your TV press the OK button to save your settings and then p...

Page 9: ...zSet EQ test procedure NOTE If the test fails the Testing message on the screen will change to Test failed please make sure the speaker is connected correctly and room is silent then retest Press the Clear Exit button make sure all speakers are correctly connected and perform the test again from Step 6 Make sure that the room remains silent during the test Using the Receiver Press the remote s Hom...

Page 10: ...nufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DIGITAL SURROUND Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS the Symbol and DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS HD DTS HD Master Audio DTS Digital Surround and ...

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