HARMAN Consumer, Inc.
  8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA  www.harmankardon.com
© 2010 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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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.
5.1-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 BDS receiver up to date
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 Headphone jack: Enjoy private listening when you plug stereo 
headphones directly into the BDS receiver
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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 Multichannel power: 65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ 
<0.1% THD, all 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 Digital, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master 
Audio,
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 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: 6.5kg (14.3 lb)
BDS 5
Depth measurement does not include terminal connections. Height measurement 
includes feet and chassis.