BDS
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Introduction, Speaker Placement and Connection
BDS
Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® product!
This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up your
new BDS integrated home theater system.
To conserve our natural resources, your BDS system does not include a printed user
manual. A user manual containing complete information about operating all of your
new system’s features is available at our Web site. Go to www.harmankardon.com and
download the BDS Integrated Home Theater System User Manual.
USA: EU:
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DVD region DVD region
Place the Speakers
5.1-Channel Systems
Front Left
Speaker
Front Right
Speaker
Center
Speaker
Subwoofer
TV
Surround Right
Speaker
Surround Left
Speaker
Soundbar Systems
TV
Subwoofer
Soundbar Speaker
2.1-Channel Systems
Left Speaker
TV
Right Speaker
Subwoofer
For more detailed speaker placement information – including wall-mounting
instructions – download the complete BDS Integrated Home Theater System User Manual
from www.harmankardon.com.
Connect the Speakers
CAUTION: Before making any connections to the BDS receiver, ensure that the
receiver’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making
speaker connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage
the speakers.
5.1 and 2.1 System Speakers Option 1
Colored
Band
5.1 and 2.1 System Speakers Option 2
Colored
Band