2.1-channel Blu-ray Disc receiver

Specifications

harman kardon BDS 2
Combining a Blu-ray Disc receiver, digital amplifier and a 2.1-channel Dolby Virtual Speaker into one outstanding system, the BDS 2 is a sleek, modern A/V performer worth building your home theatre around. Achieve the highest-resolution picture quality possible (thanks to an HDMI 1.3a output), while you and your audience become engrossed in a virtual surround sound experience from only two speakers. From Hollywood blockbusters to personal videos playable through the USB port, the BDS 2 reads a wide range of digital entertainment sources from DVD to CD-R to MP3 formats. As a bonus, the BDS 2 even has an intuitive on-screen menu to help you get your system up and running with the greatest of ease. To help your home theatre reach its fullest potential, the BDS 400 and BDS 300 systems bundle the BDS 2 together in an all-in-one package with 360-degree surround sound speakers and a powerful 200-watt subwoofer making an authentic theatrical experience always well within your reach.

Highlights

Fully capable 2.1-channel A/V receiver Benefit from a full-line media player that plays music, movies and multimedia all from one vastly capable system High-performing Dolby Virtual Speaker Create a virtual surround sound experience for your audience from only two speakers Reads Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD recordings Plays most recordable media even MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MP3, WMA and JPEG files through the USB port Stylish, sleek and compact design Complementary, space-saving design fits your life and living room while performing the same as a full-size system HDMI 1.3a output Enjoy the highest-quality, HD standard for digital video (1080p) and high-resolution audio Front-panel USB port Easy, temporary connection lets you play music, video and picture files from portable players or flash drives Ultra-convenient learning remote Control the entire A/V system as well as your TV, cable box or satellite tuner with one easy-to-use, preprogrammed remote Intuitive on-screen menu Makes setting up and using the receiver easy even for novices

Key Features

iPod/iPhone compatibility System connects to iPod and iPhone via harman kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included) Digital amplier technology: Keeps audio signals in the digital domain from source to output reducing conversion artifacts, improving sound quality and generating less heat Extensive connectivity: Three digital inputs and two line outputs give you the opportunity to expand your system by connecting other audio components Ethernet port: Connect to your home network and experience next-generation interactive content through BD-Live Heavy-duty gold-plated binding posts: Benet from ultra-secure speaker connections and compatibility with a variety of speaker wire Playlist function: Automatically recalls your favourite les stored on USB or CD-R discs, with minimal button pushing 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 Cover art display function: See album cover and artist info while playing audio les with ID3 tags Screen-saver function: Prevents image burn-in on CRT and plasma displays Detachable IEC power cord: Simplify installation by running the power cord to the installation site before installing the unit Upgradable rmware: Get system upgrades via the on-screen display to constantly keep your receiver up to date Headphone jack: Enables private listening when you connect stereo headphones directly to the BDS system Frequency range: 87.5MHz 108.0MHz (US and EU) Usable sensitivity IHF: >14dBf Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): 60dB/55dB Distortion mono/stereo: 0.3%/0.5% Stereo separation: 45dB @ 1kHz Image rejection: 70dB IF rejection: 80dB 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 Region code (BD/DVD): A/1 (USA); B/2 (EU) Audio formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 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 Still-image format: JPEG Video signal system: NTSC (USA) or PAL (EU) Frequency response: 20Hz 20kHz 0.5dB Signal-to-noise ratio: 90dB (A-weighted) Dynamic range: 90dB (16-bit) THD/1kHz: DVD/CD: 0.1% Wow & utter: Below measurable limits Television format: NTSC or PAL (selectable) HDMI version: 1.3a, with 30/36-bit Deep Colour Power requirement: 110 240V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption: 110W maximum; <1W standby Dimensions (H x W x D): 102mm x 401mm x 260mm (4" x 15-25/32" x 10-1/4") Weight: 6.4kg (14 lb)

Depth measurement does not include terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

Specications

Continuous average power, stereo mode: 65 watts per channel, 20Hz 20kHz, @ <0.1% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms Input sensitivity/impedance (line inputs): 250mV/46k ohms Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 90dB Frequency response @ 1W (0.5dB): 20Hz 20kHz Slew rate: 40V/sec
HARMAN Consumer, Inc. 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA

www.harmankardon.com

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