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Harman Kardon BDS 2 SO/120 2.1-Channel Blu-ray Disc A/V Receiver
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- B&H # HABDS2SO
- Mfr# BDS 2 SO/120
Product Highlights
- A/V Receiver & Blu-ray Disc Player
- 2.1-Channel Virtual Surround Sound
- HDMI 1.3a Output
- BD Live (Profile 2.0)
- Network Functionality via LAN
- Plays Music, Video & Photo Files
- Headphone Jack for Private Listening
- Preprogrammed/Learning Remote
- iPod & iPhone Ready via Optional Dock
- Front Panel USB Port
If you've been searching for a two-in-one blend of advanced Blu-ray playback and 2-channel virtual surround sound processing in a sleek chassis, the Harman Kardon BDS 2 SO/120 2.1-Channel Blu-ray Disc A/V Receiver may be the answer to your home theater dreams. You'll be able to recreate the cinema in your own living room, thanks to an HDMI 1.3a output that supports full HD 1080p resolution and support for advanced Dolby and DTS audio formats.
Network functionality means you can connect to your home network to access BD Live bonus contents for select Blu-ray titles, which can include interactive extras like filmmaker chats or quizzes. It also offers a front-facing USB port so you can enjoy music, video and photo files with a USB flash memory device. Meanwhile, a pre-programmed remote makes navigation seamless and simplified.
You'll be able to listen privately with headphones to still enjoy virtual surround audio, and it's even compatible with your iPod or iPhone if paired with an optional dock. A true entertainer, the BDS 2 has the good looks to match its A/V capabilities. A sleek black finish makes for an understated yet polished presence, so you'll appreciate its modern aesthetic even before you turn it on.
- Recreate the Cinema in Your Living Room
- The BDS 2 receiver and disc player offers exceptional home theater performance, combining high definition video and audio to give you a cinema-quality experience when you watch your favorite films. This 2.1-channel speaker system offers 65 watts per channel and incorporates Blu-ray disc playback to allow you to enjoy the cinema in the comfort of your own home.
- Dolby Virtual Surround Sound
- While the BDS 2 is a 2.1-channel system, it has built-in Dolby Virtual Speaker technology to allow you to enjoy a virtual 5.1-channel surround sound experience for multiple listeners. Since not every space has room for a multi-channel speaker system, this allows for a surprisingly lifelike sound stage from just two speakers using a small amount of space.
- Full HD 1080p
- The Blu-ray format is capable of up to five times the resolution of a DVD, up to full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) for crisp, clear definition and rich color renderings. This receiver offers an HDMI 1.3a output so you can take advantage of this format and experience each frame of Hollywood action just as it was shot without quality loss from conversion or compression of A/V signals. Paired with an HDTV or home theater projector, you can take advantage of some of the highest A/V quality that's available and recreate the cinema in your living room.
- Multimedia Capabilities
- From stunning high definition Blu-ray films to impromptu videos shot on your iPhone, rest assured your new BDS 2 will help you route them to your HDTV for a big-screen display of your movies, music and photos. In addition to disc-based media, the receiver has a conveniently placed front USB port that accommodates a USB flash device to give you even greater options. You can enjoy several file types via the USB port like MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MP3, WMA and JPEG files with a higher picture quality than your monitor can deliver.
- Dynamic Digital Amplifier Technology
- The BDS 2 boasts a smooth audio signal delivery because a digital signal means it reduces conversion artifacts and improves sound quality by keeping the sound in its digital form, straight from the sound source to the amplifier output. Plus, by using digital amplifier technology this receiver maintains a compact size for reduced heat output by the system. This combines with optimal signal output to create an energy-efficient addition to your home without compromising any entertainment value.
- Extensive Connectivity
- This system offers three digital inputs and two line outputs to provide versatile compatibility with your other components, and lets you expand your system using multiple audio sources at any time. With the Ethernet port, you can connect to your local area network (LAN) to turn your entertainment center into a gateway for added bonus content. This opens the door to BD Live (Profile 2.0), which gives you privileged access to bonus content for select Blu-ray discs with bonuses like interactive filmmaker chats, quizzes and previews.
- Gold-Plated Binding Post Terminals
- Heavy-duty, gold-plated binding post speaker connectors help you achieve the strongest connection possible to reduce distortion and interference. They are compatible with a variety of speaker wires and accept banana connectors, spade connectors, pin connectors, bare wire and any other connectors your other components may have. Plus, the BDS 2 comes with a detachable IEC power cord that you can easily run to the installation site.
- Advanced Display Features
- A dot-matrix display communicates freely with you to deliver status messages. This receiver allows you to play music without turning on your TV to save you energy. If you have a CRT or plasma display, you'll appreciate the screen saver function that prevents image burn-in, which can be a problem for these types of displays. This receiver even offers cover art display so that when you're listening to selections from your MP3 player. You'll be able to see the artist and album you're listening to from audio files with ID3 tags from a USB device.
- Intuitive Playlist Memory
- This is more than a home theater system; it also has a good memory. A playlist function stores the locations of your most frequently used media and remembers your favorite selections, so it's easy to play files stored on your USB devices or CD-R discs with minimal effort or intervention on your part. This way, you can personalize the system to your own tastes.
- Headphones for Private Listening
- The BDS 2 has built-in Dolby Virtual Speaker technology with a 2.1-channel speaker system that offers surround sound performance from just 2 speakers. The headphone jack has HARMAN headphone mode, which lets you enjoy a surround sound experience from a standard set of stereo headphones. This is ideal for private listening when you don't want to disturb others yet still want to enjoy the same quality audio from your new BDS 2 receiver.
- Streamlined Control
- This system has a pre-programmed/learning remote to further simplify your entertainment experiences. A single remote can control your TV, cable boxes, satellite tuners and home theater system for streamlined control and less digging through your pile of remotes. The on-screen menu makes setting up and using your new system effortless.
- iPhone & iPod Ready via Optional Dock
- Since much of our digital lives are stored within portable devices, a convenient addition to the BDS 2 is compatibility with Harman Kardon's The Bridge III dock for your iPod or iPhone that connects directly to the Bridge III port on the rear of the receiver. This way, you can enjoy your videos, music and photos from your phone or media player on your HDTV instantly. This dock is compatible with many popular models like the iPhone 3G and iPod nano.
- Simplified System Upgrades
- This receiver has an on-screen display (OSD) that allows for a simplified upgrade process when updates become available to enhance the performance of the BDS 2. This makes sure the receiver is consistently running in line with its highest potential, keeping it as up to date as possible without a hassle.
| Amplifier | |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 65W per channel |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.5dB |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | -90 dB |
| Slew Rate | 40V/μsec |
| No. of Channels | 2.1 |
| 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 1 Please Note:MP3: 32kbps - 320kbps bitrates, including variable-bitrate encoding close |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Region |
Blu-ray: Region A DVD: Region 1 |
| Playback Formats | 12 cm (5") or 8 cm (3") BD-Video (single-layer or double-layer), DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD DA (CD audio), CD-R/RW discs |
| Still-Image | JPEG |
| Resolution | Up to 1080p |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | DVD/CD: 0.1% (1 kHz) |
| Wow and Flutter | Below measurable limits |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Speaker Selector | No |
| Multi Room/Source | No |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
| FM Sensitivity | >14dBf |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
Digital coaxial audio x 1 Digital optical audio x 2 Analog audio (L/R) pair x 2 |
| Outputs |
HDMI 1.3a (Monitor Out) x 1 Subwoofer Preout x 1 Speaker terminals (binding posts) |
| Other Ports |
The Bridge III port x 1 Ethernet port x 1 USB (Front) x 1 FM antenna (75 ohms) x 1 |
| Video Input Conversion | None |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 110 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
110W maximum <1W standby |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
15.8 x 4.0 x 10.25" (401 x 102 x 260 mm)
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Please Note:Depth measurement does not include terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. close |
| Weight | 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) |
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