Harman Kardon BDS 280 2.1 Channel 3D Home Theater Receiver

High-performance, 2.1 channel, networked 3D Blu-ray DiscTM system provides direct access to all your portable media

The Harman Kardon BDS 280 is a sleek, high-performance, 2.1-channel, networked, 3D Blu-ray Disc™ system with 130 Watts of high fidelity amplifier power. It features three HDMI® inputs (one with MHL) with 3D, or an HDMI® Audio Return Channel (ARC), with Wi-Fi connectivity, Apple® AirPlay® and Bluetooth® MultiConnect technology with NFC pairing and DLNA® 1.5. You can connect it to online sources such as Picasa, AccuWeather™ and Pandora®. With its Dolby® TrueHD and DTS® Digital Surround, you’ll hear everything as it’s meant to be heard. As the world’s first Blu-ray system with Dolby® Volume, it maximizes listening pleasure by delivering consistent audio levels that won’t disturb the neighbours. Best of all, it’s a Harman Kardon® product, which means it looks as exceptional as it sounds.

Two 65-Watt-per-channel Amplifiers

The digital power supply ensures greater clarity at higher listening levels, without the weight of traditional power-supply designs and heavy transformers.

Apple® AirPlay®, Bluetooth® and DLNA® 1.5 technology

Stream audio from computers with iTunes®, Apple® iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® touch devices; and your entertainment via built-in AirPlay® technology. The integrated Bluetooth® technology and MultiConnect enable connectivity to almost any tablet, smartphone or laptop. It’s also DLNA® 1.5 compliant for music, photos and video.

NFC Bluetooth® pairing

Connecting your NFC-enabled Android™ and Windows™ devices to BDS 280 with Bluetooth® is easy and fast. The NFC sensor allows immediate pairing with a simple tap to the BDS.

Built-in Wi-Fi networking capability

There’s no need for a wired network connection with the BDS 280. There’s also wireless access to streaming services like Apple® AirPlay®, DLNA®, receiver updates, and additional online BD-Live™ content for your Blu-ray Disc™ media.

Easy access to online services

Experience quick access to Pandora®, YouTube™, Picasa, Accuweather™, and others (where available).

HARMAN TrueStream technology

HARMAN TrueStream selects the most current, most advanced wireless option to deliver the highest-quality sound.

Multiple HDMI® connections with 3D, Audio Return Channel (ARC) and MHL™ interface

Three HDMI® inputs with 3D and 30/36-bit Deep Color deliver full, high-definition digital video with full-fidelity audio. The Mobile High-Definition Link™ (MHL™) interface allows for high-definition audio/video content.

Subwoofer preamplifier output

Give your bass a large-scale boost in low-frequency impact, clarity and realism.

Front-panel USB port

Enjoy multiple options for audio playback. Simply connect an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® or USB stick to play your favourite tracks through your home entertainment receiver.

Dolby TrueHD® and DTS Digital® Surround decoding

High-resolution audio that matches the digital-video quality of Blu-ray Disc™ formats to unlock the full potential of movie soundtracks.

Dolby Volume

Meet the world’s first Blu-ray Disc™ System equipped with Dolby Volume technology.

EzSet/EQ™ III auto-calibration

The new HARMAN EzSet/EQ™ III auto-calibration process precisely adjusts volume levels, speaker-distance/delay-time settings and equalization.

Built-in FM tuner

You have 30 presets and the auto-preset function to find and save all available stations.

Multi-device, programmable remote control

Simplify your life with a programmable infrared (IR) remote control with a premium, user-friendly layout.

Beyond user-friendly

A music system built into the home screen provides instant control over your audio. A high-resolution display features capacitive-touch controls for instant access to content.

Remote apps for compatible iOS® and Android™ smartphones and tablets

Extend the functionality of your system by connecting with your compatible smartphone or tablet.

Specifications

Disc receiver section

• Supported disc formats: 5-inch (12 cm) or 3-inch (8 cm) BD-Video (single-layer or double-layer), DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA (CD audio), CD-R/RW discs
• Audio formats: Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD®, DTS Digital®, PCM, WMA (DRM-free version only): WMA9, CBR @192 kbps, VBR @355 kbps, MP3: 32 kbps – 320 kbps bitrates, including variable-bitrate encoding
• Still-image format: JPEG
• Video signal receiver: NTSC (USA) or PAL (EU)Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB (A-weighted)
• Dynamic range: 90 dB (16-bit)
• THD/1 kHz: DVD/CD: 0.1 %
• Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits

Audio section

• Continuous average power, stereo mode: 65 Watts per channel, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, @ 10 kΩ
• Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): –90 dB
• Frequency response @ 1W: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
• Slew rate: 40V/ųsec

Video section

• Television format: NTSC or PAL (selectable)
• HDMI® version: With 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Color

FM tuner section

• Frequency range: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (US and EU)

   

• Usable sensitivity IHF: >14 dBf
• Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): 55 dB/55 dB
• Distortion (mono/stereo): 0.3 %/0.5 %

   

• Stereo separation: –40 dB @ 1 kHz
• Image rejection: 70 dB
• IF rejection: 80 dB

General

• Power requirement: 100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Power consumption: 90W maximum;