BDS 280/580 Rear Panel Controls and Connections
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BDS 280/580
The following are the controls available in the rear panel of the BDS 280/580 sytem:
1. Main Power Switch
2. AirPlay Antenna
3. Speaker outputs
4. Optical Digital Audio (S/PDIF) inputs
5. Trigger Output
6. AUX 1 input and AUX 2 input
7. Subwoofer output
8. Wi-Fi Antenna
9. FM radio antenna output
10. Coaxial digital audio (S/PDIF) input
11. IR Remote input
12. HDMI output (ARC)
13. HDMI 1/MHL input
14. HDMI 2 input
15. HDMI 3 (Apple) input
16. USB input
17. Network Connector
18. WPS button
19. AC Power input
1. Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the BDS system’s power supply
ON or OFF. After you have made and verified all connections, set this switch to the ON
position. During normal use, you will usually leave this switch set to ON; it cannot be
turned ON or OFF using the remote control. To conserve energy when you are not using
the system for an extended period of time, set this switch to OFF.
2. AirPlay Antenna: Connect the antenna accessory labeled Antenna 1 here for
improved Wi-Fi reception. Connect the antenna accessory for the AirPlay playback from
the iPad/iPod/iPhone.
3. Speaker Outputs: Use the speaker wires supplied with the speakers to connect the
speakers to the proper terminals.
• The BDS 280 system has two outputs for left and right speakers.
• The BDS 580 system has five outputs for center, front left, front right, sur-
round left and surround right speakers.
4. Optical Digital (S/PDIF) Inputs: Connect the optical digital output of an audio
source component here. The signal may be a Dolby Digital, DTS® or standard PCM digital
audio.
5. Trigger Output: This connector provides 12V DC whenever the system is ON. It can
be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer.
6. AUX 1 and AUX 2 Input: Use these connectors to connect to an audio source device
(such as a tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these connectors without a phono
preamp.
7. Subwoofer Output: Use a mono RCA audio cable to connect this jack to a powered
subwoofer’s line-level input or LFE jack.
8. Wi-Fi Antenna: Connect the antenna accessory labeled Antenna 2 here for
improved Wi-Fi reception.
9. FM Radio Antenna Output: Connect the supplied FM antenna to this terminal.
10. Coaxial Digital Audio (S/PDIF) Input: Connect the coaxial digital output of an
audio source component here. The signal may be a Dolby Digital bit stream, a DTS bit
stream or a standard PCM digital-audio bit stream.
11. IR Remote Input: When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked (for example,
when the system is installed inside a cabinet); connect an optional IR receiver to the
Remote IR Input connector.
12. HDMI Output (ARC): Connect the BDS system’s HDMI output to your TV’s HDMI
input. If your TV is 3D capable, then you can watch 3D content in 3D either from the BDS
system’s built-in disc player or from other 3D-capable source devices connected to the
BDS system’s HDMI Input connectors (see below). The system’s HDMI output connection
also contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that carries a digital audio signal from
your TV or video display back to the BDS. It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are
connected directly to your TV (such as a digital TV tuner) without making an additional
connection from the device to the BDS system.
NOTE: You must enable the ARC output of your TV. Consult your TV’s instruc-
tion manual for information.
13. HDMI Inputs: You can connect up to three additional source devices to the BDS
system provided the source devices have HDMI connectors. The HDMI connection
transmits digital audio and video signals between devices, so you do not have to
make any additional audio connections for devices you want to connect via an HDMI
connector. The BDS system will pass 3D video signals from 3D capable HDMI source
devices to the TV via the HDMI output connector.
Some HDMI inputs have special functionalities:
• HDMI 1/MHL input: This input accepts both HDMI and MHL connections.
MHL can be used with many mobile smart devices to mirror their audio
and video content on the BDS system while powering the device (check the
owner’s manual of your device). This connector is also compatible with the
Roku Streaming Stick, which allows access to Roku services, controlled by
the BDS remote control.
• HDMI 2 input: This input is a generic input port that accepts devices with
HDMI output. It helps in transmitting encrypted decompressed digital data
from the BDS system to the device connected to the BDS system.
• HDMI 3 (Apple) input: This input accepts any HDMI source device, but if
connected to Apple products, such as the Apple TV or Mac Mini, the BDS
remote can be used to control them (this input on the remote control is
pre-programmed with standard Apple device remote commands).
14. USB Input: You can use the USB port to play audio files from an Apple iOS device
connected to the port, and to play MP3 and WMA audio files and show video and
picture files from a USB device inserted into the port. Insert the connector or device
into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into the port. You may insert or remove
the connector or device at any time - there is no installation or ejection procedure. You
can also use the USB port to perform firmware upgrades. If an upgrade for the BDS
operating system is released in the future, you will be able to download it to the BDS
system using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or
you may damage both the BDS system and the other device.
