Harman Kardon BDS5SO Blu-Ray Disc Player with AV Amplifier, Harman Kardon Electronics

The Harman Kardon BDS5SO Blu-Ray Disc Player with AV Amplifier is a versatile, full-line media player that has the ability to play Blu-ray, DVD and CD formats.

This unit combines an impressive range of today's most sought-after features and technologies into one sleek, top-of-the-line A/V receiver. Specializing in 'wow' factor, the BDS 5 has a Blu-ray disc player, 5.1-channel digital amplifier and the very latest in Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding - all blended into a single, outstanding system.

Delivering ultra-faithful sound reproduction with the highest-resolution picture and sound quality possible (thanks to an HDMI 1.3a output), the BDS 5 SO entertains at every turn - and even has an intuitive on-screen menu to get novices up and running with the greatest of ease.

Harman Kardon BDS5SO Key Features:

iPod/iPhone compatibility: system connects to iPod and iPhone via Harman Kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included)
Digital amplifier 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: Benefit from ultra-secure speaker connections and compatibility with a variety of speaker wire
Playlist function: Automatically recalls your favourite files 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 files 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 firmware: Get system upgrades via the on-screen display to constantly keep your BDS receiver up to date
Headphone jack: Enjoy private listening when you plug stereo headphones directly into the BDS receiver

Harman Kardon BDS5SO FM tuner Section:

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

Harman Kardon BDS5SO Connectivity:

USB port
Headphone jack
5 speaker inputs (front x 2, surround x 2, centre x 1)
Subwoofer output
2x optical digital inputs
1x coaxial digital input
1x HDMI output
1x BD-live connector
2x analogue audio inputs
The Bridge IIIP iPod dock connector
FM radio antenna connector

Harman Kardon BDS5SO Disc Player Section:

Supported disc formats: 12cm or 8cm 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): 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: 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 & flutter: below measurable limits

Harman Kardon BDS5SO Video Section:

Television format: NTSC or PAL (selectable)
HDMI version: 1.3a, with 30 / 36-bit Deep Colour

Harman Kardon BDS5SO General:

Remote control supplied
Dimensions (H x W x D): 102 x 401 x 260mm
Weight: 6.5kg