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The BDS 570 makes the perfect partner for any 5.1-channel loudspeaker system.

Product details

The 3-D Blu-ray Disc™ receiver is combined with a powerful amplifier, forming one enthralling system. With Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoding, the BDS 570 plays film soundtracks in their native format for real movie-theatre surround-sound and high-resolution picture quality at home. It also has an intuitive on-screen menu to make setting up and using the receiver easy – even for novices. This A/V performer is sure to be the star at the centre of your 3-D home theatre system.

Highlights
The perfect partner for any 5.1-channel loudspeaker system
Compact, stylish design
Plays 3-D sources
BD-Live™ interactivity
Integrated Blu-ray Disc player, DVD/CD player and FM tuner
HDMI® v.1.4a inputs with 3-D support and Deep Colour
HDMI output with Audio Return Channel
Front-panel USB port for audio, video and image playback
Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding
The Bridge IIIP-compatible with iPod and iPhone
EzSet/EQ™ auto calibration
Energy-saving subwoofer trigger output
Component video input
Convenient learning remote control
Intuitive on-screen menu
Dolby® Virtual Speaker technology
Full-colour and multi-language on-screen menus

Key Features
■ HDMI® v.1.4a with 3-D and Audio Return Channel: Delivers digital video and audio at the highest quality level (up to 1080p)
■ Digital amplifier technology: Delivers high power from a small
package that uses less energy and generates less heat
■ Extensive connectivity: Three HDMI v.1.4a inputs, three digital
audio inputs and two analogue inputs make it easy to connect
other audio/video components to your BDS system; there’s even a component video connection ideal for game consoles
■ The Bridge IIIP-compatible with iPod/iPhone: System connects to iPod and iPhone via Harman Kardon The Bridge IIIP dock
(not included)
■ EzSet/EQ auto calibration: Automatically tailors individual speaker volume levels to specific room conditions
■ Heavy-duty, gold-plated binding posts: Benefit from ultra-secure speaker connections and compatibility with a variety of speaker wire
■ BD-Live™ connection: Connect to your home network, and
experience next-generation interactive content through
BD-Live™ technology
■ DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including
premium content
■ 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 played from USB devices
■ 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 keep your receiver up to date
■ Headphone jack: Enables private listening when you connect stereo headphones directly to the BDS system
Specifications
Audio Section
■ Continuous average power, stereo mode: 65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.1% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms
■ Multi-channel power: 65 watts per channel, 20Hz– 20kHz, @ <0.1% THD, all 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

FM Tuner Section
■ Frequency range: 87.5MHz – 108.0MHz
■ Usable sensitivity IHF: >14dBf
■ Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): –60dB/–55dB
Disc Player Section
■ Supported disc formats: 127mm (5-inch) or 76mm (3-inch) BD-Video (single-layer or double-layer), DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA (CD digital 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
Video Section
■ Television format: NTSC or PAL (selectable)
■ HDMI version: v.1.4a, with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour
General
■ Power requirement: 110 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
■ Power consumption: 110W maximum; <1W standby
■ Dimensions (H x W x D): 102mm x 401mm x 260mm