English BDP100 H ANDBOOK Blu-ray Disc player ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 24-BIT DAC
safety guidelines CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
safety............................................................E-2 welcome.......................................................E-3 installation..................................................E-4 Placing the unit ..................................................... E-4 Power.......................................................................... E-4 The remote control and trigger inputs.......... E-4 Interconnect cables.............................................. E-4 Making video connections.....
Arcam’s BDP100 provides class-leading sound quality from Blu-ray Discs, DVD-Video discs and compact discs. installation The BDP100 has a state-of-the-art Delta-Sigma DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) which provides audiophile sound quality for video and audio discs. The BDP100 is supplied with the CR104 ‘universal’ remote control, which is simple to use and can control up to eight audio devices – such as an amplifer, television or Personal Video Recorder.
Coaxial digital output Use this socket if you are using an AV receiver with a coaxial digital input. Connect to the digital input using a suitable 75Ω screened cable. CAUTION: Never connect the digital output socket to a conventional audio input. Composite video output 12V trigger input Connect this output to your display if the display does not support any other connection types.
Making video connections Making audio connections To view the pictures from the BD player you need to connect one of its video outputs to your display device (TV, monitor, projector, etc.) or AV receiver (such as the Arcam AVR600). The BDP100 offers a number of alternatives for connecting audio. The connection type to use depends on the rest of your system; chose the type most appropriate to your amplifier. The BDP100 has three video output options, described below.
Troubleshooting HDMI If you have a HDMI- or DVI-equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to the BDP100 using a HDMI cable. The HDMI connector carries uncompressed digital video, as well as digital audio. Problems with video About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with Blu-ray Disc players, digital TV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices.
disc & file formats Playable discs The player supports the following disc types: Blu-ray Disc DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW CD-Audio CD-R CD-RW NOTE < Only BD-RE/-R, DVD-R/-RW and CD-R/-RW discs recorded with UDF or ISO9660 format can be played back. < This unit supports Ver 2.0 BD-ROM, Ver 3.0 BD-RE and Ver 2.0 BD-R. < Unfinalized BD-RE/-R, DVD-R/-RW and CD-R/-RW discs cannot be played back. < Some 8 cm BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs cannot be played on this unit.
Network connection Arcam BDP100 A local network with Internet connection is required. If you do not connect to the Internet through a router (e.g. you connect a single computer directly), please contact your Internet Service Provider or an IT professional regarding setting up a home network. English BD-Live discs can enable the downloading of extra content from the Internet.
basic operation Introduction ‘Basic use’ explains how to play a Blu-ray Disc (BD), DVD, CD or other type of disc. Note that it may be necessary to configure your player correctly for your system before optimum – or any – playback can be achieved. Player configuration is described beginning on page E-20. More sophisticated features – such as special playback modes and programming jumps and playback sequences – are described in the “advanced operation” section, later in this handbook.
The BDP100 is supplied with the CR104 universal remote control. English remote control Inserting batteries into the remote control Using the remote control Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control: < Ensure there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor on the front panel. The remote has a range of about 7 metres. (If the remote sensor is obscured, the IR in remote control input jack on the rear panel is available.
Controlling the BDP100 The CR104 is a sophisticated ‘universal’ remote control that can control up to eight devices – including the BDP100. As it’s a ‘learning’ remote, it can copy almost any function from an existing single-device remote. You can also program the CR104 to issue a sequence of commands (‘macros’) from a single button press. Select the source key first Remember to select a source key before pressing command buttons – commands vary depending on the source selected.
Advanced controls Transport control buttons NOTE Many of these controls are labelled according to the functions assigned to other device modes. For example, the 8 key will activate the bass control of an A/V receiver when the remote is in AMP mode. 8 1 < = Fast rewind. Starts playback. English 7 4 ; Pause playback. Press 4 to resume playback. When paused, pressing ; advances one frame. shift + ; activates slow motion playback. Fast forward. Open / Close the disc tray.
Useful information Backlight A blue backlight comes on for five seconds whenever a key is pressed. This helps you use the handset in subdued lighting conditions. It may be possible to hear a quiet tone being emitted from the remote control when the backlight is on. This is perfectly normal. Power LED blinks Short blinks indicate a valid key press. Multiple short blinks convey information (such as a device code) or signal the beginning and successful completion of a programming sequence.
Method 1 (Direct code setup) 9. This section describes the simplest (preferred) way to program the CR104’s Device Mode keys to control the non-Arcam devices in your system. D AMP < < SAT AV PVR VCR TUN CD Locked SAT mode Unlocked AV mode Unlocked TUN mode Locked AUX mode Locked VCR mode Unlocked CD mode Locked Here is a specific example of how to program the a key to control an Addison television. The principles for controlling other devices are exactly the same. 1.
advanced operation Disc Information Menus Soundtrack Selection Subtitles Press status to display disc information on your TV screen. The information shown depends on the disc type. Many of BD Video and DVD Video disc contains disc menu, top menu or pop-up menu which guides you through the available functions in the disc. Some discs contain multiple audio streams, such as a standard Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and a high definition Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround soundtrack.
Bonusview and BD-Live are features of the Blu-ray Disc format. Bonusview provides Picture in Picture and Virtual Package functions for compatible discs. BD-Live discs additionally provide a variety of features via the Internet. Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data must be saved to a USB memory device connected to the BDP100. To enjoy these functions, connect a USB memory device (minimum 1 GB capacity, 2 GB or more recommended) supporting FAT 32 and USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s) to the USB connector.
Playing files Video and audio files can be played from USB media or CD-R/RW discs. The following formats are supported: < Video: AVI, WMV < Image: JPG < Audio: MP3, WMA To play media files, insert the USB device or optical disc into the player. The main menu is displayed with music, video and/or picture file symbols: NOTE < You will only be able to browse the selected type of files (music, picture or video), even if a CD-R/CD-RW or a USB memory device contains a mix of music, picture and video files.
The following advanced controls are available during disc or file playback (depending on media type): Slow playback Press shift followed by & to activate slow motion playback. Press this button combination again to change the playback speed. Speeds of 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 are available. S lide S how E ffec ts None S lide S how Delay 5 s ec (s ) Play menu. Use the '/, cursor keys on the remote control to highlight “Browse Pictures” and press O.
settings menus The Settings menus allow you to configure all aspects of your BDP100. The next few pages will go through the menu items and explain their function. The Settings menus may look daunting if you are new to setting up home cinema, but the majority of them need only be configured once when you first install the system. The only way to view the Settings menus is on your display device (TV or projector) using the on-screen display (OSD) capability of the BDP100.
TV Type – Set the video signal format. If the colour or picture quality of analogue video appears incorrect, change this setting. It should not need to be adjusted in normal use. < NTSC: USA and Canada video standard. < PAL: Europe, Australia and China video standard. Resolution – Set the video resolution of the HDMI and component video outputs. < HDMI Auto: Sets the TV’s preferred resolution. < 1080p: Full HD progressive video. < 1080i: interlaced HD video. < 720p: progressive HD video.
Parental Control – Set whether Parental Control is On or Off. < Off: All discs are played back. < On: Disc palyback is restricted according to the Parental Level set in the following menu item. Parental Level – Set the degree of disc restriction. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. < 1 [Kid Safe]: Suitable for children. < 2 [G]: General audience. < 3 [PG]: Parental Guidance suggested. < 4 [PG-13]: Unsuitable for children under 13. < 5 [PG-R]: Parental Guidance Recommended.
If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your unit for repair. If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the unit off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult your dealer.
audio & video output formats START Do you use an AV receiver? NO Use “PCM Stereo” YES Audio output format The audio output format available from the digital audio outputs depends on the soundtrack format being played, the audio output in use and the Digital Output setting in the Audio settings menu (“Audio” on page E-21).The table opposite shows all possible combinations.
Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD High Resolution Audio / DTS-HD Master Audio DTS LPCM 7.1 (48kHz / 96kHz) LPCM 5.1 192kHz LPCM 2.0 (44.1kHz / 48kHz) Digital Output setting HDMI out Optical/Coax out Bitstream HD Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 Bitstream Legacy Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 Bitstream Mixed DTS 5.1 DTS 5.1 PCM 7.1 PCM 5.1 PCM Stereo PCM Stereo PCM 5.1 PCM 5.
Code Learning customising the CR104 The CR104 comes with a complete library of preprogrammed codes. After you have set up the CR104 for your device, you may find that there are one or more functions on your original remote which do not have a place on the CR104 keypad. For convenience, the CR104 offers a Code Learning feature that allows you to copy up to 16 functions from an original remote control onto the CR104 keypad.
You can program your CR104 to issue a sequence of commands when you press a single key. Any sequence of commands you regularly use can be reduced to a single key press for your convenience. For example, you might want to turn off your TV, VCR and Satellite at the same time. < A key programmed with a Macro is available in all modes; it will replace that key’s different functions for all modes. < A Macro can consist of up to eight key presses. Example: To deassign the Macro associated with the h key 1. 2. 3.
Copy a key between Device Modes It is possible to copy functions between Device Modes. However, remember that button functions are Device Mode specific and therefore effectively ‘punch-through’ to the original Device Mode when copied over. The following example copies the AVR500/AVR600/ AV888 Direct function from the CR104 AMP device mode to the shifted function of the # button on AV Device Mode. 1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: * *. 2. Press 9 9 4. 3.
The Mode key IR punch-through default is ‘on’. Example: To set the Mode key IR punchthrough to AMP Direct code setup 1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: * *. (e.g. AV mode, NNNN=code number) 2. Press 9 7 1. The power LED blinks twice: * *. Press A to punch through IR from it. Library search 3. Now, whenever you press and release a Mode key, the IR data assigned to AMP is transmitted, no matter what the current mode is (i.e. it ‘punches through’ any other device).
IR commands These are the IR commands generated from the BD player remote control, and accepted by the BDP100. The codes are useful if you wish to programme another remote handset to control the BDP100. The codes are given in the format SystemCode–CommandCode. 25 (0x19) is the Arcam System Code for a Blu-ray Disc player.
Digital to Analogue conversion specifications 24-bit 192kHz Delta-Sigma DAC Signal to noise ratio 110dB CCIR Harmonic distortion (1kHz) 0.002% Frequency response (±0.5dB) 10Hz–20kHz Output level (0dB) 2.2Vrms Output impedance 47Ω Minimum recommended load 5kΩ The BDP100 Blu-ray Disc player is a digital device which has been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility. All Blu-ray players generate, and can radiate RF (radio frequency) energy.
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Worldwide Guarantee English product guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer. The Arcam dealer is responsible for all after-sales service.
