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The DVD player will now have the required software to support the progressive scan board.
2. Fitting the progressive scan board
Note: When handling the PCB and working on the unit, ensure anti static precautions are taken.
Ensure the power lead is removed from the IEC inlet at the rear of the unit.
Remove the lid by removing the screws attaching the lid to the rear panel (T10 TORX driver required),
and the 2 screws each side that attach the lid to the chassis (T15 TORX driver required). The lid slides
out to the rear.
Remove 2 of the screws from the DSP board. The DSP board is the rectangular board that is fitted in
the centre of the unit along side the DVD drive. The 2 screws that need to be removed are the 2
towards the rear of the unit. A T10 TORX driver will be required for this. Now fit the 2 x 30mm hex
pillars in place of the 2 screws. A 5mm hex driver will be required for this. These pillars are used to
support the progressive scan PCB.
Remove the vinyl blanking gasket that is stuck to the outside of the rear panel covering the holes for the
progressive scan board. This blanking gasket is located above the SCART connector. If the player does
not have a blanking gasket because there are no holes to cover, contact Arcam as you will need a new
rear panel.
Take the smaller vinyl blanking gasket that is supplied with the upgrade kit, remove the backing and
adhere it to the outside of the rear panel so that it covers the hole labelled 'VGA'.
Fit the 3 round black plastic blanking plugs in the 3 holes in the rear panel labelled 'C/S', V/S' and 'H-
SYNC'. Push them into the holes from the outside.
You should be left with 3 holes in the middle labelled 'Pr/R', 'Y/G' and 'Pb/B'. There should also be hole
labelled 'REMOTE IN' left uncovered.
Remove the progressive scan board from its bag and fit it into the DVD player. The 3 phono connectors
will fit in the 3 holes in the rear panel labelled 'Pr/R', 'Y/G' and 'Pb/B'. The jack socket will fit in the hole
labelled 'REMOTE IN'. The 2 mounting holes at the rear should line up with the 2 pillars you have just
fitted. Do not change the settings of the 8 way switch on the board. It should be set with switch 6 on
and all others off.
Attach the progressive scan board to the rear panel using the self tapping T10 TORX screws provided.
The number of screws required here will depend on the version of rear panel fitted. The latest version
of panel will have holes that allow 5 screws to be fitted to attach the board to the rear panel - 2 into the
phono connectors and 3 into the screening can. Earlier rear panels have holes only for 2 screws which
will screw into the connectors.
Attach the progressive scan board to the 2 hex pillars using the 2 x 6mm M3 T10 TORX screws.
3. Fitting the cables
The board should now be in position and the next task is to fit the cables.
Fit the 22 way flex foil between CN4 on the DSP board and SK1 on the progressive scan board. Ensure
that it is fitted with the contact surfaces facing the correct way - on the progressive scan board the
contact surfaces of the cable will face the rear of the unit.
Fit the 8 way cable between SK2 on the progressive scan board and SK8 on the power supply board.
Check the silk screen on the DSP board to identify the issue. If it is an issue 3 board or above, then the
remaining 4 way cable is fitted between SK3 on the progressive scan board and CN11 on the DSP
board. If however the board is below issue 3, then some highly delicate soldering work will be called for.
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