Arcam BDP100 Handbook
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BDP100
Blu-ray Disc player
H a n d b o o k
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 24-BIT DAC

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  • Page 1 BDP100 Blu-ray Disc player H a n d b o o k ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 24-BIT DAC...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR safety 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. guidelines WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Audio CDs – is the latest in a long line of award winning home cinema equipment. The design welcome installation ..........E-4 of the FMJ range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio Placing the unit ............. E-4 companies and is built to give you years of trouble-free listening enjoyment.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Do not place your record deck on top of this < We recommend the use of high-quality screened cables (listed on page E-30) to the BDP100 if it is installed in a unit. record decks are very sensitive to the noise that are designed for the particular application. Other position, or a system, where infrared cannot be used.
  • Page 5 USB memory drives (see 12V trigger input page E-8). Connect this output to your This socket allows the BDP100 to be switched display if the display does not in and out of stand-by mode by an amplifier support any other connection (or another item of AV equipment) with a types.
  • Page 6: Making Video Connections

    AV receiver supports. If your equipment does not support any of the above connection types then you will be unable to use it directly with the BDP100 and a video converter device may be Your television <...
  • Page 7: The Hdmi Interface

    Switch the display device on, then the BDP100 (HDMI to DVI) to do so; a DVI/HDCP connection, – at this point, the idle logo of the BDP100 should be shown on however, does not support audio signals. the display device. If this is not the case, please check the items If you require further information on the listed above for a blank screen.
  • Page 8: Disc & File Formats

    < Any disc type not listed is not supported by the north America Playable codec : WMV9 BDP100. Do not attempt to play an unsupported Europe, Japan, Middle East, Egypt, disc. Maximum size of image : 1920 x 1080@30 fps...
  • Page 9: Network Connection

    BD-Live discs can enable the downloading of extra content from the Internet. To enjoy on-line content, connect the network socket of the BDP100 to a LAn port on your network router using an Ethernet patch cable (available from a computer supplies retailer).
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    basic operation ULTRA H GH PERFORMANCE 24-BIT DAC introduction Loading a disc Fast play NOTE ‘Basic use’ explains how to play a Blu-ray Disc (BD), Press < on the front panel (or on the handset) Press on the front-panel or remote control to When you press a button, if the unit does not accept and place the disc on the tray, with the playback side play fast forwards or backwards.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    The BDP100 is supplied with the Cr104 universal notes on batteries: using the remote control inserting batteries into the remote control. Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards < remote control Please keep in mind the following when using the such as leakage and bursting.
  • Page 12: Controlling The Bdp100

    DISP (display) On/Stand-by Press to cycle through the front panel display’s This allows the BDP100 to be put into and taken out of The Cr104 is a sophisticated ‘universal’ remote control brightness options (dim to bright, off). stand-by remotely.
  • Page 13: Advanced Controls

    advanced controls Transport control buttons Fast rewind. Starts playback. Pause playback. Press to resume playback. NOTE When paused, pressing advances one frame. Many of these controls are labelled according activates slow motion playback. to the functions assigned to other device SHIFT Fast forward.
  • Page 14: Useful Information

    CD player. You can use the volume controls on receiver. continuously for 30 seconds, the Cr104 stops sending the remote directly to adjust the volume of an Arcam Connect the equipment into an outlet or a circuit Audio-visual sound input (use with TV) Ir transmission to conserve battery life.
  • Page 15: Controlling Other Devices

    Library Search Method described in the next Your brand is not listed at all in the Device Code < Press 9 9 0 . The P key blinks twice. Some of the modes are locked to Arcam operation section. < tables.
  • Page 16: Advanced Operation

    advanced operation disc information Menus Soundtrack Selection Subtitles Press to display disc information on your TV Many of BD Video and DVD Video disc contains disc Some discs contain multiple audio streams, such as Some discs contain multiple subtitles. The subtitles can STaTuS screen.
  • Page 17: Bonusview & Bd-Live

    Some Blu-ray discs include secondary video screens Blu-ray discs supporting Virtual Package allow for extra The BDP100 is compatible with BD-Live, allowing for a Bonusview and BD-Live are features of the Blu-ray Disc that can be played back as a small video overlaid in the...
  • Page 18: Playing Files

    Playing files The Play Mode menu Use the cursor keys on the remote control to NOTE highlight a menu item and press to select it. Use the cursor keys on the remote control to Video and audio files can be played from USB media or You will only be able to browse the selected <...
  • Page 19: Advanced Playback Controls

    advanced playback controls Play menu. Use the cursor keys on the remote control to highlight “Browse Pictures” and press The following advanced controls are available during Select pictures and play them as described in “The Play disc or file playback (depending on media type): menu”...
  • Page 20: Settings Menus

    The Settings menus allow you to configure all aspects of your BDP100. The next few pages will go through The BDP100 menus can be navigated by using the S ys tem the menu items and explain their function. The Settings cursor (arrow) keys on the remote control.
  • Page 21: Parental Control

    Digital Output – Sets the audio format output from the display language NOTE HDMI OPTICaL COaxIaL DIgITaL OuT. 1080/24p video signals can only be output < Bitstream HD: Output the HD bitstream Blu-ray TV Type – Set the video signal format. If the colour or <...
  • Page 22 Enter a new 4-digit information about accessing on-line content. automatic or set manually. code using the numeric buttons on the remote control, The BDP100 must be connected to the < then navigate to the on-screen button using the Internet and set up correctly to allow access Off: Disables network functions.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your unit for repair. trouble- 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 shooting dealer.
  • Page 24: Audio & Video Output Formats

    START audio & video output formats Do you use an AV receiver? Use “PCM Stereo” 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”...
  • Page 25: Video Output Resolution

    LPCM 5.1 192kHz connections (component or composite). PCM 7.1 PCM Stereo PCM Stereo If the BDP100 is set to a resolution that your TV does not support, there may be no picture. PCM 5.1 PCM Stereo PCM Stereo < If this happens, connect the Composite Video output to your TV. Select the appropriate...
  • Page 26: Customising The Cr104

    code learning until the device key blinks twice: * * . The original function of the Cr104 is restored. To use the learned function on the Cr104, press To delete a Shifted learned function: The Cr104 comes with a complete library of the Device Mode key, followed by the function To delete a Shifted Learned function, press S before preprogrammed codes.
  • Page 27: Creating Macros

    creating Macros Volume punch-through key Mover example: To deassign the Macro associated with the You can program your Cr104 to issue a sequence of Volume punch-through means that, no matter which Sometimes you might find that a key you use a lot for commands when you press a single key.
  • Page 28: Mode Mover

    DIRECT The power LED blinks twice when being locked, < this by preprogramming specific Arcam device codes mode to the shifted function of the # button on and blinks four times when being unlocked. onto the relevant Device Mode keys, then locking NOTE Device Mode.
  • Page 29: Mode Key Ir Punch-Through

    Device codes Mode key iR punch-through Command summary The Mode key Ir punch-through default is ‘on’ . key mover example: To set the Mode key iR punch- The tables that begin on page 34 (in the final section of direct code setup through to aMP (e.g.
  • Page 30: Ir Commands

    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.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Radio interference Analogue Audio Output The BDP100 Blu-ray Disc player is a digital device Digital to Analogue conversion 24-bit 192kHz Delta-Sigma DAC which has been designed to very high standards of Signal to noise ratio 110dB CCIr electromagnetic compatibility. Harmonic distortion (1kHz) 0.002%...
  • Page 32: Software Licencing

    In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on provided after asking at http://www.sherwoodamerica.com. containing the Program or a portion of it, either verbatim or the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the with modifications and/or translated into another language. gnU gEnErAL PUBLIC LICEnSE Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does (Hereinafter, translation is included without limitation in the...
  • Page 33 impose any further restrictions on the recipients’ exercise of 11. BECAUSE THE PrOgrAM IS LICEnSED FrEE Software Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, the rights granted herein. You are not responsible for enforcing OF CHArgE, THErE IS nO WArrAnTY FOr THE MA 02111-1307 USA compliance by third parties to this License.
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  • Page 35: Product Guarantee

    Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, CAMBrIDgE, CB25 9Qr, England or via www.arcam.co.uk. Problems? If your Arcam dealer is unable to answer any query regarding this or any other Arcam product please contact Arcam Customer Support at the above address and we will do our best to help you.

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