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Handbook Blu-ray Disc player
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BDP100
Handbook Blu-ray Disc player
ULTRAHIGHPERFORMANCE24-BITDAC
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
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
guidelines
e lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
e exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION: In Canada and the USA, to prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the
socket and insert the plug fully into the socket.
CAUTION: Use of any controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus.
17) Cleaning
20) Damage requiring service
e equipment should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. the power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged, or
important safety instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
e case should normally only require a wipe with a
soſt, lint-free cloth. Do not use chemical solvents for
cleaning.
When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
B. objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the
equipment, or
C. the equipment has been exposed to rain, or
D. the equipment does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance, or
E. the equipment has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or
polishes as they can cause permanent white marks.
18) Power sources
Only connect the equipment to a power supply of
the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the equipment.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
instructions.
e primary method of isolating the equipment from
the mains supply is to remove the mains plug. e
equipment must be installed in a manner that makes
disconnection possible.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. e wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
Safety compliance
is equipment has been designed to meet the IEC/En
60065 international electrical safety standard.
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
19) Abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the
equipment, turn the power off immediately and unplug
the equipment from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer
and do not reconnect the equipment.
15) Object or liquid entry
WArnIng – Take care that objects do not fall and
liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any
openings. e equipment shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing. Liquid-filled objects such as vases
should not be placed on the equipment.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
16) Climate
e equipment has been designed for use in moderate
climates and in domestic situations.
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ank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ Blu-ray Disc player.
contents
safety...........................................................E-2
welcome......................................................E-3
installation .................................................E-4
Arcam has been producing specialist hi-fi and home cinema products of remarkable quality
for over three decades and the BDP100 – which plays Blu-ray Discs, DVD-Video discs and
Audio CDs – is the latest in a long line of award winning home cinema equipment. e design
of the FMJ range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio
companies and is built to give you years of trouble-free listening enjoyment.
welcome
Placing the unit ..................................................... E-4
Power......................................................................... E-4
The remote control and trigger inputs......... E-4
Interconnect cables.............................................. E-4
Making video connections................................ E-6
Making audio connections ............................... E-6
The HDMI interface .............................................. E-7
About HDMI ........................................................... E-7
Connecting using HDMI..................................... E-7
Troubleshooting HDMI....................................... E-7
is handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install, connect
and use the Arcam BDP100 Blu-ray Disc player. e CR104 remote control handset supplied
with this equipment is also described. Use the contents list shown on this page to guide you to
the section of interest.
We hope that your FMJ Blu-ray Disc player will give you years of trouble-free operation. In the
unlikely event of any fault, or if you simply require further information about Arcam products,
our network of dealers will be happy to help you. Further information can also be found on the
Arcam website at www.arcam.co.uk.
disc & file formats .....................................E-8
Playable discs ......................................................... E-8
Playable files ........................................................... E-8
Region coding........................................................ E-8
Network connection............................................ E-9
USB connection..................................................... E-9
e FMJ development team
basic operation....................................... E-10
remote control........................................ E-11
Controlling the BDP100....................................E-12
Advanced controls..............................................E-13
Useful information..............................................E-14
Device Mode / Source keys.............................E-14
Controlling other devices ...............................E-15
Code blink-back...................................................E-15
customising the CR104......................... E-26
Code Learning......................................................E-26
Creating Macros ..................................................E-27
Volume punch-through ...................................E-27
Key Mover..............................................................E-27
Mode Mover..........................................................E-28
Locking/Unlocking.............................................E-28
Mode key IR punch-through ..........................E-29
Resetting the CR104 ..........................................E-29
Command summary..........................................E-29
Device codes.........................................................E-29
IR commands .......................................... E-30
specifications.......................................... E-31
Radio interference..............................................E-31
Laser radiation......................................................E-31
advanced operation.............................. E-16
Disc Information..................................................E-16
Menus......................................................................E-16
Soundtrack Selection ........................................E-16
Subtitles..................................................................E-16
Bonusview & BD-Live.........................................E-17
Playing files ...........................................................E-18
Advanced playback controls ..........................E-19
settings menus....................................... E-20
troubleshooting..................................... E-23
audio & video output formats............. E-24
software licencing ................................. E-32
product guarantee ................................ E-33
device code tables.....................................34
Audio output format .........................................E-24
Video Output Resolution.................................E-25
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Arcam’s BDP100 provides class-leading sound quality from
Blu-ray Discs, DVD-Video discs and compact discs.
e BDP100 has a state-of-the-art Delta-Sigma DAC
(Digital-to-Analogue Converter) which provides audiophile
sound quality for video and audio discs.
installation
e 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.
e high performance BDP100 Blu-ray Disc player is
designed to truly bring your movies and music to life.
Placing the unit
Power
e remote control input requires a mono 3.5mm
jack, with the tip active and the sleeve grounded.
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Place the BD player on a level, firm surface,
avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat or
damp.
e BD player is supplied with a moulded mains plug
already fitted to the lead. Check that the plug supplied
fits your supply – should you require a new mains lead,
please contact your Arcam dealer.
e remote control signals must be in modulated
rC5 format (at 36kHz), with a voltage level of
between 5V and 12V.
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Do not place the BD player on top of an amplifier
or other source of heat.
Do not place the BD player in an enclosed space
such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there
is good provision for ventilation. e BD player is
designed to run warm during normal operation.
If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different,
please contact your Arcam dealer immediately
e RS232 input is for optional connection to a home
automation system or a computer. Various third-party
sytems are available providing sophisticated control
over all your entertainment devices using touch screens
etc. Contact your dealer or installer for further details.
e technical details of the remote control protocol
are available from Arcam on request (email support@
arcam.co.uk).
Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the
socket on the back of the BD player, making sure that it
is pushed in firmly. Plug the other end of the cable into
your mains socket and, if necessary, switch the socket
on.
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Do not place any other component or item on
top of the BD player as this may obstruct airflow
around the unit, causing the BD player to run hot.
Make sure the remote-control receiver (next to
the display on the front panel) is unobstructed, or
remote control will be impaired.
Do not place your record deck on top of this
unit. record decks are very sensitive to the noise
generated by mains power supplies which will be
heard as a background ‘hum’ if the record deck is
too close.
The remote control and trigger
inputs
e REMOTE IN input can be used to pass rC5 codes
position, or a system, where infrared cannot be used. If
this is required, please contact your dealer for further
information.
e TRIggER IN input can be used to switch the BDP100
in and out of stand-by. Connecting the trigger output of
your Arcam amplifier (or other compatible device), will
cause the BDP100 to come out of stand-by automatically
when the amplifier is switched on, returning to stand-by
when the amplifier is switched off. Please see your
amplifier handbook for further information.
interconnect cables
We recommend the use of high-quality screened cables
that are designed for the particular application. Other
cables will have different impedance characteristics
that will degrade the performance of your system (for
example, do not use cabling intended for video use to
carry audio signals). All cables should be kept as short as
is practically possible.
It is good practice when connecting your equipment to
make sure that the mains power-supply cabling is kept
as far away as possible from your audio cables. Failure to
do so may result in unwanted noise in the audio signals.
In normal use there is no need to make any connections
to these inputs.
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analogue audio output
coaxial digital output
Connect these to your amplifier’s CD (or other
line-level) input using suitable high quality
interconnect cables. Ensure that the leſt and
right audio outputs from the BD player are
connected to the same leſt and right inputs on
your amplifier.
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.
uSb connection
Insert USB flash memory
devices here. USB memory can
be used to save downloaded
content. e BDP100 can also
play certain digital files stored
on USB memory drives (see
page E-8).
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.
is socket allows the BDP100 to be switched
in and out of stand-by mode by an amplifier
(or another item of AV equipment) with a
Power inlet
Connect the correct
mains cable here.
optical digital output
RS232
Use this socket if you are
using an AV receiver with an
optical digital audio input.
is connection allows for remote
control from a third-party home
automation system or computer.
network connection
Connect this socket to a port on your
network router using an Ethernet
connection enables interactive
content for BD-Live discs (for setup
Zone 2 audio output
Use this analogue output to
provide audio for use in your
AV receiver’s Zone 2. It can also
be used to connect a recording
device or headphone amplifier.
Remote in
is allows remote-control signals
to be received by the BDP100
if the remote sensor is covered
(or otherwise not ‘visible’ to the
remote-control).
HdMi digital video output
Connect this output to your display
or AV receiver if available for the best
digital video and audio connection
component video output
If your display does not support
HDMI but has a component input,
connect it to this video output.
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Making video connections
Making audio connections
e BDP100 offers a number of alternatives for connecting audio. e connection type to use depends on the rest of
your system; chose the type most appropriate to your amplifier.
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).
e BDP100 has three video output options, described below. You need only use one type of video from the list;
choose a type that your display device or 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
required. In this case, please contact your dealer for further assistance.
If you want to listen to audio through...
...we recommend the following:
Your television
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How you listen to audio through your TV depends on the inputs it has and your
video connection:
AV receivers and other video processing devices may be connected between the BDP100 and your display. Ensure
that all the equipment supports the type of video signal you intend to use. For instructions on how to connect AV
equipment, consult the manual for that equipment.
HDMI: If you are using an HDMI connection (not DVI), this will carry both
audio and video. no further connection is required.
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Digital Audio (Coaxial or Optical): If your TV has Digital Audio inputs on
Coaxial or Optical connectors, connect the appropriate digital audio lead
between the TV input and the appropriate BDP100 digital output. Do not
make a connection between the BDP100 and a TV’s Digital Audio output.
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HDMI DIgITaL VIDEO
Stereo phono: If your TV has stereo phono inputs, follow the instructions
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e HDMI connector offers uncompressed digital video and audio transmission between
the BDP100 and the display device, and provides the highest quality output. generally, it
is also the easiest connection type to configure.
below for a stereo amplifier.
Your stereo amplifier
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To use this video connection, you will require a HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable between the
If you wish to listen to audio from your player through a stereo amplifier, then use the
stereo analogue outputs. ese outputs provide a stereo down-mix of the source material.
Using a stereo phono cable of a suitable length, connect the outputs labeled zONE 1 auDIO to
the leſt and right inputs (respectively) for DVD or CD on your amplifier.
Your surround-sound receiver
Connect the HDMI output to your receiver (for audio and video) if the receiver supports
audio over HDMI. e HDMI connection supports all possible audio formats including
Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio and multichannel PCM.
COMPONENT VIDEO
Use three 75Ω phono cables to connect the Component Y, Pb, Pr outputs of the BD
player to the Y, Pb, Pr inputs of the display device. Ensure that the cables are suitable for
video use and that they are approximately the same length.
If your receiver does not support HDMI audio, connect one of the Digital Audio outputs
(Optical or Coaxial) to the ‘Blu-ray’, ‘BD’ or ‘DVD’ input of your receiver. ese digital
outputs provide PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEg multi-channel audio, depending on
the source material. e BDP100 can also be set to re-encode all audio to DTS (“Bitstream
Digital Audio connections.
If your television is capable of accepting a progressively scanned (de-interlaced) video
signal, you may wish to use the progressive video output from the BDP100. If you are
unsure whether your display device can accept progressive video, please refer to its
instruction manual or consult your dealer.
You may also wish to connect the stereo analogue audio outputs to the CD input on your
receiver, for listening to CDs. is will allow the BDP100’s audiophile digital-to-analogue
circuitry to be utilised, for the best stereo sound quality.
COMPOSITE VIDEO
using two video connections simultaneously
If your display device offers only a composite input (sometimes labelled CVBS or just
‘video’), connect this to the COMPOSITE video output of the BD player using a 75Ω phono
cable suitable for video use. note that a composite video connection gives the lowest-
quality output; if your display device supports other video connection types, we advise
that those are used instead.
It is possible to use two video connections simultaneously (routing one connection to a
second room or display, for example). If you wish to do this, please read these notes:
e Composite video output is always active.
It carries interlaced output at all times.
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e Component video output is always active.
It can be set to carry either interlaced or progressive-scan output.
e HDMI output is active only if a compatible display is detected by the BDP100.
It can be set to carry either interlaced, progressive-scan or high-definition output.
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Troubleshooting HdMi
Problems with video
The HdMi interface
If you have a HDMI- or DVI-equipped monitor or
display, you can connect it to the BDP100 using a HDMI
cable. e HDMI connector carries uncompressed
digital video, as well as digital audio.
Problems with audio
e type of audio provided by the HDMI connector
depends on the configuration of the BDP100 (see
to the capabilities of your audio system. note that
pure DVI devices (connections requiring a HDMI to
DVI converter cable) do not support audio via this
connection.
No video (blank screen)
Check that the HDMI cable is connected correctly at
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both ends. If an HDMI-equipped A/V receiver is in
use, try connecting the BDP100 directly to the display
device, in order to isolate where the fault may lie.
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. HDMI was developed to
combine the technologies of High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection (HDCP) and the Digital Visual
Interface (DVI) in one specification, with the addition
of transmission of digital audio information; HDCP is
used to protect digital content transmitted to DVI-
compliant displays.
Check that the display device is set to display the
HDMI input (i.e., has not been set to some other
video input, instead).
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Check that the HDMI input of the receiver and/or
display device is enabled. See the user handbook of
the connected device for details on doing this.
Using an alternative video display device (e.g.,
connected via the composite video out), check that
video is output.
HDMI has the capability to support standard or
high-definition video, together with stereo or multi-
channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include
uncompressed digital video, one connector (instead of
several cables and connectors), and communication
between the AV source and AV devices.
Consult the user handbook of the display device to
ensure that it can handle the output formats provided
by the BDP100. e BDP100 can provide the
following:
720 x 480p (nTSC progressive scan)
720(1440) x 480i (nTSC interlaced)
720 x 576p (PAL progressive scan)
720(1440) x 576i (PAL interlaced)
1280 x 720p
1920 x 1080i
1920 x 1080p
connecting using HdMi
Use a HDMI cable to connect the HDMI socket on
this player to a HDMI socket on a compatible display
device or receiver. e arrow on the cable connector
body should be face up for correct alignment with
the connector on the BDP100. If the BDP100 video
resolution has been configured to ‘HDMI Auto’, then the
BDP100 will configure its video output automatically to
match the capabilities of the attached HDMI device.
At least one of these standards must be supported by
the connected device in order for it to work with the
BDP100.
No video (random noise)
random noise will be displayed if the content-protection
algorithm fails to authenticate the attached device. is will
occur, for example, if a DVI device that does not support
HDCP (such as a computer monitor) is connected to the
BDP100.
NOTE: A HDMI connection can be made only with
HDMI or DVI-equipped components compatible
with both DVI and HDCP. note that if you choose
to connect to a DVI device, you will need an adaptor
(HDMI to DVI) to do so; a DVI/HDCP connection,
however, does not support audio signals.
To attempt to isolate this problem, remove all discs from the
BDP100, then power-off both the BDP100 and the connected
display device. Switch the display device on, then the BDP100
– at this point, the idle logo of the BDP100 should be shown on
the display device. If this is not the case, please check the items
listed above for a blank screen.
If you require further information on the
possibilities for connecting your BDP100 to your
DVI/HDMI equipped display device, please contact
your Arcam dealer.
If the noise appears when a copy-protected disc (Blu-ray/DVD)
is played, then it is the authentication that is failing. Please
contact your dealer for further information.
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