Arcam Blu-Ray Disc Player BDP300 - Manual (Page 4)

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installation
Arcam’s BDP300 provides class-leading sound quality from Blu-ray
Discs, DVD-Video discs and compact discs.
The BDP300 has a state-of-the-art Delta-Sigma DAC (Digital-to-
Analogue Converter) which provides audiophile sound quality for video
and audio discs.
The BDP300 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.
The high performance BDP300 Blu-ray Disc player is designed to truly
bring your movies and music to life.
Placing the unit
< Place the BD player on a level, firm surface,
avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat or
damp.
< 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. The BD player
is designed to run warm during normal operation.
< 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.
Power
The 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.
If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different,
please contact your Arcam dealer immediately
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.
The remote control and trigger
inputs
The REMOTE IN input can be used to pass RC5 codes to
the BDP300 if it is installed in a position, or a system,
where infrared cannot be used. If this is required, please
contact your dealer for further information.
The
TRIGGER IN input can be used to switch the BDP300
in and out of standby. Connecting the trigger output of
your Arcam amplifier (or other compatible device), will
cause the BDP300 to come out of standby automatically
when the amplifier is switched on, returning to standby
when the amplifier is switched off. Please see your
amplifier handbook for further information.
In normal use there is no need to make any connections
to these inputs.
The RS232 input is for optional connection to a home
automation system or a computer. Various third-party
systems are available providing sophisticated control
over all your entertainment devices using touch screens
etc. Contact your dealer or installer for further details.
The technical details of the remote control protocol
are available from Arcam on request (email support@
arcam.co.uk ).
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.
NOTE
The remote control input requires a mono 3.5mm
jack, with the tip active and the sleeve grounded.
The remote control signals must be in modulated
RC5 format (at 36kHz), with a voltage level of
between 5V and 12V.