Arcam Blu-Ray Disc Player BDP300 - Manual (Page 6)

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Making video 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 BDP300 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 BDP300 and a video converter device may be
required. In this case, please contact your dealer for further assistance.
AV receivers and other video processing devices may be connected between the BDP300 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 DIGITAL VIDEO
The HDMI connector offers uncompressed digital video and audio transmission between
the BDP300 and the display device, and provides the highest quality output. Generally, it
is also the easiest connection type to configure.
To use this video connection, you will require a HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable between the
BDP300 and your display device or receiver. See page E-7 for further details.
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 television is capable of accepting a progressively scanned (de-interlaced) video
signal, you may wish to use the progressive video output from the BDP300. If you are
unsure whether your display device can accept progressive video, please refer to its
instruction manual or consult your dealer.
COMPOSITE VIDEO
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.
Making audio connections
The BDP300 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.
If you want to listen to
audio through…
… we recommend the following:
Your television
How you listen to audio through your TV depends on the inputs it has and your
video connection:
< HDMI: If you are using an HDMI connection (not DVI), this will carry both
audio and video. No further connection is required.
< 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 BDP300 digital output. Do not
make a connection between the BDP300 and a TV’s Digital Audio output.
< Stereo phono: If your TV has stereo phono inputs, follow the instructions
below for a stereo amplifier.
Your stereo amplifier
If you wish to listen to audio from your player through a stereo amplifier, then use
the stereo analogue outputs. These 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 left 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. The HDMI connection supports all possible audio
formats including Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio and multichannel PCM.
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.
These digital outputs provide PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG multi-channel
audio, depending on the source material. The BDP300 can also be set to re-encode
all audio to DTS (‘Bitstream Mixed’) (see ‘Audio’ on page E-21). This option
provides the best surround sound quality for Digital Audio connections.
You may also wish to connect the stereo analogue audio outputs to the CD input on
your receiver, for listening to CDs. This will allow the BDP300’s audiophile digital-
to-analogue circuitry to be utilised, for the best stereo sound quality.