Arcam Blu-Ray Disc Player BDP300 - Manual (Page 7)

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The HDMI interface
If you have a HDMI- or DVI-equipped monitor or
display, you can connect it to the BDP300 using a HDMI
cable. The HDMI connector carries uncompressed
digital video, as well as digital audio.
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.
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.
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. The arrow on the cable connector
body should be face up for correct alignment with
the connector on the BDP300. If the BDP300 video
resolution has been configured to ‘HDMI Auto’, then the
BDP300 will configure its video output automatically to
match the capabilities of the attached HDMI device.
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.
< If you require further information on the
possibilities for connecting your BDP300 to
your DVI/HDMI equipped display device,
please contact your Arcam dealer.
Problems with audio
The type of audio provided by the HDMI connector
depends on the configuration of the BDP300 (see
‘Audio’ on page E-20). Choose a setting according
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.
Troubleshooting HDMI
Problems with video
No video (blank screen)
< Check that the HDMI cable is connected correctly
at both ends. If an HDMI-equipped A/V receiver
is in use, try connecting the BDP300 directly to
the display device, in order to isolate where the
fault may lie.
< Check that the display device is set to display the
HDMI input (i.e., has not been set to some other
video input, instead).
< 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.
< Consult the user handbook of the display device
to ensure that it can handle the output formats
provided by the BDP300. The BDP300 can
provide the following:
720 x 480p (NTSC progressive scan) 1280 x 720p
720(1440) x 480i (NTSC interlaced)
1920 x 1080i
720 x 576p (PAL progressive scan) 1920 x 1080p
720(1440) x 576i (PAL interlaced)
At least one of these standards must be supported by
the connected device in order for it to work with the
BDP300.
No video (random noise)
Random noise will be displayed if the content-
protection algorithm fails to authenticate the attached
device. This will occur, for example, if a DVI device that
does not support HDCP (such as a computer monitor)
is connected to the BDP300.
To attempt to isolate this problem, remove all discs from
the BDP300, then power-off both the BDP300 and the
connected display device. Switch the display device on,
then the BDP300 – at this point, the idle logo of the
BDP300 should be shown on the display device. If this
is not the case, please check the items listed above for a
blank screen.
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.