Bryston BDP-2 Digital Music Player

Safety Instructions

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The 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.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
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 instructions.
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. The 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.
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.
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. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. [caution-tip-over]
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time or when moving apparatus.
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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.

TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.

THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

Bryston Limited Warranty

Bryston analog audio circuits are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for twenty (20) years from the original date of manufacture. The warranty includes parts and labour.

Bryston Digital circuits and cables are warranted for five years from the original date of manufacture. The warranty includes parts and labour.

Bryston products having motorized moving parts, excluding motorized volume controls, are warranted for three years from the original date of manufacture. The warranty includes parts and labour.

Bryston will remedy the problem by repair or replacement, as they deem necessary, to restore the product to full performance. Bryston will pay only return shipping costs for the full length of the specific product's warranty.

In the event of a defect or malfunction, contact Bryston's repair centers for return authorization. Products must be returned using original packaging material only. Packing material may be purchased from Bryston if necessary.

This warranty is considered void if the defect, malfunction or failure of the product or any component part was caused by damage (not resulting from a defect or malfunction) or abuse while in the possession of the customer. Tampering by persons other than factory authorized service personnel or failure to fully comply with Bryston operating instructions voids the warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from province to province and country to country.

As of 2006-02-22 Bryston will only warranty Bryston products purchased through authorized Bryston dealers. Bryston products with a date code of 0608 or higher (date code format is "yyww", where "yy" is the two least significant digits of the year and "ww" is the week of the year) must be accompanied by a copy of the bill-of-sale from a Bryston authorized dealer to qualify for warranty service.

The warranty is transferable from the original owner to a subsequent owner as long as a copy of the bill-of-sale from the original authorized Bryston dealer accompanies the re-sale. The copy of the bill of sale to any subsequent owner need ONLY include the Name of the Bryston Authorized Dealer and the Model and Serial number of the Bryston product. The warranty will only be honored in the country of the original purchase unless otherwise pre-authorized by Bryston.

Bryston Service Contact Information

Canada:

Postal address: P.O. BOX 2170, Stn. Main PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO CANADA K9J 7Y4

Courier address: 677 NEAL DRIVE PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO CANADA K9J 6X7

PHONE: 705-742-5325

FAX: 705-742-0882

E-mail: cdnser@bryston.ca

USA:

79 COVENTRY ST., Suite 5 NEWPORT, VERMONT U.S.A. 05855-2100

PHONE: 802-334-1201

FAX: 802-334-6658

E-mail: usaser@bryston.ca

Outside Canada and the USA:

Contact your local distributor or check our web site: www.bryston.ca

E-MAIL BRYSTON DIRECTLY: cdnser@bryston.ca

FAX BRYSTON DIRECTLY: 01-705-742-0882

PHONE BRYSTON DIRECTLY: 01-705-742-5325

General Information

Description

The Bryston BDP-2 is a state-of-the-art digital music player that can play back most high resolution digital music formats including AIFF, FLAC & WAV files up to 24 bits @ 192 kilo samples per second (192/24) as well as standard formats and lower resolution digital music files like MP3s. It receives digital audio inputs via any of its six USB ports. The BDP-2 outputs digital signals via its SPDIF and AES/EBU ports for connecting to an external digital-to-analog converter like Bryston's BDA-1, which in turn delivers analog audio signals to preamps and integrated amplifiers. The BDP-2 can be controlled locally via its front panel push-button controls using the BDP-2's dot matrix display and by Bryston's infra-red handheld remote control, the BR2. It can be controlled remotely via Bryston's web apps; MINI for mobile devices and MAX for desktop computers & tablets. It can also be controlled by the iPod Touch music player or the iPad using their WiFi interface and the mPod app.

BDP-2 Features:

• Linear power supply for audio processing circuitry
• A separate power supply for microprocessors and for maintaining standby mode.
• Six USB-2 (USB-1.0 and 1.1 compatible) inputs: 2 on the front panel, 4 on the rear panel.
• OPTIONAL internal SATA hard disc drive
• Multiple control options:
  • Front panel push button controls
  • iPod Touch or iPhone (with mPod app)
  • Bryston-MINI web app for mobile devices running Android or iOS
  • Bryston-MAX web app for PC's
  • Bryston's BR2 hand-held infra-red remote control
• Two digital outputs:
  • SPDIF (75 Ohm BNC female)
  • AES/EBU (3 pin XLR male)
• Compatible with digital music file formats of up to 24 bits at sample rates up to 192 KHz including: AIFF, FLAC, WAV, MP3, M4A (MPEG-4 Audio), OGG
• User upgradable firmware web apps
• Optional IR Remote Control
• Remote 12 Volt On/Off Trigger (IN & OUT via 3.5mm / 2 conductor phone jacks)
• Compatible with USB flash drives (Memory Sticks, Thumb Drives) and USB Hard Disc Drives
• Cosmetically matches C-Series BP26, MPS2, BDA-1, BCD-1, etc

Network Versus Local Control

NETWORK: In this context NETWORK refers to any control method that physically interconnects to the BDP-2 through its Ethernet port. These methods include Bryston -Mini and Bryston-Max and the mPod app for iPod Touch or iPhone, and similar web based applications. All computer network control methods require the use of a Web browser application. Using an iPod Touch as a remote control requires a wireless home computer network with a Web Browser. The BDP-2 interfaces to the home computer network's router via its Ethernet port.

LOCAL: includes the front panel push button switches and alpha-numeric/dot matrix display and infra-red remote controls like Bryston's BR2.

See Operational Notes for more information.

BR2 Remote Control (Optional)

The BR2 infra-red remote control can be used with the BDP-2 to control the basic PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FORWARD & REVERSE functions. The BR2 is a multifunction remote capable of operating not only the BDP-2, but also the BCD-1 CD player, BDA-1 digital-to-analog converter and many Bryston preamps and integrated amplifiers such as the BP26, BP6, BP16, B60R and B100. To use the BR2 with the BDP-2, set it to "D/A" mode. For more information see the BR2 Owner's Manual.

Power Considerations:

In general, if your BDP-2 has a three prong grounded line cord you can reduce the possibility of local ground loops which could cause hum or noise in the system by plugging its line cord into the same wall outlet next to the power amp and other equipment in your system.

Fuses & Electrical Safety:

The BDP-2 contains two (5x20mm cylindrical) glass fuses, one for the standby power supply and one for the main linear power supply. If it should become necessary to replace either of these fuses, it is recommended that you seek the assistance of qualified service personnel. If you decide to change the fuse yourself, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the BDP-2.
2. Disconnect ALL cables from the rear of the BDP-2, especially the power cord.
3. Remove all 10 screws securing the top cover to the chassis and remove the top cover.
4. Locate the 5x20mm glass fuses on the power supply board at the rear left corner of the unit (near the IEC power inlet). Replace blown fuses only with the same type and value. All fuses are rated 250 V and are slow acting (time lag) types. Refer to the Fuse label inside the unit for the exact replacement values.
5. Replace the top panel and all screws and reconnect all cables before plugging in the unit and turning it back on.

Firmware Updates

BDP-2 firmware updates will periodically be available from Bryston. To install updates, you will need your BDP-2 connected, via its Ethernet connection, to a router or computer with an internet connection. Enter bryston-BDP-2.local in the address bar of your computer's web browser to connect to the BDP-2 and then click "Update Available".

To determine which version of firmware is running on your BDP-2, use the front panel navigation keys to go back to the top of the BDP-2's menu. Then push the UP key [up-arrow] again to display the firmware version number and its date on the 2nd line of the display. Press the DOWN [down-arrow] navigation button to display the unit's IP address. With the IP address displayed, pressing the LEFT [left-arrow] button will display the unit's MAC address.

Remote Trigger

The TRIGGER IN and OUT connectors (3.5 mm 2-conductor phone jacks) allow for implementation of a hard wired remote power ON/OFF control. The INput can accept any DC voltage between 3 and 12 volts and the input is polarity insensitive as the input voltage is bridge rectified. A minimum control voltage of 3 Vdc @ 1 mA is required to trigger the unit ON. As soon as the BDP-2 has powered up, whatever control voltage is present at the IN jack will be connected to the Trigger OUT jack via an isolated relay, allowing for daisy chaining several pieces of equipment to a single remote control voltage signal.

Display Brightness & Auto Shutoff

To bring up a brightness and auto shutoff time delay menu, press the UP [up-arrow] and LEFT [left-arrow] menu navigation buttons in rapid succession. Use the UP [up-arrow] and DOWN [down-arrow] buttons to switch between setting the brightness (from 1 to 4) and the time delay (from always on, 10 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, etc.) using the LEFT [left-arrow] & RIGHT [right-arrow] buttons. The menu will disappear approximately 10 seconds after the last button press.

Front Panel

1. USB INPUTS: Two USB A receptacles are located on the front panel and four more are located on the rear panel. These are USB-2 inputs but are USB-1 compatible. See also item 8 on the next page.
2. INFRA-RED SENSOR: For IR remote controls such as Bryston's BR2. The BR2 can remotely control the basic drive functions (PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, PREVIOUS, NEXT).
3. DOT MATRIX DISPLAY: Approximately two rows of 23 characters and/or graphics.
4. FILE/FOLDER NAVIGATION KEYS: (UP [up-arrow], DOWN [down-arrow], LEFT [left-arrow], RIGHT [right-arrow]) Use the UP [up-arrow] and DOWN [down-arrow] keys to step through lists of connected USB data devices (flash drives and disk drives). Then use the Right [right-arrow] key to select a device. If the files are located within nested folders, navigate through the folders with the [left-arrow] and [right-arrow] keys, pressing the [right-arrow] key to select a folder and load a list of playable files within the selected folder. If the PLAY button is pressed at this point, the BDP-2 will commence playing all song files in that folder. Folders are identified by a [folder-icon] and individual music files are indicated by the [music-note-icon]. Subsequent playable files will automatically be played from this point in the file list until the last playable file in the selected folder is played. See also Operational Notes.
5. FUNCTION KEYS: PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, PREVIOUS & NEXT; these keys function in essentially the same manner here as they would on a CD player like the BCD-1.
6. POWER SWITCH & LED INDICATOR: When the LED above the power switch is lit red, the unit is on standby. When it is lit green, the unit is fully powered up. If your unit is equipped with a blue/red LED, then blue represents the power ON state. See also Remote Trigger section.

Rear Panel

1. RS232 ports: For connecting hard wired control systems like AMX, Crestron, etc.
2. ETHERNET Ports: CAT-5 (or CAT-5e or CAT-6) connections using an 8P8C (RJ45) connector to interface with a home computer network to facilitate remote control of the BDP-2 via personal computers and other networked devices like iPhone/iPad Touch/iPad, SmartPhones running Android, etc.
3. USB INPUTS: The BDP-2 is supplied with six USB-2 ports; two on the front panel and four on the rear panel. When connecting port powered USB hard disc drives, use the rear USB inputs. Use the front USB jacks for lower power USB devices like flash drives. All USB ports are USB-2 but are USB-1 compatible. All are USB ports are type A receptacles.
4. eSATA Hard Disc Drive Connector: Drive must be independently powered.
5. SPDIF Output (75 Ohm BNC connector): A Sony/Philips Digital Interface output port for connection to an outboard digital-to-analog converter like Bryston's BDA-1.
6. AES/EBU Output (3 pin XLR male connector): An AES/EBU output port for connection to an outboard digital-to-analog converter like Bryston's BDA-1.
7. REMOTE POWER ON/OFF TRIGGER CONTROL: The BDP-2 is equipped with two 3.5 mm two conductor phone jacks for implementing a remote power On/Off function. Supplying a DC control voltage between 3 and 12 volts (at greater than or equal to approximately 1 mA) to the Trigger IN port will allow you to remotely power your BDP-2 on or off. Whatever control voltage is applied to the IN port will be routed to the OUT connector, via an isolated relay, after the BDP-2 has fully powered up. This OUT port can then be used to control other devices that are similarly equipped. The Remote Trigger input takes precedence over the front panel push-button switch and as long as a valid control voltage is present at the BDP-2's Trigger IN port the unit cannot be powered Off.
8. DATA PLATE: This label provides the unit's exact model number, serial number, electrical rating and date of manufacture. Do not remove.
9. IEC Power Inlet: The IEC-320 C14 power inlet accepts IEC-320 C13 equipped power cords. Use only appropriate power cords that have been approved for your region.

System Configurations

Minimal System Configuration

The minimal system configuration shown below requires only a BDP-2, a BDA-1 (or BDA-2) digital-to-analog converter, a Flash Drive, interconnect cables and, of course, a sound system. The BDP-2 can operate as the hub of a completely independent (i.e. free of any computer network) high fidelity digital music system. In this minimal configuration, the front panel folder/file navigation keys are used to select the files that are played.

Expanded System Configuration

The EXPANDED SYSTEM CONFIGURATION shown on the opposite page includes a wide range of remote control options. The only thing that is not shown is the Remote Trigger (power on/off control) hookup. Besides the BR2 infra-red remote control, which is essentially a LOCAL control option since it requires a line-of-sight between the remote and the BDP-2, all other remote control methods are NETWORK control options. Whether it is a personal computer, an iPod Touch or Android tablet running applications such as the mPod or Bryston's MINI and/or MAX web apps, all NETWORK control methods require a hard wired Ethernet connection between the network's router and the BDP-2.

The iPod Touch, running the mPod application, utilizes the iPod Touch's Wifi connectivity to interface with the personal computer network via the network router, which must be a WiFi router in this instance.

eSATA Hard Disc Drives

Although faster than USB interfaced HDD's, eSATA hard disk drives must be independently powered when used with the BDP-2.

USB Hard Disc Drives

USB hard disc drives can be powered from the USB port itself or can be independently powered.

USB Drive Recommendations

• Via its 6 USB ports, the BDP-2 can utilize USB connected self-powered drives (i.e. hard disk drives that connect to via a USB interface but are powered from their own power supply or AC power adapter), USB port powered hard disk drives or Thumb drives (flash memory drives).
• USB ports are limited to 500mA's (1/2 amp) of current on the BDP-2, so it is not recommended that USB drives requiring more current than 500mA's be used if they are going to be powered by the internal USB ports in the BDP-2.
• Thumb-Drives require very little current, but 3.5" drives (usually in the 1-TB to 3-TB size) usually require more current than the USB ports on the BDP-2 can supply.
• If you require a 1-TB drive, Bryston recommends TWO-500GB USB drives attached to the 2 rear ports on the BDP-2 rather than a single 1-TB USB drive. If you require 1TB or larger (3-TB) USB drives, then please use drives which are self-powered. The bottom rear USB port on the BDP-2 provides 1/2 amp of current, and the top rear and two front USB ports share 1/2 amp.

Application Software

The Bryston-MINI and Bryston-MAX web apps that are built into the BDP-2 provide the easiest way of remotely controlling the BDP-2 from either a personal computer (BrystonMAX) or SmartPhone or iPod Touch or iPad. In both cases, the internal programs are utilized by simply connecting the BDP-2 to a personal computer network, launching the computer or SmartPhone's web browser and entering the address bryston-BDP-2.local. The MINI version of the Bryston web app is intended for portable devices like the iPod Touch with small screens (requires iOS 3.1.2, iOS 4.0.1, Android 1.5 or Android 2.2). The MAX version is intended for the full size displays of laptop and desktop computers.

You can create your own PLAYLISTS by adding single songs or multiple songs to the existing playlist and touching or clicking "Save Playlist" in the menu bar. Name the Playlist, and it will now show up in the menu bar on the interface.

To recall a specific playlist, simply touch or click on the saved playlist name, and it will load the playlist.

To delete the Playlist, click on Playlist in the menu bar and then hit Delete in the right-hand column of the interface.

Operation Notes

Because of the continually evolving nature of firmware and application software, the user is directed to seek the latest operational notes and other details relating to the BDP-2 and other Bryston digital audio products at www.bryston.com in the Download - Technical - Digital Audio section.

Addenda will be added to the on-line version of the BDP-2 Owner's Manual providing information on the latest changes to product operation and performance. A direct link to the BDP2 manual is: www.bryston.com/PDF/Manuals/300030-1[bdp2].pdf

Setup

Quick Start:

To get your BDP-2 up and running quickly:

• Once the BDP-2 is connected to your BDA-1 or other compatible D/A converter, power up the BDP-2 and it will Initialize. This process may take up to 2 minutes. When initialization is finished, the display will show "BRYSTON BDP-2".
• Insert a USB Flash drive or hard disk drive into one of the 6 USB [usb-port-icon] sockets. Once the scanning is complete, the updating indicator, a "U" in the lower left corner of the display, will disappear.
• The default username and password are both "bryston".
• Press the RIGHT [right-arrow] navigation button, and the BDP-2 will read the contents of the drive and build an on-the-fly internal playlist; "USB" will be displayed. If the USB drive contains folders, these will be displayed first. Use the UP [up-arrow] & DOWN [down-arrow] navigation buttons to select a folder or song title and then press the right navigation button again to either load the contents of the folder or PLAY the song title displayed. Note that loading large drives or folders may take up to a minute or two. This may take up to a minute or more depending on the size of the drive and the number of files. Use the navigation buttons to select other songs, folders or devices (up to 6 USB devices can be connected) or use the NEXT and PREVIOUS buttons on either the BDP-2's front panel or on the BR2 infra-red remote control.

If you have any trouble starting up (or restarting) your BDP-2, see page 9 (back page) for more information.

Setup for BDP-2 & iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad:

• Connect the BDP-2 to your household computer network by connecting the Ethernet port on the BDP-2 to a wireless (WiFi) router using a CAT-5 (or CAT-6) cable.
• Plug in a USB drive (Flash drive or hard disc drive) containing compatible music files into one of the BDP-2's USB ports. Note: on Windows PCs, you may have to have Bonjour (see Glossary) installed. Bonjour is installed as part of Apple OS's.
• Launch your web browser and enter the bryston-BDP-2.local in the address box. When using iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, Apple iOS-4 is recommended.
• Select the Bryston-MINI client application (BrystonMAX is intended for web browsers using full size displays). When the application connects to the BDP-2, and assuming that one or more USB drives are connected, the display should show "USB". Expand "USB" to display folders and/or song lists and use the control buttons to control playback.

OR

• Download and install the free iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch program mPoD on your iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch and under Connection Preferences enter bryston-BDP-2.local. You can now use your iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch to remotely control the BDP-2 and playback any compatible music files located on the USB drives connected to it.

Setup for BDP-2 & Networked Computer:

• Connect the BDP-2 to your household computer network by connecting either Ethernet port on the BDP-2 to a wireless (WiFi) router using a CAT-5, CAT-5e OR CAT-6 cable.
• Plug in a USB drive (Flash drive or hard disc drive) containing compatible music files (AIFF, FLAC, WAV, MP3, M4A) into one of the BDP-2's USB ports. Note: on Windows PCs, you may have to have Bonjour (see Glossary) installed. Bonjour is installed as part of Apple OS's.
• Select the Bryston-MAX application (the Bryston-MINI application is intended for web browsers using small screens). When the application connects to the BDP-2, and assuming that one or more USB drives are connected, the display should show "USB". Expand "USB" to display folders and/or song lists and use the control buttons to control playback.

Glossary

AES/EBU:

This digital audio standard is also called AES3 and was published as part of IEC 60958. It is used for carrying digital audio signals between devices. Developed by the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Several different physical connectors are defined as part of the overall group of standards. A balanced connection (IEC 60958 Type I) uses 3 conductor, 110 ohm twisted pair cabling with a 3 pin XLR connector (this is the variant used on the BDP-2 and other Bryston products). See also SPDIF, which is a variant of the AES3 standard.

Bonjour

Bonjour is a service discovery protocol. Bonjour locates devices such as printers, the BDP-2 and other computers, and the services that those devices offer on a local network using multicast Domain Name System service records. It is available as freeware from Apple Inc. for personal computers running Apple or Windows operating systems. It is usually pre-installed on Apple computers but may have to be installed on some Windows PCs.

MPD (Music Player Daemon):

MPD is a server that plays music and provides a queue and control for your music. It can be controlled through various clients locally and over the network with TCP. It is also a music file decoder with various open source audio input plug-ins and output plug-ins, using multiple outputs simultaneously if requested. It is not a full-featured music player program. A version of MPD is built into the BDP-2 but is limited to decoder, queue and control functions. The current installed version of MPD (0.15.8) supports the following audio file formats: mp3, mp2, ogg, oga, ogg, oga, flac, wav, au, aiff, aif, aac, m4a, mp4, mpc, wv, sid, 16sv, 3g2, 3gp, 4xm, 8svx, aa3, aac, ac3, afc, aif, aifc, aiff, al, alaw, amr, anim, apc, ape, asf, atrac, au, aud, avi, avm2, avs, bap, bfi, c93, cak, cin, cmv, cpk, daud, dct, divx, dts, dv, dvd, dxa, eac3, film, flac, flc, fli, fll, flx, flv, g726, gsm, gxf, iss, m1v, m2v, m2t, m2ts, m4a, m4v, mad, mj2, mjpeg, mjpg, mka, mkv, mlp, mm, mmf, mov, mp+, mp1, mp2, mp3, mp4, mpc, mpeg, mpg, mpga, mpp, mpu, mve, mvi, mxf, nc, nsv, nut, nuv, oga, ogm, ogv, ogx, oma, ogg, omg, psp, pva, qcp, qt, r3d, ra, ram, rl2, rm, rmvb, roq, rpl, rvc, shn, smk, snd, sol, son, spx, str, swf, tgi, tgq, tgv, thp, ts, tsp, tta, xa, xvid, uv, uv2, vb, vid, vob, voc, vp6, vmd, wav, wma, wmv, wsaud, wsvga, wv, wve.

mPoD:

mPoD is a freeware application available from Apple Inc. for iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone. MPoD is a remote control for MPD (Music Player Daemon). Note that MPoD is not a stand-alone application: it will only work in combination with MPD, and it doesn't play music itself. You can find out more about MPD at http://www.musicpd.org. mPoD is essentially a front end for MPD.

USB flash memory storage device

Also referred to as a flash drive, memory stick, USB stick, etc.

USB HDD:

Universal Serial Bus Hard Disk Drive. May be powered directly from the USB port (sometimes referred to as self-powered) or by an external power supply.

eSATA HDD

A hard disk drive with an eSATA connector, which is a high-speed serial ATA interface and has higher transfer speed than USB2.

SPDIF:

Sony/Philips Digital Interface or Sony/Philips Digital Interconnection Format. It is both a data link layer protocol and a set of physical layer specifications for carrying digital audio signals between devices and components over either optical or electrical cable. The BDP-2 uses BNC connectors which are intended to be used with 75Ω coaxial cable. SPDIF is essentially an unbalanced version of the AES/EBU format.

IP address

An Internet Protocol address (v4) is a 32-bit number usually expressed as 4 bytes translated into decimal numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.255) used for both identification and addressing of devices and nodes on the network.

MAC Address

Media Access Control address is a binary number used as a unique identifier built into firmware or hardware. It is usually shown as a group of 6 hexadecimal numbers separated by colons (e.g. 01:23:45:67:89:AB). Each BPD-1 has its own unique MAC address built into it.

Default Username & Password

The default username for BDP-2's is "bryston". The default password is the same: "bryston".

Re-start Procedure

In the event that your DBP-2 is having trouble reading files from a USB thumb drive:

1. If the unit is on, turn it off. Unplug the USB drive from the BDP-2. Power the BDP-2 back on. After the BDP is done initializing, it will display the firmware revision followed by a pause symbol [pause-symbol] in the lower left corner. After a short while, this pause symbol will change to a stop symbol [stop-symbol].
2. Plug the USB thumb drive into the BDP-2. Within a few seconds, the stop symbol will change to "U". The "U" represents the BDP reading the contents of the thumb drive. The more files you have, the longer it will take. If there are fewer than a dozen songs, the update process may be so short that the "U" never appears. If the USB thumb drive has an LED on it, the LED should flicker during the update process.
3. Once the update process is done, you should see the stop symbol reappear, and the thumb drive should be readable. If you plug the thumb drive in before the BDP displays a stop symbol after turning it on, the contents won't be read. If you unplug a USB thumb drive while the BDP is reading the contents, you'll cause software in the BDP to crash and will require a restart.
4. If you still cannot play back music on the thumb drive, contact Bryston's service department at (01) 705-742-5325. You may be asked to allow the technician or engineer to remotely access your BDP-2 in order to diagnose and fix your BDP2's firmware setup or configuration. This would require that your BDP-2 be plugged into a network that has Internet access.

Dimensions

Shipping Wt: 15.2 Lbs (6.9 Kg)

Maximum width is determined by the front dress panel. There are two types available; the C-series dress panels, in black or silver, are 17" wide. The rack mount dress panels are also 17" wide, but they allow the addition of rack mount adaptor brackets to either side of the unit, allowing it to be mounted in a standard 1U (1.75" high x 19" wide) rack space. The chassis is 16.985 inches wide.