INSTRUCTION MANUAL DVD-8000 DVD Video Player SONYA SANDY [ed T Tel 1] e COMPACT T Designed PICTURE CD VIED om DIGITAL AUDIO COMPATIBLE @ ) SERIALIZE ° DIGITAL e k A N-2-2™ SANDY'S HELP-LINE Call the toil-free number below if you have any difficulties operating this product, 1-800-421-5013 (Weekdays 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Pacific Time) 1ADGP1P1806-L DVD-BOO U, issue Number 1
CONTENTS E2 E2 Safety Certification Accessories Controls Remote Control Before Connection Choosing a Connection Basic Connections {Example 2) Additional Connection Examples Connecting to an Audio System an {Example 3} Eg Connecting to an Amplifier with Dolby Digital Decoder, DTS Decoder, or MPEG Decoder (Example 4) . Connecting to a Digital Amplifier (Example 5} Connecting to an Amplifier with Colby Pro Logic Decoder {Example 6} Power Supply For Sate and Efficient Operation .. Playable Discs.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting risk of electric shocks present within this unit. CAUTION: T0 PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (Of BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
CONTROLS Front Panel Disc tray 5. Power bunion {¢ON) 2. Encyclopedic button (4) 6. Piaf button 3. FL display 7. Stop button (W) 4. Remote sensor (IR} 8. Skip/Next/Previous bunions -} FL Display T L 1211 109 1. Play indicator (w} 8. Message or number indicators 2. Pause indicator (i) {Title, chapter, track, playing time or other information) 3. Contraindicate (CD) 9. MP3 indicator (MP3) 4. DVD indicator (DVD) 10, WMA indicator (LAWMAN) 5. Last memory indicator (LM} 11. Random play indicator {RND} 6.
REMOTE CONTROL * 1o Faust wow] Two “AA” batteries (not supplied} Inserting batteries Note: Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be used fora month or more. Batteries left in the unit may leak and cause damage. IMPORTANT NOTE: SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY. -E4~ 12 Controls 1. Power button 2. Last memory button (LAST MEMO) 3.
BEFORE CONNECTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To connect this unit must have a set of Audio/Video composite input jacks (RCA-type}. ‘You cannot use an termagant terminal 1o connect this unit. * If your TV has only an antenna terminal, please purchase the TV with Audio/Video input jacks or the RF modulator, « Do not connect the unit to a VCR directly. The playback picture will be distorted because DVD video discs are copy protected.
BASIC CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Conventional TV (Example 1) Connect the DVD video player 10 your TV, DVD video player Need help? Call 1-800-421-5013 To AUDIT QUT jacks Audio/Video cable {(supplied) Notes: Please refer to your TV instruction manual. Whine you congest the DVD video player to your TV, be sure 1o urn off the power and disconnect both units from the wail outlet unit all the connections have been made.
‘Us g Modulator 1 your TV does not have a Video input jack and has an antenna terminal only, please purchase the *RF Modulator {not supplied). ’ P ppl ; | {*Please consul your audiovisual dealer } \Example, DVD video player, TY and RF Modulator connections AUDIO To Ac 120V, = OUT jacks f 60HZ Audio/Video cable {supplied) o RF Modulator Ta VIDEO OUT jack {Yellow) DVD video player . Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to the ANT. IN terminal of the RF Modulator.
Connecting to a TV with Progressive-scan Capability (Example 2) Your TV must be capable of handling progressive scanning and have component video input capability. To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks DVD video player “Component video cable (not supplied) 120V, 60Hz *Audio cable {not supplied) 1. Connect the DVD voids player to the component video input jacks of the TV, (The DECIDE OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack connection is not necessary.} 2. Set the VIDEO QUT SELECT switch to the COMPONENT position. 3.
ADDITIONAL CONNECTION EXAMPLES Connecting to an Audio System and TV (Example 3} Connect the DVD video player 1o an Audio System and a TV. DVD video player 1 To AUDIO OUT jacks § Notes: * Please refer to the instruction manual of your Audio System and TV, When you connect the DVD video player to other equipment, be sure to tum off the power and disconnect all of the equipment from the wall outlet until all the connections have been made. Do not connect the DVD video player VCR directly.
Notes: + For VIDEO connection, please refer to “BASIC CONNECTIONS”. « Please refer to the instruction manual of your amplifier. * When you connect the DVD video player to your amplifier, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect both units from the Walt outlet unit all the connections have been made.
Connecting to an Amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic Decoder (Example 6) To AUDIO INPUT jacks Amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic Decoder *“Audio cable {not supplied} To AUDIO QUT jacks Front left speaker Nate: Please refer to your amplifier instruction manual. 7, Surround deft speaker @ <( speaker N Subtler Surround right “Please consult your local audio video dealer. Power Supply Connect the power cord to 2 120VAC 60Hz outlet. This unit is quipped with a polarized plug. If you have difficulty inserting the plug.
PLAYABLE DISCS The following types of discs can be played on this unit. Disc type and logo mark DVD-Video VIDEO COMPACT Audio CD BEITAURUBIO Region Number Region number {Regional restriction code) is built-in to the unit and DVD video discs. Region number “1° or “ALL” of DVD video discs can be used on this unit. 7@ DVD Video Disc DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters.
BASIC OPERATION Preparations « Tum on the power (TV, Audio System, AV amplifier, etc.). + Select the video input source from your television. {Please refer to your TV instruction manual ) + Select the playback picture size according to the aspect ratio of the TV, (For more details, see “Setting Display” on page E£28.
4. Press [A] (or CLOSENESS] on the remote control) again. » The disc tray closes. » ‘“Reading” appears on the TV screen. Note: Some discs may start playback automatically. 5. Press (& PLAY] {or P»] on the unit} 1o start playback. + »"appears. Example: Elapsed playing time Notes: + In some discs, even selected, the black bands may remain on the screen.
Selecting a DVD Menu Notes + The operation may differ depending on the disc used. + Selecting a menu may not be possible on some discs. 1. Press [MENU] The main menu screen will appear Note: Press [MENU] again 1o resume playback. 2. Press [A], the number buttons) to select the desired menu. 3. Press [ENT] The selected menu playback steins. Selecting a Top Menu [DVD] Iotas: » The operation may differ depending on the disc used. « Selecting a top menu may not be possible on some discs, i 100 1.
Title Search [DVD] 1. Press [SEARCH MODE] once during playback or in the stop made. The title search screen appears on the TV screen. Example: T Sears ] 2. Press the number button(s} to enter the title number. Exam pig: To select Title No.3, press [3]. To detect Title No.10, press [1], then [0]. To select Title No.24, press [2], then [4). Note: If you make a mistake, press [CLEAR] 3. Press [» PLAY] Playback starts from the selected title. Chapter Search [DVD] 1. Press [SEARCH MODE] twice during playback.
Fast Playback Fast forward playback Press [FWD »w] repeatedly to select the fast speed forward playback {up to 200 times normal speed in DVD). DVD] Step S) icy steps) Press w PLAY] to return to normal playback, Fast reverse playback Press [REV -+ repeatedly 1o select the fast speed reverse playback {up to 200 times normal speed in DVD). DVD] 5 Teds) ol 4| — 442 {2 steps) Press w PLAY] o return to normal playback Nate: The sound is muted during fast playback in DVD.
Picture Zoom (Pin Point Zoom) [DVD] 1. Crass [ZOOM] during normal/slow playback or stile picture. The pin point guide appears on the TV screen. The guide divides the screen into nine, and the number shows the point. Note: if you quit the screen, press [ZOOM]. 2. To select the point, do one of the following: » Press [A], and press [ENTENTE. * Press the number button. » The screen is magnified. L Q1" appears briefly on the TV screen. = necessary, press repeatedly to move tie screen as desired.
Repeat Playback Press [REPEAT] during playback (or programmed playback) of the title {or rack} you want to repast.
Random Playback [CD] 1. Press [PROGRAM/RANDOM] once in the stop mode. » “Random” appears on the TV screen. 2. Press [ PLAY] to begin random playback. » “RND” appears on the FL display. The unit will automatically select tracks at random, Notes: « To stop random playback, press + [A-B REPEAT] and [SEARCH MODE] do not work during Random Playback. important Note: “Q" may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means that the function is not available on the disc now.
Selecting Subtitle Language [DVD] This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. 1. Press [SUBTITLE ON/OFF] during playback, The subtitle language mark appears, {Example: appears, press the button again. Press [SUBTITLE CHANGE] repeatedly unit the desired subtitle language appears on the TV screen. After a few seconds, * () " disappears. Example: foamy ] Reach Notes: in some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one.
Selecting On-Screen Information Press [ON SCREEN] repeatedly to show the disc information (Titch, Chapter, Title elapsed playing tme, Language, etc.). Example for DVD: 1. Press [ON SCREEN] during playback. Chapter remaining playing time Title elapsed playing time 00:08:20 ] [00:01:45 | I 2.
MP3/WMA CD OPERATION Before Starting This unit can play back the CD that has records music data. MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio) files. * The file system is 1809660 Level 1 and Level 2. + i the CD has both audio CD tracks and MP3/WMA files, only audio CD tracks are played. « it would take 30 seconds or more for this unit to read MP3/ WMA files depending on its structure. + This unit can recognize (p to 256 files or folders per disc. The CD with 257 files or folders and over is not available to this unit.
. Press [A], move the highlighted box to the desired file. * Tao on to the next or previous directory, press [Al, Yor [ + Togo back lo the previous directory, press [RETURN * In some discs, if [MENU] is pressed, it goes back to the first directory. 5. Press [ENT] (or [ PLAY]) to start playback. « appears briefly on the TV screen. * The letter's color in the highlighted box turns green, s NP3 or “WMA” appears on the FL display.
PICTURE DISC OPERATION KODAK Picture CD Playback 3. Press [ENT] (or > PLAY)) to start the slide show from the With KODAK Picture CD, it's easy to turn film into pictures you selected picture. ) ; can email from your PC and view on this DVD video player! + It you press it PAUSE/STEP] during the slide show. the Just bring your film in for processing, and check the box for slide show stops temporary, *it appears briefly. KODAK Picture CD.
JPEG CD Playback You can also view digital images from JPEG files on disc created by your computer. It would take 30 seconds or more for this unit to read the JPEG files depending on its structure. Some JPEG files cannot be played back depending on the recording conditions. . Load the disc with the label facing up on the disc tray. (Please refer to “MP3/WMA GD OPERATION’ on page E23.) « “FILE” appears on the FL. display. » The file list appears on the TV screen.
INITIAL SETTINGS Once the initial settings have been completed, the unit can always be operated under the same conditions, The settings will be retained in the memory until they are changed, even if the power is turned off. Setting Language 1. Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. ‘The setup screen appears. “Language” is highlighted. Digital Out Parental 2. Press [ENTENTE. “Language” screen appears. 3. Press select the item (highlighted).
Setting Display 1. Press [SETUP}in the stop mode. The setup screen appears. 2. Press ] to select “Display” Digital Out Parental 3. Press [ENTENTE. “Display” screen appears. Digital O Pa era 4318 Dimmer TV Type 4. Press [ENT] again. “The sub menu (FL display brightness on the player, “Normal” and “Dark"} appears. 4318 Dark Dimmer TV Type 5. Press select the FL display brightness. SETUP ENT “«y » @ Example: To select “Dark” Dimmer Normal V Type 4318 6. Press [ENT] {in this example, “Dimmer Dark” remains.} 7.
Setting Parental 1. . Press w] to select “Parental”, . Press [ENT] “Parental” screen appears. l Language Display Digital Out password [ TR Level off Press to skip “Password and select “Level”. . Press [ENT] repeatedly to select the parental lock level . Enter a number in 4 digits Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. The setup screen appears. Display Digital Qut Parental Password Level {“Tevet O’ ~ “Level 8.
LANGUAGE CODE LIST Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Audio”, "Subtitle” and “DVD Menu” on page E27.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE if you have followed the instructions and are having difficulty operation the unit, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to locate and remedy the problem. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power. No power plug connection at the AC wall outset. Dessert the power plug into the AC wall outset. The parer is on, but the player does not work. Nao disc is loaded. Load a dies.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The aeration or display is not normal, | The unit must be reset. 1. Disconnect the post cord. 2. Reconnect the power cord. 3. Resume operation. The remote control does not work properly. | The batteries in the remote control are weak, or | Check the battery polarity (+ or installed incorrectly. Laplace the batteries. (See page E4.) The remote control is not aimed at the remote | Aim the remote control a1 the remote sensor window. sensor window. (Sea page E4.
SONYA VIDEO MODEL DVD-8000 LIMITED WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS In order 1o obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sonya Factory Service Center at the user’s expense. unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sonya Service Centers may be obtained by calling the toll-free number listed below.