ONKYO BD-SP808 User Manual

 1.   Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal 

use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal 
without the permission of the copyright holder.

 2.   AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-

serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact 
your Onkyo dealer.

 3.   Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all 

over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a 
soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild 
detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately 
afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive 
cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical 
solvents, because they may damage the finish or 
remove the panel lettering.

 4.  Power
 WARNING
 

 BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST 
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

 

 AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the 
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear 
panel (AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

 

 The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit 
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug 
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

  

Pressing 

y

y ON / STANDBY] to select Standby 

mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do 
not intend to use the unit for an extended period, 
remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

 

 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 
headphones can cause hearing loss.

 

 Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall 
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire 
or the like.

7.   Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—

Never handle this unit or its power cord while 
your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other 
liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your 
Onkyo dealer.

 

 

•    If you need to transport this unit, use the original 

packaging to pack it how it was when you 
originally bought it.

 

 

•    Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit 

for a long time, because they may leave marks 
on the case.

 

 

•    This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm 

after prolonged use. This is normal.

 

•     If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may 

not work properly the next time you turn it on, 
so be sure to use it occasionally.

 

•     When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all 

discs and turn off the power.

 

•    Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.

 

•     Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all 

around this unit, especially if it’s installed in an 
audio rack. If the ventilation is inadequate, the 
unit may overheat, leading to malfunction.

 

 

•    Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat 

sources, because its internal temperature may 
rise, shortening the life of the optical pickup.

 

•     Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject 

to vibrations from loudspeakers.

 

•     Never put the unit on top of, or directly above a 

loud-speaker.

 

•     Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its 

side or on a sloping surface, because it may 
cause a malfunction.

 

•     If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the 

picture and sound quality may be affected. If this 
occurs, move this unit away from the TV, radio, or 
VCR.

10.  To Obtain a Clear Picture—This unit is a high-

tech, precision device. If the lens on the optical 
pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty 
or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To 
maintain the best picture quality, we recommend 
regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning 
or worn part replacement). Contact your Onkyo 
dealer.

 

 Read the following carefully:
Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical 
pickup, one of the most important parts inside this 
unit.

 

•    Moisture condensation can occur in the 

following situations:

 

—  The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm 

place.

 

—  A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air 

conditioner is hitting the unit.

 

—  In the summer, when this unit is moved from an 

air conditioned room to a hot and humid place.

 

— The unit is used in a humid place.

Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing 
or climbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even death.