ONKYO BD-SP308 User Guide

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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-ser-

viceable. 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, alco-
hol, or other chemical solvents, because they may 
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

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 volt-
age requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., 
AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz or 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 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.

Caution
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-
phones can cause hearing loss.

Warning
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 han-

dle 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.

8. Handling Notes 

• 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 over-
heat, 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 

loudspeaker.

• Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side 

or on a sloping surface, because it may cause a mal-
function.

• 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 hightech, 

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) 
every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating 
environment. Contact your Onkyo dealer for details.

Moisture condensation may damage this unit.
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 con-

ditioner 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 use this unit when there’s the possibility of 

moisture condensation occurring. Doing so may 
damage your discs and certain parts inside this unit.

If condensation does occur, remove all discs and leave 
this unit turned on for two to three hours. By this time, 
the unit will have warmed up and any condensation 
will have evaporated.

12. Region Codes—The BD/DVD standard uses region 

codes to control how discs can be played around the 
world, the world being divided into three regions (BD) 
or six regions (DVD). This unit will only play BD/
DVD discs that match its region code, which can be 
found on its rear panel.