Cary Audio Design DVD 8 User Manual
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DVD 8
All Format Disk Player
OWNER’S MANUAL
NOTE: Before installing your new DVD 8 player, please read this manual carefully
as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, proper installation and correct
operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines
on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................. 2
Welcome
Thank You ................................................................................................... 5
Product Features .......................................................................................... 5
Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................... 6
Format Playback Compatibility ..................................................................... 6
Specifications
Video Specifications ..................................................................................... 7
Audio Specifications ..................................................................................... 7
Digital Audio Output Specifications ...............................................................8
Making Connections
Before Connecting ....................................................................................... 9
Connections to a TV ..................................................................................... 9
Optional Video Connections ....................................................................... 10
Optional Audio Connections ....................................................................... 10
Controls & Displays
Front Panel ................................................................................................ 12
Rear Panel .................................................................................................. 13
Remote Control .......................................................................................... 15
Getting Started
Switching On .............................................................................................. 16
Using the On-Screen Displays .................................................................... 16
Changing Settings to Match your TV ......................................................... 16
Changing the Default Settings
Choose the SETUP menu ........................................................................... 18
General Setup............................................................................................. 18
Speaker Setup ........................................................................................... 19
Audio Setup ............................................................................................... 21
Video Setup ............................................................................................... 23
Preference Setup ....................................................................................... 24
Playback
Starting a Disc ........................................................................................... 28
Stopping Playback ...................................................................................... 28
Pausing Playback ....................................................................................... 29
Forward/Reverse Searching ....................................................................... 29
Skipping to the Beginning of Chapters or Tracks
Service and Care
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 30
Factory Service .......................................................................................... 30
Non-Warranty Repairs ............................................................................... 30
United States Limited Warranty .......................................................... 31
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The li g htning
flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triang le i s
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.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Please refer to qualified personnel for service.
ALERT: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction s in the literature accompanying the component.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Cary Audio equipment should be read
before power is applied to the equipment.
2. RETAIN OWNER'S MANUAL: These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNING: All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING: Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. The unit should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
6. ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use the unit near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool.
8. ACCESSORIES: Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall,
causing serious injury to a child, an adult, or da m a ge to the unit. Mounting of the unit should fol low the
manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufactur er.
9. VENTILATION: Slots and openin g s in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ens ure reliable operation of the
unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The top or bottom panel
openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The unit should
not be installed in a built-in location such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pro vid ed. There should
be free space of at least 6 inches (16cm) above the unit and an opening behind the unit.
10. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: The unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should fail to fit, contact
a licensed electrician to replace your obsolete ou tlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
11. POWER SOURCES: The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your unit dealer or local power
company.
12. POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are unlikely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay close attention to cords where they enter a plug, or a convenience
receptacle, and the point where they exit from the unit.
13.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, NSI/NFPA 70, provides information regarding proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an Antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge u nit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
15. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be locat e d in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When insta lling an outside
antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touc hing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
16. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the unit.
18. SERVICING: Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electr ic shock or other hazards.
20. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repa irs t o the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
22. HEAT: The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
23. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Before connecti ng a new component such as the DVD 8 to your audio or home
theater system it is always good practice to make certain that all components are turned off, and preferably
unplugged from their AC power source. Many modern electronics products feature automatic turn-on circui ts that
may be activated during an installation, causing the potential for damage to electronic components and/or speakers.
Such damage is not covered by product warranties and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such
damage.
Power Cord: The removable power cord that is shipped with the player is specifically designed to be used with this
product. Other AC cords may be used, so consult your dealer for advice on AC power cords and high quality wire in
your system.
Wiring: Cables that run inside of walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate compliance with, and listing
by the UL, CSA or other standards required by the UL, CSA, NEC or your local building code. Questions about cables
inside of walls should be referred to a qualified custom installer, or a licensed electrician or low-voltag e contractor.
Do Not Open the Cabinet: There are no user serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet
may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty. If water or any m e tal
object, such as a paper clip, coin, or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately and contact Cary Audio for further instructions.
24. RECORDING COPYRIGHT: Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without
permission of the copyright holder.
25. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provid ed to call the CATV system installer's attention to
article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
AC Fuse: The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user serviceable. If power does not
come on, contact your authorized service representative.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER:
CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfere nce to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is enco urag ed to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circu it different from where the receiver is connected.
27. OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION/SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE
CONNECTION: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to
provide protection against built up static charges and voltage surges,
Section 810 of the national Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A70 (in Canada,
part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code) provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Keep Antenna Clear of High Voltage Power Lines or Circuits
An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines, electric light or power circuits and where
it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall. When in stalling an outside
antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid touching p ow e r li nes, circuits or other power sources as this could
be fatal. Because of the hazards involved, anten na installation should be left to a professional.
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WELCOME
THANK YOU
Dear Cary Audio Customer:
We would like to thank you for your decision to buy a Cinema Series DVD 8 player. The DVD 8
offers superb audio quality playback of your CDs and DVDs, and has a fantastic picture to match.
Whether you are enjoying listening to your favorite artists through your CD and SACD collection,
or jumping out of your seat during an action movie with your family and friends, the DVD 8 is
sure to perform at the highest level.
The all format player has an exceptionally fast and dependable drive mechanism. We have
chosen to use a non-ferrous (non-magnetic) aluminum chassis, top cover and fr ont panel for
improved noise shielding and have also included a shielded power supply to help eliminate
interference in the audio, video and digital sections. This means that you can enjoy your music
and movies the way they were intended, without distraction from outside noise or interference.
We are very excited about the design of this player and the performance quality it offers our
customers. We pride ourselves in the details, making sure that each unit off the assembly line
has been built to exacting standards, providing you with years upon years of great fun in your
home with the DVD 8 player.
Thank you for supporting Cary Audio Design!
The Cary Audio Team
PRODUCT FEATURES
The DVD 8 is an amazing all format disk player. The e xcellent sound quality is matched w ith a
great picture. It will scale video signal outputs to as high as 720p or 1080i, offer ing bo th s tereo
and 5.1 analog audio outputs. It has HDMI for ease of use with new HD flat panel displays, as
well as component video, S-Video and composite vide o ou tputs. Th e s leek style and o verall
performance of the DVD 8 will appeal to all ho me cinema fans and to audioph iles who wan t
the multi channel playback capabilities the DVD 8 offers.
The range of multi channel DVD Audio disks has increased quite a bit in recent years. The live
concert video disks that are coming out now are fun and they look great. The multi channel
SACD disks have expanded in numbers as well. These new disk releases have led us to
design and offer the DVD 8 player. It will be a great way to have flexibility, excellent sound
quality and convenience as a playback component in anyo ne’s ho me audio or video sys tem.
Owners will be thrilled with the all format sound an d vis ion e xperience o f the D VD 8.
The DVD 8 offers:
• HDMI Video outputs from 480i to 480p, 720p or 1080i settings
• Rugged aluminum chassis for improved noise shielding
• Offers unprocessed 480i video in HDMI output for use with external video scalers
• Shielded power supply to eliminate interference in the audio, video or digital sections
• Stereo and 5.1 surround sound variable volume analog outputs
• CD, DVD, SACD and DVD Audio playback capabilities
• Variable analog volume control for analog outputs
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WELCOME
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component.
Unpacking
All Cary Audio Design shipping cartons have been specially designed to protect their contents and
special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions. Mishandling
should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container. If shipping damage is found after
visual inspection, take care not to destroy the evidence. If necessary, document the damage with
photographs and contact the transport carrier immediately.
Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of
shipping damage. We strongly recommend saving all original packing cartons to protect your
component from damage should you wish to store it or ship it at a later date.
In the Box
When unpacking your DVD 8 player, make sure the following accessories are included. You
should find the following items:
• Power Cable
• Remote Control (batteries already installed)
• Owner’s Manual
• Warranty Card
Warranty Card
If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, you
should fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within
15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing
cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home. Warranty
restrictions apply. Consult the warranty section of this manual for details. Please be certain to
keep a copy of the original sales receipt from your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer to
validate the warranty if ever needed.
FORMAT PLAYBACK COMPATIBILITY
The Cinema DVD 8 can play DVD Video, Video CD, CD, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-RW, DVD-Audio,
and SACD disks.
It incorporates technology from Dolby Laboratories
Definition Multimedia Interface.
*All trademarks belong to their original owners.
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, Digital Theater Systems®, and the High
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating the DVD 8 player is a simple procedure. It is designed for long term stability in virtually
any home operating environment. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters
outlined in this owner's manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before
putting your new DVD 8 player into operation.
The following section describes the DVD 8 players’ basic specifications. The specifications are
subject to change without notice or obligation.
VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS
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Playback System DVD Video / Video CD / CD / DVD-RW / DVD+RW / CD-RW /
DVD-Audio / SACD
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Video DAC chips 12 bit/108 MHz
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Video S/N Ratio 70 dB
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Video Signal Resolution 540 TV Lines (DVD)
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Signal Format System PAL / NTSC
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Composite Video Output 1.0 volt peak to peak (75 Ohm), Sync Negative
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S-Video Luminance Signal: 1 volt peak to peak (75 Ohm load)
Color Signal: 0.286 volt peak to peak (75 Ohm load)
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Component Video Output Y Output Level: 1.0 volt peak to peak (75 Ohm load)
Pb Output Level: 0.7 volt peak to peak (75 Ohm load)
Pr Output Level: 0.7 volt peak to peak (75 Ohm load)
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AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
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Master Clock Jitter Below measurable levels
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Digital/Analog Converters 24 bit/192 kHz Cirrus Logic 4360
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Analog Outputs RCA 5.1 & 2 channel, separate output sets
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Frequency Range 2-22 kHz Fs = 48 kHz
2-44 kHz Fs = 96 kHz
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Amplifier Linearity 0.5 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
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Phase Linearity 3.0 degrees (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
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Dynamic Range 106 dB (1 kHz)
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (1 kHz)
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Channel Separation >95 dB (1 kHz)
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Total Harmonic Distortion 0.008% (1 kHz)
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Audio Output Level 2.0 V rms
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SPECIFICATIONS
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
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Coaxial Digital Dolby Digital / DTS / LPCM 200 mV rms. @ 75 Ohms
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Optical Digital Dolby Digital / DTS / Toslink
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AC Power 100 - 240 Volts AC
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Power Consumption 20 watts - Operation
3 watts - Standby
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Video Output Modes Component Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
HDMI with HDCP: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Composite Video, S-Video: 480i
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Chassis Black aluminum chassis
Silver anodized aluminum front panel (black optional)
Available by special order - ‘2 U’ rack mount face plate
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Weight 15 lbs.
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Dimensions 17.5" W x 2" H x 10.5"
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MAKING CONNECTIONS
To accommodate a wide range of home entertainment systems, this player features numerous
types of connections for both audio and video. Please continue reading this section for help
determining the best possible connections for your system.
BEFORE CONNECTING
Read the instruction manuals of any component that you plan to connect to the DVD 8 player.
For all components, turn the power off and unplug them from the wall outlet before making any
connections.
Connect the DVD 8 player to the TV directly. If you connect the DVD 8 player to a VCR, TV/VCR
combination, or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD Video images are
copy protected.
Please note that video connections to a TV or monitor are necessary because some discs require
on-screen menu interaction before they can be played.
CONNECTIONS TO A TV
Using the Audio/Video Connection Cable
Using the audio/video cable (Three RCA cables with left and right audio plus one video cable,
not included), make audio connections from the ANALOG OUTPUT L and R jacks to the
corresponding audio input jacks on the TV. In the same manner, make the composite video
connection from the COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT video jack to the corresponding video input
jack on the TV. Be sure to set Audio Setup > Speaker Setup Select to "Movie Stereo" using the
on-screen setup menu.
Note: Be sure to match the colors of the plugs on the cable with the corresponding
jacks on the DVD 8 player and the TV: yellow for composite video, red for R (right)
audio and white for L (left) audio.
Connecting DVD 8 with an HDMI connection
The DVD 8 has a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) version 1.1 digital video and audio
output connection to make it easy to connect to a compatible companion surround sound
component or video display. By connecting the HDMI cable from the DVD 8 to your HDMI
equipped video display, surround sound processor, preamplifier or AV receiver you will have the
capability to playback the digital sound and digital video signal from your favorite movies or CD
disks. The HDMI connection keeps the digital video signal intact until it is converted from a digital
signal inside your display into an analog signal on the screen. This eliminates converting the
digital video into an analog video signal in the DVD 8, sending it as an analog video signal to the
display where it is converted back to digital and then analog again inside the display. In most
cases this will be the best possible video signal for your display.
NOTE: If your HDMI equipped component does not have High bandwidth Digital Copy
Protection (HDCP) capability to make a ‘digital handshake’ with the DVD 8 then the
HDMI output will NOT provide an output signal to your HDMI equipped companion
component. Use the component video outputs and either the coaxial or optical digital
audio outputs in this situation.
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