SBose DVD-4008 User manual

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DVD-4008

Contents
Features....................................................................................................................2
For your Attention.......................................................................................................3
Accessories...............................................................................................................4
Panel........................................................................................................................5
Connections...........................................................................................................6-7
System Setup.......................................................................................................8-16
Remote Control...................................................................................................17-18
Remote Control Function......................................................................................19-21
Basic Playback....................................................................................................22-23
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................24
Specifications..........................................................................................................25
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Features
Thanks for your purchase of our product. Please read through this manual before making
connections and operating this product. Retain this manual for future reference.
DVD player is a domestic video player of new generation which produces high quality
pictures and Hi-Fi audio effect. Its performance is much better than that of any previous
home video equipment. As the best signal source , will give you the uppermost enjoyment!it
Built-in Dolby AC-3, MPEG, PCM etc. digital audio decoder.
Hi-fi, 96kHz/24bit audio digital processor.
Software intelligent upgrade.
High-resolution component videooutput, support thefuture video equipment.
Coaxial digital audio output
USB slot and memory card slot
Compatible with DVD, SVCD, VCD, DVCD, CD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3, MPEG4, Kodak
Picture CD, etc.
High integrated servo system, decoding on single-chip technology, high reliability and stability, and
super error- correction.
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For Your Attention
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To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not open the cover. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The lightning flash is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage
within the product's enclosure, and touching the internal components may result in a
risk of electric shock to persons.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
Please read through this manual before making connections and operating this product. Retain this
manual for future reference.
Don't open the cabinet of this unit. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Switch off the unit when you don't use it. Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the AC power
supply when it is not being used for a long time. Plug, as the disconnected device entirely with power
source, should keep in easy-to-operation in daily life.
Don't install the unit in a place exposed to heating sources, direct sunshine, moisture or rain.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and any object filled with liquids, such
as vases shallnot be placed on it.
Install the unit on a horizontal, flat and firm surface with good ventilation. Never block the vents, or it
will cause malfunction resulting from overheating.
Use a softand clean cloth to clean the outside of the unit . Never clean it with chemicals or detergent.
This manual is only a guide for user's operation, not a criterion for configuration.
This mark indicates this unit belongs to class 1 laser product. The laser beam may
produce radiation harm if in direct contact with the human body.
The exclamation mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating instructions.

Accessories
Accessories
A/V cable
Remote control
User manual
User manual
Symbol Contents
Audio + Video
DVD
Disc types
Audio + Video
Audio
Audio
MP3
Video-CD
VCD
CD-DA
JPEG Photo CD
Picture CD
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
VIDEO CD
Electronic Photo
Kodak
Picture CD
Audio +Video
MPEG-4
V I D E O
Playable Disc(not included) and Media Types:
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Panel
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
1 HDMI Output
2 Mixed L/R AudioOutput
3 Coaxial Digital Audio Output
7 Composite Video Output4 S-VIDEO Output
5 5.1CH Audio Output
6 Component Video Output
1 Disc Tray
2 Display Screen
3 Open/Close Button
7 Memory CardSlot
8 USB slot
9 Microphone Socket
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4 Play/Pause Button
5 Stop Button
6 Standby Button
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Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
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Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
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Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
Y
U/Pb
V/Pr
Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
Y
U/Pb
V/Pr
Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
Y
U/Pb
V/Pr
YU/Pb V/Pr
Component Video Output
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HDMI Input
HDMIOutput
HDMI
HDMI can transmitboth audio andvideo signals over a
single cable. HDMI output presents the highest possible
resolutions and videoquality. If an HDMI input is present
on your television,use it.
Use a HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output of this unit
to the HDMIinput of aTV/monitor.
Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
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U/Pb
V/Pr
YU/Pb V/Pr
Component Video Output
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HDMI Input
HDMIOutput
HDMI
HDMI can transmitboth audio andvideo signals over a
single cable. HDMI output presents the highest possible
resolutions and videoquality. If an HDMI input is present
on your television,use it.
Use a HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output of this unit
to the HDMIinput of aTV/monitor.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
Y
U/Pb
V/Pr
YU/Pb V/Pr
Component Video Output
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HDMI Input
HDMIOutput
HDMI
HDMI can transmitboth audio andvideo signals over a
single cable. HDMI output presents the highest possible
resolutions and videoquality. If an HDMI input is present
on your television,use it.
Use a HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output of this unit
to the HDMIinput of aTV/monitor.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Connections
DVD Player Video Output
TV/Monitor Video Input
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION
Notes:
The following videooutputs are availablefor this unit.
S-Video
Use an S-Video cable to connect the S-Video output of
this unit tothe S-Video input of a TV/monitor.
Component Video
Use a 3-core AV cable to connect the component outputs
of this unitto the correspondinginputs of aTV/monitor.
Composite Video
Use the yellow plug of an AV cable to connect the
composite video output of this unit to the video input of a
TV/monitor.
Use the best available
video connection.
Of the video output above, the HDMI is the best,
component is the second best, S-Video is good and the
composite video is standard.
Component Video Input
Y
U/Pb
V/Pr
YU/Pb V/Pr
Component Video Output
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HDMI Input
HDMIOutput
HDMI
HDMI can transmitboth audio andvideo signals over a
single cable. HDMI output presents the highest possible
resolutions and videoquality. If an HDMI input is present
on your television,use it.
Use a HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output of this unit
to the HDMIinput of aTV/monitor.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Composite Video and
S-Video Input
Composite Video and
S-Video Output
Don’t make all the connections above at one time, otherwise
the produced pictureswill be affected.
Only when the video settings conform to the actual video
system connections does the player produce the
corresponding video output.(Please refer to the Video Setup
in System Setup chapter).

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Stereo Audio
5.1 CH Audio
Use 3 pairs of audio cables to connect the 5.1 CH audio
outputs of this unit to the 5.1 channel inputs of external
audio amplifiers orother players.
Coaxial Audio
Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial output of this
unit to thecoaxial input ofa power amplifier.
There are two types of audio output systems. They are
analog audio output system and digital audio output
system.
Analog audio output system includes 2-channel stereo
output and Dolby AC-3 5.1 channel output. Digital audio
output system includescoaxial output.
The audio settings should conform to the practical audio system connections. Please refer to the Audio Setup in
System Setup chapter.
Use a pair of audio cable (white for left, red for right) to
connect the stereo audio outputs of this unit to the stereo
inputs of aTV or a power amplifier.
Connections
TV/Monitor/Amplifier Audio Input
DVD Audio Output
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Stereo Audio
5.1 CH Audio
Use 3 pairs of audio cables to connect the 5.1 CH audio
outputs of this unit to the 5.1 channel inputs of external
audio amplifiers orother players.
Coaxial Audio
Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial output of this
unit to thecoaxial input ofa power amplifier.
There are two types of audio output systems. They are
analog audio output system and digital audio output
system.
Analog audio output system includes 2-channel stereo
output and Dolby AC-3 5.1 channel output. Digital audio
output system includescoaxial output.
The audio settings should conform to the practical audio system connections. Please refer to the Audio Setup in
System Setup chapter.
Use a pair of audio cable (white for left, red for right) to
connect the stereo audio outputs of this unit to the stereo
inputs of aTV or a power amplifier.
Connections
TV/Monitor/Amplifier Audio Input
DVD Audio Output
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Stereo Audio
5.1 CH Audio
Use 3 pairs of audio cables to connect the 5.1 CH audio
outputs of this unit to the 5.1 channel inputs of external
audio amplifiers orother players.
Coaxial Audio
Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial output of this
unit to thecoaxial input ofa power amplifier.
There are two types of audio output systems. They are
analog audio output system and digital audio output
system.
Analog audio output system includes 2-channel stereo
output and Dolby AC-3 5.1 channel output. Digital audio
output system includescoaxial output.
The audio settings should conform to the practical audio system connections. Please refer to the Audio Setup in
System Setup chapter.
Use a pair of audio cable (white for left, red for right) to
connect the stereo audio outputs of this unit to the stereo
inputs of aTV or a power amplifier.
Connections
TV/Monitor/Amplifier Audio Input
DVD Audio Output
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Stereo Audio
5.1 CH Audio
Use 3 pairs of audio cables to connect the 5.1 CH audio
outputs of this unit to the 5.1 channel inputs of external
audio amplifiers orother players.
Coaxial Audio
Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial output of this
unit to thecoaxial input ofa power amplifier.
There are two types of audio output systems. They are
analog audio output system and digital audio output
system.
Analog audio output system includes 2-channel stereo
output and Dolby AC-3 5.1 channel output. Digital audio
output system includescoaxial output.
The audio settings should conform to the practical audio system connections. Please refer to the Audio Setup in
System Setup chapter.
Use a pair of audio cable (white for left, red for right) to
connect the stereo audio outputs of this unit to the stereo
inputs of aTV or a power amplifier.
Connections
TV/Monitor/Amplifier Audio Input
DVD Audio Output
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Stereo Audio
5.1 CH Audio
Use 3 pairs of audio cables to connect the 5.1 CH audio
outputs of this unit to the 5.1 channel inputs of external
audio amplifiers orother players.
Coaxial Audio
Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial output of this
unit to thecoaxial input ofa power amplifier.
There are two types of audio output systems. They are
analog audio output system and digital audio output
system.
Analog audio output system includes 2-channel stereo
output and Dolby AC-3 5.1 channel output. Digital audio
output system includescoaxial output.
The audio settings should conform to the practical audio system connections. Please refer to the Audio Setup in
System Setup chapter.
Use a pair of audio cable (white for left, red for right) to
connect the stereo audio outputs of this unit to the stereo
inputs of aTV or a power amplifier.
Connections
TV/Monitor/Amplifier Audio Input
DVD Audio Output
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Stereo Audio
5.1 CH Audio
Use 3 pairs of audio cables to connect the 5.1 CH audio
outputs of this unit to the 5.1 channel inputs of external
audio amplifiers orother players.
Coaxial Audio
Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial output of this
unit to thecoaxial input ofa power amplifier.
There are two types of audio output systems. They are
analog audio output system and digital audio output
system.
Analog audio output system includes 2-channel stereo
output and Dolby AC-3 5.1 channel output. Digital audio
output system includescoaxial output.
The audio settings should conform to the practical audio system connections. Please refer to the Audio Setup in
System Setup chapter.
Use a pair of audio cable (white for left, red for right) to
connect the stereo audio outputs of this unit to the stereo
inputs of aTV or a power amplifier.
Connections
TV/Monitor/Amplifier Audio Input
DVD Audio Output
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Stereo Audio
5.1 CH Audio
Use 3 pairs of audio cables to connect the 5.1 CH audio
outputs of this unit to the 5.1 channel inputs of external
audio amplifiers orother players.
Coaxial Audio
Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial output of this
unit to thecoaxial input ofa power amplifier.
There are two types of audio output systems. They are
analog audio output system and digital audio output
system.
Analog audio output system includes 2-channel stereo
output and Dolby AC-3 5.1 channel output. Digital audio
output system includescoaxial output.
The audio settings should conform to the practical audio system connections. Please refer to the Audio Setup in
System Setup chapter.
Use a pair of audio cable (white for left, red for right) to
connect the stereo audio outputs of this unit to the stereo
inputs of aTV or a power amplifier.
Connections
TV/Monitor/Amplifier Audio Input
DVD Audio Output
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Note:
AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTION
2CH Audio Output
2CH Audio Input
5.1 CHAudio Output
5.1 CHAudio Input
Digital Audio Output
Digital Audio Input

1. Press [SETUP]on the remotecontrol to showthe setup menu.
2. Press [ ]/[ ] to selectan item. The submenu of the selected itemwill be displayedbelow instantly.
3. Press [ ]/[ ] to selectan item youdesire to set in the submenu, then press [ENTER]/[ ]to enter.Use [ ]/[ ] to
select an option,then press [ENTER]to confirm it, or press [ ] to cancel.
4. Then you can press [ ]/[ ] to continue to set otheritems in thesubmenu.
5. Press [ ] to goback to thesuperior menu of the current one.
6. Press [SETUP]again to exitthe setup menu.
Menu Operation
System Setup
1 GENERAL SETUP PAGE
1.1 TV DISPLAY
1.2 ANGLE MARK
Set this item to ON. When a disc with multiple camera angles is playing, the angle mark will display on the screen.
Then you canview the videoof different camera angles by pressing [ANGLE] onthe remote control.
Set this itemto OFF to disable thisfunction.
NOTE: This function only works with those discs encoded with multiple camera angles.
If the unit is connected to a conventional TV set, select 4:3 PANSCAN or 4:3 LETTERBOX. The 4:3 image will be
displayed in fullscreen in itsnative aspect ratio.
4:3 PANSCAN: The wide-screen image will be displayed on the screen in its native aspect ratio with some part on
the left andright cut off.
4:3 LETTER BOX: The wide-screen image will be displayed in its native aspect ratio with black bands onthe upper
and lower sectionsof the screen.
If the unitis connected toa wide-screen TV set, select 16:9 or WIDE SQUEEZE.
16: 9: The wide-screen image will be displayed in full screen in its native aspect ratio while the 4:3 image will be
stretched out horizontallyto fit inthe screen.
WIDE SQUEEZE: The wide-screen image will be displayed in full screen in its native aspect ratio and so does the
4:3 image butwith black borderson the leftand the right side.
1.3 OSD LANGUAGE ( On-Screen Display Language)
Set the on-screendisplay language inthis item.
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System Setup
1.4 CLOSED CAPTIONS
1.5 SCREEN SAVER
ON:
utton except [STANDBY] to
OFF: Disable the screensaver function.
1.6 HDCD(High Definition Compatible Digital)
HDCD (High DefinitionCompatible digital) isa patented encode/decode process for delivering the full richnessand
details of thesound from HDCD-encodedCDs. Set the digital filter to2X, 1X or OFF in this item.
1.7 LAST MEMORY
Set this itemto ON to show theclosed captions; Setit to OFF to hide it.
You can also press [SUBTITLE] on theremote control toshow or hide the closed captions.
NOTE: This function only works with those discs encoded with closed captions.
If the image remains motionless on the screen, for example the disc is paused, stopped etc, for several
minutes, a screen saver will appear on the screen. You can press any key or b wake it
up.
ON: During a playback or in the paused status each time you open the disc tray or turn off the player, the unit will
memorize the last playback time. Next time when you insert the same disc and close the disc tray to load the disc,
the unit willplay from thememorized point.
OFF: Disable thelast memory function.
The unit will go into the standby mode after about 20 minutes being in the screen saver mode. You can press
[STANDBY] to switch it on.
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