SONY DAV-FC8 DVD Dream System

SONY DAV-FC8 DVD Dream System

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Sleek looking and slick sounding, the Sony DAV-FC8 DVD Dream system is so named because it makes your DVDs look and sound, well, dreamy. The six-speaker system features a five-disc DVD/SACD/CD changer with progressive-scan output and front and rear floor-standing speakers. It offers decoding for the most common digital recording formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II, and can play CD-R/RW, Super Audio CD (multi), and MP3 files, in addition to JPEG slide shows. The unit also includes an AM/FM tuner with 20 FM and 10 AM presets. The entire system sets up quickly and easily, and with its S-Master full digital amplifier, is processes sound signals with remarkable efficiency.

Among the system's audio features are bass enhancement, Digital Cinema Sound (a Sony exclusive that creates an authentic listening environment), and a total power output of 600 watts (100 watts x 6). The changer offers DVD/CD/SACD text and shuffle, program, and repeat play modes, and is powered by Sony's preprogrammed luminous Remote Commander remote control. The unit also includes a power save mode to conserve energy.

The Dream system is endowed with a full-featured speaker system to give your DVDs and music the depth they deserve. The 5.1-channel system includes four floor-standing 100-watt speakers (front/rear), a 100-watt center speaker, and a 100-watt subwoofer, all with color-coded connections to make setup a breeze. The system connects to a series of additional components through its digital audio input, two video signal inputs, four video signal outputs (two composite, one component, and one S-Video), digital input (for satellite TV), two analog A/V inputs and one A/V output, and 3.5 mm minipin headphone jack. The device carries a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
DAV-FC8 DVD Dream system, three 16.4-foot speaker cables, two 49.2-foot speaker cables, remote control, and user's manual.

Product Description:
Immerse yourself in the entertainment that Sony's DAV-FC8 DVD Dream System offers you. This 6 Speaker System comes complete with a 5-Disc Slot Loading DVD/SACD/CD Changer with Progressive Scan Output and Front and Rear Floor Standing Speakers. Additional features include Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding, CD-R/RW, Super Audio CD (Multi), and MP3 Playback, JPEG Playback with Slide Show, and an S-Master Full Digital Amplifier. Set it up in a snap and feel the excitement of the movies at home!

Sony DVD Dream DAV-FC8 - Home theater system - radio / 5xDVD
Average customer rating:

The Sony Diaster Machine DAV-FC8

10 PLUS OVERALL !!

Mechanical Trouble Not the first time either

WORST PURCHASE! PROBLEMS PROBLEMS PROBLEMS

WOW!!! BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!

Sony DVD Dream DAV-FC8 - Home theater system - radio / 5xDVD

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the entertainment that Sony's DAV-FC8 DVD Dream System offers you. This 6 Speaker System comes complete with a 5-Disc Slot Loading DVD/SACD/CD Changer with Progressive Scan Output and Front and Rear Floor Standing Speakers. Additional features include Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding, CD-R/RW, Super Audio CD (Multi), and MP3 Playback, JPEG Playback with Slide Show, and an S-Master Full Digital Amplifier. Set it up in a snap and feel the excitement of the movies at home!

Amazon.com Product Description

Sleek looking and slick sounding, the Sony DAV-FC8 DVD Dream system is so named because it makes your DVDs look and sound, well, dreamy. The six-speaker system features a five-disc DVD/SACD/CD changer with progressive-scan output and front and rear floor-standing speakers. It offers decoding for the most common digital recording formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II, and can play CD-R/RW, Super Audio CD (multi), and MP3 files, in addition to JPEG slide shows. The unit also includes an AM/FM tuner with 20 FM and 10 AM presets. The entire system sets up quickly and easily, and with its S-Master full digital amplifier, is processes sound signals with remarkable efficiency.

What's in the Box
DAV-FC8 DVD Dream system, three 16.4-foot speaker cables, two 49.2-foot speaker cables, remote control, and user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

The Sony Diaster Machine DAV-FC8.......2005-06-26

This is by far the worst piece of crap I ever purchased. I always loved SONY until now. This DAV-FC8 is far from a dream. It is a nightmare. The sound system actually works fairly well. However, here are the issues I have had, and I do not use the DVD player very often, keep that thought as you read this list:

1. When turning the unit off, after it has been on for a while, I get a message on the unit that reads, "Standby" which blinks for about 30 seconds, then the unit goes off. I checked the troubleshooting section in the manual--which is a joke--and it pointed me to wiring. I checked and checked the wiring which I found was perfect. It isn't a wiring problem.

2. When playing a DVD, every single time I play one, it freezes up, and I lose remote control of DVD features only. I can adjust everything else on it, but DVD controls, go figure.

3. I have come to the conclusion it is a weak component in the unit, due to a cheap part which overheats. SONY will never admit it, but they screwed up in their design and there is no way to fix this problem.

Why did I get to this point on heat and a particular component? Because I have 35 years experience in electronics. I have soldered parts into units. This is a design flaw that will never be solved.

DO NOT BUY the NIGHTMARE machine.

I noticed in another review that a person recommended buying separate components. I totally agree with this recommendation. Why? Because if you have a problem with one component, you do not have to replace everything or even get it repaired. You have a better investment if you buy separate components. Spend the extra money up front, it is definitely worth it.

10 PLUS OVERALL !!.......2004-08-26

Excellent component, plays anything you throw at it, and it does it supperbly.

Thanks Sony !!

Mechanical Trouble Not the first time either.......2004-07-06

I purchased a different sony about 5 months ago as an open box item from circuit city. (I'll get to this one in a minute) When we got it home it accepted a CD then decided not to give it back. Then it refused more cd's. When you would turn the unit on the elevator would go up and down relentlessly and refuse to stop. Argh, we took it in to send for repair (we bought the extended warranty). 6 weeks later we find out it has to be sent to Sony. 3 weeks later, sony says it has physical damage. When it is returned it has NEW damage. Somewhere in shipping it was damaged and due to that they refused to fix it! Circuit City made good (they note any physical damage prior to shipping and there had been none) and replaced it with this DAV-FC8. For a couple of months it had worked GREAT. We forgot about the old one until this last week when I tried to put a DVD in and it loudly rejected it. Then the elevator did the up and down thing. Argh, again. Well, hopefully they don't damage it in shipping again and it will be fixed this time. Well, This is too much of a coincidence for us. We're officially unimpressed with the Sony Dream Systems. Don't get me wrong, we love Sony, we should own stock with how much we own of theirs just to get some money back out of our investments. The only thing left in our house that isn't Sony is our televisions. Even our alarm clock is a Sony. We were so sure of Sony products that our last Camcorder, we opted to not purchase the warranty from Best Buy. No trouble and we don't expect any. The Dream systems seem to have that cornered.

WORST PURCHASE! PROBLEMS PROBLEMS PROBLEMS.......2004-06-13

I LOVE SONY PRODUCTS... HOWEVER, THIS IS THE WORST. I HAVE HAD MY SYSTEM FOR LESS THAN 3 MONTHS... AND HAVE HAD TO SEND MY SYSTEM BACK TO SONY 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE SYSTEM HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN AND OFTEN WILL NOT ACCEPT A DVD OR CD. IF IT DOES ACCEPT, IT MAY NOT EJECT IT! THE MOTOR IN THE CAROSEL CHANGER IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. THE ODD THING IS THAT I ONLY USE THE SYSTEM MAYBE TWICE A WEEK. IT'S NOT DISPLAYED IN AN AWKWARD LOCATION. JUST THE WORST -- IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. IF YOU ARE GOING TO PURCHASE THIS SYSTEM, THINK TWICE... UNLESS YOU DON'T MIND FOOTING THE SHIPPING BILL MONTH AFTER MONTH, AND IF YOU DON'T MIND BEING WITHOUT YOUR SYSTEM MORE OFTEN THAN NOT.

WOW!!! BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!.......2004-04-26

I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say

is WOW!!!!

This is probably the best purchase I have ever made.

This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It's

very easy to use as well!

I have bought other brands before, and this one just

blows everything else out of the water! I have to say,

everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stop

thinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with it

the moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELY

POSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! I