The manual recommends two primary methods:
Important Note from the manual: Do not connect the player via HDMI. The BDVD 8310 predates HDMI or uses a non-HDMI chipset. Forcing an HDMI connection will not work.
Please read these instructions carefully before using your Bush BDVD 8310. Keep them for future reference.
The single most common reason people look for the Bush BDVD 8310 User Manual is to understand the remote control. The remote is not intuitive; many buttons serve dual purposes. Below is a function table directly derived from the original documentation:
| Button | Primary Function | Secondary/Shift Function | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | POWER | Turns unit on/off | N/A | | OPEN/CLOSE | Eject or load disc | N/A | | 0-9 | Numeric track selection | Input chapter/time codes | | PLAY | Start playback | Resume from pause | | PAUSE/STEP | Freeze frame | Press repeatedly to advance frame-by-frame | | STOP | Stop playback (resumable) | Press twice completely stops | | SKIP FORWARD/BACK | Next/Previous chapter/track | N/A | | FWD/REV (Search) | 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x fast search | N/A | | SETUP | Enter main settings menu | Exit settings | | TITLE | Return to DVD title menu | N/A | | MENU | Return to disc root menu | N/A | | AUDIO | Change audio track language | N/A | | SUBTITLE | Change/disable subtitles | N/A | | ANGLE | Switch camera angles (DVD dependent) | N/A | | ZOOM | Enlarge picture (2x/3x/4x) | Pan around zoomed area | | PROGRAM | Create custom playlist of tracks | N/A | | REPEAT | Repeat single chapter/title/disc | N/A | | A-B REPEAT | Loop a segment from Point A to Point B | N/A | | DISPLAY | Show time counter (Elapsed/Remaining/Total) | N/A |
Pro tip from the manual: If the remote becomes unresponsive, replace the batteries first. Then, ensure there are no obstructions between the remote and the front IR sensor.
The back pages of any Bush BDVD 8310 User Manual contain a troubleshooting chart. Here are the most frequent issues and their official solutions:
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution (from manual) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | No power | Disconnected cord or blown fuse | Check outlet with another device. Check the mains fuse. | | No picture / Blue screen | Wrong TV input or incorrect TV System | Press PAL/NTSC button on remote until picture appears. | | Black and white picture | TV system mismatch (DVD set to NTSC, TV on PAL) | Change TV System to match your region. | | Picture is squashed or stretched | Incorrect TV Display setting (4:3 vs 16:9) | Go to General Settings > TV Display. Choose Letterbox for 4:3 TV. | | Remote control not working | Dead batteries or IR obstruction | Replace batteries. Clean remote sensor. | | Disc "No Disc" error | Disc scratched, dirty, or wrong region | Clean disc with soft cloth. Check region code. Play a CD to test laser. | | Sound but no video / Video but no sound | Loose or incorrect AV connections | Confirm yellow is video, red/white are audio. | | Player freezes during movie | Scratched disc or overheating | Eject disc. Turn off player for 10 minutes. | | Parental lock won't let me play a DVD | Password unknown | Use default override (0000 or 8888). Reset via Preference page if needed. |
| Media Type | Supported Formats / Notes |
|------------|---------------------------|
| DVD-Video | Region 2 only (unless region-free modded) |
| Audio CD | Red Book standard |
| MP3 CD | Max bitrate: 320 kbps; files must end in .mp3 |
| JPEG CD | Maximum resolution: 2048×1536 pixels (approx. 3 MP) |
| USB Flash Drive | Typically supported (check manual addendum) – FAT32 only |
⚠️ The BDVD8310 does NOT support DivX, MP4, AVI, or Blu-ray.
