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Because DVD is a new technology, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before connecting your DVD Home Theater System and operating it for the first time. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. 1AD6P1P2104--A DWM-4500, Issue Number 2 DWM-4500 English...
Track Search [CD] ... E24 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To connect this DVD Home Theater System to a TV, TV must have a Video input jack (RCA-type) at least. You cannot connect it to an antenna terminal of TV. To operate the built-in TVGuardian...
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SAFETY CERTIFICATION This unit is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets UL and FCC requirements and com- plies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depart- ment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION - USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD- OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
MULTI-BRAND TV REMOTE CONTROL 1. Power button (z/ON) 2. Number and other function buttons These buttons are used as number buttons and as function buttons of each name. • When using as a number button, press the appropriate button directly. •...
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EMERSON FISHER GOLD STAR HITACHI MAGNAVOX MATSUSHITA MITSUBISHI PANASONIC QUASAR SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNOL ACE TOSHIBA ZENITH Notes: • Only remote-controlled TVs can be operated using this remote control. (Refer to your TV instruction manual for more details.) •...
Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outlet until all connec- tions have been made. System Cable Connection Main unit (DVD Receiver) System cable Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) System cable from Main unit (DVD Receiver) Attach the ferrite core. Ferrite core BASIC CONNECTIONS System cable to Sub-woofer (Powered speaker)
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Example: To use Main unit horizontally Toward you Example: To hang Main unit on a wall Approx. 3/16 inch (5mm) Approx. 5.4 inch (144mm) Round head screw (not supplied) Note: Take care when installing it. It may cause damage or serious injury should it fall from its mountings. To unplug the system cable, pull out the plug (2) while pressing (1) down.
Note: Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outlet until all connections have been made. Speaker Connections To achieve proper stereo reproduction, connect the speaker wires without shorting to adjacent wires as shown below. Front left speaker Black White Sub-woofer (Powered speaker)
Speaker Placement Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) Place it near the front speaker. However, do not place it in front of the TV. The front (left and right) and center speakers have built-in magnetic stray field compensation.
Using the Rear Speaker in Wireless Mode 1. Set the SPEAKER switch of the rear speaker to the INTERNAL position. 2. Pull out gently the antenna vertically. • Try not to hold, bend, or twist the antenna. Rear speaker (Powered speaker) Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) CAUTION:...
Conventional TV Connection Using VIDEO OUT jack Connect the Video cable with yellow connectors (supplied) between the VIDEO OUT jack of the sub-woofer and the VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV. Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) To VIDEO OUT jack (Yellow) Notes: •...
Using RF Modulator If your TV does not have a Video input jack and has an antenna terminal only, please purchase the *RF Modulator (not supplied). (*Please consult your audio/video dealer.) Example: Sub-woofer, TV and RF Modulator connections Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) To VIDEO OUT jack (Yellow) 1.
Do not connect the unit to a VCR directly. The playback picture will be distorted because DVD video discs are copy protected. Use of your VCR and Sanyo DVD Home Theater System DWM-4500 1. We recommend that you connect your VCR sound output to this Home Theater System.
Audio cable (not supplied) Headphones jack (PHONES) Connect a pair of stereo headphones with miniplug (8 ohms - 32 ohms, not available from SANYO) to the PHONES jack for monitoring or for private listening. The speakers are automatically disconnected when headphones are connected.
Common Operation Turning the power on and off Main unit (DVD Receiver) Press [z/ON] to turn the power on. • “HELLO” appears briefly on the display. (After connecting the power cord, when you press [z/ON] for the first time, the volume-reset feature automatically sets the initial volume level.) When the power cord is connected to the AC outlet, the unit will respond to commands from the remote control.
Selecting Surround Mode Press [SURROUND] to select the surround mode. Each time the button is pressed, the surround mode changes as follows: 5.1 AUTO v 5.1 SURR v 2.1ch v DIRECT v 5.1 AUTO… Function FL display Description The unit selects the surround mode automatically depending on the disc. DVD/CD 5.1 AUTO •...
Adjusting the Speaker Volume Balance This unit is set to the standard level before shipping from the factory. You may not need any adjustment. However, depending on the size of the room and the placement of the speakers, you may benefit from a fine adjustment. In this case, follow the steps below.
The following types of discs can be played on this unit. Disc type and logo mark DVD-Video Audio CD Region Number Region number (Regional restriction code) is built-in to the unit and DVD video discs. Region number “1” or “ALL” of DVD video discs can be used on this unit.
6. Press [b] to select “Yes”. 7. Press [ENTER]. The progressive mode is set. “ appears briefly and “SANYO” logo screen returns. Note: If you do not want it, select “No”, then press [ENTER]. If you accidentally select it and switch the setting back again, press and hold down [e (INTERLACE) appears briefly on the TV screen.
Basic Playback When operation buttons are pressed, that operation is displayed on the TV screen. The display disappears after several seconds. 1. Press [z/ON] to turn the power on. 2. Press [FUNCTION] to select “DVD/CD”. 3. Press [q]. “OPEN” appears on the display and the disc door opens. 4.
Stopping Playback • Press [n] once during playback. “Resume n” appears briefly on the TV screen. When you press [a] (Play), playback starts automatically from the point where you stopped. “a” appears briefly on the TV screen. Note: Some discs may not resume playback. •...
Title Search [DVD] 1. Press [SEARCH MODE] once while holding [SHIFT] down during playback or in the stop mode. The title search screen appears on the TV screen. Example: 2. Press the number button(s) to enter the title number. Example: To select Title No.3, press [3].
Fast Playback Fast forward playback Press [c] repeatedly to select the fast speed forward playback. [DVD] c 1 v c 2 v c 3 v c 4 (4 steps) [CD] c 1 v c 2 (2 steps) Press [a] (Play) to return to normal playback. Fast reverse playback Press [d] repeatedly to select the fast speed reverse playback.
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) [DVD] Some DVD video discs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different camera angles. The jacket or case of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked.
Random Playback [CD] 1. Press [PROGRAM/RANDOM] once in the stop mode. • “Random On” appears on the TV screen. • “RND” blinks on the display. 2. Press [a] (Play) to begin random playback. • “RND” remains lit on the display. The unit will automatically select tracks at random.
Selecting Subtitle Language [DVD] This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. Press [S.T.CH] repeatedly during playback until the desired subtitle language appears on the TV screen. Example: 3/3 Fre French After few seconds, the display disappears. •...
TVGuardian Before Setting • Initial setting is “CC Channel CC2” on this unit. • Please set “CC2” or “C2” (Closed caption on channel 2) on your TV first. For more details, please refer to your TV’s owner manual. • When “TVG” is set, the subtitle language may not appear. •...
11. Press [p] or [o] to select “On” or “Off”. 12. Press [ENTER]. The submenu is set. 13. Repeat steps 9 ~ 12 to set other items. 14. Press [p] to select “CC Mode” (Closed caption mode). 15. Press [ENTER]. The submenu (“Off”, “On Mute”...
MP3/WMA CD OPERATION Before Starting This unit can play back the CD that has recorded music data, MP3 or WMA (Window Media Audio) files. • Select “DVD/CD” function. • The file system is ISO9660 Level 1 and Level 2. • If the CD has both audio CD tracks and MP3/WMA files, only MP3/WMA files are played.
PICTURE DISC OPERATION Before Starting You can view digital images from KODAK Picture/JPEG files. • Select “DVD/CD” function. • The file system is ISO9660 level 1 and level 2. • If the CD has both audio CD tracks and JPEG files, only JPEG files are played.
Once the initial settings have been completed, the unit can always be operated under the same conditions. The settings will be retained in the memory until they are changed, even if the power is turned off. Notes: • In this instruction manual, the language in on-screen display is English.
Setting Display 1. Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. The setup screen appears. 2. Press [a] to select “Display”. 3. Press [ENTER]. “Display” screen appears. “TV System NTSC” is highlighted. 4. Press [5 5 5 5 5 ] to skip “TV System NTSC”. Note: Because, “NTSC”...
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6. Setting progressive mode 1) In “Display” screen, press [5] to select “Progressive”. 2) Press [ENTER]. The submenu appears. Note: If “Progressive” is not selected... First, press [z/ON] to turn the power off. Then, confirm that the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch is set to the COMPONENT position.
Setting Audio The sound from speakers can reach the listening position at different times depending the speaker placements. You can allow for this difference by changing the delay time of the center and surround speakers. You also can change the Dynamic Range Control (DRC). 1.
Setting Parental Note: If you set “TVGuardian”, set it first. See “Setting TVGuardian®” on page E29. 1. Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. The setup screen appears. 2. Press [a] to select “Parental”. 3. Press [ENTER]. “Parental” screen appears. Setting “Level” 1) Press [p] to skip “Password ----”...
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Audio”, “Subtitle” and “DVD Menu” on page E33. Code Abbreviation Language of the language 6565 Afar 6566 Abkhazian 6570 Afrikaans 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 6583 Assamese 6589 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani 6665...
LISTENING TO THE RADIO (FM ONLY) To turn the unit on and listen to the last received station, press [TUNER] on the remote control. Preparation Press [FUNCTION] to select “FM TUNER”. Note: This unit doesn't have “AM TUNER”. Automatic/Manual Tuning Automatic tuning Press [TUNE] + or - for at least 1 second to tune in a station.
ENJOYING OTHER SOURCES 1. Press [FUNCTION] to select “AUX”. SLEEP TIMER OPERATION The sleep timer automatically switches off the power after a preset time has elapsed. The volume will gradually be reduced (fade-out) during the 1 minute period before the unit turns off. There are 4 time periods available: 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes.
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Should this product require service, refer to the SANYO AUDIO/VIDEO limited warranty. If you do not have a convenient SANYO service station nearby, contact the SANYO dealer where you purchased the unit. Be sure to give the model number and explain the problem. The dealer will advise you how to obtain service.
Approx. 18.9" x 4.7" x 7.6" (480 x 120 x 193 mm) Weight: Approx. 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) IMPORTANT INFORMATION Because its products are subject to continuous improvement, Sanyo reserves the right to modify product designs and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. -E42-...
Acts of God, or normal wear and tear. The foregoing is in lieu of all other express warranties and SANYO does not assume or authorize any party to assume for it any other obligation or liability.