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Sanyo DWM-3500 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater System
SANYO'S HELP-LINE
Call the toll-free number below if you have any difficulties operating this product.
1-800-813-3435 (Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time)

Please Read This Manual.

Because DVD is a new technology, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before connecting your DVD &
Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater System and operating it for the first time.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
1AD6P1P1855--
DWM-3500, Issue Number 1
2B80201A [E] COVER
1
DWM-3500
24/2/03, 7:12 PM
English

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  • Page 1: Please Read This Manual

    Because DVD is a new technology, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before connecting your DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Home Theater System and operating it for the first time. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
  • Page 4 15. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located 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 installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... E1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... E2 CONTENTS ... E4 ACCESSORIES ... E5 PRECAUTIONS ... E5 CONTROLS ... E6 Front Panel ... E6 FL Display ... E6 Rear Panel ... E6 REMOTE CONTROL ... E7 Controls ... E7 Inserting Batteries ...

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, wait a few minutes, and plug it back in. Note: If the unit still does not operate correctly, please contact your nearest Sanyo Authorized Service Facility. -E5- 24/2/03, 7:13 PM Powered subwoofer cable...

  • Page 7: Controls

    Front Panel POWER CHANNEL VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R 1. POWER button 2. Cassette loading slot 3. VCR indicator 4. DVD indicator 5. VCR/DVD mode selector button 6. AM/FM button FL Display 1. Dolby Digital indicator ( 2. Dolby Pro Logic indicator ( 3.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Controls 1. POWER button (E17, 20, 24, 39) 2. VCR button (E17, 20, 24) 3. DVD button (E20, 37, 39) 4. DVD OPEN/CLOSE button (E39, 50, 52) 5. Number and other function buttons These buttons are used as number buttons and as function buttons of each name.

  • Page 9: Inserting Batteries

    The remote control is now set to operate your TV. Two “AA” batteries (not supplied) TV brands ADMIRAL EMERSON FISHER GOLD STAR HITACHI MAGNAVOX MATSUSHITA MITSUBISHI PANASONIC QUASAR SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNOL ACE TOSHIBA ZENITH PRESET VOLUME VCR/DVD AM/FM OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY Number buttons Within approx.

  • Page 10: Basic Connections

    Note: Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outlet until all connections have been made. TV Antenna Connections If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to page E12 for the proper connections.

  • Page 11: Basic Tv Connections

    Basic TV Connections After you have connected the antenna to the main unit, you must connect the main unit to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your main unit to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.

  • Page 12: Optional, Preferred Tv Connections

    Optional, Preferred TV Connections Note: You can ONLY watch DVD playback through the connections shown below. S-Video connection 1. Connect the DVD OUTPUT S-VIDEO jack on the main unit to the S-video input jack on the TV using the S-video cable (not supplied).

  • Page 13: Catv (Cable Tv) Connections

    CATV (CABLE TV) Connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. The main unit has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled.
  • Page 14 Incoming cable Splitter Allows: • Recording of one channel while watching another. • Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. • Recording of all channels through the converter box. Incoming cable Splitter Converter/Descrambler Allows: •...

  • Page 15: Speaker Connections

    Speaker Connections To achieve proper stereo reproduction, connect the speaker wires without shorting to adjacent wires as shown below. Note: Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outlet until all connections have been made. Front left speaker Black Red Black White...

  • Page 16: Speaker Placement

    Speaker Placement Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Powered subwoofer Place it near the Front speaker. Surround left speaker The supplied speakers have built-in magnetic stray field compensation. They may be placed close to a TV without affecting the color purity.

  • Page 17: Am/Fm Antenna Connections

    AM/FM Antenna Connections FM antenna The FM indoor antenna lead wire is sufficient to receive most local FM signals. 1. Unwind the antenna lead wire. 2. Twist the end of the wire and pull it off. 3. Connect it to the rear FM 75 terminal.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Clock

    ADJUSTING THE CLOCK Auto Clock Setting The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting and updating, and also to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time by receiving XDS (Extended Data Service) information carried on the channel signal. Preparation: You must set the antenna connection before the AC cord plug is inserted into the AC outlet.
  • Page 19 Daylight saving time setting You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually. 1. Repeat the steps 1 ~ 2 on page E17 and press [4] or [5] to select “DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME”, then press [ENTER]. SYSTEM SETUP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND AUTO CLOCK...

  • Page 20: Manual Clock Setting

    Manual Clock Setting You must set the date and time for timer recordings. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press [VCR] to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator on the front panel will light.) Example: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”...

  • Page 21: Before Operation

    Common Operation POWER CHANNEL EJECT VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R Turning the power on and off Press [POWER] to turn the power on. (After connecting the power cord, when you press [POWER] 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.

  • Page 22: Selecting Surround Mode

    Selecting Surround Mode Press [SURROUND] to select the surround mode. “AUTO” appears on the FL display. Each time the button is pressed, the surround mode changes as follows: AUTO v Surr (Surround) v HALL v LIVE v 2ch v AUTO ... Function FL display Description...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Speaker Volume Balance

    Adjusting the Speaker Volume Balance This unit is set to the standard level before shipping from the factory. You may not need adjustment. But, depending on the size of the room and the placement of the speakers, you may need a fine adjustment. In this case, follow the steps below.

  • Page 24: Changing The Delay Time

    Changing the Delay Time 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. 4, 5 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 1.

  • Page 25: Setting The Video Channel

    Setting the Video Channel To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a program selected by the VCR’s channel selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only. 1.

  • Page 26: Vcr Tuner Setting

    VCR Tuner Setting The built-in VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this VCR can receive up to 125 Cable TV channels.

  • Page 27: To Add/Delete Channels

    To ADD/DELETE Channels You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press [VCR] to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator on the front panel will light.) ENTER 1.

  • Page 28: Video Cassette Tape Playback

    VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE PLAYBACK Loading and Unloading a Cassette Tape Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left.

  • Page 29: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press [VCR] to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator on the front panel will light.) 1. Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.) 2.

  • Page 30: Special Playback

    Special Playback Picture Search Reverse picture search function: Press [d] x 1 or x 2 during the playback. Forward picture search function: Press [c] x 1 or x 2 during the playback. To return to playback: Press [a]. SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE...

  • Page 31: Zero Return Function

    ZERO RETURN Function This function makes tape-rewinding stop at the counter 00:00:00 position automatically. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Press [VCR] to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator on the front panel will light.) 1.

  • Page 32: Recording

    Recording a TV Program Recording and viewing the same TV program Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press [VCR] to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator on the front panel will light.) 1.
  • Page 33 To stop recording Press [n] to stop recording. “n” will appear on the TV screen for approximately 4 seconds. To stop recording temporarily Press [k] to avoid recording unwanted material. Press it again to continue the recording. “m k” will appear on the TV screen for approximately 4 seconds. Notes: •...

  • Page 34: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press [VCR] to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator on the front panel will light.) Example: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.

  • Page 35: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. Preparation: • Set the clock correctly (see pages E17 ~ E19). • Press [VCR] to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator on the front panel will light.) •...
  • Page 36 Timer recording special case Weekly (e.g. WKL-TU: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MO-SA: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording. Follow the procedure of timer recording on the previous page. On step 4, press [4] or [5] repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

  • Page 37: Stereo Recording And Playback

    Stereo Recording and Playback The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received, the word STEREO will appear on the TV screen and the program can be viewed or recorded in stereo.

  • Page 38: Duplicating A Video Tape

    Duplicating a Video Tape If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Connection with second Video recorder Playback VCR To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO (R) OUT To AUDIO (L) OUT Recording VCR (Main unit) AUDIO/VIDEO cables...

  • Page 39: Playable Discs

    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.

  • Page 40: Disc Playback

    TV screen. The display turns off after several seconds. 1. Press [POWER]. 2. Press [DVD] to select DVD function. • “SANYO” logo appears on the TV screen. • The DVD indicator on the front panel will light. •...

  • Page 41: Stopping Playback

    Stopping Playback • Press [n] (or [n STOP]) once during playback. “ briefly on the TV screen. When you press [a] (or [PLAY a]), playback starts automatically from the point where you stopped. “a” appears on the TV screen. Note: Some discs may not resume playback.

  • Page 42: Selecting A Dvd Menu

    Selecting a DVD Menu Notes: • The operation may differ depending on the disc used. • Selecting a menu may not be possible on some discs. 1. Press [DVD MENU] while holding [SHIFT] down. The main menu screen will appear. 2.

  • Page 43: Title Search [Dvd]

    Title Search [DVD] 1. Press [JUMP] while holding [SHIFT] down during playback or in the stop mode. The “Jump” screen appears on the TV screen. Jump Time Title Chapter /Enter/0 9/Clear/Jump 2. Press [4] or [5] to select the Title. 3.

  • Page 44: Time Search [Cd]

    Time Search [CD] 1. Press [JUMP] while holding [SHIFT] down during playback or in the stop mode. The “Jump” screen appears on the TV screen. Jump Time Track /Enter/0 9/Clear/Jump 2. Press [4] or [5] to select the Time. 3. Press the number button(s) to enter the time. Example: 2 minutes 5 seconds Press [2], [0] and [5].

  • Page 45: Fast Playback

    Fast Playback Fast forward playback Press [c] repeatedly to select the fast speed forward playback. Each time the button is pressed, the speed is changed. c v ca v caa v caaa (4 steps) Press [a] to return to normal playback. Fast reverse playback Press [d] repeatedly to select the fast speed reverse playback.

  • Page 46: Frame By Frame Advance Playback [Dvd]

    Frame by Frame Advance Playback [DVD] Press [k] during still picture. • “ ” appears on the TV screen. Each time the button is pressed, the picture advances one frame. Press [a] to return to normal playback. Notes: • The sound is muted. •...

  • Page 47: Normal Repeat Playback

    Normal Repeat Playback [DVD] 1. Press [PLAY MODE] while holding [SHIFT] down during playback or stop mode. The “Play Mode” screen (“Repeat”) appears. Repeat /Enter/Play Mode 2. Press [b], [a] or [ENTER] once or twice to select “Chapter” or “Title”. Repeat: Chapter Repeat of chapter being played Repeat: Title...

  • Page 48: Random Playback [Cd] [Mp3] [Wma] [Jpeg]

    Random Playback [CD] [MP3] [WMA] [JPEG] 1. Press [PLAY MODE] while holding [SHIFT] down during playback or stop mode. The “Play Mode” screen (“Play Mode” and “Repeat”) appears. Play Mode Repeat 2. Press [a] to select “Random”. Play Mode Random Repeat 3.

  • Page 49: Selecting Subtitle Language [Dvd]

    Selecting Subtitle Language [DVD] This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. 1. Press [SUBTITLE] while holding [SHIFT] down during playback. The subtitle language mark appears on the TV screen. (Example: 2/3 Spa) If “ Off”...

  • Page 50: Selecting On-Screen Information

    Selecting On-Screen Information Example for DVD: Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to show the disc information (Title, Chapter, Title elapsed playing time, Language, etc.). 1. Press [DISPLAY] during playback. Title elapsed playing time 00:08:20 01:12:33 2. Press [DISPLAY] again. Title elapsed playing time Chapter number Title number 00:08:40 01:12:33...

  • Page 51: Mp3/Wma Cd Operation

    MP3/WMA CD OPERATION Before Starting This unit can play back the CD that has recorded music data, MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio) files. • The file system is ISO9660 Level 1 and Level 2. • If the CD has both audio CD tracks and MP3/WMA files, only audio CD tracks are played.

  • Page 52: Stopping Playback

    4. Press [b] or [a] or [ENTER] to select folder. 5. Press [4], [5], [b], [a] or number buttons [0–9] to select your desired file. • In case the folder include more than 15 files, press [b] or [a] to display next file list. Example: -/72 --:--...

  • Page 53: Picture Disc Operation

    PICTURE DISC OPERATION KODAK Picture CD Playback With KODAK Picture CD, it’s easy to turn film into pictures you can email from your PC and view on this unit! Just bring your film in for processing, and check the box for KODAK Picture CD.

  • Page 54: Jpeg Cd Playback

    JPEG CD Playback You can also view digital images from JPEG files on disc created by your computer. • It would take 30 seconds or more for this unit to read the JPEG files depending on its structure. • Some JPEG files cannot be played back depending on the recording conditions.

  • Page 55: Operation

    TVGuardian TVGuardian ® Technology embedded into the main unit will filter foul language from pre-recorded movies which have CC (Closed Caption). Words detected by TVG ® will be muted from the program audio channel, and a version of the phrase, with the foul language converted to a suitable replacement word, can be displayed on the TV screen.

  • Page 56: Dvd Speaker Mute Setting

    DVD SPEAKER MUTE Setting 1. Press [SETUP/MENU] repeatedly until the “MENU” screen appears on the TV screen. MENU TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT ON OFF 2. Press [5] or [4] to select “TVGuardian SETUP”, then press [ENTER]. 3. Press [4] or [5] to select “DVD SPEAKER MUTE”, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 57: Initial Settings

    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. Setting Language 1. Press [SETUP/MENU] in the stop mode or No Disc. The setup screen appears.

  • Page 58: Setting Picture

    Setting Picture 1. Press [SETUP/MENU] in the stop mode or No disc. The setup screen appears. Language Picture Sound Parental Other 2. Press [a] to select “Picture”. 3. Press [5] or [ENTER]. The Picture screen (“Tv Screen”, “Display”, “JPEG Interval” and “Select Files”) appears.

  • Page 59: Setting Sound

    Setting Sound Used to adjust the sound level between the powerful sound and the faint sound. 1. Press [SETUP/MENU] in the stop mode or No disc. The setup screen appears. Language Picture Sound Parental Other 2. Press [a] to select “Sound”. 3.

  • Page 60: Setting Parental

    Setting Parental Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be limited not to play back with the unit. 1. Press [SETUP/MENU] in the stop mode or No disc. The setup screen appears. Language Picture Sound Parental Other 2.

  • Page 61: Language Code List

    Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” language on page E56”. Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian Armenian 1835...

  • Page 62: Listening To The Radio

    LISTENING TO THE RADIO Preparation: Press [POWER] to turn on the unit. Automatic/Manual Tuning 1. Press [AM/FM] to select FM or AM. 2. Automatic tuning Press [TUNE] + or – for at least 1 second to tune in a station. The unit will scan up or down the band and receive the next receivable station.

  • Page 63: Listening To Preset Stations

    Manual presetting 1. Press [AM/FM] to select FM or AM. 2. Tune in the station to be preset as described in “Automatic/ Manual Tuning”. 3. Press [SETUP/MENU]. “Preset number” blinks. 4. While “preset number” is blinking, press [PRESET] + or – to select the channel to be preset.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions and are having difficulty operation the unit, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to locate and remedy the problem. SYMPTOM No power. The power is on, but the DVD/VCR does not work.
  • Page 65 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.

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. Cleaning the Cabinet Use a clean soft cloth moistened with plain lukewarm water and wrung dry. Never use benzol, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners since these could damage the finish of your unit.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    520 kHz – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps) Usable sensitivity: 500 V/m (AM loop antenna) 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. 2B80201A [E] P50-BACK SPECIFICATIONS Inputs VIDEO INPUT (RCA): 1.0 Vp-p (75...

  • Page 68: Limited Warranty

    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.

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