INSTRUCTION MANUAL DWM-4500 DVD Home Theater System TM 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 Home Theater System and operating it for the first time. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
CONTENTS Accessories ......................................................................... E2 Safety Certification ............................................................. E3 For Safe and Efficient Operation ....................................... E3 Warning for Transmitter ..................................................... E4 Controls ............................................................................... E5 Multi-Brand TV Remote Control .........................................
CAUTION This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SAFETY CERTIFICATION Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
WARNING FOR TRANSMITTER Important Information! In-plant radio stations, and special low-power radio stations for movable body identification used for production lines and amateur radio stations as well as industrial, scientific and medical equipment (such as microwave ovens) use the same frequency band used by this unit. 1. Before using this unit, make sure that no in-plant radio stations or special low-power radio stations for movable body identification or amateur radio stations are operated nearby. 2.
CONTROLS Main unit (DVD Receiver) 12 3 4 Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Remote sensor (IR) 2. Function button (FUNCTION) 3. Volume buttons (- VOL +) 4. Power button (z/ON) 5. Display 6. Disc door 7. Play button (a) 8. Stop button (n) 9. Skip/Next/Previous/Preset tuning buttons (f/e, -PRESET +) 10. Open/Close button (q) 11. S-video and Component video out select switch (VIDEO OUT SELECT, right side) (See pages E13 and E15.) 1. Frequency switch (FREQUENCY, back side) (See page E12.
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. • When using as a function button of each name, press the appropriate button while holding the SHIFT button down. Number buttons (1 – 9, 0) Angle button (ANGLE) Zoom button (ZOOM) Audio button (AUDIO) Sleep button (SLEEP) 3.
Inserting batteries To set the remote control code for TV 1 This remote control can operate the basic functions of TVs made by the manufacturers listed below. To enter the remote control code for your brand of TV, follow the steps below. 2 1. In the chart below, find the code corresponding to your brand of TV. 2. While holding down [TV POWER], enter the 2-digit code using the number buttons [0 - 9], then release [TV POWER]. • The remote control is now set to operate your TV.
BASIC CONNECTIONS Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outlet until all connections have been made. System Cable Connection Main unit (DVD Receiver) System cable Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) System cable from Main unit (DVD Receiver) System cable to Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) Attach the ferrite core.
Example: To use Main unit horizontally Toward you Example: To hang Main unit on a wall Approx. 3/16 inch (5mm) Round head screw (not supplied) Approx. 5.4 inch (144mm) 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.
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. Rear speaker (Powered speaker) Center speaker The front (left and right) and center speakers have built-in magnetic stray field compensation. They may be placed close to a TV without affecting the color purity.
Using the Rear Speaker in Wireless Mode Using the Rear Speaker in Wired Mode 1. Set the SPEAKER switch of the rear speaker to the INTERNAL position. Because the rear speaker is the wireless type, it is not necessary to connect the assistant speaker cable under normal connections. If noise is caused to the rear speaker when used in wireless mode, change the setting of the FREQUENCY switch on both sub-woofer and rear speaker (Refer to the left column).
Conventional TV Connection Important Information: To connect the unit to a TV, TV must have a Video input jack (RCA-type) at least. You cannot connect it to an antenna terminal of TV. 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 INPUT jack TV To VIDEO OUT jack (Yellow) Video cable (supplied) Notes: • Please refer to your TV instruction manual.
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 RF Modulator TV Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) To VIDEO OUT jack (Yellow) 1. Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to the ANT. IN terminal of the RF Modulator. 2.
Progressive-scan TV Connection Your TV must be capable of handling progressive scanning and have component video input capability. Note: Please follow the steps before turning on the power. 1. Connect to the component video input jacks. (The VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack connection is not necessary.) *Component video cable (not supplied) Red Red Blue Green Blue Green Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) *Please consult your local audio/video dealer. TV with progressive-scan capability 2.
Additional Connection Examples FM Antenna Connection CAUTION: When installing an outdoor antenna, follow the installation instructions in the attached “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. To enjoy your TV sounds If your TV has the audio output jacks, connect an audio cable (not supplied) from the audio output jacks of the TV to the AUX jacks.
BEFORE OPERATION 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. To turn the power off, press [z/ON] again. • “GOOD-BYE” appears briefly on the display.
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 DVD/CD 5.1 AUTO The unit selects the surround mode automatically depending on the disc. • If a DVD disc is encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel, it is played back with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound. Not all DVD discs are encoded with Dolby Digital 5.
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. Please use the remote control when the test tone sounds. Note: Do not connect the headphones. 1. Press [FUNCTION] to select “DVD/CD”. 2. Press [n] to stop playback completely. 3.
PLAYABLE DISCS The following types of discs can be played on this unit. CAUTION: • Disc type and logo mark • DVD-Video TM • • 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. 1 ALL • • • Only the above types of discs can be played on this unit. DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, SVCD, CVD, VCD, etc. cannot be played.
DISC PLAYBACK Preparations Important Note: • • Turn on the TV and select the video input source. Refer to your TV’s owner manual. • VIDEO 1 • TV • • Select the playback picture size according to the aspect ratio of the TV. (See “Setting Display” in “INITIAL SETTINGS” on page E34.) 4:3 LB (Letterbox) • This instruction manual explains the basic instruction of this unit using the remote control unit.
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. Place the disc (label facing toward you) on the disc turntable until it clicks. Label facing toward you CAUTION: Never touch the lens! 5. Press [q] to close the disc door.
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. • Press [n] twice during playback. “n” appears briefly on the TV screen and playback stops completely. When you press [a] (Play), playback starts from the beginning of the disc.