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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DWM-4500
DVD Home Theater System
TM
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1AD6P1P2104--A DWM-4500, Issue
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CONTENTS Accessories ......................................................................... E2 Fast Playback ................................................................ E25 Safety Certification ............................................................. E3 Slow Motion Playback [DVD] ......................................... E25 For Safe and Efficient Operation ....................................... E3 Still Picture (Pause) ....................................................... E25 Wa
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This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage CAUTION constituting a risk of electric shock is present RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK within this unit. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC This symbol indicates that there are impor- SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). tant operating and maintenance instructions NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. in the literature accompanying this unit. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED RECORDING OF COPY- WARNING: TO P
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SAFETY CERTIFICATION Note: This unit is made and tested to meet exacting safety This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the standards. It meets UL and FCC requirements and com- limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC plies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depart- Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ment of Health and Human Services. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen
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WARNING FOR TRANSMITTER Important Information! In-plant radio stations, and special low-power radio stations for movable body identification used for production lines and 1. Explicitly specify to all users the technical instructions and amateur radio stations as well as industrial, scientific and the scope of use defined in the related documents and medical equipment (such as microwave ovens) use the same provide the explanation about all the control methods, frequency band used by this unit. ad
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CONTROLS Main unit (DVD Receiver) Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) 12 3 4 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) 1. Frequency switch (FREQUENCY, back side) (See page E12.) (See
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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. TV control buttons Power but
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Inserting batteries To set the remote control code for TV This remote control can operate the basic functions of TVs made 12 by the manufacturers listed below. To enter the remote control code for your brand of TV, follow the steps below. 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. Two "AA" batteries TV
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BASIC CONNECTIONS 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) System cable to Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) Attach the ferrite core. Ferrite core -E8-
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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. Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) Main unit -E9-
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Note: Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outlet until all connections have been made. Speaker Wire Color Use Speaker Connections Black and White Front left speaker To achieve proper stereo reproduction, connect the speaker Black and Red Front right speaker wires without shorting to adjacent wires as shown below. Black and Green Center speaker Front left speaker Center speaker Front right speaker Black White Black Red Black Green FRONT CENTER SPEAKERS(4 Ω) Main unit (DVD Receiver) SY
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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 Front left speaker Front right speaker without affecting the color purity. Sub-woofer 30° 30° Place the front left and right speakers either side
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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 Because the rear speaker is the wireless type, it is not necessary position. 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). If noise is still caused, turn the power off
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Important Information: Conventional TV Connection 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 Using VIDEO OUT jack terminal of TV. 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. •
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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 4. Turn on the TV, and set the channel number (CHANNEL3 or terminal of the RF Modulator. CHANNEL4) on both TV and RF Modulator
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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 Blue Green Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) *Please consult your local audio/video dealer. TV with progressive-scan capability Progressive Scanning While interl
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S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SELECT PHONES FM Antenna Connection Additional Connection Examples CAUTION: To enjoy your TV sounds When installing an outdoor antenna, follow the installation TV If your TV has the audio output jacks, instructions in the attached “IMPORTANT SAFETY connect an audio cable (not supplied) INSTRUCTIONS”. from the audio output jacks of the TV to the AUX jacks. FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) Ground Antenna discharge unit (not supplied) FM ind
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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. To reduce the volume temporarily (m
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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 • 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 5.1 channel surro
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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. Press [TEST] on the re
