Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; WARNING; WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK; OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; To operate the built-in TVGuardian; This unit has the built-in TVGuardian
-E1- 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 anequilateral triangle is ...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-E2- CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSEMARKED 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. Thesafegua...
Page 4 - Replacement parts
-E3- 15. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in thevicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light orpower circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines orcircuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extremecare should be taken to keep from touching su...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
-E4- CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... E1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... E2CONTENTS .......................................................................... E4ACCESSORIES ....................................................
Page 6 - ACCESSORIES; Handling the unit; PRECAUTIONS
-E5- ACCESSORIES Handling the unit When shipping the unitThe original shipping carton and packing materials come inhandy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it wasoriginally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unitThe picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may bedistorted ...
Page 7 - Rear Panel; Front Panel; CONTROLS; FL Display
-E6- VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R POWER VOLUME EJECT REC CHANNEL AM/FM VCR/DVD PRESET + - OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY VCR DVD 11 12 13 18 15 14 16 17 10 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 9 7 8 9 3 1 2 5 14 11 13 10 6 4 12 1. POWER button2. Cassette loading slot3. VCR indicator4. DVD indicator5. VCR/DVD mode selector button6. AM/FM...
Page 8 - REMOTE CONTROL; Controls
-E7- 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.• When using as a number button, press the appropriateb...
Page 9 - To Set the Remote Control Code for TV; TV brands; POWER
-E8- Need help? Call1-800-813-3435 Numberbuttons Inserting Batteries Note:Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for amonth or more. Batteries left in the unit may leak and causedamage. IMPORTANT NOTE: S P E N T O R D I S C H A R G E D B A T T E R I E S M U S T B ERECYCLED OR D...
Page 10 - TV Antenna Connections; Example 1: Combination VHF/UHF antenna with 75 ohm; BASIC CONNECTIONS
-E9- Note:Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outletuntil all connections have been made. TV Antenna Connections If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. Ifyou are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to page E12 forthe proper connections. The main unit must be con...
Page 11 - Audio/Video Connection; Basic TV Connections; Example 1: TV with single 75 ohm VHF/UHF antenna input
-E10- U H F V H F CH 4 CH O OUTHANNEL) IN VHF/UHF ANT. ( ) OUT T V ( ) 3 CH 4 CH VIDEO AM LOOP AUDIO AUDIO OUT (6–CHANNEL) L R IN VHF/UHF ANT ( ) OUT T V ( ) DVD/VCR OUTPUT FM 75 Ω V H F / U H F I N ( A N T ) 75 ohm coaxialcable (supplied) Main unit Splitter75 ohm input75/300 ohm outputs(not supplie...
Page 12 - Component video connection; Optional, Preferred TV Connections
-E11- Component video connection 1. Connect the DVD OUTPUT COMPONENT jacks on the main unit to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using thecomponent video cables (not supplied). 2. If you use your TV’s speaker, connect the DVD/VCR OUTPUT AUDIO L/R jacks of the main unit to the audio left/right ...
Page 15 - Speaker Connections; Speaker wire color
-E14- Speaker Connections To achieve proper stereo reproduction, connect the speakerwires without shorting to adjacent wires as shown below. Note:Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outletuntil all connections have been made. Speaker wire color Use Black and White Front left speaker Blac...
Page 16 - Speaker Placement
-E15- Need help? Call1-800-813-3435 Speaker Placement The supplied speakers have built-in magnetic stray fieldcompensation. They may be placed close to a TV without affectingthe color purity.The five speakers are all the same and can be used for Front left,Center, Front right, Surround left, and Sur...
Page 17 - AM/FM Antenna Connections; FM antenna
-E16- Need help? Call1-800-813-3435 AM/FM Antenna Connections FM antenna The FM indoor antenna lead wire is sufficient to receive mostlocal 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 Ω terminal. See the illustration on t...
Page 18 - Auto Clock Setting; Auto clock setting; ENTER; ADJUSTING THE CLOCK
-E17- Auto Clock Setting The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting andupdating, and also to set the Time Zone and Daylight SavingTime by receiving XDS (Extended Data Service) informationcarried on the channel signal. Preparation:You must set the antenna connection before the AC cord...
Page 20 - Manual Clock Setting
-E19- 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 onthe front panel will light.) Example: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM” March, 26 (WED), 2003. 1. Pres...
Page 21 - Common Operation; Turning the power on and off; Bass boost system; BEFORE OPERATION
-E20- Common Operation VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R POWER VOLUME EJECT REC CHANNEL AM/FM VCR/DVD PRESET + - OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PLAY a AM/FM VOLUME POWER VCR/DVD Turning the power on and off Press [POWER] to turn the power on.(After connecting the power cord, when you press [POWER] forthe first time, the ...
Page 22 - Selecting Surround Mode; Function; SURROUND
-E21- Need help? Call1-800-813-3435 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 asfollows:AUTO v Surr (Surround) v HALL v LIVE v 2ch v AUTO ... Notes:• DVD video disc with DTS may no...
Page 23 - Adjusting the Speaker Volume Balance; TV screen; Adjusting the Speaker and Subwoofer Level
-E22- Adjusting the Speaker Volume Balance This unit is set to the standard level before shipping from thefactory. You may not need adjustment.But, depending on the size of the room and the placement of thespeakers, you may need a fine adjustment.In this case, follow the steps below. Please use the ...
Page 24 - Changing the Delay Time
-E23- Changing the Delay Time The sound from speakers can reach the listening position atdifferent times depending the speaker placements. You canallow for this difference by changing the delay time of the centerand surround speakers. 1. Press [SETUP/MENU] once or twice in the stop mode or disc is n...
Page 25 - Setting the Video Channel; Setting the Language
-E24- Setting the Video Channel To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch aprogram selected by the VCR’s channel selector, the TV must beset to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only. 1. Press [POWER] to turn on the unit. 2. Press...
Page 26 - VCR Tuner Setting; Setting channels automatically
-E25- VCR Tuner Setting The built-in VCR is equipped with a channel memory featurewhich allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel setinto memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selectingchannels, they must be programmed into the VCR’s memory. Inaddition to normal VHF and UHF ch...
Page 27 - To ADD/DELETE Channels; Noise Elimination
-E26- To ADD/DELETE Channels You can add the channels you want or delete the channels youdo 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 onthe front panel will light.) 1. Repeat the steps 1 ~ 2 in “TV/CATV s...
Page 28 - VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE PLAYBACK; Loading and Unloading a Cassette Tape; EJECT
-E27- VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE PLAYBACK Loading and Unloading a Cassette Tape Use only video cassette tapes marked and . Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up and theerase prevention tab positioned at your left. An...
Page 29 - Basic Playback; To stop playback; To rewind the tape or forward it rapidly; Forward/Reverse picture search mode
-E28- Basic Playback Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press [VCR] to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator onthe front panel will light.) 1. Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will startautomatically.) 2....
Page 30 - Special Playback; SPEED SEARCH TIMES
-E29- 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 TAPE SPEED PICTURE SEARCH SPEED PRESS ONCE PRESS TWICE ...
Page 31 - ZERO RETURN Function; Video Index Search System; Recording an INDEX mark; Index Search; VCR
-E30- ZERO RETURN Function This function makes tape-rewinding stop at the counter 00:00:00position 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. Press [DISPLAY]. The counter d...
Page 32 - RECORDING; Recording a TV Program; Recording and viewing the same TV program
-E31- 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 onthe front panel will light.) 1. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The uni...
Page 33 - To stop recording; To stop recording temporarily; Recording one program while watching another; DISPLAY
-E32- 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 sec...
Page 34 - To cancel OTR
-E33- One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple andconvenient 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 onthe front panel will light.) Example: On...
Page 35 - Timer Recording; TIMER REC
-E34- Timer Recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remotecontrol. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recordingof 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 ...
Page 37 - Stereo Recording and Playback; AUDIO OUT; OR
-E36- Stereo Recording and Playback The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording ofMTS STEREO TV broadcasts. When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received, the word STEREOwill appear on the TV screen and the program can be viewed orrecorded in stereo.The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is t...
Page 38 - Duplicating a Video Tape; Connection with second Video recorder; Connection with Video camera; TAPE SPEED; Recording a DVD/CD Disc; Preparation
-E37- Duplicating a Video Tape If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, you canduplicate a previously recorded tape.Make all connections before turning on the power. Connection with second Video recorder To AUDIO (R) IN To VIDEO IN To AUDIO (L) IN To AUDIO (R) OUT To VIDEO OUT Playback VC...
Page 39 - LB; PLAYABLE DISCS; For KODAK Picture CD, please see page E52.
-E38- 1 ALL 3 2 3 1 LB 16:9 PLAYABLE DISCS Disc type and logo mark CAUTION: • This unit can play back FUJICOLOR CD and KODAK PictureCD formats. • Only the above types of discs can be played on this unit.DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, SVCD, CVD, VCD, etc. cannot be played. • This unit is to be used exclusively wit...
Page 40 - DISC PLAYBACK; Preparations
-E39- 1 3, 52 6 DISC PLAYBACK Preparations • Turn on the TV and select the video input source. • Select the playback picture size according to the aspect ratioof the TV. (See “Setting Picture” in “INITIAL SETTINGS” onpage E57.) 4:3 (Letterbox): 4:3 (Panscan): 16:9 (Wide screen): Basic Playback Notes...
Page 41 - Skipping forward; Stopping Playback
-E40- VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R POWER VOLUME EJECT REC CHANNEL AM/FM VCR/DVD PRESET + - OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PLAY a n STOP a (Play) f e n (Stop) Need help? Call1-800-813-3435 This product incorporates copyright protection technology thatis protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and otherinte...
Page 42 - Selecting a DVD Menu
-E41- 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. Press [ 4 ], [ 5 ], [ b ] or [ a ] (or the number buttons) to select the ...
Page 45 - SLOW; Fast Playback; Fast forward playback; Fast reverse playback; Forward slow playback
-E44- a (Play) d c a (Play) SLOW a (Play) k VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R POWER VOLUME EJECT REC CHANNEL AM/FM VCR/DVD PRESET + - OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PLAY a d c Fast Playback Fast forward playback Press [ c ] repeatedly to select the fast speed forward playback. Each time the button is pressed, the speed i...
Page 46 - ZOOM
-E45- 3 ANGLE SHIFT 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. • Frame playback is operated forward only. ...
Page 47 - Normal Repeat Playback
-E46- A-B REPEATSHIFT PLAY MODE SHIFT ENTER 5 , b , a Point A Point B Normal Repeat Playback [DVD]1. Press [PLAY MODE] while holding [SHIFT] down during playback or stop mode.The “Play Mode” screen (“Repeat”) appears. Repeat Off /Enter/Play Mode 2. Press [ b ], [ a ] or [ENTER] once or twice to sele...
Page 49 - On: The primary vocal is output when it is recorded on the
-E48- 1, 2 1, 2 1 2 Hello! Holà! ¡Hola! Notes:• In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to theselected one. • When a disc supporting closed caption is played, the subtitleand the closed caption may overlap each other on the TVscreen. In this case, turn the subtitle off. • When the desire...
Page 50 - Title; Example for Audio CD:; Selecting On-Screen Information; Marking the Scenes
-E49- 00:08:40 01:12:33 1/9 Title 1/99 1/8 1/32 Chapter 1/999 Eng DolbyDigitalEng 02:25 05:04 Track 11/99 ENTER MARKER SHIFT DISPLAY 4 , 5 CLEAR/CANCEL Example for Audio CD: Selecting On-Screen Information Example for DVD:Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to show the disc information (Title,Chapter, Title ...
Page 51 - Before Starting; Japan
-E50- MP3/WMA CD OPERATION 1, 3 VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R POWER VOLUME EJECT REC CHANNEL AM/FM VCR/DVD PRESET + - OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY 1, 3 2 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 ...
Page 52 - Repeat Playback; PLAY MODE
-E51- 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: 6. Press [ENTER] to start playback. • The lette...
Page 53 - PICTURE DISC OPERATION; KODAK Picture CD Playback; To play the picture one by one; Selecting a picture from the file list; Picture Zoom; If the picture appears upside down or sideways, please
-E52- PICTURE DISC OPERATION KODAK Picture CD Playback With KODAK Picture CD, it’s easy to turn film into pictures youcan email from your PC and view on this unit!Just bring your film in for processing, and check the box forKODAK Picture CD. You’ll get back your prints and negatives asusual - plus y...
Page 54 - JPEG CD Playback
-E53- JPEG CD Playback You can also view digital images from JPEG files on disc createdby your computer.• It would take 30 seconds or more for this unit to read theJPEG files depending on its structure. • Some JPEG files cannot be played back depending on therecording conditions. To play the picture...
Page 56 - DVD SPEAKER MUTE Setting
-E55- 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 - Setting Language; INITIAL SETTINGS; Setting OSD Language
-E56- 4 , a , 5 , b SETUP/MENU ENTER RETURN Once the initial settings have been completed, the unit canalways 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 m...
Page 58 - Setting Picture; Off: On-screen displays do not appear when you press any
-E57- 4 , a , 5 , b SETUP/MENU ENTER RETURN Setting Picture 1. Press [SETUP/MENU] in the stop mode or No disc. The setup screen appears. Language Picture Parental Other Sound 2. Press [ a ] to select “Picture”. 3. Press [ 5 ] or [ENTER]. The Picture screen (“Tv Screen”, “Display”, “JPEG Interval”and...
Page 59 - Setting Sound
-E58- 4 , a , 5 , b SETUP/MENU ENTER RETURN Need help? Call 1-800-813-3435 Setting Sound Used to adjust the sound level between the powerful sound andthe faint sound. 1. Press [SETUP/MENU] in the stop mode or No disc. The setup screen appears. Language Picture Parental Other Sound 2. Press [ a ] to ...
Page 60 - Setting Parental
-E59- 4 , a , 5 , b Number buttons SETUP/MENU CLEAR/CANCEL ENTER RETURN Parental Control MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) Guideline is arating system that provides advanced cautionary information toparent about the content of movie programs. The parental lock level is equivalent to the f...
Page 61 - LANGUAGE CODE LIST
-E60- LANGUAGE CODE LIST Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” language on page E56”. Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 Slovak 2921 Afrikaans 1116 French 1628 Macedonian 2321 Slovenian 2922...
Page 62 - LISTENING TO THE RADIO; Automatic/Manual Tuning
-E61- Need help? Call1-800-813-3435 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...
Page 63 - Listening to Preset Stations
-E62- Manual presetting1. 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.• The number butto...
Page 64 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
-E63- TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions and are having difficulty operation the unit, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Checkthe corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to locate and remedy the problem. SYMPTOM No power. The power is on, but th...
Page 66 - MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the Cabinet; Video head clogging; Video head cleanning
-E65- MAINTENANCE WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANYMAINTENANCE 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 chemicalcleaners si...
Page 67 - SPECIFICATIONS
-E66- SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz Power consumption: 23 Watts Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 16.9" x 3.9" x 12.5" (430 x 99 x 318 mm) Weight: Approx. 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) Operating temperature: 5 ° C to 40 ° C (41 ° F to 104 ° F) Operating humidity: Less than 8...
Page 68 - Limited Warranty; LABOR 1 YEAR; OBLIGATIONS
-E67- SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Printed in Thailand J2B80201A03/01 U For assistance in obtaining repairs and operational information, please contact the following Toll Free Number: DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-813-3435 Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time Also, you may write to SANYO Manufacturing Corpor...
