Brand: SANYO
Category: Video
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for DWM-3500
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:22 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2003-02-24
Warranty Information
SANYO warrants this SANYO product against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year for Labor and Parts, and is carry-in only.
Basic Operations
Power On/Off: Press the POWER button to turn the unit on or off. The unit remembers the last volume setting.
Source Selection: Use the VCR, DVD, or AM/FM buttons on the remote to select the input source. The INPUT button can be used to cycle through external audio/video inputs when in VCR mode.
Volume Adjustment: Use the VOLUME buttons on the remote or the VOLUME control on the front panel. The volume level is displayed on the FL display.
Sound Settings: Press the SOUND button to access sound modes like Bass, Treble, and speaker levels. The BASS BOOST button toggles the bass boost effect.
Surround Mode: Press the SURROUND button to select from various surround sound modes (AUTO, Surr, HALL, LIVE, 2ch) depending on the source and disc content.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| No power. | The power cord is disconnected. | Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. |
| The power is on, but the DVD/VCR does not work. | No tape is inserted. | Insert a tape or disc. (See page E27 or E39) |
| No disc is inserted. | Insert a tape or disc. (See page E27 or E39) | |
| No picture. | The video channel of the TV is not set to channel 3 or 4. | Set the TV's video channel to 3 or 4. |
| The TV is not set to receive DVD/VCR signal output. | Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD/VCR appears on the TV screen. | |
| TV/VCR mode for DVD/VCR is set to TV. | Press [TV/VCR] on the remote control repeatedly to choose VCR mode. "VCR" appears on the FL display. | |
| The video cable is not connected securely. | Connect the video cable securely. | |
| The video cable or 75 ohm coaxial cable is not connected. | Connect the video cable into the jack. (See page E10.) | |
| Video connection is not correct. | Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable into the jack. (See page E10.) | |
| Note: S-Video/component out does not output the VCR/tuner video signal. They are only for DVD video output. | Connect the cord correctly. See "Basic TV Connections" or "Audio/Video Connection" on page E10. | |
| No sound. | The connected TV power is turned off. | Turn on the TV. |
| An unplayable disc is loaded. | Load a playable disc. (Check the disc logo, type, color system and regional code.) (See page E38.) | |
| Sound is heard from only one speaker. | The audio cables are not connected securely. | Connect the audio cable securely. |
| The wrong function is selected. | Select the correct function. (See page E20.) | |
| Faulty speaker connections. | Connect the speaker wires firmly to the speaker terminals. (See page E14.) | |
| The playback picture is poor. | Volume control is set to minimum. | Turn up the volume. |
| Faulty speaker connections. | Connect the speaker wires firmly to the speaker terminals. (See page E14.) | |
| The disc is dirty. | Clean the disc. (See page E38.) | |
| Tape heads are dirty. | Clean video heads. (See page E65.) | |
| Tape is a rental or was recorded on another VCR. | Use [Tracking] +/- for manual tracking adjustment while tape is playing. (See page E29.) | |
| The DVD/VCR does not start playback. | An unplayable disc is loaded. | Load a playable disc. (Check the disc logo, type, color system and regional code.) (See page E38.) |
| No tape is inserted. | Insert a tape or disc. (See page E27 or E39.) | |
| No disc is inserted. | Load a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.) (See page E38.) | |
| An unplayable disc is inserted. | Place the disc with the playback side down. | |
| The disc is placed upside down. | Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. | |
| The disc is not placed within the guide. | Clean the disc. (See page E38.) | |
| The disc is dirty. | Cancel the parental lock function or change the rating level. Reset it after play. (See page E59.) | |
| "PARENTAL" is set. | Press [SURROUND] repeatedly to select "Surr", "HALL" or "LIVE". (See page E21.) | |
| On music CD sound only comes from front left and right speakers. | Unit automatically sets 2.1 channel (Front left and right speakers, and Subwoofer). | |
| No sound from rear and center speakers. |