31-5023 OWNER’S MANUAL
Warning WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT CAUTION: This appliance contains a low powered laser device and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The following caution label is located on the rear panel CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Important safty information FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT. POWER SOURCE To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the followingΚ xThis system has been designed to work with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that may create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the system.
Introduction Thank you for choosing SABA. SABA specializes in state-of-the-art technology and elegant styling designed to provide many years of enjoyment. This product is provided with an immense array of features. We recommend reading this manual thoroughly before proceeding. CUSTOMER RECORD The model and serial number of this product are located on the back panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below, and retain as a permanent record of your purchase.
Important safty information x DVD player with built-in DTS and Dolby Digital decoders, supporting Dolby Pro Logic, Virtual Surround and Progressive Scan. x Built-in six channel amplifier system. x AM/FM digital tuner. x Compatible with DVD, SVCD, VCD1.1, VCD2.0, MP3, CDR, CDRW and CD-DA (audio) discs. x User friendly DVD navigation functions. x Multi-color fluorescent front panel display and on screen display menu. x Full function ergonomic remote control.
Cautions on installation x x x This unit is a precision device that is constructed Please refer to the instruction manuals of any components to be connected to this unit. using extremely accurate technology. Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image quality. At the worst, neither video nor audio will be played back. To obtain optimum picture quality, the players should be checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours.
Disc terminology x Playback control (video CDs) Video CD discs with the words “playback control” on the disc or jacket are equipped with a function for displaying menus on the TV monitor. Use the menus to select the desired position, display information, etc. in a dialogue fashion. This function is referred to as “PCB mode” for this system. x Titles and chaptersΰDVD-video discsα DVD video discs are divided into several large sections called “titles” and smaller sections called “chapters”.
Funtion overview Front panel 1 2 3 FM, AM or AUX 6 7 8 9 7. SKIP/TUNING In tuner mode, press to tune to a higher or lower radio frequency. For automatic tuning, press and hold it for more than 2 seconds. In DVD mode, press to play a disc in fast forward or reverse modes. 2. OPEN/CLOSE To open/close the disc tray. DVD, 5 6. STOP Stops playback of a disc and clears the stored program. 1. POWER To turn the unit on or off.
Funtion overview Rear panel 1 2 5 6 3 7 8 4 1. AC Power Cord Connects to an AC 120V/60Hz wall outlet. 9 10 11 7. COAXIAL OUT Connects to an optional receiver equipped with 5.4 digital COAXIAL inputs. 2. SPEAKER output terminals Connect to the supplied speakers as color coded. 8. VIDEO OUTΰPr/Pb/Yα Connects to the television or monitor with component videoΰprogressiveα480p input. 3. FM antenna terminalΰ75 ohmα Plug the FM antenna into the FM terminal of the main unit. 9.
Funtion overview 5. STOP Stops disc playback and clears the stored program. 6. PROG Stores tracks for program play. Remote control unit 1 10 9 11 12 8 2 13 14 7 3 6 4 7. A-B Programs a section to play repeatedly. 8. REPEAT Use to playback titles/chapters/tracks repeatedly. 5 9. DISPLAY Switches the item displayed on the TV screen or / and on the front panel display. 10. SUBTITLE Selects a desired language for the subtitles while playing a DVD. 11. ANGLE Changes the angles while playing a DVD.
Funtion overview Remote control unit 15. / PLAY/PAUSE To start or temporarily stop playback. 16. ZOOM Zoom in the playing pictures. 17. SETUP Displays or exits the SETUP menu. 15 18. MENU Switch the PBC function to On or Off.ΰVideo CD 2.0α 19. SLOW/MEM Presets the radio station. Activate the slow-motion play mode while playing a DVD. 19 18 16 17 21 20 22 20. OPEN/CLOSE To open/close disc tray. 23 26 21. GOTO Selects a start point to play. 25 24 22.
Connections Speaker system connection Front Right Front Left Center RED/BLACK BLUE/BLACK RED/BLACK FR FL C RR RL SUB (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (4 OHMS) GREEN/BLACK GREY/BLACK Rear Right GREY/BLACK Rear Left Subwoofer The speaker system is color coded for easy setup. Each speaker has two color coded spring type connectors located at the rear of its case. You will be connecting each speaker to the player using with corresponding color coded speaker cables.
Connections Antenna connections Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio. x Connect the AM antenna to the AM terminals. x Connect the FM antenna to the Fm terminals.
Connections x Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect COAXIAL OUT jacks to the corresponding Coaxial type digital audio input on an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder. TV and optional component connections x Use the supplied audio cables to connect AUDIO IN jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the television, VCR or other audio/visual components. x Use the video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the Video input jacks on the television.
Basic setup Setting up the surround sound system You must connect all the speakers and setup the system properly in order to enjoy the digital cinema experience at home. Height The recommended height to place the center, front and rear speakers is level with your ears while in a seated position. If necessary, the rear speakers may be placed slightly higher than the center and front speakers.
Basic setup Initial settings This system is designed with a user-friendly setup menu. Use the section to take you through the system and disc setup options and recommendations. Selecting the on screen display (OSD) language This setting is used to establish the language that will be displayed for all operations and on screen messages.
Basic setup Center delay setting The center delay can be adjusted in Dolby Digital mode. To change this setting, use the setup menu, select speaker setup to access the following screen: DOWNMIX setting This setting will affect the audio output signal when playing DVD discs recorded with surround multi-channel audio.
Basic setup Selecting the dynamic range Dynamic range compression, a function used to compress the dynamic range (reproduction level range) of audio signals, can be selected for Dolby Digital mode. It is used for viewing DVD discs late at night or at other times when high volume levels are not desirable. Selecting the disc menu language Select a desired language when playing a DVD disc that has menu data recorded in multiple-languages.
Basic setup Returning to the original factory default settings To return all settings to the factory defaults, use the setup menu, select preferences to access the defaults menu: Changing the parental control password To change the parental control password use the setup menu, select preferences to access the password menu. Press the ENTER/SET button to enter the old password “9999”. (“XXXX” will appear as you enter the numbers).
Playback functions IMPORTANTΚ Please note that some DVD movie discs may not have all the features described in this chapter. For example, older movies may not allow you to select multiple camera angles. Refer to the instructions or liner notes that are included with each disc to determine what features and operations are available on that particular disc. POWER Slow-motion playback TUNE +/PLAY/PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE SLOW/MEM SOURCE PLAY/PAUSE To watch a DVD disc: 1.
Playback functions Repeat playback Use this function to set the player to repeat individual tracks on CD or Video CD discs, chapters or titles on DVD disc, an entire disc. Search to locate a point quickly While playing a disc, use the TUNE or TUNE buttons to fast forward and fast reverse, scrolling through the speeds to get back to normal play (see below) or use the / button to return to the normal forward playback immediately.
Playback functions Program playback This function is for use with CD audio discs only. By selecting and programming the order of the tracks on a disc to be played, you can create your own program. One program can be stored in the system and contain up to 99 tracks. A-B repeat playback Use this function to play a specific portion in a chapter or track repeatedly. This is useful to memorize lyrics or watch a portion of a disc over and over.
Playback functions Viewing disc information You have the option to view current information, such as titles and chapters on DVD discs or tracks on VCD and CD discs. Selecting a start point by chapter or time code This player offers different ways of accessing the information on DVD or Video CD discs. When playing DVD discs: 1. Press DISPLAY button once to display Title number, Chapter number and Title elapsed time. 2. Press the DISPLAY button a second time to display Title remaining time. 3.
Playback functions Playing VCD discs with PBC (playback control) Some Video CD discs have PBC (playback control) menus that are displayed automatically upon playback. Use these menus to select playback options. When playing an MP3 encoded CD disc: 1. Press the DISPLAY button once to display Single Elapsed time. 2. Press the DISPLAY button a second time to display Single Remaining time. 3. Press the DISPLAY button a third time to select display function off. DISPLAY MENU When playing VCD2.
Special functions Angle selection Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scenes can viewed from each of the different angles. (The recorded angles differ from disc to disc). Picture zoom This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the television screen and to pan through the enlarged image. ANGLE 1. While playing a title shot from different angles, the angle logo appears on the TV screen.
Special functions Selecting the audio language Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVD discs in a number of languages or audio tracks, allowing you to select the desired language. Selecting the subtitle language This function is available for DVD discs recorded with subtitles in multiple-languages. SUBTITLE While playing DVD discs, press the AUDIO button once to display the current language selection. Continue pressing to select other languages.
Special functions Selecting the output signal (Progressive/Interlaced) Some televisions or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs to 480p progressive-scan components allows you to view the highest quality pictures with high resolution.
Other functions Storing radio stations: You can easily enter and store up to 40 AM or FM radio stations in the receiver’s memory. Operating the radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio function. POWER POWER AUDIO(ST/MO) SOURCE MEM +/SOURCE TUNE +/- SKIP/TUNING +/- Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordinglyΰsee “Connecting the Antenna” on page 12 section for detailsα 2. Press the POWER button to switch on the receiver. 3.
Other functions Using the sleep timer Use this function to program the system to turn off automatically after a specified amount of time. Listening to an external source You can listen to other audio component(s) connected to this system through your new speaker system. SOURCE VOLUME +/- SLEEP To operate the audio component which is connected to this system, press the SOURCE button repeatedly until “AUX” appears on the front panel display.
Limited Warranty parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
Trouble Shooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest service center. x The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. x The system is in pause mode or in slow-motion play mode, of fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press PLAY/PAUSEΰ / αto return to normal play mode. x Check the speaker settings.
Specifications DVD Section Laser type……………………………………………………………………………………………Semiconductor laser, Wavelength 650 nm Signal system………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….NTSC Video Format……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4Κ3 / 16Κ9 Video Output Level…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Specifications SPEAKER Front & Center System……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1-way shielded Impedance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……8 ohm Speaker drivers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3” full range Dimension…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..W90 X H147 X D110 mm Weight…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0.52Kg/each Surround System…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
