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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.
Important safety information FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY Condensation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT. conditions: POWER SOURCE • Immediately after a heater has been turned on. To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against •...
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.
Getting Started Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new SABA Home Theater System during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save this carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the system ever needs repair.
Discs The types of discs listed below will play on this SABA DVD Player Deck. The following discs will not be play: • Photo CD, CD-G, CD-Extra, CD-ROM, and DVD- The corresponding logos are indicated on the disc...
Disc terminology • Playback control (video CDs) • Titles and chapters(DVD-video discs) Video CD discs with the words “playback control” on DVD video discs are divided into several large sections the disc or jacket are equipped with a function for called “titles”...
Function overview Front panel 1. POWER 6. STOP To turn the unit on or off. When the system is turned on, Stops playback of a disc and clears the stored the unit will go to the mode it was set in before the power program.
Function overview Rear panel (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (4 OHMS) 10 11 1. AC Power Cord 7. COAXIAL OUT Connects to an AC 120V/60Hz wall outlet. Connects to an optional receiver equipped with 5.4 digital COAXIAL inputs.
Function overview Remote control unit 5. STOP Stops disc playback and clears the stored program. 6. PROGRAM Stores tracks for program play. 7. A-B Programs a section to play repeatedly. 8. REPEAT Use to playback titles/chapters/tracks repeatedly. 9. DISPLAY Switches the item displayed on the TV screen or / and on the front panel display.
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Function Overview PLAY/PAUSE To start or temporarily stop playback. 16. ZOOM Zoom in the playing pictures. 17. SETUP Displays or exits the SETUP menu. 18. MENU Switch the PBC function to On or Off.(Video CD 2.0) 19. SLOW/MEM Presets the radio station. Activate the slow-motion play mode while playing a DVD.
Connections Speaker system connection Front Right Front Left Center RED/BLACK BLUE/BLACK RED/BLACK (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 O HMS) (8 OHMS) (4 OHMS) GREEN/BLACK GREY/BLACK GREY/BLACK Subwoofer Rear Right Rear Left The speaker system is color coded for easy To avoid short-circuiting the speakers setup.
Connections Antenna connections Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio. • Connect the AM antenna to the AM terminals. • Connect the FM antenna to the Fm terminals. (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (8 OHMS) (4 OHMS)
Connections TV and optional component connections • Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect COAXIAL • Use the supplied audio cables to connect AUDIO IN OUT jacks to the corresponding Coaxial type digital jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the audio input on an amplifier equipped with a Dolby television, VCR or other audio/visual components.
Basic Setup Height Setting up the surround sound system You must connect all the speakers and setup the The recommended height to place the center, front and rear speakers is level with your ears while in a system properly in order to enjoy the digital cinema seated position.
Basic setup Initial settings Selecting the on screen display (OSD) language This system is designed with a user-friendly setup This setting is used to establish the language that will menu. Use the section to take you through the system be displayed for all operations and on screen and disc setup options and recommendations.
Basic setup DOWNMIX setting Center delay setting This setting will affect the audio output signal when The center delay can be adjusted in Dolby Digital playing DVD discs recorded with surround multi- mode. To change this setting, use the setup menu, channel audio.
Basic setup Selecting the dynamic range Selecting the disc menu language Dynamic range compression, a function used to Select a desired language when playing a DVD disc compress the dynamic range (reproduction level that has menu data recorded in multiple-languages. To range) of audio signals, can be selected for Dolby adjust this setting, use the setup menu, select Digital mode.
Basic setup Changing the parental control password Returning to the original factory default settings To change the parental control password use the setup To return all settings to the factory defaults, use the menu, select preferences to access the password setup menu, select preferences to access the defaults menu.
Playback functions Slow-motion playback IMPORTANT: 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 TUNE +/- that are included with each disc to determine what PLAY/PAUSE...
Playback functions Search to locate a point quickly Repeat playback While playing a disc, use the TUNE or TUNE buttons to Use this function to set the player to repeat individual fast forward and fast reverse, scrolling through the speeds to tracks on CD or Video CD discs, chapters or titles on get back to normal play (see below) or use the button...
Playback functions A-B repeat playback Program playback Use this function to play a specific portion in a chapter This function is for use with CD audio discs only. By or track repeatedly. This is useful to memorize lyrics or selecting and programming the order of the tracks on watch a portion of a disc over and over.
Playback functions Selecting a start point by chapter or time code Viewing disc information This player offers different ways of accessing the You have the option to view current information, such information on DVD or Video CD discs. as titles and chapters on DVD discs or tracks on VCD and CD discs.
Playback functions When playing an MP3 encoded CD disc: Playing VCD discs with PBC (playback control) 1. Press the DISPLAY button once to display Single Some Video CD discs have PBC (playback control) Elapsed time. menus that are displayed automatically upon playback. 2.
Special functions Picture zoom Angle selection This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot television screen and to pan through the enlarged simultaneously from a number of different angles. For image.
Special functions Selecting the subtitle language Selecting the audio language This function is available for DVD discs recorded with Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be subtitles in multiple-languages. recorded on DVD discs in a number of languages or audio tracks, allowing you to select the desired language.
Special functions Setting the audio mode for karaoke music Selecting the output signal (Progressive/Interlaced) When playing karaoke or similarly formatted Some televisions or monitors are equipped with DVD discs, it is possible to select vocal audio, or component video inputs that are capable of either right or left channel depending on the disc.
Other functions Operating the radio Storing radio stations: The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM You can easily enter and store up to 40 AM or FM radio radio function. stations in the receiver’s memory. POWER POWER AUDIO(ST/MO) SOURCE TUNE +/-...
Other functions Listening to an external source Using the sleep timer You can listen to other audio component(s) connected Use this function to program the system to turn off to this system through your new speaker system. automatically after a specified amount of time. SOURCE VOLUME +/- SLEEP...
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Limitation of Warranty: • Defects in materials or workmanship • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. For how long after your purchase: OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS • Two year from the date of purchase for labor and IMPLIED (INCLUDING IMPLIED...
Specifications DVD Section Laser type……………………………………………………………………………………………Semiconductor laser, Wavelength 650 Signal system………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….NTSC Video Format……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4:3 / 16:9 Video Output Level…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 Vp-p ( 75 ohm) Video Y Output Level……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 Vp-p ( 75 ohm) Video C Output Level…………………………………………………………………………………………………………286m Vp-p ( 75 ohm) Audio Frequency Response…………………………………………………………………………………………………4Hz –...
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(1KHz) Frequency response………………………………………………………………………………………………………...180Hz – 14KHz, ± Signal to Noise ration……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… > 65dB (CCIR) Input sensitivity…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….400mV GENERAL Power Supply…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….…120V/50Hz Power consumption…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..100W Dimension…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...L430 X W347 X H52 Weight………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5.2 Kg SPEAKER Front & Center System……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1-way shielded Impedance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……8 ohm Speaker drivers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3” full range Dimension…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..W90 X H147 X D110 Weight…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0.52Kg/each Surround System…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..1-way no shielded...
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