Saba 31-5023 Owner's Manual

Saba 31-5023 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 31-5023 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Warning

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. SABA is a registered trademark of Thomson Corporation. CAUTION: This appliance contains a low powered laser device and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important safty information FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 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 following This system has been designed to work with 120-volt AC current.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 5: 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.
  • Page 6: Cautions On Installation

    This is not a malfunction of the unit or the television. Discs The types of discs listed below will play on this SABA DVD Player Deck. The corresponding logos are indicated on the disc label or jacket: DVD video discs...
  • Page 7: Disc Terminology

    Copyright: It is prohibited by law to reproduce, rent or play discs in public without the consent of the copyright holder. Copyright protection: This DVD player supports Macrovision copyright protection technology. DVD discs that contain a copy protection code are prohibited from being copied and the copies will not play normally.
  • Page 8: Function Overview

    Funtion overview Front panel 1. POWER To turn the unit on or off. When the system is turned on, the unit will go to the mode it was set in before the power was turned off. 2. OPEN/CLOSE To open/close the disc tray. 3.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Funtion overview Rear panel 1. AC Power Cord Connects to an AC 120V/60Hz wall outlet. 2. SPEAKER output terminals Connect to the supplied speakers as color coded. 3. FM antenna terminal 75 ohm Plug the FM antenna into the FM terminal of the main unit.
  • Page 10: Remote Control Unit

    Funtion overview Remote control unit 1. POWER Turns the system power on or off. 2. SOURCE Selects the component you want to use. 3. SURR Selects a desired speaker listening mode. 4. SLEEP Activates the sleep timer. 5. STOP Stops disc playback and clears the stored program. 6.
  • Page 11 Funtion 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.
  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections Speaker system connection Front Right Rear Right 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.
  • Page 13: Antenna Connections

    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)
  • Page 14: Tv And Optional Component Connections

    Connections TV and optional component connections 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. Use the supplied audio cables to connect AUDIO OUT jacks to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the television, tape or CD recorders.
  • Page 15: Basic Setup

    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. Note: Use the test tone mode to check the balance level and connections of your speakers.
  • Page 16: Initial Settings

    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. Using the setup menu Press the SETUP button on your remote control unit to display the setup menu.
  • Page 17: Downmix Setting

    Basic setup DOWNMIX setting This setting will affect the audio output signal when playing DVD discs recorded with surround multi-channel audio. To select one of the following Downmix settings, use the setup menu, select speaker settings to access the DOWNMIX menu LT/RT: For use with an external amplifier or television with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
  • Page 18: Selecting The Dynamic Range

    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.
  • Page 19: Changing The Parental Control Password

    Basic setup 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). When prompted to enter a new password, enter a 4-digit code and enter it again when prompted to confirm password.
  • Page 20: Playback Functions

    The front panel display lights up, and the DVD logo screen appears on the television screen. 3. If the system is not in the DVD player mode, press the SOURCE button on the front panel or remote control to select it.
  • Page 21: Search To Locate A Point Quickly

    Playback functions Search to locate a point quickly While playing a disc, use the TUNE or TUNE fast forward and fast reverse, scrolling through the speeds to get back to normal play (see below) or use the return to the normal forward playback immediately. Selecting the searching speed To change the searching speed press the fast reverse search and the TUNE...
  • Page 22: A-B Repeat Playback

    Playback functions 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. REPEAT PROGRAM NUMBER BUTTONS 1. Press the A-B button at the beginning of the selection you want to repeat.
  • Page 23: Selecting A Start Point By Chapter Or Time Code

    Playback functions Selecting a start point by chapter or time code This player offers different ways of accessing the information on DVD or Video CD discs. DISPLAY GOTO NUMBER BUTTONS Use the GOTO button on the remote control unit to search for titles or chapters on a DVD disc, tracks on a VCD disc, or to select the time to start playback.
  • Page 24: Playing Vcd Discs With Pbc (Playback Control)

    Playback functions 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.
  • Page 25: Special Functions

    Special functions Picture zoom This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the television screen and to pan through the enlarged image. 1. Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to select the following magnification factors: ZOOM X1.5 ZOOMX3 OFF. 2. Use the / / / buttons to select the desired part.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    Special functions Selecting the subtitle language This function is available for DVD discs recorded with subtitles in multiple-languages. SUBTITLE While playing DVD discs, press the SUBTITLE button once to display the current language selection. Continue pressing to select other subtitle languages. Press the ENTER/SET button and playback continues in the desired subtitle language.
  • Page 27: Setting The Audio Mode For Karaoke

    480p mode. Setting the progressive-scan mode: 1. connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr/Pb/Y jack on the DVD player to the according video in jack of the progress-scan TV. 2. Press the SOURCE button to select DVD mode. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the DVD door.
  • Page 28: Other Functions

    Other functions Operating the radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio function. POWER SOURCE Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly see “Connecting the Antenna” on page 12 section for details 2. Press the POWER button to switch on the receiver. 3.
  • Page 29: Listening To An External Source

    Other functions Listening to an external source You can listen to other audio component(s) connected to this system through your new speaker system. SOURCE To operate the audio component which is connected to this system, press the SOURCE button repeatedly until “AUX”...
  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES IMPLIED...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    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. No power Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet? One of the safety mechanisms may be operating.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications DVD Section Laser type……………………………………………………………………………………………Semiconductor laser, Wavelength 650 nm 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 – 22KHz 48KHz ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4Hz –...
  • Page 36 System…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..1-way no shielded Impedance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……8 ohm Speaker drivers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3” full range Dimension…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..W90 X H147 X D110 mm Weight…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0.45Kg/each SUBWOOFER Subwoofer……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 1/2” Output power……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………30W Impedance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……4 ohm Dimension………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...W199 X H307 X D320 mm Weight………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………5.0Kg RadioShack Corporation Forth Worth, Texas 76102 31-5023 08A03 Printed in China...

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