Saba HTS-1500 Owner's Manual - Cautions On Installation

Summary of HTS-1500

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    1 31-5023 owner’s manual.

  • Page 2: Warning

    2 warning warning: to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Caution: to avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the prese...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    3 important safety 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 following : ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 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 ...

  • Page 5: Features

    5 features • dvd player with built-in dts and dolby digital decoders, supporting dolby pro logic, virtual surround and progressive scan. • built-in six channel amplifier system. • am/fm digital tuner. • compatible with dvd, svcd, vcd1.1, vcd2.0, mp3, cdr, cdrw and cd-da (audio) discs. • user friendl...

  • Page 6: Cautions On Installation

    6 cautions on installation • please refer to the instruction manuals of any components to be connected to this unit. • do not turn on the power or plug any of the components into the wall outlet until all connections are secure. • be sure to unplug the unit from the ac wall outlet when connecting au...

  • Page 7: Disc Terminology

    7 disc terminology • titles and chapters (dvd-video discs) dvd video discs are divided into several large sections called “titles” and smaller sections called “chapters”. Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called “title numbers” and “chapter numbers”. For example: • tracks (au...

  • Page 8: Function Overview

    8 function 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. Source select source: dvd, fm, am or aux (auxiliary component). 4. Select to se...

  • Page 9: Function Overview

    9 function 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. 4. Am antenna terminal plug the am antenna ...

  • Page 10: Function Overview

    10 function overview remote control unit 1. Power turns the system power on or off. (note:power switch on main unit must be “on”.) 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 cl...

  • Page 11: Function Overview

    11 function overview 15. / 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 wh...

  • Page 12: Connections

    12 red/black red/black blue/black grey/black green/black grey/black front right front left center rear right subwoofer rear left fr (8 ohms) fl (8 ohms) c (8 ohms) rl (8 ohms) sub (4 ohms) rr (8 ohms) connections speaker system connection the speaker system is color coded for easy setup. Each speake...

  • Page 13: Connections

    13 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. Fr (8 ohms) fl (8 ohms) c (8 ohms) rl (8 ohms) sub (4 ohms) rr (8 ohms).

  • Page 14: Connections

    14 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 ...

  • Page 15: Basic Setup

    15 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. (refer to page _____). Position for t...

  • Page 16: Basic Setup

    16 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. Use the ///buttons to...

  • Page 17: Basic Setup

    17 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 externa...

  • Page 18: Basic Setup

    18 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 de...

  • Page 19: Basic Setup

    19 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 p...

  • Page 20: Playback Functions

    20 playback functions 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 that are included with each disc to determine what f...

  • Page 21: Playback Functions

    21 playback functions 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. Selecting the sear...

  • Page 22: Playback Functions

    22 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. Play/pause stop repeat a-b program number buttons 1. Press the a-b button at the beginning of the sel...

  • Page 23: Playback Functions

    23 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 ...

  • Page 24: Playback Functions

    24 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. Playing vcd discs with pbc ...

  • Page 25: Special Functions

    25 special functions picture zoom this function allows you to enlarge the picture on the television screen and to pan through the enlarged image. Angle zoom 1. Press the zoom button repeatedly to select the following magnification factors: zoom x1.5 Ö zoom x2 Ö zoomx3 Ö off. Notes : • this function ...

  • Page 26: Special Functions

    26 special functions selecting the subtitle language this function is available for dvd discs recorded with subtitles in multiple-languages. Audio(st/mo) setup enter&set subtitle while playing dvd discs, press the subtitle button once to display the current language selection. Continue pressing to s...

  • Page 27: Special Functions

    27 special functions setting the audio mode for karaoke music when playing karaoke or similarly formatted dvd discs, it is possible to select vocal audio, or either right or left channel depending on the disc. Press the audio button repeatedly during playback to switch the audio output mode as follo...

  • Page 28: Other Functions

    28 other functions operating the radio the receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for am/fm radio function. 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. Press the s...

  • Page 29: Other Functions

    29 other functions listening to an external source you can listen to other audio component(s) connected to this system through your new speaker system. To operate the audio component which is connected to this system, press the source button repeatedly until “aux” appears on the front panel display....

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    30 limited warranty what your warranty covers: • defects in materials or workmanship for how long after your purchase: • two year from the date of purchase for labor and parts • the warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whi...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    31 specifications dvd section laser type……………………………………………………………………………………………semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm signal system………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Ntsc video format……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 :3 / 16:9 video output level………………………………………………………………...

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    32 (1khz) frequency response………………………………………………………………………………………………………...180hz – 14khz, ± 1db signal to noise ration……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… > 65db (ccir) input sensitivity…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….400mv general power supply…………………………………………………………………………………………...