Saba 31-5023 User manual

31-5023 OWNER’S MANUAL

2
Warnin
g
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
To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
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
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user of the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliances
WARNING: Any adjustments made to this unit may
alter the performance and can result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
xDo not attempt to clean the lens.
xRefer servicing to qualified personnel only.
WARNING: The laser beam used in this unit is harmful to
the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyri
g
ht protection technolo
g
y must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B di
g
ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
xReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
xIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
xConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
© 2003 RadioShack Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
SABA is a registered trademark of Thomson Corporation.

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Important safty information
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY
A
ND 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.
If you are unsure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your local dealer or power company.
xHold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the
power cord to the wall outlet.
xDo not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy
objects on them.
xDamaged or deformed power cords are hazardous and should
be replaced immediately by a qualified service technician.
LOCATION
xAir vents are provided in the cabinet to prevent excessive
temperatures inside the unit. Do not place this unit in closed
spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents.
xDo not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
xKeep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.
xDo not use the unit in a car. The operation can not be
guaranteed.
xPlace the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place
anything heavy on it.
CARE
xDo not insert or drop anything into this unit through the air
vents as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting
in fire.
xDo not place any object containing water or other liquids on
this unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet,
unplug this unit immediately and contact the retailer or
service center immediately.
xDo not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet
could result in electric shock and damage to the unit.
xDo not put any foreign objects on the disc tray.
Nonuse Periods
xWhen the unit is not being used, turn the power off.
xWhen left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be
unplugged from the household AC outlet.
Condensation
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:
xImmediately after a heater has been turned on.
xIn a steamy or very humid room.
xWhen the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a
warm one.
xIf moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In
this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
Volume control
xDo not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very
low level input or no audio signal. The speaker may be damaged
when a peak level portion is played.
CLEANING
xUnplug the unit before cleaning.
xWhen the system gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft cloth. If
necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth, slightly dampened with mild
soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry
immediately with a dry cloth.
xNever use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any
volatile cleaning agent.
xDo not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish.
xAvoid spaying insecticide near all components.
xYour speakers require minimal maintenance under normal use.
The cabinet may be cleaned using a damp cloth or a mild,
non-abrasive cleaner. To clean the grille, first remove it from the
speaker, then brush lightly with a soft brush or use a vacuum on its
lowest setting. Do not attempt to clean the actual drivers.
SERVICE
xDo not open the cabinet of any components. There are no
user-serviceable components in this product. Opening the cabinets
may present a shock hazard, and any modification to this product
will void your guarantee.
xDo not attempt to service the unit yourself. If water or any metal
objects such as paper clips, wire or staples accidentally fall inside,
disconnect the unit from the power source immediately, and
consult an authorized service center.
xPlease refer any service to the nearest service center.

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing SABA. SABA specializes in state-of-the-art technology and elegant styling designed to provide
many years of en
j
oyment. This product is provided with an immense array of features. We recommend readin
g
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. This will aid in the event of theft or loss.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Contents
Warning………………………….……………………………..2
Important safety information………………………….…..3
Introduction………………………………….....................4
Customer record……………………………………………..4
Contents………………………………..……………………….4
Getting started…………………………..……………………5
Unpacking……………………………………………………….5
Cautions on installation……………………………………..6
Discs………………………………………………………………6
Disc terminology……………………………………………….7
Disc handling……………………………………………………7
Function overview………………………………………..8-11
Front panel…………………………………………………………………….8
Rear panel……………………………………………………………………..9
Remote control unit……………………………………………………10-11
Connections……………………………………………….12-14
Speaker system connection……………………………………………..12
Antenna connections………………………………………………………13
TV and optional component connections………………………….14
Basic setup………………………………………………15-19
Initial settings………………………………………………………………..16
Using the setup menu……………………………………………………..16
TV display setting-selecting the aspect ratio………………………16
Selecting the on screen displayΰOSDαlanguage………………16
Selecting the listening mode ……………………………………………16
Downmix setting…………………………………………………………….17
Using test tone mode………………………………………………………17
Center delay setting………………………………………………………..17
Rear delay setting…………………………………………………………17
Selecting the dynamic range……………………………………………18
Selecting the audio language…………………………………………..18
Selecting the disc menu language…………………………………….18
Selecting the parental control level……………………………………18
Changing the parental control password………………………………..19
Returning to the original factory default settings…………………….19
Playback functions…………………………………………..20-24
DVD disc playback………………………………………………………………20
Slow-motion playback………………………………………………………….20
Search to locate a point quickly…………………………………………….21
Selecting the searching speed………………………………………………21
Repeat playback………………………………………………………………….21
A-B repeat playback…………………………………………………………….22
Program playback……………………………………………………………….22
Selecting a start point by chapter or time code………………………23
Viewing disc information……………………………………………………..23
Playing VCD discs with PBC (playback control)……………………….24
Playing VCD2.0 discs with PCB……………………………………………..24
Playing MP3 discs with PCB………………………………………………….24
Special functions………………………………………….…25-27
Picture zoom………………………………………………………………………25
Angle selection……………………………………………………………………25
Selecting the subtitle language…………………………………………….26
Setting the audio language …………………………………………………26
Setting the audio mode for karaoke………………………………………27
Selecting The output signalΰProgressive/Interlacedα……………27
Setting the Pr/Pb/Y mode…………………………………………………….27
Other functions……………………………………………….28-29
Operating the radio……………………………………………………………..28
Storing radio stations…………………………………………………………..28
Manual preset…………………………………………………………………….28
Retrieving preset stations…………………………………………………….28
Listening to an external source…………………………………………….29
Using the sleep timer…………………………………………………………..29
Limited warranty…………………………………………………30
Troubleshooting………………………………………………….31
Specifications…………………………………………………35-36

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Important saft
y
information
xDVD player with built-in DTS and Dolby Digital
decoders, supportin
g
Dolby Pro Lo
g
ic, Virtual Surround
and Progressive Scan.
xBuilt-in six channel amplifier system.
xAM/FM digital tuner.
xCompatible with DVD, SVCD, VCD1.1,
VCD2.0, MP3, CDR, CDRW and CD-DA (audio) discs.
xUser friendly DVD navigation functions.
xMulti-color fluorescent front panel display and on
screen display menu.
xFull function ergonomic remote control.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
¤1992_1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System, Inc.
US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater System, Inc. ¤1996 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All rights reserved.
Gettin
g
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.
Your Home Theater System includes everything you need to connect the system to your television and begin enjoying the cinema
experience in your own home
Check that you have the following items:
xOne DVD player/receiver
xOne six-piece loudspeaker system which includes:
xFive color coded satellite speakers:
(Two front speakers with red/black leads, one center
speaker with blue/black leads, and two rear speakers
with grey/black leads).
xOne Subwoofer Speaker (color coded green) with attached
10M two-conductor color coded (green/black) connection wire
for connecting to the receiver’s subwoofer output.
xOne 5-foot triple-lead patch cord with red, white and yellow
connectors for connecting the composite video and analog audio
outputs from your receiver to your television.
xFive two-conductor, color-coded speaker connection wires (two
red/black 4M, one blue/black 4M and two grey /black 10M) for
connecting the receiver to the four satellites and center
speakers.
xOne FM antenna cable
xOne AM loop antenna
xOne full function ergonomic remote control
xOwner’s Manual and warranty

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Cautions on installation
x Please refer to the instruction manuals of any
components to be connected to this unit.
x Do not turn on the power or plug any of the
components into the wall outlet until all
connections are secure.
x Be sure to unplug the unit from the AC wall
outlet when connectin
g
audio source equipment
or speakers. This prevents any possibility of
sending audio or transient signals to the
speakers and damaging them.
x When not in use, we recommend that you leave
the power for your unit turned off. If you
experience interference durin
g
normal television
viewing, simply turn the DVD player deck off.
This is not a malfunction of the unit or the
television.
x
T
his unit is a precision device that is constructed
usin
g
extremely accurate technolo
g
y. Soilin
g
or
friction affectin
g
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. Note that this period varies dependin
g
on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust,
etc.) in which the player is used
x Do not connect this unit directly to a VCR. The
playback picture will be distorted because DVD
video discs are copy protected.
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:
xDVD video discs
xVCD (Video CD) discs
xSVCD discs
xCD-DA (CD audio) discs
xMP3 audio discs
xCDR and CDRW data discs
Recordable
ReWritable
The following discs will not be play:
xPhoto CD, CD-G, CD-Extra, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM discs
are not designed to play with this system.
xYou cannot play illegally produced discs.
xYou cannot play disc that are dusty, soiled, scratched or
marked with fingerprints.
xDVD discs with a Region Code other than the one for
which this player is set.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System, Inc.
US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater System, Inc. ¤1996 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All rights reserved.

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Disc terminolo
g
y
xTitles and chaptersΰDVD-video discsα
DVD video discs are divided into several lar
g
e sections
called “titles” and smaller sections called “chapters”.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These number
s
are called “title numbers” and “chapter numbers”.
For example:
xTracksΰaudio and video CD discs)
Audio and video CD discs are divided into sections
called “tracks”.
Numbers are allotted to these sections These numbers
are called track numbers”.
For example:
xPlayback 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.
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.
Note: KODAK and Picture CD are registered
trademarks of the Eastman Kodak Company.
Disc handlin
g
Holding discs
xTo keep the disc clean, handle the disc only by its edges.
Do not touch the surface.
Fingerprints or dirt on the disc may lower sound and picture
quality or cause breaks in playback.
Cleaning discs
xBefore playing, clean the disc with a soft clean cloth.
xWipe the disc gently from the center outwards. Do not wipe in
a circular motion.
xDo not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl record
albums.
Handling discs
xDo not get fingerprints, grease, or dirt on discs.
xBe especially careful not to scratch discs when removing them
from their cases.
xDo not bend discs.
xDo not heat discs.
xDo not enlarge the center hole.
xDo not write on the labeled side of the disc.
Loading discs
xOnly load one disc at a time. Loading a disc on top of another
may result in damage or scratch the discs.
xDo not place anything but discs in the disc tray.
xDo not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not installed
properly.
Storing discs
xAfter playing, store the disc in its case to protect them from dust,
scratches and warping.
xDo not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot
air ducts. Do not leave discs in cars parked in direct sunlight as
there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
xDo not write or use tape on the label side of the discs.
xBe careful not to drop or bend the disc.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

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Funtion overview
Front panel
1. POWER
To turn the unit on or off. When the system is turned on,
the unit will
g
o 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 select the audio channel to view or adjust its level.
5. PLAY/PAUSE /
To start or temporarily stop playback.
6. STOP
Stops playback of a disc and clears the stored program.
7. SKIP/TUNING 
In tuner mode, press to tune to a hi
g
her or lower radio
frequency. For automatic tunin
g
, press and hold it for more
than 2 seconds.
In DVD mode, press to play a disc in fast forward or reverse
modes.
8. VOLUME +/-
Increase or decrease the master volume level.
9. PHONES
Use to connect the headphones.
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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 terminalΰ75 ohmα
Plu
g
the FM antenna into the FM terminal of the main
unit.
4. AM antenna terminal
Plu
g
the AM antenna into the AM terminal of the main
unit.
5. AUDIO OUTΰL/Rα
Connects to an optional receiver or amplifier.
6. AUDIO IN
Connects to the audio output of the television or VCR.
7. COAXIAL OUT
Connects to an optional receiver equipped with 5.4 di
g
ital
COAXIAL inputs.
8. VIDEO OUTΰPr/Pb/Yα
Connects to the television or monitor with component
videoΰprogressiveα480p input.
9. VIDEO OUT (composite)
Connects video input to the television.
10. S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to the television with S-Video input.
11. VIDEO IN
Connects video output to the VCR.

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Funtion overview
Remote control unit
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
13
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. PROG
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.
10. SUBTITLE
Selects a desired lan
g
ua
g
e for the subtitles while
playing a DVD.
11. ANGLE
Changes the angles while playing a DVD.
12. AUDIOΰST/MOα
Selects the audio selections for sound and the desired
audio language when playing a DVD.
Switches between monaural or stereo mode durin
g
FM
stereo reception.
13. MEM 
In tuner mode, press to select the preset stations.
While playing a disc, press to select the next or
previous title, chapter or track.
14. TUNE 
In tuner mode, press to tune to a hi
g
her or lower
station frequency. For automatic tunin
g
, press and hold
it for more than 2 second.
Press to play a disc in fast forward or reverse mode.

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Funtion 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.ΰVideo CD 2.0α
19. SLOW/MEM
Presets the radio station.
Activate the slow-motion play mode while playin
g
a
DVD.
20. OPEN/CLOSE
To open/close disc tray.
21. GOTO
Selects a start point to play.
22. ///, ENTER/SET
Move the cursor to select and execute the items or
settings.
23. Number buttons
Select the items or setting.
24. MUTE
Mutes the sound.
25. VOLUME +/-
Increases or decreases the master volume level or
the selected channel level.
26. SELECT
Selects the audio channel to view or adjust its level.
Remote control unit
15
16
17
20
19
18
23
24
25
26
22
21

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Connections
Speaker system connection
The speaker system is color coded for easy setup.
Each speaker has two color coded sprin
g
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. Simply insert the black part
of each speaker cable into the black connector (-) and
the correspondin
g
color (red, blue,
g
rey or
g
reen) part
of each cable to the other corresponding color
connector (+).
x Connect the red/black front left speaker to the
red/black FL terminals.
x Connect the red/black front ri
g
ht speaker to the
red/black FR terminals.
x Connect the blue/black center speaker to the
blue/black C terminals.
x Connect the grey/black surround left speaker to
the grey/black SL terminals.
x Connect the
g
rey/black surround ri
g
ht speaker
to the grey/black SR terminals.
x Connect the
g
reen/black subwoofer speaker to
the green/black SUB terminals.
NOTE: After connecting all speakers, check the
connections using the test tone feature described on
page 17. This feature will help you confirm that all
speakers are working properly. Please note that the
sound coming from the subwoofer will often be softer
that that coming from the speakers.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Make sure the stripped end of each speaker cord does not touch
another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker
cord.
Examples of poor speaker connections
xStripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
xStripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal
of insulation.
Note: Be Sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the component: + to + and – and -. If the cords are
reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
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)

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Connections
Antenna connections
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listenin
g
to
the radio.
xConnect the AM antenna to the AM terminals.
xConnect 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)

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Connections
TV and optional component connections
xUse the supplied audio cables to connect AUDIO IN
j
acks to the correspondin
g
AUDIO OUT
j
acks on the
television, VCR or other audio/visual components.
xUse the supplied audio cables to connect AUDIO OUT
jacks to the correspondin
g
AUDIO IN
j
acks on the
television, tape or CD recorders.
xUse the cables to connect VIDEO OUTΰPr/PB/Yα
j
acks to the correspondin
g
component video inputs on
the television or monitor.
NOTE: Some televisions or monitors are equipped with
component video inputs capable of reproducing a
progressively scanned 480p video signal. Connection to
these inputs allows you to view the highest quality
pictures with high resolution.
xUse the 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect COAXIAL OUT
jacks to the correspondin
g
Coaxial type di
g
ital audio input
on an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder.
xUse the video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT
j
ack to
the Video input jacks on the television.
xUse the S-Video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT
j
ack
to S-Video input jack on the television.
xUse the video cable to connect the VIDEO IN
j
ack to the
Video output on the television or VCR.
Note: Select one connection with TV of VIDEO OUT, S-video,
or Component VIDEO OUT. Do not connect all of them at
same time.
TV with com
p
onent video
To Y video input
T
o Pb video input
T
o Pr video input
To video output
To video input
To S-video output
FR
(8 OHMS)
FL
(8 OHMS)
C
(8 OHMS)
RL
(8 OHMS)
SUB
(4 OHMS)
RR
(8 OHMS)

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Basic setup
Setting up the surround sound system
You must connect all the speakers and setup the system
properly in order to en
j
oy the di
g
ital cinema experience
at home.
Note: Use the test tone mode to check the balance level
and connections of your speakers. (Refer to page 17 ).
Position
For the best possible surround sound, normally all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed the
same distance from the listening position.
This system allows you to place the center speaker up to
4 feet closer
B
, and the rear speakers up to 16 feet
closer
C
to the listenin
g
position. The front speakers
can be placed from 3 to 45 feet
A
from the listenin
g
position.
It is best to place the subwoofer near a corner to
maximize the bass output.
45o
20o
90o
A A
B
CC
Place the rear speakers either behind or to the side of the
listening position, depending on the shape of the room
(as illustrated).
45
o
20
o
90
o
AA
B
CC
Height
The recommended hei
g
ht 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 sli
g
htly hi
g
her
than the center and front speakers. Note the area labeled
C
in the diagram below:
30
o
60
o
C
D
C
D
Balance
To set the channel levels, you will be adjusting the volume
level on each speaker to achieve balance.
Using the remote control unit, press the SELECT button to
select a channel as follows:
FL (front left) ÖCNT (center) ÖFR (front right) ÖSR
(surround right) ÖSL (surround left) ÖSUB (subwoofer).
The level of the selected channel will be displayed on the
television screen and on the front panel display.
Use the VOLUME+ button to ad
j
ust the selected channel’s
level between 00dB and +10dB as follows: 00DB Ö
+01DB Ö+02DB Ö+03DB Ö+04DB Ö+05DB Ö+06DB
Ö+07DB Ö+08DB Ö+09DB Ö+10DB.
Use the VOLUME- button to adjust the speaker channel’s
level between 00dB and -10dB as follows: 00DB Ö-01DB Ö
-02DB Ö-03DB Ö-04DB Ö-05DB Ö-06DB Ö-07DB Ö
-08DB Ö-09DB Ö-10DB.
Notes:
xThe default setting is 00DB. We suggest that you set you
subwoofer to +05DB for better balance.
xIf you do not press the SELECT,VOLUME + or
VOLUME – button after a few seconds, the value turns off
and is stored in the system.
xTo adjust the master volume (the volume of all the
speakers at once) use the VOLUME + and VOLUME –
buttons in normal mode.

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Basic setup
Initial settings
This system is designed with a user-friendly setup menu.
Use the section to take you throu
g
h 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
select your preferred option, and press the ENTER/SET
button to confirm a hi
g
hli
g
hted selection. To exit setup
menu, press the SETUP button.
TV Display Setting: selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio of a television is the relationship
between its width and hei
g
ht, and it defines the shape of
the picture. Television sets traditionally have an aspect
ratio of 4:3. Since most DVD discs are recorded in “wide
aspect ratio” formats, the picture must be ad
j
usted to fit
on your screen.
x
NORMAL/PS: The Pan and Scan presentation crops both
sides of the wide screen format to fill the
standard 4:3 television screen.
x
NORMAL/LB: The Letterbox presentation places black
bars at the top and bottom portions of
the screen to provide the full wide screen
format of a movie on a standard 4:3
television screen.
xWIDEΚWhen connectin
g
to a wide screen 16:9
television, select this option. The unit
automatically sets and outputs a
recorded signal in correct aspect ratio.
Notes:
xThe default setting is NORMAL/PS.
xSome DVD discs do not permit Pan and Scan mode playback
and will automatically playback in Letterbox mode, and vice
versa.
xBe sure to set the screen mode on your wide-screen TV to
“FULL”.
xIf the WIDE option is selected with a standard 4:3 television,
the playback picture will appear distorted (objects will look
thin).
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 messa
g
es. To
chan
g
e this settin
g
, use the setup menu, select
g
eneral
setup, to access the following screen:
FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN and SPANISH.
xThe default setting is ENGLISH.
xIf the selected lan
g
ua
g
Selecting the listening mode
When playin
g
DVD discs recorded in DTS 5.1 si
g
nal format,
press the SURR button repeatedly to select: STEREO Ö
DTS.
When playing DVD discs recorded in Dolby Digital signal
format, press the SURR button repeatedly to select:
STEREO ÖDOLBY DIGITAL.
When playing VCD, MP3 or CD discs, press the SURR
button repeatedly to select: STEREOÖDOLBY PRO LOGIC.
When using the auxiliary or AUX mode, press the SURR
button repeatedly to select: STEREO ÖDOLBY PRO LOGIC.
When the system is in TUNER mode, press the SURR
button to select STEREO (the only available choice for this
mode).
e is not recorded on the DVD disc,
the player will automatically default to the disc’s initial
language setting.
xSelect one of the five available languages: ENGSISH,

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Basic setup
DOWNMIX setting
This settin
g
will affect the audio output si
g
nal when
playing DVD discs recorded with surround multi-channel
audio. To select one of the followin
g
Downmix settin
g
s,
use the setup menu, select speaker settin
g
s to access
the DOWNMIX menu
xLT/RT: For use with an external amplifier or television
with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
xLO/RO: For use with a stereo amplifier/receiver or
television with conventional 2-channel
stereo.
Turn this function to ON to test each speaker individually
with a two second pink sound. The location of the
speaker will be displayed on the television screen and the
front display panel, as each speaker is being tested.
NOTE: When performing
g
this test, it is common for the
Center delay setting
The center delay can be adjusted in Dolby Di
g
ital mode. To
change this setting, use the setup menu, select speaker
setup to access the following screen:
Select the desired delay time of the center speaker as
follows: OFF, 3MS, 6MS, 9MS, 12MS, 15MS.
NOTE: The default settin
g
is 15ms. We recommend that you
change it to 9ms.
Rear delay setting
The rear delay can be adjusted in Dolby Digital mode. To
change this setting, use the setup menu, select speaker
setup to access the following screen:
Select the desired delay time of the surround speaker as
follows: OFF, 3MS, 6MS, 9MS, 12MS, 15MS.
NOTE: The default settin
g
is 15ms. We recommend that you
change it to 9ms.
this test, it is common for the
volume of the pink noise from the subwoofer to be lower
than the volume of the pink noise from the center, front
and rear speakers.
Using the test tone mode
We recommend that you use the test tone mode after
you have set up and connected your speakers to check
the balance level and connections of each speaker.
Use the setup menu to select speaker setup, to arrive at
the following screen:
Notes:
xThe default setting is LT/RT.
xIf you are not getting any output from the speakers
connected to this system, change the setting to LO/RO.

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Basic setup
Selecting the dynamic range
Dynamic range compression, a function used to
compress the dynamic range (reproduction level range)
of audio si
g
nals, can be selected for Dolby Di
g
ital mode.
It is used for viewin
g
DVD discs late at ni
g
ht or at other
times when high volume levels are not desirable.
To adjust this setting, use the setup menu, select audio
setup to access the following screen:
The compression options are as follows: FULL, 7/8, 6/8,
5/8, 4/8, 3/8, 2/8, 1/8, OFF.
The default setting is OFF.
Selecting the audio language
Select a desired audio language for a DVD disc that has
audio data recorded in multiple-lan
g
ua
g
es. To ad
j
ust this
settin
g
, use the setup menu, select preferences to access
the following screen:
The default setting is ENGLISH.
Selecting the disc menu language
Select a desired lan
g
ua
g
e when playin
g
a DVD disc that has
menu data recorded in multiple-languages. To adjust this
setting, use the setup menu, select preferences to access
the following screen:
The default setting is ENGLISH.
Selecting the parental control level
This player allows parents to set a restriction level
preventing the playback of certain discs.
To set this feature, use the setup menu, select preferences
to access the following screen:
The parental lock levels are as follows: 1 KID SAFE, 2G,
3PG, 4PG 13, 5PG-R, 6R, 7NC-17,
8 ADULT, NO_PARENTAL.
Notes:
xThe initial setting is NO PARENTAL.
xThe lower the value is, the more strict the limitation.
xIf the parental control level of the loaded DVD disc is lower
than the level set, the screen will display “PARENTAL
VIOLATION” message, and refuse to play the disc.
xThe disc must be recorded with a parental lock, for this
feature to function.
xBefore chan
g
in
g
the parental control level, you must enter
the preset password (4-di
g
it code) to unlock this function.
If the entered password is incorrect, you will not be able
to change the level.
xThe default password is “9999”.

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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-di
g
it
code and enter it again when prompted to confirm
password. Press the ENTER/SET button once more to
change the password from “9999” to the new 4-digit
password you have entered.
NOTE: To avoid locking this function forever when you
forget the new password you set, You can use the
password “9999” to unlock it.
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:
Select and press the ENTER/SET button to return the
system to its original factory settings.
IMPORTANT: The parental control level and the
password will not be reset. To avoid locking this
feature forever, make note of your new password.

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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
an
g
les. 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.
To watch a DVD disc:
1. Turn your television set’s power on, and set the
channel to the video input.
2. Press the POWER button on the front panel to turn on
the main power of this system. 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.
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
NOTE: Load the disc placin
g
the label side face up, and
usin
g
the disc tray as a
g
uide for proper ali
g
nment. When
playing a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the desired
playing side face down.
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback.
Slow-motion playback
TUNE +/-
PLAY/PAUSE
SLOW/MEM
To view playback in slow-motion, press the SLOW/MEM
button on the remote control unit during playback.
When playing DVD discs:
Press the SLOW/MEM button repeatedly to select the
slow motion speed and direction as follows:
SLOW 1/2 ÖSLOW ¼ ÖSLOW 1/8 ÖSLOW
1/2 ÖSLOW 1/4 ÖSLOW 1/8 ÖNORMAL.
When playing CVD, SVCD or VCD discs:
Press the SLOW/MEM button repeatedly to select the
slow motion speed as follows:
SLOW 1/1 ÖSLOW 1/2 ÖSLOW1/3 Ö
NORMAL.
NotesΚ
xSLOW:Slow forward playback.
xSLOW: Slow reverse playback.
xThe smaller the number, the slower the speed.
xThis function is not available for CD or MP3 discs.
xOn some discs, the slow-motion playback function is not
available.
POWER OPEN/CLOSE
SOURCE PLAY
/
PAUSE