Saba HTS-1500 Owners Manual

31-5023 OWNER’S MANUAL

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WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

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.

x Do not attempt to clean the lens.
x Refer servicing to qualified personnel only

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To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.

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
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 digital 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:

IMPORTANT

ht protection technology must be authorized by

x Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
x Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
x Connect 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

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FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY

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.

x Do 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

x Air 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.

x Do not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
x Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.
x Do not use the unit in a car. The operation can not be

guaranteed.

x Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place

anything heavy on it.

CARE

x Do not insert or drop anything into this unit through the air

vents as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting
in fire.

x Do 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.

x Do not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet

could result in electric shock and damage to the unit.

x Do not put any foreign objects on the disc tray.

Nonuse Periods

x When the unit is not being used, turn the power off.
x When 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:

x Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
x In a steamy or very humid room.
x When 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

x Unplug the unit before cleaning.

x When 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.

x Never use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any

volatile cleaning agent.

x Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish.

x Avoid 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

x Do 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.

x Do 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.
x Please refer any service to the nearest service center.

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Introduction

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Thank you for choosing SABA. SABA specializes in state-of-the-art technology and elegant styling designed to provide
many years of en

oyment. 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. 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 safty information

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x DVD player with built-in DTS and Dolby Digital

decoders, supportin
and Progressive Scan.

x Built-in six channel amplifier system.
x AM/FM digital tuner.
x Compatible with DVD, SVCD, VCD1.1,

Dolby Pro Logic, Virtual Surround

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

x One DVD player/receiver
x One six-piece loudspeaker system which includes:
x Five 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).
x One Subwoofer Speaker (color coded green) with attached
10M two-conductor color coded (green/black) connection wire
for connecting to the receiver’s subwoofer output.

x One 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.

x Five 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.

x One FM antenna cable
x One AM loop antenna
x One full function ergonomic remote control

x Owner’s Manual and warranty

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Cautions on installation

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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
or speakers. This prevents any possibility of
sending audio or transient signals to the
speakers and damaging them.

audio source equipment

x When not in use, we recommend that you leave

the power for your unit turned off. If you
experience interference durin
viewing, simply turn the DVD player deck off.
This is not a malfunction of the unit or the
television.

normal 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:

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his unit is a precision device that is constructed

extremely accurate technology. Soiling or

usin
friction affectin
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
on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust,
etc.) in which the player is used

the pickup lens or disc drive can

x Do not connect this unit directly to a VCR. The

playback picture will be distorted because DVD
video discs are copy protected.

The following discs will not be play:
x Photo CD, CD-G, CD-Extra, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM discs

are not designed to play with this system.

x You cannot play illegally produced discs.

x DVD video discs
x VCD (Video CD) discs
x SVCD discs
x CD-DA (CD audio) discs
x MP3 audio discs
x CDR and CDRW data discs

Recordable

ReWritable

x You cannot play disc that are dusty, soiled, scratched or

marked with fingerprints.

x DVD 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 terminology

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x Titles and chaptersΰDVD-video discsα

DVD video discs are divided into several lar
called “titles” and smaller sections called “chapters”.
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These number
are called “title numbers” and “chapter numbers”.

For example:

e sections

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.

Title 1

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Title 2

x Tracksΰaudio 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:

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Disc handlin

Holding discs

x To 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

x Before playing, clean the disc with a soft clean cloth.

x Wipe the disc gently from the center outwards. Do not wipe in

a circular motion.

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.

Handling discs

x Do not get fingerprints, grease, or dirt on discs.
x Be especially careful not to scratch discs when removing them

from their cases.

x Do not bend discs.
x Do not heat discs.
x Do not enlarge the center hole.
x Do not write on the labeled side of the disc.

Loading discs

x Only load one disc at a time. Loading a disc on top of another

may result in damage or scratch the discs.

x Do not place anything but discs in the disc tray.
x Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not installed

properly.

x Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl record
albums.

Storing discs

x After playing, store the disc in its case to protect them from dust,

scratches and warping.

x Do 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.

x Do not write or use tape on the label side of the discs.
x Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

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Funtion overview

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Front panel

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1. POWER

To turn the unit on or off. When the system is turned on,
the unit will
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.

o to the mode it was set in before the

6. STOP

Stops playback of a disc and clears the stored program.

7.  SKIP/TUNING 

In tuner mode, press to tune to a hi
frequency. For automatic tunin
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.

, press and hold it for more

her or lower radio

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Rear panel

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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

the FM antenna into the FM terminal of the main

unit.

4. AM antenna terminal

Plu

the AM antenna into the AM terminal of the main

unit.

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7. COAXIAL OUT

Connects to an optional receiver equipped with 5.4 di
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.

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5. AUDIO OUTΰL/Rα

Connects to an optional receiver or amplifier.

6. AUDIO IN

Connects to the audio output of the television or VCR.

11. VIDEO IN

Connects video output to the VCR.

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Remote control unit

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5. STOP

Stops disc playback and clears the stored program.

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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

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

FM

stereo reception.

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.

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

station frequency. For automatic tunin

her or lower

, press and hold

it for more than 2 second.
Press to play a disc in fast forward or reverse mode.

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15. / PLAY/PAUSE

To start or temporarily stop playback.

16. ZOOM

Zoom in the playing pictures.

Remote control unit

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
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.

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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.

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