THREE-CD CHANGER MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM MAX-DN54 Instruction Manual GB
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Thank you for buying this SAMSUNG mini-compact system. Contents Please take time to read these instructions. They will allow you to operate your system with ease and take full advantage of its features. SAFETY WARNINGS ................................................................................. 2 INSTALLING YOUR MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM Dolby Surround....................................................................................... 29 TUNER Front Panel View ........................................
Front Panel View 2 1 36 35 3 34 4 5 33 6 7 32 8 9 10 31 30 29 OPTION 11 12 13 28 14 26 15 25 16 24 17 23 18 22 27 19 20 21 GB 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 4 Disc Selection buttons Compact Disc Compartment Timer/Clock Timer On/Off On/Standby Demo AI Off/Sleep Memory Mono/ST Mic Mixing (option) Headphone Jack Connector MIC 1, 2 (option) Rec Lock Cassette Deck 1 Rec/Pause Echo (option) Display CD Synchro 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.
Remote Control On/Standby 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 Disc Skip 10/0 Clear Open/Close Mute DSP/EQ Dolby Surround S.Bass Power Sound Program Repeat 4 DVD/CD 5 DECK Deck 1/2 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 Band 6 28 + Volume 27 Tuning Mode 7 26 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Volume — 25 Zoom Timer On/Off Sleep Speaker Mode Test Tone Sound Edit Angle Audio Book Mark Step Display Menu Title Set up 21 Enter AUX Return 24 23 22 Sub Title 20 19 18 GB 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Rear Panel View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 12 11 10 9 GB 1. SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT 8. LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTOR TERMINALS 2. FM AERIAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL 9. CENTER SPEAKER 3. AM AERIAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL 10. SURROUND SPEAKERS 4. SW AERIAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL(OPTION) 11. VOLTAGE SELECTOR (OPTION) 5. DVD/CD DIGITAL OUT JACK 12. VIDEO OUT 6. LINE OUT 13. S-VIDEO OUT 7.
Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System Inserting Remote Control Batteries To take full advantage of your new mini-compact system, follow these installation instructions before connecting the unit. Install the system on a flat, stable surface. Never place this unit on carpeting. Never place this unit in an outdoor area. Maintain an open space of approximately 4 inches (10 cm) on the sides and rear of the system, for ventilation purposes.
Connecting the Loudspeakers The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear of the system. There are four terminals on the system: Two for the left speaker (marked L) Two for the right speaker (marked R) To achieve the correct sound quality, connect the: Red wire to the + terminals Black wire to the – terminals 1 To connect a wire to a terminal, push the tab as far as it will go: To the right on the system 2 Insert the wire, up to the plastic sheathing, in the hole.
Connection of the TV monitor (optional) and VCR (optional) The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the MAX-DN55 player with a External Source. (Example : TV, VCR, DAT CD-RW, etc) S-Video Composite video When S-VIDEO is connected, S-VIDEO has priority. Connection of the MD recorder (optional) GB Refer to page 41 to give a full detail of the peripheral connection methods DVD/CD Digital Out Jack This unit can output DVD/CD digital sound signals through this jack.
Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial Connecting the FM Aerial There are two types of aerial, (depending on option chosen). The AM aerial (for long and medium waves) can be: Placed on a stable surface Fixed to the wall (you must first remove the base) The AM aerial connector terminals are located on the rear of the system and are marked AM . 1 How to connect a SCREW TYPE aerial. The FM aerial connector terminals are located on the rear of the system and marked FM (75Ω). Spread the T.
Viewing the Various Functions on Your System 1 Press the Demo button. Result: The various functions available are listed in turn on the display. Your system is equipped with a clock which allows you to turn your system on and off automatically. You should set the clock: When you first purchase the mini-compact system After a power failure After unplugging the unit All these functions are described in detail in this booklet. For instructions on how to use them, refer to the appropriate sections.
Loading and Changing Compact Discs Playing a Disc Playback The CD disc changer can contain up to three 12 cm or 8 cm compact discs without using an adapter. Never force the compact disc carrousel when opening and closing the compartment. Never press down or place objects on the carrousel. Always treat your compact discs with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Compact Discs” on page 40. 1 2 1 2 3 Press the Open/Close( ) button.
Playing a Disc (Cont'd) Several options are available during DVD playback. 1 Stopping Playback Removing Disc Press the Open/Close ( 3 )button Pausing Playback Press the Play/Pause or Step button on the remote during playback. – Screen stops, no sound. – To resume again, press Play/Pause button once again. 4 If you use the Disc (1, 2, 3) function when listening to the radio or to a tape, the system switches automatically to the DVD/CD mode.
S h e a r c n i g During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or Track 1 Using the Display Function & If you want to display the title, chapter, time, audio and subtitle information on a DVD, press the DISPLAY button. If you want to display the track and time information on a VCD or CD, press the Display button. When Playing a DVD Press the REV ( ) or FWD SEARCH ( remote during PLAY mode.
Using the Display Function (Cont’d) When Playing CD/VCD 1 Repeat Play Repeat play allows you to repeat a track, title, or the entire disc. During playback, press the Display button on the remote. When playing a DVD Current track number and elapsed time will be displayed. 1 2 Track number display Time display T: 01 TIME 0:12 : 43 Press the Repeat button once to display the current status. Press the Repeat button twice to repeat the chapter currently playing.
Program Playback in a specific Order Repeat Play (Cont’d) When playing a CD/VCD 1 2 Press the Repeat button once to display the current status. Program playback lets you set up a specific order for playback of titles, chapters or tracks on a disc only. This function works in stop mode only. If the microphone is connected in the middle of programming, it may not operate normally. Press the Repeat button twice to repeat the current track.
Program Playback in a specific Order (Cont’d) Program VCD or CD Using the Disc View Function The desired music or video display can be accessed directly without using the menu function. Example: To program tracks 3 and 8 in order. 1 2 3 Track View (VCD) In stop mode, press the Program button. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ( Press the Enter button. / ) button to select Program. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) or UP/DOWN ( select 03 and press Enter. Then select 08 and press the Enter button.
Using the Disc View Function (Cont’d) Index View (VCD) Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number Selecting Audio You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the Audio button. If a menu is encoded on the disc, you can also select by using the Menu button. Using the Audio Button 1 2 3 Press the Title button in playback. Press UP/DOWN ( Enter button. / ) button to select INDEX VIEW. Press the Select the desired view by pressing UP/DOWN ( LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) buttons.
Selecting Audio (Cont’d) Using the MENU Button When a DVD is recorded with subtitles, you can use the Subtitle feature to view the subtitles on-screen. If a menu is encoded on the disc, you can also select by using the MENU button. When playing a DVD 1 2 Selecting the Subtitle Language Press the Menu button. Use the UP/DOWN ( Using the Sub Title button / ) button to select AUDIO information. 1 2 3 AUDIO 4 SUBTITLE Press the Sub Title button. Use the UP/DOWN ( guage.
Selecting the Subtitle Language (Cont’d) Using the Menu button 1 2 Selecting the Desired Screen Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the Menu button. Use the UP/DOWN ( Using the Angle button / ) button to select SUBTITLE information Check to see if an 'ANGLE( hand corner of the screen. 1 3 AUDIO 4 SUBTITLE )’ mark is present at the upper right When an 'ANGLE' mark is shown, press the Angle button.
Using the zoom Using the Bookmark Function Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) 1 2 3 The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. During playback or pause mode, press the Zoom button on the remote. The square shadow will be displayed on screen. Use the UP/DOWN ( / ) or LEFT/RIGHT ( / select the part of the screen you want to zoom. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) ) button to 1 Press the Enter button.
Using the Bookmark Function (Cont’d) Using the setup Menu Recalling a Marked Scene 1 During playback, press the Book Mark button on the remote. 2 3 Use the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to select a marked scene. The Setup menu lets you customize your MAX-DN55 player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have (i.e. widescreen). 1 Press the Setup button on the remote in stop mode.
Setting up the language features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Player Menu Setting up the language features Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the language only for the text on the disc menu screens. Example: Setting up in ENGLISH Example: Setting up in ENGLISH. 1 1 Press the Setup button when in stop mode.
Setting up the language features (Cont’d) Setting up the language features (Cont’d) Using the Subtitle Language Using the Audio Language Example: Setting up in ENGLISH. Example: Setting up in ENGLISH. 1 1 Press the Setup button when in stop mode. Press the Setup button when in stop mode.
Setting up the parental level Setting up the parental level The Parental Level function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. Example: Setting up in LEVEL 6 1 2 3 SETTING THE PASSWORD 1 SETTING THE PARENTAL LEVEL Press the Setup button when in stop mode.
Setting up audio options 1 Press the Setup button when in stop mode. DTS SETUP MENU 1 PLAYER MENU ENGLISH 2 DISC MENU 3 AUDIO 4 SUBTITLE 5 PARENTAL 6 AUDIO OPTIONS 7 DISPLAY OPTIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH UNLOCKED RETURN ENTER 2 Use the UP/DOWN ( / press the Enter button. ) button to select AUDIO OPTIONS. Then 3 Use the UP/DOWN ( / press the Enter button. ) button to select the desired item. Then ON Outputs DTS BITSTREAM via only digital output. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS DECODER.
Setting up audio options (Cont’d) SPEAKER SETUP Function 1 2 3 4 5 SPEAKER SETUP 1 Press the Setup button when in stop mode. SETUP MENU 12 1 PLAYER MENU ENGLISH 2 DISC MENU 3 AUDIO 4 SUBTITLE 5 PARENTAL 6 AUDIO OPTIONS 7 DISPLAY OPTIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH UNLOCKED RETURN 2 RETURN BITSTREAM BITSTREAM ON OFF ON RETURN ENTER 3 Use the UP/DOWN ( / 4 then press the Enter button. Use the UP/DOWN ( / ) button or LEFT/RIGHT ( / to select the desired item, then press the Enter button.
Setting up display options 1 SCREEN MESSAGES Use this feature to turn the on-screen displays that appear in screen on or off. Press the Setup button in stop mode. SETUP MENU 1 PLAYER MENU ENGLISH 2 DISC MENU 3 AUDIO 4 SUBTITLE 5 PARENTAL 6 AUDIO OPTIONS 7 DISPLAY OPTIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH UNLOCKED RETURN 2 Setting up display options ENTER BLACK LEVEL Adjust the brightness of screen. QUASI – PAL Depending on a disc, you can play a NTSC DVD disc by QUASI-PAL mode.
Dolby Surround Dolby Surround The Dolby Surround feature and the center and rear speakers (standard) assure full-scale home theater sound. When playing back laser discs or video software that have been specially recorded with four-channel sound (left, right, center, rear)and steering logic(for sound directionality), astonishingly realistic sound surrounds the listener to create a new level of audio/visual entertainment.
Dolby Surround (Cont’d) Dolby Surround (Cont’d) Dolby Surround modes Additional Dolby Surround modes Press the Dolby Surround button. PRO-Logic is selected, and the playback sound has the Dolby Surround effect. In addition to the PRO-Logic mode, this unit is also equipped with the 3 STEREO modes. PRO-Logic : Use this mode when rear speakers are connected. The center channel signals are output through the left and right speakers.
Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations Volume 6 + You can store up to: On/Standby R 1 Demo Timer On/Off Timer /Clock (option) 2,3 TUNER Band Memory TAPE 5 8 CD Synchro Display Deck 1/2 TAPE 7 MIC Mixing REC Lock REC/Pause 5,8 Echo AUX 4 Down REV.
Selecting a Stored Station You can listen to a stored radio station as follows: 1 2 3 Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby. Improving Radio Reception You can improve the quality of radio reception by: Rotating the FM or AM(MW) aerial Testing the positions of the FM and AM(MW) aerials before fixing them permanently Select the TUNER function by pressing Band on remote control. If reception from a specific FM radio station is poor, press Mono/ST. to switch from stereo mode to mono.
Listening to a Cassette CD Synchro Record Feature Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” on page 40. 1 2 3 4 5 This feature enables you to synchronize the start of the recording with the start of the disc or track of your choice. Select the TAPE function by pressing TAPE on the front panel. Open either cassette deck 1 or 2 by pushing and releasing the deck cover where PUSH EJECT ( ) is written.
Recording a Compact Disc Recording a Radio Program The direct recording mode enables you to start recording with any track on the compact disc. You can only record on cassettes in Deck 2. You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the recording. The CD must be in stop mode. When Record button is pressed on Deck 1, recording starts and the CD starts playing automatically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Switch your system on by pressing On/Standby. 7 Press the REC/Pause. Result: REC flashes.
Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) You can copy a cassette from Deck 1 to Deck 2. Two options are available: Normal speed dubbing High-speed dubbing You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the recording. Take care not to insert the tape to be copied in Deck 2, as it will be erased when you start recording. 1 2 3 Switch your system on by pressing On/Standby. 4 To copy a cassette at...
Timer Function If the timer switch on and off times are identical, the word ERROR is displayed. The timer enables you to switch the system on or off at specific times. Example: You wish to wake up to music every morning. If you no longer want the system to be switched on or off automatically, you must cancel the timer. Volume + On/Standby R Before setting the timer, check that the current time is correct. For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options.
Mute Function Power Sound Function This system is equipped with the Power Sound feature, which makes the sound more powerful and full-bodied. You can turn the sound off temporarily on your system. Example: You wish to answer a telephone call. 1 2 Press Mute. 1 To switch the sound back on (at the same volume as before), press Mute again or the Volume buttons. Press P/Sound button on the front panel. The P/Sound button on the front panel lights up red. Result: P-SOUND is displayed for a few seconds.
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically You can set the system to switch off automatically. Example: You wish to go to sleep to music. 1 Press Sleep. on remote control or AI/Sleep. on front pannel. Result: The following indications are displayed: 90 MIN 2 Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your mini-compact system so that you can listen to music or radio programmers without disturbing other people in the room. The earphones must have a 6.
Connecting to an External Source The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the sound quality of your mini-compact system when listening to other sources. Examples: A television A video disc player A DAT cassette player A Hi-Fi stereo video cassette recorder Safety Precautions The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using or moving your mini-compact system.
Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System Precautions When Using Compact Discs To obtain the best possible results from your mini-compact system, you must clean the following elements regularly: The outer casing The compact disc player The cassette players (heads, rollers and drive capstans) Handle your compact discs with care. Always hold them by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on the shiny surface. When you have finished playing a compact disc, always put it back in its case.
Disc type and characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs, having the corresponding logos: Disc Types Logos Recording Disc Size Types Audio + Video 12 cm Single-sided 2 layers 240 min. Double-sided 2 layers 480 min. Characteristics • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG2 system. • Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected Double-sided 2 layers 160 min. through the on-screen menu. Single-sided 2 layers 80 min.
Before Contacting the After-Sales Service It always takes a little time to become familiar with a new appliance. If you have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given. They may save you the time and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call. G E N E R A L C D / D V D GB C A S S E T T E S R A D I O PROBLEM CHECKS/EXPLANATION The system does not work • The main lead is not correctly plugged into a wall socket or the wall socket is not switched on.
Technical Specifications SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. RADIO LW(OPTION) Usable sensitivity 60 dB SW(OPTION) Usable sensitivity 40 dB AM (MW) Signal/noise ratio 40 dB Usable sensitivity 54 dB Total harmonic distortion 2% FM Signal/noise ratio 60 dB Usable sensitivity 10 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.
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