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Thank you for buying this Contents SAMSUNG mini-compact system. Please take time to read these instructions. They will allow you to operate your system with ease and take full advantage of its features.................. 2 Dolby Surround..................29 AFETY ARNINGS...
Rear Panel View 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.
Where to Install Your Inserting Remote Control Batteries Mini-Compact System To take full advantage of your new mini-compact system, fol- Insert or replace remote control batteries when you: low these installation instructions before connecting the unit. Purchase the mini-compact system Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Install the system on a flat, stable surface.
Connecting the Loudspeakers The loudspeaker connector terminals are locat- ed 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 –...
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) Refer to page 41 to give a full detail of the peripheral connection methods...
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 How to connect a SCREW TYPE aerial. Fixed to the wall (you must first remove the base) The FM aerial connector terminals are located on the rear of The AM aerial connector terminals are located on the rear of the sys-...
Viewing the Various Functions on Setting the Clock Your System You can view the various functions available on your system. Your system is equipped with a clock which allows you to turn your system on and off automatically. You should set the clock: Press the Demo button.
Loading and Changing Compact Playing a Disc Discs 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 clos- Press the Open/Close( ) button.
Playing a Disc (Cont'd) Selecting a Disc in the CD changer Several options are available during DVD playback. The CD function is automatically selected when DISC SKIP is pushed. Stopping Playback To select a specific disc, press the corresponding Disc (1, 2, 3) button on the front panel or Disc Skip on the remote control, until the Press the Stop button in playback.
Using the Display Function & During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or If you want to display the title, chapter, time, audio and subti- track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. tle 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.
Using the Display Function Repeat Play (Cont’d) When Playing CD/VCD 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. Track number Press the Repeat button once to display the current status.
Program Playback in a specific Repeat Play (Cont’d) Order When playing a CD/VCD Program playback lets you set up a specific order for play- back 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, Press the Repeat button once to display the current status.
Program Playback in a specific Using the Disc View Function Order (Cont’d) Program VCD or CD The desired music or video display can be accessed directly without using the menu function. Example: To program tracks 3 and 8 in order. Track View (VCD) In stop mode, press the Program button.
Using the Disc View Function Selecting Audio (Cont’d) Index View (VCD) 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. Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number Using the Audio Button Press the Title button in playback.
Selecting Audio (Cont’d) Selecting the Subtitle Language Using the MENU Button When a DVD is recorded with subtitles, you can use the Subtitle feature to view the subtitles on-screen. When playing a DVD If a menu is encoded on the disc, you can also select by using the MENU button.
Selecting the Subtitle Language Selecting the Desired Screen (Cont’d) Angle Using the Menu button When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the Menu button. Using the Angle button Use the UP/DOWN ( ) button to select SUBTITLE information Check to see if an 'ANGLE( )’...
Using the zoom Using the Bookmark Function Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) 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.
Using the Bookmark Function Using the setup Menu (Cont’d) Recalling 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.
Setting up the language features Setting up the language features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle lan- Using the Disc Menu Language guage in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. This function changes the language only for the text on the disc menu screens.
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Setting up the language features Setting up the language features (Cont’d) (Cont’d) Using the Audio Language Using the Subtitle Language Example: Setting up in ENGLISH. Example: Setting up in ENGLISH. Press the Setup button when in stop mode. Press the Setup button when in stop mode. SETUP MENU SETUP MENU 1 PLAYER MENU...
Setting up the parental level Setting up the parental level The Parental Level function works in conjunction with DVDs SETTING THE PARENTAL LEVEL that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the Example: Setting up in LEVEL 6 types of DVDs that your family watches.
Setting up audio options Press the Setup button when in stop mode. SETUP MENU 1 PLAYER MENU ENGLISH Outputs DTS BITSTREAM via only digital output. Select DTS when 2 DISC MENU ENGLISH 3 AUDIO ENGLISH connecting to a DTS DECODER. 4 SUBTITLE ENGLISH 5 PARENTAL...
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Setting up audio options (Cont’d) SPEAKER SETUP Function SPEAKER SETUP Press the Setup button when in stop mode. SETUP MENU 1 PLAYER MENU ENGLISH 2 DISC MENU ENGLISH 3 AUDIO ENGLISH 4 SUBTITLE ENGLISH 5 PARENTAL UNLOCKED RETURN ENTER 6 AUDIO OPTIONS 7 DISPLAY OPTIONS RETURN ENTER...
Setting up display options Setting up display options SCREEN MESSAGES Press the Setup button in stop mode. Use this feature to turn the on-screen displays that appear in screen on SETUP MENU or off. 1 PLAYER MENU ENGLISH BLACK LEVEL 2 DISC MENU ENGLISH 3 AUDIO...
Dolby Surround Dolby Surround The Dolby Surround feature and the center and rear speakers Adjusting Speaker Level Balance (standard) assure full-scale home theater sound. When playing back laser discs or video software that have been specially The unit is equipped with a built-in test signal generator called a recorded with four-channel sound (left, right, center, rear)and noise sequencer which outputs a noise signal that ‘travels’...
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Dolby Surround (Cont’d) Dolby Surround (Cont’d) Dolby Surround modes Additional Dolby Surround modes Press the Dolby Surround button. In addition to the PRO-Logic mode, this unit is also equipped with the 3 STEREO modes. PRO-Logic is selected, and the playback sound has the Dolby Surround effect.
Searching for and Storing the Radio Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations Stations Volume You can store up to: On/Standby 15 FM stations Demo (option) 15 AM stations 15 FM stations Timer Timer On/Off /Clock – 8 MW stations (option) DOLBY DIGITAL 7 LW stations...
Selecting a Stored Station Improving Radio Reception You can listen to a stored radio station as follows: 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 Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby.
Listening to a Cassette CD Synchro Record Feature You can record a compact disc on a cassette in two different Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to ways: the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” on page 40. Synchronised recording Direct recording Switch the system on by pressing the On/Standby button.
Recording a Compact Disc Recording a Radio Program The direct recording mode enables you to start recording with You can record a radio program of your choice. any track on the compact disc. You can only record on cassettes in Deck 2. You can only record on cassettes in Deck 2.
Selecting the Cassette Playback Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) Mode (Deck 2 Only) You can copy a cassette from Deck 1 to Deck 2. Two options Your mini-compact system has three cassette playback modes are available: which enable you to listen to both sides of a cassette auto- matically.
Timer Function If the timer switch on and off times are identical, the word ERROR is The timer enables you to switch the system on or off at spe- displayed. cific times. Example: You wish to wake up to music every morning. If you no longer want the system to be switched on or off auto- Volume matically, you must cancel the timer.
Mute Function Power Sound Function This system is equipped with the Power Sound feature, which You can turn the sound off temporarily on your system. makes the sound more powerful and full-bodied. Example: You wish to answer a telephone call. Press Mute.
Setting the System to Switch off Connecting Headphones Automatically You can set the system to switch off automatically. You can connect a set of headphones to your mini-compact system so that you can listen to music or radio programmers Example: You wish to go to sleep to music. without disturbing other people in the room.
Connecting to an External Source Safety Precautions The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken sound quality of your mini-compact system when listening to when using or moving your mini-compact system. other sources.
Cleaning Your Mini-Compact Precautions When Using Compact System Discs To obtain the best possible results from your mini-compact Handle your compact discs with care. Always hold them by the system, you must clean the following elements regularly: edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on the shiny surface. The outer casing 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: Max. Recording Disc Size Disc Types Logos Playing Characteristics Types Time • DVD contains excellent sound Single-sided 2 layers 240 min. and video due to Dolby Digital 12 cm Double-sided 2 layers 480 min.
If the above guidelines do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: The model and serial numbers, normally printed on the rear of the system Your warranty details A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.
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...
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