DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:55 Page 1 THREE-CD CHANGER MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM DVD / VIDEO-CD / CD MAX-DN54 Instruction Manual
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:55 Page 2 Safety Warnings GB CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:55 Page 3 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 Front Panel View .................................................................................... 4 Remote Control........
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:55 Page 4 Front Panel View GB 2 1 33 32 3 31 4 5 30 6 7 29 8 28 9 27 26 10 25 11 24 12 23 13 22 21 14 20 15 19 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 4 Disc Selection buttons Compact Disc Compartment Timer/Clock Timer On/Off Demo AI Off/Sleep Memory Mono/ST Headphone Jack Connector REC Lock Cassette Deck 1 Rec/Pause Display CD Synchro Fast Forward/Rewind Tuning Mode or Stop button 17 18 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:55 Page 5 Remote Control GB On/Standby 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 Disc Skip 10/0 Clear Open/Close Mute EQ Digital 3D Sound S.Bass Power Sound Program Repeat 4 DVD/CD 5 DECK Deck 1/2 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 Band 6 26 + Volume 7 Tuning Mode 8 Volume 25 24 — 9 10 23 Zoom Timer On/Off Sleep Repeat A B Angle Audio Book Mark Step 11 12 13 14 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:55 Page 6 Rear Panel View GB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 1. SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT 10. VOLTAGE SELECTOR(OPTION) 2. FM AERIAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL 11. S-VIDEO OUT 3. AM AERIAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL 4. SW AERIAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL(OPTION) 5. DVD/CD DIGITAL OUT JACK 6. LINE OUT 7. AUX INPUT 8. LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTOR TERMINALS 9.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:55 Page 7 Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System Inserting Remote Control Batteries GB 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:55 Page 8 Connecting the Loudspeakers GB The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear of the system.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:55 Page 9 Connection of the TV monitor (optional) and VCR (optional) GB The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the MAX-DN54 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:56 Page 10 Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial 2 GB 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 . How to connect a COAXIAL TYPE aerial. Connect a 75Ω antenna to the FM antenna terminal. Plug the connector on the FM aerial supplied into the coaxial socket (75Ω) marked FM on the rear of the system.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:56 Page 11 Viewing the Various Functions on Your System Setting the Clock GB You can view the various functions available 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:56 Page 12 Loading and Changing Compact Discs Playing a Disc GB 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 39.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:56 Page 13 Playing a Disc (Cont'd) Selecting a Disc in the CD changer GB Several options are available during DVD playback. 1 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 required disc indicator flashes. Press the Stop button in playback.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-1~14 5/20/03 14:56 Page 14 Searching & Skipping through a Chapter or Track Using the Display Function GB 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 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 14:59 Page 15 Using the Display Function (Cont’d) Repeat Play GB When Playing CD/VCD 1 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 16 Repeat Play (Cont’d) Using the Repeat A B Function GB When playing a CD/VCD 1 2 The Repeat A B function lets you mark a segment to repeat between the beginning (A) and the end (B) of the segment you want to review. Press the Repeat button once to display the current status. To set up Repeat A Press the Repeat button twice to repeat the current track. 1 REPEAT : TRACK B Press the Repeat A you want to review.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 17 Program Playback in a specific Order Program Playback in a specific Order (Cont’d) GB 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. Program DVD Example: To program chapters 5 and 7 in order. 1 Program VCD or CD Example: To program tracks 3 and 8 in order.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 18 Using the Disc View Function Using the Disc View Function (Cont’d) GB The desired music or video display can be accessed directly without using the menu function. Index View (VCD) Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number Track View (VCD) Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number 1 Press the Title button in playback Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select TRACK VIEW.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 19 Selecting Audio Selecting Audio (Cont’d) GB 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 AUDIO : / When playing a DVD 1 2 Press the Audio button. Use the UP/DOWN ( a DVD. Using the MENU Button Press the Menu button. Use the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select AUDIO information.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 20 Selecting the Subtitle Language Selecting the Subtitle Language (Cont’d) GB 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. Using the Sub Title button 1 2 Using the Menu button 1 2 Press the Menu button. Use the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select SUBTITLE information Press the Sub Title button. Use the UP/DOWN ( guage.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 21 Selecting the Desired Screen Angle Using the zoom GB When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. 1 Using the Angle button Check to see if an 'ANGLE( hand corner of the screen. 1 )’ mark is present at the upper right When an 'ANGLE' mark is shown, press the Angle button. ANGLE : Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) 1/6 MARK : ON 2 3 During playback or pause mode, press the Zoom button on the remote.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 22 Using the Bookmark Function (Cont’d) Using the setup Menu GB 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-DN54 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).
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 23 Setting up the language features Setting up the language features GB 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 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 24 Setting up the language features (Cont’d) Setting up the language features (Cont’d) GB Using the Subtitle Language Using the Audio Language Example: Setting up in ENGLISH. Example: Setting up in ENGLISH. 1 1 Press the Setup button on the remote in the play or stop mode. Press the Setup button on the remote in the play or stop mode.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 25 Setting up the parental level Setting up the parental level GB 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 on the remote in the play or stop mode.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:00 Page 26 Setting up audio options GB 1 Press the Setup button on the remote in the play or stop mode. ON Outputs DTS BITSTREAM via only digital output. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS DECODER. 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 DTS OFF Doesn't output digital signal. DYNAMIC COMPRESSION ENTER ON To select dynamic compression.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-15~27 5/20/03 15:01 Page 27 Setting up display options Setting up display options GB 1 Press the Setup button on the remote in the play or 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 3 SCREEN MESSAGES Use this feature to turn the on-screen displays that appear in screen on or off. BLACK LEVEL Adjust the brightness of screen.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 28 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations GB You can store up to: 15 FM stations 15 AM stations 15 FM stations 8 MW stations 7 LW stations 15 FM stations 5 MW stations 5 SW1 stations 5 SW2 stations 1 2 3 4 5 6 (option) 1 (option) 2,3 (option) 8 7 5 4 5,8 Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER on the front panel.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 29 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. Select the TUNER function by pressing Band on remote control. Select the required frequency band by pressing Band on the remote control or TUNER (Band) again on the front panel. 4 Press the Tuning Mode button on the front panel of the unit, or the Tuning Mode button on the remote control until “PRESET” is displayed.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 30 Listening to a Cassette CD Synchro Record Feature GB Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” on page 39. 1 2 3 4 5 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. Insert the pre-recorded cassette with the open edge of the tape facing downward.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 31 Recording a Compact Disc Recording a Radio Program GB 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 32 Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode (Deck 2 Only) GB 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...
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 33 Timer Function GB 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 the timer switch on and off times are identical, the word ERROR is displayed. If you no longer want the system to be switched on or off automatically, you must cancel the timer. Before setting the timer, check that the current time is correct. For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 34 Mute Function Power Sound Function GB You can turn the sound off temporarily on your system. Example: You wish to answer a telephone call. 1 2 Press Mute. This system is equipped with the Power Sound feature, which makes the sound more powerful and full-bodied. 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 35 Setting the System to Switch off Automatically Connecting Headphones GB You can set the system to switch off automatically. Example: You wish to go to sleep to music. 1 Press Sleep. Result: The following indications are displayed: 90 MIN 2 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 36 Connecting to an External Source Safety Precautions GB 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 The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using or moving your mini-compact system.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 37 Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System Precautions When Using Compact Discs GB 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) Always unplug the system from the wall outlet: Before cleaning it If you are not going to be using it for a long time Handle your compact discs with care.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 38 Disc type and characteristics GB 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 39 Before Contacting the After-Sales Service GB 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 40 Technical Specifications GB 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.
DN54/GB/NO RDS-28~43 5/20/03 14:58 Page 41 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS AH68-00655B
