Samsung MAXDS720 User Manual

Instruction Manual
THREE-CD CHANGER DVD MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM
DVD,VCD,MP3-CD,CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
MAX-DS720
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTER LOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER­VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting of a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the owners manual accompanying this unit.
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital
surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall.
V I D E O
DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.
(Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.)
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Mark (Logo)
Audio + Video
DVD
VIDEO-CD
AUDIO-CD
12cm
Approx. 240 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 480 min. (double-sided)
Approx. 80 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 160 min. (double-sided)
74 min. 20 min. 74 min. 20 min.
8cm
12cm
8cm
12cm
8cm
Audio + Video
Audio
Recorded Signals
Disc Type Disc Size Max. Playing Time
Playable Discs
V I D E O
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
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Press Push Important Note
Symbols
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Contents

S
AFETYWARNINGS
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I
NSTALLINGYOURMINI-COMPACTSYSTEM
Front Panel View .................................................................. 4
Remote Control .................................................................... 5
Rear Panel View .................................................................. 6
Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System ........................ 7
Connecting your System to the Power Supply...................... 7
Connecting the Loudspeakers .............................................. 7
Connection of the subwoofer (optional) ................................
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Connection of the TV monitor and VCR (optional) ................ 8
Connection for better sound .................................................. 9
Insert Remote Batteries.......................................................... 9
Connecting the AM (MW) Aerial .......................................... 10
Connecting the FM Aerial .................................................... 10
Connecting the SW Aerial (option) ...................................... 10
Demo/Dimmer function ........................................................ 11
NTSC/PALSelection Method................................................ 11
Setting the Clock .................................................................. 11
CD-P
LAYER
Playing a Disc ...................................................................... 12
Selecting a Disc in the CD changer...................................... 12
DVD Playback ...................................................................... 12
Forward/Reverse Searching ................................................ 13
Slow Playback/Checking the Remaining Time...................... 14
Repeat Playback .................................................................. 14
Using Disc Menu/Title .......................................................... 15
Program Playback................................................................ 15
Selecting the Audio Language/Subtitle Language ................ 16
Various DVD Functions........................................................ 17
MP3 Playback ...................................................................... 17
System Setup ...................................................................... 19
Setting up the Language Features ...................................... 21
T
UNER
Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations .................... 21
Selecting a Stored Station.................................................... 22
Improving Radio Reception.................................................. 22
T
APEDECK
Listening to a Cassette ........................................................ 23
CD Synchro Record Feature................................................ 23
Recording a Compact Disc .................................................. 23
Recording a Radio Programme............................................ 24
Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ............................................ 24
Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode (Deck 2 Only) ........ 24
Tape Counter........................................................................ 24
O
THERFUNCTIONS
Timer Function...................................................................... 25
Cancelling the Timer ............................................................ 25
3D.Sound Function .............................................................. 26
Mute Function ...................................................................... 26
Selecting a Sound Mode ...................................................... 26
Power Surround Function .................................................... 26
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically .................... 27
S.Bass Level function .......................................................... 27
Connecting Headphones...................................................... 27
Microphone Function (option) .............................................. 27
Connecting to an External Source........................................ 28
R
ECOMMENDATIONS FOR
U
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Safety Precautions .............................................................. 28
Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System .................................. 29
Precautions When Using Compact Discs ............................ 29
Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes .......................... 29
Before Contacting the After-Sales Service .......................... 29
Technical Specifications ...................................................... 30
Reference ............................................................................ 31
Thank you for buying this 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.
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Front Panel View

1. Program
2. FM Mono/Stereo
3. Timer/Clock
4. Timer On/Off
5. Sleep
6. Standby/On
7. Echo
8. MIC Level (option)
9. MIC1,MIC2(option)
10. Counter Reset
11. Reverse Mode
12. Cassette Deck 1
13. Record/Pause/PAL/NTSC
14. TAPE Normal Speed Dubbing
15. Deck 1/2
16. CD Synchro Recording
17. Search Function buttons Tuning Mode or Stop button
18. Demo/Dimmer
19. Cassette Deck 2
20. Multi Jog
21. Enter
22. Headphone Jack Connector
23. S.Bass Level
24. Sound Mode
25. Volume
26. 3D.SOUND
27. Compact Disc Compartment
28. Open/Close
29. Disc Change
30. Disc Selection buttons
31. Window Display
32. Function Selection buttons
33. CD Repeat
34. Memory
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Remote Control

Standby/On button
TUNER(Band) button
DVD button
Timer On button
Power Surround button
3D Sound button
Deck 1/2
button
Counter Reset button
TAPE Function buttons
Mono/ST(mono/stereo) button
To open the cover of the remote control, push the top of the cover, then slide downward.
Setup
Title
Return
Subtitle
Clear
Display
Step
Program
Audio
Go To
Zoom
Repeat
Angle
Remain
Repeat
Slow
AUX button Mute button
EQ button S.Bass Level button
Sleep button Menu button
Direction/Enter button
Disc Number Skip
button
Open/Close button
Volume Control buttons
Speaker output volume control
Play/Pause button Stop button/Tuning Mode Tuning Preset/CD Skip button Tuning Up/Down/CD Search button
Slow button
Setup button Title button
Return button Subtitle button Clear button Display button
Step button Audio button Go To button
Number(0~9) buttons
Remain button
Angle button
Repeat button
Zoom button
Repeat AB button
Program button
DVD
TUNER
AUX Mute
Band
3D Sound
Counter
Reset
DVD/CD/TUNER
Volume
Disc Skip Open/Close
S.Bass
Menu
Tuning
Enter
TAPE
Sleep
Timer On Mono/ST
Power
Surround
Deck 1/2
Down Up
EQ
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Rear Panel View

1. SW AERIAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL (option)
2. DIGITAL OUT JACK
3. AM AERIAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL
4. FM AERIAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL
5. S-VIDEO OUT
6. VIDEO OUT
7. AUDIO OUT
8. AUX INPUT
9. MAIN SPEAKER CONNECTOR TERMINALS
10. VOLTAGE SELECTOR(option)
11. SUB WOOFER PRE OUT
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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 6 inches (15 cm) on the
sides and rear of the system, for ventilation purposes. Make sure that you have enough room to open the compact disc
compartment easily. Place the loudspeakers at a reasonable distance on either side of
the system to ensure good stereo sound. Direct the loudspeakers towards the listening area. For optimum performance, make sure that both speakers are placed
at an equal distance above the floor.
The main lead must be plugged into an appropriate socket.
Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the voltage setting (OPTIONAL). If the voltage of the socket does not correspond to the setting on the rear of the unit, you may seriously damage your system.
Check the position of the voltage selector on the rear of the system (OPTIONAL).
Plug the main lead (marked AC Cord on the rear of the system) into an appropriate socket.
Press the On/Standby button to switch your mini-compact system on.
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
Press and hold the terminal tab. Insert the speaker cord. Release the finger.

Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System

Connecting your System to the Power Supply

Connecting the Loudspeakers

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Directions in Installing Speaker
Installation in a place near heating apparatus, under direct lay of light or with high humidity may cause performance degradation of the speaker.
Do not install on the wall or on a high place of pole or other unstable place to prevent any safety accident caused by falling of the speaker.
Do not take the speaker apart from TV or computer monitor. The speaker near the TV or computer monitor may influence the quality of the screen display.
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The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a External Source.
(Example : TV, VCR, DAT CD-RW, etc)
• When S-VIDEO is connected, S-VIDEO has priority.

Connection of the TV monitor and VCR (optional)

LINE IN
TV monitor VCR
Audio cord Audio cord
LINE INLINE OUT
S-Video
Composite video (Supplied)

Connection of the subwoofer (optional)

SUBWOOFER
IN
The subwoofer generates low-pitched tones. (Ex. Explosion, the sound of spacecraft flying, the sound of pondering, etc.)
Connect the subwoofer (not supplied)
Connect the subwoofer cord to the SUBWOOFER IN and SUB WOOFER PRE OUT terminal. Plug the AC Cord on the rear of the SUBWOOFER into an appropriate socket.
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Connecting to an amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic support.

Connection for better sound

Insert Remote Batteries

OPTICAL INPUT
DIGITAL OUT
While playing a DTS disc, no sound is reproduced. In this case, connect to an external amplifier.
This unit can output DVD/CD digital sound signals through this jack. Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment. (DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.). Remove the dust cap (1) from the DVD/CD DIGITAL OUT jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the DVD/CD DIGITAL OUT jack.
When the DVD/CD DIGITAL OUT jack is not being used
Attach the supplied dust cap.
DVD/CD Digital Out Jack
Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.
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Insert two 1.5V AAAbatteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –).
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Replace the battery cover.
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Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–).
Use the correct type of batteries.Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.
Always replace both batteries at the same time.
Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
CAUTION
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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 .
To avoid noise interference, check that the loudspeaker wires do not run close to the aerial wires. Always keep them at least 2 inches (5 cm) away.

Connecting the AM (MW) Aerial

How to connect a WIRE TYPE aerial.
Spread the SW aerial out and attach the ends to a wall, in the position providing the best reception.
If reception is poor (e.g. distance from transmitter too great, walls blocking the radio waves, etc.), install an out­door aerial.

Connecting the SW Aerial (OPTION)

How to connect a COAXIAL TYPE aerial.
Connect a 75antenna to the FM antenna terminal. Plug the connector on the FM aerial supplied into the coaxial socket (75) marked FM on the rear of the system. Follow the instructions given on Page 21 to tune into a radio station, and determine the best position for the aerial. If reception is poor, you may need to install an outdoor aerial.
To do so, connect an outdoor FM aerial to the FM socket on the rear of the system using a 75coaxial cable (not supplied).

Connecting the FM Aerial

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