3 DVD MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: MAX- DC20500 Instruction Manual MONO/ST CD SYNCHRO COMPACT COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO V I D E O AH68-01670A...
Safety Warnings Precautions Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUCT exposure. LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Features Contents PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................1 Precautions ..................................2 Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner, TAPE Features....................................3 Description ..................................5 The MAX-DC20500 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback CONNECTIONS capability, including DVD, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW,VCD,DivX,JPEG and Connecting the Speakers..............................9 DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, TAPE, all in a single player. Connecting to a TV ................................10 P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function ..........................12 Connecting External Components ............................13...
Description —Front Panel— —Rear Panel— STANDBY/ON FUNCTIONS SELECT BUTTONS DEMO/DIMMER ECHO SW Antenna Connector (Option) MIC LEVEL(Option) FM Antenna Connector MIC(Option) PHONES AM Antenna Connector CASSETTE DECK 1 AUX-Input SEARCH FUNCTIONS BUTTONS LINE OUT TUNING MODE OR STOP BUTTONS REC/PAUSE S-Video Output Connector DUBBING If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input...
Description —Remote Control— Insert Remote Batteries TAPE PLAY button Remove the battery Insert two 1.5V AAA Replace the battery cover on the back of batteries, paying cover. POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button the remote by attention to the correct pressing down and polarities (+ and –).
Connecting the Speakers Connecting to a TV Please be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before moving or Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. installing this unit.
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P.SCAN Function Connecting to a TV(Con’t) (Progressive Scan) Unlike regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate to create the Please be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before moving entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of or installing this unit.
Connecting the FM, AM ( MW ) and SW(option)Antennas Connecting External Components Connecting an External Analog Component If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV. AM Loop Antenna (supplied) RADIO ANTENNA FM Antenna (supplied)
Setting the Clock Disc Playback For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options. If you exceed this time, you must start again. Selecting a CD in the Disc changer Switch the system on Press TIMER/CLOCK Press ENTER.
DivX Playback 5 Minute Skip function During playback, press the button. • Go to the screen about 5 minutes after whenever you press button. • Go to the screen about 5 minutes earlier whenever you press button. Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the button.
Displaying Disc Information Fast/Slow Playback You can view playback information on the disc on the TV screen. Fast Playback Press and hold Press INFO button. • Each time the button is held down during playback, • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: the playback speed changes as follows: JPEG DivX...
Skipping Scenes/Songs Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press Cursor Briefly press Press INFO button. button to move to • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, ANGLE display.
Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen JPEG Press Cursor button Press REPEAT button. Press INFO button to move to REPEAT twice .
B Repeat Playback Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function Press Cursor , , Press ENTER Press ZOOM , buttons to Press REP. A B Press REP. A B button.
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Audio Language Selection Function Moving to a Title/Track Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor , buttons Press Cursor , Press Cursor or numeric buttons to select Press INFO button. buttons to move to Press INFO button buttons or numeric the desired title/track and then...
JPEG File Playback JPEG Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this DVD player. Slide Mode Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. Press DIGEST Press Cursor , , , buttons...
Using Disc Menu Using the Title Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. Depending on the disc, this function may either not work at all or may work differently.
Setting the Language Language Code List OSD language is set to English by default. Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 33). Press Cursor button to Press ENTER button. Code Language Code...
Setting TV Screen type Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size) Press Cursor button to move to Press MENU button. The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of wide screen and high ‘Setup’ and then definition TVs is 16:9.
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Setting the Password Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. Press Cursor Press Cursor Press Cursor button to Press Cursor...
Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Select this to set the Select this to set the desired Samsung Logo image as image as your wallpaper. your wallpaper.
AV SYNC Setup Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected with digital TV. You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at In this case, adjust the delay time of audio to optimal status to fit the video. low volume at night.
Listening to Radio Presetting Stations You can store up to: You can listen to the chosen band (FM, MW, (SW1,2) broadcast stations) by 15 FM stations using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. 5 MW stations 5 SW1 stations 5 SW2 stations Remote Control Unit Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory...
Listening to a Cassette Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode Your micro component system has three cassette playback modes which Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled enable you to listen to both sides of a cassette automatically. (TAPE 2 only). “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes”...
Recording a Compact Disc Coping a Cassette(Dubbing) You can record a compact disc on a cassette in two different ways: ou can copy a cassette from Tape 1 to Tape 2. • Normal speed dubbing in selecting Tape function mode. •...
Recording a Radio Program Direct recording You can record a radio program of your choice. You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the recording. The direct recording mode enables you to start recording with any track on the compact disc. Switch the system Load a compact Insert a blank...
Timer Function Canceling the Timer • After having set the timer, it will start automatically as shown by the TIMER indication on the display. The timer enables you to switch the system on or off at specific times. • If you no longer want the system to be switched on or off automatically, you must cancel the timer. If you no longer wish to use the timer, you must cancel it.
Sleep Timer Function / Mute Function P.SOUND/SURROUND/SURROUND XT and SOUND MODE Function Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that the DVD player will shut itself off. Press SLEEP button. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: 90 MIN 60 MIN 45 MIN...
Connecting Headphones/Microphone(option) DEMO Function / DIMMER Function You can connect a set of headphones to your micro component system so that you can listen to music or radio programmers without disturbing other people in the room. The earphones must have a 3.5ø jack or an appropriate adapter. DEMO Function DIMMER Function You can view the various functions available on...
Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Center. Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Notes on Discs Symptom Check/Remedy Audio language and • Audio language and subtitles will not work for DVDs not containing Disc Recording Format subtitles do not work. them. And depending on the disc, they may work differently. CD-R Discs Menu screen does not appear even •...
Notes on Terminology Specifications RADIO SW(option) Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot Usable sensitivity 40 dB ANGLE from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left , from the right , etc.). AM (MW) With such discs, the Angle button can be used to change the angle of view for Signal/noise ratio...