p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 2 MAX-DA79 DVD MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM WITH USB HOST DVD/CD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK user manual imagine the possibilities AH68-02106K Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 4 Safety Warnings 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.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 6 Contents Features ENG PREPARATION PREPARATION Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner, TAPE,USB HOST. The MAX-DA79 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-VIDEO, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW,DivX,JPEG and DVDR/RW, with a sophisticated FM tuner, TAPE, USB HOST all in a single player. TV Screen Saver Function If the main unit remains in the Stop mode for 3 minutes,the Samsung logo appears on the TV screen.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 8 Notes on Discs VIDEO 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.) This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media files.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 10 Description —Rear Panel— ENG MAX-DA79 PREPARATION —Front Panel— 21 1 2 1 3 4 5 2 6 3 20 19 4 5 18 6 7 8 9 17 10 11 12 13 7 16 1. FM Antenna Connector 2. 5.1 Channel Speaker Output Terminals 3. External Digital Optical Input Jack 4. HDMI OUT Jack 5. AUX IN 2 Jacks 6. Component Video Output Connectors 15 Connect a TV with component video input jacks to these jacks. 7. Video Output Connector 14 Accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 12 Description ENG PREPARATION —Remote Control— Insert Remote Batteries TAPE button TUNER button DVD button PORT/AUX button 1 Remove the battery OPEN/CLOSE button DEMO/DIMMER button POWER button cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –). 3 Replace the battery cover.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 14 Connecting the Speakers Directions in Installing Speaker ENG • Installation in a place near heating apparatus, under direct lay of light or with high humidity may cause Connect the connecting jacks (2) to the back of mini-component system. • Do not install on the wall or on a high place of pole or other unstable place to prevent any safety accident Make sure the polarities (+and -) are correct. performance degradation of the speaker.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 16 Connecting the Video Out to your TV HDMI Function ENG Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. Resolution Selection CONNECTIONS This function allows the user to select the screen resolution for HDMI output. In Stop mode, press and hold the SD/HD (Standard Definition/High Definition) button on the remote control. ■ Resolutions available for the HDMI output are 576p/480p, 720p, 1080i.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 18 Connecting External Components OPTICAL:Connecting an External Digital Component Digital signal components such as a Cable Box/Satellite receiver(Set -Top Box). ENG Connecting an External Analog Component Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 20 Disc Playback Setting the Clock ENG For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options. If you exceed this time, you must start again. 1 Switch the system on by pressing STANDBY/ON button. 2 Press TIMER/CLOCK twice. 3 • CLOCK is displayed. • Increase the minutes : • Decrease the minutes : • Increase the hours : • Decrease the hours : Note 5 When the correct time is displayed, press ENTER.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 22 MP3/WMA-CD Playback JPEG File Playback JPEG ENG 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. 1 Load the MP3/WMA disc. 2 • The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear • • • and playback will start. The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3/WMA disc. WMA-DRM files cannot be played. Use In Stop mode, use to select the album, and then press the ENTER button.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 24 DivX Playback Subtitle Display ENG Press the SUBTITLE button. • Each time you press the button, your selection will toggle between “SUBTITLE ON” and “SUBTITLE OFF”. • If the disc has only one subtitle file, it will be played automatically. • Up to 8 subtitle languages are supported. Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the • • Go to the next file whenever you press 2 files in the disk.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 26 Skip Forward/Back Playing Media Files using the USB feature During playback, press the You can connect and play files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players, USB flash memory, etc. using the player's USB function. 1 connect the USB cable. 2 button. • When there is more than a file, when you press the • When there is more than a file, when you press the Press the PORT/AUX button to select the USB mode.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 28 Using Bluetooth(Option) You can use a Bluetooth device to let you enjoy music with high qualitystereo sound,all without wires! What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a new technology that enables Bluetooth-compliant devices to easily interconnect with each other using a short wireless connection. • A Bluetooth device may cause a noise or malfunction, depending on usage.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 30 Displaying Disc Information Fast/Slow Playback ENG You can view playback information on the disc on the TV screen. Fast Playback Press and hold Press INFO button on the remote control . CD CD MP3 .
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 32 Skipping Scenes/Songs Angle Function ENG This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD DVD MP3 Briefly press . • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, • track, or directory (file) will be played. But, you cannot skip chapters consecutively. Press INFO button. 2 3 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired angle.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 34 Repeat Playback ENG Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). DVD DVD CD MP3 To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen JPEG Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVD CD MP3 JPEG Repeat Playback Options •For a 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK display.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 36 Zoom Function A↔B Repeat Playback ENG This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function DVD 1 2 3 4 CD Press the INFO button twice. Press the Cursor button to move to the REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. 1 Press ZOOM button. 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 3 Press ENTER button.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 38 Selecting Audio Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function 1 2 Press INFO button twice. DVD Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD 1 CD Moving to a Title/Track Press INFO button. 2 ENG Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired title/track and then press ENTER button.
1p~28p(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:18 PM Page 40 Using Disc Menu Using the Title Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. Depending on the disc, this function may either not work at all or may work differently. DVD DVD 1 In stop mode,Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘DISC MENU’ and then press ENTER button.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 30 Language Code List Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 1 In stop mode,Press MENU button. 5 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , button to select the desired language and then press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be displayed in English.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 32 Setting TV Screen type 1 In stop mode,Press MENU button. ENG 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size) The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of widescreen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 1 Page 34 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. in stop mode,Press MENU button. Press Cursor , button to select the desired rating level and then press ENTER button. • If you have selected Level 6, you • 4:19 PM cannot view DVDs with Level 7 or higher.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 36 Setting the Wallpaper JPEG DVD ENG While watching a DVD, JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as a wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper 1 During playback, press PAUSE button when the image you like comes up. 2 To Change the Wallpaper Press LOGO button. 1 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 5 Press EXIT button to exit the setup screen.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 38 Setting the Speaker Mode Setting the Test Tone Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. In Stop mode, press MENU button. 1 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. ENG Press the Test Tone to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 40 Setting the Delay Time ENG If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the rear speakers. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 42 Setting the Audio Quality ENG When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Adjusting Front Speaker Balance Method 1 1 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 1 TITLE Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , .
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 44 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) AV SYNC Setup You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected with digital TV. In this case, adjust the delay time of audio to optimal status to fit the video. 1 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.15 8:08 AM Page 46 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. 1 Press the Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 1 2 PL II MODE button. 3 ➝ ➝ CINEMA ➝ PRO LOGIC ➝ MATRIX PL II MODE button to select mode. Press the Cursor , PL II EFFECT button to select , then press the buttons to select the desired effect setting.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 48 Listening to Radio Presetting Stations ENG You can store up to: 15 FM stations 1 2 Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. Select a broadcast station. Automatic Tuning 1 : Press the STOP ( ) button to select and then press the button to select the preset station. Automatic Tuning 2 : Press the STOP ( the Example : Presetting FM 89.10 in the memory 1 2 Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. Press the button to select <89.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 1 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 50 Listening to a Cassette Recording a Compact Disc Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” on page 70. You can record a compact disc on a cassette in two different ways: Switch the system on by pressing STANDBY ON. 2 Press TAPE on the player to select the Tape function.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 52 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. 1 Switch the system on by pressing STANDBY/ON. 2 • Press the PUSH OPEN button ( • 4 Press the DVD/CD button. • Use the CD selection ( ) buttons to select the desired song. Load a disc.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 54 Canceling the Timer Timer Function • • • • 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. Before setting the timer, check that the current time is correct. For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options. If you exceed this time, you must start again.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 56 POWER SOUND / DSP/EQ Function Your mini-compact system is equipped with the function of Power Sound. The function of Power Sound amplifies bass and improves high key or bass twice as much for you to appreciate powerful real sound. Sleep Timer Function / Mute Function ENG Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that the DVD player will shut itself off. Press SLEEP button. Press the P.SOUND button Result: “P.SOUND” is displayed for a few seconds.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 58 DEMO Function / DIMMER Function/ ECO Function CD RIPPING Function ENG You can rip a compact disc as a MP3 file on the USB This feature enables you to ripping with the start of the disc or track of your choice. DEMO Function You can view the various functions available on your system. Press DEMO/DIMMER button. • The various functions available are listed in turn on the • display. All these functions are described in detail in this booklet.
P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 60 Connecting Headphones/Microphone Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs ENG 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. Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause breaks in playback.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 62 Before Calling for Service ENG Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Center. Symptom Disc tray does not open. Playback does not start.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 64 USB Host Feature Supported Products Specifications ENG DIGITAL CAMERA HDMI Front speaker output Center speaker output Rear speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Frequency range 100 W 4.8 Kg 180 x 390 x 350 mm +5 °C~+35 °C 10 % ~ 75 % 10 dB 60 dB 0.5 % 1.0 Vp-p(75 Ω load) Y:1.0 Vp-p(75 Ω load) Pr:0.70 Vp-p(75 Ω load) Pb:0.
36P~76P(DA79)-NO GB-tape 2008.7.11 4:19 PM Page 66 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Notes on Terminology If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region North America ANGLE CHAPTER NUMBER DVD Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left , from the right , etc.).
