THREE-DVD MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: MAX-DJ550 Instruction Manual OPEN/CLOSE SLEEP DIMMER DISC SKIP ZOOM REPEAT REMAIN DECK 1/2 TUNER TAPE SLOW SUB TITLE AUX BAND VOLUME TUNING SOUND MODE TUNER MEMORY P.
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.
PREPARATION Contents Features PREPARATION Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner, TAPE The MAX-DJ550 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD, VCD, DivX, JPEG, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-RW, with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, TAPE, all in a single player. TV Screen Saver Function The MAX-DJ550 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV screen after 3 minutes in the stop.
PREPARATION Description —Front Panel— 30 29 1. 2. 3. 28 27 26 25 1 DVD /CD 2 3 4 5 24 23 PREVIOUS/ DOWN TUNING MODE 22 21 20 19 NEXT/ UP 6 7 8 9 10 18 17 16 15 11 12 13 14 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
PREPARATION Description —Remote Control— POWER STANDBY/ON button SLEEP button OPEN/CLOSE button DISC SKIP button REPEAT button TUNER button TAPE PLAY button Insert Remote Batteries 1 ZOOM button DIMMER, DEMO button SLOW,MONO/ST button SUB TITLE button DECK 1/2 button AUX button Play/Pause button Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –).
Connecting the Speakers Connecting to a TV Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Please be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before moving or installing this unit. Please choose one of three video connection methods. Left Speaker Right Speaker Red Red Black Using Video Out Good 1 Connect Video Out on the player to Video In on your TV.
Connecting to a TV(continue) P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function Please be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before moving or installing this unit. Please choose one of two video connection methods. Method 3 Component Video (Best Quallty) Press and hold P.SCAN button on the remote controller for over 5 seconds in stop mode. • Pressing and holding the button for over 5 seconds will select "Progressive Scan" and "Interlace Scan" repetitively.
Connecting External Components Connecting the FM, AM(MW/LW) and SW(option)Antennas CONNECTIONS If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). Connecting an External Analog Component Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV. AM Loop Antenna (supplied) FM Antenna (supplied) Audio Cable Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.
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. 2 Press TIMER/CLOCK twice. • CLOCK is displayed. Press ENTER. The hour flashes. OPEN/CLOSE SLEEP DIMMER DISC SKIP ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REMAIN SUB TITLE REPEAT • Increase the hours : • Decrease the hours : 5 • "TIMER" appears in the display. • The current time is now set.
DivX Playback Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the button. • Go to the next file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. • Go to the previous file whenever you press OPEN/CLOSE SLEEP DIMMER DISC SKIP ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REMAIN SUB TITLE 5 Minute Skip function button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. REPEAT DECK 1/2 TAPE TUNER AUX BAND 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. DVD VCD CD MP3 .
Skipping Scenes/Songs Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD VCD 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. OPEN/CLOSE SLEEP DIMMER DISC SKIP ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REMAIN SUB TITLE REPEAT VCD MP3 Press INFO button.
Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). DVD DVD VCD CD MP3 VCD CD To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen JPEG Press REPEAT button. SLEEP OPEN/CLOSE • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DIMMER DISC SKIP ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REPEAT REMAIN SUB TITLE 1 Press INFO button twice.
A↔B Repeat Playback Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function DVD 1 VCD DVD VCD CD REPEAT : A– 2 Press REP. A↔B at the end of the section. SLEEP DISC SKIP ZOOM DIMMER SLOW MONO/ST REPEAT REMAIN 1 Press ZOOM button. 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. SUB TITLE DECK 1/2 TAPE TUNER 3 Press ENTER button.
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function 1 2 Press INFO button twice. Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD DVD Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. OPEN/CLOSE SLEEP DIMMER DISC SKIP ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REMAIN SUB TITLE REPEAT 2 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired title/track and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor , buttons to move to Chapter display.
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. 1 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. SLEEP DIMMER ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REMAIN SUB TITLE DISC SKIP REPEAT TAPE TUNER AUX 2 • JPEG files will be shown in Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired image and then press ENTER button.
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 1 Press MENU button. this toggles between PBC ON and OFF. 2 Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘DISC MENU’ and then press ENTER button.
Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. SLEEP DIMMER ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REMAIN SUB TITLE DISC SKIP REPEAT DECK 1/2 TAPE TUNER 1 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , button to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. 5 Press Cursor , button to select the desired language and then press ENTER button.
Setting TV Screen type SLEEP DIMMER ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REMAIN SUB TITLE DISC SKIP REPEAT 1 Press MENU button. 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 wide screen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio.
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 MENU button. 4 Press Cursor , button to select the desired rating level and then press ENTER button. • If you have selected Level 6, you • cannot view DVDs with Level 7 or higher. The higher the level, the closer the content is to violent or adult material.
Setting the Wallpaper JPEG DVD VCD While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as a wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when the image you like comes up. 2 To Change the Wallpaper Press LOGO button. DISC SKIP REPEAT SLEEP DIMMER ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REMAIN SUB TITLE DECK 1/2 TAPE TUNER AUX 1 Press MENU button. 4 Press to select the desired ‘USER’, and then press ENTER.
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 SLEEP Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. DIMMER DISC SKIP ZOOM SLOW MONO/ST REPEAT REMAIN SUB TITLE 1 Press the MENU button.
Listening to Radio Presetting Stations You can store up to: You can listen to the chosen band (FM, MW, (LW),(SW1,2) broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. 15 FM stations 15 AM stations 15 FM stations 8 AM(MW) stations 7 LW stations Remote Control Unit 1 Tune in to the desired station.
Listening to a Cassette Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” on page 55. Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode Your micro component system has three cassette playback modes which enable you to listen to both sides of a cassette automatically. (Deck 2 only). /CD Press REVERSE MODE until the appropriate symbol is displayed.
Recording a Compact Disc You can record a compact disc on a cassette in two different ways: Copying a cassette (DUBBING) You can copy a cassette from Deck 1 to Deck 2. Normal speed dubbing in selecting Tape function mode. 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.
Recording a Radio Program 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. Direct recording The direct recording mode enables you to start recording with any track on the compact disc. DVD /CD PREVIOUS/ DOWN 1 Switch the system on by pressing STANDBY/ON. TUNING MODE 2 NEXT/ UP Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2.
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. After having set the timer, it will start automatically as shown by the TIMER indication on the display.
Sleep Timer Function / Mute Function S.BASS/P.SOUND/SOUND MODE Function Sleep Timer Function You can set the timer that the DVD player will shut itself off. DVD /CD SLEEP DIMMER ZOOM SLOW REMAIN SUB TITLE DISC SKIP REPEAT PREVIOUS/ DOWN TUNING MODE • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DECK 1/2 NEXT/ UP TAPE TUNER AUX BAND Press S.BASS on the front panel until the required option is selected. • Press the button repeatedly to select “S.BASS ON, OFF”. • S.
Connecting Headphones/Microphone(option) DEMO Function / DIMMER Function You can connect a set of headphones to your mini 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 adaptor. DVD /CD PREVIOUS/ DOWN DEMO Function DIMMER Function You can view the various functions available on your system.
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Notes on Discs Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause breaks in playback. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Before Calling for Service 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. Check/Remedy • Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet? • Turn off the power and then turn it back on.
Notes on Terminology ANGLE CHAPTER NUMBER DVD PCM 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.). With such discs, the Angle button can be used to change the angle of view for specific scenes. These numbers are recorded on DVD discs.
