Samsung AH68-00935B, MAX-VL45 User Manual

THREE-CD CHANGER
VIDEO-CD
MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM

MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

MAX-VL45

Instruction Manual

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Safety Warnings

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.

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 INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPO­SURE TO BEAM.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which
can cause electric shock is present inside this unit.

This symbol alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions accompanying the unit.

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.

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Thank you for buying this
SAMSUNG mini-compact system.

Contents

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AFETYWARNINGS

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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

Inserting Remote Control Batteries.......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Connecting to an External Source .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Connecting the Loudspeakers ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Connecting the FM Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Connecting the SW Aerial(Option) .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting the equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Viewing the Various Functions on Your System ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

VCD/CD-P

Loading and Changing Compact Discs.................................................................................................................................................... 11

To replay the CD/MP3-CD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Selecting a CD in the Disc changer ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

What is MP3? .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

MP3-CD Playback.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Selecting a Track...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Shuffle Play Function .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs ............................................................................... ................................................. 14

Programming the Order of Playback........................................................................................................................................................ 15

Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Video CD Player Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Search Functions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

When adjusting play speed .................................................................................................................................................................... 17

NTSC/PALSelection Method .................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Sound Select Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

KEY CONTROL Function ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

VCD View Function.................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

ZOOM Function........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Last Memory Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18

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UNER

Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Selecting a Stored Station........................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Improving Radio Reception ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19

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APEDECK

Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20

CD Synchro Record Feature.................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Recording a Compact Disc ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Recording a Radio Programme................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Tape Counter............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode (Deck 2 Only)............................................................................................................................ 21

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THERFUNCTIONS

Timer Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Cancelling the Timer................................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Selecting an Equalizer Preset .................................................................................................. ................................................................ 23

Power Sound Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Setting the System to Switch off Automatically........................................................................................................................................ 24

Super Bass Sound .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

Connecting Headphones.......................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Microphone Function................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

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ECOMMENDATIONS FORUSE

Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

Precautions When Using Compact Discs................................................................................................................................................ 26

Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes.............................................................................................................................................. 26

Before Contacting the After-Sales Service .............................................................................................................................................. 26

Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................... 27

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LAYER

Please take time to read these instructions.
They will allow you to operate your
system with ease and take full advantage
of its features.

Symbols

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Press Push Important Note

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Front Panel View

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1. Compact Disc Compartment

2. Demo

3. Timer/Clock

4. On/Standby

5. Timer On/Off

6. Deck 1/2

7. REV Mode

8. AI Sleep

9. Repeat

10. Cassette Deck 1

11. TAPE Normal Dubbing

12. TAPE Hi-Speed Dubbing

13. Multi Jog

14. Return

15. Program

16. EQ

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17. Cassette Deck 2

18. REC/Pause (PAL/NTSC)

19. S.Bass

20. CD Synchro Recording

21. Headphone Jack Connector

22. Shuffle

23. CD Open/Close

24. Power Sound

25. Disc Change

26. Volume

27. Disc Selection buttons

28. Function Selection buttons

29. Search Function buttons

30. Stop button

31. Skip Function buttons
MIC Mixing ,MIC 1, MIC 2

Remote Control

On/Standby

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TAPE

Timer

On/Off

AI Sleep Deck 1/2

Counter

Reset

ReturnCD Repeat

Disc
View

Time

Search

SlowSound

Key Control

Band

Zoom

+10/0 Mono/ST.

Mute Disc Skip

Volume

Tuning

Mode

Volume

PREV NEXT

VCD / CD

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1. On/Standby

2. Number Buttons

3. TUNER Band

4. +10/0

5. Timer On/Off

6. AI Sleep

7. TAPE Rewind

8. TAPE Fast-Forward

9. CD Stop

10. CD Track or Radio Station Search

11. Volume Decrease

12. Tuning Mode (MANUAL/PRESET)

13. Volume Increase

14. CD Play/Pause

15. TAPE Stop

16. TAPE Play

17. Counter Reset

18. Deck 1/2

19. FM Mono/ST.

/VCD Zoom

20. Key Control

21. Sound

22. Slow

23. Time Search( Last memory)

24. Disc View

25. CD Repeat

26. Return

27. Disc Number Skip

28. Mute

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Rear Panel View

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1. Video (DISC) Output

2. Audio (DISC) Output

3. SW Aerial Connector Terminal(option)

4. FM Aerial Connector Terminals

5. AM Aerial Connector Terminal

6. AUX-Input

7. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals

8. Voltage Selector(option)

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Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System

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 com-

partment 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.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Insert or replace remote control batteries when you:

Purchase the mini-compact system
Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly

When replacing the batteries, use a new set of batteries and never
mix alkaline and manganese batteries.

Place your thumb on the position marked on the battery

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compartment cover (rear of the remote control) and push the cover in
the direction of the arrow.

Insert two AAA, LR03 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect

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the polarities:

+ on the battery against + in the battery compartment
– on the battery against – in the battery compartment

Replace the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into position.

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If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the
batteries to prevent corrosion.

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Connecting your System to the Power Supply

The main lead must be plugged into an appropriate socket.

Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the volt­age.

Check the position of the voltage selector on the rear of the system

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(OPTIONAL).
Plug the main lead (marked AC Cord on the rear of the system) into an

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appropriate socket.
Press the On/Standby button to switch your mini-compact system on.

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Connecting to an External Source

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The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the sound quality
of your mini-compact system when listening to other sources.

: A television

Examples

A video disc player
A Hi-Fi stereo video cassette recorder

To connect the external source, the source must have an audio out­put. In addition, you need an RCA connection cable.

Set the system to standby mode and disconnect it and the external
source from the main.

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Connect the audio cable to the rear of the mini-compact system.

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Connect the... To the connector marked...

Red jack R (right)
White jack L (left)

For optimum sound quality, do not invert the right and left
channels.

Plug the system back into the main socket and press On/Standby to
switch it on.

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Select the AUX source by pressing AUX.
Result: AUX is displayed.

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Switch the external source on.

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Adjust the volume and balance as required:

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Volume Equalizer

Connecting the Loudspeakers

The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear of the
system.

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal on the rear of the

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unit.
Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal.

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Match the polarity (colors): Red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black
(–).

Release the finger from the clamp.

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Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by

Example: You can watch a film and take advantage of stereo sound

provided that the original sound track is in stereo (as if you
were in a cinema).

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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Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial

SW ANT.

SW ANT.

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 SW Aerial (option)

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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 to the Equipment

Using the Audio Cord, Connect the Audio Output Terminals (Left, Right)
of the System with the Audio Input Terminals (Left, Right) of the Video
Input Cassette Recorder, so as to Record VCD.

Using the Video Cord, Connect the Video Output Terminal of the system
with the Video Input Terminal of TV.

Turn on the TV and Select the Video mode by pressing the TV/VIDEO
SELECT button to the VIDEO Position.

Please Pay Attention not to Connect the Audio Output Terminals (left,
right) of the System with the Audio Input Terminal of TV.

Connecting the FM Aerial

There are two types of aerial, (depending on option chosen).

How to connect a SCREW TYPE aerial.

The FM aerial connector terminals are located on the rear of the
system and marked FM (75Ω).

Spread the T.form FM aerial out and attach the ends to a wall,
in the position providing the best reception.

TV

VIDEO INPUT

SW ANT

AMPLIFIER

AUDIO INPUT

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