Samsung MAX-A54T, MAX-A55U, MAX-A54, MAX-A55 User Manual
Three-CD Changer
MINI-Compact System
MP3-CD/WMA-CD/CD-R/RW Playback
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Safety Warnings Contents
ENG
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER (or BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
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.
This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.
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To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains
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plug shall be readily operable.
CAUTION
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
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shall be placed on the apparatus.
The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time.
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[Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation only]
THIS APPLIANCE IS FITTED WITH 220V SASO APPROVED PLUG.THE CUSTOMER IS ENTITLED TO A FREE SASO
APPROVED 127V PLUG FROM THE LOCAL DEALER.
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside
the product that presents a risk of electric shock
or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
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.
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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AFETYWARNINGS
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NSTALLINGYOURMINI-COMPACTSYSTEM
Front Panel View...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel View .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Remote Control........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System............................................................................................................................................ 6
Connecting your System to the Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Inserting Remote Control Batteries .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Loudspeakers ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Connecting to an External Source............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Connecting the FM Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Demo/Dimmer function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CD/MP3/WMA-CD-P
Loading and Changing Compact Discs.................................................................................................................................................... 9
To replay the CD/MP3/WMA-CD ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Selecting a CD in the Disc changer ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Selecting a Track...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
To select the MP3/WMA-CD title and track............................................................................................................................................ 10
Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD .................................................................................................................................. 11
Shuffle Play Function .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs................................................................................................................................ 12
Function to skip through 10 track at a time ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Last Memory Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Programming the Order of CD Playback ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Checking or Changing Programmed CD Tracks...................................................................................................................................... 14
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Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Selecting a Stored Station........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Improving Radio Reception .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
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APEDECK
Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
CD Synchro Record Feature.................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Recording a Compact Disc ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Recording a Radio Program .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
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Timer Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Cancelling the Timer................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Selecting Sound Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Power Sound Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Power Bass Function .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically........................................................................................................................................ 21
Connecting Headphones.......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Microphone Function................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
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ECOMMENDATIONS FORUSE
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Precautions When Using Compact Discs................................................................................................................................................ 23
Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Before Contacting the After-Sales Service .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
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LAYER
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Symbols
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Front Panel View
STANDBY/ON
MULTI JOG
TUNER
FM
CD/
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TAPE AUX
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OPEN/
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REC/
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AUX
CD/
MP3-CD
TAPE
TUNER
FM
CD
POWER
TIMER
MO/ST DEMO DIMMER
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
MP3-CD/CD
TAPE
MUTE
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VOLUME
POWER SOUND
SOUND MODE
TUNING MODE
TUNING
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P.BASS
SLEEP SHUFFLE CD REPEAT
ON/OFF
TIMER/CLOCK
PROGRAM/SET
DISC
SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE
TAPE AUX
FM
TUNER
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Rear Panel View
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1. COMPACT DISC COMPARTMENT
2. WINDOW DISPLAY
3. VOLUME CONTROL
4. STANDBY/ON
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6. HEADPHONE JACK CONNECTOR
7. MIC
8. MIC VOL.
9. CASSETTE DECK 1
10. CASSETTE DECK 2
11. FM MONO/STEREO
12. SLEEP
13. TUNER MEMORY
14. MULTI JOG
15. ENTER/PROGRAM
16.TAPE 1/2
17. SEARCH FUNCTION BUTTONS, TUNING MODE
AUX IN
OR STOP BUTTON
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TUNER(FM) FUNCTION
CD/MP3-CD FUNCTION AUX FUNCTION
19. TIMER/CLOCK
DUBBING
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21. CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
22. REC/PAUSE
23. POWER BASS
24. POWER SOUND
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TIMER ON/OFF
26. CD OPEN/CLOSE
27. CD DISC CHANGE
28. CD DISC SELECTION BUTTONS
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Remote Control
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1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal
2. Speaker Connector Terminals
FM (75 )
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2. FM(TUNER)
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3. POWER
4. TIMER/CLOCK
5. TIMER ON/OFF
6. SLEEP
7. DEMO
8. MO/ST
9. REC/PAUSE
10. TAPE Rewind
11. TAPE Stop
12. CD STOP
13. VOLUME
14. POWER SOUND
15. SOUND MODE
16. TUNER MODE(+10)
17. MUTE
18. TUNING/ALBUM
19. CD Play/Pause
20. CD Skip and Search
21. TAPE Play
22. TAPE Fast-Forward
23. TAPE 1/2
24. POWER BASS
25. DIMMER
26. CD REPEAT
27. SHUFFLE
28. PROGRAM/SET
29. OPEN/CLOSE
30. DISC SKIP
31. TAPE
32. AUX
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Where to Install Your Mini-Com-
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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.
OPEN/
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FULL LOGIC CONTROL
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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 pull 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.
The remote control can be used up to approximately 7
meters in a straight line. It can also be operated
at a horizontal angle of up to 45° from the remote control sensor.
Connecting to an External Source
The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the
sound quality of your mini-compact system when listening to
other sources.
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: A television
Examples
A video disc player
A Hi-Fi stereo video cassette recorder
To connect to the external source, the source must have an
audio output. In addition, you need an connection cable.
Set the system to standby mode and disconnect it and the external
source from the main socket.
Connect AUX In on the MINI-COMPACT to Audio Out on the external
analog component.
Be sure to match connector colors.
Plug the system back into the main socket and press
STANDBY/ON to switch it on.
Select the AUX source by pressing AUX.
: AUX is displayed.
Result
Switch the external source on.
Adjust the volume and balance as required:
Volume Equalizer
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).
Connecting the FM Aerial
How to connect a COAXIAL TYPE aerial.
Connect a 75Ω antenna to the FM antenna terminal.
Plug the connector on the FM aerial supplied into the coaxial socket
(75Ω) marked FM on the rear of the system.
Follow the instructions given on Page 15 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 75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied).
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Connecting your System to the Power Supply
Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check
the voltage.
Plug the main lead into an appropriate socket.
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Press the (STANDBY/ON) button to switch your mini-compact
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system .
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Connecting the Loudspeakers
The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear
of the system.
There are two terminals on the system:
left speaker (marked L)
right speaker (marked R)
To achieve the correct sound quality,insert those speaker connector cables to the speaker connector terminals of the system.
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STANDBY/ON
REC/
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TUNER
MP3-CD
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DEMO/DIMMER function
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All functions available on the system can be viewed on the
display and the display's brightness can be switched between
"on" and "off".
Press the DEMO button.
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Result: All functions available on the system appear on the front
panel display.
Each of these are explained in detail in this guide. Please refer to
the relevant section.
Press the DIMMER button.
2
Result:
The Dimmer function is selected and the display darkens.
Press the DIMMER button once again to brighten the front panel dis-
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play.
A display brightness control can only be performed while the
system power is on.
POWER
TIMER/CLOCK
TIMER
ON/OFF
SLEEP SHUFFLE CD REPEAT
MO/ST DEMO DIMMER
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REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
TAPE
MP3-CD/CD
OPEN/CLOSE
PROGRAM/SET
DISC
SKIP
P.BASS
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Setting the Clock
Your system is equipped with a clock which allows you to
turn your system on and off automatically.
You should set the clock:
When you first purchase the mini-compact system
After a power failure
After unplugging the unit
For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required
options. If you exceed this time, you must start again.
Switch the system on by pressing STANDBY/ON.
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Press TIMER/CLOCK twice.
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3
4
CLOCK is displayed.
Result:
Press ENTER/PRGM..
The hour flashes.
Result:
To... Turn the
Increase the hours
Decrease the hours
When the correct hour is displayed, press ENTER/PRGM..
5
Result:
The minutes flash.
To... Turn the
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Increase the minutes
Decrease the minutes
When the correct time is displayed, press ENTER/PRGM..
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The clock starts and is displayed, even when the system is in
Result:
standby mode.
You can display the time, even when you are using another
function, by pressing TIMER/CLOCK once.
You can also use / buttons on the panel front or TUN-
ING / on the remote control to instead of MULTI JOG
knob in step 4, 6.
STANDBY/ON
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PLAYBACK
FULL LOGIC CONTROL
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Right
Left
Right
Left
MULTI JOG
MULTI JOG
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knob to the...
REC/
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TAPE AUX
MP3-CD
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Loading and Changing Compact Discs
The CD disc changer can contain up to three 12 cm or 8 cm
compact discs without using an adapter.
Never force the compact disc carrousel when opening and
closing the compartment.
Never press down or place objects on the carrousel.
Always treat your compact discs with care; refer, if necessary, to
the section entitled “Precautions When Using Compact Discs” on
page 23 .
Switch the system on by pressing STANDBY/ON.
1
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel.
2
Result: The compartment opens.
Place one disc in the front slots of the carrousel, with the label on the
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discs facing upwards.
Check that the compact disc has been correctly inserted in
the holder before closing the compartment.
If you wish to load another compact disc, press the DISC CHANGE
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button on the front panel (or DISC SKIP on the remote control).
The carrousel rotates by 120°.
Result:
Close the compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button again.
5
If you wish to start playing a disc directly, you can also
proceed as follows.
To play... Press...
Disc 1 MP3-CD /CD ( ) or Disc 1
Disc 2 Disc 2
Disc 3 Disc 3
Result:
The compartment closes automatically and the disc selected
starts playing.
To change or unload the compact disc changer, repeat Steps 2 to 5.
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Keep the compartment closed whenever you are not using
it, to prevent dust from entering.
You can load or unload compact discs when the radio,
tape or auxiliary source function is selected, and when you
press the OPEN/CLOSE button, all of the other functions
will be changed to CD/MP3-CD function.
OPEN/
CLOSE
2,5
4
5
REC/
PAUSE
CD/
TAPE AUX
TUNER
MP3-CD
FM
STANDBY/ON
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MULTI JOG
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To replay the CD/MP3/WMA-CD
This is a player that enables the playback of audio CD, CD-R,
CD-RW and MP3/WMA-CD and does not possess the function
that saves MP3 files.
Do not use CDs of irregular shapes like heart or octagon shapes.
The performance of the player may be degraded.
At least more than one CD should be inserted for playbacks.
Press the STANDBY/ON button to switch on the power.
1
Press the MP3-CD/CD( ) of the main unit to select the CD function.
2
Insert more than one CD, or a MP3/WMA-CD .
3
Press the MP3-CD/CD( ) button of the main unit or the button
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of the remote control.
If there are more than one CD or an MP3/WMA-CD inserted, replays are then processed in order.
Your CD Player will take a few moments to scan through
all the tracks recorded on a particular MP3/WMA-CD.
The English name of the song may be indicated on the display
only if directly downloaded from the PC or if the purchased
MP3/WMA-CD is sorted according to titles(directory). (Other
languages besides English may not be indicated.)
The English name of the track may not be indicated
depending on the characteristics of the MP3/WMA-CD.
<CD Playback>
Track Indicator
Playtime Indicator
Adjust the volume according to needs with the following procedures.
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Press the VOLUME + or
The volume level can be adjust in 31 steps(VOL MIN,VOL 1-
VOL 29,and VOL MAX).
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If it is desired to pause while the playback is processing, press the
MP3-CD/CD() button.
Press the MP3-CD/CD( ) button once again to playback again.
To stop playback, press the button.
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A new disc may be inserted in the remaining two compartments
excluding the CD which is being played back. Press the Disc
Changer button to open the CD tray. The revolving part does
not turn during playbacks.
If there is not even one CD inserted in the CD tray, it is
indicated as “NO DISC”.
If the CD Repeat function is not selected, 3 CDs are played back
which automatically stops.
The quality of MP3/WMA-CD playback may vary depending on
the condition of the disc containing the music files or the condition of the recorder with which the disc was created.
If different types of files or unnecessary folders are on the same
disc,you will have problems with playback.
STANDBY/ON
1
VOLUME
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During the MP3/WMA-CD playback
Track Indicator
Playtime Indicator
–
button of the remote control.
PAUSE
2,4,6
CD/
TUNER
TAPE AUX
MP3-CD
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