Samsung MAX-C580, MAX-C550 User Manual
Instruction Manual
THREE-CD CHANGER
MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM
MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
MAX-C550
MAX-C570
MAX-C580
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Safety Warnings Contents
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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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 AM (MW) Aerial .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Connecting the FM Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Demo/Dimmer function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CD/MP3-CD-P
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Loading and Changing Compact Discs.................................................................................................................................................... 9
To reply the CD/MP3-CD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Selecting a CD in the Disc changer ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Selecting a Track...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
To select the MP3-CD title and track ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD .................................................................................................................................. 11
Shuffle Play Function .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Medley Play.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
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 ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Selecting a Stored Station........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Improving Radio Reception...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
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Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
CD Synchro Record Feature.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Recording a Compact Disc ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Recording a Radio Program .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Tape Counter............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
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Timer Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Cancelling the Timer................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
S.BASS Function...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Power Sound Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Selecting an Equalizer Preset .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically........................................................................................................................................ 20
Connecting Headphones.......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Microphone Function(option).................................................................................................................................................................... 20
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Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Precautions When Using Compact Discs................................................................................................................................................ 22
Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes.............................................................................................................................................. 22
Before Contacting the After-Sales Service .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
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.
CAUTION
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Rear Panel View
Remote Control
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1. STANDBY/ON
2. AUX
3. TUNER(BAND)
4. TIMER ON/OFF
5. AI SLEEP
6. DISC SKIP
7. COUNTER RESET
8. CD STOP
9. DECK 1/2
10. VOLUME
11. TAPE Rewind
12. TAPE Stop
13. TAPE Play
14. TAPE Fast-Forward
15. TUNING/ALBUM
16. TUNING MODE (+10)
17. CD Play/Pause
18. CD Skip and Search
19. CD Shuffle Play
20. CD REPEAT
21. MEDLEY
22. S.BASS
23. LATIN SOUND
24. DEMO/DIMMER
25. MUTE
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Front Panel View
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1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal
2. AM Aerial Connector Terminals
3. AUX-Input
4. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals
5. Voltage Selector(Option)
1. Function Selection buttons
2. STANDBY/ON
3. DEMO/DIMMER
4. MIC LEVEL(option)
5. MIC(option)
6. REC/PAUSE
7. PHONES
8. Deck 1/2
9. DUBBING
10. COUNTER RESET
11. CASSETTE 1
12. CD SYNCHRO
13. PROGRAM
14. TIMER/CLOCK
15. TUNER MEMORY
16. MONO/ST
17. TIMER ON/OFF
18. AI SLEEP
19. CASSETTE 2
20. SEARCH DOWN/UP
21. ENTER
22. S.BASS
23. STOP
24. EQ Lambada
25. EQ Samba
26. EQ Salsa
27. REW./F.FWD
28. VOLUME
29. P.SOUND
30. CD Open/Close
31. Disc Change
32. Disc Selection buttons
33. Compact Disc Compartment
34. Window Display
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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.
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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
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
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.
If you will not be using the remote control for a long time,
remove the batteries to prevent corrosion.
Inserting Remote Control Batteries
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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.
Examples
: A television
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 RCA connection cable.
Set the system to standby mode and disconnect it and the external
source from the main socket.
Connect the audio cable to the rear of the mini-compact system.
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
STANDBY/ON to switch it on.
Select the AUX source by pressing AUX.
Result
: AUX is displayed.
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 to an External Source
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The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear
of the system.
There are four terminals on the system:
Two for the left speaker (marked L)
Two for the right speaker (marked R)
To achieve the correct sound quality, connect the:
Red wire to the + terminals
Black wire to the
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terminals
Press and hold the terminal tab.
Insert the speaker cord.
Release the finger.
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Connecting the Loudspeakers
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 AM (MW) 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 14 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).
Connecting the FM Aerial
Connecting your System to the Power Supply
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
(OPTIONAL).
Plug the main lead into an appropriate socket.
Press the Standby/ON button to switch your mini-compact system .
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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 22 .
Switch the system on by pressing STANDBY/ON.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE( ) button on the front panel.
Result:
The compartment opens.
Place one disc in the front slots of the carrousel, with the label on the
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 disc, press the DISC CHANGE
button on the front panel (or DISC SKIP on the remote control).
Result:
The carrousel rotates by 120°.
Close the compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE( ) button
again.
If you wish to start playing a disc directly, you can also
proceed as follows.
To play... Press...
Disc 1 CD/MP3-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.
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.
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Loading and Changing Compact Discs
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This is a player that enables the playback of audio CD, CD-R,
CD-RW and MP3-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.
Press the
CD/MP3-CD
( ) of the main unit to select the CD function.
Insert more than one CD or a MP3-CD.
Press the
CD/MP3-CD
( ) button of the main unit or the button
of the remote control.
If there are more than one CD or an MP3-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-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-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-CD.
Adjust the volume according to needs with the following procedures.
Turn the VOLUME + or
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control of the main unit.
or
Press the VOLUME + or –button of the remote control.
If it is desired to pause while the playback is processing, press the
CD/MP3-CD
() button.
Press the CD/MP3-CD( ) button once again to playback again.
To stop playback, press the button.
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.
To replay the CD/MP3-CD
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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/DIMMER button.
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 DEMO/DIMMER button again.
Result:
The Dimmer function is selected and the display darkens.
Press the DEMO/DIMMER button once again to brighten the front
panel display.
A display brightness control can only be performed while the
system power is on.
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 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.
Press Timer/Clock twice.
Result:
CLOCK is displayed.
Press Enter.
Result:
The hour flashes.
To... Press the...
Increase the hours
Decrease the hours
When the correct hour is displayed, press Enter.
Result:
The minutes flash.
To... Press the...
Increase the minutes
Decrease the minutes
When the correct time is displayed, press Enter.
Result:
The clock starts and is displayed, even when the system is in
standby mode.
You can display the time, even when you are using another
function, by pressing Timer/Clock once.
You can also use TUNING/ALBUM / on the remote con-
trol to instead of / buttons in step 4, 6.
Setting the Clock
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Track Indicator
Playtime Indicator
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Playtime Indicator
Title(Directory) Indicator
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Track Indicator
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