Samsung MAX-J530F, MAX-J525 Manual

THREE-CD CHANGER MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

MAX-J530

Instruction Manual

Safety Warnings

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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.

or performance of procedures other may result in hazardous radiation

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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Contents				Thank you for buying this
				SAMSUNG mini-compact system.
				Please take time to read these instructions.
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				They will allow you to operate your
				system with ease and take full advantage
				of its features.
		..................................................................................................................................................................................SAFETY WARNINGS		2
		INSTALLING YOUR MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM
		Front Panel View	4
		Display Window	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/LW) Aerial	7
		Connecting the FM Aerial	7
		Connecting the SW Aerial (option)	8
		Demo/Dimmer function	8
		Setting the Clock	8
		CD-PLAYER
		Loading and Changing Compact Discs	9
		Listening to a Compact Disc	9
		Selecting a CD in the Disc changer	10
		Selecting a Track	10
		Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD	10
		Shuffle Play Function	10
		Medley Play	11
		Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs	11
		Function to skip through 10 track at a time	11
		Programming the Order of CD Playback	12
		Checking or Changing Programmed CD Tracks	12
		TUNER
		Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations	13
		Selecting a Stored Station	14
		Improving Radio Reception	14
		TAPE DECK
		Listening to a Cassette	15
		CD Synchro Record Feature	15
		Recording a Compact Disc	15
		Recording a Radio Program	16
		Copying a Cassette (Dubbing)	16
		Tape Counter	16
		OTHER FUNCTIONS
		Timer Function	17
		Cancelling the Timer	17
		Mute Function	18
		Selecting Sound Mode	18
		Power Sound Function	18
		S.BASS Function	18
		Setting the System to Switch off Automatically	19
		Connecting Headphones	19
		Microphone Function(option)	19
		RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
		Safety Precautions	20
		Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System	20
		Precautions When Using Compact Discs	21
		Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes	21
		Before Contacting the After-Sales Service	21
		Technical Specifications	22
		Memo	23

Symbols

Press

Push

Important

Note

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Front Panel View

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30						1.	STANDBY/ON
	29		28	27		2.	DEMO/DIMMER
						3.	SEARCH FUNCTION BUTTONS
							OR STOP OR TUNING MODE
						4.	MIC LEVEL (option)
						5.	MIC (option)
					26	6.	PHONES
						7.	RECORD/PAUSE
					25	8.	MEDLEY PLAY
1						9.	DUBBING
					24	10.	DECK 1/2
2						11.	CD SYNCHRO
					23	12.	COUNTER RESET
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						13.	MONO/STEREO
4					22	14.	TIMER/CLOCK
5					21	15.	TIMER ON/OFF
						16.	MEMORY
6					20	17.	AI SLEEP
					19	18.	PROGRAM
7						19.	ENTER
8					18	20.	MULTI JOG
						21.	SUPER BASS
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						22.	SOUND MODE
10					16
						23.	Window Display
					15	24.	VOLUME+,-
						25.	POWER SOUND
						26.	Compact Disc Compartment
						27.	CD Open/Close
11		13				28.	DISC CHANGE
	12		14			29.	Disc Selection buttons
						30.	Function Selection buttons

Display Window

									1.	Volume
	MAX-J530-NORDS								2.	POWER SOUND
									3.	SUPER BASS
		17 16 15 14			13 12 11 10				4.	TAPE 1/2
									5.	TAPE RUNNING DIRECTOR
									6.	PLAYING DISC NUMBER
									7.	MAIN DISPLAY(FUNCTION,FREQUENCY,TIME,ETC.)
									8.	CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
								9	9.	RECORDING
									10.	TUNER FREQUENCY UNIT
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									11.	CLOCK
									12.	AI SLEEP OR SLEEP
									13.	CD PLAYING DISC MODE OR CD
										REPEAT MODE
									14. CD PROGRAM OR TUNER MEMORY
									15.	TO PROGRAM
	1	2	3	4 5		6	7	1		TUNER PRESET
									16.	CD PROGRAM AND TUNER PRESET
									17.	NUMBER
										FM MODE (STEREO)
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Rear Panel View

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	5
	4
	3
1	2

1.SW Aerial(Option)

2.Voltage Selector(Option)

3.Loudspeaker Connector Terminals

4.AUX-Input

5.AM Aerial Connector Terminal

6.FM Aerial Connector Terminal

Remote Control

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			MUTE
TUNER		AUX	SOUND MODE
BAND
TIMER ON/OFF	DEMO/DIMMER		S.BASS
AI SLEEP	COUNTER RESET		MEDLEY
DISC SKIP		SHUFFLE	CD REPEAT
		CD
VOLUME		TUNING
DECK			TUNING
1/2			MODE

TAPE

		1.	STANDBY/ON
		2.	AUX
	25	3.	TUNER(BAND)
		4.	TIMER ON/OFF

245. AI SLEEP

6.DISC SKIP

7.COUNTER RESET

22	8.	CD STOP
21	9.	DECK 1/2
20	10.	VOLUME+,-
19	11.	TAPE Rewind
18	12.	TAPE Stop

1713. TAPE Play

14.TAPE Fast-Forward

16	15.	TUNING up and down
15	16. TUNING MODE
14	17.	CD Play/Pause
	18.	CD Skip and Search

1319. CD Shuffle Play

20.CD REPEAT

21.MEDLEY

22.Super BASS

23.SOUND MODE

24.DEMO/DIMMER

25.MUTE

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Where to Install Your Mini-Com- pact System

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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.

Connecting your System to the Power Supply

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

1 Check the position of the voltage selector on the rear of the system (OPTIONAL).

2 Plug the main lead into an appropriate socket.

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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.

1	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.
2	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
3	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.

Connecting the Loudspeakers

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 – terminals

1 Press and hold the terminal tab.

2 Insert the speaker cord.

3 Release the finger.

L

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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.

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.

1

Set the system to standby mode and disconnect it and the external

source from the main socket.

2

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.

3

Plug the system back into the main socket and press

STANDBY/ON to switch it on.

4

Select the AUX source by pressing AUX.

Result: AUX is displayed.

5

Switch the external source on.

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Adjust the volume and balance as required:

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Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial

The AM aerial (for long and medium waves) can be:

Placed on a stable surface

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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 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 13 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 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.

DEMO/DIMMER function

All functions available on the system can be viewed on the display and the display's brightness can be switched between "on" and "off".

1 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.

2 Press the DEMO/DIMMER button again.

Result: The Dimmer function is selected and the display darkens.

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.

1	Switch the system on by pressing STANDBY/ON.
2	Press TIMER/CLOCK twice.
	Result: CLOCK is displayed.
3	Press ENTER.
	Result: The hour flashes.
4
	To...	Turn the MULTI JOG knob to the...
	Increase the hours	Right
	Decrease the hours	Left
5	When the correct hour is displayed, press ENTER.
	Result: The minutes flash.
6
	To...	Turn the MULTI JOG knob to the...
	Increase the minutes	Right
	Decrease the minutes	Left

When the correct time is displayed, press ENTER.

7 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 / buttons on the panel front or

TUNING / on the remote control to instead of MULTI JOG knob in step 4, 6.

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4,6	4,6	4,6
	2	3,5,7

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