Samsung MAXVB550FH, MAX-VB550G, MAX-B550 User Manual [en, en]

Instruction Manual
THREE-CD CHANGER VIDEO-CD MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM
MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
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Safety Warnings

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
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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.
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Contents

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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.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Loudspeakers ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting to an External Source .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to the Equipment .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Connecting the FM Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Connecting the SW Aerial (OPTION) ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Demo/Dimmer function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
VCD/MP3-CD/CD-P
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Loading and Changing Compact Discs.................................................................................................................................................... 12
To replay the CD/MP3-CD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Selecting a CD in the Disc changer ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
MP3-CD Playback.................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Selecting a Track...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD .................................................................................................................................. 14
Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time................................................................................... ......................................................... 14
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
Time Searchy Function............................................................................................................................................................................ 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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Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Selecting a Stored Station........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Improving Radio Reception ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
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Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
CD Synchro Record Feature.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Recording a Compact Disc ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Recording a Radio Program .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Tape Counter............................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode (Deck 2 Only)............................................................................................................................ 22
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Timer Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Cancelling the Timer................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Selecting an Equalizer Preset .................................................................................................. ................................................................ 24
Power Surround Function ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically........................................................................................................................................ 25
Super Bass Sound .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Microphone Function................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Connecting Headphones.......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
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Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Precautions When Using Compact Discs................................................................................................................................................ 27
Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Before Contacting the After-Sales Service .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
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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Front Panel View

1. Display Window
2. AI Sleep
3. Timer On/Off
4. Timer/Clock
5. Function Selection buttons
6. Standby/On
7. Demo/Dimmer
8. MIC 1
9. MIC 2
10. MIC Volume
11. Echo
12. Cassette Deck 1
13. REC/Pause
14. Memory
15. Mono/ST
16. Search Function buttons/ Tuning Mode or Stop button
17. CD Synchro Recording
18. Program
19. CD Repeat
20. Cassette Deck 2
21. Headphone Jack Connector
22. Enter(Return)
23. Sound Mode
24. Multi Jog
25. S.BASS Level
26. Volume
27. Power Surround
28. Open/Close
29. Disc Change
30. Disc Selection buttons
31. Deck 1/2
32. Counter Reset
33. Reverse Mode
34. TAPE Normal Speed Dubbing
35. Compact Disc Compartment
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1. Standby/On
2. Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons
3. FM Mono/Stereo
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VCD Zoom
4. +10/0
5. Track Previous
6. CD Stop
7. CD Repeat
8. Radio Station Search
9. Volume Decrease
10. Deck 1/2
11. TAPE Rewind
12. TAPE Fast-Forward
13. AI Sleep
14. CD Shuffle Play/MP3-CD Random Play
15. VCD Sound
16. VCD Slow Play
17. Key Control
18. Key Control
19. Return
20. Time Search (Last Memory)
21. TAPE Stop
22. TAPE Play
23. Tuner/Band
24. Tuning Mode
25. Volume Increase
26. Disc Number Skip
27. Disc Play/Pause
28. Track Next
29. Disc View
30. Sound Mode
31. S.BASS Level
32. Timer On/Off
33. Mute
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Rear Panel View

1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal
2. SW Aerial Connector Terminal (OPTION)
3. AM Aerial Connector Terminal
4. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals
5. AUDIO Output Connectors
6. VIDEO Output Connector
7. AUX-Input
8. Voltage Selector (OPTION)
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The main lead must be plugged into an appropriate socket.
Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the voltage setting (OPTIONAL). If the voltage of the socket does not correspond to the setting on the rear of the unit, you may seriously damage your system.
Check the position of the Voltage selector on the rear of the system (OPTIONAL).
Plug the main lead (marked AC Cord on the rear of the system) into an appropriate socket.
Press the Standby/On button to switch your mini-compact system on.
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.

Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System

Connecting your System to the Power Supply

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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 AA, LR6 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 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
To connect a wire to a terminal, push the tab as far as it will go:
To the right on the system Insert the wire, up to the plastic sheathing, in the hole. Push the tab back:
To the left on the system, until it clicks into place
To the top on the loudspeaker Result:
The wire is pinched and held firmly in place.
Repeat the operation for each wire.

Connecting the Loudspeakers

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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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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 to the Equipment

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