Samsung MAX-VJ550 Manual

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THREE-CD CHANGER VIDEO-CD MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM

VCD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

MAX-VJ550

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.

adjustments or performance of procedures other herein 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.

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

 

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INSTALLING YOUR MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Panel View

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Display Window

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Remote Control

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Rear Panel View

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Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System

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Connecting your System to the Power Supply

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Inserting Remote Control Batteries

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Connecting to an External Source

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting the Loudspeakers

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Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Aerial

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Connecting the FM Aerial

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Connecting the SW Aerial (option)

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Connecting to the Equipment

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Demo/Dimmer function

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Setting the Clock

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CD/MP3-CD-PLAYER

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loading and Changing Compact Discs

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To reply the CD/MP3-CD

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Selecting a CD in the Disc changer

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MP3-CD Playback

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Selecting a Track

12

Symbols

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs

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Function to skip through 10 track at a time

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Last Memory Function

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Programming the Order of Playback

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Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks

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Video CD Player Playback

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Search Functions

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Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time Search Functions

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When adjusting play speed

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NTSC/PAL Selection Method

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound Select Function

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEY CONTROL Function

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VCD View Function

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ZOOM Function

17

Push

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting a Stored Station

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improving Radio Reception

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE DECK

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to a Cassette

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD Synchro Record Feature

20

Important

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

....................................................................................................................................................................Recording a Radio Program

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copying a Cassette (Dubbing)

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode (DECK 2 only)

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape counter

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer Function

22

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mute Function

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting Sound Mode

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to adjust USER EQ?(option)

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Sound Function

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.BASS Function

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the System to Switch off Automatically

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting Headphones

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microphone Function(option)

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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Front Panel View

Remote Control

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1.STANDBY/ON

2.DEMO/DIMMER

3.SEARCH FUNCTION BUTTONS OR STOP OR TUNING MODE

4.MIC LEVEL(option)

5.MIC (option)

6.PHONES

7.RECORD/PAUSE

8.COUNTER RESET

9.DUBBING

10.TAPE 1/2

11.CD SYNCHRO

12.REVERSE MODE

13.MONO/STEREO

14.TIMER/CLOCK

15.TIMER ON/OFF

16.TUNER MEMORY

17.AI SLEEP

18.CD PROGRAM

19.ENTER

20.MULTI JOG

21.SUPER BASS

22.SOUND MODE

23.WINDOW DISPLAY

24.VOLUME+,-

25.POWER SOUND

26.COMPACT DISC COMPARTMENT

27.CD Open/Close

28.DISC CHANGE

29.DISC SELECTION BUTTONS

30.FUNCTION SELECTION BUTTONS

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Display Window

1.

FM MODE (STEREO)

2.

Volume

3.

POWER SOUND

4.

SUPER BASS

5.

TAPE 1/2

6.

TAPE RUNNING DIRECTOR

7.

TAPE REVERSE MODE

8.

PLAYING DISC NUMBER

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MAIN DISPLAY(FUNCTION,FREQUENCY,TIME,ETC.)

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CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

11.

RECORDING

12.

PBC

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TUNER FREQUENCY UNIT

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CLOCK

15.

AI SLEEP OR SLEEP

16.

CD PLAYING DISC MODE OR CD

 

REPEAT MODE

17.

CD PROGRAM OR TUNER MEMORY

 

TO PROGRAM

18.

TUNER PRESET

19. CD PROGRAM AND TUNER PRESET

 

NUMBER

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1.

STANDBY/ON

15.

Return

2.

Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons

16.

Disc View

3.

TUNER(BAND)

17.

Tuning Mode

4.

TAPE Rewind/TAPE Fast-Forward

18.

Track Next

5.

TAPE Stop

19.

Disc Play/Pause

6.

Key Control

20.

CD Repeat

7.

Disc Number Skip

21. AI Sleep

8.

Key Control

22.

Volume Decrease

9.

SOUND MODE

23.

FM Mono/Stereo/VCD zoom

10.

TIME SEARCH(Last Memory)

24.

Volume increase

11.

Track Previous

25.

TAPE Play

12.

CD Stop

26. +10/0

13.

SOUND

27.

TAPE 1/2

14. VCD Slow Play

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 Terminals (Option)

4.Voltage Selector(Option)

5.Loudspeaker Connector Terminals

6.AUX-Input

7.AM Aerial Connector Terminals

8.FM Aerial Connector Terminal

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 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

 

Connecting to an External Source

 

 

 

Power Supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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the voltage.

 

The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sound quality of your mini-compact system when listening to

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other sources.

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

 

Examples: A television

2

(OPTIONAL).

 

A video disc player

Plug the main lead into an appropriate socket.

 

A Hi-Fi stereo video cassette recorder

3

Press the Standby/ON button to switch your mini-compact system .

 

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.

 

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.

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Switch the external source on.

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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).

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.

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Connecting the Loudspeakers

GB 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

R

Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial

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 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 18 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 SW Aerial (option)

 

DEMO/DIMMER function

 

 

 

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How to connect a WIRE TYPE aerial.

 

All functions available on the system can be viewed on the

 

display and the display's brightness can be switched between

Spread the SW aerial out and attach the ends to a wall, in the position

"on" and "off".

providing the best reception.

 

 

 

If reception is poor (e.g. distance from transmitter too great, walls blocking

1

Press the DEMO/DIMMER button.

the radio waves, etc.), install an outdoor aerial.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

3

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.

 

Right)

 

 

of

Video

 

 

system with

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.

TV

AMPLIFIER

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

 

 

 

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