Samsung MAX-VJ550 User Manual

Instruction Manual

THREE-CD CHANGER
VIDEO-CD

MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM

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

MAX-VJ550

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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.

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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AFETYWARNINGS

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NSTALLINGYOURMINI-COMPACTSYSTEM

Front Panel View...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Display Window........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Remote Control........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Rear Panel View ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System............................................................................................................................................ 6

Connecting your System to the Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Inserting Remote Control Batteries .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Connecting to an External Source............................................................................................................................................................ 7

Connecting the Loudspeakers ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting the FM Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting the SW Aerial (option)............................................................................................................................................................ 9

Connecting to the Equipment .................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Demo/Dimmer function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

CD/MP3-CD-P

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Loading and Changing Compact Discs.................................................................................................................................................... 10

To reply the CD/MP3-CD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Selecting a CD in the Disc changer ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

MP3-CD Playback .................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Selecting a Track...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs................................................................................................................................ 13

Function to skip through 10 track at a time ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Last Memory Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Programming the Order of Playback........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks............................................................................................................................................ 14

Video CD Player Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Search Functions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Time Search Functions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15

When adjusting play speed .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

NTSC/PALSelection Method .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Sound Select Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16

KEY CONTROL Function ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

VCD View Function.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

ZOOM Function........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

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Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Selecting a Stored Station........................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Improving Radio Reception...................................................................................................................................................................... 19

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Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20

CD Synchro Record Feature.................................................................................................................................................................... 20

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

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Timer Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

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

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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. Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons

3. TUNER(BAND)

4. TAPE Rewind/TAPE Fast-Forward

5. TAPE Stop

6. Key Control

7. Disc Number Skip

8. Key Control

9. SOUND MODE

10. TIME SEARCH(Last Memory)

11. Track Previous

12. CD Stop

13. SOUND

14. VCD Slow Play

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1. STANDBY/ON

2. DEMO/DIMMER

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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

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CD PROGRAM

19. ENTER

20. MULTI JOG

21. SUPER BASS

22. SOUND MODE

23. WINDOW DISPLAY

24. VOLUME+,-

25. POWER SOUND

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COMPACT DISC COMPARTMENT

27. CD Open/Close

28. DISC CHANGE

29.

DISC SELECTION BUTTONS

30.

FUNCTION SELECTION BUTTONS

Display Window

1. FM MODE (STEREO)

2. Volume

3. POWER SOUND

4. SUPER BASS

5. TAPE 1/2

6. TAPE RUNNING DIRECTOR

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TAPE REVERSE MODE

8. PLAYING DISC NUMBER

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

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CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

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RECORDING

12. PBC

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TUNER FREQUENCY UNIT

14. CLOCK

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AI SLEEP OR SLEEP

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CD PLAYING DISC MODE OR CD

REPEAT MODE

17. CD PROGRAM OR TUNER MEMORY
TO PROGRAM

18. TUNER PRESET

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CD PROGRAM AND TUNER PRESET
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15. Return

16. Disc View

17. Tuning Mode

18. Track Next

19. Disc Play/Pause

20. CD Repeat

21. AI Sleep

22. Volume Decrease

23. FM Mono/Stereo/VCD zoom

24. Volume increase

25. TAPE Play

26. +10/0

27. TAPE 1/2

28. Mute

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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.

Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System

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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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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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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

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 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)/LW Aerial

Connecting the FM Aerial

Connecting the SW Aerial (option)

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.

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

AMPLIFIER

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

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TV

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 sta-

tion, 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).

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

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".

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.

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