Samsung MAX-VS530 User Manual
THREE-CD CHANGER
VIDEO-CD
MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM
MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
MAX-VS530
Instruction Manual
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Safety Warnings
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
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.
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.
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.
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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Thank you for buying this
SAMSUNG mini-compact system.
Please take time to read these instructions.
Contents
S
AFETYWARNINGS
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NSTALLINGYOURMINI-COMPACTSYSTEM
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They will allow you to operate your
system with ease and take full advantage
of its features.
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.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to an External Source .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Loudspeakers ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the FM Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the SW Aerial(Option) .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting the equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Demo/Dimmer function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
VCD/CD-P
LAYER
Loading and Changing Compact Discs.................................................................................................................................................... 11
To replay the CD/MP3-CD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Selecting a CD in the Disc changer ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
MP3-CD Playback.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Selecting a Track...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD .................................................................................................................................. 13
Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time................................................................................... ......................................................... 13
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 Search Functions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 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........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Improving Radio Reception ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
T
APE
D
ECK
Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
CD Synchro Record Feature.................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Recording a Compact Disc ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Recording a Radio Programme................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode (Deck 2 Only)
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THER
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UNCTIONS
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Timer Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Cancelling the Timer................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Selecting an Equalizer Preset .................................................................................................. ................................................................ 23
How to adjust USER EQ?........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Power Sound Function ........................................................................................................... ................................................................. 23
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically........................................................................................................................................ 24
Super Bass Sound .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Connecting Headphones.......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Microphone Function................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
R
ECOMMENDATIONS FOR
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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
Symbols
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Press Push Important Note
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Front Panel View
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1. Standby/On
2. Timer/Clock
3. Timer On/Off
4. AI Sleep
5. Headphone Jack Connector
6. Program button
7. MIC Level (option)
8. MIC Jack(option)
9. CD Repeat
10. Reverse Mode
11. Deck 1/2
12. Cassette Deck 1
13. Record/Pause
14. TAPE Normal Dubbing
15. CD Synchro Recording
16. Function Selection buttons
17. Cassette Deck 2
18. Skip Function buttons
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19. Super.Bass
20. Stop button
21. EQ Preset Classic
22. EQ Preset Rock
23. EQ Preset Pop
24. Enter
25. Search Function buttons
26. Volume
27. Power Sound
28. Compact Disc Compartment
29. CD Open/Close
30. Disc Change
31. Disc Selection buttons
32. Window Display
33. Memory Function
34. Mono/Stereo
35. Demo/Dimmer
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Remote Control
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1. Standby/On
2. Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons
3. FM Mono/Stereo
4. +10/0
5. Track Previous
6. VCD/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. VCD/CD Shuffle Play/MP3-CD Random
Play
15. VCD Sound
16. VCD Slow Play
17. Key Control
VCD Zoom
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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. Super.Bass
32. Timer On/Off
33. Mute
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Rear 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)
6. SW Aerial Connector Terminal(option)
7. Audio (DISC) Output
8. Video (DISC) Output
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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 com-
partment 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.
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.
Place your thumb on the position marked on the battery
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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
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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.
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If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the
batteries to prevent corrosion.
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Connecting your System to the Power Supply
The main lead must be plugged into an appropriate socket.
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
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(OPTIONAL).
Plug the main lead (marked AC Cord on the rear of the system) into an
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appropriate socket.
Press the Standby/On button to switch your mini-compact system on.
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Connecting to an External Source
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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.
: A television
Examples
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
1
source from the main.
Connect the audio cable to the rear of the mini-compact system.
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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
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switch it on.
Select the AUX source by pressing AUX.
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Result
: AUX is displayed.
Switch the external source on.
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Adjust the volume and balance as required:
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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 the Loudspeakers
The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear of the
system.
Press and hold the terminal tab.
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Insert the speaker cord.
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Release the finger.
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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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Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial
SW ANT.
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
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.
Connecting to the Equipment
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.
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 19 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).
TV
VIDEO INPUT
AMPLIFIER
AUDIO INPUT
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