Samsung MAX-VT55 User Manual

Instruction Manual
THREE-CD CHANGER MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM
VCD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
MAX-VT55
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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.

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
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.
CAUTION
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AFETYWARNINGS
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Front Panel View ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Window Display........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Rear Panel View ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Connecting your System to the Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Inserting Remote Control Batteries.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Loudspeakers.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Connecting to an External Source............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting to the Equipment .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Connecting the AM (MW) Aerial................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the FM Aerial.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
DEMO/DIMMER function.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
VCD/MP3-CD/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...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs................................................................................................................................................ 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 Function.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
When adjusting play speed ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
NTSC/PALSelection Method .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Sound Selection 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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APEDECK
Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
CD Synchro Record Feature.................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Recording a Radio Program .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode(Deck 2 Only) ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Tape Counter............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
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THERFUNCTIONS
Timer Function.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Cancelling the Timer ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Selecting Sound Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Treble/Bass Control Function(User EQ) .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Power Surround/Power Sound Function.................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Connecting Headphones.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Microphone Function................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
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ECOMMENDATIONS FORUSE
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

Window Display

Remote Control

1. CD/Disc Number Skip
2. TUNER/BAND
3. STANDBY/ON
4. Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons
5. SOUND
6. SOUND MODE
7. TIME SEARCH(Last Memory)
8. CD/TAPE Stop
9. VCD/CD/TAPE Rewind/VCD/CD/TAPE Fast-Forward
10. Volume Control
11. Key Control
12. Key Control
13. FM Mono/Stereo/VCD zoom
14. Mute
15. Tuning
16. VCD/CD/TAPE Play
17. Return
18. Disc View
19. TAPE 1/2/VCD Slow Play
20. Tuning Mode/+10/0
21. Open/Close
22. CD Repeat
23. TAPE
24. AUX
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STANDBY/ON
2.
DEMO/DIMMER
3.
FUNCTIONS SELECT BUTTONS
4.
SEARCH FUNCTIONS BUTTONS
TUNING MODE OR STOP BUTTONS
5. PHONES
6. AUX IN
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MIC/MIC CONTROL
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CASSETTE 1 AND 2
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SOUND MODE
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MULTI JOG CONTROL
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TAPE1/2
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COUNTER RESET
13. CD REPEAT
14. PROGRAM
15. ENTER
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TIMER ON/OFF
17. AI
SLEEP
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FM/MONO ST
19. TUNER/MEMORY
20. TIMER/CLCOK
21. REC/PAUSE/DUBBING/CD SYNCHRO
22. VOLUME CONTROL
23. P.SOUND/SURROUND MODE
24. WINDOW DISPLAY
25. OPEN/CLOSE
26. DISC CHANGE
27. DISC SELECTION BUTTONS
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SUR.XT
1.FM MODE (STEREO)
2.Volume
3.POWER SOUND
4.POWER SURROUND XT
5.TAPE 1/2
6.POWER SURROUND
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TAPE RUNNING DIRECTOR
8.PLAYING DISC NUMBER
9.
MAIN DISPLAY(FUNCTION,FREQUENCY,TIME,ETC.)
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CD SYNCHRO RECORDING
11.
RECORDING
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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
ZOOM
VOLUME
KEY CONTROL
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MONO/ST
SOUND
TIME SEARCH SOUND MODE DISC VIEV RETURN
TUNING MODE
+10/0
VCD/ CD /TAPE
TAPE 1/2
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12 3
CD TUNER
TAPE
AUX
OPEN/CLOSE
POWER
CD REPEAT
MUTE
TUNING
BAND
DISC SKIP
SLOW
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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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Rear Panel View

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.
1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal
2. AM Aerial Connector Terminals
3. Video Output Connector
4. Audio out Connector Terminals
5. AUX-Input
6. Speaker Connector Terminals
7. Voltage Selector(option)
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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
Press and hold the terminal tab. Insert the speaker cord. Release the finger.
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Connecting the Loudspeakers

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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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 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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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
RL
TV
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)Aerial

How to connect a COAXIAL TYPE aerial.
Connect a 75antenna to the FM antenna terminal.
Plug the connector on the FM aerial supplied into the coaxial socket (75) 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 d o so, connect an outdoor FM aerial to the FM socket on the rear of the system using a 75coaxial cable (not supplied).

Connecting the FM Aerial

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