THREE-CD CHANGER VIDEO-CD MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK MAX-VB550 Instruction Manual
Safety Warnings GB CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 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. This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Thank you for buying this SAMSUNG mini-compact system. Contents 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 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 INSTALLING YOUR MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM Front Panel View .........................................................
Front Panel View GB 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 1 2 3 4 27 26 5 25 6 24 7 23 22 21 8 9 10 11 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Display Window AI Sleep Timer On/Off Timer/Clock Function Selection buttons Standby/On Demo/Dimmer MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC Volume Echo Cassette Deck 1 REC/Pause Memory Mono/ST Search Function buttons/ Tuning Mode or Stop button 17. CD Synchro Recording 4 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
Remote Control GB 1 33 32 2 31 30 29 3 4 5 6 7 28 27 26 25 8 24 9 10 23 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 21 20 19 18 17 1. Standby/On 2. Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons 3. FM Mono/Stereo/ 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. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.
Rear Panel View GB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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.
Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System Connecting your System to the Power Supply GB To take full advantage of your new mini-compact system, fol- The main lead must be plugged into an appropriate socket. low these installation instructions before connecting the unit. 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.
Inserting Remote Control Batteries Connecting the Loudspeakers GB 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. 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.
Connecting to an External Source Connecting to the Equipment GB 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.
Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial GB 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 . AM ANT. 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.
Setting the Clock Demo/Dimmer function GB All functions available on the system can be viewed on the display and the display's brightness can be switched between "on" and "off". 1 Press the Demo/Dimmer button. Result: All functions available on the system appear on the front panel display. Your system is equipped with a clock which allows you to turn your system on and off automatically.
Loading and Changing Compact Discs To replay the CD/MP3-CD GB The CD disc changer can contain up to three 12 cm or 8 cm compact discs without using an adapter. This is a player that enables the playback of audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3-CD and does not possess the function that saves MP3 files. Never force the compact disc carrousel when opening and closing the compartment. Do not use CDs of irregular shapes like heart or octagon shapes. The performance of the player may be degraded.
Selecting a CD in the Disc changer MP3-CD Playback HOW TO PLAYBACK MP3-CD directly The CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed. To select a specific disc, press the corresponding Disc (1, 2, 3) button on the front panel or Disc Skip on the remote control, until the required disc indicator flashes. Result: All the discs will be played in turn, starting with the one selected. 1 2 GB After inserting MP3-CD in the Set, Press button or Number button after Reading.
Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD Shuffle Play Function GB When listening to a compact disc, you can quickly search for a specific music passage on a track. You can listen to the tracks on a compact disc in a different order each time, as the various tracks will be selected automatically in a random sequence. It is recommended that you turn the volume down before using this function. To search through the tracks... Press and hold down...
Programming the Order of Playback Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks GB You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time. You can decide: The order of the track desired to listen The track not desired to listen A maximum of up to 30 order of tracks desired to listen may be programmed. Before selecting the track, the CD player should be stopped. This function may be used simultaneously with the CD Repeat function. 1 2 3 5 6 10 once if you have started listening to the selection.
Video CD Player Playback Search Functions GB In order to playback video VIDEO-CD(‘S), make sure that your unit is connected to your TV set. This unit is designed for playback of video CD(‘S), version 1.1 and 2.0. Only with version 2.0, is it possible to call up the on screen menu function. This unit will not play back any other video VIDEO-CD(‘S) other than 1.1 and 2.0 versions. 1 2 3 4 5 You can find a certain passage faster during playback. This function is possible in CD or VCD Ver 1.1 or Ver 2.
When adjusting play speed Sound Select Function GB Turn on the TV and set video mode. Press the Slow button on the remote controller when the play function is on. Voices do not come out when the Slow button is pressed. Slow playing is 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 the normal playing speed. With this function, you can playback video CD’s that provide 2-channel tone(bilingual) in the original language.
ZOOM Function VCD VIEW function GB This function can be used conveniently to search a desired track in a VCD. This function is possible in CD or VCD Ver 1.1 or Ver 2.0menu off mode. When you want to select a track 1 2 3 4 Press the Disc View button in the stop state. Result: "TRACK VIEW" menu is displayed on the screen. The screen is split into 9 with each screen picture being reproduced for 4 seconds. – Press NEXT( ) button to see the rest tracks. – Press PREV.( ) button to see the previous tracks.
Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations GB You can store up to: 1 2 3 4 15 FM stations 15 AM stations OPTION 15 FM stations 8 AM(MW) stations 7 LW stations OPTION 15 FM stations 5 MW stations 5 SW1 stations 5 SW2 stations OPTION Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On. 2,3 Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER (Band) again on the front panel or Tuner (Band) on the remote control.
Selecting a Stored Station Improving Radio Reception GB You can listen to a stored radio station as follows: 1 2 3 Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On. Select the TUNER function by pressing Tuner on remote control. Select the required frequency band by pressing Band on the remote control or TUNER (Band) again on the front panel. 4 Press the Tuning Mode button on the front panel of the unit, or the Tuning Mode button on the remote control until “PRESET” is displayed.
Listening to a Cassette CD Synchro Record Feature GB Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” on page 27. 1 2 3 Switch the system on by pressing the Standby/On button. Select the TAPE function by pressing TAPE on the front panel. Open either cassette deck 1 or 2 by pushing and releasing the deck cover where PUSH EJECT ( ) is written. 4 Insert the pre-recorded cassette with the open edge of the tape facing downward.
Recording a Radio Program GB You can record a radio program of your choice. 4 You can only record on cassettes in Deck 2. You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the recording. 1 1 2 3 4 5 Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On. Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2. Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER. Select the radio station that you wish to record by pressing Tuning or on the remote control or by press the Tuning Down or Up on the front panel. 5 Press REC/Pause.
Timer Function GB The timer enables you to switch the system on or off at specific times. Example: You wish to wake up to music every morning. If the timer switch on and off times are identical, the word ERROR is displayed. If you no longer want the system to be switched on or off automatically, you must cancel the timer. Before setting the timer, check that the current time is correct. For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options. If you exceed this time, you must start again.
Mute Function Power Surround Function GB You can turn the sound off temporarily on your system. Example: You wish to answer a telephone call. 1 2 Press Mute. To switch the sound back on (at the same volume as before), press Mute again or the Volume buttons. Your mini-compact system is equipped with the function of Power Surround. The Power Surround replaces conventional stereo sound with a wider and more true-to-life sound.
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically Microphone Function GB While listening to a compact disc or a cassette, you can set the system to switch off automatically Example: You wish to go to sleep to music. 1 Press AI Sleep.
Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System Safety Precautions GB The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using or moving your mini-compact system.
Before Contacting the After-Sales Service Precautions When Using Compact Discs GB Handle your compact discs with care. Always hold them by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on the shiny surface. When you have finished playing a compact disc, always put it back in its case. Do not fix paper or adhesive tape to the discs and do not write on the label. Clean them with a special-purpose cloth.
Technical Specifications GB SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice. RADIO LW(option) Usable sensitivity 60 dB SW(option) Usable sensitivity 40 dB AM (MW) Signal/noise ratio 40 dB Usable sensitivity 54 dB Total harmonic distortion 2% FM Signal/noise ratio 62 dB Usable sensitivity 10 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.
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