MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 1 THREE-CD CHANGER MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK MAX-ZB550 Instruction Manual
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 2 Safety Warnings GB 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 3 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 ...........
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 4 Front Panel View GB 31 30 29 28 27 26 1 2 3 4 25 24 23 22 5 21 6 20 7 19 18 17 16 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Display Window Display(RDS) PTY(RDS) Timer / Clock Function Selection buttons Standby / On Demo/Dimmer Cassette Deck 1 REC / Pause Memory Mono/ST Search Function buttons/ Tuning Mode / Stop button 13. CD Synchro Recording 14. Program / MP3-CD last memory 15. CD Repeat 4 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 5 Display Window GB 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Power Surround Sound Mode Volume and EQ Level CD Program and Tuner Preset Number Title Main Display (Function, Frequency, Time, etc.) FM Mode (STEREO) EQ D.S.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 6 Rear Panel View GB 1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal 2. AM Aerial Connector Terminal 1 3. CD Digital out Jack 4. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals 2 5. AUX-Input 3 4 5 Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 10 11 6 13 12 1. Standby / On 2. Sound Mode 3. TAPE Fast-Forward/ Rewind 4. Deck 1/2 5. Reverse Mode 6. CD Repeat 7. CD Stop 8. Program/Set/MP3-CD last memory 9. CD Track or Radio Station Search 10.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 7 Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System Inserting Remote Control Batteries GB 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 8 Connecting to an External Source Connecting the Loudspeakers 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 The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear of the system. GB To connect the external source, the source must have an audio output.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 9 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 . 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. AM ANT.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 10 Demo/Dimmer function Setting the Clock 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 11 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 12 Selecting a CD in the Disc changer To select the MP3-CD title and track GB 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 13 Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD GB When listening to a compact disc, you can quickly search for a specific music passage on a track. What is MP3? MP3 means MPEG1 Layer 3, the global standard for audio signal compression technology. It uses digital compression technology to compress original sound data by up to 12 times without sound quality degradation. File Compatibility The unit will playback files created in MP3 format (Mpeg1.Layer3) with *.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 14 Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time GB Last Memory Function Press the +10 button briefly while playing back a CD. The track 10 tracks after the current one will then be played back. Example: If you want to select track 43 during playback of track 15, press the +10 button three times, and then press the button three times. 15 ➝ 20 ➝ 30 ➝ 40 ➝ 41 ➝ 42 ➝ 43 +10 +10 +10 CD 14 CD CD *This function is only available during playback of an MP3-CD.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 15 Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs GB 7 8 You can repeat indefinitely: A specific track on a compact disc. All tracks on the compact disc selected. All discs loaded in the carrousel 1 To repeat... The current track indefinitely The selected disc All discs loaded 2 Press CD Repeat on the Front Panel one or more times until...
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 16 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations Checking or Changing Programmed CD Tracks GB GB You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time. 1 2 Press You can store up to: 15 FM stations 8 MW stations 7 LW stations once if you have started listening to the selection. Press Program. Result: The following indications are displayed: 1 2 3 Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On. 4 To search for a station...
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 1~17 10/4/04 11:43 Page 17 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations (continued) Selecting a Stored Station GB 8 If you do not want to store the radio station found, revert to Step 4 and search for another station. Otherwise: a Press Memory. Result: The PRGM is displayed for a few seconds. b Press Tuning Down and Up to assign a program number between 1 and 15. c Press Memory to store the radio station. Result: PRGM is no longer flashed and the station is stored.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 18 About RDS broadcasting About RDS DISPLAY function GB This unit has the RDS (Radio Data System) function, which enables for the various information such as broadcasting station, radio text, time and 30 types of programs (News, Rock, Classic, etc.) to be received from the FM RDS station together with normal radio signal. 1 2 3 Press the Standby/On button. Receive the FM radio. See the radio receiving method on the page 16.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 19 PTY (Program Type) indication and PTY-SEARCH function GB The PTY information is composed of an identification symbol, which helps the FM radio to recognize the program type of each FM station. The 30 PTY modes are shown in the display by pressing the PTY button. Program Type Display NEWS • News including an announced opinion and report AFFAIRS • Several matters including a current incident, documentary, discussion and analysis.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 20 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 26. 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 21 Recording a Radio Program Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode (Deck 2 Only) GB You can record a radio program of your choice. 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. Your mini-compact system has three cassette playback modes which enable you to listen to both sides of a cassette automatically. Press REV.Mode until the appropriate symbol is displayed.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 22 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 23 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 24 Setting the System to Switch off Automatically Connecting Headphones 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 25 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 26 Precautions When Using Compact Discs Before Contacting the After-Sales Service 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.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 27 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 Tuning range Usable sensitivity 144 - 290 KHz 60 dB AM (MW) Tuning range 522 - 1611 KHz Signal/noise ratio 40 dB Usable sensitivity 54 dB Total harmonic distortion 2% FM Tuning range 87.
MAX-ZB550 GB RDS 18~28 10/4/04 11:45 Page 28 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS AH68-01058B
