MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:38 Page 1 THREE-CD CHANGER VIDEO-CD MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM MAX-VN52 MAX-VN55 MAX-VN57 Instruction Manual
MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:38 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-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 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-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 4 Front Panel View GB 2 1 37 36 3 35 4 5 34 6 33 7 32 8 9 10 31 11 30 29 12 28 OPTION 27 13 26 14 25 24 15 16 23 17 22 18 19 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 4 Disc Selection buttons Compact Disc Compartment Timer/Clock Timer On/Off On/Standby Demo AI Off/Sleep Memory Mono/ST (NTSC/PAL) Mic Mixing Headphone Jack Connector MIC 1, 2 Rec Lock Cassette Deck 1 Rec/Pause Echo Program Repeat CD Synchro 20 21 20.
MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 5 Remote Control GB On/Standby 1 27 Menu On/Off 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Menu 26 CD Repeat # Disc Skip Return Sound NTSC/PAL Slow Single Step Key Control Mute TUNER Mono/ST. Echo On/Off BAND Timer On/Off AI Off Counter Reset 25 b Deck 1/2 TAPE VCD / CD 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Volume 15 14 Tuning Mode Volume 1. On/Standby 15. CD Track or Tuner Station Search 2. Menu On and Off 16. Play/Pause 3. CD Repeat 17. Deck Stop 4.
MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 6 Rear Panel View GB 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal 2. AM Aerial Connector Terminal 3. AUX-Input 4. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals 5. SW Aerial Connector Terminal(OPTION) 6. Voltage Selector (OPTION) 7. Audio Output Connectors 8.
MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 7 Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System Connecting the Loudspeakers GB To take full advantage of your new mini-compact system, follow these installation instructions before connecting the unit. The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear of the system. There are four terminals on the system: Install the system on a flat, stable surface. Never place this unit on carpeting. Never place this unit in an outdoor area.
MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 8 Inserting Remote Control Batteries Connecting to the Equipment 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.
MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 9 Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial 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 . Connecting the FM Aerial There are two types of aerial, (depending on option chosen). 1 How to connect a SCREW TYPE aerial.
MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 10 Viewing the Various Functions on Your System Setting the Clock GB You can view the various functions available on your system. 1 Press the Demo button. Result: The various functions available are listed in turn on the display. Your system is equipped with a clock which allows you to turn your system on and off automatically.
MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 11 Loading and Changing Compact Discs Listening to a Compact Disc GB The CD disc changer can contain up to three 12 cm or 8 cm compact discs without using an adapter. When you have loaded at least one compact disc into the player, you can start listening to it. Always treat your compact discs with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Compact Discs” on page 24.
MAX-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 12 Selecting a Disc in the CD changer Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD 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-VN57/GB-1~13* 5/21/03 8:39 Page 13 Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs GB 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... Press Repeat on the Front Panel one or more times until... REPEAT 1 is displayed REPEAT 1 CD is displayed REPEAT ALL CD is displayed The current track indefinitely The selected disc All discs loaded 2 7 8 To select other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 6.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:40 Page 14 Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks Video CD Player Playback GB You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time. 1 2 Press once if you have started listening to the selection. Press Program. Result: The following indications appear: (CH = Check, 01=Program No, DI = Disc No, – – = Track No on the disc) If you have already programmed 24 tracks, C is displayed instead of P when you press Program. 3 Press Program again.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:40 Page 15 Menu Functions (Version 2.0) Still/Frame Advance (Versions 1.1/2.0) Press any of the following buttons for the various menu functions. GB 1 To... Press... Display the main menu Menu On/Off Cancel the menu display Menu On/Off Return to the last displayed menu RETURN the appropriate number of times number of times Go to the following menu Menu + Go to the previous menu Menu - 2 3 During playback, press the Single Step button on the remote control.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:40 Page 16 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations NTSC/PAL Function GB According to a DISC or TV, Press the NTSC/PAL button on the remote control. During playback, press the NTSC/PAL button on the remote control.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:40 Page 17 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations (continued) Improving Radio Reception 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 Mode Down and Up to assign a programme number between 1 and 15.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:40 Page 18 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 24. 1 2 3 Switch the system on by pressing the On/Standby 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-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:40 Page 19 Recording a Radio Programme GB You can record a radio programme of your choice. 5 You can only record on cassettes in Deck 2. Press on the front panel or for each deck on the remote control when you have finished recording. You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the recording. 1 2 3 4 Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby. Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2. 1 Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER on the front panel.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:40 Page 20 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-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:40 Page 21 Cancelling the Timer Selecting an Equalizer Preset GB After having set the timer, it will start automatically as shown by the TIMER indication on the display. If you no longer wish to use the timer, you must cancel it. Your mini-compact system is equipped with a preset equalizer that allows you to choose the most appropriate balance between treble and bass frequencies, according to the type of music you are listening to.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:40 Page 22 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. The microphone enables the user to mix in his or her vocals to sing-along with the music. Preparation Plug the microphone with a 6.3mm mic jack into microphone terminal. 1 Press AI Off/Sleep.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:41 Page 23 Connecting to an External Source Safety Precautions 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 DAT or DCC cassette player A Hi-Fi stereo video cassette recorder The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using or moving your mini-compact system.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:41 Page 24 Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes GB To obtain the best possible results from your mini-compact system, you must clean the following elements regularly: The outer casing The compact disc player The cassette players (heads, rollers and drive capstans) Check that the tape in the cassette is sufficiently taught. To prevent erasing a cassette that you wish to keep, remove the safety tab on the upper edge of the cassette.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:41 Page 25 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 SW (OPTION) Usable sensitivity AM (MW) Signal/noise ratio Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion FM Signal/noise ratio Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion 60 dB 40 dB 40 dB 54 dB 2% 62 dB 10 dB 0.
MAX-VN57/GB-14~26* 5/21/03 8:41 Page 26 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS AH68-00471B
