MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 1 THREE-CD CHANGER MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK MAX-ZB450 Instruction Manual
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 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-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 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-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 4 Front Panel View GB 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 23 22 21 20 19 18 10 11 17 12 13 14 15 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 4 Enter Window Display Program/MP3-CD Last Memory CD Repeat Timer/Clock PTY (RDS) Display (RDS) Standby/On Function Selection buttons Headphone Jack Connector Cassette Deck 1 Demo/Dimmer Stop button MP3-CD Track / Album Mode Selection Search Function buttons Deck 1/2 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 13:24 Page 5 Remote Control GB 1 26 2 25 3 4 5 24 23 22 6 7 8 9 10 21 20 19 18 17 16 11 12 1. Standby/On 2. S.BASS 3. Sound Mode 4. TAPE Fast-Forward 5. TAPE Rewind 6. +10 7. Deck 1/2 8. CD Repeat 9. CD Stop 10. Program/Set/MP3-CD Last Memory 11. CD Track or Radio Station Search(Skip) 12. Mono/ST. 13. Tuner Band 15 14 13 14. Volume Descrease 15. Tuning Mode(MANUAL,PRESET)/ MP3-CD Track / Album Mode Selection 16. Volume Increase 17. Disc Skip 18. CD Play/Pause 19.
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 6 Rear Panel View GB 1 2 3 4 1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal 2. AM Aerial Connector Terminal 3. AUX-Input 4.
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 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-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 8 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. Connecting the FM Aerial How to connect a COAXIAL TYPE aerial.
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 9 Setting the Clock Inserting Remote Control Batteries 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-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 10 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. Never force the compact disc carrousel when opening and closing the compartment. 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. Do not use CDs of irregular shapes like heart or octagon shapes.
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 11 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-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 12 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. The unit will playback files created in MP3 format (Mpeg1.Layer3) with *.
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 13 Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time Shuffle Play 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.
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:41 Page 14 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... 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 9 To select other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 6.
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:42 Page 15 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations Checking or Changing Programmed CD Tracks GB You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time. 1 2 Press Press Program. Result: The following indications appear: (CH = Check, 01=Program No, DI = Disc No, – – = Track No on the disc) 3 Press Program again. Result: The first track selected is displayed, together with the letter CH(Change).
MAX-ZB450 GB R-1~16 5/9/03 11:42 Page 16 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations (continued) Selecting a Stored Station GB 7 If you do not want to store the radio station found, revert to Step 4 and search for another station. Otherwise: a Press Program. Result: The PRGM is displayed for a few seconds. b Press Tuning Down and Up to assign a programme number between 1 and 15. c Press Program to store the radio station. Result: PRGM is no longer displayed and the station is stored.
MAX-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 17 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 15.
MAX-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 18 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. NEWS • News including an announced opinion and report AFFAIRS • Several matters including a current incident, documentary, discussion and analysis.
MAX-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 19 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 25. 1 2 3 Switch the system on by pressing the Standby/On button. 4 Insert the pre-recorded cassette with the open edge of the tape facing downward. 5 Close the deck by pushing on it until it clicks into place.
MAX-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 20 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 TAPE you have finished recording. on the remote control when 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 Standby/On. Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2. Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER .
MAX-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 21 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-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 22 Cancelling the Timer GB Selecting an Equalizer Preset 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-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 23 Setting the System to Switch off Automatically Super Bass Sound 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. Your mini-compact system has a bass amplification function 1 Press AI Sleep.
MAX-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 24 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-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 25 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-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 26 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 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 54 dB 2% 62 dB 10 dB 0.
MAX-ZB450GBR17~27 5/9/03 11:43 Page 27 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS AH68-01093B
