Samsung MAX-A54 User Manual Download Page 4

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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-Com-
pact System

Connecting your System to the
Power Supply

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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 pull the cover in
the direction of the arrow.

Insert two AAA, LR03 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect
the polarities:

+ on the battery a 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.

The remote control can be used up to approximately 7 

meters in a straight line. It can also be operated 

at a horizontal angle of up to 45° from the remote control  sensor.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

1

2

3

STANDBY/ON

OPEN/

CLOSE

PLAYBACK
FULL LOGIC CONTROL

1

REC/PLAY

CD SYNCHRO RECORDING

2

MULTI JOG

TUNER

FM

   CD/

MP3-CD

TAPE

AUX

ENTE

R/P

RG

M

.

TA

PE

1/2

M
O

N

O

/S

T

SLEEP

M

E

M

O

R

Y

  REC/

PAUSE

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 to the external source, the source must have an
audio output. In addition, you need an connection cable.

Set the system to standby mode and disconnect it and the external
source from the main socket.

Connect AUX In on the MINI-COMPACT to Audio Out on the external   

analog component.

Be sure to match connector colors.

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

1

2

3

Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check
the voltage.

Plug the main lead into an appropriate socket.

Press the 

(STANDBY/ON) button to switch your mini-compact

system .

1
2

STANDBY/ON

MULTI JOG

TUNER

FM

   CD/

MP3-CD

TAPE

AUX

ENTE

R/P

RG

M

.

TA

PE

1/2

M
O

N

O

/S

T

SLEEP

M

E

M

O

R

Y

  REC/

PAUSE

4

3

The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear
of the system.

There are two terminals on the system:

left speaker (marked L)

right speaker (marked R)

To achieve the correct sound quality,insert those speaker con-
nector cables to the speaker connector terminals of the sys-
tem.

Connecting the Loudspeakers

How to connect a COAXIAL TYPE aerial.

Connect a 75

antenna 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 15

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 do so, connect an outdoor 

FM

aerial to the 

FM

socket on the rear of

the system using a 75

coaxial cable (not supplied).

Connecting the FM Aerial

R

L

   RADIO

ANTENNA

FM (75   )

R

L

   RADIO

ANTENNA

FM (75   )

R

L

4

5
6

L

R

Summary of Contents for MAX-A54

Page 1: ...ystem MP3 CD WMA CD CD R RW Playback user manual MAX A54 MAX A55 imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product To receive a more complete service please register your product at www samsung com global register ...

Page 2: ...recautions 22 Cleaning Your Mini Compact System 22 Precautions When Using Compact Discs 23 Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes 23 Before Contacting the After Sales Service 23 Technical Specifications 24 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER or BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION T...

Page 3: ...AUSE 23 POWER BASS 24 POWER SOUND 25 TIMER ON OFF 26 CD OPEN CLOSE 27 CD DISC CHANGE 28 CD DISC SELECTION BUTTONS AUX CD MP3 CD TAPE TUNER FM CD POWER TIMER MO ST DEMO DIMMER REC PAUSE TAPE 1 2 MP3 CD CD TAPE MUTE 10 VOLUME POWER SOUND SOUND MODE TUNING MODE TUNING ALBUM P BASS SLEEP SHUFFLE CD REPEAT ON OFF TIMER CLOCK PROGRAM SET DISC SKIP OPEN CLOSE TAPE AUX FM TUNER 1 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2...

Page 4: ...he 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 to the external source the source must have an audio output In addition you need an connection cable Set the system to standby mode and disconnect it and the external source from...

Page 5: ... 2 DEMO DIMMER function All functions available on the system can be viewed on the display and the display s brightness can be switched between on and off Press the DEMO button Result All functions available on the system appear on the front panel display Each of these are explained in detail in this guide Please refer to the relevant section Press the DIMMER button Result The Dimmer function is s...

Page 6: ...T DEMO DIMMER REC PAUSE TAPE 1 2 MP3 CD CD TAPE P BASS SLEEP SHUFFLE CD REPEAT ON OFF 1 3 3 2 2 The title and track of the MP3 WMA CD desired to listen may be selected on stopping or during playbacks To select the MP3 WMA CD title and track Press the TUNING ALBUM or button the title moves Press the or buttons the track moves MP3 CD CD MUTE VOLUME POWER SOUND SOUND MODE TUNING MODE TUNING ALBUM To ...

Page 7: ... A specific track on a compact disc All tracks on the compact disc selected All discs loaded in the carrousel To repeat Press CD REPEAT on the Remote control once or more times until The current track indefinitely REPEAT 1 is displayed and the 1 always flashes The selected disc REPEAT 1 is displayed All discs loaded REPEAT ALL is displayed When you wish to stop the Repeat function press CD REPEAT ...

Page 8: ...selection Press ENTER PRGM Result The following indications are displayed CH Check 01 Program No CH1 Disc No Track No on the disc If you have already programmed 24 tracks CH is displayed instead of PR when you press ENTER PRGM Press ENTER PRGM once or more times until the track to be changed is displayed If necessary press the corresponding Disc 1 2 3 button to change discs Press and or turn MULTI...

Page 9: ...sult The cassette starts playing When the cassette is stopped select one of the following functions as required or on the remote control To Press Rewind the cassette Fast forward the cassette To Press Rewind the cassette Fast forward the cassette To Press Stop the playback You can record a compact disc on a cassette in two different ways Synchronize recording Direct recording This feature enables ...

Page 10: ... 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 You can stop the timer at any time system on or in standby mode To Press TIMER ON OFF Cancel the timer Once Result is no longer displayed Restart the timer Twice Result is displayed again Cancelling the Timer To set the timer function You may use buttons ...

Page 11: ...ily on your system Example You wish to answer a telephone call Press MUTE To switch the sound back on press MUTE again or the VOLUME buttons Mute Function 2 1 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 Turn SOUND MODE on the front panel or...

Page 12: ... in a building that blocks radio waves you must use an outside aerial The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using or moving your mini compact system Safety Precautions Ambient operating conditions Ambient temperature 5 C 35 C Humidity 10 75 Do not expose the unit to direct sun radiation or other heat sources This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit ST...

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