MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 1 THREE-CD CHANGER VIDEO-CD MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK MAX-VL85 Instruction Manual
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 2 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.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 3 Thank you for buying this SAMSUNG mini-compact system. Please take time to read these instructions. They will allow you to operate your system with ease and take full advantage of its features. Contents GB SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 4 Front Panel View GB 2 1 Disc 1 37 Disc 2 Disc 3 36 Open/Close Disc Change 3 35 4 Power Surround On/ Standby 5 Timer/ Clock 34 Volume Timer/ On/Off 33 6 7 8 R AI Sleep AUX Demo Select/ Band Subwoofer Level TUNER VCD/CD TAPE Echo Sound Mode 9 10 11 Mic Mixing Enter Min Max MIC 1 Mute Mono/ST Program Preset Memory CD Repeat Reverse Mode Deck 1/2 Counter Reset MIC 2 Phones 12 REC/Pause Shuffle CD Synchro Menu Dubbing Normal
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 5 Remote Control GB 28 27 On/Standby Mute Disc Skip 1 26 1 2 3 CD Repeat Return 4 5 6 Time Search Disc View 7 8 9 Sound Slow Band +10/0 Mono/ST. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Key Control b # Zoom Timer On/Off AI Sleep Counter Reset Deck 1/2 TAPE VCD / CD Volume 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 10 PREV 11 1. On/Standby 2. Digit Buttons 3. Band 4. +10/0 5. Timer On/Off 6. AI Sleep 7. TAPE Rewind 8. TAPE Fast-Forward 9. CD Stop 10.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 6 Rear Panel View GB 1 2 SW ANT. SUBWOOFER(4Ω) R L AM ANT. FM 75Ω 3 4 MAIN SPEAKER(8Ω) R L AUDIO OUT R L 5 6 VIDEO OUT 7 R L AUX IN 8 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 9 1. SUBWOOFER Speaker Connector Terminals 2. SW Aerial Connector Terminal (OPTION) 3. AM Aerial Connector Terminal 4. FM Aerial Connector Terminal 5. AUDIO Output Connectors 6. VIDEO Output Connectors 7. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals 8. AUX-Input 9.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 7 Connecting your System to the Power Supply Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System GB To take full advantage of your new mini-compact system, The main lead must be plugged into an appropriate socket. ollow these installation instructions before connecting the Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the voltage setting (OPTIONAL).
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 8 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.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 9 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.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 10 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 . SW ANT. SUBWOOFER(4Ω) R L AM ANT. FM 75Ω AM ANT. MAIN SPEAKER(8Ω) To avoid noise interference, check that the loudspeaker wires do not run close to the aerial wires.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 11 Viewing the Various Functions on Your System Setting the Clock GB Your system is equipped with a clock which allows you to turn your system on and off automatically. You should set the clock: When you first purchase the mini-compact system After a power failure After unplugging the unit 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.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 12 Loading and Changing Compact Discs To replay the CD/MP3 GB 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. 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. Do not use CDs of irregular shapes like heart or octagon shapes.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 13 MP3-CD PLAYBACK Selecting a CD in the Disc changer 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 button or You can see the information of Disc on the TV.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 14 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. It is recommended that you turn the volume down before using this function. To search through the tracks... Press and hold down...
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 15 Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks Programming the Order of Playback GB You can decide: You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time. 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.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 16 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 You can find a certain passage faster during playback.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 17 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.
MAX-VL85GB-1~18 5/26/03 12:14 Page 18 VCD VIEW function ZOOM 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 Press the Disc View button in the pause 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.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 19 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations GB You can store up to: 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 Power Surround On/ Standby Timer/ Clock 6 Volume Volume Timer/ On/Off OPTION 1 R AI Sleep AUX Demo 2,3 Select/ Band Subwoofer Level TUNER 1 2 3 4 TAPE Echo Sound Mode Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 20 Selecting a Stored Station Improving Radio Reception GB You can listen to a stored radio station as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby. You can improve the quality of radio reception by: Rotating the FM or AM(MW) aerial Testing the positions of the FM and AM(MW) aerials before fixing them permanently Select the TUNER function by pressing Band on remote control. If reception from a specific FM radio station is poor, press Mono/ST.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 21 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 28. 1 2 3 You can record a compact disc on a cassette in two different ways: Synchronised recording Direct recording This feature enables you to synchronize the start of the recording with the start of the disc or track of your choice.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 22 Recording a Radio Program Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) 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. 1 2 3 4 You can copy a cassette from Deck 1 to Deck 2. Two options are available: Normal speed dubbing High-speed dubbing You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the recording.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 23 Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode Tape Counter GB Your mini-compact system has three cassette playback modes which enable you to listen to both sides of a cassette automatically. Press Reverse Mode until the appropriate symbol is displayed. When the display indicates... The mini-compact system plays back... One side of the selected cassette and then stops.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 24 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 you no longer want the system to be switched on or off automatically, you must cancel the timer. If the timer switch on and off times are identical, the word ERROR is displayed. Power Surrou On/ Standby Timer/ Clock Timer/ On/Off Before setting the timer, check that the current time is correct.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 25 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-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 26 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.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 27 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-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 28 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.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 29 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.
MAX-VL85GB-19~30 5/26/03 13:16 Page 30 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS AH68-00940L
