ULTIMATE POWER MINICOMPACT SYSTEM VCD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK MAX-VS940 MAX-VS950 MAX-VS990 Instruction Manual
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.
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 SAFETY WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 INSTALLING YOUR MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM Front Panel View .........................................
Front Panel View GB 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 28 / 27 8 26 25 9 . 24 10 11 23 12 22 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 4 Search Function buttons Tuning Mode or Stop button ECO/STANDBY/ON Timer/Clock Timer On/Off AI Sleep FM Mono/Stereo Echo MIC Level MIC1,MIC2 Program Memory Cassette Deck 1 CD Repeat CD Continuous play Deck 1/2 Tape Counter Reset Tape Reverse Mode CD Synchro Recording 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
Remote Control GB 1 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 27 26 25 24 23 22 12 21 20 19 18 17 13 14 16 15 11 1. ECO/STANDBY/ON 2. Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons 3. FM /AM 4. TAPE Rewind/TAPE Fast-Forward 5. Tape Stop 6. Key Control 7. Disc Number Skip 8. Key Control 9. Latin Sound 10. Time Search (Last Memory) 11. Track Previous 12. CD Stop 13. Sound 14. VCD Slow Play 15. Return 16. Disc View 17. Tuning Mode 18. Track Next 19. Disc Play/Pause 20. CD Repeat 21. AI Sleep 22. Volume Decrease 23.
Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System Rear Panel View 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Maintain an open space of approximately 6 inches (15 cm) on the sides and rear of the system, for ventilation purposes.
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. 1 Place your thumb on the position marked on the battery compartment cover (rear of the remote control) and push the cover in the direction of the arrow.
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.
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.
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.
Loading and Changing Compact Discs To replay the CD/MP3 GB The 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 , MP3-CD , VCD but 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. The performance of the player may be degraded.
MP3-CD PLAYBACK Selecting a CD in the Disc changer HOW TO PLAYBACK MP3-CD directly 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. 1 2 After inserting MP3-CD in the Set, Press Number button after Reading.
Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD Continuous Play (This function is only available during playback of a CD.) 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... 1 Press the CONTINUOUS PLAY button once. Result: ”CONS ON” is displayed. The interval time between the tracks can be shorten. 2 Press the CONTINUOUS PLAY button again.
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. 1 2 3 If the CD function is selected, stop the player by pressing .
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 3 4 5 Turn on the ECO/STANDBY/ON switch and set the VCD mode. You can find a certain passage faster during playback.
When adjusting play speed Sound Selection 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. To return to normal operation. Press the VCD/CD ( ) button. With this function, you can playback video CD’s that provide 2-channel tone(bilingual) in the original language.
VCD View 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 2 3 4 3 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.( ) button to see the previous tracks.
Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations GB You can store up to: 1 2 3 4 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 OPTION / 4 Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER. Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER (Band) again on the front panel or TUNING MODE on the remote control.
Selecting a Stored Station Improving Radio Reception GB You can listen to a stored radio station as follows: 1 2 3 Switch the system on by pressing ECO/STANDBY/ON. 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 TUNER (Band) on remote control.
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 4 5 6 You can record a compact disc on a cassette in two different ways: Synchronised recording Direct recording Synchronised recording Switch the system on by pressing the ECO/STANDBY/ON button. Select the TAPE function by pressing TAPE on the front panel.
Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode Recording a Radio Program 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 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...
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. If you exceed this time, you must start again.
Sub woofer Level Control (MAX-VS940/VS990) Mute Function GB You can turn the sound off temporarily on your system. Example: You wish to answer a telephone call. 1 2 You can control the sub woofer level with the SUB WOOFER OUT SYSTEM CONTROL Jack. Press MUTE. To switch the sound back on (at the same volume as before), press MUTE again or the VOLUME buttons. 1 2 Press the POWER ON/OFF button to switch on the subwoofer . Turn the SUB WOOFER LEVEL knob to adjust the sub woofer volume.
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically S.BASS Level Function (MAX-VS950) 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. Result: playback starts and the following indications are displayed: 90 MIN 2 Super BASS function stresses low tones providing thudding sound effects. 1 press S.BASS button on the front panel to select: ➞ “S-BASS 1➞S-BASS 2 ➞ S-BASS 3 ➞ S-BASS 4 ➞ OFF”.
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.
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.
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 SW(option) Usable sensitivity 40 dB LW(option) Usable sensitivity 60 dB AM (MW) Signal/noise ratio 40 dB Usable sensitivity 54 dB Total harmonic distortion 2% FM Signal/noise ratio 55 dB Usable sensitivity 10 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.
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