THREE-CD CHANGER MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK MAX-ZS930/MAX-ZS940 MAX-ZS950/MAX-ZS990 Instruction Manual
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.
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 .........................................................
Front Panel View GB 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 1 2 25 3 4 5 6 24 23 22 21 7 8 20 9 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 4 Search Function buttons Tuning Mode or Stop button ECO/STANDBY/ON Timer/Clock RDS DISPLAY RDS PTY FM Mono/Stereo CD Program/Last Memory(MP3-CD) Tuner Memory Cassette Deck 1 CD Repeat CD Medley play Deck 1/2 Tape Counter Reset Tape Reverse Mode CD Synchro Recording Tape Normal Speed Dubbing Record/Pause 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
Rear Panel View GB 1. AM Aerial Connector Terminals 2. FM Aerial Connector Terminal 3. Digital Out (optical) 4. Sub woofer Control Jack(Only MAX-ZS940/ZS990) 5. AUX-Input 1 6. Surround Speaker Connector Terminals (Only MAX-ZS950/ZS990) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7. Sub woofer Speaker Connector Terminals (Only MAX-ZS940/ZS990) 8. Front Speaker Connector Terminals Remote Control 1 MUTE 23 2 AUX P.
Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System Inserting Remote Control Batteries 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. Maintain an open space of approximately 6 inches (15 cm) on the sides and rear of the system, for ventilation purposes.
Connecting to an External Source 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 CD Digital Out Jack (option) This unit can output CD digital sound signals through this jack. Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment. (DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.). Remove the dust cap (1) from the CD DIGITAL OUT jack.
Connecting the Loudspeakers GB Connect the connecting jacks (6) to the back of mini-compact system. Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting jacks. Make sure the polarities (+and -) are correct.
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-CD GB The CD 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 and MP3-CD and 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.
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.
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. File Compatibility The unit will playback files created in MP3 format (Mpeg1.Layer3) with *.mp3 as their extension.
Medley Play (This function is only available during playback of a CD.) Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time GB You can select “MEDLEY ON”and “MEDLEY OFF”during playback of a CD. Press the +10 button briefly while playing back a CD and MP3-CD. The track 10 tracks after the current one will then be played back. 1 Press the MEDLEY PLAY button once. Result: “MEDLEY ” is displayed. The interval time between the tracks can be shorten.
Programming the Order of CD Playback(This function is not available during playback of an MP3-CD.) GB You can decide: The order in which you listen to the tracks on the discs loaded Which tracks you do not wish to listen to You can program up to 24 tracks. You must stop the compact disc player before selecting the tracks. This feature can be combined with the Repeat function. 1 2 3 If the CD function is selected, stop the player by pressing . Load the selected CDs. 4 Press PROGRAM.
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 You can store up to: 15 FM stations 8 MW stations 7 LW stations once if you have started listening to the selection. Press PROGRAM. Result: The following indications are displayed: (CH = Check, 01=Program No, DI = Disc No, – – = Track No on the disc) 1 2 3 Switch the system on by pressing ECO/STANDBY/ON. 4 To search for a station...
Selecting a Stored Station GB You can listen to a stored radio station as follows: 1 6 2,3 5,8 7 5 5,8 4 8 SHUFFLE DISC SKIP 1 2 3 Switch the system on by pressing ECO/STANDBY/ON. Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER on remote control. Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER (Band) on the remote control or TUNER (Band) again on the front panel.
MAX-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 18 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 ECO/STANDBY/ON button. Receive the FM radio. See the radio receiving method on the page 16.
MAX-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 19 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 on the display by pressing the PTY button. Program Type Display NEWS • News including an announced opinion and report AFFAIRS • Several matters including a current incident, documentary, discussion and analysis.
MAX-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 20 CD Synchro Record Feature Listening to a Cassette (This function is not available during playback of an MP3-CD.) 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 Switch the system on by pressing the ECO/STANDBY/ON button. Select the TAPE function by pressing TAPE on the front panel.
MAX-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 21 Recording a Radio Program 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. Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode 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...
MAX-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 22 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-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 23 Sub woofer Level Control (MAX-ZS940/ZS990) 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 .
MAX-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 24 Setting the System to Switch off Automatically S.BASS Level Function (MAX-ZS930/MAX-ZS950) 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.
MAX-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 25 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-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 26 Precautions When Using Compact Discs Before Contacting the After-Sales Service 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-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 27 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 60 dB AM (MW) Signal/noise ratio 40 dB Usable sensitivity 56 dB Total harmonic distortion 2% FM Signal/noise ratio 55 dB Usable sensitivity 10 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.
MAX-ZS990 GB RDS 18~28 9/19/04 10:05 Page 28 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS AH68-01396B
