Samsung MAX-VB450 User Manual

Instruction Manual
THREE-CD CHANGER VIDEO-CD MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM
MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
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Safety Warnings

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside this unit.
This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
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.
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Contents

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AFETYWARNINGS
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NSTALLINGYOURMINI-COMPACTSYSTEM
Front Panel View ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Remote Control........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Rear Panel View ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Connecting your System to the Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Inserting Remote Control Batteries.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to an External Source .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Loudspeakers ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the FM Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the SW Aerial(Option) .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting the equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Demo/Dimmer function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
VCD/CD-P
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Loading and Changing Compact Discs.................................................................................................................................................... 11
To replay the CD/MP3-CD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Selecting a CD in the Disc changer ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
MP3-CD Playback.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Selecting a Track...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD .................................................................................................................................. 13
Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time................................................................................... ......................................................... 13
Shuffle Play Function .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs ............................................................................... ................................................. 14
Programming the Order of Playback........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Video CD Player Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Search Functions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
When adjusting play speed ..................................................................................................... ............................................................... 17
NTSC/PALSelection Method .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Sound Select Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
KEY CONTROL Function ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
VCD View Function.................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
ZOOM Function........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Last Memory Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
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Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Selecting a Stored Station........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Improving Radio Reception ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
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Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
CD Synchro Record Feature.................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Recording a Compact Disc ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Recording a Radio Programme................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Tape Counter............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
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Timer Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Cancelling the Timer................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Selecting an Equalizer Preset .................................................................................................. ................................................................ 23
Power Sound Function ........................................................................................................... ................................................................. 23
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically........................................................................................................................................ 24
Super Bass Sound .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Connecting Headphones.......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Microphone Function................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
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Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Precautions When Using Compact Discs................................................................................................................................................ 26
Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes.............................................................................................................................................. 26
Before Contacting the After-Sales Service .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
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.
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Front Panel View

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1. Enter
2. Window Display
3. Program
4. CD Repeat
5. Timer/Clock
6. AI Sleep
7. Timer On/Off
8. Standby/On
9. Function Selection buttons
10. Headphone Jack Connector
11. MIC Volume
12. MIC Jack
13. Cassette Deck 1
14. Demo/Dimmer
15. Stop button
16. Mono/ST.
17. Search Function buttons
18. Deck 1/2
19. Cassette Deck 2
20. REC/Pause(PAL/NTSC)
21. TAPE Normal Dubbing
22. CD Synchro Recording
23. Counter Reset
24. Skip Function buttons
25. Volume
26. S.Bass
27. Power Sound
28. EQ Preset Rock
29. EQ Preset Classic
30. EQ Preset Pop
31. Compact Disc Compartment
32. VCD/CD Open/Close
33. Disc Change
34. Disc Selection buttons
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Remote Control

1. Standby/On
2. Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons
3. FM Mono/Stereo
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VCD Zoom
4. +10/0
5. Track Previous
6. VCD/CD Stop
7. CD Repeat
8. Radio Station Search
9. Volume Decrease
10. Deck 1/2
11. TAPE Rewind
12. TAPE Fast-Forward
13. AI Sleep
14. VCD/CD Shuffle Play/MP3-CD Random Play
15. VCD Sound
16. VCD Slow Play
17. Key Control
18. Key Control
19. Return
20. Time Search (Last Memory)
21. TAPE Stop
22. TAPE Play
23. Tuner/Band
24. Tuning Mode
25. Volume Increase
26. Disc Number Skip
27. Disc Play/Pause
28. Track Next
29. Disc View
30. Sound Mode
31. S.BASS
32. Timer On/Off
33. Mute
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Rear Panel View

1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal
2. AM Aerial Connector Terminals
3. AUX-Input
4. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals
5. Voltage Selector(option)
6. SW Aerial Connector Terminal(option)
7. Audio (DISC) Output
8. Video (DISC) Output
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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 com-
partment 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-Compact 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 push the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Insert two AA, LR6 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect the polarities:
+ on the battery against + 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.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

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The main lead must be plugged into an appropriate socket.
Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the volt­age.
Check the position of the voltage selector on the rear of the system (OPTIONAL). Plug the main lead (marked AC Cord on the rear of the system) into an appropriate socket. Press the Standby/On button to switch your mini-compact system on.
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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.
Set the system to standby mode and disconnect it and the external source from the main.
Connect the audio cable to the rear of the mini-compact system.
Connect the... To the connector marked...
Red jack R (right) White jack L (left)
For optimum sound quality, do not invert the right and left channels.
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

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Directions in Installing Speaker
Installation in a place near heating apparatus, under direct lay of light or with high humidity may cause performance degradation of the speaker.
Do not install on the wall or on a high place of pole or other unstable place to prevent any safety accident caused by falling of the speaker.
Do not take the speaker apart from TV or computer monitor. The speaker near the TV or computer monitor may influence the quality of the screen display.
The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear of the system.
Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal on the rear of the unit.
Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal.
Match the polarity (colors): Red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–).
Release the finger from the clamp.
Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.

Connecting the Loudspeakers

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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 AM (MW)/LW Aerial

Connecting the FM Aerial

Connecting the SW Aerial (option)

How to connect a WIRE TYPE aerial.
Spread the SW aerial out and attach the ends to a wall, in the position providing the best reception.
If reception is poor (e.g. distance from transmitter too great, walls blocking the radio waves, etc.), install an outdoor aerial.
SW ANT.
Using the Audio Cord, Connect the Audio Output Terminals (Left, Right) of the System with the Audio Input Terminals (Left, Right) of the Video Input Cassette Recorder, so as to Record VCD.
Using the Video Cord, Connect the Video Output Terminal of the system with the Video Input Terminal of TV.
Turn on the TV and Select the Video mode by pressing the TV/VIDEO SELECT button to the VIDEO Position.
Please Pay Attention not to Connect the Audio Output Terminals (left, right) of the System with the Audio Input Terminal of TV.

Connecting to the Equipment

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AUDIO INPUT
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How to connect a COAXIAL TYPE aerial.
Connect a 75antenna 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 19 to tune into a radio sta-
tion, 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 75coaxial cable (not supplied).
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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 purchase the mini-compact system After a power failure After unplugging the unit
Remember to reset the time when the clock changes from winter to summer time and vice verse.
For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options. If you exceed this time, you must start again.
Switch the system on by pressing Standby/on. Press Timer/Clock twice.
Result:
CLOCK is displayed.
Press Enter. Result:
The hour flashes.
To... Press the...
Increase the hours Decrease the hours
When the correct hour is displayed, press Enter. Result:
The minutes flash.
To... Press the...
Increase the minutes Decrease the minutes
When the correct time is displayed, press Enter. Result:
The clock starts and is displayed, even when the system is in standby mode.
You can display the time, even when you are using another
function, by pressing Timer/Clock once.
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/Dimmer 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 Demo/Dimmer button again. Result:
The Dimmer function is selected and the display darkens.
Press the Demo/Dimmer button once again to brighten the front panel display.
A display brightness control can only be performed while the system power is on.

Setting the Clock

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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.
Never press down or place objects on the carrousel. Always treat your compact discs with care; refer, if necessary, to the
section entitled Precautions When Using Compact Discs on page
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Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On.
Press the Open/Close( ) button on the front panel. Result:
The compartment opens.
Place one or two discs in the front slots of the carrousel, with the label on the discs facing upwards.
Check that the compact disc has been correctly inserted in the
holder before closing the compartment.
If you wish to load a third compact disc, press the Disc Change button on the front panel (or Disc Skip on the remote control). Result: The carrousel rotates by 120°.
Close the compartment by pressing the Open/Close( ) button again.
If you wish to start playing a disc directly, you can also pro-
ceed as follows.
To play... Press...
Disc 1 VCD/CD ( ) or Disc 1 Disc 2 Disc 2 Disc 3 Disc 3 Result: The compartment closes automatically and the disc selected
starts playing.
To change or unload the compact disc changer, repeat Steps 2 to 5.
Keep the compartment closed whenever you are not using it,
to prevent dust from entering.
You can load or unload compact discs when the radio, tape or auxiliary source function is selected.
The function will be automatically entered VCD/CD from the other source when you press CD Open/Close button.

Loading and Changing Compact Discs

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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. The performance of the player may be degraded.
At least more than one CD should be inserted for playbacks.
Press the Standby/On button to switch on the power.
Press the VCD/CD( ) of the main unit to select the CD function. Insert more than one CD or a MP3-CD.
Press the VCD/CD( ) button of the main unit or the button of the remote control.
If there is more than one CD or an MP3-CD inserted, replays are then processed in order.
Your CD Player will take a few moments to scan through all the tracks recorded on a particular MP3-CD.
The English name of the song may be indicated on the display only if directly downloaded from the PC or if the purchased MP3-CD is sorted according to titles(directory). (Other languages besides English may not be indicated.)
The English name of the track may not be indicated depending on the characteristics of the MP3-CD.
Adjust the volume according to needs with the following procedures.
Turn the Volume control of the main unit. or
Press the VOL. + or –button of the remote control.
If it is desired to stop while the playback is processing, press the VCD/CD( ) button.
Press the VCD/CD( ) button once again to playback again.
To stop playback, press the button.
A new disc may be inserted in the remaining two compartments excluding the CD which is being played back. Press the Disc Changer button to open the CD tray. The revolving part does not turn during playbacks.
If there is not even one CD inserted in the CD tray, it is indicated as NO DISC”.
If the CD Repeat function is not selected, 3 CDs are played back which automatically stops.
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To replay the CD/MP3-CD

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HOW TO PLAYBACK MP3-CD directly
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: MP3 File display 7 tracks on the PAL TV screen every time; 5 tracks on the NTSC TV screen every time.
Select the No of song on the remote control Digits button and you can enjoy the Music.
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After inserting MP3-CD in the Set, Press the select but­ton or Number button after Reading.
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HOW TO PLAYBACK MP3-CD on MENU MODE
After inserting MP3-CD in the Set, Press the “DISC VIEW”button.
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You can see the following Display.
Select the No of song on the remote control Digits button and you can enjoy the Music.
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You can see the following information of Disc
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Directory name
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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.
If you wish to play the current disc only, press CD Repeat on the front panel one or more times, until 1 CD is displayed.
If you use the Disc (1, 2, 3) function when listening to the radio or to a tape, the system switches automatically to the CD mode.
If the disc selected is not loaded, the next disc is played automatically.

Selecting a CD in the Disc changer

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.
Files created in MP2 format (Mpeg1.Layer2) with *.mp2 as their extension can also be played back.
How many MP3 files can a CD-R or CD-RW disc record?
The maximum capacity of one CD-R or CD-RW disc is 680MB. Normally, one MP3 file has a capacity of 4MB, therefore approximately 170 files can be recorded on a single disc.
Regarding the playback of CD-R/RW
In the case of an original CD-R(Recordable) recorded in audio CD format, CD-RW(Rewritable) and editing by the user, playback is processed on the respective completed status. (The player may not be played back according to the characteristics of the CD or recorded sta­tus.)
The CD-RW is comparably less reflexive than CD which causes more time delay to read.
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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...
Forwards for at least one second Backwards for at least one second
You can also press and hold down / on the front panel to auto search through the tracks.

Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD

Press the +10/0 button briefly while playing back a CD and VCD. 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 +10/0 button four times, and then press the
button three times or Digit 3 button once.

Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time

In selecting a track on MP3-CD, digit “0” will be entered if the button of +10/0 is pressed.
Example:
If you want to select a track 40 during the playback of a certain track, press both buttons of 4 and +10/0.
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You can select the track you wish to listen to, either when the compact disc player is stopped or when a disc is playing.
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Next track Press
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Previous track Press
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Track of your choice The appropriate number of
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Selecting a Track

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You can listen to the tracks on a compact disc in a different order each time, as the various tracks will be selected automatically in a random sequence.
Press the Shuffle button. Result: The SHUFFLE(VCD/CD) or RANDOM(MP3-CD) indication appears and all
the tracks are played in a random order. Both the track number and the playing time are displayed.
If this button is pressed when the CD is being played back or stopped, any track recorded in the CD may be selected to playback again.
The CD plays back without repetitions and in the case of the MP3-CD, a track once played back may also be played back again repeatedly.
When playing tracks in a random order, you can:
Move on to the next track (selected at random) by pressing
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Search quickly for a specific point in the current track by pressing
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When you have finished the random playback, press or press the Shuffle button again.
The Repeat and CD Synchro function is not supported from the Shuffle playback mode.
Playback of video CD Version 2.0
– When pressing the Shuffle button during the playback,
the operation will stop.
When pressing the Shuffle button during the stop, the playback will operate with reading the video CD Version 2.0 as a Version 1.1.
You can repeat indefinitely:
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 Front
Panel one or more times until...
The current track indefinitely REPEAT 1 is displayed The selected disc REPEAT 1 CD is displayed All discs loaded REPEAT ALL CD is displayed
When you wish to stop the Repeat function, press CD Repeat until ALL CD or 1 CD is displayed, or press .

Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs

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You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time.
Press once if you have started listening to the selection. Press Program.
Result:
The following indications are displayed:
(C = Check, 01=Program No, DI = Disc No, – – – = Track No on the disc)
If you have already programmed 30 tracks, C is displayed
instead of P when you press Program.
Press Program again. Result:
The first track selected is displayed, together with the letter C (Change). Press Program one 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 to select a different track.
Press Program to confirm your change.
Press VCD/CD ( ) to start listening to the selection. Result:
The first track selected is played.
When selecting the tracks of numbers larger than 3 digit figures (figures from the number 100), please use the Digit buttons.

Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks

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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 A maximum of up to 30 order of tracks desired to listen may be programmed.
Before selecting the track, the VCD player should be stopped. This function may be used simultaneously with the CD Repeat function.
If the CD function is selected, stop the player by pressing . Load the selected CDs. Press Program.
Result: The following indications are displayed:
(01 = Programme No, DI = Disc No, – – = Track No on the disc) If necessary, select the disc containing the required track by pressing
the corresponding Disc (1, 2, 3) button.
Select the required track by pressing the and button:
Press to move back through the tracks Press to move forward through the tracks
Press Program to confirm your selection. Result:
The selection is stored and is displayed.
To select other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 6.
Press VCD/CD ( ) to listen to the track selection in the order pro­grammed.
To... Press the and ... Listen to the current track again Press
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Listen to the previous track Press
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Listen to the next track Press
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Skip forwards or backwards one The appropriate number of
or more tracks
pressing the
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To cancel the selection, press .
Once if the compact disc player is stopped Result:
PRGM is no longer displayed.
If you open the compartment, the selection is cancelled. If you select the number of a disc which is not loaded or a track
which does not exist on the CD, the selection skips to the next programmed track.
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Programming the Order of Playback

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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.
Turn on the Standby/On switch and set the VCD mode.
Press the Open/Close ( ) button on the unit, to open the CD tray. Result
: OPEN is displayed and CD tray slides open.
Load a video-CD(S) with the label facing upwards in the tray.
Press the Open/Close ( ) button again to close the CD tray. To playback:
In version 1.1, press the button for direct access to the film, as there is no menu-on-screen.
In version 2.0, load a video CD, Video CD2.0, and MENU ON are displayed on the TV screen. Press the button and the
menu is displayed on the TV screen. Select a number from the menu using Digits button on the remote
control and press the VCD/CD( ) button. To return to the previous menu, press the Return button on the
remote control or the Enter button on the front panel .
When playing a video-CD(S) version 2.0, reading time on the display may take longer, depending on the discs contents.
Press button on the remote control to receive a still picture. Result:
Pause is displayed, a still picture appears and the sound is muted.
To return to normal playback, press VCD/CD( ) button.
Press the Stop ( ) button to stop playback.
Please make sure that the VIDEO-CD(S) to be played is not flawed optically, as this may cause a distorted sound or the unit to malfunction.

Video CD Player Playback

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You can find a certain passage faster during playback. This function is possible in CD or VCD Ver 1.1 or Ver 2.0 menu off mode.
To... Press and hold down...
Scan forwards Scan backwards
Release the Skip/Search buttons when the desired passage has been found.
In the video CD version 1.1, where the discs contents are over 15 minutes long, you can scan up or down by intervals of five minutes.
To... Press...
Scan forwards by 5 minute intervals Scan backwards by 5 minute intervals
Result:
The picture is still, and the discs contents are forwarded or reversed by 5 minute intervals. Playback then resumes from this new position.
In the SKIP/SEARCH or SCAN mode, the sound can only be partially heard and the picture scenes will change sporadically, until the required passage has been found.

Search Functions

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Please use this function for reproducing a desired track in a certain time of playback.
Press the Time Search button. Set a desired time by pressing the Digit buttons.
Press the Play ( ) button.

Time Search Function

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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.
When the slow mode or frame mode is selected a disc will only forward operation.

When adjusting play speed

With this function, you can playback video CDs that provide 2-chan­nel tone(bilingual) in the original language. Similarly, with karaoke video CDs, you can select between the channel for music without vocals for sing-along purpose, or the channel complete with music and vocals.
During playback, press the Sound button on the remote control. Result: Each time the Sound button is pressed, the following appears in
the display and on the TV screen:
Lch MONO : Only the left channel (instrumental parts) is played back
through both the right and left speakers.
Rch MONO : Only the right channel (vocal parts) is played back
through both the right and left speakers.
STEREO : Cancels the Multiplex Sound (normal stereo playback
resumes).
You can select between listening to the tone from the left channel, the right channel or both channels.

Sound Select Function

Lch MONO Rch MONO STEREO
( L-CH ) ( R-CH )
This function can work only at VCD mode when microphone is connected.
Press the Key Control button to adjust the key to your voice. (the 15 step key control you can select ) Result:
Each time the Key Control #, b button is pressed, the following appears on the TV screen:
b : Low-Pitched Key # : High-Pitched Key
Key control function and VCD slow playing function do not work at the same time .

KEY CONTROL FunctionNTSC/PAL Selection Method

According to a DISC or TV, Press the REC/Pause button on the front panel.
Set the system to standby(power off) mode, press the REC/Pause button on the front panel. Result: Each time the REC/Pause button is pressed, the following appears
in the display:
NTSC PAL
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This function can be used conveniently to search a desired track in a VCD.
This
function is possible in VCD Ver 1.1 and Ver 2.0 menu off mode.
Press the Disc View button in the stop 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.
Select a track by pressing the Digits buttons. Press the VCD/CD
()
button.
Result:
The picture that you selected is displayed in full screen.
When you wish to stop the DISC VIEW function, press the button.
When using more than 10 tracks :
Press the Digits and +10/0 button, select the desired track
number(Reference page 13).
Press NEXT( ) button to see the next track. Press PREV.( ) button to see the previous track.

VCD VIEW function

Press Zoom button during playback. Result: The picture being reproduced will be enlarged twice as large
as the previous one.
Press Zoom button once more in the state of double sized zoom. Result: The picture being reproduced is enlarged four times as large
as the initial one.
Press Zoom button in the state of four times sized zoom. Result:
The picture will return to the initial size.
During operating the zoom function, if you want to move the picture upward/downward/leftward/rightward, please press the respective Digits button (2,4,6,8).

ZOOM Function

When you want to select a track
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Reproduce the pictures by pressing
()
button.
Press the Disc View button. Result:
"INDEX VIEW" menu is displayed on the screen.
The screen is split into 9 with each screen picture being
reproduced for 4 seconds.
Reproduce the pictures by pressing a desired Digits button. Result:
The one of nine picture is displayed in full screen.
When you want to select an INDEX
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When CD playback is selected again after your CD player has been stopped or turned off, this function allows playback from the start of the track that you last listened to.

Last Memory Function

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You can store up to:
15 FM stations or 15 FM stations
5 MW stations 15 AM stations(or 8MW,7LW Station) 5 SW1 stations 5 SW2 stations
Switch the system on by pressing Standby/on. Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER . Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER (Band) again
on the front panel or TUNER (Band) on the remote control. Result: The appropriate indication is displayed:
FM Frequency Modulation AM(MW) Medium Wave LW(Option) Long Wave SW1(Option) Short Wave SW2(Option) Short Wave
Tune in to the desired station.
Manual tuning
Press the Tuning Mode button so that the "MANUAL" indicator lights up on the front panel display.
Press / on the main unit to tune in to the desired station manually. or
Press
Tuning
or on the remote control to do the same.
Automatic tuning
Press and hold
/
on the main unit for more than 1 second so
that the "AUTO" indicator lights up on the front panel display. Press and briefly hold / on the main unit to begin automatic
tuning. or
Press and briefly hold Tuning
or
on the remote control to do
the same.
Use the manual tuning method if the automatic tuning search does not stop at the desired station because the signal is weak.
For details on the Preset function, see the “Selecting a Stored Station” on page 19.
Adjust the volume by:
Turning the Volume knob on the front panel or
Pressing the VOL. + or – buttons on the remote control
Select the FM stereo or mono mode by pressing Mono/ST. 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.
To store any other radio frequencies required, repeat Steps 3 to 7.
The PROGRAM function can be used to assign a new station to an existing programme number.
You can listen to a stored radio station as follows:
Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On. Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER . Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER (Band) on the

remote control or TUNER (Band) again on the front panel.

Press
/
button on the front panel of the unit, or the Tuning
Mode button on the remote control until PRESET is displayed.
Press
/
to select the desired station. or Select the desired station by pressing the station number stored, using
the Tuning or button on the remote control. Result:
The desired station is now received.
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 per-
manently
If reception from a specific FM radio station is poor, press Mono/ST. on the remote control to switch from stereo mode to mono. The quality of the sound will be improved.

Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations

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Selecting a Stored Station

Improving Radio Reception

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Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” on page 26.
Switch the system on by pressing the Standby/On button. Select the TAPE function by pressing TAPE. Open either cassette deck 1 or 2 by pushing and releasing the deck
cover where PUSH EJECT ( ) is written. Insert the pre-recorded cassette with the open edge of the tape
facing downward. Close the deck by pushing on it until it clicks into place.
Result: Depending on the deck selected, the 1 or 2 indication is
displayed in front of the counter number.
If you insert a cassette in both decks, the system selects the deck in which you inserted the second cassette.
If you have inserted two cassettes, press Deck 1/2 on the front panel or directly the Deck 1/2 button on the remote control to select the cassette to be played.
Result: Depending on the deck selected, the TAPE 1 or TAPE 2
indication is displayed.
To listen to... Press ...
Side A,B TAPE ( )once Result:
The cassette starts playing.
When the cassette is stopped, select one of the following functions as required.
To... Press ...
Rewind the cassette Fast-forward the cassette
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.
Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On. Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2. Select the CD function by pressing VCD/CD on the front panel. Load a compact disc. Select the required disc. Select the required track and press CD Synchro or press CD
Synchro directly to start recording at the beginning of the disc. Result:
“REC” and “CD-SYNC” are displayed and recording starts.
To stop... Press ...
Recording and playing the compact disc
The direct recording mode enables you to start recording with any track on the compact disc.
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.
Switch your system on by pressing Standby/On. Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2. Select the CD function by pressing VCD/CD on the front panel. Load the compact disc. Select the required disc. Select the required track on the compact disc and press on the front
panel or on the remote control to set the compact disc player to Pause mode.
Press the REC/Pause. Result:
REC is displayed .
Press the to start playing the track. Result:
The track is recorded on the cassette.
When you have finished recording, press TAPE on the remote control or on the front panel to stop recording.

Recording a Compact Disc

Listening to a Cassette

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Recording a Radio Programme

You can record a radio programme 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.
Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On. Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2. Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER . Select the radio station that you wish to record by pressing Tuning
or on the remote control or by press the Tuning Down or
Up on the front panel. Press REC/Pause.
Result:
REC is displayed in red and recording starts.
When you have finished recording, press the TAPE on the remote control or on the front panel to stop recording.
You can copy a cassette from Deck 1 to Deck 2. Two options are available:
You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the recording.
Take care not to insert the tape to be copied in Deck 2, as it will be erased when you start recording.
Switch your system on by pressing Standby/On. Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2. Insert the tape to be copied in Deck 1.
To copy a cassette at... Press...
Normal speed dubbing Dubbing
Result: The appropriate indications are displayed and the cassette in
Deck 1 is copied to the cassette in Deck 2.
Press on the front panel or TAPE on the remote control when you have finished recording.
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When playing a cassette, a counter is displayed to enable you to take note of the counter value at the start of each track and thus start playback at the beginning of the track to which you wish to listen.
The counter is only displayed when a cassette is being
played.
Before starting to record a cassette for which you wish to take note of the counter values at the beginning of each track, reset the counter by pressing Counter Reset.

Tape Counter

Copying a Cassette (Dubbing)

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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.
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.
Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On. Press Timer/Clock until TIMER is displayed. Press Enter.
Result:
ON TIME is displayed (instead of the equalizer symbols) for a few seconds, followed by any switch-on time already set;
you can set the timer switch-on time. Set the timer switch-on time. a Set the hour by pressing the
/ buttons
.
b Press Enter.
Result:
The minutes flash.
c Set the minutes by pressing the
/ buttons
.
d Press Enter.
Result:
OFF TIME is displayed (instead of the equalizer symbols) for a few seconds, followed by any switch-off time already
set; you can now set the timer switch-off time. Set the timer switch-off time. a Set the hour by pressing the
/ buttons
.
b Press Enter.
Result:
The minutes flash. c Set the minutes by pressing the
/ buttons
.
d Press Enter.
Result:
VOL XX is displayed, where XX corresponds to the vol-
ume already set. Press Tuning Down and Up to adjust the volume level and press
Enter. Result:
The source to be selected is displayed.
pressing the
/ buttons to select
the source to be played
when the system switches on .
If you select... You must also...
TAPE (cassette) Insert a recorded cassette in one of the
decks before setting the system to standby.
TUNER (radio) a Press
Enter.
b Select the FM or AM frequency band by
pressing the
/ buttons
.
c Press
Enter.
d Select a preset station by
pressing the
/ buttons
.
VCD/CD (compact disc) a Load one or more compact discs.
b Select the required disc.
Press Enter to confirm the timer. Press Standby/On to set the system to standby mode.
Result
: is displayed to the bottom left of the time, indicating that the timer has been set. The system will switch on and off automati­cally at the required times.
If the timer switch on and off times are identical, the word ERROR is displayed.

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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.
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.
You can turn the sound off temporarily on your system. Example: You wish to answer a telephone call.
Press Mute. To switch the sound back on (at the same volume as before), press
Mute again or the Volume buttons.
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.
Press EQ on the front panel until the required option is selected.
To obtain a... Select...
Normal balance (linear) PASS Balance suitable for pop music POP Balance suitable for rock music ROCK Balance suitable for classic music CLASSIC
Your mini-compact system is equipped with the function of Power Sound . The function of Power Sound amplifies bass and improves high key or bass twice as much for you to appreciate powerful real sound.
To select Power Sound
Press Power Sound button on the front panel, “P,SOUND” is displayed.
To cancel this function, press Power Sound button again and “OFF” is displayed for a few seconds.

Mute Function

Cancelling the Timer

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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.
Press AI Sleep. Result: playback starts and the following indications are displayed:
Press AI Sleep one or more times to indicate how long the system should continue playing before it switches off:
At any time, you can:
Check the remaining time by pressing AI Sleep Change the remaining time by repeating Steps 1 and 2
Press AI Sleep one or more times until AI SLEEP is displayed. Result
: The system will automatically switch off at the end of disc or
cassette.
To cancel SLEEP function, press AI Sleep one or more times until
OFF is displayed.
Your mini-compact system has a bass amplification function
called S.Bass (Super Bass Sound). This function makes the sound more powerful and real.
Press the SBS button on the front panel. Result:
S. BASS is displayed and “SBS ON is displayed for a few
seconds.
To cancel this function, press SBS button again.
You can connect a set of headphones to your mini-compact system so that you can listen to music or radio programmers without disturbing other people in the room. The earphones must have a 3.5 mm jack or an appropriate adapter.
Connect the headphones to the Phones jack on the front panel. Result
: The loudspeakers are no longer used to output the sound.
Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing.
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Setting the System to Switch off Automatically

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Connecting Headphones

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Microphone Function

The microphone enables the user to mix in his or her vocals to sing-along with the music.
Preparation Plug the microphone with a 6.3mm mic jack into microphone terminal.
Turn the MIC Volume knob to adjust the mic volume.
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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)
Always unplug the system from the wall outlet:
Before cleaning it If you are not going to be using it for a long time
Outer Casing
Clean the outer casing regularly using a soft cloth and a light detergent. Do not use abrasive powders, liquids or aerosol cleaners. Never let any liquids get into the system.
Compact Disc Player
Before playing a compact disc, clean it with a special CD cleaning agent. Do not use the same cleaning agents as for vinyl LP records. Carefully wipe the disc from the centre outward.
Regularly clean the player with a special cleaning disc (available from your local dealer).
T
ape Decks
Press PUSH EJECT( ) to open the cassette deck. Use a cotton bud and a special cassette cleaning agent to clean the:
Head (1) Rollers (2) Drive capstans (3)
If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent corrosion.
Although your system is very hard-wearing, it should not be used in an excessively dusty environment or subjected to shocks or extreme heat (close to heating appliances or in direct sunlight, etc.).
If the unit emits an unpleasant odor when in use, unplug it from the main supply and contact the after-sales service.

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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.
Do not place potted plants or vases on top of the unit. Moisture entering the unit could lead to dangerous electric shock and can cause equipment damage. In such events immediately disconnect the main plug from the socket.
During thunderstorms, disconnect the main plug from the socket. Main voltage peaks due to light­ning could damage the unit.
Remove the batteries from the remote control, if not used for any extended period. Leaking batteries can cause serious damage to the remote control.
When using headphones, take care not to listen at excessive volumes. Extended use of headphones at high volumes will lead to hearing damage.
Do not place heavy items on the main lead. Main cable damage can lead to damage of the equipment (fire hazard) and can cause electric shock.
Do not remove any equipment panels. The inside of the unit contains live components, which cause electric shock.
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It always takes a little time to become familiar with a new appliance. If you have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given. They may save you the time and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call.
If the above guidelines do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of:
The model and serial numbers, normally printed on the rear of the system Your warranty details A clear description of the problem
Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.
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. To record a cassette, where the tab has been broken, simply cover the opening with adhesive tape.
When you have finished playing a cassette, always put it back in its case. Store your cassettes in a clean place, out of direct sunlight, where
they will not be exposed to high temperatures. Avoid using 120-minute cassettes as they place unnecessary strain
on the tape mechanism.
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. Store your compact discs in a clean place, out of direct sunlight,
where they will not be exposed to high temperatures. Always use compact discs marked .

Before Contacting the After-Sales Service

Precautions When Using Compact Discs

Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes

Problem
The system does not work
There is no sound
The Timer does not work
In case it does not work, even the action is taken as above.
The compact disc player does not start playing
The mp-3 CD player cannot be played.
The tape does not start playing
The volume falls off The cassette is not erased correctly There is excessive wow and flutter
Reception is poor or no radio sta­tions are received at all
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Checks/Explanation
• The main lead is not correctly plugged into a wall socket or the wall socket is not switched on.
• The remote control batteries need replacing or the polarity has not been respected.
• The Standby/On button has not been pressed.
• The volume has been completely turned down.
• The correct function (TUNER, CD, TAPE, AUX) has not been selected.
• You have connected a set of earphones.
• The loudspeaker wires have been disconnected.
• The Mute button has been pressed.
• The timer has been stopped by pressing Timer On/Off.
• Press the SBS button for 5 seconds in power ‘OFF’(standby), then it is returned the original position (RESET)
• The CD function has not been selected.
• The disc has been inserted face down or is either dirty or scratched.
• The laser sensor is dirty or dusty.
• The system has not been installed on a flat, horizontal surface.
• Condensation has formed in the player; leave the system in a warm, airy room for at least one hour.
• Use the PC to confirm if the extension is *.mp3.
• The TAPE function has not been selected.
The cassette has not been inserted correctly.
• The cassette player has not been closed.
• The tape is either slack or broken.
• The audio heads are dirty.
• The rollers or drive capstans are dirty.
• The tape is worn.
• The TUNER function has not been selected.
• The radio frequency has not been correctly selected.
• The aerial has been disconnected or is not facing the right way. Turn it until you find the best orientation.
• You are in a building that blocks radio waves; you must use an outside aerial.
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SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times. Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

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 0.3 %
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Capacity 3 discs Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 KHz (± 1 dB) Signal/noise ratio 90 dB (at 1 KHz) with filter Distortion 0.05 % (at 1 KHz) Channel separation 74 dB Disc sizes Diameter: 120 or 80 mm. Thickness: 1.2 mm
TAPE DECK
Frequency range 125 Hz ~ 8 KHz Signal/noise ratio 40 dB Channel separation 35 dB Erasing effect 50 dB
AMPLIFIER
Output power (6 ) 35 Watts / CH RMS, (total harmonic distortion: 10 %) Channel separation 45 dB
Signal/noise ratio 75 dB
GENERAL
Dimensions 270 (W) x 317 (H) x 370 (D) mm
ELECTRONICS
THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY:
AH68-01144B
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