Samsung MAX-VS990, MAX-VS940, MAX-VS950 User Manual

ULTIMATE POWER MINICOMPACT SYSTEM

VCD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

MAX-VS940 MAX-VS950 MAX-VS990

Instruction Manual

Safety Warnings

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

AFETYWARNINGS

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Front Panel View...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Rear Panel View ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Connecting your System to the Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Inserting Remote Control Batteries.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Connecting the Loudspeakers.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Connecting to an External Source............................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting to the Equipment .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

CD Digital Out Jack(option)...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Aerial .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting the FM Aerial .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting the SW Aerial (OPTION)........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

DEMO/DIMMER function.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

ECO Mode Function ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

VCD/MP3-CD/CD-P

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...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time............................................................................................................................................................ 13

Continuous Play ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs................................................................................................................................................ 13

Last Memory Function.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Programming the Order of Playback........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks............................................................................................................................................................ 14

Video CD Player Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Search Functions .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Time Search Function.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

When adjusting play speed...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

NTSC/PALSelection Method .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Sound Selection Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

KEY CONTROL Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

VCD VIEW function.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

ZOOM Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

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Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

Selecting a Stored Station........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Improving Radio Reception...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

APEDECK

Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

CD Synchro Record Feature .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Recording a Compact Disc ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode.................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Tape Counter ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

THERFUNCTIONS

Timer Function.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Cancelling the Timer ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Selecting Latin Sound ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Sub woofer Level Control(MAX-VS940/VS990) ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Power Surround/Power Sound Function .................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Setting the System to Switch off Automatically........................................................................................................................................................ 24

MAXX BASS Level Function(MAX-VS940/VS990).................................................................................................................................................. 24

S.BASS Level Function(MAX-VS950)...................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Microphone Function ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Connecting Headphones .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

ECOMMENDATIONS FORUSE

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

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LAYER

Symbols

Press Push Important Note

Front Panel View

1 2

3 4 5

6 7

10 11

3435

30 29

26 25

24 23

1. Search Function buttons Tuning Mode or Stop button

2. ECO/STANDBY/ON

3. Timer/Clock

4. Timer On/Off

5. AI Sleep

6. FM Mono/Stereo

7. Echo

8. MIC Level

9. MIC1,MIC2

10. Program

11. Memory

12. Cassette Deck 1

13. CD Repeat

14. CD Continuous play

15. Deck 1/2

16. Tape Counter Reset

17. Tape Reverse Mode

18. CD Synchro Recording

19 20

19. Tape Normal Speed Dubbing

20. Record/Pause (PAL/NTSC)

21. Multi Jog

22. Cassette Deck 2

23. Enter/Display

24. Headphone Jack Connector

25. MAXX Bass(MAX-VS940/VS990) Super Bass(MAX-VS950)

26. Loop Dance

27. Sound Mode

28. Volume

29. Power Surround/Power Sound

30. Compact Disc Compartment

31. Open/Close

32. Disc Change

33. Disc Selection buttons

34. Demo/Dimmer

35. Function Selection buttons

36. Window Display

Remote Control

10 11

12 13

3 4 5

6 7

8 9

27 26

25 24

23 22

21 20

17 16

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. Sound Mode

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. FM Mono/Stereo

24. Volume Increase

25. TAPE Play

26. +10/0

27. Deck 1/2

28. Mute

VCD zoom

Rear Panel View

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10 11

Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System

To take full advantage of your new mini-compact system, follow these installation instructions before connecting the unit.

Install the system on a flat, stable surface. Never place this unit on carpeting. Never place this unit in an outdoor area. Maintain an open space of approximately 6 inches (15 cm) on the sides and rear of the system, for ventilation purposes. Make sure that you have enough room to open the compact disc compartment easily. Place the loudspeakers at a reasonable distance on either side of the system to ensure good stereo sound. Direct the loudspeakers towards the listening area. For optimum performance, make sure that both speakers are placed at an equal distance above the floor.

1. SW Aerial Connector Terminal (OPTION)

2. AM Aerial Connector Terminals

3. AUDIO(DISC) Output Connectors

4. VIDEO(DISC) Output Connectors

5. FM Aerial Connector Terminal

6. Digital Out (option)

7. Sub woofer Control Jack(MAX-VS940/VS990)

8. AUX-Input

9. Surround Speaker Connector Terminals (MAX-VS950/VS990)

10. Sub woofer Speaker Connector Terminals (MAX-VS940/VS990)

11. Front Speaker Connector Terminals

12. Voltage Selector (OPTION)

Connecting your System to the Power Supply

The main lead must be plugged into an appropriate socket.

Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the voltage setting (OPTIONAL). If the voltage of the socket does not correspond to the setting on the rear of the unit, you may seriously damage your system.

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 ECO/STANDBY/ON button to switch your mini-compact

system on.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

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 AAA, LR03 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.

Connecting the Loudspeakers

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 correctly.

Front Speaker (L)

Surround Speaker (L) (For MAX-VS950/VS990)

Blue

White

Sub woofer (For MAXVS940/VS990)

Purple

Red

Front Speaker (R)

Gray

Surround Speaker (R) (For MAX-VS950/VS990)

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.

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

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 ECO/STAND-

BY/ON to switch it on. Select the AUX source by pressing AUX.

: AUX is displayed.

Result Switch the external source on. Adjust the volume and balance as required:

Volume Equalizer

Connecting to the Equipment

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.

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).

AMPLIFIER

AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT

CD Digital Out Jack

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. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD DIGITAL OUT jack.

(1)

(OPTION)

When the CD DIGITAL OUT jack is not being used.

Attach the supplied dust cap.

Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Aerial

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.

Connect a 75Ω antenna to the FM antenna terminal.

Plug the connector on the FM aerial supplied into the coaxial socket (75Ω) marked FM on the rear of the system.

Follow the instructions given on Page 18 to tune into a radio station, and determine the best position for the aerial.

If reception is poor, you may need to install an outdoor aerial.

To do so, connect an outdoor FM aerial to the FM socket on the rear of the system using a 75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied).

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.

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