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:
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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.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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Symbols
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Front Panel View

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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
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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
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Remote Control

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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
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Rear Panel View

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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
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(OPTIONAL). Plug the main lead (marked AC Cord on the rear of the system) into
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an appropriate socket. Press the ECO/STANDBY/ON button to switch your mini-compact
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system on.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Connecting to an External Source

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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
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source from the main. Connect the audio cable to the rear of the mini-compact system.
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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-
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BY/ON to switch it on. Select the AUX source by pressing AUX.
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: 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).
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AMPLIFIER
AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT
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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)
TV
(OPTION)
When the CD DIGITAL OUT jack is not being used.
Attach the supplied dust cap.
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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 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 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 75coaxial 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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