SAMSUNG MM-S8 User Manual

Instruction Manual

MICRO COMPONENT
AUDIO SYSTEM

CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

MM-S8

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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 INTER LOCKS 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.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER­VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting of a risk of electric shock is present within
this unit.

Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug(UK Only)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face
of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used.

Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted. If the cover is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same
colour as the pin face of the plug. Replacement covers are available from your dealer.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain
a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.

However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do NOT connect the plug to
a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:–

BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE

As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:–
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured

BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E OR BY

THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the owners
manual accompanying this unit.

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Contents

Thank you for buying this
SAMSUNG micro component 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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AFETY

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OURMICROCOMPONENTSYSTEM

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

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

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

Where to Install Your Micro Component System ......................................................................................................................................7

Connecting your System to the Power Supply ..........................................................................................................................................7

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

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

CD Digital Out Jack

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Speaker Connection

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

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

DEMO Function........................................................................................................................................................................................10

DIMMER Function....................................................................................................................................................................................10

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

CD-P

LAYER

Listening to a Compact Disc

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Selecting a Track ....................................................................................................................................................................................11

Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD ..................................................................................................................................11

Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time................................................................................... .........................................................12

Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs ..............................................................................................................................12

REPEAT A↔B Function ..........................................................................................................................................................................12

Programming the Order of Playback........................................................................................................................................................13

Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks ..........................................................................................................................................13

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UNER

Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations..........................................................................................................................................14

Selecting a Stored Station........................................................................................................................................................................14

Improving Radio Reception

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About RDS broadcasting..........................................................................................................................................................................15

About RDS DISPLAY function ................................................................................................................................................................15

PTY (Program Type) indication and PTY-SEARCH function ..................................................................................................................16

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APEDECK

Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................................................................................17

Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode ..................................................................................................................................................17

Recording a Compact Disc ......................................................................................................................................................................18

Recording a Radio Program ....................................................................................................................................................................18

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THERFUNCTIONS

Timer Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................19

Cancelling the Timer................................................................................................................................................................................19

EQ/S.BASS Function ..............................................................................................................................................................................20

SRS WOW Function ................................................................................................................................................................................20

Mute Function ..........................................................................................................................................................................................21

Setting the System to Switch off Automatically........................................................................................................................................21

Connecting Headphones..........................................................................................................................................................................21

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ECOMMENDATIONS FORUSE

Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................................................22

Cleaning Your Micro Component System ............................................................................................................................................22

Precautions When Using Compact Discs................................................................................................................................................23

Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes..............................................................................................................................................23

Before Contacting the After-Sales Service ..............................................................................................................................................23

Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................................24

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Front Panel View

1. FUNCTION (TUNER/CD/TAPE)

2.

POWER

(STANDBY/ON)

3.

DEMO/DIMMER

4. REVERSE MODE

5. CD SYNCHRONIZE / RECORD/PAUSE

6.

TUNING MODE

7.

HEADPHONE JACK CONNECTOR

8. SKIP OR SEARCH

9. DISC TRAY

10. CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE

11. STOP

12. SRS WOW

13. AUX

14. VOLUME

15.

PUSH EJECT (CASSETTE DOOR

OPEN/CLOSE)

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VOLUME

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

PHONES

TUNER

Band

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

STOP

SRS WOW

OPEN/CLOSE

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Remote Control

1. PROGRAM/SET

2. POWER

3. TUNER/BAND

4. AUX

5. SLEEP

6. CD SYNC. / RECORD/PAUSE

7. SKIP OR SEARCH

8. CD STOP

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TUNING MODE/+10

10. TUNING UP OR DOWN

11. TAPE REWIND

12. TAPE STOP

13. TAPE PLAY

14. TAPE FAST-FORWARD

15. VOLUME CONTROL

16. REPEAT

17. CD PLAY/PAUSE

18. DISPLAY (RDS)

19. PTY (RDS)

20. SRS WOW

21. REPEAT A↔B / FM MONO/STEREO

22. TIMER ON/OFF

23. MUTE

24. EQ/SUPER BASS

25. TIMER/CLOCK

CD

TAPE

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

MUTE

+10

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

PTYRDS

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Rear Panel View

1. AM Aerial Connector Terminal

2. CD Digital Out jack

3. FM Aerial Connector Terminal

4. AUX-Input

5. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals

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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.

Plug the main lead (marked AC Cord on the rear of the system) into
an appropriate socket.

Press the ( ) button to switch your micro component system on.

To take full advantage of your new micro component 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.

Where to Install Your Micro Component System

Connecting your System to the Power Supply

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Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Insert or replace remote control batteries when you:

Purchase the micro component 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.

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Volume

DEMO/
DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

PHONES

TUNER

Band

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

STOP

SRS WOW

OPEN/CLOSE

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The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the
sound quality of your micro component 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 micro component 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 ( ) to
switch it on.

Select the AUX source by pressing AUX.
Result: AUX is displayed.

Switch the external source on.

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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Speaker Connection

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.

(Right Speaker) (Left Speaker)

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.

When the CD DIGITAL OUT jack is not being used.

Attach the supplied dust cap.

CD Digital Out Jack

(1)

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R

(+) (-) (+) (-)

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R

Main Speaker Connection: Connect the Speaker cords
(red/black) to the Main Speaker jacks of System.

Red wire to the + terminals
Black wire to the – terminals

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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

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 14 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 FM Aerial

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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 first purchase the micro component system
After a power failure
After unplugging the unit

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 ( ) .
Press TIMER/CLOCK twice.

Result:

CLOCK is displayed.

Press PROGRAM/SET.
Result:

The hour flashes.

To... Press...

Increase the hours
Decrease the hours

When the correct hour is displayed, press PROGRAM/SET.
Result:

The minutes flash.

To... Press...

Increase the minutes
Decrease the minutes

When the correct time is displayed, press PROGRAM/SET.
Result: "TIMER" appears in the display.

The current time is now set.

You can display the time, even when you are using another
function, by pressing TIMER/CLOCK once.

Setting the Clock

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You can view the various functions available on your system.

Press the DEMO/DIMMER button.
Result: The various functions available are listed in turn on the

display.

All these functions are described in detail in this booklet.
For instructions on how to use them, refer to the appropriate
sections.

To cancel this function, press DEMO/DIMMER again.

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DEMO Function

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD display depending
on the surrounding lighting conditions.

Press the DEMO/DIMMER button.

Your selection switches each time the button is pressed:
DIMMER ON(Bright) ➞ DIMMER OF(Dim).

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DIMMER Function

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DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

TUNER

Band

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

STOP

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

TUNER

Band

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

STOP

MUTE

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

TUNER

BAND

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

AUX

SLEEP

CD SYNC.

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

DISPLAY

MO/ST

PTYRDS

CD

TUNING

VOLUME

TUNING

MODE

+10

REPEAT

TAPE

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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.

To start playback at the beginning of the...

Press...

Next track once
Current track once
Previous track twice
Track of your choice or the

appropriate number
of times.

Selecting a Track

You can play 12 cm or 8 cm compact discs without an
adapter.

This unit has been designed to playback the CDs: Audio CD,
CD Text, CD-R and CD-RW.

Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal,
etc.) can damage the unit.

Select the CD function by pressing CD( ) button.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button.
Result

: The compartment opens.

Place your disc in the compartment, with the label on the disc facing
upwards.

Close the compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button
again.

Press the CD( ) button.
Result

: The first track on the disc plays and the track number is

displayed.

To stop playback temporarily, press the CD ( ) button.

Press CD ( ) again to continue playing the disc.

Press the STOP ( ) button when you have finished.

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Listening to a Compact Disc

TUNER

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

Band

SRS WOW

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP

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2,4

1,5,6

CD

MO/ST

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

PTYRDS

+10

When listening to a compact disc, you can quickly search for a
specific music passage on a track.

To search through the tracks... Press and hold down...

Forwards for at least one second
Backwards for at least one second

It is recommended that you turn the volume down before using
this function.

Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD

CD

TAPE

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

PTYRDS

+10

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Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time

Press the +10 button briefly while playing back a
CD. 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 button three times, and then press

the

button three times.

15 ➝20 ➝30 ➝40 ➝41 ➝42 ➝43

You can repeat indefinitely:

A specific track on a compact disc.
All tracks on the compact disc selected.

To repeat... Press Repeat on the Front Panel

one or more times until...

The current track indefinitely REPEAT 1 is displayed
All songs REPEAT ALL is displayed

When you wish to stop the Repeat function, press button.

Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs

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+10 +10 +10

CD

BAND

MO/ST

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

PTYRDS

+10

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When you select CD(TAPE) Repeat (A↔B) playback, the music
passages to which you were listening is repeated 3 times.

Press CD( ) / TAPE( ) button.
Result: The CD(TAPE) player starts playing.

Press REPEAT A↔B button.
Result:

The indications appear: START
The flashes appear: A↔B

A Time is memorized.

Press REPEAT A↔B button.
Result:

The indications appear: END

B Time is memorized.
Your selected passages are repeated 3 times.

When you have finished the Repeat playback,

REPEAT A↔B Function

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CD

TAPE

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

PTYRDS

MUTE

+10

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2,3

TUNING

MODE

+10

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

CD

TUNING

PTYRDS

VOLUME

REPEAT

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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/SET button twice.

Result: The following indications are displayed:

(01 = Program no., – – = Track no. on the disc)

If you have already programmed 24 tracks, Check is displayed
instead of CH when you press PROGRAM/SET.

Press PROGRAM/SET one or more times until the track to be
changed is displayed.

Press or to select a different track.
Press PROGRAM/SET to confirm your change.

Press CD ( ) to start listening to the selection.
Result: The first track selected is played.

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You can decide:

The order of the track desired to listen
The track not desired to listen

A maximum of up to 24 order of tracks desired to listen
may be programmed.

Before selecting the track, the CD player should be stopped.
This function may be used simultaneously with the CD

Repeat function.

If the CD function is selected, stop the player by pressing button .
Load the selected CDs.
Press PROGRAM/SET.

Result: The following indications are displayed:

(01 = Program no., -- -- = Track no. on the disc)

Select the required track by pressing:

to move back through the tracks

to move forward through the tracks

Press PROGRAM/SET to confirm your selection.
Result:

The selection is stored and is displayed.
To select other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.
Press CD ( ) to listen to the track selection in the order programmed.

To... Press...

Listen to the current track again

once

Listen to the previous track

twice

Listen to the next track

once

Skip forwards or backwards

or the appropriate

one or more tracks number of times

To cancel the selection, press button.

Once if the compact disc player is stopped
Result:

PROG is no longer displayed.

If you open the compartment, the selection is cancelled.

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Programming the Order of Playback

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Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks

CD

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

PTYRDS

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7

1,9

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4,8

CD

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

PTYRDS

+10

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You can store up to:

15 FM stations
8 MW stations

7 LW stations

Switch the system on by pressing ( ).
Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER/BAND

again on the front panel or BAND on the remote control.
Result

: The appropriate indication is displayed:

FM Frequency Modulation
AM(MW) Medium Wave
LW Long Wave

To search for a Press TUNING MODE
station...

Manually One or more times until MANUAL

is displayed.

Automatically One or more times until AUTO is

displayed.

PRESET function is explained in detail in the section

“

Selecting a Stored Station

” on.

Select the station to be stored by:

Pressing or buttons

on the front panel or or

buttons

on the remote control

to increase or decrease the

frequency respectively.

To scroll through the frequencies faster when
searching manually, hold down the or buttons.
The automatic search procedure may stop on a

frequency that does not correspond to a radio station.
If this happens, use the manual search mode.

If you do not want to store the radio station found, revert to Step 4
and search for another station.

Otherwise:
a Press PROGRAM/SET.

Result:

The PROG is displayed for a few seconds.

b Pressing or buttons

on the front panel or or

buttons

on the remote control

to assign a program number

between 1 and 15.

c Press PROGRAM/SET to store the radio station.

Result:

PROG is no longer displayed and the station is stored.

To store any other radio frequencies required, repeat Steps 3 to 5.

The PROGRAM function can be used to assign a new station
to an existing program number.

You can improve the quality of radio reception by:

Rotating the FM or AM(MW) aerial

If reception from a specific FM radio station is poor, press MONO/ST.
to switch from stereo mode to mono. The quality of the sound will be
improved.

You can listen to a stored radio station as follows:

Switch the system on by pressing ( ) .
Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER/BAND on

the front panel.
Select the radio station as follows.

To listen to ... Press ...
Stored station 1. the TUNING MODE button until

“PRESET” is displayed.

2. or button to select the
required program.

Selecting a Stored Station

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Improving Radio Reception

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Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations

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CD

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

PTYRDS

+10

2

5

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

TUNER

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

Band

SRS WOW

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP

5

4

2

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

TUNER

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

Band

STOP

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3

2

CD

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

PTYRDS

MUTE

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This unit has the RDS (Radio Data System) function, which enables for
the various information such as broadcasting station, radio text, time
and 30 types of programs (News, Rock, Classic, etc.) to be received
from the FM RDS station together with normal radio signal.

Press the ( ) button.
Receive the FM radio.

See the radio receiving method on the page 14.
FM and frequency are shown on the display
If the received station transfers the RDS information, 'RDS'

appears automatically on the display.

Press the RDS Display button to select the desired RDS mode.

Whenever the button is pressed, RDS mode changes as follows.

The RDS function is available only in FM broadcasting.

Description on RDS function

1. PTY(Program Type) : Displays the type of programme
currently being broadcast

2. PS NAME(Program Service Name) : Indicates the name of

broadcasting station and is composed of 8 characters.

3. RT(Radio Text) : Decodes the text broadcast by a station (if

any) and is composed of maximum 64 characters.

4. CT(Clock Time) : Decodes the real time clock from the FM

frequency.

Some stations may not transmit PTY, RT or CT
information therefore this may not be displayed in all
cases.

5. TA(Traffic Announcement) : When this symbol flashes it

shows that the traffic announcement is in progress.

About RDS broadcasting

PS NAME RT CT Current FM frequency

About "PS NAME" MODE

Displays the name of broadcasting station.

Press the RDS DISPLAY button to select the PS NAME.

"PS NAME" appears on the display.
If the PS information is being received, the PS name (BBC, AFO, NDR,
etc.) is shown on the display.

If the PS information isn't received, the original FM frequency is shown.

Even though no RDS DISPLAY button is pressed, the reception

of PS information ensues the PS name is displayed.

About 'RT' MODE

Displays the character transmitted from the broadcasting station.

Press the RDS DISPLAY button to select the RT MODE.

"RT" appears on the display.

If the RT information is being received, the received information is

shown on the display.

If the RT information isn't received, the "NO RT" is shown.

On the display.

About CT(Clock Time)

Sets the time of RDS clock.

To select the CT time, set the RDS DISPLAY button to CT MODE.

The CT information will take up to 2 minutes to be decoded
therefore the clock isn’t displayed immediately.

If there is no received CT information, "NO CT" is
displayed.

About RDS DISPLAY function

1
2

3

CD

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

TUNING

VOLUME

PTYRDS

MUTE

1

3

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◆ The PTY information is composed of an identification symbol, which helps

the FM radio to recognize the program type of each FM station.

◆ The below 30 PTY information is shown on the display by pressing the Pty

button.

If the PTY MODE which agrees with the PTY MODE selected in
the course of auto-search, isn't received, it is returned to the first
frequency at beginning the PTY SEARCH and the auto-search
and PTY SEARCH are suspended.

About PTY-SEARCH

Receive the FM radio.

See the radio receiving method on the page 14.

The FM and frequency appear on the display.

If th

e r

e received station is transmitting the RDS information,

“RDS” lights up.

Press the PTY button.

The PTY MODE(NEWS, AFFAIRS, etc.) appears on the dis­play.

Press the TUNING

or

button to select the desired PTY

MODE.

If the station is transmitting no PTY information, 'NO PTY' lights
on the display.
When the PTY MODE is selected(The PTY MODE is shown on
the display), press the PTY KEY once again to convert into
PTY-SEARCH MODE and auto-search the station sequentially.
If the PTY MODE received in the course of auto-search agrees
with the selected PTY MODE, the auto-search stops and the
PTY-SEARCH is finished.

PTY(Program Type) indication and PTY-SEARCH function

Display

NEWS

AFFAIRS

INFO

SPORT

EDUCATE

DRAMA

CULTURE

SCIENCE
VARIED

POP M
ROCK M

M.O.R.M

LIGHT M

CLASSIC

OTHER M

WEATHER

FINANCE

CHILDREN

SOCIAL A
RELIGION

PHONE IN

TRAVEL

LEISURE

JAZZ
COUNTRY

NATIONAL M

OLDIES

FOLK M

DOCUMENT

TEST

Program Type

• News including an announced opinion and report

• Several matters including a current incident, documentary,
discussion and analysis.

• Information including weights and measures, returns and fore-

cast, matters interesting the customer, medical information, etc.

• Sports

• Education

• Drama-Radio serial, etc.

• Culture-National or local culture including the religious problem,
social science, language, theater,etc.

• Natural science and technology

• Others-Speech, amusing program (quiz, game), interview,
comedy and satirical play, etc.

• Pop music

• Rock music

• M.O.R- Comfortable music, occasionally vocal or piece

• Light classical music- Classical music and instrumental
and chorus music

• Heavy classical music-Orchestra music, symphony, chamber
music and opera

• Other music - Jazz, R&B country music

• Weather

• Finance

• Children’s programmes

• Social affairs

• Religion

• Phone in

• Travel

• Leisure

• Jazz Music

• Country Music

• National Music

• Oldies Music

• Folk Music

• Documentary

• Alarm Test

1

2

CD

TAPE

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

PTYRDS

MUTE

+10

2

2

2

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Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to
the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes”
on page 23.

Switch the system on by pressing ( ).
Open the cassette deck by pushing on the corner of the cover

marked PUSH EJECT ( ) until you hear a click and then releasing it.

Insert the pre-recorded cassette with the open edge of the tape
facing downwards.

Close the deck by pushing on it until it clicks into place.

To listen to... Press ...

Side A Tape ( ) button once.
Side B Tape ( ) button twice.

Result:

The cassette starts playing.

Press the

, or , button if necessary.

To... Press ...

Rewind the cassette

/ DOWN

button.

Fast-forward the cassette UP / button.
When you have finished playback, press

button.

REC

REC

Your micro component system has three cassette playback
modes which enable you to listen to both sides of a cassette
automatically.
Press REV.MODE until the appropriate symbol is displayed.

When the display indicates... The micro component system plays

back...

One side of the selected cassette and
then stops.

One side of the cassette.
The other side of the cassette and then
stops.

Both sides of the cassette indefinitely until
you press stop.

Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode

Listening to a Cassette

1
2

3
4

5

6

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

TUNER

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

Band

STOP

5

1

4

6

5

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

TUNER

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

Band

STOP

You can record a radio program of your choice.

You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on
the recording.

Switch the system on by pressing ( ) .
Insert a blank cassette in Deck.
Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER/BAND.
Select the radio station that you wish to record by pressing

or button .

Press (REC/PAUSE).
Result:

REC is displayed in red and recording starts.

To stop recording, press button.

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1
2

3
4

5
6

The direct recording mode enables you to start recording
with any track on the compact disc.

You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the recording.

Switch the system on by pressing ( ) .
Insert a blank cassette in Deck.

Press the PUSH/EJECT button ( ) to open the cassette door,
insert a cassette, and then close the cassette door.

Insert the cassette with the safety tabs.

Recording a Radio Program

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 ( ) .
Insert a blank cassette in Deck.

Press the PUSH/EJECT button ( ) to open the cassette door,
insert a cassette, and then close the cassette door.

Insert the cassette with the safety tabs.

Load a compact disc.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button ( ) to open the CD door.
Insert a CD and press the OPEN/CLOSE button ( ) to close

the CD door.

Press the CD(

) button.

Use the CD selection ( , ) buttons to select the desired song.

Press the CD SYNC.

button on the remote control.

When stopped, press the button to start the recording from the
first piece of music.

Press CD SYNC. button

on the remote control.

during the playback
of CD to start the recording from the first part of the music being
played.

To stop recording, press button.

Synchronised recording

1
2

3

4
5

6

1
2

Direct recording

Recording a Compact Disc

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

VOLUME

TUNER

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

Band

SRS WOW

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP

1

3

6

4

4

5

4

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

VOLUME

TUNER

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

Band

SRS WOW

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP

1

3

5

4

4

5

4

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

TUNER

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

Band

STOP

4

5

1

4

3

6

Load a compact disc.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button ( ) to open the CD door.
Insert a CD and press the OPEN/CLOSE button ( ) to close

the CD door.

Press the CD(

) button.

Use the CD selection ( , ) buttons to select the desired song.

Press the (REC/PAUSE) button.
Result:

Recording will begin.
To stop recording, press button.

3

4
5

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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 ( ) .
Press TIMER/CLOCK until TIMER is displayed.
Press Program/Set.

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 or button.
b Press PROGRAM/SET.

Result:

The minutes flash.

c Set the minutes by pressing or button.
d Press PROGRAM/SET.

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 or button.
b Press PROGRAM/SET.

Result:

The minutes flash.

c Set the minutes by pressing or button.
d Press PROGRAM/SET.

Result:

VOL 10 is displayed, where 10 corresponds to the
volume already set.

Press or button to adjust the volume level and press
PROGRAM/SET.
Result:

The source to be selected is displayed.

Press or button to select the source to be played when the
system switches on.

If you select... You must also...

TAPE (cassette) Insert a cassette tape.
TUNER (radio) a Press PROGRAM/SET.

b

Select a preset station by pressing

Tuning

or .

CD (compact disc) Load a compact disc.
Press PROGRAM/SET to confirm the timer.

Timer Function

7

5

6

1
2

3

4

Press ( ) 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.

8

9

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.

Canceling the Timer

CD

TAPE

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

TUNING

REPEAT

TUNING

MODE

VOLUME

PTYRDS

MUTE

+10

2

3,4,5,6,7,8

4,5,6,7

4,5,6,7

1,9

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

PTYRDS

MUTE

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Your micro component 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.
The function of Power Sound amplifies bass and improves
high key or bass twice as much for you to appreciate
powerful real sound.

Press EQ/S.BASS on the front panel until the required option is selected.
Result

: Press the button repeatedly to select “

CLASSISC ➞ ROCK

➞

POP ➞ S.BASS ➞ P.SOUND

”.

S.BASS Function : S.Bass function emphasizes the bass sound to
produce the effect of explosion or booms.

P.SOUND Function : You can experience the powerful and realistic
sound by amplifying bass and improving the sound quality of high­and low-pitched sounds by two-fold.

EQ/S.BASS

Function

CD

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

PTYRDS

MUTE

You can enjoy realistic surround sound by using the SRS and
TruBass sound field functions and the SRS WOW function that
enhances sound clarity.

Press the SRS WOW button.

Result

: Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as

follows: TRU BASS

➞

SRS➞SRS WOW.

TruBASS

Function

: Enhances the bass and low frequencies to

produce deep and rich bass sounds.
SRS

Function

: Provides the surround sound that fills the room.

SRS WOW

Function

: Provides the surround sound effects with
enhanced sound field depth and bass, through speakers and
headphones.

SRS WOW Function

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS labs, Inc..

MUTE

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

TUNER

BAND

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

AUX

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

MO/ST

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

CD

PTYRDS

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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.

2

1

MUTE Function

CD

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

PTYRDS

MUTE

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 SLEEP.
Result: The following indications are displayed:

Press 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 SLEEP
Change the remaining time by repeating Steps 1 and 2

To cancel SLEEP function, press SLEEP one or more times until
OFF is display.

Setting the System to Switch off Automatically

1

2

3

90 MIN

90 MIN 60 MIN 45 MIN

OFF 15 MIN 30 MIN

CD

TUNER

BAND

MO/ST

TIMER/CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF

AUX

PROGRAM/SET REP. A B

SLEEP

EQ/S.BASS SRS WOW

CD SYNC.

DISPLAY

PTYRDS

MUTE

You can connect a set of headphones to your micro
component 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

ø 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.

Connecting Headphones

PHONES

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To obtain the best possible results from your micro compo­nent 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).

Tape 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.

Cleaning Your Micro Component System

1

1

2

2

The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken
when using or moving your micro component 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.

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.

During thunderstorms, disconnect
the main plug from the socket.
Main voltage peaks due to light­ning could damage the unit.

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PHONES

DEMO/

DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

Volume

TUNER

TAPE

TUNING

MODE

STOP

/DOWN UP/

CD

AUX

Band

SRS WOW

OPEN/CLOSE

TUNER

Band

TAPE

TUNING
MODE

/DOWN UP/

Volume

CD

AUX

SRS WOW

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

DEMO/
DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

PHONES

DEMO/

DIMMER

TUNER

Band

TAPE

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

TUNING
MODE

/DOWN UP/

PHONES

DEMO/
DIMMER

TUNER

Band

TAPE

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

TUNING
MODE

/DOWN UP/

PHONES

Volume

CD

AUX

SRS WOW

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

Volume

CD

AUX

SRS WOW

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

UP

DOWN

DEMO/
DIMMER

REV.MODE

CD SYNC.

PHONES

Volume

CD

TUNER

Band

TAPE

AUX

SRS WOW

STOP
TUNING
MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

/DOWN UP/

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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 taut.
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 .

Precautions When Using Compact Discs

Before Contacting the After-Sales Service

Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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 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 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 SRS WOW 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.

• 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

Usable sensitivity 60 dB

AM (MW)

Signal/noise ratio 40 dB
Usable sensitivity 56 dB
Total harmonic distortion 2 %

FM

Signal/noise ratio 60 dB
Usable sensitivity 3 dB
Total harmonic distortion 1.0 %

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

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 80 dB
Disc sizes Diameter: 120 or 80 mm. Thickness: 1.2 mm

TAPE DECK

Frequency range 125 Hz ~ 10 KHz
Signal/noise ratio 40 dB
Channel separation 35 dB
Erasing effect 60 dB

AMPLIFIER

Output power

Main(6 Ω)

........................................

2 X 25 Watts RMS (total harmonic distortion : 10%)
Channel separation 50 dB
Signal/noise ratio 80 dB

GENERAL

Dimensions 194(W) x 172 (H) x 310(D) mm

THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY:

AH68-01330B

ELECTRONICS