Samsung MM-VB9 User Manual
MICRO COMPONENT
AUDIO SYSTEM
VCD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
MM-VB9
Instruction Manual
Safety Warnings
GB
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
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.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside this unit.
This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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Contents
Thank you for buying this
SAMSUNG mini-compact system.
Please take time to read these instructions.
They will allow you to operate your GB system with ease and take full advantage
of its features.
SAFETY WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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INSTALLING YOUR MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM |
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Front Panel View ...................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Rear Panel View........................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Connecting your System to the Power Supply...................................................................................................................................... |
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Inserting Remote Control Batteries ........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Connecting to an External Source .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Speaker Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial ...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting the FM Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Connecting the SW Aerial(option) .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting to the TV................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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7-Color Display Function........................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Demo Function........................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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VCD/CD-PLAYER |
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To replay the CD/MP3-CD .................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Regarding the playback of CD-R/RW .................................................................................................................................................... |
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MP3-CD Playback.................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Selecting a Track .................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD................................................................................................................................ |
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Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs .......................................................................................................................... |
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Shuffle Play Function .......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Programming the Order of Playback.................................................................................................................................................... |
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Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks............................................................................................................................................ |
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Video CD Player Playback...................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Search Functions .................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Time Search Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ |
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When adjusting play speed (only VCD)................................................................................................................................................ |
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NTSC/PAL Selection Method ................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Sound Select Function .......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Key Control Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ |
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VCD View function ................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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ZOOM Function ...................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Last Memory Function .......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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TUNER |
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Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Selecting a Stored Station .................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Improving Radio Reception .................................................................................................................................................................. |
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TAPE DECK |
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Listening to a Cassette .......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Selecting the Cassette Playback Mode ................................................................................................................................................ |
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Recording a Compact Disc .................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Recording a Radio Program .................................................................................................................................................................. |
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OTHER FUNCTIONS |
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Timer Function........................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Cancelling the Timer .............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Mute Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Selecting an Equalizer Preset................................................................................................................................................................ |
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S. Bass Function .................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Power Surround .................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Setting the System to Switch off Automatically ................................................................................................................................ |
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Connecting Headphones........................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Recording with the Microphone .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE |
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Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Precautions When Using Compact Discs ............................................................................................................................................ |
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Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Before Contacting the After-Sales Service .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Function (TUNER,VCD/CD,TAPE) |
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Disc Tray |
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REC/Pause |
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Skip or Search |
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Color Display/Demo |
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Mono/ST |
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On/Standby |
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CD Door open/close |
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CD Synchro |
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Multi Jog control |
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Headphone Jack Connector |
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S.Bass level control |
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MIC Jack Connector |
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Sound Mode |
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MIC Mixing |
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Volume control |
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AUX |
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Power Surround |
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CD Repeat |
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Sleep |
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Stop |
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Push Eject (Cassette Door Open/Close) |
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Key Control |
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Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons |
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Key Control |
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FM Mono/Stereo/ VCD Zoom |
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Return |
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Time Search (Last Memory) |
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Track Previous |
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TAPE Stop |
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VCD/CD Stop |
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TAPE Play |
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CD Repeat |
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Tuner/Band |
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Radio Station Search |
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Tuning Mode |
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Volume Decrease |
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Volume Increase |
10. AUX |
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Program/Set |
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TAPE Rewind |
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Disc Play/Pause |
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TAPE Fast-Forward |
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Track Next |
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Sleep |
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View |
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REV.Mode |
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VCD/CD/MP3-CD Shuffle Play |
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VCD Sound |
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Timer/Clock |
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VCD Slow Play |
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Timer On/Off |
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Mute |
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1.SW Aerial(option)
2.AUX-Input
3.AM Aerial Connector Terminal
4.FM Aerial Connector Terminal
5.SUBWOOFER Speaker Connector Terminal
6.Loudspeakers Connector Terminal
7.Voltage Selector(option)
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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.
Volume
Color Display |
REC/Pause |
TUNER/Band |
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Sound |
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Tuning Mode |
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Multi Jog
Phones |
VCD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK |
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MIC |
MIC Mixing |
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.
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Check the position of the voltage selector on the rear of the system |
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Inserting Remote Control Batteries
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Insert or replace remote control batteries when you:
Purchase the mini-compact system
Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly
When replacing the batteries, use a new set of batteries and never mix alkaline and manganese batteries.
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compartment cover (rear of the remote control) and push the cover in |
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the direction of the arrow. |
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Insert two AA, LR06 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect |
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Replace the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into position. |
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Connecting to an External Source |
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Speaker Connection |
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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.
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Set the system to standby mode and disconnect it and the external |
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Connect the audio cable to the rear of the mini-compact system. |
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Connect the... |
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Red jack |
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White jack |
L (left) |
For optimum sound quality, do not invert the right and left channels.
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Plug the system back into the main socket and press ( |
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Select the AUX source by pressing AUX. |
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Result: AUX is displayed. |
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Switch the external source on. |
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The System has Main Speaker jacks and Subwoofer Speaker jacks.
Main Speaker Connection: Connect the Main Speaker cords (red/black) to the Main Speaker jacks of the System
Subwoofer Speaker Connection: Connect the Subwoofer Speaker cords (blue/black) to the Subwoofer Speaker jacks of the System
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VIDEO OUT
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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).
VIDEO OUT
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Directions in Installing Speaker
Installation in a place near heating apparatus, under direct lay of light or with high humidity may cause performance degradation of the speaker.
Do not install on the wall or on a high place of pole or other unstable place to prevent any safety accident caused by falling of the speaker.
Do not take the speaker apart from TV or computer monitor. The speaker near the TV or computer monitor may influence the quality of the screen display.
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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 SW Aerial (option)
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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.
VIDEO OUT |
VIDEO OUT |
Connecting to the TV
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.
Connecting the FM Aerial
VIDEO OUT
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).
VIDEO IN
TV
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