Samsung MX-C870, AH68-02265X, MX-C830, MX-C850 User Manual

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MX-C830
MX-C850
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MINI-Compact System

MP3-CD/WMA-CD/CD-R/RW Playback

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Safety Warnings

ENG

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside
the product that presents a risk of electric shock
or personal injury.

CAUTION :

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not •
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely •
attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the
installation instructions.

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

PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This product 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

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and •
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.

DANGER

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (FDA 21 CFR)

CAUTION

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION •
WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM (IEC
60825-1)

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS •
OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN
COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section
820~40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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ENG

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Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

Read these instructions.1).
Keep these Instructions.2).
Heed all warnings.3).
Follow all instructions.4).
Do not use this apparatus near water.5).
Clean only with dry cloth.6).
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's 7).

instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 8).

apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 9).

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, 10).
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachment/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.11).
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed 12).

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for 13).
long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is 14).
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

Precautions

POWER

FUNCTION

TIMER

ON/OFF

REPEAT REPEAT PARTY

A-B

MUTE

RDS PTY +10

MP3-CD/CD/TAPE

GIGA

VOL VOL

DSP/EQ

TUNING /ALBUM

TUNING /ALBUM

MO/ST TUNING

MODE

RDS DISPLAY

RIPPING

TAPE REC

TIMER/CLOCK SLEEP

DISPLAY

RIPPING
SPEED

DISC SKIP

ENG

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the •
back of your product.

Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation •
(3~4 inches).

Do not place the product on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. •
Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.

Do not stack anything on top of the product. •
Before moving the product, ensure the Disc Insert Hole is empty. •
In order to disconnect the product completely from the power supply, remove the AC plug from the wall •

outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.
During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to •

lightning could damage the product.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to •

overheating and malfunction of the product.
Protect the product from moisture, and excess heat or equipment creating strong magnetic •

or electric fields (i.e. speakers.).
Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the product malfunctions. •
Your product is not intended for industrial use. Use of this product is for personal use only.•
Condensation may occur if your product or disc has been stored in cold temperatures. If •

transporting the product during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until the product has
reached room temperature before using.

The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. •
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

What’s Included

Check for the supplied accessories below.

FM Antenna

Spacers (Middle part 8 EA /Outside part 8 EA)

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(MX-C870 only)

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. •

User's Manual

Back bracket 2 EA /Screws 8 EA

(MX-C870 only)

Remote Control/Batteries (AAA size)

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Contents

Safety Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

What’s Included ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Installing Your Mini-Compact System ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Front Panel View ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Rear Panel View(MX-C830) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Rear Panel View(MX-C850) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Rear Panel View(MX-C870) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Connecting your System to the Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Inserting Remote Control Batteries ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting the Speakers ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting to an External Source ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 0

Connecting the FM Antenna ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 0

DISPLAY function ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1

Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1

CD/MP3/WMA-CD-Player

Loading and Changing Compact Discs .................................................................................................................................................... 1 2

To play the CD/MP3/WMA-CD ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 2

Selecting a CD in the Disc changer .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 3

Selecting a Track ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 3

Searching a Track/Folder Quickly ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 3

Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD ..................................................................................................................................... 1 3

Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs ................................................................................................................................. 1 4

A-B Repeat Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1 4

Function to skip through 10 tracks at a time ........................................................................................................................................... 1 4

Programming the Order of CD Playback .................................................................................................................................................. 1 4

Checking or Changing Programmed CD Tracks ....................................................................................................................................... 1 5

Thank you for buying this SAMSUNG mini-compact system.

Please take time to read these instructions.
They will allow you to operate your system with ease and take full advantage of its features.

TAPE

Listening to a Cassette Tape .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 5

Recording on a Cassette Tape ................................................................................................................................................................. 1 6

USB

Playing USB ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 6

Recording Function .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 8

Recording Speed .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 9

RADIO

Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................................... 1 9

Selecting a Stored Station ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 0

Improving Radio Reception ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 0

Other Functions

Timer Function ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 1

Cancelling the Timer ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 1

Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2

Selecting DSP/EQ Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2

Party Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2

GIGA SOUND function ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 2

Stacking the Speakers (MX-C870 Only) ................................................................................................................................................. 2 3

Speaker Stack function (MX-C870 Only)................................................................................................................................................... 2 3

Setting the System to Switch off Automatically ......................................................................................................................................... 2 4

Connecting Headphones .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 4

Connecting the Microphone ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 4

Recommendations for Use

Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 5

Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 5

Precautions When Using Compact Discs ................................................................................................................................................. 2 5

Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes ................................................................................................................................................ 2 5

Before Contacting the After-Sales Service ................................................................................................................................................ 2 6

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2 7

Symbols

Important Note

Front Panel View

SPEAKER

STACK

SPEAKER

STACK

ENG

34353637

33

32

1

2

31

30

29

3

4

5

6

28

27

26

25

* MX-C830
/MX-C850 only

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8

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10

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1.

Compact Disc Compartment

Standby/On button2.
Search/Tuning button3.
CD button4.
TUNER button5.
TAPE button6.
STOP button7.
SPEAKER STACK button 8.

(MX-C870 only)
DEMO & DISPLAY button
(MX-C830/MX-C850 only)

DELETE button9.

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

12 13 14 15 16 17

RETURN button10.
ENTER button11.
PHONES Jack12.
AUX IN Jack13.
USB Jack 114.
USB Jack 215.
MIC Jack16.
MIC VOL knob17.
Cassette Deck18.
REC TO TAPE button19.
REC TO USB button20.
REC SPEED button21.

PARTY button22.

Cassette Door OPEN/CLOSE 23.

PLAY/PAUSE button24.
AUX button25.
USB 2 button26.
USB 1 button27.
Search/Tuning button28.
Volume Knob 29.
Tuning/Jog Control 30.
GIGA SOUND button31.
Display32.
OPEN/CLOSE button33.

DISC 3 button34.
DISC 2 button35.
DISC 1 button36.
DISC CHANGE button37.

All those pictures of the Front panel are based on MODEL: MX-C870

◆

You can also use the ◆RIPPING button on the remote control instead of the REC TO USB button on the main unit.

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ENG

7

Rear Panel View (MX-C830)

FM ANT

IMPEDANCE FRONT : 3Ω

SUBWOOFER : 4Ω

FRONT SUBWOOFER

2.1CH SPEAKERS OUT

FRONT

LED

FM ANT

FRONT

LED

SPEAKERS OUT

(IMPEDANCE3Ω

)

FM ANT

Rear Panel View (MX-C850)

FM Antenna Connector Terminal1.

1

LED Terminals of the Front Speakers2.
Speaker Connector Terminals3.

2

3

FM Antenna Connector Terminal1.
LED Terminals of the Front Speakers2.
Speaker Connector Terminals3.

1

Rear Panel View (MX-C870)

2

3

FM Antenna Connector Terminal1.

1

LED Terminals of the Front Speakers/Subwoofer2.
Speaker Connector Terminals3.

2

All those pictures of the Rear panel are based on

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MODEL: MX-C870

Remote Control

POWER

FUNCTION

TIMER

ON/OFF

REPEAT REPEAT PARTY

A-B

MUTE

RDS PTY +10

MP3-CD/CD/TAPE

GIGA

VOL VOL

DSP/EQ

TUNING /ALBUM

TUNING /ALBUM

MO/ST TUNING

MODE

RDS DISPLAY

RIPPING

TAPE REC

TIMER/CLOCK SLEEP

DISPLAY

RIPPING

SPEED

DISC SKIP

ENG

10

11

12
13

14

15

* This product (MX-C830/MX-C850/MX-C870) is not used the RDS PTY and RDS DISPLAY function printed the [, ] button above.

1

2

3

4

5
6
7

8
9

31

30
29
28

27
26

25

24
23

22
21
20
19

18

17

16

POWER1.
DISPLAY 2.
FUNCTION3.
TIMER ON/OFF 4.
REPEAT 5.
RIPPING 6.

(The same function as the REC TO USB button on

the main unit)

MUTE7.
+10 8.

MODE

*

Skip and Search 9.
Fast-Rewind 10.
STOP11.
GIGA12.
ENTER13.
VOLUME -14.

MO/ST15.

TUNING/ALBUM

16.

TUNING17.

VOLUME +18.

DSP/EQ19.

20.

TUNING/ALBUM

Fast-Forward 21.

PLAY22.

PAUSE23.

TAPE REC24.

PARTY25.

REPEAT A-B26.

SLEEP27.

TIMER/CLOCK28.

DISC SKIP29.

RIPPING SPEED30.

OPEN/CLOSE31.

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 Speakers at a reasonable distance on either side of the system to ensure good stereo sound.

◆

Direct the Speakers towards the listening area.

◆

For optimum performance, make sure that both speakers are placed at an equal distance above the floor.

◆

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ENG

9

SPEAKERS OUT

(IMPEDANCE3Ω

)

R

L

SPEAKERS OUT

(IMPEDANCE3Ω

)

IMPEDANCE FRONT : 3Ω

SUBWOOFER : 4Ω

R

L

FRONT SUBWOOFER

2.1CH SPEAKERS OUT

R

L

Connecting your System to the Power Supply

SPEAKERS OUT

(IMPEDANCE3Ω

)

IMPEDANCE FRONT : 3Ω

SUBWOOFER : 4Ω

R

L

FRONT SUBWOOFER

2.1CH SPEAKERS OUT

R

L

FRONT

LED

Connecting the Speakers

Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the

☛

voltage.

Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply.

1

Press the 2 STANDBY/ON ( ) button to turn your mini-compact
system on.

Inserting Remote Control Batteries

Insert or replace remote control batteries when you:

Purchase the mini-compact system

◆

Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly

◆

When replacing the batteries, use a new set of batteries and never mix

☛

alkaline and manganese batteries.

Place your thumb on the position marked 1 + on the battery compartment cover
(rear of the remote control) and pull the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert two AAA, LR03 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect the

2

polarities:

+ on the battery on

◆

– on the battery on

◆

Replace the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into position.

3

If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove

◆

the batteries to prevent corrosion.

The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet (7

◆

meters) in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of
up to 30° from the remote control sensor.

in the battery compartment

in the battery compartment

The Speakers connector terminals are located on the rear of the system.

Left speaker (marked L)

◆

Right speaker (marked R)

◆

1

To achieve the correct sound quality, connect those speaker connector cables to
the speaker connector terminals of the system.

MX-C830

Front

Speaker (R)

Front

Speaker (L)

Rear panel

MX-C850

Subwoofer

Front

Front

Speaker (L)

Speaker (R)

Rear panel

MX-C870

Rear

Speaker(R)

Subwoofer

(R)

Rear

Speaker(L)

Subwoofer

(L)

Front

Speaker (R)

Front

Speaker (L)

Rear panel

Connect the LED cables of the Front Speakers/Subwoofer to each LED

2

Terminals of the system.

You can enjoy the special light effect on your speakers.

◆

MX-C830/MX-C850

Front

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Rear panel