Samsung MAX-ZB450 Instruction manual

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THREE-CD CHANGER

MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM

MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK

MAX-ZB450

Instruction Manual


Safety Warnings

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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 INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPO-

SURE 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 system with ease and take full advantage of its features.

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AFETY

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ARNINGS

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

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

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

Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System............................................................................................................................................ 7

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

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

Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting the FM Aerial ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting the SW Aerial(option) ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

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

Demo/Dimmer function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

CD/MP3-CD P

LAYER

Loading and Changing Compact Discs.................................................................................................................................................... 10

To replay the CD/MP3-CD........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Selecting a CD in the Disc changer ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

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

To select the MP3-CD title and track ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD .................................................................................................................................. 12

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

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

Shuffle Play Function .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs................................................................................................................................ 14

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

Checking or Changing Programmed CD Tracks...................................................................................................................................... 15

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UNER

Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Selecting a Stored Station........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Improving Radio Reception...................................................................................................................................................................... 16

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APE

D

ECK

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

CD Synchro Record Feature.................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Recording a Compact Disc ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Recording a Radio Programme................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Copying a Cassette (Dubbing) ................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Tape Counter............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

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UNCTIONS

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

Cancelling the Timer ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Mute Function .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Selecting an Equalizer Preset .................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Power Sound Function ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20

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

Super Bass Sound .................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

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

Microphone Function(option).................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Connecting to an External Source .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

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

Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

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

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

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

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

Symbols

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Front Panel View

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Enter

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Window Display

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Program/MP3-CD Last Memory

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CD Repeat

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Timer/Clock

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AI Sleep

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Timer On/Off

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Standby/On

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Function Selection buttons

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Headphone Jack Connector

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Cassette Deck 1

12. Demo/Dimmer

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Stop button

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MP3-CD Track / Album Mode Selection

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Search Function buttons

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Deck 1/2

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Cassette Deck 2

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REC/Pause

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TAPE Normal Dubbing

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CD Synchro Recording

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Counter Reset

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Skip Function buttons

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Volume

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S.Bass

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Power Sound

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EQ Preset Rock or Samba

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EQ Preset Classic or Lambada

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EQ Preset Pop or Salsa

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Compact Disc Compartment

30. CD Open/Close

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Disc Change

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Disc Selection buttons

EQ Preset Mode can be selected Salsa,Samba, and Lambada in Latin American

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Remote Control

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1. Standby/On

2. S.BASS

3. Sound Mode or Latin Sound

4. TAPE Fast-Forward

5. TAPE Rewind

6. +10

7. Deck 1/2

8. CD Repeat

9. CD Stop

10. Program/Set/MP3-CD Last Memory

11. CD Track or Radio Station Search(Skip)

12. Mono/ST.

13. Tuner Band

EQ Preset Mode (Latin Sound) can be selected

Salsa,Samba, and Lambada in Latin American

14. Volume Descrease

15. FM Tuning Mode(MANUAL,PRESET)

MP3-CD Track / Album Mode Selection

16. Volume Increase

17. Disc Skip

18. CD Play/Pause

19. CD Shuffle Play/

MP3-CD Random Play

20. Counter Reset

21. AI Sleep

22. TAPE Play

23. TAPE Stop

24. AUX

25. Timer On/Off

26. Mute

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Rear Panel View

1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal

2. AM Aerial Connector Terminal

3. AUX-Input

4. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals

5. Voltage Selector(option)

6. SW Aerial (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.

Connecting the Loudspeakers

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

There are four terminals on the system:

Two for the left speaker (marked L)

Two for the right speaker (marked R)

To achieve the correct sound quality, connect the:

Red wire to the + terminals

Black wire to the – terminals

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To connect a wire to a terminal, push the tab as far as it will go:

To the right on the system

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3

Insert the wire, up to the plastic sheathing, in the hole.

Push the tab back:

To the left on the system, until it clicks into place

To the top on the loudspeaker

Result: The wire is pinched and held firmly in place.

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Repeat the operation for each wire.

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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

(OPTIONAL).

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

Press the On/Standby button to switch your mini-compact system .

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Connecting the AM (MW)/LW Aerial

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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 FM Aerial

How to connect a COAXIAL TYPE aerial.

Connect a 75

Ω antenna to the FM antenna terminal.

Plug the connector on the FM aerial supplied into the coaxial socket (75

Ω

) marked FM on the rear of the system.

Follow the instructions given on Page 15 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 75

Ω coaxial cable (not supplied).

Connecting the SW Aerial (option)

How to connect a WIRE TYPE aerial.

Spread the SW aerial out and attach the ends to a wall, in the position providing the best reception.

If reception is poor (e.g. distance from transmitter too great, walls blocking the radio waves, etc.), install an outdoor aerial.

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Inserting Remote Control Batteries Setting the Clock

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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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.

2

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

+ on the battery against + on the remote control

– on the battery against - on the remote control

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

Demo/Dimmer function

All functions available on the system can be viewed on the display and the display's brightness can be switched between

"on" and "off".

1 Press the Demo/Dimmer button.

Result: All functions available on the system appear on the front panel display.

Each of these are explained in detail in this guide. Please refer to the relevant section.

2 Press the Demo/Dimmer button again.

Result: The Dimmer function is selected and the display darkens.

3 Press the Demo/Dimmer button once again to brighten the front panel display.

A display brightness control can only be performed while the system power is on.

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 purchase the mini-compact 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.

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Switch the system on by pressing Standby/on.

Press Timer/Clock twice.

Result: CLOCK is displayed.

3

Press Enter.

Result: The hour flashes.

4 To...

Increase the hours

Decrease the hours

Press the...

Tuning Up

Tuning Down

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When the correct hour is displayed, press Enter.

Result: The minutes flash.

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To...

Increase the minutes

Decrease the minutes

Press the...

Tuning Up

Tuning Down

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When the correct time is displayed, press Enter.

Result: The clock starts and is displayed, even when the system is in standby mode.

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

You can also use Program/Set button on the remote control to instead Enter button in step 3,5,7.

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Loading and Changing Compact

Discs

The CD disc changer can contain up to three 12 cm or 8 cm compact discs without using an adapter.

Never force the compact disc carrousel when opening and closing the compartment.

Never press down or place objects on the carrousel.

Always treat your compact discs with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “ Precautions When Using Compact Discs” on

page 23.

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Press the Open/Close( ) button on the front panel.

Result: The compartment opens.

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Place one or two discs in the front slots of the carrousel, with the label on the discs facing upwards.

Check that the compact disc has been correctly inserted in the holder before closing the compartment.

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If you wish to load a third compact disc, press the Disc Change button on the front panel (or Disc Skip on the remote control).

Result: The carrousel rotates by 120°.

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Close the compartment by pressing the Open/Close( ) button again.

If you wish to start playing a disc directly, you can also proceed as follows.

To play...

Press...

Disc 1

Disc 2

CD (

Disc 2

) or Disc 1

Disc 3 Disc 3

Result: The compartment closes automatically and the disc selected starts playing.

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To change or unload the compact disc changer, repeat Steps 2 to 5.

Keep the compartment closed whenever you are not using it, to prevent dust from entering.

You can load or unload compact discs when the radio, tape or auxiliary source function is selected.

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To replay the CD/MP3-CD

This is a player that enables the playback of audio CD, CD-R,

CD-RW and MP3-CD and does not possess the function that saves MP3 files.

Do not use CDs of irregular shapes like heart or octagon shapes.

The performance of the player may be degraded.

At least more than one CD should be inserted for playbacks.

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Press the On/Standby button to switch on the power.

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Press the CD( ) of the main unit to select the CD function.

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Insert more than one CD or a MP3-CD.

Press the CD( remote control.

) button of the main unit or the button of the

If there is more than one CD or an MP3-CD inserted, replays are then processed in order.

Your CD Player will take a few moments to scan through all the tracks recorded on a particular MP3-CD.

The English name of the song may be indicated on the display only if directly downloaded from the PC or if the purchased

MP3-CD is sorted according to titles(directory). (Other languages besides English may not be indicated.)

The English name of the track may not be indicated depending on the characteristics of the MP3-CD.

<CD Playback> <During the MP3-CD playback>

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Track Indicator

Playtime Indicator

Track Indicator

Title(Directory) Indicator

Playtime Indicator

Adjust the volume according to needs with the following procedures.

Turn the Volume control of the main unit.

or

Press the VOL. + or – button of the remote control.

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If it is desired to stop while the playback is processing, press the

CD( ) button.

Press the CD( ) button once again to playback again.

7 To stop playback, press the button.

A new disc may be inserted in the remaining two compartments excluding the CD which is being played back. Press the

Disc Changer button to open the CD tray. The revolving part does not turn during playbacks.

If there is not even one CD inserted in the CD tray, it is indicated as “ NO DISC”.

If the CD Repeat function is not selected, 3 CDs are played back which automatically stops.

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Selecting a CD in the Disc changer

The CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed.

To select a specific disc, press the corresponding Disc (1, 2, 3) button on the front panel or Disc Skip on the remote control, until the required disc indicator flashes.

Result: All the discs will be played in turn, starting with the one selected.

If you wish to play the current disc only, press Repeat on the front panel one or more times, until 1 CD is displayed.

If you use the Disc (1, 2, 3) function when listening to the radio or to a tape, the system switches automatically to the

CD mode.

If the disc selected is not loaded, the next disc is played automatically.

To select the MP3-CD title and track

The title and track of the MP3-CD desired to listen may be selected on stopping or during playbacks.

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Main Unit

To move the title(directory), press the , button.

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3

To move the track, press the

, button.

Moves the track within the title.

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If the , button is pressed more than the number of tracks within the title, it moves to the next title.

Title Movement

Track Movement

Selecting a CD Track

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 the

Next track

Current track

Previous track

Track of your choice and ...

Press once

Press once

Press twice

The appropriate number of pressing the and .

Remote Control

Press the Tune/CD Mode button, then select ‘ Title ’ or ‘ Track ’ and press the

, button.

If ‘Title’ is selected in the display, the title moves.

If ‘Track’ is selected in the display, the track moves.

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What is MP3?

MP3 means MPEG1 Layer 3, the global standard for audio signal compression technology. It uses digital compression technology to compress original sound data by up to 12 times without sound quality degradation.

File Compatibility

The unit will playback files created in MP3 format

(Mpeg1.Layer3) with *.mp3 as their extension.

Files created in MP2 format (Mpeg1.Layer2) with

*.mp2 as their extension can also be played back.

How many MP3 files can a CD-R or CD-RW disc record?

The maximum capacity of one CD-R or CD-RW disc is

680MB.

Normally, one MP3 file has a capacity of 4MB, therefore approximately 170 files can be recorded on a single disc.

Searching for a Specific Music

Passage on a CD

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

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

To search through the tracks...

Forwards

Backwards

Press and hold down...

for at least one second for at least one second

You can aslo press and hold down search through the tracks.

/ on the front panel to auto

Regarding the playback of CD-R/RW

In the case of an original CD-R(Recordable) recorded in audio CD format, CD-RW(Rewitable) and editing by the user, playback is processed on the respective completed status. (The player may not be played back according to the characteristics of the CD or recorded status.)

The CD-RW is comparably less reflexive than CD which causes more time delay to read.

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Playback sequence of titles and tracks

In case of Window Explorer display.

The arrows indicates playback sequence of titles and tracks.

Tracks with jpg, wav or doc only are not audio files and therefore will be skipped.

(E) CD-ROM drive TITLE 01

Kevin01.mp3

Kevin02.mp3

Kevin03.mp3

Kevin04.mp3

TITLE 02

Summer05.mp3

Summer06.mp3

TITLE 03

Michael07.mp3

Michael08.mp3

Skipped

Kenny01.wav

Kenny02.wav

Skipped

Kevin.jpg

Life.doc

TITLE 04

Garden.mp3

Garden.mp3

TITLE 05

Water.mp3

Water.mp3

TITLE 06

Butterfly.mp3

TITLE 07

Piano14.mp3

John15.mp3


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

+10 +10 +10

CD CD CD

Last Memory Function

*This function is only available during playback of an MP3-CD.

When CD playback is selected again after your CD player has been stopped or turned off, this function allows playback from the start of the track that you last listened to.

Press the Program/Set button while your MP-3 CD is being played back.

The LAST ON and OFF may be repeatedly selected.

Shuffle Play Function

You can listen to the tracks on a compact disc in a different order each time, as the various tracks will be selected automatically in a random sequence.

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Press the Shuffle button.

Result: The SHUFFLE(CD) or RANDOM(MP3-CD) indication appears and all the tracks are played in a random order. Both the track number and the playing time are displayed.

2 When playing tracks in a random order, you can:

Move on to the next track (selected at random) by pressing

Search quickly for a specific point in the current track by pressing

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When you have finished the random playback, press or press the

Shuffle button again.

Repeat and CD Synchro function are not availabe in Shuffle playing mode.

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Repeating One or All Tracks on the

Compact Discs

You can repeat indefinitely:

A specific track on a compact disc.

All tracks on the compact disc selected.

All discs loaded in the carrousel

1 To repeat...

The current track indefinitely

The selected disc

All discs loaded

Press Repeat on the Front Panel one or more times until...

REPEAT 1 is displayed

REPEAT 1 CD is displayed

REPEAT ALL CD is displayed

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When you wish to stop the Repeat function, press Repeat until ALL CD or 1 CD is displayed, or press .

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To select other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 6.

Press CD ( grammed.

) to listen to the track selection in the order pro-

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To...

Listen to the current track again

Listen to the previous track

Listen to the next track

Skip forwards or backwards one or more tracks

Press the and ...

Press once

Press twice

Press once

The appropriate number of pressing the and

10 To cancel the selection, press .

Once if the compact disc player is stopped

Result: PRGM is no longer displayed.

If you open the compartment, the selection is cancelled.

If you select the number of a disc which is not loaded or a track which does not exist on the CD, the selection skips to the next programmed track.

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Programming the Order of CD Playback

You can decide:

The order in which you listen to the tracks on the discs loaded

Which tracks you do not wish to listen to

You can programme up to 24 tracks.

You must stop the compact disc player before selecting the tracks.

This feature can be combined with the Repeat function.

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If the CD function is selected, stop the player by pressing .

Load the selected CDs.

Press Program.

Result: The following indications are displayed:

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(01 = Programme No, DI = Disc No, – – = Track No on the disc)

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If necessary, select the disc containing the required track by pressing the corresponding Disc (1, 2, 3) button.

Select the required track by pressing the Up and Down button:

Press to move back through the tracks

Press to move forward through the tracks

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Press Program to confirm your selection.

Result: The selection is stored and is displayed.

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Checking or Changing Programmed

CD Tracks

You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time.

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Press once if you have started listening to the selection.

Press Program.

Result: The following indications appear:

(CH = Check, 01=Program No, DI = Disc No, – – = Track No on the disc)

If you have already programmed 24 tracks, CH is displayed instead of PR when you press Program.

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Press Program again.

Result: The first track selected is displayed, together with the letter

CH (Change).

4

Press Program one or more times until the track to be changed is displayed.

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If necessary, press the corresponding Disc (1, 2, 3) button to change discs.

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Press / to select a different track.

Press Program to confirm your change.

Press CD ( ) to start listening to the selection.

Result: The first track selected is played.

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2,3,4,7

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Searching for and Storing the Radio

Stations

You can store up to:

15 FM stations

15 AM stations (or 8 MW and 7 LW stations) or

15 AM stations ( 5 MW ,5 SW1,and 5 SW2 Stations)

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Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER .

Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER (Band) again on the front panel or TUNER (Band) on the remote control.

Result: The appropriate indication is displayed:

FM

AM(MW)

Frequency Modulation

Medium Wave

SW1,2(Option)

LWOption)

Short Wave

Long Wave

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Tune in to the desired station.

Manual tuning

Press the Tune/CD Mode button so that the " MANUAL " indicator lights up on the front panel display.

on the main unit to tune in to the desired staPress / tion manually.

or

Press Tuning or on the remote control to do the same.

Automatic tuning

Press and hold / on the main unit for more than 1 second so that the " AUTO " indicator lights up on the front panel display.

on the main unit to begin automatic Press and briefly hold tuning.

or

/

Press and briefly hold Tuning do the same.

or on the remote control to

Use the manual tuning method if the automatic tuning search does not stop at the desired station because the signal is weak.

For details on the Preset function, see the “Selecting a Stored

Station” on page 16.

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Adjust the volume by:

Turning the Volume knob on the front panel or

Pressing the VOL. + or – buttons on the remote control

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Select the FM stereo or mono mode by pressing Mono/ST. on the remote control.

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Searching for and Storing the Radio

Stations (continued)

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

Otherwise:

a Press Program.

Result: The PRGM is displayed for a few seconds.

b Press Tuning Down and Up to assign a programme number between 1 and 15.

c Press Program to store the radio station.

Result: PRGM is no longer displayed and the station is stored.

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To store any other radio frequencies required, repeat Steps 3 to 7.

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

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Selecting a Stored Station

You can listen to a stored radio station as follows:

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Select the TUNER function by pressing Tuner .

Select the required frequency band by pressing Tuner (Band) on the remote control or TUNER (Band) again on the front panel.

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Press / button on the front panel of the unit, or the Tune/CD

Mode button on the remote control until “ PRESET ” is displayed.

5 press station.

or

/ on the front panel of the unit to select the desired

Select the desired station by pressing the station number stored, using the Tuning or button on the remote control.

Result: The desired station is now received.

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In Tuner Mode

In manual tuning mode, you can use search a radio station.

/ button to manual

During Tuner auto searching, press button to stop auto searching.

In Preset tuning mode, you can use stored radio station.

/ button to search a

Improving Radio Reception

You can improve the quality of radio reception by:

Rotating the FM or AM(MW) aerial

Testing the positions of the FM and AM(MW) aerials before fixing them permanently

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

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Listening to a Cassette

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

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Switch the system on by pressing the Standby/On button.

Select the TAPE function by pressing TAPE.

Open either cassette deck 1 or 2 by pushing and releasing the deck cover where PUSH EJECT ( ) is written.

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

5

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

Result: Depending on the deck selected, the 1 or 2 indication is displayed in front of the counter number.

If you insert a cassette in both decks, the system selects the deck in which you inserted the second cassette.

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If you have inserted two cassettes, press Deck 1/2 on the front panel or directly the Deck 1/2 button on the remote control to select the cassette to be played.

Result: Depending on the deck selected, the TAPE 1 (TAPE A) or

TAPE 2(TAPE B) indication is displayed.

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To listen to...

Side A,B

Result: The cassette starts playing.

Press ...

TAPE ( )

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When the cassette is stopped, select one of the following functions as required.

Press ...

To...

Rewind the cassette

Fast-forward the cassette

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2,7

8

8

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CD Synchro Record Feature

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.

CD Synchro recording not function for MP3-CD

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2

3

Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On.

Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2.

Select the CD function by pressing CD on the front panel.

Load a compact disc.

Select the required disc.

Select the required track and press CD Synchro or press CD Syn-

chro directly to start recording at the beginning of the disc.

Result: “REC” and “CD SYNC” are displayed and recording starts.

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To stop... Press ...

Recording and playing the compact disc

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3

7

6

Recording a Compact Disc

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

You can only record on cassettes in Deck 2.

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

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2

3

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6

Switch your system on by pressing Standby/On.


Select the CD function by pressing CD on the front panel.

Load the compact disc.

Select the required disc.

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Select the required track on the compact disc and press panel or on the front on the remote control to set the compact disc player to Pause mode.

Press the REC/Pause.

Result: REC is displayed .

Press the to start playing the track.

Result: The track is recorded on the cassette.

9 When you have finished recording, press TAPE on the remote control or on the front panel to stop recording.

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7

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Recording a Radio Programme

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You can record a radio programme of your choice.

You can only record on cassettes in Deck 2.


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2

3

4



Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER .

Select the radio station that you wish to record by pressing Tuning or on the remote control or by press the Tuning Down or

Up on the front panel.

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Press REC/Pause.

Result: REC is displayed in red and recording starts.

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When you have finished recording, press the TAPE on the remote control or on the front panel to stop recording.

5

Press on the front panel or TAPE on the remote control when you have finished recording.

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5

4

Tape Counter

When playing a cassette, a counter is displayed to enable you to take note of the counter value at the start of each track and thus start playback at the beginning of the track to which you wish to listen.

The counter is only displayed when a cassette is being played.

Before starting to record a cassette for which you wish to take note of the counter values at the beginning of each track, reset the counter by pressing Counter Reset.

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3

6

4

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Copying a Cassette (Dubbing)

You can copy a cassette from Deck 1 to Deck 2.

Normal speed dubbing


Take care not to insert the tape to be copied in Deck 2, as it will be erased when you start recording.

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2

3

4

Switch your system on by pressing Standby/On.


Insert the tape to be copied in Deck 1.

To copy a cassette at...

Normal speed dubbing

Press...

Dubbing

Result: The appropriate indications are displayed and the cassette in

Deck 1 is copied to the cassette in Deck 2.

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Timer Function

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.

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2

3


Press Timer/Clock until TIMER is displayed.

Press Enter.

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.

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Set the timer switch-on time.

a Set the hour by pressing the / buttons.

b Press Enter.


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c Set the minutes by pressing the / buttons.

d Press Enter.

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 the b Press Enter.


/ buttons.

c Set the minutes by pressing the / buttons.

d Press Enter.

Result: VOL XX is displayed, where XX corresponds to the volume already set.

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Press Tuning Down and Up to adjust the volume level and press

Enter.

Result: The source to be selected is displayed.

7 pressing the / buttons to select the source to be played when the system switches on .

If you select...

TAPE (cassette)

TUNER (radio)

You must also...

Insert a recorded cassette in one of the decks before setting the system to standby.

a Press Enter .

b Select a preset station by pressing the

/ buttons .

CD (compact disc) Load one or more compact discs.

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9

Press Enter to confirm the timer.

Press Standby/On to set the system to standby mode.

Result: appears on the front panel display next to the time, indicating the timer has been set. The timer automatically turns the system on or off at a designated time.

If the timer switch on and off times are identical, the word ERROR is displayed.

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3,4,5,6,7,8

4,5,6,7

4,5,6,7

1,9

To set the timer function

You can also use Program/Set button on the remote control to instead Enter button in step 3,4,5,6,7,8.

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Cancelling the Timer

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...

Cancel the timer

Restart the timer

Press Timer-On/Off...

Once.

Result: is no longer displayed.

Twice.

Result: is displayed again.

Selecting an Equalizer Preset

Your mini-compact 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.

Press EQ Preset (Pop/Rock/Classic) on the front panel or Sound Mode on the remote control until the required option is selected.

Press EQ Preset (Salsa/Samba/Lambada) on the front panel or Latin

Sound on the remote control until the required option is selected.

To obtain a...

Normal balance (linear)

Balance suitable for pop music

Balance suitable for rock music

Balance suitable for classic music or

Normal balance (linear)

Balance suitable for salsa music

Balance suitable for samba music

Balance suitable for lambada music

Select...

PASS

POP

ROCK

CLASSIC

PASS

SALSA

SAMBA

LAMBADA

Mute Function

You can turn the sound off temporarily on your system.

Example: You wish to answer a telephone call.

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2

Press Mute.

To switch the sound back on (at the same volume as before), press

Mute again or the Volume buttons.

Power Sound Function

Your mini-compact system is equipped with the function of Power Sound .

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

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Press the P.Sound button on the front panel.

Result: Press P.Sound button on the front panel, “P , SOUND” is displayed.

2

To cancel this function, press P.Sound button again .

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Setting the System to Switch off

Automatically

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.

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2

Press AI Sleep.

Result: playback starts and the following indications are displayed:

90 MIN

Press AI 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 AI Sleep

Change the remaining time by repeating Steps 1 and 2

3

Press AI Sleep one or more times until AI SLEEP is displayed.

Result: The system will automatically switch off at the end of disc or cassette.

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To cancel SLEEP or AI OFF function, press AI Sleep one or more times until OFF is displayed.

Connecting Headphones

You can connect a set of headphones to your mini-compact 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.

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Microphone Function (OPTION)

The microphone enables the user to mix in his or her vocals to sing-along with the music or recording .

Preparation

Plug the microphone with a 6.3mm mic jack into microphone terminal.

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Turn the MIC VOL. knob to adjust the mic volume.

Super Bass Sound

Y our mini-compact system has a bass amplification function called SBS (Super Bass Sound). This function makes the sound more powerful and real.

1 Press the SBS button on the front panel.

Result: S. BASS (or BASS) is displayed and “SBS ON” is displayed for a few seconds.

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To cancel this function, press SBS again, “OFF” is displayed for a few seconds.

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Connecting to an External Source

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The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the sound quality of your mini-compact system when listening to other sources.

A video disc player

A DAT or DCC cassette 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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6

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2

3

Set the system to standby mode and disconnect it and the external source from the main.

Connect the audio cable to the rear of the mini-compact system.

Connect the...

Red jack

White jack

To the connector marked...

R (right)

L (left)

For optimum sound quality, do not invert the right and left channels.

Plug the system back into the main socket and press Standby/On to switch it on.

Select the AUX source by pressing AUX on the front panel.

Result: AUX is displayed.

Switch the external source on.

Adjust the volume and balance as required:

Volume Equalizer

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).

Safety Precautions

The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using or moving your mini-compact system.

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.

During thunderstorms, disconnect the main plug from the socket.

Main voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

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VOLUME

DOWN

Remove the batteries from the remote control, if not used for any extended periods.

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.

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Cleaning Your Mini-Compact

System

To obtain the best possible results from your mini-compact 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

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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.

2

Regularly clean the player with a special cleaning disc (available from your local dealer).

Tape Decks

1

Press PUSH EJECT( ) to open the cassette deck.

2

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.

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Precautions When Using Compact

Discs

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.

COMPACT Always use compact discs marked .

DIGITAL AUDIO

Precautions When Using Audio

Cassettes

Check that the tape in the cassette is sufficiently taught.

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.

Before Contacting the After-Sales

Service

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.

Problem Checks/Explanation

The system does not work • 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 Standby/On button has not been pressed.

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There is no sound

• 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 does not work

System still doesn’t work, even after following steps above.

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The compact disc player does not start playing

• The timer has been stopped by pressing

TIMER ON/OFF.

•

Press the SBS button for 5 seconds in power ‘OFF’(standby), the system 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.

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The tape does not start playing

The volume falls off

• 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.

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The cassette is not erased correctly

There is excessive wow and flutter

Reception is poor or no radio stations are received at all

• 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.

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.

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Technical Specifications

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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.

RADIO

LW(option)

Usable sensitivity

SW(option)

Usable sensitivity

AM (MW)

Signal/noise ratio

Usable sensitivity

Total harmonic distortion

FM

Signal/noise ratio

Usable sensitivity

Total harmonic distortion

60 dB

60 dB

40 dB

54 dB

2 %

62 dB

10 dB

0.3 %

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

Frequency range

Signal/noise ratio

Distortion

Channel separation

Disc sizes

TAPE DECK

Frequency range

Signal/noise ratio

Channel separation

Erasing effect

AMPLIFIER

Output power (6

Ω

)

Channel separation

Signal/noise ratio

GENERAL

Dimensions

20 Hz - 20 KHz (± 1 dB)

90 dB (at 1 KHz) with filter

0.05 % (at 1 KHz)

74 dB

Diameter: 120 or 80 mm. Thickness: 1.2 mm

125 Hz ~ 8 KHz

40 dB

35 dB

50 dB

35 Watts/CH RMS,IEC (total harmonic distortion: 10 %)

45 dB

75 dB

270 (W) x 317 (H) x 370 (D) mm

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ELECTRONICS

AH68-01093J

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