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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 1
ULTIMATE POWER MINI-
COMPACT SYSTEM
VCD/MP3-CD CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
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MAX-VS940
MAX-VS950
MAX-VS990
Instruction Manual
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 2 Safety Warnings GB CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE LASER product. KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 Use of controls, adjustments or performance of CAUTION procedures other than those specified herein may result RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO N
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 3 Thank you for buying this SAMSUNG mini-compact system. Please take time to read these instructions. Contents They will allow you to operate your system with ease and take full advantage GB of its features. SAFETY WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 INSTALLING YOUR MINI-COMPACT SYS
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 4 Front Panel View GB 32 36 31 35 34 33 30 29 1 2 28 3 4 / 5 27 6 7 8 26 25 . 9 24 10 23 11 12 22 13 1415 17 16 18 19 20 21 1. Search Function buttons 19. Tape Normal Speed Dubbing Tuning Mode or Stop button 20. Record/Pause (PAL/NTSC) 2. ECO/STANDBY/ON 21. Multi Jog 3. Timer/Clock 22. Cassette Deck 2 4. Timer On/Off 23. Enter/Display 5. AI Sleep 24. Headphone Jack Connector 6. FM Mono/Stereo 25. MAXX Bass(
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 5 Remote Control GB 28 1 2 3 27 26 4 5 25 6 24 7 23 22 8 9 21 20 10 19 18 11 17 12 13 16 14 15 1. ECO/STANDBY/ON 17. Tuning Mode 2. Digit Buttons/Direction Buttons 18. Track Next 3. FM /AM 19. Disc Play/Pause 4. TAPE Rewind/TAPE Fast-Forward 20. CD Repeat 5. Tape Stop 21. AI Sleep 6. Key Control 22. Volume Decrease 7. Disc Number Skip 23. FM Mono/Stereo /VCD zoom 8. Key Control 24. Volume Increase 9. Sound Mode
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 6 Where to Install Your Rear Panel View Mini-Compact System GB 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. 1 Maintain an open space of approximately 6 inches (15 cm) on the 2 sides and rear of the system, for ventilation purposes. 3 Make sure that y
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 7 Inserting Remote Control Batteries GB Insert or replace remote control batteries when you: Purchase the mini-compact system Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly When replacing the batteries, use a new set of batteries and never mix alkaline and manganese batteries. Place your thumb on the position marked on the battery compartment 1 cover (rear of the remote control) and push the cover in the direction of the arro
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 8 Connecting to an External Source Connecting to the Equipment GB The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the Using the Audio Cord, Connect the Audio Output Terminals (Left, sound quality of your mini-compact system when listening Right) of the System with the Audio Input Terminals (Left, Right) of to other sources. the Video Input Cassette Recorder, so as to Record VCD. Examples: A television Using the Video Cord, Connect the Video Out
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 9 Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Aerial GB 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 COAXIA
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 10 DEMO/DIMMER function Setting the Clock GB All functions available on the system can be viewed on the Your system is equipped with a clock which allows you to display and the display's brightness can be switched between turn your system on and off automatically. "on" and "off". You should set the clock: When you first purchase the mini-compact system After a power failure Press the DEMO/DIMMER button. 1 After unplugging the unit Result: All funct
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 11 Loading and Changing Compact To replay the CD/MP3 Discs GB This is a player that enables the playback of audio CD, CD-R, The disc changer can contain up to three 12 cm or 8 cm com- CD-RW , MP3-CD , VCD but does not possess the function that pact discs without using an adapter. saves MP3 files. Never force the compact disc carrousel when opening and Do not use CDs of irregular shapes like heart or octagon shapes. closing the compartment. The perfo
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 12 MP3-CD PLAYBACK Selecting a CD in the Disc changer GB HOW TO PLAYBACK MP3-CD directly The CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is After inserting MP3-CD in the Set, Press button or pushed. 1 Number button after Reading. You can see the information of Disc on the TV. To select a specific disc, press the corresponding DISC (1, 2, 3) but- 2 ton on the front panel or DISC SKIP on the remote control, until the MP3 TOTAL: 150 required
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 13 Searching for a Specific Music Continuous Play (This function is only available during playback of a CD.) Passage on a CD GB When listening to a compact disc, you can quickly search for You can select “CONS ON”and “CONS OFF”during playback a specific music passage on a track. of a CD. It is recommended that you turn the volume down before using this function. Press the CONTINUOUS PLAY button once. 1 Result: ”CONS ON” is displayed. To search throug
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 14 Checking or Changing Programmed Programming the Order of Playback Tracks GB You can decide: You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time. The order of the track desired to listen The track not desired to listen Press once if you have started listening to the selection. 1 A maximum of up to 30 order of tracks desired to listen may be programmed. Press PROGRAM. 2 Before selecting the track, the CD player should be stopped. Result: Th
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 15 Video CD Player Playback Search Functions GB In order to playback video VIDEO-CD(‘S), make sure that your You can find a certain passage faster during playback. unit is connected to your TV set. This function is possible in CD or VCD Ver 1.1 or Ver 2.0 menu off mode. This unit is designed for playback of video CD(‘S), version 1.1 and 2.0. Only with version 2.0, is it possible to call up the on screen menu To... Press and hold down... 1 function.
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:50 Page 16 When adjusting play speed Sound Selection Function GB Turn on the TV and set video mode. With this function, you can playback video CD’s that provide 2-channel tone(bilingual) in the original language. Similarly, with karaoke video CD’s, you can select between the channel Press the SLOW button on the remote controller when the play function is for music without vocals for sing-along purpose, or the chan- on. nel complete with music and vocals. Voi
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MAX-VS990 GB 1~18(So) 11/10/03 10:51 Page 17 VCD View function GB This function can be used conveniently to search a desired track in a VCD. This function is possible in CD or VCD Ver 1.1 or Ver 2.0menu off mode. When you want to select a track 3 Press the DISC VIEW button in the pause state. 1 INDEX VIEW Result: "TRACK VIEW" menu is displayed on the screen. The screen is split into 9 with each screen picture being 1 23 reproduced for 4 seconds. 456 – Press NEXT( ) button to see the res
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MAX-VS990 GB(So)19~30 11/10/03 13:31 Page 18 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations GB You can store up to: 15 FM stations OPTION 15 AM stations 15 FM stations 1 8 AM(MW) stations 6 OPTION 7 LW stations 15 FM stations 5 MW stations OPTION 2,3 5 SW1 stations / 5 SW2 stations 5,8 5 Switch the system on by pressing ECO/STANDBY/ON. 1 4 5,8 Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER. 2 Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER (Band
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MAX-VS990 GB(So)19~30 11/10/03 13:31 Page 19 Selecting a Stored Station Improving Radio Reception GB You can improve the quality of radio reception by: You can listen to a stored radio station as follows: Rotating the FM or AM(MW) aerial Testing the positions of the FM and AM(MW) aerials before fixing them Switch the system on by pressing ECO/STANDBY/ON. 1 permanently Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER (Band) on remote control. 2 If reception from a specific FM radio station is poor,
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MAX-VS990 GB(So)19~30 11/10/03 13:32 Page 20 Listening to a Cassette CD Synchro Record Feature GB You can record a compact disc on a cassette in two different ways: Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” Synchronised recording on page 26. Direct recording Switch the system on by pressing the ECO/STANDBY/ON button. Synchronised recording 1 This feature enables you to synchronize the start of the 2 Select the
