MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 1 THREE-CD CHANGER MINI-COMPACT SYSTEM CD-R/RW PLAYBACK MAX-B420/B450 Instruction Manual
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 2 Safety Warnings GB CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 3 Thank you for buying this SAMSUNG mini-compact system. Contents Please take time to read these instructions. They will allow you to operate your system with ease and take full advantage of its features. SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................................................................................
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 4 Front Panel View GB 32 31 30 29 28 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 10 11 17 12 13 14 15 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Enter Window Display Program CD Repeat Timer/Clock AI Sleep Timer On/Off Standby/On Function Selection buttons Headphone Jack Connector Cassette Deck 1 Demo/Dimmer Stop button Mono/ST. Search Function buttons Deck 1/2 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 5 Remote Control GB 1 26 2 25 3 4 5 24 23 22 6 7 8 9 10 21 20 19 18 17 16 11 12 1. Standby/On 2. S.BASS 3. Sound Mode or Latin Sound 4. TAPE Fast-Forward 5. TAPE Rewind 6. Demo/Dimmer 7. Deck 1/2 8. CD Repeat 9. CD Stop 10. Program/Set 11. CD Track or Radio Station Search(Skip) 12. Mono/ST. 13. Tuner Band 15 14 13 14. Volume Descrease 15. Tuning Mode(MANUAL,PRESET) 16. Volume Increase 17. Disc Skip 18. CD Play/Pause 19. CD Shuffle Play 20.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 6 Rear Panel View GB 1 2 3 4 6 1. FM Aerial Connector Terminal 2. AM Aerial Connector Terminal 3. AUX-Input 4. Loudspeaker Connector Terminals 5. Voltage Selector(Option) 6.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 7 Where to Install Your Mini-Compact System Connecting the Loudspeakers GB To take full advantage of your new mini-compact system, follow these installation instructions before connecting the unit. The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear of the system. There are four terminals on the system: Install the system on a flat, stable surface. Never place this unit on carpeting. Never place this unit in an outdoor area.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 8 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.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 9 Setting the Clock 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. 1 2 3 Your system is equipped with a clock which allows you to turn your system on and off automatically.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Loading and Changing Compact Discs Page 10 Listening to a Compact Disc GB 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.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Selecting a CD in the Disc changer Page 11 Searching for a Specific Music Passage on a CD GB 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.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 12 Repeating One or All Tracks on the Compact Discs GB 7 8 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... Press Repeat on the Front Panel one or more times until...
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:11 PM Page 13 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations Checking or Changing Programmed Tracks GB You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time. 1 2 Press You can store up to: 15 FM stations 5 MW stations 5 SW1 stations 5 SW2 stations once if you have started listening to the selection. Press Program.
MAX-B420/B450GB no rds-1~14 1 5/16/02 11:12 PM Page 14 Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations (continued) Selecting a Stored Station GB 8 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. 9 You can listen to a stored radio station as follows: 1 2 3 c Press Program to store the radio station.
MAX-B420/B450GBno rds 15~25 1 5/16/02 11:24 PM Listening to a Cassette Page 15 CD Synchro Record Feature GB Always treat your cassettes with care; refer, if necessary, to the section entitled “Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes” on page 21. 1 2 3 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.
MAX-B420/B450GBno rds 15~25 1 5/16/02 11:24 PM Page 16 Recording a Radio Programme GB You can record a radio programme of your choice. 5 You can only record on cassettes in Deck 2. Press on the front panel or TAPE you have finished recording. on the remote control when You do not need to adjust the volume, as it has no effect on the recording. 1 2 3 4 Switch the system on by pressing Standby/On. Insert a blank cassette in Deck 2. Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER .
MAX-B420/B450GBno rds 15~25 1 5/16/02 11:24 PM Page 17 Timer Function GB 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 the timer switch on and off times are identical, the word ERROR is displayed. 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.
MAX-B420/B450GBno rds 15~25 1 5/16/02 11:24 PM Cancelling the Timer GB Page 18 Selecting an Equalizer Preset 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. 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.
MAX-B420/B450GBno rds 15~25 1 5/16/02 11:24 PM Setting the System to Switch off Automatically Page 19 Connecting Headphones GB 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. 1 Press AI Sleep.
MAX-B420/B450GBno rds 15~25 1 5/16/02 11:24 PM Connecting to an External Source Page 20 Safety Precautions GB The auxiliary input can be used to take advantage of the sound quality of your mini-compact system when listening to other sources. Examples: A television A video disc player A DAT or DCC cassette player A Hi-Fi stereo video cassette recorder The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using or moving your mini-compact system.
MAX-B420/B450GBno rds 15~25 1 5/16/02 11:24 PM Page 21 Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes GB 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) Check that the tape in the cassette is sufficiently taught.
MAX-B420/B450GBno rds 15~25 1 5/16/02 11:24 PM Page 22 Technical Specifications GB 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 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 40 dB 54 dB 2% 62 dB 10 dB 0.
MAX-B420/B450GBno rds 15~25 1 5/16/02 11:24 PM Page 23 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: ELECTRONICS AH68-01032J
