Samsung MM-N4 User manual

MICRO COMPONENT
SYSTEM WITH
REMOTE CONTROL
MM-N4
On/Standby Timer
On/Off
TAPE
EQ Preset Power
Sound
Sleep CD Repeat Mono/ST. TUNER
Band
Program
/Set AUX
Timer/
Clock
CD
CDCD
VOL.
VOL.
Tuning
Mode
Instruction Manual

Safety Warnings
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AND INTER LOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
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.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
This symbol indicates that dan-gerous voltage constituting of a risk of electric shock is
present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and main-tenance instructions
in the owners manual accompanying this unit.

Contents
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INSTALLING YOUR MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM
Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................... 2
Where to Install Your Micro Component System ......................................................................... 4
Inserting Remote Control Batteries .............................................................................................. 4
Connecting the Loudspeakers ...................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Your System to the Power Supply ............................................................................ 4
Connecting an AM(MW)/LW Aerial ............................................................................................... 5
Connecting an FM Aerial .............................................................................................................. 5
Setting the Clock .......................................................................................................................... 6
CD PLAYER
Listening to a Compact Disc ........................................................................................................ 6
Precautions When Using Compact Discs .................................................................................... 7
CD Repeat Function ..................................................................................................................... 7
Programming the Order of Playback ............................................................................................ 7
Checking and Changing Programmed Tracks ............................................................................. 8
TUNER
Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations .......................................................................... 8~9
Selecting a Stored Station ............................................................................................................ 9
Improving Radio Reception .......................................................................................................... 9
TAPE DECK
Listening to a Cassette ............................................................................................................... 10
Maintaining the Sound Quality ................................................................................................... 10
Recording a Radio Programme .................................................................................................. 11
Recording a CD with the CD Synchro Feature ........................................................................... 11
Repeat (A B) Function ........................................................................................................... 11
Recommendations for Recording ............................................................................................... 11
OTHER FEATURES
Timer Function ............................................................................................................................ 12
Cancelling the Timer ................................................................................................................... 12
Sleep Timer ................................................................................................................................13
Super Bass Sound ..................................................................................................................... 13
Equalizer ..................................................................................................................................... 13
MUTE Function ......................................................................................................................... 13
About RDS broadcasting ............................................................................................................ 14
PTY(Program Type) indication and PTY-SEARCH function ....................................................... 15
CD Digital Out Jack .................................................................................................................... 15
Power sound function ................................................................................................................. 16
Connecting Headphones ............................................................................................................ 16
Connecting to an External Source ............................................................................................. 16
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 17
Before Contacting the After-Sales Service ................................................................................. 17
Front Panel View ........................................................................................................................ 18
Remote Control .......................................................................................................................... 19
Rear Panel View ......................................................................................................................... 20
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 20
You have just purchased
a SAMSUNG micro component system.
Please take the time to read these instructions,
as they will enable you to set up your
player easily and take full advantage
of its features.

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To take full advantage of your new MICRO component system, follow
these installation instructions before connecting the unit.
Install the system on a flat, stable surface.
Never place this unit on carpeting.
Never locate this unit in an outdoor area.
Maintain an open space of approximately 4 inches (10
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.
Insert or replace remote control batteries when you:
Purchase the Micro component 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.
1Place 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.
2Insert 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
3Replace the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into position.
The loudspeaker connector terminals are located on the rear of the
system (red and black tabs).
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
1To connect a wire to a terminal, push the tab as far as it will go:
To the right on the system and hold it in position
2Insert the wire, up to the plastic sheathing, in the hole.
3Push the tab back:
To the left on the system, release the tab.
Result: The wire is pinched and held firmly in place.
4Repeat the operation for each wire.
The main lead must be plugged into an appropriate socket.
Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must
check the voltage.
1Plug the main lead (marked AC CORD on the rear of the
system) into an appropriate socket.
2Press the On/Standby button to switch your Micro component
system on.
Where to Install Your Micro-Component System
Inserting Remote Control Batteries
Connecting the Loudspeakers
AC CORD
Connecting Your System to the Power Supply

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The AM(MW)/LW 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.
There are two types of aerials, follow the instructions below
(depending on option chosen).
How to connect a COAXIAL TYPE areial.
Connect a 75Ωantenna to the FM aerial terminal.
Plug the connector on the FM aerial supplied into the coaxial
socket (75Ω) marked FM on the rear of the system.
Follow the instructions given on Page 8 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 75Ωcoaxial cable (not supplied).
How to connect a SCREW TYPE wire aerial.
The FM aerial connector terminals are located on the rear of the
system and marked FM(75Ω).
Spread the T.form FM aerial out and attach the ends to a wall,
in the position providing the best reception.
Connecting the AM(MW)/LW Aerial Connecting the FM Aerial
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2
FM FM
FM AERIAL
(supplied)
75ΩCOAXIAL CABLE
(not supplied)
AM
FM (75Ω)
ANTENNA

CD
CDCD
VOL.
VOL
Tuning
Mode
CD CD
Band
TUNER
On/Standby
Volume
EQ
Preset
S.BASS
Down
Up
REC/Pause
TAPE CD AUX
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Your system is equipped with a clock which allows you to turn
your system on and aff automatically. You should set the clock:
When you purchase the Micro component 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.
1Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby.
2Press Timer/Clock twice.
Result:CLOCK is displayed.
3Press Program/Set.
Result: The hour flashes.
4To... Press...
Increase the hours
Decrease the hours
5When the correct hour is displayed, press Program/Set.
Result: The minutes flash.
6To... Press...
Increase the minutes
Decrease the minutes
7When the correct time is displayed, press Program/Set.
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 Clock once.
You can play 12 cm or 8 cm compact discs without an adapter.
1Select the CD function by pressing CD on the front panel.
2Open the compact disc compartment by pressing down and
releasing the cover.
3Place your disc in the compartment, with the label on the disc
facing upwards.
4Close the compartment by pushing down on the cover until it
clicks into place.
Result: The display indicates the number of tracks on the
disc.
5Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button.
Result: The first track on the disc plays and the track
number is displayed.
6To stop playback temporarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( )
button. Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) again to continue playing
the disc.
7To start playing Press...
at the beginning of...
The next track SKIP/SEARCH once
The current track SKIP/SEARCH once
The previous track SKIP/SEARCH twice
The track of your choice SKIP/SEARCH or
the appropriate number of times
8To search through Press and hold down...
the tracks...
Forwards SKIP/SEARCH until you
reach the required point
Backwards SKIP/SEARCH until you
reach the required point
You are advised to turn the volume down before using
this function.
9Press the STOP ( ) button when you have finished.
Setting the Clock
CDCD
VOL.
VOL.
Tuning
Mode
On/Standby Timer
On/Off
EQ Preset Power
Sound
Sleep CD Repeat Mono/ST. TUNER
Program
/Set AUX
Timer/
Clock
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CD CD
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Listening to a Compact Disc

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To guarantee hours of enjoyable listening with your compact
discs:
Always hold them by the edges to avoid leaving
fingerprints on the shiny surface
Always replace them in their cases after listening to
them
Do not fix paper or adhesive tape to the discs and do
not write on the label
Clean the player with a special cleaning disc
You can repeat:
A specific track on a compact disc
All tracks on the compact disc
This function is not available when playing a disc in a
random sequence.
1Press the CD Repeat button.
To repeat the... Press CD Repeat...
Current track indefinitely Once (REPEAT 1 is displayed)
Disc Twice (REPEAT ALL is displayed)
2When you wish to stop the Repeat function, press CD Repeat a
third time.
Result:REPEAT is no longer displayed and the function is
cancelled.
You can decide for yourself:
The order in which you listen to the tracks
The tracks to which you do not wish to listen
This feature can be combined with the Repeat function.
1If necessary, stop the player by pressing STOP ( ).
2Press Program/Set.
Result:PROGRAM and P-01-- are displayed.
3Select the required track by pressing the SKIP buttons:
to move backwards through the tracks
to move forwards through the tracks
4Press Program/Set.
Result:P-02-- is displayed.
5To select other tracks, repeat Steps 3and 4.
You can programme up to 15 tracks.
6When you have finished selecting the tracks, press CD ( )
to start listening to the selection, in the order in which the
tracks were programmed.
7Press STOP ( ) twice to cancel the selection when the disc is
playing.
Precautions When Using Compact Discs
CD Repeat Function
TAPE
EQ Preset Power
Sound
Sleep CD Repeat Mono/ST. TUNER
Band
Program
/Set AUX
CD
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Programming the Order of Playback
TAPE
EQ Preset Power
Sound
Sleep CD Repeat Mono/ST. TUNER
Band
Program
/Set AUX
CD
CDCD
VOL.
VOL.
Tuning
Mode
CD CD
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You can check and change your selection of tracks at any time.
You must have selected at least one track.
1Press STOP ( ) once if you have started listening to the
selection.
2Press Program/Set.
Each time you press Program/Set, the next selection is
displayed.
3Press Program/Set one or more times until the track to be
changed is displayed.
4Press SKIP or to select the new track.
5Press CD ( ) to start listening to the selection.
Result: The first track selected is played.
You can change one or more tracks in your initial selection.
You can store up to:
15 FM stations
8 AM(MW) stations
7 LW stations
1Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby.
2Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER/Band on the
front panel.
3Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER/Band
again on the front panel or TUNER on the remote control.
Result: The appropriate indication is displayed:
FM Frequency Modulation
AM(MW) Medium Wave
LW Long Wave
4To search for a Press Tuning Mode on the front
station... panel...
Manually One or more times until MANUAL is displayed.
Automatically One or more times until AUTO is displayed .
5Select the station to be stored by:
Pressing tuning Down or Up on the front panel
or
Pressing TUNING or on the remote control
To scroll through the frequencies faster when searching
manually, hold down the Tuning Down or Up
buttons.
The automatic search procedure may stop on a frequency
that does not correspond to a radio station. If this happens,
use the manual search mode.
Checking and Changing Programmed Tracks
On/Standby Timer
On/Off
TAPE
EQ Preset Power
Sound
Sleep CD Repeat Mono/ST. TUNER
Band
Program
/Set AUX
Timer/
Clock
CD
CDCD
VOL.
VOL.
Tuning
Mode
CD CD
Band
TUNER
On/Standby
Power Sound
Phones CD Synchro
Volume
EQ
Preset
S.BASS
Down
Up
REC/Pause
Repeat(A
< - > B)
TAPE CD AUX
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Pty Display
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TUNER
Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations
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6Adjust the volume by:
Pressing VOLUME or on the front panel
or
Pressing the VOL. + or - buttons on the remote control
7Select the stereo or mono mode by pressing Mono/ST.
Result: The MONO indicator is displayed when selected.
8If you do not want to store the radio station found, revert to Step
4 and search for another station.
Otherwise:
aPress Program/Set.
Result: The program number and PROGRAM are displayed
for a few seconds.
bPress TUNING and to assign a program number
between 1 and 15.
cPress Program/Set to store the radio station.
Result: PROGRAM is no longer displayed and the station is
stored.
9To store any other radio frequencies required, repeat Steps 3 to 8.
The PROGRAM function can be used to assign a new
station to an existing program number.
You can listen to a stored radio station as follows:
1Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby.
2Select the TUNER function by pressing TUNER/Band on the
front panel.
3Select the required frequency band by pressing TUNER on the
remote control or TUNER/Band again on the front panel.
4Select the radio station as follows.
To listen to ... Press ...
A stored station a Press the Tuning Mode button
until “PRESET” is displayed.
b TUNING and to select the
required program.
Another station TUNING and until the
required frequency is displayed.
Press Tuning Mode again to exit the stored station
selection function.
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 to switch from stereo mode to mono. The quality
of the sound will be improved.
Selecting a Stored Station
Improving Radio Reception
On/Standby Timer
On/Off
TAPE
EQ Preset Power
Sound
Sleep CD Repeat Mono/ST. TUNER
Band
Program
/Set AUX
Timer/
Clock
CDCD
VOL.
VOL.
Tuning
Mode
CD
Tuning
Mode
CD
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Searching for and Storing the Radio Stations(continued)
TAPE
EQ Preset Power
Sound
Sleep CD Repeat Mono/ST. TUNER
Band
Program
/Set AUX
CD
VOL.
TAPE
EQ Preset Power
Sound
Sleep CD Repeat Mono/ST. TUNER
Band
Program
/Set AUX
CD
CDCD
VOL.
VOL.
Tuning
Mode
VOL.
CD CD
VOL.
Band
TUNER
On/Standby
Power Sound
Phones CD Synchro
Volume
EQ
Preset
S.BASS
Down
Up
REC/Pause
Repeat(A
< - > B)
TAPE CD AUX
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Pty Display
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1Switch the system on by pressing On/Standby.
2Select the TAPE function by pressing TAPE on the front panel.
3Open the cassette deck by pushing on the corner of the cover
marked PUSH EJECT until you hear a click and then releasing it.
4Insert the pre-recorded cassette with the open edge of the tape
facing downwards.
5Close the deck by pushing on it until it clicks into place.
6Press the play( ) button.
Result: The cassette starts playing.
7Press any of the following buttons during playback, as required.
To... Press...
Listen to the same track again once
Listen to the next track once
Listen to the previous track twice
Listen to the track of your choice or the appropriate
number of times
Result: The number of tracks remaining is displayed and
changes as you move forward or backward
through the tracks.
If there are very quiet passages on a track, the
automatic search function may stop before the end of
the track. Also, a very short silence between two tracks
may not be detected.
8To... Press...
Adjust the volume VOL. + or – (or the
VOLUME and
buttons on the front panel)
Stop the playback or search STOP ( )
9When the cassette is stopped, select one of the following
functions as required.
To... Press...
Rewind the cassette
Fast-forward the cassette
The cassette player stops automatically when the
beginning or end of the cassette is reached.
To obtain the best possible results from your cassette player,
you must clean it regularly (heads, roller and drive capstan).
Open the deck by pressing the PUSH EJECT button.
Use a cotton bud and a special cassette cleaning agent to clean the:
Heads ( )
Roller ( )
Drive capstan ( )
To guarantee hours of enjoyable listening with your cassettes:
Check that the tape in the cassette is always sufficiently taut.
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 are extremely
fragile.
Listening to a Cassette
TAPE
Slee CD Re eat Mono/ST. TUNER
Band
CD
VOL
CDCD
VOL.
VOL.
Tuning
Mode
Band
TUNER
On/Standby
Power Sound
Phones CD Synchro
Volume
EQ
Preset
S.BASS
Down
Up
REC/Pause
Repeat(A
< - > B)
TAPE CD AUX
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M
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Pty Display
Mute
RDS
VOL.
VOL.
TAPE
Maintaining the Sound Quality
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