Samsung MAX-B450 Cleaning Your Mini-Compact System, Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes

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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

1 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

Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes

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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.

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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Problem

The system does not work

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N

EThere is no sound

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L

The Timer does not work

System still doesn’t work, even after fol-

lowing steps above.

CThe compact disc player does not

Checks/Explanation

• 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.

• 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 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.

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D

C

start playing

• 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.

Precautions When Using Compact Discs

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S The tape does not start playing

S

E

T

TThe volume falls off

E

• 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.

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.

S

R

The cassette is not erased correctly There is excessive wow and flutter

• The rollers or drive capstans are dirty.

• The tape is worn.

• The TUNER function has not been selected.

• The radio frequency has not been correctly

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 sun- light, where they will not be exposed to high temperatures. Always use compact discs marked COMPACT .

DIGITAL AUDIO

AReception is poor or no radio sta- D tions are received at all

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O

selected.

• The aerial has been disconnected or is not fac-

ing 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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