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MX-C830 MX-C850 MX-C870 Three-CD Changer MINI-Compact System MP3-CD/WMA-CD/CD-R/RW Playback user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
Safety Warnings TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. Keep these Instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
Precautions • Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your product. • Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches).
Before Contacting the After-Sales Service ... 26 Technical Specifications ... 27 Symbols Important 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. Note...
Front Panel View * MX-C830 /MX-C850 only Compact Disc Compartment Standby/On button Search/Tuning button CD button TUNER button TAPE button STOP button SPEAKER STACK button (MX-C870 only) DEMO & DISPLAY button (MX-C830/MX-C850 only) DELETE button All those pictures of the Front panel are based on MODEL: MX-C870 ◆...
Rear Panel View (MX-C830) FM ANT Rear Panel View (MX-C850) FM ANT Rear Panel View (MX-C870) FM Antenna Connector Terminal LED Terminals of the Front Speakers Speaker Connector Terminals FRONT SPEAKERS OUT (IMPEDANCE3Ω FM Antenna Connector Terminal LED Terminals of the Front Speakers Speaker Connector Terminals FRONT 2.1CH SPEAKERS OUT...
Remote Control POWER FUNCTION DISPLAY TIMER TIMER/CLOCK ON/OFF REPEAT MUTE RDS PTY MP3-CD/CD/TAPE GIGA TUNING /ALBUM TUNING /ALBUM MO/ST * This product (MX-C830/MX-C850/MX-C870) is not used the RDS PTY and RDS DISPLAY function printed the [, ] button above. 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.
Connecting your System to the Power Supply ☛ Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the voltage. Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply. Press the STANDBY/ON ( ) button to turn your mini-compact system on.
Connecting the Speakers MX-C870 Subwoofer SW LED FRONT Rear panel * Use the cable tie on the rear panel so that the LED cables are not loose. Place the LED cables on the cable tie of the rear panel. Press the cap on the cable tie to reveal the hole.
➣ What is WMA? WMA means Windows Media Audio, the global standard for audio signal compression technology. ➣ 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.
Loading and Changing Compact Discs The CD disc changer can contain up to three 5 inches or 3 1/2 inches 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. ➣...
Selecting a CD in the Disc changer To select a specific disc, press the DISC SKIP button on the remote con- ◆ trol, until the required disc indicator flashes. Result: Each disc is selected. Press the Disc 1, Disc 2 or Disc 3 button on the main unit to select a ◆...
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 ◆ Press the REPEAT button. Each time you press the REPEAT button, the repeat mode will change as follows: MP3: REPEAT OFF ;...
Checking or Changing Programmed CD Tracks You can check or change your selection of tracks at any time. Press the STOP (@) button once if you have started listening to the selected tracks. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: The following indications are displayed: (CH = Check, 01=Program No., -- = Track No.) ➣...
Recording on a Cassette Tape You can record sound of the CD, the Radio Broadcasting or sound from the external source(ex. AUX, USB) on the Cassette Tape. Switch the system on by pressing Insert a blank cassette tape in the Cassette Deck. Load a Disc, adjust the Radio frequency or connect the external source/USB device to the main unit.
RIPPING FUNCTION DISPLAY SPEED Selecting a Track from USB Device You can select an MP3 file during the playback. TIMER TIMER/CLOCK Before you begin! Connect the external USB storage device to the USB jack ON/OFF 1 or the USB jack 2 of the main unit. Select the USB mode by pressing the USB1 or USB 2 ...
To delete a file You can delete a file on your USB device. ➣ This function only works in the USB jack 2 /USB 2 mode. Play a file you want to delete. Press the DELETE button on the main unit. Turn the Tuning/Jog Control left or right on the main unit to select YES.
Recording Speed Each time you press the RIPPING SPEED button on the remote control or the REC SPEED on the main unit, the recording speed will change as follows: REC SPEED x 1 ; REC SPEED x 3 For recording from the Tuner, Cassette Tape or from an external ◆...
Selecting a Stored Station You can listen to a stored radio station as follows: Switch the system on by pressing the Select TUNER by pressing the TUNER button on the main unit. You can select TUNER by pressing the FUNCTION button on the remote control.
Timer Function The timer enables you to switch the system on or off at specific times automatically. Example: You wish to wake up to music every morning. Before setting the timer, check that the current time is correct. ◆ For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options. ◆...
Mute Function POWER You can turn the sound off temporarily on your system. Example: You wish to answer a telephone call. FUNCTION DISPLAY Press the MUTE button. TIMER TIMER/CLOCK To switch the sound back on, press the VOLUME button. ON/OFF REPEAT REPEAT MUTE...
Stacking the Speakers (MX-C870 Only) You can stack and install the speakers as described in the figure. Face 4 Spacers(Middle part 2EA/Outside part 2EA) on the holes of the Subwoofer(L) and fix them. Outside part Spacer Middle part Spacer Subwoofer Speaker Stack the Front Speaker(L) horizontally on the Subwoofer(L).
Setting the System to Switch off Automatically While listening to music, you can set the system to switch off automati- cally. Press the SLEEP button. Result: The playback starts and the following indications are displayed: SLEEP 90 MIN Press the SLEEP button once or more times to indicate how long the system should continue playing before it switches off: SLEEP 90 MIN ;...
Safety Precautions The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken when using or moving your mini-compact system. SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER STACK STACK STACK Ambient operating conditions: Do not expose the unit to direct sun Ambient temperature +41°F to +95°F radiation or other heat sources.
◆ Your warranty details ◆ A clear description of the problem ◆ Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service. Problem The system does not work. There is no sound. The Timer does not work. If the problem persists even when the actions above have been take...
Technical Specifications 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 Signal/noise ratio Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion COMPACT DISC PLAYER Capacity Frequency range...
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