CURTIS CD185 User Manual

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CD185
PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER
WITH 45 SECONDS ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM
AND PLL AM/FM STEREO RADIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1. PLAY / PAUSE / MEM DN 7. PROG / BAND (DUAL CLOCK) (POWER ON) 8. ASP BUTTON
2. STOP / OFF / MEM UP 9. CD / RADIO SWITCH (POWER OFF) 10.DC JACK
3. MODE / MEM (CLOCK SET) 11. HOLD BUTTON
4. OPEN BUTTON 12. B.B.S. BUTTON (BASS BOOST BUTTON)
5. SKIP / SEARCH DOWN / 13.HEADPHONE JACK TUN DN (MIN) 14. VOLUME
6. SKIP / SEARCH UP / TUN UP (HR)
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USING
Battery Installation
1. Open Battery Compartment cover.
2. Insert 2 batteries (LR6, “AA” size, or equivalent) in the correct polarity as indicated. (Heavy duty batteries are recommended.)
3. Close the cover properly.
AC Power Adaptor
1. Plug the DC output of the adaptor to the DC Jack.
2. Connect the adaptor (4.5V/500mA) to a power outlet. Make sure the voltage is compatible.
SETTING DUAL CLOCK
1. Set CD/RADIO SWITCH to CD position.
2. Press PROG/BAND (DUAL CLOCK) BUTTON to choose Clock "1"
3. Press MODE/MEM (CLOCK SET) BUTTON , the display will blink. Then press TUN UP (HR) OR TUN DN (MIN) BUTTON until the desired time is shown.
4. Press MODE/MEM (CLOCK SET) BUTTON again to complete setting.
5. To set Clock "2", repeat above steps 2 to 4.
6. To check the time, press PROG/BAND (DUAL CLOCK) BUTTON to choose between Clock "1" or "2" time display.
NOTE - i). Clock "1" displays the current home time.
ii). Clock "2" displays the time of a city/country in a different time zone other
than the home city/country.
iii). Clock "1" and "2" display the same MINUTE. For Clock "2",adjust
HOUR only otherwise the minute of Home Time will be changed.
RADIO RECEPTION
1. Insert the plug of your headphone into the PHONE JACK.
2. Set the CD/RADIO SWITCH to “Radio” and press the PROG/BAND (DUAL CLOCK) BUTTON for the AM or FM radio band as shown on the LCD Panel. The frequency reading will be displayed.
3. Press the TUN DN BUTTON or TUN UP BUTTON briefly to tune in the desired radio station manually.
4. Keep the TUN DN BUTTON or TUN UP BUTTON depressed for more than 1 second will activate the auto-tuning function of the digital tuner. When a radio station of sufficient strength is found, auto-tuning will stop automatically and the radio station will be tuned in. The Frequency Reading of the radio station will be displayed on the LCD Panel . When a FM stereo program is being received, the STEREO INDICATOR will appear.
5. Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL to obtain the desired sound level.
6. Slide the BASS BOOST SWITCH to 'ON' for enhanced bass effect of the radio program.
7. When you wish to turn the Digital Tuner 'OFF', set the CD/RADIO SWITCH to the “CD” position.
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Storing and Recalling Radio Stations in Preset Memory
The digital tuner has a capacity of 10 random preset stations for both AM and FM bands which allow you to store and recall your favourite AM or FM radio stations at the touch of a button.
A. To Store a Station
1. Tune in the station you want to store in preset memory by manual or auto tuning.
2. Press the MODE/MEM (CLOCK SET) BUTTON and the MEMORY INDICATOR will flash in the LCD panel for 5 seconds.
3. Before the flashing stops, press MEM UP or MEM DOWN to select CH No., press MEM BUTTON to store the current radio station into the Preset Memory.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a radio station into the rest of the Preset Memories.
B. To Recall a Station
1. Press MEM UP or MEM DN Buttons to recall the radio stations stored in Preset Memory #1 to #10.
NOTES - The headphone cord works as a FM antenna. To insure maximum FM tuner sensitivity,
always keep the headphone cord fully extended. Do not wind or fold the headphone cord while listening to the radio.
- When tuning in AM reception, be sure to place the unit in a horizontal position. For maximum AM sensitivity, keep turning the unit slowly while keeping it horizontal until the best reception is obtained.
DISC PLAYING
This CD player is designed to play the 8cm and 12cm compact disc without using adaptor.
Hold Switch
Set the Hold Switch to “ON” position, all the buttons will be locked. Before operation, be sure to set the switch to “OFF” position, for normal operation.
Getting Start
1. Insert the headphone/earphone plug to PHONE JACK.
2. Set the function switch to CD position, push the open switch to right side, and then the door open, put a disc into the CD compartment with label side upward.
3. Push the disc gently around the centre area until it clicks so that the disc fits into the pivot. (To remove the disc : Pick up the disc, holding the edge, while pressing the pivot gently.)
4. Close the door and press the Play/Pause Button once.
5. The Display will show the total number of tracks of the disc, then begin to play the first track.
General Operation
Play/Pause Buttons — Press once to start playback in the original order.
Stop Button — Press once to stop playback.
Skip / Search Buttons — Press once to skip to next track or back to
Press again to stop the disc play temporarily.
Press again to turn off power
previous track .
— Press continuiously to search forward
or backward .
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Various Playing Modes
MODE Button — There are 3 kind of function :
A. Repeat Play
During PLAY mode
• Press the MODE button once to play single track repeatedly.
• The repeat indicator ONE will appear in the display.
During PLAY mode
• Press the MODE button twice to play the entire disc repeatedly.
• The repeat indicator will appear in the display.
NOTE - To cancel REPEAT simply press the MODE button until the repeat indicator disappears. B. Intro Scan
In STOP mode
• Press the MODE button three times.
• The INTRO indicator will appear in the display.
• Press the PLAY button to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
NOTE - To cancel INTRO SCAN simply press the MODE button until the INTRO indicator
disappears.
C. Random Play
In STOP mode
• Press the MODE button four times.
• The SHUF indicator will appear in the display.
• Press the PLAY button, all the tracks on a disc to be played in a random sequence.
NOTE - To cancel RANDOM PLAY simply press the MODE button until the SHUF indicator
disappears.
Program Play
1. Press the PROG button when the unit is in the stop mode until PGM show on the display. * The PGM indicator will appear on the display.
2. Press or to select the desired track.
3. Press the PROG button to enter the track into memory. The program numbers which will be increment one step.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to program the order of more tracks can be programmed into memory.
5. Press to start the program play.
6. To erase the program, simply press the STOP button to turn the power off.
DIGITAL ANTI-SHOCK OPERATION
The digital ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION function uses semiconductor memory to prevent the second from skipping when the unit is subjected to shocks and vibration during play.
When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed and the power turns on, the digital Electronic Shock Protection function turns on automatically.
The display will show and the function is initialized, when shows in the display, the data buffer is full.
It will give approximately 45 seconds of protection against interruption of sound output, if the player is subjected to shocks of more than 45 seconds duration, some interruption of sound output will occur, this is normal and to be expected, the sound will resume once the player has stabilized from the shock.
To turn this function off, press ASP button once, the ESP indicator will disappear.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Lens
If the lens becomes dusty, clean it with camera lens blower. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the lens.
Cleaning the Cabinet
From time to time, clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. For more stubborn stains, slightly moisten the cloth with water or a mild detergent solution. Never use benzene, alcohol or other solvents as they may damage the finish of the cabinet.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power : DC 4.5V external and size “AA” batteries 1.5V x 2, UM-3, HP-7, R6 Dimensions : 136mm(W) x 143mm(D) x 32mm(H)
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. THIS SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT : Since movement of the CD mechanism and the sensitive circuitry may cause
interference to the radio tuner nearby, switch this unit off while operating other radio devices.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Cleaning the Disc
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Note - Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for analogue discs.
** Should you experience difficulties in the use of this player please refer to the following chart before contacting your dealer or the place of purchase.
Problem
Player fails to fun ction T he disc may be inserted upside do w n.
No sou nd from E arpho nes
No soun d when played thro u an external amplifier
Intermittent So un d
Troubleshooting Guide
Points to check
The disc not mounted correctly on the chuck.
Dirty or a defective disc.
D irty pick up lens.
Player lid not closed.
Moisture condensation, allow the player to warm up to room
temperature for 60 minutes.
A C Pow er to an a daptor sw itche d o ff.
Auto power off has occurred, press PLAY button to restore power.
W eak batteries.
H o ld s witches at O N po sitio n, sw itch to O FF p osition.
Earphones' plu
Earphones have been inserted into the line out socket.
C o nn ection is inc orre ct.
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Power to an external am plifier not switched on.
Dirty or defective disc.
D irty pick up lens.
The player is subject to excessive vibration or shock.
Lo w ba ttery power.
Poor Earphone connection.
is no t firmly inse rted into th e P ho n es soc ket.
** For improvement purposes, specification and design are subject to change without notice.
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CD185
MANUEL DINSTRUCTIONS
FRENCH
TOUCHES DE COMMANDES
1. Touche de Lecture/Pause/Mem DN 8. Touche circuit antishock
2. Touche Stop/Arret/Mem UP 9. Sélecteur Radio/Cd
3. Touche Mode/Mem/Pendule 10.Prise alimentation externe
4. Ouverture/fermeture compartiment CD 11.Touche de bloccage des touches
5. Touche de recherche/saut arriere 12. Touche de BBS
6. Touche de recherche/saut avant 1 3. Prise pour casque
7. Touche de programmation/Bande/pendule 14. Volume
ALIMENTATION
Placez deux piles (AA) si vous avez lintention dutiliser les piles. Si non, apres avoir place le cordon dalimentation, les piles seront automatiquement Debranchées. Soyez certain que lalimentation externe est égale a 4,5V.
CASQUE ET SORTIE AUDIO
Casque Stéréo
Si vous avez lintention dutiliser une casque, branchez la sur la prise casque avec la fiche de connection de 3,5mm stéréophonique.
Line-Out
Si vous avez lintention dutiliser votre amplificateur pour écouter vos cds, utilisez cette sortie stéréophonique
INSTEAD D’UNE CD
1. Branchez une casque stéréophonique ou votre ampli aux bornes prévu a la droite de lappareil
2. Enfoncez le bouton open pour ouvrir la compartiment CD, et placez une CD.
3. Fermez la porte CD, afin de resentir un clic
4. Metez le niveau de volume au minimum.
5. Enfoncez la touche de lecture (play/pause)(1) pour démarrer la lecture.
6. Ajustez le volume.
Laffichage indique le numéro de la plage et le temps restant.
Interrrupteur Bass boost (B.B.S.)
Si vous metez lintérrupteur en position ON les tonalités graves seront accentué s.
Marche/arret de votre lecteur CD
Cet apparewil ne possède un interrupteur marche arrêt. Enfoncez une des touches suivants pour mettre le lecteur en marche. : a) Play/pauze (Lecture) b) Stop (arret) c) Enfoncez 2 fois sur la touche STOP pour metter le lecteur en position darret.
POSSIBILTES DE LECTURE
Lecture répétitive (repeat)
Pendant la lecture, vous pouvez choisire dutiliser cette touche pour a nouveau écouter une plage ou même le CD entier.
1. Enfoncez la touche MODE, et un cadre rectangulair apparait dans laffichage. La plage actuelle sera répété. Poussez 2 fois sur la touche MODE afin de voir sur laffichage, ce qui veut dire que votre disque entier sera a nouveau répetée.
2. Pour lecture programmé e, programmez premièrement les plages selon votre choix, ensuite a touche de répétition suivi par 4 fois sur la touche de programmation.
Instead d’une CD
- Instead une CD
- Enfoncez la touche de programmation (prog)(7) “PGM” sera affiché .
- Enfoncez la touche de recherche de plages pour faire une sélection.(5+6)
- Enfoncez la touche de programmation (prog)(7) pour mémoriser une plage.
- Faites ceci pour toutes autres plages selon votre choix. Poussez ensuite sur la touche de lecture (play).(1)
RADIO
1) Branchez lAppareil et metez le sélecteur de fonction (9) en position radio”.
2) Choissisez la longeur dondes avec le sélecteur de bande (Am/Fm) (7) et cherchez une station avec les boutons de synthonisation (5+6). Enfocez courtement pour une recherche automatique. Pour éffectuer une recherche manuel, enfoncez cette touche plus de deux secondes.
PENDULE
1. Metez le selecteur de fonction en position CD
2. Enfoncez touche (7) pour choisir le fonction pendule. (Clock-1)
3. Enfoncez touche (3) et laffichage clignote, afin de régler lheure actuel.
4. R églez resp. Heures et minutes avec les touches 5+6
5. Actualisez votre réglage et poussez finalement sa nouveau sur le bouton 3.
ANTI SHOCK
Votre lecteur CD et fournie dune systeme anti-shock. Le syteme éffectue une lecture pré- lecture, cela veut dire que le lecteur mémorise 45 secondes dune plage en-avant. Le systeme est activé automatiquement quant vous enfoncez la touche de lecture, en affichant 45 seconds Le niveau de mémoire (buffer) est affiché avec les symboles . Pour annuler cette fonction, enfoncez la touche ASP (8)
SPECIFICATIONS
Alimentation : CC 4,5V, 2 piles « AA » externes de 1,5V, UM-3, HP-7, R6 Dimensions : 140 x 28,5 x 160 mm
** Pour des raisons damélioration, les spécifications et design sont sujets à modification sans notification préalable.
ATTENTION
A pleine puissance, I’ècoute prolongèe
Du baladeur, peut endommager I oreille de Iutilisateur
FRENCH P.1 FRENCH P.3
CONSEILS TECHNIQUES
Nettoyage du disque
Nettoyez le disque sale à l’aide dun chiffon. Essuyez le disque du centre vers la périphérie.
Remarque – Ne pas utiliser de solvants tels que le benzène, les diluants vendus sous forme de produits nettoyants ou des spray antistatiques prévus pour les disques analogiques.
** En cas de problèmes lors de l’utilisation de ce lecteur de CD, veuillez vous reporter au tableau ci­dessous avant de contacter votre revendeur.
CONSEILS TECHNIQUES
PROBLEMES
Le lecteur ne fonctionne pas
Aucun son dans l’écouteur
Aucun son lors de la lecture avec un amplificateur externe
Son discontinu
POINTS A VERIFIER
Le disque est inséré à lenvers
Le disque nest pas correctement enclenché sur laxe
Disque sale ou défectueux
Tête de lecture sale
Couvercle du lecteur mal fermé
Buée, attendre 60 minutes que le lecteur soit à température
ambiante
Alimentation CA de ladaptateur coupée
Alimentation automatique coupée, appuyer sur la touche
PLAY pour remettre l’alimentation
Piles faibles
Touche de verrouillage sur la position ON, la mettre sur OFF
La prise de l’écouteur nest pas correctement inséré e
L’écouteur a été inséré dans la prise sortie
Mauvaise connexion
Lalimentation de lamplificateur externe nest pas mise
Disque sale ou défectueux
Tête de lecture sale
Le lecteur est sujet à des chocs ou vibrations excessifs
Piles faibles
Ecouteur mal inséré
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