Curtis CD 290 User Manual

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

RADIO

Frequency range : AM 531 - 1611kHz

Output Power : 20MW (32 ) Freq. Response : 100 ~ 20000 Hz Power : DC 4.5V external and size “AA” batteries 1.5V x 2, UM-3,

Dimensions : 130mm(W) x 138mm(D) x 30mm(H)

FM 88 - 108MHz

HP-7, R6

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.

CD 290

PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER

WITH 45 SECONDS ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM

AND PLL AM/FM STEREO RADIO

** For improvement purposes, specification and design are subject to change without

notice. **

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. SKIP / SEARCH DOWN / TUN DN BUTTON

2. SKIP / SEARCH UP / TUN UP BUTTON

3. PROGRAM / MEMORY BUTTON

4. MODE/STEREO/MONO BUTTON

5. BAND BUTTON

6. MEMORY UP BUTTON

7. DC JACK

8. PLAY / PAUSE BUTTON

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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.

9. STOP / OFF BUTTON

10. MEMORY DOWN BUTTON

11. OPEN SWITCH

12. HEADPHONE JACK

13. VOLUME CONTROL

14. B.B.S. SWITCH (BASS BOOS SWITCH)

15. HOLD SWITCH

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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/600mA) to a power outlet. Make sure the voltage is compatible.

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.

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RADIO RECEPTION

1. Insert the plug of your headphone into the PHONE JACK.

2. Press the BAND 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 and then release 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. Press MODE/STEREO/MONO BUTTON cyclically to select FM MONO MODE or STEREO MODE.

6. Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL to obtain the desired sound level.

7. Slide the BASS BOOST SWITCH to 'ON' for enhanced bass effect of the radio program.

8. When you wish to turn the Digital Tuner 'OFF', press the STOP BUTTON.

Storing and Recalling Radio Stations in Preset Memory

The digital tuner has a capacity of 10 random preset stations for AM and 20 random preset stations for 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 PROG / MEM BUTTON and the PROG INDICATOR will flash in the LCD panel.(Press again for cancel)

3. Press MEM UP or MEM DN BUTTON to select channel no. #1 to #10 for AM and #1 to #20 for FM, press the PROG / MEM BUTTON again to store the current radio station into the preset memory.

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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 the BAND BUTTON for the AM or FM radio band.

2. Press MEM UP or MEM DN buttons to recall preset stations.

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.

Getting Start

1. Insert the headphone/earphone plug to PHONE JACK.

2. 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

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 1 will appear in the display.

Press again to stop the disc play temporarily.

Press again to turn off power

to previous track .

— Press continuiously to search forward

or backward .

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 PROG show on the display. * The PROG indicator flashing appears 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, open the door or turn off the power.

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