Curtis RCD4400 User Manual

CAUTION

Audio

Audio

PORTABLE CD/CD-R/RW PLAYER with CASSETTE
RECORDER and AM/FM PLL DIGITAL TUNER

RCD4400

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE
OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RI SK OF EL EC T RI C SH OC K

DO NO T OPE N

The lightning flash with arrow­head symbol, within an equi­lateral triangle is intented to alert
the user to the presence of un­insulated ‘dangerous voltage’
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.) Read these instructions.

2.) Keep these instructions.

3.) Heed all warnings ( The warnings engraving on bottom cabinet ).

4.) Follow all instructions.

5.) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.) Clean only with dry cloth.

7.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer
instructions.

8.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14.) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with
liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

15.) Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.

16.) Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.

17.) The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.

18.) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NO T RE MO VE COVE R
( O R BA C K ) , N O U SE R
SERVICEABLE
R E F E R SE R V I C I N G T O
Q U A L I F I E D SE R V I C E
PE RSO NN E L.

PAR TS

INSID E

The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is in ­tended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer´s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding­type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.

AC

Polarized Plug

12. Use only with a cart , stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

15. Battery usage CAUTION. To prevent battery

leakage which may result in bodily injury or
damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked

on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries ( old and new or carbon
and alkaline , etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a
long time.

This product complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

CANADA

English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for noise emissions from digital apparatus

as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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MEMORY

PRESET

-UP

STOP

ST./MO/
REPEAT

PLL REMOTE CONTROL

SRCD4400

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1615

4 x 2 R20 • UM1 • D-CELLS

BAND

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English

Top and front panels (See )

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VOLUME

CONTROLS POWER SUPPLY

1

- adjusts volume level.

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POWER SELECTOR

- selects power on / off switch.

3

DBBS (Dynamic Bass Boost)

- enhances bass response.

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CASSETTE RECORDER KEYS

RECORD - starts recording.
PLAY - starts playback.
F.FWD/REW - fast winds / rewinds the tape
STOP/EJECT - stops the tape;

- opens the cassette compartment.
PAUSE - interrupts recording or playback.

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IR SENSOR

- infrared sensor for remote control.

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CD DOOR OPEN

- Press here to open the CD door.

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FUNCTION SELECTOR (CD

- selects source of sound CD, TAPE or RADIO.

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BAND SELECTOR (PUSH BUTTON)

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• TAPE • RADIO)

- selects FM/AM waveband.

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CD SEARCH , / TUNING UP , DOWN

CD: - skips or searches a passage / track
backwards or forward.

- tunes to radio stations.

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MEMORY

CD : - programs and reviews programmed
track numbers.
Tuner: - programmes tuner stations manually.

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DISPLAY

- shows the status of the system.

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REPEAT / FM STEREO MONO

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- repeats a track / CD / program.

- selects a FM stereo / mono.

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STOP

- stops CD playback; erases a CD program.

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PLAY/PAUSE / PRESET-UP

- starts or pauses CD play.

- selects a preset radio station.

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TELESCOPIC ANTENNA

- to improve FM reception.

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BATTERY DOOR

- to open battery compartment.

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STEREO HEADPHONE JACK

- 3.5mm stereo headphone jack.

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AC MAINS

- inlet for power cord.

Power Supply

Whenever convenient, use the power supply if you
want to conserve battery life. Make sure you remove
the plug from the set and wall outlet before inserting
batteries.

Batteries (not included)

Open the battery compartment and insert eight
batteries, type R-20, UM-1 or D-cells, (preferably
Alkaline) with the correct polarity as indicated by the
"+" and "–" symbols inside the compartment.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they
should be disposed of properly.

Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte
leakage and will corrode the compartment or cause
the batteries to burst. Therefore:

• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with carbon
zinc. Only use batteries of the same type for the
set.

• When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix old
batteries with the new ones.

• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used
for a long time.

Using AC Power

1 Check if the power voltage, as shown on the type

plate located on the bottom of the set, corresponds
to your local AC power supply. If it does not,
consult your dealer or service center.

2 Connect the power cord to the AC MAINS inlet and

the wall outlet. The power supply is now
connected and ready for use.

3 To switch off completely, unplug the power cord

from the wall outlet.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to
protect your set during heavy thunderstorms.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS RADIO

RECORDING

Switching power on/off: Save energy

Whether you are using mains or battery supply, to
avoid unnecessary energy consumption always adjust
the source selector to off.

General operation

1 To select your sound source adjust the source

selector to CD/TAPE/RADIO.

2 Adjust the sound with the VOLUME and DBBS

(Dynamic Bass Boost) controls.

3 To switch off the set, adjust the source selector to

off position.

RADIO RECEPTION

Tuning to radio stations

1. Slide the FUNCTION selector to RADIO.

2. Press the BAND selector to a desired waveband

- FM, AM.

3. Press down on or and release button.

- the display frequency is run, until a radio
station with sufficient signal strength is found.

- If a FM station is received in stereo, STEREO is
shown.

4. Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired
station.
Note: To tune to a weak station, press or
briefly and repeatedly until you have found
optimal reception.

Tuning to preset radio stations

- Press PRESET-UP until the desired preset station is
displayed.

– For FM, pull out the telescopic antenna. Incline and

turn the antenna. Reduce its length if the signal is
too strong (very close to a transmitter).

– For AM the set is provided with a built-in antenna

so the telescopic antenna is not needed. Direct the
antenna by turning the whole set.

Programming radio stations

You can store up to a total of 15 radio stations in the

memory.

Programming

1. Tune to your desired station (refer to “Tuning to radio
station”).

2. Press MEMORY to activate programming.

- “MEMORY“ flashes in the display.

3. Press PRESET-UP to allocate a number from 1 to 15
to this station.

4. Press MEMORY again to confirm the setting.

- “MEMORY“ stop flashes, the preset number and the
frequency of the preset station are shown.

5. Repeat the above four steps to store other stations.

Note: You can override a preset station by storing another
frequency in its place.

PLAYING A CASSETTE

Select TAPE source.

1.

2. Press STOP• EJECT to open the cassette door.

3. Insert a recorded cassette and close the cassette door.

4. Press PLAY to start playback.

To interrupt playback, press . To resume, press the key again.

5. PAUSE

By pressing 6.

or on the set, fast winding of the tape is possible in both directions.

7. To stop the tape, press STOP•EJECT.
– The keys are automatically released at the end of the tape, except if PAUSE has been activated.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RECORDING

• Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or other rights of
third parties are not infringed.

• This deck is not suitable for recording on CHROME (IEC II) or
METAL (IEC IV) type cassettes. For recording, use NORMAL
type cassettes (IEC I) on which the tabs have not been broken.

• The best recording level is set automatically . Altering the VOL
and DBB controls will not affect the recording in progress.

• At the very beginning and end of the tape, no recording will
take place during the 7 seconds, when the leader tape passes
the recorder heads.

• To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have the tape in
front of you and break out the left tab.
Recording on this side is no longer possible. To record over this
side again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive tape.

Recording from the radio

1. Tune to the desired radio station (See TUNING TO RADIO

STATIONS ).

2. Press STOP• EJECT to open the cassette door.

3. Insert a suitable cassette into the cassette deck and close the

cassette door.

4. Press RECORD

5. For brief interruptions, press PAUSE

press PAUSE

to start recording.

. To resume recording,

again.

6. To stop recording, press STOP• EJECT.

MAINTENANCE

Tape deck maintenance

To ensure quality recording and playback of the tape deck, clean

A B C

parts , and shown in the diagram below, after approx.
50 hours of operation, or on average once a month. Use a cotton
bud slightly moistened with alcohol or a special head cleaning
fluid to clean the deck.

1. Open the cassette door by pressing STOP• EJECT.

2. Press PLAY

3. Press PAUSE

B

Capstan .

and clean the rubber pressure rollers .

and clean the magnetic heads and also the

C

A

4. After cleaning, press STOP• EJECT.
Note: Cleaning of the heads can also be done by playing a

cleaning cassette through once.

AABC

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CD PLAYER

MAINTENANCE & SAFETY

CD Player

Playing a CD

This CD-player can play Audio Discs, CD-R and CD­Rewritables. Do not try to play CD-ROM, CDi, VCD,
DVD or computer CD.
1 Adjust the source selector to CD.

Display: shows Briefly.

2 To open the CD door, lift the CD door at the edge

marked CLOSE/OPEN.

3 Insert a CD, CD-R or CD-RW with the printed side

Facing up and press the CD door gently close.

4 Press on the set to start playback.
5 To pause playback press . To resume, press

again.

6 To stop CD playback, press STOP .

Note: CD play will also stop when:
– you open the CD compartment;
– you select RADIO sound source;
– the CD has reached to the end.

Selecting a different track

During playback you can use or to select a
particular track.

• If you have selected a track number in the stop or
pause position, press to start playback.

• Press once briefly for the next track, or press
repeatedly until the desired track number appears
in the display.

• Press once briefly to return to the beginning of
a current track.

• Press more than once briefly for a previous
track.

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Programming track numbers

You may store up to 32 tracks in the desired
sequence. If you like, store any track more than once.
1 In the STOP mode, press or for your desired

track.

2 When your chosen track number appears, press

PROG MODE once to store the track.

The display shows prog and prog briefly
followed by your selected track number.

3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to select and store all desired

tracks in this way.

4 To play your program, press .

Reviewing your set program

• In the STOP mode, press PROG MODE.

The display shows your stored track numbers
in sequence.

Erasing a program

You can erase the contents of the memory by:
– opening the CD door;
– selecting RADIO source;
– pressing (twice during playback or in the stop

Position)

Precautions & General Maintenance

• Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the
system does not tilt.

• Do not expose the set, batteries or CDs to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by
heating equipment or direct sunlight.

• Do not cover the set. Adequate ventilation with a
minimum gap of 6 inches between the ventilation
holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to
prevent heat build-up.

• The mechanical parts of the set contain self­lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.

• To clean the set, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use
any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia,
benzene or abrasives as these may harm the
housing.

CD player and CD handling

• The lens of the CD player should never be touched!

• Sudden changes in the surrounding temperature can cause condensation to form and the lens of your CD player to
cloud over. Playing a CD is then not possible. Do not attempt to clean the lens but leave the set in a warm environment
until the moisture evaporates.

• Always close the CD door to keep the CD compartment dust-free. To clean, dust the compartment with a soft dry cloth.

• To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the center towards the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning
agents as they may damage the disc.

• Never write on a CD or attach any stickers to it.

Finding a passage within a track

1 Press and hold down or .

• The CD is played at high speed and low volume.
2 When you recognize the passage you want release

or .

Normal playback resumes.

Different play modes: Repeat

repeat – plays the current track continuously
repeat all– plays the entire CD continuously

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the

warranty.

– Problem

• Solution

No sound /power

– Volume not adjusted

• Adjust the VOLUME

– power cord not securely connected

• Connect the AC power cord properly

– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted

• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly

Display does not function properly /
No reaction to operation of any of
the controls

– Electrostatic discharge

• Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a
few seconds

Poor cassette sound quality

– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.

• Clean deck parts etc., see Maintenance

– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL

or CHROME)

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• Only use NORMAL (IEC

Recording does not work

– Cassette tab(s) may be broken

• Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the
missing tab space

) for recording

no disc indication

– No CD inserted

• Insert a CD, CD-R or CD-RW

– CD badly scratched or dirty

• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance

– Laser lens steamed up

• Wait until lens has cleared

– CD-R is blank or the disc is not finalized

• Use a finalized CD-R

CD playback does not work

– CD badly scratched/ dirty

• Replace/ clean CD (see maintenance)

– Laser lens steamed up

• Wait until lens has adjusted to room temperature

The CD skips tracks

– CD damaged or dirty

• Replace or clean CD

– Program is active

• Quit Program mode(s)

SPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATIONS :

POWER SUPPLY

RADIO FREQUENCY COVERAGE

GENERAL
Headphone
Speakers

CD PLAYER
Pick up
Encoding
D/A

CASSETTE PLAYER
Tape
Recording System
Erasing System

: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
DC 12V (UM-1 x 8)
: AM 530 - 1710 kHz.
: FM 88 - 108 MHz.

: 3.5mm Stereo jack plug 8-32 ohm
: 8 ohm

: 3-Beam. Semiconductor Laser
: 8 x Over Sampling
: 1 - Bit Dual D/A Converter

: Standard normal bias
: DC bias
: Magnetic erase

Environmental information

We have done our best to reduce the packaging and make it easy to separate into 3 materials: cardboard,
paper pulp and expandable polyethylene.
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe
the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, dead batteries and old equipment..

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