Curtis RCD836 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL: RCD836

PHONOGRAHPH WITH

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

AUDIO PRODUCTS-READ THOROUGHLY

When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed including:

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.

3. Heed Instructions - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath
tub,wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
etc.

8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to
the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

9. Transporting - A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to
overturn.

10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating- current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.

AM/FM RADIO, CASSETTE & CD PLAYER

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14. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper ajustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and if the product exhibits a
distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.

22. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

23. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Precautions

Safety Information

CAUTION:

1. DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING.

2. USE OF CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.

3. IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT A QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER,
AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN A DEFECTIVE STATE.

Safety Precautions

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
may result in hazardous radiation exposures.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

To reduce the risk of electric shock: do not remove cover(or back).

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

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

CAUTION

For Compact Disc Units Only:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED
OR DEFEATED, AVOID DIRECT EXPORSURE TO LASER BEAM.

(See markings on the back of the unit.)

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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Before Use

Listening to a Tape or Compact Disc

Before Use

1. Choose unit installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a
source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, cold or
moisture. Keep away from sources that hum, such as transformers or motors.

2. Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock.
If a foreign object should get into the set, contact your dealer.

3. Be sure not to handle discs with dirty fingers. Never insert a disc that has a crack on the
surface.

4. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never
pull the cord.

5. To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and do not forget to close the disc tray.

6. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish.
Use a clean, dry cloth.

7. In order to shut off the power to this product completely, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet. Be sure to unplug the unit if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of
time, such as a vacation.

8. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Beware of Condensation

When the player (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a warm place or is used after a
sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation. Water vapor in the air could
condense on the mechanism or the laser pickup. If droplets of water form on these parts,
correct playback will be impossible because the laser cannot read the information from the
disc correctly. To prevent this, if you are going to use the player in a condition where
condensation could occur, you should not use the player for 1 or 2 hours after plugging it
into an AC outlet depending on the amount of condensation. If this is done, the player will
stabilize at the temperature of its surroundings.

Cassette Tape

Tape Handling:

Do not store tapes in the following places:

1. On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight or in any other places with high
temperatures.

2. Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers or where they would be exposed to strong
magnetic fields.

3. Where humidity is high and in dirty, dusty places.

4. Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive shocks.

5. As C-120 tapes are physically weak and could become entangled in the transport
mechanism, do not use them.

Loading a Cassette tape:

1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette
hub and take up any slack tape.
Note: Avoid touching the tape .Fingerprints attract
dust and dirt.

2. Press STOP/EJECT button to open cassette door.
Note: The cassette holder cannot be opened
during recording or play back.

3. Load the cassette tape with its open edge facing down.

4. Gently close the compartment door.

MAINTENANCE:

The heads and tape path should be cleaned and demagnetized periodically.
(Cleaning materials not included)

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against interference in a residential area. This device generates and
uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, it may cause interference to radio or TV reception. If this unit does cause
interference with TV or radio reception you can try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
A) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
B) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
C) Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that it is not on the same circuit as the
receiver. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
additional suggestions

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Manufacturer for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Cleaning Tape path

Apply head cleaning fluid to a cotton swab or soft cloth,

CLEANING STICK

CAPSTAN

ERASE HEAD

and lightly rub the heads, capstan and all metal parts in
the tape path.
Also clean the pinch roller using rubber cleaning fluid.

PRESSURE ROLLER

RECORD/PLAYBACK HEAD

Demagnetizing Heads:

Be sure that the power is off, then demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer. For details
of its use, read its instructions.