CURTIS RCD881 User Manual

RCD881
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNINGS
TO Prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use this plug with an extension cord, receptacle or add other outlet unless the blades can be can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCKRISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT OPENDO NOT OPEN
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ltage' within the product's en­closure that may be of suffici­ent magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to perso­ns.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (
OR BACK),NO USER SERV-
ICEABLE PARTS INSIDE R-
EFER SERVICING TO QUA-
LIFIED SERVICE PERSON-
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an equilateral triangle is int-
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presence of important opera-
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instruction.
2 keep these instructions.
3 heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this product near water(swimming pool, beach, lake etc.).
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any of the 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 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 is 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 receptacles and the point
where they exit from the stereo.
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 system has been
damaged in any way, such as a damaged power-supply cord or plug . Has been exposed to rain or
moisture ,does not operate normally , or has been dropped.
14 This appliance should not be exposed to dripping water or splashing water and objects filled with
water, such as vases, should not be placed on this unit
Quick View
To get the maximum enjoyment and performance from this product, please read this manual and familiarize yourself with the functions and controls before attempting to operate it. Correct usage will assure years of trouble free performance and listening pleasure.
Front View
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Rear View
FM Antenna
Left
Speaker
socket
Right
Speaker
socket
AM Antenna
socket
Mains Cable
Top View
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CD Compartment Open/Close
Remote Control
Getting Started
Unpacking your RCD881 Micro System
Carefully remove your CD micro system from its packaging. You may wish to store the packaging for future use.
Box Contents:
CD micro system
2 speakers (speaker cables attached)
Remote control
• AM Loop Antenna
User Guide
AC CONNECTION
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet
having 120v,60Hz only. Connecting this
unit to other power sources may damage
the unit.
NOTES:
*The AC polarized to help minimize the
possibility of electric shock. If the
polarized plug does not fit into a
nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or
cut the wide blade; it is the user`s
responsibility to have an electrician
replace the obsolete outlet.
*The power cord should be unplugged
from the outlet when the unit is not
going to be used for a long period of time.
Installation
Speaker Connection
1. Unwind the cable from each speaker.
2. At the rear of the CD micro system there are two speaker sockets.
3. Plug the speaker located on the right into the socket marked ‘R’ and coloured red.
4. Plug the speaker located on the left into the socket marked ‘L’ and coloured white.
5. For optimal stereo effect, place the speakers approximately 1.5m apart.
AC Power Connection
1. Connect the mains plug to a mains supply socket and switch on the supply.
2. At the front of the CD micro system unit, press the STANDBY button.
3. The LCD display will light up.
Antenna
The FM antenna is attached to the back of the unit. Unwind the wire. Positioning is described in the Radio section.
The AM antenna is a separate loop aerial that plugs into the back of the unit at the socket marked ‘AM ANT.’. Its assembly is described in the Radio section.
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Remote Control
The remote control requires 1 x 3V Lithium Battery, (CR2025).
Battery Installation
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1. Press the small clip down a little as shown in the first picture then slide the battery holder out and remove.
Operating the remote control
Point the remote control at the front of the CD micro system, to operate. The IR sensor is located below the LCD display.
The remote control will work up to 7m away from the IR sensor.
Do not block the path of the beam from the remote control to the unit. Dark walls, direct sunlight or very bright light will reduce the sensitivity of the IR sensor.
2. Refer to polarity (+ or -) markings on the battery holder and insert a new battery.
3. Replace the battery holder
Note: The remote control will cease to
function when the battery becomes weak.
Setting the Clock
The clock can be set by using the buttons on the front of the unit or the remote control.
Setting the Clock using the Unit Controls
1. Press STANDBY on the unit so that the display on the unit dims and the clock is displayed.
2. Press and hold the PROG./MEMORY button. The display will show either ‘24H’ or ‘12H’ .
3. Release the PROG./MEMORY button and use either of the SKIP buttons to select the clock mode you require, either 12 or 24 hour clock.
4. Press the PROG./MEMORY button. The display will show the time with the hours flashing on and off.
5. Use either of the SKIP buttons to select the hour and press PROG./MEMORY, the hour stops flashing and the minutes start flashing. Note that for the 12 hour clock mode AM and PM are displayed.
6. Use either of the SKIP buttons to select the minutes and press the PROG./ MEMORY button.
The clock is now set.
Setting the Clock using the Remote Control
1. Press STANDBY on the remote control so that the display on the unit dims and the clock is displayed.
2. Press and hold the PROG./MEMORY button. The display will change to flash either ‘24H’ or ‘12H’.
3. Release the PROG./MEMORY button and use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select the clock mode you require.
4. Press the PROG./MEMORY button. The display will show the time with the hours flashing on and off.
5. Use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select the hour and press the PROG./MEMORY button The hour ceases to flash and the minutes start flashing.
6. Use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select the minutes and press the PROG./ MEMORY button.
The clock is now set.
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Operation
Now your CD micro system is installed and ready for use, please refer to the following instructions for correct operation.
AC Power Operation
The CD micro system will be in standby mode, when the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
At the front of the CD micro system, or using the remote control, press STANDBY, to
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switch the CD micro system on. The LCD display will light up.
Volume Control
WARNING
Do not turn off the CD micro system when the volume is set at high level. When it is subsequently turned on, a sudden blast of sound may damage your hearing and the external speakers.
The volume level can be adjusted either using the controls on the unit or by the remote control.
On the unit turn the volume control towards the ‘+’ sign to increase the volume and towards the ‘-’ sign to reduce the volume. The volume level will be displayed while adjustments are being made.
Note: The volume control on the unit does
not fully rotate, you only need to turn the control until it clicks.
To adjust the volume level using the remote control, press the VOLUME +/- buttons.
Press MUTE on either the unit or the remote control to mute the sound. Press MUTE again to resume sound.
Note: Pressing any of the volume control
buttons will also resume sound.
Headphones
Note: Reduce the volume to a low level
before putting on headphones. Adjust volume to a comfortable level.
A headphones socket is provided for private listening. It is located on the front of the unit.
see page 3
A pair of stereo headphones with a 3.5mm stereo plug is required. Insert the stereo plug into the socket for headphone use.
The external speakers are automatically disconnected when headphones are in use.
BBS
Your CD micro system has "X-BASS" sound effect setting. The setting can be selected by pressing the BBS button on the remote control or BBS button on the unit. The setting appear at the top of the display window.
Radio
Operation
At the front of the CD micro system, or using the remote control, press STANDBY, to switch the CD micro system on. The LCD display will light up.
Press either the FUNCTION button on the remote control or the TUNER button on the unit to select the radio tuner.
Tuning
Press either STOP/BAND on the remote control or STOP/BAND on the unit to select between FM and AM bands.
Use the tuning buttons on the remote control or on the unit to select the desired station. The frequency will display on the LCD display.
Pressing any of the tuning buttons briefly will change the frequency by one increment. Pressing and holding the button for a couple of seconds will cause the tuner to search for the next radio station.
Pressing any of the tuning buttons during a search will stop the search.
FM
FM Antenna
Fully extend the FM antenna wire and position it to obtain the best FM reception.
FM Stereo
The CD micro system is capable of receiving stereo FM broadcasts. When you are tuned to a stereo broadcast, ‘STEREO’ will be displayed.
AM
AM Loop Antenna
For AM reception broadcasts are picked up through a loop antenna that plugs into the back of the unit.
The antenna assembly has a fixing system attached that can be folded to form either a stand or wall mounting as shown in the figures opposite. The wall mounting has two holes for round head screws. These are not supplied.
Note: It is normal for the position of the
antenna to be adjusted to achieve the best reception. If selecting the wall mounted option ensure that you can receive the radio stations you listen to before fixing.
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As supplied
Folded to form a stand
Folded for wall mounting
Preset Memory Stations
Your CD micro system can store up to 20 preset radio stations, 10 FM and 10 AM.
Once a station is in a preset memory it can be retuned by pressing the M-UP/REPEAT button on either the remote control or the front of the unit until the desired preset number is displayed.
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To Preset Stations using the Remote Control
1. Press the Track/Tune buttons to select the desired frequency.
2. Press the PROG./MEMORY button. MEMORY will flash on the display.
3. Press the M-UP/REPEAT button until the desired preset memory number is displayed.
4. Press the PROG./MEMORY button, to store the frequency into the selected memory location. MEMORY will stop flashing and remain on the display.
The frequency is now preset.
To Preset Stations using the Unit Controls
1. Press the TUNING +/- buttons to select the desired frequency.
2. Press the PROG./MEMORY button. MEMORY will flash on the display.
3. Press the M-UP/REPEAT button until the desired preset memory number is displayed.
4. Press the PROG./MEMORY button, to store the frequency into the selected memory location. MEMORY will stop flashing and remain on the display.
The frequency is now preset.
CD player
Operation
At the front of the CD micro system, or using the remote control, press STANDBY, to switch the CD micro system on. The LCD display will light up.
Set the function switch to CD. The display will initially flash zeros then show ‘no dISC’.
Only use CDs that bear the CD logo.
Loading and Unloading CDs
1. Press the PUSH OPEN button on the CD door to onen the CD compartment.
Note: If using the CD micro system for the
first time, remove the protective sheet from inside the compartment, before use.
2. Remove the CD from its case, place carefully into disc compartment over the centre spindle and lock in place, with the label side up.
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the CD door. The display will show the total number of tracks and the total playing time. The CD door can be opened at any time.
First press either STOP/BAND on the remote control or STOP/BAND on the unit, then press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Please Note:
Do not place foreign objects into the CD compartment, this may damage the mechanism.
Always keep the CD door shut, to prevent dust or dirt from getting into CD mechanism.
Never place more than one CD into the CD compartment at any time.
After CD door is closed, CD information may not appear on the LCD display, this means the CD cannot be read by the CD mechanism. Refer to the ‘Care and maintenance’ section.
Playing a CD
On CD micro system, or remote control:
1. Press the play/pause button, . The display will show the track number and the elapsed playing time.
2. To pause playback, press the play/ pause button, . The elapsed time will flash.
3. To resume playback press play/pause,
again.
4. To stop playback, press either STOP/ BAND on the remote control or STOP/ BAND on the unit.
Track Selection
Using the remote control:
1. Press either the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select the desired track number.
2. Press play/pause, to start playing.
Using the unit controls:
1. Press either of the SKIP buttons to select the desired track number.
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE, to start playing.
Track Selection During Play
Using the remote control:
1. During play, press either of the TRACK/ TUNE buttons to select the desired track number. The selected track will automatically start to play.
Using the unit controls:
1. During play, press either of the SKIP buttons to select the desired track number. The selected track will automatically start to play.
Stop Play
1. Press STOP/BAND on the remote control or the unit. The display will show the total number of tracks and total playing time.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, to remove the CD from the compartment.
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Programmed Playback
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed for playback.
Using the remote control:
1. Press the PROG,/MEMORY button. MEMORY will flash on the display, the track number is shown on the left and the program number on the right, as below.
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2. Use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select the desired track number to be played back first.
3. Press the PROG,/MEMORY button. The display will increment the program playback number.
4. Use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select the track number to be played back second in the programmed sequence.
5. Press the PROG,/MEMORY button.
6. Repeat this process until you have entered all of the tracks you wish to play back in the programmed sequence..
7. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback. Play back will start with first track selected.
8. To stop playback press STOP/BAND
9. Opening the CD door will clear program.
Using the unit controls:
1. Press PROG./MEMORY. MEMORY will flash on the display, the track number is shown on the left and the program number on the right, as above.
2. Use the SKIP buttons to select the desired track number to be played back first.
3. Press PROG./MEMORY. The display will increment the program playback number.
4. Use the SKIP buttons to select the track number to be played back second in the programmed sequence.
5. Press the PROG./MEMORY button.
6. Repeat this process until you have entered all of the tracks you wish to play back in the programmed sequence..
7. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback. Play back will start with first track selected.
8. To stop playback, press the STOP/ BAND button.
9. Opening the CD door will clear program.
Random Play
1. With the CD loaded, press RANDOM on either the remote control or the unit. The tracks will be played in a random order.
2. To cancel random play, either press RANDOM or STOP/BAND on the remote control, or STOP/BAND on the unit.
Repeat Play
1. Press the M-UP/REPEAT on either the remote control or the unit once, to repeat playback of the same track. The REPEAT indicator will flash on the display.
2. To repeat all tracks, press M-UP/ REPEAT twice. The REPEAT indicator will stop flashing and remain on.
3. To cancel, press M-UP/REPEAT on the unit until the REPEAT indicator extinguishes.
You can also cancel the repeat function by pressing either STOP/BAND on the remote control or STOP/BAND on the unit.
Timer
Setting the timer
1.Press the TIMER button to turn the timer function on,TIMER will flash on and off for a short time.
2.While timer is flashing on the display, hold the PROG/MEMORY button down for 3 seconds and then release.The display will show the time with the hours flashing on and off.
3.Use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select the hour and press PROG/MEMORY. The hour stops flashing and the minutes start flashing.
4.Use either of the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select the minutes and press the PROG/MEMORY button. The timer is now set.TIMER will flash on and off for a few seconds then the display will revert to the previous mode.
Switching the timer off
1.Press the timer button to switch the timer off.TIMER will disappear from the display.
Sleep Function
Your CD micro system can be set to switch off automatically after a preset period of between 10 and 90 minutes.
1.While the unit is on,press the SLEEP button on the remote control.The display will show 90 and SLEEP will flash on and off.This indicates that the system will switch off in 90 minutes.
2.Successive pressing of the SLEEP button reduces the time by 10 minutes with each press.For example if you want the system to switch off in 30 minutes press the SLEEP button seven times.
3.After approximately five seconds the sleep tunction is registered.The display reverts to its previous state,SLEEP stops flashing and remains on. Note: You have approximately five seconds between successive pressings of the SLEEP button before the sleep] function is registered.
4.Toremove the sleep setting press the SLEEP button again.SLEEP will be removed from the display.
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Care and Maintenance
Compact Disc Care
CD Handling
When handling CDs:
Do not touch the recorded surface.
Do not stick paper, or write, on either side of the CD.
Do not bend the CD.
CD Storage
To avoid scratches/damage, always put CDs back in their cases, after use.
Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high temperature/humidity, for long periods.
Cleaning CDs
When cleaning CDs:
Use a soft cloth, to wipe fingerprints and dust from the disc surface.
Wipe in a straight line from the centre to the outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light stains, will not affect playback.
Never use benzene, thinners, record cleaner fluid, or antistatic spray to clean CDs.
Care of the CD Micro system
Cleaning
Always unplug the product before you clean it.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Clean your product with a soft, damp (not wet) cloth.
Ventilation
Do not block or cover ventilation slots. Blocking of ventilation slots, may lead to overheating of the product.
Fault Finding
Product will not operate.
Ensure product is connected to the mains supply and switched ON.
Ensure the STANDBY button has been pressed.
No sound
Ensure speakers are properly connected.
Adjust volume level.
Check, headphones are not plugged in.
Poor radio reception
Ensure aerial is positioned to receive best signal.
Adjust tuning to improve reception.
Possible interference from electrical equipment (e.g. Television). Reposition product, to reduce interference.
No sound/poor sound quality from CD player
Ensure CD is correctly loaded, label side up.
Ensure CD is free from dust, dirt or scratches. CD may require replacement.
Condensation on optic lens. Wait 30 minutes, then retry operation.
CD skipping. Ensure CD is free from dust, dirt or scratches, clean CD. Ensure product is not subject to vibration.
Specification
POWER SUPPLY 120V ~ 60Hz
UNIT DIMENSION (mm) 140 (W) x 165 (H) x 245 (D) SPEAKER DIMENSION (mm) 130 (W) x 155 (H) x 195 (D)
Radio
FREQUENCY RANGE
FM 87.5 - 108MHz
AM 52
Laser
OPTICAL PICKUP Class 1 Laser
Note: Specification subject to change without notice.
0 - 1710kHz
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