Curtis RT072 User Manual

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. TV/Radio channels indicator

2. Dial Pointer

3. Tuning Control

4. Picture Tube

5. Volume Control/Power Switch

6. Function Selector TV/Radio

7. Band Selector
TV : VL/VH/UHF Radio : AM/FM

8. Battery Cover

9. Telescopic ROD antenna

10. Earphone Jack

11. External Antenna Jack

12. DC Power Input Jack

13. Contrast Control

14. Brightness Control

15. Vertical Hold Control

16. Video In

17. Audio In

18. AV/TV Switch

19. Ext/Batt/Charge

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TV OPERATION

1. Turn on Power Switch (5).

2. Slide the Function selector (6) to the “TV” position.

3. Slide the band selector switch (7) to a desired band

(VL/VHF/UHF).

4. Turn the tuning control (3) to a desired station on the tuning

indicator (1).

5. Adjust rod antenna (9) length, direction and angle to attain best

picture and sound.

6. Adjust the volume control (5) to a desired volume level.

7. Brightness control (14) & contrast control (13).

If the picture is too bright or too dark, adjust the brightness and
contrast control knobs.

8. If picture rolls up and down, adjust the vertical hold control (15).

RADIO OPERATION

1. Slide the function switch (6) to the “RADIO” position.

2. Slide the band selector (7) to a desired band AM/FM.

3. Turn the tuning control (3) to a desired station on the tuning indicator (1).

4. Adjust rod antenna (9) for best sound in the FM mode, turn the unit for best sound in

the AM mode.

5. Adjust the volume control (5) to a desired level.

CAUTION: SLIDE THE POWER SWITCH (5) TO THE “OFF” POSITION FOR CLOSE
UNIT POWER SOURCE. REMOVE THE BATTERIES/CAR/AC ADAPTER SOURCE
IF THE UNIT NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG TIME.

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POWER SOURCES

AC ADAPTER OPERATION

To use the adaptor, plug the small round end of the adaptor into the DC
jack (12). Then plug the pronged plug into AC wall outlet.

WARNING:

Before plugging into AC wall outlet, make sure the outside adapter voltage selector is
set for the voltage used in your location.
Use other adapter with wrong specification may damage your set.

12V CAR/BOAT ADAPTER OPERATION (not supplied)

Plug the torpedo-shaped end of the adapter into the socket, making sure to push it all
the way in. Now plug the small end of the adapter into the DC jack (12).
The set will now operate on the current of your Car/Boat power source.
IMPORTANT: DC adapter operates only with a negative ground battery system. If you
are not certain your vehicle operates on a 12-volt DC, negative-ground system, consult
your vehicle’s user manual.

BATTERY OPERATION

Open the battery cover (8), then install TEN 1.5V “C” size batteries (not supplied) into
the compartment and close the case. Be sure negative and positive terminals are
positioned as indicated in the battery compartment.
When either of the above mentioned adapter is plugged into the unit, the power from the
batteries is automatically disconnected.

CAUTION:

Do not mix batteries of different composition or old with new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline or standard (carbon zinc) with rechargeable (nickel cadmium)
batteries.

TO CHARGE NI-CD BATTERIES

Set the function selector (19) to the “Charge” position. Insert the AC adaptor plug into
the DC input jack. Charging time takes about 12 hours.
NOTE: when batteries have been fully charged, the function selector (19) must be
changed to other position or unplug the AC adaptor.

1. Do not charge alkaline batteries as charging will cause these batteries to leak acid or

explode.

2. Charge only NI-CD batteries.

3. Use only the AC adaptor included in your set.

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