Curtis SRCD243 User Manual

PORTABLE CD RADIO

SRCD243-MP3-220V

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully before using the unit and retain it for

future reference

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: IF CONNECTED TO AN AC OUTLET: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SHALL INCLUDE, IF AND AS APPLICABLE TO THE APPLIANCE,
STATEMENTS THAT CONVEY TO THE USER THE INFORMATION ITEMIZED IN THIS PARAGRAPH:

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

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

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

4. Follow instructions - All operation and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet
that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

7. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, st oves or
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

9. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.

10. 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 appliance.

11. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

12. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

13.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure
the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges.

14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for
a long period of time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Follow the advice below for safe and appropriate operations.

ON PROTECTION AGAINST LASER ENERGY EXPOSURE

 As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the

casing.

 Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet.
 Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, you may damage the lens and the player may not operate

properly.

 Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the CD door is still open.
 If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, make sure that all power s ources are disconnected from

the unit. Remove all batteries from the battery compartment, and unplug the power cord or the AC-DC
adaptor if used, from the wall outlet. Make it a practice to remove the AC-DC adaptor by grasping the main
body and not by pulling the cord.

 This unit employs a laser. The use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those

specified here may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

ON PLACEMENT

 Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot
 Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
 Do not restrict the air-flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poo r ventilation, by covering it with a cloth

or by placing it on a carpet.

ON CONDENSATION

 When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the

unit.

 When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally.
 Let it stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the unit

before use.

cold, dusty or humid.

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