Curtis RCD163A User manual

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
This “bolt of lightning”
indicates uninsulated
material within your unit
which may cause an electrical shock.
For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove
product covering.
The “exclamation point”
calls attention to features
for which you should read
the enclosed literature closely to
prevent operating and maintenance
problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADEOF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
Know these
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the bottom of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. ________________________
Serial No. _________________________
AND FULLY INSERT.
Portable Radio With CD Player RCD163A
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Audio
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Dripping warning:
The product shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the product.
Ventilation warning:
The normal ventilation of the
product shall not be impeded for
intended use.

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 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. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AC
Polarized Plug
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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.
NOTES
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.

English CONTROLS POWER SUPPLY
Top and front panels (See ) 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-14, UM-2 or C-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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BATTERY DOOR
– to open battery compartment.
AC MAINS
– inlet for power cord.
Back Panel (See )
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VOLUME
- adjusts volume level.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
- selects source of sound CD, OFF or RADIO.
STEREO HEADPHONE JACK
- 3.5mm stereo headphone jack.
REPEAT
- repeats a track / CD / program.
PROGRAM
CD : - programs and reviews programmed
track numbers.
SEARCH ,
CD: - skips or searches a passage / track
backwards or forward.
STOP
- stops CD playback; erases a CD program.
PLAY/PAUSE
- starts or pauses CD play.
CD DOOR
- lift here to open / close the CD door.
TELESCOPIC ANTENNA
- pull out to improve to FM reception.
FM STEREO INDICATOR
- shows the FM stereo indication.
DIAL POINTER WINDOW
- shows the AM/FM dial frequency.
REPEAT INDICATOR
- shows the Repeat indication.
PROGRAM INDICATOR
- shows the Program indication.
DISPLAY
- shows the CD functions.
PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR
- shows the Play/Pause indication.
TUNING CONTROL
- selects FM/AM stations.
BAND SELECTOR (FM ST.
- selects FM ST. / FM / AM waveband.
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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/OFF/RADIO .
2 Adjust the sound with the VOLUME.
3To switch off the set, adjust the source selector to
off position.
RADIO
Radio reception
1. Slide the FUNCTION selector to RADIO.
– 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.
2. Slide the BAND selector to a desired setting
- FM STEREO, FM, AM.
3. Rotate the TUNING control to find the desired
stations.
NOTE: If the BAND selector is set to the FM
stereo position and you have tuned to an FM
stereo station, the FM stereo LED indicator
will light.
4. When you have finished listening, slide the
FUNCTION selector to the OFF position to shut
the power off.
BASIC FUNCTIONS RADIO
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CD Player
Playing a CD
This CD-player can play Audio Discs, CD-R and CD-
Rewritables. Do not try to play CD-ROM, CDi, VCD,
DVD or computer CD.
1Adjust the source selector to CD.
Display: shows Briefly.
2To open the CD door, lift the CD door at the edge
marked OPEN/CLOSE.
3Insert a CD, CD-R or CD-RW with the printed side
Facing up and press the CD door gently close.
4Press on the set to start playback.
5To pause playback press . To resume, press
again.
6To 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.
Finding a passage within a track
1Press and hold down or .
• The CD is played at high speed and low volume.
2When 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
Programming track numbers
You may store up to 32 tracks in the desired
sequence. If you like, store any track more than once.
1In the STOP mode, press or for your desired
track.
2When your chosen track number appears, press
PROG MODE once to store the track.
PROG LED flashes and the display shows Prog
briefly followed by your selected track number.
3Repeat steps 1 to 2 to select and store all desired
tracks in this way.
4To play your program, press .
Reviewing your set program
• In the STOP mode, press PROG MODE.
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)
The display shows your stored track numbers
in sequence.
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CD PLAYER

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 self-
lubricating 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.
MAINTENANCE & SAFETY
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– 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
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)
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.
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..
TROUBLESHOOTING