Curtis iP1500UK User manual

iPOD RADIO CD MICRO SYSTEM
MODEL NO. iP1500UK
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT

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WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is intended to alert the
DANGER:
Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and interlock failed or
defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Any use of the controls or an adjustment to the procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). There are
no user-serviceable parts inside. Please refer any servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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Power Sources
This portable audio system is designed to operate on
either 230V AC, 50Hz house current.
AC Operation
Unwind the AC cord and extend it to its full length. Insert the small end of the AC cord into the AC
socket on the rear of the unit. Insert the other end of the AC cord into any convenient 230V AC,
50Hz household outlet.
PREPARATION FOR USE
Connecting the Speakers
Place the speakers on either side of the main unit.
Connect the speaker on the left side of the main unit to the "L" speaker jack on the
back panel.
Connect the speaker on the right side of the main unit to the "R" speaker jack on
the back panel.
Right Side Speaker Left Side Speaker
Speaker wire with white strip will connect to "Red" speaker jack and speaker wire without
the white strip will insert to "Black" speaker jack
Make sure the speaker wires are fully inserted and locked into the speaker jacks on the
back panel of the main unit.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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POWER BUTTON
MEM/CLK ADJ BUTTON
REPEAT/M-DN BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
SLEEP BUTTON
FUNCTION BUTTON
IPOD BUTTON
SKIP/TUNE DN BUTTON
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PRESET EQ BUTTON
SKIP/TUNE UP BUTTON
VOLUME DN BUTTON
VOLUME UP BUTTON
STOP/BAND BUTTON
OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
HEADPHONE JACK
PLAY/PAUSE MEM-UP BUTTON
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LOCATION OF REMOTE CONTROLS
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POWER BUTTON
FUNCTION BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTONS
FM ST BUTTON
SKIP/TUNE DN BUTTON
SLEEP BUTTON
SKIP/TUNE UP BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
MEM/CLK SET BUTTON
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STOP/BAND BUTTON
REPEAT/MEM DN BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/MEM UP BUTTON
VOLUME DN BUTTON
MUTE BUTTON
EQ BUTTON
VOLUME UP BUTTON
IPOD BUTTON
OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
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POWER EJECT
FM ST
EQ
MUTE
CLK SET MEM DN
TUNE/SKIP BAND MEM-UP
VOL
VOL
iPOD
REPEAT
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POWER SOURCES
BATTERIES
NOTE:
The button cell battery contains mercury, don't put in the trash. Recycle or
dispose as hazardous waste.
NOTE:
You may need to remove a protective covering from the remote's battery
compartment before using the remote control.
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(FOR REMOTE CONTROL)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Setting up your radio
Checking AM Radio reception
Your clock radio has a built-in antenna for AM radio. To improve
reception, you need to rotate your unit.
Unpacking And Set Up
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Placement of the System
The system should be placed on a stable, level surface such as a
table, desk, or shelf, convenient to an AC outlet, away from direct
sunlight, and sources of excess heat, dust, moisture, humidity,
vibration, or strong magnetic fields.
The speakers may be placed next to the main unit or as far apart as
the speaker wires allow. We recommend that you leave a gap of
approximately 1/2 inch between the main unit and the speakers so
that any vibration from the speakers will not interfere with the CD
player in the main unit.
Remove the main unit, the speakers, and the remote control unit
from the display carton. Remove all packing materials from the
components.
Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length.
Unwind the external FM wire antenna and extend it to its full length.
Remove the twist-ties from the speaker wires.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Plug the AC Power cord into a power outlet.
2. Press the POWER button on the main unit or remote control to turn the
system "On".
3. If necessary, press the FUNCTION button to select the Radio mode and
the display shows: FM 87.5 MHz.
4. To switch between FM and AM bands press the STOP/BAND button on
the front panel or remote.
5. Automatic Tuning - Depress and hold the TUNING / SKIP UP or DN buttons
until the display begins to move, then release the buttons. The tuner will
scan up or down the band until it finds the first strong station, and then
stop on that station. Repeat this process until the tuner stops on your
desired station.
6. If you tune to an FM Stereo station the "(ST)" indicator appears in the
display.
7. Manual Tuning - Press theTUNING / SKIP UP or DN buttons repeatedly
until the display is showing the frequency of your desired station. Use the
manual tuning method to tune to weaker stations that are bypassed during
Automatic Tuning.
Setting the time
To set the time on your radio:
1. With the power off.
2. Press and hold the MEM/CLK ADJ Button; "12Hr" will blink.
3. Press the SKIP/TUNING Button to set the unit to the 24 hour (24Hr) mode
or 12 hour (12Hr) mode.
4. Press the MEM/CLK ADJ Button and the hours will blink.
5. Press the SKIP/TUNING Button to set the current hour, then press the
MEM/CLK ADJ again; the minute digits will blink. Press the SKIP/TUNING
to set the current minutes.
6. Press the MEM/CLK ADJ Button to confirm the time.
Using your radio

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Programming radio station presets:
You can program as many as 10 FM and 10 AM radio station presets. After you
program a station, you can tune to the station by pressing one of the SKIP/TUNE
Buttons.
To program a radio station:
1. Press the POWER Button to turn on your radio.
2. Press the FUNCTION Button one or more times until TUNER appears
on the display.
3. Press the BAND Button to select AM or FM.
4. Press and hold one of the SKIP/TUNE Buttons to select a radio station.
5. Press and hold the MEM/CLK ARJ Button to activate the programming
mode.
6. Press one of the SKIP/TUNING Buttons to select the preset number you
want to assign the station to.
7. Press and hold the MEM/CLK ARJ Button to store the station with the
preset number you selected.
8. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 to program additional presets.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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To tune to a radio station preset:
1. Press the POWER Button to turn on your radio.
2. Press the FUNCTION button one or more times until TUNER appears on
the display.
3. Press the STOP/BAND Button to select AM or FM.
4. Press the MEM DN or MEM UP Button one or more times until the preset
number you want appears on the display.
To select an equalizer mode:
Press the EQ Button one or more times to select the mode you want
You can select:
* Classic
* Jazz
* Rock
* Pop
Listening to a CD
Your radio can play audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs. CD-Rs and CD-RWs
must be finalized before you can play them on your unit.
To listening to a CD:
1. Press the POWER Button to turn on your radio.
2. Press the FUNCTION Button one or more times until CD track "--" appears
on the display.
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Button to open the CD tray.
4. Place a CD with the label side up into the CD tray.
5. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Button to close the CD tray.
6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE Button to start playback.
7. To control the CD during playback:
* Press the PLAY/PAUSE Button to pause playback. Press the button
again to resume playback.
* Press one of the SKIP/TUNING Buttons to go to the next or previous
track on the CD.
* Press and hold one of the SKIP/TUNING Buttons to search for a track
on the CD.
8. Press the STOP Button to stop playback.