Curtis RCD688 User manual

RCD688
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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risk of electric shock to perso-
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electric shock do not remove
cover (or back),no user servic-
eable parts inside refer servi-
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOTUSE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHEROUTLETULESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLYINSERTED
TO PRESENTBLADE EXPOSURE.
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MOISTURE.
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1) Read theseinstructions.
2) Keep theseinstructions.
3) Heed allwarnings.
4) Follow allinstructions.
5) Do notuse this apparatusnear water.
6) Clean onlywith dry cloth.
7) Do notblock any ventilationopenings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
8) Do notinstall near anyheat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, orother app-
aratus (including amplifiers)that produce heat.
9) Do notdefeat the safetypurpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug h-
as two bladeswith one widerthan the other. Agrounding type plug has two bladesand a thir-
d grounding prong.The wide blade or thethird prong are provided for yoursafety. If the pro-
vided plug doesnot fit into your outlet, consultan electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10) Protect thepower cord from being walked onor pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and thepoint where they exit from theapparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by themanufacturer.
12) Use onlywith the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.When a cart is used, usecaution when moving the cart/apparatus comb-
ination to avoidinjury from tip-over.
13) Unplug thisapparatus during lightning storms or whenunused for long periods of time.
14) Refer allservicing to qualified service personnel. Servicingis required when the apparatus
has been damagedin any way, such aspower-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has b-
een spilled orobjects have fallen into the apparatus,the apparatus has been exposed to ra-
in or moisture,does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) This appliance shall not be exposed todripping or splashing water and thatno object filled
with liquids suchas vases shall be placed onapparatus.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 .
Correc usage will assure years of trouble free performance and listening pleasure.
Front View
Power
Display
Sensor
M-UP/Rep
Skip Back/
Tuning Down
Play/Pause
P.EQ Mute
Volume -
Skip Forward/
Tuning Up
Volume +
Stop/Band Selection
CD
Tuner
Prog/Mem
FM Antenna
Left
Speaker
socket
Right
Speaker
socket
AM Antenna
socket
Mains Cable
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Remote Control
Power
Volume - Volume +
Mute EQ
Band/Stop Selection
Skip Forward
Skip Back
M-UP/Repeat
Tuner/CD
Timer
Sleep
Program/Clock
Random
Play/Pause
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Getting Started
Unpacking your RCD888 Micro System
Carefully remove your CD micro system from its packaging .You may wish to store the packaging for
future use.
Box Contents:
Front View
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 plug is to help to minimize the possibility of electric shock. If the polarized plug
dies not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet , to 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 POWER 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.
CD micro system
2 speakers (speaker cables attached)
Remote control
AM Loop Antenna
User Guide
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Remote Control
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert two AAA (Um4) batteries (not included )to match the polarities as indicated inside the battery
compartment.
3. Close the cover.
NOTE: When the batteries become too weak, the operating distance of the remote controller is greatly
reduced and you will need to replace the batteries.
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.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.
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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. At STANDBY mode press and hold the PROG/MEM button for 3 seconds. The display will show
either 24H or 12H .
2. Release the PROG/MEM button and use either of the or buttons to select the clock mode
you require, either 12 or 24 hour clock.
3. Press the PROG/MEM button. The display will show the time with the hours flashing on and off.
4. Use either of the or buttons to select the hour and press PROG/MEM the hour stops
flashing and the minutes start flashing. Note that for the 12 hour clock mode AM and PM are
displayed.
5. Use either of the or buttons to select the minutes and press the PROG/ MEM button.
The clock is now set.
Setting the Clock using the Remote Control
1. At STANDBY mode press and hold the PROGRAM/CLOCK button. The display will change to flash
either 24H .
2. Release the PROGRAM/CLOCK button and use the or buttons to select the clock mode
you require.
3. Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button. The display will show the time with the hours flashing on and
off.
4. Use the or buttons to select the hour and press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button the hour
ceases to flash and the minutes start flashing.
5. Use the or buttons to select the minutes and press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button.
The clock is now set.

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 POWER to 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 subsequent
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 to wards the
sign to reduce the volume. The volume level will be displayed while adjustments are being made.
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.
P.EQ
This system has a 3 -Band Preset Electronic Equaliser that allows you to adjust the tone output for the
most popular types of music. The settings are CLASSIC , ROCK , POP .
To change to EQ setting, press the EQ button on the front panel or on the remote control until the
desired setting appears in the main display.
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Radio
Operation
At the front of the CD micro system or using the remote control, press POWER, to switch the CD
micro system on. The LCD display will light up.
Press either the TUNER button on the remote control or the TUNER button on the unit to select the
radio tuner.
Tuning
Press either BAND/STOP on the remote control or BAND/STOP 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.

To Preset Stations using the Unit Controls
1. Press the or buttons to select the desired frequency.
2. Press the PROG/MEM 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/MEM button to store the frequency into the selected memory location. MEMORY
will stop flashing and remain on the display.
The frequency is now preset.
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 tuned to a stereo
broadcasting, 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.
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.
To Preset Stations using the Remote Control
1. Press the or buttons to select the desired frequency.
2. Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button. MEMORY will on the display.
3. Press the M-UP/REPEAT button until the desired preset memory number is displayed.
4. Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button to store the frequency into the selected memory location.
MEMORY will stop flashing and remain on the display.
The frequency is now preset.
As supplied
Folded to
form a stand
Folded for
wall
mounting
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CD player
Operation
At the front of the CD micro system or using the remote control, press POWER, 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 open 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.
Please Note:
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 BAND/STOP on the remote control or on the unit.
Track Selection
Using the remote control:
1. Press either the or buttons to select the desired track number.
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE, to start playing.
Using the unit controls:
1. Press either of the or buttons to select the desired track number.
Track Selection During Play
Using the remote control:
1. During play, press either of the or buttons to select the desired track number. The selected
track will automatically start to play.
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.
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Using the unit controls:
1. During play, press either of the or buttons to select the desired track number. The selected
track will automatically start to play.
Stop Play
1. Press BAND/STOP on the remote control or the unit. The isplay will show the total number of tracks
and dtotal playing time.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, to remove the CD from the compartment.
Programmed Playback
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed for playback.
Using the remote control:
1. At stop mode press the PROG/MEM button. MEMORY will flash on the display, the track number is
shown on the left and the program number on the right as below.
2. Use the or buttons to select the desired track number to be played back first.
3. Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button. The display will increment the program playback number.
4. Use the or buttons to select the track number to be played back second in the programmed
sequence.
5. Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK 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. At stop mode press PROG/MEM, 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 or buttons to select the desired track number to be played back first.
3. Press PROG/MEM. The display will increment the program playback number.
4. Use the or buttons to select the track number to be played back second in the programmed
sequence.
5. Press the PROG/MEM 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.
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Random Play
1. With the CD loaded, press RANDOM on the remote control. The tracks will be played in a random
order.
2. To cancel random play either press RANDOM or BAND/STOP 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.
Timer
Setting the timer
1. At STANDBY mode press the TIMER button on the remote control to turn the timer function on,
TIMER will flash for a short time.
2. While timer is flashing on the display, hold the PROG/MEM button down for 3 seconds and then
release. The display will show the time with the hours flashing .
3. Use the or buttons to select the hour and press PROG/MEM. The hour stops flashing and
the minutes start flashing.
4. Use either of the or buttons to select the minutes and press the PROG/MEM button.
The timer is now set. TIMER will flash 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 afer 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. Afer approximately five seconds the sleep function is registered. The display reverts to its previous
state, SLEEP stops flashing and remains on .
Note: You have approximately five seconds between successive pressing of the SLEEP button before
the sleep function is registered.
4. To remove the sleep setting press the SLEEP button again. SLEEP will be removed from the display.
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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 play
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.
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/humid-ity,for long periods.
Cleaning CDs
When handling 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 POWER button has been pressed.
No sound
Ensure speakers are properly connected.
Adjust volume level.
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Specification
POWER SUPPLY 120V~60Hz
Radio
FREQUENCY RANGE
FM 87.5 - 108MHz
AM 520 - 1710KHz
Laser
OPTICAL PICKUP Class 1 Laser
Note: Specification subject to change without notice.
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volume - volume +
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M-UP/Repeter
la selection bande/arret
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jouir/pause
P.EQ muet
volume -
volume +
CD
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Prog/Mem
la puissance
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baisser sauter devant/
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