Curtis RCD869 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RCD869

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WARNING
TO Prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use this plug with an extension cord, receptacle or add other
outlet unless the blades can be can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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of uninsulated' dangerous vo-
ltage' within the product's en-
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instruction.
2 keep these instructions.
3 heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this product near water(swimming pool, beach, lake etc.).
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any of the 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 is 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 receptacles and the point
where they exit from the stereo.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time
13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the system has been
damaged in any way, such as a damaged power-supply cord or plug . Has been exposed to rain or
moisture ,does not operate normally , or has been dropped.
14 This appliance should not be exposed to dripping water or splashing water and objects filled with
water, such as vases, should not be placed on this unit

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. Correct
usage will assure years of trouble free performance and listening pleasure.
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Front View
FM Antenna
AM Antenna
socket
Left
Speaker
socket
Right
Speaker
socket
Rear View
Mains Cable

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Top View
CD Compartment
Open/Close
Remote Control

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Getting Started
Unpacking your
RCD869Micro System
Carefully remove your CD micro system from
its packaging. You may wish to store the
packaging for future use.
Box Contents:
• CD micro system
• 2 speakers (speaker cables attached)
• Remote control
•AM Loop Antenna
• User Guide
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 STANDBY 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.
AC CONNECTION
Plug the powercord into anAC outlet
having 120v,60Hz only. Connecting this
unit to otherpower sources may damage
the unit.
NOTES:
*The ACpolarized to help minimize the
possibility of electricshock. If the
polarized plug doesnot fit intoa
nonpolarized ACoutlet, do not file or
cut the wideblade; it is the user`s
responsibility to havean electrician
replace the obsoleteoutlet.
*The power cordshould be unplugged
from the outletwhen the unit is not
going to beused for a long period oftime.

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Remote Control
The remote control requires 1 x 3V Lithium
Battery, (CR2025).
Battery Installation
1. Press the small clip down a little as
shown in the first picture then slide the
battery holder out and remove.
2. Refer to polarity (+ or -) markings on
the battery holder and insert a new
battery.
3. Replace the battery holder
Note: The remote control will cease to
function when the battery becomes
weak.
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.
The remote control will work up to 7m away
from the IR sensor.
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. Press STANDBY on the unit so that the
display on the unit dims and the clock is
displayed.
2. Press and hold the PROG./MEMORY
button.The display will show either
‘24H’ or ‘12H’ .
3. Release the PROG./MEMORY button
and use either of the SKIP buttons to
select the clock mode you require,
either 12 or 24 hour clock.
4. Press the PROG./MEMORY button. The
display will show the time with the
hours flashing on and off.
5. Use either of the SKIP buttons to select
the hour and press PROG./MEMORY,
the hour stops flashing and the minutes
start flashing. Note that for the 12 hour
clock mode AM and PM are displayed.
6. Use either of the SKIP buttons to select
the minutes and press the PROG./
MEMORY button.
The clock is now set.
Setting the Clock using the Remote
Control
1. Press STANDBY on the remote control
so that the display on the unit dims and
the clock is displayed.
2. Press and hold the PROG./MEMORY
button.The display will change to flash
either ‘24H’ or ‘12H’.
3. Release the PROG./MEMORY button
and use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to
select the clock mode you require.
4. Press the PROG./MEMORY button. The
display will show the time with the
hours flashing on and off.
5. Use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select
the hour and press the PROG./MEMORY
button The hour ceases to flash and the
minutes start flashing.
6. Use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select
the minutes and press the PROG./
MEMORY button.
The clock is now set.

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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 STANDBY, 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 subsequently 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
towards the ‘-’ sign to reduce the volume.
The volume level will be displayed while
adjustments are being made.
Note: The volume control on the unit does
not fully rotate, you only need to turn
the control until it clicks.
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.
Headphones
Note: Reduce the volume to a low level
before putting on headphones.
Adjust volume to a comfortable level.
A headphones socket is provided for private
listening. It is located on the front of the unit.
see page 3
A pair of stereo headphones with a 3.5mm
stereo plug is required. Insert the stereo plug
into the socket for headphone use.
The external speakers are automatically
disconnected when headphones are in use.
BBS
Your CD micro system has "X-BASS"
sound effect setting. The setting can be
selected by pressing the BBS button on the
remote control or BBS button on the unit.
The setting appear at the top of the display
window.

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Radio
Operation
At the front of the CD micro system, or using
the remote control, press STANDBY, to
switch the CD micro system on. The LCD
display will light up.
Press either the FUNCTION button on the
remote control or the TUNER button on the
unit to select the radio tuner.
Tuning
Press either STOP/BAND on the remote
control or STOP/BAND 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.
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 are tuned
to a stereo broadcast, ‘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.
Folded to
form a
stand
As 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.
Folded for
wall
mounting

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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 Track/Tune buttons to select
the desired frequency.
2. Press the PROG./MEMORY 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./MEMORY button, to
store the frequency into the selected
memory location. MEMORY will stop
flashing and remain on the display.
The frequency is now preset.
To Preset Stations using the Unit
Controls
1. Press the TUNING +/- buttons to select
the desired frequency.
2. Press the PROG./MEMORY 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./MEMORY button, to
store the frequency into the selected
memory location. MEMORY will stop
flashing and remain on the display.
The frequency is now preset.

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CD player
Operation
At the front of the CD micro system, or using
the remote control, press STANDBY, 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 onen 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 and the total
playing time. The CD door can be
opened at any time.
First press either STOP/BAND on the
remote control or STOP/BAND on the
unit, then press the OPEN/CLOSE
button.
Please Note:
• 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.
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 STOP/
BAND on the remote control or STOP/
BAND on the unit.
Track Selection
Using the remote control:
1. Press either the TRACK/TUNE buttons
to select the desired track number.
2. Press play/pause, to start playing.
Using the unit controls:
1. Press either of the SKIP buttons to
select the desired track number.
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE, to start playing.
Track Selection During Play
Using the remote control:
1. During play, press either of the TRACK/
TUNE buttons to select the desired track
number. The selected track will
automatically start to play.
Using the unit controls:
1. During play, press either of the SKIP
buttons to select the desired track
number. The selected track will
automatically start to play.
Stop Play
1. Press STOP/BAND on the remote
control or the unit. The display will
show the total number of tracks and
total playing time.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, to
remove the CD from the compartment.

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Programmed Playback
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed for
playback.
Using the remote control:
1. Press the PROG,/MEMORY 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 TRACK/TUNE buttons to select
the desired track number to be played
back first.
3. Press the PROG,/MEMORY button. The
display will increment the program
playback number.
4. Use the TRACK/TUNE buttons to select
the track number to be played back
second in the programmed sequence.
5. Press the PROG,/MEMORY 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. Press PROG./MEMORY. 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 SKIP buttons to select the
desired track number to be played back
first.
3. Press PROG./MEMORY. The display will
increment the program playback
number.
4. Use the SKIP buttons to select the track
number to be played back second in the
programmed sequence.
5. Press the PROG./MEMORY 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.
Random Play
1. With the CD loaded, press RANDOM on
either the remote control or the unit. The
tracks will be played in a random order.
2. To cancel random play, either press
RANDOM or STOP/BAND 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.
You can also cancel the repeat function
by pressing either STOP/BAND on the
remote control or STOP/BAND on the
unit.

Timer
Setting the timer
Switching the timeroff
1.Press the timerbutton to switch the
timer off.TIMER will disappear from the
display.
1.Press the TIMER button to turn the timer
function on,TIMER will flash on andoff for
a short time.
2.While timer isflashing on the display,
hold the PROG/MEMORY button down
for 3 seconds and then release.The
display will show the time withthe hours
flashing on and off.
3.Use the TRACK/TUNE buttons toselect
the hour and press PROG/MEMORY.
The hour stops flashing and the minutes
start flashing.
4.Use either ofthe TRACK/TUNE buttons
to select the minutes and pressthe
PROG/MEMORY button.
The timer is now set.TIMER will flash
on and off for a few seconds thenthe
display will revert to the previousmode.
Sleep Function
Your CD micro systemcan be set to switch
off automatically after a presetperiod of
between 10 and90 minutes.
1.While the unitis on,press the SLEEP
button on theremote control.The
display will show90 and SLEEP will
flash on andoff.This indicates that the
system will switchoff in 90 minutes.
2.Successive pressing ofthe SLEEP
button reduces the time by 10minutes
with each press.For example if you
want the system to switch off in 30
minutes press the SLEEP button seven
times.
3.After approximately fiveseconds the
sleep tunction is registered.The display
reverts to its previous state,SLEEP
stops flashing and remains on.
Note: You have approximatelyfive seconds
between successive pressingsof the
SLEEP button before the sleep]
function is registered.
4.Toremovethe sleep setting press the
SLEEP button again.SLEEP will be
removed from thedisplay.

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/humidity, for long
periods.
Cleaning CDs
When cleaning 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 STANDBY button has been
pressed.
No sound
• Ensure speakers are properly
connected.
• Adjust volume level.
• Check, headphones are not plugged in.
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
player
• 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.
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Specification
POWER SUPPLY 120V ~ 60Hz
UNIT DIMENSION (mm) 140 (W) x 165 (H) x 245 (D)
SPEAKER DIMENSION (mm) 130 (W) x 155 (H) x 195 (D)
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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