Curtis RCD882 User manual

CD Radio MicroSystem
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CD Radio MicroSystem
Location of Controls
Front View
NOTE:ForthePOWERON/OFF,BASS BOOST buttons,thefirstoption
is with thebuttonpressed in, the second with the buttonout.
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Top View
Rear View
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CD Radio MicroSystem
Location of Controls
1. LCD Display
2. Remote Control Sensor
3. Bass Boost Button
4. FM Stereo Indicator
5. CD PLAY/PAUSE Button
6. CD STOP Button
7. CD Forward Skip/Search Button ( )
8. CD Reverse Skip/Search Button ( )
9. Volume Up Control
10. Tuning Control
11. Band Switch (AM/FM/FM ST. )
12. Power Button
13. Standby Indicator
14. Program/Repeat Button
15. Random Button
16. Volume Down Control
17. Function Switch
(CD/AUX./TUNER)
18. CD Compartment
19. Speaker Connector (Right)
20. Speaker Connector (Left)
21. Line In Jack
22. FM Antenna
23. AC Cord
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3. CD STOP Button
4. CD PLAY/PAUSE Button
CD Reverse Skip/Search Button
CD Forward Skip/Search Button
Remote Controls
Pull out the transparent in insulation tape from the battery compartment
on the rear. The remote control unit is ready to be used.
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Battery Installation (Remote Control Unit)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert batteries making sure the polarity (+/-) matches the marks inside
the unit.
3. Replace the cover.
--- Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the
batteries into any fire.
--- Do not mix old and new batteries.
--- Dispose properly in accordance with local law.
Note: Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control unit.

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Getting Started
NOTE:Ifyouhavenotdonesoalready,pleasefamiliarise yourself with
the safetyinstructions and electrical information on pages4 to 5,
before continuing with this section.
Remove your CD Radio Micro System carefully from the box.You may
wish to store the packaging for future use.
Connecting the Speakers
Thespeakershave integralcables. The ends ofthe cablesare stripped
and soldered, ready for connection to the CD Radio Micro System.
Theconnectors on therear of theCD Radio Micro System are marked
left(L)and right(R) and colored redand black.This corresponds to
the coloring of the cables.
Clickopen the
connectors asshown opposite. Insert the wires into the hole and
close the connector so that it clicks in place.
NOTE:Only insertthe strippedpart of the wires.If you inserttoo far the
connectormaygriptheinsulationandnotmakecontactwiththewire.
Repeat this process using the upper connectors for the left speaker
wires.
Switching on
Your CD Radio Micro System requires a mains supply of 120 voltsAC
at 60 Hz. Please ensure that your mains supply is compatible.
CAUTION! Applying power with the volume set near maximum
can cause damage to the speakers.
Your CD Radio Micro System is supplied with an integral mains power
cableand fittedplug.
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Connect the LEFT speaker to the lower connectors, and connect
the RIGHT speaker to the upper connectors.

Unwind the mains cable and insert the mains plug into the mains
socket and switch on.
Press the POWER button.
When not in use, unplug your CD Radio Micro System from the mains
powersupply.
Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the volume by pressing the VOLUME + or VOLUME - buttons.
Dynamic Bass Boost
The Dynamic Base Boost System enhances the low frequency
componentsofthe sound output.
Adjust the volume to normal listening level then press in the Bass Boost
button.
NOTE:When the Bass Boost is on, somemusic may exceedthe bass
capacityof the speakersor causing distortion.If thisoccurs either
reduce thevolumeor switchtheBass Boost off to avoid damaging
your speakers.
CD Radio MicroSystem
AUX input (Line-in jack)
For connection of other sound sources.
(e.g. TV or VCR audio output).
Move the FUNCTION selector to the AUX. position.
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