Curtis RCD882 User manual

CD Radio MicroSystem
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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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Rear View
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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.
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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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Using the Radio
Press the POWER button, the STANDBY indicator will go off and the
display will light up.
Move the FUNCTION selector to the TUNER position.
Aerial
Your CD Radio Micro System has an integral FM aerial.
For best FM reception, extend the aerial to a position where the best
reception is received. Avoid close proximity to the speakers and other
electricalappliances.
There is a built in ferrite aerial for theAM signal. If theAM signal is
weak, the unit may need to be moved to a different area of the room to
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Move the BAND selector to the desired band, AM, FM, or FM ST.
Tune to your desired station with the TUNING control. lf you have set
the BAND selector to FM ST. and you tune to FM Stereo the FM ST.
LED Indicator will light.
Note: If you are listening to the a weak FM stereo station you can
usually improve the reception by moving the BAND selector from
the FM ST. position to the FM position, however the sound will now
be mono.
Set the VOLUME +/- control to the desired level.
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Using the CD Player
WARNING!THIS PRODUCTUSESACLASS 1 LASER.AVOIDANY
DIRECTEXPOSURETO THELASERBEAM.USE OFCONTROLS,
ADJUSTMENTSORPROCEDURESNOTLISTEDINTHISGUIDE
MAYRESULTINHAZARDOUSEXPOSURE.
Handling Compact Discs
To remove a CD from its storage case, press
down on the centre of the case and lift the disc
out.
Hold the disc by the edges.Avoid touching the
recorded side of the disc.
Compatible Compact Discs
Only compact discs identified with the mark shown
opposite can be used with your CD player.
Loading CDs
The display will briefly flash - - then show 00.
Open the CD door by pressing on the lid where indicated.
Place the CD in the compartment with the label side facing upwards.
Close the lid. When fully closed the CD player starts to spin the disc.
The display will briefly flash - - while reading the CD and will then
display the total number of tracks on the CD.
CAUTION! Do not put anything other than a CD into the
compartment. Other objects may damage the CD mechanism.
Do not force the lid to open further than the mechanism allows.
Keep the lid closed when not in use to prevent dirt and dust from
entering the mechanism.
Never insert more than one CD at a time.
If a CD is deeply scratched or too dirty, it may not play.
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Press the POWER button, the STANDBY indicator will go off and the
display will light up.
Move the FUNCTION selector to the CD position.
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Removing CDs
To remove the CD press the STOP button then open the door as
described previously.
Removethe CDonce it hasstopped spinning.
ErrorCompensation
Your CD player has built in error compensation circuits that enable
constantplay despiteany minor defectsinthe CD surface. If,however,
the defects are too great, the play may jump or skip tracks during play.
If you encounter this problem, clean the disc or play a different disc. If
the CD player operates normally, the skipping problem may be due to a
defectivedisc.
Playing CDs
Onceyou haveloadeda CD, pressthePLAY/PAUSE button.The
display shows the track currently playing.
To stop play, press the STOP button.
Pause
Tostop a track temporarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The CD will
pause at the current play position.
To resume play, pressthe PLAY/PAUSE buttonagain.
SkipForward or Backward ThroughTracks
To select the next track, press the SKIP/SEARCH forward button,
If you are on the last track of the CD, the player will return to
track 1.
To go back to the beginning of the current track press the SKIP/
SEARCHbackbuttononce.
Togo back to the previous track press SKIP/SEARCH back button
twice.
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Toplay a particular track, load the CD in the CD player and press either
ofthe SKIP/SEARCH buttons untilthe track number required is shown
in the display.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play the required track.
Programmed Track Selection
You can set your CD Player to play a preset selection of tracks.
To Program Specific Tracks
Press either SKIP/SEARCH buttons to display the track number
required.
Press the PROGRAM button to store your first selected track.
Repeat these steps until all the tracks required are stored.Amaximum
of 20 tracks can be stored. It is possible to select a track more than
once.
NOTE:If, during track selection,you press the PLAY/PAUSEbutton
beforepressingthe PROGRAM button,the last track will not be stored
inthememory and theCDwillstartplaying fromthefirstprogrammed
track.
You cannotcontinueto selecttracks if you interrupt the programming
bypressingeitherthePLAY/PAUSEor STOP buttons.
Pressthe PLAY/PAUSE button.Thefirst programmed track is
displayed and your selection starts playing.
You can press either of the SKIP/SEARCH buttons to skip through the
programmed selection.
Afterall the programmed trackshave been played, theCD player stops
automatically. Your programmed tracks stay in memory until you open
andclose the CD door.
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Make sure the CD is at STOP mode, then press the PROGRAM button
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Repeat Disc Play
You can set your CD player to repeat a single track, the whole CD or
yourprogrammed selection of tracks.
To Repeat a Single Track
Press either of the SKIP/SEARCH buttons to select the track you wish
torepeat.
PresstheREPEATbuttononce. The 'REPEAT 1' appears onindicator
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play the track.
The selected track will play continuously until you press the STOP
button. To cancel the repeat function press the REPEATbutton twice.
To Repeat the Entire CD
Press the REPEATbutton twice.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
The entire disc will play continuously until you press the STOP button.
To cancel the repeat function press the REPEAT button once more.
To Repeat a Programmed Selection
Selectyourprogrammed tracksas described onthe previouspage.
Press the REPEATbutton twice.
PressthePLAY/PAUSE button.
The programmed tracks will play continuously until you press the STOP
button.Tocancel the repeat functionpress the REPEAT buttononce
more.
the display.
The 'REPEAT ALL' appearsindicator
on the display.
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Random Play
In this mode the CD player will play tracks in a random order until the
STOP button is pressed.
Press the RANDOM button.'RANDOM' appears on the display.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.Tracksare played in random order until
either the STOP button is pressed or the RANDOM button is pressed. If
the RANDOM button is pressed the CD will continue to play from the
current track until the end of the CD or programmed selection.
Press Forward Skip button to go to next Random track.
Press the RANDOM button once more to return to the Normal
Playback mode.
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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning CDs
Usea softcloth toremove fingerprints
and dust from the disc surface. Wipe in
a straight line from the centre to the
outside of the disc.
•Neveruse chemicalssuch as record sprays, anti-static sprays,
benzine or thinners to clean your CDs.
•To reduce the risk of scratches, always put CDs back in their
cases after use.
Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high humidity or high
temperatures for long periods.
• Do not stick paper or write on either side of the CD.
Only discs displaying this symbol can be played on this unit.
Cleaning the Lens
Adirty lens will cause sound skipping and, if the lens is very dirty, the
CD may not work. Open the CD door and clean the lens as follows:
•Unplugthepowersupply.
• Dust or DryParticles - Using a
cameralensbrush/blower,blowon
the lens a couple of times, then
wipe it lightly with the brush to
removedust.Thenblowon thelens
oncemore.
• FingerPrints - If the lens cannot be
cleanedbyusinga brush/blower,
use a dry cotton swab and starting
in the middle work to the outside
edge.
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Technical specifications
Power supply
AC: AC120V~ 60 Hz
Radio frequency coverage
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1710 kHz
CD player
Pick Up: 3-beam,semiconductor laser
Encoding: 16 Bit Linear
General
Speakers: 8ohms
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