RCA RPJ116-PLUS User manual

MODEL NO. RPJ116-PLUS
Home Theater Projector
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT
This product is manufactured and sold by Curtis International Ltd.
RCA, the RCA logo, the two dogs (Nipper and Chipper) logo, are registered
trademarks or trademarks of RCA TrademarkManagement and are used
under license by Curtis International Ltd. Any other product, service,
company, trade or product name and logo referenced herein are neither
endorsed nor sponsored by RCA Trademark Management or its affiliates.

3. Heed all Warnings.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifier) that product heat.
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
13. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
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1. Do not look directly into the projector light.
2. Don’t touch the project lens.
3. Mains adapter is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily
operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from
the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.
4. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
5. WARNING:Changes or modified to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
6. WARNING:Use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause
interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic
behavior move away from any fluorescent lighting, as it may be the
cause.
7. WARNING:Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
8. Caution and marking information is located at the rear or bottom of the
apparatus.
9. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.
10. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the
apparatus.
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FCC Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
In The Box
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Remote
Main unit
Lens Cover User ManualAC Power Adapter
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RECA LL
MODEL NO.
RPJ116-PLUS
Home Theater Projector
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT
This product is manufactured and sold by Curtis International Ltd.
RCA, the RCA logo, the two dogs (Nipper and Chipper) logo, are registered
trademarks or trademarks of RCA TrademarkManagement and are used
under license by Curtis International Ltd. Any other product, service,
company, trade or product name and logo referenced herein are neither
endorsed nor sponsored by RCA Trademark Management or its affiliates.

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P1
Additional Warnings and Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P2
FCC Warning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P3
In The Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P3
Table of Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P4
Remove & Close the Lens Cover - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P5
Placing Your Projector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P5
To Reduce Image Distortion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P6
Distance Between The Projector And Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P6
Installing your Projector in the Ceiling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P6
Adjust the Vertical Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P7
Adjust the Focus and Keystone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P7
Controls of Remote - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P8
Install / Remove Battery Of Remote - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P8
Controls of Projector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P9
Install Power Adapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P10
Main Button Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P10
Connect HDMI Show the Image On Projector Screen
Connect AV Show The Image On Projector Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - P11
Connect VGA Show The Image On Projector Screen - - - - - - - - - - - P12
Connect Audio Output (Aux Out / Line Out / Earphones) - - - - - - - - P13
Install USB Device And Micro Sd Card “TF” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P13
Using TF Card and USB Playback (Media Player) - - - - - - - - - - - - P14
Using Projector Menu 1.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P15
Using Projector Menu 2.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P16
Using Projector Menu 3.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P17
Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P18
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Remove & Close The Lens Cover
Placing Your Projector
Your projector can be installed in four different configurations (see picture below):
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RemovethelenscoverbeforeusingClosethelenscoverwhen unit not using
Front Ceiling
Rear Ceiling
Rear Table
Front Table
Front Table:
Select this location with the projector placed near
the floor in front of the screen. This is the most
common way to position the projector for quick
setup and portability.
Rear Table:
Select this location with the projector placed near
the floor behind the screen.
NOTE: That a special rear projection screen is
required.
Front Ceiling:
Select this location with the projector suspended
upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
NOTE: A projector mount is required to install the
projector in a ceiling.
Rear Ceiling:
Select this location with the projector suspended
upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
NOTE: A projector mount is required to install the
projector in a ceiling.
A special rear projection screen is required.
LENS COVER
REMOVE
OK
CLOSE
LENS COVER
OK

Distance Between The Projector And Screen
Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position
the screen. This is the projection distance.
Installing your Projector in the Ceiling
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SCREENSIZE
DISTANCE
Distance
1.16m
1.35m
1.51m
1.81m
2.15m
Screen Size
37 inch
45 inch
50 inch
60 inch
72 inch
• Move the projector as close to the center of
the screen as possible.
• The light beam from the projector should be
perpendicular to the screen for a rectangular
or square image.
When installing the projector in the ceiling, please purchase a projector mount
recommended by an installation professional and follow the instructions that
come with the mount.
Before installing the projector in the ceiling, please check to make sure the
ceiling structure can support the weight of the projector and the mount. If in
doubt, please ask the advice from an installation professorial.
NOTE: Projector mount and screw(s) not included

Follow below picture to adjust the vertical location.
Adjust The Focus And Keystone
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SCREEN
PROJECTOR VERTICAL
DIMENSION
VERTICAL
DIMENSION
SCREEN
PROJECTOR
VERTICAL
DIMENSION
SCREEN
PROJECTOR
AV HDMI USB VG A
TF
AVHDMIUSBVGA
TF
Adjust this knob ( ANGLE ADJ. knob)
to fine- tune the display angle to higher.
AVHDMI
TF
KEYSTONE ADJ. KNOB
FOCUS ADJ. KNOB
Then sharpen the image
by rotating focus knob.
Follow below picture to adjust the focus and trapezoidal screen.
Adjust the focus by turning the knob while observing the image pixels near the
center of the screen. Optimal focus is obtained when the pixels are clearly
visible. Depending on the projected screen size, the focus near the screen
edges may be less sharp than the screen center.
Keystone image is created when the projector lens is projected from above or
below the center of the screen. Keystone correction restores the distorted
image to a rectangular or square shape.

Controls Of Remote
NOTES:
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BATTERY DOOR
Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of your remote by carefully
sliding to open. The battery cover can then be lifted away. Fit the correct
batteries (not included), referring to the polarity markings. Finally, replace the
cover.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as placing under
the sunlight or near a fire.
• Please make sure the batteries are
installed with their correct polarities.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Use only the same type of batteries.
• Do not dispose of the batteries in fire,
battery may explode or leak.
• Do not recharge a non-rechargeable
battery
OK
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4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
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TUV
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WXYZ
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FLIP
MENU
EXIT
FAV/
RECALL
OK
EXIT
OK

1. LENS
2. ANGEL ADJ. Knob
3. VGA IN Port
4. IR Sensor
5. FOCUS ADJ. Knob
6. TRAPEZOIDAL ADJ. Knob
8.
9. POWER Indicator
Controls Of Projector
12.
13.
15. EAR PHONE Jack
16. AV IN Jack
17. TF Card Slot
18. HDMI 1 & 2 Ports
19. USB Port
20. DC IN Jack
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1
2
VGA
IR
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HDMI 2
HDMI 1 USB
AV
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Install Power Adapter
Follow below picture to connect power adapter
Connect small end of adapter FIRST. Plug the adapter body to power outlet.
- Press the button to turn on unit, press again to turn off.
/ SOURCE - Press the button to select input source.
/ MENU - Press the button to enter projector menu.
- Press the buttons to navigate and select screen item of menu.
/ EXIT - Press the button to return to previous status or exit the menu.
- Press the buttons to fast search forward and rewind on USB / TF.
- Press the buttons to search next or previous file on USB / TF.
VOL+ / VOL - Press the buttons to select the sound level.
- Press the button to play/pause the playback of file on USB / TF card.
FLIP - Press the button to rotate / mirror projector screen
ZOOM - Press the button to select image scale.
- Press to mute the audio. Press again to resume.
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WARNING:
Before connecting to the power supply, ensure that
the supply corresponds to the information on the
rating label at the back of the apparatus.
OK
OK
AV TF CARD HDMI 1 HDMI 2
DC IN
USB

Refer to the following picture to connect a set top box, a BD/DVD player or a
streaming player to the HDMI input.
1. Turn off the unit before connect HDMI cable.
2. After connection, press the button to turn on unit and power indicator
will light GREEN
3. Press the button to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 and the
video from the connected device will be shown on projector screen.
4. Press the button to turn off unit power.
Follow below picture to connect AV cable and device.
1. Turn off the unit before connect AV cable.
2. Use AV cable to connect follow below figure
3. After connect, press the button to turn on unit and power indicator will
light GREEN
4. Press the button to select AV mode and the video of AV
device will show on projector screen
5. Press the button to turn off unit power
Important Note:
If there is no sound from the internal speakers when playing media
contents from a set top box, BD/DVD or streaming players connecting to
the HDMI input, please check the set top box or the player's digital audio
settings and make sure it is set to "PCM Stereo" mode.
Connect HDMI Show The Image On Projector Screen
Connect AV Show The Image On Projector Screen
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VIDEO CABLELEFT CHANNEL
RIGHT CHANNEL
AV TF CAR D
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
DC IN
USB
HDMI CABLE
CABLE NOT INCLUDED
Video Player
AV TF CAR D
HDM I 1 HDM I 2
DC IN
USB
HDMI Streaming player (not included)

Connect VGA Show The Image On Projector Screen
Please refer to the following table to adjust the output signal from computer
NOTE: In order to get the sound from the unit, please connect AV IN cable when
you connect VGA input.
PC
VGA 640x480
31.5 60
34.7 70
37.9 72
37.5 75
SVGA 800x600
31.4 50
35.1 56
37.9 60
46.6 70
48.1 72
46.9 75
XGA 1024x768
40.3 50
48.4 60
56.5 70
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Follow below picture to connect VGA cable and device.
1. Turn off the unit before connect VGA cable.
2. Press the button to turn off power of your projector before connection.
3. After connect, press the button to turn on unit and power indicator will
light GREEN
4. Press the button to select VGA mode and the video of
VGA device will show on projector screen
5. Press the button to turn off unit power.
To VGA PORT
NOTE BOOKDECK TOP
OR
COMPUTER CABLE COMPUTER CABLE
VGA IR

Follow below picture to connect audio cable and device.
1. Press the button to turn off power of your projector before connection.
2. Use audio cable to connect follow below figure.
3. After connect and turn on both units. Your projector sound from external
device now.
4. After using , turn off both unit
Important Note:
If there is no sound from the stereo audio output when playing media
contents from a set top box, BD/DVD or streaming players connecting to the
HDMI input, please check the set top box or the player's digital audio
settings and make sure it is set to "PCM Stereo" mode.
Connect Audio Output ( Aux Out / Line Out / Earphones)
Install USB Device And Micro Sd Card “TF”
Follow below picture to install USB and TF card
Turn off the unit before install USB / TF card.
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AV CABLE
STATION AMPLIFIER
AV TF CAR D
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
DC IN
USB
TF
USB
TF
AV TF CAR D
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
DC IN
USB

1. When photo playback, press the
show on lower (figure 1).
2.
Install USB / TF device:
1. Turn off the unit before install USB / TF card.
2. Install the USB device into USB port / Install the TF device into TF slot.
4. Press the
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Using TF Card And USB Playback (Media Player)
Sub-Menu on Photo screen
Figure 1.
Sub-Menu on Music screen
Figure 2.
Sub-Menu on Movie screen
Figure 3.
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Sub-Menu on Text screen
Figure 4.
OK
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1. When music playback, press the
show on lower (figure 2).
2.
OK
OK
1. When movie playback, press the
show on lower (figure 3).
2.
OK
OK
1. When text playback, press the
show on lower (figure 4).
2.
OK
OK
OK
NOTE:
Pause F B F F Prev . N ex t St o p R_ A ll R_ O FF
Set A Play... I n fo Slow... St ep... G ot o...
Pause F B F F P r ev . N e x t StopR_All Set A
R_OFF I n f o Goto...MUTEPlay...
P au se Pr ev . N ext Stop R_ All
Rota... Zoom...Mov...Slid...
Zoom...
I nfo
R_ O FF Play.. .
Rota...
R
R
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MUSIC
P r ev. . . Next...P r e v . N e x t S t o p Play...I n f o
MUSIC

Using Projector Menu 1.0
Press button to enter projector menu.
This Picture menu showed on right upper of
view screen.
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Color Temperature
Customer define Parameter
RED 0-100
GREEN 0-100
BLUE 0-100
Picture Mode
Customer define Parameter
Contrast 0-100
Brightness 0-100
Color 0-100
Sharpness 0-100
Aspect Ratio
4:3 The signal in a 4:3 aspect ratio projection image
16:9 The signal in a 16:9 aspect ratio projection image
Use to select different picture effect to Standard /
Soft / User / Vidid. Use or to select
Contrast / Brightness / Color / Sharpness digit If chose
User item. Follow below figure.
Use buttons to select different color temperature
to Cool / Medium / Warm / User. Use or to
select Red / Green / Blue digit If chose User item.
Follow below figure.
Use buttons to select screen ratio AUTO / 4:3 /
16:9. Follow below figure.
Use buttons to select Off / Low / Middle / High
/ Default.
Use buttons to select 75% - 100%
USETO SELECT
USE TO SELECT
USETO SELECT
USETO SELECT
PRESS OK
PRESS OK
PRESS OK
PRESS OK
Picture Mode Standard
Color Temperature Medium
Aspect Ratio Auto
USETO SELECT
PRESS OK
PRESS OK
Noise Reduction Middle
Reduce Display 100%
Picture Mode Standard
Color Temperature
Aspect Ratio Auto
Noise Reduction
PC Setting
Reduce Display 100%

Use to select different sound effect Standard /
Music / Movie / Sports / User.
Use or to select Treble and Bass digit if
chose User item. Follow below figure to set digit.
Use buttons to select Balance level to -50 to +50.
To select On / Off
Press button to enter projector menu, press buttons to select
SOUND menu.
Using Projector Menu 2.0
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Sound Mode - User Parameter
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001-0ssaB
This SOUND menu showed on right upper of view screen.
Sound Mode Standard
Balance 0
Auto Volume Off
USETO SELECT
PRESS OK
PRESS OK
USETO SELECT
PRESS OK
Balance 0
Auto Volume OFF
Sound Mode Standard
USE TO SELECT

Use button to select different language. Follow
below figure.
Use buttons to select Y or N. If choose “Y” that
your unit will go to factory default setting.
To select different project direction
Normal / left-right mirror / up-down mirror / left-right and
up-down mirror.
To select 5S, 10S, 15S, 20S, 25S, 30S, Never
For service center use only
Using Projector Menu 3.0
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Czech English French Hungarian Polish Romanian Slovak
Danish Spanish Croatian Dutch Portuguese Serbian Simplified
Chinese
German Greek Italian Norwegian Romanian Finnish
Press button to enter projector menu, press buttons to select
OPTION menu.
This OPTION menu showed on right upper of
view screen.
OSD Languag hs a i l g n E e
Restore Factory Default
Rotate 0
OSD Duration 30 S
Software Update(USB)
Restore Factory Default
OSD Language English
USETO SELECT
USETO SELECT
PRESS OK
PRESS OK
USETO SELECT
PRESS OK
Rotate 0
USETO SELECT
PRESS OK
OSD Duration 30 S
USETO SELECT
PRESS OK
Software Update(USB)
OK
OK

Specifications
Specifications are typical, individual units might vary. They are subject to
continuous improvement without notice and without incurring any obligation.
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Light Source Type
Brightness Output (LED)
Display Native Resolution
HDMI Input Supported
Video Resolution.
Power Consumption
Power Input
Connect Included Adapter
Included Adapter
Connect DC input of unit
Display Color
Projection Size
Input Port
USB Port
TF Card
Net Weight (unit)
Product Dimensions
LED
2000 lumens
800 x 480 RGB
1080p , 1080i , 720p, 576i , 480p, and 480i
Operating 30W; Standby 1.1W
DC 12V , 2.5A
Input AC100-240V,50/60Hz
Output DC12V, 2.5A.
16.7M
37-100 inch
AV/ VGA / HDMI X 2
Support USB device up to 32GB
Support format Mpeg1, Mpeg2, Mpeg4, mp3, Jpeg
Support TF card up to 32GB
Support format Mpeg1, Mpeg2, Mpeg4, mp3, Jpeg
0.95 KG
7.9” L X 6.1” D X 3.3” H

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workman-ship,
provided that the unit is used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer.
Should you have any problem with this product, please and it is highly recommended to visit our website at
www.curtisint.com before you take any other steps as we have additional copies of instruction manuals,
operating manuals and trouble shooting tips on our website which gives you the answer on most of the
questions you could have in operating the unit.
TERMS OF WARRANTY
C.I. Service Dept. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days on
parts and 90 days on labor. If you originally purchased your product more than 90 days ago, a repair fee
may apply.
Nothing within this warranty shall imply that C.I. will be responsible or liable for any damage to any items
placed in this product, whether due to any defect of the product, or its use, whether proper or improper.
EXCLUSIONS
Save as herein provided, C.I. Service Dept. (Canada) or C.I. Service Dept. (USA), there are no other
warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by C.I. or its
authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any
warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or
statue is hereby expressly excluded. Save as herein provided, C.I. Service Dept. (Canada) or C.I. Service
Dept. (USA), shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or property, including the unit itself,
howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the
purchase of the unit, the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless C.I. from any claim
for damages to persons or property caused by the unit.
TO OBTAIN REPAIRS UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY
1. The original purchaser must present a copy of the original bill of sale and the service warranty card.
2. Any alterations, abuse, misuse, battery corrosion or accidental damage voids the warranty.
3. The warranty does not cover cabinets and accessories.
4. No warranty or insurance contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by power
failure; damage in transit or when moving the unit; improper power supply; use for commercial or
industrial purposes; service calls resulting in customer education, etc.
5. The defective product should be mailed to:
Canada
C.I. Service Dept.
Mississauga, ON
L5S 2A3
U.S.A
6880 Commerce Blvd.
Canton MI 48187
U.S.A.
For service assistance and product information, please call: 1-800-968-9853.
If mailing the product, the freight must be prepaid and a money order for $7.00 should be included
to cover the cost of insurance and the return of the product.
6. C.I. reserves the right to repair or replace the parts which have become defective.
To begin the warranty repair process, please note that you MUSTobtain a return authorization number
priorto returning your product for warranty based support.This can be placed under the 1-800-968-9853
contact line.
Model No. Date Purchased Serial No.