Curtis RCD-718 User's Manual
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1. You can search through the track by holding SKIP FWD or REW button down normal play will resume when the button is released FOR REPEAT DISC PLAY OF A SINGLE TRACK Press the Repeat button one The REPEAT will displayed and flash Press the Play Pause button The selected track will then begin playing through to its end of the track that you have selected and then will return to the beginning of that track This will continue until the Stop button is pre ssed If the Repeat button is pressed twice more the REPEAT will disappear repeat play will end normal disc play will resume from that point When the last track has finished playing the CD player will then stop FOR REPEAT PLAY OF ALL THE TRACKS Press the REPEAT button twice The REPEAT will be displayed and steady Press the PLAY PAUSE button The disc will then begin playing to end At will automatically return to the beginning of the first track This will continue until the Stop button is pressed If the Repeat button is pressed one more the REPEAT will disappear and repeat play will end and normal disc play will resume from that point RANDOM PLAY The CD player can play tracks in a randomly generated sequence Press the RANDOM Button The RANDOM indicator will appear on the display Press the PLAY PAUSE Button The player will now select a track from the selected disc at ra ndom and begin to play that track At the end of that track another track is2. gt CURTIS RCD 718 Q INSTRUCTION MANUAL OF CONTENTS This instruction manual is important to you Please read it In a short time it shows exactly how to connect operate and adjust this unit for best performance It save you money It shows simple things to do and check before you call for help and save the cost of unnecessary service and call out charge GONTIENMS ct tices 1 LEI 2 LOCATION OF GONTIROUS ii 3 REMOTE aE EEE EEE E EE SEEN AN SE AE EA 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTION 5 11 MAINTENANCE AND N aE 12 Pack contents 1xmain unit 1 x remote control 2 x speaker 1 x instruction manual 1 x AM loop antenna Please retain all packing material for future transportation of the unit or in the unlikely event that the unit needs to be returned for service WARNINGS 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 The lightning fla
3. Intro Button 12 Track Tune REW Button 4 Sleep Button 13 Play Pause Button 16 5 Volume Button 14 Volume Button 15 6 Stop Button 15 Timer Button 14 7 Track Tune Forward Button 16 Display Button 8 Mute Button 17 Function Button 13 9 M Up Repeat Button 12 11 10 INSTALLATION BATTERY The remote control use 1 power source CELL BATTERY CR 2025 3V Simply pull out the insulation tag in the battery compartment The remote control is now funct ional Be sure to observe the polarity makings which are engraved inside the battery compartment thenclose the cover BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the batteries become too weak the operating distance of the remote controller is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries Open the battery compartment cover use a screwdriver or other tool to push out the battery follow the exit direction in pushing out Push in the new battery in the opposite direction the polarity is faced up Put the cover back and secure Note To maintain the accuracy and long life of the transmitter do not press two or more buttons si multaneously If the remote control is not used for a long time remove the batteries to prevent possible dam age through leaking batteries Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER CORRECTLY Point the remote controller at the Remote Sensor The functions of the buttons on the remote control are th
4. disc will start rotating The total number of tracks will appear on the CD display The disc compartment may be opened at any time by first pressing the STOP button and then pressing the OPEN CLOSE Eject button Remove the CD only after the compartment has fully opened CAUTION Do not put anything except a compact disc into the compartment Foreign objects can damage the mechanism Keep the disc compartment closed when not in use to prevent dirt and dust from entering the mechanism Never place more than one disc into the disc compartment at any time If the disc is correctly lo aded the total number of tracks on the disc will be displayed Notes After the disc compartment is fully closed the disc information may not appear on the di splay This means that the disc is improperly loaded most likely it is upside down To check open the disc compartment again and reload the disc DISC PLAY Insert a CD as described in the previous section and close the disc compartment The display will then show the total number of tracks and total playtime Press the PLAY PAUSE button Disc play will begin from the start of the first track of the disc A particular track can be selected using either of the CD SKIP buttons If this is done before pressing the PLAY PAUSE button disc play will start with the selected track when the PLAY PAUSE button is pressed At the end of the disc the unit will switch to stop mode Notes If the disc is dee
5. will disappears The program memory will also be cleared if the disc compartment is opened if the function is c hanged or if the power is switched off SLEEP FUNCTION When the disc is playing press SLEEP button on the remote control SLEEP will blink and 90 in dicators will appear Press SLEEP button to select the time you want max 90 min 10 Then the unit will resume playing mode but SLEEP will display on the screen And the unit will change to standby mode at the preset time For example you select 10 by SLEEP button the unit will cha nge to standby mode after 10 minutes TIMER ON FUNCTION This function can be used at either CD mode Tuner mode Press TIMER once and then press PROG MEMORY button on the remote control about 3 seconds The hour will flash Press TRA CK TUNE button preset your desired hours Press MEMORY CLOCK button to confirm Then the minutes will flash Press TRACK TUNE button preset your desired minutes Press MEMORY C LOCK button to confirm The unit will start at your desired time MUTE Press the MUTE button on the remote control to switch off the sound The MUTE indicator lights up Press MUTE again to restore the sound to the previous level Mute indicator will go off COLOUR Press COLOUR button seven colour green white yellow cyan red purple blue will cycle slowly on the display You can fix a colour that you like by press COLOURbutton once If need to change another colour you need to press COLOUR bu
6. chosen at random and played This continues until all the tracks have been played on that disk the unit will then enter the ST OP mode It is possible to program the tracks you wish to play in a sequence of your choice it is not possible to enter programs during disc play Press the STOP Button first and then follow the instructions below ENTERING A PROGRAM 1 Press the PROGRAM Button The information will be displayed on the display 2 Select the desired track using the Forward and Reverse SKIP SEARCH Buttons 3 Press the PROGRAM Button The first program selection is now stored in program memory 4 Select the next desired track using the Forward and Reverse SKIP SEARCH Buttons 5 Press the PROGRAM Button 10 Continue entering tracks in this way until all the desired tracks are stored up to 20 Notes If the PLAY PAUSE Button is pressed before the PROGRAM Button is pressed to store a track the track will not be programmed and the disc will start playing from the first selected track Any track can be programmed to play more than once Repeatedly pressing the PROGRAM button will enable you to check the program if required LISTENING TO PROGRAMMED TRACKS 1 Enter all tracks you want to program into memory following the procedure above 2 Press the PLAY PAUSE Button 3 Disc play will start at the beginning of the first programmed track TO CLEAR THE PROGRAM MEMORY 1 If the disc is playing press the STOP Button The MEMORY
7. e mains supply if the unit is not going to be used for some time You may need to reprogram any memory settings IMPORTANT Since movement of the CD mechanism and the sensitive circuitry may cause interference to a radio tuner nearby switch this unit off while operating other radio devices This product utilizes a laser Danger Invisible laser radiation when opened and interlock failed or defeated Avoid direct exposure to the beam SETTING THE CLOCK This unit has its own digital clock function in the STANDBY mode If the unit is Disco nnected from the mains you will need to reset the clock The first time you use the unit the clock has to be set Press and hold the PROG MEMORY button for a while on the remote 24H will flash Select 12 Hour 24 Hour mode by pressing the TUNE FORWARD REW buttons Press the PROG MEMORY to confirm the Time mode on the remote HOUR will flash press FWD REW symbols to adjust the correct hour then press PROG MEMORY button to confirm MINUTE will flash press FWD REW Symbols to adjust the correct minutes then press PROG MEMORY button to confirm For 12 Hour mode be sure the time is set to AM or PM Now the display is showing the correct time you have just set LISTENING THE RADIO OPERATION Press the STANDBY ON button to turn unit Select the Tuner function by pressing the Tuner button on the panel of the main unit Select the desired frequency band that your statio
8. e same as the corresponding controls on the main unit When there is a strong ambient light source the performance of the infrared Remote Sensor may be degraded causing unreliable operation The maximum effective distance for remote control operation is about 15 feet PREPARATION FOR USE Remove the unit carefully from the box retaining the packaging for future use Read these instructions carefully before use CONNECTIONS Connect the speakers to the speaker sockets on the back of the unit Connect the right speaker to the right socket and the left speaker to the left socket Extend the FM antenna AM This system includes an external AM Loop antenna Assemble the AM loop antenna and then connect the wire from the antenna terminal on the back of the set You may have to vary the p osition and direction of this AM Loop antenna until you find the position that provides the clear est reception for each of your favorite AM stations SPEAKER4OHM com con foc coc Poo com oo coo E gt 120V 60H cod En ooo con SPEAKER Speaker may be placed away from the main unit by unwinding the speaker cable AC POWER OPERATION This unit is designed to operate on 120V 60Hz current only Connecting it to other power sour ces may damage the unit Press the STANDBY ON button to switch the unit on or off Disconnect the power cord from th
9. ft the disc out holding it carefully by the edges Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc s recorded surface with a soft cloth Unlike conventional records compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic d ebris so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles Wipe in a straight line fro m the inside to the outside of the disc Small dust particles and light stains will have absoultely no effect on reproduction quality Never use chemicals such as record sprays antistatic sprays benzene or thinners to clean compact discs These chemicals can irreparably damage the disc s surface Discs should be returned to their cases after use This avoids serious scratches that could cause the Laser pickup to skip Do not expose discs to direct sunlight high humidity or high temperatures for extended periods Long exposure to high temperatures can warp the disc Do not stick paper or write anything with a ballpoint pen on the label side of the disc LOADING AND UNLOADING COMPACT DISCS Press the STANDBY ON button to turn the unit on Select the CD function by pressing the CD button Press the OPEN CLOSE Eject button to open the CD compartment When the disc compartment has opened remove a disc from its case and place it carefully in the disc compartment with the label side facing up Close the disc compartment by pressing the OPEN CLOSE Eject button When the compart ment is fully closed the
10. n is on FM AM with the STOP button on bo th main unit and remote control Tune to the desired radio station by pressing the TUNING FWD REW buttons on the remote control If you hold the TUNING FWD REW button for more than half a second the unit will begin to au tomatically scan until a strong signal is found or until the TUNING FWD REW button is Pressed again To turn off the radio press the STANDBY ON button to switch the unit into standby mode STORING PRESET STATIONS Tune either automatically or manually as described in previous sections to the station to be st ored Press the PROGRAM MEMORY button on remote control once MEMORY will blink on the display The display will change for 5 seconds during this time you must select the desired me mory location by pressing the M UP REPEAT button Press the PROGRAM MEMORY Button to store the station at that location The unit can store up to 10 FM stations 10 AM Stations TUNING TO A PRESET STATION Select the desired program number by pressing the MEMORY UP REPEAT button ANTENNA For FM reception there is a built in one meter FM Antenna wire at the rear of the unit Unravel the wire and move it around to obtain the best reception For AM reception the signals are picked up through the AM loop antenna You may have to move the loop antenna to obtain the best reception HANDLING COMPACT DISCS To remove a disc from its storage case press down on the center of the case and li
11. ned with water only Be sure the AC Po wer Cord is disconnected from the Mains Never use a polish or a strong detergent as this will damage the finish of the cabinet This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the highest international stand ards but like any electrical apparatus which is operated at mains voltage care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured This is particularly important w ith audio equipment DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Check that the mains fuse rating is correct DO always consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment He is the best person to advise you DO NOT obstruct the necessary all round ventilation especially DON T stand the set close to curtains or on soft furnishing such as carpets Overheating can cause unnecessary damage and shorten the life of the set Remember that to obtain the best performance and lasting satisfaction from your equipment have it regularly maintained by a reliable service organization Ensure that all the family corre ctly uses it ABOVE ALL Never let children push anything into holes or slots in the case
12. or 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 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 Standby button 2 CD button 3 Tuner button 4 Stop button AM FM selector 5 Play Pause button 6 Skip REW button i 5 1 12 7 Skip FWD button T 1 O d 8 Mute button 6 9 Colour button 27 Se e 14 3 je 2 10 Phones 8 9 11 standby Indicator 10 15 12 LCD Display 13 Sensor 14 Volume button 16 15 CD Eject Open Close button 16 CD Door REMOTE CONTROL CURTIS 1 Standby On Button 10 Memory Program Button 2 Random Button 11 Preset EQ Button 17 3
13. ply scratched or too dirty disc play may not start If an improperly centered disc is played noise can be heard in the mechanism The use of such discs should be avoided If the disc is inserted incorrectly or the disc is damaged the display will show No disc DISC ERRORS This compact disc player has built in error compensation circuits to correct for minor defects in a disc There are limits however to the amount of correction available In some cases the CD player may skip some tracks or parts of tracks on a disc during disc pl ay This problem may be caused by defects such as scratches in the disc being played which are too large for the error compensation circuits to handle If you encounter this problem check the CD player s operation as follows before having the unit serviced Play a new disc If the CD player operates normally the skipping problem is probably due to a defective disc TO STOP ACD PART WAY THROUGH Press the Stop button Disc play will stop and the display will show the total number of tracks To temporarily stop disc play pause mode press the PLAY PAUSE button Disc play will stop at the current play position The track playing time will flash To resume disc play press the PLAY PAUSE button again TRACK SKIP STARTING DISC PLAY FROM THE BEGINNING OF A PARTICULAR TRACK Press the SKIP Forward or REW TRACK buttons to select the desired track The number of the selected track will be shown on the CD di
14. sh with arro whead symbol within an equ ilateral triangle is intented to alert the userto the presence of uninsulated dangerous vo Itage within the product s en closure that may be of suffici ent magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to perso WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERV ICEABLE PARTS INSIDE R EFER SERVICING TO QUA LIFIED SERVICE PERSON NEL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is int ended to alert the user to the presence of important opera ting and maintenance servi cing instructions in the liter ature accompany ing the ap plicance ns 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 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 f
15. splay Press the PLAY PAUSE button to start play TO SKIP TO THE NEXT TRACK For example to skip ahead to the beginning of track 5 while track 4 is playing Press the SKIP FWD TRACK button once Disc play will resume at the beginning of track 5 The CD player will skip ahead to the next track each time the SKIP FWD TRACK button is pressed Repeatedly pressing the SKIP FWD TRACK button makes the CD player skip ahead through the disc track by track Once the beginning of the last track is reached the CD player advance to the first track TO SKIP BACK TO THE PREVIOUS TRACK ON ADISC For example to skip back to the beginning of track 3 while track 4 is playing Press the SKIP R EW TRACK button twice Disc play will resume at the beginning of track 3 The CD player will skip back one track each time the Reverse Skip Track button is pressed If this button is press ed in the middle of a track the CD player will skip back to the beginning of that track To make it skip back to the previous track press the SKIP REW TRACK button twice Repeatedly pressing the SKIP REW TRACK button makes the CD player skip back through the disc track by track Once the beginning of the first track is reached the CD player will go to the last track Notes The SKIP Forward TRACK buttons can be used to select a desired track to play before disc pl ay starts In this case the number of the selected track will be display until the PLAY PAUSE button is pressed
16. this could result in an electric shock Meyer guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry
17. tton again The colour cycle anew PRESET EQUALIZER This unit is equipped with a preset equalizer which has been added to enhance your listening pleasure by altering the frequency response of the music to give it a different feel Press the PR ESET EQ button repeatedly to cycle through the following equalization modes CLASSIC ROCK gt POP FLAT EQ OFF 11 Plug the powercord into anAC outlethaving 120v 60Hz only Connecting this unitto other power sources may damage the unit NOTES The AC polarized to help minimize the possibility of electric shock If the polarized plug does notfit into anonpolarized AC outlet do not file or cut the wide blade itis the user s responsibility to have anelectrician replace the obsolete outlet The power cordshould be unpluggedfrom the outlet when the unitis not goingto be used for a long period of time MAINTENANCE AND CARE Electronic products of this kind should never be subjected to extreme temperatures or high hu midity For instance this set should not be placed in bathing areas or around stoves and radiators Keep this unit away from radiators and other heat sources Keep this unit away from naked flame source such as lighted candle Do not expose this unit to dropping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid such asvase shall be placed on it the apparatus If necessary clean the unit with a piece of cloth dampe
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