Curtis RCD836 Stereo System User Manual
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1. erie OPERATION MANUAL MODEL RCD836 PHONOGRAHPH WITH AM FM RADIO CASSETTE amp CD PLAYER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIO PRODUCTS READ THOROUGHLY When using electrical products basic precautions should always be followed including 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operatinginstructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Instructions All warnings on the product and inthe operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions Alloperating and user instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use adamp cloth forcleaning 6 Attachments Do notuse attachments notrecommended by the product manufacturer as they maycause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in awet basement or near a swimming pool etc 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injuryto a childor adult andserious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket2. technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 23 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources suchas radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Precautions Safety Information CAUTION 1 DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING 2 USE OF CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ORPERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT INHAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE 3 IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE CONTACT A QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN A DEFECTIVE STATE Safety Precautions WARNING Toreduce the riskof fire orelectric shock donot expose this appliance to rainor moisture CAUTION Use of controlsor adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposures CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Toreduce the riskof electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk ofelec
3. thatcould result in a fire orelectric shock Neverspill liquid ofany kind onthe product 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If the power supplycord or plugis damaged b If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen intothe product c If the producthas been exposedto rain orwater d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operatinginstructions as animproper ajustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product toits normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way and if the product exhibits a distinct change inperformance this indicates aneed for service 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service
4. ways Impedance cceceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 ohms for Tweeter speaker 6 ohms for Super Bass speaker 8 ohms for Stereo channel INPUE POWE aniue iaeiae Max 5W for8 ohms speaker Max 10W for4 ohms speaker Max 25W for6 ohms speaker AC 120V 60 Hz U S A Canada Standard Accessories Operating Instruction Booklet Warranty Card 45 rpm Adaptor 14 Troubleshooting guide In case of trouble with the unit please look through this chart and see ifyou can solve the problem by yourseif before calling your dealer Problem Cause Solution The whole unit Tape deck Tuner unit CD Player Power does not come on when the power switch is pressed Unit is unplugged Connect the unit to the AC power supply No sound comes out of the speakers The volume is turned down to MIN The input selector does not match the playback source Adjust the volume Re select the input source The sound is noisy The unit is too close to a TV set or another similar appliance Turn off the TV or other appliance and relocate the unit The cassette deck door can not be closed The cassette tape is not inserted properly Insert the cassette tape correctly The tape does not move The cassette tape is not inserted properly Insert the cassette tape correctly No sound from tape The tape heads are dirty Clean the tape heads Can not record The write protect tabs on the c
5. assette have been broken off The tape heads are dirty you are trying to record on metal type IV tape Tape over the holes with cellophane tape Clean the tape heads Use a normal type tape When recording over a previously recorded tape the original signal can still be heard The tape heads are dirty You are trying to record on metal type IV tape Clean the tape heads Use a normal type l tape The sound is distorted or faint The tape heads are dirty Clean the tape heads Can not listen to any station or signal appears weak The station is not tuned in properly A TV set is being used nearby Tune in the station correctly Turn off the TV set The sound is distorted The antenna is not oriented properly Re orient the antenna until reception improves Play stop immediately after starting to play the CD or play pauses or stops during play No sound Specific CD is noisy or playback stops or skips The CD is inserted upside down The CD is dusty or dirty or there is condensation on the CD The CD player is paused The CD is scratched damaged or warped The disc is very dirty Insert the CD with the printed side upper most Clean and dry the CD press the PLAY PAUSE button The CD should be changed Clean the CD 15
6. ayerspeed R 3 Put arecord onto the turntable Use 45 rpmadaptor when playing single record 4 Remove thetone arm rest holder 5 Lift the Que lever and move the tone arm gently tothe desired positionover DOD the record 6 Lower the Que lever slowly 7 Return thetone arm tothe tone arm rest after reaching the end of the record 1 Press theCD button pa z9 cD D 2 Open thetray and place the CD on thetray OPEN CLOSE 3 Close thetray and startplaying the CD fia Lights amp OPEN CLOSE 2 pm PLAY PAUSE The CD will start playing fromthe first track 4 Stopping the CDplay 5 STOP 5 Pausing the CD play ni o Flash CD should beplaced on thetray with the label sideup gt PLAY PAUSE Pressing the PLAY PAUSE button will restart playing the CD es NOTE Do not switchoff the unit during CD function because itwill damage theunit CD should be placed on the tray with the label side up 10 CAUTION When the CDis stopped press PLAY PAUSE button within 3 seconds after pressing MUSIC SKIP button orit will returnto stopping state Skipping tracks lt lt FR Skip search FF pp Press once togo to the start of the next track O 3 Press once togo to the start of the track currently being played iea FR Skip search FF Press twice togo to
7. e cleaned and demagnetized periodically Cleaning materials notincluded Cleaning Tape path canna brick ean ean Apply head cleaning fluid to a cotton swab orsoft cloth canara and lightly rubthe heads capstan and all metal parts in gt al the tape path i Suna TESTA TAT HT PRESSURE ROLLER RECORDIPLAYBACK HEAD Also clean the pinch roller using rubber cleaning fluid Demagnetizing Heads Be sure thatthe power is off then demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer For details of its use read its instructions Compact Disc Handing the Discs This unit has been designed specifically for sound eoupacT No other discs can be used 1 Always place the compactdisc in the disc tray with the label facing upward Compact discs can be played only on one side 2 To remove adisc from its storage case press down on the centre of the case and lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edge HANDLE DISC ONLY AS SHOWN 3 Fingermarks and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc recorded surface with asoft cloth notincluded CLEAN FROM CENTER TO EDGE 4 Never use such chemicals as record sprays anti static sprays or fluid benzine or thinner to clean compact discs Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc s plastic surface 5 Discs should be return to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause laser pickup
8. or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 9 Transporting Aproduct and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface This product should not be placed ina built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of powersupply to your home consult your productdealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to theoperating instructions 12 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way Thisis a safety feature If youare unable
9. orrelocate the receiving antenna B Increase theseparation between the equipment and receiver C Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that itis not on the same circuit as the receiver If necessary consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Manufacturer for compliance could voidthe user s authority to operate this equipment Listening to a Tape or Compact Disc Cassette Tape Tape Handling Do not storetapes in the following places 1 On top of heaters exposed to direct sunlight or in any other places with high temperatures 2 Near speakers on TV sets or amplifiers or where they would be exposed to strong magnetic fields 3 Where humidityis high andin dirty dusty places 4 Avoid dropping orsubjecting cassettes toexcessive shocks 5 As C 120 tapes are physically weak and could become entangled in the transport mechanism do notuse them Loading a Cassettetape 1 Use your finger or apencil to turn the cassette hub and takeup any slacktape Note Avoid touching thetape Fingerprints attract dust and dirt 2 Press STOP EJECT button to open cassette door Note The cassette holder cannotbe opened during recording or play back 3 Load the cassette tape withits open edgefacing down 4 Gently closethe compartment door MAINTENANCE The heads andtape path shouldb
10. r cord from the wall outlet Be sure to unplug the unit ifyou do not intend to useit for an extended period of time such asa vacation 8 Keep this manual in asafe place for future reference Beware of Condensation When the player or a compact disc is moved from a coldto a warm place or is used after a sudden temperature change there is adanger of condensation Water vaporin the aircould condense on the mechanism or the laser pickup If droplets of water form on these parts correct playback willbe impossible because the laser cannotread the information from the disc correctly To prevent this if you are going to use the player in a condition where condensation could occur you should not use the player for 1 or 2 hours after plugging it into an AC outlet depending on the amount of condensation If this is done the player will stabilize at the temperature of its surroundings For U S A 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 againstinterference in aresidential area This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this unit does cause interference with TV or radio reception you cantry to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures A Reorient
11. the start of the previous track ES O 1 Press the TUNER button to select the desired band AM FM Lights 2 Tuneto the desired frequency TUNING 3 Antenna For a good FM reception stretch the antenna wire and move it around until you get the desired station clearly 4 FM reception Any strong FM stereo is indicated by the FM stereo Indicator For weak reception the unit switches automatically to MONO 11 1 Press the TAPE button s JON TAPE 2 Open the cassette door and insert a cassette tape STOP EJECT 3 Press theplay gt button PLAY At the endof the cassette tape the cassette will stop automatically 4 Stopping thetape playback STOP EJECT 5 Fast forwardand rewind 6 Pausing the playback lt lt gt gt PAUSE BS Press STOP button to halffast forward Pressing the PAUSE button will or rewinding operations restart playing thetape 12 1 Open the cassette door and insert the Blank tape you wish torecord STOP EJECT 2 Select the source from which you will record using the input selectorbuttons do notselect TAPE 3 Press the RECORD button tostart recording RECORD The Play b
12. to skip 6 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods Long exposureto high temperature can warp thedisc 7 Do not stick paper orwrite anything witha ballpoint penon the surface of the labelside 8 Do notuse irregular shaped CD s octangonal heart shape etc Which candamage the unit Preparation of Use 1 Connect the AC powercord 2 The silver screw protects the phonograph chassis during transportation If the speed of your phonograph seems slow or you hear a rubbing sound adjust the screw with acoin to correct the balanceof the turntable How To Replace The Turntable Stylus Removing old stylus 1 Set ascrewdriver at the tip of the stylus and push down to thedirection A 2 Remove thestylus by pullingit forward anddown Installing a newstylus 1 Hold thetip of the stylus and insertthe other edge by pressingin the direction B 2 Push upin the direction C until itlocks at thetip Guide Pins inside 1 Power on Connect the power plug into the wall outlet 2 Select thesource 3o lt Lights D 3 Adjust the volume fo VOLUME 4 Adjustthe sub bass volume SUB BASS 5 Listening through Earphones Headphones PHONES The sound from all speakersis cut off 1 Press the PHONO button a OX PHONO 2 Select pl
13. toinsert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still failto fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeatthe safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 14 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines orcircuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keepfrom touching suchpower lines orcircuits as contactwith them might be fatal 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as thiscan result ina risk offire or electricshock 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
14. tric shock topersons The exclamation pointwithin an equilateral triangle is intendedto alert userto the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION For Compact Disc Units Only INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED AVOID DIRECT EXPORSURE TOLASER BEAM al ae See markings onthe back of the unit CAUTION Toprevent electric shock match wide bladeof plug towide slot fullyinsert Before Use Before Use 1 Choose unitinstallation location carefully Avoid placing itin direct sunlight or close toa source of heat Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust cold or moisture Keep awayfrom sources thathum such astransformers or motors 2 Do notopen the cabinetas this mightresult in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock If a foreignobject should get into the set contact your dealer 3 Be sure not to handle discs with dirty fingers Never inserta disc thathas a crack on the surface 4 When removingthe power plugfrom the walloutlet always pull directly on the plug never pull the cord 5 To keep thelaser pickup clean do not touchit and donot forget to close the disctray 6 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth 7 In order to shut off the power to this product completely unplug the powe
15. utton willbe pressed automatically At the end of the cassette tape the cassette will stop automatically 4 Stopping therecording STOP EJECT _ ey Piece eke oP IEJ O HH 5 Pausing the recording PAUSE m Pressing the PAUSE button willrestart recording the tape 13 Specification AMPLIFIER section OuULpUt POWE T i isctssceceecctitediwcctn cake 2 0W 2 0W U S A Canada Frequency Response 60 to30 000Hz TUNER section FM Section Frequency Range csceeeeeeeeeeees 88to 108 MHz AM Section Frequency Range sceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 530 to1710 KHz U S A Canada CD PLAYER section Frequency response 60 to20 000 Hz 4dB Signal to Noise Ratio 06 55dB IEC A CASSETTE DECK section Track SYStemisectchssstadius io ceteecedadd anes 4track 2 channelstereo Tape speed ar che yniarsnerkina eninin sind 4 8cm sec Wow amd FIUttei isiin 0 4 WRMS Frequency Response 125 to6 300Hz 6dB RECORD PLAYER section MOTOT erasian aaia DC servo motor Drive Syst Mee sicesccciehsarecesissuseursanenenns Belt Drive Speed 33 1 3rpm 45rpm and 78rpm Wow amp Flutter me less than 0 25 WTD S N Ratio More than 50dB Catridge Type ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Ceramic Stereo Catridge SIY lU Siteen a aS 402 M208 165 Output Level 4 secsiaiscecsacaeunceieinianenaaes 160 380mV 5cm sec at1kHz TY E AAE EE A E 3
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