Curtis RCD341, Operating Instruction

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1 VOLUME
2 FUNCTION ( CD/TAPE/RADIO )
3 CD PLAY/PAUSE ( )
4 CD B. SKIP( )
5 CD F. SKIP ( )
6 CD STOP ( )
7 PHONES
8 FM ANTENNA
HANDLE
10 BAND ( AM/FM/FM ST )
DISC COMPARTMENT
12 DIAL SCALE
TUNING
14 CD PROGRAM
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15 CD REPEAT
16 BATTERY
17 POWER INDICATOR
18 CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
19 LCD DISPLAY
20 FM ST INDICATOR
21 TAPE PAUSE ( )
22 TAPE STOP/EJECT ( )
23 TAPE F. FWD ( )
24 TAPE REWIND( )
25 TAPE PLAY ( )
TAPE REC ( )
27 AC IN
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A CONTROLS
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Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating
Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions
in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be
strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.
Installation
1 Water and moisture - Do not use this unit near water,
such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, swimming pool, or the like.
2 Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate
heat.
3 Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm(4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of
the unit and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings.
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet,
or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.
5 Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects
or liquids do not get inside the unit through the
ventilation openings.
6 Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD Pickup
lens when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- the heating system has just been turned on
- the unit is used in a very humid room
- the unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not
function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for
a few hours, then try to operate again.
Electric Power
1 Power sources - Use on batteries or AC house current,
as specified in the Operating Instructions and marked
on the unit.
2 AC power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by
the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as
this could result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention
to the cord from the unit to the power socket.
- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension
cords. beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire
or shock.
3 When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord from the
AC outlet or remove all the batteries if the unit will not
be used for several months or more. When the cord is
plugged in ,a small amount of current continues to flow
to the unit, even when the power is turned off.
B PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT
Make sure that f is set to TAPE before connecting
the AC cord or inserting batteries.
Using on batteries
Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear and
unction The batteries need to be replaced when:
The tape speed slows down, volume decreases, or
sound is distorted during operation.
Notes on batteries
Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries
with new ones.
Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or
take them apart.
Remove dead batteries.
If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol.
benzine or thinner.
To clean the heads and tape paths
After every 10 hours of use, clean the Recording heads
and Playback head , the pinch roller and capstan .Use
a cotton swab 5 slightly moistened with cleaning fluid
or denatured alcohol.
Cassette tapes
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs
on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver
or other pointed tool.
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc.
insert six (size C) batteries, not supplied, with the and
marks correctly aligned. then close the lid.
Disconnect the AC cord from the AC inlet.
C POWER SUPPLY
D MAINTENANCE