Curtis RCD836 Operation Manual Download Page 8

Troubleshooting guide

         

Problem                               Cause                        Solution

Power does not come on when the
 power switch is pressed

No sound comes out of the speakers

The sound is noisy

The cassette deck door can not be 

 

closed

The tape does not move

No sound from tape 

Can not record

When recording over a previously 
recorded tape, the original signal can 
still be heard

The sound is distorted or faint

Can not listen to any station, or signal 

 

appears weak

The sound is distorted

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

Unit is unplugged

The volume is turned down(to MIN) 
The input selector does not match the
playback source 

The unit is too close to a TV set or 
another similar appliance 

The cassette tape is not inserted
 properly

The cassette tape is not inserted 

 

properly

The tape heads are dirty

The write-protect tabs on the 
cassette have been broken off 
The tape heads are dirty 
you are trying to record on metal 
(type IV) tape

The tape heads are dirty
You are trying to record on metal(type
IV) tape

The tape heads are dirty

The station is not tuned in properly
A TV set is being used nearby

The antenna is not oriented properly

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

Connect the unit to the AC power
  

supply

Adjust the volume 
Re-select the input source

Turn off the TV or other appliance, 
and  relocate the unit

Insert the cassette tape correctly

Insert the cassette tape correctly

Clean the tape heads

Tape  over the holes with 
cellophane tape
Clean the tape heads
Use a normal (type I) tape

Clean the tape heads 
Use a normal(type I) tape

Clean the tape heads

Tune in the station correctly
Turn off the TV set

Re-orient the antenna until 
reception  

improves

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

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In case of trouble with the unit, please look through this chart  and see if you can solve the 
problem by yourse if before calling your dealer.

Specification

AMPLIFIER section

Output Power......................................2.0W + 2.0W (U.S.A. / Canada)
Frequency Response...........................60 to 30,000Hz

TUNER section

FM Section
Frequency Range ...............................88 to 108 MHz
AM Section
Frequency Range................................530 to 1710 KHz (U.S.A. / Canada)

CD PLAYER section

Frequency response............................60 to 20,000 Hz +/-4dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio.......................... 55dB (IEC-A)

CASSETTE DECK  section

Track  System.....................................4 track, 2 channel stereo
Tape speed ........................................4.8cm/sec
Wow and Flutter..................................0.4%(WRMS)
Frequency Response..........................125 to 6,300Hz +/-6dB

RECORD PLAYER section

Motor ................................................DC servo motor
Drive System......................................Belt Drive
Speed ...............................................33-1/3rpm, 45rpm and 78rpm
Wow & Flutter.....................................less than 0.25%(WTD)
S/N Ratio .......................................... More than 50dB
Catridge Type.....................................Ceramic Stereo Catridge
Stylus................................................402-M208-165
Output Level ......................................160 ~ 380mV(5cm/sec at 1kHz)

SPEAKER SYSTEM section

Type..................................................3 - ways
Impedance ........................................4 ohms for Tweeter speaker
                                                                     6 ohms for Super Bass speaker
                                                                     8 ohms for Stereo channel
Input Power........................................Max. 5W for 8 ohms speaker
                                                                     Max. 10W for 4 ohms speaker
                                                                     Max. 25W for 6 ohms speaker

GENERAL

Power Requirements...........................AC 120V ~ 60 Hz (U.S.A. / Canada)
Power consumption............................19W
Dimension(W x H x D ).........................520 x 920 x 340mm
Weight...............................................23.5kg
Standard Accessories.........................Operating Instruction Booklet
                                                                     Warranty Card
                                                                     45 rpm  Adaptor

Summary of Contents for RCD836

Page 1: ...bination 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...

Page 2: ...ersonnel under the following conditions a If the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper ajustment of other controls...

Page 3: ...rd 5 To keep the laser pickup clean do not touch it and do not forget to close the disc tray 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 power cord from the wall outlet Be sure to unplug the unit if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time suc...

Page 4: ...rays 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 to skip 6 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods Long exposure to high temperature can warp the disc 7 Do not s...

Page 5: ...hts Basic Operation PHONES Listening to a Record 1 Press the PHONO button 2 Select player speed 3 Put a record onto the turntable Use 45 rpm adaptor when playing single record 4 Remove the tone arm rest holder 5 Lift the Que lever and move the tone arm gently to the desired position over the record 6 Lower the Que lever slowly 7 Return the tone arm to the tone arm rest after reaching the end of th...

Page 6: ... track 4 Stopping the CD play 5 Pausing the CD play Pressing the PLAY PAUSE button will restart playing the CD NOTE Do not switch off the unit during CD function because it will damage the unit CD should be placed on the tray with the label side up CD should be placed on the tray with the label sideup Listening to the Radio 1 Press the TUNER button to select the desired band AM FM 2 Tune to the de...

Page 7: ...JECT PAUSE 6 Pausing the playback Pressing the PAUSE button will restart playing the tape Recording a Tape 1 Open the cassette door and insert the Blank tape you wish to record 2 Select the source from which you will record using the input selector buttons do not select TAPE 3 Press the RECORD button to start recording The Play button will be pressed automatically At the end of the cassette tape t...

Page 8: ... correctly Clean the tape heads Tape over the holes with cellophane tape Clean the tape heads Use a normal type I tape Clean the tape heads Use a normal type I tape Clean the tape heads Tune in the station correctly Turn off the TV set Re orient the antenna until reception improves Insert the CD with the printed side upper most Clean and dry the CD press the PLAY PAUSE button The CD should be chan...

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