Digital cd/radio stereo system w ith remot e, Instruction manual operating instructions, Mode l : rcd739 – Curtis RCD739UK User Manual
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RCD739
(E
ng.)(
A5)
17-8-
2005 /
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the
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rat
ion
and
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of
the
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liqui
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on
the
ins
ide
of
the
pr
odu
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.
----
--T
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RCD739
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A5)
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RCD739 (Eng.)( A5)
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Digital CD/Radio Stereo System w ith Remot e
MODE
L :
RCD739
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Operating Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CA
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RE.
1.
Re
ad
in
stru
ct
ion
s-
All th
e s
afe
ty
an
d o
p
er
atin
g
ins
tru
ctio
n
s sh
o
uld
b
e r
ea
d b
ef
or
e th
e a
p
plia
n
ce
is
o
pe
ra
ted
.
2.
Re
tain
in
stru
ction
s-
The
sa
fet
y a
nd
o
pe
ra
tin
g in
str
uc
tio
ns
sh
ou
ld
be
re
tain
ed fo
r f
utu
re
re
fer
en
ce
.
3.
He
ad
W
arni
ng
s-A
ll w
arni
ng
s a
nd
c
au
tio
ns
on
th
e a
pp
lia
nc
e an
d in
th
e o
p
era
tin
g
ins
tru
ctio
n
s sh
o
uld
b
e a
dh
ered
to
.
4.
F
o
llo
w in
str
uc
tio
ns
-All o
p
era
tin
g a
n
d u
se
in
stru
ct
ion
s s
ho
u
ld b
e fol
lo
we
d.
5.
W
ater a
n
d M
o
istu
re
-The
ap
p
lian
ce s
ho
u
ld n
o
t be
u
sed
n
ea
r w
ater
, e
.g. n
ea
r a
ba
th
tub
, wa
sh
bo
wl,
k
itch
en s
ink
, la
un
d
ry t
ub
, in
a we
t b
as
em
en
t, or
ne
ar
a s
wimm
ing
p
oo
l o
r th
e lik
e.
6.
W
all or
Ceilin
g
Mo
u
nt
ing
-Th
e a
p
plia
n
ce
sh
ou
ld
no
t b
e m
ou
n
ted
to
a w
all or
ce
ilin
g.
7.
V
entila
tio
n-
The
ap
p
lian
ce sh
o
ul
d b
e s
itu
ate
d s
o th
at its lo
catio
n
or p
o
sitio
n
do
es n
ot in
te
rfe
re w
ith i
ts
p
ro
pe
r v
entila
tio
n. F
o
r ex
am
ple
, th
e a
pp
lia
nc
e s
ho
u
ld
no
t b
e si
tua
ted
o
n a
b
ed
, so
fa, rug
o
r sim
ila
r
su
rfa
ce
tha
t ma
y
blo
ck
th
e v
entila
tio
n o
p
en
in
gs
, or
pla
ce
d
in a
b
u
ilt-in
in
sta
llatio
n
, su
ch
as
a b
o
ok
case
o
r ca
b
ine
t, th
at m
ay
imp
ede
th
e flo
w o
f a
ir th
ro
ug
h
the
v
entila
tio
n o
p
en
in
gs
.
8.
h
ea
t-Th
e a
pp
lia
nc
e sh
ou
ld
be
situ
at
ed
aw
ay fr
om
ne
at
so
urc
es su
ch
a
s ra
di
ato
rs, h
eat re
g
iste
rs, s
tov
es,
o
r o
the
r a
pp
lia
nc
es
(in
clu
d
ing
a
mp
lifie
rs) t
ha
t pr
od
u
ce
he
at
..
9.
P
o
we
r S
ou
rc
es
-Th
e p
ro
du
ct sh
ou
ld
be
o
pe
ra
ted
o
nly
with
th
e ty
p
e o
f p
o
we
r su
p
ply
in
d
ica
ted
o
n th
e
ma
rk
in
g la
b
el. If
yo
u
are
n
ot s
ur
e o
f th
e ty
p
e o
f p
o
we
r su
p
ply
to
y
ou
r h
om
e, c
o
ns
ult y
o
ur
pr
od
u
ct
d
ea
ler
or l
oc
al p
o
we
r c
om
pa
n
y
. F
o
r p
rod
u
cts
int
en
de
d
to o
p
era
te
fro
m b
atte
ry
p
o
we
r, o
r o
the
r so
u
rc
es,
re
fe
r to
the
op
erati
on
in
stru
ct
ion
s.
10
.Gro
u
nd
in
g
Po
la
riza
tio
n-
This
pr
od
u
ct m
ay
b
e e
qu
ip
pe
d
with
a p
ol
ariz
ed
a
lter
na
tin
g c
ur
ren
t lin
e plu
g
(a
pl
ug
ha
v
ing
o
ne
b
lad
e w
ide
r th
an
th
e o
th
er
).
Th
is p
lug
wil
l fit in
to
the
p
o
we
r o
utl
et o
nl
y o
n
e w
ay
th
is is
a sa
fe
ty
fea
tu
re. I
f yo
u
ar
e u
na
b
le to
in
se
rt th
e p
lu
g fu
lly
in
to t
he
ou
tle
t, try
re
v
ersin
g
the
pl
ug
.
If t
he
plu
g
sh
ou
ld
still
fa
il to f
it, c
on
ta
ct y
o
ur e
le
ctri
cia
n to
re
pl
ac
e y
o
ur o
b
so
lete
o
utle
t. Do
n
ot d
efea
t
th
e s
afe
ty
pu
rp
o
se o
f th
e po
la
rize
d
plu
g
.
11
.P
o
we
r-Co
rd
P
ro
tec
tio
n-P
o
we
r su
p
ply
c
or
ds
sh
ou
ld
be
ro
ut
ed
so
tha
t th
ey
are
n
ot li
k
ely to
b
e w
alke
d
o
n o
r p
in
ch
ed
b
y it
ems
pl
ac
ed
up
o
n o
r a
ga
ins
t the
m, p
ayin
g
pa
rtic
ula
r a
tten
tio
n
to c
o
rds
at p
lu
gs
,
con
v
enie
nc
e rec
ep
ta
cle
s, a
nd
th
e p
o
int w
he
re
the
y
e
x
it fro
m th
e ap
pl
ian
ce
.
12. Cleaning-The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Nonuse periods-The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left
when left unused for a lo ng period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry-Care should be taken so that objects d o not fall an d liqu ids are not spilled
into the product case through product openings.
15. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product fro m the wall ou tlet and take it to q ualified service
personnel under the following conditio ns.
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled into, or o bjects have fallen into th e product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate wh en used according to the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may interfere with the product's normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distin ct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
16. Servicing-The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating
instruction. All servicing should be referred to q ualified service personnel.
17. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in th e vicinity o f overhead power
lines, or other ele ctric li ght or power circuits, or w here it ca n fall into such power lin es or circ uits.
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
power lin es or circ uits a s contact wit h them might be fatal.
18. If an outside antenna is connected to th e receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static . Section 810 of the National
Electric al Cod e ANSI/NEFA 70 provides information with respect to p roper grounding of the mast
and supporting stru cture, grounding conductress, lo cation of antenna-discharge unit, siz e of
grounding electrodes, and requirements fo r the grounding electrode (see figure).
19. Cleaning-Unplug this product fr om the wall ou tlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
20. Lightning-For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is le ft
unattended and unused for long periods of time , unplug it f rom the wall ou tlet and disconnect th e
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to th e product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
21. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that th e product is in proper operation condition.
22. Overloading-Do not overload wall ou tlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as
this can result in a ris k of fir or electric shock.
NEC NATIONAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE
Do not apply oil o r petroleum products to this product.
CAUTION
Invisible laser radiation will be emitted when the product is o pen and interlocks are defeated.
Do not defeat the safety interlocks.
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS WITH SUPPLEMENT ARY MARKINGS ARE LOCATED ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE UNIT.
USE OF CONT ROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, O R PERFO RMANCE PROCED URE HEREI N MAY
RESULT IN HAZA RDOUS RADI ATION EXPO SURE.
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MOUNTING LOCA TION
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1. CD Door
2. CD Door Open Button
3. Speaker
4. Repeat Button
5. Volume Control Knob
6. Program Butto n
7. Random Button
8. SKIP (FAST-FORWARD) button
9. Function Switch (CD, AM, FM )
10. Alarm ON/OF F Button
11. Minute Set Button
12. LCD Display (CD, Cloc k and Frequency)
13. Stereo LED In dicator
14. Hour Set Bu tton
15. Alarm Set Button
16. Selector S witch (ON/OFF/AUTO)
17. Time Set Button
18. SKIP (REWIN D) button
19. Tuning Control Knob
20. CD Play/Pause Button
21. CD Stop Butto n
22. Remote Sensor
23. Headphone Jack
24. DC Input Jack
REMOTE CONTROL
1. PLAY Button
2. SKIP (FAST-FORWARD) button
3. Program Button
4. Repeat Button
5. Random Button
6. STOP Button
7. SKIP (REWIND) button
AC OPERATION
To operate the unit using AC power , connect a 9V AC adaptor (included) to an AC outlet
having 230V AC.
CAUTION:
When not using AC power, disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet by pulling the
plug (not the cord). Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands and plug fully inserted without
exposing any part of the blade.
HEADPHONE JACK
This unit will accept stereo headphones with a Ø 3.5mm plug. Before connecting the headphones set the
volume to minimum level as not to damage your ears or the headphones. Connect the headphones to the
headphones jack. The speakers will be automatically disconnected.
Warning: Prolonged exposure to high sound levels may permanently damage your hearing. You may not
hear some warning sound while wearing these headphones.
VOLUME CONTROL
Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level.
RADIO SECTION
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1. Slide SELECTOR Switch to "ON" position.
2. Slide FUNCTION Switch to select AM or FM position
3. Rotate the Tuning Control Knob to your desired Radio station.
4. To turn off Radio, Slide SELECTOR switch to "OFF" position to turn off the unit.
For better reception,
This unit has a built-in antenna for AM/FM, Locate the unit where you can obtain the best reception.
CLOCK SECTION
CLOCK SETTING
Press and hold Time./SET button to set the clock
Press Hour or Min button respectively
Note: In radio mode, the frequency will appear at the location where time appears. Press and hold the
Time/Set button to display the current time; Press and hold the AL./Set button to display the current
alarm time.
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ALARM TIME SETTING
1. Slide SELECTOR switch to "OFF" or "AUTO" position.
2. Press and hold Al. SET button to set the Alarm time
3. Press Hour or Min button respectively.
4. Turn on the alarm function by pressing AL.ON/OFF button till the alarm Icon appears
Note. While alarm time is on, it will alarm for 3 minutes. To turn off the alarm, press the AL.ON/OFF
button once.
Wake up by Buzzer
1. After set the desired alarm time. And press the AL.ON /OFF button till the alarm icon appears
2. Slide the SELECTOR switch to "OFF" position.
Wake up by CD or Radio
1. Slide SELECTOR switch to "AUTO" position.
2. Set your desired alarm time.
3. Turn on the alarm function by pressing AL.ON/OFF button till the alarm Icon appears
4. Slide the SELECTOR switch to "AUTO" position.
5. Slide the Function Switch to CD, AM or FM position.
When the alarm time is on, CD & RADIO(AM/FM) will be automatically played.
CD SECTION
PLAYING A CD
1. Press the Open button of CD Door where remarked "Open" to open the CD Door.
2. Insert a CD with the label facing upward.
3. Close the CD compartment by pressing the upper corner of CD Door.
4. Slide the FUNCTION switch to CD position
5. Slide the SELECTOR switch to "ON" position to turn on the unit.
The CD will rotate for a while and then stop.
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to start CD playback from the first track.
7. Press once more PLAY/PAUSE button to momentarily pause, Icon " " will flash. Press again
PLAY/PAUSE button to resume to playback
8. To stop the playback, Press STOP button.
TRACK SEARCH
Press the SKIP/SEARCH button during play to skip to the desired track.
Press the "F.FWD" button to skip to the next track on the disc.
Press the "REW" button to skip to the beginning of the current track
Press the "REW" button twice or more to skip to previous track.
FORWARD/REVESE SEARCH
Press and hold the Forward or Backward SKIP/SEARCH button during play to scan the disc at high speed.
When the desired section of the disc if found, release the Button and normal play will resume.
"F.FWD" -------------------Forward
"REW" -------------------Backward
Press and hold the "F.FWD" button while playing to scan the current track forward at high speed.
Press and hold the "REW" button while playing to scan the current track backward at high speed.
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed in to play in any desired sequence.
1. Press the Open button of CD Door where remarked "Open" to open the CD Door.
2. Insert a CD with the label side facing upward.
3. Close the CD compartment by pressing the upper corner of CD Door.
4. Slide the FUNCTION Switch to CD position
5. Slide the SELECTOR Switch to ON position to turn on the unit.
The CD will rotate for a while and then stop.
6. Press PROG button until "PROG 01" flashes in display.
7. Press SKIP Forward or SKIP Backward button to select a desired track to be memorized.
8. Press PROG button to program the track.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to program tracks.
10. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing.
To cancel program play, Press STOP button two times.
REPEAT PLAY
To Repeat Single Track
Press REPEAT button on the remote control while the track you want to repeat is playing. The "REPEAT"
flashing will appear in display.
------Press REPEAT two times on the remote control.
------Press REPEAT button on the remote control twice during play.
------To repeat another track, Press REW or FWD SKIP button.
------To cancel repeat play, Press REPEAT button two times.
To Repeat all the tracks
Press REPEAT button twice during play. The "REPEAT" indicator will appear in display.
------All tracks will be played through in sequence and then the sequence will be repeated continuously.
------To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT button one time.
Random play
Press stop button to enter into stop mode, press Random button once then press play/pause button to
carry out random play, "RANDOM" will appear in display.
All tracks on the disc will be played in random order, then will stop.
During random playing, To cancel random play, press stop button twice.
HANDLING DISCS
This product is designed to play CDs bearing the DISC Identification logo.
CD not carrying this logo may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.
Dirty, scratched, or warped discs may cause skipping or noise.
------Handle the CD only by the edges.
------To keep the CD clean , do not touch the surface of the disc.
------Return CDs to their original cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser
pickup to skip.
------Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high humidity or high temperatures for extended periods of
time, as prolonged exposure to high temperatures can warp CDs
------Do not apply paper or write anything on either side of a CD. Sharp writing instruments or the
inks in some felt-tip pens, may damage the surface of a CD
TO Clean CDs:
------Fingerprints should be wiped from the surface of the CD with a soft cloth. Unlike conventional
records, CDs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping the CDs
with a cloth removes most of the particles.
------Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the outside of the CD.
------Never use chemicals (i.e. record cleaning sprays, anti-static sprays, benzene or thinner) to clean
CDs, as damage to the plastic of the CD may result.
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. D
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to
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the
su
rfac
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o
no
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pa
pe
r
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tape
ont
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th
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suc
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s.
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no
t leave
th
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a car
p
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er
di
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the
Un
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re
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our
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he
n
cl
ean
in
g.
---T
he
fi
ni
sh
o
n
yo
ur
uni
t m
ay
be
clea
ned
w
it
h
a
d
ust
clot
h
and
car
e
d
for
as
ot
h
er
fur
ni
tur
e.
U
se
ca
ut
ion
wh
en
cl
ea
ni
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an
d
w
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th
e
p
la
stic
pa
rt
s.
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so
ap
and
a
d
am
p
cl
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th
ma
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b
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us
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on
th
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front
p
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P
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the
cl
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R
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mb
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to
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off
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in
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the
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sw
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A
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po
si
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the
cl
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or
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ill be
lo
st
if yo
u
di
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