Curtis Portable CD Player RCD672 User Manual

MODEL NO. RCD672  
PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH RADIO  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPEMNT  
 
PREPARATION FOR USE  
Unpacking and Setup  
Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing  
material from the unit itself.  
The detachable AC power cord is packed in the carton separately from the  
unit. Make sure the AC power cord is not accidentally discarded with the  
carton or packing material.  
Press the CD Door OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door.  
There is a white card in the CD compartment which intended to prevent the  
CD pickup from moving during shipment of the product. Remove this card  
from the CD compartment before use.  
Power Sources  
This portable audio system is designed to operate on AC 120V~60Hz or by  
using eight (8) "C" batteries, (batteries not included). Attempting to operate this  
unit from any other power source may cause damage to the unit, which is not  
covered by your warranty.  
AC Operation  
Unwind the AC cord and extend it to its full length. Insert the small end of the  
AC cord into the AC power socket on the rear of the unit. Insert the other end of  
the AC cord into any convenient AC 120V~60Hz household outlet.  
Battery Installation  
To use this unit with battery power, remove the battery compartment on the  
bottom of the unit by sliding it towards the rear of the unit and lifting the battery  
door off. Insert eight (8) "C" size batteries (batteries not included) following the  
diagram in the compartment.  
NOTE: The power cord must be disconnected from the AC power socket on the  
rear of the unit in order for the unit to operate on battery power.  
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS  
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1. VOLUME CONTROL  
2. ALBUM BUTTON  
3. STOP BUTTON  
12. DISPLAY WITH BACK LIGHT  
13. SPEAKER  
14. CARRYING HANDLE  
15. CD DOOR OPEN / CLOSE  
16. CD COMPARTMENT  
17. BATTERY COMPARTMENT  
(BOTTOM OF UNIT)  
4. SKIP / TUNER DOWN BUTTON  
5. MEMORY / CLOCK SET BUTTON  
6. FM ROD ANTENNA  
7. POWER BUTTON  
8. FUNCTION BUTTON  
18. AC POWER SOCKET  
(REAR OF UNIT)  
9. PLAY / PAUSE / MEMORY UP  
BUTTON  
19. PHONE JACK (SIDE OF UNIT)  
20. BASS BOOST BUTTON  
21. BAND BUTTON  
10. SKIP / TUNER UP BUTTON  
11. P-MODE / MEMORY DOWN BUTTON  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
1. With the power off, press and hold the MEMORY/CLOCK button;"12H" will  
blink.  
2. Press the REW SKIP TUNER-DN or FEW. SKIP/TUNER-UP button to set the  
unit to the 24 hour (24H) mode (also known as military time), or 12 hour  
(12H) mode.  
3. Press the MEMORY/CLOCK SET button and the hours will blink.  
4. Press the REW SKIP TUNER-DN or FEW. SKIP/TUNER-UP button to set the  
current hour, then press the MEMORY/CLOCK SET button again; the minute  
digits will blink.  
5. Press the REW SKIP TUNER-DN or FEW. SKIP/TUNER-UP button to set the  
current minute, then press the MEMORY/CLOCK SET.  
LINE IN Jack (FRONT OF UNIT)  
By using a home audio connection cable (not included), you can listen to an  
external audio unit through this unit's speakers. Before making any  
connections, turn off the power to all equipment.  
Plug a connection cable (not included) between the LINE OUT jack on the  
external audio unit and this unit's LINE IN jack. (Do not connect it to this unit's  
PHONES jack.)  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS  
1. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.  
2. Open the CD compartment lid by pressing the CD Door OPEN/CLOSE area.  
3. Insert a disc, label side up, into the compartment. Press the CD Door  
OPEN/CLOSE area to close the CD compartment lid; the total tracks will  
appear in the display.  
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback; the current track will  
appear in the display.  
5. When the disc is through playing, it will stop. Press the STOP button to stop  
the disc before it is finished.  
6. Press the POWER button to turn the CD off.  
NOTES:  
- If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all, "no" will  
appear in the display.  
- As each track is playback, the track number is shown in the display  
- To prevent damage to the disc, never open the CD door while the disc is  
rotating. Wait for the disc to stop before opening the CD door. Never touch  
the lens when the CD compartment door is open.  
- DO NOT use the carrying handle when playing a CD. The CD should only be  
used on a steady surface.  
- This unit will play 3" CD singles, no adapter is needed.  
- The maximum playing time is 74 minutes.  
CD PAUSE CONTROL  
1. During CD playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the  
PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the  
playback symbol blinks in the display.  
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to release pause and resume normal  
CD playback.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK/ALL TRACKS  
1. To repeat a single track, press the P-MODE/M-DN button once while in the  
Stop mode;  
will show in the display. Press the REW SKIP TUNER-DN  
or FEW. SKIP/TUNER-UP button to select the specific track that you wish to  
repeat. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the  
PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The specific track you selected will  
be repeated continuously.  
2. To repeat all of the tracks on a disc continuously, press the P-MODE/M-DN  
button twice while in the Stop mode; ALL  
will show in the display. Press  
the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback; all the tracks on the CD will  
repeat continuously.  
3. To cancel Repeat Playback, press the P-MODE/M-DN button until the Repeat  
indicator disappears from the display or press the STOP button.  
RANDOM PLAY BACK CD  
1. Press P-MODE/M-DN button three times while in STOP MODE; "RAND" will  
show in the display. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin RANDOM play.  
2. To cancel RANDOM play, press the P-MODE/M-DN button until RANDOM  
indicator disappears from the display.  
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK  
The CD player in this unit has a 20 track programmable memory that allows you  
to program up to 20 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. You  
may program 20 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play  
more than once.  
To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows:  
1. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.  
2. Open the CD compartment lid by pressing the CD Door OPEN/CLOSE area  
and insert your disc in the CD player with label side up. Close the CD  
compartment door.  
3. At STOP MODE, press the MEM/PROG CLK SET button; "P-01" (Program  
Number) will show in the display and flash.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
4. Press the REW SKIP TUNER-DN or FEW. SKIP/TUNER-UP button to select  
the track number (Example: Track 5) appears in the display, press the  
MEMORY/CLOCK SET button. "P-02" indicating program 2 is ready to be  
set. Then press the REW SKIP TUNER-DN or FEW. SKIP/TUNER-UP button  
repeatedly to select a second track, press the MEMORY/CLOCK SET button  
again.  
5. After programming up to 20 tracks in the CD program Memory, press the  
PLAY/PAUSE button to begin programmed playback; "PROG" will appear in  
the display and playback will begin on the first track that you programmed.  
The player will continue to play all of the tracks that you programmed in the  
order in which you programmed them.  
When the last programmed track has been played, the player will stop. To  
begin the programmed playback again, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin  
programmed playback again. To cancel the Programmed Playback mode, press  
the POWER button or OPEN the CD door.  
NOTES ON PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK:  
- Press the STOP/BAND button to stop the program before it is finished.  
- You can skip through the program while it is playing using the REW SKIP  
TUNER-DN or FEW. SKIP/TUNER-UP button.  
LISTENING TO THE RADIO  
1. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.  
2. Press the Function button to select the Tuner mode. Press the STOP/BAND  
button to select AM or FM.  
3. Use the REW SKIP TUNER-DN or FEW. SKIP/TUNER-UP button to select  
the desired AM or FM station. When a strong FM Stereo signal is received,  
the (ST) symbol will show in the display.  
4. If you press and hold the REW SKIP/TUNER-DN or TUNER-UP button for  
one second, then release, the unit will automatically scan to the next  
broadcasting station.  
5. Press the POWER button to turn the radio off.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION  
FM - Make sure that the telescopic FM Rod Antenna is raised and extended to  
its full length. You may have to vary the direction of the antenna to find the  
strongest signal for each FM station.  
AM - The AM ferrite bar antenna is located inside the cabinet. It may be  
necessary to turn the unit slightly so that the internal antenna is pointing in the  
direction of the AM transmitter. You may have to experiment to find the position  
that provides the strongest reception for each your favorite AM section.  
TO SET/RECALL THE RADIO PRESETS (20 FM/AM)  
1. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on. Press the Function button to  
select the Tuner mode.  
2. Press the STOP/BAND button to select AM or FM. Use the REW SKIP  
TUNER DN or TUNER UP button to select the desired AM or FM station.  
3. Press the MEMORY/CLOCK SET button; "P-01" will blink in the display.  
4. Press the MEMORY/CLOCK SET button again to set the preset. Repeat  
steps 2 through 4 to set more presets.  
5. The unit can preset 20 station totally for AM and FM.  
6. When "P01-P20" is blinking, press REW SKIP TUNER-DN or FEW.  
SKIP/TUNER-UP button to select the Preset number.  
7. Press M-UP or M-DN to select your preset station.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
PROGRAMMED REPEAT  
1. It is also possible to use the Program and Repeat functions together to repeat  
a specific program indefinitely. First, program the tracks you wish to hear in  
the order you wish to hear them, as described on the previous page. Then,  
press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin program playback.  
2. Press the P-MODE/M-DN button twice; both indicators  
ALL will appear  
in the display. The player will play the tracks you selected in the order in  
which you programmed them. When the last track in the program has been  
played, the entire program will begin again.  
3. Programmed Repeat operation will continue indefinitely until you press the  
STOP button, or turn the unit off.  
PLAYING MP3 DISCS  
1. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on and press the function button to  
CD mode.  
2. Open the door. Insert an MP3-encoded CD label side up. Close the CD door.  
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE Button. All the of the tracks will be played once.  
MP3 SKIP/SEARCH  
- Press the REW SKIP TUNER-DN or FEW.SKIP/TUNER-UP button to select  
a particular track.  
- Press and hold REW SKIP TUNER-DN or FEW.SKIP/TUNER-UP button to  
quickly advance through music.  
- Press ALBUM button once to select the current folder. Press ALBUM button  
twice to select folder. When playing MP3 disc, press REW SKIP TUNER-DN  
or FEW.SKIP/TUNER-UP button to select another track. Press ALBUM  
button to indicate the current folder and press again to select the other folder.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
MP3 REPEAT ONE PLAY  
To repeat a single track, press the P-MODE/M-DN button while the track you  
want to repeat is playing. The repeat indicator " " will appear in the LCD.  
To repeat another track, press REW SKIP or FWD SKIP button.  
- To cancel Repeat Single Track, press the P-MODE/M-DN button five times.  
MP3 REPEAT ALL PLAY  
To repeat all tracks, press the P-MODE/M-DN button three times during play.  
The "  
ALL" indicator will appear in the LCD.  
- All tracks will be repeated continuously.  
- To cancel Repeat All Tracks, press the P-MODE/M-DN button twice.  
MP3 REPEAT ALBUM PLAY  
If you have placed your MP3s into a folder structure before recording an MP3-  
encoded CD, you can repeat a directory (ALBUM)  
1. To repeat an entire directory (album), press the P-MODE/M-DN button twice  
times. The "REPEAT" album indicator will appear in the LCD.  
2. Press the ALBUM button repeatedly to select the desired album.  
3. Press Play button to Play the select album.  
4. To cancel repeat album press the P-MODE/M-DN button three times.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
MP3 PROGRAM PLAY  
You can program up to 10 tracks to play in any order you choose.  
1. During the Stop mode, press the MEM/CLK SET button to enter the Program  
mode. The "PROG" indicator and memory location (P-01, P-02....P-10) will  
appear in the LCD display and the directory will flash.  
2. Press the ALBUM button continue to select ALBUM.  
3. Press the SKIP UP or DOWN button to choose track.  
4. Press the MEMORY Button to set the program indicator will flash.  
5. Repeat Steps 2-4 to program additional tracks up to total 10 tracks.  
6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE Button to play the programmed tracks.  
- Press the STOP Button to stop Program Play.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Caring for Compact Discs  
Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the  
compact disconly by its edges. Never allow  
your fingers to come in contact with the shiny,  
unprinted side of the compact disc.  
Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to  
the compact disc label.  
Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use  
detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a  
CD cleaning kit.  
If a compact disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the compact disc, it is  
probably dirty or damaged (scratched).  
When cleaning the compact disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the  
compact discto the outer edge of the compact disc. Never wipe in circular  
motions.  
This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the  
identification logo as shown here. Other discs may not  
conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.  
Compact Discs should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage.  
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high  
temperatures or dust, etc.Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can  
warp the compact disc.  
Do not stick or write anything on either side of the compact disc. Sharp writing  
instruments, or the ink, maydamage the surface.  
Cleaning the Unit  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source  
when cleaning.  
The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as  
other furniture. Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.  
Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Should this unit exhabit a problem, check the following before seeking service:  
Symptom  
Radio  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Noise or sound distorted  
on radio broadcasts.  
Station not tuned properly for  
AM or FM.  
Retune the AM or FM broadcast  
station.  
FM: Antenna Wire is not  
extended.  
Extend FM Antenna Wire.  
AM: Unit is not positioned  
correctly.  
Rotate unit until best reception is  
obtained.  
Volume at minimum.  
Increase volume.  
AM or FM, no sound.  
Compact Disc Player  
CD Player will not play.  
CD is not installed or installed  
incorrectly.  
Insert CD with label facing up.  
CD skips while playing.  
Disc is dirty or scratched.  
Wipe disc with cloth or use  
another disc.  
General  
No sound.  
Power cord disconnected.  
Connect power cord.  
No batteries, dead btteries or  
batteries not installed properly  
Insert fresh batteries properly.  
Power is off.  
Press the POWER button to the in  
position to turn the unit on.  
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