Curtis RCD 310 Preparation for USE, Power Sources, Battery Operation, AC Operation

PREPARATION FOR USE

Unpacking and Setup

Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself.

Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not remove any labels located on either the back or bottom cabinet of the unit.

The detachable AC power cord is packed in the carton separately from the unit. Make sure that the AC power cord is not accidentally discarded with the carton or packing material.

CD	open	compartment door.	There is a white card in the	CD	compartment which is 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 either AC 120V 60Hz house current or 12V DC, using 8 D batteries (UM-1), not included. Attempting to operate this unit from any other power source may cause damage to unit, which is not covered by your warranty.

Battery Operation

The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the cabinet.

Remove the battery compartment door by pressing downward on the two tabs as shown in Figure 1 below.

Insert 8 D size (UM-1) batteries into the battery compartment as shown in figure 2 below. Be sure to observe the polarity markings which are engraved inside the battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the unit will not operate.

Figure 1

AC Outlet

AC Plug

AC Operation

Unwind the AC cord and extend it to its full length, Insert the small end of the AC cord into the AC socket on the back cabinet of the unit. Insert the other and of the AC cord into any convenient AC 120V 60Hz household outlet .

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8XR20 D CELL UM-1

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8XR20 D CELL UM-1

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Figure 2

Replace the battery compartment door.

NOTE: The AC power cord must be disconnected from the AC socket on the back of the unit in order for the unit to operate on battery power.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device.

1.Use only the size and type of batteries specified .

2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

3.Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.

4.If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

5.Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer,s directions.)

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