Curtis RCD 310 - Manual (Page 2)

PREPARATION FOR USE
AC Plug
AC Outlet
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.
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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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.
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.
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.)
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Figure 2
Figure 1
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