MAJORITY MERCURY User Manual

Majority Mercury

Docking Speaker

WHT/BLK

User Guide

Video step by step guidance also available online at www.majoritytech.co.uk

IMPORTANT

INDEX

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1. Index

2. Controls and Functions

3. “What’s in the box?” and Basic Operation

4. FM Radio Mode

5. Set up of the FM Radio Preset Stations

6. iPod Mode

7. Clock Setting

8. Dual Alarm Setting

9. Alarm Sound and Snooze

10. Sleep Setting, Display Brightness, Back Up Battery and UK/EU Plug Adapter

11. Technical Specifications and Warranty

12. Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT

Controls and Functions

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1.ON/OFF /MODE

2.PLAY/PAUSE/RESUME

3.DOCKING

4.VOL-/VOL+ or ALARM 1&2

5.SKIP/TUNE/DIMMER

6.CLOCK

7.MEM/SLEEP

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10

6

2

3

4

5

7

8

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8.FM AERIAL

9.DC IN 5V SOCKET

10.BACK UP BATTERY

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5

IMPORTANT

“What’s in the box?”/Basic Operation

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“What’s in the box?”

• Majority Mercury Docking

Station

Please note all (Ref.) refer to Page 2 Controls and Functions mapping guide.

Basic Operation

• Pull the protective plastic cap out of the battery compartment to activate back-up battery (Ref.10).

• Plug the power supply plug into the mains and the connector into the back of the system labelled DC IN 5V (Ref.9).

• Move the antenna (Ref.8) if needed to get the best FM signal that you can.

• Press the ‘ON/OFF/MODE’ button to turn on the unit (Ref.1). The system should go straight to “FM Radio”. The first time you

do this FM frequency “87.5 MHz.” will be displayed on the screen.

• Press the ‘On/Off/Mode’ button (Ref:1) to switch to “iPod” or again to switch back to “FM Radio”.

• To turn off press and hold the ‘On/Off/Mode’ button (Ref.1).

Standby

• To change the music system back into standby, press and hold the ‘ON/OFF/MODE’ button (Ref.1). To turn off completely, switch
off at the mains. The cord must be out of reach of children.

• UK Standard Plug DC 5v Power Supply
and EU change over plug

• Instructions Guide

IMPORTANT

FM Radio Mode

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FM Radio

• Press the ‘On/Off/Mode’ button to turn on the unit (Ref.1). The system should go straight to “FM Radio”. The first time you do this
FM frequency “87.5 MHz.” will be displayed on the screen.

• Move the antenna (Ref.8) if needed to get the best FM signal that you can.

• To auto scan, press and hold (for a few seconds) the ‘Play/Pause/Resume’ button (Ref.2) and then release.

• The radio will automatically save all the stations with a strong signal up to 108 MHz.

• After searching has finished it will automatically play the first station stored.

To tune a specific frequency

• To listen to a specific frequency press and hold ‘TU+/DIM’ (Ref.5) to search forward quickly and ‘TU-/DIM’ (Ref.5) to search back
quickly. It will stop searching when the button is released. To search slowly press the ‘TU+/DIM’ (Ref.5) and ‘TU+/DIM’ button

(Ref.5) multiple times rather than holding.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EXTENDED THE ANTENNA TO ITS FULL LENGTH (Ref.8).
THIS WILL ENABLE YOU TO GET THE BEST SIGNAL.

IMPORTANT

Set Up of the FM Radio Preset Stations

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Preset a radio station – up to 20 preset stations can be set

To store a station that you are currently playing:

• Tune the station you want to save.

• Press and hold the ‘MEM/SLEEP’ button (Ref.7).

• The station will be stored and the display will show the preset number it has been saved as.

To recall a preset radio station

• Press the ‘Play/Pause/Resume’ (Ref.2) button multiple times to scroll through the 20 options. Once you are on the preset number

you want to listen to release the button and your chosen station will automatically play.

IMPORTANT

iPod Mode

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iPod Mode

• Press the ‘On/Off/Mode’ button to turn on the unit (Ref.1). The system should go straight to “FM Radio”. Then press the
‘On/Off/Mode’ again (Ref.1) to switch to “iPod”.

• Ensure that your iPhone or iPod is sat on the docking station correctly (Ref.3).

• Once your iPhone/iPod is connected you can then play your music.

• Choose your music selection from you phone and then you can use the controls on the system.

• Press ‘TU+/DIM’ (Ref.5) to go to next track and ‘TU-/DIM’ (Ref.5) to play previous track.

• Press ‘PLAY/PAUSE/RESUME’ (Ref.2) to play or pause the track.

IMPORTANT

Clock Setting

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Clock Setting – the time can be changed in standby but will automatically show the time when you connect your phone via the iPod

mode.

• In standby mode, Press and hold the ‘CLOCK’ button (Ref.6). The display numbers will flash.

• To change the minutes use the ‘TU+/DIM+’ button (Ref.5) to change the minutes.

• Then to change the hour use the ‘TU-/DIM-’ button (Ref.5) to change the hour.

• Press the ‘CLOCK’ (Ref.15) button for a few seconds to confirm your choice.

• The time is now set.

IMPORTANT

Dual Alarm Setting

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.Alarm1 Setting/ Alarm2 Setting

• Ensure the radio is in standby mode.

• Press and hold ‘VOL-/AL1’ or ‘VOL+/AL2’ buttons (Ref.4) to set ALARM1/2.

• To change the minutes use the ‘TU+/DIM+’ button (Ref.5) to change the minutes.

• Then to change the hour use the ‘TU-/DIM-’ button (Ref.5) to change the hour.

• Press the ‘VOL-/AL1’ or ‘VOL+/AL2’ buttons (Ref.4) depending on which alarm you are setting, you the can scroll through the alarm

sounding options by using the ‘TU+/DIM+’ button (Ref.5). When on your required option ”BUZZER,RADIO or iPod” press the ‘VOL­/AL1’ or ‘VOL+/AL2’ button (Ref.4) depending on which alarm you are setting.

• You can choose your volume levels by using the ‘TU+/DIM+’ button (Ref.5) to tab through which volume level you want. To
confirm, press the ‘VOL-/AL1’ or ‘VOL+/AL2’ button (Ref.4) depending on which alarm you are setting.

• The display will show “AL1/AL2” once the alarm has been set.

IMPORTANT

Alarm Sound and Snooze

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Alarm Sound

• If the alarm is set to “Radio” mode it will play FM Station.

• If two alarms are set, when ALARM1 is sounding, if ALARM 2 begins to sound it will automatically turn off ALARM1.

Snooze/Switch off alarm when sounding

• To activate or deactivate the alarm timer press the ‘VOL-/AL1’ or ‘VOL+/AL2’ button (Ref.4) multiple times and it will show on the
display if AL1 and/or AL2 are on.

• When alarm rings press the ‘On/Off/Mode’ (Ref.1) button to turn off alarm but alarm setting will remain.

• If ALARM1 is snoozed then ALARM2 will also be snoozed

• To snooze press any button other than the ‘VOL-/AL1’ or ‘VOL+/AL2’ button (Ref.4) or “ON/OFF/MODE” button (Ref.1).

IMPORTANT

Sleep Setting, Display Brightness, Back Up Battery and UK/EU Plug Adapter

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Sleep Setting – this enables you to programme the radio to switch off at a set time of up to 90 minutes.

• In working mode (listening to FM Radio/iPod),press the ‘MEM/SLEEP’ button (Ref.7) multiple times.

• It will show “90zz,60zz,30zz,15 or Current Radio Station”. Once your option is shown on the display the timer is then set and “ZZ”

will appear on the display.

• To turn it off, follow the above instructions and choose the current radio station from the choices, the sleep timer will then be off.

Display Brightness

• To change the display brightness ensure the system is in standby and press the ‘TU-/DIM-’ or ‘TU+/DIM+’ button (Ref.5) to adjust

the screen brightness up or down.

To Replace the Backup Battery

• Press down the flip on the left, on the bottom of the station (Ref:10).

• Pull out the battery tray and remove the old battery.

• Place a new CR2032 battery into the battery tray.

• Insert the tray back into the slot.

UK ( 3 Pin) and EU (2 Pin) Plug Adapter

• To change the plug on the adapter, press the button that says “PUSH” on the adapter. Do this and the plug will release and allow

you to replace with the other plug.

IMPORTANT

Technical Specification and Warranty

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Technical Specification

Adapter Input AC100-240V 50/60Hz, 0.3A

Adapter Output DC 5.0V 2.1 A
Total Harmonic Distortion 1% (1kHz, 1W)
Frequency Response 250Hz – 14.5kHz
Tuning Range 87.5 – 108 MHz
Unit Dimensions 194mm x 74mm x 61mm

Battery 3V(CR2032)

Warranty

All products come with a standard 12 month warranty. All items must be registered on www.majoritytech.co.uk for

the warranty to be valid. Once on the web page use the menu to find “register your product”. You will also be given

the chance to extend your warranty for an additional 12 months free of charge.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions . Instructions are also
available for download at www.majoritytech.co.uk

3.Heed all Warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not clean the apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9.Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

10.Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

11.Unplug this apparatus during light storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel,

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally
or has been dropped.

13.No naked flame sources, such as lit
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

14.Dispose of used electrical products and batteries
safely according to your local authority and regulations.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as
vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

• Main plug is used to disconnect device and it should

remain readily operable during intended use. In order

to disconnect the apparatus from the main mains
completely, the mains plug should be disconnected
from the main socket outlet completely.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and
in doing so help the environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Please ensure
it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished
with.