CR129
Digital picture frame with clock radio
User Guide
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install or operate near any heat sources such
as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce
heat.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
IMPORTANT
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. However, this
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor.
Using non-approved power supplies will void the
warranty.
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of the
AC Adaptor is marked on a rating plate on the AC
Adaptor.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from
the mains supply is the AC adaptor. This should be
unobstructed and readily operable at all times.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as the 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.
Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock,
do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The
product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing
and no object lled with liquids such as a vase of
owers should be placed on the product.
No naked ame sources such as candles should be
placed on the product.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specied
herein may result in hazardous exposure.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions
in the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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INDEX
INDEX
Important safety information .................................. 1
Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Controls and connections .........................................3
Display features .......................................................4
Getting started ........................................................5
Display brightness ...................................................5
Listening to FM radio ............................................... 5
Setting the time and date ........................................ 6
Setting the alarm times ...........................................6
Viewing photos........................................................7
Internal memory .....................................................8
Sleep timer ..............................................................8
Set-up menu ........................................................... 9
Troubleshooting ....................................................10
Care & Maintenance...............................................10
Specications ........................................................10
Warranty ...............................................................10
PRELIMINARIES INTRODUCTION
The CR129 is a stylish digital picture frame with built-in FM
radio and alarm clock. In addition to showing a slideshow
of digital photos, the versatile, variable brightness display
window includes an easy-to-read display of time, date, alarm
settings and radio frequency .
UNPACKING
Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged, please return it to
your nearest Tesco store for replacement. Remember to take
your purchase receipt with you.
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit on to a third
party make sure you pass on the handbook.
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do
so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
CONTENTS
The carton should contain:
The CR129 digital picture frame•
AC adaptor•
Operating Manual•
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest
TESCO store for a replacement. Have your receipt ready when
you call. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
LOCATION
Place the unit on dry stable surface away from heat and
damp and where it is unlikely to fall or be knocked over.
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a Volume control wheel
b Flash card slot
c USB drive slot
d DC-in jack
e Alarm 1 button
f Snooze/Display brightness button
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
FRONT VIEW
LEFT SIDE VIEW
g Alarm 2 button
h Display
i Source button
1) Photo mode button
1! Radio mode button
1@ Cursor up button
1# Cursor right button
1$ OK button
1% Cursor down button
1^ Cursor left button
1& Clock mode button
1* Sleep button
1( Menu select button
2) Light sensor
2! FM aerial
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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DISPLAY FEATURES
a Sleep symbol (displayed during sleep mode)
b Sleep time remaining (displayed during sleep mode)
c Time display (12 hour display shown)
d Photo pane
e Alarm 2 time display
f Alarm 2 symbol
g Alarm 2 radio/sound eect symbol (radio symbol shown)
h Date display
i Alarm 1 radio/sound eect symbol (sound eect symbol shown)
1) Alarm 1 symbol
1! Alarm 1 time display
CLOCK DISPLAY RADIO DISPLAY
a Time display (12 hour display shown)
b Photo pane
c Radio frequency display
d Radio mode symbol
e Preset number (when a preset is selected)
f MHz indicator for frequency
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GETTING STARTED
FM AERIAL
Before using the radio for FM reception, unwrap and fully
extend the aerial wire. In use, you may need to adjust the
position of the aerial wire for maximum signal strength.
CONNECTING POWER
Before connecting the power, check that the mains voltage
on the rating plate of the AC adaptor is the same as the
voltage in your area.
Plug the DC cord from the AC adaptor into the DC jack on •
the back of the unit.
Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket and switch the •
mains power on.
The unit is now ready for use.
NOTE:- The AC adaptor may become warm during operation
- this is normal.
When rst connected, the clock display will appear at the
default start time and date.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
To increase or decrease the radio volume:
Rotate the volume wheel on the side of the unit. •
LISTENING TO FM RADIO
To select radio mode:
Press the • RADIO button.
The information pane on the display will switch to show the
current time and radio frequency.
To scan for a station:
Press and • hold the P or O button to start the scan up
or down the band.
Tha radio will scan the band and stop at the next station found.
The frequency will be displayed.
To tune manually to a station:
Press the • P or O button briey to tune up or down
the band in steps of 0.1MHz.
When you have nished listening to the radio:
Press the • CLOCK or PHOTO button to switch o the radio
and display the clock or full-screen photos.
STATION PRESETS
You can store up to 20 of your favourite stations as presets
for quick recall.
To store a preset:
Tune to the station you want to save.•
Press the • OK button.
The preset number displayed will ash.
Press the • M or N button to select the preset number
you want to save.
Press the • OK button to store this preset number.
To browse the preset stations:
Press the • M or N button to step through the station
presets.
The selected preset number will display and the stored station
will play.
AUTO-STORE
Your radio can also scan the band automatically for all
stations of a suitable strength and store them as presets.
To start auto-store:
While the radio is playing, press the • MENU button to
display the radio Auto Program menu.
‘Radio Auto Program menu’ will be highlighted.
Press the • P button to highlight ‘Start’.
Press the • OK button to start the scan.
The radio will scan the FM band and store all found stations
as presets.
NOTE:- The Auto-Store function will erase all presets
previously stored.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
The display brightness can be set to one of four options - o,
dim, medium, bright.
To change the display brightness:
Press the • SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL button
repeatedly to cycle through the available options..
Auto light sensor:
A light sensitive eye on the front panel can be enabled to
automatically switch o the backlight at night. Refer to the
Set-Up Menu section on page 9 for instructions to switch the
sensor on or o.
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The time and date are set through the Set-up menu.
To open the Set-up Menu:
Press the • CLOCK button.
Clock mode is set.
Press the • MENU button.
The Set-up menu screen will open.
The top three options are available to adjust time and date
settings (Set Time, Set Date, Clock Mode 12 hour/24 hour).
To select the setting you want to change:
Press the • M or N button until the setting you want to
change is highlighted.
To change a highlighted setting:
Press the • P button to move to the right pane and
highlight the numbers you want to change.
Press the • M or N button to change the numbers.
NOTE:- The format for date setting in the menu is MM/DD/
YYY Y. For example - to set January 29th 2009 set -
01-29-2009.
When you have nished changing a setting:
Press the • OK button to navigate back to the left pane
and select another setting to change, or press the MENU
button to save changes and exit the setup menu.
NOTE:- Your picture frame includes a back-up feature to
retain clock, calendar and alarm settings for up to 7 days in
the event of a power cut.
Details of other options available from the Set-up menu are
available on page 9.
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE
The clock function of your picture frame includes two alarms.
You can activate either or both at dierent times, and with
dierent wake-up modes.
To check the time currently set for Alarm 1:
Press the • CLOCK button.
The clock will be displayed.
If the Alarm 1 time is not displayed (display reads --:--), •
press the ALARM1 button to show the Alarm1 time.
To change the time setting for Alarm 1:
When the alarm time is displayed, press and • hold the
ALARM1 button until the Alarm 1 hours digits ash.
Press the • M or N button to increase or decrease the
Alarm 1 hour setting to the correct number.
When the hour digits are set correctly, press the • P
button to highlight the minutes digits.
Press the • M or N button to increase or decrease the
Alarm 1 minute setting to the correct number.
When the minute digits are set correctly, press the •
ALARM1 or OK button to exit alarm setting.
Checking and setting the time for Alarm 2:
Follow the steps listed above to set Alarm 2, but pressing •
the ALARM2 button in place of ALARM1.
Changing the wake-up mode or alarm repeat
settings:
Refer to the Set-up menu section on page 9 for •
instructions to change the wake-up mode (waking up
to radio or a sound-eect) or the alarm repeat setting
(alarm sounds daily or weekdays only).
SETTING THE ALARM TIMES
If you want to wake up to either or both alarms, you must
activate the alarm(s) required before going to bed.
To activate the alarms:
If the clock is not displayed, press the • CLOCK button.
Press the • ALARM1 or ALARM2 button briey.
The alarm will switch on or o and the alarm bell symbol will
change colour - gold when the alarm is set, silver when not
set. The alarm time currently set and wake-up mode (radio or
sound-eect) will also be displayed.
NOTE:- If you have set radio as a wake-up mode, always
check that the radio is tuned to a station and that the volume
control is set to a high enough level to wake you before
setting the alarm when you go to bed. All other wake-up
modes will wake you with an increasing volume level.
When the alarm wakes you:
The alarm will wake you with your chosen alarm sound at the
alarm time set. When the alarm sounds you can choose to set
snooze mode to delay the alarm for 9 more minutes or you
can stop the alarm sounding until the next alarm time.
To set Snooze mode:
Press the • ALARM1, SNOOZE or ALARM2 button.
The alarm will stop, and the alarm wake-up mode indicator
will ash to indicate that snooze is set. The alarm will then
sound again after the snooze period of 9 minutes. I f you want
to sleep longer, you can repeatedly set snooze mode.
To stop the alarm:
Press any button except • ALARM1, SNOOZE or ALARM2.
The alarm will stop sounding until the next alarm time.
USING THE ALARM
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Your picture frame can display photos stored in the following
memory stores -
On a compatible Flash Card (SD/MMC/MS) as used in •
most digital cameras.
On a USB Drive• .
Non-removable Internal memory.•
If there is no Flash Card or USB drive loaded, the display will
show photos from the Internal memory (or the ‘Technika’
logo if there are no photos loaded into the Internal memory).
When an external Flash memor y photo store is loaded, a
slideshow of the photos from this store will automatically
begin. This slideshow will continue, even if you insert ash
memory into the other Flash memory slot.
Selecting from a dierent photo store:
If a ash memory store is loaded, press the SOURCE button
repeatedly to view photos stored on the ash memories in
the sequence -
VIEWING PHOTOS SLIDESHOW CONTROL
You can also display your photos using the full screen of the
Picture Frame display.
To switch to full-screen photo display:
Press the • PHOTO button.
The slideshow will now ll the screen of the Picture Frame.
NOTE:-The alarm will continue to function when a full-screen
slideshow is displayed.
NOTE:- The radio cannot be played at the same time as a fullscreen photo slideshow.
SLIDESHOW CONTROL
Stopping the slideshow:
While the slideshow is running, press the • OK button.
The slideshow will stop, displaying the current photo.
Changing to another photo:
Press the • O or P button to select the previous or next
photo in the slideshow sequence.
Rotating a photo:
Press the • N button repeatedly.
The photo displayed will rotate 90 ° with each press.
NOTE:- The photo will return to normal orientation when the
slideshow continues.
Re-starting the slideshow:
Press the • OK button to switch to thumbnail mode.
Follow the instructions in the next section from •
‘Navigating to a picture’ to choose a photo and re-star t
the slideshow.
To load a compatible Flash Card:
Gently insert the Flash Card into the Flash Card slot on the •
side of the unit. If the Flash Card is marked with an arrow
this should be aligned to the back of the unit.
NOTE:- Flash Cards are polarised and can only be inserted one
way round. If the Flash Card will not load easily you may need
to reverse it. Never force a Flash Card into the Card Reader
slot.
LOADING FLASH MEMORY
To connect a USB ash drive:
Insert the drive into the USB jack on the side of the unit.•
NOTE: Most USB Mass storage devices are supported by the
USB connection including Flash drives, Memory sticks, Jump
drives etc. If your Mass storage device requires a battery/
power source, ensure that the battery is tted/charged
before connection.
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INTERNAL MEMORY
The internal memory has the capacity to store 10 photos.
To copy a picture from a Flash Card or USB drive to the
internal memory:
Press the • SOURCE button to select the ash memory
that contains the photo.
Wait for the photo to be shown in the slideshow (or •
navigate to the photo using Thumbnail mode, then start
the slideshow).
Press the • M button.
The Save Photo Dialog will be displayed with ‘YES’ •
highlighted.
Press the • O or P button to select the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ option
from the save dialog.
Press the • OK button to choose the selected option.
If you choose ‘Yes’, there will be a short delay while the photo
is copied to the internal memory, then the slideshow will
continue.
Deleting photos from the internal memory:
Press the SOURCE button to select a display of photos from
the internal memory.
When the photo you want to delete is displayed, press the
M button.
The Delete Photo Dialog will be displayed with ‘YES’ •
highlighted.
Press the • O or P button to select the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ option
from the dialog.
Press the • OK button to choose the selected option.
The photo will be deleted from the internal memory.
SLEEP TIMER
The Sleep Timer will switch o the backlight (and radio when
playing) after a preset ‘sleep’ period.
To set the sleep timer:
Press the • SLEEP button repeatedly to select the Sleep
time required.
The clock display at the top left of the screen will change •
to show the Sleep time counting down and the radio will
switch o (if playing).
If you want the radio to play through the Sleep period, •
switch it on.
When the Sleep time has counted down to 0 minutes, the
Picture Frame display will switch o, also the radio if playing.
To switch the display on again:
Select RADIO, CLOCK or PHOTO mode.•
To cancel the sleep timer once set:
Press the • SLEEP button repeatedly until the Sleep
display reads ‘OFF’.
THUMBNAIL BROWSE
You can choose to display all photos from the photo store as
thumbnails so you can nd a photo that you want to display.
Selecting thumbnail browse mode:
While a full-screen slideshow is running, press the • OK
button to stop the slideshow.
Press the • OK button again to switch to Thumbnail
mode.
The display will show the photos from the slideshow. The
border of the last photo displayed will ash yellow.
Navigating to a picture:
Press the • M, N, O, P buttons to navigate to the
picture you want to display.
The ashing yellow border will move as you scroll through the
pictures.
To move to another page of photos:
If there are multiple pages of pictures, navigate up from •
the top line of photos or down from the bottom line of
photos to view the next page.
Returning to the slideshow:
Press the • OK button to return to the slideshow, starting
with the highlighted photo.
SLIDESHOW CONTROL (contd.)
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SET-UP MENU
The Set-up menu enables you to congure your picture frame
to your requirements.
To open the Set-up menu:
Select CLOCK or PHOTO mode.•
Press the • MENU button.
The Set-up menu screen will be displayed. The Set-up options
available are listed below -
To navigate the Set-up options.
Press the • M or N button to scroll through the options
listed.
To change an option:
Scroll to the option you want to change.•
Press the • P button.
Press the • M or N button to change the option setting.
Press the • OK button to save the changes and move back
to the options list.
Press the • M or N button to scroll to another option or
press the MENU button to exit the Set-up menu.
Set Time: Select this option to set the time on the clock of
your unit.
Set Date: Select this option to set the date on the clock of
your unit.
Clock Mode: Select this option to switch the clock between
12 hour (with A.M. and P.M. indication) and 24 hour display.
Alarm 1 Sound: Choose the wake-up sound mode for Alarm
1. A demonstration of each sound will play as you change
between the sounds available.
Alarm 2 Sound: Choose the wake-up sound mode for Alarm
2.
Alarm 1 Repeat: Select ‘Daily’ to enable Alarm 1 to sound
every day. Choose ‘Workdays’ to enable the alarm to sound
from Monday to Friday only.
Alarm 2 Repeat: Select ‘Daily’ to enable Alarm 2 to sound
every day. Choose ‘Workdays’ to enable the alarm to sound
from Monday to Friday only.
Light Sensor: Switch on the Light Sensor to automatically
switch o the display when the room is dark at night.
NOTE: If you want to read the time at night and the display
is switched o, press the SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
button to switch the display back on for one minute (the light
sensor is disabled during this period).
Wall Paper: Changing the Wall Paper setting will change
the background colour of the display screens. Choose from
black, blue or red.
Brightness: You can set the default brightness of the display
in the range -3 to +3.
Slideshow Eect: You can choose the slideshow transition
eect with this setting. The options are Random (the
transition eect changes for each slide transition), No Eect,
Blind Vertical, Blind Horizontal, Colour Ration Vertical, Colour
Ration Horizontal, Fade In Fade Out.
Slideshow Interval: This setting will change the time that
each picture remains on the screen during the slideshow.
Display Format: When set to ‘Normal’, each photo will
display in it’s original proportions. Set to ‘Wide’ to use the full
screen area for all photos.
Default: Choose ‘Reset’ to return all menu options to ‘Factory
Original’ settings.
NOTE:- This will not erase photos in the Internal memory.
Radio Auto Program: Choose this option to star t a search
of the radio band for available stations. The stations will be
stored in sequence as presets.
NOTE:- Existing radio presets will be erased.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit
unplugged from the mains.
Clean the plastic parts with a barely damp cloth and then dry carefully.
Do NOT touch the screen with bare ngers, hard or pointed objects.
Clean the screen carefully with a special cloth, such as a Calotherm
cloth available from chemists and opticians.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source :........................9V
, 1A via AC adaptor
Panel size ...............................7 inch
Aspect ratio ............................16:9
LCD diaplay resolution ............480 x 234 pixels
Photo format ..........................JPEG
Maximum photo le size ........40MB
Flash memory card .................SD, MMC or MS
USB device compatibility ........USB 2.0
Net Weight: ............................0.48kg
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months
from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this
period, please contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845
456 6767. Please have your original purchase receipt with
you when you call. This warranty in no way aects your
consumer rights.
UK: Waste electrical products/batteries should
not be disposed of with household waste.
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facilities see ww w.recycle-more.co.uk or
in-store for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products/batteries should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Poor quality radio reception
The aerial signal may not be adequate. Try repositioning the
aerial while listening to a station.
Alarm not sounding
Check that the alarm has been activated. When the alarm is
on, the Alarm time will be displayed.
Alarm not sounding when the wake-up mode is set to
radio:
Check that the volume control is turned up to a suitable level
and the radio is tuned to a station.
Alarm not sounding on Saturday or Sunday:
The Alarm Repeat setting may be set to ‘Workdays’. This can
be changed to ‘Daily’ in the Set-up menu.
Photos will not display:
The photos may not be JPEG format. Check the format of the
photos you are trying to view.
If the photos are high resolution the les may be too large to
display. Try reducing the resolution of the photos.
WARRANTY
Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
CR129 V0.3
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