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MC-109
Owner’s
Handbook
Mini DAB audio system with iPod dock
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
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.
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.
Refer all servicing to qualied ser vice 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
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.
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.
WARNING: DANGER OF RADIATIONapparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
These labels tell you that the unit contains a laser component.
Opening the CD compartment lid and defeating the safety
interlocks will expose the user to radiation from the laser
beam. Do not stare into the laser while it is operating.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of this unit is
marked on a rating plate on the underside of the unit.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains
supply is the mains plug. This should be unobstructed and
readily operable at all times.
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INDEX
INDEX
Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Placement ...............................................................3
Connecting speakers ................................................3
Controls & connections ............................................4
Connections .............................................................5
Remote control ........................................................6
Getting started ........................................................7
Setting the clock ......................................................7
Standby control, Volume ..........................................7
Listening to DAB radio .............................................8
Listening to FM radio ............................................... 8
DAB & FM Display modes ......................................... 9
DAB Scanning, Advanced DAB operation ...............10
Listening to a CD .................................................... 11
Listening to a MP3/WMA disc ................................ 12
Program play .........................................................13
iPod adaptors ........................................................14
Playing an iPod ...................................................... 15
Playing a personal audio player ............................. 15
Timer & Sleep functions ......................................... 16
EQ & Bass boost .....................................................16
Headphones ..........................................................17
System reset ..........................................................17
Care & maintenance ..............................................17
Specications ........................................................17
Introduction
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) technology allows many
more radio stations compared to FM. DAB transmissions do
away with problems of hiss and fade that plague AM and
FM broadcasts and are less likely to be aected by adverse
weather conditions or other sources of interference. In
addition to speech and music DAB transmissions carry high
levels of data - far greater than the limited RDS information
available on FM stations.
Unlike FM, DAB is broadcast on many frequencies. Many
countries in Europe, including the UK use Band III (174-230
MHz); others, France for example, use the L-Band (14521492 MHz). Germany uses both bands.
Your radio can tune Band III. Countries in Europe that use
Band III include: Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Italy, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. Your radio will tune
stations in all these countries.
Your radio cannot receive French or German stations
broadcasting in the L-Band though FM ser vices are available
all over Europe.
Being digital, DAB transmissions can have a wider frequency
range and greater dynamics than that available with FM
technology.
FM reception is available on your system for use in those
locations where there is no usable DAB service.
A headphone output is provided for personal listening.
PRELIMINARIES INTRODUCTION
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 MC-109 audio system•
2 x Loudspeakers•
Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries•
8 x iPod dock adaptors•
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.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
PLACEMENT
Place the unit on a sturdy table or shelf where it cannot get
knocked over and where there is a clear line of sight to the
remote handset.
Make sure that there is a clearance of 10cm (4 inches) around
the unit for ventilation.
LOUDSPEAKERS
Placing the speakers
Unwrap the speaker wires from the ties securing them to the
back of each speaker.
Place a speaker on either side of the main unit, preferably
at the same height, and with at least 150mm between each
speaker and the main unit.
Connecting the speakers
Locate the block of 4 speaker terminals on the back of 1.
the unit,.
Lift the latches on the left channel speaker terminals as 2.
shown in the drawing.
Feed the wires from the left speaker into the two 3.
terminals, observing the colour code with the blackstriped wire connecting to the bottom black terminal.
Press the latches down to lock the wires in place.4.
Repeat to connect the right speaker to the right channel 5.
speaker terminals.
Check that the bare ends of the wires are not exposed 6.
and cannot touch together.
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
FRONT & TOP VIEW
1^
1%
a
cb
d
a CD compartment lid
b iPod dock
c Standby button
d Function button
e Enter button
f Volume control knob
g Play/Pause Scan button
h Info button
i Memory/Clock button
1) Stop button
1! Previous button
1@ Next button
e
f
g
h
1# Aux jack
1$ Headphone jack
1% Remote sensor
1^ Display window
i
1$
1#
1)
1!
1@
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