MC-121IDAB
Owner’s
Handbook
Vertical audio system
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION!
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within this unit.
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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
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
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 RADIATIONWarning: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do 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
Rating plate: The mains operating voltage of the unit is
marked on a rating plate on the back panel.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains
supply is the AC mains plug. This should be unobstructed and
readily operable at all times.
“Made for iPod/iPhone” means that an electronic accessory
has been designed to connect specically to iPod or iPhone
and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
iPhone shown not included.
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INDEX
INDEX
Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Placement ...............................................................3
Controls & connections ............................................ 4
Remote control ........................................................ 5
Getting started ........................................................6
Setting the clock ...................................................... 6
Standby control, Volume .......................................... 6
Listening to DAB radio ............................................. 7
Listening to FM radio ............................................... 7
DAB & FM Display modes ......................................... 8
DAB Scanning and tuning ........................................ 9
Listening to a CD .................................................... 10
Listening to a MP3/WMA compilation ................... 12
Program play ......................................................... 14
iPod adaptors ........................................................15
iPod/iPhone docking bay ....................................... 16
Playing an iPod ...................................................... 17
Playing via the AUX jack ........................................18
Timer & Sleep functions ......................................... 18
Equaliser ................................................................ 19
Headphones ..........................................................19
System reset .......................................................... 19
Care & maintenance ..............................................20
Specications ........................................................20
Warranty ...............................................................20
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-121IDAB audio system•
Remote control with battery•
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
240 mm
PROTECTIVE FILM
Some of the panels on this unit are protected by plastic lm
for protection in shipping. Remove all of this lm and any
tape securing it before use.
NOTE: Damage may result if lm or tape is left in place on the
sliding front panel and power is connected to the unit.
PLACEMENT
Placement on a table or shelf:
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) above
the unit for ventilation.
Optional wall-mounting:
The MC-121IDAB system has back panel xings for optional
wall-mounting.
If you plan to wall-mount the system, you will need to x t wo
screws into the wall.
Before xing the screws, plan the location carefully, ensuring
that mains power is accessible.
Once you have planned the location, x two screws (not
supplied) into the wall to support the main unit, spaced by
240mm. Before mounting the screws, check the t of the
heads in the back panel keyhole slots to ensure that the
screw heads will not pull out of the slots.
Use a spirit level to ensure that the screws will be level and
check that the unit will be xed at the height you require.
When you have mounted the screws, mount the unit
carefully onto the screw heads. Check that the mounting is
secure before use.
NOTE:- Most walls will require the use of wall-plugs when
mounting the xing screws. If you are in any doubt concerning
the type of xing required or the security of wall-mountings,
consult a building professional.
Important notes for wall-mounting:
Tesco accepts no liability for damages caused by incorrect •
assembly, installation or improper use.
Ensure that the wall has sucient strength to hold the •
weight of the system.
If there is any doubt regarding the condition or the load •
bearing of the wall, please consult a specialist from the
building trade.
The wall xings used must be suitable for the type of wall •
(materials, thickness, condition), so that the maximum
load bearing of the wall can be guaranteed.
Ensure that no electrical cables, water pipes or gas pipes •
are located within the wall.
Before mounting, check the location of the nearest •
mains socket.
Wear safety g• oggles when drilling.
Keep small parts out of reach from children.•
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STANDBY/ON
iPod
OPEN/CLOSE
CD/iPod
USB/CARD
DAB/FM/AUX SELECT/
FM MONO/ST.
VOLUME
-
+
SKIP/TUNE SEARCH
FOLDER/ARROW
STOP
MENU/INFO
PLAY/PAUSE
SCAN
CD
OPEN/CLOSE
ID3/
MEM/C.ADJ
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
FRONT VIEW
LEFT SIDE VIEW
a Standby indicator
b iPhone/iPod compartment lid
c CD/CD-ROM door
d USB drive dock
e SD Card dock
f Play/Pause/Scan button
g CD door open/close button
h Stop/Menu/Info button
i ID3/Memory/Clock adjust button
1) Skip/Search up button
1! Next folder/Cursor up button
1@ Skip/Search down button
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TOP VIEW (under ap)
1# Previous folder/Cursor down button
1$ Display
1% Select/FM Stereo button
1^ Volume up button
1& DAB/FM/Aux mode select button
1* Volume down button
1( CD/iPod/USB/SD-Card mode select button
2) Standby/On button
2! iPhone/iPod door open/close button
2@ Headphone jack
2# Aux/Line in jack
REMOTE CONTROL
STANDBY/ON
DAB/FM
/AUX
REPEAT
CD/iPod/
USB/CARD
RANDOM
SCAN
MENU/INFO
SELECT/
MONO/ST.
ID3/MEM./C-ADJ.
CLOCK TIMER
INTRO
SLEEP
MUTE
VOLUME
EQ
iPod
OPEN/CLOSE
CD
FOLDER/ARROW
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a CD door button
b iPhone/iPod door button
c CD/iPod/USB/Card mode select button
d DAB/FM/Aux mode select button
e Play/Pause/Scan button
f Skip/Search up button
g Stop/Menu/Info button
h Next folder/Cursor up button
i Clock button
1) Timer button
1! Intro button
1@ Sleep button
1# Volume down button
1$ Volume up button
1% Mute button
1^ EQ button
1& ID3/Memory/Clock adjust button
1* Previous folder/Cursor down button
1( Skip/Search down button
2) Select/FM mono/stereo button
2! Repeat button
2@ Random button
2# Standby/On button
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
BEFORE FIRST USE
To prepare the remote control for rst use, pull out the safety
strip to activate the battery.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When replacing the battery in the remote control, refer to the
diagram below.
1. Slide out the battery holder.
2. Remove the battery. Replace the battery, observing
polarity as shown. Use only the same CR2032 type
specied.
3. Slide the battery holder back into place.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling
regulations in your area. Do NOT short circuit batteries or
throw them into water, the general rubbish or in a re.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the remote control.
Replace them in good time!
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GETTING STARTED
STANDBY CONTROL SETTING THE CLOCK
DAB/FM RADIO AERIAL
Before using your radio for DAB or FM reception, unwrap
and fully extend the aerial wire. You may need to adjust the
position of the aerial wire for maximum signal strength.
CONNECTING POWER
Check that the mains voltage marked on the rating plate •
on the back of the unit is the same as the voltage in your
area.
Remove any protective packing from the mains plug •
pins.
Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the •
mains power on.
MAINS POWER SWITCH
There is a mains power switch located under the unit. Check
that this is set to the ON position.
UNDERSIDE VIEW
Power cableMains power switch
In normal use this may be left in the ON position. When the
unit is to be unattended for an extended period (for example,
holidays) set the mains power switch to the OFF position or
disconnect the system from the mains.
Automatic clock setting:
The clock time will set automatically when a DAB station is
rst tuned.
Manual clock setting:
The clock can also be set manually if you live in an area where
it is not possible to receive DAB broadcasts.
Check that the system is set to Standby.•
Press and • hold the ID3/MEM./C ADJ. button.
The hours digits will ash.
Press the • } or { button to set the hour digits.
Press the • ID3/MEM./C ADJ. button.
The minutes digits will ash.
Press the • } or { button to set the minutes digits.
Press the • ID3/MEM./C ADJ. button.
The clock time will be set and the unit will return to Standby
mode.
NOTE: When a DAB station is tuned, the clock will always be
set automatically.
STANDBY CONTROL
To turn the system on:
Press the • STANDBY/ON button.
The display will light and the system will set to play the last
function used.
To turn the system o:
Press the • STANDBY/ON button.
The system will switch o and the display light will dim. The
clock will continue to run whilst mains power is connected.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
VOLUME CONTROL
To increase the volume:
Press the • VOLUME + button.
To decrease the volume:
Press the • VOLUME - button.
The volume level will be displayed on a scale from 0 to MAX (40).
MUTE
You can use the Mute function to instantly set the volume
to minimum.
To mute the volume:
Press the • MUTE button on the remote control to set mute
at any time.
Press the • MUTE button again to restore the volume to its
previous setting.
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SELECTING A STATION LISTENING TO DAB RADIO
STATION PRESETS
SELECTING DAB RADIO OPERATION
To select DAB radio operation:
Press the • DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until ‘Welcome
to Digital Radio’ is displayed.
After a few seconds, the radio will tune to the last-used
station.
When DAB radio is used for the rst time:
The system scans all usable stations (full scan) and stores
them alphanumerically -1 Radio, 2 Radio, AA Radio, AB
Radio... The initial scan will take a few minutes and a progress
bar will be displayed with the number of services found.
Number of services found
After the scan, the clock will be set, and the system will begin
playing.
Note: If no stations are found after the scan, it may be
that the signal in your current location is too weak. If this
happens, switch the system o and move it to a location
with a stronger signal. Repeat the scan process in the new
location.
The stations found will be stored in an alphanumeric list.
TO SELECT ANOTHER STATION
Press the • } or { button to browse the list of stations
on the display.
When you nd the station name you want to listen to, •
press the SELECT/MONO/ST. button.
The radio will re-tune to the station displayed.
FM RADIO
To change to the FM band:
Press the • DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until ‘Radio
Initialize Please Wait’ is displayed.
After a short delay, the system will tune to FM radio.
To manually tune to FM stations
Press • the } or { button repeatedly to tune up or down
the band one frequency step at a time.
To auto-tune to FM stations
Press and • hold the } or { button to tune to the next or
previous station in the band.
Tuning will stop automatically when the station is reached.
DAB and FM presets
Your radio can store up to 30 of your favourite stations as
presets on both the DAB and FM bands for quick recall.
To store a preset
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.•
From the remote control, press and • hold the ID3/MEM./
C-ADJ. button until the preset store display shows with
the preset number ashing.
Press • the } or { button repeatedly until the preset
location you want to store is displayed.
Press the • ID3/MEM./C-ADJ. button to store the station in
this preset number location.
The display will conrm that the station has been stored in this
preset number.
To recall a preset
Press the • ID3/MEM./C-ADJ. button.
The display will switch to show presets.
Press • the } or { button repeatedly until the preset you
want to play is displayed.
Press the • ID3/MEM./C-ADJ. button to recall the station
in this preset number location.
After a short delay the radio will re-tune to the selected preset.
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DAB & FM DISPLAY MODES
DLS (SCROLLING TEXT)
MULTIPLEX NUMBER/FREQ
AUDIO BIT RATE/ENCODING
TIME & DATE
PROGRAMME TYPE
MULTIPLEX NAME
SIGNAL STRENGTH
FM STEREO MODE
FREQUENCY
SIGNAL STRENGTH
DAB DISPLAY MODES
When playing a DAB station you can change the information
on the display by changing the display mode.
To change the display mode:
Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the
options listed in the chart below.
DLS (SCROLLING TEXT ): This is a scrolling message giving realtime information - song titles, news headlines, etc.
MULTIPLEX NAME (GROUP NAME): is the name of the DAB
Multiplex that is currently tuned.
MULTIPLEX NUMBER/FREQ: The Multiplex number and
Frequency display shows the multiplex channel number and
the multiplex frequency for the station currently tuned.
BIT RATE: DAB allows broadcasters to vary the BIT RATE (or
the amount by which an audio signal can be compressed)
depending on the type of broadcast. This enables the amount
of stations on a multiplex to be maximised. Speech and News
are often broadcast at a lower Bit Rate; music needs a higher
Bit Rate for good delity.
SIGNAL STRENGTH: This setting will display a signal strength
bargraph. The longer the bargraph, the stronger the signal.
Setting the display to show signal strength is useful when
setting up the aerial for the strongest signal.
TIME AND DATE: Time and date are updated by broadcasted
information.
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes (when available) the style
of the programme being broadcast.
FM DISPLAY MODES
When playing an FM station you can change the information
on the display by changing the display mode.
To change the display mode:
Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the
options listed in the chart below.
FM STEREO MODE: In this mode the current FM stereo mode
is shown, Mono or Auto (Stereo).
SIGNAL STRENGTH: This setting will display a signal strength
bargraph. The longer the bargraph, the stronger the signal.
Setting the display to show signal strength is useful when
setting up the aerial for the strongest signal.
FREQUENCY: The Frequency display shows the frequency for
the station currently tuned.
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DAB SCANNING
DAB SCANNING
When rst used, your audio system scanned the DAB band
for available stations. The station services found were then
stored in your system’s memory.
You can re-scan the band at any time if you move to a dierent
area or just to refresh the stored list of available stations.
To start a scan:
Select the DAB band.•
Press the • PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start the scan.
The unit will now display the legend ‘SC ANNING’ and a
bargraph to show scan progress.
Number of services found
The number of services found during the scan will be shown at
the right side of the display.
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LISTENING TO A CD
REMOVING THE PACKING FROM THE CD PLAYER
Before connecting power to your audio system, the protective
packing should be removed from the CD compartment.
To remove the protective packing:
Follow the instructions in the next section to open the •
CD door.
Remove the cardboard protective packing from the CD •
compartment.
LOADING DISCS
To select CD disc operation:
Press the • CD/USB/iPod/CARD button repeatedly until
‘CD’ is displayed.
Loading a disc:
Open the CD compar tment by pressing the CD Door • CD
OPEN/CLOSE button.
The lid will open.
Holding the disc by the edges, place the disc on the •
turntable in the centre of the CD loading bay with the
label facing outward, pressing the centre of the disc to
click it into place.
Close the CD compar tment by pressing the CD Door • CD
OPEN/CLOSE button.
After a few seconds the disc will read and the disc data will be
displayed.
Unloading a disc:
If the disc is playing, press the • STOP/MENU/INFO button
and wait a few seconds for the disc to stop.
Press the CD Door • CD OPEN/CLOSE button.
The door will open.
Grip the disc at the sides and lift it o the turntable and out of
the disc compartment.
CD PLAYBACK, PAUSE:
Load the CD.•
Press the • PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start the CD
playing.
The display will show the track number playing and the elapsed
time for the track.
Track playing
When a CD is playing, pressing the • PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN
button at any time will pause playback.
Selecting tracks:
Press the • } or { button briey to select the next or
previous track from the disc.
NOTE: The rst press of the { button will replay the current
track.
Fast search:
To fast search through a track, press and • hold the } or
{ button.
The player will fast search through the track at high speed in
the chosen direction until the button is released.
Track elapsed time
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LISTENING TO A CD
REPEAT
You can repeat a single track or the whole disc.
To set a repeat mode:
Press the • REPEAT button on the remote control to step
through the options of REP_1 (repeat current track) and
REP_ALL (repeat all tracks).
REP_1 or REP_ALL will be displayed.
RANDOM PLAY
You can play the tracks on the disc in a random order.
To set random mode:
Press the • RANDOM button on the remote control
repeatedly to switch Random mode on or o.
RANDOM will be displayed and the tracks on the CD will play in
a random sequence.
INTRO
You can play the intro (rst 10 seconds of each track) to nd
a track that you like.
Press the • INTRO button on the remote control to play the
intro of each track in the compilation.
INTRO will be displayed.
If you hear a track you want to play, press the INTRO •
button again.
Intro mode will b e cancelled and normal play will start from
the track you selected.
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LISTENING TO MP3/WMA COMPILATIONS STORED ON CD-ROM, USB DRIVE OR SD-CARD
MP3/WMA PLAYBACK:
Your system can also play MP3 or WMA music compilations
recorded onto a CD-ROM or saved to a USB ash drive or SDcard.
File organisation:
The les may all be stored in the ‘root’ directory of the disc/
drive or organised in a set of sub-folders.
LOADING A CDROM COMPILATION DISC
CD-ROM discs are loaded and unloaded in the same way as
CD discs.
Follow the instructions in the section ‘Listening to a CD’ •
to load or unload a CD-ROM disc.
DOCKING A USB FLASH DRIVE OR FLASH SDCARD
The docking connectors for USB ash drives and SD-cards are
located under a cover on the top of the system.
Open the cover.•
Dock the USB ash drive or SD-card.•
NOTE: Both docks are polarised so Flash drives and cards can
only be inserted when correctly polarised.
SELECTING THE CORRECT MODE:
To play a compilation from a CD-ROM:
Press the • CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until
‘CD’ is displayed.
To play a compilation from a docked USB drive:
Press the • CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until
‘USB’ is displayed.
To play a compilation from a docked SD-Card:
Press the • CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until
‘CARD’ is displayed.
Once the mode has been selected, the compilation will be read and
the contents of the disc/drive/card will b e displayed.
Play mode
(DISC, USB or CARD)
Number of folders in the
compilation
Compilation format
(MP3 or WMA)
Number of tracks in the
compilation
MP3/WMA PLAYBACK, PAUSE:
Press the • PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start playing.
When a compilation is playing, pressing the • PLAY/
PAUSE/SCAN button at any time will pause playback.
Press the button again to cancel pause.
Folder currently
selected
Selecting tracks:
Press the • } or { button briey to select the next or
previous track.
NOTE: The rst press of the { button will replay the current
track.
To change folders (if there are more than 1):
If the music les are organised into folders (each folder is
usually an album) you can change between folders.
Press the • FOLDER/ARROW O or P button to step
through the folders.
You can then search for tracks within the folder using the •
} or { button.
Track currently
playing
Track elapsed
time
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LISTENING TO MP3/WMA COMPILATIONS STORED ON CD-ROM, USB DRIVE OR SD-CARD
Fast search:
To fast search through a track, press and hold the • } or
{ button.
The player will fast search through the track at high speed in
the chosen direction until the button is released.
REPEAT
To set a repeat mode:
Press the • REPEAT button on the remote control to step
through the options of ‘REP_1’ (repeat current track),
‘REP_ALL’ (repeat all tracks) and ‘REP_ALBUM’ (folder).
The Repeat mode will be displayed.
RANDOM PLAY
You can play the tracks in a random order.
To set random mode:
Press the • RANDOM button on the remote control
repeatedly to switch Random mode on or o.
RANDOM will be displayed.
INTRO
You can play the intro (rst 10 seconds of each track) to
search for a track that you like.
Press the • INTRO button on the remote control to play the
intro of each track in the compilation.
INTRO will be displayed.
If you hear a track you want to play, press the INTRO •
button again.
Intro mode will be cancelled and normal play will start from the
track you selected.
ID3 TAGS
If your compilation tracks include ID3 tag information (artist,
album, track etc), you can display this in place of the track
and time display.
To display ID3 tags:
Press the • ID3/MEM/C.ADJ button to switch the ID3
display on or o.
If ID3 information is available for the les in your compilation,
this will scroll across the display.
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PROGRAM PLAY
PROGRAMMING
When playing a CD or a MP3/WMA compilation, you can store
a random sequence of up to 32 tracks (CD) or 64 tracks (MP3/
WMA compilation) to play in your preferred order.
STORING A PROGRAM (CD)
To store a program:
Load the CD that you want to play.•
Press the • ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button.
The Program Entry display will appear, prompting for the rst
track number to program (P-01).
Program
position
Track
number
Press the • } or { button to select the track number for
the rst track you want to program.
Press the • ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button to store this track into
the program memory.
The track will be stored and the program counter will increase
to P-02.
Repeat the above two steps to store the next and •
subsequent tracks in your program sequence.
Playing the program
When you have nished entering all tracks in your •
program, press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start
the program playing.
Navigating the programmed tracks:
When the program is playing, the play and pause functions
work as normal and you can skip between tracks in the
program by pressing the } or { button. Repeat functions
may also be set.
STORING A PROGRAM (MP3/WMA)
Load the disc/drive/card you want to play, and wait for •
it to read.
Press the • ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button.
The Program Entry display will appear, prompting rst for a
folder number.
Press the • FOLDER/ARROW O or P button to select
the folder number containing the rst track you want to
program.
NOTE: If all tracks are arranged in the ‘root’ directory of the
disc, only ‘Folder 1’ (F 001) will be selectable at this stage.
Program
position
Folder
number
Press the • ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button on the remote control
to select this folder.
You can now selec t the track you want within this folder.
Press the • } or { button to select the track number
within this folder for the track you want to program.
Program
position
Track
number
Press the • ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button on the remote control
to store this track into the program memory.
The track will be stored and the program counter will increase
to P-02.
Repeat these steps to store the next and subsequent •
tracks in your program sequence.
Playing the program
The program will play in the same way as the CD program,
described in the previous section.
CLEARING A PROGRAM
To clear a program:
Press the • STOP/MENU/INFO button to stop playback (if
necessary).
Press the • STOP/MENU/INFO button once more.
The program will be cleared from memory.
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iPod ADAPTORS
Before docking your iPod you must rst check if your iPod
has a docking connector. Early iPod models do not have one
and cannot be docked to your unit. The docking connector is
located on the base of the iPod as shown below.
Docking Connector
Before docking your iPod, you must rst t the correct iPod
adaptor to the docking bay. Each iPod adaptor matches the
shape of a particular iPod and is necessary to ensure that
your iPod is securely held when docked.
iPod adaptor
FINDING AN ADAPTOR
If you don’t have a dock adaptor
If your iPod was not supplied with a standard dock adaptor,
or if you have lost the adaptor, you can buy one from Apple
on-line. To determine the exact model of your iPod, refer to
this web-link - http://suppor t.apple.com/kb/HT1353. You
can then browse the iPod accessories page on the Apple
website to nd an adaptor for your iPod model that can be
purchased on-line.
CONNECTING OTHER iPod
MODELS (INC SHUFFLE)
If you own an iPod Shue, a model without dock connector
or prefer to connect your iPod by cable, you can connect the
sound output to the Aux/Line In jack on the side panel.
Headphone socket
To the Aux In jack
Docking bay
FITTING THE iPod ADAPTOR
When your iPod was new it may have been supplied with a
standard dock adaptor in the packaging. If so, refer to the
next page for instructions to open the iPod dock and press
the adaptor gently into the Docking Bay as shown above.
NOTE: Do not dock an iPod without tting the correct adaptor,
you may damage the iPod and your unit.
Using a 3.5mm stereo jack to jack cable (not supplied), •
connect one end of the cable to the headphone socket of
the iPod, and the other end to the Aux/Line In jack on the
back panel.
To listen to your iPod, follow the instruc tions on page 18 •
for playing equipment connected to the Aux In jack.
NOTE:- The volume control of the iPod must be turned up
when playing through the Aux/Line In jack.
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iPod/iPhone DOCKING BAY
Your system includes a built-in dock for an iPod or iPhone.
NOTE: iPod in the text of this section refers to both iPod and
iPhone models.
To open the iPod dock:
Press the • CD/iPod/USB/CARD button until ‘iPod’ is
displayed.
Press the • iPod OPEN/CLOSE button.
The door will slide open to reveal the iPod dock.
Press the dock tilt lever.•
Dock tilt lever
The lever will pop out.
To tilt the dock forward:
You can now pull the lever to tilt the dock connector •
forward.
With the dock tilted forward, it is much easier to dock or remove
an iPod.
To lock the dock in place:
Once you have docked your iPod, press the lever to close •
the dock.
Press the • iPod OPEN/CLOSE button to close the door over
the dock.
NOTE: There is an interlock on the door to prevent it closing
when the lever is tilted forward.
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DOCKING AN iPod
PLAYING FROM AN iPod
CHARGING AN iPod
DOCKING YOUR iPod
To dock your iPod:
Referring to the diagrams on the previous page -
Press the • iPod OPEN/CLOSE button.
The door will slide open to reveal the iPod dock.
Press the dock tilt lever.•
The lever will pop out.
Pull the lever to tilt the dock connector forward.•
Check that the correct iPod adaptor is tted to the •
docking bay.
Dock the iPod onto the docking connector.•
Press the lever to close the dock.•
Press the • iPod OPEN/CLOSE button to close the door over
the dock.
To remove your iPod from the dock:
Referring to the diagrams on the previous page -
Press the • iPod OPEN/CLOSE button.
The door will slide open to reveal the iPod dock.
Press the dock tilt lever.•
The lever will pop out.
Pull the lever to tilt the dock connector and iPod •
forward.
Grip the iPod at the sides.•
Lift the iPod gently from the dock.•
Press the lever to close the dock.•
Press the • iPod OPEN/CLOSE button to close the door over
the dock.
To play music from your iPod
Press the • CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until
‘iPod’ is displayed.
You can now operate your iPod from the controls on the front
panel or remote control.
Playback functions:
Press the • PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to toggle the iPod
between Play and Pause mode at any time.
Press the • } or { button to select the nex t or previous
track.
Press and • hold the } or { button to fast search
through a track.
iPod menu functions:
You can also navigate the menu on a docked iPod from the
controls on the front panel or the remote control.
To move up through the iPod menus, press • STOP/MENU/
INFO.
To scroll up and down menu options, press the • FOLDER/
ARROW O or P buttons.
To select menu items, press the • SELECT/MONO/ST.
button.
Repeat and random:
You can set the repeat and random modes available on •
your iPod by pressing the REPEAT or RANDOM button on
the remote control.
The repeat or random modes set will be displayed on the iPod.
When an iPod is docked and the unit is switched on, the iPod
will begin to charge automatically.
NOTE:- The iPod will stop charging if the unit is set to
Standby.
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TIMER SWITCH ON TIME
TIMER SOURCE
TIMER VOLUME
TIMER SWITCH OFF TIME
PLAYING VIA THE AUX JACK
SETTING THE TIMER
SLEEP MODE
To play music from an iPod or Personal Audio player
connected to the AUX/LINE IN jack -
Press the • DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until AUX is
displayed.
Set the iPod or Personal Audio player to play.•
Turn the volume level on your Personal Audio player up •
to about half level.
Set the volume on your system to the level you require. •
If the volume will not set high enough you may need to
increase the volume setting on the player.
NOTE:- It is not possible to navigate the menu system of an
iPod or other personal audio player with the remote control
of the audio system if it is connected via the AUX/LINE IN
jack.
Your system includes a timer that enables you to set times for
the system to switch on and switch o automatically.
To set the timer:
Set the unit to Standby.•
Press and • hold the TIMER button on the remote control.
‘On Timer’ is displayed with the hours digits ashing.
You can now set in the sequence below the times for timer
on and timer o operation, also the timer source mode and
volume level.
To change the digits or option displayed, press the • } or
{ button.
To save a setting and move on to the next setting, press •
the TIMER button.
Activating the timer:
When timer setting is complete, the timer can be •
switched on or o by pressing the TIMER button briey.
THE SLEEP FUNCTION
The Sleep function allows you to program your system to
switch itself o after a set period in 10 minute steps from 90
minutes down to 10 minutes.
To activate the Sleep function:
Press the • SLEEP button.
The display will show SLEEP-OFF.
Now press the • SLEEP button repeatedly until your
required sleep time appears on the display.
When sleep mode is set, the display will regularly switch to
show a count-down of the sleep time remaining.
Your system will continue to play, then will set to Standby
when the sleep time expires.
To cancel Sleep mode:
Now press the • SLEEP button repeatedly until the display
shows ‘SLEEP-OFF’.
The Timer symbol shows on the display when the timer is
activated.
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EQUALISER
FLAT (NO EQ)
CLASSIC
ROCK
POP
JAZZ
SYSTEM RESET HEADPHONES
You can change the equalisation of the sound to suit your
taste.
To select an EQ response:
Press the • EQ button on the remote control repeatedly to
cycle through the EQ options shown below.
As each setting is selected, the sound EQ will change.
There is a headphone output socket on the side panel of the
unit. If headphones are connected to this socket for private
listening, the speakers will cut out automatically.
DAB is a terrestrial system and frequencies in dierent areas
vary. If you move the system to another part of the country
performing a Full Scan may not be enough to re program the
radio. You may therefore need to reset the radio.
NOTE: If you reset the radio all preset station memories and
timer settings will be lost.
To reset the system:
Set the system to Standby.•
Press and • hold the STOP/MENU/INFO button on the
front panel.
After a short delay the unit will reset all settings.
When next used the system will scan the DAB band and store
all stations found.
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No power
Check that the mains power switch (located underneath the
unit) is turned on.
Poor quality radio reception
The aerial signal may not be adequate. Try repositioning the
aerial while watching the signal strength. Signal strength
can be displayed by setting the display mode to display
signal strength.
Timer not sounding
Check that you activated the timer. When the timer is on, the
timer symbol will be displayed.
Timer sound not audible or too loud:
Change the timer volume setting. This setting is changed in
the ‘timer setting’ sequence.
No sound/low volume from AUX source:
Check that the volume control is turned up on the AUX
source.
Poor quality radio reception when an iPhone is
docked:
You may need to set the iPhone to ‘airplane’ mode when
docked.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
AFTER USING YOUR SYSTEM
Set to Standby.•
Switch the unit o at the mains and unplug it if you are •
leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).
CARE AND CLEANING
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with
the unit unplugged from the mains power.
Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster. Never
clean the unit with liquids or solvents.
Loudspeaker grilles can be cleaned carefully with a soft
brush.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage : ................... 230 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Power Consumption ............. 23 W
Tuning range ........................ FM: 87.5-108 MHz
DAB: 174-240 MHz
Net Weight: ..........................2.4 kg
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.
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 www.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.
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