Technika MC-122IDAB Owner's Handbook Manual

MC-122IDAB

Owner’s
Handbook

Mini DAB audio system with iPod dock

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 qualied 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 modications 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 specied 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 dierent
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

Rating plate: The mains operating voltage of the unit is marked
on a rating plate on the back panel.
The means of disconnec ting this appliance from the mains

supply is the AC 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

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 disc ................................ 11

Program play .........................................................12

iPod adaptors ........................................................13

Playing an iPod ...................................................... 14

Playing via the AUX jack ........................................14

Timer & Sleep functions ......................................... 15

EQ & Bass boost .....................................................15

Headphones ..........................................................16

System reset ..........................................................16

Care & maintenance ..............................................16

Specications ........................................................16

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 aected 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-122IDAB audio system•
2 x Loudspeakers•
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

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.
Press down the red spring latch on the right channel 2.
speaker + terminal as shown in the drawing.

Feed the plain red wire from the right speaker into the 3.
terminal and release the latch to retain the wire.

Repeat these steps to connect the striped wire to the 4.
black terminal.

Connect the left speaker wires to the other two terminals 5.
in the same way, observing polarity.

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 BACK VIEW

a CD compartment lid
b iPod dock cover
c CD door open/close button
d Display
e Backlight button
f Volume control knob
g Headphone jack
h Next/Scroll up button
i Play/Pause button

1) Previous/Scroll down button
1! Menu/Stop button
1@ Aux mode select button

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1# Sleep button
1$ DAB/FM mode select button
1% Timer button
1^ iPod/CD mode select button
1& Display/info button
1* Standby/On button
1( Standby indicator

2) AUX IN jack
2! Speaker terminals
2@ DAB/FM aerial
2# Power cord