Technika SP529I User Manual

SP529I
Speaker for iPod with 8.5” LCD screen

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 tr y 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.

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 ser vicing 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 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 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.

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

Controls and Connectors .......................................... 3

Remote Control & Batteries .....................................5

Getting Started, Adjusting the sound ......................6

The Function Menu, selecting a source ....................7

IPod Adaptors and Compatibility .............................8

Docking an iPod ....................................................... 9

Playing music and movies from an iPod...................9

Music status screen (iPod mode)............................10

Viewing iPod photos, Line input connection ..........11

Listening to the radio ............................................12

Connecting Flash Drives and Cards .........................13

Playing from Flash Drives and Cards ......................14

Flash Media File Navigation Display .......................15

Viewing Photos......................................................16

Connecting a TV ..................................................... 17

Clock and calendar ................................................. 18

Alarm function ...................................................... 19

Setup Menus ......................................................... 20

Troubleshooting ....................................................22

Headphones ..........................................................23

Care & Maintenance...............................................23

Specications ........................................................23

Warranty ...............................................................23

PRELIMINARIES INTRODUCTION

The SP529I is a versatile iPod docking station with a

8.5”/180mm display unit and t win stereo speakers. The
SP529I plays audio music and speech, video movies and clips
or digital photos. These may be stored on an Apple iPod, a
USB Flash Drive, or a Flash Card. The SP529I will also accept
stereo analogue audio signals from audio sources via a Line
input.

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 Media Player•
AC adaptor•
Remote control with battery•
AV cable•
Set of 10 x iPod adaptors•
Dock adaptor addendum•
Operating Manual•

Quick Start guide•
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 Display screen
b Remote control sensor
c 3D surround button
d Volume up button
e Volume down button
f Up cursor button
g Next/Right cursor button
h Down cursor button
i Play/Pause/Enter button

1) Previous/Left cursor button
1! Menu/Stop button
1@ Alarm button
1# Standby/On button

CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

FRONT VIEW

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a DC-In jack
b Audio out jacks
c Video (CVBS) out jack
d Remote control storage pocket
e Line-in jack
f Headphone jack
g FM aerial wire

CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

BACK VIEW

TOP VIEW

a Snooze button
b iPod docking bay
c Flash card slot
d USB ash drive slot

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REMOTE CONTROL

a Home button
b Surround mode button
c Movie function button
d Radio tuner function button
e Line-in function button
f Alarm button
g Menu/Stop button
h Volume up button
i Cursor right button

1) Volume down button
1! Rotate button

BEFORE FIRST USE

To prepare the remote control for rst use, pull out the safety
strip to activate the battery.

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

REPLACING THE BATTERY

When replacing the batter y in the remote control, refer to the
diagram below.

1. Press the catch across.

2. While holding the catch, open the battery door.

3. Fit the battery obser ving polarity as shown. When

replacing the battery, use only the same CR2025 type

specied.

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!

1@ Audio mute button
1# Fast search/scan forward button
1$ Next button
1% Repeat button
1^ Shue button
1& Numeric keypad
1* Previous button
1( Fast search/scan back button

2) Zoom button
2! Cursor down button
2@ Cursor left button

2# Play/Pause/OK button
2$ Info button
2% Cursor up button
2^ Clock function button
2& iPod function button
2* Photo function button
2( Music function button

3) Standby button
3! Setup function button

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GETTING STARTED

CONNECTING 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 adaptor into the unit, plug the
mains plug 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.

POWER CONTROL
To turn the power on:

Press the • STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or the

button on the remote control.

The area around the button will light blue, the display will light
up and show the Function Menu.

To turn the power o:

Press the • STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or the

button on the remote control.

The area around the button will light red, and the display will
switch o.

VOLUME CONTROL
To increase the volume:

Press the •

(VOL+) button.

To decrease the volume:

Press the •

(VOL-) button.

AUDIO MUTE
To mute the audio:

Press the •

button on the remote control.

The program will continue to play, but the audio will mute.

To cancel mute:

Press the •

button again.

3D SURROUND SOUND

Your player has a built-in 3D Surround-Sound simulator to
project a larger ‘sound-stage’ from the built-in speakers.

To select a 3D Surround simulator mode:

Press the •

button on the remote control repeatedly (or
the 3D SURROUND button on the front panel) to scroll
through the three surround sound options -

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

FM RADIO AERIAL

Before using your unit for FM reception, unwrap and fully
extend the aerial wire. You may need to adjust the position
of the aerial wire for maximum signal strength.

PROTECTIVE COVERS

The iPod dock, Flash card slot and USB drive jack have
protective covers tted. These may be replaced when not in
use to protect the connectors from dust and dirt.

Bass On (the bass sound will be boosted).•
3D Surround Bass On (two sound eects are applied •

- Bass Boost and 3D Surround.
3D Surround Bass O (Sound eects are turned o ).•

The 3D SURROUND eect applied will b e displayed briey as
the Surround Eect is changed. The button on the front panel
will light when a surround eect is selected.

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The on-screen Function Menu (illustrated below) displays
the media playback and setup options that are available on
your player.

THE FUNCTION MENU

Scroll selection from the Function Menu:

Press the •

[ or ] button (or the O or P button on

the remote control) to scroll the display to the menu icon
that you want to select, then press the

/,/OK button to

select your chosen option.

Select this option

to play Music

from your Flash

Drives or Cards

Select this

option to play

FM radio

Select this option to

display clock options.

Select this option to

enter the Setup Menu

Select this option to

play Movies from your

Flash Drives or Cards

Select this option to

play Music, Photos or

Movies from your iPod

Select this option to

view Photos from your

Flash Drives or Cards

Select this option to
play Music from the

LINE-IN jack

You can also select a function mode directly from the remote
control.

To select a function mode directly:

Referring to the diagram below, press a button to select •
the function mode you want.

DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS