Technika VB111 Owner's Handbook Manual

VB111

Owner’s
Handbook

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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 qualied 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 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.

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.

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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 ..............................................11

Line input connection ............................................ 12

Listening to the radio ............................................13

Connecting Flash Drives and Cards .........................14

Playing from Flash Drives and Cards ......................15

Flash Media Music and Movie Navigation ..............16

Viewing Photos stored on Flash Media ..................18

Using a TV display .................................................. 19

Clock and calendar ................................................. 20

Setup Menus ......................................................... 21

Troubleshooting ....................................................23

Care & Maintenance...............................................24

Specications ........................................................24

Warranty ...............................................................24

The VB111 is a versatile iPod docking station with a
7”/175mm display unit and twin stereo speakers.
The VB111 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 VB111 will also accept stereo analogue audio signals
from audio sources via a Line input and has a built-in FM
radio.

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 Media Player•
AC adaptor•
Remote control with battery•
Set of 7 x iPod adaptors•
AV cable•
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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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

FRONT/TOP VIEW

a Standby/On button
b SD/MMC/MS card slot
c 3D surround mode button
d USB drive dock
e iPod dock
f Up cursor button
g Play/Pause/Enter button
h Right speaker
i Next/F.Fwd/Right cursor button

p Down cursor button
q Previous/F.Rev/Left cursor button
r Menu/Stop button
s Display screen
t Volume up button
u Volume down button
v 3D surround indicator
w Standby/On indicator
x Left speaker

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

BACK VIEW

a Headphone Jack
b Line-In jack
c Audio-Out phono jacks
d Video (CVBS) out jack
e FM aerial wire
f DC-in jack

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REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

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. Press the catch across.

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

a Home button
b Movie function button
c iPod function button
d Menu/Stop button
e Volume up button
f Cursor right button
g Volume down button
h Rotate button
i Audio mute button

1) Fast search/scan forward button*
1! Next button
1@ Repeat button
1# 3D surround button

* Not for iPhone or iPod touch

1$ Settings button
1% Shue button
1^ Previous button
1& Fast search/scan back button*
1* Zoom button
1( Cursor down button

2) Cursor left button
2! Play/Pause/OK button
2@ Info button
2# Cursor up button
2$ Photo function button
2% Music function button

2^ Standby button

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3. Fit the battery observing 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!

GETTING STARTED

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.

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 • button on the control panel or the remote
control.

The Standby/On indicator will change to blue and the display
will light up and show the Function Menu.

To turn the power o:

Press the • button on the control panel or the remote
control.

The Standby/On indicator will change to red, and the display
will switch o.

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

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 -

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 be displayed briey as
the Surround Eect is changed. The 3D Surround indicator
will light blue when Bass B oost is selected or purple when 3D
Surround Bass is selected..

NOTE: 3D Surround eects are not available when playing
background music to an iPod photo slideshow.

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THE FUNCTION MENU

DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS

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

Select this option to

play Music from your

Flash Drives or Cards

Select this option to

view Photos from your

Flash Drives or Cards

Select this option to

play Movies from your

Flash Drives or Cards

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

enter the Setup Menu

Media symbols to show

selected Flash media

Select this option to

display Clock options.

You can also select some of the function modes 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.

(when loaded)

Select this option to
play Music from the

LINE-IN jack

Select this option to

play Music, Photos or

Movies from your iPod

Select this option to

play FM radio

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