MC-121IDAB
Owner’s
Handbook
Vertical audio system
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire 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 filled
with liquids such as a vase of flowers should be placed on the
product.
No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on
the product.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
WARNING: DANGER OF RADIATION
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
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.
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: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous exposure.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Rating plate: The mains operating voltage of the unit is
marked on a rating plate on the back panel.
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.
IMPORTANT
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.
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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
“Made for iPod/iPhone” means that an electronic accessory
has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone
and has been certified 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.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
iPhone shown not included.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
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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.
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INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINARIES
INDEX
INDEX
Introduction
UNPACKING
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
Specifications ........................................................20
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 affected 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.
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
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 (1452-
1492 MHz). Germany uses both bands.
The carton should contain:
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The MC-121IDAB audio system
Remote control with battery
Operating Manual
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.
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.
Your radio cannot receive French or German stations
broadcasting in the L-Band though FM services 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.
Warranty ...............................................................20
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PREPARATION FOR USE
PROTECTIVE FILM
Optional wall-mounting:
Important notes for wall-mounting:
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Tesco accepts no liability for damages caused by incorrect
assembly, installation or improper use.
Ensure that the wall has sufficient 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 fixings used must be suitable for the type of wall
(materials, thickness, condition), so that the maximum
load bearing of the wall can be guaranteed.
Some of the panels on this unit are protected by plastic film
for protection in shipping. Remove all of this film and any
tape securing it before use.
The MC-121IDAB system has back panel fixings for optional
wall-mounting.
If you plan to wall-mount the system, you will need to fix two
screws into the wall.
NOTE: Damage may result if film or tape is left in place on the
sliding front panel and power is connected to the unit.
Before fixing the screws, plan the location carefully, ensuring
that mains power is accessible.
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.
Once you have planned the location, fix two screws (not
supplied) into the wall to support the main unit, spaced by
240mm. Before mounting the screws, check the fit of the
heads in the back panel keyhole slots to ensure that the
screw heads will not pull out of the slots.
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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.
Make sure that there is a clearance of 10cm (4 inches) above
the unit for ventilation.
240 mm
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Wear safety goggles when drilling.
Keep small parts out of reach from children.
Use a spirit level to ensure that the screws will be level and
check that the unit will be fixed 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 fixing screws. If you are in any doubt concerning
the type of fixing required or the security of wall-mountings,
consult a building professional.
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
TOP VIEW (under flap)
FRONT VIEW
a b
c
d
e
SKIP/TUNE SEARCH
FOLDER/ARROW
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
SCAN
STANDBY/ON
DAB/FM/AUX
SELECT/
MENU/INFO
FM MONO/ST.
CD/iPod
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+
iPod
OPEN/CLOSE
USB/CARD
VOLUME
ID3/ CD
MEM/C.ADJ OPEN/CLOSE
1# Previous folder/Cursor down button
1$ Display
LEFT SIDE VIEW
1% Select/FM Stereo button
1^ Volume up button
2)
2! 1( 1* 1^
1& 1%
1$
1@ 1) h f
1# 1!
i
g
1& DAB/FM/Aux mode select button
1* Volume down button
a
b
c
d
e
f
Standby indicator
g
h
i
CD door open/close button
Stop/Menu/Info button
1( CD/iPod/USB/SD-Card mode select button
2) Standby/On button
iPhone/iPod compartment lid
CD/CD-ROM door
ID3/Memory/Clock adjust button
2! iPhone/iPod door open/close button
2@ Headphone jack
USB drive dock
1) Skip/Search up button
2#
2@
SD Card dock
1! Next folder/Cursor up button
1@ Skip/Search down button
2# Aux/Line in jack
Play/Pause/Scan button
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REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
BEFORE FIRST USE
To prepare the remote control for first use, pull out the safety
strip to activate the battery.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
CD door button
CD
iPhone/iPod door button
CD/iPod/USB/Card mode select button
DAB/FM/Aux mode select button
Play/Pause/Scan button
Skip/Search up button
Stop/Menu/Info button
Next folder/Cursor up button
Clock button
a
2#
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/CLOSE
iPod
2@
b
c
d
e
RANDOM
REPEAT
CD/iPod/
USB/CARD
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When replacing the battery in the remote control, refer to the
diagram below.
2!
2)
1(
DAB/FM
/AUX
SCAN
SELECT/
MONO/ST.
f
1. Slide out the battery holder.
g
h
i
1)
1!
1@
1#
1$
1) Timer button
1! Intro button
1@ Sleep button
1# Volume down button
1$ Volume up button
1% Mute button
MENU/INFO
1*
1&
1^
1%
FOLDER/ARROW
ID3/MEM./C-ADJ.
CLOCK
INTRO
TIMER
SLEEP
2. Remove the battery. Replace the battery, observing
polarity as shown. Use only the same CR2032 type
specified.
EQ
1^ EQ button
MUTE
VOLUME
3. Slide the battery holder back into place.
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
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 fire.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the remote control.
Replace them in good time!
2@ Random button
2# Standby/On button
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GETTING STARTED
SETTING THE CLOCK
STANDBY CONTROL
DAB/FM RADIO AERIAL
Automatic clock setting:
STANDBY CONTROL
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.
The clock time will set automatically when a DAB station is
first tuned.
To turn the system on:
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Press the STANDBY/ON button.
Manual clock setting:
The display will light and the system will set to play the last
function used.
The clock can also be set manually if you live in an area where
it is not possible to receive DAB broadcasts.
CONNECTING POWER
To turn the system off:
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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.
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Check that the system is set to Standby.
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Press the STANDBY/ON button.
Press and hold the ID3/MEM./C ADJ. button.
The system will switch off and the display light will dim. The
clock will continue to run whilst mains power is connected.
The hours digits will flash.
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Remove any protective packing from the mains plug
pins.
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Press the } or { button to set the hour digits.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Press the ID3/MEM./C ADJ. button.
Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the
mains power on.
The minutes digits will flash.
VOLUME CONTROL
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Press the } or { button to set the minutes digits.
To increase the volume:
MAINS POWER SWITCH
Press the ID3/MEM./C ADJ. button.
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Press the VOLUME + button.
To decrease the volume:
Press the VOLUME - button.
There is a mains power switch located under the unit. Check
that this is set to the ON position.
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.
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UNDERSIDE VIEW
The volume level will be displayed on a scale from 0 to MAX (40).
Mains power switch Power cable
MUTE
You can use the Mute function to instantly set the volume
to minimum.
To mute the volume:
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.
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Press the MUTE button on the remote control to set mute
at any time.
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Press the MUTE button again to restore the volume to its
previous setting.
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LISTENING TO DAB RADIO
SELECTING A STATION
STATION PRESETS
SELECTING DAB RADIO OPERATION
To select DAB radio operation:
TO SELECT ANOTHER STATION
DAB and FM presets
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Press the } or { button to browse the list of stations
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
on the display.
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Press the DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until‘Welcome
to Digital Radio’is displayed.
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When you find the station name you want to listen to,
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Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.
press the SELECT/MONO/ST. button.
After a few seconds, the radio will tune to the last-used
station.
From the remote control, press and hold the ID3/MEM./
C-ADJ. button until the preset store display shows with
the preset number flashing.
The radio will re-tune to the station displayed.
When DAB radio is used for the first time:
FM RADIO
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.
To change to the FM band:
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Press the DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until ‘Radio
Initialize Please Wait’is displayed.
Number of services found
After a short delay, the system will tune to FM radio.
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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.
To manually tune to FM stations
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Press the } or { button repeatedly to tune up or down
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the band one frequency step at a time.
To auto-tune to FM stations
The display will confirm that the station has been stored in this
preset number.
To recall a preset
After the scan, the clock will be set, and the system will begin
playing.
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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.
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 off and move it to a location
with a stronger signal. Repeat the scan process in the new
location.
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Press the ID3/MEM./C-ADJ. button.
The display will switch to show presets.
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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.
The stations found will be stored in an alphanumeric list.
After a short delay the radio will re-tune to the selected preset.
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DAB & FM DISPLAY MODES
DAB DISPLAY MODES
DLS (SCROLLING TEXT): This is a scrolling message giving real-
time 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.
FM DISPLAY MODES
When playing a DAB station you can change the information
on the display by changing the display mode.
When playing an FM station you can change the information
on the display by changing the display mode.
To change the display mode:
To change the display mode:
Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the
options listed in the chart below.
Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the
options listed in the chart below.
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 fidelity.
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.
FM STEREO MODE
SIGNAL STRENGTH
FREQUENCY
DLS (SCROLLING TEXT)
MULTIPLEX NAME
MULTIPLEX NUMBER/FREQ
AUDIO BIT RATE/ENCODING
SIGNAL STRENGTH
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.
TIME AND DATE: Time and date are updated by broadcasted
information.
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes (when available) the style
of the programme being broadcast.
TIME & DATE
PROGRAMME TYPE
FREQUENCY: The Frequency display shows the frequency for
the station currently tuned.
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DAB SCANNING
DAB SCANNING
When first 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 different
area or just to refresh the stored list of available stations.
To start a scan:
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Select the DAB band.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start the scan.
The unit will now display the legend ‘SCANNING’ 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
CD PLAYBACK, PAUSE:
LOADING DISCS
Before connecting power to your audio system, the protective
packing should be removed from the CD compartment.
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Load the CD.
To select CD disc operation:
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start the CD
•
Press the CD/USB/iPod/CARD button repeatedly until
To remove the protective packing:
playing.
‘CD’is displayed.
•
Follow the instructions in the next section to open the
CD door.
The display will show the track number playing and the elapsed
time for the track.
Loading a disc:
Open the CD compartment by pressing the CD Door CD
OPEN/CLOSE button.
The lid will open.
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Remove the cardboard protective packing from the CD
compartment.
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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.
Track elapsed time
Track playing
•
When a CD is playing, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN
button at any time will pause playback.
•
Close the CD compartment by pressing the CD Door CD
OPEN/CLOSE button.
Selecting tracks:
After a few seconds the disc will read and the disc data will be
displayed.
•
Press the } or { button briefly to select the next or
previous track from the disc.
Unloading a disc:
NOTE: The first press of the { button will replay the current
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If the disc is playing, press the STOP/MENU/INFO button
and wait a few seconds for the disc to stop.
track.
Fast search:
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Press the CD Door CD OPEN/CLOSE button.
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To fast search through a track, press and hold the } or
The door will open.
{ button.
Grip the disc at the sides and lift it off the turntable and out of
the disc compartment.
The player will fast search through the track at high speed in
the chosen direction until the button is released.
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LISTENING TO A CD
REPEAT
RANDOM PLAY
INTRO
You can repeat a single track or the whole disc.
You can play the tracks on the disc in a random order.
To set random mode:
You can play the intro (first 10 seconds of each track) to find
a track that you like.
To set a repeat mode:
•
Press the INTRO button on the remote control to play the
intro of each track in the compilation.
•
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).
•
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control
repeatedly to switch Random mode on or off.
INTRO will be displayed.
RANDOM will be displayed and the tracks on the CD will play in
a random sequence.
REP_1 or REP_ALL 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.
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LISTENING TO MP3/WMA COMPILATIONS STORED ON CD-ROM, USB DRIVE OR SD-CARD
MP3/WMA PLAYBACK:
SELECTING THE CORRECT MODE:
MP3/WMA PLAYBACK, PAUSE:
Your system can also play MP3 or WMA music compilations
recorded onto a CD-ROM or saved to a USB flash drive or SD-
card.
To play a compilation from a CD-ROM:
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start playing.
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Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until
When a compilation is playing, pressing the PLAY/
PAUSE/SCAN button at any time will pause playback.
Press the button again to cancel pause.
‘CD’is displayed.
File organisation:
To play a compilation from a docked USB drive:
The files may all be stored in the ‘root’ directory of the disc/
drive or organised in a set of sub-folders.
•
Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until
‘USB’is displayed.
To play a compilation from a docked SD-Card:
LOADING A CD-ROM COMPILATION DISC
•
Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until
‘CARD’is displayed.
CD-ROM discs are loaded and unloaded in the same way as
CD discs.
Folder currently
selected
Track currently
playing
Track elapsed
time
•
Follow the instructions in the section ‘Listening to a CD’
to load or unload a CD-ROM disc.
Once the mode has been selected, the compilation will be read and
the contents of the disc/drive/card will be displayed.
DOCKING A USB FLASH DRIVE OR FLASH SD-CARD
The docking connectors for USB flash drives and SD-cards are
located under a cover on the top of the system.
Selecting tracks:
Play mode
(DISC, USB or CARD)
Compilation format
(MP3 or WMA)
•
Press the } or { button briefly to select the next or
previous track.
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Open the cover.
NOTE: The first press of the { button will replay the current
track.
Dock the USB flash drive or SD-card.
NOTE: Both docks are polarised so Flash drives and cards can
only be inserted when correctly polarised.
To change folders (if there are more than 1):
If the music files are organised into folders (each folder is
usually an album) you can change between folders.
Number of folders in the Number of tracks in the
compilation compilation
•
Press the FOLDER/ARROW O or P button to step
through the folders.
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You can then search for tracks within the folder using the
} or { button.
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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.
INTRO
•
You can play the intro (first 10 seconds of each track) to
search for a track that you like.
The player will fast search through the track at high speed in
the chosen direction until the button is released.
•
Press the INTRO button on the remote control to play the
intro of each track in the compilation.
INTRO will be displayed.
REPEAT
•
If you hear a track you want to play, press the INTRO
button again.
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).
Intro mode will be cancelled and normal play will start from the
track you selected.
The Repeat mode will be displayed.
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.
RANDOM PLAY
You can play the tracks in a random order.
To set random mode:
To display ID3 tags:
•
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control
•
Press the ID3/MEM/C.ADJ button to switch the ID3
repeatedly to switch Random mode on or off.
display on or off.
RANDOM will be displayed.
If ID3 information is available for the files in your compilation,
this will scroll across the display.
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PROGRAM PLAY
PROGRAMMING
Playing the program
•
Press the ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button on the remote control
to select this folder.
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.
•
When you have finished entering all tracks in your
program, press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start
the program playing.
You can now select the track you want within this folder.
•
Press the } or { button to select the track number
STORING A PROGRAM (CD)
To store a program:
Navigating the programmed tracks:
within this folder for the track you want to program.
Program
position
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.
•
•
Load the CD that you want to play.
Press the ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button.
The Program Entry display will appear, prompting for the first
track number to program (P-01).
STORING A PROGRAM (MP3/WMA)
Program
position
Track
•
Load the disc/drive/card you want to play, and wait for
it to read.
number
•
Press the ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button on the remote control
to store this track into the program memory.
•
Press the ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button.
The Program Entry display will appear, prompting first for a
folder number.
The track will be stored and the program counter will increase
to P-02.
Track
number
•
Press the FOLDER/ARROW O or P button to select
the folder number containing the first track you want to
•
Repeat these steps to store the next and subsequent
tracks in your program sequence.
•
•
Press the } or { button to select the track number for
the first track you want to program.
program.
Program
position
Playing the program
The program will play in the same way as the CD program,
described in the previous section.
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.
CLEARING A PROGRAM
To clear a program:
•
Repeat the above two steps to store the next and
subsequent tracks in your program sequence.
•
Press the STOP/MENU/INFO button to stop playback (if
necessary).
Folder
number
•
Press the STOP/MENU/INFO button once more.
NOTE: If all tracks are arranged in the ‘root’ directory of the
The program will be cleared from memory.
disc, only ‘Folder 1’(F 001) will be selectable at this stage.
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iPod ADAPTORS
FINDING AN ADAPTOR
CONNECTING OTHER iPod
MODELS (INC SHUFFLE)
Before docking your iPod you must first 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.
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
can then browse the iPod accessories page on the Apple
website to find an adaptor for your iPod model that can be
purchased on-line.
If you own an iPod Shuffle, 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 Connector
Before docking your iPod, you must first fit 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
Docking bay
•
•
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.
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.
To listen to your iPod, follow the instructions 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.
NOTE: Do not dock an iPod without fitting the correct adaptor,
you may damage the iPod and your unit.
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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 tilt the dock forward:
To lock the dock in place:
•
You can now pull the lever to tilt the dock connector
forward.
•
Once you have docked your iPod, press the lever to close
the dock.
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
With the dock tilted forward, it is much easier to dock or remove
an iPod.
•
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.
The lever will pop out.
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DOCKING AN iPod
PLAYING FROM AN iPod
CHARGING AN iPod
DOCKING YOUR iPod
To play music from your iPod
When an iPod is docked and the unit is switched on, the iPod
will begin to charge automatically.
To dock your iPod:
•
Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until
Referring to the diagrams on the previous page -
‘iPod’is displayed.
NOTE:- The iPod will stop charging if the unit is set to
Standby.
•
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.
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.
•
•
Pull the lever to tilt the dock connector forward.
Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted to the
docking bay.
Press the } or { button to select the next or previous
track.
•
•
•
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.
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 remove your iPod from the dock:
Referring to the diagrams on the previous page -
•
•
•
To move up through the iPod menus, press STOP/MENU/
INFO.
•
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.
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.
•
Pull the lever to tilt the dock connector and iPod
forward.
Repeat and random:
•
•
•
•
Grip the iPod at the sides.
•
You can set the repeat and random modes available on
your iPod by pressing the REPEAT or RANDOM button on
the remote control.
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.
The repeat or random modes set will be displayed on the iPod.
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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 -
Your system includes a timer that enables you to set times for
the system to switch on and switch off automatically.
THE SLEEP FUNCTION
The Sleep function allows you to program your system to
switch itself off after a set period in 10 minute steps from 90
minutes down to 10 minutes.
•
Press the DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until AUX is
To set the timer:
displayed.
•
•
Set the unit to Standby.
•
•
Set the iPod or Personal Audio player to play.
To activate the Sleep function:
Press and hold the TIMER button on the remote control.
Turn the volume level on your Personal Audio player up
to about half level.
•
Press the SLEEP button.
‘On Timer’ is displayed with the hours digits flashing.
The display will show SLEEP-OFF.
You can now set in the sequence below the times for timer
on and timer off operation, also the timer source mode and
volume 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.
•
Now press the SLEEP button repeatedly until your
required sleep time appears on the display.
TIMER SWITCH ON TIME
TIMER SWITCH OFF TIME
TIMER SOURCE
When sleep mode is set, the display will regularly switch to
show a count-down of the sleep time remaining.
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 will continue to play, then will set to Standby
when the sleep time expires.
To cancel Sleep mode:
TIMER VOLUME
•
Now press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the display
•
•
To change the digits or option displayed, press the } or
{ button.
shows ‘SLEEP-OFF’.
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 off by pressing the TIMER button briefly.
The Timer symbol shows on the display when the timer is
activated.
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EQUALISER
HEADPHONES
SYSTEM RESET
You can change the equalisation of the sound to suit your
taste.
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 different 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.
To select an EQ response:
•
Press the EQ button on the remote control repeatedly to
NOTE: If you reset the radio all preset station memories and
timer settings will be lost.
cycle through the EQ options shown below.
To reset the system:
FLAT (NO EQ)
POP
•
•
Set the system to Standby.
Press and hold the STOP/MENU/INFO button on the
front panel.
CLASSIC
ROCK
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.
JAZZ
As each setting is selected, the sound EQ will change.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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 affects your
consumer rights.
AFTER USING YOUR SYSTEM
No power
•
•
Set to Standby.
Check that the mains power switch (located underneath the
unit) is turned on.
Switch the unit off at the mains and unplug it if you are
leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).
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.
CARE AND CLEANING
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with
the unit unplugged from the mains power.
UK: Waste electrical products /batteries should
not be disposed of with household waste.
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your
or in-store for details.
Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster. Never
clean the unit with liquids or solvents.
Timer not sounding
Loudspeaker grilles can be cleaned carefully with a soft
brush.
Check that you activated the timer. When the timer is on, the
timer symbol will be displayed.
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.
Timer sound not audible or too loud:
SPECIFICATIONS
Change the timer volume setting. This setting is changed in
the ‘timer setting’sequence.
SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage : ...................230 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Power Consumption.............23 W
Tuning range........................FM: 87.5-108 MHz
DAB: 174-240 MHz
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:
Net Weight:..........................2.4 kg
You may need to set the iPhone to ‘airplane’ mode when
docked.
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.
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