Technika BB 129I User Manual

BB-129I  
Owner’s  
Handbook  
Portable CD/radio system with dock for iPod  
INTRODUCTION  
PRELIMINARIES  
INDEX  
INDEX  
The BB-129I is a full-function mains powered CD/radio with  
iPod docking station.  
An AUX input on the top panel enables connection of other  
external sources such as personal audio equipment and  
computers.  
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.  
Important safety information..................................1  
Introduction ............................................................2  
Unpacking ...............................................................2  
Controls and connections.........................................3  
Remote control........................................................5  
Connecting power ...................................................6  
Listening to the radio ..............................................6  
Setting the volume..................................................6  
iPod adaptors ..........................................................7  
Docking and playing an iPod ...................................8  
Playing a CD.............................................................9  
Playing Aux sources ...............................................10  
Troubleshooting ....................................................11  
Care & Maintenance...............................................11  
Specifications ........................................................11  
Warranty ...............................................................11  
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 BB-129I CD/radio  
Power cord  
Remote control with battery  
Set of 8 x iPod adaptors  
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.  
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 CONNECTIONS  
FRONT VIEW  
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Volume control  
Function (source) switch  
Headphone jack  
iPod dock  
CD loading door  
AUX input jack  
Band switch  
Tuning knob  
Stop button  
1) Next button  
1! Play/Pause button  
1@ Previous button  
1# Display window  
1$ Remote control receiver  
1% Repeat button  
1^ Program button  
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS  
BACK VIEW  
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FM antenna  
AC inlet  
Battery compartment  
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES  
REMOTE CONTROL  
BATTERY DISPOSAL  
BEFORE FIRST USE  
To prepare the remote control for first use, pull out the safety  
strip to activate the battery.  
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!  
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.  
3. Fit the battery observing polarity as shown. When  
replacing the battery, use only the same CR2025 type  
specified.  
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Menu button  
Next/Search forward button  
Play/pause button  
Stop button  
Up button  
Program button  
Random button  
Repeat button  
Down button  
1) Previous/Search backward button  
1! Enter button  
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AC MAINS OPERATION  
LISTENING TO FM RADIO  
LISTENING TO AM RADIO  
CONNECTING POWER  
To listen to FM radio:  
To listen to AM radio:  
Check that the mains voltage marked on the rating plate  
on the back panel is the same as the voltage in your  
area.  
Plug the AC power cord into the AC inlet  
Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the  
mains power on.  
Fully extend the telescopic aerial at the back of the unit.  
Move the FUNCTION slide switch on the top panel to  
select the RADIO position.  
Move the BAND slide switch on the top panel to the  
FMST. (FM stereo) position.  
Turn the TUNING knob to select the station you want  
(the FM frequency scale is the inner scale marked around  
the knob in MHz).  
Move the FUNCTION slide switch on the top panel to  
select the RADIO position.  
Move the BAND slide switch on the top panel to the AM  
position.  
Turn the TUNING knob to select the station you want  
(the AM frequency scale is the outer scale marked around  
the knob in kHz).  
Fine adjust the tuning so that the station plays clearly.  
BATTERY OPERATION  
Fine adjust the tuning so that the station plays clearly.  
You may be able to improve the clarity of the sound by  
rotating the radio until the sound is clearest..  
NOTE:- It is not neccessary to extend the telescopic aerial  
when listening to AM radio.  
This model is configured for AC mains operation only.  
Batteries should not be fitted to the battery compartment on  
the back panel.  
If you can hear a lot of background noise when playing the  
station, the signal may be weak.  
You may be able to improve the signal strength by adjusting  
the position of the telescopic aerial or moving the radio to a  
different position.  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
If this doesn’t help and the noise persists, switching to FM  
mono reception will reduce the background noise.  
To increase the volume:  
Turn the VOLUME control knob on the top panel  
To switch to FM mono:  
clockwise.  
Move the BAND slide switch to the FM position.  
NOTE:- FM mono will not give the spatial sound benefits of  
FM stereo, but will always play with less background noise.  
To decrease the volume:  
Turn the VOLUME control knob on the top panel anti-  
clockwise.  
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iPod ADAPTORS  
SELECTING 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.  
LIST OF SUPPLIED ADAPTORS  
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iPod mini (4GB or 6GB)  
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 IN jack on the top panel.  
iPod, 4th gen. with a B&W display and clickwheel with  
legends on wheel (20GB or 30GB)  
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iPod, 4th gen. with a B&W display and clickwheel with  
legends on wheel (40GB)  
Headphone socket  
To the AUX IN jack  
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iPod photo, with a colour display (40GB or 60GB)  
iPod nano 1st gen. with flat sides.  
iPod video 5th gen. (30GB or 60GB) and iPod Classic  
(80GB or 120GB).  
Docking Connector  
Before docking your iPod, you must first remove the cover  
from the docking bay and fit the correct iPod adaptor. Each  
iPod adaptor matches the shape of a particular iPod and is  
necessary to ensure that your iPod is securely held when  
docked.  
1) iPod video 5th gen. (80GB) and iPod Classic (160GB).  
1! iPod nano 2nd. gen with round sides.  
Other iPod models with dock connectors  
Your iPod may have been supplied, packed with a standard  
dock adaptor. If so, this can be used as the docking bay on  
your unit is compatible with adaptors supplied by Apple.  
If you don’t have a dock adaptor  
If your iPod was not supplied with a standard dock adaptor,  
you can buy one from Apple on-line. To determine the exact  
apple.com/kb/HT1353. You 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.  
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 IN jack on the top  
panel.  
To listen to your iPod, follow the instructions on page 10  
for playing equipment connected to the AUX IN jack.  
FINDING THE CORRECT iPod ADAPTOR  
Your iPod docking system is supplied with a selection of  
docking adaptors that are compatible with several models in  
the iPod range. Refer to the table of iPod models in the next  
column which lists the adaptor numbers (marked on the side  
of the adaptor), compatibility and instructions for obtaining  
an adaptor for unlisted models.  
NOTE:- The volume control of the iPod must be turned up  
when playing through the AUX IN jack.  
Once you have located the correct adaptor for your iPod, press  
it gently into the iPod Docking Bay before attempting to dock  
your iPod.  
NOTE:- An iPod connected to the AUX IN jack cannot be  
operated from the remote control and will not be activated  
by the alarm.  
NOTE: Do not dock an iPod without fitting the correct adaptor,  
you may damage the iPod and your unit.  
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DOCKING AN iPod  
PLAYING FROM AN iPod  
DOCKING YOUR iPod  
To dock your iPod:  
Once an iPod is docked, you can play music from the iPod  
through your radio.  
Playing from a docked iPod:  
Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted to the docking  
Move the FUNCTION slide switch on the top panel to  
select the iPod position.  
bay.  
Locate the iPod on the Docking Connector and press it  
gently home.  
Set the iPod to play.  
You can also operate your iPod functions from the control  
panel or the remote control.  
To remove your iPod from the dock:  
Grip the iPod at the sides.  
Lift the iPod gently from the dock.  
iPod playback functions:  
Press the /, button to toggle between Play and Pause  
mode at any time.  
CHARGING AN iPod  
Press the }or {button on the front panel or the remote  
control to select the next or previous track on your iPod.  
When an iPod is docked and the FUNCTION slide switch is  
set to the iPod, CD or RADIO positions, the iPod will begin to  
charge automatically.  
iPod menu functions:  
When an iPod is docked and playing you can navigate the  
menus from the keys on the remote control.  
To move up through the iPod menu, press MENU.  
To scroll up and down options displayed on the iPod menu,  
press the UP or DOWN button.  
To select menu items, press the ENTER button on the  
remote control.  
To change repeat modes:  
Press the REPEAT button repeatedly to cycle through the  
repeat mode options available.  
The repeat mode set will show on the iPod display.  
To set shuffle mode:  
Press the RANDOM button repeatedly to switch shuffle  
mode on or off.  
The shuffle mode symbol will show on the iPod display when  
set.  
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PLAYING A CD  
PROGRAM PLAY  
You can load and play music CDs and navigate a CD using the  
buttons on the remote control or the front panel.  
Stopping CD play:  
You can load a disc and store a programmed selection of up to  
20 tracks to play from the disc in your preferred sequence.  
Press the . button (or STOP button on the remote  
control) while the CD is playing.  
The CD will stop.  
First time use:  
To set a program:  
Lift the CD door to open the CD loading bay.  
Remove any transit packing that may be fitted to protect  
the CD player in shipping.  
Load a disc and wait for it to read.  
Press the PROGRAM button (or PROG on the remote  
control).  
Selecting tracks:  
Press the } or { button to select the next or previous  
Selecting CD operation:  
track.  
The display will show 01 briefly (the position of this track in the  
program), then flash 00 PROG.  
Move the FUNCTION slide switch on the top panel to  
NOTE:- When pressing {while playing a track, the first press  
select the CD position.  
The display on the front panel will light.  
will replay the current track.  
Select the track number you want to program by pressing  
the } or { button.  
To save this track into the program sequence, press the  
PROGRAM button.  
Fast search:  
Loading a CD:  
Press and hold the } or { button to fast search  
Lift the CD door to open the CD loading bay.  
Holding the disc by the edges, place the disc on the  
turntable in the centre of the CD loading bay with the  
label uppermost.  
forward or backward through a track.  
The track will search at high speed.  
The display will show 02 briefly, then flash 00 PROG.  
Repeat these two steps until you have stored all the  
tracks in the program sequence.  
Repeat play:  
Press the REPEAT button to cycle through the available  
Gently close the CD door.  
Playing the program:  
Press the /, button to start the program playing.  
repeat modes - ‘Repeat 1, ‘Repeat all’or ‘Repeat off.  
The mode selected will be shown on the display.  
Selecting‘Repeat 1’will continuously repeat the current track.  
Selecting ‘Repeat all’will repeat the entire disc continuously.  
The unit will read the disc and display the total number of  
tracks on the disc.  
The program will begin to play and the PROG will show on the  
display to show that a program is being played.  
Removing a CD:  
Ensure that the CD is stopped.  
Selecting tracks:  
Random play:  
Lift the CD door to open the CD loading bay.  
Holding the disc by the edges, lift the disc off the  
turntable and place it back in the case.  
Gently close the CD door.  
You can navigate through the tracks stored in the  
program by pressing the } or { button.  
Press the RANDOM button to turn Random play on or  
off.  
RANDOM will be shown on the display.  
Random play will play the tracks on the disc in a random  
order.  
NOTE:- Random play can be set at the same time as ‘Repeat  
All’to repeat the contents of the disc in a random order.  
Playing a CD:  
Press the /, button.  
The play symbol will appear on the display.  
Pausing a CD:  
Press the /, button while the CD is playing.  
The display will flash.  
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AUX SOURCES  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
WARRANTY&SPECIFICATIONS  
The AUX IN jack may be used to connect sound sources with  
a Line or Headphone analogue output to play through your  
unit. These may include -  
Poor quality radio reception  
The aerial signal may not be adequate. Try repositioning the  
telescopic aerial (FM band) or rotating the unit (AM band)..  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Supply Voltage: ............... 230V ~, 50Hz  
Power consumption ........ 15W  
Frequency range ............. 87.5-108.0MHz (FM)  
522-1620kHz (AM)  
iPod models that cannot be docked to the unit  
MP3 players  
CD walkman players  
Tape walkman players  
Personal computers or laptops  
No sound/low volume from AUX source:  
Check that the volume control is turned up on the AUX  
source.  
Net Weight:..................... 1.785kg  
Poor quality radio reception when an iPhone is  
docked:  
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.  
Connecting to the AUX IN jack  
Connect a stereo 3.5mm jack cable (not supplied) between  
the headphone or LINE/AUX output of the personal audio  
player and the AUX IN jack on the top panel.  
UK: Waste electrical products/batteries should  
not be disposed of with household waste.  
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your near-  
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.  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Playing the AUX source  
CARE AND CLEANING  
Move the FUNCTION slide switch on the top panel to  
select the AUX IN position.  
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with  
the unit unplugged from the mains power.  
The surface of the unit can be cleaned with a barely damp  
cloth and then dried carefully. Never use abrasives, abrasive  
cloths or chemical solvents .  
Set your personal audio player/computer to PLAY.  
Set the listening volume to the level you want with the  
volume control on the radio.  
If there is no sound or if the volume level is not loud enough,  
you may need to increase the volume setting on your personal  
audio player/computer.  
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 con-  
sumer rights.  
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Te sco Stores Ltd,  
Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL  
Technika Helpline: 0845 456 6767 (Calls cost up to 4p per minute from a BT landline, other providers may vary)  
BB129I V0.2  

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