SP114
Owner’s
Handbook
Portable speaker for iPhone with FM radio
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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.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- 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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
This symbol indicates that there are impor-
tant operating and maintenance instructions
in the literature accompanying this unit.
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous exposure.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Rating plates: The mains operating voltage of the AC Adaptor is
marked on a rating plate on the plug face of the AC Adaptor. The
rating plate of the main unit is located on the underside.
Rating plate
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 qualified 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.
“Made for iPod,”“Made for iPhone,”and“Made for iPad”mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, 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.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone,
or iPad may affect wireless performance.
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor. Using non-
approved power supplies will void the warranty.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains supply
is the AC adaptor/mains plug. This should be unobstructed and
readily operable at all times.
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
INDEX
The SP114 is a high quality docking station for an iPhone
or iPod with a built-in stereo FM radio. The SP114 will also
accept stereo analogue audio signals from audio sources via
a Line input (Aux In).
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 DC jack, plug the
mains plug into the wall socket and switch the mains power
on. The unit is now ready for use.
INDEX
Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Connecting power ...................................................2
Controls & connections ............................................3
Fitting the batteries.................................................5
Selecting a source and setting the volume ..............5
Sound equaliser.......................................................5
Listening to the radio ..............................................5
IPod docking and compatibility ...............................6
Playing an iPod........................................................7
AUX input ................................................................7
Care & Maintenance.................................................8
Specifications ..........................................................8
Warranty .................................................................8
Portable operation is possible when batteries are fitted.
PRELIMINARIES
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.
NOTE:- The AC adaptor may become warm during operation
- this is normal.
CONTENTS
The carton should contain:
POWER CONTROL
To switch the unit on:
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The SP114 docking station
AC adaptor
2 x iPhone docking adaptors
Operating Manual
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Press the button.
The unit will switch on and the display will light up.
To set the unit to standby:
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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Press the button.
The unit will switch off.
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 VIEW
a
b
c
d
Handle
e
f
g
h
EQ button
i
p
q
Volume up button
Volume down button
Previous button
iPod docking bay
Play/Pause button
Source select button
Standby On/Off button
Display
Next button
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
EXTENDING THE AERIAL
To extend the aerial:
BACK VIEW
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Extend the aerial fully out of the main unit.
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Rotate the base of the aerial until the pivot screw is visible from the back (arrowed).
a
b
c
FM Aerial
Aux In jack
DC Jack
DISPLAY
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Raise the aerial into a vertical position.
a
b
c
d
Equaliser settings
Aux/FM mode indication
Low battery indicator
Mode/Frequency/Volume display
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FITTING BATTERIES
SELECTING A SOURCE
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
Batteries may be fitted to power your docking station for
portable operation and also to provide backup power to
retain preset memories when mains power is disconnected.
You can choose to play music from a docked iPod, FM radio or
a personal audio player or other source connected to the AUX
IN jack on the rear panel.
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If FM mode is not selected, press the SOURCE button to
select FM mode.
The tuned frequency is shown on the display and the radio will
To select a source:
play.
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Press the SOURCE button to step through the sources.
To tune to a station:
If iPod is selected, the display will show ‘iPod’.
If FM is selected the display will show the tuned freuqency.
If the Aux input is selected, the display will show ‘AU’.
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Press the ] or [ buttons to tune the radio up or down
the band. Pressing these buttons briefly will move the
frequency by one step, holding the buttons for longer
will start a search which will stop automatically at the
next station in the band.
To fit batteries:
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction shown to unclip
the latch. Lift off the battery cover.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
The display will show the tuned frequency in MHz.
To increase the volume:
FM PRESETS
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Press the button.
To decrease the volume:
Press the button.
Your radio can store up to 10 of your favourite stations as
presets for quick recall.
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To store any preset 1-10
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When the volume is adjusted, the volume level is displayed
briefly on a scale of 0 (minimum) to 20 (maximum).
2. Fit four ‘AA’/’UM3’ batteries into the battery
compartment, observing polarity as shown.
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.
Press and hold the PRESETS button.
3. Re-fit the battery cover and slide it to lock it into place.
NOTE: The battery indicator will flash if there are no batteries
fitted or if the battery level is low and needing replacement.
The preset display will flash.
SOUND EQUALISER
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Press the ] or [ button repeatedly to find the preset
number you want to store.
Press the PRESETS button again to confirm and store
the preset.
Your docking station includes a sound equaliser with five
different preset responses.
BATTERY CAUTIONS
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long
time to avoid the danger of leakage.
NOTE: Never mix old and new batteries or batteries of
different types. Batteries should always be replaced as sets.
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 unit. Replace them
in good time!
To change the sound equaliser setting:
Press the EQ button repeatedly.
The equaliser mode selected will change in the sequence -
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To browse the station presets 1-10
Press the PRESETS button repeatedly.
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The preset number playing will be displayed.
NOTE: If batteries are not fitted, any stored presets will be
erased if the power is disconnected from the unit.
In the FLAT setting, no equalisation is applied.
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iPod ADAPTORS
FINDING AN ADAPTOR
DOCKING AN iPod
Before docking your iPod you must first check if your iPod has
a docking connector. Early iPod models and iPod shuffle 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.
iPhone adaptors
DOCKING YOUR iPod
To dock your iPod:
Two adaptors are supplied with your docking station. One
adaptor is compatible with iPhone 1st generation, the other
with iPhone 2nd/3rd generation. These may be used if you
are docking an iPhone.
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Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted to the
docking bay.
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Locate the iPod on the Docking Connector and press it
gently home.
iPod adaptors
If you are docking an iPod, the iPod may have been supplied
with a standard dock adaptor in the packaging when new.
If you don’t have a dock adaptor
To remove your iPod from the dock:
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Grip the iPod at the sides.
Lift the iPod gently from the dock.
Docking Connector
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.
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.
CHARGING AN iPod
When an iPod is docked, the iPod will begin to charge
automatically.
NOTE:- The iPod will charge at all times that the unit is
connected to mains power.
iPod adaptor
Docking bay
FITTING THE iPod ADAPTOR
Fit the adaptor by pressing it gently into the Docking Bay as
shown above.
NOTE: Do not dock an iPod without fitting the correct adaptor,
you may damage the iPod and your unit.
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PLAYING FROM AN iPod
CONNECTING OTHER iPod
MODELS (INC SHUFFLE)
AUX INPUT
Once an iPod is docked, you can play the iPod and operate
some of the functions from the controls on your docking
station.
The AUX input may be used to connect sound sources with
a Line or Headphone analogue output to play through your
player. These may include -
iPod models that cannot be docked to the unit
MP3 players without USB plug connection
CD walkman players
If you own an iPod Shuffle or a model without a dock
connector, you can still connect the sound output to the AUX
IN jack on the back panel.
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Selecting iPod playback mode:
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Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select iPod
mode.
NOTE: iPod mode will select automatically if an iPod is
docked while the unit is set to FM or AUX mode. The unit will
revert back to the original selected mode when the iPod is
removed.
Headphone socket
To AUX IN
Tape walkman players
Personal computers or laptops
Connecting a source to the AUX input
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Using a 3.5mm jack cable (not supplied), connect the
cable between the headphone or LINE/AUX output of the
personal audio player and the AUX IN jack on the back
panel.
Playing from the source
With the cable connected, press the SOURCE button to
Playback functions:
When you dock an iPod it will switch on, set to pause mode.
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Press the /, button to toggle between Play and Pause
mode at any time.
Press the ] or [ button to select the next or previous
track on your iPod.
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select AUX.
AUX will be shown on the display.
iPod menu functions:
iPod menu functions should be navigated using the controls
on the iPod.
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Set your personal audio player/computer to PLAY.
Set the listening volume to the level you want with the
or button.
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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 socket on the
back panel.
To listen to your iPod, follow the instructions in the ‘AUX
INPUT’section to select and play from the AUX input.
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.
NOTE:- The volume control of the iPod must be turned up
when playing through AUX IN.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
AFTER USING THE DOCKING STATION
SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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Set to Standby.
Switch the unit off at the mains and unplug it if you are
leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).
AC Adaptor input:............ 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 0.5 A
AC Adaptor output: ......... 6.5V , 2A
DC input : ........................ 6.5V , 2A
DC battery power: ........... 4 x AA/UM-3 batteries
Tuning frequency: ........... 87.5 - 108MHz
Net Weight:..................... 0.83kg
CARE AND CLEANING
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with
the unit unplugged from the mains power.
Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster. Never
clean the unit with liquids or solvents.
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.
UK: Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Separate
disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facili-
details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority
or retailer for recycling advice.
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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)
SP114 V0.4
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