Technika MC-121IDAB Owner's Handbook Manual
Technika MC-121IDAB Owner's Handbook Manual

Technika MC-121IDAB Owner's Handbook Manual

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MC-121IDAB
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  • Page 1 MC-121IDAB Owner’s Handbook Vertical audio system...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 MC-121IDAB audio system • Remote control with battery • Operating Manual If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest TESCO store for a replacement.
  • Page 5: Placement

    Make sure that there is a clearance of 10cm (4 inches) above the unit for ventilation. Optional wall-mounting: 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.
  • Page 6: Controls & Connections

    CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS FRONT VIEW STANDBY/ON CD/iPod iPod USB/CARD OPEN/CLOSE LEFT SIDE VIEW a Standby indicator b iPhone/iPod compartment lid c CD/CD-ROM door d USB drive dock e SD Card dock f Play/Pause/Scan button SKIP/TUNE SEARCH STOP DAB/FM/AUX SELECT/ FM MONO/ST. MENU/INFO VOLUME FOLDER/ARROW...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM CD/iPod/ iPod USB/CARD REPEAT DAB/FM /AUX SCAN SELECT/ MONO/ST. MENU/INFO FOLDER/ARROW 1& ID3/MEM./C-ADJ. CLOCK TIMER INTRO SLEEP MUTE VOLUME a CD door button b iPhone/iPod door button c CD/iPod/USB/Card mode select button d DAB/FM/Aux mode select button e Play/Pause/Scan button f Skip/Search up button g Stop/Menu/Info button...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED DAB/FM RADIO AERIAL 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. CONNECTING POWER • 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.
  • Page 9: Listening To Dab Radio

    LISTENING TO DAB RADIO SELECTING DAB RADIO OPERATION To select DAB radio operation: DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until ‘Welcome • Press the to Digital Radio’ is displayed. After a few seconds, the radio will tune to the last-used station. When DAB radio is used for the first time: The system scans all usable stations (full scan) and stores them alphanumerically -1 Radio, 2 Radio, AA Radio, AB Radio...
  • Page 10: Dab & Fm Display Modes

    DAB & FM DISPLAY MODES DAB DISPLAY MODES When playing a DAB station you can change the information on the display by changing the display mode. To change the display mode: Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the options listed in the chart below.
  • Page 11: Dab Scanning And Tuning

    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.
  • Page 12: Listening To A Cd

    LISTENING TO A CD REMOVING THE PACKING FROM THE CD PLAYER Before connecting power to your audio system, the protective packing should be removed from the CD compartment. To remove the protective packing: • Follow the instructions in the next section to open the CD door.
  • Page 13 LISTENING TO A CD REPEAT You can repeat a single track or the whole disc. To set a repeat mode: • 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).
  • Page 14: Listening To A Mp3/Wma Compilation

    LISTENING TO MP3/WMA COMPILATIONS STORED ON CD-ROM, USB DRIVE OR SD-CARD MP3/WMA PLAYBACK: 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. File organisation: The files may all be stored in the ‘root’ directory of the disc/ drive or organised in a set of sub-folders.
  • Page 15 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. The player will fast search through the track at high speed in the chosen direction until the button is released.
  • Page 16: Program Play

    PROGRAM PLAY PROGRAMMING 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. STORING A PROGRAM (CD) To store a program: •...
  • Page 17: Ipod Adaptors

    iPod ADAPTORS 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. Docking Connector Before docking your iPod, you must first fit the correct iPod adaptor to the docking bay.
  • Page 18: Ipod/Iphone Docking Bay

    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 open the iPod dock: • Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button until ‘iPod’ is displayed.
  • Page 19: Playing An Ipod

    DOCKING AN iPod DOCKING YOUR iPod To dock your iPod: Referring to the diagrams on the previous page - • 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.
  • Page 20: Playing Via The Aux Jack

    PLAYING VIA THE AUX JACK To play music from an iPod or Personal Audio player connected to the AUX/LINE IN jack - • Press the DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until AUX is displayed. • Set the iPod or Personal Audio player to play. •...
  • Page 21: Equaliser

    EQUALISER You can change the equalisation of the sound to suit your taste. To select an EQ response: • Press the EQ button on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the EQ options shown below. FLAT (NO EQ) CLASSIC ROCK JAZZ As each setting is selected, the sound EQ will change.
  • Page 22: Care & Maintenance

    TROUBLESHOOTING No power Check that the mains power switch (located underneath the unit) is turned on. 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.
  • Page 24 Tesco 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) MC121IDAB V0.1...

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