Technika MC-429ID Owner's Handbook Manual

Mini dab/cd/mp3 audio system with ipod dock

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MC-429ID
Owner's
Handbook
Mini DAB/CD/MP3 audio system with iPod dock

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  • Page 1 MC-429ID Owner’s Handbook Mini DAB/CD/MP3 audio system with iPod dock...
  • 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 impor- tant 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-429ID audio system • 2 x Loudspeakers • Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries •...
  • Page 5: Placement

    PREPARATION FOR USE PLACEMENT 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. Make sure that there is a clearance of 10cm (4 inches) around the unit for ventilation.
  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS FRONT & TOP VIEW NOTE: This symbol indicates a touch-sensitive area of the front panel. Lightly touch in this area to operate the function. a Disc compartment lid b Lid OPEN/CLOSE area c iPod docking bay d Display e Next folder touchpad f Previous folder touchpad g Skip forward button...
  • Page 7: Display Features

    DISPLAY FEATURES a Text display for tracks/stations b Text display for information c Play symbol d Timer set symbol e Sleep symbol f Disc loaded symbol g Pause symbol h Repeat mode symbol i Repeat folder symbol 1) Repeat All symbol 1! Shuffle symbol 1@ Aux mode symbol 1# FM mode symbol...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL a Aux mode button b Mute button c Timer button d Next button e Stop button f Volume up button g Volume down button h Bass button i Sleep button 1) Numeric keypad 1! EQ button 1@ Previous folder button 1# Next folder button 1$ Play mode button 1% Play/Pause/Scan button...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED REMOVING THE PACKING FROM THE CD PLAYER Before connecting power to your audio system, the protective packing should removed from the CD compartment. To remove the protective packing: • Open the CD compartment by pressing down on the OPEN/CLOSE area marked at the front corner of the CD lid.
  • Page 10: Listening To Dab Radio

    LISTENING TO DAB RADIO SELECTING DAB RADIO OPERATION To select DAB radio operation: • Touch the FUNCTION touchpad (or press the FUNCTION button on the remote control) repeatedly until ‘DAB’ is displayed. After a few seconds, the radio will tune to the last-used station. INITIAL DAB RADIO SCAN When DAB radio is used for the first time: The system scans all usable stations (full scan) and stores...
  • Page 11: 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 INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the options listed in the chart below.
  • Page 12: Dab Scanning, Advanced Dab Operation

    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 13: Listening To A Cd

    LISTENING TO A CD LOADING DISCS To select CD operation: • Touch the FUNCTION touchpad (or press the FUNCTION button on the remote control) repeatedly until ‘CD’ is displayed. Loading a disc: • Press the OPEN/CLOSE area at the front corner of the disc lid on top of the unit.
  • Page 14: Programming Tracks From A Cd

    PROGRAMMING TRACKS FROM A CD CD PROGRAMMING When playing a CD, you can store a random sequence of up to 64 tracks to play in your preferred order. Program entry takes place when the disc is stopped. STORING A PROGRAM To store a CD program: •...
  • Page 15: Listening To A Mp3/Wma Disc/Usb Drive

    LISTENING TO A MP3/WMA DISC OR MP3/WMA FILES STORED ON A USB DRIVE MP3/WMA PLAYBACK: Your system can also play MP3 or WMA music compilations recorded onto a CD-ROM compilation or stored on a USB drive. The files may all be stored in the ‘root’ directory of the disc/drive or organised in a set of sub-folders (usually by album).
  • Page 16 LISTENING TO A MP3/WMA DISC OR MP3/WMA FILES STORED ON A USB DRIVE SELECTING MP3/WMA PLAYBACK: • Touch the FUNCTION touchpad or press the FUNCTION button on the remote control repeatedly until ‘CD’ is displayed (to play from a compilation CD-ROM) or until ‘USB’...
  • Page 17: Programming Mp3/Wma Tracks

    PROGRAM PLAY OF MP3/WMA FILES STORED ON A DISC OR USB DRIVE STORING A MP3/WMA PROGRAM Some MP3/WMA compliations will be arranged with all tracks in the ‘root’ folder of the disc/drive, others will be arranged within a set of folders (usually the music albums). The same sequence is used for both types of track storage.
  • Page 18: 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 fit the correct iPod adaptor to the docking bay.
  • Page 19: Playing An Ipod

    DOCKING AN iPod DOCKING YOUR iPod To dock your iPod: • Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted to the docking bay. • Locate the iPod on the Docking Connector and press it gently home. To remove your iPod from the dock: •...
  • Page 20: Aux Sources

    PLAYING VIA THE AUX JACK To play music from an iPod or Personal Audio player connected to the AUX IN jack - • Touch the FUNCTION touchpad repeatedly until ‘AUX’ is displayed (or press the AUX button on the remote control).
  • Page 21: Timer & Sleep Functions

    SETTING THE TIMER Your system includes a timer that enables you to set times for the system to switch on and switch off automatically. To set the timer: • Press the TIMER button on the remote control to step through each stage in timer setting, shown in the sequence below.
  • Page 22: Care & Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE AFTER USING YOUR SYSTEM • 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). CARE AND CLEANING All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit unplugged from the mains power.
  • 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) MC429ID V0.1...

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