CR121IDAB
Owner’s
Handbook
Clock radio with dock for iPod
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
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.
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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.
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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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.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage is marked on a
rating plate on the underside of the case.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
Rating plate
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous exposure.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
IMPORTANT
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:
Before connecting the power, check that the mains voltage
on the rating plate is the same as the voltage in your area.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains
supply is the mains plug. This should be unobstructed and
readily operable at all times.
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.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries. iPod shown not included.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
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INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINARIES
INDEX
INDEX
The CR121IDAB is a full-function DAB clock radio with dual
alarms and a dock for an iPod.
The CR121IDAB also features a large-format backlit display
for easy night reading.
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 & Connections............................................3
Getting started ........................................................5
Setting the clock......................................................5
Adjusting the volume ..............................................5
DAB Scanning ..........................................................6
DAB Display modes..................................................6
Selecting a source....................................................7
FM reception............................................................7
Radio presets...........................................................8
Docking and playing an iPod ...................................9
Using the alarms....................................................10
Advanced operation...............................................11
Sleep function .......................................................12
Troubleshooting ....................................................12
Care & Maintenance...............................................12
Specifications ........................................................12
Warranty ...............................................................12
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:
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The CR121IDAB clock radio
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
TOP VIEW
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Play/Pause/Scan button
Next button
Function button
Volume up button
Volume down button
Previous button
Sleep/Clock button
iPod dock connector
Snooze/dimmer button
1) Menu/Info button
1! Alarm 2 button
1@ Alarm 1 button
1# Standby/On button
1$ Select button
1% Preset/Arrow down button
1^ Preset mode button
1& Preset/Arrow up button
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
FRONT VIEW
a
b
c
d
Standby indicator
Display
DAB/FM aerial
Mains lead
BACK VIEW
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GETTING STARTED
POWER CONTROL
BROWSING FOR A STATION
DAB/FM AERIAL
STANDBY CONTROL
To browse for another DAB station
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.
To turn the radio on:
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Press the }or {button repeatedly to browse through
the station list.
Stop browsing when you find the station name you
want.
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Press the STANDBY/ON button.
The Standby indicator will switch off, the display will brighten
and the radio will switch on.
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CONNECTING POWER
Before connecting the power, check that the mains voltage
on the rating plate is the same as the voltage in your area.
After a short delay, the radio will tune to the station. The
display will show the station details.
To set the radio to standby:
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Press the STANDBY/ON button.
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Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the
mains power on.
The display will dim, the radio will switch off and the Standby
indicator will light. The clock will continue to run whilst mains
power is connected.
DAB station name
Time
The unit is now ready for use.
When first connected to the power, the clock display will
show ‘zeros’.
INITIAL SCAN
When your radio is switched on for the first time the scanning
display will be shown while the scanning process takes
place:
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock on your radio is automatically set within the first
few minutes of playing a DAB radio station for the first time.
If a DAB station is not available, the clock may be set
manually.
DLS scrolling text DAB mode indicator
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
To set the clock manually:
To increase the volume:
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Set the radio to Standby.
Press the SLEEP/CLOCK button.
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Press the VOLUME + button.
To decrease the volume:
Press the VOLUME - button.
When the volume is adjusted the display will change to show
the current volume setting on a bargraph.
‘Clock Time Set’ will be displayed and the date (in the format
YYYY-MM-DD) and time will be displayed. The year digits will
flash.
Number of stations found
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The radio 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. After the scan, the
clock will be set and the radio will play the first station in
the sequence.
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Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to set the
year.
DISPLAY DIMMER
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Press the SELECT button to save this setting.
The month digits will flash.
The display brightness can be switched in steps from high to
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Repeat the previous two steps until you have set the
date and time correctly.
low settings by pressing the SNOOZE/DIMMER button.
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DAB SCANNING
DAB DISPLAY MODES
RE-SCANNING FOR DAB STATIONS
DISPLAY MODE OPTIONS
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment): This is a scrolling message
giving real-time information - song titles, news headlines,
etc.
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes the style of the
programme being broadcast.
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.
MULTIPLEX NUMBER/FREQ: This option will display the
multiplex number and frequency that contains the station
you are listening to.
MULTIPLEX NAME: DAB Digital radio stations are broadcast
in multiplexes. Each multiplex is a bundle of radio stations
transmitted in a single frequency. There are national and
local multiplexes; local ones contain stations specific to your
area. This option displays the name of the multiplex name
that contains the station you are listening to.
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.
When first used, your radio 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.
There are two types of scan - Quick scan and Full scan. A Quick
scan will scan the UK DAB channels, a Full scan will scan all
channels in the tuning range of the radio.
The bottom line of the display can be switched to show
different items of information that may be transmitted with
a DAB station.
Choosing the information display:
Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to change the
information displayed while playing a DAB radio station.
The full range of display options are shown below. Some
stations may not broadcast all of these options.
To quick scan for DAB stations:
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Select the DAB band.
Press the /,/SCAN button briefly.
To Full scan for DAB stations:
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Select the DAB band.
Press and hold the /,/SCAN button.
The scanning process will take a few minutes. The number of
services found during the scan will be shown at the right side
of the display.
After the scan, the clock will be set and the radio will play the
first station in the sequence.
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SELECTING A SOURCE
LISTENING TO FM RADIO
FM DISPLAY MODES
SOUND SOURCES
Your radio can also receive FM band radio stations.
DISPLAY MODE OPTIONS
You can choose to listen to the following sources -
The bottom line of the display can be switched to show
different items of information that may be transmitted via
RDS with an FM station.
To change to the FM band
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DAB radio
FM radio
iPod (when docked)
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Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select FM
mode.
Choosing the information display:
To auto-tune up the band to the next FM station
Selecting a source:
Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to change the
information displayed while playing an FM radio station.
The full range of display options are shown below. Some
stations may not broadcast all of these options.
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Press the /,/SCAN button briefly to search up the
band for the next station.
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Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to scroll through
the available sources.
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Press and hold the /,/SCAN button to search down
the band for the previous station.
The radio will search the band and the tuning frequency will be
displayed whilst searching.
When a usable station is detected the radio will stop tuning and
play the station. If RDS data is present, the station name and
scrolling radio text will be displayed. If RDS data is not present,
<Radio Text> will be displayed.
To manually tune to FM stations
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Press the }or {button to tune up or down the band
in 50kHz steps.
STEREO/MONO RECEPTION
Your radio will switch automatically between stereo and
mono FM reception.
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STATION PRESETS
DAB and FM presets
Your radio can store up to 10 of your favourite stations as
presets on both the DAB and FM bands for quick recall.
To store any preset 1-10
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.
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Press the PRESET button.
Press the PRESET/ARROW >or <button repeatedly to
find the preset number you want to store.
Press and hold the PRESET button to confirm and store
the preset.
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To recall any preset 1-10
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Press the PRESET button.
Press the PRESET/ARROW >or <button repeatedly to
find the preset number you want to play.
Press the PRESET button briefly to play the preset.
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iPod ADAPTORS
FINDING AN ADAPTOR
PLAYING FROM 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.
If you don’t have a dock adaptor
Once an iPod is docked, you can operate your iPod functions
from the controls on the clock/radio.
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.
Selecting iPod playback mode:
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Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select iPod
mode.
Playback functions:
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Press the /,/SCAN button to toggle between Play and
Pause mode at any time.
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Press the } or { button to select the next or previous
track on your iPod.
DOCKING AN iPod
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.
DOCKING YOUR iPod
To dock your iPod:
iPod menu functions:
When an iPod is docked and playing you can navigate the
menus from the control buttons on your radio.
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Switch off the power.
Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted to the
docking bay.
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To move up through the iPod menu, press the MENU/
INFO button.
To scroll up and down options displayed on the iPod
menu, press the PRESET/ARROW >or <button.
To select menu items, press the SELECT button.
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Locate the iPod on the Docking Connector and press it
gently home.
iPod adaptor
Docking bay
To remove your iPod from the dock:
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Grip the iPod at the sides.
Lift the iPod gently from the dock.
FITTING THE iPod ADAPTOR
When your iPod was new it may have been supplied with a
standard dock adaptor in the packaging. If so, 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.
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 radio is
connected to mains power.
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USING THE ALARMS
SETTING THE ALARMS
SETTING THE ALARM TO WAKE YOU
To set the alarm to wake you:
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Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to set the
hours for the alarm wake-up time.
Press the SELECT button to save this setting.
You can set two completely separate alarm times (ALARM 1
and ALARM 2) and activate either or both of them to wake
you with a buzzer, radio, or music from a docked iPod.
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Check that the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 symbols are displayed
as required. If not, set the Alarm(s) On as described in
the previous section.
The minutes digits will now flash.
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Changing Alarm 1 settings:
Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to set the
minutes for the alarm wake-up time.
Press the SELECT button to save this setting.
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If you have set either wake up mode to DAB or FM, check
that you have tuned the radio to a station.
If you have set either wake up mode to‘iPod’, make sure
that your iPod is docked.
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Press the AL. SET/OFF a button to display the current
settings for Alarm 1.
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The alarm setting sequence will close.
Alarm 1 wake up mode
Changing Alarm 2 settings:
Follow the above steps, but pressing the AL. SET/OFF b
button in place of the AL. SET/OFF a button.
Set the radio to Standby (or set the SLEEP function).
The radio will switch off and the time and date will be displayed
with the Alarm Symbol(s) when set.
Checking Alarm 1 or 2 settings:
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The current settings for ALARM 1 will appear on the display.
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WHEN THE ALARM WAKES YOU
Press the AL. SET/OFF a (or b) button.
The alarm will wake you at the set times with your choice of
wake-up mode. The volume will gradually increase in level
until turned off.
To turn off the alarm you can choose to set snooze, which will
reset the alarm for a further 9 minutes, or to switch it off.
Alarm 1 time
Press the AL. SET/OFF a (or b) button again to return
to normal operation.
Alarm 1 ON/OFF
In this example, Alarm 1 is set to play DAB radio at 08:15.
Switching Alarm 1 or 2 On or Off:
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If Alarm 1 is switched off, press the PRESET/ARROW >
Press the AL. SET/OFF a (or b) button.
Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to switch
Alarm 1 (or 2) On or Off.
or <button to switch Alarm 1 On.
NOTE: You can only change alarm settings when the alarm
is switched on.
To set snooze:
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To set snooze, press the SNOOZE button.
The alarm will stop and the snooze time will count down on the
display. After 9 minutes the alarm will sound again.
When set, the status of the Alarm(s) selected will be shown on
the display.
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Press the SELECT button.
The current wake-up mode setting will flash on the display.
To switch off the alarm:
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Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to select the
alarm wake-up mode for Alarm 1.
Alarm 1 set
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To switch off the alarm, press the STANDBY/ON button.
The unit will set to Standby.
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Press the SELECT button to save this setting.
Alarm 2 set
The current wake-up time will be shown with the hours digits
flashing.
ALARM REPEAT
Once set, the alarm(s) will sound at the same time(s) each
day until turned off.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
DAB MANUAL TUNING
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To tune to a station, press the SELECT button when the
For most users, tuning to DAB stations via the DAB station
list is recommended. For advanced users it is also possible to
manually tune to a station.
station name is displayed.
After a short delay the station will tune.
To tune manually:
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Press and hold the SELECT button until the display
shows ‘Manual tune’.
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Press the } or { button to step through the DAB
channels.
The display will show the number and frequency of the channel
you are tuning to. If the channel contains a station multiplex,
the name of the multiplex will also be displayed.
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To tune to stations within this multiplex, press the
SELECT button.
Press the }or {button to browse the station names
available within this multiplex.
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SLEEP FUNCTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY&SPECIFICATIONS
SLEEP TIMER
Poor quality radio reception
SPECIFICATIONS
You can set the Sleep timer to play music for a set period
while you are falling asleep.
The aerial signal may not be adequate. Try repositioning the
aerial while watching the signal strength. Signal strength
can be displayed by tuning to a DAB station and pressing
the MENU/INFO button repeatedly until the signal strength
bargraph is displayed.
Supply Voltage: ............... 230-240 V ~, 50 Hz
Power consumption: ....... 7 W
Frequency range: ............ 174-240 MHz (DAB)
87.5-108 MHz (FM)
To set the sleep timer:
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Play your choice of music.
Net Weight:..................... 0.75 kg
Press the SLEEP/CLOCK button repeatedly to set the sleep
time you want in 10 minute intervals from a maximum
of 90 minutes down to 10 minutes. Pressing the SLEEP/
CLOCK button once more will switch sleep mode off.
Alarm not sounding
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.
Check that you have set Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 on in the alarm
setting sequence. When the alarms are on, the Alarm 1 or
Alarm 2 symbol will be displayed.
The sleep time you set will be shown on the display (90 minutes
in the example below) until the sleep time ends.
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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND CLEANING
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 .
UK: Waste electrical products/batteries should
not be disposed of with household waste.
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your
or in-store for details.
Sleep time indication
Music will continue to play during the sleep time. When the
sleep time expires, the unit will set to Standby.
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.
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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)
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