Technika Stereo System MC 121IDAB User Manual

MC-121IDAB  
Owner’s  
Handbook  
Vertical audio system  
 
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.  
WARNING: DANGER OF RADIATION  
CAUTION!  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
These labels tell you that the unit contains a laser component.  
Opening the CD compartment lid and defeating the safety  
interlocks will expose the user to radiation from the laser  
beam. Do not stare into the laser while it is operating.  
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.  
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance  
of procedures other than those specified herein may result in  
hazardous exposure.  
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION  
Rating plate: The mains operating voltage of the unit is  
marked on a rating plate on the back panel.  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
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.  
IMPORTANT  
The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains  
supply is the AC mains plug. This should be unobstructed and  
readily operable at all times.  
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:  
“Made for iPod/iPhone” means that an electronic accessory  
has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone  
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.  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
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,  
iPhone shown not included.  
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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.  
such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has  
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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.  
 
1
INTRODUCTION  
PRELIMINARIES  
INDEX  
INDEX  
Introduction  
UNPACKING  
Introduction ............................................................2  
Unpacking ...............................................................2  
Placement ...............................................................3  
Controls & connections ............................................4  
Remote control........................................................5  
Getting started ........................................................6  
Setting the clock......................................................6  
Standby control, Volume..........................................6  
Listening to DAB radio .............................................7  
Listening to FM radio...............................................7  
DAB & FM Display modes.........................................8  
DAB Scanning and tuning........................................9  
Listening to a CD....................................................10  
Listening to a MP3/WMA compilation ...................12  
Program play.........................................................14  
iPod adaptors ........................................................15  
iPod/iPhone docking bay.......................................16  
Playing an iPod......................................................17  
Playing via the AUX jack ........................................18  
Timer & Sleep functions.........................................18  
Equaliser................................................................19  
Headphones ..........................................................19  
System reset ..........................................................19  
Care & maintenance ..............................................20  
Specifications ........................................................20  
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) technology allows many  
more radio stations compared to FM. DAB transmissions do  
away with problems of hiss and fade that plague AM and  
FM broadcasts and are less likely to be affected by adverse  
weather conditions or other sources of interference. In  
addition to speech and music DAB transmissions carry high  
levels of data - far greater than the limited RDS information  
available on FM stations.  
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.  
CONTENTS  
Unlike FM, DAB is broadcast on many frequencies. Many  
countries in Europe, including the UK use Band III (174-230  
MHz); others, France for example, use the L-Band (1452-  
1492 MHz). Germany uses both bands.  
The carton should contain:  
The MC-121IDAB audio system  
Remote control with battery  
Operating Manual  
Your radio can tune Band III. Countries in Europe that use  
Band III include: Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Italy, Norway,  
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. Your radio will tune  
stations in all these countries.  
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.  
Your radio cannot receive French or German stations  
broadcasting in the L-Band though FM services are available  
all over Europe.  
Being digital, DAB transmissions can have a wider frequency  
range and greater dynamics than that available with FM  
technology.  
FM reception is available on your system for use in those  
locations where there is no usable DAB service.  
A headphone output is provided for personal listening.  
Warranty ...............................................................20  
 
2
PREPARATION FOR USE  
PROTECTIVE FILM  
Optional wall-mounting:  
Important notes for wall-mounting:  
Tesco accepts no liability for damages caused by incorrect  
assembly, installation or improper use.  
Ensure that the wall has sufficient strength to hold the  
weight of the system.  
If there is any doubt regarding the condition or the load  
bearing of the wall, please consult a specialist from the  
building trade.  
The wall fixings used must be suitable for the type of wall  
(materials, thickness, condition), so that the maximum  
load bearing of the wall can be guaranteed.  
Some of the panels on this unit are protected by plastic film  
for protection in shipping. Remove all of this film and any  
tape securing it before use.  
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.  
NOTE: Damage may result if film or tape is left in place on the  
sliding front panel and power is connected to the unit.  
Before fixing the screws, plan the location carefully, ensuring  
that mains power is accessible.  
PLACEMENT  
Placement on a table or shelf:  
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.  
Once you have planned the location, fix two screws (not  
supplied) into the wall to support the main unit, spaced by  
240mm. Before mounting the screws, check the fit of the  
heads in the back panel keyhole slots to ensure that the  
screw heads will not pull out of the slots.  
Ensure that no electrical cables, water pipes or gas pipes  
are located within the wall.  
Before mounting, check the location of the nearest  
mains socket.  
Make sure that there is a clearance of 10cm (4 inches) above  
the unit for ventilation.  
240 mm  
Wear safety goggles when drilling.  
Keep small parts out of reach from children.  
Use a spirit level to ensure that the screws will be level and  
check that the unit will be fixed at the height you require.  
When you have mounted the screws, mount the unit  
carefully onto the screw heads. Check that the mounting is  
secure before use.  
NOTE:- Most walls will require the use of wall-plugs when  
mounting the fixing screws. If you are in any doubt concerning  
the type of fixing required or the security of wall-mountings,  
consult a building professional.  
 
3
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS  
TOP VIEW (under flap)  
FRONT VIEW  
a b  
c
d
e
SKIP/TUNE SEARCH  
FOLDER/ARROW  
STOP  
PLAY/PAUSE  
SCAN  
STANDBY/ON  
DAB/FM/AUX  
SELECT/  
MENU/INFO  
FM MONO/ST.  
CD/iPod  
-
+
iPod  
OPEN/CLOSE  
USB/CARD  
VOLUME  
ID3/ CD  
MEM/C.ADJ OPEN/CLOSE  
1# Previous folder/Cursor down button  
1$ Display  
LEFT SIDE VIEW  
1% Select/FM Stereo button  
1^ Volume up button  
2)  
2! 1( 1* 1^  
1& 1%  
1$  
1@ 1) h f  
1# 1!  
i
g
1& DAB/FM/Aux mode select button  
1* Volume down button  
a
b
c
d
e
f
Standby indicator  
g
h
i
CD door open/close button  
Stop/Menu/Info button  
1( CD/iPod/USB/SD-Card mode select button  
2) Standby/On button  
iPhone/iPod compartment lid  
CD/CD-ROM door  
ID3/Memory/Clock adjust button  
2! iPhone/iPod door open/close button  
2@ Headphone jack  
USB drive dock  
1) Skip/Search up button  
2#  
2@  
SD Card dock  
1! Next folder/Cursor up button  
1@ Skip/Search down button  
2# Aux/Line in jack  
Play/Pause/Scan button  
 
4
REMOTE CONTROL  
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY  
BEFORE FIRST USE  
To prepare the remote control for first use, pull out the safety  
strip to activate the battery.  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
CD door button  
CD  
iPhone/iPod door button  
CD/iPod/USB/Card mode select button  
DAB/FM/Aux mode select button  
Play/Pause/Scan button  
Skip/Search up button  
Stop/Menu/Info button  
Next folder/Cursor up button  
Clock button  
a
2#  
STANDBY/ON  
OPEN/CLOSE  
iPod  
2@  
b
c
d
e
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
CD/iPod/  
USB/CARD  
REPLACING THE BATTERY  
When replacing the battery in the remote control, refer to the  
diagram below.  
2!  
2)  
1(  
DAB/FM  
/AUX  
SCAN  
SELECT/  
MONO/ST.  
f
1. Slide out the battery holder.  
g
h
i
1)  
1!  
1@  
1#  
1$  
1) Timer button  
1! Intro button  
1@ Sleep button  
1# Volume down button  
1$ Volume up button  
1% Mute button  
MENU/INFO  
1*  
1&  
1^  
1%  
FOLDER/ARROW  
ID3/MEM./C-ADJ.  
CLOCK  
INTRO  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
2. Remove the battery. Replace the battery, observing  
polarity as shown. Use only the same CR2032 type  
specified.  
EQ  
1^ EQ button  
MUTE  
VOLUME  
3. Slide the battery holder back into place.  
1& ID3/Memory/Clock adjust button  
1* Previous folder/Cursor down button  
1( Skip/Search down button  
2) Select/FM mono/stereo button  
2! Repeat button  
BATTERY DISPOSAL  
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!  
2@ Random button  
2# Standby/On button  
 
5
GETTING STARTED  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
STANDBY CONTROL  
DAB/FM RADIO AERIAL  
Automatic clock setting:  
STANDBY CONTROL  
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.  
The clock time will set automatically when a DAB station is  
first tuned.  
To turn the system on:  
Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
Manual clock setting:  
The display will light and the system will set to play the last  
function used.  
The clock can also be set manually if you live in an area where  
it is not possible to receive DAB broadcasts.  
CONNECTING POWER  
To turn the system off:  
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.  
Check that the system is set to Standby.  
Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
Press and hold the ID3/MEM./C ADJ. button.  
The system will switch off and the display light will dim. The  
clock will continue to run whilst mains power is connected.  
The hours digits will flash.  
Remove any protective packing from the mains plug  
pins.  
Press the } or { button to set the hour digits.  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
Press the ID3/MEM./C ADJ. button.  
Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the  
mains power on.  
The minutes digits will flash.  
VOLUME CONTROL  
Press the } or { button to set the minutes digits.  
To increase the volume:  
MAINS POWER SWITCH  
Press the ID3/MEM./C ADJ. button.  
Press the VOLUME + button.  
To decrease the volume:  
Press the VOLUME - button.  
There is a mains power switch located under the unit. Check  
that this is set to the ON position.  
The clock time will be set and the unit will return to Standby  
mode.  
NOTE: When a DAB station is tuned, the clock will always be  
set automatically.  
UNDERSIDE VIEW  
The volume level will be displayed on a scale from 0 to MAX (40).  
Mains power switch Power cable  
MUTE  
You can use the Mute function to instantly set the volume  
to minimum.  
To mute the volume:  
In normal use this may be left in the ON position. When the  
unit is to be unattended for an extended period (for example,  
holidays) set the mains power switch to the OFF position or  
disconnect the system from the mains.  
Press the MUTE button on the remote control to set mute  
at any time.  
Press the MUTE button again to restore the volume to its  
previous setting.  
 
6
LISTENING TO DAB RADIO  
SELECTING A STATION  
STATION PRESETS  
SELECTING DAB RADIO OPERATION  
To select DAB radio operation:  
TO SELECT ANOTHER STATION  
DAB and FM presets  
Press the } or { button to browse the list of stations  
Your radio can store up to 30 of your favourite stations as  
presets on both the DAB and FM bands for quick recall.  
To store a preset  
on the display.  
Press the DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until‘Welcome  
to Digital Radio’is displayed.  
When you find the station name you want to listen to,  
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.  
press the SELECT/MONO/ST. button.  
After a few seconds, the radio will tune to the last-used  
station.  
From the remote control, press and hold the ID3/MEM./  
C-ADJ. button until the preset store display shows with  
the preset number flashing.  
The radio will re-tune to the station displayed.  
When DAB radio is used for the first time:  
FM RADIO  
The system 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 and a progress  
bar will be displayed with the number of services found.  
To change to the FM band:  
Press the DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until ‘Radio  
Initialize Please Wait’is displayed.  
Number of services found  
After a short delay, the system will tune to FM radio.  
Press the } or { button repeatedly until the preset  
location you want to store is displayed.  
Press the ID3/MEM./C-ADJ. button to store the station in  
this preset number location.  
To manually tune to FM stations  
Press the } or { button repeatedly to tune up or down  
the band one frequency step at a time.  
To auto-tune to FM stations  
The display will confirm that the station has been stored in this  
preset number.  
To recall a preset  
After the scan, the clock will be set, and the system will begin  
playing.  
Press and hold the }or {button to tune to the next or  
previous station in the band.  
Tuning will stop automatically when the station is reached.  
Note: If no stations are found after the scan, it may be  
that the signal in your current location is too weak. If this  
happens, switch the system off and move it to a location  
with a stronger signal. Repeat the scan process in the new  
location.  
Press the ID3/MEM./C-ADJ. button.  
The display will switch to show presets.  
Press the }or {button repeatedly until the preset you  
want to play is displayed.  
Press the ID3/MEM./C-ADJ. button to recall the station  
in this preset number location.  
The stations found will be stored in an alphanumeric list.  
After a short delay the radio will re-tune to the selected preset.  
 
7
DAB & FM DISPLAY MODES  
DAB DISPLAY MODES  
DLS (SCROLLING TEXT): This is a scrolling message giving real-  
time information - song titles, news headlines, etc.  
MULTIPLEX NAME (GROUP NAME): is the name of the DAB  
Multiplex that is currently tuned.  
MULTIPLEX NUMBER/FREQ: The Multiplex number and  
Frequency display shows the multiplex channel number and  
the multiplex frequency for the station currently tuned.  
FM DISPLAY MODES  
When playing a DAB station you can change the information  
on the display by changing the display mode.  
When playing an FM station you can change the information  
on the display by changing the display mode.  
To change the display mode:  
To change the display mode:  
Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the  
options listed in the chart below.  
Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the  
options listed in the chart below.  
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.  
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.  
FM STEREO MODE  
SIGNAL STRENGTH  
FREQUENCY  
DLS (SCROLLING TEXT)  
MULTIPLEX NAME  
MULTIPLEX NUMBER/FREQ  
AUDIO BIT RATE/ENCODING  
SIGNAL STRENGTH  
FM STEREO MODE: In this mode the current FM stereo mode  
is shown, Mono or Auto (Stereo).  
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.  
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes (when available) the style  
of the programme being broadcast.  
TIME & DATE  
PROGRAMME TYPE  
FREQUENCY: The Frequency display shows the frequency for  
the station currently tuned.  
 
8
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.  
To start a scan:  
Select the DAB band.  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start the scan.  
The unit will now display the legend ‘SCANNING’ and a  
bargraph to show scan progress.  
Number of services found  
The number of services found during the scan will be shown at  
the right side of the display.  
 
9
LISTENING TO A CD  
REMOVING THE PACKING FROM THE CD PLAYER  
CD PLAYBACK, PAUSE:  
LOADING DISCS  
Before connecting power to your audio system, the protective  
packing should be removed from the CD compartment.  
Load the CD.  
To select CD disc operation:  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start the CD  
Press the CD/USB/iPod/CARD button repeatedly until  
To remove the protective packing:  
playing.  
‘CD’is displayed.  
Follow the instructions in the next section to open the  
CD door.  
The display will show the track number playing and the elapsed  
time for the track.  
Loading a disc:  
Open the CD compartment by pressing the CD Door CD  
OPEN/CLOSE button.  
The lid will open.  
Remove the cardboard protective packing from the CD  
compartment.  
Holding the disc by the edges, place the disc on the  
turntable in the centre of the CD loading bay with the  
label facing outward, pressing the centre of the disc to  
click it into place.  
Track elapsed time  
Track playing  
When a CD is playing, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN  
button at any time will pause playback.  
Close the CD compartment by pressing the CD Door CD  
OPEN/CLOSE button.  
Selecting tracks:  
After a few seconds the disc will read and the disc data will be  
displayed.  
Press the } or { button briefly to select the next or  
previous track from the disc.  
Unloading a disc:  
NOTE: The first press of the { button will replay the current  
If the disc is playing, press the STOP/MENU/INFO button  
and wait a few seconds for the disc to stop.  
track.  
Fast search:  
Press the CD Door CD OPEN/CLOSE button.  
To fast search through a track, press and hold the } or  
The door will open.  
{ button.  
Grip the disc at the sides and lift it off the turntable and out of  
the disc compartment.  
The player will fast search through the track at high speed in  
the chosen direction until the button is released.  
 
10  
LISTENING TO A CD  
REPEAT  
RANDOM PLAY  
INTRO  
You can repeat a single track or the whole disc.  
You can play the tracks on the disc in a random order.  
To set random mode:  
You can play the intro (first 10 seconds of each track) to find  
a track that you like.  
To set a repeat mode:  
Press the INTRO button on the remote control to play the  
intro of each track in the compilation.  
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).  
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control  
repeatedly to switch Random mode on or off.  
INTRO will be displayed.  
RANDOM will be displayed and the tracks on the CD will play in  
a random sequence.  
REP_1 or REP_ALL will be displayed.  
If you hear a track you want to play, press the INTRO  
button again.  
Intro mode will be cancelled and normal play will start from  
the track you selected.  
 
11  
LISTENING TO MP3/WMA COMPILATIONS STORED ON CD-ROM, USB DRIVE OR SD-CARD  
MP3/WMA PLAYBACK:  
SELECTING THE CORRECT MODE:  
MP3/WMA PLAYBACK, PAUSE:  
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.  
To play a compilation from a CD-ROM:  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start playing.  
Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until  
When a compilation is playing, pressing the PLAY/  
PAUSE/SCAN button at any time will pause playback.  
Press the button again to cancel pause.  
‘CD’is displayed.  
File organisation:  
To play a compilation from a docked USB drive:  
The files may all be stored in the ‘root’ directory of the disc/  
drive or organised in a set of sub-folders.  
Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until  
‘USB’is displayed.  
To play a compilation from a docked SD-Card:  
LOADING A CD-ROM COMPILATION DISC  
Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until  
‘CARD’is displayed.  
CD-ROM discs are loaded and unloaded in the same way as  
CD discs.  
Folder currently  
selected  
Track currently  
playing  
Track elapsed  
time  
Follow the instructions in the section ‘Listening to a CD’  
to load or unload a CD-ROM disc.  
Once the mode has been selected, the compilation will be read and  
the contents of the disc/drive/card will be displayed.  
DOCKING A USB FLASH DRIVE OR FLASH SD-CARD  
The docking connectors for USB flash drives and SD-cards are  
located under a cover on the top of the system.  
Selecting tracks:  
Play mode  
(DISC, USB or CARD)  
Compilation format  
(MP3 or WMA)  
Press the } or { button briefly to select the next or  
previous track.  
Open the cover.  
NOTE: The first press of the { button will replay the current  
track.  
Dock the USB flash drive or SD-card.  
NOTE: Both docks are polarised so Flash drives and cards can  
only be inserted when correctly polarised.  
To change folders (if there are more than 1):  
If the music files are organised into folders (each folder is  
usually an album) you can change between folders.  
Number of folders in the Number of tracks in the  
compilation compilation  
Press the FOLDER/ARROW O or P button to step  
through the folders.  
You can then search for tracks within the folder using the  
} or { button.  
 
12  
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.  
INTRO  
You can play the intro (first 10 seconds of each track) to  
search for a track that you like.  
The player will fast search through the track at high speed in  
the chosen direction until the button is released.  
Press the INTRO button on the remote control to play the  
intro of each track in the compilation.  
INTRO will be displayed.  
REPEAT  
If you hear a track you want to play, press the INTRO  
button again.  
To set a repeat mode:  
Press the REPEAT button on the remote control to step  
through the options of ‘REP_1’ (repeat current track),  
‘REP_ALL(repeat all tracks) and ‘REP_ALBUM’(folder).  
Intro mode will be cancelled and normal play will start from the  
track you selected.  
The Repeat mode will be displayed.  
ID3 TAGS  
If your compilation tracks include ID3 tag information (artist,  
album, track etc), you can display this in place of the track  
and time display.  
RANDOM PLAY  
You can play the tracks in a random order.  
To set random mode:  
To display ID3 tags:  
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control  
Press the ID3/MEM/C.ADJ button to switch the ID3  
repeatedly to switch Random mode on or off.  
display on or off.  
RANDOM will be displayed.  
If ID3 information is available for the files in your compilation,  
this will scroll across the display.  
 
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PROGRAM PLAY  
PROGRAMMING  
Playing the program  
Press the ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button on the remote control  
to select this folder.  
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.  
When you have finished entering all tracks in your  
program, press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to start  
the program playing.  
You can now select the track you want within this folder.  
Press the } or { button to select the track number  
STORING A PROGRAM (CD)  
To store a program:  
Navigating the programmed tracks:  
within this folder for the track you want to program.  
Program  
position  
When the program is playing, the play and pause functions  
work as normal and you can skip between tracks in the  
program by pressing the } or { button. Repeat functions  
may also be set.  
Load the CD that you want to play.  
Press the ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button.  
The Program Entry display will appear, prompting for the first  
track number to program (P-01).  
STORING A PROGRAM (MP3/WMA)  
Program  
position  
Track  
Load the disc/drive/card you want to play, and wait for  
it to read.  
number  
Press the ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button on the remote control  
to store this track into the program memory.  
Press the ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button.  
The Program Entry display will appear, prompting first for a  
folder number.  
The track will be stored and the program counter will increase  
to P-02.  
Track  
number  
Press the FOLDER/ARROW O or P button to select  
the folder number containing the first track you want to  
Repeat these steps to store the next and subsequent  
tracks in your program sequence.  
Press the } or { button to select the track number for  
the first track you want to program.  
program.  
Program  
position  
Playing the program  
The program will play in the same way as the CD program,  
described in the previous section.  
Press the ID3/MEM/C-ADJ. button to store this track into  
the program memory.  
The track will be stored and the program counter will increase  
to P-02.  
CLEARING A PROGRAM  
To clear a program:  
Repeat the above two steps to store the next and  
subsequent tracks in your program sequence.  
Press the STOP/MENU/INFO button to stop playback (if  
necessary).  
Folder  
number  
Press the STOP/MENU/INFO button once more.  
NOTE: If all tracks are arranged in the ‘root’ directory of the  
The program will be cleared from memory.  
disc, only ‘Folder 1’(F 001) will be selectable at this stage.  
 
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iPod ADAPTORS  
FINDING 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.  
If you don’t have a dock adaptor  
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.  
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/Line In jack on the side panel.  
Headphone socket  
To the Aux In jack  
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.  
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/Line In jack on the  
back panel.  
FITTING THE iPod ADAPTOR  
When your iPod was new it may have been supplied with a  
standard dock adaptor in the packaging. If so, refer to the  
next page for instructions to open the iPod dock and press  
the adaptor gently into the Docking Bay as shown above.  
To listen to your iPod, follow the instructions on page 18  
for playing equipment connected to the Aux In jack.  
NOTE:- The volume control of the iPod must be turned up  
when playing through the Aux/Line In jack.  
NOTE: Do not dock an iPod without fitting the correct adaptor,  
you may damage the iPod and your unit.  
 
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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 tilt the dock forward:  
To lock the dock in place:  
You can now pull the lever to tilt the dock connector  
forward.  
Once you have docked your iPod, press the lever to close  
the dock.  
To open the iPod dock:  
Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button until ‘iPod’ is  
displayed.  
Press the iPod OPEN/CLOSE button.  
The door will slide open to reveal the iPod dock.  
Press the dock tilt lever.  
Dock tilt lever  
With the dock tilted forward, it is much easier to dock or remove  
an iPod.  
Press the iPod OPEN/CLOSE button to close the door over  
the dock.  
NOTE: There is an interlock on the door to prevent it closing  
when the lever is tilted forward.  
The lever will pop out.  
 
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DOCKING AN iPod  
PLAYING FROM AN iPod  
CHARGING AN iPod  
DOCKING YOUR iPod  
To play music from your iPod  
When an iPod is docked and the unit is switched on, the iPod  
will begin to charge automatically.  
To dock your iPod:  
Press the CD/iPod/USB/CARD button repeatedly until  
Referring to the diagrams on the previous page -  
‘iPodis displayed.  
NOTE:- The iPod will stop charging if the unit is set to  
Standby.  
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.  
You can now operate your iPod from the controls on the front  
panel or remote control.  
Playback functions:  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/SCAN button to toggle the iPod  
between Play and Pause mode at any time.  
Pull the lever to tilt the dock connector forward.  
Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted to the  
docking bay.  
Press the } or { button to select the next or previous  
track.  
Dock the iPod onto the docking connector.  
Press the lever to close the dock.  
Press the iPod OPEN/CLOSE button to close the door over  
the dock.  
Press and hold the } or { button to fast search  
through a track.  
iPod menu functions:  
You can also navigate the menu on a docked iPod from the  
controls on the front panel or the remote control.  
To remove your iPod from the dock:  
Referring to the diagrams on the previous page -  
To move up through the iPod menus, press STOP/MENU/  
INFO.  
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.  
To scroll up and down menu options, press the FOLDER/  
ARROW O or P buttons.  
To select menu items, press the SELECT/MONO/ST.  
button.  
Pull the lever to tilt the dock connector and iPod  
forward.  
Repeat and random:  
Grip the iPod at the sides.  
You can set the repeat and random modes available on  
your iPod by pressing the REPEAT or RANDOM button on  
the remote control.  
Lift the iPod gently from the dock.  
Press the lever to close the dock.  
Press the iPod OPEN/CLOSE button to close the door over  
the dock.  
The repeat or random modes set will be displayed on the iPod.  
 
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PLAYING VIA THE AUX JACK  
SETTING THE TIMER  
SLEEP MODE  
To play music from an iPod or Personal Audio player  
connected to the AUX/LINE IN jack -  
Your system includes a timer that enables you to set times for  
the system to switch on and switch off automatically.  
THE SLEEP FUNCTION  
The Sleep function allows you to program your system to  
switch itself off after a set period in 10 minute steps from 90  
minutes down to 10 minutes.  
Press the DAB/FM/AUX button repeatedly until AUX is  
To set the timer:  
displayed.  
Set the unit to Standby.  
Set the iPod or Personal Audio player to play.  
To activate the Sleep function:  
Press and hold the TIMER button on the remote control.  
Turn the volume level on your Personal Audio player up  
to about half level.  
Press the SLEEP button.  
‘On Timer’ is displayed with the hours digits flashing.  
The display will show SLEEP-OFF.  
You can now set in the sequence below the times for timer  
on and timer off operation, also the timer source mode and  
volume level.  
Set the volume on your system to the level you require.  
If the volume will not set high enough you may need to  
increase the volume setting on the player.  
Now press the SLEEP button repeatedly until your  
required sleep time appears on the display.  
TIMER SWITCH ON TIME  
TIMER SWITCH OFF TIME  
TIMER SOURCE  
When sleep mode is set, the display will regularly switch to  
show a count-down of the sleep time remaining.  
NOTE:- It is not possible to navigate the menu system of an  
iPod or other personal audio player with the remote control  
of the audio system if it is connected via the AUX/LINE IN  
jack.  
Your system will continue to play, then will set to Standby  
when the sleep time expires.  
To cancel Sleep mode:  
TIMER VOLUME  
Now press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the display  
To change the digits or option displayed, press the } or  
{ button.  
shows ‘SLEEP-OFF.  
To save a setting and move on to the next setting, press  
the TIMER button.  
Activating the timer:  
When timer setting is complete, the timer can be  
switched on or off by pressing the TIMER button briefly.  
The Timer symbol shows on the display when the timer is  
activated.  
 
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EQUALISER  
HEADPHONES  
SYSTEM RESET  
You can change the equalisation of the sound to suit your  
taste.  
There is a headphone output socket on the side panel of the  
unit. If headphones are connected to this socket for private  
listening, the speakers will cut out automatically.  
DAB is a terrestrial system and frequencies in different areas  
vary. If you move the system to another part of the country  
performing a Full Scan may not be enough to re program the  
radio. You may therefore need to reset the radio.  
To select an EQ response:  
Press the EQ button on the remote control repeatedly to  
NOTE: If you reset the radio all preset station memories and  
timer settings will be lost.  
cycle through the EQ options shown below.  
To reset the system:  
FLAT (NO EQ)  
POP  
Set the system to Standby.  
Press and hold the STOP/MENU/INFO button on the  
front panel.  
CLASSIC  
ROCK  
After a short delay the unit will reset all settings.  
When next used the system will scan the DAB band and store  
all stations found.  
JAZZ  
As each setting is selected, the sound EQ will change.  
 
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
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.  
AFTER USING YOUR SYSTEM  
No power  
Set to Standby.  
Check that the mains power switch (located underneath the  
unit) is turned on.  
Switch the unit off at the mains and unplug it if you are  
leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).  
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.  
CARE AND CLEANING  
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with  
the unit unplugged from the mains power.  
UK: Waste electrical products /batteries should  
not be disposed of with household waste.  
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your  
or in-store for details.  
Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster. Never  
clean the unit with liquids or solvents.  
Timer not sounding  
Loudspeaker grilles can be cleaned carefully with a soft  
brush.  
Check that you activated the timer. When the timer is on, the  
timer symbol will be displayed.  
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.  
Timer sound not audible or too loud:  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Change the timer volume setting. This setting is changed in  
the ‘timer setting’sequence.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Supply Voltage : ...................230 - 240 V~, 50 Hz  
Power Consumption.............23 W  
Tuning range........................FM: 87.5-108 MHz  
DAB: 174-240 MHz  
No sound/low volume from AUX source:  
Check that the volume control is turned up on the AUX  
source.  
Poor quality radio reception when an iPhone is  
docked:  
Net Weight:..........................2.4 kg  
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.  
 
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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)  
MC121IDAB V0.1  
 

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