Technika Stereo System MC123 User Manual

MC123  
Owner’s  
Handbook  
Micro Hi-Fi  
 
POWER INDICATOR  
FM STEREO INDICATOR  
VOLUME CONTROL  
REPEAT KEY  
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS  
1%  
SKIP -/ REVERSE SEARCH  
SKIP +/ FORWARD SEARCH  
AM/FM/FM ST. BAND SELECTOR  
TUNING KNOB  
AUX INPUT  
BAND SELECTOR  
STOP KEY  
PLAY/PAUSE KEY  
PROGRAM KEY  
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AM  
FM  
PM  
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DISPLAY SCREEN  
CD DOOR RELEASE  
FM ANTENNA  
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH  
SPEAKER JACKS  
AC POWER CORD  
MINUTES SET KEY  
HOURS SET KEY  
TIME SET KEY  
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LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTION  
SETTING THE TIME  
PRELIMINARIES  
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Switch the function selector to ‘CD’. The clock  
mustbe set when the selector isin thisposition.  
Plug each loudspeaker into the loudspeaker  
connectors of the main unit as shown in the  
diagram below. Plug the connectors in firmly but do  
not useexcessiveforce.  
UNPACKING  
The carton contains:  
The power light comes on and the  
displaylightsup.  
Example: setthe time to3:40pm.  
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The MC-123 AM/FM/CDMicro System.  
AM  
FM  
PM  
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One pair of loudspeakers:  
Unpack and inspect the components carefully. If  
any item is damaged or missing, contact the Tesco  
store from where you purchased this product, or if  
that is not possible, your nearest Tesco store. Please  
haveyourreceipt readywhen youcall.  
The Time Setting buttonsare on the rear panel.  
RIGHT SPEAKER  
LEFT SPEAKER  
SPEAKERS  
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Press and hold the TIME SET  
button.  
Hold down the Time Set button  
and press the HOUR button to set  
the hours. When the time goes  
past 12:00, the display moves  
from AM to PM.  
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TIME SET  
HOUR  
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MINUTE  
Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so in  
accordance with recyclingregulationsin yourarea.  
When running speaker cables, keep them away  
from areaswheytheycould causedanger.  
You will get better stereo if the speakers are placed  
some distancefrom each other.  
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit on to  
a third partymake sureyoupasson the handbook.  
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Hold down the Time Set button  
and press the MINUTE button to  
setthe minutes.  
FM  
PM  
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PREPARATION  
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Remove anystripsof tape holding the CDdoor.  
CONNECTING THE MAINS  
Releasethe Time setbutton.  
Press the DOOR OPEN button to open the CD lid.  
Carefully remove the protective card from the CD  
mechanism. Close the CD door and discard the  
card and the piecesof tape.  
StandbyandPower Off  
Check that the mains voltage on the rating plate is  
the sameasthe voltage in yourarea.  
When power is connected and the rear panel power  
switch is on, switching the Function Selector on the  
front panel to “off” sets the unit into standby. In  
Standby the unit power consumption is below 1  
Watt and the front panel is powered at a very low  
level, with no backlight.  
The only point of leaving the unit in standby is to  
power the clock. As there are no other settings you  
can switch the unit off at the rear panel if you wish  
but you will have to reset the clock (if required) when  
youswitchon again.  
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Switch the Power Switch on the rear  
panel to the “0" - OFF position.  
SITING AND PLACEMENT  
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Switch the FUNCTION SELECTORto OFF.  
Make sure there is a suitable power point within  
easyreach.  
Uncoil the AC power cord, plug the cord into  
the wall socket and switchon the mainspower.  
Switch the Power Switch to the “I” ON position.  
The means of disconnection of the appliance is the  
mains plug. This must not be obstructed and must  
be freelyoperable at all times.  
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The system will now go to Standby. In Standby the  
display will light up very faintly and the clock time is  
justvisiblebutno controls are operable.  
Site the system on a stable surface (ideally a stout  
shelf) where it is unlikely to fall or get knocked over.  
The speakers which should be placed on either side  
of the main unit with at least150mm between each  
speakerand the main unit.  
If you are not using the unit for some time always set  
the rear panel switchto OFF for safety.  
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You may now set the clock time if you wish but  
this is optional. No control functions are  
affectedifyouchoose not to setthe time.  
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USING THE CD PLAYER  
TO SEARCH FOR A PARTICULAR PASSAGE DURING PLAY  
Pressand hold the SKIP+or SKIP keyuntilthe desiredpassageislocated.  
PRELIMINARIES  
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Set the FUNCTIONSwitch to 'CD’  
During the search the sound is played at reduced volume. Play returns to  
normal when the keyisreleased.  
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Pressthe CDdoor at the right hand sideof the door to open it.  
Before first use, remove the protective card from the CDcompartment.  
TO PLAYA CDFROMA SELECTEDTRACK  
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Place a CD(label up)on the central spindle.  
Pressgentlyto securethe CDin place.  
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Insert the CD  
PressPressSKIP+/SKIP repeatedlyto selectthe track  
Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton to startplayingthe track.  
Closethe CDdoor  
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The disc will spin briefly, indicate the number of  
trackson the CDand then the discwill stop.  
FM  
PM  
FM  
PM  
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3 40  
3 40  
REPEATINGA TRACKORA COMPLETEDISC  
PresstheREPEATbuttontocycletherepeatmode:  
TOPLAYACDWHEN STOPPED  
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PLAY  
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PLAY  
REPEAT 1  
PLAY  
REPEAT ALL  
PLAY  
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Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton  
REPEAT  
TRACK  
REPEAT  
DISC  
NO  
REPEAT  
FM  
PM  
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02  
02  
02  
3 40  
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The discwill playfrom Track 1.  
TO PAUSE A CDWHILE PLAYING  
PLAY  
PLAY  
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Repeat can be selectedwhen a discisplayingor stopped.  
Search and track selectoperate in Repeat mode.  
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Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton  
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The disc will pause. In Pause mode the sound mutes and the  
displayflashes.  
Pressthe STOP button to cancel Repeat and stop the disc.  
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Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton again to resumeplay  
PROGRAMPLAY  
Program play may be selected when the CD is stopped or playing. You may  
programupto20trackstoplayinanyorder.  
TO STOP A CDWHILE PLAYING  
Pressthe STOP button.  
TO ALTERTHEVOLUME LEVEL  
FM  
PM  
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3 40  
Toselectandplaya Program:  
PLAY  
MEMORY  
PLAY  
MEMORY  
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PressPROG.  
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Move the slider on the Volume Control to the right to increase the volume  
leveland to the keftto reducethe volume.  
Thedisplay indicates01briefly  
andthenflashes00  
PLAY  
MEMORY  
08  
TO CHANGE TRACKSDURING PLAY  
Press SKIP+/SKIP – repeatedly, to select and play from the desired track.  
TO GO BACK TO THE START OF A TRACK DURING PLAY  
Press SKIP – once.  
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PressSKIP+/SKIPtoselecta track.  
Thedisplayflashesthechosentrack  
PressPROG.  
Thedisplay indicates02briefly  
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PLAY  
PLAY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
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02  
00  
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USING THE CD PLAYER-2  
USING THE RADIO  
PLAY  
MEMORY  
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PressSKIP+/SKIP, toselectanothertrack.  
STEREOFMRECEPTION  
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Thedisplayflashesthechosentrack  
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Set the FUNCTIONSwitch to 'RADIO’  
Set the BAND Switch to ‘FMST’  
Select the station usingthe TuningKnob.  
Repeattheabovestepstoprogramadditionaltracks.  
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PressPROGtostoretheselection.  
PLAY  
PLAY  
MEMORY  
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Rotate the knob to the right to increase and to the left to reduce the  
frequency. The frequency isindicated onthe screen  
The radio will automatically detect stereo and mono broadcasts. When a Stereo  
broadcast is detected the Stereo beacon will light. The beacon will not light  
when a mono station isreceived.  
PressPLAY/PAUSEtoplaytheprogram.  
Playstartsfromthefirsttrackprogrammed  
FM  
MHZ  
93.40  
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Theprogramplaysonceandstopsunlessyouhaveselecteda repeatmode.  
Note: In ‘Program’ mode, if you stop the disc and then press PLAY, the disc will  
playfromtrack1 asnormalbuttheprogramwillstillbeinthememory.  
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Orient the antenna cable for best signal quality. FM signals are horizontally  
polarised -extending the antenna sideways may offer improved reception.  
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PressPROGtorecallandreplaytheprogram.  
Toreviewthecontentsofa program:  
PressSTOP. KeeppressingthePROGkeytoreviewtheprogrammedtracks.  
Tocancela program:  
PressSTOP. OpenandclosetheCDdoortocancelProgramplay.  
STEREO AND MONO  
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Stereo receptionoffers a better listeningexperience. but requires a strong signal  
for noise-free reception. In poor reception areas the noise performance will be  
improvedbylisteningtotheradioinmono.  
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TolisteninMono:  
Afterplay:SettheSelectortoOFFandremovetheCD.  
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Set the BAND switch to ‘FM’ and proceed as for FM Stereo reception. The  
THE AUXILIARY INPUT  
stereo indicator will extinguish.  
AMRECEPTION  
The AUX input is a 3.5 jack socket on the front panel. You may use it with any  
audiounit(e.g. mp3player)whichhasa lineoutputora headphoneoutput.  
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Set the FUNCTIONSwitch to 'RADIO’  
Set the BAND Switch to ‘AM’  
Select the station usingthe TuningKnob.  
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SwitchtheSelectorswitchtotheOFFposition.  
SettheVolumecontrolhalfway.  
Plug a 3.5 jack cableinto the AUX input. Plug the otherend of the cableinto  
thelineorheadphoneoutputofthesourceunit.  
AM  
Rotate the knob to the right to increase and to the left to reduce the  
frequency. The frequency isindicated onthe screen  
KHZ  
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Switch on the source unit. If the source unit has a volume control set this to  
providea moderateoutputintotheMC-123.  
ControlthevolumewiththeMC-123andthefunctionswiththesourceunit.  
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Rotate the unitfor the bestsignalquality.  
The AM antenna is a Ferrite Rod type located inside the unit. AM is liable to  
interference from mains appliances, fluorescent lights, cars etc. Changing the  
location ofthe unit may greatly improve signal quality  
NOTE: Connecting the AUX input when either the radio or CD is playing over-  
rides the input (and in the case of CD play, resets the CD). Removing the plug  
restoresthepreviousfunction(andinthecaseofCDplay, reloadstheCD).  
Note:InRadiomode the clockcannot be viewedoraltered.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
WARRANTY AND SPECIFICATIONS  
AFTERUSE  
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.  
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StoptheCDplayer(ifplaying)  
RemoveanyCDfromtheplayer  
SwitchtheFunctionSwitchtoOFFtosettheunittoStandby.  
As there no presets or other settings in this unit that require the set to be  
under constantpower, you may switchthe set off at the mains if you wish. for  
additionalsafety.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Model:  
MC-123  
CAREANDCLEANING  
Power Supply:  
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit unplugged  
from the mainspower.  
The surface of the unit can be cleaned with a barely damp cloth and then dried  
carefully. Never useabrasivesor chemical solvents.  
Do NOT clean the insideof the CDplayerwith a cloth. Lightly blow out anydust.  
If your CDs don’t play properly, this is likely to be caused by surface damage or  
dirt on the CD. If the CD lens gets dirty, use a proprietary lens cleaner and follow  
the instructions carefully. If you always keep the CD door closed when the unit is  
not in use, the lensisunlikelyto get dirty.  
Voltage:  
Consumption:  
AC 220 -240V ~ 50 Hz  
12.5 Watts  
Frequency Range:  
FM 88 - 108 MHz  
AM 540 - 1600 kHz  
Net weight:  
2.57 kg  
Class II construction double insulated. This product must not be  
connected to earth.  
CD TOPICS  
Dirty, scratched or warped discs may cause skipping or noise. Handle a disc  
only bythe edges. Store discsin their casesto avoid scratches.  
UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with  
household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist; for your nearest  
facilitiesseewww.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for details.  
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperature, dust,  
etc. Do not stick or write anything on the disc. Sharp writing instruments and  
somefelttippensmaydamageitssurface.  
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.  
Loading a CD into the player: Position the disc over  
the centre spindle. Make sure the printed side faces out.  
Pressthe CDgentlyinto place. NEVER useforce  
Removing a CD: Press lightly on the centre spindle.  
Ease the CD off - hold it at the edges.Do not touch the  
playingsurface. NEVER useforce  
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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)  
 

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