Technika PCD-307 User manual

MAINTENANCE
CLEANINGTHELENS
CLEANINGTHECABINET
If your CDs jump tracks, skip passages or don’t play properly, this is likely to be
causedbysurfacedamageordirtontheCD rather than any fault of theunit.
In extreme cases, however, these phenomena could be due to dirt or dust on the
lens. If the CD lens gets dusty or dirty, use a proprietary lens cleaner and follow
theinstructions carefully. Alternatively,
Becareful never to scratch the surface ofthe lens.
Ifyou keep the CD cover closed at all times when the unit is not in use, the lensis
unlikelyto get dirty.
DoNOT clean the inside of the CDplayer with a cloth. Lightly blow outany dust.
cleanitwithcameralensblower. 3mWperchannel.
32Ohms(Headphones)
20Hz ~20000Hz
DC4.5Vexternaland“AA”( UM-3,HP-7, R6) batteries 1.5V x 2,
130mm(W)x142mm(D)x29mm(H)
Becarefulnottoscratchthesurfaceofthelens.
Fromtimetotime,cleanthecabinetwitha soft dry cloth. For more stubborn
stains, slightly moisten the cloth with water or a mild detergent solution.
Never use benzene, alcohol or other solvents as they may damage the
finishofthecabinet.
SPECIFICATIONS
OutputPower:
MatchingImpedance:
Freq.Response:
Power:
Dimensions:
WARRANTY
Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of
purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please contact your nearest
Tesco store. Please have your original purchase receipt with you when you
call.Thiswarrantyinnowayaffectsyourconsumerrights.
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.
Tesco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
User Guide
PCD-307
Personal CD/MP3 Player

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Read these instructions.
Keepthese instructions.
Heedallwarnings.
Followallinstructions.
Cleanonlywithdrycloth.
Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer'sinstructions.
Do not install near any heat sources
Useonlyattachments/accessoriesspecifiedby the manufacture
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Warning:
Caution:
WARNING:DANGEROF RADIATION
BATTERIES:
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
r.
Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.
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
splashingandnoobjectfilledwithliquidsshouldbeplacedontheproduct.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturercouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatethisdevice.
These labels tell you that the unit contains a laser component. Opening the
lid and defeating the safety interlocks will expose the user to radiation from
thelaserbeam.Donotstareintothelaserwhileitisoperating.
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 or television reception, which can be
determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
tocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
Re-orientate or re-locate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Do not leave batteries for extended periods in the apparatus as
they can leak or corrode causing damage to the unit. Exhausted batteries
must be treated with care and disposed of according to any safety or recycling
regulations in force in your area. NEVER throw batteries into the general
rubbish,orafire,orleavethemlyingaround.
Problem
Points to check
Player fails to function
The disc may be inserted upside down.
The disc not mounted correctly
Dirty or a defective disc. Wrong type of disc.
Dirty pick up lens.
Player lid not closed.
Moisture condensation, allow the player
60 minutes to reach room temperature
AC Power to an adaptor switched off; Weak batteries
Auto power off has occurred, press PLAY.
No sound from Earphones
Earphones plug is not firmly inserted into the Phones socket.
Intermittent Sound
Dirty or defective disc.
Dirty pick up lens.
The player is subject to excessive vibration or shock.
Low battery power.
Poor Earphone connection.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience difficulties in the use of this player please refer to the
following chart before contacting Tesco or returning it for service.
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ESP
PGM
MP3
ESP
PGM
MP3
ESP
MP3
PGM
ESP
MP3
PGM
8
PROGRAM PLAY
Y
oucanprogramtheplayertoplayupto64tracks.
Example:Setup a program of 3 tracks:
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LoadaCD.PressSTOP.
Press Thedisplay shows
Press toselect an album, say
Press Thedisplay shows
Press Thedisplay shows
Press tostore theprogram.
PressPROG repeatedly.
At each stage you can edit the program or add extra tracks to the program.
Press PLAY/PAUSE Program play will
commencefromAlbum2, track8.
ll functionsarefullyoperational.
Ifyoupress andthen the willplayasnormal.
Ifyounowpress theprogramwillplay.
Press
The player will accept a wide range of formats. Because most discs tend to be
burned at home, inconsistencies between CD burners might result in the
playerrejectingtrackseventhoughtheplayersupportstheseformats.
CD-RW,CD-R,CDDiscplayback
Multi-sessionDiscplayback
MPEG1(ISO/IEC11172-3)Layer1/2/3
AllMPEGBitRatesexcept8kb/sandfreeformat
Samplingfrequencies:32/44.1/48KHz
MPEG2BitRatesexcept8kpbsandfreeformat
Singlechannel,Dualchannel,StereoandjointStereo
TheplayeracceptsJolietandRomeonamingconventions.
PROG.
ESP/DIR
PROG.
PROG.
PROG
TO PLAY THE PROGRAM:
MODE
STOP PLAY/PAUSE, disc
STOP, PROG, PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
SupportedFormats
P-01
2
P-02
P-03
Toreview the contents of a program:
InProgramPlay:
Tocancel a program: twice
InProgram Play a
FORMATS
16/22.02/24KHz
Press toselectan track,say
Press toselect an album, say
Press toselectan track,say
Press toselect an album, say 3
Press toselectan track,say
Samplingfrequencies:32/44.1/48KHz
SKIP/SEARCH album
ESP/DIR 4
SKIP/SEARCH album 3
ESP/DIR
SKIP/SEARCH album 6
8
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ESP
PGM
MP3
ESP
PGM
MP3
ESP
MP3
PGM
ESP
PGM
MP3 ESP
PGM
MP3
HOLD
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS
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1!
1)
1@
1#
1$
1. PLAY / PAUSE (POWER ON)
2. STOP / OFF (POWER OFF)
3. B.B.S. (BASS BOOST) BUTTON
4. LINE OUT JACK
5. HEADPHONE JACK
6. VOLUME CONTROL
7. OPEN SWITCH
8. PROG (PROGRAM)
9. MODE BUTTON
10. ESP*/DIR BUTTON
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11. DC INPUT JACK
12. SKIP / SEARCH +(UP)
13. SKIP / SEARCH – (DOWN)
14. HOLD SWITCH
‡
‡
(Electronic Shock Protection-CD)
(Directory Switch - MP3 )
ESP ESP
MP3 ESP ESP
CD MODE NO DISC
WRONG DISC
MP3 MODE CD DOOR OPEN

CONNECTING BATTERIES The battery compartment is located inside the
CDCompartment.
OpentheCDDoor.
Open the battery compartment cover and
insert two "AA" alkaline batteries (not
supplied) in the compartment as indicated.
Do not use
is
Closethebatterycoverand shut the CD door.
(SeePage 6)
Zinc/Carbon, or Zinc/Chloride
batteries as th will result in very short
playingtimes.
2
12
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
Use only an approved UK 4.5V DC power
adaptor (not supplied). Ensure the
polarity of the DC connector matches the
player(seediagram).
Remove them from the player
beforeconnectingthe power supply.
If you are using non rechargeable
batteries:
+
–
DC4.5V
ESP
MP3
INTRO
RND
ESP
ALL
ESP
MP3
ESP
MP3 ESP MP3
ALBUM
ESP
MP3
ALBUM
7
MP3 Disc playback
!
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LoadanMP3 Disc
Close the door.
intothe Disc compartment.
The disc will spin. The player reads and plays the disc.
Anytracksthattheplayerdoesnotrecognisewillbeignored.
.
(Thisdisc has 4 Folders and atotal of 50 tracks)
Most MP3 discs are organised in folders. The disc is called the 'root' folder:
tracks put on the disc (not in a folder)will play first. Folders are like albums -
each one containing one or more songs. Discs should have no more than 40
folders(directories) and no more than 99 MP3 files in any folder.
Thediscplaysthe first track in the ROOT folder. When all the tracks are played
itwillthenplayallthetracksinthesecondfolderandsoon.
Press SKIP/SEARCH or repeatedly. When you come to
theendofafolder,thenextpresswillselectthefirsttrackinthenextfolder.
Press repeatedly.
PAUSEand Track Search work as in CD mode.
ESPisenabledduringMP3playbackandcannotbeswitchedoff.
PressMODE the current track repeats.
PressMODE - all tracks in the repeat
PressMODE -theentire repeats.
PressMODE to access INTRO play
PressMODE for RANDOM play
Asixthpressreturnstheplayertonormalplay
INTROandRANDOMplaywork thesameasforCDplay
To change tracks within a folder:
To change folders: ESP/DIR
MODESWITCH
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ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION
once
twice album
threetimes disc
four
fivetime
-
times
s
Loading... Recognising... Playing...
ESP
ESP
MP3 ESP
MP3
No. of Tracks Total Time Current Track Time Played
No. of Folders Current Folder Format
ALL ALBUM
ALL
INTRO
RND

PROGRAM PLAY
Y
oucanprogrammetheplayertoplayupto64tracks.
Example:Setup a program of 3 tracks:
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
LoadaCD.PressSTOP.
Press Thedisplay shows
Press toselect a track, say
Press
Press toselect a track, say
Press
Selecta track, say .
Press tostore theprogram.
PressPROG repeatedly.
At each stage you can edit the program or add extra tracks to the program.
TO PLAY THE PROGRAM: Press PLAY/PAUSE Program play will
commencefromtrack8
ll functionsarefullyoperational.
Ifyoupress andthen theCDwillplayasnormal.
Ifyounowpress theprogramwillplay.
Press
PressESP to switch the ESP function and
The player uses a memory buffer to prevent skipping
when the unit is subjected to shocks and vibration. This
function automatically turns on when play is started.
When ESP is operating, battery consumption is higher.
In normal use you may switch this function off to
conservebatterypower.
When a CD has finished or after STOP is pressed, the CD will stop. After a short
time,ifnofurthercommandsarereceived,theplayerwillswitchoff.
HOLD disables all player controls except playback.. Use this function when
youareon the move to prevent accidental operation.
PROG.
SKIP/SEARCH
PROG.
SKIP/SEARCH
PROG.
6
PROG
MODE
STOP PLAY/PAUSE,
STOP, PROG, PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
OFF ON
P-01
8
3
Toreview the contents of a program:
InProgramPlay:
Tocancel a program: twice
InProgram Play a
ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
HOLD
!
Thedisplayshows
Thedisplayshows
P-02
P-03
ESP
PGM
6
ESP
PGM
ESP
PGM
ESP
PGM
ESP
PGM
ESP
PGM
ESP
PGM
ESP
PGM
ESP
PGM
ESP
ESP ON
ESP OFF
HOLD ONOFF
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
You will need to purchase a cable with a Stereo 3.5 jack
plug to connect to the player and suitable connections to
matchyouraudioequipment.
Connect the LINE OUT socket on the playe rwith a suitable
LINE INPUT connection on your audio equipment.
Suitableinputsarelabelled
APhonoinputdesigned to accept a phono cartridge from a
turntableisNOTacceptable.
Switch off and disconnect all units from the from the
mainsbeforemaking connections!
CD,Line,Aux,Tape.
B: EARPHONE CONNECTION
ConnectthesuppliedearphonestotheGreenPHONEsocket.
wear the earphones while driving or cycling. It may
createatraffichazard
Use extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially
hazardoussituations,suchaswalking,jogging,etc
Noteonlisteningwithearphones
Listenatmoderatevolumestoavoidhearingdamage.
Do not
!
!
!
!If you use the full level of bast boost with the sound turned up
you may overload the player. If at any time you hear distortion
orthesoundbreaksup,turnthevolumedownimmediately.
Listening at high volumes can damage your hearing!!
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A: LINE OUT CONNECTIONS
B
A

PRELIMINARIES
BASIC PLAYER OPERATION
Unpack the player carefully. The packing consists of the player and a pair of
earphones. If any item is damaged or missing contact your nearest Tesco
store.Pleasehaveyourreceiptreadywhenyoucall.
Move the OPEN switch to the right to open the CD door.
Remove the packing piece from the CD compartment.
Unwraptheearphonesanduncurlthecord.
Retain the packaging. If you decide to dispose of the packing, do so having
regard to any recycling provisions in your area. Please retain these
instructions.Ifyoupasstheunitontoathirdparty,includetheseinstructions.
When the batteries run down the low voltage indicator in the player display
panel will light. Do not run the player on exhausted batteries. Always replace
batteriesinpairsandmakesurethattheyarenewandofthesametype.
PlugtheheadphonejackintotheHeadphoneJacksocket.
Makesurethe switchisOFF.
HOLD disables all the player controls except playback.. Use this function
when you are on the move to prevent accidental operation of the controls.
ReleaseHOLDtore-enableplayercontrols.
into the Disc compartment with the label side up. Gently
push the down on the CD in the centre of the disc, so that it is firmly in
place on the spindle of the CD player. (To remove a disc, hold it by the
edgewhile pressing the spindle down and lift off the disc.)
bypressingitdownuntilitclicksintoplace.
Pressthe button
Theplayerwillloadthedisc,decidetheformatandbeginpayback.
Pressthe button
Press onceto stop a disc. Press twicetoswitchtheplayerOFF.
When a disc is stopped, if no further commands are
received,theplayerwillswitchoffafterabout30seconds.
LOW BATTERY INDICATIONS
The HOLD function:
!
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!
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Installthebatteriesorconnecta suitable mains adaptor.
HOLD
OpentheCD Door:
Load a disc
Closethedoor
Turning the Player ON
PLAY/PAUSE
Turning the Player OFF
STOP
STOP STOP
Auto Power Function:
AlteringTheVolume
BassBoostSystem(BBS)
BBS
"BBS"
BBS
!
!
!
!
RotatetheVolumeControl as shown to increase or decrease volume.
Pressthe button to increase the bass.
willindicateonthedisplay
Pressthe button again to restore normal sound
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O
P
E
N
HOLD ONOFF
Louder Softer
VOLUME
ESP
BBS
PLAYING A CD
!
!
!
LoadaCD
Close the door.
intothe Disc compartment with the label side up.
The disc will spin and the player reads the disc. This
takes time as the player has to decide the format and load the table of
contents(TOC).TheCDwillthenplay.
PressSTOP TWICE to switch the player OFF.
Duringthis time you will see:
TOSTOP A CD WHILE PLAYING
TOSTARTPLAYINGA CD FROM A SELECTED TRACK
TOCHANGE TRACKS DURING PLAY
TO GO BACK TO THE START OF A TRACK DURING PLAY
TOSEARCH FOR A PASSAGE DURINGPLAY
MODESWITCH
MODE
Track Repeat
DiscRepeat-
ntro Scan - INTRO
RandomPlay RND
!
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Press the STOP button ONCE. The disc will stop but the track
informationwillstillbestored andthedisplaywillbelitup.
InserttheCD.PressPLAY/PAUSE. Letthe CD load. PressSTOP
PressSKIP/SEARCH or repeatedlytoselectthetrack.
PressPLAY/PAUSE toplay the CD from this track.
Press SKIP/SEARCH or repeatedly to select and play
theCD fromthedesiredtrack.
Press SKIP/SEARCH once.
Press and hold SKIP/SEARCH or to quickly scan the
discsoyoucanreachthepassage.
ReleaseSKIP/SEARCH or toresume normal play.
Pressthe switch to cycle the player through four functions.
- repeatasingle track.
repeatallthe tracks on the disc
I briefly scans the opening bars of each
trackinsequence so you can choose and play a track.
- playsallthe tracks on a disc randomly
Afifthpress returns the player to normal play
.
ESP
ALL
5
Loading... Recognising...
ESP ESP
Playing...
No. of Tracks Total Time Current Track Time Played
ESP ESP
ALL
ESP
INTRO
ESP
RND
ESP