Technika SP114 User guide

SP114
Portable speaker for iPhone with FM radio
Owner’s
Handbook

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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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
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.
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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Warning:To reduce the risk of re 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 lled
with liquids such as a vase of owers should be placed on the
product.
No naked ame sources such as candles should be placed on
the product.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specied herein may result in
hazardous exposure.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Rating plates: The mains operating voltage of the AC Adaptor is
marked on a rating plate on the plug face of the AC Adaptor. The
rating plate of the main unit is located on the underside.
This symbol indicates that there are impor-
tant operating and maintenance instructions
in the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
“Made for iPod,”“Made for iPhone,”and“Made for iPad”mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has
been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
deviceoritscompliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone,
or iPad may aect wireless performance.
Rating plate
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor. Using non-
approved power supplies will void the warranty.
Themeans of disconnectingthisappliancefromthe mains supply
is the AC adaptor/mains plug. This should be unobstructed and
readily operable at all times.

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INDEX
INDEX
Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Connecting power ...................................................2
Controls & connections............................................3
Fitting the batteries.................................................5
Selecting a source and setting the volume ..............5
Sound equaliser.......................................................5
Listening to the radio ..............................................5
IPod docking and compatibility ...............................6
Playing an iPod........................................................7
AUX input ................................................................7
Care & Maintenance.................................................8
Specications ..........................................................8
Warranty .................................................................8
PRELIMINARIES
INTRODUCTION
The SP114 is a high quality docking station for an iPhone
or iPod with a built-in stereo FM radio. The SP114 will also
accept stereo analogue audio signals from audio sources via
a Line input (Aux In).
Portable operation is possible when batteries are tted.
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.
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do
so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
CONTENTS
The carton should contain:
The SP114 docking station•
AC adaptor•
2 x iPhone docking adaptors•
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.
GETTING STARTED
CONNECTING POWER
Check that the mains voltage on the rating plate of the AC
adaptor is the same as the voltage in your area.
Plug the DC cord from the adaptor into the DC jack, plug the
mains plug into the wall socket and switch the mains power
on. The unit is now ready for use.
NOTE:- The AC adaptor may become warm during operation
- this is normal.
POWER CONTROL
To switch the unit on:
Press the• button.
The unit will switch on and the display will light up.
To set the unit to standby:
Press the• button.
The unit will switch o.

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aHandle
biPod docking bay
cPlay/Pause button
dSource select button
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
FRONT VIEW
eEQ button
fStandby On/O button
gDisplay
hNext button
iVolume up button
pVolume down button
qPrevious button

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
BACK VIEW
aFM Aerial
bAux In jack
cDC Jack
EXTENDING THE AERIAL
To extend the aerial:
Extend the aerial fully out of the main unit.•
Rotate the base of the aerial until the pivot screw is visible from the back (arrowed).•
Raise the aerial into a vertical position.•
DISPLAY
aEqualiser settings
bAux/FM mode indication
cLow battery indicator
dMode/Frequency/Volume display

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
To increase the volume:
Press the• button.
To decrease the volume:
Press the• button.
When the volume is adjusted, the volume level is displayed
briey on a scale of 0 (minimum) to 20 (maximum).
SELECTING A SOURCE
You can choose to play music from a docked iPod, FM radio or
a personal audio player or other source connected to the AUX
IN jack on the rear panel.
To select a source:
Press the• SOURCE button to step through the sources.
If iPod is selected, the display will show ‘iPod’.
If FM is selected the display will show the tuned freuqency.
If the Aux input is selected, the display will show ‘AU’.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
If FM mode is not selected, press the• SOURCE button to
select FM mode.
The tuned frequency is shown on the display and the radio will
play.
To tune to a station:
Press the• ]or [buttons to tune the radio up or down
the band. Pressing these buttons briey will move the
frequency by one step, holding the buttons for longer
will start a search which will stop automatically at the
next station in the band.
The display will show the tuned frequency in MHz.
FM PRESETS
Your radio can store up to 10 of your favourite stations as
presets for quick recall.
To store any preset 1-10
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.•
Press and• hold the PRESETS button.
The preset display will ash.
Press the• ]or [button repeatedly to nd the preset
number you want to store.
Press the• PRESETS button again to conrm and store
the preset.
To browse the station presets 1-10
Press the• PRESETS button repeatedly.
The preset number playing will be displayed.
NOTE: If batteries are not tted, any stored presets will be
erased if the power is disconnected from the unit.
SOUND EQUALISER
Your docking station includes a sound equaliser with ve
dierent preset responses.
To change the sound equaliser setting:
Press the• EQ button repeatedly.
The equaliser mode selected will change in the sequence -
In the FLAT setting, no equalisation is applied.
FITTING BATTERIES
Batteries may be tted to power your docking station for
portable operation and also to provide backup power to
retain preset memories when mains power is disconnected.
To t batteries:
Slide the battery cover in the direction shown to unclip1.
the latch. Lift o the battery cover.
Fit four ‘AA’/’UM3’ batteries into the battery2.
compartment, observing polarity as shown.
Re-t the battery cover and slide it to lock it into place.3.
NOTE:The battery indicator will ash if there are no batteries
tted or if the battery level is low and needing replacement.
BATTERY CAUTIONS
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long
time to avoid the danger of leakage.
NOTE: Never mix old and new batteries or batteries of
dierent types. Batteries should always be replaced as sets.
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 re.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the unit. Replace them
in good time!

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iPod ADAPTORS FINDING AN ADAPTOR
Before docking your iPod you must rst check if your iPod has
a docking connector. Early iPod models and iPod shue 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.
iPhone adaptors
Two adaptors are supplied with your docking station. One
adaptor is compatible with iPhone 1st generation, the other
with iPhone 2nd/3rd generation. These may be used if you
are docking an iPhone.
iPod adaptors
If you are docking an iPod, the iPod may have been supplied
with a standard dock adaptor in the packaging when new.
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
this web-link - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353. You
can then browse the iPod accessories page on the Apple
website to nd an adaptor for your iPod model that can be
purchased on-line.
Docking Connector
iPod adaptor
Docking bay
Before docking your iPod, you must rst t 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 AN iPod
DOCKING YOUR iPod
To dock your iPod:
Check that the correct iPod adaptor is tted to the•
docking bay.
Locate the iPod on the Docking Connector and press it•
gently home.
To remove your iPod from the dock:
Grip the iPod at the sides.•
Lift the iPod gently from the dock.•
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 unit is
connected to mains power.
FITTING THE iPod ADAPTOR
Fit the adaptor by pressing it gently into the Docking Bay as
shown above.
NOTE: Do not dock an iPod without tting the correct adaptor,
you may damage the iPod and your unit.

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AUX INPUT
The AUX input may be used to connect sound sources with
a Line or Headphone analogue output to play through your
player. These may include -
iPod models that cannot be docked to the unit•
MP3 players without USB plug connection•
CD walkman players•
Tape walkman players•
Personal computers or laptops•
Connecting a source to the AUX input
Using a 3.5mm jack cable (not supplied), connect the•
cable between the headphone or LINE/AUX output of the
personal audio player and the AUX IN jack on the back
panel.
Playing from the source
With the cable connected, press the• SOURCE button to
select AUX.
AUX will be shown on the display.
Set your personal audio player/computer to PLAY.•
Set the listening volume to the level you want with the•
or button.
If there is no sound or if the volume level is not loud enough,
youmay need to increase the volumesetting on yourpersonal
audio player/computer.
If you own an iPod Shue or a model without a dock
connector, you can still connect the sound output to the AUX
IN jack on the back panel.
CONNECTING OTHER iPod
MODELS (INC SHUFFLE)
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 IN socket on the
back panel.
To listen to your iPod, follow the instructions in the ‘AUX•
INPUT’section to select and play from the AUX input.
NOTE:- The volume control of the iPod must be turned up
when playing through AUX IN.
Headphone socket
To AUX IN
PLAYING FROM AN iPod
Once an iPod is docked, you can play the iPod and operate
some of the functions from the controls on your docking
station.
Selecting iPod playback mode:
Press the• SOURCE button repeatedly to select iPod
mode.
NOTE: iPod mode will select automatically if an iPod is
docked while the unit is set to FM or AUX mode.The unit will
revert back to the original selected mode when the iPod is
removed.
Playback functions:
When you dock an iPod it will switch on, set to pause mode.
Press the• /, button to toggle between Play and Pause
mode at any time.
Press the• ]or [button to select the next or previous
track on your iPod.
iPod menu functions:
iPod menu functions should be navigated using the controls
on the iPod.

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AFTER USING THE DOCKING STATION
Set to Standby.•
Switch the unit o at the mains and unplug it if you are•
leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).
CARE AND CLEANING
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with
the unit unplugged from the mains power.
Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster. Never
clean the unit with liquids or solvents.
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Adaptor input:............ 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 0.5 A
AC Adaptor output: .........6.5V , 2A
DC input : ........................6.5V , 2A
DC battery power:........... 4 x AA/UM-3 batteries
Tuning frequency: ...........87.5 - 108MHz
Net Weight:..................... 0.83kg
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARRANTYSPECIFICATIONS
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 aects your
consumer rights.
UK: Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Separate
disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facili-
ties see www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for
details.
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.

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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) SP114V0.4