Technika SP529I User manual

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SP529I
Speaker for iPod with 8.5” LCD screen
User Guide

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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.
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.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor.
Using non-approved power supplies will void the
warranty.
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of the
AC Adaptor is marked on a rating plate on the AC
Adaptor.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from
the mains supply is the AC adaptor. This should be
unobstructed and readily operable at all times.
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.
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.
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

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INDEX
INDEX
Important safety information..................................1
Introduction ............................................................2
Controls and Connectors..........................................3
Remote Control & Batteries .....................................5
Getting Started, Adjusting the sound ......................6
The Function Menu, selecting a source....................7
IPod Adaptors and Compatibility .............................8
Docking an iPod.......................................................9
Playing music and movies from an iPod...................9
Music status screen (iPod mode)............................10
Viewing iPod photos, Line input connection..........11
Listening to the radio ............................................12
Connecting Flash Drives and Cards.........................13
Playing from Flash Drives and Cards ......................14
Flash Media File Navigation Display.......................15
Viewing Photos......................................................16
Connecting a TV.....................................................17
Clock and calendar.................................................18
Alarm function ......................................................19
Setup Menus .........................................................20
Troubleshooting ....................................................22
Headphones ..........................................................23
Care & Maintenance...............................................23
Specications ........................................................23
Warranty ...............................................................23
PRELIMINARIESINTRODUCTION
The SP529I is a versatile iPod docking station with a
8.5”/180mm display unit and twin stereo speakers. The
SP529I plays audio music and speech, video movies and clips
or digital photos. These may be stored on an Apple iPod, a
USB Flash Drive, or a Flash Card. The SP529I will also accept
stereo analogue audio signals from audio sources via a Line
input.
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 Media Player•
AC adaptor•
Remote control with battery•
AV cable•
Set of 10 x iPod adaptors•
Dock adaptor addendum•
Operating Manual•
Quick Start guide•
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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aDisplay screen
bRemote control sensor
c3D surround button
dVolume up button
eVolume down button
fUp cursor button
gNext/Right cursor button
hDown cursor button
iPlay/Pause/Enter button
1) Previous/Left cursor button
1! Menu/Stop button
1@ Alarm button
1# Standby/On button
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
FRONT VIEW

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aDC-In jack
bAudio out jacks
cVideo (CVBS) out jack
dRemote control storage pocket
eLine-in jack
fHeadphone jack
gFM aerial wire
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
BACK VIEW
TOP VIEW aSnooze button
biPod docking bay
cFlash card slot
dUSB ash drive slot

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REMOTE CONTROL
aHome button
bSurround mode button
cMovie function button
dRadio tuner function button
eLine-in function button
fAlarm button
gMenu/Stop button
hVolume up button
iCursor right button
1) Volume down button
1! Rotate button
BEFORE FIRST USE
To prepare the remote control for rst use, pull out the safety
strip to activate the battery.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When replacing the battery in the remote control, refer to the
diagram below.
1. Press the catch across.
2. While holding the catch, open the battery door.
3. Fit the battery observing polarity as shown. When
replacing the battery, use only the same CR2025 type
specied.
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 remote control.
Replace them in good time!
1@ Audio mute button
1# Fast search/scan forward button
1$ Next button
1% Repeat button
1^ Shue button
1& Numeric keypad
1* Previous button
1( Fast search/scan back button
2) Zoom button
2! Cursor down button
2@ Cursor left button
2# Play/Pause/OK button
2$ Info button
2% Cursor up button
2^ Clock function button
2& iPod function button
2* Photo function button
2( Music function button
3) Standby button
3! Setup function button

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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 unit, 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 turn the power on:
Press the• STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or the
button on the remote control.
The area around the button will light blue, the display will light
up and show the Function Menu.
To turn the power o:
Press the• STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or the
button on the remote control.
The area around the button will light red, and the display will
switch o.
VOLUME CONTROL
To increase the volume:
Press the• (VOL+) button.
To decrease the volume:
Press the• (VOL-) button.
AUDIO MUTE
To mute the audio:
Press the• button on the remote control.
The program will continue to play, but the audio will mute.
To cancel mute:
Press the• button again.
3D SURROUND SOUND
Your player has a built-in 3D Surround-Sound simulator to
project a larger‘sound-stage’from the built-in speakers.
To select a 3D Surround simulator mode:
Press the• button on the remote control repeatedly (or
the 3D SURROUND button on the front panel) to scroll
through the three surround sound options -
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
FM RADIO AERIAL
Before using your unit for FM reception, unwrap and fully
extend the aerial wire. You may need to adjust the position
of the aerial wire for maximum signal strength.
PROTECTIVE COVERS
The iPod dock, Flash card slot and USB drive jack have
protective covers tted. These may be replaced when not in
use to protect the connectors from dust and dirt.
Bass On (the bass sound will be boosted).•
3D Surround Bass On (two sound eects are applied•
- Bass Boost and 3D Surround.
3D Surround Bass O (Sound eects are turned o).•
The 3D SURROUND eect applied will be displayed briey as
the Surround Eect is changed. The button on the front panel
will light when a surround eect is selected.

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The on-screen Function Menu (illustrated below) displays
the media playback and setup options that are available on
your player.
THE FUNCTION MENU
Scroll selection from the Function Menu:
Press the• [ or ]button (or the O or Pbutton on
the remote control) to scroll the display to the menu icon
that you want to select, then press the /,/OK button to
select your chosen option.
Select this option
to play Music
from your Flash
Drives or Cards
Select this
option to play
FM radio
Select this option to
display clock options.
Select this option to
enter the Setup Menu
Select this option to
play Movies from your
Flash Drives or Cards
Select this option to
play Music, Photos or
Movies from your iPod
Select this option to
view Photos from your
Flash Drives or Cards
Select this option to
play Music from the
LINE-IN jack
You can also select a function mode directly from the remote
control.
To select a function mode directly:
Referring to the diagram below, press a button to select•
the function mode you want.
DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS

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iPod ADAPTORS SELECTING AN ADAPTOR
Before docking your iPod you must rst 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.
LIST OF COMPATIBLE iPod MODELS
aiPod nano (1st generation 1GB, 2GB or 4GB)
iPod nano (2nd generation 2GB, 4GB or 8GB)
biPod mini (1st/2nd generation 4GB or 6GB)
ciPodVideo (30GB), iPod Classic (80GB)
diPod Photo (20GB or 30GB)
eiPodVideo (60GB or 80GB), iPod Classic (160GB)
fiPod Photo (40GB or 60GB)
giPod nano (3rd generation video 4GB or 8GB)
hiPod touch (1st generation 8GB, 16GB or 32GB)
iiPod nano (4th generation video 8GB or 16GB)
1) iPod touch (2nd generation 8GB, 16GB or 32GB)
Other iPod models with dock connectors
Your iPod may have been supplied, packed with a standard
dock adaptor. If so, this can be used with theViewbox.
If you don’t have a dock adaptor
If your iPod was not supplied with a standard dock 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.
Once you have located the correct adaptor for your iPod, press
it gently into the iPod Docking Bay before attempting to dock
your iPod.
If you own an iPod Shue, a model without dock connector
or prefer to connect your iPod by cable, you can connect the
sound output to the LINE IN jack on the back panel.
FINDING THE CORRECT iPod ADAPTOR
Your iPod docking system is supplied with a selection of
docking adaptors that are compatible with several models in
the iPod range. Refer to the table of iPod models in the next
column which lists the adaptor numbers (marked underneath
the adaptor), compatibility and instructions for obtaining an
adaptor for unlisted models.
NOTE: Do not dock an iPod without tting the correct adaptor,
you may damage the iPod and your unit.
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 LINE IN jack on the
back panel.
To listen to your iPod, follow the instructions under ‘Line•
Input’on page 11 for playing equipment connected to the
LINE IN jack.
NOTE:- The volume control of the iPod must be turned up
when playing through the LINE IN jack.
NOTE:- An iPod connected to the LINE IN jack cannot be
operated from the remote control.
Headphone socket To the LINE IN
jack
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.