Technika TKSB215 User guide

Owner’s
Handbook
TKSB215
Sound Bar with Bluetooth

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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 dry 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
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of this unit
is marked on a rating plate on the AC adapter.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from
the mains supply is the mains plug. 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.
Batteries (a battery pack or installed batteries) shall
not be subject to excessive heat such as sunshine, re
or the like.
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 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!
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
Important safety information ...................................1
Index.........................................................................2
Preliminaries.............................................................2
Introduction..............................................................2
Location ....................................................................2
Wall mounting..........................................................3
Controls and display..................................................4
Connections ..............................................................5
Connecting an audio source......................................6
Connecting a computer or portable audio player ......8
Remote control .........................................................9
Connecting power...................................................10
Operation................................................................10
Care and maintenance ............................................12
Specications..........................................................12
Warranty.................................................................12
PRELIMINARIES INTRODUCTION
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 TKSB215 Soundbar•
Aux/Line Input cable•
Remote control•
Wall xing pack•
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.
The TKSB215 Soundbar is a versatile speaker unit with
Bluetooth connectivity and two analogue audio inputs
for audio-visual sources.
Recommended sound sources include -
Play music from your mobile phone or notebook•
computer via Bluetooth.
Connect a TV, DVD player or satellite receiver to the•
LINE IN input.
Connect a computer or personal audio player to the•
AUX IN Input.
LOCATION
LOCATION
Place the unit on dry stable surface away from heat
and damp and where it is unlikely to fall or be knocked
over. Check that connecting cables are tucked away
and will not cause a risk of tripping etc.
If you are using your Soundbar for TV sound, place it
centrally under, or above the TV screen.
CAUTION: This Soundbar is not intended to be a TV
stand. Do Not stand aTV on it.

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Optional wall-mounting:
The Soundbar has back panel keyhole slots for optional
wall-mounting.
If you plan to wall-mount the Soundbar:
Plan the location carefully, ensuring that mains•
power is accessible, that connecting cables will
reach the unit.
Once you have planned the location, Check that the•
screws you are using will t into the keyhole slots
and that the heads will not pull out of the slots.
Fix two screws into the wall to support the unit,•
spaced by 400mm. Check that the screws are level
and that the unit will be xed at the height you
require.
NOTE:- Most walls will require the use of wall-plugs
when mounting the xing screws. If you are in any
doubt concerning the type of xing required or
the security of wall-mountings, consult a building
professional.
Important notes for wall-mounting:
Tesco accepts no liability for damages caused by•
incorrect assembly, installation or improper use.
Ensure that the wall is sucient 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 xings used must be suitable for the type•
of wall (materials, thickness, condition), so that
the maximum load bearing of the wall can be
guaranteed.
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. Use a spirit level when attaching the
wall bracket.
Wear safety goggles when drilling.•
Keep small parts out of reach from children.•
Keyhole slot Keyhole slot
WALL MOUNTING
Supplied wall-xing kit:
A wall-xing kit is supplied and includes screws and
wall-plugs. These xings are suitable for solid walls,
not for partition walls.
You must ensure that these xings are suitable for the
wall you are xing to. If not, use alternative xings that
are correct for the wall type.
If you are in any doubt about the suitability of the
supplied xings, consult a building professional.
AUX IN
LINE IN
L
RDC IN

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CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
Source select button1.
Volume down button2.
Power/Source indicator3.
Volume up button4.
On/O button5.
CONTROL PANEL VIEW
SOURCE VOL- VOL+ ON/OFF
SOURCE VOL- VOL+ ON/OFF
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AUX IN
LINE IN
L
RDC IN
LINE IN
L
R
AUX IN
DC IN
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CONNECTIONS
Line in left jack1.
Line in right jack2.
DC In jack3.
AUX In jack4.
TERMINAL PANEL VIEW

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LINE IN
L
R
L
R
L
R
CONNECTING AN AUDIO SOURCE
The LINE IN and AUX IN analogue inputs are for stereo
analogue sources only.
The LINE IN input has phono socket connection so is
suitable for the sound output from a TV, DVD player,
satellite receiver etc.
The AUX IN input has a 3.5mm jack connector so is
suitable for connection to the line or headphone
outputs of a computer or personal stereo player.
The input jacks are located on the terminal panels of
the Soundbar and are marked LINE IN and AUX IN.
To connect a TV etc to the LINE IN input:
Connect the red and white plugs of a stereo phono•
cable of sucient length (not supplied) to the ‘L’
jack (white plug) and‘R’jack (red plug) of the LINE
IN input.
Connect the other end of the cable to the output•
jacks of your source. The white plug connects to
the left channel, the red plug connects to the right
channel.
From the analogue
audio outputs of the TV etc
CONNECTING TO A STEREO LINE OUTPUT
White plug
Red plug

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CONNECTING AN AUDIO SOURCE
Connecting to a SCART connector on your TV:
If your TV only has SCART connections, you will need a
SCART adaptor (not supplied).
Connect the red and white plugs of a stereo phono•
cable of sucient length (not supplied) to the ‘L’
jack (white plug) and‘R’jack (red plug) of the LINE
IN input.
Connect the other end of the audio cable to the•
jacks on the SCART adaptor.
Connect the SCART adaptor to a free SCART•
connector on the TV.
NOTE:- Some SCART connectors on your TV may not
include audio outputs.Where possible, choose a SCART
input that is intended for use with a video recorder as
this should have an audio output.
IN OUT
SCART adaptor
Set the switch on the
adapter to‘OUT’
To TV SCART To LINE IN-L and LINE IN-R
on the Soundbar
CONNECTING TO A SCART CONNECTOR

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AUX IN
DC IN
To connect a computer or portable audio player:
You will need a jack to jack connecting cable (not
supplied) terminated with a 3.5mm plug at each end.
Connect the cable to the AUX IN input jack on the•
terminal panel of the Soundbar.
Connect the jack plug at the other end of the cable•
to the headphone jack of your portable audio
player.
Set the player to play and turn up the player•
volume.
Stereo 3.5mm
jack cable
CONNECTING A COMPUTER OR PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER
CONNECTING TO A MINIJACK CONNECTOR

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REMOTE CONTROL
ON/OFF button1.
AUX In source select button2.
Bluetooth source select button3.
Increase treble button4.
Decrease treble button5.
Decrease bass button6.
Increase bass button7.
Decrease volume button8.
Increase volume button9.
Line In source select button10.
Mute button11.
Slide the lid o the battery1.
compartmentinthedirection
shown.
Fit two AAA batteries2.
observing polarity as shown
below.
Ret the battery cover.3.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Dispose of used batteries with
regardtotherecyclingregulations
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!
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
VOLUME
BASS TREBLE
MUTE ON-OFF
LINE IN AUX IN
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FITTING/REPLACING BATTERIES

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OPERATION
POWER CONTROL
To switch the unit on:
Press the• ON/OFF button.
The last used input will be selected.
To switch the unit o:
Press the• ON/OFF button.
The unit will switch o. The Standby indicator will
change to red.
If you plan to leave the Soundbar unattended for long
periods (for example, holidays), switch o the mains
power by disconnecting the AC adapter from the mains.
Auto Standby:
Auto Standby is a power-saving feature that sets the
Soundbar to Standby automatically if sound hasn’t
played for a period of 5 hours.
To re-start the unit from Auto-standby, press the ON/•
OFF button.
SELECTING A SOURCE
Selecting a source from the control panel:
Press the• SOURCE button repeatedly to switch
between sources.
ThePower/Sourceindicatorwillchangecolourtoindicate
the selected source.
Blue indicates that the Bluetooth source is selected.•
Green indicates that the AUX IN source is selected.•
Purple indicates that the LINE IN source is selected.•
Selecting a source from the remote control:
From the remote control, press one of the direct•
access function buttons -
Press the• LINE button to select the LINE IN
source.
Press the• AUX IN button to select the AUX IN
source.
Press the• button to select a Bluetooth
source.
Set the source to play. If the source has a volume•
control (for example, a personal audio player), this
may need to be turned up.
CONNECTING POWER
Before connecting the Soundbar to mains power, check
that the mains supply voltage in your area is within the
range specied on the rating label on the AC adapter.
Plug the DC cable from the AC adapter into the DC•
IN jack on the back panel.
Plug the AC adapter into the wall socket and switch•
the mains power on.
The Power/Source indicator will light red.

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OPERATION
VOLUME CONTROL
Press the• VOL+ or VOL- buttons to increase or
reduce the volume level from the Soundbar.
The Power/Source indicator will ash quickly as you
adjust the volume. When you reach minimum or
maximum volume the indicator will stop ashing.
To mute the volume:
Press the• MUTE button on the remote control to
mute the sound.
The sound will mute and the Power/Source indicator will
ash slowly.
PLAYING A BLUETOOTH SOURCE
Before playing from a Bluetooth source, it will be
necessary to connect the source to the Soundbar.
Pairing with a Bluetooth device:
Switch on the Soundbar.•
Select the Bluetooth source.•
Activate Bluetooth on the source.•
If the source is aphone,Bluetoothwillnormally be activated
in the connectivity section of the settings menu.
If the source is a computer, Bluetooth settings should be
found in the Control Panel.
In the Bluetooth menu of the source, there should•
be an option to search for Bluetooth devices. Select
this option.
The source will now scan for other Bluetooth devices and
should nd the unit, identied as ‘TKSB215’.
Choose to pair with this.•
If the device features Bluetooth technology earlier than
V2.1, you will be asked for a password.
If so, enter 0000.•
Your Bluetooth source will now be connected to the
Soundbar.
After pairing for the rst time, the Soundbar will appear
in the connection menu of your Bluetooth device.
Re-connecting:
Your device and the Soundbar should re-connect when
next used if no other device is connected.
TONE CONTROL
You can change Bass and Treble settings to set up the
sound to your liking.
Press the• BASS+ or BASS- buttons to increase or
reduce the bass level from the Soundbar.
Press the• TREBLE+ or TREBLE- buttons to increase
or reduce the treble level from the Soundbar.
The Power/Source indicator will ash quickly as you
adjust the tone controls. When you reach minimum or
maximum volume the indicator will stop ashing.
RETURNING TO FACTORY SETTINGS
You can cancel any adjustments you have made and
return all settings to factory original setting.
Press and hold the• MUTE button on the remote
control.
After two seconds the settings will be returned to the
factory setting.

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UK: Waste electrical products/batteries
should not be disposed of with household
waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for
your nearest facilities see www.recycle-
more.co.uk or in-store for details.
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.
AFTER USING THE SOUNDBAR
Set it to Standby.•
CARE AND CLEANING
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out
with the unit unplugged from the mains power.
The surface of the unit can be cleaned with a dry
cloth. Never use abrasives, abrasive cloths or chemical
solvents .
Loudspeaker grilles can be cleaned carefully with a soft
brush.
Supply voltage, current...... 19V , 1A
AC adapter supply voltage.. 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 1A
Net Weight:........................ 1.2 kg
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS
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. Please have your original purchase receipt
with you when you call.This warranty in no way aects
your consumer rights.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No sound
Check that the Soundbar is not set to Standby.•
Check that the correct input is selected.•
No sound (TV source)
Check that the AUX IN input is correctly connected•
to an audio OUTPUT (not an input) of theTV.
No sound (TV source using SCART adaptor)
Check that the SCART adaptor is set for audio•
output from theTV.
Check that the SCART socket on the TV has audio•
out available (some SCART sockets are only inputs).
A SCART connector labelled forVCR connection will
usually include audio out connection.
No sound/low volume (computer or personal audio
player connected to the PC input)
If the source has a volume control, check that this•
is turned up.
No remote control operation
The batteries may be at. Try replacing the•
batteries.

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Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
TKSB215V0.1
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