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