Tesco MS1701 User manual

MS1701
FM Micro system
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 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.
Unplugthisapparatusduring lightningstormsor whenunused
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
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 back panel.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains
supply is the mains plug. This should be unobstructed and
readily operable at all times.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Hereby, Tesco declares that the radio equipment type
MS1701 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/
EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity
is available at the following internet address:
www.tesco.com/productsupporttesco.
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.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not
listen at high volumes for long periods.
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
These labels tell you that the unit contains a laser component.
Opening the CD compartment lid and defeating the safety
interlocks will expose the user to radiation from the laser
beam. Do not stare into the laser while it is operating.
WARNING: DANGER OF RADIATION

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PRELIMINARIES
INTRODUCTION
The MS1701 is a compact micro system with built-in CD player
and FM radio. An aux input is provided to connect line input
sources such as mobile phones, tablets or computers. Your
micro system also includes a headphone jack for personal
listening via headphones or earphones.
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 MS1701FM micro system•
Two speakers•
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.
PLACEMENT
Place the unit on a sturdy table or shelf where it cannot get
knocked over.
Make sure that there is a clearance of 10cm (4 inches) around
the unit for ventilation.
Unpack the speakers and untie the cables at the back of the
speakers.
The speakers should be placed at the same level if possible,
either side of the listening position.
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
Locate the block of 4 speaker1.
terminals on the back of the unit.
Hold down the latch on the left2.
channel red speaker terminal
(located on the right of the block)
as shown in the drawing.
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
Feed the exposed end of the3.
red wire from the left speaker
into the terminal. Release the
latch to grip the wire.
Hold down the latch on the4.
black terminal and connect
the black striped wire.
Connect the wires for the right5.
channel in the same way.
Check the nished wiring to make sure there are no bare6.
wires free to touch as this will damage the unit.

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Mode button1.
Standby button2.
Random button3.
CD lid4.
Display5.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
FRONT VIEW
FM aerial1.
Speaker terminals2.
Aux in jack3.
Power cable4.
BACK VIEW
Stop button6.
Open/Close area of lid7.
Play/Pause button8.
Search up/Next button9.
Search down/Previous button10.
RANDOM
PROGRAM/
MEMORY
REPEAT/
PRESET
MODE
VOLUME
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Volume control11.
Program/Memory button12.
Headphone socket13.
Repeat/Preset button14.

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GETTING STARTED
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.
CONNECTING POWER
Check that the mains voltage marked on the rating plate•
on the back panel is the same as the voltage in your area.
Plug the mains plug into the wall socket.•
Switch the mains power on at the socket.•
SETTING THE VOLUME
To increase the volume
Turn the• VOL control knob clockwise.
To decrease the volume
Turn the• VOL control knob anti-clockwise.
As you adjust the volume, the volume level will be displayed on a
scale of 00 (minimum) to 32 (maximum).
STANDBY CONTROL
To turn the system on
Press the• button.
The display will light and the system will switch on.
To turn the system o
Press the• button.
The system will switch o.
LISTENING TO FM RADIO
Selecting FM mode
Press the• MODE button repeatedly until‘FM’is displayed.
The display will show the tuned frequency.
RADIO PRESETS
Your radio can store up to 20 of your favourite stations as
presets for quick recall.
Auto store
Auto store will search the band and store all stations found as
presets.
Press and• hold the //,button.
The radio will scan the band, searching for stations. As each
station is found it will be stored as a preset. Once the scan is
completed, the radio will tune to the rst station found.
To store a preset manually
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.•
Press the• PROGRAM/MEMORY button.
The display will ash ‘PROG’ above ‘P’ followed by two digits,
prompting for a preset number. For example, P01 is preset 01.
Station search
Press and• hold the }or {button to search up or down
the band.The radio will stop automatically when the next
station is reached.
Manual step tuning
Press the• }or {button briey to step up or down the
band in 50kHz steps.
If you can hear a lot of background noise when playing the
station, the signal may be weak.
You may be able to improve the signal strength by adjusting
the position of the FM aerial wire.
90.3
MHz
FM TUNER
TUNER
PROG
P0
Press the• }or {button to select the preset number you
want to store.
Press the• PROGRAM/MEMORY button again to store the
station.
The station will be stored in your selected preset number.
To browse preset stations
Press the• REPEAT/PRESET button repeatedly to browse
through the preset stations available.
The preset numbers will be displayed.

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PLAYING A CD
Fast search
Press and• hold the }or {button to fast search forward
or backward through a track.
The track will search until the button is released.
Repeat
Press the• REPEAT/PRESET button repeatedly to step
through the repeat modes.
Repeat one (•
REP
ashes on display) to repeat the
current track continually.
Repeat all (•
REP
is displayed, not ashing) to repeat
the disc continually.
Repeat o, to switch o repeat.•
Random/Shue
Press the• RANDOM button to set Random mode.
‘
RAND
’ will be displayed and the tracks will play in a random
sequence.
Selecting CD mode
Press the• MODE button repeatedly until‘CD’is displayed.
Loading a CD
Press• OPEN/CLOSE on the CD lid to open the lid.
When rst used there may be transit protection installed•
in the CD loading tray. Remove this before use.
Holding the disc by the edges, place the disc on the•
turntable in the centre of the CD loading tray with the
label uppermost. Press the centre of the disc into place on
the turntable with a click.
Close the CD lid and press it down to latch it.•
The unit will read the disc and display the number of tracks on
the disc before starting to play automatically.
Removing a CD
Press• OPEN/CLOSE on the CD lid to open the lid.
Holding the disc by the edges, lift the disc o the loading•
tray and place it back in the case.
Close the CD lid.•
Play/Pause
Press the• //,button repeatedly to switch from play to
pause mode while playing.
The elapsed time of the track playing will be shown.
Stopping play
Press the• .button while the disc is playing.
The CD will stop and the number of tracks on the disc will be
displayed.
Selecting tracks
Press the• }or {button to select the next or previous
track.
Programming tracks
You can load a CD and store a programmed selection of up to
20 tracks to play in your preferred sequence.
To set a program
Load a CD and wait for it to read.•
Press• the .button to stop play.
Press the• PROGRAM/MEMORY button.
‘PROG’ will ash above ‘1’ (rst program entry) and the
ashing legend ‘--’ (the track number of this entry).
Select the track number you want to program by pressing•
the }or {button.
To save the displayed track number into the program•
sequence, press the PROGRAM/MEMORY button.
‘2’ will now ash, waiting for you to enter the second track
in the program.
Repeat the last two steps until you have stored all the•
tracks in the program sequence.
Playing the program
Press the• //,button to start the program playing.
The program will begin to play.
Selecting tracks
You can navigate through the tracks stored in the program•
by pressing the }or {button.
Clearing a program
The program is cleared by stopping play, then pressing the•
.button.
Repeat or random play of a program
Repeat or random modes can be set as normal when a program
is playing.
PROGRAM PLAY

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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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply.......................... 100 - 240V~, 50/60 Hz
Frequency range ..................... 87.5-108MHz
Net Weight:............................. 1.79kg
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Poor quality radio reception
The aerial signal may not be adequate. Try repositioning the
aerial wire.
Skipping when playing a CD or CD-ROM
The CD playing surface may be dirty or marked with nger
prints.Try cleaning the CD with a CD cleaner.
No sound or insucient volume level from an AUX
source
You may need to increase the volume setting on your personal
audio player/computer.
AUX INPUT
The Aux input may be used to connect sound sources with a
Line/Aux or Headphone analogue output to play through your
unit.These may include -
Personal audio players•
Personal computers or laptops•
Connecting to the AUX IN jack
Connect a stereo 3.5mm jack cable (not supplied) between•
the headphone or LINE/AUX output of the personal audio
player and the AUX IN jack on the back panel.
Playing the source
Press the• MODE button repeatedly to select AUX mode.
AU will be displayed.
Set your personal audio player/computer to PLAY.•
Set the listening volume to the level you want with the•
volume control.
If there is no sound or if the volume level is not loud enough,
you may need to increase the volume setting on your personal
audio player/computer.
HEADPHONES
There is a headphone output socket on the front panel of the
radio. If headphones are connected to this socket for private
listening, the speakers will cut out automatically.
WARRANTY

MS1701 EN V0.4
Tesco Stores Ltd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA, U.K.
Tesco Helplines:
Landlines 0800 323 4060 (Freephone from a BT landline).
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