Portable speaker for iPhone with FM radio
SP114
Owner’s
Handbook
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Read these instructions.
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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 qualified 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 fire 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 filled with liquids such as a vase of flowers should be placed on the product.
No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the product.
Caution: Changes or modifications 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 specified 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.
Rating plate
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor. Using nonapproved power supplies will void the warranty.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from the mains supply is the AC adaptor/mains plug. This should be unobstructed and readily operable at all times.
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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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
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
Specifications ..........................................................8
Warranty .................................................................8
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 fitted.
PRELIMINARIES
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.
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CONTENTS
The carton should contain:
The SP114 docking station
AC adaptor
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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.
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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 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 off.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
FRONT VIEW
a Handle b iPod docking bay c Play/Pause button d Source select button e EQ button f Standby On/Off button g Display h Next button
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i Volume up button p Volume down button q Previous button
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
BACK VIEW
a FM Aerial b Aux In jack c DC Jack
DISPLAY a Equaliser settings b Aux/FM mode indication c Low battery indicator d Mode/Frequency/Volume display
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.
FITTING BATTERIES
Batteries may be fitted to power your docking station for portable operation and also to provide backup power to retain preset memories when mains power is disconnected.
To fit batteries:
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction shown to unclip the latch. Lift off the battery cover.
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Fit four ‘AA’/’UM3’ batteries into the battery compartment, observing polarity as shown.
Re-fit the battery cover and slide it to lock it into place.
NOTE: The battery indicator will flash if there are no batteries fitted 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 different 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 fire.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the unit. Replace them in good time!
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’.
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 briefly on a scale of 0 (minimum) to 20 (maximum).
SOUND EQUALISER
Your docking station includes a sound equaliser with five different 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.
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 briefly 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 flash.
• Press the ] or [ button repeatedly to find the preset number you want to store.
• Press the PRESETS button again to confirm 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 fitted, any stored presets will be erased if the power is disconnected from the unit.
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iPod ADAPTORS
Before docking your iPod you must first check if your iPod has a docking connector. Early iPod models and iPod shuffle 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.
Docking Connector
Before docking your iPod, you must first fit 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.
FINDING AN ADAPTOR
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 find an adaptor for your iPod model that can be purchased on-line.
iPod adaptor
Docking bay
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 fitting the correct adaptor, you may damage the iPod and your unit.
DOCKING AN iPod
DOCKING YOUR iPod
To dock your iPod:
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Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted 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.
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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.
CONNECTING OTHER iPod
MODELS (INC SHUFFLE)
If you own an iPod Shuffle or a model without a dock connector, you can still connect the sound output to the AUX
IN jack on the back panel.
Headphone socket
To AUX IN
• 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.
AUX INPUT
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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
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• 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, you may need to increase the volume setting on your personal audio player/computer.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
AFTER USING THE DOCKING STATION
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Set to Standby.
Switch the unit off 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
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.
UK: Waste electrical products 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 should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
WARRANTY
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 affects your consumer rights.
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Tesco Stores Ltd,
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)
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