Technika Portable Speaker SP114 User Manual

SP114  
Owner’s  
Handbook  
Portable speaker for iPhone with FM radio  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
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.  
IMPORTANT  
CAUTION!  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
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.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
This symbol indicates that there are impor-  
tant operating and maintenance instructions  
in the literature accompanying this unit.  
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance  
of procedures other than those specified herein may result in  
hazardous exposure.  
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage  
constituting a risk of electric shock is present  
within this unit.  
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
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  
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.  
“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.  
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor. Using non-  
approved 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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INTRODUCTION  
GETTING STARTED  
INDEX  
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).  
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.  
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  
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.  
NOTE:- The AC adaptor may become warm during operation  
- this is normal.  
CONTENTS  
The carton should contain:  
POWER CONTROL  
To switch the unit on:  
The SP114 docking station  
AC adaptor  
2 x iPhone docking adaptors  
Operating Manual  
Press the button.  
The unit will switch on and the display will light up.  
To set the unit to standby:  
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.  
Press the button.  
The unit will switch off.  
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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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS  
FRONT VIEW  
a
b
c
d
Handle  
e
f
g
h
EQ button  
i
p
q
Volume up button  
Volume down button  
Previous button  
iPod docking bay  
Play/Pause button  
Source select button  
Standby On/Off button  
Display  
Next button  
 
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS  
EXTENDING THE AERIAL  
To extend the aerial:  
BACK VIEW  
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).  
a
b
c
FM Aerial  
Aux In jack  
DC Jack  
DISPLAY  
Raise the aerial into a vertical position.  
a
b
c
d
Equaliser settings  
Aux/FM mode indication  
Low battery indicator  
Mode/Frequency/Volume display  
 
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FITTING BATTERIES  
SELECTING A SOURCE  
LISTENING TO THE RADIO  
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.  
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.  
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  
To select a source:  
play.  
Press the SOURCE button to step through the sources.  
To tune to a station:  
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.  
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.  
To fit batteries:  
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction shown to unclip  
the latch. Lift off the battery cover.  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
The display will show the tuned frequency in MHz.  
To increase the volume:  
FM PRESETS  
Press the button.  
To decrease the volume:  
Press the button.  
Your radio can store up to 10 of your favourite stations as  
presets for quick recall.  
To store any preset 1-10  
When the volume is adjusted, the volume level is displayed  
briefly on a scale of 0 (minimum) to 20 (maximum).  
2. Fit four ‘AA’/’UM3’ batteries into the battery  
compartment, observing polarity as shown.  
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.  
Press and hold the PRESETS button.  
3. 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.  
The preset display will flash.  
SOUND EQUALISER  
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.  
Your docking station includes a sound equaliser with five  
different preset responses.  
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!  
To change the sound equaliser setting:  
Press the EQ button repeatedly.  
The equaliser mode selected will change in the sequence -  
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.  
In the FLAT setting, no equalisation is applied.  
 
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iPod ADAPTORS  
FINDING AN ADAPTOR  
DOCKING AN iPod  
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.  
iPhone adaptors  
DOCKING YOUR iPod  
To dock your iPod:  
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.  
Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted to the  
docking bay.  
Locate the iPod on the Docking Connector and press it  
gently home.  
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  
To remove your iPod from the dock:  
Grip the iPod at the sides.  
Lift the iPod gently from the dock.  
Docking Connector  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
 
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PLAYING FROM AN iPod  
CONNECTING OTHER iPod  
MODELS (INC SHUFFLE)  
AUX INPUT  
Once an iPod is docked, you can play the iPod and operate  
some of the functions from the controls on your docking  
station.  
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  
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.  
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.  
Headphone socket  
To AUX IN  
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  
With the cable connected, press the SOURCE button to  
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.  
select AUX.  
AUX will be shown on the display.  
iPod menu functions:  
iPod menu functions should be navigated using the controls  
on the iPod.  
Set your personal audio player/computer to PLAY.  
Set the listening volume to the level you want with the  
or button.  
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.  
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.  
NOTE:- The volume control of the iPod must be turned up  
when playing through AUX IN.  
 
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
SPECIFICATIONS  
WARRANTY  
AFTER USING THE DOCKING STATION  
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 on 0845  
456 6767. Please have your original purchase receipt with  
you when you call. This warranty in no way affects your  
consumer rights.  
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).  
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  
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.  
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 facili-  
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.  
 
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Te sco 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)  
SP114 V0.4  
 

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