Technika Clock Radio CR121DAB User Manual

CR121DAB  
Owner’s  
Handbook  
Clock radio with dock for iPod  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
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.  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one of the following measures:  
CAUTION!  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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tant 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.  
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION  
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage is marked  
on a rating plate on the underside of the case.  
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.  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Rating plate  
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than those specified  
herein may result in hazardous exposure.  
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.  
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  
Before connecting the power, check that the mains  
voltage on the rating plate is the same as the voltage  
in your area.  
The means of disconnecting this appliance from  
the mains supply is the mains plug. This should be  
unobstructed and readily operable at all times.  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
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INTRODUCTION  
PRELIMINARIES  
INDEX  
INDEX  
The CR121DAB is a full-function DAB clock radio with dual  
alarms and a dock for an iPod.  
The CR121DAB also features a large-format backlit display for  
easy night reading.  
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.  
Important safety information..................................1  
Introduction ............................................................2  
Unpacking ...............................................................2  
Controls & Connections............................................3  
Getting started ........................................................5  
Setting the clock......................................................5  
Adjusting the volume ..............................................5  
DAB Scanning ..........................................................6  
DAB Display modes..................................................6  
Selecting a source....................................................7  
FM reception............................................................7  
Radio presets...........................................................7  
Docking or connecting an iPod ................................8  
Playing an iPod........................................................9  
Using the alarms....................................................10  
Advanced operation...............................................11  
Sleep function .......................................................12  
Troubleshooting ....................................................12  
Care & Maintenance...............................................12  
Specifications ........................................................12  
Warranty ...............................................................12  
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 CR121DAB clock radio  
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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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS  
TOP VIEW  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Play/Pause/Scan button  
Next button  
Function button  
Volume up button  
Volume down button  
Previous button  
Sleep/Clock button  
iPod dock connector  
Snooze/dimmer button  
1) Menu/Info button  
1! Alarm 2 button  
1@ Alarm 1 button  
1# Standby/On button  
1$ Select button  
1% Preset/Arrow down button  
1^ Preset mode button  
1& Preset/Arrow up button  
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS  
FRONT VIEW  
a
b
c
d
Standby indicator  
Display  
DAB/FM aerial  
Mains lead  
BACK VIEW  
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GETTING STARTED  
POWER CONTROL  
BROWSING FOR A STATION  
DAB/FM AERIAL  
STANDBY CONTROL  
To browse for another DAB station  
Before using your radio for DAB or FM reception, unwrap  
and fully extend the aerial wire. You may need to adjust the  
position of the aerial wire for maximum signal strength.  
To turn the radio on:  
Press the }or {button repeatedly to browse through  
the station list.  
Stop browsing when you find the station name you  
want.  
Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
The Standby indicator will switch off, the display will brighten  
and the radio will switch on.  
CONNECTING POWER  
Before connecting the power, check that the mains voltage  
on the rating plate is the same as the voltage in your area.  
After a short delay, the radio will tune to the station. The  
display will show the station details.  
To set the radio to standby:  
Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the  
mains power on.  
The display will dim, the radio will switch off and the Standby  
indicator will light. The clock will continue to run whilst mains  
power is connected.  
DAB station name  
Time  
The unit is now ready for use.  
When first connected to the power, the clock display will  
show ‘zeros.  
INITIAL SCAN  
When your radio is switched on for the first time the scanning  
display will be shown while the scanning process takes  
place:  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
The clock on your radio is automatically set within the first  
few minutes of playing a DAB radio station for the first time.  
If a DAB station is not available, the clock may be set  
manually.  
DLS scrolling text DAB mode indicator  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
To set the clock manually:  
To increase the volume:  
Set the radio to Standby.  
Press the SLEEP/CLOCK button.  
Press the VOLUME + button.  
To decrease the volume:  
Press the VOLUME - button.  
When the volume is adjusted the display will change to show  
the current volume setting on a bargraph.  
‘Clock Time Set’ will be displayed and the date (in the format  
YYYY-MM-DD) and time will be displayed. The year digits will  
flash.  
Number of stations found  
The radio scans all usable stations (full scan) and stores them  
alphanumerically - 1 Radio, 2 Radio, AA Radio, AB Radio...  
The initial scan will take a few minutes. After the scan, the  
clock will be set and the radio will play the first station in  
the sequence.  
Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to set the  
year.  
DISPLAY DIMMER  
Press the SELECT button to save this setting.  
The month digits will flash.  
The display brightness can be switched in steps from high to  
low settings by pressing the SNOOZE button on the top panel  
or remote control.  
Repeat the previous two steps until you have set the  
date and time correctly.  
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DAB SCANNING  
DAB DISPLAY MODES  
RE-SCANNING FOR DAB STATIONS  
DISPLAY MODE OPTIONS  
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment): This is a scrolling message  
giving real-time information - song titles, news headlines,  
etc.  
PROGRAMME TYPE: This describes the style of the  
programme being broadcast.  
MULTIPLEX NAME: DAB Digital radio stations are broadcast  
in multiplexes. Each multiplex is a bundle of radio stations  
transmitted in a single frequency. There are national and  
local multiplexes; local ones contain stations specific to your  
area. This option displays the name of the multiplex name  
that contains the station you are listening to.  
MULTIPLEX NUMBER/FREQ: This option will display the  
multiplex number and frequency that contains the station  
you are listening to.  
BIT RATE: DAB allows broadcasters to vary the BIT RATE (or  
the amount by which an audio signal can be compressed)  
depending on the type of broadcast. This enables the amount  
of stations on a multiplex to be maximised. Speech and News  
are often broadcast at a lower Bit Rate; music needs a higher  
Bit Rate for good fidelity.  
SIGNAL STRENGTH: This setting will display a signal  
strength bargraph. The longer the bargraph, the stronger the  
signal. Setting the display to show signal strength is useful  
when setting up the aerial for the strongest signal.  
TIME AND DATE:Time and date are updated by broadcasted  
information.  
When first used, your radio scanned the DAB band for  
available stations. The station services found were then  
stored in your system’s memory.  
You can re-scan the band at any time if you move to a different  
area or just to refresh the stored list of available stations.  
There are two types of scan - Quick scan and Full scan. A Quick  
scan will scan the UK DAB channels, a Full scan will scan all  
channels in the tuning range of the radio.  
The bottom line of the display can be switched to show  
different items of information that may be transmitted with  
a DAB station.  
Choosing the information display:  
Press the MENU/INFO button repeatedly to change the  
information displayed while playing a DAB radio station.  
The full range of display options are shown below. Some  
stations may not broadcast all of these options.  
To quick scan for DAB stations:  
Select the DAB band.  
Press the /,/SCAN button briefly.  
To Full scan for DAB stations:  
Select the DAB band.  
Press and hold the /,/SCAN button.  
The scanning process will take a few minutes. The number of  
services found during the scan will be shown at the right side  
of the display.  
After the scan, the clock will be set and the radio will play the  
first station in the sequence.  
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SELECTING A SOURCE  
LISTENING TO FM RADIO  
STATION PRESETS  
SOUND SOURCES  
You can choose to listen to the following sources -  
Your radio can also receive FM band radio stations and display  
RDS data (where broadcast).  
DAB and FM presets  
Your radio can store up to 10 of your favourite stations as  
presets on both the DAB and FM bands for quick recall.  
DAB radio  
FM radio  
iPod (when docked)  
To change to the FM band  
Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select FM  
To store any preset 1-10  
Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.  
mode.  
Selecting a source:  
Press the PRESET button.  
To auto-tune up the band to the next FM station  
Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to scroll through  
Press the PRESET/ARROW >or <button repeatedly to  
find the preset number you want to store.  
Press and hold the PRESET button to confirm and store  
the preset.  
Press the /,/SCAN button briefly to search up the  
band for the next station.  
the available sources.  
Press and hold the /,/SCAN button to search down  
the band for the previous station.  
The radio will search the band and the tuning frequency will be  
displayed whilst searching.  
When a usable station is detected the radio will stop tuning and  
play the station. If RDS data is present, the station name and  
scrolling radio text will be displayed. If RDS data is not present,  
<Radio Text> will be displayed.  
To recall any preset 1-10  
Press the PRESET button.  
Press the PRESET/ARROW >or <button repeatedly to  
find the preset number you want to play.  
Press the PRESET button briefly to play the preset.  
To manually tune to FM stations  
Press the }or {button to tune up or down the band  
in 50kHz steps.  
STEREO/MONO RECEPTION  
Your radio will switch automatically between stereo and  
mono FM reception.  
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iPod ADAPTORS  
FINDING AN ADAPTOR  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
iPod adaptor  
Docking bay  
FITTING THE iPod ADAPTOR  
When your iPod was new it may have been supplied with a  
standard dock adaptor in the packaging. If so, 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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DOCKING AN iPod  
PLAYING FROM AN iPod  
DOCKING YOUR iPod  
To dock your iPod:  
Once an iPod is docked, you can operate your iPod functions  
from the controls on the top panel or the remote control.  
Switch off the power.  
Check that the correct iPod adaptor is fitted to the  
docking bay.  
Selecting iPod playback mode:  
Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select iPod  
mode.  
Locate the iPod on the Docking Connector and press it  
gently home.  
Playback functions:  
Press the /,/SCAN button to toggle between Play and  
Pause mode at any time.  
To remove your iPod from the dock:  
Press the } or { button to select the next or previous  
track on your iPod.  
Grip the iPod at the sides.  
Lift the iPod gently from the dock.  
iPod menu functions:  
When an iPod is docked and playing you can navigate the  
menus from the control buttons on your radio.  
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 radio is  
connected to mains power.  
To move up through the iPod menu, press the MENU/  
INFO button.  
To scroll up and down options displayed on the iPod  
menu, press the PRESET/ARROW >or <button.  
To select menu items, press the SELECT button.  
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USING THE ALARMS  
SETTING THE ALARMS  
SETTING THE ALARM TO WAKE YOU  
To set the alarm to wake you:  
Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to set the  
hours for the alarm wake-up time.  
Press the SELECT button to save this setting.  
You can set two completely separate alarm times (ALARM 1  
and ALARM 2) and activate either or both of them to wake  
you with a buzzer, radio, or music from a docked iPod.  
Check that the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 symbols are displayed  
as required. If not, set the Alarm(s) On as described in  
the previous section.  
The minutes digits will now flash.  
Changing Alarm 1 settings:  
Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to set the  
minutes for the alarm wake-up time.  
Press the SELECT button to save this setting.  
If you have set either wake up mode to DAB or FM, check  
that you have tuned the radio to a station.  
If you have set either wake up mode toiPod, make sure  
that your iPod is docked.  
Press the AL. SET/OFF a button to display the current  
settings for Alarm 1.  
The alarm setting sequence will close.  
Alarm 1 wake up mode  
Changing Alarm 2 settings:  
Follow the above steps, but pressing the AL. SET/OFF b  
button in place of the AL. SET/OFF a button.  
Set the radio to Standby (or set the SLEEP function).  
The radio will switch off and the time and date will be displayed  
with the Alarm Symbol(s) when set.  
Checking Alarm 1 or 2 settings:  
The current settings for ALARM 1 will appear on the display.  
WHEN THE ALARM WAKES YOU  
Press the AL. SET/OFF a (or b) button.  
The alarm will wake you at the set times with your choice of  
wake-up mode. The volume will gradually increase in level  
until turned off.  
To turn off the alarm you can choose to set snooze, which will  
reset the alarm for a further 9 minutes, or to switch it off.  
Alarm 1 time  
Press the AL. SET/OFF a (or b) button again to return  
to normal operation.  
Alarm 1 ON/OFF  
In this example, Alarm 1 is set to play DAB radio at 08:15.  
Switching Alarm 1 or 2 On or Off:  
If Alarm 1 is switched off, press the PRESET/ARROW >  
Press the AL. SET/OFF a (or b) button.  
Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to switch  
Alarm 1 (or 2) On or Off.  
or <button to switch Alarm 1 On.  
NOTE: You can only change alarm settings when the alarm  
is switched on.  
To set snooze:  
To set snooze, press the SNOOZE button.  
The alarm will stop and the snooze time will count down on the  
display. After 9 minutes the alarm will sound again.  
When set, the status of the Alarm(s) selected will be shown on  
the display.  
Press the SELECT button.  
The current wake-up mode setting will flash on the display.  
To switch off the alarm:  
Press the PRESET/ARROW > or < button to select the  
alarm wake-up mode for Alarm 1.  
Alarm 1 set  
To switch off the alarm, press the STANDBY/ON button.  
The unit will set to Standby.  
Press the SELECT button to save this setting.  
Alarm 2 set  
The current wake-up time will be shown with the hours digits  
flashing.  
ALARM REPEAT  
Once set, the alarm(s) will sound at the same time(s) each  
day until turned off.  
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ADVANCED OPERATION  
DAB MANUAL TUNING  
To tune to a station, press the SELECT button when the  
For most users, tuning to DAB stations via the DAB station  
list is recommended. For advanced users it is also possible to  
manually tune to a station.  
station name is displayed.  
After a short delay the station will tune.  
To tune manually:  
Press and hold the SELECT button until the display  
shows ‘Manual tune.  
Press the } or { button to step through the DAB  
channels.  
The display will show the number and frequency of the channel  
you are tuning to. If the channel contains a station multiplex,  
the name of the multiplex will also be displayed.  
To tune to stations within this multiplex, press the  
SELECT button.  
Press the }or {button to browse the station names  
available within this multiplex.  
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SLEEP FUNCTION  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
WARRANTY&SPECIFICATIONS  
SLEEP TIMER  
Poor quality radio reception  
SPECIFICATIONS  
You can set the Sleep timer to play music for a set period  
while you are falling asleep.  
The aerial signal may not be adequate. Try repositioning the  
aerial while watching the signal strength. Signal strength  
can be displayed by tuning to a DAB station and pressing  
the MENU/INFO button repeatedly until the signal strength  
bargraph is displayed.  
Supply Voltage: ............... 230-240 V ~, 50 Hz  
Power consumption: ....... 7 W  
Frequency range: ............ 174-240 MHz (DAB)  
87.5-108 MHz (FM)  
To set the sleep timer:  
Play your choice of music.  
Net Weight:..................... 0.75 kg  
Press the SLEEP/CLOCK button repeatedly to set the sleep  
time you want in 10 minute intervals from a maximum  
of 90 minutes down to 10 minutes. Pressing the SLEEP/  
CLOCK button once more will switch sleep mode off.  
Alarm not sounding  
Class II construction double insulated.  
This product must not be connected to earth.  
Check that you have set Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 on in the alarm  
setting sequence. When the alarms are on, the Alarm 1 or  
Alarm 2 symbol will be displayed.  
The sleep time you set will be shown on the display (90 minutes  
in the example below) until the sleep time ends.  
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.  
Poor quality radio reception when an iPhone is  
docked:  
You may need to set the iPhone to ‘airplane’ mode when  
docked.  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
CARE AND CLEANING  
UK: Waste electrical products/batteries should  
not be disposed of with household waste.  
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your  
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.  
Sleep time indication  
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 barely damp  
cloth and then dried carefully. Never use abrasives, abrasive  
cloths or chemical solvents .  
Music will continue to play during the sleep time. When the  
sleep time expires, the unit will set to Standby.  
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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)  
CR-121DAB V0.1  
 

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