MC123
Owner’s
Handbook
Micro Hi-Fi
POWER INDICATOR
FM STEREO INDICATOR
VOLUME CONTROL
REPEAT KEY
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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SKIP -/ REVERSE SEARCH
SKIP +/ FORWARD SEARCH
AM/FM/FM ST. BAND SELECTOR
TUNING KNOB
AUX INPUT
BAND SELECTOR
STOP KEY
PLAY/PAUSE KEY
PROGRAM KEY
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DISPLAY SCREEN
CD DOOR RELEASE
FM ANTENNA
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
SPEAKER JACKS
AC POWER CORD
MINUTES SET KEY
HOURS SET KEY
TIME SET KEY
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LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTION
SETTING THE TIME
PRELIMINARIES
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Switch the function selector to ‘CD’. The clock
mustbe set when the selector isin thisposition.
Plug each loudspeaker into the loudspeaker
connectors of the main unit as shown in the
diagram below. Plug the connectors in firmly but do
not useexcessiveforce.
UNPACKING
The carton contains:
The power light comes on and the
displaylightsup.
Example: setthe time to3:40pm.
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The MC-123 AM/FM/CDMicro System.
AM
FM
PM
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One pair of loudspeakers:
Unpack and inspect the components carefully. If
any item is damaged or missing, contact the Tesco
store from where you purchased this product, or if
that is not possible, your nearest Tesco store. Please
haveyourreceipt readywhen youcall.
The Time Setting buttonsare on the rear panel.
RIGHT SPEAKER
LEFT SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
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Press and hold the TIME SET
button.
Hold down the Time Set button
and press the HOUR button to set
the hours. When the time goes
past 12:00, the display moves
from AM to PM.
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TIME SET
HOUR
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MINUTE
Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so in
accordance with recyclingregulationsin yourarea.
When running speaker cables, keep them away
from areaswheytheycould causedanger.
You will get better stereo if the speakers are placed
some distancefrom each other.
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit on to
a third partymake sureyoupasson the handbook.
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Hold down the Time Set button
and press the MINUTE button to
setthe minutes.
FM
PM
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PREPARATION
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Remove anystripsof tape holding the CDdoor.
CONNECTING THE MAINS
Releasethe Time setbutton.
Press the DOOR OPEN button to open the CD lid.
Carefully remove the protective card from the CD
mechanism. Close the CD door and discard the
card and the piecesof tape.
StandbyandPower Off
Check that the mains voltage on the rating plate is
the sameasthe voltage in yourarea.
When power is connected and the rear panel power
switch is on, switching the Function Selector on the
front panel to “off” sets the unit into standby. In
Standby the unit power consumption is below 1
Watt and the front panel is powered at a very low
level, with no backlight.
The only point of leaving the unit in standby is to
power the clock. As there are no other settings you
can switch the unit off at the rear panel if you wish
but you will have to reset the clock (if required) when
youswitchon again.
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Switch the Power Switch on the rear
panel to the “0" - OFF position.
SITING AND PLACEMENT
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Switch the FUNCTION SELECTORto OFF.
Make sure there is a suitable power point within
easyreach.
Uncoil the AC power cord, plug the cord into
the wall socket and switchon the mainspower.
Switch the Power Switch to the “I” ON position.
The means of disconnection of the appliance is the
mains plug. This must not be obstructed and must
be freelyoperable at all times.
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The system will now go to Standby. In Standby the
display will light up very faintly and the clock time is
justvisiblebutno controls are operable.
Site the system on a stable surface (ideally a stout
shelf) where it is unlikely to fall or get knocked over.
The speakers which should be placed on either side
of the main unit with at least150mm between each
speakerand the main unit.
If you are not using the unit for some time always set
the rear panel switchto OFF for safety.
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You may now set the clock time if you wish but
this is optional. No control functions are
affectedifyouchoose not to setthe time.
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USING THE CD PLAYER
TO SEARCH FOR A PARTICULAR PASSAGE DURING PLAY
Pressand hold the SKIP+or SKIP –keyuntilthe desiredpassageislocated.
PRELIMINARIES
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Set the FUNCTIONSwitch to 'CD’
During the search the sound is played at reduced volume. Play returns to
normal when the keyisreleased.
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Pressthe CDdoor at the right hand sideof the door to open it.
Before first use, remove the protective card from the CDcompartment.
TO PLAYA CDFROMA SELECTEDTRACK
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Place a CD(label up)on the central spindle.
Pressgentlyto securethe CDin place.
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Insert the CD
PressPressSKIP+/SKIP –repeatedlyto selectthe track
Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton to startplayingthe track.
Closethe CDdoor
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The disc will spin briefly, indicate the number of
trackson the CDand then the discwill stop.
FM
PM
FM
PM
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REPEATINGA TRACKORA COMPLETEDISC
PresstheREPEATbuttontocycletherepeatmode:
TOPLAYACDWHEN STOPPED
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PLAY
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REPEAT 1
PLAY
REPEAT ALL
PLAY
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Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton
REPEAT
TRACK
REPEAT
DISC
NO
REPEAT
FM
PM
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02
02
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The discwill playfrom Track 1.
TO PAUSE A CDWHILE PLAYING
PLAY
PLAY
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Repeat can be selectedwhen a discisplayingor stopped.
Search and track selectoperate in Repeat mode.
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Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton
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The disc will pause. In Pause mode the sound mutes and the
displayflashes.
Pressthe STOP button to cancel Repeat and stop the disc.
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Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton again to resumeplay
PROGRAMPLAY
Program play may be selected when the CD is stopped or playing. You may
programupto20trackstoplayinanyorder.
TO STOP A CDWHILE PLAYING
Pressthe STOP button.
TO ALTERTHEVOLUME LEVEL
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Toselectandplaya Program:
PLAY
MEMORY
PLAY
MEMORY
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PressPROG.
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Move the slider on the Volume Control to the right to increase the volume
leveland to the keftto reducethe volume.
Thedisplay indicates01briefly
andthenflashes00
PLAY
MEMORY
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TO CHANGE TRACKSDURING PLAY
Press SKIP+/SKIP – repeatedly, to select and play from the desired track.
TO GO BACK TO THE START OF A TRACK DURING PLAY
Press SKIP – once.
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PressSKIP+/SKIP– toselecta track.
Thedisplayflashesthechosentrack
PressPROG.
Thedisplay indicates02briefly
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PLAY
PLAY
MEMORY
MEMORY
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USING THE CD PLAYER-2
USING THE RADIO
PLAY
MEMORY
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PressSKIP+/SKIP–, toselectanothertrack.
STEREOFMRECEPTION
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Thedisplayflashesthechosentrack
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Set the FUNCTIONSwitch to 'RADIO’
Set the BAND Switch to ‘FMST’
Select the station usingthe TuningKnob.
Repeattheabovestepstoprogramadditionaltracks.
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PressPROGtostoretheselection.
PLAY
PLAY
MEMORY
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Rotate the knob to the right to increase and to the left to reduce the
frequency. The frequency isindicated onthe screen
The radio will automatically detect stereo and mono broadcasts. When a Stereo
broadcast is detected the Stereo beacon will light. The beacon will not light
when a mono station isreceived.
PressPLAY/PAUSEtoplaytheprogram.
Playstartsfromthefirsttrackprogrammed
FM
MHZ
93.40
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Theprogramplaysonceandstopsunlessyouhaveselecteda repeatmode.
Note: In ‘Program’ mode, if you stop the disc and then press PLAY, the disc will
playfromtrack1 asnormalbuttheprogramwillstillbeinthememory.
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Orient the antenna cable for best signal quality. FM signals are horizontally
polarised -extending the antenna sideways may offer improved reception.
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PressPROGtorecallandreplaytheprogram.
Toreviewthecontentsofa program:
PressSTOP. KeeppressingthePROGkeytoreviewtheprogrammedtracks.
Tocancela program:
PressSTOP. OpenandclosetheCDdoortocancelProgramplay.
STEREO AND MONO
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Stereo receptionoffers a better listeningexperience. but requires a strong signal
for noise-free reception. In poor reception areas the noise performance will be
improvedbylisteningtotheradioinmono.
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TolisteninMono:
Afterplay:SettheSelectortoOFFandremovetheCD.
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Set the BAND switch to ‘FM’ and proceed as for FM Stereo reception. The
THE AUXILIARY INPUT
stereo indicator will extinguish.
AMRECEPTION
The AUX input is a 3.5 jack socket on the front panel. You may use it with any
audiounit(e.g. mp3player)whichhasa lineoutputora headphoneoutput.
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Set the FUNCTIONSwitch to 'RADIO’
Set the BAND Switch to ‘AM’
Select the station usingthe TuningKnob.
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SwitchtheSelectorswitchtotheOFFposition.
SettheVolumecontrolhalfway.
Plug a 3.5 jack cableinto the AUX input. Plug the otherend of the cableinto
thelineorheadphoneoutputofthesourceunit.
AM
Rotate the knob to the right to increase and to the left to reduce the
frequency. The frequency isindicated onthe screen
KHZ
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Switch on the source unit. If the source unit has a volume control set this to
providea moderateoutputintotheMC-123.
ControlthevolumewiththeMC-123andthefunctionswiththesourceunit.
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Rotate the unitfor the bestsignalquality.
The AM antenna is a Ferrite Rod type located inside the unit. AM is liable to
interference from mains appliances, fluorescent lights, cars etc. Changing the
location ofthe unit may greatly improve signal quality
NOTE: Connecting the AUX input when either the radio or CD is playing over-
rides the input (and in the case of CD play, resets the CD). Removing the plug
restoresthepreviousfunction(andinthecaseofCDplay, reloadstheCD).
Note:InRadiomode the clockcannot be viewedoraltered.
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CARE AND CLEANING
WARRANTY AND SPECIFICATIONS
AFTERUSE
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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StoptheCDplayer(ifplaying)
RemoveanyCDfromtheplayer
SwitchtheFunctionSwitchtoOFFtosettheunittoStandby.
As there no presets or other settings in this unit that require the set to be
under constantpower, you may switchthe set off at the mains if you wish. for
additionalsafety.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
MC-123
CAREANDCLEANING
Power Supply:
All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit unplugged
from the mainspower.
The surface of the unit can be cleaned with a barely damp cloth and then dried
carefully. Never useabrasivesor chemical solvents.
Do NOT clean the insideof the CDplayerwith a cloth. Lightly blow out anydust.
If your CDs don’t play properly, this is likely to be caused by surface damage or
dirt on the CD. If the CD lens gets dirty, use a proprietary lens cleaner and follow
the instructions carefully. If you always keep the CD door closed when the unit is
not in use, the lensisunlikelyto get dirty.
Voltage:
Consumption:
AC 220 -240V ~ 50 Hz
12.5 Watts
Frequency Range:
FM 88 - 108 MHz
AM 540 - 1600 kHz
Net weight:
2.57 kg
Class II construction double insulated. This product must not be
connected to earth.
CD TOPICS
Dirty, scratched or warped discs may cause skipping or noise. Handle a disc
only bythe edges. Store discsin their casesto avoid scratches.
UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist; for your nearest
facilitiesseewww.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for details.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperature, dust,
etc. Do not stick or write anything on the disc. Sharp writing instruments and
somefelttippensmaydamageitssurface.
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.
Loading a CD into the player: Position the disc over
the centre spindle. Make sure the printed side faces out.
Pressthe CDgentlyinto place. NEVER useforce
Removing a CD: Press lightly on the centre spindle.
Ease the CD off - hold it at the edges.Do not touch the
playingsurface. NEVER useforce
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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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