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CR129
Digital picture frame with clock radio

User Guide

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
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.

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.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor.
Using  non-approved  power  supplies  will  void  the
warranty.
Mains  Supply:  The  mains  operating  voltage  of  the
AC  Adaptor    is  marked  on  a  rating  plate  on  the  AC
Adaptor.
The  means  of  disconnecting  this  appliance  from
the  mains  supply  is  the  AC  adaptor.  This  should  be
unobstructed and readily operable at all times.

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.

This symbol indicates that there are impor-
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.

CAUTION!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INDEX

Important safety information ..................................1
Introduction ............................................................2
Unpacking ...............................................................2
Controls and connections .........................................3
Display features .......................................................4
Getting started ........................................................5
Display brightness ...................................................5
Listening to FM radio ...............................................5
Setting the time and date ........................................6
Setting the alarm times ...........................................6
Viewing photos........................................................7
Internal memory .....................................................8
Sleep timer ..............................................................8
Set-up menu ...........................................................9
Troubleshooting ....................................................10
Care & Maintenance...............................................10
Specifications ........................................................10
Warranty ...............................................................10

PRELIMINARIES

INTRODUCTION

The CR129 is a stylish digital picture frame with built-in FM
radio and alarm clock. In addition to showing a slideshow
of digital photos, the versatile, variable brightness display
window includes an easy-to-read display of time, date, alarm
settings and radio frequency .

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 CR129 digital picture frame

•

AC adaptor

•

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.

Volume control wheel

Flash card slot

USB drive slot

DC-in jack

Alarm 1 button

Snooze/Display brightness button

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

FRONT VIEW

LEFT SIDE VIEW

Alarm 2 button

Display

Source button

Photo mode button

Radio mode button

Cursor up button

Cursor right button

OK button

Cursor down button

Cursor left button

Clock mode button

Sleep button

Menu select button

Light sensor

FM aerial

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

DISPLAY FEATURES

Sleep symbol (displayed during sleep mode)

Sleep time remaining (displayed during sleep mode)

Time display (12 hour display shown)

Photo pane

Alarm 2 time display

Alarm 2 symbol

Alarm 2 radio/sound effect symbol (radio symbol shown)

Date display

Alarm 1 radio/sound effect symbol (sound effect symbol shown)

Alarm 1 symbol

Alarm 1 time display

CLOCK DISPLAY

RADIO DISPLAY

Time display (12 hour display shown)

Photo pane

Radio frequency display

Radio mode symbol

Preset number (when a preset is selected)

MHz indicator for frequency

GETTING STARTED

FM AERIAL

Before using the radio for FM reception, unwrap and fully
extend the aerial wire. In use, you may need to adjust the
position of the aerial wire for maximum signal strength.

CONNECTING POWER

Before connecting the 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 AC adaptor into the DC jack on

•

the back of the unit.
Plug the AC adaptor 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.
When first connected, the clock display will appear at the
default start time and date.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

To increase or decrease the radio volume:

Rotate the volume wheel on the side of the unit.

•

LISTENING TO FM RADIO

To select radio mode:

Press the

•

RADIO

button.

The information pane on the display will switch to show the
current time and radio frequency.

To scan for a station:

Press and

•

hold

the

button to start the scan up

or down the band.

Tha radio will scan the band and stop at the next station found.
The frequency will be displayed.

To tune manually to a station:

Press the

•

button

briefly

to tune up or down

the band in steps of 0.1MHz.

When you have finished listening to the radio:

Press the

•

CLOCK

PHOTO

button to switch off the radio

and display the clock or full-screen photos.

STATION PRESETS

You can store up to 20 of your favourite stations as presets
for quick recall.

To store a preset:

Tune to the station you want to save.

•

Press the

•

button.

The preset number displayed will flash.

Press the

•

button to select the preset number

you want to save.
Press the

•

button to store this preset number.

To browse the preset stations:

Press the

•

button to step through the station

presets.

The selected preset number will display and the stored station
will play.

AUTO-STORE

Your radio can also scan the band automatically for all
stations of a suitable strength and store them as presets.

To start auto-store:

While the radio is playing, press the

•

MENU

button to

display the radio Auto Program menu.

‘Radio Auto Program menu’ will be highlighted.

Press the

•

button to highlight ‘Start’.

Press the

•

button to start the scan.

The radio will scan the FM band and store all found stations
as presets.

NOTE:- The Auto-Store function will erase all presets
previously stored.

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

The display brightness can be set to one of four options - off,
dim, medium, bright.

To change the display brightness:

Press the

•

SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

button

repeatedly to cycle through the available options..

Auto light sensor:

A light sensitive eye on the front panel can be enabled to
automatically switch off the backlight at night. Refer to the
Set-Up Menu section on page 9 for instructions to switch the
sensor on or off.

The time and date are set through the Set-up menu.
To open the Set-up Menu:

Press the

•

CLOCK

button.

Clock mode is set.

Press the

•

MENU

button.

The Set-up menu screen will open.

The top three options are available to adjust time and date
settings (Set Time, Set Date, Clock Mode 12 hour/24 hour).

To select the setting you want to change:

Press the

•

button until the setting you want to

change is highlighted.

To change a highlighted setting:

Press the

•

button to move to the right pane and

highlight the numbers you want to change.
Press the

•

button to change the numbers.

NOTE:- The format for date setting in the menu is MM/DD/
YYYY. For example - to set January 29th 2009 set -

01-29-2009.

When you have finished changing a setting:

Press the

•

button to navigate back to the left pane

and select another setting to change, or press the

MENU

button to save changes and exit the setup menu.

NOTE:- Your picture frame includes a back-up feature to
retain clock, calendar and alarm settings for up to 7 days in
the event of a power cut.
Details of other options available from the Set-up menu are
available on page 9.

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

The clock function of your picture frame includes two alarms.
You can activate either or both at different times, and with
different wake-up modes.

To check the time currently set for Alarm 1:

Press the

•

CLOCK

button.

The clock will be displayed.

If the Alarm 1 time is not displayed (display reads --:--),

•

press the

ALARM1

button to show the Alarm1 time.

To change the time setting for Alarm 1:

When the alarm time is displayed, press and

•

hold

the

ALARM1

button until the Alarm 1 hours digits flash.

Press the

•

button to increase or decrease the

Alarm 1 hour setting to the correct number.
When the hour digits are set correctly, press the

•

button to highlight the minutes digits.
Press the

•

button to increase or decrease the

Alarm 1 minute setting to the correct number.
When the minute digits are set correctly, press the

•

ALARM1

button to exit alarm setting.

Checking and setting the time for Alarm 2:

Follow the steps listed above to set Alarm 2, but pressing

•

the

ALARM2

button in place of

ALARM1

Changing the wake-up mode or alarm repeat
settings:

Refer to the Set-up menu section on page 9 for

•

instructions to change the wake-up mode (waking up
to

radio

or a

sound-effect

) or the alarm repeat setting

(alarm sounds

daily

weekdays only

SETTING THE ALARM TIMES

If you want to wake up to either or both alarms, you must
activate the alarm(s) required before going to bed.

To activate the alarms:

If the clock is not displayed, press the

•

CLOCK

button.

Press the

•

ALARM1

ALARM2

button

briefly

The alarm will switch on or off and the alarm bell symbol will
change colour - gold when the alarm is set, silver when not
set. The alarm time currently set and wake-up mode (radio or
sound-effect) will also be displayed.

NOTE:- If you have set radio as a wake-up mode, always
check that the radio is tuned to a station and that the volume
control is set to a high enough level to wake you before
setting the alarm when you go to bed. All other wake-up
modes will wake you with an increasing volume level.

When the alarm wakes you:

The alarm will wake you with your chosen alarm sound at the
alarm time set. When the alarm sounds you can choose to set
snooze mode to delay the alarm for 9 more minutes or you
can stop the alarm sounding until the next alarm time.

To set Snooze mode:

Press the

•

ALARM1

SNOOZE

ALARM2

button.

The alarm will stop, and the alarm wake-up mode indicator
will flash to indicate that snooze is set. The alarm will then
sound again after the snooze period of 9 minutes. If you want
to sleep longer, you can repeatedly set snooze mode.

To stop the alarm:

Press any button except

•

ALARM1

SNOOZE

ALARM2

The alarm will stop sounding until the next alarm time.

USING THE ALARM

Your picture frame can display photos stored in the following
memory stores -

On a compatible Flash Card (SD/MMC/MS) as used in

•

most digital cameras.
On a USB Drive

•

Non-removable Internal memory.

•

If there is no Flash Card or USB drive loaded, the display will
show photos from the Internal memory (or the ‘Technika’
logo if there are no photos loaded into the Internal memory).
When an external Flash memory photo store is loaded, a
slideshow of the photos from this store will automatically
begin. This slideshow will continue, even if you insert flash
memory into the other Flash memory slot.

Selecting from a different photo store:

If a flash memory store is loaded, press the

SOURCE

button

repeatedly to view photos stored on the flash memories in
the sequence -

VIEWING PHOTOS

SLIDESHOW CONTROL

You can also display your photos using the full screen of the
Picture Frame display.

To switch to full-screen photo display:

Press the

•

PHOTO

button.

The slideshow will now fill the screen of the Picture Frame.

NOTE:-The alarm will continue to function when a full-screen
slideshow is displayed.
NOTE:- The radio cannot be played at the same time as a full-
screen photo slideshow.

SLIDESHOW CONTROL
Stopping the slideshow:

While the slideshow is running, press the

•

button.

The slideshow will stop, displaying the current photo.

Changing to another photo:

Press the

•

button to select the previous or next

photo in the slideshow sequence.

Rotating a photo:

Press the

•

button repeatedly.

The photo displayed will rotate 90 ° with each press.
NOTE:- The photo will return to normal orientation when the
slideshow continues.

Re-starting the slideshow:

Press the

•

button to switch to thumbnail mode.

Follow the instructions in the next section from

•

‘Navigating to a picture’ to choose a photo and re-start
the slideshow.

To load a compatible Flash Card:

Gently insert the Flash Card into the Flash Card slot on the

•

side of the unit. If the Flash Card is marked with an arrow
this should be aligned to the back of the unit.

NOTE:- Flash Cards are polarised and can only be inserted one
way round. If the Flash Card will not load easily you may need
to reverse it. Never force a Flash Card into the Card Reader
slot.

LOADING FLASH MEMORY

To connect a USB flash drive:

Insert the drive into the USB jack on the side of the unit.

•

NOTE: Most USB Mass storage devices are supported by the
USB connection including Flash drives, Memory sticks, Jump
drives etc. If your Mass storage device requires a battery/
power source, ensure that the battery is fitted/charged
before connection.

INTERNAL MEMORY

The internal memory has the capacity to store 10 photos.

To copy a picture from a Flash Card or USB drive to the
internal memory:

Press the

•

SOURCE

button to select the flash memory

that contains the photo.
Wait for the photo to be shown in the slideshow (or

•

navigate to the photo using Thumbnail mode, then start
the slideshow).
Press the

•

button.

The Save Photo Dialog will be displayed with ‘YES’

•

highlighted.
Press the

•

button to select the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ option

from the save dialog.
Press the

•

button to choose the selected option.

If you choose ‘Yes’, there will be a short delay while the photo
is copied to the internal memory, then the slideshow will
continue.

Deleting photos from the internal memory:

Press the

SOURCE

button to select a display of photos from

the internal memory.
When the photo you want to delete is displayed, press the

button.

The Delete Photo Dialog will be displayed with ‘YES’

•

highlighted.
Press the

•

button to select the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ option

from the dialog.
Press the

•

button to choose the selected option.

The photo will be deleted from the internal memory.

SLEEP TIMER

The Sleep Timer will switch off the backlight (and radio when
playing) after a preset ‘sleep’ period.

To set the sleep timer:

Press the

•

SLEEP

button repeatedly to select the Sleep

time required.
The clock display at the top left of the screen will change

•

to show the Sleep time counting down and the radio will
switch off (if playing).
If you want the radio to play through the Sleep period,

•

switch it on.

When the Sleep time has counted down to 0 minutes, the
Picture Frame display will switch off, also the radio if playing.

To switch the display on again:

Select RADIO, CLOCK or PHOTO mode.

•

To cancel the sleep timer once set:

Press the

•

SLEEP

button repeatedly until the Sleep

display reads ‘OFF’.

THUMBNAIL BROWSE

You can choose to display all photos from the photo store as
thumbnails so you can find a photo that you want to display.

Selecting thumbnail browse mode:

While a full-screen slideshow is running, press the

•

button to stop the slideshow.
Press the

•

button again to switch to Thumbnail

mode.

The display will show the photos from the slideshow. The
border of the last photo displayed will flash yellow.

Navigating to a picture:

Press the

•

buttons to navigate to the

picture you want to display.

The flashing yellow border will move as you scroll through the
pictures.

To move to another page of photos:

If there are multiple pages of pictures, navigate up from

•

the top line of photos or down from the bottom line of
photos to view the next page.

Returning to the slideshow:

Press the

•

button to return to the slideshow, starting

with the highlighted photo.

SLIDESHOW CONTROL (contd.)

SET-UP MENU

The Set-up menu enables you to configure your picture frame
to your requirements.

To open the Set-up menu:

Select CLOCK or PHOTO mode.

•

Press the

•

MENU

button.

The Set-up menu screen will be displayed. The Set-up options
available are listed below -

To navigate the Set-up options.

Press the

•

button to scroll through the options

listed.

To change an option:

Scroll to the option you want to change.

•

Press the

•

button.

Press the

•

button to change the option setting.

Press the

•

button to save the changes and move back

to the options list.
Press the

•

button to scroll to another option or

press the

MENU

button to exit the Set-up menu.

Set Time:

Select this option to set the time on the clock of

your unit.

Set Date:

Select this option to set the date on the clock of

your unit.

Clock Mode:

Select this option to switch the clock between

12 hour (with A.M. and P.M. indication) and 24 hour display.

Alarm 1 Sound:

Choose the wake-up sound mode for Alarm

1. A demonstration of each sound will play as you change
between the sounds available.

Alarm 2 Sound:

Choose the wake-up sound mode for Alarm

Alarm 1 Repeat:

Select ‘Daily’ to enable Alarm 1 to sound

every day. Choose ‘Workdays’ to enable the alarm to sound
from Monday to Friday only.

Alarm 2 Repeat:

Select ‘Daily’ to enable Alarm 2 to sound

every day. Choose ‘Workdays’ to enable the alarm to sound
from Monday to Friday only.

Light Sensor:

Switch on the Light Sensor to automatically

switch off the display when the room is dark at night.
NOTE: If you want to read the time at night and the display
is switched off, press the

SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

button to switch the display back on for one minute (the light
sensor is disabled during this period).

Wall Paper:

Changing the Wall Paper setting will change

the background colour of the display screens. Choose from
black, blue or red.

Brightness:

You can set the default brightness of the display

in the range -3 to +3.

Slideshow Effect:

You can choose the slideshow transition

effect with this setting. The options are Random (the
transition effect changes for each slide transition), No Effect,
Blind Vertical, Blind Horizontal, Colour Ration Vertical, Colour
Ration Horizontal, Fade In Fade Out.

Slideshow Interval:

This setting will change the time that

each picture remains on the screen during the slideshow.

Display Format:

When set to ‘Normal’, each photo will

display in it’s original proportions. Set to ‘Wide’ to use the full
screen area for all photos.

Default:

Choose ‘Reset’ to return all menu options to ‘Factory

Original’ settings.
NOTE:- This will not erase photos in the Internal memory.

Radio Auto Program:

Choose this option to start a search

of the radio band for available stations. The stations will be
stored in sequence as presets.
NOTE:- Existing radio presets will be erased.

CARE AND CLEANING

Care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit
unplugged from the mains.
Clean the plastic parts with a barely damp cloth and then dry care-
fully.
Do NOT touch the screen with bare fingers, hard or pointed objects.
Clean the screen carefully with a special cloth, such as a Calotherm
cloth available from chemists and opticians.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source :........................9V , 1A via AC adaptor
Panel size ...............................7 inch
Aspect ratio ............................16:9
LCD diaplay resolution ............480 x 234 pixels
Photo format ..........................JPEG
Maximum photo file size ........40MB
Flash memory card .................SD, MMC or MS
USB device compatibility ........USB 2.0
Net Weight: ............................0.48kg

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

SPECIFICATIONS

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.

UK: Waste electrical products/batteries should
not  be  disposed  of  with  household  waste.
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your near-
est  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 while listening to a station.

Alarm not sounding

Check that the alarm has been activated. When the alarm is
on, the Alarm time will be displayed.

Alarm not sounding when the wake-up mode is set to
radio:

Check that the volume control is turned up to a suitable level
and the radio is tuned to a station.

Alarm not sounding on Saturday or Sunday:

The Alarm Repeat setting may be set to ‘Workdays’. This can
be changed to ‘Daily’ in the Set-up menu.

Photos will not display:

The photos may not be JPEG format. Check the format of the
photos you are trying to view.
If the photos are high resolution the files may be too large to
display. Try reducing the resolution of the photos.

WARRANTY

Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL

CR129 V0.3

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