TCO
MARQUE: PROLINE
REFERENCE: PL 200 F EU
CODIC: 1261231
CUBE 2.0ch iPod Speaker with FM Radio
PL 200F EU / PL 200F UK
User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mains supply
This equipment is designed to operate from a 100-240 Volt, 50Hz AC mains supply. Other power sources may damage it. Check
that the rating label on the back of the mains adapter states 100-240V AC before you plug it in.
Mains lead
We have the fitted this equipment with a mains adapter with a standard plug fitting.
If the mains adapter or its lead becomes damaged it must be replaced with an adapter of the same type and rating.
Safe use and care of your equipment
We have designed and made this product to meet European safety standards.
Protect the mains lead. You must ensure the mains lead cannot be walked on, crushed, chafed or cut.
Avoid harsh conditions such as wet or damp places, high humidity, strong vibration, extremely high or low temperatures, strong
sunlight and places which are very dusty.
Never push objects into holes and ventilation slots.
To save power, switch off mains power or pull out the mains power adapter when you are not using the equipment.
Don’t continue to use this equipment if you have spilt liquids in it, if it is damaged in any way or if it does not work normally,
immediately unplug the equipment and seek expert advice.
This product is designed for domestic use only. Commercial or any other use may invalidate the guarantee and might be
dangerous.
Cleaning
Disconnect the mains supply and use only a lightly dampened soft cloth.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents as these may damage the cosmetic finish.
Important Safety warnings
To prevent electric shock, do not remove any cover.
If anything goes wrong, don’t try and fix it yourself, get a qualified service agent to look at the product.
Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing or place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the equipment.
Never put a naked flame source such as lighted candles on or near this equipment.
Small parts: Do not let young children play with the equipment.
Properties Key
Front
LCD Display
Navigate / Volume Reel; Select
button
Back
Clock Battery Compartment
AUX IN
DC IN
AA Battery Compartment
On/Off Switch
Top
iPod Dock
FM SCAN buttons
Technical Specifications
Product PL 200F
Maximum Power Output 4W (2 x 2W)
Frequency Response 300Hz – 15kHz (±3dB)
Signal-Noise Ratio ≥50dB
Driver Units 2inch / 4Ω
Audio Signal Input iPod docking slot, 3.5mm stereo jack
FM frequency 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Power Supply 4 x AA battery or 5V/1.2A power adaptor 100 – 240 Volts
Weight 840g
Dimensions 115mm (L) x 115mm (D) x 115mm (H)
OPERATION
This unit is intended to run from a mains supply of 100-240V 50Hz using the power adapter or 4X AA 1.5V and 1X CR2025
3V Lithium Cell or equivalent batteries.
The PL 200F can be operated by batteries or by power adaptor. Install four AA batteries or insert the power adaptor DC
5Volt lead into the DC IN socket on the back panel of the unit and plug the power adapter into the mains supply. When
inserting the batteries, make sure you observe the battery polarity marking inside the battery compartment. The battery
compartment is located on the back of the main unit.
Switch the unit on with the ON/OFF switch on the back panel of the main unit.
WARNING: Do not mix old and new or different types / makes of batteries, remove all batteries if the unit is not to be
used for an extended period to avoid electrolyte leakage which will damage the unit invalidating the warranty. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire, danger of explosion.
Standby mode
When PL 200F is switched on, it will enter standby mode. The display will show 00:00 without backlight.
To turn off standby mode (i.e. turn on PL 200F), press SELECT (Press the knob). Press and hold SELECT to enter standby
mode.
The backlight will light when the unit is switched on by pressing SELECT. If no button pressed within 3 seconds, the
display shows the current time with no backlight
Clock Setting
Press SCAN+, the hour digits will flash, turn the knob to set the hour, then press SCAN+ again, the seconds digits will
flash, turn the knob again to set the seconds. Complete the clock setting, by pressing SCAN+ again.
The clock backlight can be turned on by rotating the control knob.
There is a backup battery for the clock. In case of a power cut, the clock is still running internally (there will be no display).
Replace battery when necessary, battery type – CR2025 3V Lithium Cell. The clock backup battery compartment is
located on the back of the unit. You’ll need a small cross head screwdriver to remove the screw holding the clock backup
battery cover in place. Remove the screw and replace the battery then replace the battery cover and retaining screw.
Operation modes – iPod, AUX, FM
In any mode, press SELECT and then rotate the reel clockwise to select the modes.
iPod Æ AUX Æ FM Æ iPod…
iPod
Dock the iPod on the top slot of the speaker, control music playback from the iPod. To adjust the volume, press
SELECT and rotate the knob to set the required sound level..
PL 200F also supports the iPhone – however, during iPhone music playback, it automatically stops the music when
receiving a call.
AUX
Connect an external sound source using the 3.5mm stereo jack cable. Rotate the knob to adjust volume. Also adjust
the volume of the audio source device if necessary.
Caution: Do not set the Volume of the input source too high as distortion will occur,
FM
When PL 200F is displaying the frequency, press SCAN- or SCAN+ to manually tuning the frequency (0.1MHz for 1
step). Press and hold SCAN- or SCAN+ to scan the next FM station, PL 200F stops scanning when it finds a station.
Rotate the reel to adjust volume.
When the display shows FM (pressed SELECT on FM mode, or turn the knob clockwise to FM during mode
selection), immediately, rotate the knob anticlockwise one step and press SELECT to do FM auto scanning. PL 200F
stores the scanned station automatically.
To view the stored station list (from auto scan), rotate the reel turn the knob clockwise two steps to enter when the
display shows FM. Rotate the reel to choose saved stations (from P-01 to P-20).
Precaution
- Do not scratch the speaker diaphragm as it is thin and soft.
- Power off and remove the batteries or DC supply after use.
- Do not expose the speaker to liquid, moisture or humidity as it is not waterproof.
- Do not use abrasive cleaning solvents to clean the speaker.
- Do not expose the speaker to the contact with sharp objects as this will cause scratches or damages.
- Do not attempt to disassembly the speaker as it does not contain serviceable components.
- Keep the speaker out from extreme temperatures or dust.
- Only use the DC adaptor comes with the speaker.
Troubleshooting
1. Sound Distortion or Trembling
Reason Solution
Power output is out of the THD range 1. Lower the volume of PL 200F
2. Lower the volume of the connected source
device (AUX mode)
2. Left/Right output Deviation or Unstable
Reason Solution
Dirty stereo jack Clean the jack
Poor source signal 1. Replace the connected source device (AUX
mode)
2. Re-dock the iPod or iPhone (iPod mode)
3. No Sound
Reason Solution
Volume is set too low 1. Increase the volume of PL 200F
2. Increase the volume of the connected
source device (AUX mode)
Line-in is not properly connected 1. Replace the connected source device (AUX
mode)
2. Re-dock the iPod or iPhone (iPod mode)
Adapter is not properly connected Reconnect the adapter
4. Weak FM signal
Reason Solution
Location is not suitable for FM receipt Remove the PL 200F from the current
location
FM antenna 1. Prolong the FM antenna
2. Place FM antenna pointing different
direction
3. Touch the FM antenna or attach the end of
the FM antenna to any metal surface
IMPORTANT DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
As a responsible retailer we care about the environment.
As such we urge you to follow the correct disposal procedure for your product, batteries
and packaging materials.
This will help conserve natural recourses and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects health and the environment.
You must dispose of this product and its packaging according to local laws and regulations. Because this
product contains electronic components, the product and its accessories must be disposed of separately
from household waste when the product reaches its end of life.
To remove the batteries open the battery compartment and remove the 4 AA batteries, remove the
screw holding the battery compartment cover in place and remove the lithium cell.
Contact your local authority to learn about disposal and recycling.
The product and packaging should be taken to your local collection point for recycling.
Some collection points accept products free of charge.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may
occur as a result of product improvement and development.
Kesa Electricals© UK: EC1N 6TE 13-01-2012
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