PAL™/iPAL™ - Tivoli Audio
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1. top off the charge before use especially if the LED is blinking To do this follow the procedure described under Fast Charge Mode Note that the power indicator LED will blink with a different cycle during Fast Charge Mode while the batteries are charging Because the PAL s NiMH batteries have no memory it is not necessary to wait until the batteries are exhausted before recharging although recharging from complete discharge will also do no harm Leaving he PAL plugged in even when not in use ensures the batteries will be charged when you need them If the PAL is not plugged in the batteries will self discharge as a safety measure There is no harm in continuously operating the PAL with the power supply Note It may take up to 4 charge discharge cycles before the batteries are operating at full capacity when new or left unused for several weeks Replacing the battery pack When it comes time to replace the battery pack lift the FM antenna up remove the two screws that hold the battery cover in place with a small Philips head screwdriver Lift the battery cover off disconnect the lead from the battery pack and replace the batteries making sure to correctly connect the leads Replace the battery cover by inserting the bottom lip first then screwing the cover back on Replacement battery packs may be purchased from your authorized dealer distributor or Tivoli Audio Accaution To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury2. use an exact replacement battery pack available through Tivoli Audio or its authorized dealers and dispose of the spent battery pack according to your state country s regulations Handling the PAL The PAL is weather resistant but it is not weather proof It should not be immersed in water or held under running water It also should not be exposed to extreme temperatures e The PAL is designed to be portable but it is not indestructible Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts e Always grip the PAL using the side indentations e The PAL s non slip weather resistant coating is durable but it is not impervious to scratches e The PAL s speaker is magnetically shielded permitting use near a computer monitor or a television set It is normal for the power supply to become warm during use Exposing the PAL to extended periods of direct sunlight or heat could damage the rubber coating Cleaning The PAL s exterior rubber coating is designed to provide a non slip grip and be water resistant However some common chemicals may strip the coating If something is spilled on the cabinet wash it off as soon as possible to prevent possible damage Normal everyday wear and tear or damage resulting from cleaning or chemicals is not covered under the factory warranty To clean the PAL use water and a soft cloth and do not rub hard Use a mild soap only when necessary Unlike the PAL the iPAL typically has a water resis
3. website www tivoliaudio com There is no legal obligation for you to provide personal information However such information allows us to maintain a record of the Tivoli Audio products acquired by you and better understand the purchasers of our products The information collected will be used for marketing purposes by Tivoli Audio and where permitted to contact you in relation to the products you have acquired or other products which might be of interest to you from Tivoli Audio or other companies The information that you provide may be processed in another country Please visit the Tivoli Audio FAQ section at www tivoliaudio com prior to any request for warranty service as information available there may answer your questions or concerns You may email questions to us at mail tivoliaudio com Specifications Model Portable Audio Labratory PAL iPAL Type Portable weather resistant AM FM radio Driver 1 x 2 5 treated magnetically shielded full range driver Power 12VDC nominal 15VDC maximum 500mA Battery Pack NiMH 7 2V 1400 1800mA Battery Current 500mA AC Adapter Model PAL PS UL 120V 60Hz 18W 12VDC 500mA 6VA CE 230V 50Hz 15W 12VDC 500mA 6VA Dimensions 3 11 16 W x 6 1 4 H x 3 7 8 D Weight 2lbs All specifications subject to change without notice Tivoli Audio reserves the right to make product changes without notice Tivoli Audio the Tivoli Audio logo PAL iPAL and The Henry Kloss Portable Au
4. 1 877 297 9479 help tivoliaudio com 1 FM ANTENNA When listening to FM adjust this telescoping antenna and position it for best reception In strong FM signal locations reducing the antenna s length may provide better reception When the unit is not in use or when listening to AM keep the antenna retracted to protect it This antenna has no affect on AM reception For AM rotate the PAL itself to align the internal antenna for improved reception 2 AC DC INPUT Use this input to operate the PAL using its included PAL PS Tivoli Audio AC power supply or an optional 12VDC nominal 500mA fused source Use only the power supply provided with this product Should the power supply get damaged or misplaced use only a like replacement The connector is a 5 5mm 2 1mm center positive connector Keep the rubber plug inserted when this input is not in use 3 HEADPHONE OUTPUT Connect a headset to this stereo output for private listening The headphone volume will be controlled by the PAL s volume knob Connecting a pair of headphones will mute the PAL s main speaker This jack accepts a 1 8 stereo male mini plug You may also record from the PAL or use it as a high quality stereo tuner by using this output Keep the rubber plug inserted when this output is not in use 4 AUXILIARY INPUT To hear audio from another device such as a portable CD or MP3 player through the PAL s main speaker connect the device s audio outpu
5. is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference However there 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 product on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product to lightning and power line surges Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the back panel For products using an external power supply use an exact replacement if lost or damaged For products operating from battery power refer to the user manual Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to water or rain If the
6. product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinctive change in performance 9200 09 Keep this product a safe distance away from naked flame such as a lit candle Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping Objects containing liquid such as vases or drinking glasses should not be placed on top of this product The recommended operating temperature range is 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 PAL iPAL Instructions Congratulations on your purchase of a truly unique entertainment product We believe the rechargeable and weather resistant Portable Audio Laboratory PAL is one of the finest portable audio products on the market It is sure to enhance your radio listening experience at home or on the go Legendary audio inventor Henry Kloss dedicated over half of his life introducing people to the joy of music through his finely crafted hi fidelity products From his classic AR speakers of the 50 s to the Model 8 table radio of the 60 s to the current Tivoli Audio radios Henry consistently impressed consumers and critics alike with the quality and value of his offerings In order to take full advantage of what your new radio is capable of please take a moment to read this owner s manual and the safety instructions If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Tivoli Audio dire
7. L and plug it into a wall outlet to charge the batteries See Fast Charge Mode Like many rechargeable devices there may be a delay before the LED starts to blink when the PAL is brand new and first plugged in or when left unused for several weeks This is a feature of the Power Management System designed to protect the batteries from damage Should you experience this you may jump start the Fast Charge Mode by playing the PAL while plugged in for approximately 2 3 hours and then turning it off but still plugged in The green LED should begin to flash at that time indicating Fast Charge Mode is active In order to complete the charge cycle leave the PAL plugged in for an additional 4 5 hours even if the LED has stopped blinking Bear in mind it may take up to 4 charge discharge cycles before the batteries are operating at full capacity when the PAL is new or has been unused for several weeks Leaving the PAL plugged in even when not in use ensures the batteries will be charged when you need it If the PAL is not plugged in the batteries will gradually self discharge as a safety measure There is also no harm in playing the PAL continuously while plugged in Jump Start In the event there is no power from the battery after giving it a full charge the battery may have self discharged In this case try this simple procedure 1 Play the PAL at moderate volume for 3 hours while connected to the external adapter 2 Aft
8. PAL IPAL Portable Audio Laboratory Fa Tivoli Audio PAL oss Tivoli CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence PRECAUCION of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO tute a risk of electric shock to persons NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE i isi REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence SERVICE PERSONNEL of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions a Po iD Do not use this apparatus near water For example do not use near a bathtub in a wet basement near a swimming pool and the like WARNING Do not expose this product to rain or moisture 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 D
9. Six loudspeaker Model Eight FM table radio and Model 11 portable phonograph Ten years later he founded Advent where along with great sounding speakers he produced one of the first projection TVs which he won an Emmy for and one of the first consumer cassette decks with Dolby B noise reduction Kloss Video entered the picture in 1977 After Kloss Video Henry co founded Cambridge SoundWorks in 1988 along with long time associate Tom DeVesto bringing factory direct savings in hi fi and producing the number one selling multi media speakers In 2000 at the age of 70 Henry emerged from retirement to once again team up with DeVesto to produce the critically acclaimed Model One mono table radio Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark of Creative Labs Singapore Dolby B is a registered trademark of Dolby Labs Inc Packed with your PAL you should find e 1 AC power supply e 1 Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack installed e 1 warranty registration card e 1 3 5mm to 3 5 stereo cable iPAL only Please contact your dealer or Tivoli Audio if any of these items are missing Tivoli Audio LLC Seaport Center 70 Fargo Street Suite 900 Boston MA 02210 USA 1 877 297 9479 www tivoliaudio com helpQtivoliaudio com Before you begin For your safety the PAL is shipped from the factory with discharged batteries However it is normal if the PAL plays straight out of the box With the unit off connect the power supply to the PA
10. ctly Please save the carton and original packing should you ever need to ship your radio as shipping damage is not covered by the factory warranty On behalf of all of us thank you for choosing Tivoli Audio and enjoy your new PAL About Tivoli Audio Tivoli Audio was started by Tom DeVesto with the goal of bringing simple to use high quality audio products to the consumer His long professional association with Henry Kloss includes co founding Cambridge SoundWorks As the CEO and head of research and development at his former company Tom was responsible for many of the best selling home entertainment and multi media products on the market today He also held senior management positions in product development for both Advent and Kloss Video Tom is uniquely qualified to introduce Henry Kloss designs Portable Audio Laboratory designer Henry Kloss 1929 2002 began his long love affair with audio back in the early 1950 s when as a student at M l T he began building speaker enclosures for fellow students who wanted to exploit the sound of live FM broadcasts of the Boston Symphony Orchestra With encouragement from the M I T lab staff and Major Edwin Armstrong the inventor of FM he co founded Acoustic Research in 1952 Here Henry helped develop the revolutionary AR1 acoustic suspension loudspeaker which forever changed the way audio was reproduced In 1957 he went on to co found KLH where he introduced audio enthusiasts to the Model
11. dio Laboratory are trademarks of Tivoli Audio LLC This manual was written by Peter Skiera and cannot be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of Tivoli Audio The information included within this owner s manual was accurate at the time of printing Tivoli Audio shall not be held liable for operational technical or editorial errors omissions For more information about other exciting products from Tivoli Audio please visit our website or contact us directly Tivoli Audio LLC Seaport Center 70 Fargo Street Suite 900 Boston MA 02210 USA 1 877 297 9479 www tivoliaudio com help tivoliaudio com a a PALIPALNA1009 Ti VO
12. er 3 hours switch the PAL off The green power LED should begin to flash indicating the battery is charging 3 When the LED stops flashing keep the PAL switched off but leave it plugged into the external adapter for an additional 4 5 hours to complete the charging process Guide to Features Front PAL Tivoli Audio HENRY KLOSS 1 TUNING DIAL Turn the analog dial to the right or to the left to change the FM and AM frequency range The 5 1 tuning gear ratio provides easy accurate tuning The FM tuner s Automatic Frequency Control AFC locks on to the center of the station for lowest distortion and best reception 2 POWER INDICATOR Indicates when the unit is on as well as the charging mode and battery status See the section marked About the battery pack 3 SOURCE KNOB Turn the knob 1 click up to select the FM band or 2 clicks up to select the AM band 4 VOLUME Turn the volume knob up to increase the volume or down to decrease the volume of the PAL s speaker Since the PAL is portable please be considerate of others around you when increasing the volume level This knob will also control the level of headphones not included when connected Guide to Features Rear F A L HENRY KLOSS Portable Audio Laboratory Designed and engineered by Henry Kloss Developed and manufactured by Tivoli Audio LLC Seaport Center 70 Fargo Street Suite 900 Boston MA 02210 A
13. l damage the batteries See also Before You Begin Trickle Charge Mode With the PAL On and plugged in the batteries will be completely charged in approximately 24 hours During this period the LED will remain On continuously Low Battery With the PAL turned On but not plugged in as the batteries become discharged the Power Management System will cause the green power indicator LED to blink with a short off long on cycle indicating the batteries are in need of being recharged The blinking will grow faster as the batteries get closer to discharge until the PAL shuts itself off to protect the batteries The remaining playback time from the moment the blinking begins until the PAL shuts off is estimated between 20 minutes and several hours It is difficult to be more precise due to many factors including how long and how loud the radio is played and the remaining charge left in the batteries For instance the PAL will likely play longer off of the batteries at a low volume than at higher volume levels As you use your PAL you will develop a better idea of how much playback time you have before recharging is necessary If the PAL is turned on to FM or AM and the power indicator is off then the batteries require recharging However it is normal for the radio to play for a brief period if turned on after the LED has gone out If the PAL is to be used away from an AC or other power source for an extended period of time it is wise to
14. o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as 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 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation
15. s of the Limited Warranty are in lieu of any other warranties or conditions except those provided by law This Limited Warranty does not affect any legal rights provided to you by law and does not preclude any remedy you may have under law In states where liability limits are not precluded by statute the maximum liability of Tivoli Audio shall not exceed the purchase price paid by you for the product In states where limitations of liability are precluded by law Tivoli Audio shall be liable for no more than the direct damages for bodily injury and or real or personal property arising from the negligence of Tivoli Audio Where not prohibited by law Tivoli Audio shall not be liable for special incidental consequential or indirect damages Some places do not allow limitations on the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty is void if the label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced For service outside the USA please contact your local distributor If you purchased an extended service contract from your dealer and service is required after the term of this Limited Warranty has expired please contact your extended service contract provider to obtain service For your convenience you may register your product for warranty service online at our
16. st have a Return Authorization RA number clearly indicated on the outside of the package An RA number can be obtained by phoning Tivoli Audio customer service 1 877 297 9479 with the product s model name serial number approximate date of purchase and detailed description of the problem or by filling out the RA form on our web site www tivoliaudio com PRODUCTS RETURNED TO TIVOLI AUDIO WITHOUT A VALID RA WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED TO THE SENDER Please refrain from opening this product or taking it apart as doing so will void this Limited Warranty There are no user serviceable parts inside Tivoli Audio will not pay for costs incurred due to correction of reception problems elimination of externally generated static noise loss of time inconvenience loss of use of product or damage caused by improper use of this product In the event the product is returned during the warranty term and is eligible for service under this Limited Warranty we will repair or replace any defective parts within a reasonable period of time and free of charge THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED CONDITIONS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH APPLY TO THE PRODUCT YOU HAVE ACQUIRED SOME PLACES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION RESTRICTION OR MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED RIGHTS OR THEIR EFFECT IN THOSE SITUATIONS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WILL ONLY APPLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICABLE LAW ALLOWS The provision
17. t to this input This jack accepts a 1 8 stereo male mini plug Note that you may need to adjust the volume level differently for an auxiliary device than the level normally used for radio listening Keep the rubber plug inserted when this input is not in use 5 BATTERY COMPARTMENT Stores the Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack Do not load any other type of batteries in the compartment See Replacing the battery pack Note We suggest keeping the rubber covers in place over the rear jacks to protect them when not in use About the battery pack The PAL uses a sealed pack of 6 high capacity Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH cells Unlike Nickel Cadmium NiCd batteries NiMH batteries have no memory effect provide a longer operating time and do not use toxic metals The front panel green LED serves both as a power indicator and battery power and charge status indicator thanks to the PAL s innovative Power Management System Fast Charge Mode With the PAL turned Off but plugged in from full discharge the batteries will be completely charged within approximately 3 5 hours During this period the green LED will blink with a long off short on cycle The LED will turn off when the batteries are fully charged Once the PAL has been fully charged using the Fast Charge Mode do not unplug it and then immediately plug it back in again as this will restart the Fast Charge Mode even though the batteries are fully charged Doing this repeatedly wil
18. tant painted cabinet instead of a rubberized coating However it should be handled with the same care Headphones Avoid using headphones not included at high volume levels to prevent possible hearing damage Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle Limited Warranty Tivoli Audio manufactures its products to very high standards and we are confident our products will perform well Accordingly we provide a limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship to the original owner for a period of one year from the original date of purchase This warranty is non transferable This Limited Warranty covers the functionality of the product for its normal intended use as specified in this Owner s Manual It does not cover a malfunction or damage that has resulted from improper or unreasonable use or installation faulty ancillary equipment modifications unauthorized repair shipping damage or loss abuse accidents use on improper voltage current power surges lightning or other acts of God excess moisture normal wear and tear commercial use or purchase from unauthorized dealers Proof of purchase as evidence the unit was purchased from an authorized dealer may be required for warranty service Please contact the dealer of purchase or local distributor for warranty service or repair Returns of any model purchased directly from Tivoli Audio via our website telephone mail or fax mu
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