Tivoli Audio Model Three
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1. 25 D 21 27 cm W x 11 43 cm H x 13 34 cm D Weight 3 76 lbs 1 71 kg Specifications subject to change without notice Tivoli Audio reserves the right to make product changes without notice Tivoli Audio the Tivoli Audio logo Model Three Dual Alarm Speaker and the Stereo Speaker 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 Visit our website for the latest version of the owner s manual 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 M3NA1108 Tivol2. 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 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 You may email questions to us at mail tivoliaudio com For your convenience you may register your product for warranty coverage on line at www tivoliaudio com Specifications Model Tivoli Audio Model Three Type Quartz analog clock AM FM radio Drivers 3 full range driver Power Supply M3 PS 12VDC 1 5A 120V 60Hz UL 230V 50Hz CE Clock Battery AA UM 3 1 5V Alkaline Dimensions 8 375 W x 4 5 Hx 5
3. a pair of headphones will mute the Model Three s speaker This jack accepts a 1 8 stereo male mini plug Avoid using headphones at high volume levels to prevent hearing damage SUB OUT Connect Tivoli Audio s Model Subwoofer sold separately to this output to enhance the bass This jack accepts a 1 8 stereo male mini plug AUX IN To hear audio from another device such as Tivoli Audio s Model CD connect the device s audio output to this stereo input and switch the source knob to Aux Note that you may need to adjust the volume level differently for an auxiliary device than the level normally used for radio listening This jack acceptsa 1 8 stereo male mini plug REC OUT You may record from the Model Three by connecting a cassette deck or other recording device to this fixed level stereo output You may also use the Model Three as a high performance AM FM analog tuner by connecting a preamplifier or integrated amplifier to this output The Model Three s speaker will not be muted when using this output This jack accepts a 1 8 stereo male mini plug MIX IN Connect your computer s or other device audio output to this stereo input to hear audio mixed in with either the tuner or auxiliary device if one is connected The volume level of this input must be adjusted at the source This jack accepts a 1 8 stereo male mini plug MONO STEREO This switch should remain in the Mono position unless the rightDual Alarm or Stereo Speake
4. 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 pur chased 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 must have a Return Authorization RA number clearly indicated on the outside of the pack age 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 d
5. 1 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 Six loudspeaker Model Eight FM table radio and the Model 11 portable phonograph Ten years later at Advent he designed one of the first projec tion televisions which earned him an Emmy Award along with one of the first consumer cassette decks utilizing Dolby B noise reduction After continuing projection television work at Kloss Video Henry co founded Cambridge SoundWorks in 1988 along with Tom DeVesto In 2000 at the age of 70 Henry emerged from retirement to once again team up with DeVesto to produce the original critically acclaimed Model One mono table radio Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Singapore Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Labs Inc Packed with your Model Three you should find one each e 1 FM Antenna e 1 External Power Supply e 1 AA Battery e 1 Warranty Registration Card Please contact your dealer or Tivoli Audio if any of these items are missing Getting Started 1 Insert the included AA battery inside the rear battery compartment observing correct polarity 2 3 4 Push the rear Time Set button until the clock is set to the correct time Insert the external power supply s connector into the rear power input and plug the other end into a wall outlet Tur
6. Model Three HENRY KLOSS MODEL THREE Tivoli CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE BS OWER 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 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence I i A AND of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read and keep these instructions 2 Heed all warnings 3 Follow all instructions 4 Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture For example do not use near a bathtub in a wet basement near a swimming pool and the like 5 Clean only with a dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug the 6 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions Do not block openings by placing on a bed sofa rug or similar surface Do not place in a built in installation such as a rack or bookshelf unless proper ventilation is provided Do not push objects of any kind through op
7. ction 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 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 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 he recommended operating temperature range is 5 degrees C to 40 degrees C 41 104 degrees F The 12VDC input is suited for operating this product in a boat or camper using an optional 12VDC 2A fused adapter Model Three Instructions Congratulations on your purchase of the Model Three We believe the Model Three to be one of the finest AM FM radios available Henry Kloss dedicated over half his life introducing people to the joy of music through finely crafted hi fidelity products From his classic AR speakers of the 1950s to the Model 8 table radio of the 60s to Tivoli Audio radios of today he consistent
8. efective 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 provisions 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
9. enings 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 8 Do 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 is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus When removing the power cord from the wall outlet grasp it by the plug not the cord 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 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 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as if the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the appa
10. failure the battery back up will maintain the clock s operation and sound the wake up tone if the alarm button is in the On position provided a fresh battery is correctly installed The clock face will not illuminate and the radio will not operate during a power failure in order to conserve battery life Check the battery s strength annually and replace only with a major brand 1 5V AA alkaline battery If the clock stops operating replace the battery To reduce the risk of fire or injury do not leave a dead battery in the clock Do not dispose of the spent battery into a fire Do not open or tamper with the battery Do not recharge the supplied battery Dispose of the spent battery according to your state country s regulations Remove the battery if the Model Three is to be stored or unused for a long period of time See also How to set the clock 20 voll Hines Rotate the alarm thumbwheel counter clockwise and set the alarm hand to the approximate time you wish to wake to DO NOT TURN THE ALARM BEZEL CLOCKWISE OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE MECHANISM Turn the source knob to AM or FM and tune to a station that will be broadcasting during the set wake up time Set the volume to the desired level you wish to wake to If you prefer to wake to the tone set the source knob to Aux instead of AM or FM Press the Alarm button ON The green alarm LED will light and the radio sound will turn off The radio will turn back o
11. his output switch the Mono Stereo switch to Stereo and place the Balance knob in the center detent position Connecting a speaker other than The Stereo Speaker or 10 11 12 13 14 Dual Alarm Speaker may cause damage to the Model Three and void your warranty 12VDC 1 5A Connect the included AC power supply to this input Use only the power supply provided with this product To obtain a replacement contact your authorized dealer or Tivoli Audio USA 1 877 297 9479 The power supply connector is 5 5mm 2 1mm x 13mm long center positive Do not connect the power supply to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch It is normal for the power supply to become warm during use An optional 12VDC nomi nal 1 5A fused source may also be used ANTENNA SWITCH Switch between internal and external FM antennae If the included FM antenna is used set this switch to external This switch has no affect on AM reception EXTERNAL FM CONNECTION The Model Three has built in AM and FM antennae To improve FM reception insert the end of the supplied FM antenna into the center of this F connector and set the switch to External Adjust the wire for best reception See the section marked Reception for more information This connection has no affect on AM reception HEADPHONE Connect a headset not included to this stereo output for private listening The headphone volume is controlled by the Model Three s volume knob Connecting
12. ke several seconds to extinguish if the power supply is disconnected Guide to Features Rear panel i oan 5 13 Tivoli Audio CAUTION ANTENNA MIXIN AUXIN INTERNAL EXTERNAL e THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FOC RULES OPERAMONIS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THIS DEVICE DOES NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AA EXTERNAL FM BATTERY ANTENNA 75 OHM 2 REC OUT HENRY KLOSS 12vDC MODEL THREE Mono TIME SET CHECK ANNUALLY Designed and engineered by Henry Kops Developed and manufactured by Tivoli Audio LLC STEREO Seaport Center 70 Fargo Street Suite 900 Boston MA 02210 USA 1 877 297 9470 help tivoliaudio com 3 fe i Bl 14 BALANCE If The Stereo Speaker or Dual Alarm Speaker sold separately is not connect ed the Balance knob should be set to the Left channel position and the Mono Stereo switch should be set to Mono If the Dual Alarm Speaker or Stereo Speaker sold separately is connected set the Balance control to the center detent position for equal balance or upward to hear the main unit speaker or downward to hear the right Stereo Speaker and set Mono Stereo switch to Stereo Made in China R SPR Connect the male RCA cable from the right Dual Alarm or Stereo Speaker sold separately to t
13. ly im pressed consumers and critics alike with the quality and value of his offerings In order to take full advantage of what your new Model Three is capable of please take a moment to fully read this owner s manual If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Tivoli Audio directly 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 clock radio About Tivoli Audio Tivoli Audio was founded by Tom DeVesto with the mission of bringing simple to use elegantly designed high quality audio products to consumers As CEO and head of research and develop ment at his former company Cambridge SoundWorks Tom was responsible for the development of many of the best selling home entertainment and multi media products on the market He also held senior management positions in product development at both Advent and Kloss Video Henry Kloss 1929 2002 began his long love affair with audio back in the early 1950 s when as a student at M I 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 Major Edwin Armstrong inventor of FM and M I T lab staff he co founded Acoustic Research in 1952 Here Henry helped co invented the revolutionary AR
14. n the Model Three On to FM or AM tune to a station and adjust the volume to the desired level Guide to Features Front Panel e 10 5 1 4 9 Tivoli Audio TivoliO 4 Ti 6 HENRY KLOSS MODEL THREE wy 6 2 3 VOLUME KNOB Rotate the volume knob to the right to increase the volume or to the left to decrease the volume This knob will also control the volumeof headphones not included when connected If the volume ever sounds distorted reduce the level to prevent damage to the speaker OFF FM AM AUX KNOB Turn the knob one click to the right to hear the FM band two clicks to the right to hear the AM band or three clicks to the right to select the auxiliary input TUNING KNOB Rotate the analog tuning dial to the right or to the left to adjust the FM upper half of dial or AM lower half of dial frequency range POWER INDICATOR Glows green when the tuning knob is in any position other than Off ex cept when the Alarm button is activated TUNING INDICATOR Glows bright amber when best tuning has been achieved Some listenable AM stations will not light the tuning indicator and should be tuned by ear for the clearest signal This light may or may not remain lit when in the AUX position depending upon the position of the AM dial ALARM Once you have set the wake up time using the Alarm Thumbwheel push this bu
15. n when the clock time roughly coincides with the setting of the alarm hand If the Alarm is in the ON position and the source knob is in the OFF position the tone will sound during the set wake up time If the Alarm is in the ON position and there is a power failure the tone will sound inlieu of the radio during the set wake up time provided a fresh battery is properly installed To turn the Alarm OFF press the Alarm button again and the Alarm LED will extinguish Important Note Due to the nature of the alarm thumbwheel s analog mechanism which was designed for simplicity there can be up to a five minute deviation from when the alarm activates For example if the alarm is set for 10 00 it is possible it could activate at 9 55 or 10 05 We recommend you set the alarm early the first time you use it to accommodate for this As you use your Model Three you will get a better idea of where you need to set the alarm in order to wake up at the desired time A Word About Radio Reception The display s backlight and contrast are controlled automatically via a small sensor in the lower For difficult FM reception conditions if an outdoor antenna is not an option attach the included antenna to the external FM antenna jack on the back panel and set the switch to External Al ternately an FM dipole antenna or amplified indoor FM antenna may be used The best place to locate an indoor antenna is near a window or outside wall Sometimes jus
16. pt at least 5 away from a computer monitor or television set Cleaning Never use harsh cleaners or solvents or abrasive pads The face may be cleaned with a slightly damp soft cloth Take care not to rub too hard For the wood cabinet liquid polish usually yields better results than spray on waxes Do not use glass cleaner or other chemicals to clean the clock s window Painting or staining the cabinet is not recommended and will void your warranty NOTE Tivoli Audio cabinets use real wood veneers Since natural wood varies greatly it is not possible to achieve an exact wood color grain match between models You may also notice the wood darken over time with exposure to sunlight Again this is normal for real wood 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
17. r sold separately is connected in which case the Stereo position should be selected If you are using the Dual Alarm or Stereo Speaker and have the switch set to Stereo you may wish to experiment with this switch during radio listening as the Mono position may help to clean up FM static noise The Headphone and Record outputs are Stereo and are not affected by this switch unless the Source knob is set to AM which is always Mono or FM and this switch is set to Mono TIME SET Briefly press and release this button to advance the hands in small increments Press and hold this button to continuously advance the clock s hands Release the button when the clock is set properly Be sure the alarm button is in the Off position when setting the time See How to set the clock ALARM GRILLE The alarm beep emits from this grille Do not block this grille BATTERY BACK UP Remove the battery cover and install a fresh major brand 1 5V AA alkaline battery observing correct polarity The clock operates off of the battery continu How To Set The Clock Set the hands to the correct time with the Time Set button Push the Time Set button in and release to move the hands in small increments or hold the button in to continu ously advance the hands Be sure the front panel alarm button is in the OFF position when adjusting the time How To Set The Alarm 1 4 ously and the battery also acts as a back up In the event of a power
18. ratus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the rear 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 a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to water or rain d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinctive change in performance When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer Upon completion of any service ask the service technician to perform safety checks to confirm the product is in proper operating condition This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc
19. t reorienting the radio will improve reception Since the power cord acts as an extension of the internal FM antenna moving the power cord may also improve reception Connecting your cable television wire to the external antenna jack may also provide clear local FM reception although you usually must request activation of this service through your local cable company Although there is no connection to wire an external AM antenna a wireless AM loop antenna not included often provides better AM reception than most wire type AM antennas Reorienting or relocating the radio sometimes improves AM reception as well Note the rear panel External switch has no affect on AM reception Buildings made with concrete steel or aluminum siding will hinder reception Household appliances electric blankets computers CD players and other electronic devices can also ad versely affect reception or cause noise If you experience this plug the Model Three into an outlet not shared by another device or move it further away from the offending device Metal surfaces may hinder AM reception Placement Placing your Model Three inside a bookshelf or against a wall will inflate the bass as well as confine the speaker s output For best sound reproduction allow the sound from the speaker to emit without restriction Do not place objects over the speaker grille Do not obstruct the rear bass port The Model Three is magnetically shielded but it is best ke
20. tions may cause harmful inter ference with radio communications 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 If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static changes Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See illustration below ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS ia POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H 20 21 22 23 24 25 For added prote
21. tton in to activate the alarm and the corresponding green LED will light The LED will remain lit until the Alarm button is turned off Push the Alarm button out to deactivate the alarm and the LED will extinguish See How to set the alarm for more information 10 SLEEP Turn the tuning knob to AM or FM set the radio to a station you wish to fall asleep to and adjust the volume to the desired level Press the Sleep button and the corresponding green LED will light The radio will turn off automatically after approximately 20 minutes The LED will remain lit until the Sleep button is turned off ALARM THUMBWHEEL Rotate the aluminum thumbwheel counterclockwise until the Alarm hand points to the designated time you wish to wake to Do NOT turn the Thumbwheel clock wise or you may damage the mechanism See How to set the Alarm for more information SNOOZE Top of Cabinet When the Alarm sounds press hold and then release the Snooze button to silence the Alarm for approximately 5 minutes After 5 minutes the alarm will auto matically resume The snooze time is not adjustable CLOCK This quartz analog clock features a fine mechanical quartz movement for superb accuracy The clock operates off of a single AA battery so power failures will not affect the clock s accuracy Check the battery annually so the clock remains accurate The clock s illumination cannot be turned off or adjusted It is normal for the light to take ta
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