Tivoli Audio THREE BT User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

AM/FM CLOCK RADIO

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. WARNING – To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. 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.

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 manu-

facturer, 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 peri-

ods of time.

14. 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference 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:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

15. 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 ﬁgure A.

Figure A

16.

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.

17.

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.

18. 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.

19.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts

speciﬁed by the manufacturer, product is in proper operating condition.

20. Upon completion of any service, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to conﬁrm

the product is in proper operating condition.

21. Keep this product a safe distance away from naked ﬂame, such as a lit candle.

22. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such

as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

23. The recommended operating temperature range is 41˚F to 104˚F (5˚C to 40˚C).

24. The 12VDC input is suited for using an optional 12VDC, 2A fused adapter.

25.

WARNING – The mains are not disconnected in the off position, but the circuits are de-powered.

26. Canada complies with RSS210, ICES-003.

27. The power adapter serves as the disconnect device and should remain readily accessible.

Model Three BT Instructions

Congratulations on your purchase of the Model Three BT. We believe the Model Three BT to be one

of the ﬁnest AM/FM clock radios available. With the addition of Bluetooth wireless technology, you

can stream your music wirelessly to the Model Three BT.

In order to take full advantage of what your new Model Three BT is capable of, please take a mo-

ment 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 ship-

ping damage is not covered by the factory warranty.

On behalf of all of us, thank you for choosing Tivoli Audio and enjoy your new Model Three BT!

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.

*Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark of Creative Labs, Singapore.

Packed with your Model Three BT you should ﬁnd one each:

• One (1) FM wire antenna

• One (1) External Power Supply

• One (1) “AA” Battery

• One (1) Warranty Registration Card

Please contact your dealer or Tivoli Audio if any of these items are missing.

Getting Started

• Insert the included “AA” battery inside the rear battery compartment (observing correct polarity).

• 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.

• Turn the Model Three BT On to FM or AM, tune to a station, and adjust the volume to the de-

sired level.

GUIDE TO FEATURES (FRONT PANEL)

1. VOLUME: Turn the volume knob to the right to increase the volume or to the left to decrease the

volume. This knob will also control the volume of headphones (not included) when connected. If

the volume ever sounds distorted, reduce the level to prevent damage to the speaker.

2. SOURCE KNOB: Turn the knob 1 click to the right to select the FM band, 2 clicks to the right

to select the AM band, or 3 clicks to the right to select the auxiliary input. To activate Bluetooth,

switch to the Auxiliary position and follow the steps outlined in the “Bluetooth Operation” section.

3. TUNING DIAL: Turn the analog tuning dial to the right or to the left to change the AM and FM

frequency range.

4. POWER LIGHT: Glows green when the Source knob is in any position other than Off, except

when the Alarm button is activated.

TUNING INDICATOR: Brightest 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.

6. ALARM: Once you have set the wake-up time using the Alarm Thumbwheel, push this button

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.

7. SLEEP: Turn the source 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.

8. 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 clockwise

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

automatically resume. The Snooze time is not adjustable.

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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 illu-

mination cannot be turned off or adjusted. It is normal for the light to take several seconds to

extinguish if the power supply is disconnected.

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GUIDE TO FEATURES (REAR PANEL)

1. BALANCE: With the Stereo or Dual Alarm Speaker (sold separately) conected, set the Mono/

Stereo switch to Stereo. Turn the balance knob upward to hear the left (main unit) speaker, or

downward to hear the right (Stereo) Speaker. The center detent provides equal balance between

the two speakers.

2. R SPR: Connect the male RCA cable from the right Stereo Speaker or Dual Alarm Speaker (sold

separately) to this input and switch the Stereo/Mono switch to Stereo. Connecting a speaker

other than the Tivoli Audio Stereo or Dual Alarm Speaker will void your warranty and possibly

damage your unit.

12VDC: Connect the included AC power supply to this input or use an optional DC power supply.

Do not connect the power supply to an electrical outlet controlled by a switch because if the

switch is turned off by mistake, the alarm will not wake to the radio when set. 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 5.5 mm/2.1 mm center positive.

4. FM ANTENNA SWITCH: Switch between internal and external FM antennas. This switch has

no affect on AM reception.

5. EXTERNAL FM CONNECTION: In some cases, FM reception may be improved by sliding the

included external FM antenna over this “F” connector and setting the antenna switch to External.

For more, see the section marked Reception. When disconnecting the included FM antenna, always

ﬁrmly grasp the black connector. Never pull on the wire itself or you may damage the antenna.

6. HEADPHONE OUT: Connect a headset (not included) to this variable stereo output for private

listening. The headset will mute the primary speaker. The headset’s volume is adjusted using

the volume knob. This stereo output accepts a 1/8" stereo male mini connector. Avoid using

headphones at high volume levels to prevent possible hearing damage.

7. SUB OUT: Connect the audio cable from the optional Tivoli Audio Model Subwoofer (or other

compatible subwoofer) to this output. This jack accepts a 1/8" stereo male mini connector.

8. AUX IN: To hear audio from another device, such as a CD player, MP3 player, or computer,

connect said device’s audio output to this stereo input and switch the front source knob to Aux.

Switching to the Aux position does not turn on the connected device. This stereo input accepts

a 1/8" stereo male mini connector. The AUX IN jack is unavailable when a Bluetooth device is

connected. You must ﬁrst disconnect any Bluetooth device to use the wired AUX IN function.

9. REC OUT: You can record from the Model Three BT radio by connecting a cassette deck’s audio

input (or other recording device) to this ﬁxed level stereo output. You can also use the Model

Three BT radio as a high performance analog tuner by connecting it to the audio input of a pre-

ampliﬁer or integrated ampliﬁer. The primary speaker will not be muted when using this output.

This jack accepts a 1/8" stereo male mini connector.

10. MIX IN: Connect the audio output of another device, such as a computer, to this input to hear the

audio mixed in with the FM or AM tuner. With the Model Three BT in Auxiliary mode, this input

acts as a second Auxiliary input. This stereo input accepts a 1/8" stereo male mini connector. The

volume level is controlled by the source device.

11.

MONO/STEREO: This switch should remain in the Mono position unless the right Stereo or

Dual Alarm Speaker (sold separately) is connected, in which case the Stereo position should be

selected. If you are using the companion 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.

12.

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.

13. ALARM GRILLE: The alarm beep emits from this grille. Do not block this grille.

14.

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 continuously and

the battery also acts as a back up. In the event of a power failure, the battery back up will main-

tain 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 oper-

ating, replace the battery. Discard spent batteries according to your state/country’s regulations.

Remove the battery if the Model Three BT is to be stored or unused for a long period of time.

How To Set The Alarm

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 continuously advance the hands. Be

sure the front panel alarm button is in the OFF position when adjusting the time.

Rotate the alarm thumbwheel

counterclockwise 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.

2. 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.

3. Press the Alarm button ON. The green alarm LED will light and the radio sound will turn off.

The radio will turn back on 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 bat-

tery is properly installed.

4. 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 acti-

vates. 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 BT you will get a better idea of where you need to set the alarm in

order to wake-up at the desired time.

Bluetooth Operation

Prior to pairing, verify your device supports Bluetooth 2.1+EDR A2DP and your device is not con-

nected to any other Bluetooth product. Devices may pair differently. Below is a general guide.

1. Turn on the Model Three BT to the Auxiliary position. This will power on the Bluetooth. Turn the

volume up about ¼ to start. Also turn up the volume on the source device (the device you are

streaming from).

2. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless technology on your enabled device.

3. Select “Tivoli Bluetooth (Not Paired)” when it appears on your device’s screen to initiate search-

ing. Some devices may prompt you for a PIN. If so, enter “0000”. “Tivoli Bluetooth” will change

from “Not Paired” to “Connected”.

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