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OWNER'S MANUAL
Model Three
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Model Three ® Ti vo li Au di o HEN RY KLO SS M O D E L T H R E E...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 openings. 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 apparatus has been exposed to rain...
  • Page 4 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. 17. Upon completion of any service, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to confirm the product is in proper operating condition. 18. 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 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: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • C onnect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 19. 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.
  • Page 5 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Keep this product a safe distance away from naked flame, such as a lit candle. 23. 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. 24. he recommended operating temperature range is 5 degrees C to 40 degrees C (41-104 degrees F).. 25. The 12VDC input is suited for operating this product in a boat or camper using an optional 12VDC, 2A fused adapter.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    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 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 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: • 1 FM Antenna • 1 External Power Supply • 1 “AA” Battery • 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).
  • Page 7 2. Push the rear “Time Set” button until the clock is set to the correct time. 3. Insert the external power supply’s connector into the rear power input and plug the other end into a wall outlet. 4. T urn 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): Tivoli Audio 1700 1400 1200 HENRY KLOSS 1000 M O D E L T H R E E SLEEP OFF ALARM OFF SLEEP ON ALARM ON 1. VOLUME KNOB: Rotate the volume knob to the right to increase the volume or to the left...
  • Page 8 7. 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. 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 clock- wise or you may damage the mechanism. See “How to set the Alarm” for more information. 9. 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. 10. 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 take several seconds to extinguish if the power supply is disconnected. Guide to Features (Rear panel): CHECK ANNUALLY 1. 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. 2. R-SPR: Connect the male RCA cable from the right Dual Alarm or Stereo Speaker (sold separately) to this 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...
  • Page 9 Dual Alarm Speaker may cause damage to the Model Three and void your warranty. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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.

  • Page 10: How To Set The Clock

    ously and the battery also acts as a back up. In the event of a power 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”. How To Set The Clock Set the hands to the correct time with the Ti vo li Au dio 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. HEN RY KLO SS M O D E L T H R E E How To Set The Alarm 1. 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...
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    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 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 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...
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    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" H x 5.25" 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.
  • Page 16 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...

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