Tivoli Audio Portable Audio Laboratory IPAL - Manual (Page 2)

CAUTION
RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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 product to rain or moisture. For example, do not
use near a bathtub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, and the like.
6) Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleansers. Unplug the product before cleaning.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 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.
8) 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. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords.
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. When removing the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp it by the plug, not the cord.
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) 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 or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) 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.
16) 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.
17) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.
18) Upon completion of any service, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to confirm the product is in proper
operating condition.
19) 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.
20) Keep this product a safe distance away from naked flame, such as a lit candle.
21) 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.
22) The recommended operating temperature range is 5 degrees C to 40 degrees C (41-104 degrees F).
23) The 12VDC input is suited for operating this product in a boat or camper using an optional 12VDC, 1A fused adaptor.
iPAL INSTRUCTIONS
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ongratulations on your purchase of a truly unique entertainment product. We believe the rechargeable
and weather resistant Portable Audio Laboratory (iPAL) is one of the finest portable audio products on
the market. It is sure to enhance your iPOD
TM /MP3 and radio listening experiences at home or on the go.
We know you are eager to use your new iPAL, but please take a moment to fully read this owner’s manual
and accompanying Safety Instructions in order to take full advantage of your iPAL.
The iPAL is the first truly portable, rechargeable audio system for the iPOD TM and iPOD TM Mini, and includes
our acclaimed Henry Kloss AM/FM tuner. Capabilities include wired or wireless playback, and a power
choice of regular AC, 12VDC, or extended playback battery system. If you have any questions, do
not hesitate to contact your dealer or Tivoli Audio directly. It is a good idea to 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 iPAL!
About Tivoli Audio:
Tivoli Audio was started by Tom DeVesto with the goal of bringing simple to use, high-quality audio prod-
ucts to the consumer at reasonable prices. 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 prod-
ucts 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.I.T., he began building speaker enclosures for fellow stu-
dents 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 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 Technology, Singapore.
**Dolby B is a registered trademark of Dolby Labs, Inc .
Packed with your iPAL you should find:
– 1 AC power supply
– 1 Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack (installed)
– 1 warranty registration card
– 1 3.5mm to 3.5mm mini-plug audio cable
Please contact your dealer or Tivoli Audio if any of these items are missing.
Tivoli Audio
One Broadway, Suite 600
Cambridge, MA 02142
1.877.297.9479
www.tivoliaudio.com
Before you begin:
For your safety, the iPAL is shipped from the factory with partially charged batteries. It is normal
for the iPAL to play straight out of the box, however, it is good practice to fully charge the unit
with the following procedure: With the unit off, connect the power supply to the iPAL 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 iPAL 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 iPAL
(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 iPAL 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 iPAL is new or has been unused for several weeks. Leaving the iPAL
plugged in even when not in use ensures the batteries will be charged when you need it. If
the iPAL is not plugged in, the batteries will self-discharge as a safety measure. There is also
no harm in playing the iPAL continuously while plugged in.
GUIDE TO FEATURES: FRONT
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 iPAL’s speaker. Since the iPAL 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.
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