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Features

Water-Resistant Cabinet: The Tivoli Audio PAL BT's exterior coating is designed to be water resistant and provides a non-slip grip, so you can listen to it outside with no worries. The PAL BT 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.

Full-Range Mono Driver: The Tivoli Audio PAL features a single 2.5" treated, long-throw, full-range driver and acoustic suspension (sealed) cabinet for great sound.

Henry Kloss Analog AM/FM Tuner w/ 5:1 Analog Tuning Dial: The Tivoli Audio PAL BT is equipped with a Henry Kloss analog AM/FM tuner for precise radio station tuning. The FM tuner's Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) locks on to the center of the station for the lowest distortion and best reception. The result is better reception with increased clarity on closely-spaced local and far-away stations. To take full advantage of the AM/FM tuner's high sensitivity and selectivity, the PAL uses a precise analog tuning system with a geared-down 5:1 ratio analog tuning dial for accurate, easy selection of the maximum number of stations. The 5:1 tuning gear ratio provides easy, accurate tuning. When listening to FM, adjust the radio's telescoping FM antenna and position it for the best reception. The telescoping antenna extends from 4.875" to 21.75". When listening to AM, rotate the PAL itself to align the internal AM antenna for improved reception.

Built-in Bluetooth (A2DP): The Tivoli Audio PAL BT offers built-in Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR technology with advanced A2DP profile for high-quality wireless audio streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled device; such as your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Blackberry, laptop, or other device. The PAL BT also incorporates Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) which result in low-to-no noise interference with other wireless devices. You will continue to control playback of your Bluetooth connected device from the device, itself (not the PAL BT). You can pair up to 8 Bluetooth-enabled devices, but only one can be used at a time.

Notes: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the PAL BT.

Audio Connections: The PAL BT is equipped with a rear-panel auxiliary input and headphone output.

• Auxiliary Input: The unit features a 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting an external device (such as your CD player or MP3 player), so you can listen to audio from the connected device through the PAL BT's mono speaker.
• Headphone Output: The radio is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone output for connecting a set of stereo headphones for private listening. Connecting headphones will mute the PAL BT's mono speaker.

Source Knob: The PAL BT is equipped with a 3-position source knob - AM, FM, Aux/BT, and Off.

Volume Knob: The Tivoli Audio PAL BT features a rotary volume control knob which operates the volume level for the unit's mono speaker and headphone output.

Rechargeable Battery-Pack: The Tivoli Audio PAL BT is equipped with a built-in rechargeable NiMH battery-pack which delivers up to 16 hours of playback time. The included AC power adapter charges the radio's battery, as well as provides a power source. The unit offers two charging modes based on whether the unit is turned 'On' or 'Off'.

• Fast Charge: With the PAL BT turned 'Off', but plugged in (from full discharge), the battery-pack will be completely charged within approximately 3.5 hours.
• Trickle Charge: With the PAL BT 'On' and plugged in (form full discharge), the battery-pack will be completely charged in approximately 24 hours.

Front-Panel LED: The front-panel green LED serves both as a power indicator, as well as battery power and charge status indicator. The unit's front-panel LED will blink rapidly to indicate the batteries are in need of being recharged. The remaining playback time from the moment the blinking begins until the PAL BT shuts-off is estimated between 20 minutes and several hours.