Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Tivoli Audio
Table of Contents
Music System Home
Generation 2
Owner’s Manual
Welcome
Thank you for choosing Tivoli Audio!
Music System Home – Generation 2
Wi-Fi / DAB+ / AM / FM / Bluetooth® All-in-one System
Combining vintage design, high-performance audio, and modern technology, the
Music System Home Generation 2 supports a variety of streaming services with
the help of AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast. The audio performance and dynamic
range create room-filling audio and are a perfect companion to your
entertainment system with a variety of ways to connect to your television. The
embodiment of smart home audio and design, the Music System Home will connect
you with the music and audio content you love.
Please take a moment to read this owner’s manual and the safety instructions.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or
Tivoli Audio.
DAB is only available in supported countries.
Please save the original packing should you ever need to ship your radio. When
packaging is no longer needed, please recycle it.
Packed with your Music System Home you should find:
(1) External Power Supply and accompanying cord
(1) FM/DAB Telescopic Antenna
(1) AM Antenna
(4) Removable feet
Please contact your dealer or Tivoli Audio if any of these items are missing.
Guide to Features
Front Panel
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POWER/SOURCE/VOLUME KNOB: Push and hold to turn the unit on or off. Short press to cycle between WiFi, FM, DAB (if available), Bluetooth, and Auxiliary. Rotate right to increase volume, rotate left to decrease volume.
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BEZEL CONTROL
In FM/AM/DAB mode: Turn left to tune down. Turn right to tune-up. Short press to add a station to your presets. Double press to reload the DAB station list or go to the next FM/AM station.
In Bluetooth mode: Turn left to go to the previous track. Turn right to go to the next track. Short press to play/pause. Push and hold to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
In WiFi Streaming mode: Turn left to go to the previous track. Turn right to go to the next track. Short press to play/pause. -
SETTINGS/ACTION KNOB: The Settings menu allows you to use additional features such as the built-in Sleep Timer, Alarm, and Brightness control. See the “Settings” section of this manual for more information.
Rear Panel
4. ETHERNET: Optional connection for your Music
System Home to connect to your home network via an ethernet cable instead of
WiFi.
5. SETUP: Tap to enable your speaker to be connected to your home
network.
6. SUB: Press to connect to a Bluetooth-enabled Model Sub. Consult the
“Sub Out” section of the manual for more information.
7. SERVICE: Service port. Only for use by an Authorized Tivoli service
center.
8. AUX IN: Plug in audio directly for a standalone experience.
9. HEADPHONE OUT: Connect a headset (not included) to this variable
stereo output for private listening.
10. OPTICAL IN: Plug in audio directly for a standalone experience.
Perfect for A/V receivers and TVs.
11. DC Power: Plug in the provided Tivoli Audio power adapter to power
your Music System Home.
12. AM Antenna: Insert the included AM antenna into this 3.5mm jack.
13. FM/DAB Antenna: Connection for pre-installed FM/DAB antenna.
WiFi Mode
Setting up your Music System Home on WiFi with Google Home
- Turn on your unit by short pressing the power knob.
- On your radio, short press the power knob until the screen on the Music System Home says “WiFi”. Wait for the screen on the unit to show “WiFi Setup Enabled”
- Install the Google Home app by downloading the Google Home app on your Chromecast-enabled smartphone/tablet.
- Make sure to connect your smartphone/tablet to the same network that you intend to use to set up your Music System Home with Chromecast built-in™.
- Open the Google Home app by tapping the app icon on your smartphone/tablet.
- Tap Get Started or the “+” sign in the corner.
- Tap “Set up device”.
- Tap “Set up new devices in your home”.
- Tap “Home” or if you have other homes, the Home on the screen you wish to add your Music System Home to. Tap “Next”.
- If you haven’t already done so, turn on your phone’s Bluetooth connection. This allows your WiFi information to be sent reliably to the speaker.
- You should see “Tivoli Audio Music System Home” found on the screen. Tap “Yes”.
- Select “Yes” when you hear the sound from the speaker.
- Decide whether or not you would like to opt into Google’s crash reports. There is no wrong answer!
- Choose a location for your device, for example, “Living Room”. Select “Next”.
- Name your device whatever you would like to name it, and select “Next”.
- Select the WiFi network you would like your speaker to be on, and select “Next”.
- Wait while your Music System Home connects to your WiFi network until you briefly see “Connected” on your device’s screen as well as “Connected” on the Music System Home’s screen.
- If you would like to link your Google account to your Music System Home, you can choose to do so on this screen.
- After reading the disclaimers about Google Assistant, select “Next”.
- If you wish to link any music services, can do so at this screen. If not, select “Not now”.
- Your Music System Home is ready to play music! Hit “Next”, and then “Continue”.
Once connected, stream the entertainment you love from your phone, tablet, or laptop to your speaker.
Setting up your Music System Home on WiFi with Apple AirPlay2
Requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later or Mac with
iTunes 12.8 or later
- Turn on your unit by short pressing the power knob.
- On your radio, short press the power knob until the screen on the Music System Home says “WiFi”. Wait for the screen on the unit to show “WiFi Setup Enabled”.
- On your iOS device, go to WiFi Settings. Make sure to connect your iOS device to the network that you intend to use your Music System Home.
- Scroll down to “Set Up New AirPlay Speaker…”, and select “MSYH_XXXXXX”.
- Rename your speaker (recommended), and create a password (optional).
- Select “Next” and wait for the connection.
- Wait for the connection confirmation, and select “Done”.
- Your speaker is now ready to use with AirPlay 2. With AirPlay 2, you’re in control of your audio.
How to use Chromecast built-in™:
- Open any Chromecast-enabled app.
- Select the CAST button in the app.
- Select the Music System Home.
- Press the PLAY button in the app.
For additional support, please visit support.google.com/chromecast
How to use AirPlay 2:
- Connect your iOS device to the same network as your Music System Home.
- On your iOS device, open the Control Center.
- Press and hold the audio card in the upper-right corner, then tap the AirPlay logo.
- Select your Music System Home from the list of available AirPlay devices, and start playing.
For additional support, please visit support.apple.com
How to use Spotify Connect:
- Use your phone, tablet, or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
Add a Spotify playlist to your presets: Use your remote to add a playlist
to your saved presets. Simply press and hold the number preset you would like
to use and wait for the on-screen confirmation. To delete the preset, hold
down the number preset button on the remote control.
*The Music System Home will need to be set up on WiFi using Airplay 2 or Google Home in order for Spotify to connect to operate. Spotify connect may require a premium subscription account.
Bezel Control
While streaming any music source over WiFi, the Bezel wheel does the following
Play/Pause: To play or pause music, short press the Bezel.
Next Track: To go to the next track in an album or playlist, rotate the
bezel right.
Previous Track: To go to the previous track in an album or playlist,
rotate the bezel left.
Settings Knob
Please go to the settings section for detailed operation.
Bluetooth Mode
Pairing
Your Music System Home can act as a standalone Bluetooth speaker.
- On your radio, short press the POWER/SOURCE/VOLUME KNOB until the screen on the Music System Home says “Bluetooth” in the upper left-hand corner.
- On your radio, press and hold the BEZEL until the screen on the Music System Home says “Pairing Enabled” in the center.
- Go to the Bluetooth settings screen on your phone or tablet.
- Select the device that has a name similar to “MSYH_XXXXX”.
- Once the radio displays “Pairing Success” on its screen, you are paired to the radio.
- You can begin playing your music via Bluetooth.
Bezel Control
While streaming any music source over Bluetooth, the Bezel wheel does the
following:
Play/Pause: To play or pause music, short press the Bezel.
Next Track: To go to the next track in an album or playlist, rotate the
bezel right.
Previous Track: To go to the previous track in an album or playlist,
rotate the bezel left.
Enable Pairing: To enable pairing, press and hold the Bezel until the
screen displays “Pairing Enabled”.
Settings Knob
Please go to the settings section for detailed operation.
Auxiliary Mode
Your Music System Home can be used as a standalone speaker. Simply use a 1/8” stereo cable to attach any line or headphone level source to the AUX input on the back of your radio. You can control the volume of the speaker using the volume control on the Music System Home or with the volume control of your audio source.
FM/AM Mode
Bezel Control
Manual Tune Up: To manually tune-up to a higher frequency station, rotate
the bezel to the right.
Manual Tune Down: To manually tune down to a lower frequency station,
rotate the bezel to the left.
Autoscan Up: To auto scan to a higher frequency, quickly double press the
bezel.
Add a station to your preset stations: To add a station to your saved
preset stations, press the bezel once. It is also possible to add presets by
using your remote. Simply hold the number preset you would like to use, and
wait for on-screen confirmation. To delete the preset, either hold down the
button on the remote or long-press on the bezel control.
Settings Knob
Please go to the settings section for detailed operation.
DAB/DAB+/DMB Mode
Bezel Control
Manual Tune Up: To manually tune-up to a higher frequency station, rotate
the bezel to the right.
Manual Tune Down: To manually tune down to a lower frequency station,
rotate the bezel to the left.
Rescan: To rescan for all DAB stations, quickly double press the bezel.
Add a station to your preset stations: To add a station to your saved
preset stations, press the bezel once. Once added, you may access it using the
remote. It is also possible to add presets by using your remote. Simply hold
the number preset you would like to use and wait for on-screen confirmation.
To delete the preset, either hold down the button on the remote or long-press
on the bezel control.
Settings Knob
Please go to the settings section for detailed operation.
SUB OUT
To connect your Music System Home to a Model SUB for a 2.1 audio experience. Pressing the SUB button automatically enables a bass-cut function, which may be disabled separately through the Settings Menu.
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Connect the receiver to power using the supplied USB cable to a 5V power supply (not included).
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Check the switch on the receiver is set to “Rx”.
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Plug one end of the included 3.5mm Adapter into the receiver and the other end into the Line Input of your Model SUB.
NOTE: The Model SUB must be set to Auxiliary Input mode. -
Short press the “SUB” button on the back of your Music System Home.
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Short press the button on the receiver. The light will start blinking rapidly, indicating pairing mode.
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Once connected, the light on the receiver will flash in an intermittent pulse.
The volume of your Model SUB must be set independently from the Music System Home. If either the Receiver or Music System Home is turned off, the pairing process must be repeated.
Please note: The BT Sub Receiver is packaged with the Model SUB.
Settings
Note: All of these functions are available through the remote using the option on the remote as well.
Clock Set
Manual Time Set: Push the Settings/Action knob, then turn it until
“Manual Time Set” appears onscreen.
Push the Settings/Select knob. Select the hour by turning the Settings/Select
knob and pressing it to confirm. Do this again to select the minute, meridian,
day, month, and year. To confirm, select YES then press the Settings/Select
knob.
Auto Time Enable: To allow your Music System Home to update the time via
WiFi, FM, or DAB, set it to “Enable”. Selecting “Disable” will require you to
manually set the time.
Alarm Set
Push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “Alarm Set” appears
onscreen. Push the Settings/Select knob. Select the hour by turning the
Settings/Select knob and pressing it to confirm. Do this again to select the
minute, and whether you would like the alarm to be active. To confirm, select
YES then press the Settings/Select knob.
Sleep Time Set
Push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “Sleep Time Set” appears
onscreen. Push the Settings/Select knob. Select the hour by turning the
Settings/Select knob and pressing it to confirm. Do this again to select the
minute. To confirm, select YES then press the Settings/Select knob.
Network Set (for Ethernet users)
This is used to connect your Music System Home to an ethernet connection. Push
the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until Network Set appears onscreen.
Push the Settings/Select knob. Turn the Settings/Select knob to “Ethernet” if
using the wired Ethernet port in the back of the Music System Home. If you are
using WiFi, ensure that this is set to WiFi. Both cannot be used at the same
time.
FM Scan Strength
In FM Mode, push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “FM Scan
Strength” appears onscreen.
Push the Settings/Select knob. Select the desired scan strength by turning the
Settings/Select knob, then push the Settings/Select knob to confirm.
FM Tuning Step
In FM Mode, push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “FM Tuning Step”
appears onscreen.
Push the Settings/Select knob. Select the desired tuning step for your region
by turning the Settings/Select knob, then push the Settings/Select knob to
confirm.
RDS Data
In FM Mode, push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “RDS Data”
appears onscreen. Push the
Settings/Select knob. Select a setting by turning the Settings/Select knob,
then push the Settings/Select knob to confirm.
AM Scan Strength
In AM Mode, push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “AM Scan
Strength” appears onscreen.
Push the Settings/Select knob. Select the desired scan strength by turning the
Settings/Select knob, then push the Settings/Select knob to confirm.
AM Tuning Step
In AM Mode, push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “AM Tuning Step”
appears onscreen.
Push the Settings/Select knob. Select the desired tuning step for your region
by turning the Settings/Select knob, then push the Settings/Select knob to
confirm.
Firmware Version
Push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “FW Version” appears
onscreen. Push the Settings/Select knob to view the current firmware version.
Display Contrast Settings
Push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “Contrast” appears onscreen.
Push the Settings/Select knob. Turn the Settings/Select knob until the desired
Contrast is achieved, then press the Settings/Select knob.
Factory Reset
A Factory Reset will restore all features on Music System Home to their
default settings. Push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “Factory
Reset” appears onscreen. Push the Settings/Select knob. Turn the
Settings/Select knob until the confirmation appears, then press the
Settings/Select knob.
Auto Power Off
This allows your Music System Home to shut itself off if it is idle for a
period of time. Push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “Auto Power
Off” appears onscreen. Push the Settings/Select knob. Turn the Settings/Select
knob until the confirmation appears, then press the Settings/Select knob.
“Enable” will set the model to turn off after it is idle for a period of time.
“Disable” will turn this feature off and your unit will always stay on until
you manually power it off.
Bass Cut
This allows you to lower the level of bass frequencies emitted from your Music
System Home. Push the Settings/Select knob, then turn it until “Bass Cut”
appears onscreen. Push the Settings/Select knob. Turn the Settings/Select knob
until YES appears in order to lower the bass, NO if you want the bass to
remain as the original EQ was intended. This option is automatically enabled
when using SUB OUT.
WiFi Info
Select this to view WiFi information about your units, such as the WiFi
version and its IP address.
Bluetooth Info
Select this to view the Bluetooth firmware information of your unit
Other Information
Firmware Updates
Your Music System Home will have periodic software updates about every 4
months (and also possibly when you first use the product). The speaker will
automatically update itself when it is connected to WiFi. No need to do
anything!
Care
A dry cloth is recommended to clean the back and wooden cabinet of your Music
System Home. A lint roller can be used to clean the fabric on the front. Do
not expose to water.
Limited Warranty
Tivoli Audio manufactures its products to very high standards and we are
confident our products will perform well. Accordingly, we warranty our
products against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship to the
original owner, for a period of one year in the United States and two years in
the European Union from the original date of purchase. For countries where
minimum warranty terms are determined by statute, the warranty term is the
statutory period required. In all other locations, the warranty term is one
year.
This warranty does not extend to damage caused by improper installation,
faulty ancillary equipment, modifications, unauthorized repair, shipping
damage or loss, abuse, accidents, use of improper voltage/current, lightning
or other acts of God, normal wear and tear, commercial use, or purchase from
unauthorized dealers. Proof of purchase as evidence the unit was purchased
from an authorized dealer within the warranty period may be required for
warranty service. Should service be necessary, please do NOT return the
product without first contacting your dealer or Tivoli Audio.
This warranty is non-transferable. Tivoli Audio will not pay for loss of time,
inconvenience, loss of use of the product, or damages caused by this product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on
implied warranties or the exclusion of consequential damages, therefore, these
restrictions may not apply to you.
For more warranty information please visit us at
www.tivoliaudio.com
For European warranty information please visit
www.tivoliaudio.eu
Licenses
Google, Google Home, and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.
Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to
work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
The Spotify Software is subject to third-party licenses found here:
https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Tivoli Audio, Inc is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
References
- Spotify - Connect
- Tivoli Audio
- Tivoli Audio – Tivoli Audio EU
- Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers