Linn AV 5105 manual

LINN AV STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER USER’S GUIDE[...]

PREFACE ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufcient magnitude to cause electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important maintenance a[...]

PREFACE iii c) Fit a new 5 Amp BS 1362 ap proved fuse in to the carrier and pu sh the carrier back into the plug. Always ensure the fuse cover is tted. If the fuse cover is missing do not use the plug. Contact your Linn retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover. Fuses are for re protection and do not protect against electric shock. FUSE RAT[...]

PREFACE iv SWITCHING THE PRODUCT ON AND OFF – STANDBY OPERATION The AV 5105 contains circuitry which senses the presence of an audio signal and powers up the product. The AV5105 will automatically switch to standby mode after a few minutes if no input signal is present. In standby mode the AV 5105 shuts down the bulk of its circuitry, thereby usi[...]

PREFACE v CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 1 AV 5103 System Controller ...................................................1 AV 5101 Personal Handset ................................................... 2 AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplier ..........................................2 AV 5140 Floor-Standing[...]

PREFACE vi CONTENTS[...]

INTRODUCTION  INTRODUCTION THE LINN AV SYSTEM To get the most out of a lm you have to do more than simply watch it: you have to experience it fully, exactly as its creators intended. That means images and sound must be married together perfectly, giving you the same emotional impact you would receive in the cinema itself. Without sound of the[...]

INTRODUCTION  AV 50 PERSONAL HANDSET The power and exibility of the Linn AV system is entirely under your control, from wherever you are in the room, with the AV 5101 Personal Handset. This uses a powerful infra-red signal to allow you to select any of the AV 5103 System Controller’s functions with a few simple key presses. Its unique[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 AV 540 FLOOR-STANDING LOUDSPEAKER The AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker is the perfect choice for use as the front speakers in a surround sound installation. With lm, TV, video, or music the outstan ding bas s p erfo rman ce o f th e AV 514 0 Fl oor- Stan ding Lou dspe aker s, combined with their natural reproduction of voice [...]

INTRODUCTION 4 AV 50 LOCAL LOUDSPEAKER The rear loudspeakers in a surround system are important in creating a spacious sound for music and provide background noises and special effects in lm soundtracks. These need to be capable of handing the full dynamic range for AC-3 but only limited range for ProLogic. The AV 5110 Local Loudspeakers w[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 …MAKING IT REAL The Linn AV system has been designed to give you the most exciting and satisfying experience of cinema it is possible to achieve in the home. Our aim is to bring you the complete lm as its creators intended: with images and sound working together in the most memorable way. To achieve this demanding objective we h[...]

INTRODUCTION  ABOUT THE AV 505 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER Th e Linn A V 510 5 Ster eo Powe r Amp li er is i nt en de d for use i n hig h perf or ma nc e audio and audio/video systems. It combines high output power, ruggedness, and ease of use with our passion for quality. It draws on years of experience of designing and making high quality aud[...]

CONNECTING THE AV 5105 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER  This chapter explains how to unpack your AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplier, and how to install it with your other hi- components. Unpacking The power amplier comes in a box with the following accessories: • a mains lead • two single phono to phono leads • one spare fuse •this manual. We [...]

CONNECTING THE AV 5103 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER  REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The following diagram shows the connections for the rear panel of the power amplier. Note that the power amplier should be switched off before connecting or disconnecting any of the plugs on the rear panel, or you may generate surges which could damage other components i[...]

CONNECTING THE AV 5105 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER 9 CONNECTIONS AUDIO INPUTS Audio inputs to the AV5105 are RCA phono. There are two input sockets per channel, electrically in parallel. This makes it easy to daisy chain multi-amplier systems. Simply loop from one amplier to the next one. SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker connections are high contact pr[...]

CONNECTING THE AV 5103 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER 10 OPERATION In normal use the power amplier can be left switched on at the back panel. The signal sense circuitry automatically switches the power amplier to standby after a few minutes if no input signal is present, and the front panel indicator changes from green to red. The sensitivity adjustm[...]

CONNECTING THE AV 5105 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER 11 PROTECTION The AV5105 is a very rugged amplier. However should you have a slight accident, for example shorting the speaker leads, it will shut down for 4 seconds then power up again. It will drive less than the rated 4 Ω loudspeaker load, but expect it to trip out occasionally if you try to dri[...]

GUARANTEE AND SERVICE 12 This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of purchase. In addition to any statutory rights the customer may have, we undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your count[...]

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 13 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AV 5105 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER Type  Tw ofull yindep endent chann els,i solate dfrom eacho thera ndchas sis(e arth).  Fully regula teddua lpowe rsupp liesp er channe l. Inputs  DualR CAPhon o(Lin ein/o ut) Output s  Four pairs?[...]

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INDEX 15    AUDIOINPUTS ..........................................................................8, 9   AV5101PERSONALHANDSET  ...................................................... 2   AV5103SYSTEMCONTROLLER  ................................................... 1   AV5103SYSTEMCO[...]

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