Linn Kolektor manual

PACK 353 L IN N L I N N KOLEKTOR PREAMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL[...]

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i Important safety information Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the pr oduct: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pr esence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosur e of suf ficient magnitude to cause electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pr esence of important maintenance and se[...]

ii GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions befor e operating the appliance. 2. Retain instructions. Retain the safety and operating instr uctions for future refer ence. 3. Heed warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all op[...]

3 34 iii UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Fuse replacement This appliance is fitted with a non-rewir eable 13 Amp mains plug. The plug contains a 5 Amp fuse. If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows: a) Pull out the r ed fuse cover/carrier . b) Remove and dispose of the blown fuse. c) Fit a new 5 Amp BS1362 appro[...]

iv CE Declaration of Conformity Linn Products Ltd declar e that this product is in conformance with the Low V oltage Dir ective 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/ EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. The conformity of the designated pr oduct with the provisions of Directive number 73/23/EEC (L VD) is proved by full compliance[...]

32 locking a recor ding 18 M mains plugs i mains supply connecting 10 voltage selection 6 maintenance 28 modules audio 2 control 3 RS232 4 MUTE indicator 16 muting the sound 16 P phono input, positioning 7 phono source connecting 9 using 19 positioning 7 power amplifier , connecting 9 R RECORD key 12, 18 recor ding a source 18 recor ding lock 5 rec[...]

vi T echnical information ........................................ 30 Specifications ........................................ 30 Index ........................................ 31 31 K eys + key 12, 16 * key 12, 17 ( and ) keys 12, 16, 17 M key 12, 16 ! key 12, 17 A acknowledgements vii audio module 2 B BAL L and R keys 16 balance, changing 16 BALAN[...]

9 30 T echnical information Specifications General Dimensions 80mm x 320mm x 325mm (3.15" x 12.6" x 12.88") (H x W x D) W eight 4kg Power consumption 8W maximum Mains supply fuses 100 – 115V AC T800mA 220 – 240V AC T400mA Mains supply tolerance ±10% with no performance change Audio Input impedance Input 1: 47k Ω in parallel wi[...]

viii 29 America: Linn Incorporated 4540 Southside Boulevard, Suite 402, Jacksonville Florida 32216 T elephone: (904) 645 5242 Facsimile: (904) 645 7275 E-mail: linnincorporated@compuserve.com 3[...]

7 28 Unexpected response to dir ect source keys or power up commands If the KOLEKTOR behaves in an unexpected way during power up, check the values set in your user options. Certain user options may interfere with your r equired choice so it is a good idea to r ead the section User options , page 24, befor e changing them. Maintenance The Linn KOLE[...]

2 M S R C - R E C O R D L I N N K O L E K T O R S R C + V O L - V O L+ H E A D P H O N E tu 2 Y our Linn KOLEKT OR As the name implies we intended the KOLEKTOR to gather together the signals fr om the ever increasing number of sound sources, and contr ol them with high quality , direct signal handling and a simple, flexible control system. There ar[...]

5 26 Factory default settings The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier pr ovides a Reset to Factory Defaults option which allows you to r eset the unit back to its factory settings. This r estores the user options to their initial values, and resets the inputs to their initial sour ce names. T o reset the KOLEKTOR VOL+ SWITCH ON POWER """" ini[...]

4 Interface module This attention to detail also applies to the RS232 module. Ther e is no electrical connection between the RS232 ports and the internal circuitry . This pr events any noise from the external contr olling system entering the audio cir cuitry . W e hope that this information explains a bit mor e about this unconventional contr ol am[...]

3 24 User options The following table lists the user options pr ovided. In each case the initial value is shown underlined. Number Name Description V alues U1 Default V olume The default volume setting on power up. 0 = V olume 15 Ignored if U5 is enabled. 1 = V olume 30 U2 Enable Sleep Defines the sleep display after 20 seconds. 0 = Disabled Mode 1[...]

6 Setting up the KOLEKT OR This chapter explains how to unpack your KOLEKTOR, and how to set it up with your other hi-fi components. Unpacking The KOLEKTOR is supplied complete with the following accessories: • The KOLEKTOR handset • A mains lead • Mains fuses • This manual W e recommend you r etain the packaging in case you need to transpo[...]

22 Changing user options The KOLEKTOR provides 12 user options to allow you to change the way the unit operates to suit your personal pr eferences. T o change the user options VOL- SWITCH ON POWER """" 1 0 Switch off the KOLEKTOR, using the power switch on the fr ont panel. Press and hold down VOL- (front panel) and switch on th[...]

8 the front panel should be kept out of dir e ct sunlight, and it should not be obscur ed. Note that certain types of halogen lamps, and low-ener gy or fluorescent bulbs, can also inter fere with use of the handset if they are near to the infra-r ed sensor . Connecting the KOLEKT OR The following diagram shows the connections for the r ear panel of[...]

9 20 The procedur e for configuring sour ces is described in the following sections. T o start configuring inputs Switch off the KOLEKTOR using the power switch on the fr ont panel. SRC- SWITCH ON POWER """" cd 1 RENAME SOURCE Press and hold down SRC- (front panel) and switch on the power again. Keep SRC- held down until the pr [...]

10 Connecting the mains supply Connect the mains lead to the KOLEKTOR and plug it into a suitable power outlet. 19 Customising the KOLEKT OR This chapter explains the advanced featur es of the KOLEKTOR, including configuring the sour ce inputs and the user options. Configuring the inputs The KOLEKTOR allows you to assign any of 12 alter native sour[...]

7 18 Recor ding a sour ce The KOLEKTOR allows you to r ecord fr om any source to the tape output, and lock the sour ce so that you cannot accidentally select another source while r ecording. T o set up a recor ding RECORD CD cd 1 SOURCE cd 1 SOURCE LOCK First select the sour ce you want to record using SRC- and SRC+ (front panel or handset) or one [...]

12 The function of each key is explained in the following table: Press this key T o do this M Mute or unmute the sound. SRC- and SRC+ Select the previous/next sour ce. RECORD Lock and unlock the current input to avoid accidentally changing the input while recor ding. VOL- and VOL+ Adjust the volume. * Select the bass. + Select the balance. ! Select[...]

5 16 T o change the volume VOL+ VOL- 27 VOLUME Press VOL- or VOL+ (front panel or handset), or hold down the corresponding key to decr ease or incr ease the volume continuously . Y ou can change the volume in precise steps of 1dB fr om 0 to 60. T o display the current volume setting pr ess either key briefly . T o mute the sound 00 MUTE VOLUME M Pr[...]

3 14 Switching on and off T o switch on T o switch the KOLEKTOR on press the power button on the fr ont panel. When you first switch on the KOLEKTOR the display shows the name of the currently selected sour ce and the input number it uses. T o customise the display operation see U2, U9, and U10 in User options , page 24. Selecting a sour ce The KOL[...]

3 14 Switching on and off T o switch on T o switch the KOLEKTOR on press the power button on the fr ont panel. When you first switch on the KOLEKTOR the display shows the name of the currently selected sour ce and the input number it uses. T o customise the display operation see U2, U9, and U10 in User options , page 24. Selecting a sour ce The KOL[...]

5 16 T o change the volume VOL+ VOL- 27 VOLUME Press VOL- or VOL+ (front panel or handset), or hold down the corresponding key to decr ease or incr ease the volume continuously . Y ou can change the volume in precise steps of 1dB fr om 0 to 60. T o display the current volume setting pr ess either key briefly . T o mute the sound 00 MUTE VOLUME M Pr[...]

12 The function of each key is explained in the following table: Press this key T o do this M Mute or unmute the sound. SRC- and SRC+ Select the previous/next sour ce. RECORD Lock and unlock the current input to avoid accidentally changing the input while recor ding. VOL- and VOL+ Adjust the volume. * Select the bass. + Select the balance. ! Select[...]

7 18 Recor ding a sour ce The KOLEKTOR allows you to r ecord fr om any source to the tape output, and lock the sour ce so that you cannot accidentally select another source while r ecording. T o set up a recor ding RECORD CD cd 1 SOURCE cd 1 SOURCE LOCK First select the sour ce you want to record using SRC- and SRC+ (front panel or handset) or one [...]

10 Connecting the mains supply Connect the mains lead to the KOLEKTOR and plug it into a suitable power outlet. 19 Customising the KOLEKT OR This chapter explains the advanced featur es of the KOLEKTOR, including configuring the sour ce inputs and the user options. Configuring the inputs The KOLEKTOR allows you to assign any of 12 alter native sour[...]

9 20 The procedur e for configuring sour ces is described in the following sections. T o start configuring inputs Switch off the KOLEKTOR using the power switch on the fr ont panel. SRC- SWITCH ON POWER """" cd 1 RENAME SOURCE Press and hold down SRC- (front panel) and switch on the power again. Keep SRC- held down until the pr [...]

8 the front panel should be kept out of dir e ct sunlight, and it should not be obscur ed. Note that certain types of halogen lamps, and low-ener gy or fluorescent bulbs, can also inter fere with use of the handset if they are near to the infra-r ed sensor . Connecting the KOLEKT OR The following diagram shows the connections for the r ear panel of[...]

22 Changing user options The KOLEKTOR provides 12 user options to allow you to change the way the unit operates to suit your personal pr eferences. T o change the user options VOL- SWITCH ON POWER """" 1 0 Switch off the KOLEKTOR, using the power switch on the fr ont panel. Press and hold down VOL- (front panel) and switch on th[...]

6 Setting up the KOLEKT OR This chapter explains how to unpack your KOLEKTOR, and how to set it up with your other hi-fi components. Unpacking The KOLEKTOR is supplied complete with the following accessories: • The KOLEKTOR handset • A mains lead • Mains fuses • This manual W e recommend you r etain the packaging in case you need to transpo[...]

3 24 User options The following table lists the user options pr ovided. In each case the initial value is shown underlined. Number Name Description V alues U1 Default V olume The default volume setting on power up. 0 = V olume 15 Ignored if U5 is enabled. 1 = V olume 30 U2 Enable Sleep Defines the sleep display after 20 seconds. 0 = Disabled Mode 1[...]

4 Interface module This attention to detail also applies to the RS232 module. Ther e is no electrical connection between the RS232 ports and the internal circuitry . This pr events any noise from the external contr olling system entering the audio cir cuitry . W e hope that this information explains a bit mor e about this unconventional contr ol am[...]

5 26 Factory default settings The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier pr ovides a Reset to Factory Defaults option which allows you to r eset the unit back to its factory settings. This r estores the user options to their initial values, and resets the inputs to their initial sour ce names. T o reset the KOLEKTOR VOL+ SWITCH ON POWER """" ini[...]

2 M S R C - R E C O R D L I N N K O L E K T O R S R C + V O L - V O L+ H E A D P H O N E tu 2 Y our Linn KOLEKT OR As the name implies we intended the KOLEKTOR to gather together the signals fr om the ever increasing number of sound sources, and contr ol them with high quality , direct signal handling and a simple, flexible control system. There ar[...]

7 28 Unexpected response to dir ect source keys or power up commands If the KOLEKTOR behaves in an unexpected way during power up, check the values set in your user options. Certain user options may interfere with your r equired choice so it is a good idea to r ead the section User options , page 24, befor e changing them. Maintenance The Linn KOLE[...]

viii 29 America: Linn Incorporated 4540 Southside Boulevard, Suite 402, Jacksonville Florida 32216 T elephone: (904) 645 5242 Facsimile: (904) 645 7275 E-mail: linnincorporated@compuserve.com 3[...]

9 30 T echnical information Specifications General Dimensions 80mm x 320mm x 325mm (3.15" x 12.6" x 12.88") (H x W x D) W eight 4kg Power consumption 8W maximum Mains supply fuses 100 – 115V AC T800mA 220 – 240V AC T400mA Mains supply tolerance ±10% with no performance change Audio Input impedance Input 1: 47k Ω in parallel wi[...]

vi T echnical information ........................................ 30 Specifications ........................................ 30 Index ........................................ 31 31 K eys + key 12, 16 * key 12, 17 ( and ) keys 12, 16, 17 M key 12, 16 ! key 12, 17 A acknowledgements vii audio module 2 B BAL L and R keys 16 balance, changing 16 BALAN[...]

32 locking a recor ding 18 M mains plugs i mains supply connecting 10 voltage selection 6 maintenance 28 modules audio 2 control 3 RS232 4 MUTE indicator 16 muting the sound 16 P phono input, positioning 7 phono source connecting 9 using 19 positioning 7 power amplifier , connecting 9 R RECORD key 12, 18 recor ding a source 18 recor ding lock 5 rec[...]

iv CE Declaration of Conformity Linn Products Ltd declar e that this product is in conformance with the Low V oltage Dir ective 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/ EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. The conformity of the designated pr oduct with the provisions of Directive number 73/23/EEC (L VD) is proved by full compliance[...]

3 34 iii UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Fuse replacement This appliance is fitted with a non-rewir eable 13 Amp mains plug. The plug contains a 5 Amp fuse. If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows: a) Pull out the r ed fuse cover/carrier . b) Remove and dispose of the blown fuse. c) Fit a new 5 Amp BS1362 appro[...]

ii GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions befor e operating the appliance. 2. Retain instructions. Retain the safety and operating instr uctions for future refer ence. 3. Heed warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all op[...]

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i Important safety information Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the pr oduct: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pr esence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosur e of suf ficient magnitude to cause electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pr esence of important maintenance and se[...]

PACK 353 L IN N L I N N KOLEKTOR PREAMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL[...]