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LINN LINN KOLEKTOR
PREAMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL
PACK 353
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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 sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS I
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance. 2. Retain instructions. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. Water and moisture. Do not use the appliance near water, for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, i
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UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Fuse replacement This appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 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 red fuse cover/carrier. b) Remove and dispose of the blown fuse. c) Fit a new 5 Amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the carrier back into the plug. Always ensure the fuse cover is fitted. If the fuse cover is missing do not use the plug. Contact
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CE Declaration of Conformity Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/ EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive user options (continued) U number 73/23/EEC (LVD) is proved by full compliance with the following standards: resetting 26 unpacking 6 Standard number Date of issue Test type Retain User Amplifier user option
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Contents locking a recording 18 replacing the fuse iii Introduction ........................................ 1 resetting 26 Your Linn KOLEKTOR ........................................ 2 M RS232 module 4 Special features of the KOLEKTOR ........................................ 4 mains plugs i S mains supply connecting 10 safety instructions i, ii Setting up the KOLEKTOR ........................................ 6 voltage selection 6 setting up 6 Unpacking .................................
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Technical information ........................................ 30 Index Specifications ........................................ 30 connections (continued) Keys Index ........................................ 31 tape recorder 9 + key 12, 16 control module 3 * key 12, 17 copyright vii ( and ) keys 12, 16, 17 M key 12, 16 F ! key 12, 17 factory default settings 26 front panel 11 A fuse replacement iii, 7 acknowledgements vii audio module 2 H handset 13 B headphones, connecting 2, 9 BA
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Copyright and acknowledgements Technical information Copyright © Linn Products Limited. Specifications Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP, General Scotland, United Kingdom. Dimensions 80mm x 320mm x 325mm All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, (3.15" x 12.6" x 12.88") (H x W x D) stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any Weight 4kg means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or Power consumption 8W ma
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America: Linn Incorporated 4540 Southside Boulevard, Suite 402, Jacksonville Florida 32216 Telephone: (904) 645 5242 Facsimile: (904) 645 7275 E-mail: linnincorporated@compuserve.com viii 29 3
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Unexpected response to direct source keys or power up Introduction commands If the KOLEKTOR behaves in an unexpected way during power up, check the values set in your user options. Certain user options may Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Linn KOLEKTOR interfere with your required choice so it is a good idea to read the Preamplifier. section User options, page 24, before changing them. We believe that good music is not a luxury, but a necessity, and we at Linn have dedicated the
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Your Linn KOLEKTOR Troubleshooting and As the name implies we intended the KOLEKTOR to gather maintenance together the signals from the ever increasing number of sound sources, and control them with high quality, direct signal handling and a simple, flexible Troubleshooting control system. Occasionally you may find that your KOLEKTOR fails to respond in the way you expect when you press a key. This will often be There are two main modules in the because you have pressed a key you did not intend
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It is unusual to have tone controls in a preamplifier of this Factory default settings performance level. However, the controls in the KOLEKTOR are very different from conventional bass and treble controls, which The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier provides a Reset to Factory Defaults cause extreme distortion to the audio signal. The bass control in option which allows you to reset the unit back to its factory the KOLEKTOR has its maximum effect around 40Hz, and the settings. This restores the user option
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Interface module Number Name Description Values This attention to detail also applies to the RS232 module. There is U7 RC5 Amplifier Configures the amplifier address. 0 = 16 no electrical connection between the RS232 ports and the internal Address Leave at 16 for KOLEKTOR handset. 1 = 19 circuitry. This prevents any noise from the external controlling U8 Enable Unity Gain Enables an input as a unity gain input. 0 = Disabled system entering the audio circuitry. For use with an external surround s
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Configurable source names User options To give you total flexibility about the way you connect sources to the KOLEKTOR Preamplifier you can configure each input with a The following table lists the user options provided. In each case the name to identify the source that you have connected to it. This also initial value is shown underlined. determines the handset key used to select the source. You can also omit inputs, so that they are not selected when you cycle through Number Name Description V
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To change the value of the currently displayed user option Setting up the KOLEKTOR Press VOL+ (front panel) to step through the values for the 2 1 currently displayed user option. This chapter explains how to unpack your KOLEKTOR, and how to VOL+ set it up with your other hi-fi components. Unpacking 2 2 The KOLEKTOR is supplied complete with the following accessories: • The KOLEKTOR handset To save the user options VOL- • A mains lead Press and hold down VOL- (front panel) until the progress b
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Replacing the fuses Changing user options The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier requires two fuses. To replace the fuses first identify the correct fuses for your local voltage; see The KOLEKTOR provides 12 user options to allow you to change Specifications, page 30, for the fuse ratings. the way the unit operates to suit your personal preferences. The fuse compartment is located below the mains inlet on the back To change the user options VOL- SWITCH ON panel. To replace the fuses pull open the compartment
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the front panel should be kept out of direct sunlight, and it should To change the name of the currently selected input RENAME not be obscured. Press SRC+ (front panel or handset). SOURCE tu 2 Note that certain types of halogen lamps, and low-energy or The name will step through the following sequence of options: SRC+ fluorescent bulbs, can also interfere with use of the handset if they are near to the infra-red sensor. Display Handset button Description cd CD CD player RENAME Connecting the KOL
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The procedure for configuring sources is described in the following We recommend using high-quality leads such as Linn Interconnect sections. cables. These are directional and should be connected so that the arrow points from the source component towards the KOLEKTOR. To start configuring inputs SRC- SWITCH ON POWER Switch off the KOLEKTOR using the power switch on the front Connecting a phono source panel. Instead of using input 1 for a line-level source, you can configure the KOLEKTOR so that
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Connecting the mains supply Customising the Connect the mains lead to the KOLEKTOR and plug it into a suitable power outlet. KOLEKTOR This chapter explains the advanced features of the KOLEKTOR, including configuring the source inputs and the user options. Configuring the inputs The KOLEKTOR allows you to assign any of 12 alternative source names to each of the ten inputs on the back panel. The name you assign to an input determines the display shown on the front panel, and the handset button us
