Linn EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER - Manuals

Contents Introduction 1 Audio formats (EXOTIK+DA) 1 Cleaning 1 Connecting 2 Unpacking 2 Connecting to the mains supply 2 Positioning 2 Back panel 3 Front Panel and Handset 4 Front panel display 4 Front panel layout 4 Handset 5 Setup 6 Connecting 6 Setup menus 6 Using the setup menus 7 Speaker setup ...

Introduction The EXOTIK pre-amplifier has been designed to provide superb audio performance withboth two- and multi-channel source material. This product uses technology developedfor Linn’s award-winning flagship KLIMAX Kontrol pre-amplifier and offers purist audioperformance and access to and contr...

Connecting This chapter explains how to install the EXOTIK pre-amplifier into your hi-fi/AV system. Unpacking The EXOTIK is supplied with the following accessories: ● luminescent handset with booklet ● 2 x R03 (AAA) batteries for the handset ● 1 pair of black interconnect cables ● RS232 lead (for co...

Back panel C Co on nn ne ec ctto orr g grro ou up p n na am me e:: C Co on nn ne ec cttiio on n ffu un nc cttiio on n C Co on nn ne ec ctto orr C Co on nn ne ec ctto orr m ma arrk kiin ng g tty yp pe e A AN NA AL LO OG GU UE E A AU UD DIIO O One 7.1 analogue audio output. The SURR outputs 8 x RCA O ...

Front Panel and Handset Front Panel and Handset Front panel display The front panel display shows you information regarding what you are listening to.The current volume, current source, or both can be displayed along with the input audiosignal and processing algorithm. The display also shows the set...

Front Panel and Handset English EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual 5 Handset A AU UD DIIO O A AD DJ J Adjusts loudspeaker balance and trims. Resets audio settings L LIIP P S SY YN NC C Adds time delay to the audio signal* ((m mu utte e)) Mutes/unmutes the audio output S SU UR RR R Selects a surroun...

6 Setup EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual English Setup Connecting The first stage in setting up your EXOTIK is to connect your sources, power amp(s) andother peripheral devices to the EXOTIK. 1. Ensure your EXOTIK and all components that you will be connecting to the EXOTIK are disconnected from ...

Using the setup menus T To o a ac cc ce es ss s tth he e s se ettu up p m me en nu us s:: Either ● Press S SE ET TU UP P on the handset. or ● Hold S SE EL LE EC CT T on the front panel until MAIN MENU / SPEAKER SETUP is shown on the display. T To o a ac cc ce es ss s tth he e iin ns stta alllle err ...

DISTANCE (EXOTIK+DA) Accesses the SPEAKER DISTANCE sub-menu. DISTANCE UNITS Select the units for loudspeaker distance measurements. Options: F FE EE ET T,, M ME ET TR RE ES S Default setting: F FE EE ET T SPEAKER DISTANCE In order to ensure that sound from all loudspeakers in your system reaches you...

There are differences in the method of performing loudspeaker calibration on a standardEXOTIK and an EXOTIK+DA: Standard EXOTIK You will need a test disc that contains a tone signal for each loudspeaker in your system.Your specialist Linn retailer may be able to supply you with a suitable disc. To p...

Setup SLEEP TIMEOUT Set the time elapsed before the front panel display enters sleep mode (i.e. shows threedots) after a key on the front panel or handset is pressed. Options: N NE EV VE ER R S SL LE EE EP P,, IIM MM ME ED DIIA AT TE E,, 3 30 0 S SE EC C..,, 5 5 M MIIN NS S.. Default setting: N NE E...

UNIDISK source The EXOTIK’s defaults are set to accept a UNIDISK player as a source (see Using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player, page 16). Use these menus if you are using differentback panel inputs to the default settings shown below. ANALOG SOURCE Options: A AN NA AL LO OG G G GR RO OU UP P,,...

Operation Standby key T To o tto og gg glle e b be ettw we ee en n s stta an nd db by y m mo od de e a an nd d o op pe erra attiio on n m mo od de e:: ● Press on the front panel or handset. Selecting a source T To o s se elle ec ctt tth he e s so ou urrc ce e y yo ou u w wa an ntt tto o w wa attc ch...

Lip Sync Delay (EXOTIK+DA) You may find with certain DVD-Videos that the movement of the actors’ lips and thesound are not synchronized. You can correct this on the EXOTIK+DA using the Lip SyncDelay feature. T To o a ad djju us stt L Liip p S Sy yn nc c D De ella ay y:: ● Press L LIIP P S SY YN NC C...

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Operation Record function The record function allows you to route a source signal to a recording device such as aVCR or DAT recorder. The record functions available on your EXOTIK are dependent on whether your unitincludes, or does not include the digital audio module (if your unit has the digital a...

Technical Specification EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual English 22 Technical Specification Physical Weight 3.5 kg, 7 lb 10 oz Dimensions 381 (W) x 368 (D) x 80 (H) mm, 15” (W) x 14” (D) x 3” (H) Signal Interfaces - Inputs Type Connector Level Impedance Notes Digital electrical 3 x RCA 500 mVp-p ...

23 Guarantee and Service English EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual Guarantee and Service This product is guaranteed under the conditions that apply in the country of purchaseand your statutory rights are not limited. In addition to any statutory rights you mayhave, Linn undertake to replace any pa...