Linn Kudos - Manuals

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v Contents Introduction ........................................ 1 Your Linn system ........................................ 2 KUDOS and music ........................................ 3 Setting up KUDOS ........................................ 5 Unpacking ........................................ 5 P...

1 Introduction We believe that good music is not a luxury, but a necessity, and we at Linn have dedicated the better part of two decades to making sure that our customers are given the best possible experience of the music they love. In other words, we take music seriously, which is why we dedicate ...

2 Your Linn system Every hi-fi system has three sections: source, control, and playback. With Linn hi-fi you have a range of choices for these three sections, and you have the freedom to extend or improve sections at a later date. The ideal starter system incorporating a KUDOS Tuner consists of a MA...

3 KUDOS and music The KUDOS Tuner is a very flexible radio tuner, giving you access to both the FM and AM wavebands. It provides extremely high quality stereo reception on the FM waveband, combined with very good sensitivity to allow even distant FM radio stations to be received with low distortion....

5 Setting up KUDOS This chapter explains how to unpack your KUDOS Tuner, and how to install it with your other hi-fi components. It also gives advice on choosing and positioning the aerial to get best possible reception with your KUDOS Tuner. Unpacking The KUDOS Tuner comes in a box with the followi...

7 Positioning the KUDOS Tuner You can position your KUDOS Tuner almost anywhere you find convenient, but the following considerations may be useful. The Linn remote control system is exceptionally sensitive. You should have no problems operating the KUDOS Tuner with the remote control wherever it is...

8 Connecting the KUDOS Tuner The following diagrams show the connections for the rear panel of the stand-alone KUDOS Tuner, and the Sneaky KUDOS Tuner: Stand-alone KUDOS Sneaky KUDOS REMOTE AUDIO OUT L R A B RCU/ACCESSORY INFRA RED IN OUT FM AERIAL GND AM FM FM ANTENNA ANTENNA AM AM ANTENNA ANTENNA ...

11 Whip antenna A whip antenna can work well, and is not directional. Three element antenna For best reception use a three-element antenna. This can add up to 10dBµV to the received signal strength, and mounting the antenna higher, such as in a loft, can add a further 10dBµV. A three-element antenna...

13 Using KUDOS This chapter explains everything you need to know to use KUDOS, from switching it on and off to setting up presets for your favourite stations. Using the front panel We designed the KUDOS Tuner to be as simple as possible to operate. The front panel display gives clear information abo...

15 The function of each key is explained in the following table: Press this key To do this BAND Switch between AM and FM. In Europe the AM band includes both medium wave and long wave. TUNING Change the tuning mode between direct tuning, signal strength display, preset mode, and scan mode. < <...

16 Switching off To switch off press the power button again. To select the KUDOS Tuner The stand-alone KUDOS will normally be connected to the tuner input on your amplifier. Select it in the normal way; for example, by pressing the TUNER key on the remote control. To select the Sneaky KUDOS Tuner Th...

18 To display the preset frequency TUNING P 0 3 STEREO PRESET FM 9 1 .1 STEREO FM Once you have selected a preset you can display the frequency of the preset you have selected by pressing the TUNING key ( TUN on the Sneaky KUDOS). Tuning The KUDOS Tuner lets you find a frequency by tuning manually, ...

20 Tuning directly to a station If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to you can select it from the front panel, or enter it directly from the remote control. To tune directly to a station 9 1 .1 STEREO FM 9 1 .2 STEREO FM Press the TUNING button on the front panel ( TUN on the...

21 Setting presets The KUDOS Tuner allows you to store up to 50 stations as presets so that you can select them by entering the number of the preset. The preset remembers not only the frequency, but also the other settings you have selected for best reception of that station: narrow or wide, and mon...

22 To store a preset using the front panel TUNING S 3 7 FM t h 2 FM S t 1 0 FM S t 1 2 FM P 1 2 FM 9 8 .7 STEREO FM PRESET TUNING TUNING If the KUDOS Tuner is not in direct tuning mode, press the TUNING key ( TUN on the Sneaky KUDOS Tuner) so that the SCAN and PRESET lights disappear and the current...

23 To clear a preset S t 1 4 FM P 1 4 FM C 1 4 FM TUNING PRESET PRESET Enter store mode and select the preset, as if you were going to store into it. The display should show the number of the preset you want to clear; for example St14 . Now press and hold the TUNING key on the front panel ( TUN on t...

24 Setting the muting threshold The KUDOS Tuner allows you to set a muting threshold, to reject weak signals while you are tuning or scanning. Signals below the muting threshold will be muted, and signals near the muting threshold will be set to mono to eliminate noise. When scanning the KUDOS Tuner...

27 Getting the bestreception The KUDOS Tuner is capable of giving superb results even with relatively poor signals. However, to hear it at its best you need to provide a good quality input signal. The signal affects the reception in two ways: • If the signal is not strong enough you will hear noise ...

29 Getting good reception on AM Although the quality available with AM is obviously lower than with FM, the KUDOS Tuner is capable of excellent results on AM with a well set-up aerial. Minimising noise Signal strength on AM is less important than on FM. If there is little interference a signal stren...

31 Guarantee and service 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 t...

33 Technical information Tuning Tuning range – USA FM 87.5 to 108.5MHz AM 530 to 1730kHz Tuning range – Europe FM 87.5 to 108.5MHz AM 144 to 297kHz and 522 to 1611kHz Tuning range – Japan FM 75.5 to 90.5MHz AM 530 to 1730kHz A KUDOS Tuner can be converted between USA operation and European operation...

35 Specifications Antenna inputs FM: 75 Ω coaxial connector. AM: Screw terminals Outputs Two pairs RCA phono connectors. Output impedance 200 Ω Minimum load: 1k Ω total Output levels FM: 775mV rms into 1k Ω at 75kHz peak deviation. AM: 775mV rms into 1k Ω at 100% modulation. Mains fuse 220V and 240V...