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P R E F A C E ii I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N 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 s...
Page 3 - iii
P R E F A C E iii 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 your Linn retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover. Fuses are for fire protection a...
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P R E F A C E iv S W I T C H I N G T H E P R O D U C T O N A N D O F F – S T A N D B Y O P E R A T I O N 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 ...
Page 5 - C O N T E N T S; GUARANTEE AND SERVICE
P R E F A C E v C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 1 AV 5103 System Controller ...................................................1AV 5101 Personal Handset ...................................................2AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier ..........
Page 7 - I N T R O D U C T I O N; THE LINN AV SYSTEM
IN T R O D U C T IO N I N T R O D U C T I O N THE LINN AV SYSTEM To get the most out of a film 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 im...
Page 8 - AV 50 PERSONAL HANDSET
IN T R O D U C T IO N AV 50 PERSONAL HANDSET The power and flexibility 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 funct...
Page 9 - AV 540 FLOOR-STANDING LOUDSPEAKER
IN T R O D U C T IO N 3 AV 540 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 film, TV, video, or music the outstanding bass performance of the AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeakers, combined ...
Page 10 - AV 50 LOCAL LOUDSPEAKER
IN T R O D U C T IO N 4 AV 50 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 film soundtracks. These need to be capable of handing the full dynamic range for AC-3 but only limited ...
Page 11 - ... M A K I N G I T R E A L
IN T R O D U C T IO N 5 … M A K I N G I T R E A L 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 film as its creators intended: with images and sound working together i...
Page 12 - ABOUT THE AV 505 STEREO
IN T R O D U C T IO N ABOUT THE AV 505 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER The Linn AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is intended for use in high performance 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 des...
Page 13 - U n p a c k i n g; POSITIONING THE STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER; C O N N E C T I N G T H E A V 5 1 0 5 S T E R E O P O W E R A M P L I F I E R
C O N N E C T IN G T H E A V 5 1 0 5 S T E R E O P O W E R A M P L IF IE R This chapter explains how to unpack your AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier, and how to install it with your other hi-fi components. U n p a c k i n g The power amplifier comes in a box with the following accessories: • a mains l...
Page 14 - R E A R P A N E L C O N N E C T I O N S
C O N N E C T IN G T H E A V 5 1 0 3 S T E R E O P O W E R A M P L IF IE R R E A R P A N E L C O N N E C T I O N S The following diagram shows the connections for the rear panel of the power amplifier. Note that the power amplifier should be switched off before connecting or disconnecting any of the...
Page 15 - C O N N E C T I O N S
C O N N E C T IN G T H E A V 5 1 0 5 S T E R E O P O W E R A M P L IF IE R 9 C O N N E C T I O N S 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-amplifier systems. Simply loop from one...
Page 16 - O P E R A T I O N
C O N N E C T IN G T H E A V 5 1 0 3 S T E R E O P O W E R A M P L IF IE R 10 O P E R A T I O N In normal use the power amplifier can be left switched on at the back panel. The signal sense circuitry automatically switches the power amplifier to standby after a few minutes if no input signal is pres...
Page 17 - P R O T E C T I O N
C O N N E C T IN G T H E A V 5 1 0 5 S T E R E O P O W E R A M P L IF IE R 11 P R O T E C T I O N The AV5105 is a very rugged amplifier. 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...
Page 18 - IC; G U A R A N T E E A N D S E R V I C E
G U A R A N T E E A N D S E R V IC E 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 r...
Page 19 - T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N; A V 5 1 0 5 S T E R E O
T E C H N IC A L I N F O R M A T IO N 13 T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N A V 5 1 0 5 S T E R E O P O W E R A M P L I F I E R Type Two fully independent channels, isolated from each other and chassis (earth). Fully regulated dual power supplies per channel. Inputs Dual RCA Phono (Line in/out)...
Page 21 - IN; I N D E X
IN D E X 15 AUDIOINPUTS ..........................................................................8, 9 AV5101PERSONALHANDSET ...................................................... 2 AV5103SYSTEMCONTROLLER ................................................... 1 AV5103SYSTEMCONTROLLER,CONNECTINGTO ........
