Page 2 - Important safety information
i 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...
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ii GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions beforeoperating the appliance. 2. Retain the instructions. Retain the safety and operating instructions forfuture reference. 3. Heed warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operatingins...
Page 4 - iii
iii 17. Non-use periods. Unplug the power cord from the outlet if the product will be unused for a long period of time. 18. Objects and liquid entry. Take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the product. 19. Damage requiring service. The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if:...
Page 5 - iv; Copyright and acknowledgements
iv Copyright and acknowledgements Copyright © Linn Products Limited. Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP, Scotland, United Kingdom. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any mean...
Page 6 - Contents
v Contents Introduction ........................................ 1 Your Linn system ........................................ 2 KUDOS and music ........................................ 3 Setting up KUDOS ........................................ 5 Unpacking ........................................ 5 P...
Page 8 - Linn
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 ...
Page 9 - Your Linn system
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...
Page 10 - KUDOS and music
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....
Page 12 - Setting up KUDOS; Unpacking
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...
Page 14 - Positioning the KUDOS Tuner
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...
Page 15 - Connecting the KUDOS Tuner
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 ...
Page 18 - AM reception
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...
Page 20 - Using KUDOS; Using the front panel
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...
Page 22 - Switching on and off
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. < <...
Page 23 - Choosing a station
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...
Page 25 - Tuning
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, ...
Page 27 - Tuning directly to a station
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...
Page 28 - Setting presets
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...
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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...
Page 30 - Displaying the signal strength
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...
Page 31 - Setting the muting threshold
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...
Page 34 - Getting good reception on FM
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 ...
Page 36 - Getting good reception on AM
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...
Page 38 - Guarantee and service
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...
Page 40 - Technical information
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...
Page 42 - Specifications
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...
