Linn Stereo Pre-Amplifier - Manual

Dear Customer, Linn’s KLIMAX KONTROL is a two-channel preamplifier designed for use in high performance multi-amplifier and multi-channel audio and audio/video systems. The KLIMAX KONTROL follows Linn’s KLIMAX SOLO and KLIMAX TWIN power amplifiers and, in partnership with them, positions KLIMAX as a...

RS232 OUTPUT/INPUT – for operation of this product viacomputer or touch-screen interface.RC5 OUT – for control of this product in a KNEKT system KNEKT IN – input for use in KNEKT system RCU – KNEKT Room Control Unit input RC5 IN - for control of this product in a KNEKT system MAINS INPUT – global ma...

6 Front Panel L I N N K L I M A X K O N T R O L SOURCE STANDBY + -- VOLUME MUTE + -- 3 1 4 5 2 Front panel display STANDBY SOURCE -/+ VOLUME -/+ MUTE 1 2 3 4 5

7 Handset STANDBY CD, PH 1, PH 2, TUN, TAPE 1, TAPE 2, AUX 1Source selection keys BAL L / BAL R Balance adjustment VOLUME - / VOLUME + RECORD See Product Lock, page 13. MONO MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 7 6 5 3 4

The KLIMAX KONTROL needs to be configured for all sources it is connected to. Source setup allows you totell the KLIMAX KONTROL which of the back panel inputs a source is connected to, the type of sourceconnected and allows you to configure each source setup to suit your requirements. Notes:The maxi...

9 Source Setup 4 Change the source type Select the source type to match the name of the key on the handset you wish to use. You can select a sourcetype more than once if you have more than one device of the same type (e.g. two CD players) connected tothe KLIMAX KONTROL. To display the next / previou...

6 Change the volume offset for the source Volume offset is for adjusting the volume of a source in comparison to other sources. You may want toadjust the volume offset for a source if, for example, your tuner sounds quieter than your CD player whenplayed at the same volume setting. Press SOURCE – or...

8 Change the unity gain for the source The unity gain setting lets you use the KLIMAX KONTROL in a multi-channel AV system. If you are setting up an AV processor as one of your sources and the front speakers are going to bechannelled through the KLIMAX KONTROL, set unity gain to Yes. In all other ca...

This section provides general operating instructions for the KLIMAX KONTROL. Standby mode To exit or enter standby mode: ■ Press STANDBY. Source selection HandsetTo switch source: ■ Press the key for the appropriate source (e.g. CD). Note:If you have used a source type more than once (see Source Set...

The product lock prevents any changes being made to the KLIMAX KONTROL (entering standby, changingthe volume or source etc) while it is powered up (i.e. when it is not in standby mode). Note:To turn the product lock on, the unit must be powered up. To turn the product lock on: ■ Hold MUTE on the fro...

14 User Options This section explains how you can configure certain features of the KLIMAX KONTROL to suit yourrequirements. Note:The unit must be in standby mode. To enter user options mode: ■ Hold STANDBY until the front panel display shows SLEEP DISPLAY. To cycle through the user options: ■ Repea...

15 User Options User Option Description Possible settings MAX VOLUME Upper limit on the volume control. BINDING If set to GLOBAL, the same volume and balancesettings are used for each source. If set toPER SOURCE, separate volume and balance settingsare allowed for each source. PRODUCT IR Enables or ...

General Dimensions 60mm (H) x 350mm ( W ) x 355mm (D) Weight 9kg Power consumption 15W Mains supply fuse 100V to 240V AC T800mA anti-surge Mains supply range 100V to 240V AC nominal Audio inputs Impedance (unbalanced) 10k Ω Signal (unbalanced) 0dBV (nominal) +15dBV (maximum) Impedance (balanced) 7.8...

18 Guarantee and Service This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of purchase and your statutory rights are not limited. In addition to any statutory rights you may have, Linn undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us, pl...

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 main...

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 instruc...

UK users please read this important safety information Replacing the fuse in the mains plug 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 dis...

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 number 73/...