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AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.
15/5/07 08:48 Page 3 Important Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions Explanation of symbols used in this manual or on the rear/underside of the apparatus: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 operation, maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals. 6.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 4 ENGLISH 16. Power sources. Connect the apparatus to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the apparatus. 17. Mains plug. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains supply. The mains plug must be accessible at all times. Use the mains switch (if applicable) when the apparatus is not in use. 18. Power lines. An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 19.
15/5/07 08:48 Page 5 CE Declaration of Conformity FCC notice 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 6 Copyright and Acknowledgements Copyright © 2007 Linn Products Ltd. First edition May 2007. Linn Products Limited, Glasgow Road, Waterfoot, Eaglesham, Glasgow, G76 OEQ, Scotland, United Kingdom. ENGLISH All rights reserved.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.
15/5/07 08:48 Page 9 Introduction The AKURATE power amplifier range Over thirty years ago Linn was born out of a simple truth: the more accurately a system reproduces sound, the greater the impact it will have on the listener. The following AKURATE power amplifier models are available: The AKURATE range of power amplifiers have been designed to offer true flexibility when building or upgrading a stereo or multi-channel system.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 10 CHAKRA amplifier technology amplifier, aside from the benefits of the improved amplification, the sound of your entire system will almost certainly improve as a result of the cleaner mains supply. All AKURATE power amplifiers feature Linn’s proprietary CHAKRA technology. AKTIV* operation Features ENGLISH The CHAKRA topology uses an array of large bi-polar transistors as 'boosters' around a monolithic (single chip) amplifier IC (integrate circuit).
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 11 Installation Important: It is strongly recommended that your AKURATE amplifier is installed and configured by an authorised Linn retailer. MIN 4” (10 cm) MIN 4” (10 cm) Each AKURATE power amplifier is supplied with the following accessories: • mains lead • interconnect cables - cable type will suit amplifier's input connection (balanced or phono), one cable per amplifier channel (e.g.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 12 Connecting Connecting to the mains supply Back panel connectors and switches 1 Speaker outputs Amplified output for connection to loudspeakers. The unit can be connected to any worldwide mains voltage with no adjustment. It incorporates Automatic Voltage Selection (AVS) and the power supply automatically adjusts for the incoming mains supply. This unit must be earthed. Use the earthed moulded mains lead supplied. Never use an unearthed plug or adaptor.
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AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 15 Audio connections Balanced interconnect cable Connect each channel as shown. For the balanced audio connection, we recommend the use of the lead supplied or an interconnect lead with its connections configured to match with the AKURATE amplifier connections as shown below.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 16 Speaker terminals The binding post terminals can be used as sockets for the connection of 4 mm banana plugs or can be used as binding posts for the connection of bare wires or spade terminated cables by loosening the outer section of the binding post (do not attempt to completely remove this outer section), inserting the cable or terminal and re-tightening the binding post to clamp it in place. ENGLISH Ensure that all the binding posts are tight.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 17 Operation General The blue LED on the front panel will be dim when power is first applied and will remain dimmed when the amplifier is in standby mode. Signal sensing ENGLISH When an input signal is detected, the AKURATE amplifier is enabled and the LED brightens. In the absence of an audio signal, the amplifier reverts to a low power standby mode after approximately 20 minutes.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 18 ENGLISH Model 2200 3200 4200 Type Two-channel power amplifier Three-channel power amplifier Four-channel power amplifier Dimensions W 381 mm, D 355 mm, H 80 mm W 15", D 14 1/8 ", H 3 1/8" W 381 mm, D 355 mm, H 80 mm W 15", D 14 1/8", H 3 1/8" W 381 mm, D 355 mm, H 80 mm W 15", D 141/8 ", H 3 1/8 " Weight 5.8 kg / 12.7 lbs 6.6 kg / 14.5 lbs 6.9 kg / 15.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 19 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, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.5 15/5/07 08:48 Page 20 Channel Configuration Table The table below is provided to allow you to take a note of how your amplifier channels are configured and/or connected. ENGLISH AKTIV modules If your AKURATE amplifier is fitted with Linn AKTIV modules, labels may be provided with the modules. Stick the label for each AKTIV module in the table below the relevant channel number to allow you to quickly and easily note the position of each module for future reference.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.
AKURATE 2200 3200 4200 6.
