LI N N L I N N KOLEKTOR PACK 353 PREAMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL
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 the presence of important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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 instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. Water and moisture.
UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Fuse replacement 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 dispose of the blown fuse. 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.
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.
Contents locking a recording 18 M replacing the fuse iii resetting 26 Introduction ........................................ 1 RS232 module 4 Your Linn KOLEKTOR ........................................ 2 Special features of the KOLEKTOR ........................................ 4 mains plugs i 32 mains supply S connecting 10 safety instructions i, ii Setting up the KOLEKTOR ........................................ 6 voltage selection 6 setting up 6 Unpacking ....................................
Technical information ........................................ 30 Specifications ........................................ 30 Index ........................................
Technical information Copyright and acknowledgements Copyright © Linn Products Limited. Specifications Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP, General Dimensions Scotland, United Kingdom. 80mm x 320mm x 325mm (3.15" x 12.6" x 12.88") (H x W x D) All rights reserved.
America: Linn Incorporated 4540 Southside Boulevard, Suite 402, Jacksonville Florida 32216 viii Telephone: (904) 645 5242 Facsimile: (904) 645 7275 E-mail: linnincorporated@compuserve.
Introduction Unexpected response to direct source keys or power up commands check the values set in your user options. Certain user options may interfere with your required choice so it is a good idea to read the section User options, page 24, before changing them. Maintenance The Linn KOLEKTOR is designed for a long life and any servicing should only be carried out by an authorised retailer. Cleaning Dust or finger marks can be removed using a soft damp cloth. Avoid the use of domestic cleaning products.
Troubleshooting and maintenance Your Linn KOLEKTOR As the name implies we intended the KOLEKTOR to gather together the signals from the ever increasing number of sound sources, and control them with high quality, direct signal handling and a simple, flexible Troubleshooting control system. Occasionally you may find that your KOLEKTOR fails to respond in N LIN tu 2 L+ VO C+ SR CSR M 2 the way you expect when you press a key. This will often be KOLEKTOR, audio and control.
Factory default settings The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier provides a Reset to Factory Defaults option which allows you to reset the unit back to its factory settings. This restores the user options to their initial values, and resets the inputs to their initial source names. SWITCH ON POWER VOL+ To reset the KOLEKTOR Switch off the KOLEKTOR, using the power switch on the front panel. """" Press and hold down VOL+ (front panel) and switch on the power again. Keep VOL+ held down until the display shows init.
Interface module Number Name Description Values U7 RC5 Amplifier Configures the amplifier address. 0 = 16 Address Leave at 16 for KOLEKTOR handset. 1 = 19 Enable Unity Gain Enables an input as a unity gain input. 0 = Disabled For use with an external surround sound 1 = Input 1 processor. 2 = Input 2 This attention to detail also applies to the RS232 module. There is no electrical connection between the RS232 ports and the internal circuitry.
Configurable source names User options To give you total flexibility about the way you connect sources to The following table lists the user options provided. In each case the initial value is shown underlined. the KOLEKTOR Preamplifier you can configure each input with a name to identify the source that you have connected to it. This also determines the handset key used to select the source.
Setting up the KOLEKTOR To change the value of the currently displayed user option 2 1 Press VOL+ (front panel) to step through the values for the currently displayed user option. This chapter explains how to unpack your KOLEKTOR, and how to VOL+ set it up with your other hi-fi components.
Changing user options The KOLEKTOR provides 12 user options to allow you to change the way the unit operates to suit your personal preferences. SWITCH ON POWER VOL- To change the user options Switch off the KOLEKTOR, using the power switch on the front panel. """" Press and hold down VOL- (front panel) and switch on the power again. Keep VOL- held down until the progress bar display is complete 1 0 and the display shows Options.
the front panel should be kept out of direct sunlight, and it should not be obscured. To change the name of the currently selected input RENAME SOURCE tu 2 Press SRC+ (front panel or handset). The name will step through the following sequence of options: Note that certain types of halogen lamps, and low-energy or fluorescent bulbs, can also interfere with use of the handset if they SRC+ are near to the infra-red sensor.
The procedure for configuring sources is described in the following We recommend using high-quality leads such as Linn Interconnect sections. cables. These are directional and should be connected so that the arrow points from the source component towards the KOLEKTOR. SWITCH ON POWER SRC- To start configuring inputs Switch off the KOLEKTOR using the power switch on the front Connecting a phono source panel.
Connecting the mains supply Connect the mains lead to the KOLEKTOR and plug it into a suitable power outlet. Customising the KOLEKTOR This chapter explains the advanced features of the KOLEKTOR, including configuring the source inputs and the user options. Configuring the inputs The KOLEKTOR allows you to assign any of 12 alternative source names to each of the ten inputs on the back panel.
Using the KOLEKTOR Recording a source The KOLEKTOR allows you to record from any source to the tape output, and lock the source so that you cannot accidentally select This chapter gives general information about using the KOLEKTOR. another source while recording. To set up a recording CD First select the source you want to record using SRC- and SRC+ (front panel or handset) or one of the source keys on the handset. SOURCE cd 1 The currently selected source is always switched to the record output.
CURRENT SOURCE NAME AND INPUT While you are adjusting the balance the display will show the current balance setting, and the BALANCE indicator will be lit: MUTE RENAME SOURCE BASS BALANCE TREBLE BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE VOLUME 9~-_ == _-~9 LOCK FULLY LEFT CENTRE POSITION FULLY RIGHT tu 2 While you are adjusting the balance press + to restore the balance ADJUST BASS, BALANCE, OR TREBLE ? < SELECT BASS & - > SELECT TREBLE Changing the bass and treble SELECT BALANCE M SRC- towards t
VOL- To change the volume VOL+ Using the handset Press VOL- or VOL+ (front panel or handset), or hold down the corresponding key to decrease or increase the volume The KOLEKTOR is supplied with a handset for continuously. remote control, and this provides access to all of VOLUME 27 the functions available from the front panel. In LINN You can change the volume in precise steps of 1dB from 0 to 60.
If you prefer you can configure each input to use any of 12 different Switching on and off display names and handset buttons. For more information see Configuring the inputs, page 19. To switch on To switch the KOLEKTOR on press the power button on the front To select a source panel.
If you prefer you can configure each input to use any of 12 different Switching on and off display names and handset buttons. For more information see Configuring the inputs, page 19. To switch on To switch the KOLEKTOR on press the power button on the front To select a source panel.
VOL- To change the volume VOL+ Using the handset Press VOL- or VOL+ (front panel or handset), or hold down the corresponding key to decrease or increase the volume The KOLEKTOR is supplied with a handset for continuously. remote control, and this provides access to all of VOLUME 27 the functions available from the front panel. In LINN You can change the volume in precise steps of 1dB from 0 to 60.
CURRENT SOURCE NAME AND INPUT While you are adjusting the balance the display will show the current balance setting, and the BALANCE indicator will be lit: MUTE RENAME SOURCE BASS BALANCE TREBLE BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE VOLUME 9~-_ == _-~9 LOCK FULLY LEFT CENTRE POSITION FULLY RIGHT tu 2 While you are adjusting the balance press + to restore the balance ADJUST BASS, BALANCE, OR TREBLE ? < SELECT BASS & - > SELECT TREBLE Changing the bass and treble SELECT BALANCE M SRC- towards t
Using the KOLEKTOR Recording a source The KOLEKTOR allows you to record from any source to the tape output, and lock the source so that you cannot accidentally select This chapter gives general information about using the KOLEKTOR. another source while recording. To set up a recording CD First select the source you want to record using SRC- and SRC+ (front panel or handset) or one of the source keys on the handset. SOURCE cd 1 The currently selected source is always switched to the record output.
Connecting the mains supply Connect the mains lead to the KOLEKTOR and plug it into a suitable power outlet. Customising the KOLEKTOR This chapter explains the advanced features of the KOLEKTOR, including configuring the source inputs and the user options. Configuring the inputs The KOLEKTOR allows you to assign any of 12 alternative source names to each of the ten inputs on the back panel.
The procedure for configuring sources is described in the following We recommend using high-quality leads such as Linn Interconnect sections. cables. These are directional and should be connected so that the arrow points from the source component towards the KOLEKTOR. SWITCH ON POWER SRC- To start configuring inputs Switch off the KOLEKTOR using the power switch on the front Connecting a phono source panel.
the front panel should be kept out of direct sunlight, and it should not be obscured. To change the name of the currently selected input RENAME SOURCE tu 2 Press SRC+ (front panel or handset). The name will step through the following sequence of options: Note that certain types of halogen lamps, and low-energy or fluorescent bulbs, can also interfere with use of the handset if they SRC+ are near to the infra-red sensor.
Changing user options The KOLEKTOR provides 12 user options to allow you to change the way the unit operates to suit your personal preferences. SWITCH ON POWER VOL- To change the user options Switch off the KOLEKTOR, using the power switch on the front panel. """" Press and hold down VOL- (front panel) and switch on the power again. Keep VOL- held down until the progress bar display is complete 1 0 and the display shows Options.
Setting up the KOLEKTOR To change the value of the currently displayed user option 2 1 Press VOL+ (front panel) to step through the values for the currently displayed user option. This chapter explains how to unpack your KOLEKTOR, and how to VOL+ set it up with your other hi-fi components.
Configurable source names User options To give you total flexibility about the way you connect sources to The following table lists the user options provided. In each case the initial value is shown underlined. the KOLEKTOR Preamplifier you can configure each input with a name to identify the source that you have connected to it. This also determines the handset key used to select the source.
Interface module Number Name Description Values U7 RC5 Amplifier Configures the amplifier address. 0 = 16 Address Leave at 16 for KOLEKTOR handset. 1 = 19 Enable Unity Gain Enables an input as a unity gain input. 0 = Disabled For use with an external surround sound 1 = Input 1 processor. 2 = Input 2 This attention to detail also applies to the RS232 module. There is no electrical connection between the RS232 ports and the internal circuitry.
Factory default settings The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier provides a Reset to Factory Defaults option which allows you to reset the unit back to its factory settings. This restores the user options to their initial values, and resets the inputs to their initial source names. SWITCH ON POWER VOL+ To reset the KOLEKTOR Switch off the KOLEKTOR, using the power switch on the front panel. """" Press and hold down VOL+ (front panel) and switch on the power again. Keep VOL+ held down until the display shows init.
Troubleshooting and maintenance Your Linn KOLEKTOR As the name implies we intended the KOLEKTOR to gather together the signals from the ever increasing number of sound sources, and control them with high quality, direct signal handling and a simple, flexible Troubleshooting control system. Occasionally you may find that your KOLEKTOR fails to respond in N LIN tu 2 L+ VO C+ SR CSR M 2 the way you expect when you press a key. This will often be KOLEKTOR, audio and control.
Introduction Unexpected response to direct source keys or power up commands check the values set in your user options. Certain user options may interfere with your required choice so it is a good idea to read the section User options, page 24, before changing them. Maintenance The Linn KOLEKTOR is designed for a long life and any servicing should only be carried out by an authorised retailer. Cleaning Dust or finger marks can be removed using a soft damp cloth. Avoid the use of domestic cleaning products.
America: Linn Incorporated 4540 Southside Boulevard, Suite 402, Jacksonville Florida 32216 viii Telephone: (904) 645 5242 Facsimile: (904) 645 7275 E-mail: linnincorporated@compuserve.
Technical information Copyright and acknowledgements Copyright © Linn Products Limited. Specifications Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP, General Dimensions Scotland, United Kingdom. 80mm x 320mm x 325mm (3.15" x 12.6" x 12.88") (H x W x D) All rights reserved.
Technical information ........................................ 30 Specifications ........................................ 30 Index ........................................
Contents locking a recording 18 M replacing the fuse iii resetting 26 Introduction ........................................ 1 RS232 module 4 Your Linn KOLEKTOR ........................................ 2 Special features of the KOLEKTOR ........................................ 4 mains plugs i 32 mains supply S connecting 10 safety instructions i, ii Setting up the KOLEKTOR ........................................ 6 voltage selection 6 setting up 6 Unpacking ....................................
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.
UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Fuse replacement 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 dispose of the blown fuse. 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.
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 instructions. 4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. Water and moisture.
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 the presence of important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
LI N N L I N N KOLEKTOR PACK 353 PREAMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL