English Español Nederlands EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner's Manual
Important Safety Information English GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. 6. 6a. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation, maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals. 7.
Important Safety Information English UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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. Fuse replacement This appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 13 Amp mains plug. The plug contains a 5 Amp fuse.
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English Contents Contents Introduction Audio formats (EXOTIK+DA) Cleaning Connecting Unpacking Connecting to the mains supply Positioning Back panel Front Panel and Handset Front panel display Front panel layout Handset Setup Connecting Setup menus 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 Using the setup menus 7 Speaker Setup 7 Source Setup 9 Audio Setup 11 General Setup 12 Installer Menu 15 Using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual 16 Operation Standby ke
Introduction Introduction Audio formats (EXOTIK+DA) The EXOTIK pre-amplifier has been designed to provide superb audio performance with both two- and multi-channel source material. This product uses technology developed for Linn’s award-winning flagship KLIMAX Kontrol pre-amplifier and offers purist audio performance and access to and control of the new generation of multi-channel sound formats.
English Connecting Connecting Positioning This chapter explains how to install the EXOTIK pre-amplifier into your hi-fi/AV system. You can locate your EXOTIK anywhere you find convenient (including in a 19” rack), but there are a few simple points to note regarding positioning: Unpacking ● The IR sensor that receives the handset signals is quite sensitive, so the unit should be kept out of direct sunlight to avoid false operation.
Connecting English Back panel 1 2 POWER OFF ON SEE UNDERSIDE FOR SAFETY DETAILS 1 OUT RS232 IN 3 MAIN L L L 1 IN FRONT SURR SURR BK CENTRE 1/FRONT 2/SURR 3/CENTRE 5.
English Front Panel and Handset Front Panel and Handset Front panel display The front panel display shows you information regarding what you are listening to. The current volume, current source, or both can be displayed along with the input audio signal and processing algorithm. The display also shows the setup menus and other information depending on the current operation. Front panel layout 2 1 4 3 5 1 Front panel display 2 SELECT Selects/executes options and certain commands.
Front Panel and Handset Handset 10 1.1 AUDIO ADJ Adjusts loudspeaker balance and trim 2. 2 LIP SYNC Adds time delay to the audio signal* 1 3 3. 2 (mute) Mutes/unmutes the audio output 4. 4 SURR Selects a surround sound format 3 11 5 VOL - / + Adjust the volume level 5. 4 12 6 CD Selects a CD source 6. 5 13 7 AUX Selects an auxiliary source 7. 6 8 8. 7 9.
Setup English Setup Setup menus Connecting The setup menus enable you to configure your EXOTIK for all sources it is connected to, the loudspeakers in your system and much more. To take advantage of your EXOTIK’s features, please take the time to configure your unit correctly. The first stage in setting up your EXOTIK is to connect your sources, power amp(s) and other peripheral devices to the EXOTIK. 1.
Setup English Speaker setup Using the setup menus To access the setup menus: Either ● Press SETUP on the handset. SIZE or Accesses the SPEAKER SIZE sub-menu. ● Hold SELECT on the front panel until MAIN MENU / SPEAKER SETUP is shown on For all loudspeakers in your system (except a subwoofer) you must inform the EXOTIK whether the speakers are LARGE or SMALL. These settings refer to the frequency response of the loudspeakers, not to their physical size. the display.
Setup English CENTRE DISTANCE (EXOTIK+DA) Large centre speaker (full-range frequency response), set to LARGE. Small centre speaker (limited bass response), set to SMALL. No centre speaker, set to NONE. Accesses the SPEAKER DISTANCE sub-menu. DISTANCE UNITS Select the units for loudspeaker distance measurements. Default setting: LARGE Options: FEET, METRES SURROUND Default setting: FEET Large surround speakers (full-range frequency response), set to LARGE.
Setup English There are differences in the method of performing loudspeaker calibration on a standard EXOTIK and an EXOTIK+DA: ● To stop loudspeaker calibration, press SETUP on the handset or SELECT on Standard EXOTIK Range: -15 dB to 15 dB (in 0.5 steps) You will need a test disc that contains a tone signal for each loudspeaker in your system. Your specialist Linn retailer may be able to supply you with a suitable disc.
English Setup NAME TYPE You are able to give the source a name which will be shown on the display when that source is selected. Select a type for this source. This is the type that appears on Linn learning handsets. To change the flashing character: Options: AUX, CD, DVD*, TUNER, PHONO 1/LASER, PHONO 2/AUX, TAPE 1, TAPE 2/VCR, DAT, TV, CABLE, SATELLITE, NONE. ● Repeatedly press or hold / on the handset or front panel.
Setup SURROUND CHANNELS MUTE RATE If you are setting up the ANALOG GROUP source or are adding a Linn UNIDISK player and have a 7.1 speaker configuration, you are able to select whether to use your side surround or back surround speakers when listening to a 5.1 channel audio source. Set the speed at which the EXOTIK mutes or unmutes the volume when when changing sources. Set to SURROUND to send the surround signal to your side surround speakers.
English Setup DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC (EXOTIK+DA) Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the AUDIO OPTIONS menu. Dolby Pro Logic II is an audio signal processing algorithm that converts a two-channel audio signal to a five-channel audio signal. Dolby Pro Logic II Music is a mode of Dolby Pro Logic II that is particularly suited to music. It features three user-adjustable parameters that are accessed from this item. Select BACK to return to the AUDIO OPTIONS menu without saving changes.
Setup English DISPLAY TIMEOUT STANDBY RECORD FROM Set the time that new volume or source information is shown for before unit returns to its Display Content (see above). You can record from a source component to a recording device through the EXOTIK, even if the EXOTIK is in standby mode. Range: 1 SEC. to 10 SEC. Set which source configuration you want the EXOTIK to select when it is in standby. Default setting: 4 SEC.
Setup English RS232 EVENTS STOP BITS If set to ENABLE, the unit passes information regarding its internal status to an external device that accepts RS232 data. Set the stop bits to suit the RS232 protocol being used. Options: 1, 2 Options: ENABLE, DISABLE Default setting: 1 Default setting: DISABLE RS232 Setup Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the GENERAL SETUP menu. Accesses the RS232 SETUP sub-menu. Select BACK to return to the GENERAL SETUP menu without saving changes.
Setup Installer menu To access the Installer menu: ● Hold SETUP on the handset or SELECT on the front panel until INSTALLER MENU is shown on the display (approximately 5 seconds). SAVE AS INSTALLER After the EXOTIK has been set up you can save the settings by selecting this item. The saved Installer configuration can be restored at any time should the EXOTIK’s setup be changed (see below).
Setup English If you wish to use a Linn UNIDISK player with your EXOTIK, follow the instructions below. Using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player There are certain operational benefits available when using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player. These benefits are as follows: 1. Connect the audio outputs you wish to use from the UNIDISK player to the corresponding inputs on the EXOTIK. Standard EXOTIK 2. Connect the video outputs you wish to use from the UNIDISK player to your display device.
Operation Operation Balance Standby key To change the balance for all loudspeakers (excluding a centre speaker and/or subwoofer): To toggle between standby mode and operation mode: ● Press on the front panel or handset. ● Press AUDIO ADJ (adjust) on the handset. BALANCE is shown on the front panel display. ● Repeatedly press or hold Selecting a source To select the source you want to watch or listen to: English to shift the balance to the right, or to shift the balance to the left.
English Operation Lip Sync Delay (EXOTIK+DA) The available surround sound formats, and a brief description of each, is as follows: You may find with certain DVD-Videos that the movement of the actors’ lips and the sound are not synchronized. You can correct this on the EXOTIK+DA using the Lip Sync Delay feature. Surround sound format Description Dolby Digital A standard for storing 5.
Operation English Surround sound format Description The surround sound formats that are available for the different audio input and signal types, are: Stereo Sub Downmixes a 5.
Operation English Surround sound audio input Midnight Movie mode (EXOTIK+DA) Dolby DTS MPEG AAC 2.0 - - - Phantom 2/2.1 2/2.1 2/2.1 2/2.1 3 Stereo 3/0.1 3/0.1 3/0.1 3/0.1 Stereo Sub 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 - - - Dolby Digital + Dolby Digital EX 7.1 - - - DTS Digital Surround - 5.1 - - DTS 96/24 - 5.1 - - DTS ES Matrix - 7.1 - - DTS ES Discrete - 7.1 - - DTS 96/24 ES Matrix - 7.1 - - MPEG Stereo - - 2.0 - MPEG Surround - - 5.
Operation English Notes on the sources: NO SOURCE: No record path will be set. AS KNEKT: When a record path on the EXOTIK is being used, this setting will allow users of a KNEKT Line Driver system to change the source they are listening to (which also changes the record path). To protect a record path, select the required record option. Once recording has finished, reselect the AS KNEKT option.
Technical Specification English Technical Specification Electrical Mains voltage 100-230 Vac @ 50-60 Hz Physical Weight 3.
Guarantee and Service Guarantee and Service This product is guaranteed under the conditions that 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 that have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country.
