AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 1 AKURATE KONTROL PRE - AMPLIFIER SELEC SOUR T CE AKUR ATE K ONT ROL VOLUM E , OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH
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15/5/07 15:17 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 KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 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 15:17 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 KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 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 KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 7 Contents Installation Unpacking Connecting to the mains supply Positioning Cleaning Important information – phono input Setup 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 Back panel Connecting Setup menus Using the setup menus Speaker setup Source setup Audio setup General setup Linn Disc setup Installer menu 3 5 5 6 6 8 10 11 13 14 Using the AKURATE KONTROL with a Linn AKURATE CD player 14 Using the AKURATE KONTROL with a Linn UNIDISK player 15 Front Panel and
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AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 9 Introduction Installation The AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier has been designed to provide superb audio performance with both stereo and multi-channel source material. AKURATE KONTROL 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.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 10 Positioning Important information – phono input You can locate your AKURATE KONTROL anywhere you find convenient (including in a 19” rack), but there are a few simple points to note regarding positioning: Please read the following before installing the AKURATE KONTROL: your unit may require reconfiguration. ENGLISH • The unit should be placed on a flat, stable and rigid surface.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 11 Setup ENGLISH Back panel 1 POWER: OFF, ON Mains power switch 2 No name or marking Mains power inlet 3 RS232: IN, OUT Pass control instructions to and from the AKURATE KONTROL. The OUT connection is for use if you are setting up an AKURATE CD as a multi-channel source, or adding a Linn UNIDISK player as a source.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 12 8 ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS One 7.1 analogue audio output. The SURR outputs are for connection to the two surround loudspeakers in a 5.1 system. The SURR BK outputs are for connection to the two additional loudspeakers in a 7.1 system – located at the rear of the room. For two-channel systems, use the FRONT outputs (and SUB if required) only 9 TAPE OUT One pair of analogue outputs for connection to a recording device e.g.
15/5/07 15:17 Page 13 Connecting Setup menus The first stage in setting up your AKURATE KONTROL is to connect your sources, power amplifier(s) and other peripheral devices to the AKURATE KONTROL. The setup menus enable you to configure your AKURATE KONTROL for all sources it is connected to, the loudspeakers in your system and much more. To take advantage of your AKURATE KONTROL’s features, please take the time to configure your unit correctly. 1.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 14 Using the setup menus 1 2 3 SHUFFLE INCLUDE EXCLUDE DVD AMP AMP SHIFT PRESET 4 5 6 LISTEN RECORD SIGNAL 7 8 9 STORE 0 SURR -- + SCAN TUNE SRC - SELECT BAND SRC + ENGLISH AUDIO ADJUST VIDEO ADJUST WHERE WHAT DO DISP MORE SETUP HELP DVD CD AUX TUNER LIP SYNC CLOCK MONO Speaker setup SIZE Accesses the SPEAKER SIZE sub-menu.
/5/07 15:17 Page 15 CENTRE For a full-range centre loudspeaker, set to LARGE. For a centre loudspeaker with limited bass response, set to SMALL. If there is no centre loudspeaker, set to NONE. Default setting: NONE SURROUND For full-range surround loudspeakers, set to LARGE. For surround loudspeakers with limited bass response, set to SMALL. If there are no surround loudspeakers, set to NONE. Default setting: NONE SURROUND BACK For full-range surround back loudspeakers, set to LARGE.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 16 CALIBRATION Accesses the SPEAKER CALIBRATION sub-menu. SPEAKER CALIBRATION You can use the speaker calibration feature to ensure that the volume level that reaches your seating position is the same for each loudspeaker (speaker calibration is not required for twochannel systems). Calibration can be done by ear or by using an SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter.
15/5/07 15:17 Page 17 NAME You are able to give the source a name which will be shown on the display when that source is selected. To change the flashing character: • Repeatedly press or hold / panel. on the handset or front The following characters are available: A to Z, 0 to 9, space. To move to the next or previous character: • Press or . When you have finished inputting the name, press or SELECT.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 18 Select EXIT to leave setup (if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected, you will be prompted to save or not save the changes). Select BACK to return to the MAIN MENU. Select EXIT to leave setup. Audio setup ENGLISH VOLUME RATE Set the speed at which the AKURATE KONTROL changes volume when the volume keys are pressed. MIDNIGHT MOVIE For use with a Linn UNIDISK player or other DVD player.
15:17 Page 19 PANORAMA CONTROL If set to ON the Panorama Control extends the audio signal from the front loudspeakers to include the surround loudspeakers. This adds a "wraparound" effect to the sound. Options: ON, OFF Default setting: OFF DIMENSION CONTROL This parameter allows you to shift the balance between the front and rear loudspeakers. Positive values move the sound towards the front, negative values towards the rear.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 20 SELECTION TIMEOUT Set the time the AKURATE KONTROL takes to select a source when the source is changed. Range: 1 SEC. to 10 SEC. Default setting: 2 SEC. ENGLISH STARTUP SOURCE Set the source the AKURATE KONTROL selects when brought out of standby.
15:17 Page 21 STOP BITS Set the stop bits to suit the RS232 protocol being used. Options: 1, 2 Default setting: 1 RS232 EVENTS If set to ENABLED, the unit passes information regarding its internal status to an external device that accepts RS232 data. Options: ENABLED, DISABLED Default setting: DISABLED Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the GENERAL SETUP menu.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 22 Installer menu To access the Installer menu: • Press AMP, then hold SETUP on the handset, or hold SELECT on the front panel, until INSTALLER MENU is shown on the display (approximately 5 seconds).
15/5/07 15:17 6. Enter User Options on your AKURATE CD. Set – Front Panel IR Commands to IGNORED Channel Setup to 5.1 CHANNEL RS232 Events to ENABLED RS232 Baud Rate to 9600 7. Exit User Options. 8. Enter the Speaker setup menu on the AKURATE KONTROL. Configure the menu as appropriate for the loudspeakers in your system. 9. Enter Source setup. Set ANALOG 1, 2 and 3 to NONE. Select ANALOG GROUP and alter the SURROUND CHANNELS setting if required (see SURROUND CHANNELS, page 9). Save settings. 10.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 24 7. Enter User Options on your UNIDISK player. Set – Front Panel IR Commands to IGNORED or OFF Baud Rate to 9600 RS232 Events/Enable RS232 Events to ENABLED or ON (Also, for a UNIDISK SC set Knekt Mode to SOURCE.) 8. Exit User Options. ENGLISH 9. Enter the Speaker setup menu on the AKURATE KONTROL. Configure the menu as appropriate for the loudspeakers in your system. 10. Enter Source setup.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 25 Front Panel and Handset Front panel ENGLISH 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 audio processing format. The display also shows the setup menus and other information depending on the current operation. 1 SELECT Selects/executes options and certain commands.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 26 OFF 1 DVD CD 9 AMP CD DISC 2 3 TRACK 1 2 3 INCLUDE EXCLUDE AMP SHIFT 4 5 ENGLISH PRESET 4 5 6 LISTEN RECORD SIGNAL 7 8 9 STORE 0 SURR -- + SCAN TUNE 1 LEDs Indicate the mode of the handset when a key is pressed 2 AMP Puts handset into Amp mode (functions marked in blue above keys) 3 SHIFT Allows access to RECORD and OFF functions 10 4 11 5 Mutes/unmutes the audio output / Adjust volume level 6 SR
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 27 Operation Selecting a source To select the source you want to listen to: OFF CD AMP AMP CD DISC TRACK A-B DVD 1 2 3 SHUFFLE INCLUDE EXCLUDE AMP SHIFT PRESET SRC-/SRC+ 4 5 6 LISTEN RECORD SIGNAL 7 8 9 STORE 0 SURR -- + SCAN TUNE SRC - BAND SRC + AUDIO ADJUST VIDEO ADJUST WHERE WHAT DISP MORE DVD DIRECT SOURCE KEYS use this method SELECT CD DO CLOCK LIP SYNC MONO SETUP HELP AUX TUNER AUDI
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 28 Volume To trim loudspeaker volume: To change the volume: • Repeatedly press or hold VOLUME -/+ on the front panel or / on the handset. • Repeatedly press AUDIO ADJUST on the handset until the desired loudspeaker(s) is/are shown on the front panel display. • Repeatedly press or hold / on the front panel or handset to decrease/increase the amount of loudspeaker trim. Volume range is from 0 to 100 (in 0.5 steps).
15/5/07 15:17 Page 29 Surround sound formats The AKURATE KONTROL is equipped with a wide range of surround sound formats to enhance your audio experience. Sur round sound format Description DTS ES Discrete A standard for storing 6.1 channels of audio signal on to discs such as DVD-Videos. On the AKURATE KONTROL the extra channel can be spread over two back loudspeakers - converting 6.1 audio to 7.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 30 The surround sound formats that are available for two-channel and surround sound input signals are shown in the tables below. Surround sound audio input Dolby DTS MPEG AAC Analogue signal 2.0 4.1 3.1 2.1 5.1 4.1 3.1 2.1 - 4.1 3.1 2.1 - 4.1 3.1 2.1 - 2.0 4.1 3.1 2.1 - 6.1 - - - - 5.1 - - - 5.1 7.1 7.1 - - - 7.1 - - - 5.0 & 7.0 2.0 5.1 5.0 & 7.0 2.0 5.1 5.0 & 7.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 31 Midnight Movie mode For use with a Linn UNIDISK player or other DVD player. Record function OFF DVD CD AMP CD DISC TRACK DVD 1 2 3 SHUFFLE INCLUDE EXCLUDE AMP SHIFT SHIFT To switch Midnight Movie mode on/off: PRESET • Press and hold SURR on the handset until MIDNIGHT MOVIE MODE ON/OFF is shown on the display. • Press SURR to toggle between on and off.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 32 Notes on the list of sources: NO SOURCE: No record path will be set. KNEKT: When a record path on the AKURATE KONTROL 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 KNEKT option.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 33 Technical Specifications Electrical Mains input range AC 100-120 V; AC 220-240 V Mains frequency range 50 - 60 Hz Power consumption less than 30 W 3.
AKURATE KONTROL pre-amplifier - english 15/5/07 15:17 Page 34 Guarantee and Service ENGLISH 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.
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