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  • Page 1 S o n d e k C D 1 2...
  • Page 2 When the intended country. the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. retailer.
  • Page 3 In the USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code CE Declaration of Conformity ANSI/NFPA 70 concerning installation requirements. Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the 17. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility unused for long periods of time.
  • Page 4 C o p y r i g h t a n d a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s Copyright © Linn Products Limited. Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP, Scotland, United Kingdom.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ..16 The Linn philosophy ......2 Programming a disc ......16 Programming a selection of tracks (Add) .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The Sondek CD12 Now 25 years after the design of the original Linn Sondek LP12, the same philosophy has been applied to create the ultimate CD player, and the result is the Linn Sondek CD12. Each component has been designed...

  • Page 7: Digital Output

    Once you have programmed a personal selection of tracks on a particular CD, the Linn Sondek CD12 will recognise the disc when it is inserted at a later time, and play your original selection. The Sondek CD12 can remember information for up to 50 CDs in this way, allowing you to personalise your music collection in a way that was not previously possible.

  • Page 8: Using The Sondek Cd12

    U s i n g t h e S o n d e k C D 1 2 This chapter explains how to play CDs using the touch control feature of the Sondek CD12 front panel. For information about using the CD12 in conjunction with the Linn Hi-Fi Personal Handset refer to Using the Sondek CD12 with the Linn Hi-Fi Personal Handset, page 7.
  • Page 9 To close the drawer Press gently on the front of the drawer. L O A d The display will briefly show: The disc will then start playing. The display shows the number of the > HDCD If you prefer not to play first track and index: discs as soon as they are TRACK...

  • Page 10: Selecting Tracks

    Selecting tracks You can set up the CD12 so that you can also select tracks by pressing the drawer; see User options, page 24. In this case: To play the disc and select tracks Press once on the drawer to start playing. Press again on the drawer to skip to the next track.

  • Page 11: Using The Sondek Cd12 With The Linn

    L i n n H i - F i P e r s o n a l H a n d s e t This chapter explains how to take full advantage of all the features of the Sondek CD12 using the Linn Hi-Fi Personal Handset.

  • Page 12: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc To insert the disc Press OPEN. O P E N The display will show: Place the CD in the drawer with the label uppermost. To close the drawer and play the disc OPEN or PLAY. Press > L O A d The display shows: If you prefer not to play the...

  • Page 13: Playing, Pausing, And Stopping A Disc

    To remove the disc Press OPEN. O P E N The display shows: You can do this whether or not a disc is playing. If you leave the drawer open for more than two minutes it will close The drawer will then open, and you can remove the disc. automatically to protect the disc from dust.

  • Page 14: Choosing What Is Displayed

    To stop the disc Press STOP. The display shows the total number of tracks on the disc; for example: TRACK Choosing what is displayed To choose what information is displayed Press DISPLAY. While a disc is playing this steps between the following options: Option Description Example...

  • Page 15: Playing From A Specific Track

    Playing from a specific track To step between the tracks ’ ” Press , or hold down the key to step rapidly through the tracks. The display shows the currently > selected track; for example: TRACK If you select a track while the CD is stopped the track will start playing automatically.

  • Page 16: Searching For A Position On The Disc

    Searching for a position on the disc The Sondek CD12 allows you to choose a precise position on a disc with an accuracy of one second, which is useful for accurately selecting a specific cue point on the disc, or for locating a particular segment of music.

  • Page 17: Selecting A Precise Time Position On The Disc

    Selecting a precise time position on the disc You can set up the CD12 so that you can use the number keys on the Hi-Fi Personal Handset to select a precise time position on the disc; see User options, page 24. To enter a time position Select the appropriate display option;...

  • Page 18: Playing A Disc Or Selection Repeatedly

    Playing a disc or selection repeatedly The Sondek CD12 allows you to play the entire disc repeatedly, or to repeat a selection between two points on a disc. The repeat selection is remembered even when you stop the disc, so that the same section is repeated when you next play the disc .
  • Page 19 Press REPEAT briefly to set the starting point. The A-B indicator flashes. Then choose the end of the section using the ˘ ¯ ’ ” keys. Press REPEAT again to select the end point. > indicator is lit continuously: TRACK REPEAT The section you have selected will now play repeatedly.

  • Page 20: Programming The Sondek Cd12

    P r o g r a m m i n g t h e S o n d e k C D 1 2 This chapter describes the more advanced capabilities of the Sondek CD12 that allow you to store a program for each disc in your music collection. For example, you can choose to play a specific selection of tracks in a specific order, or omit certain tracks when the disc is played.

  • Page 21: Programming A Selection Of Tracks (Add)

    Programming a selection of tracks (A dd) In this program mode you can choose to play a specific selection of tracks in a specific order. To create an Add program Press and hold DISPLAY until P R O G the display shows: >...
  • Page 22 To edit a step > < Press INDEX to select the program step you want to edit. Then enter a new track number. To delete a program step > < Press INDEX to select the program step you want to delete. Briefly press 0 to delete it.

  • Page 23: Excluding Tracks (Del)

    Excluding tracks (Del) In this program mode you can omit one or more tracks when the disc is played. To create a Del program Press and hold DISPLAY until P R O G the display shows: > < Press INDEX until the d E L display shows:...

  • Page 24: Random Play (Rand)

    To store the program > Press INDEX until the E n d display shows: TRACK PROG Then press DISPLAY to save the program and return to normal operation. R andom play (R and) In this program mode a new random sequence of tracks is created each time the disc is played.

  • Page 25: Turning A Program On Or Off

    To repeat the entire disc Create an program with no steps, and include the REPEAT option. Turning a program on or off Once you have created a program for a CD the program is automatically turned on when you insert the CD, and the PROG indicator is illuminated.

  • Page 26: Editing A Program

    Editing a program When you have created a program for a disc the following options are available: Option Description Turns the program on or off. Edit Edits the program. Clears the program. While you are entering or editing a program you can press PLAY, PAUSE, or STOP to exit...
  • Page 27 > < Use the INDEX keys to step through the program, or the REPEAT key to turn repeat mode on or off. Edit, insert, or delete any program steps you want to change. > Press INDEX until E n d the display shows: TRACK PROG...

  • Page 28: User Options

    The user options are initially set to standard values, designed to suit most tastes, but this section describes how to change them if you prefer. To change the user options Turn off the Sondek CD12 using the power switch on the back panel. ” Press and hold the key while turning on the power.
  • Page 29 To change the setting of the currently displayed user option ’ Press the key. To exit from user option mode Press any other CD player key. This will retain any changes you have made to the user options.

  • Page 30: User Option Definitions

    User option definitions The following tables give details of the alternative user options. The default state of each user option is marked *. U1 – Display time-out mode Option Description Display reverts to sleep state Display remains on U2 – Infra-red mode Option IR to processor IR to remote out...
  • Page 31 U4 – Power up mode Option Description Resume previous state at power on Go to stop at power on Go to play at power on U5 – Autoplay on load Option Description Resume previous state when disc is loaded Go to stop when disc is loaded Go to play when disc is loaded U6 –...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    Note: correct selection of voltage must be made on the back panel. Mains supply tolerance Nominal ±10% with no performance change. Transport Linn CD Engine. Conversion technology 24-bit 8-times oversampling with HDCD®, dual digital to analogue conversion per channel. Control CD sync link Master/slave input connection.
  • Page 34 Current loop remote control output. Connector High-quality RCA phono. Level 6mA output signal current. Opto isolated current loop output to interface with Linn KNEKT system. Outputs 2 pairs unbalanced stereo analogue audio outputs Connector High-quality RCA phono. Output level 2V rms (peak code).
  • Page 35 TOSLINK™ digital audio optical output Consumer-grade fibre-optic connector to EIAJ CP-340 specification. Digital Filter and HDCD® decoding The Linn Sondek CD12 employs a Digital Filter that gives consistent high- performance audio whether decoding standard “Red Book” CDs or HDCD encoded CDs.
  • Page 36 ......14, 21 Linn philosophy ......2 repeating a section .
  • Page 37 Playing Safety information ......iii Searching a disc ......12 a disc.
  • Page 39 H i - F i P e r s o n a l H a n d s e t...
  • Page 40 C o p y r i g h t a n d a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s Copyright © Linn Products Limited. Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP, Scotland, United Kingdom.

  • Page 41: Index

    C o n t e n t s Introduction Controlling the KNEKT system ....... .2 .

  • Page 42: Introduction

    I n t r o d u c t i o n The Linn Hi-Fi Personal Handset is a unique unit that brings control of virtually all your audio and video equipment to a single convenient hand-held unit. Its uniquely contoured shape makes it extremely comfortable to hold, and the keys are large and easy to read and use.

  • Page 43: Key Layout

    LISTEN MONO keys Amplifier control keys BAL L MUTE BAL R Volume control LINN HI-FI PERSONAL HANDSET keys VOLUME Key layout WHERE WHAT The keys on the Hi-Fi Personal Handset are Numeric control arranged into logical groups, and the following...

  • Page 44: Controlling Sources

    TAPE TAPE 1, and TV. Initially these keys are programmed to control Linn products, and a range of products from other manufacturers; refer to Controlling other equipment, page 26, for details of the most important products supported. If the products in your system are not on this list you can easily program the Hi-Fi Personal Handset with the commands from your other infra-red remote control handsets;...

  • Page 45: Selecting The Tuner

    To select a source Press and hold the source selection key for the source you want to select until MACRO indicator flashes. For example, if you want to select the CD source: Press and hold the source selection key. This will configure the source control keys to control the CD player, and then select the CD input on your amplifier.

  • Page 46: Operating A Source

    To operate the tuner without selecting the tuner source Briefly press the source selection key, or press one of the tuner control keys. The numeric control keys will automatically be configured to operate the tuner. Operating a source To operate the source you have selected Press the source control key for the function you want to perform.

  • Page 47: Controlling The Amplifier Or Preamplifier

    C o n t r o l l i n g t h e a m p l i f i e r o r p r e a m p l i f i e r This chapter explains how to use the Hi-Fi Personal Handset to control your Linn preamplifier, allowing you to select sources, change the volume, and switch it to standby.

  • Page 48: Controlling Volume

    Controlling volume The volume control keys normally control the amplifier volume, irrespective of which source you have selected. Alternatively, you can program the Hi-Fi Personal Handset so that for particular sources the volume control keys operate the TV volume. For example, if you normally listen to the VCR through your TV rather than through your amplifier, you can program the source used to learn VCR commands so that the volume keys operate the TV volume when that source is selected.

  • Page 49: Using Macros

    U s i n g m a c r o s This chapter describes the Hi-Fi Personal Handset’ s macro function, a very convenient and powerful feature which allows you to record a sequence of key presses, and then replay the sequence at any time using a single key press.
  • Page 50 Each command you record can be one of the following: To record this Press this A single key press Press the key for less than one second. An extended key press command Press the key for more than one second. A one second delay Press the MACRO...

  • Page 51: Replaying A Macro

    R eplaying a macro To replay a macro Press the MACRO handset control key followed by the numeric control corresponding to the macro you want to replay. MACRO indicator will flash rapidly as the commands recorded in the macro are transmitted, and then turn off at the end of the sequence. Examples of macros The following examples show typical sequences of commands for operating typical equipment.

  • Page 52: Controlling The Knekt System

    C o n t r o l l i n g t h e K N E K T s y s t e m This chapter describes how to use the Hi-Fi Personal Handset to control a Linn KNEKT multi-room system. These sections give general information about using the Hi-Fi Personal Handset with a KNEKT system.

  • Page 53: Selecting Other Functions

    To select what you want to listen to Press the WHAT KNEKT control key. Each time you press the key the RCU display will step through the available sources. To select what you want the source to do Press the KNEKT control key.

  • Page 54: Programming The Hi-Fi Personal Handset

    P r o g r a m m i n g t h e H i - F i P e r s o n a l H a n d s e t This chapter explains how to program the Hi-Fi Personal Handset to learn the commands from your other infra-red handsets, so that you can use it to control all your other equipment.

  • Page 55: Programming The Handset

    Amplifier control keys This first step involves choosing a source with an BAL L MUTE BAL R Volume control appropriate name, and clearing any previous LINN HI-FI PERSONAL HANDSET keys VOLUME commands. WHERE WHAT Position the two handsets correctly Numeric control...

  • Page 56: Clearing The Source

    Clearing the source Before learning any commands you need to select the source you want to use. You can learn source control functions using the CD, 2, TUN, TAPE TAPE 1, or source selection keys. You can learn amplifier functions using the key.

  • Page 57: Positioning The Two Handsets

    Positioning the two handsets To allow the Hi-Fi Personal Handset to learn commands from your other handset, both handsets have to be correctly positioned. The infra-red receiver LED on the Hi-Fi Personal Handset must be aligned with the infra-red transmitter LED on your other handset. O/AV POWER Infra-red transmitter...
  • Page 58 To align the handsets vertically Place the two handsets on a flat surface, approximately a finger-width apart. Use the pages of a book or magazine to adjust the height of one handset until the infra-red transmitter is aligned with infra-red receiver. Pages of a book or magazine used to adjust height To align the handsets horizontally...

  • Page 59: Learning The Commands For Each Key

    Learning the commands for each key To select the source you want to use LEARN indicator should still be on from positioning the handsets to show that the Hi-Fi Personal Handset is ready to learn. Press the source selection key for the source you want to use. For example, if you want to use the TAPE 1 source selection key:...
  • Page 60 To learn a key Press the key you want to program on the Hi-Fi Personal Handset. For example, to program the PLAY key: Press the PLAY key. LEARN indicator will flash slowly to show that the Hi-Fi Personal Handset is ready to receive a command from your other handset.

  • Page 61: Resolving Learning Problems

    To stop learning keys Press the LEARN handset control key. LEARN indicator will turn off to show that the Hi-Fi Personal Handset is ready for normal use. R esol ving learning problems In certain circumstances you may find that the Hi-Fi Personal Handset cannot learn some of the commands from another handset, or is not operating your equipment when it transmits the learnt commands.
  • Page 62 Problem Explanation Suggestion The signal from your other Restart the learning process, handset may have been with the handsets positioned incorrectly detected because either slightly closer, or the infra-red power is either slightly further apart. very low or very high. The timing information may Restart the learning process, have been incorrectly detected ensuring you clear the source...
  • Page 63 Problem Explanation Suggestion Receiving equipment The infra-red signal may be Try replacing its batteries. does not respond to getting distorted by low any learnt commands, battery power in the Hi-Fi or the response is Personal Handset. intermittent Receiving equipment may have Try aiming the Hi-Fi Personal a “blind spot”...

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    M a i n t e n a n c e This chapter gives information about cleaning your Hi-Fi Personal Handset, and replacing the batteries. Cleaning the Hi-Fi Personal Handset To clean the Hi-Fi Personal Handset Use a length of sellotape or masking tape to remove dust, hairs, etc. The particles will stick to the tape, leaving the handset clean.
  • Page 65 To re-assemble the handset Replace the panel in the handset case, locating the three LEDs in the corresponding holes in the case first. If necessary, press the edge of the rubber membrane into the case. Refit the three screws and tighten them gently.

  • Page 66: Controlling Other Equipment

    C o n t r o l l i n g o t h e r e q u i p m e n t The following tables give details of using the Hi-Fi Personal Handset to control other equipment. Hi-Fi Personal CD12 KARIK...
  • Page 67 PH1/PH2 Hi-Fi Personal Handset key RC-5 Audio Stack Record Player Combi, System 21 STANDBY STANDBY DISPLAY SCROLL LOCAL DISPLAY < INDEX INDEX PREVIOUS > INDEX INDEX NEXT STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE PLAY PLAY REPEAT REPEAT CONTINUOUSLY ¯ SEARCH ˘ SEARCH SCAN FORWARD OPEN OPEN/CLOSE...

  • Page 68: Control Keys

    I n d e x Acknowledgements ......2 Help in a KNEKT system....13 AMP handset control key .
  • Page 69 Programming the handset....15 Sources (continued) switching to standby....6 problems .

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