Linn Kinos Owner's Manual
Linn Kinos Owner's Manual

Linn Kinos Owner's Manual

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KINOS SYSTEM CONTROLLER
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  • Page 1 English Español Nederlands KINOS SYSTEM CONTROLLER Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the product. Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should you need to 1 1 9 9 . . D D a a m m a a g g e e r r e e q q u u i i r r i i n n g g s s e e r r v v i i c c e e . . The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if: change the plug please dispose of it carefully.
  • Page 3 UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS CE Declaration of Conformity IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Fuse replacement Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
  • Page 4 The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Linn Products Limited. Linn Products Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2: Setup modes Selecting a source 3: Installer Setup Splitting a source 4: The User Profile Adjusting the audio Copying an existing Profile Using the KINOS with a Linn Volume UNIDISK player Balance Volume trim Default Input Settings Lip Sync Delay...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Linn control and Once your KINOS is set up with your display device, you can view a full list of the performance, we are confident that your access to home entertainment will be simpler algorithms by pressing S S U U R R R R (surround) on your handset, then H H E E L L P P –...
  • Page 7: Front Panel And Handset

    SOURCE - - / + + , Change source, adjust settings (standby) Brings unit out of, or puts into, standby mode VOLUME - - / + + , Adjust the volume level, navigate setup menus and adjust settings KINOS SYSTEM CONTROLLER Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 8: Handset

    ( ( r r e e c c o o r r d d ) ) For setting up a record path For full information on setup see the Setting up the KINOS in the K K N N E E K K T T k k e e y y s s Used if the unit is installed in a KNEKT system Installation chapter.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation S S E E L L E E C C T T , or wait and the KINOS will select the source automatically. * To access sources that use the front panel connectors, press S S O O U U R R C C E E – – and S S O O U U R R C C E E + + Help feature on the front panel simultaneously.
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Audio

    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 KINOS using the Lip Sync Delay feature. T T o o c c h h a a n n g g e e t t h h e e b b a a l l a a n n c c e e f f o o r r a a l l l l l l o o u u d d s s p p e e a a k k e e r r s s ( ( e e x x c c l l u u d d i i n n g g a a c c e e n n t t r r e e s s p p e e a a k k e e r r a a n n d d / / o o r r...
  • Page 11: Surround Sound Formats

    This feature allows you to add compression to any multi-channel digital or 2-channel The KINOS is equipped with a wide range of surround sound formats to enhance your analogue source. Adding compression reduces sudden increases in volume such as the audio/home cinema experience.
  • Page 12: Record Function

    KINOS+DSP is shown on the front panel display when the unit is in recording, then press ‘ ‘ e e n n t t e e r r ’ ’ .
  • Page 13: Changing The Setup

    For more information on setup, see Setting up the KINOS in the Installation chapter. Note: To make setting up the KINOS easier it can be done using a PS2 (PC) keyboard plugged into the front panel. KINOS SYSTEM CONTROLLER...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation Positioning You can locate your KINOS anywhere you find convenient (including in a 19” rack), but While designing the KINOS System Controller we always bore in mind the needs of the there are a few simple points to note regarding positioning: installer/owner, and so we have endeavoured to make installation, setup and operation as simple as possible.
  • Page 15: Connections

    U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e K K I I N N O O S S w w i i t t h h a a L L i i n n n n U U N N I I D D I I S S K K p p l l a a y y e e r r For information on how to connect and set up your KINOS to your Linn UNIDISK player, see the section at the end of this chapter.
  • Page 16: Control, Scart

    1 1 t t o o 4 4 , , M M A A I I N N , , R R C C U U Used if the KINOS is part of a KNEKT 6 x RJ45 system KINOS SYSTEM CONTROLLER Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17: Audio In/Out

    I I N N P P U U T T S S : : 4 4 L L - - R R , , 5 5 L L - - R R , , 6 6 L L - - R R KINOS SYSTEM CONTROLLER Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18: Video In/Out

    Pr2Y2Pb2 inputs K K E E Y Y B B O O A A R R D D For setting up unit via a keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN KINOS SYSTEM CONTROLLER Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19: Setting Up The Kinos

    5. Connect all peripheral components to the mains supply and turn them on. step-by-step instructions below to ensure that your KINOS has been connected correctly 6. Connect the KINOS to the mains supply and turn the unit on using the switch on and is configured to suit your requirements.
  • Page 20: 3: Installer Setup

    3. Select the required distance units, either feet or metres. KINOS. If you wish to configure a Profile which is similar to an existing one you can 4. Select the Profile you wish to configure, then press ‘ ‘ e e n n t t e e r r ’ ’ or S S E E L L E E C C T T . The Main save time by simply copying the existing one.
  • Page 21: 4: The User Profile

    4. Highlight Overwrite Target, press ‘ ‘ e e n n t t e e r r ’ or S S E E L L E E C C T T . 5. Exit setup. Note: Once the KINOS is set up, if you want to adjust the settings in Installer Setup, make the changes to the User Profile. KINOS SYSTEM CONTROLLER...
  • Page 22: Using The Kinos With A Linn

    Please ensure that the setup menus on your UNIDISK player are correctly configured for use with your KINOS and the other components in your AV system. For the majority of If you wish to use a Linn UNIDISK player with your KINOS, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 23: Default Input Settings

    Default Input Settings English Default Input Settings This table shows the default source input settings for the KINOS System Controller. N N a a m m e e T T y y p p e e A A u u d d i i o o I I n n...
  • Page 24: Source Overview

    P P r r o o f f i i l l e e n n a a m m e e : : This page is for recording the installation source input settings for the KINOS System Controller (for completion by the installer). If more than one overview is required please copy this page as necessary.
  • Page 25: Technical Specification

    1 Vp-p (front panel) RS232 Rx = 3, Tx = 2, Ov = 5 75 Ω S-video 1 x 4 pin mini-DIN 1 Vp-p RS232 Rx = 5, Tx = 4, Ov = 2 (front panel) KINOS SYSTEM CONTROLLER Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26: Guarantee And Service

    Linn undertake to replace any parts that have failed due to faulty manufacture. Phone: +44 (0)141 307 7777 To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in Fax: +44 (0)141 644 4262 your country.

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