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Channel D Lino C 2.0 Balanced, Current Mode Direct-Coupled Wide Bandwidth Low Distortion Low Noise Precision Phono Preamplifier For Low Output Moving-Coil Phono Cartridges Installation and Use Manual Revision 1b1...
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QUICK START 1. Allow your Lino C to fully acclimate to ambient temperature before removing it from the inner plastic bag. 2. Current mode phono preamplifiers use balanced input wiring. Balanced wiring consists of a twisted pair of two independent conductors inside a shield, for a total of three independent conductors.
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Channel D Lino C 2.0 Installation and Use Manual www.channel-d.com /QPVHPVU /QR TL KV /KDPPHN 0 -NN L KVU HUHTXHG...
Table of Contents Page Getting Started Signal Connections Power Up Power Down “Off the Grid” Mode About the AGM Rechargeable Battery and Power Supply Lino C Configuration and Preamplifier Gain AGM Rechargeable Battery Operation and Charging Opening the Lino C Chassis Specifications APPENDIX - Sample RIAA Accuracy Graph...
The balanced outputs also can be configured to bypass the RIAA EQ for connection to the balanced inputs of a professional audio interface, for use with Channel D’s Pure Vinyl™ software (for Mac computers) for applying RIAA compensation. (Consult the Pure Vinyl software User Guide for more information.)
excessive force or the receptacle may be damaged. Two green power indicators will illuminate on the bottom of the chassis. Power Down • Disconnect the 5 volt power adaptor from the power input jack on the back of the Lino C. •...
Lino C Configuration The internal signal routing of the Lino C is configurable. The factory “out of the box” settings are preconfigured for the most common usage scenario, or can be changed to suit your preferences. Disconnect the power supply from the jack on the back of the Lino C before changing any configuration settings.
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Balanced Output Phono Stage (factory setting): slide the two two-pole DIP switches according to the diagrams on the cover for RIAA. Standard RIAA output is the factory configuration unless Channel D is advised in advance of shipment that you intend to use the Lino with an external ADC.
The battery is capable of supplying over 20 amperes of peak current. The battery is conditioned and kept float-charged by a proprietary circuit developed by Channel D, rather than use an "off the shelf" microprocessor based conditioning and monitoring circuit (which is necessary for Li-ion), which would introduce unwanted noise.
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If you don’t wish to perform the battery replacement yourself, the Lino C can be shipped to Channel D for battery replacement. Please contact Channel D for shipping information and pricing, and a Return Material Authorization.
Opening the Lino C Chassis 1. Disconnect the power adapter and all signal connections from the Lino C. 2, Place a soft cloth under the work area to keep from marring the finish on the Lino C. 3. Remove a total of four side panel Phillips screws with a Phillips screwdriver. There are two on each side.
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closest to an outside edge and work your way to the other side, rather than starting with one of the two screws which are closest to the center. Finally, snugly tighten all four screws with the supplied 3/16” hex key using moderate pressure. Do not over tighten. 3.
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Instructions for using the optional Amazon AC / DC control relay (see page 5 of manual) https://www.amazon.com/Iot-Relay-Enclosed-High-Power-Raspberry/dp/B00WV7GMA2 (or search for AC / DC Control Relay) 1. Attach the accessory pigtail supplied with the Lino C to the green two pole connector of the AC / DC Control Relay using a fine tipped slotted screwdriver.