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Printed in the United Kingdom. 5. Damage requiring service. The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if : AV 5101, AV 5103, AV 5105, AV 5110, AV 5120, AV 5140, and AV 5150 are trademarks of Linn Products Limited.
CABLE/SAT – Cable/satellite receivers....28 equipment.........14 TAPE/DAT – Tape/DAT recorders........29 Controlling Linn CD players....14 TUNER – Radio tuner............29 Controlling Linn tuners..........16 TV – TV receiver................30 Controlling Linn preamplifiers and amplifiers....17 VCR – Video recorder..............30 Using the AV 5101 Personal Handset with KNEKT.....18 index............31...
AC-3, to give you a complete surround sound experience. With its informative two-line text display, and the option In designing your Linn AV system, we have set out to create the ultimate of on-screen graphics, the AV 5103 System Controller is both powerful and experience of cinema and music in the home and every component has simple to use.
AV 5 1 0 5 S t e r e o P o w e r A m p l i f i e r The power and flexibility of the Linn AV system is entirely under your control, The AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is the ideal companion to the System from wherever you are in the room, with the AV 5101 Personal Handset.
AV 5 1 4 0 F l o o r - S t a n d i n g AV 5 1 2 0 C o m p a c t L o u d s p e a k e r L o u d s p e a k e r The centre loudspeaker is fundamental to a good AV system because it has The AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker is the perfect choice for use as...
AV 5 1 1 0 L o c a l L o u d s p e a k e r AV 5 1 5 0 A c t i v e I s o b a r i k B a s s S p e a k e r The rear loudspeakers in a surround system are important in creating a spacious sound for music and provide background noises and special effects...
… M a k i n g i t r e a l The Linn AV system has been designed to give you the most exciting and satisfying experience of cinema it is possible to achieve in the home. Our aim is to bring you the complete film as its creators intended: with images and sound working together in the most memorable way.
A b o u t t h e AV 5 1 0 5 S t e r e o P o w e r A m p l i f i e r The Linn AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is intended for use in high performance audio and audio/video systems. It combines high output power, ruggedness, and ease of use with our passion for quality.
K e y l a y o u t The Linn AV 5101 Personal Handset puts you in control of your entire AV and hi-fi system from wherever you are sitting. This chapter explains the function of each of the keys on the Personal The following illustration shows the function of Handset, and shows how you can use them to control your equipment.
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Handset operation keys AV System functions These keys determine the operation of the whole handset, or instruct it These keys perform special functions unique to the AV 51 System: to learn commands: What it does What it does Displays on-screen graphics information STANDBY Switches the System Controller or a superimposed on the video image.
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The source control keys are initially set up to control Linn products. You can also program them for any of your other equipment using the Pressing one of the Audio/Video source select keys on its own changes Personal Handset LEARN function.
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They can be programmed for the other equipment in your levels. system using the LEARN function. These keys can also be used with Linn CD players and FM tuners to enter a track number, preset number, or The volume and speaker balance keys are as follows: station frequency.
For example, to select the AV 5103 System Controller’s commands if it is Press the CD key, followed by the VOLUME + key within 2 seconds. configured as Amplifier 1 (see the Linn AV System Controller User’s Guide): The speaker and balance keys will now control the System Controller Press the LEARN key.
R e c o r d i n g m a c r o s Finally save the macro you have learnt by pressing the LEARN key. A very convenient and powerful feature built into the Personal Handset is the ability to record a sequence of your commands, and replay them with Both the LEARN and MACRO indicators will now turn off showing that a single key press.
E x a m p l e s o f m a c r o s Playing a video at night The following macro switches the System Controller on, selects Midnight Movie mode, selects the VCR source, and starts the video playing: STANDBY, QUIET, PROG, VCR, PLAY.
The Linn AV Personal Handset provides a range of special functions for controlling the Linn AV 5103 System Controller, and for setting it up to suit You can control all the major functions of the Linn KARIK or MIMIK CD the other equipment in your system.
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Select a track by number like this Press the corresponding digit on the Personal Handset. To enter a track number greater than 9 press and hold down the key for the first digit until a dash appears on the CD player display, then press the key for the second digit.
C o n t r o l l i n g L i n n t u n e r s The Personal Handset lets you operate most of the functions of the Linn KREMLIN or KUDOS radio tuners. Select the radio tuner like this Press the TUNER Audio/Video source select key on the Personal Handset.
C o n t r o l l i n g L i n n p r e a m p l i f i e r s a n d a m p l i f i e r s You can control the Linn MAJIK control amplifier or WAKONDA and KAIRN preamplifiers using the Personal Handset, as described in the following sections.
U s i n g t h e AV 5 1 0 1 P e r s o n a l H a n d s e t w i t h K N E K T Every KNEKT system is uniquely configured to suit your requirements; please consult your KNEKT installer for detailed information about using the Personal Handset with your installation.
LASER) on the AV 5101 Personal Handset, previously learnt commands for to control all your hi-fi, audio, and video components from a single that source must be erased from the AV 5101’s memory as follows: convenient keypad. Press the LEARN key.
A l i g n m e n t o f h a n d s e t s Before attempting to learn new commands align the AV 5101 Personal Handset and the infra-red handset as described in Diagram 1.
For example, if you are programming the keys to control a VCR press the VCR source key. The keys that can be learnt in this case on the AV 5101 Personal Handset consist of groups (2) AV System functions, (4) AV source keys and (5) volume The LEARN indicator will blink once to confirm this source has been and balance.
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Personal Handset is now ready to learn another key for the source you have selected. Repeat the two steps described above for all the other keys you want to program onto the AV 5101 Personal Handset for this source.
L e a v i n g t h e L e a r n P r o c e s s In order to exit the Learn Process after having successfully learnt key functions from another handset. Press the LEARN key. The LEARN indicator will turn off to show that the Personal Handset is now back in normal mode.
m a i n t e n a n c e R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r i e s This chapter gives information about cleaning your Personal Handset, and replacing the batteries.
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Replace the batteries like this Remove the old batteries and replace with four AAA or LR03 type If necessary, press the edge of the rubber membrane into the case. batteries, checking the polarity carefully. Refit the three screws and tighten them gently. Note: Do not touch the exposed contacts on the handset panel as this may damage the handset with static electricity.
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