Linn AV 5101 User Manual
Linn AV 5101 User Manual

Linn AV 5101 User Manual

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  • Page 1 L i n n A V P e r s o n a l H a n d s e t U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 n o t e s...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 6: Av 5101 Personal Handset

    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.
  • Page 7: Av 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker

    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...
  • Page 8: Av 5110 Local Loudspeaker

    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...
  • Page 9: Making It Real

    … 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.
  • Page 10: About The Av 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier

    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.
  • Page 11: Using The Personal Handset

    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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: General Use Of The Handset

    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.
  • Page 16: Recording Macros

    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.
  • Page 17: Examples Of Macros

    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.
  • Page 18: Using The Av 5101 With Linn Equipment

    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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20: Controlling Linn Tuners

    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.
  • Page 21: Controlling Linn Preamplifiers And Amplifiers

    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.
  • Page 22: Using The Av 5101 Personal Handset With Knekt

    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.
  • Page 23: Programming The Av Personal Handset

    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.
  • Page 24: Alignment Of Handsets

    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.
  • Page 25: Learning Commands From An Infra-Red Handset

    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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Leaving The Learn Process

    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.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: Appendix

    a p p e n d i x A U X 1 – A u d i o s t a c k r e c o r d p l a y e r A U X 2 – P h o t o C D Handset key Function Handset key...
  • Page 31: Av 5103 System Controller

    AV 5 1 0 3 S y s t e m C o n t r o l l e r C D – C D p l a y e r Handset key Function Handset key Function STANDBY Standby STANDBY K N E K T Knekt...
  • Page 32: Laser - Laserdisc Player

    L A S E R – L a s e r D i s c p l a y e r C A B L E / S AT – C a b l e / s a t e l l i t e r e c e i v e r s Handset key Function...
  • Page 33: Tape/Dat - Tape/Dat Recorders

    T U N E R – R a d i o t u n e r TA P E / D AT – Ta p e / D AT r e c o r d e r s Handset key Function Handset key Function...
  • Page 34: Tv - Tv Receiver

    T V – T V r e c e i v e r V C R – V i d e o r e c o r d e r Handset key Function Handset key Function STANDBY STANDBY STOP * Stop STOP * Stop...

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