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- Page 1 ARTIKULAT Loudspeaker System English Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Use the mains switch (if applicable) when the apparatus is not in use. Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should you need to 1 1 8 8 . . P P o o w w e e r r l l i i n n e e s s . . An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
C C E E D D e e c c l l a a r r a a t t i i o o n n o o f f C C o o n n f f o o r r m m i i t t y y 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 5 Printed in the United Kingdom. Trade marks used in this publication: Linn and the Linn logo are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited. ARTIKULAT, KISTO, AKTIV, SEKRIT, CHAKRA and SKEETS are trade marks of Linn Products Limited.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
A A K K T T I I V V O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n Connection of fully AKTIV models (ARTIKULAT 350A, 340A and 320A) F F i i n n e e a a d d j j u u s s t t m m e e n n t t... -
Page 9: Introduction
With this in mind, Linn presents ARTIKULAT - a gorgeous sounding new high- performance loudspeaker system which combines simply stunning performance with ARTIKULAT 350 - As ARTIKULAT 350A, but featuring... - Page 10 CHAKRA power amplification. range. ARTIKULAT 340 - As ARTIKULAT 340A but featuring advanced passive crossovers for upper-bass and 3-K Array, with the AKTIV lower-bass unit driven by 500 watts of integrated CHAKRA power amplification. ARTIKULAT 345 - Bass reinforcement in the ARTIKULAT system is provided by the powered 345 subwoofer.
- Page 11 (ARTIKULAT 350, 340 and 320) This Linn designed and engineered acoustic The standard models can have their upper 3-K Array (and in the case of the ARTIKULAT array delivers optimised dispersion and 350 and 340, upper bass driver) driven passively, using the internal passive crossover performance.
- Page 12 To avoid magnetic interference with other household products such as a television or a yet extremely precise lower-bass drive units mobile communications device, all of the loudspeakers within the ARTIKULAT system are magnetically shielded. provides a depth and quality of bass response that would otherwise necessitate a much larger enclosure.
- Page 13 This results in significantly improved sonic performance. Three options are available for driving ARTIKULAT 350, 340 and 320 loudspeakers: Fully AKTIV, using internal AKTIV modules and amplification - i.e. the ARTIKULAT ...
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Page 15: Artikulat 350, 340 And 320
Stand the loudspeaker box on its base. (In the case of the ARTIKULAT 350 stand the box upside down). F F a a b b r r i i c c g g r r i i l l l l e e s s Very carefully cut the bands holding the end-caps in place. -
Page 16: P P O O S S I I T T I I O O N N I I N N G G A A N N D D L L E E V V E E L L L L I I N N G G
We recommend that your ARTIKULAT loudspeakers are unpacked, installed and adjusted by an authorised Linn retailer. To get the best from your Linn ARTIKULAT loudspeakers, it is important that they are positioned and levelled correctly. Please note, in order to achieve the very best from your ARTIKULAT loudspeakers, some adjustment may be required after positioning, levelling and connecting. -
Page 17: Levelling
Note: In the case of ARTIKULAT 350 models, a reading can be taken by placing the spirit level vertically against the front and sides. If the loudspeaker is not level, or moves when you rock it, loosen the appropriate ... -
Page 18: C C O O N N N N E E C C T T I I N N G G
Connection of standard models (ARTIKULAT 350, 340 and 320) The back panels of the standard models of ARTIKULAT 350, 340 and 320 loudspeakers are fitted with binding-post terminals for connection of the upper frequency signals (i.e. -
Page 19: (Artikulat 350, 340 And 320) Wiring And Amping Options
Wiring and amping options To modify the link strips for multi-wiring or multi-amping applications: Remove the link strip from the loudspeaker, The ARTIKULAT 350, 340 and 320 models are supplied with terminal link strips as explained above. (factory-fitted). The links connect the terminals together for single-wiring, or can be cut Determine where you require to make the or removed to provide multi-wiring or multi-amping options. -
Page 20: Single-Wiring
Suggested position of separated link strips if tri-wiring (i.e. using three cables from one channel). No link adjustments or cuts are required. power amplifier channel) or tri-amping (i.e. using three power amplifier channels). Please note - link strips MUST be removed completely on ARTIKULAT 320. SUPER TWEETER... -
Page 21: Standard Models In Fully Aktiv Mode
ARTIKULAT 350, 340, 320 English Standard models in fully AKTIV* mode Upper frequency connections For AKTIV operation of the standard models (ARTIKULAT 350, 340 and 320), using external power amplifiers and AKTIV modules, please connect as shown below. IMPORTANT NOTE: SUPER... -
Page 22: F F I I N N E E A A D D J J U U S S T T M M E E N N T T
Adjustment switches The default setting (0 dB) provides a flat response (unity gain). The ARTIKULAT loudspeakers are provided with adjustment switches on the back panel. The factory settings will provide the best performance in the majority of room BASS ROLL-ON settings, however if a room's acoustics are found to be a little bright or perhaps a bit Adjusting this parameter raises the lowest frequency produced by the loudspeaker. -
Page 23: Room Acoustics
How long the channels remain in your Linn retailer will be able to examine your room setup and advise you on protection will depend on the cause. If the protection operates for more than a few appropriate measures. -
Page 25: Artikulat 345
The ARTIKULAT 345 loudspeaker can be placed anywhere you find convenient but removing it from its packaging. please consider the following points: The ARTIKULAT 345 loudspeaker is best suited to be positioned on a floor, not a The ARTIKULAT 345 loudspeaker is supplied with the following accessories: ... -
Page 26: C C O O N N N N E E C C T T I I N N G G
Connecting to an AV processor Note: In the above configuration the ARTIKULAT 345 loudspeaker is being used to stop low bass notes from being sent to the main loudspeakers. Connecting to another ARTIKULAT 345 loudspeaker Connecting to a stereo pre-amplifier if used with large (full-range frequency response) loudspeakers (for example ARTIKULAT 350 or 320). -
Page 27: O O P P E E R R A A T T I I O O N N
When the display changes to show the standby symbol (see table below), the loudspeaker is The parameters can only be adjusted when the ARTIKULAT 345 loudspeaker is not in ready to receive an audio signal. - Page 28 18 22 25 30 34 40 frequency produced by the unit. (Hz) Internal low pass frequency. * Only for use when the ARTIKULAT 345 loudspeaker is connected to a power Increasing the setting amplifier (see Connecting section in this chapter). raises the highest...
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Page 29: Technical Specification
51.5 kg / 114 lb 23.6 kg / 52 lb AKTIV models only) BASS SHELF 0 dB*, +2 dB, +4 dB 0 dB*, +2 dB, +4 dB 0 dB*, +2 dB, +4 dB settings * default setting ARTIKULAT Loudspeaker System Owner’s Manual... - Page 30 420 mm (H) x 491 mm (W) x 410 mm (D) Shipping dimensions 596 mm (H) x 595 mm (W) x 534 mm (D) Weight 27 kg / 59.5 lb Shipping weight 30 kg / 66 lb ARTIKULAT Loudspeaker System Owner’s Manual...
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Page 31: Guarantee And Service
In addition to any statutory rights Glasgow G76 0EQ Scotland, UK you may have, Linn undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty Phone: +44 (0)141 307 7777 scheme in operation in your country.
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