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Page 3: Important Safety Information
This appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the intended country. Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should you need to change the plug please dispose of it carefully. A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket. -
Page 4: Fuse Replacement
Mains plug replacement Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this proceed as follows. If you are in doubt contact your Linn retailer or a competent electrician. a) Disconnect the plug from the mains supply. -
Page 5: Fcc Notice
CE Declaration of Conformity Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number... -
Page 6: Copyright And Acknowledgements
Printed in the United Kingdom. Trademarks used in this publication:“Linn” and the “Linn Logo” are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited. The Classik Movie System is a trade mark of Linn Products Limited. Manufactured under license from Digital Theatre Systems, Inc. US pat. Nos. 5,451,942;... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ....... . .3 Discs ............3 Surround Sound . - Page 8 Contents (continued) Tuner ........30 Tuning functions .
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Page 9: Introduction
Movie System, which are subsequently found to play on other brands of player, this does not imply that the Linn Classik Movie System is in any way at fault. There are many websites that display details of discs that have known playback problems and we suggest that you consult with this published data before you make any judgements regarding the Linn Classik Movie System’s playback abilities. -
Page 10: Connecting
Connecting This chapter describes how to install your Classik Movie System and how to connect it to speakers, TV etc. NOTE: In the manual ‘TV’ refers to projection TVs and monitors as well as televisions. Unpacking The Classik Movie System comes in a box with the following accessories: ●... -
Page 11: Back Panel European Version
Back panel European version IR OUT 1, 2 Infrared flasher connectors Allow the control via the handset of auxiliary devices that accept infrared signals. MAIN RX TX CONNECT LED indicators Indicate signals being transmitted between units in a CONNECT system. ACC KNEKT connector For installing unit in a KNEKT system. -
Page 12: Back Panel Us Version
Back panel US version IR OUT 1, 2 Infrared flasher connectors Allow the control via the handset of auxiliary devices that accept infrared signals. MAIN RX TX CONNECT LED indicators Indicate signals being transmitted between units in a CONNECT system. ACC KNEKT connector For installing unit in a KNEKT system. -
Page 13: Connecting The Classik Movie System
Connecting the Classik Movie System Connecting the Classik Movie System to other components For the best performance, connect the Classik Movie System to other available components following the diagram below. SPEAKERS TITLE/BAND IR SENSOR CLASSIK MOVIE SYSTEM SET-TOP BOX Full details on connecting the Classik Movie System are contained in this chapter. Connecting to a mains supply Connect the Classik Movie System to a mains supply using the mains lead provided. - Page 14 Connecting to a TV (US version) If your TV is fitted with an S-video input socket, connect as shown. TO S VIDEO INPUT OF TV If your TV does not have an S-video input socket, connect the Classik Movie System to the TV as shown.
- Page 15 Connecting to speakers If you are not using an external power amplifier and are therefore connecting speakers directly to the Classik Movie System, follow the diagram below. TO RIGHT TO LEFT TO RIGHT TO CENTRE TO LEFT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER...
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Page 16: Front Panel And Handset
Front Panel and Handset Front panel IR SENSOR Disc drawer Front panel display (mute) Mutes/unmutes the sound to the speakers and headphones. SURROUND Selects a surround sound format. FORMAT Selects between PAL, NTSC or automatic operation. / (play/pause) Plays or pauses a disc. RECORD Selects a source for recording. -
Page 17: Handset
KNEKT functions Used if the unit is installed in a KNEKT system. * The clock, timer and alarm keys are not functional for this product but may function with other Linn products. ** Teletext functions are not available on the US version of the handset. -
Page 18: Setup Menus
Setup Menus About the setup menus The on-screen setup menus enable you to configure your Classik Movie System to suit the number and size of your speakers, the picture format of your TV and much more. It is essential that you use the setup menus to inform the Classik Movie System about components that it is connected to. -
Page 19: General Setup
2. Press ‘enter’ on the front panel or handset. The PREFERENCES PAGE menu is displayed. 3. Use the key to move to the DISC MENU option. The language options are displayed. 4. Use the key to move to the first language option. 5. - Page 20 PICTURE MODE If when viewing a DVD the screen image flickers, choose a different option; either AUTO (suitable for most DVDs), HI-RES (high resolution) or N-FLICKER (non-flicker). ANGLE MARK If set to ON, the symbol appears on the screen to inform you when a multi-angle portion of a DVD is being played.
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Page 21: Speaker Setup
SPEAKER SETUP FRONT Choose the option that best suits the speakers in your system: Large front speakers (full-range frequency response) - set to LARGE Small front speakers (limited bass response) - set to SMALL NOTE: The setting you choose for your front speakers determines the options available for other speakers. - Page 22 FRONT POSN (position) Calculate the approximate distance between your seating position and your front speakers. Highlight the 5FT/1.5M option, then use the key on the front panel or handset to increase the distance shown (up to 30FT/9.2M). Select the appropriate distance by pressing ‘enter’ on the front panel or handset.
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Page 23: Audio Setup
AUDIO SETUP AUDIO OUT If you are using the unit as a stand-alone device, i.e. without using an external decoder - set to ANALOG. If you are using an external audio decoding device - set to SPDIF/RAW. If you are recording to an external digital source (e.g. DAT player) - set to SPDIF/PCM. -
Page 24: Preferences
PREFERENCES AUDIO* Set to your preferred audio language. For languages other than the ones shown, highlight OTHERS and press ‘enter’. Using the digit keys on the handset, enter the four-digit code for the desired language as shown in the Language Codes section of the manual, then press ‘enter’... -
Page 25: Playing Discs
Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play DVDs and CDs on the Classik Movie System and explains various features and user functions. First of all* 1. Turn on your TV and tune it to the Classik Movie System’s video output signal. 2. -
Page 26: Basic Operation
Time information for DVDs is also displayed on your TV screen. If you wish to remove the time display from your TV screen, repeatedly press DISP on the handset until it is not shown. NOTE: When watching a DVD, if you enter a command using the front panel or handset you may see a symbol appear on the screen. -
Page 27: Locating Titles/Chapters/Tracks On A Disc
To pause a disc: ● Press / . Press / again to resume playback. To stop playback and remove a disc: If the disc is a CD - press twice. If this disc is a DVD - press three times. Remove the disc then press or nudge the disc drawer to close. -
Page 28: Next And Previous Chapter/Track Selection
Next and previous chapter/track selection To skip forwards or backwards through the chapters/tracks on a disc: using the handset - ● To skip forwards, hold or repeatedly press on the handset. ● To skip backwards, hold or repeatedly press using the front panel - ●... -
Page 29: Locating A Particular Point On A Disc
Locating a particular point on a disc DIGIT KEYS GOTO Fast search forwards and backwards To perform fast search forwards or fast search reverse playback while a disc is playing: using the handset - ● To fast search forwards, hold ●... -
Page 30: Slow Search Forwards And Backwards
Slow search forwards and backwards To perform forwards or reverse playback one frame at a time while a DVD is playing: using the handset - ● Pause playback by pressing / . ● To slow search forwards, repeatedly press or hold ●... -
Page 31: Direct Time Selection
Direct time selection To directly access a specific point on a DVD while a title is playing: using the handset - 1. Press GOTO. On your TV the digits showing the current chapter are highlighted. 2. Press GOTO again. 3. Enter the desired time using the digit keys. The time must be input as a six-figure number. -
Page 32: Repeat Section
Repeat section To repeat a specific section of a disc: using the handset - While the disc is playing, select the start of the section to repeat - ● Press SHIFT, then press A-B (‘3’ key) within two seconds. Continue playback until you reach the end of the section to repeat. ●... -
Page 33: Exclude Program
Exclude program This program mode allows you to exclude tracks from those available on a disc. Those remaining can then be played back. Disc must be stopped before this function can be accessed. To select which tracks are to be excluded from playback: using the handset - 1. -
Page 34: Further Playback Options For Dvds
Further playback options for DVDs AUDIO SUB-T ANGLE ZOOM Language selection To cycle through the available language options on a DVD: using the handset - ● Repeatedly press or hold AUDIO. Angle selection Certain DVDs allow you to view the same scene from more than one viewpoint. To perform angle selection: using the handset - ●... -
Page 35: Surround Sound Modes
Surround sound audio modes Most DVDs have a number of surround sound formats contained on the disc. The most common formats are DTS (Digital Theatre Systems), Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Stereo. Once you have selected a surround sound format via the DVD’s menu, (see Using DVD menus, this chapter) the Classik Movie System allows you to further amend the audio mode in order to restrict the number of speakers used, if desired. -
Page 36: Tuner
Tuner This chapter describes how to operate the Classik Movie System’s tuner and explains various features and user functions. First of all 1. Press on the Classik Movie System’s front panel. Enter TUNER mode: 2. Press TUNER on the handset. The tuner display appears on the front panel. SCAN Repeatedly press or hold SOURCE + / SOURCE - on the front panel until the display shows LISTEN TUNER / RECORD OFF (if the record function is on, the current record... -
Page 37: Signal Searching
using the front panel or handset - ● Repeatedly press ‘enter’ until the front panel display shows TUNE. ● To increase the frequency, repeatedly press or hold ● To decrease the frequency, repeatedly press or hold Signal searching This function allows you to search up or down the AM or FM band until a signal is found. To search for signals: using the handset - ●... -
Page 38: Signal Mute Level
Signal mute level SIGNAL The mute level function allows you to mute the output from the tuner if the strength of a signal is below a set level. EXAMPLE: If you set the mute level at 25, then the tuner will mute any received frequency that is below 25. -
Page 39: Preset Functions
Preset functions This section explains how to store and access frequencies as presets (maximum of 200). DIGIT KEYS 'enter' STORE 'enter' PRESET SCAN Preset storage To store a frequency as a preset: using the handset - 1. Set the tuner to the frequency you wish to store. 2. -
Page 40: Preset Selection
Preset selection To select a preset: using the handset - ● Press PRESET. The front panel display shows PRESET. ● To select a preset, repeatedly press or hold / . (Pressing presets numerically then alphabetically. Pressing cycle.) Press / to select the last/first preset of each letter of the alphabet. Enter the first character of the preset’s name using the digit keys on the handset, remembering that digit 2 accesses any preset that begins with either A, B, C or 2, digit 3 accesses presets that begin with D, E, F or 3 etc. -
Page 41: Preamplifier
Preamplifier This chapter describes how to operate the Classik Movie System’s preamplifier and explains various features and user functions. First of all To access the preamplifier functions, the Classik Movie System must be in one of the source modes. Volume and muting DIGIT KEYS 'adjust' ADJUST... -
Page 42: Subwoofer Trim Adjustment
Subwoofer trim adjustment 'adjust' ADJUST VOL –/ VOL + SOURCE –/ SOURCE + If you use a subwoofer speaker as part of your AV system, you may find that when watching a DVD you want to adjust the volume level of the subwoofer without affecting any of the other speakers. -
Page 43: Master Balance
To exit fader balance adjustment: ● Press SOURCE + / SOURCE - on the front panel, or the key for the current source on the handset. ● Wait a few seconds for the display to change to the current source display. NOTE: Shifting the fader balance will affect a centre speaker but will not affect a subwoofer. -
Page 44: Treble Adjustment
Treble adjustment The treble range is -7 to +7, with neutral treble being 0. To adjust the level of treble: ● Repeatedly press ‘adjust’ on the front panel or ADJUST on the handset until the front panel shows the treble display. ●... -
Page 45: Record Function
Record Function The record function allows you to direct a source signal to a recording device such as an audio cassette unit, VCR or DAT recorder. NOTE: For reasons of copyright protection, some DVDs incorporate a protection system that prevents the recording of DVDs on to a VCR. RECORD SHIFT SOURCE –/ SOURCE +... -
Page 46: Connect Feature
The driver and receivers can also operate as stand-alone units. Setting up a CONNECT system Link the Classik Movie Systems using CAT5 cable (available from your Linn retailer/distributor - standard computer CAT5 cable will not suffice). ● Lay a suitable length of cable as you might a telephone extension (along skirting boards, around doorways), ensuring it is firmly secured to walls etc. -
Page 47: Main Mode And Local Mode
Main Mode and Local Mode When a Classik Movie System is linked into a CONNECT system as a receiver, it has two main modes of operation: Main Mode - In this mode the receiver has control over the audio sources on the driver unit. -
Page 48: Restrictions To Party Mode
To activate Party Mode on the driver unit: ● Press ‘adjust’ on the front panel to bring up the volume display. ● Hold ‘adjust’ until PARTY ON is shown on the display. All receivers are automatically placed in Party Mode and display PARTY ON on their front panels. -
Page 49: Tv Control
TV Control The TV function allows you to control certain features of your TV (provided the TV can be operated via a remote control) using the Classik Movie System’s handset. Programming the handset In order to operate your TV using the Classik Movie System’s handset, the handset must first be programmed with a three-digit code that relates to the make of your TV. -
Page 50: Language Codes
Language Codes Language Code Language Abkhazian 1028 Galician Afar 1027 Georgian Afrikaans 1032 Greek Albanian 1511 Greenlandic Amharic 1039 Guarani Arabic 1044 Gujarati Armenian 1233 Hausa Assamese 1045 Hebrew Aymara 1051 Hindi Azerbaijani 1052 Hungarian Bashkir 1053 Icelandic Basque 1151 Indonesian Bengali, Bangla 1066... -
Page 51: User Options
User Options This chapter explains how you can configure certain functions of the Classik Movie System to suit your own requirements. Changing the user options’ settings To change the user options’ settings: using the front panel - ● Put unit into standby mode. ●... -
Page 52: Table Of User Options
Table of user options The following table shows the user options that are available, briefly describes them and shows the available settings for each. Default settings are shown in bold. Option/Name Description Set display brightness Allows adjustment to brightness of front panel display. If default is not used then brightness is in the range 6% to 100% (non-linear). -
Page 53: Guarantee And Service
In addition to any statutory rights 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 scheme in operation in your country. -
Page 54: Technical Specification
Technical Specification General Dimensions 80mm x 320mm x 325mm 3.15” x 12.6” x 12.8” (H x W x D) Weight 5kg / 11 lbs Power consumption 8W in standby 40W operational Maximum power consumption 750 W Main supply fuse T6.3A 250V (internal) Main supply tolerance 100V ±10% 115V ±... -
Page 55: Multi Room
Classik Movie Systems and the Linn Knekt system. IR flashers 1&2 Allows connection of an IR diode to control non-Linn equipment. 6mA constant current output. Modulation frequency can be varied from 20kHz to 450kHz. - Page 58 Pack 622...
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