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Linn Kudos Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 LINN KUDOS A M / F M T U N E R O W N E R S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: 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 dispose of it carefully. A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket.
  • Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance. Retain the instructions. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. Follow instructions.
  • Page 4 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: Copyright And Acknowledgements

    The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Linn Products Limited. Linn Products Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Your Linn system ... 2 KUDOS and music ... 3 Setting up KUDOS ... 5 Unpacking ... 5 Positioning the KUDOS Tuner ... 7 Connecting the KUDOS Tuner ... 8 Choosing an aerial ... 10 FM reception ... 10 AM reception ... 11 Using KUDOS ...
  • Page 7 Technical information ... 33 Tuning ... 33 Specifications ... 35 Index ... 37...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    KUDOS Tuner and that is what this manual is all about. In the next few pages you will find out everything you need to know about how to set up the KUDOS Tuner, and how to use it to get the best possible results.

  • Page 9: Your Linn System

    Your Linn system Every hi-fi system has three sections: source, control, and playback. With Linn hi-fi you have a range of choices for these three sections, and you have the freedom to extend or improve sections at a later date.

  • Page 10: Kudos And Music

    50 numbered presets to make finding your favourite stations as simple as possible. You can control the KUDOS Tuner from the front panel keys, or using the remote control handset supplied with it. This has a numeric keypad to allow you to enter frequencies or preset numbers directly.

  • Page 12: Setting Up Kudos

    We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the KUDOS Tuner at a later date. WARNING: Do not connect the mains supply until you have verified that the KUDOS Tuner is set to the correct voltage for your mains supply. Voltage selection...
  • Page 13 To fit the fuse, first identify the correct fuse for your local voltage – 400mA anti-surge for 220V and 240V, and 800mA anti-surge for 100V and 120V. Pull open the fuse drawer at the left-hand side of the mains inlet, insert the fuse in the rear compartment, and close the drawer.

  • Page 14: Positioning The Kudos Tuner

    It can even be operated when placed behind smoked- glass cupboard doors. The KUDOS Tuner can be placed on top of other Linn products, provided you allow plenty of air circulation around components that generate heat, such as the Linn MAJIK amplifier.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Kudos Tuner

    MAINS INPUT MAINS INPUT MAINS INPUT MAINS INPUT MAINS INPUT MAINS INPUT The following diagrams show the connections for the rear panel of the stand-alone KUDOS Tuner, and the Sneaky KUDOS Tuner: Stand-alone KUDOS REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE ROOM ROOM ROOM...
  • Page 16 Connecting the mains supply Connect the KUDOS Tuner to a mains supply using the mains cord supplied with it. Note that the KUDOS Tuner should be switched off before connecting or disconnecting any of the plugs on the rear panel, or you may generate surges which could damage other components in your hi-fi system.

  • Page 17: Choosing An Aerial

    However this section describes the range of options available, with recommendations to help you choose the best one. Your Linn dealer can offer advice relevant to your area, and help you install a suitable antenna. For best results, the FM antenna should provide a signal strength of at least 70dBµV for strong stations, which corresponds to a reading...

  • Page 18: Am Reception

    Whip antenna A whip antenna can work well, and is not directional. Three element antenna For best reception use a three-element antenna. This can add up to 10dBµV to the received signal strength, and mounting the antenna higher, such as in a loft, can add a further 10dBµV. A three-element antenna is highly directional and so should be oriented for best results.

  • Page 20: Using Kudos

    Using the front panel We designed the KUDOS Tuner to be as simple as possible to operate. The front panel display gives clear information about what you are doing and, although there are many sophisticated features, all the most commonly-used ones require only one key press.
  • Page 21 Stand-alone KUDOS Sneaky KUDOS FREQUENCY/PRESET 103 . 4 WAVEBAND STEREO/MONO STEREO TUNE, SCAN, OR SELECT PRESET BAND SELECT SELECT TUNING WAVEBAND MODE FREQUENCY/PRESET 1 0 3 . 4 WAVEBAND STEREO/MONO STEREO TUNE, SCAN, OR SELECT PRESET MUTE VOL – SELECT...

  • Page 22: Switching On And Off

    STEREO NARROW Switching on and off Switching on To switch KUDOS on press the power button. The tuner will select preset 0 and the display shows: P 0 0 STEREO You can store your favourite station as preset 0 so that it is selected whenever you switch on;...

  • Page 23: Choosing A Station

    ZONE or MATRIX. Choosing a station The KUDOS Tuner allows you to store up to 50 stations as presets, so that you can tune to them directly simply by entering the number of the preset. The presets can be freely mixed between...
  • Page 24 To select a preset 92 . 3 Press the TUNING key (TUN on the Sneaky KUDOS) until the STEREO PRESET light illuminates on the front panel. TUNING Then press < or > until the display shows the preset you want to select;...

  • Page 25: Tuning

    TUNING key (TUN on the Sneaky KUDOS). The KUDOS Tuner lets you find a frequency by tuning manually, or you can scan automatically to find the next station. When you are scanning the tuner will only stop on stations above the muting threshold;...
  • Page 26 To scan for a station 88 . 9 Press the TUNING key (TUN on the Sneaky KUDOS) until the STEREO display shows SCAN. TUNING Then press < or > to scan up or down in frequency to the next station. The KUDOS Tuner will stop scanning when it finds a 88 .

  • Page 27: Tuning Directly To A Station

    To tune directly to a station Press the TUNING button on the front panel (TUN on the Sneaky KUDOS) until the scan and preset lights disappear and the current frequency is displayed. Use the < and > keys to tune to the frequency you want to select.

  • Page 28: Setting Presets

    Setting presets The KUDOS Tuner allows you to store up to 50 stations as presets so that you can select them by entering the number of the preset. The preset remembers not only the frequency, but also the other settings you have selected for best reception of that station: narrow or wide, and mono or stereo.
  • Page 29 PRESET To store a preset using the front panel If the KUDOS Tuner is not in direct tuning mode, press the TUNING key (TUN on the Sneaky KUDOS Tuner) so that the SCAN and PRESET lights disappear and the current frequency is displayed.

  • Page 30: Displaying The Signal Strength

    St14. P 14 PRESET Now press and hold the TUNING key on the front panel (TUN on the Sneaky KUDOS) until the display shows, for example C 14. The PRESET C 14 preset will then revert to the factory-stored default.

  • Page 31: Setting The Muting Threshold

    Setting the muting threshold The KUDOS Tuner allows you to set a muting threshold, to reject weak signals while you are tuning or scanning. Signals below the muting threshold will be muted, and signals near the muting threshold will be set to mono to eliminate noise. When scanning the KUDOS Tuner will not stop on signals below the muting threshold.
  • Page 32 2 use. You can change band using the BAND key (FM/AM on the Sneaky KUDOS) to view and adjust the threshold for the other band if you wish. th 4 Finally, to store the new muting threshold press the TUNING key again (TUN on the Sneaky KUDOS) until the display shows PRESET.

  • Page 34: Getting The Best Reception

    Getting the best reception The KUDOS Tuner is capable of giving superb results even with relatively poor signals. However, to hear it at its best you need to provide a good quality input signal. The signal affects the reception in two ways: •...
  • Page 35 Interference from nearby stations, or from electrical noise sources such as computers, can be heard as faint rustling or whistling noises in the background of the signal. The KUDOS tuner is designed to provide excellent rejection of interference, but the following guidelines can help if this proves to be a problem.

  • Page 36: Getting Good Reception On Am

    Getting good reception on AM Although the quality available with AM is obviously lower than with FM, the KUDOS Tuner is capable of excellent results on AM with a well set-up aerial. Minimising noise Signal strength on AM is less important than on FM. If there is little interference a signal strength of 30dBµV is usable, and there is not...
  • Page 37 At night the reception conditions can change dramatically, and stations you can receive clearly in the daytime may suffer from interference at night. Maximising the frequency response Unless interference is a problem, selecting the wide bandwidth will give the best possible frequency response. This provides a 7kHz frequency response which gives much better sound quality than narrow, which provides a frequency response of only 3.5kHz.

  • Page 38: Guarantee And Service

    In the UK and other markets, extended warranty is offered to customers who register their purchase with Linn. A registration card can be obtained from your Linn retailer and should be stamped by them. This will also enable you to receive the Linn RECORD newsletter and details of hi-fi and music available from Linn.

  • Page 40: Technical Information

    Tuning range – USA Tuning range – Europe Tuning range – Japan A KUDOS Tuner can be converted between USA operation and European operation by a Linn dealer. The Japanese version is specific to Japan and cannot be re-configured. Tuning resolution...
  • Page 41 Preset tuning 50 presets can be defined, and each stores: • the wave band • the frequency • the STEREO and NARROW options. The tuner is reset to preset 0 when first switched on. Signal strength meter Shows the signal strength in the range 0 to 99dBµV. Mute/Scan threshold Adjustable in five steps from fully off, to 30 to 40dBµV muting sensitivity.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Antenna inputs Outputs Output levels Mains fuse Power consumption Size Weight FM: 75 coaxial connector. AM: Screw terminals Two pairs RCA phono connectors. Output impedance 200 Minimum load: 1k total FM: 775mV rms into 1k at 75kHz peak deviation. AM: 775mV rms into 1k at 100% modulation.

  • Page 44: Index

    20 BAND key 17, 20 clearing presets 25 connections 8 aerial 9 audio output 9 mains supply 9 Sneaky KUDOS 8 stand-alone KUDOS 8 copyright iv defining presets 23 distortion minimising on FM 6 FM reception aerial 10...
  • Page 45 5 introduction 1 minimising on AM 7 minimising on FM 5 KEILIDH loudspeakers 2 key functions 17 positioning 7 KUDOS and music 3 PRESET display 19 presets clearing 25 long waveband (Europe displaying frequency 20 only) 21 entering number 19...
  • Page 46 29 TUNING key 17 setting up 5 tuning range 31 signal strength tuning resolution 31 displaying 25 specification 32 Sneaky KUDOS 3 unpacking 5 front panel 16 selecting 18 specifications 33 stand-alone KUDOS voltage selection 5 front panel 16...

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