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Linn AV Loudspeaker User Manual

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  • Page 1 L i n n A V L o u d s p e a k e r U s e r ’ s G u i d e...

  • 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: General Safety Instructions

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance. Retain 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. Follow all operating and use instructions. Water and moisture.

  • Page 5: 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 6 Standby mode 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 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    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...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    ......1 The Linn AV System...1 AV 5103 System Controller...1...

  • Page 9: I N T R O D U C T I O N

    – and so does your pleasure in viewing it. In designing your Linn AV system, we have set out to create the ultimate experience of cinema and music in the home and every component has been carefully designed to give you exactly that.

  • Page 10: Av 5101 Personal Handset

    AV 5 1 0 1 P e r s o n a l H a n d s e t The power and flexibility of the Linn AV system is entirely under your control, from wherever you are in the room, with the AV 5101 Personal Handset. This uses a powerful infra-red signal to allow you to select any of the AV 5103 System Controller’s functions with a few simple key presses.

  • Page 11: Av 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker

    AV 5 1 4 0 F l o o r- S t a n d i n g L o u d s p e a k e r The AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker is the perfect choice for use as the front speakers in a surround sound installation.

  • Page 12: 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 The rear loudspeakers in a surround system are important in creating a spacious sound for music and provide background noises and special effects in film soundtracks.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: U S I N G T H E Av L O U D S P E A K E R S

    The compact design of the AV 5120 loudspeaker makes it ideal for use as the main loudspeakers in an AV system where you do not have room for conventional floor-standing loudspeakers. They can be positioned on a bookcase or shelf, or fixed directly to the wall using a Linn adjustable BRAKIT.
  • Page 16 Using AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeakers as rear surround speakers An ideal AC-3 AV system uses two AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeakers in a conventional stereo configuration, supplemented by an AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker as the centre speaker and, for the full dynamic range required, two further AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeakers at the rear.

  • Page 17: Using The Av 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Loudspeaker

    U s i n g t h e AV 5 1 5 0 A c t i v e I s o b a r i k B a s s L o u d s p e a k e r Any AV or hi-fi system can be dramatically enhanced by the addition of the AV 5150 to extend the bass performance well below the limit of full-range loudspeakers.

  • Page 18: Using The Av 5110 Local Loudspeaker

    In an AV system the AV 5110 is ideal for use as the rear loudspeakers, and they can be placed on a shelf, mounted on stands, or wall-mounted using Linn BRAKITs. AV 5110 loudspeakers are also ideal for a second room system, so that you can listen to the music from your main system elsewhere in your home.

  • Page 19: Unpacking

    Eight cap screws and washers, to attach the stand. A full-length grille, which can be attached to the front of the loudspeaker, is available as an optional extra (Linn part numbers: 5140 GRILLE and 5120 GRILLE). We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the loudspeakers at a later date.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Feet

    If you have wooden or solid floors you should use the spikes in conjunction with Linn SKEETS, to provide a firm base and protect the floor from scratches. These are available from your Linn dealer. To adjust the feet loosen the locking nut using the spanner provided, move the spike by screwing or unscrewing it, and then lightly tighten the locking nut.

  • Page 21: Positioning The Av 5120 Loudspeaker

    P o s i t i o n i n g t h e AV 5 1 2 0 l o u d s p e a k e r Using the AV 5120 as a centre loudspeaker The AV 5120 is the perfect choice for use as the centre loudspeaker in a surround sound installation.
  • Page 22 Wall mounting with a BRAKIT You can mount an AV 5120 loudspeaker on the wall with a Linn BRAKIT, which is available separately from your Linn retailer (part number BRAKIT/ 1).

  • Page 23: Connecting The Av 5140 Or Av 5120 Loudspeakers

    C o n n e c t i n g t h e AV 5 1 4 0 o r AV 5 1 2 0 l o u d s p e a k e r s This section explains how to connect AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeakers with the rest of your system.

  • Page 24: Bi-Wiring Or Bi-Amping

    To single-wire an AV 5140 or AV 5120 install the linking plates between the negative sockets and positive sockets, as shown in the illustration. Then connect to the amplifier as shown in the illustration, using Linn K20 cable. Bi-wiring or bi-amping To bi-wire or bi-amp an AV 5120, connect to the amplifier or amplifiers as shown in the illustration, using Linn K400 cable.

  • Page 25: Tri-Wiring Or Tri-Amping

    Linn K400 cable. Tri-wiring or tri-amping To tri-wire or tri-amp an AV 5140 connect to the amplifier with three pairs of connectors, using Linn K600 cable.

  • Page 26: Removing The Grilles And Cleaning The Loudspeakers

    R e m o v i n g t h e g r i l l e s a n d c l e a n i n g t h e l o u d s p e a k e r s The grilles can be removed from the AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeakers if you do not need the protection they provide, and prefer the appearance of the loudspeakers without them.

  • Page 27: Unpacking

    The AV 5110 is easy to accommodate either free standing, mounted on stands, or wall-mounted using Linn BRAKITs for omni-directional orientation (Linn part number: BRAKIT/1). Note that the AV 5110 is weather resistant but not waterproof, so should...

  • Page 28: Wall Mounting

    Wall mounting You can mount AV 5110 loudspeakers on the wall with Linn BRAKITS, which are available separately from your Linn dealer. They provide an extremely secure and rigid fixing to the wall, and allow you adjust the angle of each loudspeaker to point it towards the listening position.
  • Page 29 Removing the grilles The grille can be removed from the AV 5110 for painting. Use a sharp pin or paper clip to prise the grille out, and remove the anti- vibration mat. Replace the anti-vibration mat, and refit the grille by pressing it carefully back into position, taking care not to bend it.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Av 5110

    C o n n e c t i n g t h e AV 5 1 1 0 Bare wires The sockets are designed so you can connect to them using either plugs or bare wires. To use bare wire connections undo the terminal collar, and insert the wires through the holes in the pillars making sure they do not touch.

  • Page 31: Unpacking

    Mains lead. Four spikes, nuts and washers. Four casters. This manual. Linn badge. Two fuses. We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the loudspeakers at a later date. WARNING: The AV 5150 loudspeaker weighs 46kg (101lb). Do not attempt to lift it unaided.
  • Page 32 If you have wooden or solid floors you should use the spikes in conjunction with Linn SKEETS, to provide a firm base and protect the floor from scratches. These are available from your Linn dealer.

  • Page 33: Removing The Base

    R e m o v i n g t h e b a s e The AV 5150 can be installed on its side in a partition wall, or behind a screen. If you do this ensure there is adequate ventilation around the heat sink at the front of the unit.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Av 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker

    C o n n e c t i n g t h e 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 following diagram shows the connections to the AV 5150: MAINS INPUT...
  • Page 35 To enable the remote sense on the second AV 5150 in the daisy chain, remove the link between the FILTER OUTPUT and POWER AMP INPUT and add a link between the RIGHT INPUT and POWER AMP OUTPUT, as shown in the diagram opposite. Additional wiring to the AV 5150 With some video sources there may be inadequate signal present on the subwoofer output of the surround processor to switch on the AV 5150.

  • Page 36: Removing The Panel

    A d j u s t i n g t h e AV 5 1 5 0 The key parameters of the AV 5150 can be adjusted to suit the room, and the system with which it is used, using the switches which can be accessed by removing the panel.
  • Page 37 Adjusting the output impedance The four switches of the right-hand bank control the power amplifier output impedance, to increase or reduce the damping of the loudspeaker drive units. A larger room will often require more bass damping. Impedance Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -0.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
  • Page 38 Varying the gain Switch 8 allows the gain to be varied with the control above the switches, or bypassed if the preamp has a variable bass output level. Use this to set the bass level for the system. Don’t be tempted to turn it up until it hurts! Leave it fairly subtle.
  • Page 39 This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of purchase. To help us, please ask your retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country. In Europe, America and other markets, extended warranty is offered to customers who register their purchase with Linn.

  • Page 40: Av 5140 Front Loudspeaker

    t e c h n i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n AV 5 1 4 0 F r o n t L o u d s p e a k e r Volume 42 litres.

  • Page 41: Av 5110 Local Loudspeaker

    Fully screened within 3 gauss from the cabinet edge. Applications Full range speaker suitable for hi-fi, AV front, centre, or rear. Free standing or wall mounted using Linn Brakit. Size 228mm x 235mm x 103mm (9.0" x 9.3" x 4.0") (H x W x D). Weight 2.7kg (6.0lb).
  • Page 42 i n d e x AV 5101 Personal Handset ....2 AV 5103 System Controller ... . . 1 AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier .
  • Page 43 K600 cable ... . 17 linking plates, removing . . 15 Linn AV System ..1 mounting with a BRAKIT . . 14 phase response, inverting .

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