Linn EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner's Manual
Linn EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner's Manual

Linn EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner's Manual

Linn exotik pre-amplifier owner's manual

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  • Page 1 English Français Deutsch Italiano EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This apparatus 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 3: Important Safety Information

    Owner’s Manual 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 73/23/EEC (LVD) is proved by...
  • Page 4: Copyright And Acknowledgements

    Printed in the United Kingdom. Trade marks used in this publication: L L i i n n n n and the Linn logo are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited. E E X X O O T T I I K K , U U N N I I D D I I S S K K , K K L L I I M M A A X X , L L I I M M B B I I K K and K K N N E E K K T T are trade marks of Linn Products Limited.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setup menus Using the setup menus Speaker setup Source setup Audio setup General setup UNIDISK source Installer Menu Using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual Operation Standby key Selecting a source Adjusting the audio Volume...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Dolby Digital 5.1, Pro Logic II, DTS Surround and DTS 96/24.* The EXOTIK pre-amplifier exemplifies a commitment by Linn to new products which can take advantage of the latest technology and audio formats whilst continuing to support existing Linn customers with improved performance and superb value.
  • Page 7: Connecting

    Connecting English Connecting This chapter explains how to install the EXOTIK pre-amplifier into your hi-fi/AV system. Unpacking The EXOTIK is supplied with the following accessories: ● luminescent handset with booklet ● 2 x R03 (AAA) batteries for the handset ●...
  • Page 8: Back Panel

    Pass control instructions to and from the EXOTIK. 2 x RJ12 The OUT connection is used if you want to let the EXOTIK control another device e.g. a Linn UNIDISK player. The IN connection is used if you want to control the EXOTIK from a third-...
  • Page 9: Front Panel And Handset

    ( ( s s t t a a n n d d b b y y ) ) Brings unit out of, or puts into, standby mode V V O O L L U U M M E E - - / + + , Adjust the volume level, navigate setup menus and adjust settings EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 10: Handset

    Handset Keys and functions not listed above do not function with the EXOTIK but may with other Linn products. Note: If your EXOTIK is not responding as expected to handset keys, it is likely that the handset is in TV mode. To correct this press any of the source keys (DVD, CD, TUNER or AUX) on the handset.
  • Page 11: Setup

    This is achieved using the setup menus. How to configure the EXOTIK is explained in the rest of this chapter. Using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player For information on how to connect and set up your EXOTIK to a Linn UNIDISK player, see page 16. EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12: Using The Setup Menus

    Default setting: L L A A R R G G E E *For two-channel systems, use the FRONT item and set CENTRE, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK to N N O O N N E E . EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Setup English...
  • Page 13 Select E E X X I I T T to leave setup (if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected, you will be prompted to save or not save the changes). EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual DISTANCE (EXOTIK+DA) Accesses the SPEAKER DISTANCE sub-menu.
  • Page 14: Source Setup

    EXOTIK and an EXOTIK+DA: Standard EXOTIK You will need a test disc that contains a tone signal for each loudspeaker in your system. Your specialist Linn retailer may be able to supply you with a suitable disc. To perform speaker calibration: ●...
  • Page 15: Volume Offset

    TYPE Select a type for this source. This is the type that appears on Linn learning handsets. Options: A A U U X X , , C C D D , , D D V V D D , , T T U U N N E E R R , , P P H H O O N N O O 1 1 / / L L A A S S E E R R , , P P H H O O N N O O 2 2 / / A A U U X X , , T T A A P P E E 1 1 , , T T A A P P E E 2 2 / / V V C C R R , , D D A A T T , , T T V V , , C C A A B B L L E E , , S S A A T T E E L L L L I I T T E E , , N N O O N N E E .
  • Page 16: Audio Setup

    This adds a "wraparound" effect to the sound. Options: O O N N , , O O F F F F Default setting: O O F F F F Setup English EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17: General Setup

    Select E E X X I I T T to leave setup (if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected, you will be prompted to save or not save the changes). EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual General setup DISPLAY INTENSITY Set the brightness of the front panel display.
  • Page 18 Default setting: L L A A S S T T U U S S E E D D KNEKT If your EXOTIK is installed in a Linn KNEKT multi-room system, select the appropriate setting. If your EXOTIK is not installed in a KNEKT system, select N N O O N N E E .
  • Page 19: Unidisk Source

    The EXOTIK’s defaults are set to accept a UNIDISK player as a source (see Using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player , page 16). Use these menus if you are using different back panel inputs to the default settings shown below.
  • Page 20: Installer Menu

    This item informs the installer as to the version of the software installed on the EXOTIK. Select E E X X I I T T to leave the Installer menu (if changes have been made you will be prompted to save or not save the changes). EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Setup English...
  • Page 21: Exotik Pre-Amplifier

    Setup English Using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player There are certain operational benefits available when using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player. These benefits are as follows: Standard EXOTIK ● You are able to use either your EXOTIK’s or UNIDISK player’s handset without there being a conflict between the two products.
  • Page 22: Operation

    ● Press the appropriate source type key (DVD, CD, TUNER or AUX) on the handset. (For a Linn UNIDISK player, press D D V V D D .) ● Repeatedly press the source key to cycle through available sources of that type.
  • Page 23: Lip Sync Delay (Exotik+Da)

    Repeatedly press S S U U R R R R on the handset until the desired format is shown on the front panel display. EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual The available surround sound formats, and a brief description of each, is as follows:...
  • Page 24 A standard for storing surround sound audio LIMBIK Party A Linn algorithm that sends essentially the same audio signal to all speakers in your system The surround sound formats that are available for the different audio input and signal types,...
  • Page 25: Midnight Movie Mode (Exotik+Da)

    When cycling through the surround sound formats, the default format for the current audio signal will be marked with asterisks (e.g. *Stereo*) on the front panel display. EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual Midnight Movie mode (EXOTIK+DA) D D T T S S...
  • Page 26: Record Function

    Output frequency is the same as the input frequency, and multi-channel signals are downmixed to two channels Output frequency is the same as the input frequency and there is no processing of the signal Passes audio signals to the analogue outputs EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual English...
  • Page 27: Technical Specification

    2 Vrms Control Interfaces Type Port Name Pin Connections RS232 Rx = 3, Tx = 2, 0v = 5 RS232 Rx = 5, Tx = 4, 0v = 2 *EXOTIK+DA EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual Notes Analogue Notes Surround outputs Record outputs...
  • Page 28: Guarantee And Service

    In addition to any statutory rights you may have, Linn undertake to replace any parts that have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country.

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