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

Linn PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 English Español Nederlands EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner's Manual...
  • 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 please dispose of it carefully. A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket.
  • Page 3: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    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

    Connecting Setup menus Using the setup menus Speaker Setup Source Setup Audio Setup General Setup 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 Balance...
  • 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 1 pair of black interconnect cables...
  • Page 8: Back Panel

    R R S S 2 2 3 3 2 2 : : I I N N , , O O U U T T 2 x RCA 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 the section at the end of the Setup chapter. Connecting...
  • 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

    13. D D V V D D Selects a DVD source 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.
  • Page 11: Setup

    For adjusting the general setup of the unit. There is also a UNIDISK SETUP item in the MAIN MENU for accessing the setup menus on a Linn UNIDISK player if one is present (see Using the EXOTIK with a Linn UNIDISK player , end of this chapter).
  • 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

    Select the back panel input you wish to use with your source component, or select ADD UNIDISK* if you are adding a Linn UNIDISK player as a source component.** You must complete the source setup procedure for each source component you are connecting to your EXOTIK.
  • Page 15: Volume Offset

    Owner’s Manual 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

    SURROUND CHANNELS If you are setting up the ANALOG GROUP source or are adding a Linn UNIDISK player and have a 7.1 speaker configuration, you are able to select whether to use your side surround or back surround speakers when listening to a 5.1 channel audio source.
  • Page 17: General Setup

    Range: - - 3 3 (most rear) t t o o 3 3 (most front) Default setting: 0 0 (neutral) EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual Select S S A A V V E E to save your changes and return to the AUDIO OPTIONS menu.
  • 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 Set the data bits to suit the RS232 protocol being used. Options: 7 7 , , 8 8 Default setting: 7 7 EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual S S T T O O P P B B I I T T S S Set the stop bits to suit the RS232 protocol being used.
  • 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

    The loudspeakers shown when A A U U D D I I O O A A D D J J is repeatedly pressed is dependent on the number of loudspeakers in your system and the currently selected surround sound format. EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Operation...
  • 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 Depending on the audio signal coming in to the EXOTIK+DA and the number of speakers in your system, two of the above formats can be combined to provide extra processing e.g.
  • Page 25: Midnight Movie Mode (Exotik+Da)

    The available surround sound formats are dependent on the type of signal being processed. The default surround sound format for the current audio signal is shown in brackets 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, Ov = 5 RS232 Rx = 5, Tx = 4, Ov = 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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