Model 10 Multi-Channel Integrated Amplifier
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1. Model 10 Multi Channel Integrated Amplifier Owner s Manual Table of Contents InTOdUCION iii adas 3 A dan Gaal stan n gn guineas cam a E A manaho a ies 4 SA A SL A a 4 COMBINA Sii 5 COMMU OL A E 7 Remote Control Functions iia aia aia 9 A aeadel aaah Bde Saati es Hons 10 Service and Warranty A ATA Ia edie 13 Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Linar Model 10 Multi Channel Integrated Amplifier Linar Audio Preamplifiers and Power Amplifiers are the fruit of over 25 years of experience and research and development in the audio field Rethought and redesigned by Victor Sima the new Linar amplifiers will bring you into the new millennium in style Victor s new products are designed to provide the world class performance at reasonable prices The Linar 10 is designed with J FET transistors in the input stage and the latest generation of Mosfet transistors in the output stage with negative feedback making the amplifier extremely stable under capacitive load The circuitry is fully complementary from input to output Aesthetically stunning and sonically spectacular this amplifier is a perfect match for your high end 5 1 or 2 channel sources including SACD and DVD Audio Together they can provide you with the listening enjoyment you seek As with many high end audio products your Linar amplifier will require a significant break in period This process can take up to 2002. 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 8 Remote Control Functions POWER CBD TUNER AUXI AUX2 AUX3 a A MUE va STIN 4 CH REAR VOL lt 4 E gt MON DISPLAY LINAR a u ed e Figure 3 Remote Control Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier Your Linar Model 10 is shipped with a convenient remote control unit In addition to the previously described functions the remote control also has the following uses Power On Off Press the POWER button to switch your amplifier from its standby state to its full operating mode Press the POWER button again to return the amplifier to standby Volume Controls The REAR VOL button allows you to switch the volume control between the main channels the rear channels and the subwoofer See Volume Settings section for complete details Stereo in 4 Channel Pressing the ST IN 4 CH button will enable the Stereo in 4 Channel function This function feeds the music signal from the front channels to both the front and rear channels See Operating Modes section for complete details Mute Pressing the MUTE button on your remote control will reduce the output level of your amplifier to a barely audible level Pressing the MUTE button again will return the amplifier to its previous volume setting Display Pressing the DISPLAY button will turn off the illumination of the front control panel of your Linar amplifier Pressing the DISPLAY button again will turn t
3. Made Plitron Toroidal Transformers Input Impedance 35 kQ Output Impedance 0 016 Q Damping Factor Better than 500 Input sensitivity RCA inputs 0 35 Volts RMS for max power Gain 90 times the input signal Channel separation gt 100db Slew rate N A Note 2 Class of operation A AB Power consumption at idle 30 5 watts Mass 65 Ibs with packaging 30 kg Dimensions 18 x 7 25 x 16 LxHxD Note1 According to IHF A202 standard for the purpose of this standard F1 shall equal 60hz and F2 shall equal 7000hz the low frequency sine wave having an amplitude 4 times greater than that of the high frequency sine wave The measurements of Linar amplifiers are in respect of this standard but with any frequency combination in any ratio Note 2 The amplifier has no global feedback making the slew rate irrelevant Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 12 Service and Warranty Your Linar Audio Model 10 Multi Channel Integrated Amplifier is covered for a period of three years against manufacturing defects This warranty includes parts labour and return shipping to the original and subsequent owners In the unlikely event you experience technical problems with your Linar Audio amplifier please contact your dealer for troubleshooting tips If no solution can be found please contact Linar Audio using the contact information provided below If there is no authorized service technician in your area a Return Authorization may
4. for heat dissipation Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 4 Connections All connections are made on the rear panel of your amplifier Familiarize yourself with the layout of the rear panel prior to placing your amplifier on a shelf or in a cabinet Ideally you should have easy and open access to the rear panel to make connections easier and to reduce any crimping or pressure on your cables Connections should only be made with all system components turned off The performance of your system can be significantly improved by using high quality interconnect and speaker cables CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ROGUE Ce CHOC MECO NE PAS OUVIR LE COUWERCLE Figure 1 Linar Audio Model 10 Rear Panel Input Connections Your Linar Model 10 has 6 sets of single ended inputs These are labelled CD Tuner AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 and TAPE IN The AUX1 set of inputs is for a 5 1 channel source such as SACD DVD Audio or an external 5 1 surround processor Ensure you properly connect your source components With the exception of the Centre Channel and Subwoofer inputs the left channel inputs are at the top and the right channel inputs are at the bottom Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 5 Outputs Line Level Connections Your Linar Model 10 has 2 sets of single ended These are labelled TAPE OUT and SUB OUT The TAPE OUT is for connection to a cassette deck or other recording device The SUB OUT
5. be given to you Only after obtaining a Return Authorization should you send your amplifier to the manufacturer Linar Audio will either repair or replace your amplifier at their discretion This warranty will be considered void if any defect failure malfunction or other damage is deemed to have been caused by mistreatment of the amplifier Mistreatment includes but is not limited to abuse tampering servicing of the amplifier by unauthorized technicians and failure to conform to operating instructions listed in this manual There are no user serviceable parts in your Linar Model 10 multi channel amplifier Servicing should only be performed by factory authorized technicians or by Linar Audio Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 13
6. er cord into connector prior to plugging the cord into the AC wall receptacle Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 6 Controls All controls for your multi channel amplifier are located on the front panel and or the Remote Control unit Ensure you have a direct line of sight to your amplifier for remote control use Familiarize yourself with the volume adjustment functions on the remote control for fine tuning of your home entertainment system Multi Channel Ampiifier LINAR dl Figure 2 Linar Audio Model 10 Front Panel Display Window The front panel of your Linar Model 10 has a Lexan plastic window Behind the window is the green backlight LCD display that shows your selected source and volume settings The Volume Power and Input control buttons are embedded in the panel Input Selector Pressing the Input selector repeatedly will scroll between the available inputs to your Linar multi channel amplifier These inputs include CD TUNER AUX1 AUX2 and AUX 3 To listen to a source select the input to which you have connected the source Inputs are directly accessible from the remote control Simply press the designated button and your desired source will be selected For Tape or other recording see Monitor section below Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 7 Power On Off Use the Power button to turn your Linar multi channel amplifier on or off Press the button once to turn the power o
7. g the REAR VOL button twice Multi Channel Integrated Amplifier will allow you to temporarily adjust the Subwoofer volume separately When BERETTE you see the SUB VOL in the display use the Vol A or V buttons to control SUB VOL the relative volume of the Subwoofer Channels After a short pause the Linar 10 returns to its previous display Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 10 Operating Modes Your Linar Multi Channel Integrated Amplifier gives you flexibility by working in 4 different modes 2 Channel Stereo plus Subwoofer By selecting the inputs labelled CD Tuner AUX2 and AUX3 your amplifier will operate in the 2 channel Stereo Mode The signal will be amplified through the front left and right channels If you have a subwoofer connected it will also operate This is the most basic mode of the Linar 10 5 1 Channel Surround By selecting the input labelled AUX1 your amplifier will operate in the 5 1 Channel Mode The signal fed into the 5 1 AUX 1 inputs will be amplified through all channels This is the mode in which to operate your system if you wish to listen to SACD DVD Audio or other Surround sources 4 Channel Stereo plus Subwoofer When listening to any source connected to the inputs labelled CD Tuner AUX2 and AUX3 pressing the ST IN 4 CH button will feed the source signal to both the front left and right channels as well as the rear left and right channels This provides you with 4 channels p
8. he illumination back on CD TUNER AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 Pressing these buttons will select the listening sources you have connected to the corresponding inputs of your amplifier Volume Settings Your Linar Audio Multi channel Integrated Amplifier comes equipped with flexible volume controls for maximum enjoyment of your home entertainment system Figure 4 Overall Volume Control Pressing the Vol A or V buttons increase and decrease the overall volume of your system The two bars will move to the right as volume increases After a short pause the Linar 10 returns to its previous display There are 32 volume levels Multi Channel Integrated Amplifier Figure 5 5 1 Channel Volume Control Selecting the AUX1 input changes Multi Channel Integrated Amplifier ihe velume mode tothe a SSuInO The Vol A or V buttons will now AUX SS control the Center and Rear channels in addition to the main AAA channels and the subwoofer See Fig 6 and Fig 7 for Rear and Subwoofer volume controls Figure 6 Rear Channel Volume Control gure G Rear oha Pressing the REAR VOL button once Multi Channel Integrated Amplifier will allow you to temporarily adjust the Rear Channels volume separately PEEEELEL When you see REAR VOL in the display use the Vol A or V buttons to REAR VOL control the relative volume of the Rear Channels After a short pause the Linar 10 returns to its previous display Figure 7 Subwoofer Volume Control Pressin
9. hours of use Familiarize yourself with the material contained within this manual prior to using If you have any uncertainties contact your Linar Audio dealer Given proper use and care your Linar Audio amplifier should provide you with many years of exceptional music reproduction and listening pleasure Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 3 Unpacking Unpack your new Linar Audio Multi Channel amplifier carefully as it is quite heavy Keep all packaging to ensure safe transport in the future Accessories included with your amplifier are gt Remote Control gt AC Power Cord gt This Owners Manual After you have completed unpacking perform a thorough inspection of the amplifier and report any damage to your dealer immediately It is recommended to allow the unit to acclimatize to the temperature and humidity conditions in your home prior to operation Safety Caution To avoid electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or high moisture conditions This product must be grounded No ground lifting devices may be used and the grounding plug must be left intact Failure to comply will void the warranty and could pose a serious risk to your health and safety Never remove the top cover Internal components can store electricity and could result in serious electrical shock or injury There are no user serviceable parts Always provide a minimum a 10cm of clearance above the amplifier to allow
10. is for connection to one or two subwoofers For Stereo inputs i e CD Tuner etc the left and right channels are combined giving a mono output from the SUB OUT For your 5 1 channel source the mono input signal is passed through to both the left and right SUB OUT A single subwoofer can be connected using either the left or right SUB OUT If you have two subwoofers connect one subwoofer to each of the left and right SUB OUTs Outputs Speaker Connections Your Linar Model 10 multi channel amplifier is supplied with 5 separate speaker connections There are Left and Right Front Output Speaker connections Center Output Speaker connections and Left and Right Rear Output Speaker connections Ensure you connect the correct speaker to the correct output for proper system performance Follow each speaker wire from the amplifier to the appropriate speaker to make certain you have connected them properly The outputs are coloured red and the outputs are coloured black Ensure all outputs from the amplifier match the inputs of your speakers so you will not encounter phase problems The speaker outputs will accept most common wire connectors including banana plugs spades and bare wire Under no circumstances should your speaker cables be allowed to short circuit the amplifier by contacting the and outputs simultaneously Power Connection Your Linar Amplifier has an IEC type AC power connector Insert the supplied AC pow
11. laying the same source great for parties or large listening spaces Bi Amplification The Linar Model 10 can be used to bi amplify your main channel speakers in a 2 channel only system Speakers must have two sets of inputs and have jumpers removed prior to bi amplifying Bi amplification cannot be combined with 5 1 channel surround because the rear channel amplifiers are used for the high frequency drivers of your front speakers To bi amplify your system 1 Connect a set of speaker cables from the front left and right speaker outputs to the low frequency inputs of your front channel speakers 2 Connect a set of speaker cables from the rear left and right speaker outputs to the high frequency inputs of your front channel speakers 3 Select the ST IN 4 CH button Your speakers are now bi amplified You can adjust the relative volume level of your high frequency drivers by using the REAR VOL functions as described in the Volume Settings section This will allow flexibility and fine tuning of your system Linar Model 10 Multi channel Integrated Amplifier 11 Specifications Power Output 120 Watts into 5 channels at 8 ohms 200 Watts into 5 channels at 4 onms 300 Watts into 5 channels at 2 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion 20Hz 20kHz Typical 0 05 worst case 0 4 Total Intermodulation Distortion Typical 0 05 Note 1 Noise 110 db below maximum rated power Frequency Response 1Hz 250 kHz 0 3db Power Supply 1500 VA 2x750 Custom
12. n and press again to turn the power off Monitor Pressing the MONITOR button will select the TAPE input of your Linar Model 10 At the same time the signal from your selected source will be fed out via the TAPE OUT at the rear of the amplifier The monitor function can be used to listen to a source connected to the TAPE IN or to monitor a recording as it is occurring The monitor function can be turned on or off with the remote control allowing direct comparison of original and recorded media from your listening position The Tape Loop can also be used for surround processors Volume A V The Volume Up and Down buttons on the faceplate of your amplifier control the output level Gain of your Linar amplifier All channels including the subwoofer will increase or decrease when these volume controls are operated 2 horizontal bars in the display window indicate volume levels Each bar has a maximum of 32 segments representing a total of 32 individual volume settings The slight clicking noise that can be heard when adjusting the volume is normal Each click represents one of the 32 distinct volume levels The clicks are due to the microprocessor that controls the volume There are no moving parts in the volume control system resulting in both superior sound and extended lifespan The overall volume can be adjusted by pressing the VOL A and Vbuttons on the remote control Refer to the Volume Settings section for complete details Linar Model
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