Linn Majik Kontrol preamplifier
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1. LINN MAJIK KONTROL PRE AMPLIFIER OWNER S MANUAL FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO Important Safety Information Explanation of symbols used in this manual or on the rear underside of the apparatus uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of A magnitude to cause electric shock This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important A operation maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals For apparatus connected to the mains electricity supply CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL REPLACE THE MAINS FUSE IN THE PLUG WITH ONE OF THE SAME TYPE AND RATING DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN MAINS PLUGS 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 The Brown wire must be connected to the Live Line supply pin The Blue wire must be connected to the Neutral supply pin The Green Yellow w2. to select an option Press VOLUME to go back to the previous option or menu Press it to exit setup Note The option that is currently active either by default or selected by you will be indicated by a tick v beside it The main menu consists of four sub menus Display configuration Source configuration Audio configuration Unit configuration Navigate up or down the options within a menu using A V MAJIK KONTROL 13 Display configuration Description Default setting Display Auto If set to Auto the display brightness will change with the surrounding lighting conditions dimmer Brightness surroundings gt dimmer display brighter surroundings gt brighter display Percentage To select Auto scroll up or down the percentage settings and the Auto option will appear in place of O 2 100 With Percentage you can select a setting between 2 and 100 The display brightness will while out of standby remain set to the specified brightness setting Display Source and If set to Source and Volume both the currently selected source and the current volume setting will be Source and Content Volume displayed Volume Vol me If set to Volume only the current volume setting will be displayed If set to Source only the current source setting will be displayed Source If set to Last Used the last setting source or volume to be adjusted will remain on the display
3. Last Used Note The above settings are applicable only when the unit is out of standby is not in display sleep mode and is not being adjusted Display 1 10 seconds Determines how long after an adjustment is made before the display reverts to its Display Content setting 1 second Timeout as detailed above Sleep Display Delay in The time setting determines how long after the last command has been received that the display goes to Delay minutes and sleep where only 3 dots are visible on the display seconds O seconds to 5 minutes If set to Off the display will not go to sleep Off 14 MAJIK KONTROL Source configuration The options listed below are available for each source Select the source you wish to adjust and amend as required Description Default setting N A Allows you to customise the input name as it appears on the display Any name can be entered up to a Source 1 maximum of 12 characters including spaces MAJIK CD To change the selected input name Fie 6 e Use the A V keys on the handset or SOURCE keys on the front panel to change the flashing character Sources2 t6 Use the gt key on the handset or VOLUME key on the front panel to move to the next character 5 source Use the lt key on the handset or VOLUME key on the front panel if you wish to move to the previous character Li Te Once you are happy with your changes press enter on the handset or on the front panel to enter
4. Parts connected to the mains supply Components Terminal devices External flexible cords Electrical connections and mechanical fixings Protection against electric shock Stability and mechanical hazards Resistance to fire The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 89 336 EEC EMC is proved by full compliance with the following standards Standard number Date of issue Test type EN55013 2001 Conducted emissions EN55013 2001 Absorbed emissions EN55020 2002 Immunity FCC notice NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
5. OOO LINE INPUTS Notes LINE INPUT 6 PHONO requires to be reconfigured for connection of a line level source product this is a retailer adjustment See the Important information PHONO input chapter for further details Input names as they appear on the display can be customised for your convenience See the Setup user options chapter later in this manual MAJIK KONTROL Connecting to a turntable 6 PHONO m H FROM TURNTABLE m gt Q Important notes LINE INPUT 6 PHONO requires to be reconfigured for the connection of a turntable which is fitted with an MC cartridge this is a retailer adjustment See the Important information PHONO input chapter for further details If an earthing lead is fitted to the tonearm cable best results are usually achieved by connecting it to the EARTH GROUND terminal EARTH GROUND KODS mD N connect earth lead if fitted If however its connection introduces noise hum etc or a reduction in quality then disconnect it certain tonearms cartridges function better with no earth connection Input names as they appear on the display can be customised for your convenience See the Setup user options chapter later in this manual Connecting to a power amplifier m gt TO POWER AMPLIFIER m gt LINE OUT TAPE OUT Connecting to an analogue recording device e g tape deck TO ANALOGUE RECORDING DEVICE connect to the device s
6. circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council The symbol right is shown on this product It indicates that the product should not be disposed of with regular household waste but should be disposed of separately Electrical and electronic equipment can contain materials that are hazardous to the environment and human health and therefore should be disposed of at a designated waste facility or returned to your retailer for the appropriate recycling to take place see www linn co uk for further information If you wish to dispose of this product and the product still functions please consider recycling reusing it by donating it to a charity shop selling it or part exchanging it with your retailer MAJIK KONTROL iii iv Copyright and Acknowledgements Copyright 2006 Linn Products Ltd First edition March 2006 Linn Products Limited Glasgow Road Waterfoot Eaglesham Glasgow G76 OEQ Scotland United Kingdom All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher Trade marks used in this publication Linn
7. connected to the apparatus ensure that the antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static build up In the USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 concerning installation requirements 20 Telephone line Do not connect the apparatus to a telephone line except where specifically instructed to do so 21 Objects and liquid entry Do not let objects or liquids fall into the apparatus Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the apparatus 22 No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus 23 The apparatus has been designed for use in moderate and tropical climates MAJIK KONTROL UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Fuse replacement This appliance is fitted with a non rewireable 13 amp mains plug The plug contains a 5 amp fuse If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows a Pull out the red fuse cover carrier b Remove and dispose of the blown fuse c Fit anew 5 amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the carrier back into the plug Always ensure the fuse cover is fitted If the fuse cover is missing do not use the plug Contact your Linn retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover Fuses are for fire protection and do not protect against electric shock Mains plug replacement Should your mains plug need replacing and you a
8. operate whenever one of the keys is pressed SHIFT functions Pressing SHIFT followed within 2 seconds by one of the keys with red type above it will access the function as indicated by the red type Note unlike the mode functions above the handset is not reassigned therefore SHIFT must be pressed each time a shift function is accessed Note The handset mode and the product being controlled will determine which keys are operational Some keys will only operate with specific products and may be non functional for others See the Operation instructions below for details of which keys apply to the MAJIK KONTROL MAJIK KONTROL 9 Standby When connected to the mains supply your MAJIK KONTROL will take approximately 8 seconds to configure itself During this time three dots will be shown on the display and the unit will ignore front panel and handset commands After the MAJIK KONTROL has completed this process it will enter standby mode and the display will show the standby symbol SHUFRE CLUDE EXCLUDE 4 OD O VOLUME MAJIK KONTROL STANDBY O OI UPSING MOND wO DO A A WO a a Sa To bring the unit out of standby Press on the handset or front panel 10 MAJIK KONTROL Notes You can configure certain aspects of the unit s setup including how it comes out of standby See the Setup User Options chapter for further details Any of the front panel keys
9. record inputs O14 m lt 4 m u O O O m POOO AUDIO OUTPUT FROM RECORDING DEVICE connect to any of the line inputs LINE INPUTS Connecting to a mains supply Important do not connect to the mains supply until all other connections have been made All products in the system must be powered down while connecting disconnecting The unit must always be earthed when connected to mains power Use the earthed moulded mains lead supplied Never use an unearthed mains plug socket or adapter with this unit The mains lead supplied may be fitted with a fused plug depending on local regulations If this is the case always replace this fuse with another of the same type and rating The unit can be connected to any worldwide mains voltage with no adjustment Automatic Voltage Selection AVS is an integral part of the design allowing the power supply to automatically adjust for the incoming mains supply The unit uses a switch mode power supply SMPS in place of the bulky heavy noisy and inefficient transformer and associated circuitry found in conventional designs This Linn designed power supply provides excellent tolerance to lesser quality mains supplies allowing it to perform at close to its best even with supplies that are quite badly corrupted MAJIK KONTROL 5 Operation Control keys Front panel LINN MAJIK KONTROL Front panel display location of infra red remote control sensors is
10. C PHONO INPUT Gain range Gain resolution Unity gain volume Dynamic range Frequency response Power consumption Standby Operational Mains supply voltage auto ranging Better than 106 dB Better than 90 dB Better than 80 dB Better than 106 dB Better than 104 dB Better than 90 dB 2 5 Hz 170 kHz 3 dB 7 Hz 70 kHz 0 5 dB 8W 13 W 100 120 V ac 10 50 60 Hz 200 240 V ac 10 50 60 Hz Fuse replacement T 800 mA MAJIK KONTROL 19 Technical Specifications 381 mm w x 80 mm h x 355 mm d 15 1 16 w x 3 1 8 h x 14 d Shipping dimensions 520mm w x 220 mm h x 490 mm d 20 1 4 w x 8 3 4 h x 19 1 4 d 4 90 kg 10 78 Ib Shipping weight 6 50 kg 14 33 Ib Control 6 control keys on front panel Remote controllable handset supplied RS232 IN OUT for control via RS232 compatible devices REMOTE IN OUT for relay of commands to from other Linn devices Fully KNEKT compatible via KNEKT sockets 20 MAJIK KONTROL Guarantee and Service This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of purchase and your statutory rights are not limited In addition to any statutory rights you may have Linn undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture To help us please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country In parts of Europe the United States of America and some
11. N VOLUME VOLUME OOOO O Q acae To change the volume setting Press and hold or repeatedly press VOLUME or VOLUME on the front panel Or Press and hold or repeatedly press d or Q on the handset To mute and un mute the volume Press X on the handset or front panel Press X again to restore the original setting Note The handset volume and mute keys are not affected by the handset mode MAJIK KONTROL 11 Additional controls Recording To record a source Press RECORD on the handset SHIFT 8 e Select the source you wish to record using SHIFT RECORD SOURCE SOURCE handset must be in AMP mode or A V onthe handset or SOURCE SOURCE on the front panel SOURCE The selected source will then be output at a fixed volume to TAPE A V lt 1 gt OUT and can be recorded by an analogue recording device if one is VOLUME source connected AUDIO ADJUST VOLUME SOURCE Notes on recording sources If the MAJIK KONTROL is being used as a Main room driver in a Balance adjustment KNEKT system in the Unit configuration setup menus KNEKT has To adjust the balance setting been set to Main Room the record source must be set to AS KNEKT This is to enable audio distribution to local rooms To Press AUDIO ADJUST on the handset ensure the handset is protect a record path select the required source name Once in AMP mode recording has finished resel
12. SOURCE Change source indicated standby Brings the unit into and out of standby 2 X Mutes and un mutes the volume d Adjust the volume level Q Headphone socket Accepts a 3 5 mm headphone jack 6 MAJIK KONTROL NTOTUTS WwW 0 OFF DvD cD ee AMP DISC TRACK AB SHUFFLE INCLUDE _ EXCLUDE LISTEN RECORD SIGNAL 2 D orere BAND ey Ss TRO AUDIO eo VIDEO ADJUST as ADJUST WHERE Ga bo eee Q 3 Ow AUX TUNER DIGITAL PHONO SAT OIO OE JE OO QC LINN 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 c10 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Handset Greyed functions do not operate with the MAJIK KONTROL O OOQGQOO0OOO 8600 O00 O00 O LEDs indicate when a signal is being transmitted from the handset The LED pattern indicates the handset s current mode of operation see Handset modes below DVD CD To change the handset mode for DVD player control SHIFT DVD To change the handset mode for CD control See Handset modes below AMP amplifier To change the handset mode for pre amplifier control See Handset modes below SHIFT To access the SHIFT functions See Handset modes below X To mute unmute the sound Note the mute key is always functional and is not affected by the handset mode STORE To store disc playback and tuner information Disc player and tuner function d To adjust the volume level Note the vo
13. V disc player function To select the TUNER input only applicable if one has been assigned in the Source Configuration menu Pre amplifier function GOTO SAT satellite To jump to a particular title chapter or time on a disc AV disc player function To select the SAT input only applicable if one has been assigned in the Source Configuration menu Pre amplifier function amp gt return PHONO To move back through multi level menus on DVDs AV disc player function To select the PHONO input only applicable if one has been assigned in the Source Configuration menu Pre amplifier function Used if the unit is installed in a Linn KNEKT system MAJIK KONTROL Handset modes For convenience the handset has been designed to operate a number of different Linn products This is to ensure that the number of handsets required to operate a Linn system is minimised The handset is therefore capable of operating in a variety of modes AMP mode press the AMP key The pre amplifier functions printed in blue above or below the keys themselves will then be the primary handset keys and both LEDs will operate when one of the AMP keys is pressed DVD mode press the DVD key The DVD functions will then be assigned as the primary handset keys and the DVD LED will operate when one of the keys is pressed CD mode press SHIFT DVD The CD functions will then be assigned as the primary handset keys and the CD LED will
14. able if the unit is operating as the Receiver in the Local room of a Linn KNEKT Input 5 multi room system Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 None Allows you to set a source to be output at TAPE OUT while the unit is in standby Last Used KNEKT Note Input 6 KNEKT is only applicable if the unit is operating as the Receiver in the Local room of a Linn KNEKT ee F multi room system Please consult Linn or your Linn retailer for details Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Local Room use this setting if the unit is being installed as a Receiver in a KNEKT Local room Main Room use this setting if the unit is being installed as a Main room Driver in a KNEKT system Set to RCU if an RCU is connected to this socket Set to IR if an IR Receiver is connected to this socket Note Please consult Linn or your Linn retailer for details of products that can be connected to this socket and used to control the unit or pass commands to other products None Only applicable if the unit is installed in a Linn KNEKT multi room system Please consult Linn or your INTERSEKT Linn retailer for details Local Room Main Room Sets the role of the unit within a KNEKT system None to be used if the unit is not installed in a KNEKT system INTERSEKT use this setting if the unit is installed in a Main room in parallel with a KNEKT INTERSEKT MAJIK KONTROL 17 Unit configuration Settings Description Default setting Ha
15. and the Linn logo are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited KNEKT INTERSEKT MAJIK and KONTROL are trade marks of Linn Products Limited The content of this manual is furnished for information 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 Linn Products Limited disclaims any proprietary interest in trade marks and trade names other than its own PACK 1159 MAJIK KONTROL Contents Introduction Installation Important information phono input Unpacking Positioning Connecting Back panel Connecting to a line level source product Connecting to a turntable Connecting to a power amplifier Connecting to an analogue recording device Connecting to a mains supply Operation Control keys Front panel Handset Standby Basic controls Source selection Volume control Additional controls Balance adjustment Recording uw KRKRWWNYNDNY Wo uo NOV OV OV VUNNZ ZZ220 Setup user options Entering and navigating setup menus Display configuration Source configuration Audio configuration Unit configuration Technical Specifications Guarantee and Service 13 13 15 16 17 19 21 MAJIK KONTROL Vv Introduction The MAJIK KONTROL pre amplifier Linn was founded more than 30 years ago on the belief tha
16. d Installation settings can be restored at any time should the unit s setup be changed see below Any alterations to the product s setup that you wish to keep as a new Installation can be stored by oo selecting this item which will overwrite the existing Installation settings efaults Restore Installation If you have made changes to the setup that you do not wish to keep use this option to restore the previously saved Installation settings Reset Factory Defaults Resets all options in all menus to their factory default settings 18 MAJIK KONTROL Technical Specifications Connector types RS232 IN OUT IR Rooms 1 4 MAIN RCU REMOTE IN OUT LINE OUT TAPE OUT LINE INPUTS Input impedance MM PHONO INPUT MC PHONO INPUT LINE INPUTS Input voltage MM PHONO INPUT MC PHONO INPUT LINE INPUTS Phono stage gain MM PHONO INPUT MC HIGH GAIN MC LOW GAIN dealer adjustable Output impedance LINE OUT TAPE OUT Headphone Output voltage LINE OUT TAPE OUT Headphone RJ11 3 5 mm jack RJ45 48 kQ 68 pF 180 Q10 nF 10kQ 70 0 mV peak 1 kHz 5 0 mV peak 1 kHz 7 5 V peak 5 3 V rms 40 dB x 100 1 kHz 64 dB x 1500 1 kHz 54 dB x 500 1 kHz 7 5 V peak 5 3 V rms 7 5 V peak 5 3 V rms 7 5 V peak 5 3 V rms Output offset LINE OUT TAPE OUT Headphone Signal to noise ratio LINE INPUTS MM PHONO INPUT MC PHONO INPUT Channel balance 0 2 dB Channel separation LINE INPUTS MM PHONO INPUT M
17. diators power amplifiers etc Nor should it be enclosed in a cabinet with such devices The unit itself produces very little heat however it is advisable to allow a little space to the sides rear and above the unit ideally 10 cm 4 for air circulation which will allow this heat to dissipate Do not block the vents on the product s casing Connecting Important Before making any connections switch off all products in your system at the mains Back panel WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED POWER OFF ON ROOM1 ROOM3 MAIN IN RS232 OUT 1 000000 000000 Dooni 100 120 V 50 60 Hz 000000 OOD000 00000 220 240 V 50 60 Hz REPLACE FUSE WITH T800mAL 250 V 2 POWER CONSUMPTION 15 W APPROX IR ROOM2 ROOM4 RCU SEE UNDERSIDE FOR SAFETY DETAILS Mains input For connection of the mains supply See Connecting to the mains supply at the end of this chapter POWER switch For switching the power to the unit on and off Note this is not a standby switch but cuts the mains supply to the unit RS232 OUT and IN For RS232 inter connection An RS232 control product can be connected to the IN socket and used to control the MAJIK KONTROL The OUT socket can be used to relay commands to other RS232 controllable products downstream IR outputs Relays infra red IR remote signals received by the IR sensor on the display from a KNEKT multi room
18. ect the AS KNEKT option The display will show the current balance setting default setting If the MAJIK KONTROL is being used as a Receiver in a KNEKT O i e centred system in the Unit configuration setup menus KNEKT has been set to Local Room an additional record source KNEKT for recording e Use lt gt on the handset or VOLUME on the front the audio signal being sent by a Main room driver will be available panel to adjust the balance to the left and right respectively NO SOURCE means that no record path will be set To reset the balance to its centre position Source inputs set to NONE will not be shown Either Press and hold AUDIO ADJUST Or Adjust the balance see instruction above until the centre setting 0 is reached 12 MAJIK KONTROL Setup user options The setup menus can be used to configure the MAJIK KONTROL pre amplifier to customise aspects of its operation to your requirements to operate in a particular type of installation or to view important functional data Entering and navigating setup menus Using the handset Put the handset into AMP mode by pressing the AMP key Press SETUP Press or enter to select an option Press lt to go back to the previous option or menu Press SETUP to exit setup Or Using the front panel Press and hold X until the MAIN MENU appears Navigate up or down the options within a menu using SOURCE SOURCE Press VOLUME or
19. ire must be connected to the Earth Ground supply pin Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt A Refer to the rear or underside of the product for fuse and power consumption information General Safety Instructions AWN Ng Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use the apparatus near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool etc Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Site the apparatus so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the apparatus should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outle
20. lume Rate 1 10 to 10 10 Allows you to adjust the rate at which the volume changes when the VOLUME keys are held down 6 10 1 10 slowest 10 10 fastest Mute Rate 1 10 to 10 10 Allows you to change the rate at which the volume goes down or up when MUTE key has been pressed 6 10 1 10 slowest 10 10 fastest Volume Limit O to 100 Allows you to limit the unit s maximum volume 100 For example if you set the volume limit to 60 the volume cannot be adjusted above 60 O to 100 Allows you to adjust the volume level that the unit will be set to when it comes out of standby Preset Headphone 15 to 15 Allows the volume of the headphone output to be adjusted up or down relative to the standard audio Offset outputs LINE OUT This option enables you to compensate for the different outputs of different headphone types So after adjusting the offset when headphones are connected or disconnected the volume should not require to be adjusted 16 MAJIK KONTROL Unit configuration Selection Timeout Startup Source Standby Record From RCU IR Socket Settings Description Default setting 1 10 seconds Allows you to adjust the time taken for source selection to take effect A delay allows you time to scroll 1 second through and view available sources wet Allows you to set which source input will be selected when the unit comes out of standby Last used ast Use KNEKT Note Input 6 KNEKT is only applic
21. lume controls are always functional and are not affected by the handset mode PRESET To access presets Tuner function SCAN To access Scan function Tuner function A lV lt gt To navigate setup menus and adjust various features gt AUDIO ADJUST To play a disc Disc player function To access adjustable audio features Pre amplifier function lI WHERE To pause a disc Disc player function W WHAT To stop a disc Disc player function lt lt To fast search backwards on a disc Disc player function gt gt To fast search forwards on a disc Disc player function DISP display To change the time display on the front panel while a disc is playing Disc player function MORE Not currently functional AUDIO DVD To select audio languages on DVDs AV disc player function To select the DVD input only applicable if one has been assigned in the Source Configuration menu Pre amplifier function SUB T subtitles CD To switch DVD subtitles on or off AV disc player function To select the CD input only applicable if one has been assigned in the Source Configuration menu Pre amplifier function TITLE TV To access the title menu on a DVD AV disc player function To select the TV input only applicable if one has been assigned in the Source Configuration menu Pre amplifier function MENU DIGITAL To access the main menu on a DVD AV disc player function To select a digital input no
22. ndset Enabled If set to Enabled the unit will accept remote commands from the handset Enabled Commands Disabled If set to Disabled the unit will not accept remote commands from the handset RS232 Setup Baud Rate This option accesses the RS232 setup sub menu used to configure the unit to communicate with other 9600 Parity RS232 enabled products Each of the options shown left has a number of settings listed within it and Even es ete these should be adjusted to suit the RS232 protocol being used The respective default settings are if RS232 Events shown right Disabled Unit H8 S W Not adjustable for information only Allows the unit s software revision to be viewed This category is Inf ti Main Board ID inly i i inn i i nformation Front Panel Board ID mainly intended for Linn personnel and Linn appointed service agents Phono Board ID Input 6 type Not adjustable for information only Reconfiguration if required is implemented via a hardware Phono MM Phono MM adjustment which can be carried out by your Linn retailer Phono MC Line Level Note MM moving magnet and MC moving coil are types of phono cartridge If you have a cartridge and are not sure which type applies consult its packaging or the cartridge manufacturer s published information Defaults Save Installation Save Installation After the unit has been configured you can save the settings by selecting this item N A Restore Installation The save
23. ne level input See note below for an explanation of these terms When shipped LINE INPUT 6 PHONO is factory set to operate as an MM phono stage If you require LINE INPUT 6 PHONO to operate in MC or line level mode this requires an internal hardware reconfiguration which must be carried out by your Linn retailer Dismantling or adjustment by persons other than Linn appointed personnel could invalidate the manufacturer s warranty If you wish to know the current configuration of LINE INPUT 6 PHONO this can be viewed in the MAJIK KONTROL S setup menus see the Setup user options chapter near the end of this manual Notes Unlike line level inputs phono stages require to amplify extremely small signal levels and so if they are not treated with great care they can be susceptible to noise and signal degradation Linn have therefore designed the phono stage as a hard wired circuit rather than a switchable or software configurable adjustment This has been done in order to optimise audio performance and remove components such as switches which could potentially degrade the signal in this most precise of circuits Terminology moving magnet and moving coil are the two types of phono cartridge available If you have a turntable and are not MAJIK KONTROL 1 sure which type of cartridge you have consult the cartridge packaging its manufacturer s published information or the retailer from whom it was purcha
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25. or the AMP function keys on the handset will also bring the unit out of standby To put the unit into standby Press on the handset or front panel Note Standby mode reduces the power used by the unit and is useful for situations where the unit is not being used for a short time and or requires to be switched on remotely For longer periods of non use switching off at the mains using the mains switch at the rear or unplugging is recommended Basic controls Source selection 000 0000 OOO O Oo CO A 4 ex SOURCE ca OO O MAJIK KONTROL S WY lt r gt SOURCE PORNON SOURCE OOO AAMA To select a source Press and hold or repeatedly press SOURCE or SOURCE on the handset or front panel to scroll through the available sources Or If the unit s input types have been configured directly select the input using the direct source selection keys on the handset See the Setup user options chapter for further information Notes Input names as they appear on the display and input types can be customised for your convenience See the Setup user options chapter later in this manual Setting an input type to None means that the input will no longer be available for selection This is useful if you have inputs that are not being used as they will no longer appear when you scroll using SOURCE VOLUME Volume control sume maune EXCLUDE
26. other markets extended warranty may be available to customers who register their purchase with Linn A warranty registration card is included with the product and should be stamped by your retailer and returned to Linn as soon as possible Alternatively you can register your warranty online at www linn co uk Warning Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of the product invalidates the manufacturer s warranty There are no user serviceable parts inside the product and all enquiries relating to product servicing should be referred to authorised retailers only Technical support and information For technical support product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or one of the Linn offices opposite Full details of your local retailer distributor can be found on the Linn web site www linn co uk Important Please keep a copy of the sales receipt to establish the purchase date of the product Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any transit or shipment for repair Linn Products Limited Glasgow Road Waterfoot Eaglesham Glasgow G76 OEQ Scotland UK Phone 44 0 141 307 7777 Fax 44 0 141 644 4262 Helpline 0500 888909 Email helpline linn co uk Website www linn co uk Linn Incorporated 8787 Perimeter Park Boulevard Jacksonville FL 32216 USA Phone 1 904 645 5242 Fax 1 904 645 7275 Helpline 888 671 LINN Email helpline linninc com Website www lin
27. re 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 b Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket c Only fit a13 amp BS1363A approved plug with a 5 amp fuse d The cable wire colours or a letter will be marked at the connection points of mostquality plugs Attach the wires securely to their respective points The Brown wire must go to the Live pin the Blue wire must go to the Neutral pin and the Green Yellow wire must go to the Earth pin e Before replacing the plug top ensure that the cable restraint is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the wires are correctly connected WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 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 full compliance with the following standards Standard number Date of issue Test type EN60065 2002 General requirements Marking Hazardous radiation Heating under normal conditions Shock hazards under normal operating conditions Insulation requirements Fault conditions Mechanical strength
28. sed Line Level inputs are for general use for analogue connection of line level products such as CD players tuners DVD players video recorders TV audio signals etc Unpacking The MAJIK KONTROL preamplifier is supplied with the following accessories luminous handset 2x AAA batteries for the handset 2 x black interconnect cables mains lead this manual We recommend that you retain all packaging in case you require to transport the unit at a later date MAJIK KONTROL Positioning You can position your MAJIK KONTROL pre amplifier almost anywhere you find convenient including in a 19 rack for which a mounting kit is available consult your retailer but please consider the following points Do not position the unit where sunlight can shine whether directly diffused or reflected on its display as the infra red IR radiation in sunlight will be picked up by the unit s IR remote sensor and this can adversely affect its operation Similarly some electrical devices such as plasma TVs fluorescent lights and energy saving lamps can emit IR which can likewise affect the operation For best performance do not stack the unit with other products Ideally position the unit on a shelf by itself or if proximity to other products is unavoidable positioning side by side is preferable to stacking The unit should not be situated above or otherwise directly adjacent to sources of heat such as ra
29. system etc to an IR Repeater device which controls a third party remote controllable product Rooms 1 4 MAIN RCU The unit can be used as a Line Driver or Line Receiver within a Linn KNEKT audio distribution system Contact Linn or your Linn retailer for further details 1 5 6 PHONO O 0 0 00 0 00 00000000 LINE OUT TAPE OWT LINE INPUTS REMOTE IN and OUT For connection of the Linn Line Remote leads in a Linn KNEKT system or can be used to relay remote commands to from another Linn product Note connect IN on this unit to OUT on the other product and OUT to IN LINE OUT Line level outputs for connection to a power amplifier TAPE OUT Fixed volume outputs for connection to a tape recorder or other analogue recording device LINE INPUTS 1 5 For connection of a number of line level source products such as a CD player tuner tape deck etc LINE INPUT 6 PHONO INPUT 6 only can be configured as a moving magnet moving coil or line level input the factory setting is moving magnet See the mportant information PHONO input section at the start of this manual for full details EARTH GROUND For connecting the earthing lead from the tonearm cable of the turntable if required Also for connecting the unit to an earthing terminal if no mains earth is available O OO MAJIK KONTROL 3 4 Connecting to a line level source product FROM SOURCE PRODUCT TO ANY AVAILABLE LINE INPUT ml
30. t applicable to this product AV pre amplifier function MAJIK KONTROL T 8 OOO0OOOOOOOOOOO 8 C standby OFF Brings unit out of or puts into standby mode emits a discrete OFF command required for certain control applications Digits 0 9 shifted functions Numeric keys To access functions marked in red SURR surround To cycle through sound formats AV disc player function TUNE To select a tuner frequency Tuner function BAND To change frequency band Tuner function SRC SRC source source To change source enter To execute a selected option A VIDEO ADJUST To open close the disc drawer Disc player function To select the type of output video signal AV pre amplifier function l lt lt DO To select previous chapter track Disc player function gt gt CLOCK To select next chapter track Disc player function lt LIP SYNC To fast scan backwards Disc player function To select lip sync adjustment AV pre amplifier function gt MONO To fast scan forwards Disc player function MONO is not functional on this product SETUP To enter or exit setup mode HELP Not functional on this product ANGLE AUX auxiliary To select available viewing angles on DVDs AV disc player function To select the AUX input only applicable if one has been assigned in the Source Configuration menu Pre amplifier function ZOOM TUNER To magnify the screen image A
31. t consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug has been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Wall or ceiling mounting Mount the apparatus to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Power sources Connect the apparatus to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the apparatus Mains plug Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains supply The mains plug must be accessible at all times Use the mains switch if applicable when the apparatus is not in use Power lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines MAJIK KONTROL i 19 Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is
32. t music is fundamental to human well being and that music reproduced to the highest standards can bring lasting pleasure The desire to reproduce sound to the highest quality remains the driving force behind the company today Despite the growth in Linn s multi channel and AV systems we remain committed to developing world class products for the two channel audio enthusiast That commitment is manifested in the MAJIK KONTROL pre amplifier This advanced product utilises the very latest technology to take you closer to the music than you thought possible And the inclusion of a phono stage ensures that the MAJIK KONTROL is very well equipped to satisfy the discerning audiophile The MAJIK KONTROL pre amplifier is the perfect partner for Linn s MAJIK CD player and MAJIK 2100 power amplifier Whether as part of a complete MAJIK system or as the pre amplifier in your existing system with the MAJIK KONTROL you will rediscover your music collection Installation Important information phono input Please read the following carefully before installing the unit in your system your unit may require reconfiguration by your Linn retailer The MAJIK KONTROL amplifier includes a phono input which allows connection of a phono turntable Even if you do not have a turntable please consider the following points LINE INPUT 6 PHONO can be configured to operate as a moving magnet MM phono stage a moving coil MC phono stage or an extra li
33. the changes back panel To exit and go back to the menu repeatedly press the lt key on the handset or VOLUME on the ea ADRA front panel Aux auxiliary The source type selected allows the input to be directly selected from the handset see Handset section in None Operation chapter as an alternative to scrolling through the inputs Satellite Cable Notes TV Assigning None as a source type means the input will not be available for selection useful for bypassing DAT unconnected source inputs o our Not all source types listed are available for direct selection on the handset supplied Some are only available Phono Aux 2 on older Linn handsets a If more than one source input has been configured as the same source type repeatedly pressing the relevant CD key on the handset will scroll through all those that apply Volume Offset 15 to 15 Allows the volume level of each source input to be adjusted up or down relative to the others Allows you to equalise the volume across all sources For example if a CD player and a Tuner are connected the CD player s output volume may be louder than that of the tuner so this feature saves volume adjustment when switching between these sources Note The volume difference will not be visible on the volume display so when switching between offset sources the volume display will not reflect the offset MAJIK KONTROL 15 Audio configuration Description Default setting Vo
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