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1. co fi TUNER T ee MATRIX COMPACT DISC TUNER MATRIX RIOM 2 wo REMOTE ROOM 3 CONTROL jpm RECEIVERS wom ja DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL LINK UP Connect the mains lead to the KAIRN and push in the button A green light will immediately appear next to the button Two small dashes will appear on the display which will then revert to the setting in which the pre amplifier was last used The KAIRN will then unmute and operate at the last used volume level Full performance will be achieved within minutes Opening the door beneath the LED display reveals the control buttons Ifthe display shows only the two dashes it will become active when the door is opened MONO RECORD BALANCE MUTE LISTEN VOLUME NOTE Twenty seconds after the last operation the display will turn off show two dashes To switch off the pre amplifier press and release the button To show the current volume level press the VOLUME button The display shows the legend VOLUME and the level as a number in the range 0 100 The volume level can also be shown in decibels dB see User functions To increase or decrease the volume press the or buttons A single push on the buttons alters the volume by one step Holding the button pressed causes the vol ume to move up or down at a constant rate To show the c2. providing the display is in the volume mode 8 To select mono operation ie combine left and right channels press the button The display shows the legend MONO To return to stereo operation press the button again The MONO legend is then extinguished NOTE A mono stereo setting is provided for each input When a new source is selected the mono stereo state will be the last set for the source The LISTEN REC MONO and MUTE buttons are identical in operation to those on the front panel To select the volume display mode and increase or decrease the volume setting press the or buttons If the display is not already showing the volume level a brief press of either button will select the volume display without changing the level During the unmute operation the increase in volume level can be stopped at any point by pressing the or button provided the display is in the volume mode To select the balance display mode and shift the soundstage to left or right press the or buttons If the display is not already showing the balance setting a brief press of either button will select the balance display without changing the setting To centre the balance press the I button on the handset when the display is showing the balance setting To select directly the desired listen or record source press the relevant button In any display mode other than record pressing one of these buttons will select the
3. to the AUX AUX1 input of the Kairn This input is specially con figured to have unity gain corresponding to a volume setting of 80 The volume and channel balance is then controlled by the surround sound processor When selected this input is displayed as SSP and the volume balance and volume functions are disabled If any attempt is made to change the volume and volume settings the display will change to show SSP The other Kairn inputs are unaffected NOTE When option 1 is selected User Function U8 should be set to U8 0 Otherwise should the Kairn be powered down with SSP input selected the volume will default to 50 instead of 80 as required by the SSP input Option 0 makes the record source selection independent from the listen source This option should be set when the Kairn is used in a multi room system Option 1 simplifies the selection of the record source by making it follow the listen source Thus whenever a listen source is selected the record input is set to be the same unless the record lock is on To exit the user function mode press any of the buttons or on the front panel or on the handset Alternatively wait for the mode to time out approximately twenty seconds after the last but ton press To restore all the User Functions to the original factory setting first switch off the tuner press and hold the button and switch on the power When the display shows INIT the button may be released All User
4. LINN KAIRN OWNERS MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock his symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVR R CAUTION REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE CAUTION DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE ATTENTION DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 communication
5. Options are then set on 0 12 For best results a turntable should be placed on a small light rigid table or alternatively wall mounted on a light rigid shelf Take care not to position too close to signal leads turntables or pre amplifier gt Pre and power amplifiers may create hum if positioned too close together Experiment by moving the components when the system is on but not playing music although it is best to turn the volume down whilst actually moving the components Loudspeakers should be positioned correctly They should be mounted on rigid stands and not subject to any rocking movement All Linn speakers except NEXUS and HELIX are designed to be placed close to the wall It is important that the electrical contacts in a hi fi system are kept mechanically sound and clean Unplugging and replugging all the connectors occasionally will effectively clean contacts WARNING This should be carried out after the mains supply has been switched off Correct cables should be used We recommend good quality copper cable for interconnect leads and advise 4mm multicore copper cable such as Linn K20 for speaker leads Your Linn dealer can supply high quality interconnects for linking all your hi fi components The Linn KAIRN pre amplifier is designed for a long life and any servicing should be carried out by an authorised dealer Dust or finger marks can be removed by using a soft dry cloth Avoid the use of domestic cl
6. S appears on the display The volume can now be turned up or down to the desired listening level and this level will be maintained for all sources SERS The user can customise operational features of the pre amplifier to suit personal preferences To do this enter the user function mode First switch off the pre amplifier Press and hold either the or the button pressed until the display changes to U1 To step up or down through the user functions press the MOW or MW buttons respectively The user functions are displayed as U1 U6 The status of each function is shown by the number on the right of the display To step through the options for each function use the Elor B buttons or the VOL or VOL buttons on the handset The table below lists the options for all of the user modes and is followed by a more detailed description All options are set at 0 at the factory Ul 0 display turns off automatically UI 1 display remains constantly illuminated U2 0 maintain the current display mode U2 1 revert to the volume display mode U2 2 revert to the balance display mode U2 3 revert to the listen display mode U3 0 fade the volume and balance U3 1 step the volume and balance U4 0 display the volume as 0 100 U4 1 display the volume as 99 9 0dB U5 0 auto memory ON U5 1 auto memory OFF U6 0 both Phi and Ph2 inputs available U6 1 only Phi input available U6 2 only Ph2 input available U7 0 remote out socke
7. armful 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help LINN KAIRN PACK 470 1
8. ched off before connecting or disconnecting any of the plugs on the rear panel For all the following input connections ensure that the left channel plug from the source is connected to the left channel socket on the pre amplifier and likewise for the right channel connection r our FUSE TYPE mia 220 240v O Attach the earth connection of the tonearm lead to one of the binding posts above the PH1 and PH2 inputs The connection should be secure but not overtight Depending on which type of cartridge you have connect the T2A 100 115V1 50 50H POWER CONSUMPTION 20VA APPROX LINE OUTPUTS MATRIX OUT TAPE 2 IN OUT TAPE 1 IN AUX co TUNER PH2 MC PHI MM OQOQOGDO G OGHG OG GQOG SEE UNDERSIDE FOR SAFETY DETAILS Y REMOTE fi tonearm lead phono plugs into the sockets marked either PH1 MM for a moving magnet cartridge or PH2 MC for a moving coil cartridge These sockets can be used for connecting a tuner CD player and auxiliary source eg video respectively The KAIRN provides for two tape decks The TAPE 1 IN socket on the pre amplifier should be connected to the output of tape deck 1 for recording Tape deck 2 should be connected to the TAPE 2 sockets in the same way The KAIRN has three identical stereo line outputs to enable the connection of up to three power amplifiers in your hi fi system thereby avoiding the need for adapter cables Select a line output and using the interconne
9. corresponding listen source and set the display mode to listen To record press the REC button then the desired source button To clear all record sources press the I button on the handset when the display is in the record mode The sources connected to the pre amplifier may have different output levels For example in general CD players have a relatively high output level while some tuners produce quite a low output On a conventional pre amplifier when switching from one source to another the volume control must be adjusted to maintain the same listening level The KAIRN pre amplifier can be setto adjust the volume setting automatically to keep the listening level constant when switching between sources This can be done as follows 1 Connect all sources to the pre amplifier switch them on and set them to play music 2 Select the volume display mode by pressing VOLUME on the front panel or VOL or VOL on the remote handset 3 Press and hold the VOLUME button again or the 0 button on the handset until the message SETUP appears on the display 4 Select one of the sources as described earlier and adjust the volume level to about 50 5 Select each of the remaining sources in turn and for each adjust the vol ume setting so that the same listening level is heard 6 When all adjustments are complete repeat steps 2 and 3 above but note that the message OFF
10. ct leads provided connect the left output on the pre amplifier to the left input on the power amplifier and the right output on the pre amplifier to the right input on the power amplifier NOTE When connecting to a Linn LK280 Power Amplifier ensure with each XLR plug that the key in the plug and the slot in the socket are correctly aligned before pushing into place Additional power amplifiers should be connected in the same way using the other line outputs NOTE The KAIRN inverts the phase of the signal to the power amplifier Therefore connect the positive output of the power amplifier to the negative black loudspeaker terminal and the negative output to the positive red loudspeaker terminal GROUND This is a fixed level output see specifications which enable you to connect the output of your turntable to a multi room sound distribution system Only the LISTEN Ph1 and LISTEN Ph2 settings on the pre amplifier are relevant to the matrix output Always use a line output from the KAIRN direct to the power amplifier for the primary system in your home Additional systems may be connected through the matrix output The remote in and out facility on the KAIRN is also intended for use in a distributed system and is designed to enable remote control operation of various Linn products throughout your home keg T LOUDSPEAKERS 0d POWER AMP TURNTABLE PRE AMP PRE AMP
11. d 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 a 13 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 most quality 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 is very important for people It stimulated the imagination helps them relax can change their mood and of course provides entertainment and pleasure A good hi fi works well enough to deliver these benefits It also helps you appreciate music you never thought you would At Linn we devote our energy to improving standards of music reproduction because we know that the better the sound the more you ll enjoy music at home The addition of any Linn component will improve the sound quality of your system Linn has a policy of continuously improving its equipment allowing customers to retro fit most product upgrades NTRODUCTION The Linn KAIRN Pre amplifier provides uncompromising audio perf
12. des 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 When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 15 16 20 Power cord protection Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs power sockets and at the point where they exit from the appliance Protective attachment plug As a safety feature the product is equipped with an attachment plug containing overload protection See the instruction manual about resetting or replacing the plug Should the plug need replacing ensure that a replacement is used which has the same overload protection as the original Cleaning The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Power lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is connected to the tuner receiver 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 Lightning storms Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Objects and li
13. eaning products If the fuse in the mains inlet connector should blow replace it with the correct type only To replace the fuse first switch off and disconnect the mains lead Open the fuse drawer on the mains inlet connector by grasping either side of the drawer front and pulling outwards The drawer has two compartments the inner one contains the active fuse and the outer one contains the spare fuse Remove the blown fuse by poking it out from the underside of the drawer using a small screwdriver or the end of a pen Insert the spare fuse into the inner compartment and close the drawer If the new fuse blows then there may be a fault with the KAIRN and the complete amplifier should be returned to your Linn dealer 13 This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of pur chase In addition to any statutory rights the customer may have we undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture To help us please return your completed registration card to Linn or your national distributor This will enable you to receive the Linn RECORD Newsletter containing information on merchandise the Linn SELEKT record scheme and new developments at Linn WARNING Refer all enquiries to authorised dealers only Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of the product invalidates the manufacturer s warranty If you are in any doubt please contact your nearest Linn dealer For information on your n
14. earest dealer contact the Linn factory in Scotland or your national distributor IMPORTANT Please keep a copy of the sales receipt to establish the purchase date of the 1 product Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any transit or 2 shipment for repair LINN PRODUCTS LIMITED FLOORS ROAD WATERFOOT GLASGOW G76 OEP SCOTLAND TELEPHONE 0141 307 7777 TELEX 77301 LINN G FACSIMILE 0141 644 4262 CUSTOMER SERVICES FREEPHONE 0500 888 909 Width 320mm Depth 326mm Height 80mm Weight 4 3kg Sensitivities for 0 7V rms output at 1 kHz maximum volume output load 2 kilohms Minimum load on line outputs 1 kilohms total MM Sensitivity 2mV rms Load 47 kilohms 68pF MC Sensitivity 130uV rms Load 150 ohms 4 7nF Sensitivity 188mV rms Load 24 kilohms OUTPUTS Tape output auxiliary input level unity gain 1 kilohms output impedance Minimum load 5 kilohms For 188mV rms output at 1 kHz 100 ohms output impedance Minimum load 5 kilohms MM Sensitivity 2mV rms MC Sensitivity 130uV rms T500MA The same fuse is used for all input voltages Display off 13 Watts Display on 16 Watts maximum 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 wit
15. elect a source step through the inputs using the EF or E buttons In addition to the seven possible inputs there is an eighth state in which no record source is selected In the record mode the Ph1 and Ph2 nah cannot be used at the same time It is not he ble to listen to Ph2 and record from Phi If Phi is selected as the record source when Ph2 is the listen source the listen input will change to Pht and vice versa NOTE Ten seconds after the last button has been pressed the record mode is exited and the pre amplifier reverts to listen mode RECORD LOCK Record lock prevents accidentally changing the recording source whilst mak ing a recording Press RECORD then select the desired record source using the or buttons on the front panel or the appropriate button on the remove control handset Press and hold RECORD until the display shows LOC The record source is now locked and cannot be changed To unlock the record source press RECORD to enter the record mode Press and hold the ue until the display shows UNLOC The records source can now be selected as required To mute or unmute the audio output press the UUI button When the pre amplifier is muted the display is dimmed and the volume display if selected displays 0 If the volume balance or listen source is changed the pre amplifier is unmuted During the unmute operation the increase in volume level can be stopped at any point by pressing the EX or button
16. h 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 1998 General requirements Marking Hazardous radiation Heating under normal conditions Shock hazards under normal operating conditions Insulation requirements Fault conditions Mechanical strength 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 h
17. ings are then used each time the Kairn is switched on This option could be used for example to select the tun source at volume level 60 at switch on irrespective of the settings used last time When option 1 is selected pressing any of the tuner controls on the remote handset will auto matically set the Kairn listen source to tun Similarly pressing the compact disc controls except OPEN and STOP on the handset will set the listen source to CD This facility is disabled when the option is set to 0 Option 0 disables the control of the Kairn by a Linn multi room system Select option 1 to allow the Kairn to be used in the main room of a Linn multi room system which has Majik amplifiers but on Knekt Room Control Units RCU in the remote rooms The tape record path of the Kairn supplies audio via a Linn Knekt Driver In each remote room the desired source of the main system is selected by choosing the corresponding record input of the Kairn This is achieved by pressing the WHAT button on the Kairn remote handset or the MATRIX button on the handset of the Majik amplifier Note that the record source cannot be changed if the record lock is turned on Option 0 allows the AUX AUX1 input to be used as a general purpose line level input Option 1 allows the Kairn to be used in conjunction with a surround sound processor to provide the front left and right audio chan nels The surround sound processor should be connected
18. on the appliance and in the operating instructions 4 Follow instructions Follow all operating and use instructions 5 Water and moisture Do not use the appliance near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Carts and stands Use only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer 6a An appliance and cart combination should be used with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 7 Wall or ceiling mounting Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation Site the appliance so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance 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 9 Heat Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power sources Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the appliance 11 Grounding or polarisation Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug A polarised plug has two bla
19. ormance combined with ease of use The KAIRN is controlled by a microprocessor and is principally operated by remote control All functions from the remote control are also possible from the front panel It incorporates and LED display to show the listen source the record source the volume setting the balance setting the status of the mono function and the status of the mute function The Linn Kairn and Kairn Pro are line level pre amplifiers It is important to note that it is just a passive pre amplifier They give up to 14dB of gain 72dB of gain control and most importantly correctly matched the impedance between source and power amplifier Channel balance is maintained within 1 2 dB across the full range of the volume control and the tape output is fully buffered to prevent loading of the signal path The KAIRN accommodates seven input sources and provides three outputs for multi amplifier systems The KAIRN PRO has no phono input but has an additional line input AUX2 When using the remote control this AUX2 input is selected by pressing either PHI or PH2 Input selection using the front panel is clearly described in the manual The KAIRN PRO has all the same user functions as the KAIRN apart from the user functions 6 which has been deleted as it relates to the phone inputs Like any electronic product the KAIRN will perform at its best when used with the highest quality source The be
20. quid entry Do not let objects or liquids fall into the product Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the product Damage requiring service The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if a The power cord or plug has been damaged b Objects or liquid have fallen into the product c The product has been exposed to rain d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in operation e The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing Don t attempt to service the product beyond that described in the Operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 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 a pull out the red fuse cover carrier b remove and dispose of the blown fuse c fit a new 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 are competent to do this procee
21. s 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help MAINS PLUGS 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 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 wire must be connected to the Earth Ground supply pin Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read instructions Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance 2 Retain instructions Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference 3 Heed warnings Observe all warnings
22. t is driven by front panel remote sensor U7 1 remote out socket is not driven by the front panel sensor U8 0 power on listen source and volume are the same as last used U8 1 power on volume is preset to 50 U8 2 current listen source and volume become default power on settings U9 0 auto listen source selection is OFF U9 1 auto listen source selection is ON U10 0 disables the control of the Kairn by a Linn multi room system U10 1 allow the Kairn to be used in the main room of a Linn multi room system U11 0 allows the AUX AUX1 input to be used as a general purpose line level input U11 1 allows the Kairn to be used in conjunction with a surround sound processor U12 0 makes the record source selection independent from the listen source U12 1 makes the record source follow the listen source J1 Option 0 turns off the display twenty seconds after the last operation Select Option 1 to have the display constantly illuminated Option 0 maintains display of the last operation The display will default to volume balance or listen modes by changing to Option 1 2 or 3 3 Option 0 fades the volume balance muting and source selection Select Option 1 for instant switching to new settings Option 0 displays volume setting as a number in the range 0 100 Select Option 1 to display volume as an attenuation factor in dB in the range 99 9 to 0 where 0dB corresponds to full volume 11 The pre amplifier has memories associa
23. ted with each input which are used to store the volume balance and mono stereo settings The memories are also required for the source level equalisation function The memories are enabled when the option is 0 Option 0 allows the pre amplifier to remember automatically the last setting for volume balance and mono stereo Option 1 disables the memories so that the setting of volume balance and mono stereo is the same for all listen inputs and the source level equalisation function is disabled J CTION Two phone inputs Ph1 and Ph2 are provided but they cannot be used simultaneously as men tioned earlier Since most users are likely to have only one turntable Option 1 or 2 restricts the input selection to the Pht or Ph2 input respectively Option 0 connects the signal from the front panel remote control sensor to the REMOTE OUT socket This allows the Kairn to act as a remote control receiver for other Linn equipment which may be in a concealed location In some installations this facility may not be required If option 1 is selected the REMOTE OUT socketis driven only by signals connected to the REMOTE IN socket The listen source and volume after the Kairn is switched on are the same as those used last time if the option is 0 When option 1 is selected the listen source is unchanged but the volume is preset to 50 at switch on When option 2 is selected the listen source and volume setting at that instant are memorised These sett
24. tter the sound from your turntable tuner or CD player the better the sound you will hear from the other components in the system Unpack the unit and retain the packing for future transportation KAIRN Pre amplifier Unit Owner Manual and Registration Card Remote Control Handset 2 x Single Phono Phono Lead Mains Lead 2x Single Phono XLR lead Spare Fuse WARNING Use the earthed moulded mains lead supplied Never use an unearthed plug or adaptor WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red All the input sockets on the Linn KAIRN are RCA phono High quality interconnect leads are available for connecting other sources to the pre amplifier WARNING The pre amplifier and the power amplifier must be swit
25. urrent balance setting press the BALANCE button The display shows the legend BAL a number in the range 0 30 and if the balance is not centred an arrow pointing in the direction in which the soundstage is shifted Centre balance is shown by a display of 0 Shift the soundstage to the right or left by pressing the or buttons respectively A single push on the buttons alters the balance by one step Holding the button pressed causes the soundstage to shift to the right or left at a constant rate To centre the balance press the button again NOTE A balance setting is provided for each input When a new source is selected the bal ance setting will be the last set for that source To show the source playing press the button The display shows the legend LISTEN and the name of the source selected To select a source step through the inputs using the or buttons The sources are Ph1 Ph2 tun CD Au tp1 tp2 see User function 6 The listen sources can be selected using the INPUT and buttons on the remote control hand set for the Linn Mimik CD player If either of the Kairn phono inputs has been disabled by the user function 6 U6 1 or 2 the mes prone input can be selected by pressing either of PH1 or PH2 on the Kairn remote con trol handset To show the source currently mony recorded press the button The display shows the legend RECORD and the name of the source if any selected and fed to both tape outputs To s
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