Linn AV 5105 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. 3 AV 5150ACTIVEISOBARIKBASSSPEAKER 4 Q CONNECTIONS aneii a pias 8 9 PUINE e e 9 A E e RE ME 9 4 FUSES PITTIN rotas 7 GUARANTEE e e 12 O INTRODUCTION M NC S 1 O MA e E E a 1 MAINS LEAD VER N Giessen 7 OPERATION 10 POSTTTONING PROTECHON 11 REAR PANEL 8 o Po PM YMY 12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS narcisos bcd eee 9 a 8 STEREO PREAMPLIFIER CONNECTING TO 2 TECHNICAL 13 THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT 8 UNPACI N ree 7 VOLTAGE SELECHON ame ee utu aped abla eo 7 X31GNI 162. 6 CONNECTING THE AV 5105 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER 7 Positioning the Stereo Power Amplifier 7 Rear panel connections A 8 connec HONG M 9 sirop 10 gis 11 GUARANTEEANDSERV CE 12 AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier 13 TECHNICAL 13 PREFACE vi CONTENTS INTRODUCTION THE LINN AV SYSTEM To get the most out of a film you have to do more than simply watch it you have to experience it fully exactly as its creators intended That means images and sound must be married together perfectly giving you the same emotional impact you would receive in the cinema itself Without sound of the very highest quality every film lacks an essential dimension and so does your pleasure in viewing it In designing your Linn AV system we have set out to create the ultimate experience of cinema and music in the home and every component has been carefully designed to give you exactly that No one knows more than Linn about designing music systems for the home and we have used that unique experience and know how to create an AV system which gives you the same accuracy and purity of sound even when you are listening to
3. Note that the power amplifier should be switched off before connecting or disconnecting any of the plugs on the rear panel or you may generate surges which could damage other components in your AV system Right audio input Right speaker outputs Right threshold adjustment Left audio input Left speaker outputs Left threshold adjustment Voltage selector Mains input and fuse Power on off switch CONNECTIONS AUDIO INPUTS Audio inputs to the AV5105 are RCA phono There are two input sockets per channel electrically in parallel This makes it easy to daisy chain multi amplifier systems Simply loop from one amplifier to the next one SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker connections are high contact pressure binding posts which accommodate up to 4mm cable making a positive reliable secure connection directly on to the speaker cable There are two speaker outputs per channel CONNECTING TO A STEREO PREAMPLIFIER Connect the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO INPUTS of the AV 5105 to the left and right line outputs of the preamplifier CONNECTING TO THE AV 5103 SYSTEM CONTROLLER Connect one pair of the System Controller s ANALOGUE AUDIO OUT sockets to the LEFT and RIGHT INPUT sockets on the AV 5105 using a stereo phono lead TEHTE H HERE LP E hb Fightirput CONNECTING THE 5405 4 LL 7 gt l
4. change in operation e the product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier 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 FUSE RATINGS 220V 230V 240V setting 3 15A anti surge 115V 100V setting 6 3A anti surge REPLACING THE FUSE Should the mains fuse blow replace it only with an equivalent part The fuse holder is located just below the mains inlet socket To replace the fuse disconnect the product from the mains supply Using a flat blade screwdriver remove and replace the fuse If the fuse blows a second time there is a fault in the product Contact your local retailer MAINS VOLTAGE OPERATING RANGE 115V 230V 10 50 60Hz SETTING THE MAINS OPERATING VOLTAGE Please check the setting of the voltage selector switch at the mains inpu
5. become warm in use COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Copyright O Linn Products Limited Linn Products Limited Floors Road Waterfoot Glasgow G76 OEP 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 Printed in the United Kingdom AV 5101 AV 5103 AV 5105 AV 5110 AV 5120 AV 5140 and AV 5150 are trademarks of Linn Products Limited The information in this manual is furnished for informational 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 Part no PACK 267 This manual was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd Cambridge England CONTENTS INTRODUCTION aiiis uri 1 AV 5103 AM 1 5101 Personal Handset elsi 2 AY 5105 Stereo Powelr 2 AV 5140 Floor StandingLoudspeaker 3 5120 Compact Loudspeaker 3 AV 5110 Local Loudspeaker M 4 AV 5150 Active IsobarikBassSpeaker 4 ANAKIN A E E ene 5 About the AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier
6. each other The result is an integrated system that will give you the most rewarding experience you can achieve from watching a film or listening to a music recording bringing a new dimension to the way you experience cinema in the home Lo O fay INTRO bad INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE AV 5105 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER The Linn AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is intended for use in high performance audio and audio video systems It combines high output power ruggedness and ease of use with our passion for quality It draws on years of experience of designing and making high quality audio power amplifiers Inside the compact case are two completely independent electrically isolated channels with fully regulated power supplies giving dual mono performance The signal path is DC coupled and servo controlled for the lowest distortion cleanest least coloured sound The output stage is highly derated for cool reliable operation and the protection circuitry protects extensively against accidents or abuse A signal sensing circuit detects the presence of audio above a very low level and turns on the main power supplies to the amplifier bringing the power amplifier channel from a very low standby power consumption to full operation It reverts to the standby condition a few minutes after the input signal disappears This is particularly useful in multi channel surround sound systems The AV 5105
7. in this mains lead use the following colour code CONNECT THIS WIRE TO THE TERMINAL Green and yellow Marked with the letter E or by the earth Earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Blue Neutral Marked with the letter N or coloured black Brown Live Marked with the letter L or coloured red As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as shown in the above table POSITIONING THE STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER The AV5105 is a powerful amplifier and can generate several hundred Watts of heat under extreme use Both channels are independently protected against overload and over temperature shutting down until the fault condition is removed To make the most of the AV5105 ensure that there is adequate airflow available Stacking AV5105 s vertically is fine as long as there is a clear air flow path from bottom to top If you want to shut them in a cupboard cut big vent holes at the bottom and top of the back and everywhere else possible No harm will result from inadequate ventilation the amplifier will just shut down safely E CONNECTING THE AV 5405 LLI F A gt lt LLI O cc LLI uU bal CONNECTING THE AV 5103 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER 00 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The following diagram shows the connections for the rear panel of the power amplifier
8. only limited range for ProLogic The AV 5110 Local Loudspeakers were designed to be compact and stylish so that they can be positioned easily in any room Despite their size they produce a deceptively full sound with excellent bass response For even better performance and especially if you are using AC 3 a recommended alternative is to use a pair of AV 5120 or AV 5140 Floor Standing Loudspeakers as the rear surround speakers AV 5150 ACTIVE ISOBARIK BASS SPEAKER The AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker extends the bass performance of the whole system to give you totally involving cinematic effects and enhance the impact of music We designed the AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker to reproduce bass sounds as faithfully as our full range loudspeakers with the result that its contribution to the overall sound is extremely natural and unobtrusive Because low frequency sounds are not directional you can position the bass speaker anywhere convenient in the room MAKING IT REAL The Linn AV system has been designed to give you the most exciting and satisfying experience of cinema it is possible to achieve in the home Our aim is to bring you the complete film as its creators intended with images and sound working together in the most memorable way To achieve this demanding objective we have designed each of our components to give outstanding performance in their own right while ensuring that each of them work perfectly with
9. special effects in an action movie AV 5103 SYSTEM CONTROLLER The heart of the system is the AV 5103 System Controller This controls your audio and video sources to let you choose what you want to watch or listen to It can control analogue signals from a tape recorder or FM tuner for example digital signals from a CD player or a LaserDisc player and video sources from a TV tuner video recorder and LaserDisc player It also decodes surround encoded materials including AC 3 to give you a complete surround sound experience With its informative two line text display and the option of on screen graphics the AV 5103 System Controller is both powerful and simple to use Most operations involve just one key press on the front panel or handset Despite the simplicity of its front panel however almost every aspect of the System Controller can be configured in exactly the way you want You can define and control everything the inputs you use for each of your sources the name of those sources the surround sound decoding options and loudspeaker settings The System Controller also provides a sophisticated range of audio and video recording options allowing you to record several sources simultaneously without affecting what you are watching or hearing x i Z U gt e O INTRODUCTION AV 5101 PERSONAL HANDSET The power and flexibility of the Linn AV system is entirely unde
10. LINN AV STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER USER S GUIDE PREFACE PREFACE 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 This 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 OUVRIR CAUTION REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE 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 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 Gre
11. accepts the Linn active crossover modules automatically detecting their presence and switching them in circuit as soon as they are plugged in This makes playback system upgrades easy CONNECTING THE AV 5105 This chapter explains how to unpack your AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier and how to install it with your other hi fi components Unpacking The power amplifier comes in a box with the following accessories e a mains lead e two single phono to phono leads e one spare fuse ethis manual We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the power amplifier at a later date WARNING Do not connect the mains supply until you have verified that the mains voltage switch is set to the correct voltage for your mains supply VOLTAGE SELECTION The AV5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is supplied set for 230V operation for use in Europe To set it for 115V operation disconnect it from the mains and slide the voltage selector switch to the appropriate position To fit the fuse first identify the correct fuse for your local voltage 3 15 Amp anti surge for 230V operation and 6 3 Amp anti surge for 115V operation Pull open the fuse drawer under the mains inlet insert the fuse in the rear compartment and close the drawer WARNING This appliance must be earthed Use the earthed moulded mains lead supplied Never use an unearthed plug or adapter STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER IMPORTANT NOTE FOR UK USE The wires
12. dependent channels isolated from each other and chassis earth Fully regulated dual power supplies per channel Dual RCA Phono Line in out Four pairs per channel Fully protected into any load overload over temperature full short and overdrive protection Signal sensing auto switch on off for energy conservation or remote operation 100W channel 8Q 200W Channel 4Q 1 05V rms for maximum output 28 3V rms maximum x27 28 6dB 47009 3dB 2Hz 50kHz lt 5mV INFORMATION Signal sense threshold Mains supply Standby power consumption Maximum input power Dimensions gt 150uV rms 220V 240V T3 15A antisurge 100V 120V T6 3A antisurge lt 5W SOOW Height 80mm inc feet width 381mm depth 355m weight 6 5kg a E TECHNICAL 1 2 lt 2 OZ LL Lo _ NOILVWWHOdHNI 14 INDEX o AUDIO INPUTS 8 9 AV 5101 PERSONAL setine cnt eo Yale ald 2 AV 5103 SYSTEM 1 AV 5103 SYSTEM CONTROLLER CONNECTING TO 9 AV5105STEREOPOWERAMPL F ER 2 6 5110 2 AV 5120 COMPACT LOUDSPEAKER 3 5140FLOOR STANDINGLOUDSPEAKER
13. eakers combined with their natural reproduction of voice and music will provide you with a totally absorbing and breathtaking cinematic experience Their unique stylish shape ensures that they enhance rather than dominate your home AV 5120 COMPACT LOUDSPEAKER The centre loudspeaker is fundamental to a good AV system because it has the task of reproducing the most critical information for music and cinema sources We therefore designed the AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker without any compromises to give a superior full range response together with especially good bass handling As well as giving superb reproduction of music it reproduces speech with particular accuracy making it ideal for use with film soundtracks We also carefully matched it to the AV 5140 Floor Standing Loudspeakers so that sounds which pan across and move between the speakers sound both accurate and highly dramatic This gives you the most realistic possible impression when listening to film and video soundtracks The AV 5120 drive units are screened to ensure that there is no interference if you place it next to your television Lo poe O a INTRO M m INTRODUCTION AV 5110 LOCAL LOUDSPEAKER The rear loudspeakers in a surround system are important in creating a spacious sound for music and provide background noises and special effects in film soundtracks These need to be capable of handing the full dynamic range for AC 3 but
14. en 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 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 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 8 Heat Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves or other appliances includ
15. ing amplifiers that produce heat 9 Power Sources Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the appliance 10 Grounding or Polarisation Do not defeat the precautions taken to ground or polarise the supply to the appliance 11 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 12 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 13 Cleaning The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 14 Non use periods Unplug the power cord from the outlet if the product will be unused for a long period of time 15 Objects and liquid entry Take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the product 16 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 The product has been exposed to rain d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
16. r your control from wherever you are in the room with the AV 5101 Personal Handset This uses a powerful infra red signal to allow you to select any of the AV 5103 System Controller s functions with a few simple key presses Its uniquely contoured shape makes it extremely comfortable to hold and the keys are large and easy to read and use It is also equally suitable for table top use if you prefer As well as controlling the Linn AV system and any other Linn products you may own the Personal Handset can also learn the commands for your other equipment so that your whole system can be controlled with a single handset AV 5105 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER The AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is the ideal companion to the System Controller in your AV system It has the power to cope with the most demanding cinema effects while providing the purity and low distortion needed for the perfect reproduction of music Each AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier will drive two of the loudspeakers in your system and for the best possible sound we recommend you divide the output of one AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier to drive the bass and treble sections of your centre speaker separately AV 5140 FLOOR STANDING LOUDSPEAKER The AV 5140 Floor Standing Loudspeaker is the perfect choice for use as the front speakers in a surround sound installation With film TV video or music the outstanding bass performance of the AV 5140 Floor Standing Loudsp
17. t LLI LL ktm bep _ CONNECTING THE AV 5103 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER OPERATION In normal use the power amplifier can be left switched on at the back panel The signal sense circuitry automatically switches the power amplifier to standby after a few minutes if no input signal is present and the front panel indicator changes from green to red The sensitivity adjustment control on the back panel allows you to adjust the signal sensing threshold Normally this should be at maximum sensitivity Only back this off if the amplifiers regularly get powered up by interference or noises in the system Should you wish to bypass the signal sense circuit an internal link can be fitted which forces the amplifier to power up as long as mains power is applied Please consult your retailer if you wish this to be done PROTECTION The AV5105 is a very rugged amplifier However should you have a slight accident for example shorting the speaker leads it will shut down for 4 seconds then power up again It will drive less than the rated 4Q loudspeaker load but expect it to trip out occasionally if you try to drive much more than 400W into 2Q per channel Internal temperature sensors one per channel will shut the channel down if the heatsink temperature exceeds about 70 C It will reset when the temperature really drops usually about 30 seconds If the AV5105 keeps shutting down you are ab
18. t socket before connecting the product to a mains supply The AV5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is supplied set for 230v operation for use in Europe To set it for 115V operation disconnect it from the mains and slide the voltage selector switch to the appropriate position Warning The power supply may be destroyed if it is connected to 240V when set for 120V POWER CONSUMPTION Operate mode 25W 850W Standby mode 5W PREFACE SWITCHING THE PRODUCT ON AND OFF STANDBY OPERATION The AV 5105 contains circuitry which senses the presence of an audio signal and powers up the product The AV5105 will automatically switch to standby mode after a few minutes if no input signal is present In standby mode the AV 5105 shuts down the bulk of its circuitry thereby using only a fraction of the on state power POSITIONING THE PRODUCT AND HEAT All electronic products generate some heat Audio products in particular audio power amplifiers have to handle and dissipate large amounts of power It is essential to provide adequate ventilation to allow this heat to dissipate into the environment All Linn products are fully protected against overheating and will shut down before any component becomes over heated However the products will last longer and perform better if they are kept cool The AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier keeps its power amplifier semiconductors cool by transferring the heat on to the case As a result the base of the amplifier will
19. using it Check your loads or provide more cooling Please note that the front panel indicator is driven from only the left channel If your installation uses only one channel of an AV5105 use the left one AV 5405 LLI N gt lt LLI O O cc LLI uU L gt GUARANTEE AND SERVICE 12 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of purchase 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 ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country WARNING Refer all enquiries to authorised Linn retailers only Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of the product invalidates the manufacturer s warranty If you are in any doubt please contact your nearest Linn retailer For information on your nearest Linn retailer contact the Linn factory in Scotland or your national distributor IMPORTANT 1 Please keep a copy of the sales receipt to establish the purchase date of the product 2 Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any transit or shipment for repair TECHNICAL Inputs Outputs Protection Remote control Output power Input signal Output voltage Gain Input impedance Frequency response Output offset Two fully in
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