Linn Akurate Kontrol Pre-Amplifier Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. Surround Description sound format Dolby Digital A standard for storing 5 1 channels of audio signal on to discs such as DVD Videos Dolby Digital EX Spreads the surround speaker portion of a Dolby Digital 5 1 audio signal to two back loudspeakers converting 5 1 audio to 7 1 audio Dolby Pro Logic II Converts any non surround sound audio signal into a surround sound 5 0 signal Phantom Passes the centre channel portion of a 5 1 or 7 1 audio signal to the front left and right loudspeakers 3 Stereo Downmixes a 5 1 or 7 1 audio signal and passes it to the front and centre loudspeakers only Stereo Sub Downmixes a 5 1 audio signal to a two channel signal and then routes the signal to the front loudspeakers and subwoofer Routes a stereo signal to the front loudspeakers and subwoofer MPEG Stereo A standard for storing two channel audio in MPEG files MPEG Surround A standard for storing surround sound audio in MPEG files AAC Stereo A standard for storing two channel audio AAC Surround A standard for storing surround sound audio DTS ES Matrix Spreads the surround speaker portion of a DTS LIMBIK Party A Linn algorithm that sends essentially the same audio signal to all loudspeakers in your system 5 1 audio signal to two back loudspeakers converting 5 1 audio to 7 1 audio You do not need a full surround sound loudspeaker system to hear these formats If you have more than front loudspeakers and a subwoofer in your system w2. source source Change source Q AUDIO ADJUST Adjusts loudspeaker balance and trim Resets audio settings 8 Direct source keys Provide direct selection of sources O OFF Brings unit out of or puts into standby mode Sends off i e puts into standby command to all available Linn equipment RECORD For setting up altering a record path SURR Selects a surround sound format Switches Midnight Movie mode on off A V lt D For navigating setup menus and adjusting settings Selects executes options and certain commands LIP SYNC Accesses Lip Sync Delay feature 15 SETUP Enters exits setup menus Keys and functions of the handset not listed above do not function with the AKURATE KONTROL but may with other Linn products Note If your AKURATE KONTROL is not responding as expected to handset keys it is likely that the handset is not in Amp mode To correct this press the AMP key on the handset Operation Selecting a source To select the source you want to listen to a Sa 868 Al O use this method AME 2 28 ere O e Hold or repeatedly press the SOURCE key on the front 808 Gel in panel or SRC key on the handset This will cycle through all available sources SRC SRC bi e When the desired source is shown on the front panel display AL release the key then press SELECT on the front panel or wait ye as ea e and the AKURATE KONTROL will select the
3. Speaker trim Lip Sync Delay Surround sound formats Midnight Movie mode Restoring the original audio settings Record function Technical Specifications Guarantee and Service 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 23 23 23 24 25 AKURATE KONTROL v Introduction The AKURATE KONTROL pre amplifier has been designed to provide superb audio performance with both stereo and multi channel source material AKURATE KONTROL uses technology developed for Linn s award winning flagship KLIMAX KONTROL pre amplifier and offers purist audio performance and access to and control of the new generation of multi channel sound formats Among its many features the AKURATE KONTROL offers an internal phono stage for connecting to a turntable six analogue and six digital inputs and processing of all major audio algorithms including Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Pro Logic Il DTS Surround and DTS 96 24 The AKURATE KONTROL pre amplifier exemplifies a commitment by Linn to new products which can take advantage of the latest technology and audio formats whilst continuing to support existing Linn customers with improved performance and superb value The AKURATE KONTROL is the perfect partner for Linn s AKURATE CD and AKURATE power amplifier range Add the AKURATE Tuner and AKURATE loudspeakers for a complete AKURATE System and experience the exceptional sound quality delivered by this dedicated music system Installation It is strongly recommen
4. 50 60 Hz ATTENTION REPLACE FUSE WITH T1 6 AL 250 V DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE POWER CONSUMPTION 50 W APPROX WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED 1 5 1GROUP SUB ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS PRs 0 6 0007000 POWER OFF ON Mains power switch No name or marking Mains power inlet RS232 IN OUT Pass control instructions to and from the AKURATE KONTROL The OUT connection is for use if you are setting up an AKURATE CD as a multi channel source or adding a Linn UNIDISK player as a source The IN connection is used if you want to operate the AKURATE KONTROL from a third party controller O IR 1 2 Pass IR commands to auxiliary devices O 1 to 4 MAIN Used if the AKURATE KONTROL is part of a Linn KNEKT system RCU For installing the AKURATE KONTROL in a Linn KNEKT system or for connection to an infrared repeater REMOTE IN OUT RC5 in out local loop for use in a Linn KNEKT system A AKURATE KONTROL 3 ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS TAPE OUT ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 1 to 3 5 1 GROUP ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 4to6 SPDIF OUT INPUTS 1 to 3 TOSLINK OUT INPUTS 1 to 3 EARTH GROUND 4 AKURATE KONTROL One 7 1 analogue audio output The SURR outputs are for connection to the two surround loudspeakers in a 5 1 system The SURR BK outputs are for connection to the two additional loudspeakers in a 7 1 system located at the rear of the room For two channel systems use
5. AKURATE If there are no surround loudspeakers set to NONE KONTROL as to the distance each loudspeaker is from your Default setting NONE seating position The AKURATE KONTROL will then add a time delay to the appropriate loudspeakers SURROUND BACK Set the distance from your seating position for all loudspeakers in For full range surround back loudspeakers set to LARGE your system For surround back loudspeakers with limited bass response set to SMALL Range 0 ft 0 0 m to 27 ft 8 2 m If there are no surround back loudspeakers set to NONE Default setting 6 ft 1 8 m Default setting NONE 5 mg Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu SUBWOOFER If you have connected a subwoofer set to YES Select BACK to return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu without If you have not connected a subwoofer set to NO saving changes Default setting NO Select EXIT to leave setup if changes have been made and SAVE Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the SPEAKER has not been selected you will be prompted to save or not save SETUP menu the changes Select BACK to return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu without saving changes Select EXIT to leave setup if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected you will be prompted to save or not save the changes AKURATE KONTROL 7 CALIBRATION Accesses the SPEAKER CALIBRATION sub menu SPEAKER CALIBRATION You can use the speaker calibration feature
6. default settings e Press and hold AUDIO ADJUST on the handset until AUDIO SETTINGS RESET is shown on the front panel display Record function SHIFT RECORD The record function allows you to route an audio signal through the AKURATE KONTROL to a recording device such as a DAT recorder The table below details the routing capabilities of the AKURATE KONTROL Analogue record Digital record outputs outputs Analogue source Any analogue source can No analogue source can be routed to the analogue be routed to the digital outputs outputs Digital source Only the digital source Only the digital source currently being listened to currently being listened to can be routed to the can be routed to the analogue outputs digital outputs To set a record path e Press SHIFT then RECORD 8 key on the handset e Use the A V keys to select the source you want to record then press e Use the A V keys to select the record mode you want to use for making the recording then press AKURATE KONTROL 23 Notes on the list of sources NO SOURCE No record path will be set KNEKT When a record path on the AKURATE KONTROL is being used this setting will allow users of a KNEKT Line Driver system to change the source they are listening to which also changes the record path To protect a record path select the required record option Once recording has finished reselect the KNEKT option The available record
7. kQ 68 pF 8x RCA 330 Q saa 40 dB 1 kHz MC phono 2xRCA High gain default 180 2 10 nF 5 0 mV peak 1 kHz Control Interfaces ae Portname Connector Low gain Dealer configurable RS232 RS232 In Out 2x RJ12 Beie 54 dB 1 kHz R ne 2 X35 mm jack RC5 Remote In Out 2 x RCA AKURATE KONTROL 25 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 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 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
8. match the number of loudspeakers in your system 22 AKURATE KONTROL LoRo downmixed Surround sound audio input Analogue signal 4 31 24 Doy Dig st Dolby Digital 6 1 Dolby Digital EX i DTS Digital 51 Surround DTS 96 24 ce ea O DTS ES Matrix a VANESA i ta A e J e el RE 51 d 74 74 DTS 96 24 ES Matrix O f o ea alf J I 1 Ee Es pol T 54 Notes The available surround sound formats are dependent on the type of signal being processed When you are cycling through the surround sound formats the default format for the current audio signal will be indicated briefly by symbols on the front panel display e g stereo Midnight Movie mode For use with a Linn UNIDISK player or other DVD player This feature allows you to add compression to the Dolby Digital audio signal on DVD Videos Adding compression reduces sudden increases in volume such as the sound of an explosion To switch Midnight Movie mode on off e Press and hold SURR on the handset until MIDNIGHT MOVIE MODE ON OFF is shown on the display e Press SURR to toggle between on and off When Midnight Movie mode is on MIDNIGHT is shown on the front panel display Note The amount of compression can be adjusted using the Midnight Movie item in the Audio setup menu see MIDNIGHT MOVIE page 10 Restoring the original audio settings To reset all the above audio items to their neutral
9. 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 verify the purchase date of the product Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any transit or shipment for repair 26 AKURATE KONTROL Linn Products Limited Glasgow Road Waterfoot Eaglesham Glasgow G76 0EQ 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 linninc com Linn Deutschland GmbH H hnerposten 1d D 20097 Hamburg Deutschland Phone 49 0 40 890 660 0 Fax 49 0 40 890 660 29 Email info linngmbh de Website www linn co uk Pack 1321
10. setup menus AMP 0 0000 SELECT 9009 es _ A z VD Eco 0000 0000 SETUP 5589 To access the setup menus If you wish to use the handset to setup the AKURATE KONTROL e Press AMP then SETUP on the handset If you wish to use the front panel e Hold SELECT on the front panel until MAIN MENU SPEAKER SETUP is shown on the display MATH MENU FSPEAKER SETUP To navigate through the menus and options e Use the A V keys on the handset or front panel To make a selection e Press on the handset or SELECT on the front panel To exit from the setup menus e Press SETUP on the handset or select EXIT from the MAIN MENU if changes have been made you will be prompted to save or not save the changes 6 AKURATE KONTROL__ 00000000 Speaker setup SIZE Accesses the SPEAKER SIZE sub menu For all loudspeakers in your system except a subwoofer you must inform the AKURATE KONTROL whether the loudspeakers are LARGE or SMALL These terms refer to the frequency response of the loudspeakers not to their physical size LARGE refers to loudspeakers that respond to frequencies from the very low to the very high SMALL refers to loudspeakers that do not respond to very low frequencies typically a loudspeaker that does not respond to frequencies below 80 Hz can be considered SMALL If you are unsure as to whether your loudspeakers respond t
11. supply pin Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt Refer to the rear or underside of the product for fuse and power consumption information General Safety Instructions gaya N 10 11 13 14 15 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 outlet cons
12. to ensure that the volume level that reaches your seating position is the same for each loudspeaker speaker calibration is not required for two channel systems Calibration can be done by ear or by using an SPL Sound Pressure Level meter To perform speaker calibration e Switch on your power amplifier s and subwoofer if one is connected Select CALIBRATION LEVEL Adjust the reference calibration level so that the signal you hear is at a comfortable listening level or reaches a preset level on an SPL meter Select START The signal will move round the loudspeakers in your system in a clockwise direction and will be indicated on the display e When the signal reaches a loudspeaker which is louder or quieter than the other loudspeakers use the A V keys on the handset to trim the volume as required A few seconds after the A or V key has been released the signal will continue its clockwise direction e To stop loudspeaker calibration press SETUP on the handset Range 15 dB to 15 dB in 0 5 steps Default setting 0 dB Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu Select BACK to return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu without saving changes 8 AKURATE KONTROL Select EXIT to leave setup if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected you will be prompted to save or not save the changes Select BACK to return to the MAIN MENU Select EXIT to leave setup Source setup Please co
13. to twelve characters long TYPE Select a type for this source These are the types that are shown in blue above the bottom two rows of keys on the handset Options DVD CD AUX auxiliary TUNER TV DIGITAL PHONO SAT satellite NONE Default setting AUX Except for inputs ANALOG 1 which is set to CD ANALOG 6 which is set to PHONO and ANALOG GROUP which is set to NONE Note The type for the Linn Disc source see Linn Disc setup page 13 is DVD It is not possible to change the type for this source VOLUME OFFSET Volume Offset is for adjusting the volume of a source in comparison to other sources You may want to adjust Volume Offset if for example your tuner sounds quieter than your CD player when played at the same volume setting Range 15 to 15 in 0 5 steps No volume offset equals 0 Default setting 0 SAT satellite SOURCE applies to digital sources only Set to YES if this source is a satellite or cable TV receiver Setting to YES will stabilise the audio signal when the channel on the receiver is being changed Set to NO if this source is not a satellite or cable TV receiver Options YES NO Default setting NO SURROUND CHANNELS If you are setting up the ANALOG GROUP source or are adding a Linn UNIDISK player and have a 7 1 loudspeaker configuration you are able to select whether to use your side surround or back surround loudspeakers when listening to a 5 1 channel audio source Set to SURROU
14. Bits to 1 one of the TOSLINK or SPDIF inputs on the AKURATE RS232 Events to either setting KONTROL requires a Toslink lead or digital audio lead Save settings 3 Connect the video outputs you wish to use from the UNIDISK Enter the Linn Disc setup menu and set ANALOG SOURCE player to your display device pS oe 4 C t the RS232 product t duct lead lied with th Connect the product to product lead supplied wi e Save settings and exit setip AKURATE KONTROL from the AKURATE KONTROUs RS232 OUT to the UNIDISK player s RS232 IN 5 Connect the AKURATE KONTROL s REMOTE OUT to the UNIDISK player s REMOTE IN requires an RCA phono to phono lead 6 Switch on all equipment AKURATE KONTROL 15 7 Enter User Options on your UNIDISK player Set Front Panel IR Commands to IGNORED or OFF Baud Rate to 9600 RS232 Events Enable RS232 Events to ENABLED or ON Also for a UNIDISK SC set Knekt Mode to SOURCE 8 Exit User Options 9 Enter the Speaker setup menu on the AKURATE KONTROL Configure the menu as appropriate for the loudspeakers in your system 10 Enter Source setup Set the source inputs you wish to use for the UNIDISK to NONE Save settings 11 Enter the General setup menu 12 Enter the RS232 Setup sub menu Set Baud Rate to 9600 Parity to EVEN Data Bits to 7 Stop Bits to 1 RS232 Events to either setting Save settings 13 Enter the Linn Disc setup menu and change the ANALOG SOURCE and DIGITA
15. ETUP menu without saving changes Select EXIT to leave setup if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected you will be prompted to save or not save the changes ANALOG 6 TYPE This item informs you of the setting for the internal phono stage connected to the 6 PHONO input Either PHONO MM moving magnet PHONO MC moving coil or LINE LEVEL will be displayed If the internal phono stage is reconfigured the shown setting will update automatically Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the GENERAL SETUP menu Select BACK to return to the GENERAL SETUP menu without saving changes Select EXIT to leave setup if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected you will be prompted to save or not save the changes Linn Disc setup This menu is for use if you are adding a Linn AKURATE CD player as a multi channel source or a UNIDISK player see pages 14 to 16 ANALOG SOURCE Options ANALOG GROUP ANALOG 1 to 6 NONE Default setting NONE DIGITAL SOURCE Options SPDIF 1 to 3 TOS TOSLINK 1 to 3 NONE Default setting NONE Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the MAIN MENU Select BACK to return to the MAIN MENU without saving changes Select EXIT to leave setup if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected you will be prompted to save or not save the changes Notes If an AKURATE CD player is used as the Linn Disc source the name for the source as shown on the fron
16. L SOURCE settings as appropriate see Linn Disc setup page 13 14 Enter the Source setup menu Select the back panel input s used for the UNIDISK player and adjust the SAT SOURCE and SURROUND CHANNELS settings as required see SAT SOURCE and SURROUND CHANNELS page 9 Save settings and exit setup 16 AKURATE KONTROL Front Panel and Handset Front panel The front panel display shows you information regarding what you are listening to The current volume current source or both can be displayed along with the input audio signal and audio processing format The display also shows the setup menus and other information depending on the current operation LINN AKURATE KONTROL VOLUME 1 SELECT Selects executes options and certain commands Accesses setup menus Front panel display Brings unit out of or puts into standby mode SOURCE lt gt Change source adjust settings VOLUME A V Adjust volume level navigate setup menus and adjust settings AKURATE KONTROL 17 ovo co ee AMP co DISC TRACK AB 0000 SHUFFLE INCLUDE EXCLUDE 00090 0000 09809 9006 UPSYNC MONO an 18 AKURATE KONTROL Handset LEDs Indicate the mode of the handset when a key is pressed O AMP Puts handset into Amp mode functions marked in blue above keys SHIFT Allows access to RECORD and OFF functions i Mutes unmutes the audio output q qQ Adjust volume level Q SRC SRC
17. LINN AKURATE KONTROL PRE AMPLIFIER ENGLISH Important Safety Instructions Explanation of symbols used in this manual or on the rear underside of the apparatus dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause N This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated electric shock operation maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and N This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important 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 wire must be connected to the Earth Ground
18. ND to send the surround audio signal to your side surround loudspeakers Set to SURROUND BACK to send the surround audio signal to your back surround loudspeakers Default setting SURROUND Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the SOURCE SETUP menu Select BACK to return to the SOURCE SETUP menu without saving changes AKURATE KONTROL 9 Select EXIT to leave setup if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected you will be prompted to save or not save the changes Select BACK to return to the MAIN MENU Select EXIT to leave setup Audio setup VOLUME RATE Set the speed at which the AKURATE KONTROL changes volume when the volume keys are pressed Range 1 10 slowest to 10 10 fastest Default setting 8 10 MUTE RATE Set the speed at which the AKURATE KONTROL mutes or unmutes the volume when ad is pressed or when the source is changed Range 1 10 slowest to 10 10 fastest Default setting 8 10 VOLUME LIMIT Set the maximum volume level of the AKURATE KONTROL Range 0 to 100 in 0 5 steps Default setting 100 VOLUME PRESET Set the volume level of the AKURATE KONTROL when it is brought out of standby The setting cannot be higher than the Volume Limit setting see above Range 0 to 100 in 0 5 steps Default setting 40 10 AKURATE KONTROL MIDNIGHT MOVIE For use with a Linn UNIDISK player or other DVD player This feature allows you to add compression to the Dolby Digital si
19. alance handset must be in Amp mode To change the balance for all loudspeakers excluding a centre loudspeaker and subwoofer e Press AUDIO ADJUST on the handset BALANCE is shown on the front panel display e Repeatedly press or hold D to shift the balance to the right or lt to shift the balance to the left Balance range is from 10 increments to the left to 10 increments to the right with neutral balance being 0 Speaker trim handset must be in Amp mode This feature is for use in systems that have more than two loudspeakers When listening to music or watching a DVD Video you may want to adjust the volume level of your centre surround back surround loudspeakers or subwoofer without affecting any of the other loudspeakers This is done by trimming the loudspeaker volume 20 AKURATE KONTROL To trim loudspeaker volume e Repeatedly press AUDIO ADJUST on the handset until the desired loudspeaker s is are shown on the front panel display e Repeatedly press or hold lt gt on the front panel or handset to decrease increase the amount of loudspeaker trim The trim range is from 10 0 to 10 0 in 0 5 steps with neutral trim being 0 Note The loudspeakers shown when AUDIO ADJUST is repeatedly pressed is dependent on the number of loudspeakers in your system and the currently selected surround sound format Lip Sync Delay handset must be in Amp mode For use with a Linn UNIDISK player or other DVD player Yo
20. as an MM phono stage If you require 6 PHONO to operate in MC or line level mode this requires a change to the internal hardware which must be carried out by your Linn retailer Dismantling or adjustment by persons other than Linn appointed personnel will invalidate the manufacturer s warranty If you wish to know the current configuration of 6 PHONO this can be viewed in the AKURATE KONTROL s setup menus see ANALOG 6 TYPE page 13 Notes Moving magnet and moving coil are the two types of phono cartridge available If you have a turntable and are not sure which type of cartridge you are using consult the cartridge packaging the manufacturer s published information or the retailer from whom it was purchased Line level inputs are for audio sources other than turntables e g CD players DVD players radio tuners and satellite receivers Phono stages amplify extremely low level signals and if they are not treated with great care they can be susceptible to noise and signal degradation Linn have therefore designed the AKURATE KONTROL s phono stage as a hard wired circuit rather than one which can be altered via a switch or by software 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 Setup Back panel CAUTION N DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE 120 V 50 60 Hz 220 240 V
21. 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 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED CE Declaration of Conformity FCC notice Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Note Directive 73 23 EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC as amended This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC 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 t
22. ded that the AKURATE KONTROL is installed and configured by an authorised Linn retailer Unpacking The AKURATE KONTROL is supplied with the following accessories e luminous handset e 2x AAA batteries for the handset 1 pair of black interconnect cables RS232 lead mains lead warranty pack this manual We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit at any time Connecting to the mains supply Manual voltage selection is not required as the AKURATE KONTROL operates from any mains AC power supply There are no user replaceable fuses inside the unit The mains lead supplied may be fitted with a fused plug according to local regulations If this is the Case always replace this fuse with another of the same type and rating The AKURATE KONTROL must always be earthed when A connected to the mains supply Use the earthed mains lead supplied Never use an unearthed plug or adapter with this unit AKURATE KONTROL 1 2 Positioning You can locate your AKURATE KONTROL anywhere you find convenient including in a 19 rack but there are a few simple points to note regarding positioning e The unit should be placed on a flat stable and rigid surface e 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 operati
23. esistance to fire product should not be disposed of with regular household waste but should be disposed of separately The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number Electrical and electronic equipment can contain materials that are 89 336 EEC EMC is proved by full compliance with the following standards hazardous to the environment and human health and therefore should be disposed of at a designated waste facility or returned to Standard number Date of issue Test type your retailer for the appropriate recycling to take place see E EN55013 2001 Conducted emissions www linn co uk for further information EN55013 2001 Absorbed emissions If you wish to dispose of this product and the product still functions please EN55020 2002 Immunity consider recycling reusing it by donating it to a charity shop selling it or part exchanging it with your retailer AKURATE KONTROL iii Copyright and Acknowledgements Copyright 2007 Linn Products Ltd First edition May 2007 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 The content of this manual is furnished for information use only is subject to cha
24. gnal on DVD Videos Adding compression reduces sudden increases in volume such as the sound of an explosion When watching a DVD Video it is operated by pressing and holding SURR on the handset until MIDNIGHT MOVIE ON OFF is shown on the front panel display then pressing SURR to toggle between on and off see Midnight Movie mode page 23 Range LOW least effective MEDIUM HIGH most effective Default setting LOW DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic II is an audio signal processing algorithm that converts a stereo audio signal to a five channel audio signal Dolby Pro Logic II Music is a mode of Dolby Pro Logic II that is particularly suited to music It features three user adjustable parameters that are accessed from this item CENTRE WIDTH This parameter allows adjustment of the audio signal between the centre and front loudspeakers If set to O all of the signal for the centre channel is sent to the centre loudspeaker If set to 3 a portion of the centre channel signal is also sent to the front loudspeakers If set to 7 all of the centre channel signal is split evenly between the front left and right loudspeakers Range 0 to 7 Default setting 3 PANORAMA CONTROL If set to ON the Panorama Control extends the audio signal from the front loudspeakers to include the surround loudspeakers This adds a wraparound effect to the sound Options ON OFF Default setting OFF DIMENSION CONTROL This parameter a
25. hen you select either of these formats the signal will be converted into a 5 0 signal then downmixed to match the number of loudspeakers in your system Dolby Pro Logic II Same as Dolby Pro Logic II but is particularly Music suited to music Features three user adjustable parameters that are accessed via the AKURATE KONTROL s setup menus DTS Digital A standard for storing 5 1 channels of audio Surround signal on to discs such as DVD Videos DTS 96 24 Same as DTS Digital Surround but offers better audio quality AKURATE KONTROL 21 The surround sound formats that are available for two channel and surround sound input signals are shown in the tables below Two channel audio input Analogue PCM signal stereo signal Stereo 2 0 Dolby Pro Logic II 5 0 5 0 5 0 4 4 LtRt downmixed signal Pure Stereo signal Dolby Pro Logic II 5 0 5 0 Music LIMBIK Party 5 0 amp 7 0 5 087 0 i a If you are using a Linn AKURATE CD player as a multi channel source see User Options Downmix on page 17 of the AKURATE CD s owner s manual If you are using a Linn UNIDISK 1 1 or 2 1 player see Downmix on page 11 of the UNIDISK player s owner s manual You do not need a full surround sound loudspeaker system to hear these formats If you have more than front loudspeakers and a subwoofer in your system then when you select either of these formats the signal will be converted into a 5 0 signal then downmixed to
26. llows you to shift the balance between the front and rear loudspeakers Positive values move the sound towards the front negative values towards the rear If a recording is too spacious or strong from the surround loudspeakers it can be shifted forward to get a better balance Likewise a recording that is too strong from the front loudspeakers can be shifted backward to make the sound more enveloping Range 3 most rear to 3 most front Default setting 0 neutral Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the AUDIO OPTIONS menu Select BACK to return to the AUDIO OPTIONS menu without saving changes Select EXIT to leave setup if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected you will be prompted to save or not save the changes Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the MAIN MENU Select BACK to return to the MAIN MENU without saving changes Select EXIT to leave setup if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected you will be prompted to save or not save the changes General setup DISPLAY INTENSITY Set the brightness of the front panel display Options LOW MEDIUM HIGH Default setting MEDIUM DISPLAY CONTENT Set what information you want displayed on the AKURATE KONTROL s front panel when it is in normal operation Options LAST USED SOURCE AND VOLUME VOLUME SOURCE Default setting SOURCE AND VOLUME If you change source the new source will remain displayed on the f
27. modes are orten information OOO i LtRt 44 1 kHz Choose the option that suits your recording device s LtRt 48 kHz operating frequency With these options multi channel LtRi 882 kHz signals are downmixed to two channels LtRt 96 kHz LtRt As Input Output frequency is the same as the input frequency and multi channel signals are downmixed to two channels Bit Perfect Output frequency is the same as the input frequency and there is no processing of the signal Passes audio signals to the analogue outputs Notes The audio signal from the selected source is routed to either all of the analogue and or all of the digital outputs simultaneously It is not necessary to specify which output your recording device is connected to The available record modes are dependent on whether the input signal is analogue or digital For reasons of copyright protection some audio and video discs incorporate systems that prevent them from being recorded 24 AKURATE KONTROL Technical Specifications Electrical AC 100 120 V AC 220 240 V 60 60 Hz less than 30 W Physical Weight 3 7 kg 8 lb 2 oz Dimensions W 381 mm D 355 mm H 80 mm W 15 D 14 H 3 Signal Interfaces Inputs Signal Interfaces Outputs Connector Impedance Notes Type Connector Digital electrical 3x RCA 500 mVp p 75Q Digital electrical 1 x RCA 500 mVp p 75 Q SPDIF SPDIF a T CC eww owe B MM phono 2x RCA 70 0 mV peak 1kHz 48
28. mplete the following setup procedure for each source component you are connecting to your AKURATE KONTROL SOURCE SETUF ANALOG GROUP Select the back panel input you have connected to your source component Options SPDIF 1 to 3 TOS TOSLINK 1 to 3 ANALOG 1 to 6 ANALOG GROUP KNEKT Notes By default ANALOG 1 is assigned to an AKURATE CD player and ANALOG 6 to a turntable The ANALOG GROUP uses the ANALOG 1 2 and 3 inputs therefore if a source is assigned to ANALOG GROUP you cannot also assign a source to ANALOG 1 2 or 3 Conversely if a source is assigned to ANALOG 1 2 or 3 you cannot assign a source to ANALOG GROUP The KNEKT option will not be available unless the KNEKT item in General setup has been set to LOCAL ROOM see KNEKT page 12 For back panel inputs that you do not wish to use set Type to NONE see next page This will mean that when you are selecting a source inputs set to NONE will not be seen NAME You are able to give the source a name which will be shown on the display when that source is selected To change the flashing character e Repeatedly press or hold A V on the handset or front panel The following characters are available A to Z 0 to 9 space To move to the next or previous character e Press dor D When you have finished inputting the name press Q or SELECT Default setting name of back panel connector AKURATE CD or PHONO Note The name can be up
29. n all equipment Enter User Options on your AKURATE CD Set Front Panel IR Commands to IGNORED Channel Setup to 5 1 CHANNEL RS232 Events to ENABLED RS232 Baud Rate to 9600 Using the AKURATE KONTROL with a Linn UNIDISK player There are advantages in operation when using the AKURATE KONTROL with a Linn UNIDISK player e When a disc is loaded into the UNIDISK player and the Linn Disc source is selected as the source on the AKURATE KONTROL the AKURATE KONTROL will automatically switch to the required input for the loaded disc Exit User Options Enter the Speaker setup menu on the AKURATE KONTROL Configure the menu as appropriate for the loudspeakers in 10 11 12 your system Enter Source setup Set ANALOG 1 2 and 3 to NONE Select ANALOG GROUP and alter the SURROUND CHANNELS setting if required see SURROUND CHANNELS page 9 Save settings e The AKURATE KONTROL will choose an appropriate surround sound format for a disc s audio stream If you wish to use your AKURATE KONTROL with a Linn UNIDISK player follow the instructions below 1 Switch off all equipment Enter General setup 2 Connect Enter the RS232 Setup sub menu e the UNIDISK player s FRONT A or B SURR CENTRE and nz Rate to 9600 SUB line output connectors to the 5 1 GROUP input on the Parity to EVEN AKURATE KONTROL requires 6 RCA phono to phono leads Data Bits to 7 e the TOSLINK or SPDIF output from the UNIDISK player to Stop
30. nge 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 Trade marks used in this publication Linn and the Linn logo are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited AKURATE UNIDISK KLIMAX LIMBIK and KNEKT are trade marks of Linn Products Limited Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 are trade marks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Linn Products Limited disclaims any proprietary interest in trade marks and trade names other than its own Printed in the United Kingdom Pack 1321 iv AKURATE KONTROL Contents Introduction Installation Unpacking Connecting to the mains supply Positioning Cleaning Important information phono input Setup Back panel Connecting Setup menus Using the setup menus Speaker setup Source setup Audio setup General setup Linn Disc setup Installer menu Using the AKURATE KONTROL with a Linn AKURATE CD player Using the AKURATE KONTROL with a Linn UNIDISK player Front Panel and Handset Front panel Handset 00000000 wenNnaas h h 2 Bon gt 15 17 17 18 Operation Standby key Amp mode Selecting a source Adjusting the audio Volume Balance
31. o radio communications However there is no Standard number Date of issue Test type guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 7 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television EN60065 2002 General requirements A j z Marki reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the eran gt user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the Hazardous radiation x er following measures Heating under normal conditions Shock hazards under normal operating conditions 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Insulation requirements e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Fault conditions e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that Mechanical strength to which the receiver is connected u to the mains e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Components Terminal devices B 2 External flexible cords Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Electrical connections and Directive mechanical fixings Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Protection against electric shock Stability and mechanical hazards The symbol right is shown on this product It indicates that the R
32. o very low frequencies consult the information supplied with the loudspeakers the manufacturer s published information or the retailer from whom they were purchased SMALL FREQUENCY Select the operating frequency that your limited bass response SMALL loudspeakers operate above Frequencies in the audio signal that are below the selected option will be routed to a subwoofer if present or any full range LARGE loudspeakers if not As the human ear cannot detect the position of the source of very low frequencies it will not affect your enjoyment of your music or movies if some of your loudspeakers are set to SMALL Options 40 Hz 60 Hz 80 Hz 100 Hz 120 Hz Default setting 80 Hz FRONT For full range front loudspeakers set to LARGE For front loudspeakers with limited bass response set to SMALL Default setting LARGE CENTRE DISTANCE For a full range centre loudspeaker set to LARGE Accesses the SPEAKER DISTANCE sub menu For a centre loudspeaker with limited bass response set to SMALL DISTANCE UNITS If there is no centre loudspeaker set to NONE Select the units for loudspeaker distance measurements Default setting NONE Options FEET METRES Default setting FEET SURROUND For full range surround loudspeakers set to LARGE SPEAKER DISTANCE 5 i er loudspeakers with limited bass response set to In order to ensure that sound from all loudspeakers in your system reaches you at the same time you must inform the
33. on Similarly some electrical devices such as plasma TVs fluorescent lights and energy saving lamps can emit IR which can likewise affect the operation e 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 e The unit should not be situated above or otherwise directly adjacent to sources of heat such as radiators power amplifiers etc Nor should it be enclosed in a cabinet with such devices e Allow at least 4 10 cm free space above and at each side of the unit e Do not block the vents on the product s casing Cleaning Disconnect the AKURATE KONTROL from the power supply before cleaning Remove dust and fingerprints with a soft dry cloth Avoid using domestic cleaning products on the unit AKURATE KONTROL Important information phono input Please read the following before installing the AKURATE KONTROL your unit may require reconfiguration The AKURATE KONTROL includes a phono input it is marked 6 PHONO on the back panel for connecting to a record turntable Even if you do not have a turntable please consider the following points 6 PHONO can be configured to operate as a moving magnet MM phono stage a moving coil MC phono stage or an extra line level input See notes below for an explanation of these terms 6 PHONO is factory set to operate
34. ratus 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 Telephone line Do not connect the apparatus to a telephone line except where specifically instructed to do so 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 No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus The apparatus has been designed for use in moderate and tropical climates AKURATE 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 are competent to do this procee
35. riate setting If your AKURATE KONTROL is not installed in a KNEKT system select NONE Options NONE MAIN ROOM LOCAL ROOM INTERSEKT Default setting NONE 12 AKURATE KONTROL RCU IR SOCKET Define the use of the socket marked RCU on the back panel Options RCU KNEKT Room Control Unit IR Infrared Repeater Default setting RCU For use with Linn KNEKT systems only PRODUCT IR Enable or disable the infrared receiver on the front of the unit Options ENABLED DISABLED Default setting ENABLED RS232 SETUP Accesses the RS232 SETUP sub menu The RS232 Setup sub menu is for use if the AKURATE KONTROL is communicating with other RS232 enabled products e g a third party controller BAUD RATE Set the baud rate to suit the RS232 protocol being used Range 4800 to 230400 9 settings Default setting 9600 PARITY Set parity to suit the RS232 protocol being used Options EVEN ODD NONE Default setting EVEN DATA BITS Set the data bits to suit the RS232 protocol being used Options 7 8 Default setting 7 STOP BITS Set the stop bits to suit the RS232 protocol being used Options 1 2 Default setting 1 RS232 EVENTS If setto ENABLED the unit passes information regarding its internal status to an external device that accepts RS232 data Options ENABLED DISABLED Default setting DISABLED Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the GENERAL SETUP menu Select BACK to return to the GENERAL S
36. ront panel If you change volume the volume level will remain displayed DISPLAY TIMEOUT Set the time that new volume or source information is displayed on the front panel before the AKURATE KONTROL shows its Display Content see above Options 1 SEC to 10 SEC Default setting 2 SEC SLEEP TIMEOUT Set the elapsed time before the front panel display enters sleep mode i e shows three dots after a key on the front panel or handset is pressed Options NEVER SLEEP IMMEDIATE 30 SEC 5 MINS Default setting NEVER SLEEP AKURATE KONTROL 11 SELECTION TIMEOUT Set the time the AKURATE KONTROL takes to select a source when the source is changed Range 1 SEC to 10 SEC Default setting 2 SEC STARTUP SOURCE Set the source the AKURATE KONTROL selects when brought out of standby Options LAST USED NONE any of the source inputs Default setting LAST USED STANDBY RECORD FROM You can record from a source component to a recording device through the AKURATE KONTROL even if the AKURATE KONTROL is in standby mode Set which source you want the AKURATE KONTROL to select when it is in standby Options LAST USED NONE any of the sources KNEKT Default setting LAST USED For information on setting up a record path see Record function page 23 Is only available when KNEKT see below is set to LOCAL ROOM KNEKT If your AKURATE KONTROL is installed in a Linn KNEKT multi room system select the approp
37. se this option to restore the default settings for all the setup menus H8 SOFTWARE VERSION Displays the version of the software installed on the AKURATE KONTROL 14 AKURATE KONTROL Using the AKURATE KONTROL with a Linn AKURATE CD player If an AKURATE CD is being used as a two channel stereo source simply connect the AKURATE CD s FRONT A or B analogue line outputs to the AKURATE KONTROL s 1 FRONT ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS the AKURATE KONTROL is factory configured for an AKURATE CD to be connected to this input If an AKURATE CD is being used as a multi channel source there are advantages in operation when using the AKURATE KONTROL e The AKURATE KONTROL will choose an appropriate surround sound format for a disc s audio stream e When playing a CD you will be able to select the Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound format If you wish to use your AKURATE KONTROL with an AKURATE CD player in multi channel configuration follow the instructions below 1 Switch off all equipment 2 Connect the AKURATE CD s FRONT A or B SURR CENTRE and SUB line output connectors to the 5 1 GROUP input on the AKURATE KONTROL requires 6 RCA phono to phono leads 3 Connect the RS232 product to product lead supplied with the AKURATE KONTROL from the AKURATE KONTROL s RS232 OUT to the AKURATE CD s RS232 IN 4 Connect the AAURATE KONTROL s REMOTE OUT to the AKURATE CD s REMOTE IN requires an RCA phono to phono lead 5 Switch o
38. source v z0 as e i sr es automatically OOOO 98000 j u or this method handset must be in Amp mode 0009 SOURCES e Press the appropriate direct source key e g DVD or CD found DIRECT 88686 on the bottom two rows of keys of the handset For a Linn SOURCE 60009 AKURATE CD press CD For the Linn Disc source press DVD e Use the A V key to cycle through available sources of that Standby key type To toggle between standby mode and operating mode e When the desired source is shown on the front panel display press or wait and the AKURATE KONTROL will select e Press on the front panel or handset the source automatically Amp mode tose i To use the following functions the handset must be in Amp mode Adjusting the audio e Direct source selection e g selecting a CD source by pressing vyyy the CD key AMP SuRR 2000 e Adjusting the balance or speaker trim eco Y e Adjusting the Lip Sync Delay d Fer z e __e To put the handset in Amp mode press the AMP key on the handset Ava For all other functions the handset does not need to be in Amp mode AUDIO se orl ADJUST ss aa Zus sent 0000 LIP SYNC OOOO VOLUME 2299 AKURATE KONTROL 19 Volume To change the volume e Repeatedly press or hold VOLUME on the front panel or d on the handset Volume range is from 0 to 100 in 0 5 steps To mute or un mute the volume e Press IX on the handset B
39. t panel will be LINN DISC not AKURATE CD If a Linn AKURATE CD or UNIDISK player is not connected to the AKURATE KONTROL using the supplied RS232 lead see pages 14 to 16 LINN DISC will not be seen on the front panel as an available source If the input you wish to use is not shown when you cycle through the options it is because that input has already been assigned to a source To correct this enter the Source setup menu select the back panel input you require set Type to NONE then save the change When you re enter the Linn Disc setup menu the new input will be available AKURATE KONTROL 13 Installer menu To access the Installer menu e Press AMP then hold SETUP on the handset or hold SELECT on the front panel until INSTALLER MENU is shown on the display approximately 5 seconds INSTALLER MENU VE AS INSTALLER SAVE AS INSTALLER After you have set up the AKURATE KONTROL you can save the settings by selecting this item The saved Installer configuration can be restored at any time should the AKURATE KONTROL s setup be changed see below Any alterations to the AKURATE KONTROL s setup that you wish to keep can be stored by selecting this item which will overwrite the existing Installer configuration RESTORE INSTALLER If you have made changes to the setup of the AKURATE KONTROL that you do not wish to keep use this option to restore the Installer configuration RESTORE FACTORY U
40. the FRONT outputs and SUB if required only One pair of analogue outputs for connection to a recording device e g DAT recorder Three stereo analogue audio inputs or one 5 1 analogue audio input Three stereo analogue audio inputs Input 6 PHONO is for the connection of a turntable One electrical digital audio output and three inputs One optical digital audio output and three inputs For connecting the earthing lead from the tonearm cable of a turntable Also for connecting the unit to an earthing terminal if no mains earth is available from the back panel to avoid generating an electrical surge that may damage the unit or N Switch off the AKURATE KONTROL before connecting plugs to or disconnecting plugs other components in your system Connecting The first stage in setting up your AKURATE KONTROL is to connect your sources power amplifier s and other peripheral devices to the AKURATE KONTROL 1 Ensure your AKURATE KONTROL and all components that you will be connecting to it are disconnected from the mains power supply 2 Connect your source components power amplifier s and any communication control devices you wish to use referring to the back panel diagram on page 3 3 Connect the AKURATE KONTROL to the mains power supply and turn the unit on using the switch on the back panel For the next 10 seconds or so the AKURATE KONTROL will configure itself During this time three dots will be shown on the display 4 Wait un
41. til the three dots are replaced by the symbol then press the key on the front panel or handset The main stage in setup is configuring the AKURATE KONTROL to suit your requirements This is achieved using the setup menus How to configure the AKURATE KONTROL is explained in the rest of this chapter Setup menus The setup menus enable you to configure your AKURATE KONTROL for all sources it is connected to the loudspeakers in your system and much more To take advantage of your AKURATE KONTROL s features please take the time to configure your unit correctly The setup menus are divided into five categories and are accessed via the MAIN MENU SPEAKER SETUP For configuring the AKURATE KONTROL for the number size and distance of the loudspeakers in your system and for calibrating their volume level SOURCE SETUP For configuring sources on the AKURATE KONTROL AUDIO SETUP For configuring the audio output of the AKURATE KONTROL GENERAL SETUP For adjusting general settings on the AKURATE KONTROL LINN DISC SETUP For adjusting the input settings if you are using a Linn AKURATE CD player as a multi channel source or a UNIDISK player with the AKURATE KONTROL In addition the AKURATE KONTROL features an INSTALLER MENU for saving the configuration of the unit as set in the above menus and restoring the factory defaults For full information see Installer menu page 14 AKURATE KONTROL 5 Using the
42. u may find with certain DVD Videos that the action on the screen e g movement of the actors lips lags behind the audio You can correct this on the AKURATE KONTROL by using the Lip Sync Delay feature to delay the audio until it is synchronized with the picture To adjust Lip Sync Delay e Press LIP SYNC on the handset e Repeatedly press or hold A to add more delay or V to reduce the delay of the audio signal until the picture and audio are synchronized Lip Sync Delay range is from 0 to 250 milliseconds in 10 millisecond steps Note Lip Sync Delay can only be applied to digital sources and is not available for DTS audio signals Surround sound formats Surround Description The AKURATE KONTROL is equipped with a wide range of surround sound format sound formats to enhance your audio experience DTS ES Discrete A standard for storing 6 1 channels of audio To change the surround sound format signal on to discs such as DVD Videos On the AKURATE KONTROL the extra channel can be e Repeatedly press SURR on the handset until the desired format spread over two back loudspeakers converting is shown on the front panel display 6 1 audio to 7 1 audio The available surround sound formats and a brief description of each DTS 96 24 ES Higher quality of DTS Digital Surround with the is as follows Matrix addition of the surround sound speaker portion of the signal being spread to two back loudspeakers converting 5 1 audio to 7 1 audio
43. ult 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 AKURATE KONTROL 16 17 18 19 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 Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is connected to the appa
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