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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 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 proceed as
follows. If you are in doubt contact your Linn retailer or a competent electrician.

a) Disconnect the plug from the mains supply.

b) Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely. A plug with bared conductors is

dangerous if engaged in a live socket.

c) Only fit 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

Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.

The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 73/23/EEC (LVD) is proved by
full compliance with the following standards:

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EN60065 2002

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
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EN55013 2001 

Conducted 

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EN55013 2001 

Absorbed 

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EN55020 2002 

Immunity

FCC notice

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Important Safety Information

English

AKURATE Loudspeaker System

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for Akurate 212

Page 1: ...English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espa ol Nederlands AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...s 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 9 H He ea at t Site the appliance away from heat sources such as...

Page 3: ...e following standards S St ta an nd da ar rd d n nu um mb be er r D Da at te e o of f i is ss su ue e T Te es st t t ty yp pe e EN60065 2002 General requirements Marking Hazardous radiation Heating un...

Page 4: ...dom Trade marks used in this publication L Li in nn n and the L Li in nn n l lo og go o are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited A AK KU UR RA AT TE E A AK KT TI IV V S SE EK KR RI IT T and...

Page 5: ...or bi amping 7 Tri wiring or tri amping 7 Important notes on using the link strips 7 Quad amping and beyond 7 Bass Boost 8 AKTIV operation 8 AKURATE 221 9 Unpacking 9 Voltage selection 9 Positioning 9...

Page 6: ...ineered for use in medium to large sized listening areas The AKURATE 242 speaker incorporates dual 6 1 2 16 5 cm drivers mounted vertically for controlled tuneful and extended bass performance A AK KU...

Page 7: ...hed to a close tolerance retaining sonic purity and consistency throughout U Un ni iq qu ue e L Li in nn n L Lo ou ud ds sp pe ea ak ke er r C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ra at ti io on n S Sy ys st te em m...

Page 8: ...erprints from the cabinets with a soft dry lint free cloth Avoid using domestic cleaning products as they may damage the veneer The grilles should be removed from the cabinets and cleaned carefully wi...

Page 9: ...to improve performance A loudspeaker placed too close to a wall will tend to affect bass definition creating a bass bloom so a minimum of 9 23 cm is recommended between the back of a speaker and the...

Page 10: ...lo ow ws s Use a spirit level on the top of the speaker to check if it is sitting level If it is gently rock the speaker from front to back side to side and diagonally to check for any movement If non...

Page 11: ...ls The speakers are supplied from the factory with the five hole link strips attached A AK KU UR RA AT TE E 2 21 12 2 The AKURATE 212 speaker is supplied with several link strips These strips can be c...

Page 12: ...ID UPPER BASS SUPER TWEETER LOWER BASS BASS BOOST ACTIVE TWEETER MID BASS SUPER TWEETER ACTIVE Output from power amplifier can be connected to either of the two terminals Output from power amplifier c...

Page 13: ...i ie er rs s their internal crossovers will be bypassed and the drivers could be severely damaged D Do o n no ot t u us se e t th he e t te er rm mi in na al l l li in nk k s st tr ri ip ps s they can...

Page 14: ...nts The AKURATE 221 speaker is best suited to be positioned on a floor not a table shelf etc It is heavy and must be stably supported For best results position your AKURATE 221 speaker as close as pos...

Page 15: ...N Connecting Connect the AKURATE 221 speaker to a mains supply using the mains lead provided IMPORTANT Do not turn on the mains supply until you have connected all other components Connecting to a Lin...

Page 16: ...on When you have made all the required connections switch on the mains supply Flashing bars will be shown on the back panel display for approximately 30 seconds During this time the speaker s servo ci...

Page 17: ...y Increasing the setting raises the lowest frequency produced by the unit Hz I In nt te er rn na al l l lo ow w p pa as ss s f fr re eq qu ue en nc cy y Reducing the setting lowers the highest frequen...

Page 18: ...onnection options Up to 5 way by wire Up to 5 way by wire Up to 4 way by wire or amplifier or amplifier or amplifier Magnetic shielding Yes Yes Yes Operating volume 42 litres 25 litres 12 litres Dimen...

Page 19: ...n nd d i in nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n For technical support product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or one of the Linn offices opposite Full details of your local...

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