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4 x four-hole, 4 x three-hole, 4 x two-hole

4 speaker plugs 

2 foam bungs

terminal collar tool

spike kit

warranty card

this manual

We recommend that you retain the packaging in case you need to transport
your speaker(s) at a later date.

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two cable ties. The cover should come away easily.

Fabric grilles

The AKURATE 242, 225 and 212 speakers are supplied with fabric grilles. The
grilles are held in place by SEKRIT-Fasteners (shielded magnets hidden within
the cabinets). Grilles can easily be removed by sliding them downwards (away
from the magnets) and gently pulling them towards you. 

IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to remove the metal grilles covering the drivers.

Cleaning

Remove dust and fingerprints 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 with a
soft brush.

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Unpacking

The AKURATE speakers are heavy; take care when removing them from their
packaging.

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speaker stand kit

20 terminal link strips (four of which are factory fitted to the terminals);
4 x five-hole, 4 x four-hole, 4 x three-hole, 8 x two-hole 

4 speaker plugs

4 foam bungs

terminal collar tool

spike adjustment tool

warranty card

this manual

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10 terminal link strips (two of which are factory fitted to the terminals); 
2 x five-hole, 2 x four-hole, 2 x three-hole, 4 x two-hole 

2 speaker plugs

terminal collar tool

spike kit

warranty card

this manual

AKURATE Loudspeaker System

Owner’s Manual

AKURATE 242, 225 and 212

English

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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