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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.

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AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker

115V, 230V +/- 10%, 50-60Hz.

Setting the mains operating voltage

All products with a voltage selector switch must be set to the local mains supply
voltage before connecting to the mains supply.

Please check the setting of the voltage selector switch at the mains input socket
before connecting the product to a mains supply.

To set the mains operating voltage unplug the mains supply cable and using a flat
blade screwdriver turn the selector switch to the appropriate voltage.

Warning!! The power supply may be destroyed if it is connected to 240V when

set for 120V.

Power consumption

Product

Operate mode

Standby mode

AV 5150 Active Isobarik

25W-850W

5W

Bass Loudspeaker

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AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker

The AV 5150 contains circuitry which senses the presence of an audio signal and
powers up the product. The AV 5150 remains powered up for several minutes after
the audio signal disappears, then reverts to standby mode, consuming very little
power. Standby mode is indicated by the front panel indicator glowing red. Full
operation is indicated by the front panel indicator glowing green. The mains switch
(behind the control area cover) switches the product OFF completely or ON. If, after
three minutes, the AV 5150 does not sense an audio signal it will switch to standby
mode.

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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 5150 Active Isobarik Bass
Speaker keeps its power amplifier semiconductors cool by transferring the heat on
to the extruded heatsink. As a result the extrusion will become warm in use.

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Copyright © Linn Products Limited.

Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP, 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 739

This manual was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Cambridge,
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Summary of Contents for AV 5150

Page 1: ...L i n n A V L o u d s p e a k e r U s e r s G u i d e...

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Page 3: ...SAME TYPE AND RATING ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE M ME TYPE DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE ATTENTION DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...

Page 4: ...polarise the supply to the appliance 12 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...

Page 5: ...rs 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 plu...

Page 6: ...ch behind the control area cover switches the product OFF completely or ON If after three minutes the AV 5150 does not sense an audio signal it will switch to standby mode Positioning the products and...

Page 7: ...rbed emissions EN60555 2 1987 Harmonics EN60555 3 1987 Voltage fluctuations EN55020 1994 Immunity FCC notice NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digit...

Page 8: ...r 10 setting up the AV 5140 and AV 5120 11 Unpacking 11 Positioning AV 5140 loudspeakers 11 Positioning the AV 5120 loudspeaker 13 Connecting the AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeakers 15 Removing the grille...

Page 9: ...oose 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...

Page 10: ...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 dist...

Page 11: ...ask 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 toget...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...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 w...

Page 14: ...t 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...

Page 15: ...providing natural reproduction of a film soundtrack when positioned either side of a television screen u s i n g t h e A V l o u d s p e a k e r s The AV 5120 uses the same drive units as the AV 5140...

Page 16: ...mented by an AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker as the centre speaker and for the full dynamic range required two further AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeakers at the rear This system will give you breathtaking so...

Page 17: ...ification This loudspeaker delivers its impact without intruding or detracting from realism with an accurate tonal performance for both music and cinema sound effects The AV 5150 offers great flexibil...

Page 18: ...nd they can be placed on a shelf mounted on stands or wall mounted using Linn BRAKITs AV 5110 loudspeakers are also ideal for a second room system so that you can listen to the music from your main sy...

Page 19: ...date Positioning AV 5140 loudspeakers Positioning the AV 5140 loudspeakers near a rear wall The rear facing bass unit allows the AV 5140 loudspeakers to be positioned much closer to a wall or to the c...

Page 20: ...he loudspeakers Screw each stand onto the loudspeaker using the four cap screws and washers provided Adjusting the feet The AV 5140 loudspeakers are supplied with adjustable spiked feet To achieve the...

Page 21: ...elevision set depending on the height of your television The AV 5120 is fully magnetically screened so that it will not affect the television picture Alternatively it can be placed behind a projection...

Page 22: ...with a Linn BRAKIT which is available separately from your Linn retailer part number BRAKIT 1 This provides a secure and rigid fixing to the wall and allows you to adjust the angle of the loudspeaker...

Page 23: ...separate cables for each driver improves the subjective performance of the loudspeakers by reducing the coupling between the signals Using bare wires The sockets are designed so you can connect to th...

Page 24: ...wire an AV 5140 or AV 5120 install the linking plates between the negative sockets and positive sockets as shown in the illustration Then connect to the amplifier as shown in the illustration using L...

Page 25: ...h side and connect the amplifier to the upper two terminals on each side as shown in the illustration using Linn K400 cable Tri wiring or tri amping To tri wire or tri amp an AV 5140 connect to the am...

Page 26: ...out them Remove the grille from the AV 5140 or AV 5120 midrange driver like this Prise out the rubber trim ring Then remove the perforated steel grille Finally replace the trim ring locating the lugs...

Page 27: ...for use in an AV system or with a multimedia PC Its small size and excellent performance also makes it perfect for most multi room or communications applications In addition its durable weather resist...

Page 28: ...he cover from the rear of the loudspeaker Then fit the BRAKIT with the 4 self tapping screws supplied with the BRAKIT Mount the other half of the BRAKIT to the wall and join the two sections of the BR...

Page 29: ...your wall You can use any non solvent based paint and suitable paints are acrylic and emulsion paints We recommend that you spray paint it to avoid leaving brush strokes Before painting the loudspeake...

Page 30: ...ect to them using either plugs or bare wires To use bare wire connections undo the terminal collar and insert the wires through the holes in the pillars making sure they do not touch Then tighten the...

Page 31: ...ever for the best music reproduction keep the AV 5150 within a few meters of the main system speakers This is especially true if the AV 5150 is set to operate up to its maximum bandwidth or if it is b...

Page 32: ...should use the spikes in conjunction with Linn SKEETS to provide a firm base and protect the floor from scratches These are available from your Linn dealer Hiding the cables For neat installation the...

Page 33: ...e is adequate ventilation around the heat sink at the front of the unit Lie the speaker on its side with the heatsink uppermost Remove the self adhesive badge by prising it off Remove the base by unsc...

Page 34: ...ht signals are added inside the AV 5150 without affecting the left and right signals to the main system power amplifier Connecting to the AV 5103 System Controller Connect the AV 5150 phono socket mar...

Page 35: ...uate signal present on the subwoofer output of the surround processor to switch on the AV 5150 This manifests itself by the AV 5150 repeatedly switching to standby for example during long periods of d...

Page 36: ...firmly back into place Adjusting the frequency response The upper frequency response of the AV 5150 low pass filter is set by the left hand bank of switches The low pass filter should be set to compl...

Page 37: ...h 6 brings a soft clipper into the bass circuit path Use this if you frequently play the system very loud It allows very impressive sound effects while protecting the drive units against extreme overd...

Page 38: ...eamp has a variable bass output level Use this to set the bass level for the system Don t be tempted to turn it up until it hurts Leave it fairly subtle It is easy for the bass level to become overpow...

Page 39: ...alidates the manufacturer s warranty For full warranty details please refer to the card enclosed If you are in any doubt please contact your nearest Linn dealer For information on your nearest Linn de...

Page 40: ...1 5Kg 47lb each Finishes Black Ash or American Cherry t e c h n i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker Volume 14 5 litres Frequency response 55Hz to 20KHz 3dB Input impedance 4 Ampl...

Page 41: ...centre or rear Free standing or wall mounted using Linn Brakit Size 228mm x 235mm x 103mm 9 0 x 9 3 x 4 0 H x W x D Weight 2 7kg 6 0lb Finishes Sparkle Black or Sparkle White AV 5150 Active Isobarik B...

Page 42: ...eet 12 cleaning 18 connecting 15 fitting the bases 12 positioning near a rear wall 11 positioning near a television 12 removing linking plates 15 removing the grilles 18 setting up 11 technical inform...

Page 43: ...Linn AV System 1 m mounting with a BRAKIT 14 p phase response inverting 29 projection screen 13 r rear wall spacing 11 rubber feet fitting 13 14 s service 31 single wiring 16 spikes fitting 23 t techn...

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