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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.

CAUTION:   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.

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. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. 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.
9. Heat. Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources. Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarisation. Do not defeat the precautions taken to ground or 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 to cords at plugs, power sockets and at the point where
they exit from the appliance.
13. 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.
14. Cleaning The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Power lines. An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the tuner/receiver 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.
17. Non use periods. Unplug the power cord from the outlet if the product will be unused for a long period of time.
18. Objects and liquid entry. Take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the product.
19. 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.
c. the product has been exposed to rain.
d. the product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in operation.
e. the product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

20. Servicing. Don’t attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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Summary of Contents for KAN

Page 1: ...14 LINN KAN O W N E R S M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...tallation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves or other appl...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...your appreciation of music At Linn we devote our energy to improving standards of music reproduction and control because we know that the better and more accessible the sound the more you ll enjoy mu...

Page 5: ...years of pleasure The KANs are an accurate compact loudspeaker notable for their high power handling neutrality bass extension and efficiency KANs can be used on stands bookshelves close to a televis...

Page 6: ...nel be careful not to spike the top of the speaker cabinets BOOKSHELVES If you wish to install your loudspeakers on shelves we have supplied self adhesive rubber feet which should be fixed to the bott...

Page 7: ...the joint in the rubber ring and locate it in the same slot about a third of the way in from the other bottom corner and fit the ring A plastic ruler can be used to encourage the material and the rub...

Page 8: ...from the carton by their sides to avoid damaging the grilles or drive units If you can keep the packing for possible future transportation CONNECTION Connection of the loudspeaker to the amplifier sh...

Page 9: ...rom any corner Like all loudspeakers they are influenced by the wall behind them Generally speaking moving the KANs closer to the back wall will increase the bass output but too close will make the ba...

Page 10: ...round the voice coil This allows the KANs to be used close to television sets without risk of distorting the picture The cabinet is built in the Linn tradition extremely solidly with a particularly th...

Page 11: ...er Frequency response 70Hz 20kHz 3dB Input Impedance 4 Ohms Efficiency 88dB for 1W at 1m 1kHz Amplifier power 30 80W Drive Units Dia 19mm ceramic domed treble Dia 130mm woven GlassFiber bass midrange...

Page 12: ...h the system at full volume but not playing music although it is best to turn the volume down whilst actually moving the components LOUDSPEAKERS Loudspeakers should be positioned correctly They should...

Page 13: ...f the product invalidates 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 you...

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