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Summary of Contents for KLIMAX AKTIV

Page 1: ...E n g l i s h KLIMAX AKTIV CROSSOVER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...machined from two solid sections of aluminium alloy Due to the highest quality of machined finishes it is often possible to see the grain of the casing This grain is part of the aluminium alloy s structure and is indicative of an exceptional and individual product finished to the highest standard ...

Page 3: ... 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...

Page 4: ...d with the apparatus 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 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...

Page 5: ... 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 ...

Page 6: ...ber Date of issue Test type EN55013 2001 Conducted emissions EN55013 2001 Absorbed emissions 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 ra...

Page 7: ...and the Linn logo are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited KLIMAX TUNE DEM AKTIV and V CLIP are trade marks of Linn Products Limited The content of this manual is furnished for information 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 inaccur...

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Page 9: ...MAX AKTIV crossover 5 Casework 5 Power supply 6 Audio circuitry 6 Installation 7 Unpacking 7 Positioning 7 Connecting 8 Mains 8 Back panel example 8 Inputs 9 Outputs 10 Fine tuning 11 Adjustment switches 11 Room acoustics 12 Technical Specifications 13 Guarantee and Service 14 1 Contents ...

Page 10: ... highly of the merits of the KLIMAX AKTIV as it will take you a significant step closer to the real sound of the music or soundtrack unveiling the true potential of your system Combined with the KLIMAX range of amplifiers this product represents the benchmark in audio playback The term AKTIV refers to proprietary Linn active crossovers and loudspeaker configuration 2 Introduction ...

Page 11: ...ut in since each crossover absorbs or worse sometimes reflects back into the power amplifier the parts of the signal that it filters out Most of the energy that is prevented by the passive crossover from reaching the loudspeaker drive units is expended by the amplifier as heat This inherent inefficiency can mean that for some loudspeakers a third or more of the power produced by the amplifier is w...

Page 12: ... that is inherent in passive designs makes the job of the power amplifiers very much easier and rather than having to overcome loss and the other problems associated with passive crossovers they can focus their energy on producing a much better quality of audio The benefits do not end there however AKTIV systems use one amplifier channel per drive unit so each channel has a much less challenging j...

Page 13: ...h is to isolate its circuitry from the outside world The air is awash with electromagnetic and electronic noise from devices such as radio transmitters mobile phones satellites mains and mains powered devices Electronic components can be adversely affected by this noise but the considerable mass of the metal that forms the product s casework provides the components with almost total isolation from...

Page 14: ... from it Audio circuitry The KLIMAX AKTIV crossover is a no compromise Linn product so you can be certain that only the very best components and technologies available as well as renowned Linn design innovations are used throughout The audio filters utilise the very latest technology including surface mount printed circuit manufacture Surface mount components are as the name suggests mounted and s...

Page 15: ...ircuitry and the shielding provided by the casework your KLIMAX AKTIV crossover can be placed almost anywhere you find convenient however please take note of the following Ensure the mains socket to which the product is connected is accessible to allow the unit to be powered down when not in use The unit should not be placed in a situation where it will be subjected to excessive heat Wall mounting...

Page 16: ...cally adjusts for the incoming mains supply Back panel example Since back panels vary from model to model please refer to the reference card supplied with your KLIMAX AKTIV for connection and adjustment details specific to your model If this card has been misplaced it can be downloaded from the Linn website at www linn co uk The illustration below provides an overview of a typical back panel howev...

Page 17: ...own right Balanced or unbalanced If the cable connecting the control amplifier to the KLIMAX AKTIV crossover is less than about 3 m 9 an unbalanced connection will generally provide better performance If the cable requires to be longer than this we recommend the use of either an unbalanced phono cable that provides heavy outer screening or a balanced cable the design of balanced connections means ...

Page 18: ...e amplifiers and loudspeakers Tip When first playing your system after connection of the KLIMAX AKTIV crossover adjust the volume down to 0 before playing do not use Mute as with some controllers raising the volume may suddenly restore it to its original setting Play a track then turn the volume up a few steps until the sound becomes only just audible and carefully check that the correct sound is ...

Page 19: ...MAX AKTIV The factory settings will provide the best performance in the majority of room settings however if a room s acoustics are found to be a little bright or perhaps a bit bass heavy these switches allow the parameters to be fine tuned in order to more closely match the system s performance to the room acoustics When making adjustments the loudspeakers must first be correctly positioned and c...

Page 20: ...e room can help Also breaking up flat unbroken surfaces such as large areas of wall ceiling floor and large windows with furniture fittings and other irregularly shaped items can prevent echoes and standing waves when sound waves bounce back and forth across a room instead of being dispersed If you alter the acoustics of the room it may then be necessary to re adjust the loudspeaker settings to ma...

Page 21: ...lanced XLR Input impedance 7 8 k Output connectors Balanced RCA phono all models Unbalanced XLR KOMRI and ARTIKULAT models only Output impedance 100 Mains input range 90 Vac 126 Vac 200 Vac 253 Vac Mains frequency range 50 60 Hz Protection fuse rating T800 mA Power consumption 10 W maximum 13 Technical Specifications ...

Page 22: ...urned to Linn or its appointed representative see warranty card for full details Alternatively register 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 a...

Page 23: ...e 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 E mail helpline linninc com Website www linninc com Linn Deutschland GmbH Hühnerposten 1d D 20097 Hamburg Germany Phone 49 0 40 890 660 0 Fax 49 0 40 890 660 29 E mail info linngmbh de Website www linn co uk 15 Guarantee and Service ...

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