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KLIMAX

Loudspeaker System

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Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for Klimax

Page 1: ...KLIMAX Loudspeaker System English O Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ts Limited Klimax Kisto Aktiv Sekrit Chakra and Skeets are trade marks of Linn Products Limited The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only is subject to change without noti...

Page 3: ...strip information 11 Single wiring 12 Bi wiring or bi amping 12 Tri wiring or tri amping 12 Quad wiring or quad amping 12 Standard models in fully Aktiv mode 13 Aktiv Bass connection BALANCED AUDIO IN...

Page 4: ...ous sounding high performance loudspeaker system which combines simply stunning performance with luxurious appearance to deliver sumptuous expressive and totally communicative playback The Klimax syst...

Page 5: ...s fully Aktiv is driven by an internal 500 W power amplifier and features a 12 30 cm servo controlled driver in a 45 litre enclosure for pure precise extended bass response Klimax 340A A fully Aktiv f...

Page 6: ...ce retaining sonic purity and consistency throughout The 3 K Array incorporates mid tweeter and super tweeter drive units Fully Aktiv models Klimax 350A 340A 320A and 345 On the fully Aktiv versions o...

Page 7: ...bass drivers Klimax 350A 350 and 340A The movement of the principal bass driver s is constantly monitored by an accelerometer a very accurate motion sensor which is mounted on the voice coil of the d...

Page 8: ...ts in some loss of audio signal as some of its energy is used to power the crossover circuitry and therefore is effectively lost In an Aktiv system on the other hand the crossover circuitry is mains p...

Page 9: ...t straight up until it clears the top of the cabinet Or unclip wrap around sleeve Lift the loudspeaker out of the base end cap and remove its protective bag Once you have positioned the loudspeakers V...

Page 10: ...loudspeakers some adjustment may be required after positioning levelling and connecting See the Fine adjustment section Positioning The very nature of the 3 K Array with its close driver proximity en...

Page 11: ...ker cabinet can remain fixed whilst the drive units are allowed to move as precisely determined by the playback signal from the amplifier Adjustable spikes or feet enable levelling on uneven floors ho...

Page 12: ...nals i e upper bass mid tweeter and super tweeter These terminals can be used as sockets for the connection of 4mm banana plugs or can be used as binding posts for the connection of bare wires or spad...

Page 13: ...outer section of each binding post on one row of terminals do not remove these posts completely Slide the link strip diagonally outwards to remove When refitting the strips please ensure that they ar...

Page 14: ...ower amplifier channels Tri wiring or tri amping Suggested position of separated link strips if tri wiring i e using three cables from one power amplifier channel or tri amping i e using three power a...

Page 15: ...en using separate power amplifiers and Aktiv modules please be very careful to connect all cables from the amplifier to the correct sockets on the loudspeaker Wrong connection could result in damage t...

Page 16: ...listen using the tune method i e how easy is it to follow the tune Make a single adjustment and listen to the same passage of music again Is it easier or more difficult to follow the tune Continue to...

Page 17: ...amine your room setup and advise you on appropriate measures Operation General The blue LED will be dim when power is first applied and will remain dimmed when the amplifier is in standby mode Signal...

Page 18: ...his grille is held in place by Sekrit Fasteners shielded magnets hidden within the cabinets The fabric grille can easily be removed by gently pulling it towards you IMPORTANT Do not attempt to remove...

Page 19: ...o an AV processor Connecting to a stereo pre amplifier if used with large full range frequency response loudspeakers for example Klimax 350 or 320 Connecting to a stereo pre amplifier and power amplif...

Page 20: ...ng the parameters To select the parameter you wish to adjust Hold FEATURE Repeatedly press UP or DOWN until the letter for the desired parameter appears Release FEATURE Repeatedly press UP or DOWN to...

Page 21: ...the unit Reducing the setting lowers the highest frequency produced by the unit Hz Coarse gain Every one step increase in the setting raises the gain volume of the loudspeaker by 5 decibels Every one...

Page 22: ...8 6 4 Yes 40 litres 290 mm H x 840 mm W x 400 mm D 441 mm H x 1004 mm W x 625 mm D 46 5 kg 102 5 lb 51 5 kg 114 lb 55 Hz 33 kHz All Butterworth at 392 Hz 3 8 kHz 10 9 kHz 4 8 8 6 4 Yes 20 litres 473...

Page 23: ...om 10 Hz 235 Hz in 9 steps Default is 10 Hz Internal frequency response Adjustable from 55 Hz 130 Hz in 3 steps and flat to allow external low pass filtering Default is 55 Hz Gain Adjustable in 1 dB s...

Page 24: ...uct servicing should be referred to authorised retailers only Technical support and information For technical support product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or one o...

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