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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.

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 safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A polarised plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods 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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Содержание KEOSA

Страница 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L LINN KEOSA ...

Страница 2: ...aters 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 safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug h...

Страница 3: ...try 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 Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country Warning Refer all enquiries to authorised Linn retailers only Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of the product invalidates the manufacturer s w...

Страница 4: ...s It also helps you appreciate music you never thought you would At Linn we devote our energy to improving standards of music reproduction because we know that the better the sound the more you ll enjoy music at home The addition of any Linn component will improve the sound quality of your system Linn has a policy of continuously improving its equipment allowing customers to retro fit most product...

Страница 5: ...e sound absorbent The KEOSA is a two way loudspeaker with two mid bass drivers symmetrically placed about the tweeter to give a very stable sound source The crossover is built using high quality components and can be bi wired for increased performance The ceramic dome tweeter gives astonishingly clean and sweet transients The bass drivers have good low distortion power handling and are configured ...

Страница 6: ...arpet which will therefore quickly recover if the loudspeakers are moved CAUTION If you need to move your KEOSAs please note that the spikes are sharp so the loudspeakers should be handled with care GRILLES The KEOSA grille is unusual in that it has no frame and fits directly onto the front baffle This avoids the problems of rattling and diffraction which a frame can introduce To fit the grille en...

Страница 7: ...re not to touch the drive units behind the grille cloth If you have to transport your speakers remove the spikes and use the original packing Your retailer can provide packing if necessary To remove the grille grip the top right hand corner pulling it so that the rubber ring and elastic clear the baffle Then remove the ring and the grille cloth ...

Страница 8: ... bass midrange section and one for the treble section By separating the cables to these sections interaction between the bass and treble currents is reduced The extra cost of an additional pair of loudspeaker cables is more than justified by the improvement in sound quality gained In the BI AMPLIFIED configuration two amplifiers are used to drive the speakers such that the bass midrange and treble...

Страница 9: ...er tight for the moment Lift your KEOSAs into their final position in the room Gently rock the speakers back and forth while applying downward pressure by leaning on top of the cabinet This will ensure the spikes penetrate the carpet and are in contact with the floor Now adjust the spikes and locknuts until the speakers are vertical and all four spikes are firmly in contact with the floor Try and ...

Страница 10: ...to indicate directionality The end marked with the circular Linn symbol should point to the loudspeakers and the other to the amplifier Take care to observe the correct polarity The red socket is positive and the black is negative The positive wire is identified by a rib along the side of the cable Your Linn retailer can supply you with cables of a suitable length ...

Страница 11: ...ed for use in SINGLE WIRED mode The configuration can be altered by removing the linking plates on the terminal panel at the rear of the loudspeaker To remove the linking plates un screw the four terminal collars and remove the two linking plates ...

Страница 12: ... all four collars are tight BI WIRING Connect wiring to treble top and bass bottom sockets To ensure good connections and performance check all four collars are tight BI AMPING The exact method of wiring your system in this configuration depends on the pre amplifier and amplifiers you are using Please contact your retailer for full information ...

Страница 13: ...areinfluencedbythewallbehindthem Generallyspeaking moving the KEOSAs closer to the back wall will increase the bass output but too close will make the bass monotonic and sluggish They will usually benefit from being angled inwards slightly by between 5 and 10 degrees This breaks the standing wave between the cabinet and the wall and gives a clearer more tuneful midrange Wherever the KEOSAs are pos...

Страница 14: ...er at 2 8kHz Frequency response 50Hz 20kHz 2dB 1m on axis Input impedance 4 Ohms nominal Amplifier requirements At least 80W per channel into 4 Ohms Wiring options Single wiring Bi Wiring Bi amplification Size 825mm H x 200mm W x 275mm D Weight 18kg each ...

Страница 15: ...of 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 your nearest dealer contact the Linn factory in Scotland or your national distributor IMPORTANT Please keep a copy of the sales receipt to establish the purchase date of the product Please ensure that y...

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