Linn KLIMAX CHAKRA 500 Twin, Руководство пользователя

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Operation
General
To operate the KLIMAX CHAKRA 500 Twin is simplicity itself.
The blue light will be dim when power is first applied and will remain dimmed when the KLIMAX CHAKRA 500
Twin is in standby mode. When an input signal is detected, the amplifier is enabled and the light brightens to
indicate this condition.
Signal sensing
In the absence of a music input signal, the KLIMAX CHAKRA 500 Twin reverts to a low power standby mode after
around 20 minutes. The signal detector is very sensitive and waits about one second before powering up the
amplifier to be certain the signal is real, not just noise. The detection threshold has been found, over many
installations, to be a good compromise between sensitivity to low level signals and immunity to noise. However,
the residual hiss level from phono pre-amplifiers at moderate volume settings can be enough to trigger the signal
sensor. If this does occur, it can be avoided by muting the pre-amplifier or turning its volume down after use.
Similarly, if there is audible hum from the loudspeakers, enough noise may be present to trigger the signal sensor.
Try to eliminate the source of any hum, as this is essential for a system to sound its best.
Protection
If the amplifier needs to protect itself it will shut down and dim the light. There is no half way current limiting - the
amplifier can either do what is required of it or it will shut down entirely.
It is unlikely that you will ever experience amplifier shut-down at all. If you do and it stays down for more than a
few seconds, this could indicate overheating which may take some minutes of cooling to rectify or could indicate
a persistent overload condition (e.g. one of the components connected to the amplifier has gone permanently
faulty). If it has not returned to normal operation within 10 minutes or so, try switching the unit off at the mains
for around 30 minutes and retry. If there is still no operation, consult your retailer who can examine your system
and determine the source of the problem.
We wish you many happy years of listening pleasure.
From the Linn KLIMAX CHAKRA 500 Twin team.