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UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Fuse replacement

This appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 13 Amp mains plug. The plug contains a 5 Amp fuse. If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows:

a)Pull out the red fuse cover/carrier.

b)Remove and dispose of the blown fuse.

c)Fit a new 5 Amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the carrier back into the plug.

Always ensure the fuse cover is fitted. If the fuse cover is missing do not use the plug. Contact your Linn retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover.

Fuses are for fire protection and do not protect against electric shock.

Mains plug replacement

Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this proceed as follows. If you are in doubt contact your Linn retailer or a competent electrician.

a)Disconnect the plug from the mains supply.

b)Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely. A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket.

c)Only fit a 13 Amp BS1363A approved plug with a 5 Amp fuse.

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 that the wires are correctly connected.

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Replacing the fuse

Should the mains fuse blow replace it only with an equivalent part. The fuse holder is located just below the mains inlet socket. To replace the fuse disconnect the product from the mains supply. Using a flat blade screwdriver remove and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows a second time there is a fault in the product. Contact your local retailer.

Fuse ratings. See specifications section.

AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker 220V /230V /240V setting T3.15A.

115V /100V setting (if available): T6.3A. CSA approved.

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Contents N n a V L o u d s p e a k e r U s e r ’ s G u i d e Page E f a c e Important safety informationE f a c e General Safety InstructionsIii Replacing the fuse Switching the product on and off standby operationMains voltage operating range Positioning the products and heatDeclaration of Conformity T r o d u c t i o n N t e n t sT r o d u c t i o n T r o d u c t i o nLinn AV System AV 5103 System ControllerU c t i o n AV 5105 Stereo Power AmplifierAV 5101 Personal Handset T rAV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker AV 5140 Floor- Standing LoudspeakerAV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker T r o d u c t i o nAV 5110 Local Loudspeaker … Making it real About the AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier Using the AV 5140s as front loudspeakers Using the AV 5140 and AV 5120 loudspeakersUsing a pair of AV 5120 loudspeakers as main loudspeakers I n g t h e a V l o u d s p e a k e r sI n g t h e AV l o u d s p e a ke rs I n g t h e AV l o u d s p e a ke rs Using the AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass LoudspeakerUsing the AV 5110 Local Loudspeaker T t i n g u p t h e AV 5 1 4 0 a n d AV 5 1 2 T t i n g u p t h e a V 5 1 4 0 a n d a V 5 1 2P a c k i n g Positioning AV 5140 loudspeakersAdjusting the feet Using the AV 5140 loudspeakers with a centre loudspeakerT t i n g u p t h e AV 5 1 4 0 a n d AV 5 1 2 Positioning the AV 5140 loudspeakers near a televisionPositioning the AV 5120 loudspeaker Using the AV 5120 as a centre loudspeakerWall mounting with a Brakit Installing the linking plates Connecting the AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeakersUsing bare wires Single-wiring Bi-wiring or bi-ampingTri-wiring or tri-amping Loudspeakers Removing the grilles and cleaningClean the loudspeakers like this Positioning AV 5110 loudspeakers T t i n g u p t h e a V 5 1 1T t i n g u p t h e AV 5 1 1 Wall mounting T t i n g u p t h e AV 5 1 1Painting the AV Removing the grillesBare wires Connecting the AVAV 5 1 5 T t i n g u p t h e a V 5 1 5S i t i o n i n g Fitting the castersHiding the cables T t i n g u p t h e AV 5 1 5Removing the base T t i n g u p t h e AV 5 1 5Connecting the mains supply Connecting the AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass SpeakerConnecting the AV 5150 to a stereo preamplifier Connecting to the AV 5103 System ControllerAdditional wiring to the AV Removing the panel Adjusting the AVAdjusting the frequency response Protecting the speaker Adjusting the output impedanceInverting the phase response Varying the gain E r v i c e A r a n t e e a n d s e r v i c eAV 5140 Front Loudspeaker AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker C h n i c a l i n f o r m a t i o nC h n i c a l i n fo r m a t i o n C h n i c D e D eGrilles, removing D e

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