Linn PRE-AMPLIFIER Display Timeout, Selection Timeout, Sleep Timeout, Startup Source, Knekt

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DISPLAY TIMEOUT

Set the time that new volume or source information is shown for before unit returns to its Display Content (see above).

Range: 1 SEC. to 10 SEC.

Default setting: 4 SEC.

SELECTION TIMEOUT

When the source is changed, this item sets the time the EXOTIK takes before the new source is selected.

Range: 1 SEC. to 10 SEC.

Default setting: 4 SEC.

SLEEP TIMEOUT

Set the time elapsed before the front panel display enters sleep mode (i.e. shows three dots) after a key on the front panel or handset is pressed.

Options: NEVER SLEEP, IMMEDIATE, 30 SEC., 5 MINS.

Default setting: NEVER SLEEP

STARTUP SOURCE

Set the source the unit selects when brought out of standby.

Options: LAST USED, NONE, (any of the source inputs)

Default setting: LAST USED

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STANDBY RECORD FROM

You can record from a source component to a recording device through the EXOTIK, even if the EXOTIK is in standby mode.

Set which source configuration you want the EXOTIK to select when it is in standby.

Options: LAST USED, NONE, (any of the source inputs), AS KNEKT*

Default setting: LAST USED

KNEKT

If your EXOTIK is installed in a Linn KNEKT multi-room system, select the appropriate setting. If your EXOTIK is not installed in a KNEKT system, select NONE.

Options: NONE, MAIN ROOM, LOCAL ROOM, INTERSEKT

Default setting: NONE

ACCESSORY SOCKET

Define the use of the accessory (ACC/RCU) socket on the back panel.

Options: RCU* (KNEKT Room Control Unit), IR (Infrared Repeater)

Default setting: RCU

PRODUCT IR

Enable or disable the infrared receiver on the front of the unit.

Options: ENABLE, DISABLE

Default setting: ENABLE

*For use with Linn KNEKT systems.

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Owner’s Manual

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Contents Exotik PRE-AMPLIFIER Important Safety Information Mains PlugsCE Declaration of Conformity English Important Safety InformationUK Users Please Read this Important Safety Information FCC noticeCopyright and Acknowledgements Contents Introduction English CleaningIntroduction Audio formats EXOTIK+DAConnecting to the mains supply ConnectingEnglish Connecting UnpackingConnecting English Using the Exotik with a Linn Unidisk playerBack panel Front Panel and Handset English Front Panel and HandsetFront panel display Handset Setup Setup menusSize Using the setup menusSpeaker setup Small Frequency EXOTIK+DADistance EXOTIK+DA CalibrationSource setup EXOTIK+DAAnalog Input Volume OffsetName Digital InputVolume Rate Volume LimitVolume Preset Mute RateDolby PRO Logic II Music EXOTIK+DA General setupDisplay Content Display IntensitySleep Timeout Display TimeoutSelection Timeout Accessory SocketBaud Rate RS232 SetupRS232 Events ParityRestore Installer Installer menuSave AS Installer Restore FactoryUsing the Exotik with a Linn Unidisk player Standard ExotikEXOTIK+DA Standby key Adjusting the audioOperation Selecting a sourceLip Sync Delay EXOTIK+DA English OperationSurround sound formats Analogue audio input Midnight Movie mode EXOTIK+DA Restoring the original audio settingsOperation Record function Technical Specification English Technical SpecificationGuarantee and Service Guarantee and Service

PRE-AMPLIFIER specifications

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