Linn EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER English Important Safety Information, CE Declaration of Conformity

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English Important Safety Information

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.

EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER

CE Declaration of Conformity

Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.

The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 73/23/EEC (LVD) is proved by full compliance with the following standards:

Standard number

Date of issue

Test type

EN60065

2002

General requirements

 

 

Marking

 

 

Hazardous radiation

 

 

Heating under normal conditions

 

 

Shock hazards under normal

 

 

operating conditions

 

 

Insulation requirements

 

 

Fault conditions

 

 

Mechanical strength

 

 

Parts connected to the mains supply

 

 

Components

 

 

Terminal devices

 

 

External flexible cords

 

 

Electrical connections and mechanical fixings

 

 

Protection against electric shock

 

 

Stability and mechanical hazards

 

 

Resistance to fire

The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 89/336/EEC (EMC) is proved by full compliance with the following standards:

Standard number

Date of issue

Test type

EN55013

2001

Conducted emissions

EN55013

2001

Absorbed emissions

EN55020

2002

Immunity

FCC notice

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Owner’s Manual

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Contents Exotik PRE-AMPLIFIER Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Weee Directive Important Safety InstructionsFCC notice English Important Safety InformationUK Users Please Read this Important Safety Information CE Declaration of ConformityCopyright and Acknowledgements Contents Audio formats EXOTIK+DA CleaningIntroduction Introduction EnglishUnpacking ConnectingEnglish Connecting Connecting to the mains supplyBack panel Connecting EnglishFront panel layout Front Panel and HandsetEnglish Front Panel and Handset Front panel displayEXOTIK+DA HandsetAudio ADJ LIP SyncSetup menus SetupSmall Frequency EXOTIK+DA Using the setup menusSpeaker setup SizeCalibration Distance EXOTIK+DAAnalog Group EXOTIK+DA Source setupEXOTIK+DA KnektType Volume OffsetName Surround ChannelsMidnight Movie EXOTIK+DA Volume RateVolume Limit Volume PresetSelection Timeout General setupDisplay Content Display TimeoutStandby Record from Sleep TimeoutAccessory Socket Startup SourceDigital Source Unidisk sourceRS232 Events Analog SourceRestore Factory Installer menuSave AS Installer Restore InstallerUsing the Exotik with a Linn Unidisk player Standard ExotikEXOTIK+DA Selecting a source Adjusting the audioOperation Standby keyLip Sync Delay EXOTIK+DA English OperationSurround sound formats Analogue audio input DTS Mpeg AAC Midnight Movie mode EXOTIK+DARestoring the original audio settings OperationRecord function English Technical Specification Technical SpecificationUSA Guarantee and Service

EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER specifications

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