Operation

This section provides general operating instructions for the KLIMAX KONTROL.

Standby mode

To exit or enter standby mode:

Press STANDBY.

Source selection

Handset

To switch source:

Press the key for the appropriate source (e.g. CD).

Note:

If you have used a source type more than once (see Source Setup, page 9), repeatedly press the appropriate source key to cycle through the available sources.

Front panel

To switch source:

Repeatedly press or hold SOURCE +/SOURCE – until the desired source is shown on the front panel display.

Volume

To adjust the volume:

Repeatedly press or hold VOLUME +/VOLUME . Volume range is from 0 to 100 (in 200 x 0.5 steps).

Muting

To mute or unmute a source:

Press MUTE.

Balance

Handset only

To adjust the balance:

Repeatedly press or hold BAL L / BAL R.

Balance range is from 15 increments to the left, to 15 increments to the right.

Stereo/mono switching

Handset only

To toggle between stereo or mono output:

Press MONO.

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Linn Stereo Pre-Amplifier owner manual Operation

Stereo Pre-Amplifier specifications

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