Linn PRE-AMPLIFIER User manual

Klimax Kontrol
Owner’s Manual
English

Copyright © Linn Products Limited.First edition September 2002.
Linn Products Limited,Floors Road,Waterfoot,Glasgow,G76 0EP,Scotland,United Kingdom.
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and should not be construed as a commitment by Linn Products Limited.Linn Products Limited assumes no
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Copyright and Acknowledgments

Introduction 3
Unpacking 4
Voltage selection 4
Cleaning 4
Back Panel 5
Front Panel 6
Handset 7
Source Setup 8
Operation 12
Product Lock 13
User Options 14
Technical Specification 17
Guarantee and Service 18
Important Safety Information 20
General safety instructions 21
UK users... 22
CE Declaration of Conformity & 23
FCC Notice
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Contents

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KLIMAX KONTROL

Dear Customer,
Linn’s KLIMAX KONTROL is a two-channel preamplifier designed for use in high performance multi-amplifier
and multi-channel audio and audio/video systems.The KLIMAX KONTROL follows Linn’s KLIMAX SOLO and
KLIMAXTWIN power amplifiers and,in partnership with them,positions KLIMAX as a family of products that
are without parallel in terms of sound performance and engineering quality.
Each KLIMAX KONTROL preamplifier is unique in its manufacture.The casing of the product is precision
machined from two solid sections of aluminium alloy.Due to the highest quality of machined finishes,it is
often possible to see the grain of the casing.This grain is part of the aluminium alloy’s structure and is
indicative of an exceptional and individual product,finished to the highest standard.
The distinctive product casework also serves to protect and stabilise the internal electronics as well as
forming the heat exchanger to dissipate any heat generated by the preamplifier circuitry.All KLIMAX
products have been designed to be internally compact. This reflects our desire to keep the audio signal
path as short and simple as possible.Applying this approach rigorously results in high density circuitry that
generates and receives the absolute minimum level of electrical noise.
As with other products in the KLIMAX range,the KLIMAX KONTROL preamplifier exemplifies Linn’s
unremitting commitment to exploiting the latest technology in order to produce ever better sounding
products.The unit’s features include Linn’s switch mode power supply and both balanced and unbalanced
inputs and outputs.
We designed this product without compromise in order to bring you as close as possible to the music you
love.We are certain that it will bring you a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction both now and in the years
to come.
Yours faithfully,
TheKLIMAX DesignTeam
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Introduction

Unpacking
The KLIMAX KONTROL is supplied with the following accessories:
■mains lead
■handset
■silver interconnects
■warranty card
■this manual
We recommend that you retain all packaging in case you need to transport the unit at a later date.
Voltage Selection
The KLIMAX KONTROL contains an automatic internal mains voltage switch.This switch operates on all
worldwide mains voltages from 100V to 240V.Manual adjustment on the product for setting the input
mains voltage is not possible.
This unit must be earthed.Use the earthed moulded mains lead supplied.Never use an
unearthed plug or adaptor.
Cleaning
Disconnect the KLIMAX KONTROL preamplifier from the power supply before cleaning.Remove dust and
fingerprints with a soft,dry cloth.Avoid using domestic cleaning products on the unit.
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Introduction

RS232 OUTPUT/INPUT – for operation of this product via
computer or touch-screen interface.
RC5 OUT – for control of this product in a KNEKT system
KNEKT IN – input for use in KNEKT system
RCU – KNEKT Room Control Unit input
RC5 IN - for control of this product in a KNEKT system
MAINS INPUT – global mains input (100V to 240V)
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Back Panel
WARNING THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED
RIGHT IN 4 RIGHT IN 3 RIGHT IN 2 LEFT IN 2
KNEKT
IN RCU
MAINS INPUT
RC5
IN
VOLTAGE RANGE
100-240V~50/60Hz FUSE TYPE:
T800mA
LEFT IN 3 LEFT IN 4
RIGHT OUT LEFT OUT
RS232
OUT
PUSH
RS232
IN
RIGHT IN 1
SEE UNDERSIDE FOR SAFETY DETAILS
RIGHT OUT
BALANCED LEFT OUT LEFT IN 1
BALANCED
RC5
OUT
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121
13 14 171615 18
PUSH
RIGHT IN 4 – unbalanced input
RIGHT IN 3 – unbalanced input
RIGHT IN 2 – unbalanced input
RIGHT IN 1 – balanced xlr input
RIGHT OUT – balanced xlr output
RIGHT OUT – unbalanced output
LEFT OUT – unbalanced output
LEFT OUT – balanced xlr output
LEFT IN 1 – balanced xlr input
LEFT IN 2 – unbalanced input
LEFT IN 3 – unbalanced input
LEFT IN 4 – unbalanced input
The KLIMAX KONTROL should be put into standby
mode then disconnected from the mains supply before
connecting or disconnecting any of the plugs on the
back panel.If this is not done you may generate surges
which could damage the KLIMAX KONTROL or other
components in your audio/AV system.
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Front Panel
LINN KLIMAX KONTROL
SOURCESTANDBY +
-- VOLUME MUTE
+
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3 1 4 52
Front panel display
STANDBY
SOURCE -/+
VOLUME -/+
MUTE
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Handset
STANDBY
CD,PH 1,PH 2,TUN,TAPE 1,TAPE 2,AUX 1
Source selection keys
BAL L / BAL R Balance adjustment
VOLUME - / VOLUME +
RECORD See ProductLock,page 13.
MONO
MUTE
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The KLIMAX KONTROL needs to be configured for all sources it is connected to.Source setup allows you to
tell the KLIMAX KONTROL which of the back panel inputs a source is connected to,the type of source
connected and allows you to configure each source setup to suit your requirements.
Notes:
The maximum number of source setups is five.
You can save adjustments you make and exit source setup mode at any stage of the setup process,by
pressing STANDBY.
If you wish to reset the source setups to the settings defined by the installer when your KLIMAX KONTROL
was first configured,set the INSTALLER SETUP user option toYES (see UserOptions,page 15).
1 Put unit into standby mode
2 Enter source setup mode
Hold SOURCE + on the front panel or BAL R on the handset until
the display shows SOURCE SETUP (1) and the current source type
(either CD,PH1,PH2,TUN,TAPE 1,TAPE 2,AUX1 or NONE).
3 Select the source setup
To select which of the five source setups you wish to setup or adjust:
■Repeatedly press or hold SOURCE + on the front panel or BAL R on
the handset.
SOURCE SETUP 1 is for a balanced input*,SOURCE SETUPs 2,3 and 4 are for
unbalanced inputs,SOURCE SETUP 5 is for use with a KNEKT system.
* SOURCE SETUP 1 can be configured in the user options for an
unbalanced input (see UserOptions, page 14).
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Source Setup