Linn EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Explanation of symbols used in this manual or on the rear/underside of the apparatus:
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation,
maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals.
For apparatus connected to the mains electricity supply
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
TTOO RREEDDUUCCEE TTHHEE RRIISSKK OOFF EELLEECCTTRRIICC SSHHOOCCKK DDOO NNOOTT RREEMMOOVVEE TTHHEE CCOOVVEERR..
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
REPLACE THE MAINS FUSE IN THE PLUG WITH ONE OF THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE. SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.
MMAAIINNSS PPLLUUGGS
S
This apparatus is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the intended country.
Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should you need to change
the plug please dispose of it carefully. A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged
in a live socket.
The Brown wire must be connected to the Live (Line) supply pin.
The Blue wire must be connected to the Neutral supply pin.
The Green/Yellow wire must be connected to the Earth (Ground) supply pin.
Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt.
Refer to the rear or underside of the product for fuse and power consumption
information.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11.. RReeaadd tthheessee iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss..
22.. KKeeeepp tthheessee iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss..
33.. HHeeeedd aallll wwaarrnniinnggss..
44.. FFoollllooww aallll iinnssttrruuc
cttiioonnss..
55.. DDoo nnoott uussee tthhee aappppaarraattuuss nneeaarr wwaatteerr
, for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool etc.
66.. CClleeaann oonnllyy wwiitthh ddrryy ccllootthh..
77.. DDoo nnoott bblloocckk aannyy vve
ennttiillaattiioonn ooppeenniinnggss.. IInnssttaallll iinn aaccccoorrddaannccee wwiitthh tthhee mmaannuuffaaccttuurreerrss iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss..
Site the
apparatus so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the
apparatus should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
88.. DDoo nnoott iinnssttaalll
l nneeaarr aannyy hheeaatt ssoouurrcceess ssuucchh aass rraaddiiaattoorrss,, hheeaatt rreeggiisstteerrss,, ssttoovveess,, oorr ootthheerr aappppaarraattuuss ((iinncclluuddiinngg
aammp
plliiffiieerrss)) tthhaatt pprroodduuccee hheeaatt..
99.. DDoo nnoott ddeeffeeaatt tthhee ssaaffeettyy ppuurrppoossee ooff tthhee ppoollaarriisseedd oorr ggrroouunnddiinngg ttyyppee p
plluugg..
A polarised plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
1100.. PPrrootteecctt tthhee ppoowweerr ccoorrdd ffrroomm bbeeiinngg wwaallkkeedd oonn oorr ppiinncchheedd ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy aatt pplluuggss,, ccoonnvveenniieennc
cee rreecceeppttaacclleess,, aanndd
aatt tthhee ppooiinntt wwhheerree tthheeyy eexxiitt ffrroomm tthhee aappppaarraattuuss..
1111.. OOnnllyy uussee aattttaacchhmmeennttss//aacccceesssso
orriieess ssppeecciiffiieedd bbyy tthhee mmaannuuffaaccttuurreerr..
1122.. UUssee oonnllyy wwiitthh tthhee ssttaanndd,, ttrriippoodd,, bbrraacckkeett,, oorr ttaabbllee ssppeecciiffiieed
d bbyy tthhee mmaannuuffaaccttuurreerr,, oorr ssoolldd wwiitthh tthhee aappppaarraattuuss..
1133.. UUnnpplluugg tthhiiss aappppaarraattuuss dduurriinngg lliigghhttnniinngg ssttoorrmmss
oorr wwhheenn uunnuusseedd ffoorr lloonngg ppeerriiooddss ooff ttiimmee..
1144.. RReeffeerr aallll sseerrvviicciinngg ttoo qquuaalliiffiieedd sseerrvviiccee ppeerrssoonnnneell..
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
11
55.. WWaallll oorr cceeiilliinngg mmoouunnttiinngg..
Mount the apparatus to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
1166.. PPoowweerr ssoouurrcceess..
Connect the apparatus to a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or marked on the apparatus.
1177.. MMaaiinnss pplluugg..
Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains supply. The mains plug must be
accessible at all times. Use the mains switch (if applicable) when the apparatus is not in use.
1188.. PPoowweerr lliinneess..
An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
1199.. OOuuttddoooorr
aanntteennnnaa ggrroouunnddiinngg..
If an outdoor antenna is connected to the apparatus, ensure that the
antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static build up. In the
USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 concerning installation requirements.
2200.. TTeelleepphhoonnee lliinnee..
Do not connect the apparatus to a telephone line except where specifically instructed to do so.
2211.. OObbjjeeccttss aanndd lliiqquuiidd eennttrryy..
Do not let objects or liquids fall into the apparatus. Do not expose the apparatus to
dripping or splashing. Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the apparatus.
2222.. NNoo nnaakkeedd ffllaammee ssoouurrccees
s,, ssuucchh aass lliigghhtteedd ccaannddlleess,, sshhoouulldd bbee ppllaacceedd oonn tthhee aappppaarraattuuss..
2233.. TThhee aappppaarraattuuss hhaass bbeeeenn ddeessiiggnneedd ffo
orr uussee iinn mmooddeerraattee aanndd ttrrooppiiccaall cclliimmaatteess..
English
EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER
Owner’s Manual
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
The symbol (left) is shown on this product. It indicates that the product should
not be disposed of with regular household waste, but should be disposed of
separately.
Electrical and electronic equipment can contain materials that are hazardous
to the environment and human health and therefore should be disposed of at a
designated waste facility or returned to your retailer for the appropriate
recycling to take place (see www.linn.co.uk for further information).
If you wish to dispose of this product and the product still functions, please
consider recycling/reusing it by donating it to a charity shop, selling it or part-
exchanging it with your retailer.