Linn Kudos Manuel utilisateur
AM/FM TUNER
OWNERS MANUAL
LINN KUDOS
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Important safety information
Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product:
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 maintenance and servicing information in the instruction
and service manuals.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.
CAUTION: REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
ATTENTION: DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
MAINS PLUGS
This appliance 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 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.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions before
operating the appliance.
2. Retain the instructions. Retain the safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
3. Heed warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions.
4. Follow instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions.
5. Water and moisture. Do not use the appliance near water, for example near
a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool and the like.
6. Carts and stands. Use only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.
6a. An appliance and cart combination should be used with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart to
overturn.
7. Wall or ceiling mounting. Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation. Site the appliance so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance 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.
9. Heat. Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power sources. Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or polarization. Do not defeat the precautions taken to ground
or polarize the supply to the appliance.
12. Power cord protection. Route power cords so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, power sockets, and at the point
where they exit from the appliance.
13. Protective attachment plug. As a safety feature the product is equipped
with an attachment plug containing overload protection. Should the plug
need replacing ensure that a replacement is used which has the same
overload protection as the original.
14. Cleaning. The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
15. Power lines. An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
16. Outdoor antenna grounding. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the
tuner/receiver 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.
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17. Non-use periods. Unplug the power cord from the outlet if the product will
be unused for a long period of time.
18. Objects and liquid entry. Take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the
product.
19. Damage requiring service. The product should be serviced by qualified
personnel if:
a) The power cord or plug has been damaged.
b) Objects or liquid have fallen into the product.
c) The product has been exposed to rain.
d) The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in operation.
e) The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
20. Servicing. Don’t attempt to service the product beyond that described in
the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Fuse replacement
This appliance is fitted with a non-wireable 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 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.
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Copyright and acknowledgements
Copyright © Linn Products Limited.
Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP,
Scotland, United Kingdom.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
Printed in the United Kingdom.
KEILIDH, KUDOS, MAJIK, WAKONDA, and Sneaky are trademarks
of Linn Products Limited.
The information in this manual is furnished for informational use
only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be
construed as a commitment by Linn Products Limited. Linn Products
Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Part no: PACK 179
This manual was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
Cambridge, England.
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Contents
Introduction ........................................ 1
Your Linn system ........................................ 2
KUDOS and music ........................................ 3
Setting up KUDOS ........................................ 5
Unpacking ........................................ 5
Positioning the KUDOS Tuner ........................................ 7
Connecting the KUDOS Tuner ........................................ 8
Choosing an aerial ........................................ 10
FM reception ........................................ 10
AM reception ........................................ 11
Using KUDOS ........................................ 13
Using the front panel ........................................ 13
Switching on and off ........................................ 15
Choosing a station ........................................ 16
Tuning ........................................ 18
Tuning directly to a station ........................................ 20
Setting presets ........................................ 21
Displaying the signal strength ........................................ 23
Setting the muting threshold ........................................ 24
Getting the best reception ........................................ 27
Getting good reception on FM ........................................ 27
Getting good reception on AM ........................................ 29
Guarantee and service ........................................ 31
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Technical information ........................................ 33
Tuning ........................................ 33
Specifications ........................................ 35
Index ........................................ 37
1
Introduction
We believe that good music is not a luxury, but a necessity, and we
at Linn have dedicated the better part of two decades to making
sure that our customers are given the best possible experience of
the music they love. In other words, we take music seriously, which
is why we dedicate ourselves to building hi-fi which sets the highest
possible standards in bringing music to life within your home.
Listening to your new KUDOS Tuner should be the nearest you can
get to being at a superb live performance. It combines superb
quality, approaching that of CD on the FM waveband, with
unusually high sensitivity, to allow you to reach even quite distant
radio stations. With KUDOS you can now hear radio broadcasts as
they originally sounded, and we want to make sure that you get
the maximum enjoyment possible.
To do that, you need to know exactly how to get the best out of
your KUDOS Tuner and that is what this manual is all about. In the
next few pages you will find out everything you need to know
about how to set up the KUDOS Tuner, and how to use it to get
the best possible results.
We hope that you will spend a few minutes getting to know the
KUDOS Tuner well, and will keep on experimenting and, above all,
enjoying it!
Listening to your new
KUDOS Tuner should be
the nearest you can get to
being at a superb live
performance.
LinnKUDOS
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Your Linn system
Every hi-fi system has three sections: source, control, and playback.
With Linn hi-fi you have a range of choices for these three sections,
and you have the freedom to extend or improve sections at a later
date.
The ideal starter system incorporating a KUDOS Tuner consists of a
MAJIK control amplifier with on-board stereo power amplifiers, and
a pair of KEILIDH loudspeakers.
The KUDOS Tuner is also an ideal addition to the top Linn
components, to provide superb quality radio reception to an
existing system.
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KUDOS and music
The KUDOS Tuner is a very flexible radio tuner, giving you
access to both the FM and AM wavebands. It provides
extremely high quality stereo reception on the FM
waveband, combined with very good sensitivity to
allow even distant FM radio stations to be
received with low distortion.
The AM waveband provides good selectivity to
avoid interference between closely spaced
stations.
To select a station you can either enter the frequency directly, or
scan through the wavebands stopping at each station. You can also
define up to 50 numbered presets to make finding your favourite
stations as simple as possible.
You can control the KUDOS Tuner from the front panel keys, or
using the remote control handset supplied with it. This has a
numeric keypad to allow you to enter frequencies or preset
numbers directly.
KUDOS as a Sneaky module
If you have a MAJIK or WAKONDA amplifier you can choose to
have the KUDOS Tuner fitted as a Sneaky module inside the
amplifier, to make a very compact integrated unit.
The KUDOS Tuner automatically appears as an extra input, leaving
your existing tuner input available for a second tuner, or TV input.
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