Akurate 212, 221, 225, 242 speakers.
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1. Parameters The AKURATE 221 speaker is equipped with seven adjustable parameters see next page that enable you to alter its performance to suit your taste Note The parameters can only be adjusted when the AKURATE 221 speaker is not in standby mode Adjusting the parameters To select the parameter you wish to adjust Hold FEATURE Repeatedly press UP or DOWN until the letter for the desired parameter appears Release FEATURE Repeatedly press UP or DOWN to change the setting CAUTION DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE REPLACE FUSE WITH T8 3A 250V TYPE FEATURE O A few seconds after the last key press the display changes to To restore the default settings Disconnect the AKURATE 221 speaker from the mains supply and wait for the display to go blank While holding FEATURE reconnect the mains supply Continue to hold FEATURE until the display shows I A few seconds after releasing FEATURE the display changes to AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual Z 11 LINN y English AKURATE 221 Description and available settings for parameters Default settings are shown in grey a pi P P P1PUPIPIPIP3 External high pass frequency Increasing the setting reduces the bass 75 content sent to the external speakers Hz Internal high pass frequency Increasing the setting raises the lowest frequency produced by the unit Hz Internal lo2. 500 W power amplifier and features an 8 20 3 cm servo controlled driver in a 21 litre enclosure for pure precise bass response AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN English Introduction Features AKURATE 221 AKURATE 242 225 and 212 New 500S Amplifier Module The AKURATE 221 bass extension loudspeaker Linn 3 K Driver Array patent pending Linn designed and engineered drive unit array delivers optimised dispersion and high frequency performance Provides open and natural presentation and clear precise dialogue and effects All components used in the 3 K Array are matched to a close tolerance retaining sonic purity and consistency throughout Unique Linn Loudspeaker Configuration System Input connector system enabling passive multi wiring amplifier operation and a simple clear upgrade path to an active system You can begin with a complete high quality passive loudspeaker system and achieve performance enhancements through easy upgrade to full active operation High Quality 6 2 16 5 cm Sandwich Cone Bass Drive Units Layered cone design delivers pitch accurate musical bass extension AKURATE 242 and 225 Bass Extension Feature Allows calibrated tailoring of the bass response to suit room acoustics or environment AKURATE Acoustically 242 and 212 Matched Double Flared Ports Unique mirrored rifling design reduces turbulence and matches the impedance of internal cabin
3. kg 21 kg 12 kg Finishes Black Ash Maple Cherry Black Ash Maple Cherry Black Ash Maple Cherry Rosenut Rosenut Rosenut AKURATE Loudspeaker System 13 Owner s Manual LINN English Guarantee and Service Guarantee and Service This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of purchase and your statutory rights are not limited In addition to any statutory rights you may have Linn undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture To help us please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country In parts of Europe the United States of America and some other markets extended warranty may be available to customers who register their purchase with Linn A warranty registration card is included with the product and should be stamped by your retailer and returned to Linn as soon as possible Alternatively you can register your warranty online at www linn co uk Warning Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of the product invalidates the manufacturer s warranty There are no user serviceable parts inside the product and all enquiries relating to product servicing should be referred to authorised retailers only Technical support and information For technical support product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or one of the Linn offices opposite Full details of your local retailer distributor c
4. 221 Connecting Connect the AKURATE 221 speaker to a mains supply using the mains lead provided IMPORTANT Do not turn on the mains supply until you have connected all other components Connecting to a Linn System Controller or other AV processor HP FROM LINN SYSTEM CONTROLLER OR OTHER AV PROCESSOR AL OUT Err O 9 Connecting to a stereo pre amplifier if used with large full range frequency response speakers for example AKURATE 242 or 212 speakers n gt O O lt L _ FROM STEREO PRE AMP J Connecting to a stereo pre amplifier and power amplifier if used with small limited bass response speakers o TO POWER AMPLIFIER PO m p 44 m Note _ FROM STEREO PRE AMP In the above configuration the AKURATE 221 speaker is being used to stop low bass notes from being sent to the main speakers Connecting to another AKURATE 221 speaker AKURATE 221 ONE AKURATE 221 ONE lt ALOUT O lt TO Ot PEO 5 Ec FROM LINN SYSTEM SPEA FROM CONTROLLER PREAMP STEREO OR OTH
5. D 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 Date of issue Standard number 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 r
6. ER PRE AMP AKURATE 221 TWO AV PROCESSOR AKURATE 221 TWO HP OUT Fr lt 4_ Or AL OUT B AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN 1 O AKURATE 221 English Operation When you have made all the required connections switch on the mains supply Flashing bars will be shown on the back panel display for approximately 30 seconds During this time the speaker s servo circuitry is stabilising and no audio will be issued When the display changes to show the standby symbol see table below the speaker is ready to receive an audio signal Whenever the AKURATE 221 speaker is disconnected from the mains supply and then reconnected wait until the standby symbol appears on the display before playing a disc Operating modes Key to symbols SYMBOL MODE MEANING Standby The unit is waiting for an audio signal In this mode the unit consumes minimal power The unit is fully powered up The unit will enter this mode as soon as it receives an audio signal The unit has overheated During very demanding sustained use the unit will go into Thermal Standby mode in order to allow itself to cool down When in this mode the unit will not produce any sound The unit will return to On mode when its temperature has dropped to its operating level Thermal Standby
7. If you are tri amping Fit the two hole link strips to the top two positive and minus terminals Connect a pair of speaker cables from one amplifier channel to the linked terminals a pair from another amplifier channel to the MID terminals and bi wire from the remaining amplifier channel to the UPPER BASS and BASS BOOST terminals Note If you are using four or five amplifier channels per speaker you do not need to use any of the link strips AKTIV operation The AKURATE 242 225 and 212 speakers can be either passively or actively driven In a passive system the output from a power amplifier is passed through the crossovers housed in the loudspeakers This results in a certain loss of audio signal as some of the energy in the signal is absorbed by the crossover circuitry In an active system or in Linn terms AKTIV system the crossover circuitry is placed before the power amplifier instead After passing through the crossover the signal is amplified and sent to the drive units in the speaker bypassing the speaker s crossover and therefore not losing that bit of energy This results in significantly improved audio performance AKURATE speakers are shipped in a passive configuration If you wish to run your speakers actively you must have one Linn power amplifier channel for each drive unit in the speakers and each amplifier must be fitted with the correct AKTIV crossovers contact your Linn retailer for further information The las
8. LINN AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual English Francais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Nederlands AAs Important Safety Information English Important Safety Information Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause i This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated electric shock A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation 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 REPLACE THE MAINS FUSE IN THE PLUG WITH ONE OF THE SAME TYPE AND RATING DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN 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 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 wir
9. an be found on the Linn web site www linn co uk Important Please keep a copy of the sales receipt to establish the purchase date of the product Linn Products Limited Glasgow Road Waterfoot Eaglesham Glasgow G76 OEQ Scotland UK Phone 44 O 141 307 7777 Fax 44 O 141 644 4262 Helpline 0500 888909 Email helpline linn co uk Website www linn co uk Linn Incorporated 8787 Perimeter Park Boulevard Jacksonville FL 32216 USA Phone 1 904 645 5242 Fax 1 904 645 7275 Helpline 888 671 LINN Email helpline linninc com Website www linninc com Linn Deutschland GmbH Albert Einstein Ring 19 22761 Hamburg Deutschland Phone 49 0 40 890 660 0 Fax 49 0 40 890 660 29 Email info linngmbh de Website www linn co uk Linn Japan Kanda Northern Bidg 4F 6 1 4 Sotokanda Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any Oe N transit or shipment for repair pate Phone 813 5816 6881 Fax 813 5816 6882 Helpline 0120 126 173 Email info linn jp Website www linn jp com AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual 14 LINN
10. ations The links connect two three or four terminals together allowing for single wiring bi wiring tri wiring or connection to up to four separate power amplifier channels The speakers are supplied from the factory with the four hole link strips attached Use the supplied tool to unscrew the terminal collars Ow Remove fit the required link strips Replace all the terminal collars making sure they are tightly secured Replace the blanking plugs 4 AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN AKURATE 242 225 and 212 English Single wiring Position of link strips if single wiring i e using a single pair of cables from one stereo power amplifier O O H Bl Output from N a ya s 5 OF hae b can be connected to o O connertea to any of the four Sio any oie Ive terminals o 0 J AKURATE 242 and 225 AKURATE 212 Bi wiring or bi amping Suggested position of link strips if bi wiring i e using two pairs of cables from one power amplifier or bi amping i e using one pair of cables from each of two power amplifier channels Output from N power amplifier 2 can be connected to HS any of the three 9 Q O J output from OQO terminals power amplifier BAAN 5 G can b
11. bility for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Patent pending AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN Contents English Contents Introduction 1 AKURATE 221 9 The AKURATE system 1 Unpacking 9 Features 2 Voltage selection 9 Positioning 9 AKURATE 242 225 and 212 Fabric grille 9 Unpacking Cleaning 9 Fabric grilles Connecting 10 Cleaning Operation 11 Positioning and levelling Operating modes 1 Connecting Parameters 1 General Technical Specifications 13 Single wiring Guarantee and Service 14 Bi wiring or bi amping Tri wiring or tri amping Important notes on using the link strips Quad amping and beyond Bass Boost O O 3 na ON E G WwW WwW UW AKTIV operation AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN Introduction English Introduction At Linn we recognise that the way people access sound is changing Entertainment systems are becoming ever more integrated and the line between music and movie systems is no longer clear As the popularity of new and improved hi resolution music formats increases multi channel systems are no longer for the movie enthusiast only As we change the way we access sound the equipment we use to relay that sound must also change A modern loudspeaker must offer greater levels of flexibility reproduce a wider range of sounds and playback at a higher resolution to truly communicate the full potential of the system The lou
12. d by connecting separate power amplifiers to each pair of speaker terminals bar the BASS BOOST terminals see next page However for the best audio performance your AV hi fi system should be converted from running passively to running actively see AKTIV AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual operation section LINN English AKURATE 242 225 and 212 Bass Boost AKURATE 242 and 225 only Depending on the position of the speakers in your room or room acoustics you may wish to boost the lower bass frequencies those under 200 Hz This is done by connecting the output from a power amplifier to the BASS BOOST terminals on the rear panel If you are bi wiring Fit the four hole link strips to the top four positive and minus terminals Connect one pair of speaker cables from the amplifier to the linked terminals and the other pair to the BASS BOOST terminals If you are bi amping Fit the three hole link strips to the top three positive and minus terminals Connect one pair of speaker cables from one amplifier channel to the linked terminals and bi wire from the second amplifier channel to the UPPER BASS and BASS BOOST terminals If you are tri wiring Fit the three hole link strips to the top three positive and minus terminals Connect one pair of speaker cables from the amplifier to the linked terminals a further pair to the UPPER BASS terminals and the remaining pair to the BASS BOOST terminals
13. dB for 1 watt at 1m 87 dB for 1 watt at 1m s 1 kHz 1 kHz 1 kHz ie eee I R s 230 V 207 253 V oe RE ee Mains supply frequency 5O 60Hz C f f 4 O options Mains supply frequency 50 60 Hz See mia TENT aay Magnetic shielding response External frequency response Adjustable from 10 Hz 235 Hz in 9 steps Default is 10 Hz passive Internal frequency response Adjustable from 55 Hz 130 Hz in 3 steps and flat to allow external low Frequency 40 Hz 33 kHz pass filtering Default is 85 Hz 8Q hi aes i Lowest frequency response at 24 Hz 3 dB default settings w Gain Adjustable in 1 dB steps passive Line input impedance 18kQ Laya w m Line output level Electronically in parallel with line input Output power 500 W RMS 1000 W peak Impedance active mid Operating volume 21 litres ere Dimensions 24 mm x S24 mm Wx 4 mm active tweeter Weight 17 kg Impedance Black Ash Maple Cherry Rosenut active super tweeter Crossover points All 4th order Linkwitz All 4th order Linkwitz All 4th order Linkwitz Riley at 225 Hz 450 Hz Riley at 225 Hz 450 Hz Riley at 450 Hz 3 6 kHz 9 2 kHz 3 6 kHz 9 2 kHz 3 6 kHz 9 2 kHz Connection options Up to 5 way by wire Up to 5 way by wire Up to 4 way by wire or amplifier or amplifier or amplifier Operating volume 42 litres 25 litres 12 litres 1000 mm H x 210 mm 250 mm H x 600 mm 350 mm H x 210 mm W x 380 mm D W x 300 mm D W x 300 mm D Weight 32
14. dspeaker communicating the awesome force of an explosion in a movie blockbuster must be subtle enough to replay the tone and emotion of the softest female jazz vocal With this in mind Linn presents AKURATE a system of complementary loudspeakers visually and sonically designed to achieve seamless multi channel performance The AKURATE system AKURATE 242 A five way bass reflex floorstanding loudspeaker precision engineered for use in medium to large sized listening areas The AKURATE 242 speaker incorporates dual 6 1 2 16 5 cm drivers mounted vertically for controlled tuneful and extended bass performance AKURATE 212 A compact high performance four way bass reflex bookshelf loudspeaker It features a single 6 1 2 16 5 cm bass driver and is designed for use as a main speaker in smaller rooms or surround channel effects applications A custom designed stand is available for this model to allow positioning for optimum performance AKURATE 225 A centre channel loudspeaker designed primarily to match the AKURATE 242 speakers The AKURATE 225 speaker uses the same drive unit complement as the AKURATE 242 speaker and has been tolerance matched to the other AKURATE loudspeakers to allow seamless system integration A custom designed stand is available for this model to allow positioning for optimum performance AKURATE 221 Bass extension in the AKURATE system is provided by the powered 221 subwoofer The unit is driven by a
15. e o K ASS connected to NS O Output from g any of the three f power amplifier l terminals WOO can be O o O1O connected to either of the o Oo two terminals Z AKURATE 242 and 225 AKURATE 212 Tri wiring or tri amping Suggested position of link strips if tri wiring i e using three pairs of cables from one power amplifier or tri amping i e using one pair of cables from each of three power amplifier channels Output from N G power amplifier can be AN connected to Al VY either of the 2 2 9 Output from O i O two terminals f power amplifier lt Or 2 2 S g canbe O e connected to S O Output from z either of the A ol S power amplifier U pus two terminals can be O OQO connected to either of the O O two terminals J J AKURATE 242 and 225 AKURATE 212 Important notes on using the link strips The above configurations are only suggestions many others are possible If you are trying other setups please bear in mind the following points Never use the strips to link positive and minus terminals together Don t connect more than one strip per terminal Bass quality will be impaired if you link LOWER BASS and BASS BOOST together or UPPER BASS LOWER BASS and BASS BOOST together Quad amping and beyond Improved audio quality can be obtaine
16. e must be connected to the Earth Ground supply pin Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS nawy ka 6a 10 Tl 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 Read instructions Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance Retain instructions Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed warnings Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions Follow instructions Follow all operating and use instructions 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 Carts and stands Use only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be used with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Wall or ceiling mounting Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 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 ventilatio
17. eception 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 AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN Copyright and Acknowledgements English Copyright and Acknowledgements Copyright 2003 Linn Products Ltd First edition July 2003 Linn Products Limited Glasgow Road Waterfoot Eaglesham Glasgow G76 OEQ 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 Trade marks used in this publication Linn and the Linn logo are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited AAURATE AKTIV SEKRIT and SKEETS are trade marks 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 lia
18. es and static build up In the USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 concerning installation requirements Lightning storms Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Objects and liquid entry Do not let objects or liquids fall into the product Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the product 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 Servicing Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN 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 anew 5 Amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the carrier back in
19. et volume with the external environment utilises 500 watts of servo assisted Linn silent power The bass drive unit is constantly monitored and regulated to maintain accurate extended bass in any listening environment Entire System SEKRIT Fastener Invisible flush fitting speaker grille technology Magnetic Shielding To avoid magnetic interference with other household products such as a television or a mobile communications device all of the loudspeakers within the AKURATE system are magnetically shielded LINN AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual o AKURATE 242 225 and 212 English AKURATE 242 225 and 212 Unpacking The AKURATE speakers are heavy take care when removing them from their packaging The AKURATE 242 floorstanding speakers are supplied with the following accessories speaker stand kit 20 terminal link strips four of which are factory fitted to the terminals 4 x five hole 4 x four hole 4 x three hole 8 x two hole 4 speaker plugs 4 foam bungs terminal collar tool spike adjustment tool warranty card this manual The AKURATE 225 centre speaker is supplied with the following accessories 10 terminal link strips two of which are factory fitted to the terminals 2 x five hole 2 x four hole 2 x three hole 4 x two hole 2 speaker plugs terminal collar tool spike kit warranty card this manual The AKURATE 212 bookshelf speakers are supplied with the following accesso
20. g A This unit must be earthed Use the earthed mains lead supplied Never use an unearthed plug or adaptor Positioning The AKURATE 221 speaker can be placed anywhere you find convenient but please consider the following points The AKURATE 221 speaker is best suited to be positioned on a floor not a table shelf etc It is heavy and must be stably supported For best results position your AKURATE 221 speaker as close as possible to either your left front or right front speaker Bass notes will be accentuated if the AKURATE 221 speaker is positioned close to a wall or in a corner Experimenting with the position may be necessary in order to match the sound of the AKURATE 221 speaker with other speakers in your system and the acoustics of the room Fabric grille The AKURATE 221 is supplied with a fabric grille This grille is held in place by SEKRIT Fasteners shielded magnets hidden within the cabinet The grille can easily be removed by sliding it downwards away from the magnets and gently pulling it towards you IMPORTANT Do not attempt to remove the metal grille covering the driver Cleaning Disconnect the AKURATE 221 speaker from the power supply before cleaning Remove dust and fingerprints from the cabinet with a soft dry lint free cloth Avoid using domestic cleaning products on the cabinet as they may damage the veneer AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN English AKURATE
21. n openings Heat Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power sources Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the appliance Grounding or polarisation Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug 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 When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 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 Mains plug Use the mains plug to disconnect the product from the mains supply The mains plug must be accessible at all times Use the mains switch if applicable when the product is not in use Cleaning The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Power lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 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 surg
22. provided 1 and use a screwdriver to which are available from your Linn retailer turn the spikes to adjust their height 2 1 2 AKURATE Loudspeaker System 5 Owner s Manual LINN _ English AKURATE 242 225 and 212 Connecting To remove fit the link strips General Carefully remove the blanking plugs that are in the terminals using a thin blade IMPORTANT Before making any connections switch off your power amplifier s Ensure the positive or red coloured connectors from your amplifier s connect to the positive connectors on your loudspeaker s And that the negative or black coloured connectors from your amplifier s connect to the negative connectors on your loudspeaker s AKURATE 242 and 225 The AKURATE 242 and 225 speakers are supplied with several terminal link strips These strips can be connected to the terminals on the back of the speakers to provide a wide variety of amplifier speaker connection configurations The links connect two three four or five terminals together allowing for single wiring bi wiring tri wiring or connection to up to five separate power amplifier channels The speakers are supplied from the factory with the five hole link strips attached AKURATE 212 The AKURATE 212 speaker is supplied with several link strips These strips can be connected to the terminals on the back of the speaker to provide a wide variety of amplifier speaker connection configur
23. re it is in close contact with your flooring All components in the AKURATE speaker system benefit from levelling which Use the spirit level as before and continue to adjust the spikes as produces distinct improvements in soundstage and accuracy A properly required levelled loudspeaker will always perform more effectively than an unstable one When the speaker is level and does not rock use the screwdriver to hold The actual loudspeaker cabinet can remain fixed whilst the drive units are the spikes in place and tighten the lock nuts using the tool provided 3 allowed to move as precisely determined by the playback signal from the amplifier Adjustable spikes or feet enable levelling on uneven floors however these adjustments are subtle and will not compensate for excessively irregular floors 3 Spikes are supplied with the AKURATE 242 speakers and the stand for the AKURATE 225 and 212 speakers The procedure for levelling each speaker should be as follows Use a spirit level on the top of the speaker to check if it is sitting level If it is gently rock the speaker from front to back side to side and diagonally to check for any movement If none is present and the speaker is sitting level no adjustment to the spikes is necessary Not ote if the speaker is not level or moves when you rock it loosen the _ To protect wooden or tiled floors the spikes can be placed on Linn SKEETS appropriate lock nuts using the tool
24. ries 12 terminal link strips four of which are factory fitted to the terminals 4 x four hole 4 x three hole 4 x two hole 4 speaker plugs 2 foam bungs terminal collar tool spike kit warranty card this manual We recommend that you retain the packaging in case you need to transport your speaker s at a later date 3 K Array cover To remove the protective cover from the 3 K Array carefully cut through the two cable ties The cover should come away easily Fabric grilles The AKURATE 242 225 and 212 speakers are supplied with fabric grilles The grilles are held in place by SEKRIT Fasteners shielded magnets hidden within the cabinets Grilles can easily be removed by sliding them downwards away from the magnets and gently pulling them towards you IMPORTANT Do not attempt to remove the metal grilles covering the drivers Cleaning Remove dust and fingerprints from the cabinets with a soft dry lint free cloth Avoid using domestic cleaning products as they may damage the veneer The grilles should be removed from the cabinets and cleaned carefully with a soft brush AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN English AKURATE 242 225 and 212 Positioning and levelling To get the best from your Linn AKURATE speakers it is important that they are positioned and levelled correctly The acoustics of a room are dependent on many factors including size shape and even furniture The informa
25. t step is to convert your AKURATE speakers from passive to active Your Linn retailer will do this for you The Bass Boost feature see left is not available if a speaker is being actively driven Note The AKURATE 242 225 and 212 speakers can be driven partially active i e either the 3 K Array or the bass driver s can be actively driven IMPORTANT NOTES ON AKTIV SYSTEMS Do not use your amplifiers with any other loudspeakers you may damage the loudspeakers Do not use your loudspeakers with any other amplifiers their internal crossovers will be bypassed and the drivers could be severely damaged Do not use the terminal link strips they can only be used in a passive system AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN AKURATE 221 English _ AKURATE 221 Unpacking The AKURATE 221 bass reinforcement speaker is heavy take care when removing it from its packaging The AKURATE 221 speaker is supplied with the following accessories mains lead phono lead warranty card this manual We recommend that you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the AKURATE 221 speaker at a later date Voltage selection Voltage selection is not needed Your AKURATE 221 is factory set to operate from your local mains supply The mains lead supplied may be fitted with a fused plug according to local regulations If this is the case always replace this fuse with another of the same type and ratin
26. tion below will assist in helping you find the best position in your room for your speakers and will tell you how to level them correctly Positioning It pays dividends to experiment with loudspeaker positioning However the very nature of the 3 K Array and its close driver proximity ensures uniform dispersion characteristics and therefore should not require any significant degree of toeing in to improve performance A loudspeaker placed too close to a wall will tend to affect bass definition creating a bass bloom so a minimum of 9 23 cm is recommended between the back of a speaker and the closest wall If lack of space is an issue foam bungs are provided for insertion into the AKURATE 242 and 212 speakers rear reflex ports to seal the cabinets This converts the speakers to an infinite baffle design and allows them to be placed closer to a wall The AKURATE speaker system will work effectively in free space but if bass extension is limited the AKURATE 242 and 225 speakers contain a Bass Boost feature to enhance the bass frequencies below 200 Hz see Bass Boost section 4 min 9 23 cm min 9 23 cm min 9 23 cm Y Y oo Subwoofer c min 9 23 cm 4 W Z 6 UW A4 4 AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN AKURATE 242 225 and 212 English Levelling Press down firmly on the top of the speaker to ensu
27. to 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 a13 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 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 e 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 LV
28. w pass frequency Reducing the setting lowers the highest frequency produced by the unit Hz Only for use when the AKURATE 221 speaker is connected to a power amplifier see Connecting section in this chapter ONIMSLIIA ON f you are using the AKURATE 22 speaker with a Linn System Controller or other AV processor set to 4 No filtering e _ onwer P v 2 s 5 Pi PP Coarse gain Every one step increase in the setting raises the gain volume of the speaker b 5 decibels Every che 5 0 15 step decrease in the setting lowers the gain volume of the speaker by 5 decibels dB Fine gain Every one step increase in the setting raises the gain volume of the loudspeaker by 1 decibel dB Bass equalisation Every one step increase in the setting applies an additional 3 dBs at 30 Hz and below dB 30 Hz Time out Length of time before unit will go into standby after audio input ceases mins NO SAVM1V lt d AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual LINN 12 Technical Specifications English Technical Specifications AKURATE 242 AKURATE 225 AKURATE 212 AKURATE 221 Te vay bass reinforcement Drive units 13 mm 25 mm 13 mm 25 mm 13 mm 25 mm 203 mm servo bass 75 mm domes 75 mm domes 75 mm domes 2 x165 mm bass units 2 x165 mm bass units 1x 165 mm bass unit Mains input voltage Voltage range 100 V 90 110 V Efficiency 87 dB for 1 watt at 1m 87
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