Linn UNIDISK 2.1 PLAYER User's Manual
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1. Press gt to resume normal playback Direct time selection D To directly access a specific point on a DVD Video or DVD Audio while a chapter track is playing Press GOTO on the handset On your display device the digits showing the current chapter are highlighted Press GOTO again Enter the desired time using the digit keys The time must be input as a six figure number Example To access the point 1 hour 15 minutes and 32 seconds into playback press O 1 1 5 3 2 The entered time is shown on the display device Press enter 17 UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual LINN English Playing Discs Using program modes to control playback PROG REPEAT SHUFFLE digit ke INCLUDE di enter LL Repeat disc To repeat an entire DVD Video title DVD Audio group or CD While the disc is playing press PROG on the handset then press and hold REPEAT 1 key within two seconds The front panel display shows ALL Release REPEAT When the title group disc is finished playing it will automatically play repeatedly To cancel repeat disc mode While the disc is playing press PROG then press and hold REPEAT 1 key within two seconds ALL disappears from the display Release REPEAT Repeat section D OD To repeat a specific section of a disc At the start of the section you wish to repeat press PROG on the handset then press2. enter ZILE Video CDs and Super VCDs may feature PBC Playback Control PBC allows additional control over playback functionality PBC can be turned on or off to suit your requirements If PBC is on you will be able to pause the disc and skip forwards or backwards through tracks Additionally with Super VCDs a menu showing the contents of the disc will appear on your display device To play a specific track press the appropriate digit key then press enter If PBC is off such functionality may not be available To turn PBC on or off Press MENU on the handset Additional file formats PROG REPEAT SHUFFLE digit keys INCLUDE g DVD H gt D1 eee The following file formats if recorded on data discs are playable viewable on the UNIDISK 2 1 MP3 JPEG MPEG2 To play view such files Turn on your display device and tune it to the UNIDISK 2 1 s video output signal If the handset is not in Disc mode press DVD Insert the data disc into the UNIDISK 2 1 After a few seconds the Disc Navigation screen appears on your display device which shows the folder structure of the disc ae the contents of the data disc Disc Nav in the Preferences section of the setup menus must be set to Menu On see Setup Menus chapter Follow the instructions below To navigate between sections folders or items use A w 4 D on the handset To view the contents of a folder highlight the folder then pre
3. Press enter Next and previous chapter track selection DOD To skip forwards or backwards through the chapters tracks of a disc To skip forwards repeatedly press on the front panel or handset To skip backwards repeatedly press m4 Direct chapter track selection D To directly access a specific chapter on a DVD Video or DVD Audio while a chapter track is playing Press GOTO on the handset On your display device the digits showing the current chapter track are highlighted Enter the number of the chapter track to be selected using the digit keys Press enter Direct track selection To play a particular track Enter the track number using the digit keys on the handset Press enter or wait for a few seconds and the track will be selected automatically Note A track cannot be selected if include program mode is active and the track is not included in the program See nclude programme in this chapter UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual _ LINN English Playing Discs Replay chapter track D D To replay the current chapter track Press gt on the front panel or handset The chapter track will play from the beginning Locating a particular point on a disc 6669 K lt gt gt Il Fast search forwards and backwards D OD To fast search forwards or fast search backwards while a disc is playing To fast search forwards hol
4. switchable to 700 mVp p 75Q Centre and Sub Pb 1 Vp p switchable to 700 mVp p Composite 2xRCA 1Vp p 75Q Balanced 2 x male XLR Front L and R pin gnd Y lum 1 Vp p 75 Q pin 2 hot in 3 cold C chr 700 mVp p 75 Q pin 3 cold Progressive scan video Digital audio Type Connector Level Impedance Type Connector Level Notes 7 Vp BNC 500 mVp p 75 Q Electrical Y 1Vpp SPDIF Component 3 x BNC Pr 1 Vp p switchable to 700 mvp p 75Q TOSLINK Optical Pb 1 Vp p switchable to 700 mVp p Data amp control Type Connector Level Impedance Notes RS232 2 x RJ11 Remote 2 x RCA 4 mA For In Out KNEKT use only S video 2 x 4pin mini DIN UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual 24 LINN Guarantee and Service English Guarantee and Service This product is guaranteed under the conditions that 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 that 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
5. 1 to determine the setting based on the information contained on the disc being played set to Auto The unit functions best when set to Auto and should be left on that setting unless the picture on your display device appears jagged Main Page Dither gt ae Way If the source material was recorded on film e g most enables a screen saver a blank screen after three ie D movies set to Progressive cs p enter t th v gt oi jfthe source material was recorded on video tape e g ress enter to remove Ne screen Saver most television programmes set to Interlaced Note You may sometimes find that when set to Auto the screen image flickers In this case choose whichever of the other two settings provides the best picture UNIDISK 2 1PLAYER Owner s Manual 10 LINN Setup Menus English Audio Setup Downmix Analogue outputs only Ae Sen Default setting Pure Stereo SPDIF Out Digital outputs only Audio Setup Resa ina i If you are going to apply Dolby Pro Logic decoding to Unit Default setting Raw of g j B j LPCM Out a the audio signal set to LtRt If you are not using the UNIDISK 21 s digital audio Chane Setup LIRIPCM J jf you are not going to apply Dolby Pro Logic decoding Main Page outputs set to Off to the audio signal set to Pure Stereo If any of the UNIDISK 2 1 s digital outputs are connected _ Midnight Movie _ j to a Linn System Controller other external audio
6. REPEAT briefly 1 key within two seconds A appears on the front panel display Continue playback until you reach the end of the section to repeat Press PROG then REPEAT briefly within two seconds B appears on the front panel display After REPEAT has been pressed for the second time the chosen section automatically plays repeatedly To cancel repeat section mode and continue with normal playback Press PROG then press REPEAT within two seconds Shuffle program DD Disc must be stopped before this function can be accessed To shuffle the order in which tracks are played Press PROG on the handset then press SHUFFLE 2 key within two seconds The front panel display shows SHF shuffle Press D to start playback To cancel shuffle mode Press H Press PROG then press SHUFFLE within two seconds UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual LINN 18 Playing Discs English Include program D D This program mode allows you to select which chapters tracks you wish to listen to from those available on a disc Disc must be stopped before this function can be accessed To select which tracks are to be played 1 Press PROG on the handset then press INCLUDE 3 key within two seconds The front panel display shows PO1 00 and INC include 2 Use the digit keys to enter the number of the desired track 3 Press enter to store the selection and to move to the next progr
7. SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE STANDARD DEFINITION OUTPUT IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL CONTACT YOUR RETAILER This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited The information in this manual is furnished for information 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 Linn Products Limited disclaims any proprietary interest in trade marks and trade names other than its own Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue generating broadcast systems terrestrial satellite cable and or other distribution channels streaming applications via Internet intranets and or other networks other content distribution systems pay audio or audio on demand applications and the like or
8. effort has been made to ensure universal compatibility with all approved disc types it is impossible to guarantee full operation of every function of the Linn UNIDISK 2 1 player with every disc that is on sale now or in the future We have tested many of the disc types that are currently available but many discs that are on sale at this time do not conform to the published and accepted formal specifications For this reason we are unable to accept any responsibility for the player being unable to playback any particular disc If you have discs that do not play on the Linn UNIDISK 2 1 which are subsequently found to play on other brands of player then this does not imply that the Linn UNIDISK 2 1 is in any way at fault There are many web sites that display details of discs that have known playback problems and we suggest that you consult with this published data before you make any judgments regarding the Linn UNIDISK 2 1 s playback abilities We welcome the receipt of all suspect discs as this may assist us in ensuring that the Linn UNIDISK 2 1 continues to develop but cannot accept discs from end users on the basis that we have made any warranty about being able to learn how to play them Novelty discs Do not play irregularly shaped discs heart shaped business card size etc in the UNIDISK 2 1 as they may damage the player Audio outputs The audio outputs for compatible disc types are as follows Means as many audio channels as are
9. mode The handset must be in Disc mode if you want to use it for operating your UNIDISK 21 If listening to an audio disc ignore steps 1 and 2 Notes Due to variations in functionality on the various disc formats features mentioned in this section may not be available on certain discs When viewing discs if you enter a command using the front panel or handset you may seea W symbol appear on your display device The symbol means the command is not allowed or that you must wait for the current title chapter to finish before entering the command Front panel symbols Key to symbols shown on the front panel display Y Play Pause Stop Skip to next chapter track Skip to previous chapter track Fast search forwards Fast search backwards Slow search forwards Slow search backwards Fast scan forwards Fast scan backwards lk Slow scan forwards al Slow scan backwards 2 Repeat 472708 IH KI k gt 4 Displayed disc information The front panel display and your display device show information relating to the current disc Repeated presses of DISPLAY on the handset changes the information shown in the following sequence Chapter track elapsed Chapter track remaining Title disc elapsed Title disc remaining Track name SACDs only If you wish to remove the time display repeatedly press DISPLAY until it is not shown Additional disc information is displayed on the front panel display to the left and r
10. options for DVD Videos Language or audio stream selection Subtitles Angle selection Zoom and pan Additional information on Video CDs and Super VCDs Additional file formats Replay file mode Shuffle mode Include program User Options Changing the user options settings Table of user options Technical Specification Guarantee and Service UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual G LINN Introduction English Introduction The UNIDISK 21 player represents a new kind of source product from Linn that embodies our continuing desire to simplify access to high quality home entertainment This unique true convergence product has been designed and engineered to unite all quality disk formats and offer the highest levels of performance The product features Linn s adaptive SILVER DISK ENGINE technology which unlike the signal processing systems within the majority of multi format players allows all disc formats to be played back to their maximum potential Practically this means that the product delivers both music and movies to an exceptionally high standard and it will integrate with and improve almost any system Disc types Discs marked with the following logos are compatible with your UNIDISK 2 1 AA SUPER AUDIO CD DIGITAL COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO SURROUND In addition the UNIDISK 2 1 will play most copy protected audio discs and data discs containing MP3 MPEG2 and JPEG files Important note Whilst every
11. present in the source material Means that multi channel source material can be downmixed to two channels Cleaning Disconnect the UNIDISK 2 1 from the power supply before cleaning Remove dust and fingerprints with a soft dry cloth Avoid using domestic cleaning products on the unit UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual _ LINN English Connecting Connecting This chapter explains how to install your UNIDISK 2 1 and how to connect it to an audio preamplifier display devices etc Note In this manual display device refers to plasma screens projection TVs monitors and televisions Unpacking The UNIDISK 2 1 is supplied with the following accessories luminescent handset with booklet 2 x RO3 AAA batteries for the handset mains lead 1 pair of black interconnect cables this manual We recommend that you retain all packaging in case you need to transport the UNIDISK 2 1 at a later date Voltage selection The UNIDISK 2 1 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 Positioning You can position your UNIDISK 2 1 almost anywhere you find convenient but please consider the following points Allow at least 10
12. ILS RC5 IN OUT RS232 IN Video connections The correct video output connections to use are governed by the type of video inputs on your display device For example if you want to use the YPrPb inputs on your display device you must connect the YPrPb outputs on your UNIDISK 2 1 to the YPrPb inputs on the Linn System Controller and the YPrPb outputs on the Linn System Controller to your display device s inputs In addition to making the correct connections certain setup menu and user option settings must be made These are detailed in the Setup Menus and User Options chapters Excluding the Linn 5103 cee TOSLINK it SPDIF WARNING TuJs APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED BAL RIGHT BAL LEFT LINE OUTPUT CONNECTORS UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual 4 G LINN Front Panel and Handset e Front Panel and Handset Front panel SELECT Disc drawer Front panel display A Opens closes the disc drawer I 4 Skips searches backwards navigates left in a menu D p Skips searches forwards navigates right in a menu gt SELECT Starts playback selects an item in a menu J Pauses playback navigates down in a menu m A Stops playback navigates up in a menu UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER 5 Owner s Manual LINN Front Panel and Handset Handset OO 66 6606066 O PROG program Allows access to REPEAT digit 1 SHUFFLE digit 2 and INCLUDE digit 3 functions AUDIO ADJ adjust C
13. K 2 1 is being used in a two channel system set to 2 channel In such a system 51 channel material Dual Mono on SACDs and DVD Audios will be downmixed to 2 Midnight Movie channels _ Main Page If the UNIDISK 2 1 is connected to a Linn System Controller or is being used in any other system that has more than two channels set to 5 1 channel Note Regardless of the setting Dolby Surround and DTS material is always downmixed to two channels This option allows you to add compression to the Dolby Digital audio signal on DVD Videos Adding compression reduces sudden increases in volume such as the sound of an explosion To add compression set to On Channel Setup Downmix Dual Mono On Main Page 11 UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual on _ LINN English Setup Menus Preferences Parental Preferences laiki Default setting No Parental aude Ea Audio Dise Menu PG Default setting English Set to your preferred audio language For languages other than the ones shown highlight Others and press enter Using the digit keys on the handset enter the four digit code for the desired language Language codes are available at www linn co uk Subtitles Default setting English Set to your preferred subtitle language Certain DVD Videos will play subtitles even if this option is set to Off If this happens subtitles can be removed by pressing an
14. LINN English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano UNIDISK 2 1 P Owner s Manual 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 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated A 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 wire must be connected to the Earth Ground supply pin Pl
15. Po decoder or other device set to Raw TOUTE If you are recording to an external digital source e g Dual Mono Analogue and digital outputs Audio Setup DAT player set to LtRt PCM This option is for DVD Videos which have separate audio PDF Out tracks for the left and right channels Chantel amp up Downmix ini Audio Setup Dual oas er LPCM Out Digital outputs only dio Setup Default setting Stereo TME saree Default setting LPCM 96K H SEA LPCM 48K _ Main Page J If any of the UNIDISK 2 1 s digital outputs are connected dirne a si sd alana to a Linn System Controller or any other device which accepts Dual Mono o mear on y tne rig cnanne Set om mene a sampling rate of 96 kHz set to LPCM 96K Midnight Movie To combine the discrete left and right channels set to If the external device does not accept a sampling rate of Mala Pase Mix mono A 96 kHz set to LPCM 48K A For normal use i e most discs set to Stereo pole Midnight Movie Analogue and digital outputs Audio Setup Even when set to LPCM 96K some discs will only output at the lower rate of 48 kHz g g p Default setting Off rr Audio signals from SACDs and DVD Audio discs are output as analogue only There is no output for these disc types from the digital connectors Channel Setup Analogue outputs only Audio Setup SPDIF Out LPCM Out 2 channel 5 1 channel Downmix Default setting 5 1 channel If the UNIDIS
16. Standard NTSC Type yJ interlaced Prim Primary Display Device Default setting Interlaced The UNIDISK 2 1 is able to account for the video delay inherent in the processing required for progressive interlaced Out _ Progressive video signals thus ensuring both video and audio Colour Level j _HOCP A Picture Mode signals are output simultaneously Set this option to suit the main display device in your AV system Note If you wish to use the UNIDISK 2 1 s HDCP output your display device must be HDCP compatible No picture will be available on a display device that has a DVI input but is not HDCP compatible General Setup OSD Language Interlaced Out Default setting YPrPb Aspect Ratio If your display device accepts an RGB input then you lt must use the SCART output on the UNIDISK 2 1 and SAME RGB Interlaced Out must be set to RGB In this situation Colour Leva a there is no YPrPb output Picture Mode If your display device accepts a YPrPb input then you 3 4 can use either the SCART or YPrPb outputs on the UNIDISK 2 1 In this case set to YPrPb Colour Level General Setup This option is only for use if the YPrPb interlaced SS ate outputs on the UNIDISK 2 1 are used des Santas Default setting Auto NISC Type _ The Colour Level option adjusts the amount of colour E Picture Mode Low information sent to your display device If you want the UNIDISK 2 1 t
17. am step 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all tracks you wish to select 5 Press to store the program and start playback of the selected tracks To clear a stored program or cancel include program mode Press PROG on the handset then press INCLUDE within two seconds Note Up to 99 program steps can be stored Using DVD Video and DVD Audio menus D MENU Most DVD Video and DVD Audio discs have one or more menus that allows you to select which part of the disc you wish to play or feature you wish to view or alter To navigate menus Press MENU on the handset The menu appears on your display device screen Use a w 4 gt to select the desired title feature Press enter UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER 19 Owner s Manual LINN Playing Discs Further playback options for DVD Videos and DVD Audios Language or audio stream selection To cycle through the available language or audio stream options Repeatedly press AUDIO ADJ on the handset Subtitles To access available subtitles on DVD Videos Repeatedly press and hold TITLE on the handset Angle selection Certain DVD Videos allow you to view the same scene from more than one viewpoint To perform angle selection Press ANGLE on the handset The next available angle will be selected Further presses of ANGLE select subsequent angles 20 Playing Discs English Additional information on Video CDs and Super VCDs digit keys MENU
18. and returned to Linn as soon as possible Warning Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of the product invalidates the manufacturers 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 can 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 Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any transit or shipment for repair Linn Products Limited Floors Road Waterfoot Glasgow G76 OEP Scotland UK Phone 44 0 141 307 7777 Fax 44 0 141 644 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 Bldg 4F 6 1 4 Sotokanda Chiyoda ku Tokyo 101 0021 Ja
19. cm of space to the sides rear and above the UNIDISK 21 for air circulation You should have no problems operating the UNIDISK 2 1 with the handset wherever it is placed in a room provided you keep your UNIDISK 2 1 out of direct sunlight Important Do not open the UNIDISK 2 1 s disc drawer if the unit is behind glass doors as this can damage the drawer s mechanism UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual G LINN Connecting English Back panel 800 0000 000 SCART VIDEO OUT ONLY VOLTAGE RANGE 100 230V 50 60Hz POWER COMSUMPTION 40W APPROX INTERLACED VIDEO OUTPUTS CDMPOSITE S VIDEO DVI HDCP oe O eee ZK Oe QQ PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUTPUTS REMOTE E TOSLINK SEE UNDERSIDE FOR SAFETY DETAILS WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED Mains input Power switch SCART VIDEO OUT For connection to the SCART socket on a display device This connection only carries Component video S video and audio signals are never carried on the SCART YPrPb For connection to a display device that accepts an interlaced YPrPb signal Composite For connection to a display device that accepts a composite signal S VIDEO For connection to a display device that accepts an S video signal YPrPbHV For connection to a display device that accepts a progressive video signal DVI HDCP For connection to a display device with a DVI HDCP digital input Line output connectors L
20. d gt gt I on the front panel or handset To fast search backwards hold M4 Fast scan forwards and backwards D ODD To fast scan forwards or fast scan backwards while a disc is playing To fast scan forwards at 2x normal speed press on the handset Further presses of increase the speed of forwards playback 4x 6x 8x normal speed Press to resume normal playback To fast scan backwards at 2x normal speed press 4 Further presses of increase the speed of reverse playback 4x 6x 8x normal speed Press to resume normal playback UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual LINN 16 Playing Discs English Slow search forwards and backwards DD To perform forwards or reverse playback one frame at a time while a disc is playing Press I on the front panel or handset To slow search forwards repeatedly press or hold pl To slow search backwards repeatedly press or hold m4 Press p gt to resume playback Slow scan forwards and backwards D D To perform slow scan forwards or slow scan reverse playback while a disc is playing Press II on the handset To slow scan forwards at 1 2 normal speed press Further presses of decrease the speed of forwards playback 1 4 1 8 1 16 normal speed Press gt to resume normal playback To slow scan backwards at 1 2 normal speed press 4 Further presses of decrease the speed of reverse playback 1 4 1 8 1 16 normal speed
21. d holding TITLE For languages other than the ones shown highlight Others and press enter Using the digit keys on the handset enter the four digit code for the desired language Language codes are available at www linn co uk Disc Menu Default setting English Set to your preferred DVD Video menu language This option is only effective for DVD Videos which contain a multi language disc menu For languages other than the ones shown highlight Others and press enter Using the digit keys on the handset enter the four digit code for the desired language Language codes are available at www linn co uk Regardless of the language selected languages available when watching a DVD are dependent on the disc being played a inns Subtitles French Disc Menu Spanish Parental German Password Italian Defaults Others Disc Nav j Preferences Audio English gt French Disc Menu Spanish Parental German Password Italian Defaults __ Others Dise Nav y Y Preferences Audio English Subtitles French ____ Spanish Parental German __ Password _italian __ Defauits __Othere _ Disc Nav Y This menu allows you to program the UNIDISK 2 1 with PERS ae A P d 5 an age restriction level for certain DVD Videos sawed Defaults 6 PG R 8 Adult Vw Vv To set or change parental control Highlight the desired age restriction leve
22. de 2 Use the digit keys to enter the number of the desired file 3 Press enter to store the selection and to move to the next program step 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all files you wish to select 5 Press gt to store the program and start playback of the selected files To clear a stored program or cancel include program mode Press PROG on the handset then press INCLUDE within two seconds UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual G LINN 22 User Options English Table of user options The following table shows the UNIDISK 2 1 s user options briefly describes them and lists the available settings for each Default settings are shown in bold and are marked with a on the front panel display CC HR Display brightness Sleep display delay Front panel IR command Pass IR to REMOTE OUT Pass REMOTE IN to OUT RS232 baudrate RS232 events RS232 startup message CD commands Scroll SACD text Allows adjustment to the brightness of the front panel display When set to AUTO the unit will select a brightness level based on the ambient light level in the room the greater the ambient light level the brighter the display will be Sets the number of seconds that the unit is inactive for before the sleep display three dots is shown on the front panel If set to ACCEPTED unit will respond to commands received via the IR receiver on the front panel If set to ENABLED passes com
23. e 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 UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER 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 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 sh
24. e the handset and the unit are set to different sources To correct this simply press the DVD key on the handset A note for users of Linn 5103 System Controllers and 5101 Learning Handsets If you have connected the UNIDISK 2 1 to your 5103 System Controller and wish to operate both via your 5101 Learning Handset assign the UNIDISK 2 1 as an auxiliary source not as the DVD source and then teach the 5101 the relevant UNIDISK 2 1 commands Video Output In order to set up your UNIDISK 21 you must first ensure that the unit is outputting the correct video type for your display device To do this Press VIDEO ADJ adjust on the handset The current setting for the output video type is shown on the front panel display To change the video type press VIDEO ADJ again After a few seconds the type shown will disa88 w14 6 y 84 2cf TJ 0 48 Tf18 O O 18 57 0244 O 70 222 TmO gO TTW V TjS 699 O 50D 0 0004 Tc amp againe0 383 09636 0 0001 Tc0 029 Setup Menus SELECT enter 00008 SE EE 0600 To access the setup menus Ensure your display device is on and tuned to the UNIDISK 2 1 s video output signal Press SETUP on the handset Your display device screen shows the Setup Menu Main Page Note The setup menus can be accessed when a disc is playing in the unit unless the disc is a DVD Audio To navigate the setup menus and make a selection Use the 4 4 gt keys on the front panel or
25. ease contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS vp wns 6a N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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 ventilation openings Heat Site the appliance away fro
26. g 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 reception 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 separatio
27. handset to move around the menus Press enter on the handset or SELECT on the front panel to select an option Example If you wanted to change the language used for displaying a DVD Video menu you would follow these steps From the Setup Menu Main Page use the v key on the front panel or handset to move to the Preferences option Press enter on the front panel or SELECT on the handset The Preferences Page sub menu is displayed Use the v key to move to the Disc Menu option The language options are displayed Use the gt key to move to the first language option Use the v key to move to the desired language Press enter or SELECT to select the highlighted option To exit from the setup menus Press SETUP on the handset or Use the v key on the front panel or handset to highlight the Main Page option at the bottom of each sub menu list Press enter to return to the Setup Menu Main Page Use the v key to highlight the Exit Setup option Press enter Some changes made in the setup menus will be implemented immediately Others will be implemented after exiting setup Setup Menus English General Setup General Setup OSD Language on screen display language Aspect Ratio French Default setting English _ l _NTSC Type Italian Prim Display Device Spanish Interlaced Out Colour Level Picture Mode vw Choose the language you
28. ight of the time information A note on SACDs SACDs show disc and track information on your display device The amount of information shown varies from disc to disc Icons used in this chapter The function is for use with DVD Video DVD Audio DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW discs The function is for use with CD SACD CD R and CD RW discs The function is for use with Video CD and Super VCD discs Features or instructions specific to a particular disc format are specified UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual LINN 13 To play a disc Press A Insert a disc Press D The disc draw Notes The disc drawer can some DVD Audio dis If the disc is a DVD device screen see Be careful not to sci performance Be pa Certain types of disq Playing Discs English Locating titles chapters tracks on a disc enter GOTO Direct title chapter selection D To directly access a title chapter on a disc while the menu page is showing Press GOTO on the handset On your display device the digits showing the current title are highlighted Enter the number of the title to be selected using the digit keys Press enter To directly access a title on a disc while a disc is playing Press GOTO on the handset On your display device the digits showing the current title are highlighted Enter the number of the title to be selected using the digit keys
29. ine outputs for connection to a preamplifier BAL RIGHT LEFT Balanced XLR outputs BAL RIGHT O SURR cme O E sw O 11 SPDIF For connection to a device with coaxial digital input capabilities 12 TOSLINK For connection to a device with optical digital input capabilities 13 RS232 OUT IN For operating the unit via a PC or touch screen device REMOTE OUT IN For installing the unit in a KNEKT system Due to current regulations the H and V sync outputs are not functional Note Audio signals from SACDs and DVD Audio discs are output as analogue only There is no output for these disc types from the digital connectors 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 UNIDISK 2 1 or other components in your AV system The UNIDISK 2 1 should be powered down then disconnected from the power UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual LINN English Connecting Connecting the UNIDISK 2 1 to a Linn System Controller The connections indicated below should be used to connect the UNIDISK 21 to the corresponding connections on a Linn System Controller SCART VIDEO OUT ONLY COMPOSITE 100 230V 50 602 Ee ooooooooo oe POWER COMSUMPTION Ee ju 0 jH 0 jH 0 0 0 ON 40W APPROX INTERLACED VIDEO OUTPUTS DVI HDCP Ok JO PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OUTPUTS ON SEE UNDERSIDE FOR SAFETY DETA
30. l and press enter The password verify page appears Key in a four digit password using the number keys on the handset the factory set password is 3308 When prompted on screen press enter Exit setup to implement change If a DVD Video does not contain the correct information the parental control feature will not function Password Change Page Password Default password 3308 Old password New password Confirm password Ml To set or change your four digit password Highlight Change and press enter The password change page appears Key in your old password using the number keys on the handset Key in your new password then confirm your new password When prompted on screen press enter Your new password will now be implemented Defaults To configure the setup menus to the original factory settings highlight Reset and press enter Disc Nav navigation Default setting Menu on See Additional file formats in the Playing Discs chapter UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual LINN 12 Playing Discs English Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play discs on the UNIDISK 2 1 and explains various features and user functions First of all 1 Turn on your display device and tune it to the UNIDISK 2 1 s video output signal 2 Mute any audio output from your display device 3 Press DVD on the handset This puts the handset into Disc
31. m 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 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 surges 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 tim
32. mands received via the IR receiver on the front panel to REMOTE OUT Will function even if the Front panel IR command option is set to IGNORED If set to ENABLED passes RC5 commands received at REMOTE IN to REMOTE OUT Sets the baudrate for RS232 control If set to ENABLED passes information regarding the internal status of the unit to an external device that accepts RS232 data If set to ENABLED will output an RS232 start message when the unit is switched on If an external CD player is connected to the UNIDISK 2 1 and you want the UNIDISK 2 1 to ignore CD handset commands set to IGNORED ONCE i ONCE i AUTO 2 to 100 non linear OFF Om 10s to 5m OOs in 10 sec steps ACCEPTED IGNORED ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED DISABLED 9600 4800 to 230400 8 settings ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED DISABLED ACCEPTED IGNORED UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual _ LINN English Technical Specification Technical Specification Electrical Mains voltage 100 230 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 40 W approximately Physical Weight 4 8 kg Dimensions 380 W x 360 D x 80 H mm Signal Interfaces Signal Interfaces Interlaced video Analogue audio Type Connector Level Impedance Notes Type Connector Impedance Notes SCART RGB Composite 1 Vp p 75Q No audio on the SCART Unbalanced 8 x RCA 300 Q Front L A L B F R A R B Component Y 1Vpp Rear Land R p 3 x BNC Pr 1 Vp p
33. n 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 UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual G LINN Copyright and Acknowledgements English Copyright and Acknowledgements Copyright 2003 Linn Products Ltd First edition July 2003 Linn Products Limited Floors Road Waterfoot Glasgow G76 OEP 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 UNIDISK SILVER DISK ENGINE and KNEKT are trade marks of Linn Products Limited DVD Logo is a trade mark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation DTS and DTS 2 Digital Out are trade marks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby MLP Lossless and the double D symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE
34. o determine the setting based on the video format of the disc being played set to Auto If your display device accepts a 1V peak to peak input set to High If your display device accepts a 0 7V peak to peak input set to Low UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual _ LINN English Setup Menus Picture Mode Default setting Auto Due to the process of converting movies shot on film into the digital format recorded onto DVD Videos flickering of images can occur on a display device The UNIDISK 2 1 offers two methods of eliminating this effect High resolution and Non flicker As the correct method is dependent on each DVD Video we suggest you choose the Auto setting which allows the UNIDISK 21 to select the best method for each disc Angle Mark Default setting Off If set to On the max symbol appears on the display device to inform you when a multi angle portion of a DVD Video is being played The number of available camera angles is displayed next to the symbol Closed Captions Default setting Off Set to On to view Closed Captions for the deaf and hard of hearing that might be available on a DVD Video Screen Saver Default setting On If an image is paused on your display device for too long damage to the screen can result Setting to On minutes General Setup _OSD Language Aspect Ratio Video Standard NTSC Type _ Prim Display Device _ Interlaced Out Auto Colour Level High
35. ock 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 to 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 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 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 LVD is proved by full compliance with the following standards Standard number Date of issue Test type EN60065 1998 General requirements Marking Hazardous radiation Heating under normal conditions Shock hazards under normal operatin
36. on physical media compact discs digital versatile discs semiconductor chips hard drives memory cards and the like An independent license for such use is required For details please visit http mp3licensing com MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual _ LINN English Contents Contents Introduction Disc types Audio outputs Cleaning Connecting Unpacking Voltage selection Positioning Back panel Connecting the UNIDISK 2 1 to a Linn System Controller Front Panel and Handset Front panel Handset Handset modes A note for users of Linn 5103 Video Output Setup Menus About the setup menus General Setup Progressive Scan Setup Audio Setup Preferences Playing Discs First of all Front panel symbols Displayed disc information Basic operation Playing SACDs KRWNNDN N ao O O u UI Locating titles chapters tracks on a disc Direct title chapter selection Next and previous chapter track selection Direct chapter track selection Direct track selection Replay chapter track Locating a particular point on a disc Fast search forwards and backwards Fast scan forwards and backwards Slow search forwards and backwards Slow scan forwards and backwards Direct time selection Using program modes to control playback Repeat disc Repeat section Shuffle program Include program Using DVD Video and DVD Audio menus Further playback
37. pan Phone 813 5816 6881 Fax 813 5816 6882 Helpline 0120 126 173 Email info linn jp Website www linn jp com UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER Owner s Manual _ LINN
38. resolution 2 gt Non flicker __ 7 General Setup AN Aspect Ratio _ Video Standard NTSC Type Prim Display Device Interlaced Out _ Colour Level Picture Mode On y ort V General otup Video Standard NTSC Type _ Prim Display Device _ Interlaced Out Colour Level Picture Mode Angle Mark On off Vv General Setup NTSC Type __Prim Display Device interlaced Out Colour Level Picture Mode Progressive Scan Setup These options are only for use if the progressive outputs on the UNIDISK 2 1 are used Colour Resolution Progressive Scan Setup Default setting High 4 4 4 J DT Highc4 4 4 Dither Normal 4 22 J ideo Detection Setting to High 4 4 4 adds processing to the video video Detectio signal which improves colour detail Main Page Setting to Normal 4 2 2 does not add processing Dither Progressive Scan Setup Default setting Off Video Detection Main Page On display devices with limited colour depth e g LCD panels bands of colour shade rather than smooth transitions in colour shade may be seen Setting to On reduces such colour banding Progressive Scan Setup Video Detection Colour Resolution On j ott Default setting Auto _ Colour Resolution Progressive Interlaced The setting for this option is dependent on the method that was used to record the original video source material If you want the UNIDISK 2
39. ss enter To play view an item highlight the item then press enter To skip forwards backwards through items press i M UNIDISK 2 1 PLAYER 21 Owner s Manual LINN English Playing Discs To fast search forwards backwards while an MP3 or MPEG 2 file is playing press and hold m4 To stop playing viewing an item press H Note If Disc Nav in the setup menus is set to Menu Off a data disc inserted into the UNIDISK 2 1 will play from the first item of the first folder when you press enter The i M W keys will function as above Replay file mode To replay an MP3 file While the file is playing press PROG on the handset then press REPEAT 1 key within two seconds The front panel display shows ONE To cancel replay file mode Press PROG then press REPEAT within two seconds Shuffle mode To shuffle the order in which files in a folder play While the first file is playing press PROG on the handset then press SHUFFLE 2 key within two seconds The front panel display shows SHF To cancel shuffle mode Press PROG then press SHUFFLE within two seconds Include program This mode allows you to select which files you wish to listen to view from those available in a folder To select which files are to be played 1 Press PROG on the handset then press INCLUDE 3 key within two seconds The front panel display shows P01 00 and INC inclu
40. want on screen information and menus displayed in Aspect Ratio General Setup See 22 Default setting 16 9 OSD Langua gt 43 _ Video Standard Letterbox _NTSC Type 16 9 Prim Display Device interlaced Out _ Colour Level __ Picture Mode 7 Choose the option that matches your display device either 4 3 Letterbox or 16 9 Video Standard General Setup Default setting Native eso Language y Nativi Choose the option that matches the video signal _NTSC Type ures standard accepted by your display device Set to Native _ Pam Display Pence ET if your display device accepts both NTSC and PAL Colour Level standards Picture Mode Notes If TV Type is set to Native you may notice the screen flicker when a DVD Video begins to play This happens when the UNIDISK 21 switches from one video signal standard to the other If your display device only accepts one type of standard you may not be able to view DVD Videos on the UNIDISK 2 1 that have been recorded in the other standard General Setup NTSC Type OSD Language Aspect Ratio Video Standard gt North American _Prim DisplayDevice _ World _____J interlaced Out _ Colour Leve Picture Mode Ww For countries that use the NTSC signal standard Default setting North American If in the U S A or Canada set to North American If not in the U S A or Canada set to World General Setup OSD Language Aspect Ratio Video
41. ycles through available audio streams on a disc 7 D adjusting settings For navigating on screen menus and SETUP Enters exits on screen setup menus gt Plays a disc H S Stops a disc Pauses a disc A Opens closes the disc drawer GOTO For jumping to a particular title chapter track or time RETURN For navigating certain discs and for use in playing data discs TITLE For accessing disc menus or subtitles DISPLAY Changes the time display on the front panel when playing discs VIDEO ADJ adjust Selects video format either PAL NTSC or Native automatic Digits 0 9 REPEAT SHUFFLE INCLUDE Numeric keys program functions DVD For selecting Disc mode MENU Enters menus on discs enter Executes certain commands M4 Previous chapter track and fast search backwards gt gt Next chapter track and fast search forwards gt Fast scan forwards 4 Fast scan backwards ZOOM Magnifies screen image ANGLE Selects available viewing angles on DVD Videos KNEKT functions Used if the unit is installed in a KNEKT system Greyed keys do not function with the UNIDISK 2 1 666666606066 Handset modes Pressing a source key DVD CD TUNER or AUX on the handset will put the handset into the mode of that source The function of the handset keys varies for the different sources so you may find that occasionally when using the handset the UNIDISK 21 does not respond as expected This is becaus
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