Linn AV 5101 Users Guide

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P R E F A C E ii I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR. CAUTION: REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING. ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE. DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. ATTENTION: DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. P R E F A C E Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance. 2. Retain Instructions. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow Instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. Water and Moisture. Do not use the appliance near water, for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like. 6. Carts and Stands. Use only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 6a. An appliance and cart combination should be used with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7. 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. 8. Heat. Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Power Sources. Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the appliance. 10. Grounding or Polarisation. Do not defeat the precautions taken to ground or polarise the supply to the appliance.

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P R E F A C E iii c) Fit a new 5 Amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the carrier back into the plug. Always ensure the fuse cover is fitted. If the fuse cover is missing do not use the plug. Contact your Linn retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover. Fuses are for fire protection and do not protect against electric shock. F U S E R A T I N G S 220V/230V/240V setting: 3.15A anti-surge. 115V/100V setting 6.3A anti-surge. R E P L A C I N G T H E F U S E Should the mains fuse blow replace it only with an equivalent part. The fuse holder is located just below the mains inlet socket. To replace the fuse disconnect the product from the mains supply. Using a flat blade screwdriver remove and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows a second time there is a fault in the product. Contact your local retailer. M A I N S V O L T A G E O P E R A T I N G R A N G E 115V, 230V +/- 10%, 50-60Hz. SETTING THE MAINS OPERATING VOLTAGE Please check the setting of the voltage selector switch at the mains input socket before connecting the product to a mains supply. The AV5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is supplied set for 230v operation for use in Europe. To set it for 115V operation disconnect it from the mains and slide the voltage selector switch to the appropriate position. Warning!! The power supply may be destroyed if it is connected to 240V when set for 120V. POWER CONSUMPTION Operate mode 25W-850W Standby mode 5W 11. 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. 12. Protective Attachment Plug. As a safety feature the product is equipped with an attachment plug containing overload protection. See the instruction manual about resetting or replacing the plug. Should the plug need replacing ensure that a replacement is used which has the same overload protection as the original. 13. Cleaning. The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14. Non use periods. Unplug the power cord from the outlet if the product will be unused for a long period of time. 15. Objects and liquid entry. Take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the product. 16. 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. 17. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier 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 : a) Pull out the red fuse cover/carrier. b) Remove and dispose of the blown fuse.