Linn Portable Speaker AV Loudspeaker User Manual

Li n n AV Lo u d s p e a k e r Us e r ’s Gu i d e  
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Important safety information  
Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product:  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of  
uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient  
magnitude to cause electric shock.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of  
important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction  
and service manuals.  
CAUTION  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE  
COVER.  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN.  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.  
CAUTION: REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.  
ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME 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.  
Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any  
doubt.  
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the  
appliance.  
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3.  
Retain instructions. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.  
Heed warnings. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating  
instructions.  
4.  
5.  
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.  
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.  
Wall or ceiling mounting. Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
8.  
Ventilation. Site the appliance so that its location or position does not interfere with its  
proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,  
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in  
installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the  
ventilation openings.  
9.  
Heat. Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or  
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
10. Power sources. Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in  
the operating instructions or marked on the appliance.  
11. Grounding or polarisation. Do not defeat the precautions taken to ground or polarise  
the supply to the appliance.  
12. Power cord protection. Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on  
or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords  
at plugs, power sockets, and at the point where they exit from the appliance.  
13. Protective attachment plug. As a safety feature the product is equipped with an  
attachment plug containing overload protection. 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.  
14. Cleaning. The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
15. Power lines. An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.  
16. Outdoor antenna grounding. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the tuner/receiver  
ensure that the antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and static build up.  
In the USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 concerning  
installation requirements.  
17. Non-use periods. Unplug the power cord from the outlet if the product will be unused  
for a long period of time.  
18. Objects and liquid entry. Take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the product.  
19. Damage requiring service. The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if:  
a) The power cord or plug has been damaged.  
b) Objects or liquid have fallen into the product.  
c) The product has been exposed to rain.  
d) The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in  
operation.  
e) The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.  
20. Servicing. Don’t attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating  
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.  
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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 a new 5 Amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the  
carrier back into the plug.  
Always ensure the fuse cover is fitted. If the fuse cover is missing do not use  
the plug. Contact your Linn retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover.  
Fuses are for fire protection and do not protect against electric shock.  
Mains plug replacement  
Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this  
proceed as follows. If you are in doubt contact your Linn retailer or a  
competent electrician.  
a) Disconnect the plug from the mains supply.  
b) Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely. A plug with bared conductors is  
dangerous if engaged in a live socket.  
c) Only fit a 13 Amp BS1363A approved plug with a 5 Amp fuse.  
d) The cable wire colours or a letter will be marked at the connection points  
of most quality plugs.  
Attach the wires securely to their respective points. The Brown wire must  
go to the Live pin, the Blue wire must go 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.  
Replacing the fuse  
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.  
Fuse ratings. See specifications section.  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker 220V /230V /240V setting T3.15A.  
115V /100V setting (if available): T6.3A. CSA approved.  
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Replacing the fuse  
Positioning the products and heat  
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.  
All electronic products generate some heat. Audio products, in particular audio  
power amplifiers, have to handle and dissipate large amounts of power. It is  
essential to provide adequate ventilation to allow this heat to dissipate into the  
environment. All Linn products are fully protected against overheating and will shut  
down before any component becomes over heated. However the products will last  
longer and perform better if they are kept cool. The AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass  
Speaker keeps its power amplifier semiconductors cool by transferring the heat on  
to the extruded heatsink. As a result the extrusion will become warm in use.  
Mains voltage operating range  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker  
115V, 230V +/- 10%, 50-60Hz.  
Copyright and acknowledgements  
Setting the mains operating voltage  
Copyright © Linn Products Limited.  
All products with a voltage selector switch must be set to the local mains supply  
Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP, Scotland, United  
Kingdom.  
voltage before connecting to the mains supply.  
Please check the setting of the voltage selector switch at the mains input socket  
before connecting the product to a mains supply.  
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.  
To set the mains operating voltage unplug the mains supply cable and using a flat  
blade screwdriver turn the selector switch to the appropriate voltage.  
Warning!! The power supply may be destroyed if it is connected to 240V when  
set for 120V.  
Printed in the United Kingdom.  
AV 5101, AV 5103, AV 5105, AV 5110, AV 5120, AV 5140, and AV 5150 are  
trademarks of Linn Products Limited.  
Power consumption  
Product  
Operate mode  
Standby mode  
The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to  
change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Linn  
Products Limited. Linn Products Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any  
errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik  
Bass Loudspeaker  
25W-850W  
5W  
Switching the product on and off – standby  
operation  
Part no: PACK 739  
This manual was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd, Cambridge,  
England.  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker  
The AV 5150 contains circuitry which senses the presence of an audio signal and  
powers up the product. The AV 5150 remains powered up for several minutes after  
the audio signal disappears, then reverts to standby mode, consuming very little  
power. Standby mode is indicated by the front panel indicator glowing red. Full  
operation is indicated by the front panel indicator glowing green. The mains switch  
(behind the control area cover) switches the product OFF completely or ON. If, after  
three minutes, the AV 5150 does not sense an audio signal it will switch to standby  
mode.  
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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  
EN60065 1993  
Test type  
General requirements  
Marking  
Ionizing  
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  
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:  
Standard number Date of issue  
Test type  
EN55013  
EN55013  
EN60555-2  
EN60555-3  
EN55020  
1994  
1994  
1987  
1987  
1994  
Conducted emissions  
Absorbed emissions  
Harmonics  
Voltage fluctuations  
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:  
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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.  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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c o n t e n t s  
introduction.........................1  
The Linn AV System.........................1  
setting up the  
AV 5110.........................19  
Unpacking.........................19  
AV 5103 System Controller.........................1  
AV 5101 Personal Handset.........................2  
AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier.........................2  
AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker.........................3  
AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker.........................3  
AV 5110 Local Loudspeaker.........................4  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker.........................4  
…Making it real.........................5  
Positioning AV 5110 loudspeakers.........................19  
Connecting the AV 5110.........................22  
setting up the AV 5150 23  
Unpacking.........................23  
Positioning.........................23  
Removing the base.........................25  
Connecting the AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass  
Speaker.........................26  
About the AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier.........................6  
Adjusting the AV 5150.........................28  
using the AV  
loudspeakers.........................7  
Using the AV 5140 and AV 5120  
guarantee and service.........................31  
loudspeakers.........................7  
Using the AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass  
Loudspeaker.........................9  
technical information.........................32  
AV 5140 Front Loudspeaker.........................32  
Using the AV 5110 Local Loudspeaker.........................10  
AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker.........................32  
AV 5110 Local Loudspeaker.........................33  
setting up the AV 5140 and  
AV 5120.........................11  
Unpacking.........................11  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker.........................33  
Index.........................35  
Positioning AV 5140 loudspeakers.........................11  
Positioning the AV 5120 loudspeaker.........................13  
Connecting the AV 5140 or AV 5120  
loudspeakers.........................15  
Removing the grilles and cleaning the  
loudspeakers.........................18  
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i n t r o d u c t i o n  
The Linn AV System  
AV 5103 System Controller  
To get the most out of a film you have to do more than simply watch it: you  
have to experience it fully, exactly as its creators intended. That means images  
and sound must be married together perfectly, giving you the same emotional  
impact you would receive in the cinema itself. Without sound of the very  
highest quality, every film lacks an essential dimension – and so does your  
pleasure in viewing it.  
The heart of the system is the AV 5103 System Controller. This controls your  
audio and video sources, to let you choose what you want to watch or listen  
to. It can control analogue signals, from a tape recorder or FM tuner, for  
example; digital signals, from a CD player or a LaserDisc player, and video  
sources, from a TV tuner, video recorder and LaserDisc player. It also decodes  
surround encoded materials, including AC-3, to give you a complete surround  
sound experience. With its informative two-line text display, and the option  
of on-screen graphics, the AV 5103 System Controller is both powerful and  
simple to use. Most operations involve just one key-press on the front panel  
or handset.  
In designing your Linn AV system, we have set out to create the ultimate  
experience of cinema and music in the home and every component has  
been carefully designed to give you exactly that. No-one knows more than  
Linn about designing music systems for the home and we have used that  
unique experience and know how to create an AV system which gives you  
the same accuracy and purity of sound, even when you are listening to special  
effects in an action movie.  
Despite the simplicity of its front panel, however, almost every aspect of the  
System Controller can be configured in exactly the way you want. You can  
define and control everything: the inputs you use for each of your sources,  
the name of those sources, the surround-sound decoding options and  
loudspeaker settings. The System Controller also provides a sophisticated  
range of audio and video recording options, allowing you to record several  
sources simultaneously without affecting what you are watching or hearing.  
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AV 5101 Personal Handset  
AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier  
The AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is the ideal companion to the System  
Controller in your AV system. It has the power to cope with the most  
demanding cinema effects, while providing the purity and low distortion  
needed for the perfect reproduction of music.  
The power and flexibility of the Linn AV system is entirely under your control,  
from wherever you are in the room, with the AV 5101 Personal Handset. This  
uses a powerful infra-red signal to allow you to select any of the AV 5103  
System Controller’s functions with a few simple key presses.  
Its uniquely contoured shape makes it extremely comfortable to hold, and  
the keys are large, and easy to read and use. It is also equally suitable for  
table-top use, if you prefer.  
Each AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier will drive two of the loudspeakers in  
your system, and for the best possible sound we recommend you divide the  
output of one AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier to drive the bass and treble  
sections of your centre speaker separately.  
As well as controlling the Linn AV system, and any other Linn products you  
may own, the Personal Handset can also learn the commands for your other  
equipment, so that your whole system can be controlled with a single handset.  
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AV 5140 Floor-Standing  
AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker  
The centre loudspeaker is fundamental to a good AV system because it has  
the task of reproducing the most critical information for music and cinema  
sources. We therefore designed the AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker without  
any compromises to give a superior full-range response, together with  
especially good bass handling.  
Loudspeaker  
The AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker is the perfect choice for use as the  
front speakers in a surround sound installation. With film, TV, video, or music  
the outstanding bass performance of the AV 5140 Floor-Standing  
Loudspeakers, combined with their natural reproduction of voice and music,  
will provide you with a totally absorbing and breathtaking cinematic  
experience. Their unique stylish shape ensures that they enhance, rather  
than dominate, your home.  
As well as giving superb reproduction of music it reproduces speech with  
particular accuracy, making it ideal for use with film soundtracks. We also  
carefully matched it to the AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeakers so that  
sounds which pan across and move between the speakers sound both  
accurate and highly dramatic. This gives you the most realistic possible  
impression when listening to film and video soundtracks.  
The AV 5120 drive units are shielded to ensure that there is no interference  
if you place it next to your television.  
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AV 5110 Local Loudspeaker  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass  
Speaker  
The rear loudspeakers in a surround system are important in creating a  
spacious sound for music and provide background noises and special effects  
in film soundtracks. These need to be capable of handing the full dynamic  
range for AC-3 but only limited range for ProLogic. The AV 5110 Local  
Loudspeakers were designed to be compact and stylish, so that they can be  
positioned easily in any room.  
The AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker extends the bass performance of  
the whole system to give you totally involving cinematic effects and enhance  
the impact of music. We designed the AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass Speaker  
to reproduce bass sounds as faithfully as our full-range loudspeakers, with  
the result that its contribution to the overall sound is extremely natural and  
unobtrusive. Because low frequency sounds are not directional you can  
position the bass speaker anywhere convenient in the room.  
Despite their size they produce a deceptively full sound with excellent bass  
response. For even better performance, and especially if you are using AC-  
3, a recommended alternative is to use a pair of AV 5120 or AV 5140 Floor-  
Standing Loudspeakers as the rear surround speakers.  
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…Making it real  
The Linn AV system has been designed to give you the most exciting and  
satisfying experience of cinema it is possible to achieve in the home. Our  
aim is to bring you the complete film as its creators intended: with images  
and sound working together in the most memorable way. To achieve this  
demanding objective we have designed each of our components to give  
outstanding performance in their own right while ensuring that each of them  
work perfectly with each other.  
The result is an integrated system that will give you the most rewarding  
experience you can achieve from watching a film, or listening to a music  
recording: bringing a new dimension to the way you experience cinema in  
the home.  
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About the AV 5105 Stereo Power  
Amplifier  
The Linn AV 5105 Stereo Power Amplifier is intended for use in high  
performance audio and audio/video systems. It combines high output power,  
ruggedness, and ease of use with our passion for quality. It draws on years of  
experience of designing and making high quality audio power amplifiers.  
Inside the compact case are two completely independent electrically isolated  
channels with fully regulated power supplies giving ‘dual mono’ performance.  
The signal path is DC coupled and servo controlled for the lowest distortion,  
cleanest, least coloured sound. The output stage is highly derated for cool,  
reliable operation, and the protection circuitry protects extensively against  
accidents or abuse.  
A signal sensing circuit detects the presence of audio above a very low level  
and turns on the main power supplies to the amplifier, bringing the power  
amplifier channel from a very low standby power consumption to full  
operation. It reverts to the standby condition a few minutes after the input  
signal disappears. This is particularly useful in multi-channel surround sound  
systems.  
The AV 5105 accepts the Linn active crossover modules, automatically  
detecting their presence and switching them in circuit as soon as they are  
plugged in. This makes playback system upgrades easy.  
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u s i n g t h e AV l o u d s p e a k e r s  
This chapter gives advice on selecting the right AV loudspeakers, based  
on the requirements of your AV system.  
The AV 5120 uses the same drive units as the AV 5140, so that sounds that  
pan across and move between the loudspeakers remain convincingly  
natural as they move. This ensures that you get a very realistic and natural  
impression when listening to film and video soundtracks.  
Using the AV 5140 and AV 5120  
loudspeakers  
A pair of AV 5110 Local Loudspeakers are recommended as the rear  
surround speakers due to their compact size and versatility, and an AV  
5150 Active Isobarik Bass Loudspeaker is an excellent addition to the  
system for dramatic cinema effects.  
The AV 5140 Front Loudspeaker is the ideal choice for the main left and  
right loudspeakers in an AV system, or for the rear surround speakers. The  
AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker is particularly suitable for use as the centre  
speaker, but is also an excellent choice for the main left and right or rear  
loudspeakers. The AV 5140 and AV 5120 are tonally matched, so the  
balance of sound will be perfect whatever combination you decide on.  
Using a pair of AV 5120 loudspeakers as main loudspeakers  
The compact design of the AV 5120 loudspeaker makes it ideal for use as  
the main loudspeakers in an AV system where you do not have room for  
conventional floor-standing loudspeakers. They can be positioned on a  
bookcase or shelf, or fixed directly to the wall using a Linn adjustable  
BRAKIT.  
Using the AV 5140s as front loudspeakers  
A recommended configuration is to use two AV 5140 loudspeakers as the  
front loudspeakers, in conjunction with an AV 5120 placed either above or  
below the television. The midrange units of the AV 5140s are at the ideal  
height for providing natural reproduction of a film soundtrack when  
positioned either side of a television screen.  
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Using AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeakers as rear surround  
speakers  
An ideal AC-3 AV system uses two AV 5140 Floor-Standing Loudspeakers  
in a conventional stereo configuration, supplemented by an AV 5120  
Compact Loudspeaker as the centre speaker and, for the full dynamic  
range required, two further AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeakers at the rear.  
This system will give you breathtaking sound from films and music,  
whether you are listening to the dynamic climax in an action movie, or the  
subtle nuances in a musical performance.  
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Using the AV 5150 Active Isobarik  
Bass Loudspeaker  
Any AV or hi-fi system can be dramatically enhanced by the addition of the  
AV 5150 to extend the bass performance well below the limit of full-range  
loudspeakers.  
The 5150 is an omni-directional low-frequency loudspeaker, incorporating  
12" Isobarik coupled drivers with integrated active amplification. This  
loudspeaker delivers its impact without intruding or detracting from  
realism, with an accurate tonal performance for both music and cinema  
sound effects.  
The AV 5150 offers great flexibility in configuring the system providing  
extreme low bass enhancement to a system which already has capable  
bass speakers or providing balance to a system based on small speakers  
with limited bass capability. The AV 5150 can be configured to blend in  
with and enhance almost any system configuration.  
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Using the AV 5110 Local  
Loudspeaker  
The AV 5110 is exceptionally versatile, perfect for any situation where you  
need a small loudspeaker with an excellent full-range performance.  
In an AV system the AV 5110 is ideal for use as the rear loudspeakers, and  
they can be placed on a shelf, mounted on stands, or wall-mounted using  
Linn BRAKITs.  
AV 5110 loudspeakers are also ideal for a second room system, so that  
you can listen to the music from your main system elsewhere in your  
home. The AV 5103 System Controller provides duplicate main left and  
right outputs to make it easy to set up a second system and a KNEKT  
output to allow full audio/video distribution.  
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s e t t i n g u p t h e AV 5 1 4 0 a n d AV 5 1 2 0  
Unpacking  
Each AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeaker comes in a box with the following  
Positioning AV 5140 loudspeakers  
Positioning the AV 5140 loudspeakers near a rear wall  
The rear-facing bass unit allows the AV 5140 loudspeakers to be  
positioned much closer to a wall, or to the corner of a room, than  
conventional loudspeakers, without degrading the bass performance.  
Because bass frequencies are not directional, the rear-facing bass unit  
sounds as immediate and direct as the front-facing bass unit in most  
conventional loudspeakers, and it is hard to believe that the sound is not  
coming from the front of the loudspeaker.  
accessories:  
A terminal key, for removing the loudspeaker terminals.  
Four tri-wire links (AV 5140) and two bi-wire links (AV 5120).  
Four red and four black banana plugs (AV 5140), two red and two  
black banana plugs (AV 5120).  
Eight spiked feet with locking nuts (AV 5140), or four rubber feet  
(AV 5120).  
This manual.  
They will produce good bass performance even when positioned as close  
as 150mm (6") from a rear wall. If positioned in a corner they should be at  
least 150mm (6") from each wall:  
In addition, each AV 5140 loudspeaker is supplied with:  
A stand, which can be attached to the loudspeaker.  
Eight cap screws and washers, to attach the stand.  
A full-length grille, which can be attached to the front of the loudspeaker,  
is available as an optional extra (Linn part numbers: 5140 GRILLE and  
5120 GRILLE).  
We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport  
the loudspeakers at a later date.  
The spacing between the AV 5140 loudspeakers should be about two  
thirds of the width of the room, and this should be about the same as the  
distance from your listening position to each speaker. They will also  
benefit from being angled in slightly towards the listener.  
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Using the AV 5140 loudspeakers with a centre loudspeaker  
If you are using the AV 5140 loudspeakers in an AV system, and you have  
a centre loudspeaker, they will benefit from being placed further apart.  
The centre loudspeaker should be slightly closer to the rear wall than the  
AV 5140 loudspeakers, so that the distance from the listener to each the  
loudspeaker is the same.  
Adjusting the feet  
The AV 5140 loudspeakers are supplied with adjustable spiked feet. To  
achieve the full performance from your loudspeakers you should adjust the  
spikes so that the loudspeakers are completely stable, with all feet in  
contact with the floor.  
The standard spikes, which have been designed for use with carpeted  
floors, penetrate through the weave of the carpet without flattening the  
pile.  
Positioning the AV 5140 loudspeakers near a television  
The AV 5140 loudspeakers are fully screened and can therefore be placed  
as close as 50mm (2") to a television without causing interference to the  
television picture.  
If you have wooden or solid floors you should use the spikes in  
conjunction with Linn SKEETS, to provide a firm base and protect the floor  
from scratches. These are available from your Linn dealer.  
Fitting the stands  
The AV 5140 loudspeakers are supplied with bases, and for stability we  
recommend you fit these to the loudspeakers.  
To adjust the feet loosen the locking nut using the spanner provided,  
move the spike by screwing or unscrewing it, and then lightly tighten the  
locking nut.  
Screw each stand onto the loudspeaker using the four cap screws and  
washers provided.  
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Positioning the AV 5120  
loudspeaker  
The four rubber feet should be fitted to the base of the loudspeaker to  
ensure that it does not move or vibrate during use:  
Using the AV 5120 as a centre loudspeaker  
The AV 5120 is the perfect choice for use as the centre loudspeaker in a  
surround sound installation. The AV 5120 should be placed at the same  
height from the floor as the midrange units in the main left and right  
loudspeakers. For example, when used with a pair of AV 5140  
loudspeakers the ideal position is approximately 880mm (34.5") from the  
floor. It should be placed slightly closer to the rear wall than the main left  
and right loudspeakers, so that the distance from the listener to each  
loudspeaker is the same.  
Positioning the AV 5120 loudspeaker above or below a  
television  
Using a pair of AV 5120 loudspeakers as main loudspeakers  
If you are using AV 5120 loudspeakers as the main left and right  
loudspeakers in a system, their spacing should be about two thirds of the  
width of the room, and this should be about the same as the distance from  
your listening position to each speaker. They will also benefit from being  
angled in slightly towards the listener.  
The AV 5120 can conveniently be positioned either under or above the  
television set, depending on the height of your television. The AV 5120 is  
fully magnetically screened so that it will not affect the television picture:  
When positioned in a corner or near a wall you should leave at least 75mm  
(3") between each wall and the rear of each loudspeaker.  
Alternatively, it can be placed behind a projection screen, or built into an  
AV cabinet.  
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The four rubber feet should be fitted to the end of the loudspeaker to  
ensure that it does not move or vibrate during use:  
Wall mounting with a BRAKIT  
You can mount an AV 5120 loudspeaker on the wall with a Linn BRAKIT,  
which is available separately from your Linn retailer (part number BRAKIT/  
1). This provides a secure and rigid fixing to the wall, and allows you to  
adjust the angle of the loudspeaker to point it towards the listening  
position.  
BRAKITs are provided with full instructions for fixing to the wall, and to the  
rear of the loudspeaker.  
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Connecting the AV 5140 or AV 5120  
loudspeakers  
Installing the linking plates  
Use the key provided to remove the adjacent pairs of terminal collars,  
install the linking plate, and replace the terminal collars.  
This section explains how to connect AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeakers  
with the rest of your system.  
The AV 5140 loudspeaker provides separate connections to the treble,  
midrange, and bass crossovers and drivers, and the AV 5120 loudspeaker  
provides separate connections to the treble and midrange/bass crossovers  
and drivers. You can use separate cables between the power amplifier and  
each section of the loudspeaker (bi-wiring or tri-wiring), or to use a  
separate power amplifier for each section of the loudspeaker (bi-amping  
or tri-amping).  
Using separate cables for each driver improves the subjective performance  
of the loudspeakers by reducing the coupling between the signals.  
Using bare wires  
AV 5140  
The sockets are designed so you can connect to them using either plugs  
or bare wires. To use bare wire connections undo the terminal collar, using  
the key provided, and insert the wire through the hole in the pillar. Then  
tighten the terminal collar to secure the wire.  
AV 5120  
WARNING: You should only remove one set of terminal collars at a  
time, or there is a risk that the circuit board can fall inside the cabinet.  
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On the AV 5120 do not remove the blanked terminals, and do not connect  
to these unless your AV 5120 has been specially modified for tri-amping  
by your dealer, or you may damage your amplifier.  
Bi-wiring or bi-amping  
To bi-wire or bi-amp an AV 5120, connect to the amplifier or amplifiers as  
shown in the illustration, using Linn K400 cable.  
Single-wiring  
To single-wire an AV 5140 or AV 5120 install the linking plates between  
the negative sockets and positive sockets, as shown in the illustration.  
Then connect to the amplifier as shown in the illustration, using Linn K20  
cable.  
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To bi-wire or bi-amp an AV 5140 install the linking plates so that they  
connect just the lower two terminals on each side, and connect the  
amplifier to the upper two terminals on each side as shown in the  
illustration, using Linn K400 cable.  
Tri-wiring or tri-amping  
To tri-wire or tri-amp an AV 5140 connect to the amplifier with three pairs  
of connectors, using Linn K600 cable.  
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Removing the grilles and cleaning  
the loudspeakers  
The grilles can be removed from the AV 5140 or AV 5120 loudspeakers if  
you do not need the protection they provide, and prefer the appearance  
of the loudspeakers without them.  
Clean the loudspeakers like this  
Use a soft, damp cloth; this will remove any dirt deposits without  
damaging the cabinets.  
Remove the grille from the AV 5140 or AV 5120 midrange  
driver like this  
Prise out the rubber trim ring.  
Then remove the perforated steel grille.  
Finally, replace the trim ring, locating the lugs in the slot around the inside  
of the rim.  
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s e t t i n g u p t h e AV 5 1 1 0  
Unpacking  
Positioning AV 5110 loudspeakers  
The fully screened drive units allow you to place the AV 5110 in virtually  
any location, without the risk of magnetic interference, making it ideal for  
use in an AV system or with a multimedia PC. Its small size and excellent  
performance also makes it perfect for most multi-room or communications  
applications. In addition, its durable, weather resistant, flame retardant  
and UV stable cabinet ensures that the AV 5110 is suitable for many  
professional, commercial and industrial applications.  
Each pair of AV 5110 loudspeakers comes in a box with the following  
accessories:  
Four rubber feet.  
A manual.  
Badge.  
We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport  
the loudspeakers at a later date.  
The AV 5110 is easy to accommodate either free standing, mounted on  
stands, or wall-mounted using Linn BRAKITs for omni-directional  
orientation (Linn part number: BRAKIT/1).  
Note that the AV 5110 is weather resistant but not waterproof, so should  
not be left outdoors.  
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Wall mounting  
Then fit the BRAKIT with the 4 self tapping screws supplied with the  
BRAKIT.  
You can mount AV 5110 loudspeakers on the wall with Linn BRAKITS,  
which are available separately from your Linn dealer. They provide an  
extremely secure and rigid fixing to the wall, and allow you adjust the  
angle of each loudspeaker to point it towards the listening position.  
First prise off the cover moulding on the rear of the loudspeaker using a  
screwdriver. Ease off one side at a time, and remove the cover from the  
rear of the loudspeaker.  
Mount the other half of the BRAKIT to the wall, and join the two sections  
of the BRAKIT together with the nut and bolt supplied, using the spanner  
supplied in the BRAKIT kit.  
For optimum sound quality the AV 5110 loudspeakers should be mounted  
so that they are at head height when you are sitting down listening to  
music. Alternatively you may prefer to mount them at picture height so  
that they fit in with other features of your room, or in a corner or cornice.  
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Removing the grilles  
The grille can be removed from the AV 5110 for painting.  
Use a sharp pin or paper clip to prise the grille out, and remove the anti-  
vibration mat.  
Replace the anti-vibration mat, and refit the grille by pressing it carefully  
back into position, taking care not to bend it.  
Painting the AV 5110  
The AV 5110 loudspeaker can be painted, if you want to match it to the  
colour of your wall. You can use any non solvent based paint, and suitable  
paints are acrylic and emulsion paints. We recommend that you spray  
paint it to avoid leaving brush strokes.  
Before painting the loudspeaker you should remove the grille as described  
in Removing the grilles, above. Mask the middle section of the speaker,  
which is concealed by the grille, and the input terminals. You can now  
paint the cabinet and the grille. Leave the AV 5110 and grille to dry, as  
recommended in the paint manufacturer’s instructions. Then remove the  
masking and refit the grille.  
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Connecting the AV 5110  
Bare wires  
The sockets are designed so you can connect to them using either plugs  
or bare wires. To use bare wire connections undo the terminal collar, and  
insert the wires through the holes in the pillars making sure they do not  
touch. Then tighten the terminal collars to secure the wires.  
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Unpacking  
Positioning  
Each AV 5150 loudspeaker comes in a box with the following accessories:  
The AV 5150 operates over the frequency range from 15Hz to 100Hz. In  
theory, because the wavelengths associated with this frequency range  
(20m to 3m) are so large, the positioning of the AV 5150 with respect to  
the other speakers in the system should not be critical. However, for the  
best music reproduction keep the AV 5150 within a few meters of the main  
system speakers. This is especially true if the AV 5150 is set to operate up  
to its maximum bandwidth, or if it is being used with very small main  
speakers.  
Phono-to-phono lead.  
Mains lead.  
Four spikes, nuts and washers.  
Four casters.  
This manual.  
Linn badge.  
Two fuses.  
The versatile design of the AV 5150 allows it to be used either horizontally  
or vertically, for floor-standing, rack, or video-wall mounting.  
We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport  
the loudspeakers at a later date.  
Fitting the casters  
WARNING: The AV 5150 loudspeaker weighs 46kg (101lb). Do not  
attempt to lift it unaided.  
The AV 5150 is supplied with casters, which you can fit to make it easier to  
move the loudspeaker.  
Screw each caster into the recessed threaded hole in each corner of the  
base of the loudspeaker.  
Fitting spikes  
If you are positioning the loudspeaker on a carpeted floor we recommend  
you fit the spikes supplied with the loudspeaker, as these will penetrate  
the pile of the carpet and avoid damaging the carpet, while also giving a  
more stable performance.  
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Fit the spike boss using the M8 cap screw and washer provided.  
These spacer blocks can be removed  
to reduce the height of the speaker  
when casters are fitted.  
Then fit the spike and M8 nut and adjust until the spike is secure. Finally  
tighten the locking nut until it is hand-tight.  
If you have wooden or solid floors you should use the spikes in  
conjunction with Linn SKEETS, to provide a firm base and protect the floor  
from scratches. These are available from your Linn dealer.  
Hiding the cables  
For neat installation the cables can be passed under the base and up  
through a hole to exit at the relevant sockets.  
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Removing the base  
The AV 5150 can be installed on its side in a partition wall, or behind a  
screen. If you do this ensure there is adequate ventilation around the heat  
sink at the front of the unit.  
Lie the speaker on its side with the heatsink uppermost. Re
adhesive badge by prising it off.  
Remove the base by unscrewing the four M8 cap screws, lift off the base,  
and remove the grilles and stand offs.  
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Connecting the AV 5150 Active  
Isobarik Bass Speaker  
Connecting to the AV 5103 System Controller  
Connect the AV 5150 phono socket marked RIGHT INPUT to the SUB  
output on the AV 5103, using the phono lead provided.  
The following diagram shows the connections to the AV 5150:  
Using more than one AV 5150  
To use more than one AV 5150 in a system connect the DAISY OUTPUT  
from the first AV 5150 to the DAISY INPUT on the next AV 5150, using a  
phono lead. This takes the filtered output from the first loudspeaker to the  
direct input of the next loudspeaker, without further filtering. The soft  
clipper and phase response can be adjusted independently on each  
loudspeaker; see Protecting the Speaker, page 29, and Inverting the phase  
response, page 29.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
INPUT  
FILTER  
OUTPUT  
POWER AMP  
INPUT  
MAINS  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
Connecting the mains supply  
First AV 5150  
Connect the mains supply to the loudspeaker using the mains lead  
provided.  
DAISY  
OUT  
DAISY  
IN  
LEFT  
When you first apply power to the AV 5150 it switches on, as shown by a  
green indicator on the front panel.  
RIGHT  
INPUT  
FILTER  
OUTPUT  
POWER AMP  
INPUT  
After ten minutes of inactivity the AV 5150 automatically switches to  
standby, and the indicator changes to red.  
MAINS  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
Second/subsequent AV 5150s  
The AV 5150 automatically switches on from standby when it senses a  
signal on the input.  
DAISY  
OUT  
DAISY  
IN  
LEFT  
Connecting the AV 5150 to a stereo preamplifier  
RIGHT  
INPUT  
Connect the left and right inputs of the AV 5150 to the left and right line  
outputs of the preamplifier, which already feed the main system power  
amplifier. The left and right signals are added inside the AV 5150 without  
affecting the left and right signals to the main system power amplifier.  
FILTER  
OUTPUT  
POWER AMP  
INPUT  
MAINS  
INPUT  
Further  
AV 5150s  
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To enable the remote sense on the second AV 5150 in the daisy chain,  
remove the link between the FILTER OUTPUT and POWER AMP INPUT  
and add a link between the RIGHT INPUT and POWER AMP OUTPUT, as  
shown in the diagram opposite.  
Additional wiring to the AV 5150  
With some video sources there may be inadequate signal present on the  
subwoofer output of the surround processor to switch on the AV 5150.  
This manifests itself by the AV 5150 repeatedly switching to standby, for  
example during long periods of dialogue. To prevent this happening take  
a second feed from the centre channel output of the surround processor  
and connect it to the left input of the AV 5150. This will trigger the signal  
detection circuitry from either subwoofer signal or centre channel signal.  
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Adjusting the AV 5150  
Set the switches as follows, where a switch is shown in black:  
The key parameters of the AV 5150 can be adjusted to suit the room, and  
the system with which it is used, using the switches which can be accessed  
by removing the panel.  
Response  
Setting  
41Hz  
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
7
7
8
8
8
Removing the panel  
The AV 5150 gain control and option switches are protected by a metal  
panel, which is located on four pins. To remove the panel pull it gently  
outwards.  
45Hz  
48Hz  
54Hz  
58Hz  
67Hz  
69Hz  
74Hz  
79Hz  
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
To refit the panel line up the four pins on the metalwork with the four  
mounting bushes on the door, and push it firmly back into place.  
Adjusting the frequency response  
The upper frequency response of the AV 5150 (low pass filter) is set by the  
left-hand bank of switches. The low pass filter should be set to  
complement the low frequency response of the main speaker system. Very  
small main speakers will need the AV 5150 to respond to higher  
frequencies than large main speakers.  
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Adjusting the output impedance  
Protecting the speaker  
The four switches of the right-hand bank control the power amplifier  
output impedance, to increase or reduce the damping of the loudspeaker  
drive units. A larger room will often require more bass damping.  
Switch 6 brings a soft clipper into the bass circuit path. Use this if you  
frequently play the system very loud. It allows very impressive sound  
effects while protecting the drive units against extreme overdrive.  
Impedance  
Setting  
Setting  
Setting  
0Ω  
No clipping  
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
-0.5Ω  
-1Ω  
High level  
clipping  
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
7
7
8
8
8
Inverting the phase response  
Switch 7 inverts the phase response. Use this if the main system power  
amplifier or speakers are inverting. It may also give better results if the  
5150 is at the opposite end of the room from the main speakers.  
-1.5Ω  
-2Ω  
Phase response  
Setting  
Inverted  
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
Note that decreasing the impedance increases the damping.  
Normal  
1
2
3
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Varying the gain  
Switch 8 allows the gain to be varied with the control above the switches,  
or bypassed if the preamp has a variable bass output level. Use this to set  
the bass level for the system. Don’t be tempted to turn it up until it hurts!  
Leave it fairly subtle. It is easy for the bass level to become overpowering.  
Gain control  
Setting  
Variable  
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
Fixed  
1
2
3
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g u a r a n t e e a n d s e r v i c e  
LINN PRODUCTS LTD., FLOORS ROAD, WATERFOOT, EAGLESHAM,  
GLASGOW G76 0EP, SCOTLAND, U.K.  
This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the  
country of purchase.  
TELEPHONE: ++44 (0)141 307 7777  
To help us, please ask your retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in  
operation in your country.  
FACSIMILIE: ++44 (0)141 644 4262  
In Europe, America and other markets, extended warranty is offered to  
customers who register their purchase with Linn. A Registration Card can  
be obtained from your retailer and should be stamped by him. This will  
also enable you to receive the Linn RECORD Newsletter and details of  
music available from Linn.  
E-MAIL: helpline@linn.co.uk  
CUSTOMER SERVICES, U.K.: FREECALL 0500 888 909  
CUSTOMER SERVICES, GERMANY: FREECALL 0130 82 21 56  
CUSTOMER SERVICES, U.S.A.: TOLLFREE 888-671-LINN  
Warning  
Refer all enquiries to authorised dealers only. Unauthorised servicing or  
dismantling of the product invalidates the manufacturer’s warranty.  
For full warranty details, please refer to the card enclosed.  
If you are in any doubt, please contact your nearest Linn dealer. For  
information on your nearest Linn dealer, contact the Linn factory in  
Scotland or your national distributor.  
Important  
Please keep a copy of the sales receipt to establish the purchase date of  
the product.  
Please ensure that your equipment is ensured by you during any transit or  
shipment for repair.  
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t e c h n i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n  
AV 5140 Front Loudspeaker  
AV 5120 Compact Loudspeaker  
Volume  
42 litres.  
Volume  
14.5 litres.  
Frequency response  
Input impedance  
Amplifier power  
Efficiency  
30Hz to 20KHz 3dB.  
4Ω.  
Frequency response  
Input impedance  
Amplifier power  
Efficiency  
55Hz to 20KHz 3dB.  
4Ω.  
Minimum: 60W into 4Ω.  
90dB for 1W at 1m (1KHz).  
Within 3 gauss.  
Minimum: 60W into 4W.  
90dB for 1W at 1m (1KHz).  
Magnetic screening  
Crossover options  
Magnetic screening  
Fully screened within 3 gauss from the  
cabinet edge.  
Treble level can be reduced by 1dB on the  
crossover board.  
Crossover options  
Treble level can be reduced by 1dB on the  
crossover board.  
Wiring options  
Size  
Single-wiring, bi-wiring, tri-wiring,  
bi-amplification, and tri-amplification.  
Wiring options  
Size  
Single-wiring, bi-wiring, and bi-amplification.  
980mm x 235mm (rear) x 320mm  
(38" x 9" x 12") (H x W x D).  
614mm x 170mm x 248mm  
(24.2" x 6.7" x 9.8") (H x W x D).  
Weight  
21.5Kg (47lb) each.  
Weight  
10.6kg (23.4lb).  
Finishes  
Black Ash or American Cherry.  
Finishes  
Black Ash or American Cherry.  
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AV 5110 Local Loudspeaker  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass  
Speaker  
Type  
2-way bass reflex loudspeaker.  
80Hz to 20KHz 3dB.  
4Ω.  
Type  
Active Isobarik bass reflex loudspeaker.  
15Hz to 100Hz 3dB.  
5KΩ.  
Frequency response  
Input impedance  
Amplifier power  
Efficiency  
Frequency response  
Input impedance  
Amplifier power  
Drive units  
Minimum: 20W into 4Ω.  
88dB for 1W at 1m (1KHz).  
200W built in amplifier.  
Two 305.0mm (12") polypropylene cone  
bass drivers.  
Drive units  
10mm polymer domed treble unit, 100mm  
diecast chassis bass/midrange, shielded.  
Applications  
Size  
Hi-fi sub bass, AV sub bass.  
Magnetic screening  
Applications  
Fully screened within 3 gauss from the  
cabinet edge.  
483mm x 640mm x 483mm  
(19" x 25" x 19") (H x W x D).  
Full range speaker suitable for hi-fi, AV front,  
centre, or rear. Free standing or wall  
mounted using Linn Brakit.  
Weight  
46kg (101lb) each.  
Finishes  
Black Ash or American Cherry.  
Size  
228mm x 235mm x 103mm  
(9.0" x 9.3" x 4.0") (H x W x D).  
Weight  
2.7kg (6.0lb).  
Finishes  
Sparkle Black or Sparkle White.  
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i n d e x  
AV 5101 Personal  
AV 5120 Compact  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass  
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
additional wiring . . . . . . . . . 27  
adjusting the frequency  
a
Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
AV 5103 System  
Loudspeaker (continued)  
using as a centre speaker . . 13  
using as main  
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AV 5105 Stereo Power  
Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 6  
AV 5110 Local  
loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . 13  
wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
AV 5140 Floor-Standing  
Loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . 3  
adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . 12  
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
fitting the bases . . . . . . . . . 12  
positioning near a rear  
response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
adjusting the output  
impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
connecting to a stereo  
Loudspeaker . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
technical information . . . . . 33  
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
AV 5120 Compact  
preamplifier . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
connecting to the AV 5103  
System Controller . . . . . . . 26  
fitting spikes . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
fitting the casters . . . . . . . . 23  
inverting the phase  
wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
positioning near a  
response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
removing the base . . . . . . . 25  
removing the panel . . . . . . 28  
setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
technical information . . . . . 33  
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
television . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
removing linking plates . . . 15  
removing the grilles . . . . . . 18  
setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
technical information . . . . . 32  
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
using floor-standing as rear  
Loudspeaker . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
using as main  
loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . .  
7
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
positioning above or below  
a television . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
removing linking plates . . . 15  
removing the grilles . . . . . . 18  
setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
technical information . . . . . 32  
using a pair as main  
surrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
using as front  
8
using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
9
using more than one. . . . . . 26  
varying the gain . . . . . . . . . 30  
loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . .  
using with a centre  
7
loudspeaker . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
bare wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
bases, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
bi-amping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
bi-wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
b
loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . .  
7
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cables, hiding . . . . . . . . . . 24  
casters, fitting . . . . . . . . . . 23  
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
connecting, using bare  
linking plates, removing . . 15  
Linn AV System . . . . . . . . . . 1  
technical information  
c
l
(continued)  
AV 5140 Front  
Loudspeaker. . . . . . . . . . . 32  
AV 5150 Active Isobarik Bass  
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
terminal key . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
tri-amping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
tri-wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
corner, spacing . . . . . . . . . 11  
mounting with a BRAKIT. . 14  
m
p
phase response, inverting . 29  
projection screen . . . . . . . 13  
feet  
f
adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14  
rear wall, spacing . . . . . . . 11  
rubber feet, fitting . . 13, 14  
unpacking . . . . . . 11, 19, 23  
wall mounting . . . . . . 14, 20  
r
u
g
gain, varying . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
grilles, removing . . . . 18, 21  
guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
w
service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
single-wiring . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
spikes, fitting . . . . . . . . . . 23  
s
introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
i
technical information  
AV 5110 Local  
t
K20 cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
K400 cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
K600 cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
k
Loudspeaker. . . . . . . . . . . 33  
AV 5120 Compact  
Loudspeaker. . . . . . . . . . . 32  
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