AKURATE TUNER
FM/AM/DAB TUNER
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OWNER S MANUAL
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General Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
Important Safety Instructions
Explanation of symbols used in this manual or on the rear/underside of the
apparatus:
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use the apparatus near water, for example near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool etc.
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
operation, maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and
service manuals.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. Site the apparatus so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the apparatus 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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
For apparatus connected to the mains electricity
supply
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
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
MAINS PLUGS
This apparatus 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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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.
15. Wall or ceiling mounting. Mount the apparatus to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Refer to the rear or underside of the product for fuse and power
consumption information.
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16. Power sources. Connect the apparatus to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or marked on the apparatus.
17. Mains plug. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the
mains supply. The mains plug must be accessible at all times. Use the
mains switch (if applicable) when the apparatus is not in use.
18. Power lines. An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
19. Outdoor antenna grounding. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the
apparatus, 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.
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.
20. Telephone line. Do not connect the apparatus to a telephone line except
where specifically instructed to do so.
Fuses are for fire protection and do not protect against electric shock.
21. Objects and liquid entry. Do not let objects or liquids fall into the
apparatus. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not
place a vessel containing liquid on top of the apparatus.
22. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.
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.
23. The apparatus has been designed for use in moderate and tropical
climates.
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.
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FCC notice
Note:
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.
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:
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
2002
General requirements
Marking
Hazardous radiation
Heating under normal conditions
Shock hazards under normal
operating conditions
Insulation requirements
Fault conditions
Mechanical strength
Parts connected to the mains
supply
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Components
Terminal devices
External flexible cords
Electrical connections and
mechanical fixings
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council
Protection against electric shock
Stability and mechanical hazards
Resistance to fire
The symbol (right) is shown on this product. It indicates that the
product should not be disposed of with regular household waste,
but should be disposed of separately.
Electrical and electronic equipment can contain materials that are
hazardous to the environment and human health and therefore
should be disposed of at a designated waste facility or returned to
your retailer for the appropriate recycling to take place (see
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
EN55013
Date of issue
2001
Test type
Conducted emissions
Absorbed emissions
Immunity
If you wish to dispose of this product and the product still functions, please
consider recycling/reusing it by donating it to a charity shop, selling it or
part-exchanging it with your retailer.
EN55013
2001
EN55020
2002
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Copyright and Acknowledgements
Copyright © 2007 Linn Products Ltd. First edition June 2007.
Linn Products Limited, Glasgow Road, Waterfoot, Eaglesham,
Glasgow, G76 OEQ, Scotland, United Kingdom
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of the publisher.
The content of 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.
Trade marks used in this publication: Linn and the Linn logo are
registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited. AKURATE and
KNEKT are trade marks of Linn Products Limited.
Linn Products Limited disclaims any proprietary interest in trade
marks and trade names other than its own.
UK Registered Design No 4001085
Printed in the United Kingdom.
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Contents
Listening to DAB
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15
16
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Introduction
1
What is DAB?
Installation
Unpacking
Positioning
Cleaning
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1
1
2
3
3
4
4
Selecting a station
Secondary stations
Station information
Rescanning the DAB band
Presets
Connecting
Back panel
Automatic preset storage
Manual preset storage/Renaming stations
Selecting a preset
Favourite presets
Connecting the aerials
Connecting to a Linn AKURATE KONTROL,
other pre-amplifier or AV system controller
Connecting the DAB digital output
Connecting to the mains supply
Automatic DAB scan
5
5
5
Deleting presets
Radio Text
User Options
18
21
22
Front Panel and Handset
Front panel
6
6
7
7
Technical Specifications
Guarantee and Service
Handset
Handset modes
Operation
8
8
Standby
Region selection
Band selection
Listening to FM and AM
About RDS
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9
9
9
Selecting a station
Station information
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Introduction
Installation
At Linn, we believe that music is fundamental to human well-being,
whether it be music you know well and love, or something you have
never heard before that delights you. The number and variety of radio
stations that are available ensures that tuners are an excellent way of
discovering music that is new to you, and the addition of digital
transmission to radio broadcasting means that this range of stations
has never been wider.
It is strongly recommended that the AKURATE Tuner is installed and
configured by an authorised Linn retailer.
Unpacking
The AKURATE Tuner is supplied with the following accessories:
• luminous handset
• 2 x AAA batteries for the handset
• FM aerial
• F-type adapter for FM aerial
• AM aerial
The FM/AM/DAB AKURATE Tuner is an advanced source product
developed from engineering experience built up over three decades. It
is designed to offer superb performance from FM, AM and DAB radio
bands, and will provide you with many years of listening pleasure.
• DAB aerial
• 1 pair of black interconnect cables
• mains lead
The AKURATE Tuner is the perfect partner for Linn’s AKURATE
KONTROL pre-amplifier and AKURATE power amplifier range. Add the
AKURATE CD and AKURATE loudspeakers and experience the
exceptional sound quality delivered by this dedicated music system.
• warranty pack
• this manual
We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to
transport the unit at any time.
Positioning
You can position your AKURATE Tuner almost anywhere you find
convenient (including in a 19” rack, for which a mounting kit is
available – consult your retailer), but please consider the following
points:
• The unit should be placed on a flat, stable and rigid surface.
• Do not position the unit where sunlight can shine (whether
directly, diffused or reflected) on its display as the infra-red (IR)
radiation in sunlight will be picked up by the unit’s IR remote
sensor and this can adversely affect its operation. Similarly,
some electrical devices such as plasma TVs, fluorescent lights
and energy saving lamps can emit IR which can likewise affect
the operation.
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• For best performance, do not stack the unit with other products.
Ideally, position the unit on a shelf by itself or, if proximity to
other products is unavoidable, positioning side-by-side is
preferable to stacking.
• The unit should not be situated above, or otherwise directly
adjacent to, sources of heat such as radiators, power amplifiers
etc. Nor should it be enclosed in a cabinet with such devices.
• Allow at least 4" (10 cm) free space above and at each side of
the unit.
Cleaning
Disconnect the AKURATE Tuner from the power supply before
cleaning. Remove dust and fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid
using domestic cleaning products on the unit.
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Connecting
Back panel
1
2
8
9
OFF, ON
POWER
Mains power switch
Mains power inlet
FM AERIAL
GND, AM
For connection of the FM aerial
For connection of the AM aerial
10
3
4
EARTH GROUND For connecting the unit to an earthing terminal if
ANALOGUE
AUDIO OUTPUT
Line outputs for connection to a pre-amplifier
or AV system controller. These connectors
output DAB, FM, and AM
no mains earth is available
RS232: IN, OUT
For operating the unit via a PC or touch-screen
device
5
6
REMOTE: IN, OUT For installing the unit in a Linn KNEKT system
The AKURATE Tuner should be powered down then
disconnected from the power 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 AKURATE Tuner or other components in
your system.
DAB DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT
For connection to a recording device which
accepts a digital audio connection. These
connectors output DAB only
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DAB AERIAL
For connection of the DAB aerial
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DAB aerial
Connecting the aerials
For best reception attach the aerial to a wall as high as the length of
wire will allow. Attach the arms of the aerial to the wall vertically, as
shown.
The AKURATE Tuner is supplied with indoor aerials, however better
reception will be obtained by using external aerials mounted on a roof.
The supplied F-type adapter is for connection to the FM AERIAL
input, if required. For DAB, use a dipole antenna, or in areas of poor
reception a Yagi-type antenna. In either case, the antenna should be
connected to the AKURATE Tuner using 75 Ω coaxial cable. For
further advice on external DAB, FM or AM aerials please contact your
Linn retailer.
FM and AM aerials
Connect the supplied FM and AM aerials as shown.
Connecting to a Linn AKURATE KONTROL, other
pre-amplifier or AV system controller
FM aerial
To pre-amplifier or
AV system controller
The end of the FM aerial should be connected to a wall as high as the
length of the aerial will allow. You may have to experiment with its
positioning to obtain the best reception.
Note:
AM aerial
The analogue connectors output DAB, FM and AM.
For best reception, position the AM aerial away from the AKURATE
Tuner and sources of radio frequency emissions (e.g. television,
computer). As with the FM aerial, you may have to experiment with its
position to achieve the best reception. For some stations you may
obtain better reception by rotating the aerial.
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add one at a later date and therefore need to perform a scan of the
DAB band, see Rescanning the DAB band, page 14.
Connecting the DAB digital output
If you wish to record the DAB signal, connect one of the outputs to a
recording device which accepts a digital audio connection.
To digital
recording device
Connecting to the mains supply
The unit can be connected to any worldwide mains voltage with no
adjustment. It incorporates Automatic Voltage Selection (AVS) and the
power supply automatically adjusts for the incoming mains supply.
This unit must be earthed. Use the earthed moulded mains lead
supplied. Never use an unearthed plug or adaptor.
Automatic DAB scan
Before you can listen to DAB stations the AKURATE Tuner must
perform a scan of the DAB band (both Band III and L Band). It will
start this process automatically the first time it is brought out of
standby. Therefore, prior to switching the unit on for the first time,
please check that you live in an area where DAB is available and that
your DAB aerial is connected and positioned correctly (see
Connecting the aerials, page 4). When you bring the tuner out of
standby then select the DAB band, the display will indicate whether
the scan is in progress or has completed. You are able to operate the
AKURATE Tuner on the FM and AM bands during the automatic DAB
scan.
If you wish to perform a scan at another time (e.g. if you wish to scan
for new stations), or if you do not have a DAB aerial connected but
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Front Panel and Handset
Front panel
1
2
3
4
5
BAND Changes band
Front panel display
STANDBY Brings the unit out of, or puts into, standby mode
SEARCH - / + Search for stations
PRESET - / + Select preset stations
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OFF
A-B
DVD CD
Handset
8
9
AMP
CD
DISC
TRACK
SHIFT Allows access to region selection function (SHIFT followed by ‘9’ key)
1
DVD
AMP
SHIFT
1
SHUFFLE
2
3
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
2
STORE For storing stations as presets
4
LISTEN
5
RECORD
6
SIGNAL
3
4
5
6
7
8
PRESET Allows access to preset stations
SCAN Toggles between scan and search functions
1
7
8
0
9
STORE
SURR
2
3
/
/
/
For use with various tuner functions, and for navigating/adjusting user options
--
+
DISP (display)
To turn off, on, or repeat station text messages
10
11
SCAN
TUNE
PRESET
BAND
MORE To access technical station information
SRC -
SRC +
4
5
, OFF Brings unit out of, or puts into, standby mode. Sends ‘off’ (i.e. puts into standby) command
to all available Linn equipment
9
Digits 0-9 Numeric keys. To directly access radio frequencies and presets, and for naming presets
TUNE Allows access to tune function
12
10
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
11
12
BAND Changes radio band
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
Selects/executes options and certain commands
SETUP Enters/exits setup mode
13
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
6
7
13
DISP
MORE
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
Keys and functions of the handset not listed above do not function with the AKURATE Tuner but may with
other Linn products.
SUB-T
ANGLE
PHONO
DIGITAL
MENU
TITLE
GOTO
Handset modes
For convenience, the handset can operate in different modes in order to operate a variety of Linn products.
This is to ensure that the number of handsets required to operate a Linn system is minimised.
You may find that on occasion when using the handset that the AKURATE Tuner does not respond as
expected. The likely reason is that the handset is in the wrong operating mode. To correct this, simply press
one of the tuner function keys (PRESET, SCAN, TUNE, BAND).
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Region selection
Operation
OFF
DVD CD
Standby
AMP
CD
DISC
TRACK
A-B
DVD
1
SHUFFLE
2
3
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
When powered up, your AKURATE Tuner will be in standby and the
SIGNAL
AMP
4
LISTEN
5
RECORD
6
SIGNAL
display will show the standby symbol
.
SHIFT
7
8
0
9
SHIFT
STORE
SURR
OFF
DVD CD
--
+
AMP
CD
DISC
TRACK
A-B
SCAN
TUNE
DVD
PRESET
BAND
1
2
3
SHUFFLE
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
AMP
SRC
-
SRC
+
4
5
6
LISTEN
RECORD
SIGNAL
SHIFT
7
8
0
9
STORE
SURR
--
+
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
SCAN
TUNE
PRESET
BAND
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
SRC
-
SRC
+
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
DISP
MORE
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
SUB-T
DIGITAL
ANGLE
PHONO
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
PRESET -/+
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
The first time the AKURATE Tuner is brought out of standby, the
display shown below appears on the front panel.
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
DISP
MORE
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
SUB-T
DIGITAL
MENU
ANGLE
PHONO
TITLE
GOTO
To toggle between standby mode and operating mode:
• Press on the front panel or handset.
The AKURATE Tuner must be set for the correct FM and AM frequency
range for your country. Use the PRESET - / + keys on the front panel to
Note:
select your region (see information below), then press
.
Standby mode reduces the power used by the unit and is useful for
situations where the unit is not being used for a short time and/or
requires to be switched on remotely. For longer periods of non-use,
switching off at the mains (using the mains switch at the rear or
unplugging) is recommended.
Europe: Europe and rest of the world (bar USA, Canada and Japan)
USA: USA and Canada
Japan: Japan
If you wish to change the region setting at a later date:
• Press SHIFT then press and hold SIGNAL (‘9’ key) on the
handset until the Region? screen shown above is displayed.
• Use the
then press
/
keys on the handset to select the required region,
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Selecting a station
Band selection
AMP
CD
DISC
TRACK
A-B
DVD
1
2
3
digit keys
OFF
A-B
SHUFFLE
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
DVD CD
AMP
AMP
4
LISTEN
5
RECORD
6
SIGNAL
CD
DISC
TRACK
DVD
1
2
3
SHIFT
7
8
0
9
SHUFFLE
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
AMP
4
LISTEN
5
RECORD
6
SIGNAL
STORE
SURR
SHIFT
7
8
0
9
--
+
BAND
STORE
SURR
SCAN
TUNE
SCAN
TUNE
PRESET
BAND
--
+
SRC
-
SRC
+
BAND
SCAN
TUNE
PRESET
BAND
SRC
-
SRC
+
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
MORE
DISP
MORE
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
LIP SYNC
MONO
SUB-T
DIGITAL
ANGLE
PHONO
SEARCH -/+
DISP
DVD
MORE
CD
SETUP
AUX
HELP
TUNER
Station searching
This function allows you to search up or down the FM or AM band for
stations.
To select the FM, AM or DAB band:
• Repeatedly press BAND on the front panel or handset.
FM, AM or DAB is shown on the display.
Note:
Pressing BAND once will show the current band.
To search for stations:
using the handset-
Listening to FM and AM
About RDS
• Press SCAN. (If SEARCH is not shown on the display, press and
hold SCAN.)
RDS (Radio Data System) information is transmitted in many countries
for stations in the FM band. If RDS is available, the name of the
station plus the programme type (Pop Music, Light Classic, etc.) will
be displayed on the AKURATE Tuner’s front panel. In addition, Radio
Text which may include the title of the programme, piece of music
being broadcast, news headlines, etc. will regularly scroll across the
tuner’s front panel (see Radio Text, page 17).
• To search for the next station, press
.
• To search for the previous station, press
.
using the front panel-
• To search for the next station, press SEARCH +.
• To search for the previous station, press SEARCH -.
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Station scanning
This function is the same as Station searching (page 9) but searching
continues automatically five seconds after a station is found.
• Repeatedly press or . The various programme types will
cycle on the display.
• When your chosen type is shown, press or
to search or
scan upwards/downwards for stations of that type.
To scan for stations:
• Press SCAN on the handset. (If SCAN is not shown on the
display, press and hold SCAN.)
To turn the Programme Type function off:
• To scan upwards/downwards through the band, press or
.
• Press . The arrows on either side of the Programme Type will
disappear.
The tuner will pause for five seconds on the next station it finds.
To skip the pause, press or
.
Note:
If no station of a particular type is available after all stations have been
checked, the AKURATE Tuner will return to the last station selected.
• When you reach the desired station, press
.
Station searching/scanning by Programme Type (FM band only)
Frequency selection
This function allows you to find FM stations which use RDS, by the
type of programme being broadcast, e.g. Pop Music, Jazz Music,
News (see About RDS, page 9).
To tune to a radio station by selecting a specific frequency:
• Press TUNE on the handset.
TUNE is shown on the display.
To search or scan for stations by Programme Type:
• Repeatedly press and hold SCAN on the handset to choose
either station SEARCH or SCAN (see Station searching and
Station scanning, above).
• To increase the received frequency, repeatedly press or hold
• To decrease the received frequency, repeatedly press or hold
.
.
or
• Turn on the Programme Type function by pressing or
.
Arrows will appear on the display on either side of the currently
shown Programme Type.
• Enter a frequency using the digit keys.
As you enter a frequency it is automatically adjusted to ensure it is
valid. To remove an incorrect digit, press
.
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Station information
Selecting a station
AUDIO
VIDEO
ADJUST
ADJUST
OFF
DVD CD
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
AMP
CD
DISC
TRACK
A-B
DVD
1
2
3
digit keys
SHUFFLE
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
AMP
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
4
LISTEN
5
RECORD
6
SIGNAL
MORE
SHIFT
DISP
MORE
7
8
0
9
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
STORE
SURR
SUB-T
DIGITAL
MENU
ANGLE
PHONO
--
+
TITLE
GOTO
SCAN
SCAN
TUNE
PRESET
BAND
SRC
-
SRC
+
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
When listening to a station on the FM or AM band you can view the
station’s frequency on the display by pressing the MORE key. Press
MORE again to return to the previous view.
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
DISP
MORE
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
SUB-T
DIGITAL
MENU
ANGLE
PHONO
SEARCH -/+
TITLE
GOTO
Listening to DAB
What is DAB?
Station searching
This function allows you to search stations in the DAB band.
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a technology for transmitting radio
stations using digital signals, rather than the analogue signals used for
FM and AM. Being digital provides DAB with a number of advantages
over FM and AM. For one, DAB signals are not subject to the hiss and
crackle (caused by hills, tall buildings and weather conditions) that
can affect analogue signals. Another advantage is that the nature of
the digital technology allows many stations to be transmitted on the
one frequency, allowing broadcasters to provide a far wider range of
programming.
To search stations:
using the handset-
• Press SCAN. (If SEARCH is not shown on the display, press and
hold SCAN.)
• To search for the next station, press
.
• To search for the previous station, press
.
All DAB stations broadcast the station’s name, and most also
broadcast ‘programme-associated data’ (Radio Text), similar to the
RDS system for FM. This can include information on the music being
broadcast or news headlines, and will regularly scroll across the
tuner’s front panel (see Radio Text, page 17).
using the front panel-
• To search for the next station, press SEARCH +.
• To search for the previous station, press SEARCH -.
Note:
Due to the nature of digital broadcasting, when using the AKURATE
Tuner you may notice a short delay between selecting a DAB station
and audio being heard.
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Station scanning
• When your chosen type is shown, press or to search or
scan upwards/downwards for stations of that type.
This function is the same as Station searching (see page 11) but
searching continues automatically five seconds after a station is
found.
To turn the Programme Type function off:
To scan stations:
• Press . The arrows on either side of the Programme Type will
disappear.
• Press SCAN on the handset. (If SCAN is not shown on the
display, press and hold SCAN.)
Note:
• To scan upwards/downwards through the DAB band, press
If no station of a particular type is available after all stations have been
checked, the AKURATE Tuner will return to the last station selected.
/
.
The tuner will pause for five seconds on the next station. To skip the
pause, press
/
.
Secondary stations
• When you reach the desired station, press
.
OFF
DVD CD
AMP
CD
DISC
TRACK
A-B
DVD
1
2
3
SHUFFLE
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
Station searching/scanning by Programme Type
This function allows you to find DAB stations by the type of
programme being broadcast (e.g. Pop Music, Jazz Music, News).
AMP
4
LISTEN
5
RECORD
6
SIGNAL
SHIFT
7
8
0
9
STORE
SURR
--
+
SCAN
SCAN
TUNE
PRESET
BAND
To search or scan for stations by Programme Type:
SRC
-
SRC
+
• Repeatedly press and hold SCAN on the handset to choose
either station SEARCH or SCAN (see Station searching and
Station scanning, above).
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
• Turn on the Programme Type function by pressing or
Arrows will appear on the display on either side of the currently
shown Programme Type.
.
Some DAB stations broadcast a secondary station. These are ‘part-
time’ stations that might be used for sport or musical events. If this
>
symbol > is shown to the right of a station’s name, then a secondary
station is available.
• Repeatedly press or . The various programme
types will cycle on the display.
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To listen to a secondary station:
The station information screens are:
• Press TUNE on the handset, then
.
<
< will be shown to the left of the station’s name.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Shows the station’s name* and the Service ID (a unique identifier for
each station).
To return to the main station:
• Press
.
AUDIO INFORMATION
Shows the format of the transmitted signal, either Stereo, Joint Stereo
(a compressed form of stereo) or Mono, and the bitrate (in kilobits per
second) of the transmitted signal (the higher the bitrate the better the
audio quality, a low bitrate would be 64 and a high bitrate, 192).
Note:
Secondary stations cannot be saved as presets. If you try to save a
secondary station as a preset it is the main station that will be saved
(see Presets, pages 15 to 17).
SIGNAL INFORMATION
Station information
Shows the number of errors in the signal received by the DAB aerial,
both in digital and graphical form. A high number of errors (a poor
signal) across many stations may be due to the placement of your
DAB aerial, or your location.
When listening to a station on the DAB band you can view the
station’s frequency, bitrate, error rate, etc.
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
ENSEMBLE INFORMATION**
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
Shows the name of the broadcaster transmitting the ensemble, and
the frequency of the transmission. The information in brackets is a
short-hand way of displaying the frequency.
MORE
DISP
MORE
HELP
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
SUB-T
DIGITAL
MENU
ANGLE
PHONO
TITLE
GOTO
* If you have saved a station as a preset and changed its name, it is
the saved name that will be displayed (see Presets, pages 15 to 17).
** An ensemble is a number of stations that are grouped together and
transmitted on the same frequency.
To view station information:
• Press MORE on the handset.
To cycle through the available information:
• Press or on the handset.
To turn station information off:
• Press MORE again.
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Rescanning the DAB band
If new DAB stations begin broadcasting in your area, you will have to
rescan the DAB band before you can listen to them. If you move to
another area you should also perform a rescan.
OFF
DVD CD
AMP
CD
DISC
TRACK
A-B
Scanning will begin. When finished, Scan Complete with the number
of stations found shown in brackets will be displayed.
DVD
1
SHUFFLE
2
3
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
AMP
4
LISTEN
5
RECORD
6
SIGNAL
BAND
SHIFT
7
8
0
9
• To exit, press SETUP.
STORE
SURR
--
+
BAND
SCAN
TUNE
using the front panel –
PRESET
BAND
SRC
-
SRC
+
• Press and hold BAND until Unit Configuration is shown on the
display.
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
• Press the
key.
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
• Repeatedly press PRESET + until Rescan DAB Stations is
displayed.
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
SETUP
DISP
MORE
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
PRESET +
SUB-T
DIGITAL
ANGLE
PHONO
• Press
.
• Repeatedly press PRESET + to select UK Services (for the UK
only – Band III) or All Services (for the rest of the world - Band III
and L Band).
To rescan for available DAB stations:
using the handset –
• Press
twice.
• Press SETUP.
Scanning will begin. When finished, Scan Complete with the number
of stations found shown in brackets will be displayed.
• Select Unit Configuration by pressing the
key.
• Repeatedly press until Rescan DAB Stations is displayed.
• Press
• To exit, press BAND.
.
• Repeatedly press to select UK Services (for the UK only –
Band III) or All Services (for the rest of the world - Band III and
L Band).
• Press
twice.
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To store a station as a preset and skip the five second pause:
• Press
Presets
This section explains how to store and access stations as presets
(maximum of 100).
.
To not store a station as a preset and skip the five second pause:
• Press
OFF
DVD CD
AMP
CD
DISC
TRACK
A-B
DVD
1
SHUFFLE
2
3
.
digit keys
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
AMP
4
5
6
LISTEN
RECORD
SIGNAL
SHIFT
7
8
0
9
Scanning will stop automatically when the tuner has finished
searching the chosen band.
STORE
SCAN
PRESET
STORE
SURR
--
+
SCAN
TUNE
PRESET
BAND
SRC
-
SRC
+
Notes:
Automatic preset storage must be carried out separately for each
band.
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
You are able to give a preset a different name if you prefer (see
Manual preset storage/Renaming stations, page 16).
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
DISP
MORE
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
SUB-T
DIGITAL
ANGLE
PHONO
If the name of a station is displayed on the front panel (see About
RDS, page 9), the preset is stored using the station’s name. For
stations which do not broadcast their name, presets are automatically
named by radio band and frequency (e.g. FM 99.50).
PRESET -/+
Automatic preset storage
To automatically scan for all available stations and store them as
presets:
Stations that are already saved as presets will be skipped.
• Select the band you wish to store presets from.
• Press STORE on the handset.
• Press and hold STORE until the progress bar in the bottom right
of the display is filled and AUTO STORING is shown.
As each station is found there is a five second pause before it is
stored.
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Manual preset storage/Renaming stations
Selecting a preset
To manually store a station as a preset, or rename a station that
is already stored:
To select a preset:
using the handset –
• Press PRESET.
1. Set the AKURATE Tuner to the station you wish to store or
rename.
2. Press STORE on the handset.
PRESET is shown on the display.
The display shows STORE PRESET, the station’s name or
frequency and a flashing cursor:
3. You are able to give each preset a name of up to 10
characters.
• Repeatedly press or hold
or
/
.
• Press
/
to select the first/last preset stored under each letter
Enter a name using the following handset keys –
of the alphabet.
/
Cycle through A-Z, 0-9 and commonly used
symbols.
using the front panel –
Switches between capital and non-capital letters.
• Press or hold PRESET + to cycle numerically then alphabetically
through the presets.
digit keys Can be used to quickly access numbers and A-Z
in the same manner as a telephone key pad, e.g.
repeatedly press 2 to access A/B/C/2, or 3 to
access D/E/F/3 etc. Repeatedly press 1 and 0 for
symbols.
• Press or hold PRESET - to reverse the order.
Note:
Presets for all bands are stored together by number or letter (i.e. a
DAB preset may be next to an FM preset).
•
When you have selected the desired character, press
move to the next space.
to
•
To change or delete a character use the
character flashes, then enter the new character, or press
and hold to delete it.
/
keys until the
Favourite presets
•
To insert a character use the
/
keys to reach the
For quick access to your favourite stations you are able to assign up
to 10 presets to the 0 – 9 digit keys.
position at which you wish to insert the new character.
Press and hold . The flashing character and all others that
follow it move one space to the right. Add the new
character.
To assign a preset to a digit key:
• Select the preset you wish to assign (see Selecting a preset,
above).
4. When you have finished entering the name for the preset, press
STORE.
• Press and hold the digit key you wish to use until PRESET
ASSIGNED is displayed.
Notes:
If you try and store a station with a name that is already in use for a
preset, you will be prompted to change the name.
Note:
If you wish to change the preset that is assigned to a digit key, follow
the steps above. The new preset will overwrite the current one.
If you change the name of a station it is the new name that will be
displayed when you search, scan or tune to that station.
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To select a favourite preset:
Radio Text
• Press PRESET.
If a station transmits the name of the current programme, piece of
music or other text, it will regularly scroll across the display if Radio
Text is turned on.
• Press the appropriate digit key.
Deleting presets
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
To delete a preset:
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
• Select the preset you wish to delete.
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
DISP
MORE
• Hold PRESET until PRESS
TO CLEAR PRESET is shown on
DISP
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
SUB-T
DIGITAL
MENU
ANGLE
PHONO
the display.
TITLE
GOTO
• Press
.
The display shows PRESET CLEARED.
To delete all presets:
To turn Radio Text on, or if already on, to force the last message
to scroll:
• Select any of the presets.
• Hold PRESET until PRESS
the display.
TO CLEAR PRESET is shown on
• Press DISP on the handset.
• Hold
until the display shows PRESETS CLEARED.
To turn Radio Text off:
• Press and hold DISP until Radio Text OFF is displayed.
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• To cycle through menus, options and settings, use PRESET - /+.
• To select a menu, option or setting, press
User Options
The user options can be used to customise certain features of the
AKURATE Tuner to suit your requirements, or to rescan the DAB band.
.
• To return to the previous option or menu, press SEARCH -.
• To exit user options, press BAND.
DVD
1
2
3
SHUFFLE
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
AMP
4
5
6
LISTEN
RECORD
SIGNAL
SHIFT
7
8
0
9
BAND
Notes:
STORE
SURR
The setting for an option that is currently active (either by default or
selected by you) will be indicated by a beside it.
--
+
tuner keys
SCAN
TUNE
PRESET
BAND
SRC
-
SRC
+
Default settings (where applicable) are shown in the tables in bold.
AUDIO
ADJUST
VIDEO
ADJUST
WHERE
WHAT
DO
CLOCK
LIP SYNC
SETUP
MONO
HELP
SETUP
DISP
MORE
DVD
AUDIO
TV
CD
AUX
TUNER
ZOOM
SAT
SUB-T
DIGITAL
MENU
ANGLE
PHONO
SEARCH -
PRESET -/+
TITLE
GOTO
To enter, navigate and change settings in the user options:
using the handset -
• Press any of the tuner keys (i.e. PRESET, SCAN, TUNE, BAND).
• Press SETUP.
• Navigate up or down the options or settings within a menu,
using or
.
• To select a menu, option or setting, press
.
• To return to the previous option or menu, press
.
• To exit user options, press SETUP.
or
using the front panel -
• Press and hold BAND until MAIN MENU is shown.
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Unit Configuration
Option
Description
Settings
Option
Description
Settings
Handset
Commands
Accepted
If set to ‘Yes’, unit will respond to Yes
DAB Digital
Output
If set to ‘On’, the DAB audio
signal will be sent to the DAB
digital outputs as well as to the
analogue outputs.
On
Off
commands received via the IR
receiver on the front panel.
No
Remote In to
Remote Out
If set to ‘Yes’, passes RC5
commands received at REMOTE
IN to REMOTE OUT.
Yes
No
If set to ‘Off’, the DAB audio
signal will only be sent to the
analogue outputs.
IR to Remote
Out
If set to ‘Yes’, passes commands
received via the IR receiver on the
front panel to REMOTE OUT. Will
function even if ‘Handset
Yes
No
Reset Defaults
Resets all options to their factory
default settings.
-
Rescan DAB
Stations
If UK Services, followed by Scan
is selected, the unit will scan
Band III frequencies (used by all
UK stations).
UK Services
All Services
Commands Accepted’ is set to ‘No’.
Baud Rate
Sets the baud rate for RS232
control.
9600
4800 to 230400
(9 settings)
If All Services, followed by Scan
is selected, the unit will scan all
DAB frequencies (Band III and L
Band).
RS232 Start
Message
If set to ‘Yes’, will output an
RS232 start message when the
unit is switched on.
Yes
No
Unit Information Allows the following details about
the unit’s functional specifications
to be viewed. This category is
mainly intended for Linn
-
RS232 Events
If set to ‘Yes’, a message will be
sent via the RS232 IN socket
whenever a change in the unit’s
status occurs (e.g. if the station is
changed).
Yes
No
personnel and Linn-appointed
service agents. Selecting each
heading will display the relevant
data.
FM Tuning
Bandwidth
If a cable feed is being used and
Narrow
Please note – no adjustment is
possible in the ‘Unit Information’
category.
the AKURATE Tuner has difficulties Medium
tuning to certain stations, it may be Wide
because these stations are being
transmitted with a slight offset. Set
this option to Medium or Wide
(depending on what setting
provides the best results).
• H8 S/W Version – shows the
revision of the H8 software.
• RDS S/W Version – shows the
revision of the RDS software
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Display Configuration
Option
Description
Settings
Unit Information • Main Board ID – shows the ID
and revision number of the
main board.
-
Option
Description
Settings
Display
Brightness
Allows adjustment to the
AUTO
2% to 100%
(non-linear)
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).
• Front Panel Board ID – shows
the ID and revision number of
the control board.
• Mains On Time – shows the
total length of time that the unit
has spent powered up.
• Operational Time – shows the
total length of time that the unit
has spent out of standby.
Sleep Display
Delay
Sets the number of seconds after OFF
the last key press before the
sleep display (three dots) is
shown on the front panel.
0m 10s to 5m 00s
(in 10 sec steps)
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Technical Specifications
Frequency range
FM (Europe)
FM (USA)
FM (Japan)
AM (Europe)
AM (USA)
Channel separation
FM (60 dBu, 75 kHz mod)
87.5 – 108.5 MHz
87.5 – 108.5 MHz
75.5 – 108.5 MHz
522 – 1611 kHz
530 – 1730 kHz
522 – 1629 kHz
35 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
FM (60 dBu, 75 kHz modulation)
AM (60 dBu, 30% modulation)
DAB
69 dB
51 dB
130 dB
AM (Japan)
Harmonic distortion (THD+N)
FM (60 dBu, 40 kHz modulation)
AM (60 dBu, 30% modulation)
DAB
Tuning resolution
0.30%
1.30%
<0.1%
FM (scan/tuning mode)
AM (scan mode – Europe and Japan)
AM (scan mode – USA)
AM (tuning mode)
50 kHz steps
9 kHz steps
10 kHz steps
1 kHz steps
Output voltage
FM (75 kHz modulation)
AM (30% modulation)
DAB
DAB (Band III)
DAB (Band L)
174 – 240 MHz
1452 – 1492 MHz
880 mV rms
255 mV rms
1.6 V rms
Antenna impedance
FM
DAB
75 Ω
75 Ω
Presets
User definable
100
Sensitivity
FM
DAB (measurement to EN50248)
Power consumption
Standby
Operational
Typically 4 µV
Typically 98 dBm
7.5 W
12 W
Analogue output type
RCA Phono
Mains input range
Mains frequency range
Fuse replacement
Dimensions
AC 100 - 120 V; AC 220 - 240 V
50 - 60 Hz
Analogue output impedance
300 Ω +/-5%
T800 mA
Digital output types
Coaxial (electrical)
Optical
RCA Phono
Toslink
381 (W) x 355 (D) x 80 (H) mm
1
15” (W) x 14 18” (D) x 3 ” (H)
/
/
8
Digital outpput impedance
75 Ω +/-5%
Weight
Control
3.9 kg / 8lb 10oz
Frequency response
FM (-3 dB)
AM (-3 dB)
6 control keys on front panel.
13 Hz – 18.5 kHz
125 Hz – 1.6 kHz
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Remote controllable (handset supplied).
RS232 IN/OUT for control via RS232 compatible
devices. REMOTE IN/OUT for relay of commands
to/from other Linn devices.
DAB (-0.5 dB)
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Guarantee and Service
This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the
country of purchase and your statutory rights are not limited. In
addition to any statutory rights you may have, Linn undertake to
replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help
us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in
operation in your country.
Linn Products Limited
Glasgow Road
Waterfoot
Eaglesham
Glasgow G76 0EQ
Scotland, UK
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 returned to Linn as soon as
possible. Alternatively, you can register your warranty online at
Phone:
Fax:
Helpline:
Email:
+44 (0)141 307 7777
+44 (0)141 644 4262
0500 888909
Website:
Warning
Linn Incorporated
8787 Perimeter Park Boulevard
Jacksonville
Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of the product invalidates the
manufacturer's warranty. There are no user serviceable parts inside
the product and all enquiries relating to product servicing should be
referred to authorised retailers only.
FL 32216 USA
Phone:
Fax:
Helpline:
Email:
+1 (904) 645 5242
+1 (904) 645 7275
888-671-LINN
Technical support and information
For technical support, product queries and information, please
contact either your local retailer or one of the Linn offices opposite.
Website:
Full details of your local retailer/distributor can be found on the Linn
Linn Deutschland GmbH
Hühnerposten 1d
D-20097 Hamburg
Deutschland
Important
Please keep a copy of the sales receipt to verify the purchase
date of the product.
Phone:
Fax:
+49-(0) 40-890 660-0
Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any
transit or shipment for repair.
+49-(0) 40-890 660-29
Email:
Website:
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