Linn IKEMI & GENKI User Manual

LINNIKEMI & GENKI CD PLAYER OWNERS MANUAL

2The Linn CD players.We have a range of four CD players:The Classik integrated CD player, pre and power-amplifier is ourstarting point. This is a self

3Details, similarities, differences.The most obvious external difference between the Ikemi and Genkiis the CD loading slot. The slim aluminium drawer

4the same laser, CD servo and decoding circuitry, D/A convertor andpower supply. All the digital and analogue audio circuitry iscontained on one high

5HDCD®.Both the Ikemi and Genki are equipped with an HDCD® decoder.HDCD® is a digital signal processing system developed by PacificMicrosonics of Cali

6Sync Link™.The Sync Link is a simple system which we have used since wemade our first CD player (the Karik) and separate DAC (theNumerik) in 1991, to

7Setting up theIKEMI and GENKIThis chapter explains how to unpack your CD player, and how toset it up with your other hi-fi components.UnpackingThe IK

8Replacing the fusesBefore replacing the fuse identify the correct fuse for your localvoltage:• 100V: T800mA• 115V: T800mA• 230V: T800mAThe fuse compa

9Positioning the IKEMI and GENKIYou can position your CD player almost anywhere you findconvenient, but the following considerations may be useful.The

10Connecting the IKEMI and GENKIThe following diagram shows the rear panel connections of theIkemi and Genki.Switch OFF.Always switch off all equipmen

11Use the digital outputs for connecting to digital recorders,processors etc. The digital outputs can all be switched off if theyare not required. See

Year 2000 ComplianceLinn has used all reasonable endeavours to ensurethat the software in the products manufactured by it is capable of normal operati

12Using the IKEMI & GENKIThis chapter explains how to use the IKEMI and GENKI.Using the front panelWe designed the IKEMI and GENKI to be easy to u

13IKEMI display and controlsGENKI display and controlsRNDRPTDIS¯˘8888CD.CAHDCDINDEXDIGITALTRACK>>TIMETRACKREMAINTOTALREPEATVOLUMEBALANCE== [ ] *

14Using the handsetThe IKEMI and GENKI are supplied with a remotecontrol handset which provides access to all of thefunctions available from the front

15Switching on and offPress the power button on the front panel. The adjacent indicatorwill light whenever power is applied.The power up state can be

16Display informationThe display on the IKEMI and GENKI can show the followinginformation by pressing the DISPLAY handset button or the DISfront panel

17Playing a discOpen the drawerYou can close the drawer by gently nudging it or by pressing OPENagain.Press PLAYTo change the display see the previous

18Skip and SearchPress SKIP forward.Skip to the start of the next track.Press SKIP backward.First press skips to the start of the current track.Furthe

19Direct track number selectionThe CD player can be playing, stopped or open.Press the number of the required track on the handset. Theselected track

20Repeat PlayPress REPEAT once.This will repeat the entire disc or choose thestart point for a section repeat.Using SKIP or SEARCH or the handset sele

21Programming a selection of tracks (programme mode A)Load a disc and press OPEN. Wait until the display shows the disctime then the number of tracks.

iImportant safety informationExplanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product:This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence o

22Programming excluding of tracks (programme mode B)Load a disc and press OPEN. Wait until the display shows the disctime then the number of tracks. P

23VOLVOLM– +BALLBALR8281CD.CAMUTEINDEXDIGITALTRACK>>TRACK= [ ] * åVOLVOLM– +BALLBALR8358CD.CAMUTEHDCDINDEXDIGITALTRACK>TIMETRACKREMAINTOTALRE

24Advanced CD functionsRandom play mode. This will play and repeat all the tracks on thedisc in random order.The random play mode can start from open,

25RNDRPTDISU1i0CD.CAINDEXTRACK¯˘> = [ ] * åAdvanced CD functions, continuedDigital output. Press and hold 0 on the handset to switch on andoff the

26The IKEMI & GENKI include a number of user options to allow youto change the way they operate to suit your personal preferences.Option Descript

27MaintenanceCD handlingHold the compact disc by the edge so you don’t touch the playingsurface. Don’t attach paper or tape to either side of the disc

28Technical supportFor technical support, product queries and information pleasecontact either your local retailer or:Linn Products LtdFloors RoadWate

29Technical informationIKEMI Specifications Signal Connector Level Impedance NotesSingle ended analogue RCA phono 2V rms 300 OhmsBalan

30GENKI Specifications Signal Connector Level Impedance NotesAnalogue, fixed level RCA phono 2V rms 300 OhmsAnalogue, variable RCA ph

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iiGENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read instructions. Read the safety and operating instructions before operating theappliance.2. Retain instructions. Re

iiiUK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONFuse replacementThis appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 13 Amp mains plug. The plugcon

ivCE Declaration of ConformityLinn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the LowVoltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagneti

vContentsIntroduction ... 1About the IKEMI and GENKI ... 2Setting up the IKE

viCopyright and acknowledgementsCopyright © Linn Products Limited.Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP,Scotland, United Kin

1IntroductionThank you for buying this product.The Ikemi and Genki are the latest Linn CD players. Both productsare covered in this manual as they sha