Lindemann 885 User Manual
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Important Safety Precautions
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Use only an approved power cable and plug or distribution board to connect your
amplifier to a power outlet. Do not use an extension cable.
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Never touch the mains plug if your hands are wet.
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Do not attempt to open the equipment. Refer servicing and repair to qualified
service personnel. Touching live components inside the case can result in a fatal
electrical shock!
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Read the Owner's Manual and Safety Precautions before operating the equipment.
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Keep this Manual in a safe place so that you can refer to it later.
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Please heed all warnings on the equipment itself and in the Owner's Manual.
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Please follow the instructions contained in your Owner's manual and never use this
equipment for any purpose other than is explained in this Owner's Manual.
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Only connect this equipment to a power source of the type described in the Owner's
Manual and specified for this equipment.
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Make sure that there is adequate ventilation around the equipment to allow proper
cooling. Keep the equipment away from direct sunlight. Avoid installing the unit
close to sources of heat or in spaces such as bookshelves or cupboards where heat
radiation may be obstructed. Avoid excessive temperatures in the room, as these
could ultimately damage sensitive components and reduce the service life of your
player.
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Never use the unit in damp rooms, at temperatures of below 15°C, or in the open air.
When bringing your amplifier in from the cold, allow it time to achieve room
temperature before plugging it in.
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Always switch the unit off before removing or inserting interconnects. Doing this
with the amplifier switched on can damage not only the amplifier itself but also
equipment connected to it.
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If you ever spill water or any other liquid onto the equipment: Do not touch the case!
Remove the plug from the wall outlet and contact your dealer or our service
department.
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Never remove the earth connection from the plug. It is there to ensure your safety.
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Arrange the power cable so that no one can accidentally stand on it. Avoid locating it
under objects that might put pressure on the cable. Pay particular attention to areas
where the cable exits from plugs, AC outlets and from the unit itself.
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Never operate the unit without being present. Disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet and remove all aerial connections (including cable aerials) when: you clean
the unit, you do not expect to use the unit for long periods of time, during an
electrical storm.
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If you have an external antenna or cable antenna connected to your hi-fi system, we
recommend that you use a signal isolating filter to avoid interference or damage
during thunderstorms.
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Problems: If you lose the sound while the amplifier is operating, or if you notice
smoke or burning, switch the unit off immediately and contact your dealer or our
service department.
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Only replace defective fuses after you have traced and removed the cause of the
fault and then only with a fuse of the same rating. Remove the mains plug before
changing fuses. Use an insulated screwdriver to remove and replace the fuse.
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Dear Music Lover,
Congratulations on becoming the owner of this new Integrated Amplifier. The
885 is an exclusive high-end audio component, built in Germany in limited
quantities.
Our team designed this integrated amplifier to the highest standards so that you
could enjoy the highest level of audio reproduction. Because we use only the
finest components and the most modern production technologies, we
confidently guarantee that our products will retain their superb qualities for
many years.
Keep the carton and packaging materials that your 885 came in. They will protect
your integrated amplifier should you need to transport it in the future.
Transporting the 885 in anything other than the original packaging may result in
physical damage not covered by your warranty.
A final note: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual before using the
equipment for the first time. It contains a number of useful tips gathered from
our many years of experience, which will help you get the most from your hi-fi
system.
Copyright and trade mark acknowledgements
This manual is provided for informational use only. Its content is subject to
change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment on the
part of Lindemann audiotechnik GmbH. The publisher assumes no responsibility
or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Copyright and trademark information
Copyright © 2011 Lindemann audiotechnik GmbH. 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 or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of the publisher.
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Table of Contents
Copyright and trade mark acknowledgements 3
Table of Contents 4
Accessories supplied 4
Front view 6
Rear view 8
Remote control 10
Using the 885 for the first time 11
Basic amplifier controls 12
Switching on and off 12
Input select 12
Adjusting the volume 13
Balance 13
Mute 13
Speakers 13
Cooling 14
Protection circuits 14
Configuration menu 15
Balance 16
Volume Display 16
Max. Volume 16
Mute level 16
Display Brightness 16
Reset to default (factory settings) 16
Inputs 17
Name (input name) 17
Enable (activating inputs) 17
Link Mode 17
Troubleshooting 18
Specifications 19
CE declaration of conformity 20
Guarantee and Service 21
Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment 22
Accessories supplied
• 885 Integrated Power Amplifier
• System remote control
• Power cable, 2 metres
• SYSCOM cable, 1 metre
• Owner's Manual
We recommend that you keep the packaging for use when transporting the 885 in the future.
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• Place your integrated amplifier on a stable support and use a spirit level to
make sure it is perfectly level. We recommend the use of a solidly
constructed hi-fi rack with adjustable shelves. In our experience, you will
achieve good results with racks using MDF shelves. Glass, metal or stone
being less suitable for use as hi-fi equipment supports. Avoid placing the
integrated amplifier close to loudspeakers or any other source of vibration.
The 885 will respond to these measures by performing at its best. Never stack
the 885 directly on other items of equipment. Vibrations from mains
transformers and electro-magnetic interference from other components can
have a negative impact on the integrated amplifier’s sound quality. 800
series products are not suitable for installation in enclosures such as 19” racks
or cabinets. The on/off switch at the rear of the unit must always be
accessible.
• Take some time to organize your cabling. Try to keep power cables away
from interconnect and speaker cables. The included SYSCOM cable is used to
connect all other components to the 885. Warning: never connect the
amplifier to any non compatible equipment like telephones or computers.
Doing so might destroy all connected components.
• Make sure that the polarity of the mains wiring is the same for all system
components. You can achieve this by connecting all system components
through a single high quality mains distribution board. The lower the
contact resistance between the power outlets of your signal source and your
integrated amplifier, the less the audio signal will be polluted and the better
your hi-fi system will sound. Connecting your components with the correct
mains polarity is particularly important. Use a phase tester to determine
which pole is life. Mark the appropriate side.
• Cleaning and maintenance: To clean your integrated amplifier, use a soft
cloth. Use a proprietary glass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the front
panel. Do not use water! Never use solvents or white spirit. These will cause
irreparable damage to the surface of the unit.
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Front view
1. Input selector
Input selector
Turn this knob to select the source you require. The operation of the input
selector is described in more detail under Basic Amplifier Controls - Input
selector.
The input selector is the equivalent of the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote
control.
Power
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on and off. The 885 must be connected
to the mains, with the power switch on the rear panel in the 'on' position
(position I).
Standby LED
When you switch the 885 on using the power switch on the rear panel, the unit
initially enters its standby mode and the standby LED illuminates. As soon as the
885 is ready for use, the standby LED extinguishes and the display becomes
active. When you switch the integrated amplifier off, the LED flashes for
approximately 5 seconds, during which time you cannot switch the unit back on
again.
1 Input Select
2 Power
3 Standby LED
4 Setup
5 Enter
6 Speakers
7 Balance
8 Mute
9 Volume Control
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Setup
This button opens the configuration menu and provides access to the more
advanced integrated amplifier functions. To quit, press the SETUP button
repeatedly until the standard display reappears.
Enter
Confirm your input. This is the equivalent of the OK button on the remote
control.
Speakers
Control the speaker outputs. You will find a description of how to adjust the
speaker outputs in Configuration menu – Speakers.
Balance
Adjust the soundstage balance. To quit the balance menu, press the BALANCE
button a second time.
You will find a description of how to adjust the balance in Configuration menu
– Balance.
Mute
Select the mute function. To cancel muting, press the MUTE a second time, or
alter the volume.
Volume control
The volume control knob adjusts the listening volume. Turning the knob
clockwise increases the volume.
The volume control is the equivalent of the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote
control.
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Rear view
Analog inputs
The 885 is equipped with both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog
inputs. Connect the outputs from your source equipment to the appropriate
inputs on your integrated amplifier.
Make sure that the plugs are a snug fit! Poorly fitting RCA plugs can detract
considerably from the sound quality of your hi-fi system. Use gold-plated plugs
whenever possible, as these have the lowest contact resistance.
1 A
nalog output
XLR right
2 Inputs 3-5 RCA right
3 Inputs 1-2 XLR right
4 Speaker terminals right
5 USB port (maintenance only)
6 Fuse right
7 Power (on/off) switch
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AC power socket
9 Fuse left
10 SYSCOM
11 Speaker terminals left
12 Inputs 1-2 XLR left
13 Inputs 3-5 RCA left
14 Analog output XLR left
Pin 1:
Ground
Pin 2: Signal +
Pin 3: Signal -
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