Linn KINOS

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KINOS is an advanced high-performance multi-channel AV system controller, offering fantastic sound and pictures from a compact yet comprehensive unit.

Using proven technology KINOS provides reliable and comprehensive control of a home theatre system whilst maintaining absolute performance integrity for the source products connected.

With a wide-ranging collection of quality decoding algorithms, audio and video sources can be enjoyed through loudspeakers or headphones in stereo or multi-channel audio. KINOS supports a range of multi-channel audio configurations including 5.1 and 7.1. Proprietary Linn algorithms are also offered, as are a number of downmix options and adjustable Lip Sync audio delay control through the Linn handset.

Configuration of the KINOS is made simple by a variety of useful tools which assist with setup and control. A Linn-designed user interface, first introduced in KISTO, enables intuitive operation and permits storage of customisable user or system profiles. A multi-lingual ‘Help’ utility can be accessed for guidance at every stage of the product set-up. A keyboard can also be connected via the concealed front panel for convenient product set-up and fast text entry when naming sources, etc. Also incorporated in the concealed front panel of the KINOS are audio and video input sockets for fast direct connection of games consoles, camcorders, etc. as well as the headphone socket.

Using the integrated multi-room capability, KINOS can be expanded further to distribute great sound to up to four rooms throughout the home. Alternatively KINOS can be incorporated into a Linn KNEKT or third-party multi-room audio system, where plasma lifts, screens, lighting, curtains, or other home automation products can be controlled using four independent 12V triggers.

KINOS has been designed to complement and augment Linn’s UNIDISK range of high-performance universal disc playing source components. Connecting the RS232 ports on both the KINOS and the UNIDISK players enables automatic selection of the most appropriate decoding solution for the disc being played for straightforward access to the highest quality music and or movie experience.

KINOS is available in two variants; the KINOS and KINOS+DSP. Both products offer identical high quality performance and functionality, with the exception of the number of record paths included. KINOS includes one DSP for independent recording or distribution of a single analogue source or the digital source currently being listened to at any one time. For analogue to digital recording, the enhanced KINOS+DSP is required as it has a second DSP and an Analogue to Digital Converter. Independent recording or distribution of any analogue or digital source regardless of what is being listened to in the main room is also possible with this product, for example, a DVD can be watched in the main room whilst recording or distributing a video soundtrack from a satellite decoder in another room.

A module (the LINN REKORD) is also available and can be fitted to the KINOS System Controller as an upgrade to provide the additional functionality of the KINOS+DSP.
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# Processes a wide range of quality surround sound decoding algorithms, including DTS Surround & Dolby Digital, and bass redirect options
# Linn-designed user interface for simple set-up, control and storage of customisable profiles
# Adjustable Lip Sync audio delay control available from the Linn handset
# Automatic pre-selection of the most appropriate decoding algorithm or analogue channels when playing a disc on a connected UNIDISK player (via RS232 link)
# Concealed sockets on front panel to enable quick access to peripheral components such as a games console, video camcorder, headphones and keyboard
# Four independent 12V triggers can be assigned to operate projector, lighting, blinds, curtains, or other home automation products
# A multi-lingual ‘Help’ utility can be accessed for guidance at every stage of the product set-up
# Integrated KNEKT Line Driver for the connection of up to four remote rooms in a multi-room system
# Integrated KNEKT Line Receiver for use in a local room of a multi-room system
# Available in black or silver
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Date of Introduction
July 2004

Product Type
Multi-channel AV pre-amplifier & system controlle

Dimensions
(H) 80 mm x (W) 381 mm x (D) 368 mm

Weight
5 kg

Control Interfaces
Remote control IR receiver
RC5 input and output RCA connector
KNEKT main system input
KNEKT RCU socket
4 x KNEKT room outputs
2 x KNEKT IR flasher outputs
2 x Independent RS232 ports
4 x Independent +12V trigger outputs
1 x PS/2 keyboard interface (front panel)
6 button keypad interface
128 x 32 front panel VFD graphical monochromatic display
Ethernet terminal (for future applications)

Digital Audio Inputs
3 x TOSLINK™ inputs
3 x SPDIF™ RCA socket inputs
1 x TOSLINK™ input (front panel) (supporting 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz sample rates)

Analogue Audio Inputs
5.1 audio input from 3 pairs of RCA sockets
Additional 3 pairs of stereo RCA sockets
1 pair of RCA socket inputs (front panel)
KNEKT main system input

Analogue Video Inputs
12 x Composite / 4 x Component configurable RCA socket inputs (one with H&V syncs)
4 x S-video mini-DIN socket inputs
2 x SCART input/output sockets
1 x Composite RCA socket Input (front panel)
1 x S-video mini-DIN socket input (front panel)

Digital Audio Outputs
1 x TOSLINK™ record output
1 x SPDIF™ RCA socket record output
1 x TOSLINK™ record output (front panel) (supporting 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz sample rates)

Analogue Audio Outputs
7.1 RCA socket listen outputs
1 pair of RCA socket record outputs
1 x 1/4” Stereo headphone socket (front panel)
4 x KNEKT room outputs (linked to record path)

Analogue Video Outputs
2 x Composite RCA socket watch output
1 x Composite RCA socket record output
1 x S-Video Mini-DIN socket watch output
1 x S-Video Mini-DIN socket record output
1 x Component video RCA sockets watch
output (with optional H&V syncs)

Front Panel Interfaces
1 x TOSLINK™ input
1 x TOSLINK™ record output
1 pair of RCA socket inputs
1 x Composite RCA socket input
1 x S-Video mini-DIN socket input

Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Headphone
Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie and Music Modes)
AAC Surround
MPEG 2
DTS Surround
DTS 96/24
DTS CD
DTS ES Matrix & Discrete
Stereo + Sub Analogue/Digital Bass Redirect
Stereo Analogue/Digital Downmix
Phantom Analogue/Digital Downmix
LoRo Analogue 5.1 to Stereo Downmix
LtRt Digital Downmix
LIMBIK Party
adjustable lip sync delay

Video Formats
Composite video pass through and OSG messages
S-Video video pass through and OSG messages
YPrPb (sync on Y) interlaced/progressive scan with OSG, up to 576 p
RGB interlaced/progressive scan with OSG, up to 576 p
RGB-HV interlaced/progressive scan with OSG, up to 576 p
YPrPb-HDV (sync on Y) interlaced/progressive scan without OSG
YPrPb-HV (sync on Y) interlaced/progressive