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== '''Getting Started''' ==
 
[http://www.linn.co.uk/go/akurate '''www.linn.co.uk/go/akurate''' ]
 
 
 
== '''Product info''' ==
 
 
 
* ''Product Name:''
 
::::Akurate ExaktBox (10-channel)
 
::::Akurate ExaktBox ( 6-channel)
 
 
 
* ''Date of Introduction:''
 
:::::September 2014 (10-channel)
 
:::::September 2015 ( 6-channel)
 
 
 
* ''Type:'' Digital Crossover with Exakt Technology
 
::Supports
 
::::Stereo speakers from 2way to 3way (6-channel) or 2-way to 5-way (10-channel) or
 
::::Mono speakers from 2way to 6way (6 & 10 channel)
 
::Software upgradable to support more and more loudspeakers
 
::Connects to power amplifiers and externally Aktiv speakers
 
 
 
:* Can only be used with Exakt-Link output products
 
 
 
* ''Features''
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
 
** [[Menu:What_is_Exakt%3F|EXAKT]]
 
** [[Surround_Sound#Introduction|Surround Sound]]
 
 
 
== '''Support''' ==
 
 
 
[http://www.linn.co.uk/support Linn Support Site]
 
 
 
== '''Installation''' ==
 
<br>
 
'''As this is an Exaktbox the initial setup must be performed with a Local Area Network that has Internet access. Otherwise [[Konfig_Manual|Konfig]] cannot set the speaker channel, Speaker profile and Space Optimisation of these products'''
 
<br>
 
 
 
 
 
== '''Latest software''' ==
 
 
 
[http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software Latest software releases]
 
 
 
[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac Open source software]
 
 
 
== '''Manuals''' ==
 
 
 
{{General:Product_Manuals_Exaktbox}}
 
 
 
== '''FAQ's''' ==
 
Check [[FAQ-Linn_DS/DSM#Akurate_DS.2FDSM|<u>FAQ-AkurateBox DSM</u>]]
 
<br>
 
 
 
== '''Back Panel Connections''' ==
 
 
 
[[Image:Ak_ExaktBox_BP-Nums.jpg|center|700px]]
 
 
 
[[Image:Ak Exaktbox6+BP nums.jpg|center|700px]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
# '''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
 
# '''EXAKT LINK'''- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (CAT-5 cables)
 
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (XLR,variable level) - To connect to power amplifiers with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
 
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, variable level) - To connect to  power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
 
# '''FALLBACK''' - Primarily for Linn service use only, to put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming the unit).
 
 
 
Note: Both XLR and RCA outputs are active simulatneously.
 
<br><br>
 
=== EXAKT LINK Connections ===
 
 
 
 
 
[[Image:Exakt Link.jpg|centre|232x265px|Image:Exakt Link.jpg]] <br>
 
Example if you are using a Akurate DSM/1 to connect to an Akurate ExaktBox:<br>
 
[[Image:AkDSM_to_AkExaktBox_wiring.jpg‎ |centre|450px]] <br>
 
The Exakt-link cable can supply digital audio for multiple speakers. <br>
 
Use Konfig > Exakt Setup pages to declare if Channel1 is left or right hand channel and Channel2 is left or right hand channel
 
 
 
Check [[Exakt_link | '''HERE''']] for more information of Exakt link connection
 
 
 
<br><br>
 
 
 
=== [[Akurate Exaktbox connections|'''Power Amplifier/Speaker connections''']] ===
 
'''DOUBLE CHECK the wiring from the Exaktbox to power amplifier to speaker terminals!'''<br>
 
If there are any mis-wires or wrong speaker definintions in the Exaktbox, you may blow the speaker drive units, so take care.
 
 
 
If this is the first connection use the standard Aktiv test scenario.
 
# Switch off ALL power amplifiers.
 
# Disconnect any power amplifier to speakers connections
 
# Set to a low volume value, e.g 40-50
 
# Do the following tests 5,6,7,8 starting with the Bass connections, then Midrange, then tweeter and finally super tweeter in that order.
 
# Connect respective (Bass or Mid or tweeter ot super-tweeter) power amplifier connection to the Bass connection (Bass or Mid or tweeter ot super-tweeter) of the speaker.
 
# Switch on the respective amplifier and play some Music. Check that you are only getting (Bass or Mid or tweeter ot super-tweeter) audio from that speaker drive unit.
 
# Stop the Music playing.
 
# Leave this cable connected go to Step4 and connect the next speaker drive unit in the list.
 
'''If you change speaker or variant, this may also change the Exaktbox terminations so DOUBLE CHECK'''
 
 
 
To see the Exaktbox terminations for each speaker[[Akurate Exaktbox connections| click here]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
=== EXAKT LED Status ===
 
[[Image:Ak Exaktbox EXAKT LINK.jpg‎|right|250px|Image:Akurate ExaktBox]] <br>
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="55%" align="LEFT"
 
|-
 
| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="5%" align="center" |
 
'''''LED'''''
 
 
 
| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="17%" align="center" |
 
'''''OFF'''''
 
 
 
| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="17%" align="center" |
 
'''''ON'''''
 
 
 
| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="17%" align="center" |
 
'''''Flash / Blink'''''
 
 
 
|-
 
| align="center" | '''0 Master Port'''
 
| align="center" | No Link
 
| align="center" | Link Discovered
 
| align="center" | Link Activity
 
 
 
|-
 
| align="centre" | '''1 Audio Clock'''
 
| align="center" | No Clock
 
| align="center" | Clock locked
 
| align="center" | Clock not locked
 
 
 
|-
 
| align="center" | '''2 Slave Port'''
 
| align="center" | No Link
 
| align="center" | Link Enabled
 
| align="center" | Link Activity
 
 
 
|-
 
| align="center" | '''3 Software Status'''
 
| align="center" | Not Configured
 
| align="center" | Running
 
| align="center" | Hardware Fault
 
|}
 
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=== '''Installation''' ===
 
 
 
Please read the following carefully '''before''' installing the unit in your system – your unit may need to be reconfigured by your Linn retailer.
 
 
 
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_unpacking Unpacking Information]
 
 
 
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_positioning Positioning Information]
 
 
 
* The ExaktBox is shipped from Linn with no speaker setup and must be configured with Konfig software.
 
 
 
== '''Exakt options''' ==
 
Exakt usage can be found in [[Klimax_Exakt_System]]
 
<br><br>
 
 
 
One of the beneifts of the Exakt system is that you can easily setup and optimise your listening environment. Simply [http://www.linn.co.uk/software download] the latest version of Konfig (version 4.11.7 or higher) and follow the [[Space_Optimsation|Space_Optimsation+]]  & [[Advanced_Space_optimisation | Space Optimisation+ (Advanced)]]
 
<br><br><br><br>
 
 
 
== '''Supported speakers''' ==
 
{{Warning:Exakt_channel_passthrough}}
 
[[image:Connection_Help.jpg|right|330px]]
 
Select '''CONNECTION HELP''' for up to date wiring information
 
 
 
Check [https://www.linn.co.uk/technology/exakt#compatible-speakers www.Linn.co.uk Exakt speakers]
 
 
 
 
 
Examples using Akurate Exaktbox<br>
 
<span style="color:red">Note: It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what is supported. check [https://www.linn.co.uk/technology/exakt#linn-speaker-upgrades www.Linn.co.uk]</span><br>
 
'''These speakers must be made externally Aktiv'''<br>
 
Note: Speakers that cannot be made externally Aktiv e.g Av5110, UNIK, Diskreet etc cannot be used with the Exaktbox<br>
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Klimax_350|'''Klimax / Artikulat 350''']](Externally Aktiv 350's will need to be converted for use with the Exaktbox operation)
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Komri|'''Komri''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Keltik|'''Keltik''']]
 
:: Standard production mid-range 007 & tweeter 015
 
:: Mid-range 081 & tweeter 038 were used for repair or upgrade
 
<br>
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Akubarik|'''Akubarik passive''' made Aktiv]]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Akudorik_Passive|'''Akudorik passive''' speakers made Aktiv]]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Akurate_242|'''Akurate 242 Mk1 & Mk2''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Akurate_212|'''Akurate 212 Mk1 & Mk2''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Akurate_225_-_Centre|'''Akurate 225 - Centre]] - Akurate Exaktbox6
 
<br>
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Majik_Isobarik|'''Majik Isobarik''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Majik_140|'''Majik 140''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Majik_112|'''Majik 112''']] - Akurate Exaktbox6
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Majik_109|'''Majik 109''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Komponent_104|'''Komponent 104''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Komponent_106|'''Komponent 106''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Komponent_110|'''Komponent 110''']]
 
<br>
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Custom_2K_104|'''Custom2K 104''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Custom_2K_106|'''Custom2K 106''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Sekrit_IW10|'''Sekrit IW10''']]
 
<br>
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Ninka|'''Ninka speakers''']]- bi-amped or Tri-amped
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Keilidh|'''Keilidh''']]- Bi-Amped & Tri-Amped (t1-Tweeter 15, T2-Tweeter 038)
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#AV5140| '''AV5140''']]
 
:: Standard production  tweeter 015, Tweeter 038 were used for repair or upgrade
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#AV5120_-_Centre| '''AV5120-Centre''']] - Akurate Exaktbox6
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Espek|'''Espek''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#EKWAL_-_Centre|'''Ekwal-Centre''']] - Akurate Exaktbox6
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Kaber|'''Kaber''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Katan|'''Katan''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#TRIKAN_-_Centre|'''Trikan - Centre''']] - Akurate Exaktbox6
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#IsoBariks|'''(original) Isobarik''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Sekrit_IW10|'''Sekrit IW10''']]
 
<br>
 
<span style="color:red">'''Unused Channels <u>CANNOT</u> be used for another loudspeaker or purpose.'''</span>
 
<br><br>
 
==== non-Linn speakers ====
 
Examples using Akurate Exaktbox<br>
 
<span style="color:red">Note: It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what is supported. check [https://www.linn.co.uk/technology/exakt#linn-speaker-upgrades www.Linn.co.uk]</span><br>
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Nautilus|'''B&W Nautilus ''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#802_Diamond|'''B&W 802 Diamond''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KUDOS_Super10|'''KUDOS Super10''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KUDOS_Super20|'''KUDOS Super20''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KUDOS_Titan505|'''KUDOS Titan 505''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KUDOS_Titan606|'''KUDOS Titan 606''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KUDOS_Titan707|'''KUDOS Titan 707''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KUDOS_Titan808|'''KUDOS Titan 808''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#JBL_K2_S9900|'''JBL K2 S9900''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#PMC_Twenty.26|'''Twenty.26''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KEF_Reference_3|'''KEF Reference 3''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KEF_Reference_5|'''KEF Reference 5''']]
 
 
 
<br><br>
 
 
 
=== Example of use ===
 
[[image:Akurate Exakt example.jpg | center | 550px]]
 
 
 
==ExaktBox Surround Channel selection==
 
{{Info:ExaktBoxCHAssign}}
 
 
 
 
 
==Trouble shooting==
 
Check [[ExaKt_Trouble_shooting | Exakt trouble shooting]]
 
 
 
For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages.
 

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