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= How to Upgrade DS Software =
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This article explains how to update your DS player to the latest Linn software. Contact your Linn specialist for support if you would prefer not to perform the upgrade yourself.
 
 
 
There are three simple steps to upgrading your Linn DS software:
 
 
 
#Upgrade Konfig (see [[#Video|video]])
 
#Upgrade Linn DS player(s) (see [[#Video|video]])
 
#Upgrade control software (e.g. [http://www.linn.co.uk/support/software Kinsky])
 
 
 
Your Linn DS player will be offline for a few minutes while it updates (step 2). If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Linn, or post on our forum for community support.
 
 
 
== Important: Control Software Compatibility ==
 
If you are using third-party control software (e.g. Songbook, Chorus) then you should contact the vendor to ensure that there is a version compatible with the latest Linn release before starting the upgrade process.
 
 
 
== Step 1 - Upgrade Konfig ==
 
#Start Konfig (normally Start | Programs | Linn | Konfig)
 
#If you have the Check for Updates option enabled (and there is a new version waiting), you will see Konfig Software Update Available and the new version number (see fig. 1, below). Choose Update Now to begin updating Konfig
 
#If you don't have Check for Updates enabled, Konfig will start normally. Choose Tools | Check for Updates and Update Now
 
#Konfig will download the required files (see fig. 2, below) - which may take a few minutes - before launching the installation program
 
#Accept the license agreement and install Konfig as normal
 
#If you have a problem updating, see Troubleshooting
 
 
 
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== Step 2 - Upgrade Linn DS player(s) ==
 
#Start Konfig (after ensuring you have latest version, see Step 1 above)
 
#Select your Linn DS player from the devices displayed in the main Konfig window
 
#Choose the Update tab for that device and select the latest version before clicking Update and then Yes (see fig. 3, below)
 
#Konfig will download the firmware update and proceed to updating the selected DS player (see fig. 4, below)
 
#Once complete you will see an Update Completed Successfully message and your DS player will be re-started
 
#Repeat steps 2-3 for any additional DS players or choose Tools | Update All Devices
 
 
 
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== Step 3 - Upgrade control software ==
 
#You should now upgrade your control point(s) (e.g. PC, iPad, iPod, Android) to take advantage of the latest features
 
#For Linn control software, including the Kinsky family, visit our Software page to download and install the latest version
 
#For third-party software, contact your vendor or upgrade directly from within the software. You should always ensure that there is a compatible version of this software before starting the whole upgrade process - please contact your Linn Specialist if you have any doubts
 
 
 
== Upgrade Complete ==
 
Once all 3 steps are complete, play music on your DS player to confirm that everything is working ok. If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Linn, or post on our forum for community support.
 
 
 
= Video =
 
[http://news.linn.co.uk/archive/Linn_Software_Update_Konfig_DS_Firmware.swf View a short screencast of a DS software upgrade] (steps 1 & 2). 9.5MB Flash file - sequence has been shortened a little to reduce file size.
 

Latest revision as of 10:02, 15 June 2023

This procedure is not difficult. The first step is finding out which software/firmware you are using to minimise the steps required.

From Software version Davaar 104, Konfig has retired from providing software update AFTER this software/Davaar version.
Up to > Davaar 98, then use Konfig to update the Linn DS/DSM to the latest software…
From Davaar99+ then you will need to use the Linn App or IR handset (See point1 below)

KONFIG will ONLY update to Davaar 104.

  • If you have updated the Linn DS/DSM using Linn App this will be the latest Davaar version. Ignore this Konfig update.
  • When you open Konfig this will only show the update as Davaar 104. This may be an earlier version of Davaar than currently installed on your Linn DS/DSM, (probably by Linn App). We recommend that you double check the current Davaar version installed on your Linn DS/DSM before updating using Konfig
To check what version of Software you are running on your Linn DSM, you can either:
1. Use the IR Handset
On the REM 022 use the SHUFFLE key, Press and HOLD this key for 2 seconds
On the REM 020 use the # key, Press and HOLD for 2 seconds,
On older products: early Majik, Akurate, early Klimax and Kiko:
* If this action states, "Your Software is up-to-date" or "Software update available...." then you are running Davaar99 or higher.
* If there is an update available, you will be able to authorise the Linn DS/DSM by pressing the the joystick UP then joystick RIGHT buttons.
* If this states anything else, then you are on Davaar 97 or lower
On newer products: New Majik, Any Selekt DSM & new Klimax DSM:
This will show "Device" on the front panel display. Hit the RIGHT cursor button and this will show you the product information including the software version. (Check point 2, below, on how to decode this version.)
If there is an update available, you will be able to perform this update by following the instructions on the Linn DS/DSM screen.


2: Use Konfig and select your Linn DS/DSM. The Software version is structured as a Software family(4=Davaar) :
Major Release version, (this is the key number to use) : Minor version of software (Ignore this just now)

4:99.491 relates to 4=Davaar, 99=Major software version, 491=Minor version. Therefore, is Davaar-99

Note: Konfig can still be used for these actions, it must still be used as a stepping stone to the latest Linn DS/DSM software.


3. Open Manage Systems and the Firmware is listed on the product configuration page (top right). The Firmware version is decoded in the same manner as the Konfig setup.

Up to Davaar 97

To update, using Konfig and your current Linn DS/DSM firmware is Davaar 97 or lower

1.Start Konfig (after ensuring you have latest version)

a) Go into KONFIG Settings and check that Konfig is set to the same network as your Linn DS/DSM.

2. Click on the UPDATES tab. If there is a software update for your Linn DS/DSM it will be listed after clicking UPDATES. If there is no firmware update available for the Linn DS/DSM then it will not be listed under this tab.

Note: on the Selekt DSM & new Majik DSM they will need to be power cycled and wait appox 30minutes before checking the Konfig UPDATES tab
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3.Select the UPDATE button against the Linn DS/DSM you want to update.

a) A message will appear on the Konfig screen stating the major changes that this software update may incur. (This will be dependant on your present version of software loaded into the Linn DS/DSM)
b) If you want to continue with this update then scroll down to the bottom of the message and select UPDATE.
c) For your Privacy we ask if you agree to collecting Anonymous data on usage of the Linn DS. This will aid any fault reporting and also any activity to help Linn enhance the software and product operation.
d) Select I AGREE or more options to change what information Linn Products Ltd can receive.

4. Konfig will download the firmware update and proceed to updating the selected Linn DS/DSM player.
5.Once complete you will see an Update Completed Successfully message and your DS player will be re-started
6. Update complete

If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Contact Linn.

From Davaar 99 onwards

To update, using Linn App, and your current Linn DS/DSM is Davaar 99 or higher

Linn Ds/DSM software updates using Linn App

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1.Click on the LinnAppMoreButton.png icon and if there are any updates for your Linn DS/DSM you will see:





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2.Press the > and this will open the product list.
As an update is available, STOP ANY MUSIC PLAYING ON YOUR LINN DS/DSM BEFORE pressing the UPDATE button
Tap the Update All to initiate the update of all Linn DS/DSM products shown in the list.
Please be patient as this can typically take between 5–40 minutes to update depending on the complexity of the update.





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To update, using an IR handset, and your current Linn DS/DSM is Davaar 99 or higher

Use the IR Handset
On older products, early Majik, Akurate, early Klimax and Kiko,
On the REM 022 use the SHUFFLE key, Press and HOLD this key for 2 seconds
On the REM 020 use the # key, Press and HOLD for 2 seconds,
With older products, early Majik, Akurate, early Klimax and Kiko, If there is a software update it will tell you to press the IR handset UP arrow followed by the RIGHT arrow. The update will now start.
On newer products: New Majik, Any Selekt DSM & new Klimax DSM:
On the IR Handset, or Dial, press the UP joystick key. This will open the setup menu
On the IR Handser, or Dial, press the DOWN joystick key a few times and press the RIGHT joystick key. If there are any software updates on this page it will then give you instructions on how to update the product.