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<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and should work with an existing DS setup.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.<br />
<br />
== Setup Considerations ==<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small scale mode operates by transmitting multiple copies of the audio across the network. It will therefore work on any network that can handle the required amounts of data.<br />
<br />
Most DS users have one of two types of network wiring:<br />
<br />
* Wired ethernet. Here the limit of 6 DS players has been designed to ensure that songcast will operate flawlessly, even using the highest resolution audio files, on common consumer grade switches.<br />
<br />
* Ethernet over power adaptors (homeplugs). The bandwidth available to a network utilising homeplugs is considerably less than that of a wired network. Further, this reduced level of available bandwidth is '''shared''' between all devices connected via the homeplugs. Successfully using songcast over homeplug depends on three factors:<br />
** The resolution of music being songcasted.<br />
** The number of songcast receivers.<br />
** The available bandwidth of your homeplugs.<br />
<br />
If your songcast requirements exceed the available bandwidth of your homeplugs, you will experience audio dropouts on one or more of the songcast receivers. The available bandwidth of homeplugs depends on the quality of the wiring in your home, so we cannot definitively state what will work. Testing at Linn suggests:<br />
<br />
* CD quality - works with 1 sender and all 5 receivers.<br />
* 96/24 - works with 1 sender and 1 or 2 receivers.<br />
* 192/24 - works with 1 sender and 0 or 1 receivers.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
More information can be found [[Multicast_Filtering|here]]<br />
<br />
== How to Songcast == <br />
<br />
=== Initial Setup ===<br />
* Your DS must be running Davaar 1 firmware or higher. <br />
* You will require a Davaar compatible Linn Konfig to update and configure your DS<br />
* You will require Davaar compatible control software to control your DS<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===<br />
* Insure you have installed [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar]<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (similar to Playlist or Radio)<br />
* Select the Songcast sender from the list that you wish to listen to<br />
<br />
=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===<br />
* Configure each Songcast sender in your home to have a unique preset number using Linn Konfig.<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (GOTO/Sat button will select the source directly)<br />
* Enter the preset number that corresponds to the Songcast sender you wish to listen to</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6072Songcast2011-03-17T15:43:33Z<p>KeithR: /* Small-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and should work with an existing DS setup.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.<br />
<br />
== Setup Considerations ==<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small scale mode operates by transmitting multiple copies of the audio across the network. It will therefore work on any network that can handle the required amounts of data.<br />
<br />
Most DS users have one of two types of network wiring:<br />
<br />
* Wired ethernet. Here the limit of 6 DS players has been designed to ensure that songcast will operate flawlessly, even using the highest resolution audio files, on common consumer grade switches.<br />
<br />
* Ethernet over power adaptors (homeplugs). The bandwidth available to a network utilising homeplugs is considerably less than that of a wired network. Further, this reduced level of available bandwidth is '''shared''' between all devices connected via the homeplugs. Successfully using songcast over homeplug depends on three factors:<br />
** The resolution of music being songcasted.<br />
** The number of songcast receivers.<br />
** The available bandwidth of your homeplugs.<br />
<br />
If your songcast requirements exceed the available bandwidth of your homeplugs, you will experience audio dropouts on one or more of the songcast receivers. The available bandwidth of homeplugs depends on the quality of the wiring in your home, so we cannot definitively state what will work. Testing at Linn suggests:<br />
<br />
* CD quality - works with 1 sender and all 5 receivers.<br />
* 96/24 - works with 1 sender and 1 or 2 receivers.<br />
* 192/24 - works with 1 sender and 0 or 1 receivers.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
More information can be found [[Multicast_Filtering|here]]<br />
<br />
== How to Songcast == <br />
<br />
=== Initial Setup ===<br />
* Your DS must be running Davaar 1 firmware or higher. <br />
* You will require a Davaar compatible Linn Konfig to update and configure your DS<br />
* You will require Davaar compatible control software to control your DS<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===<br />
* Insure you have installed [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar]<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (similar to Playlist or Radio)<br />
* Select the Songcast sender from the list that you wish to listen to<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky PDA ===<br />
* Not yet supported<br />
<br />
=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===<br />
* Configure each Songcast sender in your home to have a unique preset number using Linn Konfig.<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (GOTO/Sat button will select the source directly)<br />
* Enter the preset number that corresponds to the Songcast sender you wish to listen to</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6071Songcast2011-03-17T15:42:09Z<p>KeithR: /* Small-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and should work with an existing DS setup.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.<br />
<br />
== Setup Considerations ==<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small scale mode operates by transmitting multiple copies of the audio across the network. It will therefore work on any network that can handle the required amounts of data.<br />
<br />
Most DS users have one of two types of network wiring:<br />
<br />
* Wired ethernet. Here the limit of 6 DS players has been designed to ensure that songcast will operate flawlessly, even using the highest resolution audio files, on common consumer grade switches.<br />
<br />
* Ethernet over power adaptors (homeplugs). The bandwidth available to a network utilising homeplugs is considerably less than that of a wired network. Further, this reduced level of available bandwidth is '''shared''' between all devices connected via the homeplugs. Successfully using songcast over homeplug depends on three factors:<br />
** The resolution of music being songcasted.<br />
** The number of songcast receivers.<br />
** The available bandwidth of your homeplugs.<br />
<br />
If your songcast requirements exceed the available bandwidth of your homeplugs, you will experience audio dropouts on one or more of the songcast receivers. The available bandwidth of homeplugs depends on the quality of the wiring in your home, so we cannot definitively state what will work. Testing at Linn suggests:<br />
<br />
* CD quality - works with 1 sender and all 5 listeners.<br />
* 96/24 - works with 1 sender and 1 or 2 listeners.<br />
* 192/24 - works with 1 sender and 0 or 1 listeners.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
More information can be found [[Multicast_Filtering|here]]<br />
<br />
== How to Songcast == <br />
<br />
=== Initial Setup ===<br />
* Your DS must be running Davaar 1 firmware or higher. <br />
* You will require a Davaar compatible Linn Konfig to update and configure your DS<br />
* You will require Davaar compatible control software to control your DS<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===<br />
* Insure you have installed [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar]<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (similar to Playlist or Radio)<br />
* Select the Songcast sender from the list that you wish to listen to<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky PDA ===<br />
* Not yet supported<br />
<br />
=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===<br />
* Configure each Songcast sender in your home to have a unique preset number using Linn Konfig.<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (GOTO/Sat button will select the source directly)<br />
* Enter the preset number that corresponds to the Songcast sender you wish to listen to</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6070Songcast2011-03-17T15:40:41Z<p>KeithR: /* Small-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and should work with an existing DS setup.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.<br />
<br />
== Setup Considerations ==<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small scale mode operates by transmitting multiple copies of the audio across the network. It will therefore work on any network that can handle the required amounts of data.<br />
<br />
Most DS users have one of two types of network wiring:<br />
<br />
* Wired ethernet. Here the limit of 6 DS players has been designed to ensure that songcast will operate flawlessly, even using the highest resolution audio files, on common consumer grade switches.<br />
<br />
* Ethernet over power adaptors (homeplugs). The bandwidth available to a network utilising homeplugs is considerably less than that of a wired network. Further, this reduced level of available bandwidth is '''shared''' between all devices connected via the homeplugs. Successfully using songcast over homeplug depends on three factors:<br />
** The resolution of music being songcasted.<br />
** The number of songcast receivers.<br />
** The available bandwidth of your homeplugs.<br />
<br />
If your songcast requirements exceed the available bandwidth of your homeplugs, you will experience audio dropouts on one or more of the songcast receivers. The available bandwidth of homeplugs depends on the quality of the wiring in your home, so we cannot definitively state what will work. Testing at Linn suggests:<br />
<br />
* CD quality - works with 6 DS players<br />
* 96/24 - works with 2 or 3 DS players<br />
* 192/24 - probably will not work<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
More information can be found [[Multicast_Filtering|here]]<br />
<br />
== How to Songcast == <br />
<br />
=== Initial Setup ===<br />
* Your DS must be running Davaar 1 firmware or higher. <br />
* You will require a Davaar compatible Linn Konfig to update and configure your DS<br />
* You will require Davaar compatible control software to control your DS<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===<br />
* Insure you have installed [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar]<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (similar to Playlist or Radio)<br />
* Select the Songcast sender from the list that you wish to listen to<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky PDA ===<br />
* Not yet supported<br />
<br />
=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===<br />
* Configure each Songcast sender in your home to have a unique preset number using Linn Konfig.<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (GOTO/Sat button will select the source directly)<br />
* Enter the preset number that corresponds to the Songcast sender you wish to listen to</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6069Songcast2011-03-17T15:40:14Z<p>KeithR: /* Small-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and should work with an existing DS setup.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.<br />
<br />
== Setup Considerations ==<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small scale mode operates by transmitting multiple copies of the audio across the network. It will therefore work on any network that can handle the required amounts of data.<br />
<br />
Most DS users have one of two types of network wiring:<br />
<br />
* Wired ethernet. Here the limit of 6 DS players has been designed to ensure that songcast will operate flawlessly, even using the highest resolution audio files, on common consumer grade switches.<br />
<br />
* Ethernet over power adaptors (homeplugs). The bandwidth available to a network utilising homeplugs is considerably less than that of a wired network. Further, this reduced level of available bandwidth is '''shared''' between all devices connected via the homeplugs. Successfully using songcast over homeplug depends on three factors:<br />
** The resolution of music being songcasted.<br />
** The number of songcast receivers.<br />
** The available bandwidth of your homeplugs.<br />
<br />
If your songcast requirements exceed the available bandwidth of your homeplugs, you will experience audio dropouts on one or more of the songcast receivers. The available bandwidth of homeplugs depends on the quality of the wiring in your home, so we cannot definitively state what will work. Testing at Linn suggests:<br />
<br />
* CD quality - works with 6 DS players<br />
* 96/24 (''normal'' hi-res) - works with 2 or 3 DS players<br />
* 192/24 (highest resolution) - probably will not work<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
More information can be found [[Multicast_Filtering|here]]<br />
<br />
== How to Songcast == <br />
<br />
=== Initial Setup ===<br />
* Your DS must be running Davaar 1 firmware or higher. <br />
* You will require a Davaar compatible Linn Konfig to update and configure your DS<br />
* You will require Davaar compatible control software to control your DS<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===<br />
* Insure you have installed [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar]<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (similar to Playlist or Radio)<br />
* Select the Songcast sender from the list that you wish to listen to<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky PDA ===<br />
* Not yet supported<br />
<br />
=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===<br />
* Configure each Songcast sender in your home to have a unique preset number using Linn Konfig.<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (GOTO/Sat button will select the source directly)<br />
* Enter the preset number that corresponds to the Songcast sender you wish to listen to</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6068Songcast2011-03-17T15:39:28Z<p>KeithR: /* Small-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and should work with an existing DS setup.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.<br />
<br />
== Setup Considerations ==<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small scale mode operates by transmitting multiple copies of the audio across the network. It will therefore work on any network that can handle the required amounts of data.<br />
<br />
Most DS users have one of two types of network wiring:<br />
<br />
* Wired ethernet. Here the limit of 6 DS players has been designed to ensure that songcast will operate flawlessly, even using the highest resolution audio files, on common consumer grade switches.<br />
<br />
* Ethernet over power adaptors (homeplugs). The bandwidth available to a network utilising homeplugs is considerably less than that of a wired network. Further, this reduced level of available bandwidth is '''shared''' between all devices connected via the homeplugs. Successfully using songcast over homeplug depends on three factors:<br />
** The resolution of music being songcasted.<br />
** The number of songcast receivers.<br />
** The available bandwidth of your homeplugs.<br />
<br />
If your songcast requirements exceed the available bandwidth of your homeplugs, you will experience audio dropouts on one or more of the songcast receivers. The available bandwidth of homeplugs is depends on the quality of the wiring in your home, so we cannot definitively state what will work. Testing at Linn suggests:<br />
<br />
* CD quality - works with 6 DS players<br />
* 96/24 (''normal'' hi-res) - works with 2 or 3 DS players<br />
* 192/24 (highest resolution) - probably will not work<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
More information can be found [[Multicast_Filtering|here]]<br />
<br />
== How to Songcast == <br />
<br />
=== Initial Setup ===<br />
* Your DS must be running Davaar 1 firmware or higher. <br />
* You will require a Davaar compatible Linn Konfig to update and configure your DS<br />
* You will require Davaar compatible control software to control your DS<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===<br />
* Insure you have installed [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar]<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (similar to Playlist or Radio)<br />
* Select the Songcast sender from the list that you wish to listen to<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky PDA ===<br />
* Not yet supported<br />
<br />
=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===<br />
* Configure each Songcast sender in your home to have a unique preset number using Linn Konfig.<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (GOTO/Sat button will select the source directly)<br />
* Enter the preset number that corresponds to the Songcast sender you wish to listen to</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6067Songcast2011-03-17T15:33:36Z<p>KeithR: /* Small-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and should work with an existing DS setup.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.<br />
<br />
== Setup Considerations ==<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small scale mode operates by transmitting multiple copies of the audio across the network. It will therefore work on any network that can handle the required amounts of data.<br />
<br />
Most DS users have one of two types of network wiring:<br />
<br />
* Wired ethernet. Here the limit of 6 DS players has been designed to ensure that Songcast will operate flawlessly, even using the highest resolution audio files, on common consumer grade switches.<br />
<br />
* Ethernet over power adaptors (homeplugs). The bandwidth available to a network utilising homeplugs is considerably less than that of a wired network. Further, this reduced level of available bandwidth is '''shared''' between all devices connected via the homeplugs. Successfully using songcast over homeplug depends on three factors:<br />
** The resolution of music being songcasted.<br />
** The number of songcast receivers.<br />
** The available bandwidth of your homeplugs.<br />
<br />
If your songcast requirements exceed the available bandwidth of your homeplugs, you will experience audio dropouts on one or more of the songcast receivers. The available bandwidth of homeplugs is depends on the quality of the wiring in your home, so we cannot definitively state what will work. Testing at Linn suggests:<br />
<br />
* CD quality - works with 6 DS players<br />
* 96/24 (''normal'' hi-res) - works with 2 or 3 DS players<br />
* 192/24 (highest resolution) - probably will not work<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
More information can be found [[Multicast_Filtering|here]]<br />
<br />
== How to Songcast == <br />
<br />
=== Initial Setup ===<br />
* Your DS must be running Davaar 1 firmware or higher. <br />
* You will require a Davaar compatible Linn Konfig to update and configure your DS<br />
* You will require Davaar compatible control software to control your DS<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===<br />
* Insure you have installed [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar]<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (similar to Playlist or Radio)<br />
* Select the Songcast sender from the list that you wish to listen to<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky PDA ===<br />
* Not yet supported<br />
<br />
=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===<br />
* Configure each Songcast sender in your home to have a unique preset number using Linn Konfig.<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (GOTO/Sat button will select the source directly)<br />
* Enter the preset number that corresponds to the Songcast sender you wish to listen to</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6066Songcast2011-03-17T15:33:25Z<p>KeithR: /* Small-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and should work with an existing DS setup.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.<br />
<br />
== Setup Considerations ==<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small scale mode operates by transmitting multiple copies of the audio across the network. It will therefore work on any network that can handle the required amounts of data.<br />
<br />
Most DS users have one of two types of network wiring:<br />
<br />
* Wired ethernet. Here the limit of 6 DS players has been designed to ensure that Songcast will operate flawlessly, even using the highest resolution audio files, on common consumer grade switches.<br />
<br />
* Ethernet over power adaptors (homeplugs). The bandwidth available to a network utilising homeplugs is considerably less than that of a wired network. Further, this reduced level of available bandwidth is '''shared''' between all devices connected via the homeplugs. Successfully using songcast over homeplug depends on three factors:<br />
** The resolution of music being songcasted.<br />
** The number of songcast receivers.<br />
** The available bandwidth of your homeplugs.<br />
<br />
If your songcast requirements exceed the available bandwidth of your homeplugs, you will experience audio dropouts on one or more of the songcast receivers. The available bandwidth of homeplugs is depends on the quality of the wiring in your home, so we cannot definitively state what will work. Testing at Linn suggests:<br />
<br />
** CD quality - works with 6 DS players<br />
** 96/24 (''normal'' hi-res) - works with 2 or 3 DS players<br />
** 192/24 (highest resolution) - probably will not work<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
More information can be found [[Multicast_Filtering|here]]<br />
<br />
== How to Songcast == <br />
<br />
=== Initial Setup ===<br />
* Your DS must be running Davaar 1 firmware or higher. <br />
* You will require a Davaar compatible Linn Konfig to update and configure your DS<br />
* You will require Davaar compatible control software to control your DS<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===<br />
* Insure you have installed [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar]<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (similar to Playlist or Radio)<br />
* Select the Songcast sender from the list that you wish to listen to<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky PDA ===<br />
* Not yet supported<br />
<br />
=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===<br />
* Configure each Songcast sender in your home to have a unique preset number using Linn Konfig.<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (GOTO/Sat button will select the source directly)<br />
* Enter the preset number that corresponds to the Songcast sender you wish to listen to</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6065Songcast2011-03-17T15:31:32Z<p>KeithR: /* Small-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and should work with an existing DS setup.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.<br />
<br />
== Setup Considerations ==<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small scale mode operates by transmitting multiple copies of the audio across the network. It will therefore work on any network that can handle the required amounts of data.<br />
<br />
Most DS users have one of two types of network wiring:<br />
<br />
* Wired ethernet. Here the limit of 6 DS players has been designed to ensure that Songcast will operate flawlessly, even using the highest resolution audio files, on common consumer grade switches.<br />
<br />
* Ethernet over power adaptors (homeplugs). The bandwidth available to a network utilising homeplugs is considerably less than that of a wired network. Further, this reduced level of available bandwidth is '''shared''' between all devices connected via the homeplugs. Successfully using songcast over homeplug depends on three factors:<br />
<br />
** The resolution of music being songcasted.<br />
** The number of songcast receivers.<br />
** The available bandwidth of your homeplugs.<br />
<br />
If your songcast requirements exceed the available bandwidth of your homeplugs, you will experience audio dropouts on one or more of the songcast receivers. The available bandwidth of homeplugs is depends on the quality of the wiring in your home, so we cannot definitively state what will work. Testing at Linn suggests:<br />
<br />
** CD quality - works with 6 DS players<br />
** 96/24 (''normal'' hi-res) - works with 2 or 3 DS players<br />
** 192/24 (highest resolution) - probably will not work<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
More information can be found [[Multicast_Filtering|here]]<br />
<br />
== How to Songcast == <br />
<br />
=== Initial Setup ===<br />
* Your DS must be running Davaar 1 firmware or higher. <br />
* You will require a Davaar compatible Linn Konfig to update and configure your DS<br />
* You will require Davaar compatible control software to control your DS<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===<br />
* Insure you have installed [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar]<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (similar to Playlist or Radio)<br />
* Select the Songcast sender from the list that you wish to listen to<br />
<br />
=== Using Kinsky PDA ===<br />
* Not yet supported<br />
<br />
=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===<br />
* Configure each Songcast sender in your home to have a unique preset number using Linn Konfig.<br />
* Select the Songcast source on a DS (GOTO/Sat button will select the source directly)<br />
* Enter the preset number that corresponds to the Songcast sender you wish to listen to</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6060Songcast2011-03-17T14:31:17Z<p>KeithR: /* Songcast */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
=== Small-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
=== Large-scale mode ===<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Multicast_Filtering&diff=6059Multicast Filtering2011-03-17T14:27:17Z<p>KeithR: /* Solution */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Background ==<br />
Whilst Songcasting in '''large-scale mode''', Linn DS players generate significant amounts of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multicast multicast] traffic on the network. Many consumer grade network switches, including many ''all-in-one'' router/switch/WAP units will broadcast this multicast traffic to ''ALL'' devices on the network, rather than just those which have requested it.<br />
<br />
== Problem ==<br />
This multicast traffic ''may'' cause the WAP to be overloaded<br />
* wireless network malfunctions and becomes unreliable<br />
* unable to connect to the wireless network.<br />
<br />
== Solution ==<br />
* All DS players which are participating large-scale songcast must use wired network paths between themselves.<br />
* The network traffic must be filtered to ensure that multicast traffic is not sent over the wireless network.<br />
** This uses a process known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGMP_snooping IGMP snooping]<br />
<br />
=== IGMP Snooping ===<br />
This is a feature of network equipment, and may require an upgrade to the network infrastructure to operate successfully and prevent wireless network issues<br />
<br />
==== WAP (or ''all-in-one'' box) ====<br />
* Enable IGMP snooping in the options<br />
<br />
==== Managed Switch ====<br />
* Enable IGMP snooping in the options<br />
* Ensure network path between DS players and WAP go through the switch<br />
<br />
=== Tested Devices ===<br />
The following devices have been tested and shown to work. Note that the hardware and firmware of these devices is under the control of their respective manufacturers and may change from what was tested<br />
<br />
* WAP<br />
** Dlink DWL3200AP (Firmare 2.55 or later)<br />
* ''All-in-one''<br />
** Buffalo WHR-G300N AirStation<br />
** ZyXEL NBG-417N<br />
** Billion BiPAC 6200 NXL<br />
* Managed Switch<br />
** Cisco (Linksys) SLM2008<br />
** Cisco SG300-10<br />
** ZyXEL ES-2108<br />
<br />
* Apple AirPort Extreme was tested and does '''NOT''' work</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Multicast_Filtering&diff=6058Multicast Filtering2011-03-17T14:26:12Z<p>KeithR: /* Background */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Background ==<br />
Whilst Songcasting in '''large-scale mode''', Linn DS players generate significant amounts of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multicast multicast] traffic on the network. Many consumer grade network switches, including many ''all-in-one'' router/switch/WAP units will broadcast this multicast traffic to ''ALL'' devices on the network, rather than just those which have requested it.<br />
<br />
== Problem ==<br />
This multicast traffic ''may'' cause the WAP to be overloaded<br />
* wireless network malfunctions and becomes unreliable<br />
* unable to connect to the wireless network.<br />
<br />
== Solution ==<br />
* All DS players which are participating in ''sender/receiver mode'' must use wired network paths between themselves<br />
* The network traffic must be filtered to ensure that multicast traffic is not sent over the wireless network<br />
** This uses a process known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGMP_snooping IGMP snooping]<br />
<br />
=== IGMP Snooping ===<br />
This is a feature of network equipment, and may require an upgrade to the network infrastructure to operate successfully and prevent wireless network issues<br />
<br />
==== WAP (or ''all-in-one'' box) ====<br />
* Enable IGMP snooping in the options<br />
<br />
==== Managed Switch ====<br />
* Enable IGMP snooping in the options<br />
* Ensure network path between DS players and WAP go through the switch<br />
<br />
=== Tested Devices ===<br />
The following devices have been tested and shown to work. Note that the hardware and firmware of these devices is under the control of their respective manufacturers and may change from what was tested<br />
<br />
* WAP<br />
** Dlink DWL3200AP (Firmare 2.55 or later)<br />
* ''All-in-one''<br />
** Buffalo WHR-G300N AirStation<br />
** ZyXEL NBG-417N<br />
** Billion BiPAC 6200 NXL<br />
* Managed Switch<br />
** Cisco (Linksys) SLM2008<br />
** Cisco SG300-10<br />
** ZyXEL ES-2108<br />
<br />
* Apple AirPort Extreme was tested and does '''NOT''' work</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Multicast_Filtering&diff=6057Multicast Filtering2011-03-17T14:26:02Z<p>KeithR: /* Background */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Background ==<br />
Whilst Songcasting in ''large-scale mode'', Linn DS players generate significant amounts of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multicast multicast] traffic on the network. Many consumer grade network switches, including many ''all-in-one'' router/switch/WAP units will broadcast this multicast traffic to ''ALL'' devices on the network, rather than just those which have requested it.<br />
<br />
== Problem ==<br />
This multicast traffic ''may'' cause the WAP to be overloaded<br />
* wireless network malfunctions and becomes unreliable<br />
* unable to connect to the wireless network.<br />
<br />
== Solution ==<br />
* All DS players which are participating in ''sender/receiver mode'' must use wired network paths between themselves<br />
* The network traffic must be filtered to ensure that multicast traffic is not sent over the wireless network<br />
** This uses a process known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGMP_snooping IGMP snooping]<br />
<br />
=== IGMP Snooping ===<br />
This is a feature of network equipment, and may require an upgrade to the network infrastructure to operate successfully and prevent wireless network issues<br />
<br />
==== WAP (or ''all-in-one'' box) ====<br />
* Enable IGMP snooping in the options<br />
<br />
==== Managed Switch ====<br />
* Enable IGMP snooping in the options<br />
* Ensure network path between DS players and WAP go through the switch<br />
<br />
=== Tested Devices ===<br />
The following devices have been tested and shown to work. Note that the hardware and firmware of these devices is under the control of their respective manufacturers and may change from what was tested<br />
<br />
* WAP<br />
** Dlink DWL3200AP (Firmare 2.55 or later)<br />
* ''All-in-one''<br />
** Buffalo WHR-G300N AirStation<br />
** ZyXEL NBG-417N<br />
** Billion BiPAC 6200 NXL<br />
* Managed Switch<br />
** Cisco (Linksys) SLM2008<br />
** Cisco SG300-10<br />
** ZyXEL ES-2108<br />
<br />
* Apple AirPort Extreme was tested and does '''NOT''' work</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6056Songcast2011-03-17T14:15:26Z<p>KeithR: /* Large-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required multicast functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsDavaar&diff=6055Beta:DsDavaar2011-03-17T14:13:28Z<p>KeithR: /* OpenHome compatibility */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Davaar Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Davaar is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements. Davaar contains two new headline features:<br />
<br />
* OpenHome compatibility<br />
* [[Songcast]] <br />
<br />
=== OpenHome compatibility ===<br />
<br />
OpenHome is an independent standard for networked home devices. Linn's DS devices are fully compatible with the OpenHome Audio Visual (AV) specification. OpenHome AV allows other manufacturer's digitial streaming products and control points to interact in a seamless way with Linn's DS.<br />
<br />
=== Songcast ===<br />
<br />
[[Songcast|Songcast]] allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can [[songcast]] to more than one DS. Further, a DS can [[songcast]] no matter what source is selected.<br />
<br />
== Requirements ==<br />
<br />
You will need a Davaar compatible control point to utilise the Davaar beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Davaar DS. Other control points are being migrated to Davaar and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# Download and install the latest Davaar Linn Konfig application [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta here] (Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms)<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta Versions' from the Updates section of Linn Konfig<br />
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Davaar beta firmware release, and click update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
#* Linn Konfig [[Konfig Manual|Manual]]<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar1:Release Notes|Davaar 1]]'''<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart Linn Konfig. If your device reports a Davaar version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Davaar version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Cara? ===<br />
# You must first complete the Davaar upgrade process once it has been started<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara Linn Konfig application (3.10.6) [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases here]<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab.<br />
# Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Cara firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Davaar control points will no longer work with your device<br />
<br />
== Known Issues ==<br />
* Potential intermittent hiss on outputs when an analog source is active<br />
* Potential time shift when changing tracks between different sample rates over [[Songcast]]<br />
* Webconfig is not yet fully functional<br />
* Initial beta release only provides support for small scale [[Songcast]] installations</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6054Songcast2011-03-17T14:11:32Z<p>KeithR: /* Overview */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6053Songcast2011-03-17T14:11:15Z<p>KeithR: /* Modes */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Overview =<br />
<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6052Songcast2011-03-17T14:11:03Z<p>KeithR: /* What is it? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Overview =<br />
<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
= Modes =<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6051Songcast2011-03-17T14:10:49Z<p>KeithR: /* Songcast */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Overview =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
= Modes =<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6050Songcast2011-03-17T14:10:11Z<p>KeithR: /* Overview */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. Songcast was introduced in Davaar 1.<br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6049Songcast2011-03-17T14:08:29Z<p>KeithR: /* Large-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Overview ==<br />
<br />
Davaar 1 sees the introduction of Songcast. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. <br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6048Songcast2011-03-17T14:08:22Z<p>KeithR: /* Small-scale mode */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Overview ==<br />
<br />
Davaar 1 sees the introduction of Songcast. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. <br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
= Large-scale mode =<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6047Songcast2011-03-17T14:08:12Z<p>KeithR: /* Overview */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Overview ==<br />
<br />
Davaar 1 sees the introduction of Songcast. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. <br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
= Small-scale mode =<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
= Large-scale mode =<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6046Songcast2011-03-17T14:08:03Z<p>KeithR: /* Introduction */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Overview =<br />
<br />
Davaar 1 sees the introduction of Songcast. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. <br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
= Small-scale mode =<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
= Large-scale mode =<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6044Songcast2011-03-17T14:07:28Z<p>KeithR: /* Songcast */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Introduction =<br />
<br />
Davaar 1 sees the introduction of Songcast. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. <br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6043Songcast2011-03-17T14:07:17Z<p>KeithR: /* Songcast */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
<br />
Davaar 1 sees the introduction of Songcast. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. <br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6042Songcast2011-03-17T14:07:09Z<p>KeithR: /* Songcast */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
<br />
= Songcast =<br />
<br />
Davaar 1 sees the introduction of Songcast. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. <br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Songcast&diff=6041Songcast2011-03-17T14:06:48Z<p>KeithR: /* Songcast */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Songcast =<br />
<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
Davaar sees the introduction of Songcast. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. <br />
<br />
= Songcast =<br />
<br />
Davaar 1 sees the introduction of Songcast. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected. <br />
<br />
Depending on your requirements, songcast can operate in one of two modes: small-scale or large-scale. These modes only impact the scalability of songcast. They do not impact the quality of the songcasted audio.<br />
<br />
== Small-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Small-scale mode is suitable for those with 6 or fewer DS's and does not require specialist networking equipment.<br />
<br />
== Large-scale mode ==<br />
<br />
Large-scale mode is required for those with more than 6 DS's and can handle many thousands of DS's. It requires networking equipment specially designed to handle multicast messages. Most modern, high quality networking equipment falls into this category. Further, an increasing amount of consumer level equipment does as well. However, a considerable amount of existing consumer level equipment either does not implement or has a poor implementation of the required functionality.</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsDavaar&diff=6017Beta:DsDavaar2011-03-17T13:19:44Z<p>KeithR: /* What is it? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Davaar Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Davaar is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements. Davaar contains two new headline features:<br />
<br />
* OpenHome compatibility<br />
* Songcast <br />
<br />
=== OpenHome compatibility ===<br />
<br />
OpenHome is an independent standard for networked home devices. Linn's DS devices are fully compatible with the OpenHome Audio Visual (AV) specification. OpenHome AV compatibility will allow the DS to interoperate with other manufacturer's digitial streaming products and control points.<br />
<br />
=== Songcast ===<br />
<br />
Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected.<br />
<br />
== Requirements ==<br />
<br />
You will need a Davaar compatible control point to utilise the Davaar beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Davaar DS. Other control points are being migrated to Davaar and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# Download and install the latest Davaar Linn Konfig application [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta here] (Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms)<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta Versions' from the Updates section of Linn Konfig<br />
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Davaar beta firmware release, and click update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
#* Linn Konfig [[Konfig Manual|Manual]]<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar1:Release Notes|Davaar 1]]'''<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart Linn Konfig. If your device reports a Davaar version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Davaar version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Cara? ===<br />
# You must first complete the Davaar upgrade process once it has been started<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara Linn Konfig application (3.10.6) [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases here]<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab.<br />
# Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Cara firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Davaar control points will no longer work with your device<br />
<br />
== Known Issues ==<br />
* Potential intermittent hiss on outputs when an analog source is active<br />
* Potential time shift when changing tracks between different sample rates over Songcast<br />
* Home plugs will only provide limited Songcast functionality.<br />
** May not achieve the maximum of 6 synchronous rooms<br />
** May not achieve studio master distribution using Songcast</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsDavaar&diff=6016Beta:DsDavaar2011-03-17T12:26:13Z<p>KeithR: /* Known Issues */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Davaar Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Davaar is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements. The headline feature of Davaar is '''Songcast'''. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected.<br />
<br />
You will need a Davaar compatible control point to utilise the Davaar beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Davaar DS. Other control points are being migrated to Davaar and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# Download and install the latest Davaar Linn Konfig application [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta here] (Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms)<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta Versions' from the Updates section of Linn Konfig<br />
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Davaar beta firmware release, and click update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
#* Linn Konfig [[Konfig Manual|Manual]]<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar1:Release Notes|Davaar 1]]'''<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart Linn Konfig. If your device reports a Davaar version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Davaar version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Cara? ===<br />
# You must first complete the Davaar upgrade process once it has been started<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara Linn Konfig application (3.10.6) [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases here]<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab.<br />
# Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Cara firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Davaar control points will no longer work with your device<br />
<br />
== Known Issues ==<br />
* Potential intermittent hiss on outputs when an analog source is active<br />
* Potential time shift when changing tracks between different sample rates over Songcast<br />
* Home plugs will only provide limited Songcast functionality.<br />
** May not achieve the maximum of 6 synchronous rooms<br />
** May not achieve studio master distribution using Songcast</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsDavaar&diff=6015Beta:DsDavaar2011-03-17T12:24:48Z<p>KeithR: /* What is it? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Davaar Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Davaar is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements. The headline feature of Davaar is '''Songcast'''. Songcast allows a DS to tune into another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected.<br />
<br />
You will need a Davaar compatible control point to utilise the Davaar beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Davaar] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Davaar DS. Other control points are being migrated to Davaar and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# Download and install the latest Davaar Linn Konfig application [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta here] (Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms)<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta Versions' from the Updates section of Linn Konfig<br />
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Davaar beta firmware release, and click update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
#* Linn Konfig [[Konfig Manual|Manual]]<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar1:Release Notes|Davaar 1]]'''<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart Linn Konfig. If your device reports a Davaar version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Davaar version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Cara? ===<br />
# You must first complete the Davaar upgrade process once it has been started<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara Linn Konfig application (3.10.6) [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases here]<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab.<br />
# Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Cara firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Davaar control points will no longer work with your device<br />
<br />
== Known Issues ==<br />
* Currently limited to 6 synchronous rooms (1 Songcast sender and 5 Songcast receivers)<br />
* Potential intermittent hiss on outputs when an analog source is active<br />
* Potential time shift when changing tracks between different sample rates over Songcast<br />
* Home plugs will only provide limited Songcast functionality.<br />
** May not achieve the maximum of 6 synchronous rooms<br />
** May not achieve studio master distribution using Songcast</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Developer:Davaar&diff=5635Developer:Davaar2011-01-14T13:33:20Z<p>KeithR: /* Sender/Receiver support */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Davaar Developer Documentation =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Davaar is the name of a Linn [[Software Compatibility Families|software compatibility family]]. It represents a family of on- and off-device software that is interoperable.<br />
<br />
This interoperability consists in a stable set of well-defined interfaces and a shared set of software practices, including product discovery and playlist management algorithms.<br />
<br />
Davaar contains two new headline features:<br />
<br />
* Openhome compatibility<br />
* Sender/Receiver support<br />
<br />
=== Openhome compatibility ===<br />
<br />
Openhome is an independent standard for networked home devices. Davaar brings Linn's DS devices into line with this Openhome standard. Each Openhome service is described below together with a migration guide for its Linn Cara equivalent.<br />
<br />
=== Sender/Receiver support ===<br />
<br />
Davaar allows one DS to play whatever is being played by another DS. This is achieved by coupling the new Receiver source (and associated service) with the new Sender service. One sender can send to an arbitrary number of receivers and there is no limit on the number of senders. A detailed description is given below.<br />
<br />
== Services ==<br />
<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:ProductService|Product Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:PlaylistService|Playlist Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:RadioService|Radio Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:InfoService|Info Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:TimeService|Time Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:VolumeService|Volume Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:SenderService|Sender Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:ReceiverService|Receiver Service]]<br />
<br />
== Algorithms ==<br />
<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:Topology|Topology]]<br />
<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:PlaylistService#IdArray|Id Array]]<br />
<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:SenderService#Connecting|Connecting Senders/Receivers]]<br />
<br />
<br />
= Davaar 1 =<br />
<br />
== Pre-requisites ==<br />
<br />
You will require [[Multicast_Filtering| Multicast Filtering]] (IGMP snooping) on your network for full sender/receiver functionality<br />
<br />
== Known Issues ==<br />
<br />
If you are using an alpha or beta release of the code, bugs, features and performance issues should be expected. Keeping an up-to-date bug log on this Wiki page would be unreasonable, hence only issues which require a work-around to get the code running will be listed here in detail.<br />
<br />
== Required Workarounds ==<br />
<br />
* None</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Developer:Davaar&diff=5634Developer:Davaar2011-01-14T13:32:33Z<p>KeithR: /* Overview */</p>
<hr />
<div>= Davaar Developer Documentation =<br />
== Overview ==<br />
Davaar is the name of a Linn [[Software Compatibility Families|software compatibility family]]. It represents a family of on- and off-device software that is interoperable.<br />
<br />
This interoperability consists in a stable set of well-defined interfaces and a shared set of software practices, including product discovery and playlist management algorithms.<br />
<br />
Davaar contains two new headline features:<br />
<br />
* Openhome compatibility<br />
* Sender/Receiver support<br />
<br />
=== Openhome compatibility ===<br />
<br />
Openhome is an independent standard for networked home devices. Davaar brings Linn's DS devices into line with this Openhome standard. Each Openhome service is described below together with a migration guide for its Linn Cara equivalent.<br />
<br />
=== Sender/Receiver support ===<br />
<br />
Davaar allows one DS to play whatever is being played by another DS. This is achieved by coupling the new Receiver source (and associated service) with the new Sender service. One sender can send to an arbitrary number of DS' and there is no limit on the number of senders. A detailed description is given below.<br />
<br />
== Services ==<br />
<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:ProductService|Product Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:PlaylistService|Playlist Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:RadioService|Radio Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:InfoService|Info Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:TimeService|Time Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:VolumeService|Volume Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:SenderService|Sender Service]]<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:ReceiverService|Receiver Service]]<br />
<br />
== Algorithms ==<br />
<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:Topology|Topology]]<br />
<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:PlaylistService#IdArray|Id Array]]<br />
<br />
* [[Developer:Davaar:SenderService#Connecting|Connecting Senders/Receivers]]<br />
<br />
<br />
= Davaar 1 =<br />
<br />
== Pre-requisites ==<br />
<br />
You will require [[Multicast_Filtering| Multicast Filtering]] (IGMP snooping) on your network for full sender/receiver functionality<br />
<br />
== Known Issues ==<br />
<br />
If you are using an alpha or beta release of the code, bugs, features and performance issues should be expected. Keeping an up-to-date bug log on this Wiki page would be unreasonable, hence only issues which require a work-around to get the code running will be listed here in detail.<br />
<br />
== Required Workarounds ==<br />
<br />
* None</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1:Release_Notes&diff=3499Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes2010-03-22T18:44:22Z<p>KeithR: /* Cara 1 Build 14 (3.1.14) Released on 13 May 2009 */</p>
<hr />
<div>=== Cara 1 Build 27 (3.1.27) Released on 10 August 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* LinnConfig only<br />
* Insures preamp source names and visibility settings are retained when upgrading from Bute to Cara<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 26 (3.1.26) Released on 06 August 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* LinnConfig only<br />
* insure update error report is not sent on cancel or close of form <br />
* catch case where user has cancelled the update process<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 25 (3.1.25) Released on 04 August 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* Added retrying to read, write, and erase in reprog <br />
* Fixed exceptions connecting to and reprogging auskerry devices to Cara<br />
* Handle time-out on reconnection of http partial get<br />
* Handle pause command in paused buffering state<br />
* Fixed application installers to avoid possible corrupt installs<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2631 - DS hangs up if first track in playlist buffers permenantly<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2633 - Assert - Drawing.cpp #805<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2634 - Should buffer forever if media server connects without error<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2635 - Disconnect network until bufferring, fails on reconnection <br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 24 (3.1.24) Released on 27 July 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* LinnConfig only<br />
* Ensures internal source is called 'Playlist' on upgrade of device, rather than 'DS' as this is the device type<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 23 (3.1.23) Released on 23 July 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2616 - Switching to AVT internal source - Rpt/Shuffle symbols not cleared<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2612 - Assert (I2s.cpp 830) after paused whilst buffering<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2617 - Pause while buffering causes audible glitch<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2438 - Assert (buffer.cpp) in DS service<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2619 - Assert I2s.cpp 636: Seeking right to or past end-of track<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2620 - AAC file from iTunes store won't play<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2622 - 'Click' between consecutive tracks (customer reported)<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2625 - Slow startup on AAC playback<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 22 (3.1.22) Released on 14 July 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* LinnConfig only<br />
* Enhanced Reprog to retry finding the device 5 times<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 21 (3.1.21) Released on 13 July 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* LinnConfig only<br />
* Fixed reprogram failure that occurs on last device discovery wait (should be skipped)<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 20 (3.1.20) Released on 13 July 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* Further fixes to reprogramming functionality<br />
* Fixed problem in network source changing track when the current one has gone into the buffering state<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2607 - Assert I2sDriverFifo.cpp: 101 - Pause from buffering<br />
* Fixes internal defect #2614 - Changing source on proxy preamps takes excessive amount of time<br />
* Improved application installers <br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 19 (3.1.19) Released on 30 June 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* LinnConfig only<br />
* Increased reprog alive and byebye detection timeouts to 60s <br />
* Added option to report error on update failure <br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 18 (3.1.18) Released on 29 June 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* Fixed external defect http://products.linn.co.uk/trac/ticket/22 - Sometimes a small unwanted gap is inserted between tracks<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2394 - Power low process can not be completed<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2599 - Assert: MediaCodecStreamCorrupt using files with large ID3 tags<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2600 - AAC tracks give wrong bitrate<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2594 - Bad flac file -> stuck buffering -> stuck in standby<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2508 - Assert (Stream.cpp: 32): Audio server serving DS closes connection<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2581 - Assert (I2s.cpp 333) - Pausing whilst entering/leaving buffering<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2441 - Standby request from buffering state will hang the device<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2569 - DS unresponsive when 'stuck' buffering in repeat mode<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2512 - DS/Playlist: Repeat on, server re-indexes -> buffering indefinitely<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2522 - HTTP error response whilst buffering -> remains buffering<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2499 - AVT: Gets 'stuck' on 404 error from server<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2605 - Assert (I2s.cpp 819) during playlist playback (at track transition)<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2388 - 24/44.1 ALAC files crashing DS<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2605 - Assert (I2s.cpp 819) during playlist playback (at track transition)<br />
* Added SourceXml state variable and action to Product Service<br />
* Removed all actions refering to SourceUnityGain, SourceVolumeOffset, Speakers and DriveUnits from the Preamp service<br />
* DPL playlist no longer used ns namespace for the res element<br />
* fixed issue in LinnConfig where failure on source info retreival could crash the application<br />
* proxy preamp device can now be renamed from linn config<br />
* linn config now provides content directory control uri for media servers on version tab (for pronto)<br />
* jukebox playlists: xml escpaed on device (dpl)<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 17 (3.1.17) Released on 11 June 2009 ===<br />
* VolumeControl: Fixed L/R channel swap problem<br />
* Fixed oss defect [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/ticket/354 #354] - Application crash: 'Unable to get device XML' after NotifyRootByeBye<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2597 - Jukebox: device crash when setting preset (Network.cpp 224)<br />
* Fixed internal defect #2595 - Jukebox: Loading invalid/non-existent manifest shoud respond with error message<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 16 (3.1.16) Released on 04 June 2009 ===<br />
* Fixed [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac/ticket/21 #21] - Can't configure DS (v 3.1.15) to use a classik proxy - device will not boot<br />
* Fixed #2586 - Klimax Kontrol proxy is overwriting source type<br />
* Fixed #2580 - Restore Defaults dialog box doesn't have an OK button (LinnConfig)<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 15 (3.1.15) Released on 28 May 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* Includes installer packages for LinnConfig on Mac and Linux (requires mono version 2.0 or greater)<br />
* Fixes missing artist metadata on VFD problem <br />
* Improved update and reprogram functionality<br />
* Bonjour fixes<br />
* Improved dithering of internal volume control<br />
* Blank room, device, and source names now handled correctly<br />
* Improved handling of network setup errors in Linn Config<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Cara 1 Build 14 (3.1.14) Released on 13 May 2009 ===<br />
<br />
* Intial beta release of Cara <br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any browser.<br />
* Revamped Linn Konfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
* From 3.1.13: Fixes internal ticket #2564 - Audio muted on first track after updating<br />
<br></div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara6:Release_Notes&diff=3497Beta:DsCara6:Release Notes2010-03-22T18:42:52Z<p>KeithR: New page: === Cara 6 Build 4 (3.6.4) Released on 22 March 2010 === * New Radio Source providing comprehensive internet radio support * Easy to use Radio Presets configurable via: ** Country specifi...</p>
<hr />
<div>=== Cara 6 Build 4 (3.6.4) Released on 22 March 2010 ===<br />
<br />
* New Radio Source providing comprehensive internet radio support<br />
* Easy to use Radio Presets configurable via:<br />
** Country specific defaults, or<br />
** RadioTime website<br />
* Additional protocol and codec support (rtsp, mms, wma, ogg-flac)<br />
* Delayable preamp input sources allowing video synchronisation<br />
* Optional digital volume control across full range of DS products</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Developer:Documentation&diff=3200Developer:Documentation2009-10-30T14:34:19Z<p>KeithR: /* BETA Releases<br> */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Developer Documentation ==<br />
<br />
The open nature of Linn's DS products allow any interested party to write their own application and interact with the DS. The following pages document the interfaces the DS exposes.<br />
<br />
=== Compatibility Islands ===<br />
<br />
DS releases are cateogrised by the name of a Scottish island. Any DS software release described by the same island is interface compatible. This means that properly written applications written against that island will work across all releases of that island. More information is available here: [[Software Compatibility Families]]<br />
<br />
=== Existing Islands ===<br />
<br />
* [[Developer:Cara|Cara Documentation]]<br />
* Bute Documentation<br />
* Auskerry Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Develoment Releases ===<br />
<br />
Prior to the full release of a new island, Linn provides development releases to allow external developers to update their applications to work with the new interfaces. Development releases are for developers, not early adopters. Although they are feature complete, there are still a number of bugs, some of them potentially bad.<br />
<br />
* Development releases can be downloaded from: http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Development/<br />
* Developers should report defects via the products trac database: http://products.linn.co.uk/trac/<br />
* Questions, comments, and concerns should be raised in the development forum: http://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/forumdisplay.php?fid=5<br />
* A considerable amount of BSD licensed source code is available for reuse and/or sample code on Linn's Open Source Software site: http://oss.linn.co.uk/<br />
<br />
The easiest way to upgrade your device(s) to the latest development firmware is to [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Development/ download] the latest development version of LinnConfig from the developer downloads location, and enable the 'Show Development Releases' option (Tools-&gt;Options-&gt;Updates, 'Show Advanced Options' must also be enabled). If you then right click on your device, you will be given the option to Update to the latest development firmware. At this point, all development builds will appear automatically (as long as you have not ticked Tools-&gt;Options-&gt;Updates-&gt;Turn Off Automatic Update Check).<br><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==== Beta Releases ====<br />
<br />
http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Beta:Home<br><br />
<br />
=== Release Notes ===<br />
<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- 3.1.1 (Initial release) | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.2|3.1.2]] | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.3|3.1.3]] | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.4|3.1.4]] | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.5|3.1.5]] | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.8|3.1.8]] | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.9|3.1.9]] | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.10|3.1.10]] | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.11|3.1.11]] | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.12|3.1.12]] | [[Developer:Release Notes 3.1.13|3.1.13]]<br />
<br><br />
<br />
== Other Links ==<br />
<br />
* Simple Point-to-Point Control protocol - [[Developer:LPEC|LPEC (Linn Protocol for Eventing and Control)]]<br />
* DS Audio transport protocol - [[Developer:Audio Transport]]</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2589Beta:DsCara12009-05-14T13:28:45Z<p>KeithR: /* Where do I start? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
You will need a Cara compatible control point to utilise the Cara 1 beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Cara 1] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Cara 1 DS. Other control points are being migrated to Cara and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta here]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Cara beta firmware release, and click update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2588Beta:DsCara12009-05-14T13:28:18Z<p>KeithR: /* Where do I start? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
You will need a Cara compatible control point to utilise the Cara 1 beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Cara 1] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Cara 1 DS. Other control points are being migrated to Cara and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta here]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Cara beta firmware release, and click update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2587Beta:DsCara12009-05-14T13:28:07Z<p>KeithR: /* Where do I start? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
You will need a Cara compatible control point to utilise the Cara 1 beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Cara 1] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Cara 1 DS. Other control points are being migrated to Cara and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta here]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Cara beta firmware release, and click update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2586Beta:DsCara12009-05-14T12:39:23Z<p>KeithR: /* Where do I start? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
You will need a Cara compatible control point to utilise the Cara 1 beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Cara 1] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Cara 1 DS. Other control points are being migrated to Cara and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Cara beta firmware release, and click update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2585Beta:DsCara12009-05-14T12:37:41Z<p>KeithR: /* Where do I start? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
You will need a Cara compatible control point to utilise the Cara 1 beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Cara 1] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Cara 1 DS. Other control points are being migrated to Cara and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2584Beta:DsCara12009-05-13T19:10:50Z<p>KeithR: /* What is it? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
You will need a Cara compatible control point to utilise the Cara 1 beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Cara 1] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Cara 1 DS. Other control points are being migrated to Cara and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop] is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta. Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2583Beta:DsCara12009-05-13T19:10:28Z<p>KeithR: /* What is it? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
You will need a Cara compatible control point to utilise the Cara 1 beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Cara 1] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control your Cara 1 DS. Many other control points are being migrated to Cara and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop] is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta. Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2582Beta:DsCara12009-05-13T19:09:04Z<p>KeithR: /* What is it? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
You will need a Cara compatible control point to utilise the Cara 1 beta for the DS. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Cara 1] has also entered its beta release and you will need it to control the a Cara 1 DS. Many other control points are being migrated to Cara and will become available during the beta phase.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop] is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta. Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2581Beta:DsCara12009-05-13T19:04:01Z<p>KeithR: /* What are the headline features? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop] is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta. Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2580Beta:DsCara12009-05-13T19:03:33Z<p>KeithR: /* What are the headline features? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust communications across wired and wireless networks<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop] is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta. Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2579Beta:DsCara12009-05-13T19:03:24Z<p>KeithR: /* What are the headline features? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration allowing configuration from any broswer.<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and<br />
select them directly from a standard IR handset<br />
* Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust communications across wired and wireless networks<br />
* New internal source structure<br />
<br />
== Where do I start? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop] is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta. Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.<br />
# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site]<br />
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update<br />
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices<br />
<br />
== Release Notes ==<br />
* '''Cara 1''' -- [[Beta:DsCara1:Release Notes 3.1.14|3.1.14]] (Initial Beta release)<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
=== How do I report a defect? ===<br />
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]<br />
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk<br />
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'<br />
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated<br />
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated<br />
<br />
=== What if I have problems updating? ===<br />
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''<br />
* Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.<br />
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process<br />
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again<br />
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again<br />
<br />
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===<br />
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device<br />
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed<br />
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update<br />
# Keep in mind<br />
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device<br />
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2534Beta:DsCara12009-05-11T16:24:37Z<p>KeithR: /* How do I use it? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox mode allowing quick selection of favourite tracks and albums<br />
* Numerous bug fixes and reliability enhancements<br />
<br />
== How do I use it? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta. [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop] is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta. Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.<br />
# Download the appropriate LinnConfig application from</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:DsCara1&diff=2533Beta:DsCara12009-05-11T16:16:08Z<p>KeithR: New page: = DS Cara 1 Beta = == What is it? == Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork...</p>
<hr />
<div>= DS Cara 1 Beta =<br />
<br />
== What is it? ==<br />
<br />
Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.<br />
<br />
== What are the headline features? ==<br />
<br />
* AAC support<br />
* Shuffle and Repeat<br />
* Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page<br />
* New web based configuration<br />
* Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics<br />
* Jukebox mode allowing quick selection of favourite tracks and albums<br />
* Numerous bug fixes and reliability enhancements<br />
<br />
== How do I use it? ==<br />
<br />
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]<br />
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta. KinskyDesktop is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta. Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.<br />
# Download the appropriate LinnConfig application from</div>KeithRhttps://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Beta:Home&diff=2529Beta:Home2009-05-07T12:32:00Z<p>KeithR: /* How do I participate in the beta programme? */</p>
<hr />
<div>= What is a beta programme? =<br />
<br />
Linn has a beta programme to allow external use and testing of new software and hardware prior to its formal release. Whilst we provide and test against recommended environments, in an open system, there are many different tweaks and changes that DS customers can employ. The beta programme helps ensure that an upcoming release of software works in as many of those different environments as possible.<br />
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== Characteristics of a Linn beta release ==<br />
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* All intended features of the upcoming release are implemented.<br />
* It functions reasonably well on at least one recommended environment.<br />
* It has had some internal testing against that recommended environment.<br />
* Discussion and support take place on Linn's development forum: http://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/forumdisplay.php?fid=5<br />
* Bugs can be reported via http://products.linn.co.uk/trac/<br />
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= Who should participate in the beta programme? =<br />
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Technically advanced DS users who:<br />
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* Don't mind if their DS doesn't play any music for a couple of hours, or even a couple of days.<br />
* Don't mind that they can't use all of their current control points.<br />
* Are willing to discuss their experiences on the development forum (http://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/forumdisplay.php?fid=5)<br />
* Are willing to raise bugs on http://products.linn.co.uk/trac/ and then track and test the potential solutions to those bugs.<br />
* Want to ensure their environment has robust support when the software is fully released.<br />
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= How do I participate in the beta programme? =<br />
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The following products are currently in beta:<br />
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* [[Beta:DsCara1|DS Cara 1]]<br />
* [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop Cara 1]</div>KeithR