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# 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. | # 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. | ||
| − | # Download the | + | # Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site] |
| + | # Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig | ||
| + | # Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update | ||
| + | #* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices | ||
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| + | == What if I have Have Problems Updating? == | ||
| + | ; Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device | ||
| + | # Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull | ||
| + | # Try updating again | ||
| + | # Power cycle your device and try again | ||
| + | # Put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again | ||
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| + | == What if I want to go back to Bute? == | ||
| + | # Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device | ||
| + | # 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 | ||
| + | # 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 | ||
| + | # Keep in mind | ||
| + | #* Cara control points will no longer work with your device | ||
| + | #* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted) | ||
Revision as of 08:39, 12 May 2009
Contents
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 for future improvements.
What are the headline features?
- AAC support
- Shuffle and Repeat
- Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page
- New web based configuration
- Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics
- Jukebox mode allowing quick selection of favourite tracks and albums
- Numerous bug fixes and reliability enhancements
Where do I start?
- Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's beta programme
- As described in 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.
- Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the beta download site
- Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig
- Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update
- If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices
What if I have Have Problems Updating?
- Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device
- Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull
- Try updating again
- Power cycle your device and try again
- Put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again
What if I want to go back to Bute?
- Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device
- Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the release download site if you do not still have it installed
- 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
- Keep in mind
- Cara control points will no longer work with your device
- Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)
