How to Upgrade DS Software

This procedure is not difficult. The first step is finding out which software/firmware you are using to minimise the steps required. From Software version Davaar 104 (released November 2023), Konfig has retired from providing software update AFTER this software/Davaar version. Up to > Davaar 98, then use Konfig to update the Linn DS/DSM to the latest software… From Davaar99+ then you will need to use the Linn App or IR handset (See point1 below) KONFIG will ONLY update to Davaar 104. If you have updated the Linn DS/DSM using Linn App this will be the latest Davaar version. Ignore this Konfig update. When you open Konfig this will only show the update as Davaar 104. This may be an earlier version of Davaar than currently installed on your Linn DS/DSM, (probably by Linn App). We recommend that you double-check the current Davaar version installed on your Linn DS/DSM before updating using Konfig To check what version of Software you are running on your Linn DSM, you can either: 1. Use the IR Handset On the REM 022 use the SHUFFLE key, Press and HOLD this key for 2 seconds On the REM 020 use the # key, Press and HOLD for 2 seconds, On older products: early Majik, Akurate, early Klimax and Kiko: * If this action states, "Your Software is up-to-date" or "Software update available...." then you are running Davaar99 or higher. * If there is an update available, you will be able to authorise the Linn DS/DSM by pressing the the joystick UP then joystick RIGHT buttons. * If this states anything else, then you are on Davaar 97 or lower On newer products: New Majik, Any Selekt DSM & new Klimax DSM: This will show "Device" on the front panel display. Hit the RIGHT cursor button and this will show you the product information including the software version. (Check point 2, below, on how to decode this version.) If there is an update available, you will be able to perform this update by following the instructions on the Linn DS/DSM screen. 2: Use Konfig and select your Linn DS/DSM. The Software version is structured as a Software family(4=Davaar) : Major Release version, (this is the key number to use) : Minor version of software (Ignore this just now) 4:99.491 relates to 4=Davaar, 99=Major software version, 491=Minor version. Therefore, is Davaar-99 Note: Konfig can still be used for these actions, it must still be used as a stepping stone to the latest Linn DS/DSM software. 3. Open Manage Systems and the Firmware is listed on the product configuration page (top right). The Firmware version is decoded in the same manner as the Konfig setup.

Up to Davaar 97

To update, using Konfig and your current Linn DS/DSM firmware is Davaar 97 or lower 1.Start Konfig (after ensuring you have latest version) a) Go into KONFIG Settings and check that Konfig is set to the same network as your Linn DS/DSM. 2. Click on the UPDATES tab. If there is a software update for your Linn DS/DSM it will be listed after clicking UPDATES. If there is no firmware update available for the Linn DS/DSM then it will not be listed under this tab. Note: on the Selekt DSM & new Majik DSM they will need to be power cycled and wait appox 30minutes before checking the Konfig UPDATES tab 3.Select the UPDATE button against the Linn DS/DSM you want to update. a) A message will appear on the Konfig screen stating the major changes that this software update may incur. (This will be dependant on your present version of software loaded into the Linn DS/DSM) b) If you want to continue with this update then scroll down to the bottom of the message and select UPDATE. c) For your Privacy we ask if you agree to collecting Anonymous data on usage of the Linn DS. This will aid any fault reporting and also any activity to help Linn enhance the software and product operation. d) Select I AGREE or more options to change what information Linn Products Ltd can receive. 4. Konfig will download the firmware update and proceed to updating the selected Linn DS/DSM player. 5.Once complete you will see an Update Completed Successfully message and your DS player will be re-started 6. Update complete If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Contact Linn.

From Davaar 99 onwards

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

Linn Ds/DSM software updates using Linn App The Linn DS/DSM software update, and Linn Account information is no longer kept via a PC/Laptop. It is now on the internet Cloud. The instruction below tell the Linn DS/DSM to access the Cloud stored firmware, and do the update itself. 1. Click on the icon and if there are any updates for your Linn DS/DSM you will see: 2. Press the > and this will open the product list. As an update is available, STOP ANY MUSIC PLAYING ON YOUR LINN DS/DSM BEFORE pressing the UPDATE button Tap the Update All to initiate the update of all Linn DS/DSM products shown in the list. Please be patient as this can typically take between 10–30 minutes to update depending on the complexity of the update. 3. If, after 60 minutes, the DS has not finished its update, then it may be stuck in update mode and unresponsive. If this has happened, then we recommend doing a recovery. For information on how to do this check >HERE< NOTE The Software update procedure is built in the following steps:- 1. First step is to DOWNLOAD the software update. During this time, the Linn DS/DSM is fully operational. You can still listen to Music, change volume etc. If you wake up the display, you will see what is downloading. This download can take between 10-30 minutes BEFORE the Linn DS/DSM is updated. 2. After the update, the Linn DS/DSM will reboot and install this update. This will typically take between 5-15 minutes. Depending on the product, this will produce a shimming dial, a flashing or lightening flash on the front panel display. 3. The final reboot will bring the product back to lift and ready for use. We recommend that you do NOT power off the Linn DS/DSM until this is complete. I.e. wake up the display and check that is not download and the the Linn DS/DSM does NOT have a shimmering dial, flashing dot/lightening flash of it display. To update, using an IR handset, and your current Linn DS/DSM is Davaar 99 or higher Use the IR Handset On older products, early Majik, Akurate, early Klimax and Kiko, On the REM 022 use the SHUFFLE key, Press and HOLD this key for 2 seconds On the REM 020 use the # key, Press and HOLD for 2 seconds, With older products, early Majik, Akurate, early Klimax and Kiko, If there is a software update it will tell you to press the IR handset UP arrow followed by the RIGHT arrow. The update will now start. On newer products: New Majik, Any Selekt DSM & new Klimax DSM: On the IR Handset, or Dial, press the UP joystick key. This will open the setup menu On the IR Handser, or Dial, press the DOWN joystick key a few times and press the RIGHT joystick key. If there are any software updates on this page it will then give you instructions on how to update the product.