Difference between revisions of "Beta:DsDavaar"

From LinnDocs
Jump to: navigation, search
(What is it?)
(Release Notes)
(119 intermediate revisions by 8 users not shown)
Line 3: Line 3:
 
== What is it? ==
 
== What is it? ==
  
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 (any source anywhere) allows one DS to play whatever is being played by another DS.
+
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:
  
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.
+
* OpenHome compatibility
 +
* [[Songcast]]
 +
* [[Exakt_Information#Exakt_information|Exakt]]
 +
 +
 
 +
=== OpenHome compatibility ===
 +
 
 +
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.
 +
 
 +
=== Songcast ===
 +
 
 +
[[Songcast|Songcast]] allows a DS to tune-in to another DS.  A DS can [[songcast]] to more than one DS.  Further, a DS can [[songcast]] no matter what source is selected.
 +
 
 +
== Requirements ==
 +
 
 +
You will need a Davaar compatible control point to utilise the Davaar beta for the DS.  [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/Kinsky Kinsky 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.
  
 
== Where do I start? ==
 
== Where do I start? ==
  
 
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]
 
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]
# 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)
+
# Download and install the latest Davaar Linn Konfig application [https://www.linn.co.uk/software#konfig here] (Available for Windows and Mac platforms)
 
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta Versions' from the Updates section of Linn Konfig
 
# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta Versions' from the Updates section of Linn Konfig
 
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Davaar beta firmware release, and click update
 
# Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Davaar beta firmware release, and click update
 
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices
 
#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices
#* Linn Konfig [[Linn Konfig Manual| Manual]]
+
#* Linn Konfig [[Konfig Manual|Manual]]
  
 
== Release Notes ==
 
== Release Notes ==
 +
<span class="mw-customtoggle-Davaar1"><code style="color: blue">Davaar 1-19 [expand/collapse]</code></span>
 +
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-Davaar1">
 
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar1:Release Notes|Davaar 1]]'''
 
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar1:Release Notes|Davaar 1]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar3:Release Notes|Davaar 3]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar4:Release Notes|Davaar 4]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar5:Release Notes|Davaar 5]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar7:Release Notes|Davaar 7]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar9:Release Notes|Davaar 9]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar10:Release Notes|Davaar 10]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar11:Release Notes|Davaar 11]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar12:Release Notes|Davaar 12]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar14:Release Notes|Davaar 14]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar15:Release Notes|Davaar 15]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar16:Release Notes|Davaar 16]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar17:Release Notes|Davaar 17]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar18:Release Notes|Davaar 18]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar19:Release Notes|Davaar 19]]'''
 +
</div></div>
 +
<span class="mw-customtoggle-Davaar20"><code style="color: blue">Davaar 20-37 [expand/collapse]</code></span>
 +
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-Davaar20">
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar20:Release Notes|Davaar 20]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar21:Release Notes|Davaar 21]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar22:Release Notes|Davaar 22]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar23:Release Notes|Davaar 23]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar24:Release Notes|Davaar 24]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar28:Release Notes|Davaar 28]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar29:Release Notes|Davaar 29]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar30:Release Notes|Davaar 30]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar31:Release Notes|Davaar 31]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar32:Release Notes|Davaar 32]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar33:Release Notes|Davaar 33]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar34:Release Notes|Davaar 34]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar35:Release Notes|Davaar 35]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar36:Release Notes|Davaar 36]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar37:Release Notes|Davaar 37]]'''
 +
</div>
 +
<span class="mw-customtoggle-Davaar50"><code style="color: blue">Davaar 50 onwards [collapse/expand]</code></span>
 +
<div class="mw-collapsible  mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-Davaar50">
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar50:Release Notes|Davaar 50]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar51:Release Notes|Davaar 51]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar52:Release Notes|Davaar 52]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar53:Release Notes|Davaar 53]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar54:Release Notes|Davaar 54]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar55:Release Notes|Davaar 55]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar56:Release Notes|Davaar 56]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar58:Release Notes|Davaar 58]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar59:Release Notes|Davaar 59]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar60:Release Notes|Davaar 60]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar62:Release Notes|Davaar 62]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar63:Release Notes|Davaar 63]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar64:Release Notes|Davaar 64]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar66:Release Notes|Davaar 66]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar67:Release Notes|Davaar 67]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar68:Release Notes|Davaar 68]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar69:Release Notes|Davaar 69]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar70:Release Notes|Davaar 70]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar75:Release Notes|Davaar 75]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar76:Release Notes|Davaar 76]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar77:Release Notes|Davaar 77]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar79:Release Notes|Davaar 79]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar80:Release Notes|Davaar 80]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar81:Release Notes|Davaar 81]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar82:Release Notes|Davaar 82]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar84:Release Notes|Davaar 84]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar86:Release Notes|Davaar 86]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar87:Release Notes|Davaar 87]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar88:Release Notes|Davaar 88]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar89:Release Notes|Davaar 89]]'''
 +
</div>
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar92:Release Notes|Davaar 92]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar95:Release Notes|Davaar 95]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar96:Release Notes|Davaar 96]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar97:Release Notes|Davaar 97]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar99:Release Notes|Davaar 99]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar100:Release Notes|Davaar 100]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar101:Release Notes|Davaar 101]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar102:Release Notes|Davaar 102]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar103:Release Notes|Davaar 103]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar105:Release Notes|Davaar 105]]'''
 +
* '''[[Beta:DsDavaar106:Release Notes|Davaar 106]]'''
  
 
== FAQ ==
 
== FAQ ==
 
=== How do I report a defect? ===
 
=== How do I report a defect? ===
# Login to our [http://products.linn.co.uk/trac defect tracking site]
+
# Contact <span class="plainlinks"><u>[http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support]</u></span> <!--or flag this is the <span class="plainlinks"><u>[https://development.linn.co.uk/ Linn Development forum]</u></span>-->
#* If you don't have a login name and password, please send a request to support@products.linn.co.uk
+
# Post a description of the defect, with as much information as possible
# Follow the instructions listed for 'Creating a New Ticket'
+
# If possible, list the steps required to recreate the defect
# Once created, your ticket is assigned an engineer and will be investigated
 
# All progress made on the ticket will be emailed to you as it is updated
 
  
 
=== What if I have problems updating? ===
 
=== What if I have problems updating? ===
Line 34: Line 126:
 
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again
 
* If this fails, 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 Cara? ===
+
=== What if I want to revert to older versions of firmware? ===
# You must first complete the Davaar upgrade process once it has been started
+
;This is only possible on products released before 2018/9.
 +
# Only released versions of firmware are archived for the purpose of reverting
 
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device
 
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device
# Download and install the latest Cara (3.10.6) Linn Konfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/ release download site]
+
# Download and install the compatible version of Konfig from the [https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/linn-artifacts-public/index.html#VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/    downlod release site] (i.e. Cara Konfig if you are reverting to Cara firmware, Davaar for Davaar, etc)
# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Cara firmware release and update
+
# Download the version of firmware (zip file) you wish to use from the [https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/linn-artifacts-public/index.html#VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/   download release site] (only firmware for your device model will work)
 +
# Select your device from the list, click on the Configuration tab, and click the 'Reflash' button.
 +
# Click 'Select Firmware' and point to the zip file you have downloaded and click 'Reflash'
 
# Keep in mind
 
# Keep in mind
#* Davaar control points will no longer work with your device
+
#* Only compatible control points will work with your device (i.e. Cara with Cara, Davaar with Davaar, etc)
  
 
== Known Issues ==
 
== Known Issues ==
* Upper limit of receivers
 
* Analog hiss
 
* Time shift
 
* home plugs
 
* igmp snooping
 

Revision as of 14:04, 22 February 2024

DS Davaar Beta

What is it?

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:


OpenHome compatibility

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.

Songcast

Songcast allows a DS to tune-in to another DS. A DS can songcast to more than one DS. Further, a DS can songcast no matter what source is selected.

Requirements

You will need a Davaar compatible control point to utilise the Davaar beta for the DS. Kinsky 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.

Where do I start?

  1. Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's beta programme
  2. Download and install the latest Davaar Linn Konfig application here (Available for Windows and Mac platforms)
  3. Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta Versions' from the Updates section of Linn Konfig
  4. Select your device from the list, go to the update tab, select the latest Davaar beta firmware release, and click update
    • If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices
    • Linn Konfig Manual

Release Notes

Davaar 1-19 [expand/collapse]

Davaar 20-37 [expand/collapse]

Davaar 50 onwards [collapse/expand]

FAQ

How do I report a defect?

  1. Contact customer support
  2. Post a description of the defect, with as much information as possible
  3. If possible, list the steps required to recreate the defect

What if I have problems updating?

Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device

  • Restart Linn Konfig. If your device reports a Davaar version, the update was successfull and you are done.
  • If your device does not report a Davaar version, retry the update process
  • If this fails, power cycle your device and try again
  • If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again

What if I want to revert to older versions of firmware?

This is only possible on products released before 2018/9.
  1. Only released versions of firmware are archived for the purpose of reverting
  2. Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device
  3. Download and install the compatible version of Konfig from the downlod release site (i.e. Cara Konfig if you are reverting to Cara firmware, Davaar for Davaar, etc)
  4. Download the version of firmware (zip file) you wish to use from the download release site (only firmware for your device model will work)
  5. Select your device from the list, click on the Configuration tab, and click the 'Reflash' button.
  6. Click 'Select Firmware' and point to the zip file you have downloaded and click 'Reflash'
  7. Keep in mind
    • Only compatible control points will work with your device (i.e. Cara with Cara, Davaar with Davaar, etc)

Known Issues