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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
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Cara 6 sees the introduction of a dedicated radio source for all Linn DS devices. Radio Time is the selected radio provider. Radio stations are stored and selected for playback as Presets. You are allowed a maximum of 100 presets per device.
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Cara 6 firmware (2009) sees the introduction of a dedicated radio source for all Linn DS devices. <u>TuneIn Radio</u> (previously RadioTime) is the selected radio provider. Radio stations are stored and selected for playback as Presets. You are allowed a maximum of 100 presets per device.
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Davaar 86 firmware (Nov 2021) now allows the option of [[File:AirAble-Logo-coloured.png |50px|link=airable]] radio. The Radio stations presets are stored against your Linn Account.<br>
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<b>Note: Linn Classical, Linn Jazz and Linn Radio stations have now moved to [[File:AirAble-Logo-coloured.png |50px|link=airable]] radio </b>
  
 
== Initial Setup ==
 
== Initial Setup ==
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* Initially every Linn DS device is linked to the Linn Worldwide radio time account. The first three presets in this account are high quality radio stations hosted by Linn Records (Linn Radio, Linn Classical, and Linn Jazz)
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=== TuneIn===
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* Linn provide a number of regionalised Radio Time accounts as well. You can select the relevant account from [http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software Linn Konfig] (version 3.6 or higher).
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:* Initially every Linn DS device is linked to the Linn Worldwide TuneIn Radio account.  
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[[Image:KonfigRadioTimeLinnAccounts.JPG|600px|Linn Konfig]]
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:* To add your own Tunein Account press the toggle button highlighted below, and enter you Tunein Account name
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:* Linn provide a number of regionalised TuneIn Radio accounts as well. You can select the relevant account from [http://www.linn.co.uk/konfig Linn Konfig] (version 3.6 or higher).
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== Individual Configuration using Radio Time ==
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[[Image:KonfigTuneInLinnAccounts.png|400px|centre|Linn Konfig]]
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=== <b>airable</b> Radio===
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{{ManageSystems:airable_configure}}
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== Customising your Presets ==
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=== TuneIn ===
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:You can create and customise your own list of radio presets using TuneIn Radio.
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:<big>Click [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/TuneIn_Radio on this link ] to find out how.</big><br><br>
  
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* Create a Radio Time account at http://www.radiotime.com
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===<b>airable</b> Radio/Pin favourites===
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[[Image:RadioTimeCreateAccount.JPG|600px|Radio Time]]
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{{ManageSystems:airable_favourites}}
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* Find your favorite stations and add them to your presets
 
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[[Image:RadioTimeAddPresets.JPG|600px|Radio Time]]
 
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* Within your presets you can create numerous folders. Only presets stored in the default folder will be accessible on your Linn DS.
 
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[[Image:RadioTimePresets.JPG|600px|Radio Time]]
 
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* Radio Time provide a link to your local radio stations (based on where you are registered) for convenience
 
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[[Image:RadioTimeLocal.JPG|600px|Radio Time]]
 
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* Using [http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software Linn Konfig] (version 3.6 or higher), configure your DS device to use the Radio Time username you have just created
 
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[[Image:KonfigRadioTimeUsername.JPG|600px|Linn Konfig]]
 
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== Listening to Radio on your Device ==  
 
== Listening to Radio on your Device ==  
  
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=== Using the handset ===
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=== Using the handset (REM 019) ===
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* Ensure the handset is in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button (at the top left)
 
* Select the Radio source on you Linn DS (device firmware must be Cara 6 or higher)
 
* Select the Radio source on you Linn DS (device firmware must be Cara 6 or higher)
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** Use the source +/- keys to toggle between sources or use the direct Tuner source key to select the radio source directly (labelled 'Zoom')
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** '''Source Only Devices (Klimax DS, Akurate DS, Majik DS, Sneaky Music DS)''': use the 'ZOOM' key to select the radio source (chosen becuase it is also labeled 'TUNER'). Use the 'SUB-T' key (labeled 'CD') to select the playlist source
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** '''Source Devices with External Inputs (Majik DS-I, Sekrit DS-I)''': Use the source +/- keys to toggle between sources
 
* Select the corresponding preset number using the numeric handset keys (ie '1' to listen to preset 1, '2' + '7' to listen to preset 27
 
* Select the corresponding preset number using the numeric handset keys (ie '1' to listen to preset 1, '2' + '7' to listen to preset 27
 
* You can also browse through your preset list using the up and down arrow keys and select a station using the center (circle) select button.
 
* You can also browse through your preset list using the up and down arrow keys and select a station using the center (circle) select button.
  
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=== Using Kinsky Desktop ===
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=== Using the small Klimax DS handset ===
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* Load [http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software Kinsky Desktop] (version 3.3 or higher)
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* Use the 'Record' key to toggle between playlist and radio sources
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* Select the Radio source on you Linn DS (device firmware must be Cara 6 or higher) using the drop down box on the left hand pane
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* Must press the 'Setup' key first to use the remote to browse and select radio presets
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* All other behavior is the same
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=== Using Kinsky ===
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* Load [http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software Kinsky] (version 3.3.6 or higher)
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* Select the Radio source on you Linn DS (device firmware must be Cara 6 or higher) using the drop down box on the right hand pane
 
* Double click the preset station you want to listen to
 
* Double click the preset station you want to listen to
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[[Image:KinskyDesktopRadioTime.JPG|600px|Kinsky Desktop]]
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[[Image:KinskyDesktopRadio.png|600px|Kinsky Desktop]]
 
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=== Using Kinsky PDA ===
 
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* Load [http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software Kinsky PDA] (version 3.3 or higher)
 
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* Select the Radio source on you Linn DS (device firmware must be Cara 6 or higher) using 'Room/Source' and selecting the radio source from the list
 
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* Double click the preset station you want to listen to from the playlist tab
 

Latest revision as of 10:46, 9 May 2022

Linn DS Radio

Introduction

Cara 6 firmware (2009) sees the introduction of a dedicated radio source for all Linn DS devices. TuneIn Radio (previously RadioTime) is the selected radio provider. Radio stations are stored and selected for playback as Presets. You are allowed a maximum of 100 presets per device. Davaar 86 firmware (Nov 2021) now allows the option of AirAble-Logo-coloured.png radio. The Radio stations presets are stored against your Linn Account.
Note: Linn Classical, Linn Jazz and Linn Radio stations have now moved to AirAble-Logo-coloured.png radio

Initial Setup

TuneIn

  • Initially every Linn DS device is linked to the Linn Worldwide TuneIn Radio account.
  • To add your own Tunein Account press the toggle button highlighted below, and enter you Tunein Account name
  • Linn provide a number of regionalised TuneIn Radio accounts as well. You can select the relevant account from Linn Konfig (version 3.6 or higher).
Linn Konfig


airable Radio

LAMS-Radio Preset.png
  1. Go into Manage systems webpage
  2. Select your Linn DS/DSM
  3. Select the MUSIC tab
  4. Scroll down to RADIO PRESETS PROVIDER and select the required provider.

Your Radio button in Kazoo and Linn App will now show your radio favourites for that Radio provider.


Customising your Presets

TuneIn

You can create and customise your own list of radio presets using TuneIn Radio.
Click on this link to find out how.

airable Radio/Pin favourites

AirAble-Logo-coloured.png uses the Linn Account to save the Preset list.
To add a Station into your Radio presets list:
1. Open Linn App for IOS or Kazoo for Android, PC or Mac
2. Make sure you are logged into your Linn Account within the Linn App/Kazoo (Check HERE for more information.)
3. Select a Linn DSM, (with Airbles radio option selected),
4. In Linn App hit Browse in the bottom option bar, then airable Radio. In Kazoo hit Bookmark.jpg on the top left and select ariable radio
5. Go into the various selection boxes to find your radio station(s)
6. Once you have found a suitable radio station
  • press the LinnAppSelect.png and enable/disable "airable Radio" - Favourite
  • and/or select "Pin radio station" to add this station to a PIN
7.Complete - this station is now added to your Linn Account - Radio presets.

Listening to Radio on your Device

Using the handset (REM 019)

  • Ensure the handset is in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button (at the top left)
  • Select the Radio source on you Linn DS (device firmware must be Cara 6 or higher)
    • Source Only Devices (Klimax DS, Akurate DS, Majik DS, Sneaky Music DS): use the 'ZOOM' key to select the radio source (chosen becuase it is also labeled 'TUNER'). Use the 'SUB-T' key (labeled 'CD') to select the playlist source
    • Source Devices with External Inputs (Majik DS-I, Sekrit DS-I): Use the source +/- keys to toggle between sources
  • Select the corresponding preset number using the numeric handset keys (ie '1' to listen to preset 1, '2' + '7' to listen to preset 27
  • You can also browse through your preset list using the up and down arrow keys and select a station using the center (circle) select button.

Using the small Klimax DS handset

  • Use the 'Record' key to toggle between playlist and radio sources
  • Must press the 'Setup' key first to use the remote to browse and select radio presets
  • All other behavior is the same



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