Series 3 Setup

Linn Setup Guide:
How to set up the Linn Series 3 loudspeaker

Initial product Setup

Wiring

Series3-301

Series3-302

Series3-302 connection

WPS WIFI setup

Bluetooth setup

Download App

Setup & changes

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Product info

• Product Name: Series 3 Loudspeaker

301 - All-In-One Wireless speaker & digital Music player

302 (partner) - Exakt speaker

• Date of Introduction: October 2019

• Type: Integrated digital music player, pre-amplifier and power amplifier

• Versions: None

• Features

Digital streaming via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & Airplay

Connect TV via HDMI ARC

Exakt Technology

On-board Amplification

Connect a partner speaker via Exakt Link to create a stereo system

Initial Setup

If you have just received this Linn product then you will be eager to listen to the Music. This section will show you how to unpack it, wire it up, position it and get Music playing...

The Series-3 301 speaker can be used alone for Mono playback or with the Series-3 302 speaker wired, using a CAT-5 Exakt-Link cable, for Stereo playback.

Unpacking

Remove the Series-3 (301) from the packing and check you have all of the accessories.
Now place the product you want it to be.

REQUIRED CONNECTION

1. A mains power socket

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS

2. For internet streams such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and local media server streaming:

• Wifi or an ethernet/LAN connection to your broadband Router for streaming services

3. For Mono/Stereo TV audio playback:

• HDMI ARC connection from your Television for your TV audio

4. For Stereo playback

• Use with Series-3 302 speaker with Exakt-link CAT-5 cable for stereo operation

Wiring

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Bluetooth only

This setup is if you are only using the Series3-301 as a Bluetooth loudspeaker:

		Bluetooth Setup procedure:
		1. On the Series3-301, press and HOLD buttons & , until the volume indicator display starts it scan display (More detail of the buttons and location can be found HERE
		2. On your Bluetooth device, setup this up for pairing and look for Linn Series 3.
		3. This Bluetooth pairing process is complete when the Series3-301 volume indicators are all illuminated for a few seconds and return back to volume level display.

The On-line setup guide can be found https://www.linn.co.uk/setup

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Bluetoothonly with Stereo playback

If you want to add, (or Remove), the Stereo playback operation:

		Bluetooth Setup procedure:
		1. On the Series3-301, press and HOLD buttons & , until the volume indicator display starts it scan display (More detail of the buttons and location can be found HERE
		2. On your Bluetooth device, setup this up for pairing and look for Linn Series 3.
		3. This Bluetooth pairing process is complete when the Series3-301 volume indicators are all illuminated for a few seconds and return back to volume level display.

The On-line setup guide can be found https://www.linn.co.uk/setup Followed by:

		Add/Remove a Partner speaker setup procedure (This will change the Series3-301 from MONO to STEREO and use the Series3-302 as the other STEREO channel) :
		1. Connect or remove the Series3-302 speaker as required:
		* Stereo mode:Connect the Series3-302 using an Exakt-link cable to the Series3-302
		* Single (mono) mode: Disconnect the Series3-302 Exakt-link from the Series3-302
		2. Press and HOLD both buttons & on the Series3-301 until half of the Volume indicator lights illuminate (More detail of the buttons and location can be found HERE
		3. This process is complete when the Series3-301 volume indicators are all illuminated for a few seconds and return back to volume level display.

The On-line setup guide can be found https://www.linn.co.uk/setup

Note

if you disconnect the Exakt-link or do not have the Mains power going to the Series3-302 speaker and have the previously setup the Series3-301 for Stereo operation then you will only get one channel playback. The Series3-301 will assume that the other speaker still exists and has to be "'configured'" for Mono playback.

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Wifi operation with optional Bluetooth

This setup will allow stream Music, using Wifi, to the Series3 speaker(s).

Optional Bluetooth is still available by initial setup of Bluetooth

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Series3-301 back panel

View Series3-301 connection detail
Information of what each connector is and a basic specification of these connectors

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1. ETHERNET - To connect to a network (100Base-T)- Not required if you are only using Bluetooth and/or Wifi connections
2. EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II etc) - to Partner with a Series3-302
3. HDMI ARC (HDMI) - To connect to a TV Audio Return Channel (ARC) connection
4. FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)
5. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
6. POWER SWITCH - Mains power switch

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Series3-302 partner backpanel

View Series3-302 partner speaker connection detail
Information of what each connector is and a basic specification of these connectors

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1. EXAKT-LINK - connection to Series3-301 speaker
2. EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II etc) - connection to other Exakt-link applicable products
3. SERVICE PORT For Linn service only
4. FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)
5. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.

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Positioning

Review the advised Positioning guide to ensure safe and cool operation of the Kiko

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Configure for use with a Series3-302

		Add/Remove a Partner speaker setup procedure (This will change the Series3-301 from MONO to STEREO and use the Series3-302 as the other STEREO channel) :
		1. Connect or remove the Series3-302 speaker as required:
		* Stereo mode:Connect the Series3-302 using an Exakt-link cable to the Series3-302
		* Single (mono) mode: Disconnect the Series3-302 Exakt-link from the Series3-302
		2. Press and HOLD both buttons & on the Series3-301 until half of the Volume indicator lights illuminate (More detail of the buttons and location can be found HERE
		3. This process is complete when the Series3-301 volume indicators are all illuminated for a few seconds and return back to volume level display.

The On-line setup guide can be found https://www.linn.co.uk/setup

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Configure for Wifi

This is to setup the Wifi connection using the front panel buttons.

		WPS WIFI Setup procedure:
		1. On your ISP Router, press the WPS button to start the connection process.
		* Check your Router manual on how start WPS pairing.
		2. On the Series3-301 , press and HOLD buttons & until the volume indicators start moving to show a scan. (More detail of the buttons and location can be found HERE
		3. This process is complete when the Series3-301 volume indicators are all illuminated for a few seconds and return back to volume level display.

Or

	Alternative Wifi Setup Method via Web Browser:
	1. With the Series3-301 DSM out of Sleep mode
	2. Go to the Wireless settings on your device (e.g. iPad)
	3. Find the Series-301 on the list of available networks. It will be called Series3- <serial number>
	4. Select this as the wireless network on your device (e.g. iPad)
	5. Now open a web browser on your device and type "https://setup.linn.co.uk" in the address bar
	6. The Series3 Wifi Setup page should now be displayed (if you get a "..cannot find the server” error then you have not selected to Series3 Wifi channel in point 3&4)
	7. Select the Wifi network you want to connect to
	8. Enter the passkey for the Wifi network
	9. Click on 'Set Network'

Note: To CLEAR/REMOVE any Wifi settings On the Series3-301 , press and HOLD buttons , & for 2 seconds and this will forget your Wifi settings.

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Configure for Bluetooth speaker operation

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		Bluetooth Setup procedure:
		1. On the Series3-301, press and HOLD buttons & , until the volume indicator display starts it scan display (More detail of the buttons and location can be found HERE
		2. On your Bluetooth device, setup this up for pairing and look for Linn Series 3.
		3. This Bluetooth pairing process is complete when the Series3-301 volume indicators are all illuminated for a few seconds and return back to volume level display.

The On-line setup guide can be found https://www.linn.co.uk/setup

Download App

The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.
Note: from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

The name of this control App/software is KAZOO..

Kazoo control App/software is available for

| Windows Kazoo download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

MAC OSX Kazoo download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Android Kazoo for Android Phone/Tablet download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Setup and changes

There are two ways to configure, (if required), your Linn DS/DSM player/Speakers etc:

1. Web-browser App called Manage systems that can also be used on your Tablet:

Before you do anything you will need to have a Linn Account. This is a simple process and can only be performed using the Kazoo App or Linn App.
Details on how to create your Linn Account and how to use Manage systems can be found in the Manage Systems page.

2. Windows 10 PC or MAC OSX app called Konfig:

This Konfig App can be downloaded from KONFIG App

This will allow changing the Room name, Linn DS/DSM name, input name and other settings. This can be changes by yourself and/or your Linn Retailer.

Details of most of the options are listed in the Konfig Manual, this covers many options

Konfig has been deprecated and replaced by Manage Systems.

Note: Manage Systems has taken over from Konfig and we would prefer you to use Manage Systems to setup an configure your Linn products.

Space Optimisation

for ALL Linn DS/DSM products

Linn Account Space Optimisation from Davaar64 ⇒

Linn Konfig Space Optimisation & Space Optimisation+

Linn Space Optimisation is currently configurable using either the Konfig app or the Linn Account Manage systems.

Click the above picture/icon for more information of that version of Space Optimisation.

More details of what Space Optimisation can be found can be found at www.Linn.co.uk

What are the differences between the Konfig Space Optimisation and Linn Account (Kloud Konfig) Space Optimisation?

The new version of Space Optimisation uses highly sophisticated acoustic modelling to model the interactions between your speakers and the room; this acoustic modelling is based on the finite-difference time-domain method. A simple two-dimensional analogy to this method of acoustic modelling is of a fishing net laid over a pond; each knot in the net defines a discrete measurement location, so that when a stone is thrown into the pond, we can track the resulting ripple by measuring its height at each knot.

The spatial discretisation employed by this method of acoustic modelling allows the new version of Space Optimisation to correctly consider the effects of:

• non-rectangular rooms;
• the placement of features like doors and windows;
• And the location and rotation of your speakers.

Furthermore, the time-domain formulation of this method of acoustic modelling means that the new version of Space Optimisation can now reduce both the energy and decay time of any artificial distortions caused by the interactions between your speakers and the room, resulting in both a flat frequency response and a uniform decay time. :Finally, the new version of Space Optimisation has been designed to give a better balance of low- and mid-frequency energy.

What is the difference between Space Optimisation & Space Optimisation+?

This is applicable to both Linn Konfig and Manage System/Kloud Konfig

Space Optimisation is for NON-Exakt systems. This uses the direct analogue outputs of the Linn DS/DSM

Space Optimisation+ is for Exakt speaker. This is used for loudspeakers fed via the Exakt-link AND used with as a digital crossover.

The "plus" is to signify the more musical detail that is capable within the Exakt system and Space Optimisation due to timing control of each individual drive unit etc. (This is not possible with non-Exakt systems as the loudspeaker is only driven by one common audio feed per channel.)

Is the Linn Account Manage systems only available for the new Linn DSM's

Both Applications can be used for ALL Linn Products.

The only limitation is that the Linn DS/DSM must have Davaar64 to run Linn Account Manage systems]

Why don't you use a Microphone in Space Optimisation?

The aim of Space Optimisation is to remove the effects of your room, to uncover the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers; after all, this is what you fell in love with when buying your speakers. To achieve this, Space Optimisation needs to understand both the interactions between your speakers and the room and the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers; the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers are then subtracted from the interactions between your speakers and the room, leaving only the effects of your room.

An acoustic measurement of the interactions between your speakers and room can have many sources of error which may affect the accuracy and repeat-ability of the measurement, including the choice of measurement stimulus, such as MLS or a log chirp; external noise, such as traffic noise and vibration; quality and calibration of the microphone, which can introduce distortion; and the microphone location, which can be sensitive to within a few centimetres. The use of acoustic modelling removes these sources of error: the model can apply an ideal impulse as stimulus; the modelling domain is free from noise; the model can use an ideal microphone; and the listening location is well-defined. It can thus be seen that acoustic modelling has a clear advantage over acoustic measurement in understanding the interactions between your speaker and the room.

The unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers depend on many factors, including the shape and size of the drive units and ports; the constructive and destructive interference between the drive units, ports and any cabinet-edge diffraction sources; and the angle between the listening location and your speakers. Therefore, a simple on-axis anechoic measurement of your speakers is insufficient information; what is actually required is an anechoic measurement with your speakers in the same configuration as you have them in your home. While some manufacturers do publish anechoic measurements of their speakers, both on- and off-axis, it is extremely unlikely that they will have performed an anechoic measurement of your speakers in the same configuration as you have them in your home. The acoustic modelling of such a scenario is, however, straightforward; the model can simply turn your room into an anechoic chamber to obtain the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers in the same configuration as you have them in your home. It can thus be seen that acoustic modelling once again has a clear advantage over acoustic measurement in understanding the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers.

From the above, it is clear that acoustic modelling is the best approach to Space Optimisation.

Can I use "Linn Account Space Optimisation" with my Exakt system?

From November 2019 you can now use Linn Account Space Optimisation with Stereo and Surround Exakt systems.

Controling your Linn 301 speaker using a PC/MAC or Tablet

Control of the Linn DS/DSM using a PC/MAC/Tablets & Phones

Initial installation

Linn App

The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.

The name of this control App/software is Linn App

Apple App store - Linn App for iPhone / iPad

        or

Google Play - Linn App for Android Phone/Tablet

Kazoo (Aug 2023 - Ceased all development)

The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.
Note: from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

The name of this control App/software is KAZOO..

Kazoo control App/software is available for

| Windows Kazoo download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

MAC OSX Kazoo download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Android Kazoo for Android Phone/Tablet download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Using the Linn DS/DSM control software

For full operation of Kustom DSM you will need to use Linn App and/or Kazoo 4.13.64 >

As you can see from the above section there are multiple software/Apps for different control devices. Although Kazoo has the same style of control in each device, there are minor differences depending on what your control device is. This is why we have different Manuals.
These manuals should only be used as a basic guide for what the buttons can do. We would recommend just using the App/Software and only using the guide if you are having difficulty or want to see what more features are available.

These guides may show some features that are not available, or not have not be configured to work in your system. If you required more information then please contact your Retailer or Linn Support Site

iPad / iPhone / Android Linn App

• Quick Start Linn App User Guide for Android phone/Tablet & Apple iPad/iPhone

Windows Kazoo

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Windows7

• Kazoo User Guide for for Windows7

Windows 8 / 10 / 11

• Kazoo User Guide for Windows 8 / 10 / 11

MAC/MACBook Kazoo

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

up to Yosemite (OSX 10.10)]

• Kazoo User Guide for for iMac up to Yosemite (10.10)

El Capitan (10.11 >)

• Kazoo User Guide for iMac El Capitan (10.11 >) onwards.. (including OSX Catalina 10.15)

iPad/iPhone Kazoo

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

• Kazoo User Guide for Apple iPad/iPhone

Android Kazoo

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

• Kazoo User Guide for Android