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This article explains how to update your DS player to the latest Linn software. Contact your Linn specialist for support if you would prefer not to perform the upgrade yourself.
 
This article explains how to update your DS player to the latest Linn software. Contact your Linn specialist for support if you would prefer not to perform the upgrade yourself.
  
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There are three simple steps to upgrading your Linn DS software:
 
  
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#Upgrade Konfig (see [[#Video|video]])
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Your Linn DS player will be offline for a few minutes while it updates. If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Linn
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#Upgrade Linn DS player(s) (see [[#Video|video]])
 
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#Upgrade control software (e.g. [http://www.linn.co.uk/support/software Kinsky])
 
  
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Your Linn DS player will be offline for a few minutes while it updates (step 2). If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Linn
 
  
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== Important: Control Software Compatibility ==
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== Upgrade Linn DS player(s) ==
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If you are using third-party control software (e.g. Songbook, Chorus) then you should contact the vendor to ensure that there is a version compatible with the latest Linn release before starting the upgrade process.
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#Start Konfig (after ensuring you have latest version)
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## Go into [[Konfig_Manual#Settings|KONFIG Settings]] and check that Konfig is set to the same network as your Linn DS/DSM.
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== Step 1 - Upgrade Konfig ==
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#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.
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#Start Konfig (normally Start | Programs | Linn | Konfig)
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##[[File:UPDATES-TAB.jpg|400px‎]]
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#If you have the Check for Updates option enabled (and there is a new version waiting), you will see Konfig Software Update Available and the new version number (see fig. 1, below). Choose Update Now to begin updating Konfig
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#Select the UPDATE button against the Linn DS/DSM you want to update.
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#If you don't have Check for Updates enabled, Konfig will start normally. Choose Tools | Check for Updates and Update Now
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##A message will appear on the Konfig screen stating the major changes that this software update <u><b>''may''</b></u> incur. (This will be dependant on your present version of software loaded into the Linn DS/DSM)
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#Konfig will download the required files (see fig. 2, below) - which may take a few minutes - before launching the installation program
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##If you want to continue with this update then scroll down to the bottom of the message and select <UPDATE>.
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#Accept the license agreement and install Konfig as normal
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##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.
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#If you have a problem updating, see Troubleshooting
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##Select <I AGREE> or <more options> to change what information Linn Products Ltd can receive.
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#Konfig will download the firmware update and proceed to updating the selected Linn DS/DSM player.
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== Step 2 - Upgrade Linn DS player(s) ==
 
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#Start Konfig (after ensuring you have latest version, see Step 1 above)
 
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#Select your Linn DS player from the devices displayed in the main Konfig window
 
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#Choose the Update tab for that device and select the latest version before clicking Update and then Yes (see fig. 3, below)
 
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#Konfig will download the firmware update and proceed to updating the selected DS player (see fig. 4, below)
 
 
#Once complete you will see an Update Completed Successfully message and your DS player will be re-started
 
#Once complete you will see an Update Completed Successfully message and your DS player will be re-started
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#Repeat steps 2-3 for any additional DS players or choose Tools | Update All Devices
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#Update complete
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== Step 3 - Upgrade control software ==
 
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#You should now upgrade your control point(s) (e.g. PC, iPad, iPod, Android) to take advantage of the latest features
 
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#For Linn control software, including the Kinsky family, visit our Software page to download and install the latest version
 
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#For third-party software, contact your vendor or upgrade directly from within the software. You should always ensure that there is a compatible version of this software before starting the whole upgrade process - please contact your Linn Specialist if you have any doubts
 
  
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== Upgrade Complete ==
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If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Linn.
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Once all 3 steps are complete, play music on your DS player to confirm that everything is working ok. If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Linn.
 
  
 
= Video =
 
= Video =
 
[http://news.linn.co.uk/archive/Linn_Software_Update_Konfig_DS_Firmware.swf View a short screencast of a DS software upgrade] (steps 1 & 2). 9.5MB Flash file - sequence has been shortened a little to reduce file size.
 
[http://news.linn.co.uk/archive/Linn_Software_Update_Konfig_DS_Firmware.swf View a short screencast of a DS software upgrade] (steps 1 & 2). 9.5MB Flash file - sequence has been shortened a little to reduce file size.

Revision as of 11:13, 13 December 2018

How to Upgrade DS Software

This article explains how to update your DS player to the latest Linn software. Contact your Linn specialist for support if you would prefer not to perform the upgrade yourself.


Your Linn DS player will be offline for a few minutes while it updates. If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Linn


Upgrade Linn DS player(s)

  1. Start Konfig (after ensuring you have latest version)
    1. 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.
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  3. Select the UPDATE button against the Linn DS/DSM you want to update.
    1. 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)
    2. If you want to continue with this update then scroll down to the bottom of the message and select <UPDATE>.
    3. 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.
    4. Select 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 Linn.

Video

View a short screencast of a DS software upgrade (steps 1 & 2). 9.5MB Flash file - sequence has been shortened a little to reduce file size.

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