Template:Davaar99+:How to update software

From Software version Davaar 99, Konfig has retired from providing software update AFTER this software/Davaar version.

Up to > Davaar 98¹ , then use Konfig to update the Linn DS/DSM to latest software..

From Davaar99+ ¹ then you will need to use the Linn App

¹ To check what version of Software you are running on your Linn DSM you can either:

1. Use the IR Handset on older CORE1 products

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,

If this action states "Your Software is up to date" or "Software upate available...." then you are runniing Davaar99 or higher.

If this states anything else then you are on Davaar 97 or lower

2: Use Konfig and select your Linn DS/DSM. The Software version is structured as 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. Therefor is Davaar99

3. Open Manage System and the Firmware is listed on the product configuation page (top right). Firmware verison is decoded in the same manners as the Konfig setup.

Up to Davaar 97

To update, using Konfig and your current Linn DS/DSM firm 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 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 5–40 minutes to update depending on the complexity of the update. :

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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.