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Linn Setup Guide:
How to set up the Linn KIKO

Initial Setup

Download App

Setup & changes

Controlling your Kiko

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Product info

• Product Name: KIKO

• Date of Introduction: July 2012

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

• Versions: None

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...

Unpacking

Remove the Kiko & speakers from the packing and check you have all of the accessories. Now place the product you want it to be. Make sure that you have:

• A mains power socket
• A ethernet/LAN connection to your broadband Router. (The Kiko does not have any inbuilt Wiki capabilty, you need to connect it to a wired network connection first. Then you can use thw Wifi capabilities of your network to control and stream music to the Kiko)

Wiring

Connecting the speakers to the Linn Kiko

To insert connect up the speakers into the speaker:

1. The cable plug and speaker socket are keyed to prevent plugging incorrectly. Please view the speaker plug and socket to find the correct orientation.
   
2. . Insert plug into socket and twist clockwise until they lock together.
   
3. Repeat the action for connecting the speaker cable to the Linn Kiko. Find the plug key and socket key and insert then twist until it locks.
   

Disconnecting the speakers from the Linn Kiko

To disconnect the speakers:

1. On the plugs you will find a lock slide.
2. Pull this slide back and twist the plug anti-lockwise whilst gently pulling the plug out of the socket.

Kiko back panel sockets

Connecting to Ethernet

Plug your Ethernet cable from you Broadband router into Kiko socket number 3, shown above.

Connecting TV, Satellite receivers, DVD players etc

Connect your TV to the HDMI OUT, Socket 4 above.

Connect your Blu-Ray, Satellite reciever, camera etc to the remaining HDMI IN sockets, socket group 5 above.

If you have any audio only sources such a MP3 player, CD players etc they can connect to the respectibe sockets 6,7 or 8 shown above.

For more details on these rear panel sockets then check  this page for more information

Positioning

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

The speaker cables supplied 2M long, your Linn Retailer can make longer/shorter one on request.

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

After you have wired up your Linn system this may require setup from the Windows 7/10 or MAC OSX app.
This Konfig App can be downloaded from KONFIG App

This will allow to change the Room name, Kiko 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 a lot of options

Using your system

The Kiko has no front panel buttons, only a mains power switch on its side.

1. HEADPHONE OUTPUT - To connect to stereo headphones with a 3.5mm input
2. AUX SOURCE INPUT - To connect to a stereo audio source with a 3.5mm output
3. IR SENSOR - Recieves IR commands
4. STANDBY LED
5. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
6. POWER SWITCH- Switches the power on/off

Controlling your Linn DS/DSM

To control you Kiko you can you the infra-red handset supplied with product as well as the Linn App, Kazoo that was previously downloaded & installed

Controling your Kiko using an infrared handset

The infra-red handset supplied has;-

  * Volume control, Mute
  * Input control with PIN selection
  * Radio station selection using the handset joystick,
  * Playlist navigation using the handset joystick,
  * Transport control (Play, Stop, Pause, Skip & Search) &
  * Music information.

Controling your Kiko 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