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== How do I use it? ==
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== Where do I start? ==
  
 
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]
 
# Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's [[Beta:Home|beta programme]]
 
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta.  [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop] is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta.  Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.
 
# As described in [[Software_Compatibility_Families|Software Compatibility Families]] you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta.  [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktop KinskyDesktop] is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta.  Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.
# Download the appropriate LinnConfig application from
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# Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Beta beta download site]
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# Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig
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# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update
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#* If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices
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== What if I have Have Problems Updating? ==
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; Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device
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# Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull
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# Try updating again
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# Power cycle your device and try again
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# Put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again
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== What if I want to go back to Bute? ==
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# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device
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# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site] if you do not still have it installed
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# Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update
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# Keep in mind
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#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device
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#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)

Revision as of 08:39, 12 May 2009

DS Cara 1 Beta

What is it?

Cara 1 is a major software upgrade for all DS products. It introduces a number of new features for all DS products and lays the technical groundwork for future improvements.

What are the headline features?

  • AAC support
  • Shuffle and Repeat
  • Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page
  • New web based configuration
  • Revamped LinnConfig with extensive diagnostics
  • Jukebox mode allowing quick selection of favourite tracks and albums
  • Numerous bug fixes and reliability enhancements

Where do I start?

  1. Ensure you are aware and agree with the requirements of being involved in Linn's beta programme
  2. As described in Software Compatibility Families you need a Cara compatible control point in order to use this beta. KinskyDesktop is a Cara compatible control point for Windows, Mac, and Linux that is also in beta. Other Cara compatible control points will be released during the beta process.
  3. Download and install the latest Cara LinnConfig application from the beta download site
  4. Go to Tools->Options and select 'Show Beta' from the Updates section of LinnConfig
  5. Select your device from the list and go to the update tab and select the latest Cara beta firmware release and update
    • If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices


What if I have Have Problems Updating?

Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device
  1. Restart the ConfigApp. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull
  2. Try updating again
  3. Power cycle your device and try again
  4. Put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again


What if I want to go back to Bute?

  1. Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device
  2. Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the release download site if you do not still have it installed
  3. Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update
  4. Keep in mind
    • Cara control points will no longer work with your device
    • Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)