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Direct decoding of surround streams from '''HDMI / HDMI-ARC / TOSLINK / SPDIF''' is supported with the addition of a Linn Surround module mounted onto the [[HDMI-2]] board within the DSM.<br>
 
Direct decoding of surround streams from '''HDMI / HDMI-ARC / TOSLINK / SPDIF''' is supported with the addition of a Linn Surround module mounted onto the [[HDMI-2]] board within the DSM.<br>
 
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==Decode Mode==
 
==Decode Mode==
:Available from the  [[Konfig_Manual#Dolby.2FDTS|Konfig > Dolby/DTS]] tab are 'Decode Mode' selection, and ‘Dynamic Range Compression’ setting (formerly known as Midnight Movie Mode on earlier Linn products).  
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:Available from the  [[Konfig_Manual#Dolby.2FDTS|Konfig > Dolby/DTS]] tab are 'Decode Mode' selection, and ‘Dynamic Range Compression’ setting (formerly known as Midnight Movie Mode on earlier Linn products). These settings apply to audio received on HDMI, HDMI-ARC, Toslink and SPDIF.
  
 
=== Decode Mode settings explained:===
 
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:* If Decode Mode is set to ‘Auto’ then stereo streams will be up-mixed to surround using the automatic up-mixing algorithm in the chipset. Surround streams are presented as above.
 
:* If Decode Mode is set to ‘Auto’ then stereo streams will be up-mixed to surround using the automatic up-mixing algorithm in the chipset. Surround streams are presented as above.
 
:* There are also options for ‘DTS Neo 6 Music’ and ‘DTS Neo 6 Cinema’. These are similar to ‘Auto’ but the choice here determines which algorithm is used to up-mix a stereo stream.
 
:* There are also options for ‘DTS Neo 6 Music’ and ‘DTS Neo 6 Cinema’. These are similar to ‘Auto’ but the choice here determines which algorithm is used to up-mix a stereo stream.
 
  
 
==Speaker positioning==
 
==Speaker positioning==
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===Speaker level adjustments===
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==Speaker level adjustments==
 
You can trim the Speakers levels using an inbuilt Pink noise generator within the Linn DSM. But Space Optimisation will need to be setup first to get the correct speaker positioning and timing.<br>
 
You can trim the Speakers levels using an inbuilt Pink noise generator within the Linn DSM. But Space Optimisation will need to be setup first to get the correct speaker positioning and timing.<br>
 
After Space Optimisation has been setup you can adjust the trim, more details are listed [[ExaktSurround#Volume_Equalisation|<u>HERE</u>]]
 
After Space Optimisation has been setup you can adjust the trim, more details are listed [[ExaktSurround#Volume_Equalisation|<u>HERE</u>]]
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==Surround Songcast==
 
==Surround Songcast==
Surround audio is <b><u>NOT</u></b> Songcasted to other rooms. Songcast will only support Stereo audio, if you DSM front panel is showing a Surround mode then this audio is not shared via Songcast.
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Surround audio is <b><u>NOT</u></b> Songcasted to other rooms. Songcast will only support Stereo audio. If your DSM front panel is showing a Surround mode then this audio is not shared via Songcast.
  
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==Speaker configurations:==
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==Speaker configurations==
To reduce the Exakt hardware requirements for extra channels, it is possible to configure an ExaktBox or ExaktBox-I to drive one non-Exakt speaker per channel, up to a maximum of 8 channels, using either a [[Surround_Sound#Introduction|<u>'''6 x channel passthrough'''</u>]] or [[Surround_Sound#Introduction|<u>'''8 x channel passthrough'''</u>]] Exakt filter.<br>  
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To reduce the Exakt hardware requirements for extra channels, it is possible to configure an ExaktBox or ExaktBox-I to drive one non-Exakt speaker per channel, up to a maximum of 8 channels, using either a [[Surround_Sound#Introduction|<u>'''6 x channel passthrough'''</u>]] or [[Surround_Sound#Introduction|<u>'''8 x channel passthrough'''</u>]] Exakt filter.<br>
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<u>These are FULL-RANGE outputs in accordance to the Surround channel assigned,  that can be fed to any Linn or non-Linn loudspeaker.</u><br>
 
Space Optimization will be supported for this configuration, but not Space Optimisation+ (for Exakt speakers).<br>
 
Space Optimization will be supported for this configuration, but not Space Optimisation+ (for Exakt speakers).<br>
 
{{Info:LinnSurroundModule-Channels}}
 
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Some information for setup in Konfig [[Konfig_Manual#Surround_sound|<u> can be found HERE</u>]]
 
Some information for setup in Konfig [[Konfig_Manual#Surround_sound|<u> can be found HERE</u>]]
  
 
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==Setup via IR handset==
==Setup via IR handset:==
 
 
* Use the left/right handset joystick control to adjust the Lipsync. (make sure that in Konfig the [[Konfig_Manual#Delay_Setup|"delay mode"]] for that source is set for "Video Sync"<br>
 
* Use the left/right handset joystick control to adjust the Lipsync. (make sure that in Konfig the [[Konfig_Manual#Delay_Setup|"delay mode"]] for that source is set for "Video Sync"<br>
  

Revision as of 10:53, 10 February 2020

Direct decoding of surround streams from HDMI / HDMI-ARC / TOSLINK / SPDIF is supported with the addition of a Linn Surround module mounted onto the HDMI-2 board within the DSM.

Assembled carrier placement.jpg

The Linn Surround module is sold only as an upgrade to any:

Selekt or Akurate or Klimax DSM


List of products that support the surround upgrade module

Selekt Products
Akurate Products
Klimax Products


  • The HDMI-2 boards have been fitted as standard since September 2016 and are available as an upgrade to all Akurate and Klimax DSM's.


Sneaky/Sekrit/Kiko & Majik Products
This Linn Surround Module upgrade is either not available or is not supported in these products.

Surround formats supported by the Linn Surround Module

  • Supported codecs on HDMI, HDMI-ARC, TOSLINK and SPDIF connections

  • Dolby Digital,
  • Dolby Digital Plus,
  • Dolby TrueHD,
  • DTS,
  • DTS-HD Master Audio,
  • DTS-HD,
  • DTS Neo:6....

Dolby Atmos and DTS-X are not supported.

Decode Mode

Available from the Konfig > Dolby/DTS tab are 'Decode Mode' selection, and ‘Dynamic Range Compression’ setting (formerly known as Midnight Movie Mode on earlier Linn products). These settings apply to audio received on HDMI, HDMI-ARC, Toslink and SPDIF.

Decode Mode settings explained:

  • If Decode Mode is set to ‘Off’ then stereo streams will be presented in stereo and surround streams will be presented in surround, with down-mixing of the surround stream taking place to accommodate the number of speakers in the system.
  • If Decode Mode is set to ‘Auto’ then stereo streams will be up-mixed to surround using the automatic up-mixing algorithm in the chipset. Surround streams are presented as above.
  • There are also options for ‘DTS Neo 6 Music’ and ‘DTS Neo 6 Cinema’. These are similar to ‘Auto’ but the choice here determines which algorithm is used to up-mix a stereo stream.

Speaker positioning

  • Speaker positioning should be achieved through Space Optimisation, however if Space Optimisation is disabled, the speaker distances may be configured from the Konfig > Dolby/DTS tab.


Speaker level adjustments

You can trim the Speakers levels using an inbuilt Pink noise generator within the Linn DSM. But Space Optimisation will need to be setup first to get the correct speaker positioning and timing.
After Space Optimisation has been setup you can adjust the trim, more details are listed HERE


Surround Songcast

Surround audio is NOT Songcasted to other rooms. Songcast will only support Stereo audio. If your DSM front panel is showing a Surround mode then this audio is not shared via Songcast.


Speaker configurations

To reduce the Exakt hardware requirements for extra channels, it is possible to configure an ExaktBox or ExaktBox-I to drive one non-Exakt speaker per channel, up to a maximum of 8 channels, using either a 6 x channel passthrough or 8 x channel passthrough Exakt filter.
These are FULL-RANGE outputs in accordance to the Surround channel assigned, that can be fed to any Linn or non-Linn loudspeaker.
Space Optimization will be supported for this configuration, but not Space Optimisation+ (for Exakt speakers).

  • Speakers can be driven from any combination of:
  • Direct analogue output from the DSM
  • Exakt Speaker
  • Exaktbox configured with crossovers for one or two speakers
  • Exaktbox configured for surround playback
Speaker type set for
"6 x Channel Passthrough" for 5.1ch or
"8 x Channel Passthrough" or 7.1ch
Examples of speaker setups can be found HERE


Some information for setup in Konfig can be found HERE

Setup via IR handset

  • Use the left/right handset joystick control to adjust the Lipsync. (make sure that in Konfig the "delay mode" for that source is set for "Video Sync"


  • Press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the LFE (sub-woofer) settings.


Note:

  • Turning OFF the HDMI module in Konfig/Manage systems will also turn OFF the Surround Sound module.