Difference between revisions of "WIP"

From LinnDocs
Jump to: navigation, search
m
m
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big><b>Control Software user guides</b></big><br>Software to control the Linn DS/DSM running on iPads, PC's... }}
+
<big>Select the Technology subject:</big>
  
{{Select:Control_Software_user_Guides}}
+
{| width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" border="0" align="center" class="FCK__ShowTableBorders"
 +
|-
 +
 
 +
| valign="top" width="50%"|
 +
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=[[File:Exakt_logo_black.jpg|link=]]<br> Exakt speakers, Exakt Tunebox, Exakt Technoogy...}}
 +
 
 +
Exakt technology has enabled Linn to completely revolutionise the design and manufacture of music systems. Extending the lossless digital signal path further than ever before, Exakt eliminates sources of noise and distortion that exist in the traditional analogue hi-fi chain.....
 +
 
 +
Exakt turns the loudspeaker into an intelligent, connected, software-upgradeable product. This enables a wide range of performance- and personalisation-enhancing capabilities, guaranteeing a performance that eliminates distortion, corrects for variation and is personalised for your home.
 +
 
 +
Exakt-links connects the Linn DS/DSM to the Exakt speaker/Tunbox via a single CAT5 cable. This single cable will transport 8 channels of audio and sync information to ensure that all channel playback is in perfect timing.<br>
 +
 
 +
{{Menu:Exakt Information}}
 +
 
 +
{{FAQ:Exakt}}
 
<br><hr>
 
<br><hr>
 
{{Hidden text end}}
 
{{Hidden text end}}
  
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big><b>Product configuration</b></big><br>Guides on how the software to setup and configure you Linn DS/DSM }}
+
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big>'''FIRMWARE UPDATES '''</big><br>The inbuilt software within the Linn DS/DSM products and how to upgrade them...}}
<br>
+
[[File:DSUPLOAD.png‎‎]]<br>
:[[image:ManageSysAndKonfig.png|300px|link=Setting up /configuring the Linn DS/DSM]]
+
<u>Firmware</u> is the internal software running within the Linn DS/DSM. This, like any software, periodically can be updated to add more features, (and fix some bugs).
 +
{{Menu:Software Updates}}
  
:{{Menu:Product Configuration guides}}
+
<br><hr>
 +
{{Hidden text end}}
  
 +
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big>'''RIPPING & PLAYBACK'''</big><br>How to add your CD's to the Linn DS playback library }}
 +
Ripping is the term used for extracting the audio files from a CD linked with the way that the Linn DS/DSM processes this information.
 +
This with how these music files can be store locally. <br>
 +
The links below will give you a better idea of what is going on:
 +
{|-width="100%" cellspacing="10"
 +
| width = "100px"| [[File:CD-RIP.jpg‎|100px|link=]] 
 +
|
 +
| |{{Menu:Ripping Playback}}
 +
|}
 
<br><hr>
 
<br><hr>
 
{{Hidden text end}}
 
{{Hidden text end}}
  
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big><b>Software Updates</b></big><br>How to's, what software/firmware is there? What does this software add/remove... }}
+
|
  
:[[image:Lightening_flash.jpg|50px|link=ReleaseNotes]]
+
| valign="top" width="50%"|
 +
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big>'''TECHNOLOGY'''</big><br> A summary of some of the Linn DS/DSM technologies used}}
 +
This is some of the ideas and Technology that is used within the Linn DS/DSM players. <br>
 +
The Katalyst Digital to Analogue Converter , Space Optimisation calcuation of room profiles, Exakt technology.. the list goes on....
 +
{|-width="100%" cellspacing="10"
 +
| width = "100px"| [[File:ideas.jpg‎|100px|link=]]  
 +
|
 +
| |{{Menu:TECHNOLOGY}}
 +
|}
 +
<br><hr>
 +
{{Hidden text end}}
  
<ul>
+
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big>'''NETWORKING'''</big><br>A brief overview of the Etherent connections on the Linn DS/DSM}}
:<li><u>[[How_to_Upgrade_DS_Software|How to Upgrade Linn DS firmware..]]</u> - This will show you upgrade solutions to bring you Linn DS/DSM up to the current version of firmware</li>
+
This section will cover the basic network requirements of the Linn DS/DSM players.<br>
:<li> <u>[http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software DS control software]</u> - link to the Linn Software downloads page</li>
+
With suggestions on how to setup networks different levels of complexity, although we do suggest getting an IT Specialist if you have any difficulties.
:<li><u>[[ReleaseNotes|DS Firmware Version Notes]]</u> - Summary of each firmware (Linn DS/DSM internal software) changes</li>
+
{|-width="100%" cellspacing="10"
:<li><u>[[Exakt_Release_Notes|Exakt Release Notes]]</u> - Summary of Exakt speakers and Exaktbox software changes</li>
+
| width = "25%"| [[File:Networking.jpg‎‎‎|225px|link=]]
:<li> <u>[[Software Compatibility Families|Software Families]]</u> - Details of major firmware changes on Linn DS/DSM firmware</li>
+
|
 +
| width = "75%" colspan = 2 |{{Menu:LAN-Network}}
 +
|}
 +
<br><hr>
 +
{{Hidden text end}}
  
 +
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big>'''GENERAL'''</big><br>Remaining points not covered above}}
 +
Covering general points that are not listed above:
 +
{{Menu:Technical Reference}}
 
<br><hr>
 
<br><hr>
 
{{Hidden text end}}
 
{{Hidden text end}}
  
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big><b>UPnP Media Server/Steaming</b></big><br>The UPnP Media server is your local source of Music... }}
+
|}
:[[image:Media_Streaming.jpg|link=Media_Servers]]
+
<br><br>
 +
<hr>
 +
<center>As with any information, questions etc on Linn products you can also contact the  <u>[https://www.linn.co.uk/support Linn Support]</u> team</center>
 +
<hr>
 +
 
  
:The UPnP Media server is your local source of Music. This can be from Music you have downloaded and saved locally, from CD's you have ripped etc...
 
:Streaming is like a Radio station where the music feed has no start and no end, it just "keeps on flowing"..
 
  
:This is a sample of UPnP Media servers available and ones that we have used:
 
  
<ul>
+
<!--
:<li><u>[[Kazoo_Server_setup_Manual| Linn Kazoo Server]]</u> - A simple setup Linn Products UPnP Media server to allow a fast setup </li>
+
__NOTOC__
:<li><u>[[Songcast|Linn Songcast]]</u> - This "streaming" feed can be from another Linn DS or a PC/MAC sharing its audio. </li>
+
==<div class="mw-customtoggle-LevelExakt">[[File:Exakt_logo_black.jpg]] </div>==
:<li><u>[[Media_Servers#Asset_UPnP|Asset UPnP]]</u> - third-party UPnP Media server</li>
+
 
:<li><u>[[Media_Servers#ELyric|Elyric]]</u> - third-party UPnP Media server</li>
+
Exakt technology has enabled Linn to completely revolutionise the design and manufacture of music systems. Extending the lossless digital signal path further than ever before, Exakt eliminates sources of noise and distortion that exist in the traditional analogue hi-fi chain.....
:<li><u>[[Media_Servers#JAMCAST|Jamcast]]</u> - third-party UPnP Media server</li>
+
{{Shown text start|toggle=Exakt}}Exakt turns the loudspeaker into an intelligent, connected, ....{{Hidden toggle|text=View more +/-.....|toggle=Exakt}}{{Shown text end}}
:<li><u>[[Media_Servers#MinimServer|Minimserver]]</u> - third-party UPnP Media server</li>
+
{{Hidden text start|toggle=Exakt}}
:<li><u>[[Media_Servers#QNAP_Media_Streaming_Add-on|QNAP]]</u> - third-party UPnP Media server</li>
+
Exakt turns the loudspeaker into an intelligent, connected, software-upgradeable product. This enables a wide range of performance- and personalisation-enhancing capabilities, guaranteeing a performance that eliminates distortion, corrects for variation and is personalised for your home.
:<li><u>[[Media_Servers#Squeezebox_Server|Squeezebox]]</u> - third-party UPnP Media server</li>
+
 
:<li><u>[[Media_Servers#SERVIIO|Serviio ]]</u> - third-party UPnP Media server</li>
+
Exakt-links connects the Linn DS/DSM to the Exakt speaker/Tunbox via a single CAT5 cable. This single cable will transport 8 channels of audio and sync information to ensure that all channel playback is in perfect timing.<br>
:<li><u>[[Media_Servers#TwonkyMedia|TwonkyMedia]]</u> - third-party UPnP Media server</li>
 
:<li><u>[[Media_Servers#Xiva_Music_M8|Xiva Music M8 ]]</u>  - third-party UPnP Media server</li>
 
</ul>
 
<br><hr>
 
{{Hidden text end}}
 
  
{{Hidden Text Box Header|IndexText=<big><b>Development software</b></big><br>Beta software and unsupported software. }}
+
{{Menu:Exakt Information}}
  
:[[image:beta.jpg|50px|link=Beta:Home]]
+
{{FAQ:Exakt}}
:This is pre-release test software. We give the end-users the ability to try this software, give Linn feedback and report any bugs within this software...
 
  
<ul>
+
{{Hidden toggle|text=click to hide.....|toggle=Exakt}}
:<li><u>[[Beta:Home|Beta Documentation]]</u> - Shows the changes that have been implemented in the Beta software</li>
 
:<li><u>[[Developer:Documentation|Developer Documentation]]</u> - Devleopment code</li>
 
:<li><u>[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac Open source software (Oss)]</u> Linn Open Source Software site</li>
 
</ul>
 
 
<br><hr>
 
<br><hr>
 
{{Hidden text end}}
 
{{Hidden text end}}
 +
==<div class="mw-customtoggle-LevelSWUpdate">'''FIRMWARE UPDATES ''' </div>==
 +
<u>Firmware</u> is the internal software running within the Linn DS/DSM. This, like any software, periodically can be updated to add more features, (and fix some bugs). {{Shown text start|toggle=SWUpdate}}For more information on this {{Hidden toggle|text=click here|toggle=SWUpdate}}{{Shown text end}}
 +
{{Hidden text start|toggle=SWUpdate}}
  
 +
{|-width="100%" cellspacing="10"
 +
| width = "25%"| [[File:DSUPLOAD.png‎‎]]
 +
|-
 +
|  |{{Menu:Software Updates}}
 +
|}
 +
{{Hidden toggle|text=click to hide.....|toggle=SWUpdate}}
 +
<br><hr>
 +
{{Hidden text end}}
 +
==<div class="mw-customtoggle-LevelRipping">'''RIPPING & PLAYBACK'''  </div>==
 +
Ripping is the term used for extracting the audio files from a CD linked with the way that the Linn DS/DSM processes this information.
 +
This with how these music files can be store locally. {{Shown text start|toggle=Ripping}}The links below will, ....{{Hidden toggle|text=View more +/-.....|toggle=Ripping}}{{Shown text end}}
 +
{{Hidden text start|toggle=Ripping}}
 +
The links below will give you a better idea of what is going on:
 +
{|-width="100%" cellspacing="10"
 +
| width = "100px"| [[File:CD-RIP.jpg‎|100px]] 
 +
|
 +
| |{{Menu:Ripping Playback}}
 +
|}
 +
{{Hidden toggle|text=click to hide.....|toggle=Ripping}}
 +
<br><hr>
 +
{{Hidden text end}}
 +
==<div class="mw-customtoggle-LevelTech">'''TECHNOLOGY''' </div>==
 +
This is some of the ideas and Technology that is used within the Linn DS/DSM players. {{Shown text start|toggle=Tech}}The Katalyst Digital to Analogue Converi....{{Hidden toggle|text=View more +/-.....|toggle=Tech}}{{Shown text end}}
 +
{{Hidden text start|toggle=Tech}}
 +
The Katalyst Digital to Analogue Converter , Space Optimisation calcuation of room profiles, Exakt technology.. the list goes on....
 +
{|-width="100%" cellspacing="10"
 +
| width = "100px"| [[File:ideas.jpg‎|100px]] 
 +
|
 +
| |{{Menu:TECHNOLOGY}}
 +
|}
 +
{{Hidden toggle|text=click to hide.....|toggle=Tech}}
 +
<br><hr>
 +
{{Hidden text end}}
 +
==<div class="mw-customtoggle-LevelLAN">'''NETWORKING''' </div>==
 +
This section will cover the basic network requirements of the Linn DS/DSM players. {{Shown text start|toggle=LAN}}With suggestions on how to setup networks....{{Hidden toggle|text=View more +/-.....|toggle=LAN}}{{Shown text end}}
 +
{{Hidden text start|toggle=LAN}}
 +
With suggestions on how to setup networks different levels of complexity, although we do suggest getting an IT Specialist if you have any difficulties.
 +
{|-width="100%" cellspacing="10"
 +
| width = "25%"| [[File:Networking.jpg‎‎‎|225px]]
 +
|
 +
| width = "75%" colspan = 2 |{{Menu:LAN-Network}}
 +
|}
  
<br><br>
+
{{Hidden toggle|text=click to hide.....|toggle=LAN}}
<hr>
+
<br><hr>
<center>As with any information, questions etc on Linn products you can also contact the  <u>[https://www.linn.co.uk/support Linn Support]</u> team</center>
+
{{Hidden text end}}
<hr>
+
==<div class="mw-customtoggle-LevelGeneral">'''GENERAL''' </div>==
 +
{{Shown text start|toggle=General}}Covering general points t....{{Hidden toggle|text=View more +/-.....|toggle=General}}{{Shown text end}}
 +
{{Hidden text start|toggle=General}}
 +
Covering general points that are not listed above
 +
{{Menu:Technical Reference}}
 +
{{Hidden toggle|text=click to hide.....|toggle=LAN}}
 +
<br><hr>
 +
{{Hidden text end}}
 +
-->

Revision as of 09:50, 1 April 2019

Select the Technology subject:

Exakt logo black.jpg
Exakt speakers, Exakt Tunebox, Exakt Technoogy...
Click for more....

Exakt technology has enabled Linn to completely revolutionise the design and manufacture of music systems. Extending the lossless digital signal path further than ever before, Exakt eliminates sources of noise and distortion that exist in the traditional analogue hi-fi chain.....

Exakt turns the loudspeaker into an intelligent, connected, software-upgradeable product. This enables a wide range of performance- and personalisation-enhancing capabilities, guaranteeing a performance that eliminates distortion, corrects for variation and is personalised for your home.

Exakt-links connects the Linn DS/DSM to the Exakt speaker/Tunbox via a single CAT5 cable. This single cable will transport 8 channels of audio and sync information to ensure that all channel playback is in perfect timing.



FIRMWARE UPDATES
The inbuilt software within the Linn DS/DSM products and how to upgrade them...
Click for more....

DSUPLOAD.png
Firmware is the internal software running within the Linn DS/DSM. This, like any software, periodically can be updated to add more features, (and fix some bugs).



RIPPING & PLAYBACK
How to add your CD's to the Linn DS playback library
Click for more....

Ripping is the term used for extracting the audio files from a CD linked with the way that the Linn DS/DSM processes this information. This with how these music files can be store locally.
The links below will give you a better idea of what is going on:

CD-RIP.jpg


TECHNOLOGY
A summary of some of the Linn DS/DSM technologies used
Click for more....

This is some of the ideas and Technology that is used within the Linn DS/DSM players.
The Katalyst Digital to Analogue Converter , Space Optimisation calcuation of room profiles, Exakt technology.. the list goes on....

Ideas.jpg


NETWORKING
A brief overview of the Etherent connections on the Linn DS/DSM
Click for more....

This section will cover the basic network requirements of the Linn DS/DSM players.
With suggestions on how to setup networks different levels of complexity, although we do suggest getting an IT Specialist if you have any difficulties.

Networking.jpg


GENERAL
Remaining points not covered above
Click for more....




As with any information, questions etc on Linn products you can also contact the Linn Support team