Setup
Step 1 - add Majik DS-I
to network
1.1 Connect the Majik DS-I as shown overleaf and power the
unit on using the switch on the rear of the unit
1.2 The Majik DS-I should display a flashing blue dot for sev
-
eral seconds before changing to a Linn logo
1.3 Press the
Standby
button to come out of standby mode - if you have a large X
displayed on the front panel then there is no active network connection
Go to
•
www.linn.co.uk/networks
if you have any problems or questions
Step 2 - run Konfig
2.1 Install Linn Konfig on your computer from
www.linn.co.uk/konfig
2.2 Launch Konfig and confirm that your Majik DS-I is visible
2.3 Konfig will also display any media servers or other Linn devices you have connect
-
ed to the network - if you can’t see these devices in Konfig then you will be unable
to find music on your NAS etc.
2.4 Select your Majik DS-I within Konfig and choose the Configuration tab to begin
configuring your sources, including renaming them, changing volume settings and
defining a startup source (select Help from Konfig for more info)
Go to
•
www.linn.co.uk/networks
if you have any problems or questions
Step 3 - play music
3.1 Install kinskyDesktop on your computer from
www.linn.co.uk/kinskydesktop
3.2 Launch kinskyDesktop and it will detect any DS players connected to the network
and automatically select the first discovered DS player - check the
Rooms
menu -
if no Room is available, refer back to
Step 2
above
3.3 Select the
Radio
source from the top-right menu and double-click on an internet
radio station to play (internet connection required)
3.4 Select the
Playlist
source (if you have music files stored on your computer) and
go to your computer’s music folder and drag any track(s) into your kinskyDesktop
playlist and press
Play
3.5
Ensure all connected sources are powered on and play music on each one to
confirm correct setup, selecting the appropriate source from the
Sources
menu
in kinskyDesktop or using
Source -/+
to change sources on your front panel or
remote control handset
3.6
iTunes users
- simply select iTunes from the
Home
page to browse your iTunes
library and playlists, and select and play tracks as normal
Go to
•
www.linn.co.uk/kinskydesktop
for a short demo or further help
Step 4 - rip music
4.1 If you have a ripping NAS, simply insert the disc and ripping will start automatically (this
should take around 5 - 10 minutes and the disc will be ejected once complete)
4.2 If you are using a standard (non-ripping) NAS or computer to store your music files, rip
your music as normal and ensure you prompt your Media Server to update
A Media Server is required to manage your music collection and provide access for
•
your Linn DS player - see
www.linn.co.uk/mediaserver
for more info
4.3 Select
Library
from the
Home
page in kinskyDesktop to view available media servers
(e.g. Asset UPnP, Twonky) and double-click on a media server to browse and select
music
Go to
•
www.linn.co.uk/ripping
for more info on ripping music discs, including a
beginner’s guide to ripping and software recommendations
Step 5 - add wireless device
5.1 Simply add a wireless device or smartphone to your network as normal
5.2 Download a suitable DS control app for that device
5.3 Launch the software on your wireless device and it should auto-detect your DS player
and music library, and allow you to select and play tracks
Go to
•
www.linn.co.uk/wireless
for more info on wireless control of your DS and a
list of recommended devices and software - wireless is only recommended by Linn for
control of your DS player, not for actual streaming of music
Online Manual
Please visit
www.linn.co.uk/majikdsi
to view the latest Online Manual for Linn
Majik DS-I, which includes full instructions on configuring your network, ripping and down
-
loading music, and controlling your DS player using a range of devices.
Warranty
Please visit
www.linn.co.uk/warranty
within 30 days of purchase to register your prod-
uct for an extended 5 year warranty.
Linn Records
Please visit
www.linnrecords.com
for a selection of recordings available as Studio Mas-
ter downloads, CD/SACD or 180g vinyl.
Linn Products Limited
Glasgow Road, Waterfoot, Eaglesham,
Glasgow G76 0EQ, Scotland, UK
• Phone: +44 (0)141 307 7777 • Fax: +44 (0)141 644 4262
• Helpline: 0500 888909 • Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.linn.co.uk
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