Setup
Step 1 - add Akurate DS to network
1.1 Connect the Akurate DS as shown overleaf and power
the unit on using the switch (front-right underside)
1.2 The Akurate DS should display a flashing blue dot for
several seconds before changing to a Linn logo
1.3 Press the
Sleep
button to come out of sleep mode - if you have a large X dis
-
played 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 Akurate DS is visible
2.3 konfig will also display any Linn pre-amplifiers connected to the network and any
media servers or other Linn devices you have connected - if you can’t see these
devices in konfig then you will be unable to fully control your DS player or find
music on your NAS
2.4 If you have connected a pre-amplifier via RS232 (
Connecting
Step 5), select the
Configuration
tab for your Akurate DS and update the
Linn Preamp Connected
settings for type and port number (select
Help
from konfig for more info) and click
the
Reboot
button
2.5 Ensure all devices physically connected together (e.g. Akurate DS and Akurate
kontrol) are assigned to the same room (edit
Room Name
from the
Configuration
tab for each device) and share the same device (
Device Name
on the DS player
should match
Source Name
on the pre-amplifier)
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 top-left
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
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
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/akurateds
to view the latest Online Manual for Linn
Akurate DS, 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
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