AKURATE DS DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Explanation of symbols used in this manual or on the rear/underside of the apparatus: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation, maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals. MAINS PLUGS • This apparatus is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the intended country. • Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should you need to change the plug please dispose of it carefully.
General Safety Instructions ii 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use the apparatus near water, for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool etc. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
UK Users Please Read This Important Safety Information Fuse replacement This appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 13 amp mains plug. The plug contains a 5 amp fuse. If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows: a) Pull out the red fuse cover/carrier. b) Remove and dispose of the blown fuse. c) Fit a new 5 amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the carrier back into the plug. Always ensure the fuse cover is fitted. If the fuse cover is missing do not use the plug.
FCC notice Copyright and Acknowledgements Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 INSTALLATION Unpacking Positioning Cleaning Connecting to the mains supply 2 2 2 2 2 OPERATION Playing music Selecting music Controlling playback Current Playlist Volume Standby Front panel and handset Front panel Handset Front panel display Adding music to the library 3 3 3 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 10 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE 11 THIRD-PARTY COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 12 AKURATE DS v
INTRODUCTION Since Linn’s inception with the production of the Sondek LP12 turntable in 1972, our aspiration has been to get you as close to the sound of the original recording as possible. 1 Over the many years since, we have remained committed to this goal by exploiting the latest developments in hi-fi technology. The Akurate DS digital music player exemplifies this commitment and dedication.
INSTALLATION Important: The Akurate DS must be installed by an engineer/technician trained in networks and network security. Linn Products Limited cannot be held responsible for any network security compromise and/or loss of data due to improper installation. • • The unit should not be situated above, or directly adjacent to, sources of heat such as radiators, power amplifiers etc. Nor should it be enclosed in a cabinet with such devices.
OPERATION Playing music 3. From the Source window, select ‘Akurate DS’. If you are using a Linn Akurate Kontrol pre-amplifier with the Akurate DS, switch on the Akurate Kontrol first and wait for it to show the (standby) symbol before powering-up the Akurate DS. When the Akurate DS is switched on, a flashing dot will appear on the display. Wait until the dot is replaced by the symbol before following the steps below. Selecting music 1. Turn on your control device.
5. Tap ‘Music’ twice. Note: When using the Linn GUI, tap return to the previous screen. 7. Scroll to the music you want to play by placing the control device’s stylus in the left-hand window and ‘drawing’ circles (clockwise to scroll downwards, anti-clockwise for upwards). 8. The folder symbol indicates that an item contains sub items (e.g. a folder will be shown next to the name of an album to indicate that the album’s tracks are held within the folder).
Controlling playback 10. Continue to add selections to the Current Playlist by highlighting artists/ albums/tracks and tapping the symbol. You can add new selections to the bottom of the playlist, or place them after the currently playing track (if playback has not started they will be added to the top of the playlist). The icon shown at the bottom-right of the left-hand window determines where the selection will be placed. This icon means that the selection will be placed at the bottom of the playlist.
Current Playlist Standby Scroll up and down through the playlist by placing the control device’s stylus in the Current Playlist window and ‘drawing’ circles (clockwise to scroll downwards, anti-clockwise for upwards). To put the Akurate DS into standby using the Linn GUI, tap the source/room key at the top-right of the GUI, then tap the icon for the appropriate room, in the left-hand window.
Front panel and handset Once you have added tracks to the Current Playlist, you can use the front panel keys or supplied handset to control playback. Front panel 1 2 3 DISPLAY A K U R A T E D S 7 4 5 6 1. DISPLAY Cycles through the various display modes 6. 2. Front panel display 7. 3. 4. 9 5. : Brings the unit out of, or puts into, standby Previous track selection. Press and hold to skip backwards through the tracks in the Current Playlist Next track selection.
Handset 1. LEDs Indicate the mode of the handset when a key is pressed 1 9 2. DVD Puts handset into Disc mode. Handset should be in Disc mode to operate the Akurate DS 2 3 8 4 3. 4. 5. ; Pauses playback 6. 7 Fast search backwards 7. 8 Fast search forwards Stops playback Starts playback of the Current Playlist. If playback has been started and then stopped, pressing will begin playback from the start of the last track played 8.
Handset modes The handset has been designed to provide simpler, more intuitive control over a range of Linn products. In order to achieve this, the handset can be operated in various handset modes which assign differing functionality to some of the keys. The handset mode is indicated by the LEDs at the top-left of the handset, which will light when a key is pressed. The handset should be used in Disc mode for operating the Akurate DS. Disc mode – press the DVD key to set the handset to Disc mode.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 10 Date of introduction November 2007 Type Digital music player Size (H) 80 mm x (W) 381 mm x (D) 360 mm (H) 3.1 inches x (W) 15 inches x (D) 14.2 inches Weight 4.2 kg 9.2 lb Supported file types WAV, FLAC, MP3 Audio sample rates 44.1 k, 48 k, 88.2 k, 96 k, 176.
GUARANTEE AND SERVICE This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of purchase and your statutory rights are not limited. In addition to any statutory rights you may have, Linn undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country.
THIRD-PARTY COPYRIGHT INFORMATION The Akurate DS uses software from rtems.com, the Xiph.org foundation, and FreeBSD. Rtems.com: LICENSE INFORMATION RTEMS is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2, or (at your option) any later version.
FreeBSD: The RTEMS TCP/IP stack is a port of the FreeBSD TCP/IP stack. The following copyright and licensing information applies to this code. Copyright © 1980, 1983, 1988, 1993 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
