Linn AKURATE MUSIC SERVER User manual

AKURATE MUSIC SERVER
INSTALLATION MANUAL

Setup the NAS as per the manufacturer’s instructions and as suitable for
the network.
In order for the NAS to operate with the Akurate Music Server the
following congurations must be done.
1. Network File System (NFS) must be enabled.
2. Add a share called ‘Media’ (with an uppercase ‘m’). Any share called
‘media’ (lowercase ‘m’) must be removed.
3. Set all share options for ‘Media’ (e.g. CIFS, NFS, AFP, HTTP/S) to
‘read/write’.
* Detailed instructions on setting up an Infrant ReadyNAS 1100 are
provided in the Set up of the Infrant ReadyNAS 1100 document.
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Voltage selection
The Akurate Music Server contains an automatic internal mains voltage
switch. This switch operates on all worldwide mains voltages from 100 V
to 240 V. Manual adjustment on the product for setting the input mains
voltage is not possible.
This unit must be earthed. Use the earthed moulded mains lead
supplied. Never use an unearthed plug or adaptor.
Positioning
The unit has been designed to t into a 48 cm/19” rack. We recommend
you allow 1u above the Akurate Music Server for heat dissipation.
SETUP OF THE NAS* SETUP OF THE AKURATE MUSIC SERVER

Connecting - Back panel
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1. Mains input
Connect to the mains supply using the mains lead provided
2. Com 1 & 2
For connection to a Linn Kivor Linnk*, PC or third-party control
device (see Getting Started guide)
3. Keyboard
For connection to a PS/2 keyboard during setup
4. VGA monitor output
For connection to a monitor during setup
5. Ethernet
For connection to an Ethernet network (port 1 only, port 2
is not used)
6. Com 3 (modem)
For connection to an external dial-up modem
* If you wish to use your Akurate Music Server in a Linn Knekt system,
the unit must be connected to a Linn Kivor Linnk.
The Akurate Music Server should be disconnected from the
mains supply before connecting or disconnecting any of the
plugs on the back panel. If this is not done you may generate
surges which could damage the Akurate Music Server or other
components in your multi-room or hi- system.
Important note:
If the Akurate Music Server has been powered off, it must be connected
to a live network on which the NAS is on and booted-up, before it is
powered back on, otherwise it will not boot-up correctly.
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7. Analogue out
Eight pairs of line outputs for connection to a Linn Knekt Intersekt*
or other pre-amplier

Power button
In the event that the unit does not power up when connected to the
mains supply, use a pin, straightened paper-clip or a similar implement to
press the power button, which is located behind the hole in the left-hand
side of the fascia.
Installing the software
The CD ROM included with the Akurate Music Server contains the Linntek
Setup and Control Utility for operating the unit via a PC. The CD ROM
also includes the owner’s manual for the product in PDF format.
To load the software and view the owner’s manual, you will require:
PC with CD ROM reading ability, Windows® 95 or above, Acrobat®
Reader®software.
To install the software and PDFs onto a PC:
Copy all of the les on the CD ROM into a directory on the computer, e.g.
‘c:\program les\AMS’.
Double-click the Linntek.exe icon and the application will run. The default
setting is for Com 1 (the coms port can be changed in the Settings screen
on the utility).
If you have Acrobat®Reader®software installed on the PC, double click
the icon for the required owner’s manual. Acrobat®Reader®software is
available for free download from www.adobe.com
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Installing the Akurate Music Server
1. With the Akurate Music Server turned off, connect it via a hub/
router to the installation PC* and the NAS.
2. Turn the hub/router, PC and NAS on.
3. Wait until the NAS has nished booting-up, then connect the
Akurate Music Server to a monitor and keyboard.
4. Turn the Akurate Music Server and monitor on.
5. After the Akurate Music Server has completed its boot-up (it will
take approx. 5 minutes), press ‘Alt+F2’ to open the log-in screen.
6. Enter ‘root’ for the username, and ‘aap’ for the password.
7. Type ‘r4’ then hit the tab key. The command line will change to
‘r4nas-setup’. Hit ‘enter’ to open the Network Settings screen.
8. Press ‘0’ (zero).
9. For ‘Port 0 DHCP? (y/n/d)’ press ‘n’ then hit ‘enter’.
10. For ‘Port 0 IP address’ enter the IP address of the Akurate Music
Server. Hit ‘enter’.
11. For ‘Port 0 IP network mask’ enter ‘255.255.0.0’. Hit ‘enter’.
12. For ‘Port 0 IP gateway’ enter a suitable address for accessing the
Internet via the router (usually this will be the router’s IP address).
AN ADDRESS MUST BE ENTERED, even if no gateway exists.
Hit ‘enter’.
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13. Press ‘1’. Enter the IP address of the NAS.
14. Press ‘s’ to save the data.
15. Press ‘q’ to quit.
16. The Akurate Music Server will reboot. This will take a few minutes.
During this time install the Linntek Setup and Control utility on the
PC, if you have not already done so.
Setup for control via Ethernet
17. Start the Linntek utility.
18. Right-click on the Linntek’s title bar and choose ‘Settings’ from the
menus. Select ‘Ethernet’ and enter the IP address of the Akurate
Music Server. Select ‘OK’, close Linntek and restart it.
19. The Akurate Music Server can now be controlled via Linntek.
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Setup for control via serial port
The Akurate Music Server is factory congured with Com 1 as the default
communication port, therefore if you have connected the PC to Com 1
you will be able to use Linntek to control the unit without making any
changes. However, if you wish to use Com 2 on the Akurate Music Server,
do the following:
Right-click on the Linntek’s title bar and choose ‘Settings’ from the
menus. Select ‘COM 2’ and enter the IP address of the Akurate Music
Server. Select ‘OK’, close Linntek and restart it.
* If you wish to connect the Akurate Music Server to the installation PC
via serial port, use a suitable length of nine-way to nine-way null modem
cable or standard nine-way to nine-way cable with the following pin
conguration:
Connect plug 1 pin 5 to plug 2 pin 5
Connect plug 1 pin 2 to plug 2 pin 3
Connect plug 1 pin 3 to plug 2 pin 2
Connect plug 1 pin 7 to plug 2 pin 8
Connect plug 1 pin 8 to plug 2 pin 7
Connect plug 1 pin 4 to plug 2 pin 6
Connect plug 1 pin 6 to plug 2 pin 4

Ethernet (Broadband/ADSL) connection
To congure the Akurate Music Server to access the Gracenote
CDDB Service via an Ethernet connection:
• Right-click on the blue bar at the top of the Linntek Control Utility
screen.
• Click Conguration.
• Select the Connection Type tab.
• Select the Ethernet option.
• Select the Ethernet Settings tab.
• Select the desired mode and enter the necessary Internet settings.
• Click OK.
If you are using an Ethernet connection the Akurate Music Server can be
further congured to automatically access the Gracenote CDDB Service
when a disc is inserted.
To do this:
• Right-click on the blue bar at the top of the Linntek Control
Utility screen.
• Click Settings.
• Check the Automatically look up disc information checkbox.
• Click OK.
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Accessing the Look-up Service
The Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition ServiceSM is an online database
that contains artist, album and track title information for millions of CDs. If
the Akurate Music Server is congured to connect to an Internet Service
Provider*, or uses an Ethernet connection, it can access the Gracenote
CDDB Service. Artist, album and track title information will be shown in
the Linntek Control Utility database panel.

Note:
The Akurate Music Server has been factory congured for connection
by external dial-up modem to UK-ONLINE, should you wish to use their
service (the pre-congured telephone number, user name and password
are not shown). Entering information for a preferred Internet Service
Provider will overwrite the factory conguration.
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notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Linn Products Limited. Linn
Products Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that
may appear in this manual.
September 2007. Copyright © Linn Products Limited.
Modem connection
To congure the Akurate Music Server to access the Gracenote
CDDB Service via an external modem:
• Install the modem as per the documentation supplied by
the manufacturer.
• Right-click on the blue bar at the top of the Linntek Control
Utility screen.
• Click Conguration.
• Select the Connection Type tab.
• Select the Modem option.
• Select the Account Settings tab.
• Enter the telephone number used to connect to the Internet
Service Provider.
• Enter the user name and password used to log-on to the Internet
Service Provider.
• Click OK.
* The Internet Service Provider must accept dial-up networking
connections.