Page 3 - 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 uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pres...
Page 4 - General Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions 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 wi...
Page 5 - CE Declaration of Conformity
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 car...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
v INTRODUCTION 1 INSTALLATION 2 Unpacking 2Positioning 2 Cleaning 2 Connecting to the mains supply 2 OPERATION 3 Playing music 3 Selecting music 3 Controlling playback 5 Current Playlist 6 Volume 6 Standby 6 Front panel and handset 7 Front panel 7 Handset 8 Front panel display 9 Adding music to the ...
Page 9 - INTRODUCTION
AKURATE DS 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. Over the many years since, we have remained committed to this goal by exploiting the latest developments in hi-fi...
Page 10 - Unpacking; INSTALLATION; Cleaning
AKURATE DS 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. Unpacking The Akurate DS is supplied with ...
Page 11 - OPERATION; Playing music
AKURATE DS 3 OPERATION Playing music 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 displ...
Page 13 - Controlling playback
AKURATE DS 5 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 t...
Page 14 - Volume
AKURATE DS 6 Volume You can use the icons on the Linn GUI to control volume if your Akurate DS is connected to a Linn Akurate Kontrol pre-amplifier. Volume range on the Akurate Kontrol is from 0 to 100 (unless Volume Limit on the Akurate Kontrol has been set to less than 100). Note: If the Linn pre-a...
Page 16 - Handset
AKURATE DS 8 1. LEDs Indicate the mode of the handset when a key is pressed 2. DVD Puts handset into Disc mode. Handset should be in Disc mode to operate the Akurate DS 3. Stops playback 4. Starts playback of the Current Playlist. If playback has been started and then stopped, pressing will begin pl...
Page 17 - Front panel display
AKURATE DS 9 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...
Page 18 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
AKURATE DS 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 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 kg9.2 lb Supported file types WAV, FLAC, MP3 Audio sample rates 44.1 k, 48 k, 88.2 k, 96 k, 176.4 k, 1...
Page 19 - GUARANTEE AND SERVICE
AKURATE DS 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 ...