On 7/3/05, rds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> I'm aware that Stop functionality can be invoked by pressing and
> holding the Pause key, but this is not "discoverable" (i.e. not without
> reading the documentation, anyway). I just bought a SqueezeBox2 for my
> dad and this is one of the usability issues that arose.

"Stop" just isn't neccessary on a streaming/non-mechanical device.  On
a tape player or CD 'stop' switches off the motor. Neither my iPod or
Tivo have a stop button and, whilst it's confusing at first, you get
used to it.  What function would you want stop to have that pause/off
doesn't?

> why is there no Mute button (i.e. to set the volume to
> zero and then back to the previous volume setting if pressed again)?  I
> appreciate that in some situations Pause can be used, but it is not
> always desirable to pause the stream (e.g. when synched with another
> player or when listening to a live radio stream). There are some
> instances where you really just want the volume muted.
> 
> Is there a mute function that can be mapped to remote?

I'd guess yes as there *is* a mute on softsqueeze.  

I see there's another thread at the moment about the remote.  It's not
ideal but my wish would be for an interface that is much simpler with
far fewer remote buttons (i've done this to an extent by using a
learning system remote).  The one really useful addition for a slim
remote would be to give it learning capabilities to operate volume and
mute on a system amplifier - if you're using anything other than
powered speakers (and i suspect most people are) controlling the
volume of the squeezebox itself is very much second best.
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