Re: [slim] Music Folder

2011-01-26 Thread Tim-Ann

HI there,

That is what I have done but it still picks up other music folders
despite this?

Just loading 7.5.3 to see if that makes a difference?

Tim.


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Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-26 Thread pippin

rcampbel3;605450 Wrote: 
 
 Still wonder why there's no straight port of squeezeplay to iOS... not
 that it would be BETTER than ipen or sqeezepad... just that it *should*
 be possible :)
 

It would be possible but it would suck.
No index bars?
Players only accessible through the main menu tree?
No direct access to the playback controls from the main menu?

Apart from: Direct Port in this case would still be a complete
rewrite because you can't use _any_ of the SqueezePlay code on iPad
since interpreted languages are not allowed by Apple.


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Re: [slim] Music Folder

2011-01-26 Thread bonze

Maybe if you describe your folder structure and how you have setup SBS,
so others can visualise your problem?

What entry do you have in Basic Settings  Music Folder?


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Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-26 Thread andynormancx

I was under the impression that things like lua are now allowed within
apps, as long as they only run the scripts shipped as part of the app
and don't run downloaded or user entered scripts.


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Re: [slim] Music Folder

2011-01-26 Thread cliver

Sound like you have a similar folder structure to me.
I have
My Music/Home library/FLAC/Artist/Album/Title.flac
My Music/Home library/MP3/Artist/Album/Title.mp3
If i point SBS at Home Library it scans allmy files(this is my normal
use).
Over the past few days I have pointed at the FLAC or MP3 folders for
test purposes and it has scanned only the relevant files fine.

It sounds to me asif your folder structure isn't as you
describe/think.
Let us know what your folder structure is and your basic settings as
Bronze suggests so we can see what is going on.


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[slim] How to transfer and convert video for iPad?

2011-01-26 Thread daney

To celebrate the arrival of the 2011 New Year, Just come in iCoolsoft
Offer. There are buy one get one free For for iPod/iPhone/iPad Users.

As the newest and hottest product of Apple, iPad has become more and
more popular due to its great supporting of surfing online, watching
video, movie, reading text books, sending e-mail, sharing photo,
enjoying music and so on. But everything has two coins. We should know
not all of the video, music and other files can be enjoyed on iPad
without some detailed management. Here, I share some of my experience
on iPad issues.

a. How to convert video/audio to iPad supported formats?

At the very beginning, I adopt iTunes provided by iTunes to help me do
it. But I find it is difficulty for me to handle with. Afterward, I
find my ideal converter, which is powerful and easy-to-use. It can
convert any video, audio to iPad supported MPEG, H.264 video and MP3,
AAC, M4A audio without any effort. 
Step 1. Run the software and connect your iPad with your computer.
Step 2. Click Add files to load files to the program.
Step 3. Edit the converted files via the functions of “Trim”, “Crop”,
and “Effect”. Here, you can trim the length of the video, set the play
region of the video and adjust the saturation, contrast, brightness for
the converted video.
Step 4. Optimize the output parameter by resetting the video.

We know, even if the format of video, audio your plan to import is
compatible with iPad, it is impossible to do it directly. On the
contrary, you need to search for one third-party software to do it.
Yes, in my opinion, the iPad transfer is the best choice.

Step 1. Run the software –iCoolsoft iPad transfer;
Step 2. Select different function according to your need.
a. If you want to import video/audio files to your iPad, click “PC to
iPad”; button, and then follow the instruction on it.
b. If you want to transfer iPad files to PC, iTunes, click “iPad to PC”
or “To iTunes” button, and then follow the instruction on it.
Step 3. After you have finished the above two steps, just follow the
instructions on it to complete your demands.

If you want to enjoy DVD on iPad, you can ask iCoolsoft DVD to iPad
converter for help.

If you are a Mac user, you can adopt the software that I have
recommended in Mac version.


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Re: [slim] Sumoh TinyAmp S30

2011-01-26 Thread wrowe

I've also been looking for ages to find an amp that I can attach to my
classic in the kitchen but want to put the amp and speakers out of
sight on top of the cupboards, therefore need an amp that will turn on
and off automatically. the audio source amp 100 would be perfect but I
cannot find a way to get one over here with paying double the price.

Do you mind me asking how much you paid for the Sumoh S30 when you
dealt direct with them.

Alternatively, these T-amp's look nice and small and neat, does anyone
know if any of these have an auto on/off capability ?

Cheers,

Will.


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Re: [slim] Sumoh TinyAmp S30

2011-01-26 Thread aubuti

wrowe;605525 Wrote: 
 Alternatively, these T-amp's look nice and small and neat, does anyone
 know if any of these have an auto on/off capability ?
I'm no expert on T-amps, but from what I've read they draw very little
electricity when not in use (or even when in use!), so a lot of people
with them don't worry about turning them off to save the 1-2w draw.


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Re: [slim] I keep getting the popup to update squeezebox

2011-01-26 Thread TheLastMan

jojopuppyfish;605415 Wrote: 
 Doesn't seem like that worked.
 Still prompting me

Yep, that is my experience too. That setting doesn't seem to make any
difference to the Windows installation.


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Re: [slim] I keep getting the popup to update squeezebox

2011-01-26 Thread bpa

TheLastMan;605532 Wrote: 
 Yep, that is my experience too. That setting doesn't seem to make any
 difference to the Windows installation.

Did you try restarting the Windows supporting control utility as well ?


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Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-26 Thread bluegaspode

andynormancx;605499 Wrote: 
 Not sure the licensing terms would allow a third party to ship it anyway
 ?
BSD license of sourcecode shouldn't be a problem
All images are a problem, because there isn't explicit licensing terms
for them (other than 'you have to get written permission by
logitech').

And the most interesting stuff (ARM-build of SpotifyLib or a
WMA-decoder) is not available or usable anyway.

And after such a lot of work - you have a program that would only get
one star because everyone is complaining, that it isn't using the
iPad/iPhone as good as it could.


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Re: [slim] I keep getting the popup to update squeezebox

2011-01-26 Thread TheLastMan

bpa;605535 Wrote: 
 Did you try restarting the Windows supporting control utility as well ?
Yes, but it does not seem to make any difference.  I have also started
and stopped the Windows Service.  Might look at it again when I get
home.


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Re: [slim] I keep getting the popup to update squeezebox

2011-01-26 Thread bpa

What's the name of the application that owns the popup windows.  

I'm not sure of the source for the Windows application is available to
see what is triggering the update notice.


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Re: [slim] SB3 Display Oddity

2011-01-26 Thread russelc

I've had the same issue in the past when I changed routers - see post
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79717.

I eventually found that my router had a corrupted install of it's
firmware, I only noticed because some of the setup options were
missing, and for me reinstalling the firmware solved the problem.


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Re: [slim] Converting playlists to Mac

2011-01-26 Thread Kyle

Never mind. I figured it out.


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Re: [slim] SB3 Display Oddity

2011-01-26 Thread rbz5416

Thanks Chris, that's exactly the same scenario. I'll try a reload or
maybe even a roll back of the firmware  see what happens.


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Re: [slim] SqueezePad or iPeng?

2011-01-26 Thread andynormancx

bluegaspode;605536 Wrote: 
 
 And after such a lot of work - you have a program that would only get
 one star because everyone is complaining, that it isn't using the
 iPad/iPhone as good as it could.

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Re: [slim] Anyone thought about AIRPLAY support in Squeezebox Server?

2011-01-26 Thread barisacar

pski;605414 Wrote: 
 Rather than an airplay hook, why not make a guest folder that behaves
 similar to the music folder except that browsing it does not
 automajically add the tracts to the SBS database? Isn't the iTunes
 music folder available to a PC via a USB cable?
 

A USB cable? Are you kidding? Have you completely misunderstood the
point of AirPlay?! ;-) By that argument, there is no need for AirPlay
at all - just use a dock.

Note also that one can AirPlay things from my ipod other than just
music synced from iTunes. Several apps support streaming sound over
AirPlay (such as Spotify, TuneIn Radio, etc - at least, so I'm told. I
don't have an AirPlay device so haven't actually tried this myself).


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Re: [slim] Anyone thought about AIRPLAY support in Squeezebox Server?

2011-01-26 Thread andynormancx

Andy has said in a previous thread that Apple won't licence AirPlay to
them.

http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=594400postcount=47

I'm guessing Apple aren't keen for people to integrate AirPlay into
what is a competing eco system to the iTunes world.


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Re: [slim] Can SBS stream FLV?

2011-01-26 Thread ovonrein

Interesting.  Fortunately, the original URL seems to have sprung back to
life.  Thanks all.


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Re: [slim] Music Folder

2011-01-26 Thread Tim-Ann

Hi there,

I have a very simple structure, in the Music folder I have 3 folders
Tim's FLAC. Tim's MP3's and Playlist that is it but despite pointing SB
to uses only Tim's FLAC as my music folders it does nopt it pickes up
both the FLAC and MP3 folders.

In SB Music folder \\SERVER\Music|Tim's FLAC

Current Squeezebox Server software is 7.5.3

Many thanks for your help.

Tim.


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Re: [slim] Music Folder

2011-01-26 Thread Mnyb

Any playlist that points to the mp3's ?

You don't have any shortcut linking to mp3 from flac ?


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Re: [slim] Music Folder

2011-01-26 Thread Tim-Ann

Hi there,

No the playlist has only been set to the FLAC files I just wanted to
have my music all in the Music Folder and have removed other folders
and done a clean rescan but firstly removing the playlist.

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Re: [slim] Is it best to uninstall 7.5.2 first?

2011-01-26 Thread pski

I used the tray icon selection to Install upgrade.

Seems to have done it's duty.


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[slim] Cannot play anything since 7.5.3

2011-01-26 Thread Bolouswki

Hi there all

Recently upgraded to 7.5.3 and firmware on devices also up to date.

My problem is very simple

My old music folder has dissappeared.  Equally, even though i can now
find the relevant albums i want through the horrible album/artist
options etc - none of them play!!

all i get is

STOPPED
cannot play file Y:///20%20%[random word from song title]20%[random
word from song title]20% 

etc etc

As the above probably indicates, I just have a drive (Y drive) full of
music folders.

This worked before the update, my players can see the folders - they
just wont play the files.

Everything is either MP3 or FLAC.

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[slim] Confused about current products

2011-01-26 Thread jest

I'm a longtime Squeezebox user--I still have my original SliMP3
player--who hasn't used the system for a while, due to housing-related
issues. I'm now about to move, and want to figure out how to set up
audio in my new place, but am confused by the current crop of
products.

I want to use my own system for music, not any of the various
integrated players. There seem only to be two options (apart from the
Transporter): a $300 Touch, which has whizzy touch-screen stuff that
I'm not interested in, and a $400 Duet, which pairs a whizzy $300
controller that I don't need (I can use the computer for this, or an
iPhone) with what would apparently be a $100 unit that can't be bought
separately.

I don't need much of the Squeezebox functionality--I just want to play
my own music on my own equipment, not stream Internet radio or stock
quotes or whatever. But I do want to have music in several different
areas of the house, and I don't want to have a separate computer in
each location just to plug in a new amp/speakers. Otherwise I'd just
get a separate USB-DAC and control this from whatever music player is
on the computer.

I don't have Transporter-level requirements, but I do want as good
sound as is reasonable. It would seem like the current crop of
equipment is not only much more expensive than is necessary for my
requirements, but is (conversely) possibly less good in audio quality
than other options (assuming that a dedicated mid-range USB-DAC would
be better than whatever's in the Duet or Touch).

Can someone set me straight on the Squeezebox options, or tell me if
there's some other way of getting decent-quality music in multiple
locations without a new computer in each one?


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Re: [slim] Cannot play anything since 7.5.3

2011-01-26 Thread pski

Bolouswki;605700 Wrote: 
 Hi there all
 
 Recently upgraded to 7.5.3 and firmware on devices also up to date.
 
 My problem is very simple
 
 My old music folder has dissappeared.  Equally, even though i can now
 find the relevant albums i want through the horrible album/artist
 options etc - none of them play!!
 
 all i get is
 
 STOPPED
 cannot play file Y:///20%20%[random word from song title]20%[random
 word from song title]20% 
 
 etc etc
 
 As the above probably indicates, I just have a drive (Y drive) full of
 music folders.
 
 This worked before the update, my players can see the folders - they
 just wont play the files.
 
 Everything is either MP3 or FLAC.
 
 Thanks for any help

Why in the world would you use Music Folder?

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Re: [slim] Confused about current products

2011-01-26 Thread m1abrams

The dac in the touch is actually pretty good.  The best option for you
would be the touch. Better audio quality than the others short of the
transporter. Remember the touch is at the same price point as the sb3,
sb2, and sb1 that came before it.


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Re: [slim] Confused about current products

2011-01-26 Thread aubuti

First, you can buy the Duet Receiver separately.  Until a few days ago
it was on the Logitech US site, and it may return. If it doesn't, it is
still available from some resellers. Second, if you don't like/need the
touchscreen features of the Touch, don't use them, and control it via
your iPhone, computer, or the included IR remote instead. The Touch has
better audio quality than any SB to date except for the Transporter, and
at the same price point as its predecessors. 

You won't go wrong with either, but I recommend getting Touches. I
don't think you can get better value for money multi-room audio than
the SB line. The only thing I can think of that's less expensive is the
Apple Airplay, which comes with more limitations.


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5.0.6) feeding: Living room: SB Touch + SBC  NAD C325 BEE  Vandersteen
1; Kitchen/Dining: SB2 + SBC  AudioSource Amp100  2 pair of Polk
RC60i; Basement: SB2  JVC JA-S44  ESS Tempest LS8; Bedroom: Boom;
Study:SB Radio; Backyard deck: Duet  AudioSource Amp100  Polk Atrium
45; Kid's bedroom: SB3  Klipsch ProMedia 2.0; Limbo:SBR
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Re: [slim] Confused about current products

2011-01-26 Thread JJZolx

jest;605719 Wrote: 
 Can someone set me straight on the Squeezebox options, or tell me if
 there's some other way of getting decent-quality music in multiple
 locations without a new computer in each one?

One thing you fail to mention is how you would like to control the
device(s).  Which is important.

After the SliMP3 and prior to the whizbang Duet (consisting of a
Controller and a Receiver) and the whizbang Touch, there where the
Squeezebox, the Squeezebox2, and the Squeezebox 3 (later rebranded the
'Squeezebox Classic').  These were all roughly $300 MSRP.  If you were
looking for a player while any of those were the main product of Slim
Devices, the answer would be straightforward.

Today you have the Duet, the Touch, and (depending on the day of the
week) the Receiver, which is the player half of the Duet.

We'll assume you don't want the $400 Duet and its whizbang Controller,
because either the cost is too much for multiple players, or you don't
need multiple Controllers, or you're not particularly impressed with
the Controller itself because there are better handheld means of
controlling a Squeezebox.

That leaves either the Receiver or the Touch.  The Reciver's MSRP is
$150, which makes it by far the cheapest zone player if you want to set
up multiple players throughout your house.  However, without the
Controller half of the equation, the Reciver can be difficult to
configure (although it _is_ possible with a little bit of effort).  The
biggest drawback to the Receiver is that there is no display or IR user
interface, so to control it you _must_ use some other means, such as
the web interface or an iPhone.

That leaves the most obvious choice - the Touch.  It has an IR user
interface, or you can use the touch interface, or you can use any of
the other interfaces available with the Receiver.  It's MSRP of $300 is
the same as that of the SB1, SB2 or SB3, which it replaces.  Maybe best
of all is that the audio quality of the Touch is better than that of
all previous Squeezebox, with the possible exception of the
Transporter.


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UK Touch for �186

2011-01-26 Thread ManScared

Ordered this last night... Absolute bargain price! Thought some people
might find it useful. 

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/5966330/art/logitech/squeezebox-touch-wi-fi-mu.html


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