[slim] Re: Volume Normalization

2006-02-25 Thread ceejay
Have a look at http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?RGFoobar Ceejay -- ceejay ceejay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=148 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21468

[slim] Re: Who are you on LastFM?

2006-02-25 Thread Browny
Philip Meyer Wrote: http://www.last.fm/user/Hergest I'm not sure if there are any real benefits of having a generalised slimscrobbler group, as undoubtedly we are all going to have rather radically different music tastes. Phil Just out of interest I've been listening to the

[slim] Re: Volume Normalization

2006-02-25 Thread James
SlimServer can use the iTunes SoundCheck tags which you may already have. See this link: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?AutomaticVolumeAdjustment -- James James's Profile:

[slim] Re: red glow when off

2006-02-25 Thread bphilp
To get rid of the glow attach your squeezebox to a powerbar or wall switch and kill the power supplied to the unit when not in use. You might even consider attaching a timer so the unit get's no power feed while you're sleeping for example. Brett -- bphilp

[slim] Re: SB3 Build Quality

2006-02-25 Thread MattH
Hi after a bit of a delay I now have a replacement which is build and working fine :-) -- MattH MattH's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3971 View this thread:

[slim] Nightly slimserversql.db rebuild

2006-02-25 Thread tloden
I'm having an issue scheduling a nightly rebuild of my slimserversql.db. On W2K, I've got a Scheduled Task at 2:00 AM to run db_rescan.bat: net stop slimserver cd Cache rename slimserversql.db slimserversql.db.old cd .. slim.exe --scanonly --logfile

[slim] Playing album by track order

2006-02-25 Thread alvinlim
I have been trying to figure out how to configure my SB3 to play albums by track order. Right now, it will play the tracks sorted by title (alphabetically). I want it to play track 1 first, followed by track 2, 3, and so on. How do I set that up? i can't find it in the settings Thanks!

[slim] Re: Playing album by track order

2006-02-25 Thread radish
It's not an option, it's how it always works. If it's not doing it for you, you must not have track number tags in your files. What file format/tagger are you using -- radish radish's Profile:

Re: [slim] Handheld Interface - Disable Pop-ups

2006-02-25 Thread Michael Herger
I am trying to use the Handheld web interface on a pda, but the browser does not support pop-up windows. What PDA/browser are you using? This happens occasionally (e.g. playing an individual song from the browse albums screen). Is there any changes I can make that would stop pop-ups? AFAIK

[slim] Re: Volume Normalization

2006-02-25 Thread Mark Lanctot
aubuti Wrote: I don't know how MP3 or other file formats handle it. 'MP3Gain' (http://mp3gain.sourceforge.net/) can apply ReplayGain tags to MP3s. Other applications for other formats are listed 'here' (http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Replaygain). Besides FLAC and MP3, there

Re: [slim] Re: How can I speed up the web interface?

2006-02-25 Thread Michael Herger
Is this an option in the 6.2.1 server version? If so, I don't see it. It's in the 6.2.2 nightly builds. And in Infrant's 6.2.1 - installed on their ReadyNAS. -- Michael --- Help translate SlimServer by using the StringEditor Plugin

[slim] Re: Linksys's new Slim-killer

2006-02-25 Thread fairyliquidizer
kewe65 Wrote: Linksys has a new product out called an audio bridge http://tinyurl.com/fv6pj This device has software that allows you to use *ANY* media playing software to stream over your existing wireless network to the stereo of choice. By definition, I should be able to use JRiver

[slim] Forum search question

2006-02-25 Thread Linzer
Last night I was trying to remember the name of an online music archive I read about on this site. I searched for vault and fillmore and didn't get the results I was hoping for which is http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20946. Fortunately Google was able to help

[slim] Please Help Me (Didnt know where to post)

2006-02-25 Thread tech838
Hello I have installed slim server and so has a friend on our computers but when he plays a song off my computer it plays on my computer and I though it was Supposed to play on his is this right or have i done something wrong if i have does anyone know how to fix it thank you -- tech838

[slim] how can squeezebox turn on a pc

2006-02-25 Thread russj
This has stumped me for a while now. When i switch on my squeezebox and press the power button, the pc operating the slimserver switches on. It doesnt come out of standby, it switches on from complete power off. Question is how? How does a computer that is off receive a signal and know what

[slim] Re: Duplicate Artists

2006-02-25 Thread vhs
Yes, I am using Lazy Search plug in. Not sure why this would corrupt the SlimServer browse artists list but I'm prepared to believe it. Now all I have to do is wait for 6.5 to become official ... Thanks Viv -- vhs vhs's

[slim] Re: Handheld Interface - Disable Pop-ups

2006-02-25 Thread radish
I thought the same thing, but using Firefox on 6.2.1 with Handheld, some links do open in new windows (well, tabs, but same difference). An example is if you do Browse Albums, then click an Artist name. Looks like the cause is a weird target=browser attribute on some of the links, should be

[slim] Re: Volume Normalization

2006-02-25 Thread Mr_Smiley
I've read the wikipedia where it says it can use the iTunes volume settings, but I can't seem to find the option in slim server. If it's a smart option and is always on then it's not working. Also, in reading the forums about replay gain it's been posted that there's an option in slim server to

Re: [slim] Re: Duplicate Artists

2006-02-25 Thread Jack Coates
Yes, I am using Lazy Search plug in. Not sure why this would corrupt the SlimServer browse artists list but I'm prepared to believe it. Now all I have to do is wait for 6.5 to become official ... Thanks Viv If you really want to know there was a lot of discussion on the developer list.

[slim] Re: how can squeezebox turn on a pc

2006-02-25 Thread russj
Its a feature i want to keep, i was just interested in how it worked. Having looked at the network card config, wake on lan was actually disabled, but it still seems to work. -- russj russj's Profile:

[slim] Re: Linksys's new Slim-killer

2006-02-25 Thread joek
Linksys music bridge will make its way to BestBuy, CC, CompUSA, etc... where Linksys has a big marketing presence. That should help boost their sales. I had not prior knowledge of slimdevices and came across them when researching the Roku box. Being able to buy Roku in BestBuy had some appeal

[slim] How to configure Autodisplay

2006-02-25 Thread Bart
I have posted before, and made an enhancement request, to get the player to dim it's display at night and brighten it again in the morning. I have a Squeeebox in the bedroom, with some film over the display so that it is dim enough at night not to be distracting but still bright enough to show

[slim] Re: Volume Normalization

2006-02-25 Thread radish
It's on Player Settings/Audio, right at the bottom. That's with the current version of SS (6.2.1). -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread:

[slim] Tags Problem - Duplicate Albums

2006-02-25 Thread mwoodroof
I am having a problem with tags - I have an album which SlimServer is picking up twice - once correctly and then a second time with the same name but only containing track 7. Having checked these forums for possible solutions I have now checked all the files in this album folder with ID3-TagIT

[slim] Recommended UK wireless ADSL routers?

2006-02-25 Thread goldnet
Was running SB2 with Linksys WAG54G ADSL wireless modem/router. Worked OK when connected but sometimes erratic getting that connection. Router is in upstairs front bedroom (wired connection to server) and SB2 downstairs back living room. Only about 6 feet away horizontally and one floor below

[slim] Re: Synchronisation vs, Moose

2006-02-25 Thread Kevin Weller
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Kevin Weller wrote: no hiccoughs and track information has always been correct when I've looked at it. I should have known better than to tempt fate like that - the track details have been crap all day with track information more often wrong than correct AFAICS

[slim] Re: Tags Problem - Duplicate Albums

2006-02-25 Thread Siduhe
mwoodroof Wrote: I am having a problem with tags - I have an album which SlimServer is picking up twice - once correctly and then a second time with the same name but only containing track 7. Having checked these forums for possible solutions I have now checked all the files in this album

[slim] Re: Volume Normalization

2006-02-25 Thread Mr_Smiley
Thanks. Now that I think about it I did know about that setting. My test database didn't have a player connected so I couldn't peruse that area. However, I still can't find anything about using iTunes volume adjustment like the wikipedia suggests. I used foobar to add replay gain on my test

Re: [slim] Recommended UK wireless ADSL routers?

2006-02-25 Thread Philip Meyer
What are the best recommended UK ADSL modem wireless routers that have proven rock solid with the SB2? I might be able to pick one up cheap on eBay or trade the new WAG354G when it turns up for something proven. I have a LinkSys WAG54GX2 - Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with SRX200. This has proved to

[slim] Re: Tags Problem - Duplicate Albums

2006-02-25 Thread mwoodroof
Thanks very much for the quick help!! Read your suggestion and thought I would just try the library clear and rescan option first - didn't know you could do this - and it has done the trick without forcing the album names all the same! Bit strange - surely the normal new and changed scan should

[slim] Re: Tags Problem - Duplicate Albums

2006-02-25 Thread Siduhe
Glad to hear it - I know what you mean about new and changed - in my experience it only finds new music. You usually need to do a full rescan for changed music. -- Siduhe Siduhe's Profile:

[slim] Re: Wireless bridge / Firmware crash

2006-02-25 Thread GregD
seanadams Wrote: This possibly sounds like it's getting excessive packets queued up somewhere and running out of memory, but that's just a guess. Can you get it to hang by using the bridge mode when it's NOT playing music? Sean, sorry about the slow reply - but I've just got the time to

[slim] Re: Recommended UK wireless ADSL routers?

2006-02-25 Thread CardinalFang
goldnet Wrote: The Linksys went down on its cabled ports on Weds and I bought a Netgear DG834PN - MIMO/108Mbs model. I have the Netgear DG834G - the 802.11g version of your router. It works a treat, no problems with wireless connections ever. It may be that your model is trying the faster

[slim] Re: Nightly slimserversql.db rebuild

2006-02-25 Thread tloden
The rescan plugin on the server settings page? I was hoping for something that I could run nightly (with out having to either remember or click). -- tloden tloden's Profile:

[slim] Re: Nightly slimserversql.db rebuild

2006-02-25 Thread Siduhe
There's a plugin built into Slimserver which does just what you're looking for. On the Player menu go to Plugins, Rescan Music Library, set Rescan time, then down to switch the plugin on. -- Siduhe Siduhe's Profile:

[slim] Re: Recommended UK wireless ADSL routers?

2006-02-25 Thread repman
goldnet Wrote: Was running SB2 with Linksys WAG54G ADSL wireless modem/router. Worked OK when connected but sometimes erratic getting that connection. Router is in upstairs front bedroom (wired connection to server) and SB2 downstairs back living room. Only about 6 feet away horizontally

[slim] Re: Recommended UK wireless ADSL routers?

2006-02-25 Thread funkstar
I'll second the DG834G, never had a problem wiht it. I've replaced the standard antena with a large high gain one, but in my flat it doesn't actually make a difference (the signal was pretty good anyway) but i got it for other reasons :) -- funkstar

[slim] What strategy for FLAC files w/ cuesheets?

2006-02-25 Thread rkeeney
I've read most of the threads related to problems with SS and embedded and/or external cuesheets until my head's about to explode. Some date back to almost 2 years ago so I can't easily figure out what the curent state of affairs is. Here are my problems: For some of my CDs (especially some

Re: [slim] Re: Volume Normalization

2006-02-25 Thread Howard Darwen
out of interest, how did it screw up your tags? (i.e. what happened to them) - Original Message - From: Mr_Smiley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 6:54 PM Subject: [slim] Re: Volume Normalization Thanks. Now that I think about

[slim] Re: Recommended UK wireless ADSL routers?

2006-02-25 Thread goldnet
Thanks all for your suggestions so far - pleasew keep 'em coming! I went for the ADSL2 modem rather than a straight replacement for the Linksys as 8-24Meg broadband is on its way to my exchange so I didn't want to lay out nearly £100 for obsolete technology - also the Netgear came with the free

[slim] Re: Handheld Interface - Disable Pop-ups

2006-02-25 Thread pkcrawford
mherger, I am using Web Browser v2.0.1.1 on a Palm Tungsten C PDA running PalmOS 5.2.1 -- pkcrawford pkcrawford's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4074 View this thread:

[slim] Can not find technical documentation

2006-02-25 Thread Mysingen
Hello I'd like to have a look at the specs for the protocols used to control and stream to the SqueezeBox, and according to the Community/Resources web page, this documentation should be included with the SlimServer download under Technical Information. Alas I can't find anything like it. Where

Re: [slim] Can not find technical documentation

2006-02-25 Thread Mark Lanctot
From http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?DeveloperGuide : http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?SlimProtoTCPProtocol http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?SlimProtoDeveloperGuide --- Mysingen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello I'd like to have a look at the specs for the protocols used to

[slim] Re: Is there any way to generate a text file list of albums, etc?

2006-02-25 Thread utowana
hal9000 Wrote: I generated a great report using Media Monkey... http://www.mediamonkey.com/ I exported to Excel, deleted the track name and number, and then used an Excel function... Data/Filter/Advanced Filter/Unique Records Only ... The result: I got a great list of my FLAC

[slim] Continuing a Playlist

2006-02-25 Thread Martyboy42
I must be doing something wrong, but when I return to a playlist after listening to radio or having the player off, it starts at the beginning again. How do I get it to resume where I left off? I have it on shuffle, but I keep hearing the first ten songs! Thanks. -- Martyboy42

[slim] Re: Handheld Interface - Disable Pop-ups

2006-02-25 Thread pkcrawford
radish, The web pages are created dynamically, so what code would I remove the target= attribute from? -- pkcrawford pkcrawford's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4074 View this thread:

[slim] Re: Can not find technical documentation

2006-02-25 Thread erland
The technical information included with the slimserver is found in the Help menu in the slimserver web interface. -- erland Erland Isaksson 'My homepage' (http://erland.homeip.net) 'My download page' (http://erland.homeip.net/download)

[slim] Re: Handheld Interface - Disable Pop-ups

2006-02-25 Thread kdf
what radish probably means is that those of us who can fix, had better get off our lazy butts and fix them. if you can point out which urls are the problem, they'll get fixed. -- kdf kdf's Profile:

[slim] Re: What strategy for FLAC files w/ cuesheets?

2006-02-25 Thread JayNYC
see this thread for ripping/encoding http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=15947highlight=stuart this method works best for me for all my music. for playback, it also depends if you want to use Browse Music Folders or browse by Artist, etc.. There are some problems with Browse Music

[slim] Re: Small Softsqueeze wish: keyboard control buttons

2006-02-25 Thread mbgower
At least for the logitech keyboards, there may be an ability to do this thorugh itouch, the software that is downloadable from their website. I just noticed that they posted an updated player.ini file, which at least appears to offer the possibility of a squeezesoft tie-in.

[slim] Re: Recommended UK wireless ADSL routers?

2006-02-25 Thread mattybain
goldnet Wrote: Anyone used a Belkin pre-N, Buffalo or USR Robotics MIMO (all rated in PC Plus)? Just bought a Belkin pre-N, very pleased with it. Great coverage (has filled all the deadspots in my house) and works very well with my Squeezebox and Slimserver. Not too cheap though

Re: [slim] Re: Handheld Interface - Disable Pop-ups

2006-02-25 Thread Michael Herger
I am using Web Browser v2.0.1.1 on a Palm Tungsten C PDA running PalmOS 5.2.1 Thanks for the feedback. It wasn't browser related. I just checked in a fix for the 6.2.2 branch. Please give the 02-26 nightly a try (will be available in a few hours). -- Michael