You can jump to specific stations in SN favorites by pressing the number
on the remote's keypad. For example, pressing the PQRS button (7) once
takes you to the 7th station on your list, and pressing it twice takes
you to the 77th. Pressing 16 takes you to the 16th, etc. As far as I
know there is
Sorry to bump my own reply, but in my earlier post I neglected to
mention the obvious: many of the issues/suggestions seem to pertain to
RadioTime, which Slim Devices has no control over. This certainly
pertains to dead URLs, and quite possibly the menu structure as well.
So it would make sense
Lost Viking wrote:
Yes, this is exactly my intention. And the old server will be useful
anyway. Lot of stuff here to be safely stored using RAID (photos,
videos, documents, etc.)
RAID doesn't protect against a lot of things. In domestic situations
you're usually better off with some kind
Snarlydwarf I think Surge is right that the only reference to
MusicMagic in Server Settings is on the plugins page.
Surge Just tried to install MusicIP myself - with similar problems
to yours. Did you 'Start' the API service in MusicIP's settings? (I
think this is necessary for SS to use MM.)
What is it about New Year?
I had a very similar problem last night. Have you tried checking that
the Squeezebox's Mac Address is what it says it should be (see label on
base of device). Mine kept changing last night due to a dodgy power
supply and even though I do not use Mac Address filtering on
In order:
Are the files DRM protected by any chance? If so you can't play them on
Slim stuff. Otherwise check that the relevant decoder (codec) is
installed in the correct place.
My guess is that anyone who can use the balanced outputs does. The
people who don't can't.
You can turn up the
I have downloaded, unzipped and placed the IRBLASTER folder in the
plugins folder in slimserver. I have checked off IR-BLASTER in the
home/server settings/plugins. I can not figure out how to get the
controlling webpages shown on the descriptive pages for ir-blaster in
the wiki.
I am running 6.5
Peter;166224 Wrote:
Lost Viking wrote:
Yes, this is exactly my intention. And the old server will be useful
anyway. Lot of stuff here to be safely stored using RAID (photos,
videos, documents, etc.)
RAID doesn't protect against a lot of things. In domestic situations
you're
Start from the angle that SlimServer works, so there must be something
about the files that it doesn't like:
- DRM
- Dodgy accents (non-ascii chars)
- Tags that are odd (Id3v2 vs Id3v1, say)
There's stacks in the forum about similar problems. It's normally a
tagging thing I think. Post some
Hello Roey,
I have googled the error message you sent. I found in forums that this
error may be related to a proxy authentication. Do you have any
http_proxy configured on your computer?
If this is the case, the solution that I saw in forums is:
replace this line
from urllib import quote,
Hi all,
I hope I'm not repeating a thread written elsewhere, but the search
feature on this forum isn't working for me at the moment.
Anyway, For some odd reason, Slim server doesn't seem to start
automatically anymore. Normally, in the past, when the computer started
up, Slimserver would start
Lost Viking;166235 Wrote:
If I am not wrong, this is a LINUX only program. Whack me, but I am not
(yet) using Linux. Is there an alternative available for Windows?
I use Microsoft's SyncToy (free download). But I prefer to have my
library backup initiated manually - sod's law states that
ceejay wrote:
Lost Viking;166235 Wrote:
If I am not wrong, this is a LINUX only program. Whack me, but I am not
(yet) using Linux. Is there an alternative available for Windows?
I use Microsoft's SyncToy (free download). But I prefer to have my
library backup initiated manually -
Hey Hervé,
The replacement line you posted should be:
from urllib importquote
from urllib2 import urlopen
as only urllib has quote().Now, I still get an error:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File
/home/roey/.kde/share/apps/amarok/scripts/SlimserverControl/SlimserverControl.py,
line
On 31/12/06, messengerman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've read that Vista includes a new technology called Sideshow which can
feed simple imformation to a variety of small screens such as might be
found on mobile phones.
I wonder then if Sideshow might be used in conjunction with Slimserver
to
Can you post the RC5 codes for power on and off?
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Justme As you guess, there have been threads on this topic - see,
for example,
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29230
The issue could be, as you suggest, related to security settings -
check by turning off the security software and retrying?
I'm not sure whether the specific
I'm having a problem slim server constantly rescanning my library. When
the scan finally finishes the notification that Slim Server is still
scanning my library disappears for a few minutes, and then the scan
starts up again. I'm running 6.5.1 - 11059 - Windows XP - EN - cp1252
and I'm using
The rsnapshot script is Linux only because it uses hard links (a Unix
feature) to keep the snapshot sizes as small as possible.
There's a similar feature in recent Windows versions, it's called
junction or something. I've seen at least one script similar to
rsnapshot using this on Windows
Can you post the RC5 codes for power on and off?
The codes are included in the IR database that is included with the
software that comes with the remote. I have no idea how to extract
individual codes.
Does the Harmony software come with any utilities to read IR files
from other manufacturers
I also still see the 128 feeds on iTunes, so I suppose if you use iTunes
you could access the streams that way through Slimserver. Not at my
Slimserver PC at the moment so I can't confirm this will work.
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ChrisNY
Thanks Diana for your replay.
I'm not entirely sure that the link you gave is for the exact same
problem. In that thread they seemed to be discussing that the SB had
problems connecting with the server.
In my problem they have no problems connecting - so long as Slimserver
has started. The
Sorry - you're quite right, that thread is about a different issue.
However, the suggestion about setting the service to log in is - or may
be - relevant to the failure of SS to start. What do you reckon?
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Diana
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Diana
Hi,
LOVE my new Squeezebox v.3 !!! --
I do get my favorite internet radio station through the Squeezenetwork
--- but I am a premium member of Live365.com and can't get the music
through Slim Server.
I did log in through Slim Server desktop software and after that my
presets loaded and I could
bmccall;166236 Wrote:
I have downloaded, unzipped and placed the IRBLASTER folder in the
plugins folder in slimserver. I have checked off IR-BLASTER in the
home/server settings/plugins. I can not figure out how to get the
controlling webpages shown on the descriptive pages for ir-blaster in
Diana;166226 Wrote:
Snarlydwarf I think Surge is right that the only reference to
MusicMagic in Server Settings is on the plugins page.
No, there is one on Server Settings/Basic Settings:
Code:
MUSICMAGIC
SlimServer can use your MusicMagic program as source
The API in MusicIP was started, but I stopped/started it(several times,
with the noted 'Try another Port' msg from above).
After that, the MusicMagic option did appear in the Server/Basic tab
within SS.
Selected that and rescanned, with the icons now being displayed.
Appears as though
Can't seem to find an answer to this simple question: If I have two or
more computers on one network can I access music files on all of them
with one Squeezebox? If yes, do all computers need to have Slimserver
app installed? Thanks.
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Rick B.
I read your post but none of you have listed what HT gear you have. You
can see my list below and my AVR is the main reason why I jumped on this
SB bandwagon. Both my old Pioneer VSX-26TX and my newer receiver have
the ability to by pass any signal analog or digital to a direct mode.
My new
On 1/1/07, Rick B.
Rick.B..2jqxw01167679802@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com wrote:
Can't seem to find an answer to this simple question: If I have two or
more computers on one network can I access music files on all of them
with one Squeezebox? If yes, do all computers need to have Slimserver
app
Actually, my complaints are based on well over 4 hours of working with
the SqueezeBox 3 menu and submenus. I think thats obvious from my
exhaustive review. Are any of the facts I described wrong? Do any of
the urls I describe as non working actually work? Does anybody think
its great that
bpa I don't quite understand your question. If you read my other recent
posts this may answer your question.
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Hey MC, you are right on the money! We actually fixed it last night and
finally figured it out by trying to connect to SqueezeNetwork. When
trying to simply connect to the home network, we were not getting any
information other than cannot find DHCP server. I then tried to
manually enter all the
I hope you're complaining just as loudly to Microsoft, Opera, and
Mozilla for creating browsers which also let you access such
fraudulent content.
Let's not get too crazy here. Remember, Squeezenetwork is a FREE
service, the primary purpose of which is to let you access your
favorite internet
NauticusLX;166330 Wrote:
Actually, my complaints are based on well over 4 hours of working with
the SqueezeBox 3 menu and submenus. I think thats obvious from my
exhaustive review. Are any of the facts I described wrong? Do any of
the urls I describe as non working actually work? Does
Is the above a good method of ripping? At the moment I have a bare bones
sb3, but one day I may upgrade to external dac or transporter. I've
spent a few hours ripping cds and wonder if I have chosen a suitable
format. The ripping is in AIFF at 48000, 16 bit. I don't seem to be
able to control the
On 1/1/07, NauticusLX
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, my complaints are based on well over 4 hours of working with
the SqueezeBox 3 menu and submenus. I think that's obvious from my
exhaustive review. Are any of the facts I described wrong? Do any of
the urls I describe as non working
I posted a different issue about my friend's SB3 not being able to
connect to the network. that has since been solved through re-inputing
the correct MAC address.
After that was done, I realized that his network was a bit weak out
where his SB was located (down as low as 20% strength). Being
The other thread came to the same conclusion as I did. The content you
are looking for doesn't come from slimdevices but RadioTime.
To clarify my question - please details the SB menus you followed to
get to an URL which doesn't work (e.g. Top - Internet Radio -
Slimdevices Picks - By Genre -
I use the following format string in Server Settings - Formatting -
Title Format:
TRACKNUM. TITLE (DURATION) by ARTIST from ALBUM (YEAR)
This works for regular albums and compilations.
Tracks are displayed in this format in the web interface and can also
be used on the squeezebox display.
-s.
i think what is being driven at is radioguide by radiotime - if you
scroll through 'by location' and then country, a fair number of the
stations when selected have a url which is not recognised.
i too have found this annoying but presume since it a new feature their
will be teething problems.
snarlydwarf;166310 Wrote:
No, there is one on Server Settings/Basic Settings:...
It shouldnt write into your music files unless you tell it to...
Snarlydwarf What a puzzle! I'm afraid there definitely isn't such
an item on my Server Settings/Basic Settings page, which has only this
(sorry -
In the end, I just opened the case, split open the Ir emitter and put
the IR emitter LED inside the case.
It works a treat!!
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Diana;166373 Wrote:
Does the option you describe only appear after installing the MM
software from the download?
Probably. Only if it detects the API is my guess.
And I certainly didn't ask MM to re-write my tags.
Never used the Windows version of MMM/Mip, but from the stuff I read
I posted about the same exact thing the other day, and discovered that
you may need 6.5.1 software download (what they call the nightly). I
read that the absence of the Live 365 premium membership access was
fixed in 6.5.1. So I downloaded it and installed it and restarted
Slimserver and now my
I just istalled SlimServer 6.5 on a clean install of Windows Media
Center. It was the first app installed, but I can't get it to start -
the tray icon just says starting slimserver continually.
I did install Alien BBC immediately after, and before starting Slim,
but that seemed to istall
Recoveryone;166324 Wrote:
My new receiver can uncompress downloaded music back to its original
state (via optical connection).
That's now twice you've made that fascinating claim. Care to back it
up?
Please do give us the reference, I'm dying for a good chuckle...
Ceejay
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ceejay
ceejay;166397 Wrote:
That's now twice you've made that fascinating claim. Care to back it
up?
Please do give us the reference, I'm dying for a good chuckle...
Ceejay
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069789_310979804,00.html
Check the spec for
Recoveryone wrote:
ceejay;166397 Wrote:
That's now twice you've made that fascinating claim. Care to back it
up?
Please do give us the reference, I'm dying for a good chuckle...
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069789_310979804,00.html
Check the
Hi all,
I am new to Squeezebox, and have had 3 weeks of fantastic enjoyment
from it, that is until I had a power cut 2 days ago. The Squeezebox
rebooted and I can still access all my music from the Mac. It says it
is connected to the wireless network - and I guess must be as all my
music files
if you open the manual for the Pioneer VSX-81/82 or84TX check under the
section that covers the sound retriever its states When audo data is
removed during the WMA/Mp3/MPEG-4 AAC compression process, sound
quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever
feature employs new
Except for Slimdevices Picks - Squeezenetwork acts much like a web
portal - slimdevices are not responsible for the content or the quality
of Radiotime sites - Slimdevices just makes sure the radiotime contents
is accessible from Squeezbox. It is not Slimdevices responsibility to
ensure the
Sounds a lot like that 24-bit Crystalizer used in Creative's X-Fi sound
cards.
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28260
Cheers.
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shabbs
[shabbs]
*Rip/encode:* 'EAC' (http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/) 0.95b4 [secure] w/
'Lame' (http://www.rarewares.org/mp3.html) v3.97 [-V 0]
like your post of My new receiver can
uncompress downloaded music back to its original state (via optical
connection).
Recoveryone wrote:
if you open the manual for the Pioneer VSX-81/82 or84TX check under the
section that covers the sound retriever its states When audo data is
removed
thanks so much for your prompt reply and good advice...found another
message about where the updates are located and selected the one that
appeared to be for windows. voila! everthing is working perfectly!
thanks again!
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coachsi
Just stating what Pioneer says, and if it restore a file to CD level is
that not better than the downloaded form?
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Recoveryone
Pioneer Elite Fall in!
SqueezeBox 3 (comming soon)
Netgear Mp101 analog connected
Pioneer Elite VSX-81TX
Pioneer Elite DV-45A
Pioneer Elite M53 CD
Pioneer M66R
Recoveryone wrote:
Just stating what Pioneer says, and if it restore a file to CD level is
that not better than the downloaded form?
Er, no, you are doing more than even the Pioneer marketing dudes would
dare say.
Even here, restore to CD level is not justified by Pioneer's marketing
or known
I agree fully, I was told to back up my claim and I did according to
the information provided by Pioneer. If they don't go into detail how
their feature works is no fault of mine. And most other companies
would do the same on features of their products. This feature is one
reason I was even
Anyone? This has me stumped...
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SB2 -- Axiom passive pre -- Portal Paladin monoblocks -- Dynaudio
Contour 1.3 MKII
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NauticusLX;166330 Wrote:
Actually, my complaints are based on well over 4 hours of working with
the SqueezeBox 3 menu and submenus. I think thats obvious from my
exhaustive review.
exhausting != exhaustive
Are any of the facts I described wrong? Do any of the urls I describe
as non
After a year of listening bliss, the last 2 weeks my SB3 started to hang
while playing net radios (Smoothlounge.com), requiring reboot by
unplugging the power cord (the power button hold-down could not reset
it as you normally do). On top of all this, every once in a while,
listening to my music
However, if I try to access any of the internet radio stations it comes
up with an error.
Which radio stations? Can you access eg. SlimDevices Picks from the web
interface?
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