Re: [slim] View current playlist on Duet controller

2008-07-05 Thread davep
I just click with the centre button on the Controller when it is showing the Now Playing screen. That should take you to the current playlist. If you aren't at the Now Playing screen you can click on the Home key and then scroll to the top of the list and click on Now Playing. davep --

Re: [slim] Disappointment on Slim Devices On-line Store.

2008-07-05 Thread mwpmo
Sorry! I thought only 4 July is the holiday for Independent Day. Thanks a lot for your assistance on my case. I played Duet for a day now and I am really happy with it. Especially after I mod it with Chinese character support in controller's display. Hope Chinese Japanese will be officially

Re: [slim] Receiver Connection Problems

2008-07-05 Thread smc2911
Given that I started this thread, I thought I'd point out that my experience with the Duet has been very positive. I have only had two problems. The first was to do with my complicated network topology (two wireless routers to ensure wireless coverage over two floors) and was very quickly solved

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread bonze
Different product, different market, different audience. So you buy one of those products in your links and attach a USB drive. What then happens when you buy a 2nd or a 3rd? Each will have it's own USB drive ? -- bonze TranquilPC T2-WHS-A3 - SqueezeCenter Version: 7.2 - 21242 - Windows

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread mudlark
my SB system has a usb port but the port is in another room with the NAS box. Its how most people here would like it. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESP-P09BNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Hardy Heron server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply.

Re: [slim] How do I split up a collection in Windows

2008-07-05 Thread Sike
With windows you can mount a disk in to a sub folder. Failing that, take a look at the junction tool provided by sysinternals (now Microsoft). With that you can hard-link a folder in to a folder on a diffent drive. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896768.aspx -- Sike

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread GreenHornet
bonze;317407 Wrote: Different product, different market, different audience. So you buy one of those products in your links and attach a USB drive. What then happens when you buy a 2nd or a 3rd? Each will have it's own USB drive ? My entertainment system is only for use in my bedroom

Re: [slim] How do I split up a collection in Windows

2008-07-05 Thread tamanaco
If the partitions are in the same physical drive you can use a utility like partitionmagic to repartion the drive into a single primary-active partition. Of course, if you have data on both partitions you would need to backup the data of the extended partition into an external drive before

Re: [slim] Using TCP with the Controller

2008-07-05 Thread philippe_44
I've found the reason and a workaround to my problems - The controler will always use UDP3483 when required to access a new SqueezeCenter, even if the IP address of the squeeze center is manually enterer - But it requires to do this only once, I guess for getting some parameters. Once it is

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread Peter
GreenHornet wrote: bonze;317407 Wrote: Different product, different market, different audience. So you buy one of those products in your links and attach a USB drive. What then happens when you buy a 2nd or a 3rd? Each will have it's own USB drive ? My entertainment system

Re: [slim] Receiver Connection Problems

2008-07-05 Thread egd
mvalera;317323 Wrote: EGD... did you ever contact support? I have said MANY times that I think you have a bad unit. I may have missed it but I never saw a response. Do you want me to have support in the US contact you? pablolie, I think you may be in the same boat. Did you ever call

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread bonze
GreenHornet;317422 Wrote: My entertainment system is only for use in my bedroom where it ideally should offer convenience with just a few fingertaps.Looks like that device would be ideal for you then. GreenHornet;317422 Wrote: I will like Duet controller to function like an Ipod with the

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread Uluen
bonze;317443 Wrote: You do realise that there are also no speakers on a Duet? or will that be your next thread :)I'll buy a Duet if it's GPS equipped! -- Uluen 'FOYNLAND.ORG' (HTTP://FOYNLAND.ORG/) *'Discogs'

Re: [slim] Trying to get Wireless Bridge to work with QNAP

2008-07-05 Thread AndyMcG
Yup, its definately detected the cable. Lights on the QNAP ethernet socket - orange pretty much steady (burst of flashes maybe every 15s), green flashing constantly. As I work through the setup menu, I switch wireless bridge on. Right arrow. Choose the SSID for my wireless network. Right

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread GreenHornet
bonze;317443 Wrote: Looks like that device would be ideal for you then. or perhaps maybe you should buy an iPod. I don't get this thread, why sign up to the forum to say that you won't be buying something?? You do realise that there are also no speakers on a Duet? or will that be

Re: [slim] How do you use your Squeezebox Controller?

2008-07-05 Thread phoutman
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47945 Question:

Re: [slim] 7.0.1 does not scan library at all

2008-07-05 Thread paul.burden
Folks I am running Squeeze Centre on a Windows Home Server and I have also lost the ability to scan under 7.0.1. When I click to rescan the screen immediately reports that the scan has been done, even though it hasn't. The is no detail available on previous scans or info on the progress of a

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread mrfantasy
Uluen;317451 Wrote: I'll buy a Duet if it's GPS equipped! I can't believe Slim Devices released the Duet when it doesn't even make coffee! I sure hope they include that in the Duet 2! -- mrfantasy --Mike mrfantasy's

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread GreenHornet
I want Slim Devices to improve their products so that everyone will benefit! -- GreenHornet GreenHornet's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18580 View this thread:

[slim] SqueezeCenter won't play certain tracks

2008-07-05 Thread BeethovenJr
I am using a Mac with OX 10.3.9 and iTunes. I recently downloaded SqueezeCenter 7.0.1, and have an unresolved problem with it. Before installing 7.0.1, I had no problems accessing all my music tracks in iTunes. After upgrading, at first SqueezeCenter could not find all the music; when I had it do

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread funkstar
The idea of adding a USB port to a SlimDevices product comes up every so often, so you are not the only one to want such a feature. I just can't see it happening. The thing is, doing this would create a product that is completely at odds to the ideas behind the SqueezeBox range of products. All

[slim] controller unable to find server

2008-07-05 Thread gbruzzo
Dear All, I have just received my new and SC 7.0.1 are on the same subnet, with the SC running on a WHS machine connected to the router via Powerline adapters. Once the controller gets assigned an IP, it will only give me the option of connecting it to the base. I do not have a base, and

Re: [slim] SBC UI in other language?

2008-07-05 Thread lymzy
mherger;316995 Wrote: Squeeze center already has Chinese UI. I want the duet controller to have a Chinese UI. most of the strings displayed on the Controller are delivered by SC. Once all of SC is translated, you should see most strings in Chinese. -- Michael Hi, Thanks for the

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread GreenHornet
funkstar;317477 Wrote: The idea of adding a USB port to a SlimDevices product comes up every so often, so you are not the only one to want such a feature. I just can't see it happening. The thing is, doing this would create a product that is completely at odds to the ideas behind the

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread funkstar
GreenHornet;317490 Wrote: The Archos PMP seems to have potential, looking deeper into it. I just bought a 160GB 605wifi for films when i'm traveling. I've not had a chance to play with it yet, but it is pretty nice. Before that I had a AV500, it was OK, but the 605 is much slimmer, more

Re: [slim] View current playlist on Duet controller

2008-07-05 Thread Millwood
Or click home again - it toggles between the home menu and now playing. -- Millwood Millwood's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3600 View this thread:

[slim] Buffer fullness problem with Receiver

2008-07-05 Thread nuttyphilt
Hi, Problems with my new Receiver... Setup: Squeezecenter 7.0.1 installed on Vista Home Premium Squeezebox Receiver (switched on permanently) Files: FLAC and MP3 Router: Speedtouch 716 - everything connected wirelessly I get stuttering playback when playing FLACs or MP3s - the problem's most

[slim] Slimser..sorry..SqueezeCenter and Virtual Server 2005

2008-07-05 Thread hcanning
Hi all, I'm running a Virtual Server 2005 machine on my server, so I can run an additional SqueezeCenter server on the same machine. I have an external drive attached to the host server, shared over the network, and the Virtual Machine accesses this via it's network. Now the problem I'm

Re: [slim] Buffer fullness problem with Receiver

2008-07-05 Thread raaurora
When you eventually plugged the receiver back in (after the test with the older sb), how long did it take for the stuttering to come back? That would have been with a fresh buffer as, I believe, turning it off via controller or squeezecenter does not turn it *completely* off. I used to have an

Re: [slim] SqueezeCenter won't play certain tracks

2008-07-05 Thread raaurora
BeethovenJr;317474 Wrote: I am using a Mac with OX 10.3.9 and iTunes. I recently downloaded SqueezeCenter 7.0.1, and have an unresolved problem with it. Before installing 7.0.1, I had no problems accessing all my music tracks in iTunes. After upgrading, at first SqueezeCenter could not find

Re: [slim] Buffer fullness problem with Receiver

2008-07-05 Thread bpa
Ideally run an network test on the SBR to find the data throughput but I think you need 7.1 as the network test is not an option on the SBC with 7.0.x (I think it is under Settings/Advanced on the SBC). -- bpa bpa's

Re: [slim] Slimser..sorry..SqueezeCenter and Virtual Server 2005

2008-07-05 Thread Uluen
hcanning;317496 Wrote: Could it be the networking in Virtual Server 2005 causing the slowness? In that it's gotta pretty much loop back? Anyone had any experience with this?It could be. I've had very low network performance on other products like VMware server when the NIC in use is bridged,

[slim] Replay Gain = SB3 SB1 in sync

2008-07-05 Thread sebage
I have a two squeezie set up; A SB3 in the living room and a vintage SB1G in the study. I know the SB1G doesn't support replay gain and the SB3 does. I have noticed that if I sync the two players, the SB3 stops applying the replay gain rules to its program output. If I unsync the units, the SB3

Re: [slim] I intend to buy a Duet Squeezebox but it lacks USB port for USB HDD(with mp3 etc)

2008-07-05 Thread HectorHughMunro
funkstar;317477 Wrote: The idea of adding a USB port to a SlimDevices product comes up every so often, so you are not the only one to want such a feature. I just can't see it happening. The thing is, doing this would create a product that is completely at odds to the ideas behind the

[slim] Squeezebox Duet Controller Wireless

2008-07-05 Thread pollewops
My Squeezebox Duet Controller is located 5 meters from my wireless access point and the signal strength is 24% ! Could that be the reason that sometimes the music stops playing ? When I put my laptop in the same range, the signal strength is 100%. Could the receiver get an external antenna

[slim] Forum RSS feeds broken?

2008-07-05 Thread mr-b
Hi All my Slimdevices RSS feeds show that the last new posts are from the 26th June - is the RSS feed broken? -- mr-b mr-b's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10044 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Slimser..sorry..SqueezeCenter and Virtual Server 2005

2008-07-05 Thread haunyack
hcanning;317496 Wrote: Could it be the networking in Virtual Server 2005 Possibly. Have you linked the virtual directory to the physical hard disc? That could resolve the issue as VS won't have to cache the directory. Linking to a physical disc is not recommended although I have not

Re: [slim] Slimser..sorry..SqueezeCenter and Virtual Server 2005

2008-07-05 Thread hcanning
haunyack;317515 Wrote: Possibly. Have you linked the virtual directory to the physical hard disc? Nope. How do I do this? Thanks -- hcanning hcanning's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6172

Re: [slim] Slimser..sorry..SqueezeCenter and Virtual Server 2005

2008-07-05 Thread haunyack
During the vhd creation select the option to link to hard drive. . -- haunyack haunyack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9721 View this thread:

[slim] IRBlaster and 7.1 - Anyone have a working version of this plug in?

2008-07-05 Thread AbMagFab
Title says it all, latest build doesn't seem to work with 7.1. Anyone have advice? -- AbMagFab AbMagFab's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18128 View this thread:

[slim] Help keeping connection of SqueezeCenterBox intact!

2008-07-05 Thread Frosti
Hi I have a really, really, really annoying problem every now and then suqeezecenter and SB are loosing sync and nither can find each other, that happens sometimes after i listen to music then use the pc and then trying to listen to music again. this is generally resolves after restarting the

[slim] cpr help with squeezebox

2008-07-05 Thread jamie
I have an sb3 running wired to my gigaset sx 763 in turn wired to my imac (leopard) and I'm using Squeezecenter 7.0.1. The sb3 is playing dead and I would love any help I can get to revive it. After a couple of years of relatively trouble free use I began to have connection problems a few weeks

Re: [slim] Slimser..sorry..SqueezeCenter and Virtual Server 2005

2008-07-05 Thread JJZolx
It's also possible to run multiple SqueezeCenter servers on the same Windows computer without virtual machines. It takes a little work, but it's doable. I won't go into all the details, but the basics are: - Bind multiple static IP addresses to the computer's network card. Each server

Re: [slim] Best practices: SqueezeCenter (flac) to iPod

2008-07-05 Thread SamS
I recently conquered this obstacle myself. I guess I don't know what you mean by not having direct access to the files? I have my entire collection as FLAC files. I use dbpoweramp batch converter (free). With this program, you browse for the FLAC files (you'll need plugins for FLAC/AAC) and