Re: [slim] SC 7.0 Issues Questions

prabbit;282092 Wrote: I installed and configured Custom Scan and unzipped the contents of the attached zip file. Even though I have Continously write history file selected in Custom Scan iTunes Statistics Export, it does not write the TrackStat_iTunes_Hist.txt file. It does, however, write

Re: [slim] SC 7.0 Issues Questions

prabbit;282092 Wrote: I installed and configured Custom Scan and unzipped the contents of the attached zip file. Even though I have Continously write history file selected in Custom Scan iTunes Statistics Export, it does not write the TrackStat_iTunes_Hist.txt file. It does, however, write

Re: [slim] output to computer...

thanks for the clarification. Do you think it could be done with another system than the slimbox? -- plouf plouf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16179 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Can't install Squeezecenter on Vista

Update on this problem. After I installed Vista SP1, Squeezecenter 7.0 installed successfully. Eveything seems to be working perfectly now. SP1 install was painless, took about 40 mins. -G -- gsgweb gsgweb's Profile:

[slim] Search in squeezecenter 7.0

As of last week I installed SC7. In the old version if you did a quick search the server alsof found artists and albums with the search word in its name of title. SC7 only finds tracks and no albums of artists. Is this by design. Or did I make a wrong setting somewhere? And if by design, is

Re: [slim] FYI be aware of Mac adress when using Wol

Same here - it remembered by old PC's MAC address instead of where the server was installed now. So it was sending the wrong magic packet data! -- MillmoorRon MillmoorRon's Profile:

Re: [slim] SC 7.0 Issues Questions

Hi there, Just noticed that my ratings are no longer transferred from SC 7 to my iTunes library. The issue seems to have arised after I upgraded to Beta 8 (which otherwise fixed a problem of mine - the inability for ratings to show up On screen, if ratings were done with the SB Remote). I

Re: [slim] Squeeze controller losing network connection

tomlillie;281605 Wrote: Hi, I have 3 squeezeboxes and recently added a receiver and a controller. All works well - but the controller spontaneously loses network connectivity every few days - it still says it's connected to the wireless network but cannot find the music server or the

Re: [slim] Vista Users - Upgrading to Sp1?

Club1820;282077 Wrote: So today I go into Windows Update and the SP1 update is gone! No longer listed as an available update. What gives? I know I read that Microsoft wasnt making SP1 available through windows update until April. Did it appear on my PC by mistake? Is this why its gone

Re: [slim] Importing favorites

Thanks bpa. I didn't read the OP's message very clearly. Sorry for any confusion. -- Zaragon Zaragon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14577 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Control SlimServer _from_ iTunes

Hi there, You've done a good job. The new version works as expected. If you wanna play more with this, it should be possible to do the following w/o too much hassle: Use the AppleScript kit to build a small user-interface. If I could (but I suck at any kind of programming), I'd do this

Re: [slim] Question about ID3 tags

Many thanks everyone for your help. Lot's of work now with Mp3tag ;) Paul -- ppmoore ppmoore's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13157 View this thread:

Re: [slim] How to use MusicIP with Duet controller?

Well...I was expecting a quick response from someone saying how silly I was for missing how to use this feature... But then I stumbled across this, in the mail archive. Perhaps Slim didn't achieve their release criteria? - will it be possible to generate MusicIP playlists using the

[slim] Controller scratch

My brand new Controller has already some scratches on the back and as far as I can see, this is caused by the dock (charging station) I have “modified” the dock a little bit (see the picture below). +---+ |Filename: Dock.JPG

[slim] Still wondering...

Hi guys, I was almost decided to install SC7 but I have questions related to the integration and properly functioning of SC with iTunes on MAC OS X. I have read some topics in the Beginners section about SC7 not finding the Apple Lossless files and other issues. Was that just one isolated case or

Re: [slim] Still wondering...

I use Linux, not Apple, but when I upgraded to SC7, I installed SC7, uninstalled it, reinstalled SS6.5 and repeated that process probably 6 or 7 times in trying to run down a problem. (Turned out to be that SC7 was sensitive to a bad soft-link the the music directory that wasn't bothering SS6.5.

[slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

Hi I've been a Slimdives customer for quite a while. I even bought 2 of the original SlimMP3 Players when they first came out (they still work). Today I own 4 players of different generations. Today, when I wanted to order the new Squeezebox Duet in shop on www.slimdevices.com (as I did in the

[slim] Podcast-like feed with streaming audio doesn't work with new software

Hi I have constructed a RSS2 news feed with a weekly hit list. Each hit list is available as a broadcast using streaming audio, and I have cheated using the enclosure-tag to point at this streaming audio broadcast from each item in the RSS feed. So syntacticly this looks completely like a RSS

[slim] A couple of questions

I'm doing a little bit of research on this product and I would like some questions answered before I buy. 1. I use iTunes for my library and I've spent a lot of time organizing specific playlists. Can the duet access and play my iTunes playlists or can it just access the music. 2. Does the

[slim] Show current track at top of list in default skin?

The default skin (in SC7) appears to be set up so that the current track prefers to be shown at the bottom of the playlist. Is it possible for me to change this so that it's at the top instead? I'd prefer to see what's coming next, rather than what's just been; and even when I scroll to achieve

Re: [slim] Powering of f the Duet controller

Try holding it down longer. Doing this definitely turns the device off for me. It needs to be held down for a solid 3-5 seconds though. -- ds2021 ds2021's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10078

Re: [slim] A couple of questions

I don't use itunes, so other than the fact that SqueezeCenter supports it, I cannot answer that question. The Duet Receiver may be wired or wireless. The Controller is wifi only, no IR, no bluetooth. The Receiver can act as a wifi bridge for the Controller if you do not otherwise have wifi set

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

Slim devices isn't trying to cheat you. Logitech is a multinational corporation and prices are set by them on a regional basis. I don't understand why European customers have to pay 50% more. This has come up before (search the forum) and while I agree that that seems like an excessive

Re: [slim] Powering of f the Duet controller

ds2021;282367 Wrote: Try holding it down longer. Doing this definitely turns the device off for me. It needs to be held down for a solid 3-5 seconds though. Yes I did hold it down for quite some time and nothing happend. Seems the only way I can power down is using the menu option. -- Zevs

Re: [slim] help with wireless signal

When living in an open loft condo, a wireless G router worked fine for me. After moving to a multi-story house, I found the need to switch to a pre-N router. The SB series does not support the N protocol, but those routers have significantly greater range in general. For one specific room, which

Re: [slim] Powering of f the Duet controller

I would go through a reboot (battery out) and firmware update. If this persisted, an inquiry to support would be warranted. -- ds2021 ds2021's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10078 View this

[slim] Multiple Remotes (For Duet Setup)

I just received my Duet yesterday. First let me state I have been a happy slimp3 user for the past 5.5 years - Its still works and will now be serving up music in my office. As for the Duet...and all I can say is OMGtook about 30 minutes to get up and running (mainly me refusing to read

Re: [slim] A couple of questions

ds2021;282370 Wrote: The Controller is wifi only, no IR, no bluetooth. Small addition. The Controller does have IR also, but it is currently not used for much. You can control some of the other producty such as the SB3. the reciever does not have IR anyway. -- bhaagensen

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

Well, I agree. It is not Slimdevices who is trying to rip me off, it is Logitech. I have also sent a mail to Logitech and if they answer, I'll copy the answer into this thread. But to be honest, I would be more than surprised to get more than some more or less meaningless blabla from Logitech.

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

Well, I agree. It is not Slimdevices who is trying to rip me off, it is Logitech. I have also sent a mail to Logitech and if they answer, I'll copy the answer into this thread. I hope they can give you a reasonable answer, because even with tariffs, etc., it doesn't make sense. At least

Re: [slim] Controller Performance Problem

Ben As per the following link: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42433highlight=artwork Can you confirm whether the Controller always generates thumbnails for each album track even when this has been disabled as an SC preference (hide artwork)? Thanks -- EliteAV

Re: [slim] Song Repeat Behavoir in Playlists

That still just seems silly. I am sure I am not the only one who wants to be able to skip ahead to a CERTAIN song in a playlist, or to START the playlist at a certain song. I have set repeat to playlist is the options. Would it work with different settings? Other thing, when I play a

Re: [slim] output to computer...

You do get wireless deives to send audio, but i've not seen any that work over wireless networks, they are usually just RF or any old 2.4GHz signal (like cordless phones). Good luck in your hunt. -- funkstar funkstar's

Re: [slim] How to get Artwork?

I was having the same problem with SC7 and album artwork, and I did what was suggested. I used iTunes download album artwork. Then, for EVERY album (use album view for ease) I started one song (option to show album artwork on). The album art shows up in a pane in the lower left (Windows XP).

Re: [slim] Controller scratch

I noticed this on mine as well. The bottom part of the battery cover is pretty skuffed already. Not bothered about it though :) -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View

Re: [slim] Multiple Remotes (For Duet Setup)

creeksox;282376 Wrote: 1) I assume that I can buy separate remotes with one main box? I'd like to leave one remote on all three levels of my house and one in workshop. I couldn't find way to order just remote on web site??? Both the Controller and the Reciever will eventually be available

Re: [slim] A couple of questions

So the controller uses wifi to control the basestation but you can have the basestation hooked up via ethernet and it will still work? I just want to make sure I understand this. The control of the iTunes playlists is key for me. I just want to be able to access them. -- james e

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

You really should go any have a hunt for the other threads on this, it has been discussed at length. I would suggest not buying for the manufacturers website though, they always sell at list price as opposed to cost + markup that other retailers use. -- funkstar

Re: [slim] A couple of questions

james e;282395 Wrote: So the controller uses wifi to control the basestation but you can have the basestation hooked up via ethernet and it will still work? I just want to make sure I understand this. Correct :) And in more detail: The Controller sends instructions over the wirless network

Re: [slim] iTouch Great Alternative to Controller

Dang... I hadn't thought of that!! Thanks!! I'll have to try it with something other than FISHBONE as a skin. -- Eric Seaberg Eric Seaberg - San Diego [EMAIL PROTECTED] Eric Seaberg's Profile:

Re: [slim] Yet Another Error from SC7 server.log

Ping! . -- AndrewFG Regards, AndrewFG AndrewFG's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44892

[slim] Help: Wired Squeezebox Reciever SqueezeCenter

We just got a Squeezebox duet package our first SlimDevices product and are really enjoying using it with SqueezeNetwork and Rhapsody. We have run into a couple of issues related I presume to our LAN setup that I am hoping someone on this forum can help us with. 1) Setting up the receiver as

Re: [slim] Control SlimServer _from_ iTunes

The problem I have right now is that the same script doesn't seem to work correctly when run as a script within iTunes! Does it work for you? I was trying to add some checks such as check that we're actually running on version 7 and stuff like that. do shell script seems to return the empty

Re: [slim] Still wondering...

Thanks for your reply. So I have to assume the problem is still there with SC7 and iTunes and Apple Lossless files. Maybe I should stay longer than I thought with SlimServe 6.5 until SC7 solves all the issues in a newer version... -- ezsurfing

Re: [slim] Backing up music library

I store my music on a 750GB hard drive. I have about 21,000 FLAC tracks and 9,000 MP3s 320kbps VBR. I bought my SB1 in November 2004 and recently replaced it with a Transporter. Having spent hours and hours ripping CDs and tagging, I wanted a backup system that would be as fool poof as

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

One of the big things is import duties. Maybe logitech needs to separate the base price from import duties to show that it's not them trying to charge so much. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile:

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

Great title for creating a thread. Really helps *narf* Can't we open a seperate forum just for tax and regional differences so people can more easy look up an answer to their question? This has been addressed many times over ! Frank -- SilverRS8 Author of -'AlbumCatalogCreator'

Re: [slim] Backing up music library

I've used SyncToy and AllwaySync. Both are comparable, though everywhere I've seen them compared AllwaySync came out on top. The free version of AllwaySync has a limit on the number of files it will sync each month (it tells you when you hit this limit). The paid version doesn't have this

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

lizard.king wrote: Hi I've been a Slimdives customer for quite a while. I even bought 2 of the original SlimMP3 Players when they first came out (they still work). Today I own 4 players of different generations. Today, when I wanted to order the new Squeezebox Duet in shop on

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

The thread was by a guy (or a girl) called Svanur and he quoted a price of 449 CHF, which is not too bad I guess. Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

Re: [slim] No automatic standby

Thanks. I looked at the other threads but found no help. Also running Squeeze Center 7 as an application did not help. To summarize the situation, Here's what works: 1. PC will automatically Standby if SB3 is Off (with Clock screensaver), after you use PC keyboard. 2. PC does not go to Standby

Re: [slim] Backing up music library

norderney;282422 Wrote: I store my music on a 750GB hard drive. I have about 21,000 FLAC tracks and 9,000 MP3s 320kbps VBR. I bought my SB1 in November 2004 and recently replaced it with a Transporter. Having spent hours and hours ripping CDs and tagging, I wanted a backup system that

Re: [slim] Backing up music library

Bizarroterl;282429 Wrote: I've used SyncToy and AllwaySync. Both are comparable, though everywhere I've seen them compared AllwaySync came out on top. The free version of AllwaySync has a limit on the number of files it will sync each month (it tells you when you hit this limit). The paid

Re: [slim] Help: Wired Squeezebox Reciever SqueezeCenter

In order to setup the receiver as ethernet connected you need to plug in a working ethernet cable before the setup. If the SBR doesn't see the ethernet network it doesn't offer the option to connect that way. You may also need to factory default the SBR but I don't think so. On the connectivity

Re: [slim] Is there a way to get SB3 to pass through 24 /96 digital?

I'd also really like to be able to try this, with my SBR (when it is delivered:-)). If there wasn't some benefit to this, it would be strange that the Transporter supports 24/96, and that Linn record and sell music files of this quality! If you wish to play them without losing data (even if many

Re: [slim] Help: Wired Squeezebox Reciever SqueezeCenter

Thanks for the quick response. Your assumption about my network configuration is correct. I have the Netgear upstream (modem) port connected to one of the 4 Linksys downstream ports. I will see if I can figure out how to turn off DHCP on the Netgear router to use it as a switch. Thanks for

Re: [slim] Possible to pre order the Duet with an Euopean power supply?

For those of us in Europe, the Logitech site does now allow an order to be placed; I did just that this afternoon. However, I think Logitech here are letting the Slimdevices team down. I had registered on both the UK and NL sites, but never received any notification that they were now shipping

Re: [slim] Just got a Transporter... on loan.

Hi, haunyack and cliveb. I'm using the RCA's, my pre doesn't have XLR. So I finally took the plunge and I am really satisfied with it :) Now that I've made the decision I am back to normal listening, i.e. not listening for bass resolution, transients, clarity and all that crap :) But seriously

Re: [slim] iTouch Great Alternative to Controller

Until the SBC ships, I'm making do with my phone (using wi-fi) +---+ |Filename: IMG_0152-1.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4657|

[slim] Need Help Connecting To Internet Radio Station

Hi, I am trying to create a custom radio station connection in my SqeezeNetwork favorites list, but cannot get my local classical station to play right. A live feed is available at http://www.wfmt.com/main.taf?p=4 There are four different feeds, so I would think at least one of them would

Re: [slim] Need Help Connecting To Internet Radio Station

Try http://wttw.ic.llnwd.net/stream/wttw_wfmt_MP3 -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45162

Re: [slim] Help: Wired Squeezebox Reciever SqueezeCenter

Zaragon's suggestion has fixed both of my problems. Thanks for the great forum support. Byron -- MichAg92 MichAg92's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16134 View this thread:

[slim] Perl module Load problems on Buffalo Linkstation

Hello All, I have successfully accessed my Buffalo Linkstation Live (HS-DHxxxGL) with v2.10 stock firmware (using ACP_Commander to enable telent)[from NAS-Central]. I did not install the addons that are discussed with the ACP_Commander distribution, I just enabled telnet. The HS-DHxGL has the

Re: [slim] help with wireless signal

jdbaker;282252 Wrote: TH, The other question is using a wireless bridge into the SB3 ethernet port instead of using the SB3's wireless card. The bridge has an antenna, may do a better job of picking up the signal. If I try this how will I confirm the signal has improved or not? If the SB3

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

SuperQ;282421 Wrote: One of the big things is import duties. Maybe logitech needs to separate the base price from import duties to show that it's not them trying to charge so much.As noted in the other numerous threads on this topic, duties do not explain the premium. Retailers other than

Re: [slim] No automatic standby

sunset-squeeze;282431 Wrote: Here's the one thing that doesn't work: If PC in Standby is awoken from SB3, it will not time out and automatically go to Standby after SB3 is turned off (assuming no use of the PC keyboard). Can anyone verify that this works for them with SqueezeCenter 7 and

[slim] FW 36 Thrapped My Transporter

Screwed the whole thing up. Had to reset the wired network settings until SqueezeCenter recognized it. Worst is the right hand display for the VU meters etc which has a 1/2 blank bar right through the middle of every display option. Anyone else experience this? Thanks ET -- EvilTed

[slim] Duet Controller drops packets

This is a continuing discussion of the problems I described in my reply to http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45031. I have a WRT-54G running Tomato 1.17. My SB Receiver is connected via wired Ethernet to the router, as is the Linux server running SqueezeCenter. All of this works

Re: [slim] Control SlimServer _from_ iTunes

Hi there, Your script worked for me w/o any problems. I only played directly, I didn't append. One thing, however. If my Mac connect the SC 7 server, then iTunes hangs. For how long, I have yet to find out. Not a big issue - force-quit still works :-) /Sune -- Sune

Re: [slim] iTouch Great Alternative to Controller

Actually once I spent some time with it, the iTouch does a decent job with Fishbone looking at the right frame of the screen, or sliding over to the left frame to pick another album, etc. -- Eric Seaberg Eric Seaberg - San Diego [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [slim] Yet Another Error from SC7 server.log

AndrewFG;282402 Wrote: Ping! . I get this in my server log running under Ubuntu 7.10 at *shutdown* time, not startup. I never have solved it, but SC7 seems to run just fine... -- mbonsack mbonsack's Profile:

Re: [slim] FW 36 Thrapped My Transporter

Sounds like it might be worth factory defaulting it. Remove power and start it up with + pressed. Interesting on the right display. I had something similar happen to an SB3 display after about 3 weeks of running which seemed to be related to heat as it went away when the SB3 had been powered

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

smc2911;282506 Wrote: As noted in the other numerous threads on this topic, duties do not explain the premium. Retailers other than logitech have to include duties too and yet are able to offer significantly lower prices (and they have to pay a margin to logitech too). True but you don't

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

And businesses that try to extract a higher profit margin than everyone else tend not to do so well either! Total profit is volume x margin after all, so just fattening up the margin isn't the whole story. -- smc2911 http://www.last.fm/user/smc2911/

Re: [slim] Why is Logitec trying to rip me off?

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Re: [slim] Song Repeat Behavoir in Playlists

mikerasmussen;282389 Wrote: Other thing, when I play a playlist, then go to now playing it only shows the CURRENT track that is playing, I can't browse the playlist I have just selected to play. Yes you can. Press the center button on the now playing screen (not the now playing

Re: [slim] Duet Controller drops packets

I borrowed a different wifi access point, a D-Link DWL-G730AP, and results aren't much better. The receiver connects fine (wirelessly), but the controller appears to be sending out DHCP discover requests repeatedly, ignoring the responses from the AP's server, and eventually the controller

Re: [slim] Search in squeezecenter 7.0

If I use the search function in 7.0 (default and fishbone skin) it finds artists, albums and songs (if there are matching entries in the database, of course). Maybe you need to set the Search Within Words setting in Server settings - Music library to Search Within Words instead of Search

Re: [slim] Duet Controller drops packets

This sounds like the wireless module isn't working properly. I think now is the time to contact Slimdevices or your retailer to get the Controller replaced. -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile:

Re: [slim] Search in squeezecenter 7.0

Heronimos;282308 Wrote: In the old version if you did a quick search the server alsof found artists and albums with the search word in its name of title. SC7 only finds tracks and no albums of artists. Is this by design. Or did I make a wrong setting somewhere? No, the basic search

[slim] Help ... Internal Rhapsody Error

I am now getting the message Internal Rhapsody Error . unable to authenticate user on my SB. I can't play anything off Rhapsody through squeezecenter. Any idea how to fix this? I can play Rhapsody content directly using Rhapsody on another computer. I recently installed the Rhapsody

Re: [slim] Help ... Internal Rhapsody Error

Just to clarify when this occurs: 1) When I try to play a track I find from searching 2) When I try to play a channel 3) When I try to play a track from the top tracks section of the Music Guide. Nothing works. -- SingleTrack

Re: [slim] How to use MusicIP with Duet controller?

I am awaiting the arrival of my Duet - mainly so I can get hold of a controller as I already have an SB3. I use MusicIP a lot - it is one of the features I love most about the SB3 and SC7. If this is not accessible from the new controller I will be very disappointed. Can someone confirm if this

Re: [slim] Unable to Update Controller

If that doesn't do it, please get in touch with the technical support folks. There could be a hardware failure there. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

Re: [slim] How to use MusicIP with Duet controller?

I have one and have not worked out any way to get a MusicIP playlist going using the SBC. I have to use the webUI. -- smc2911 http://www.last.fm/user/smc2911/ smc2911's Profile:

Re: [slim] iTouch Great Alternative to Controller

Eric Seaberg;282516 Wrote: Actually once I spent some time with it, the iTouch does a decent job with Fishbone looking at the right frame of the screen, or sliding over to the left frame to pick another album, etc. Pippin has created wonderful skin for iPod Touch called iPeng. You may look

Re: [slim] Tracknumbers not displayed on SBC

I still haven't worked out how to get track numbers to display. Any thoughts out there? Also, it could be my mind playing tricks with me, but I was sure that at one point the Now Playing list on the SBC displayed the TrackStat star rating (as it does on my SB3 and webUI). Have I gone mad? --

[slim] Big, bright clock while playing?

Here's what I'd like to do: set up a screensaver that shows me the clock in full brightness and full size while playing or idle (but not turned off) but still gives me a two line display when I'm fiddling with the menu. Is there some way to set this up? I'm mostly using Squeezenetwork for this

[slim] Another duet setup problem...

The duet is a great combination, but setup really seems to be tricky to unreliable at this point. Here is what I am dealing with: Controller: Connects to WLAN Gets IP from DHCP Replies to Pings Connects to Squeezebox 2 in the network Displays the presence of my new Receiver upon setup BUT: Does