mkozlows;461952 Wrote:
Will this let you upgrade the firmware by holding down the Brightness
soft-key on the Harmony One? I've had to keep the old remote around
just for the case of firmware upgrades hitherto...
Just tried it with my Harmony 659 and holding the brightness key now
works to
Also unwanted is the fact that she begins to talk without questions
asked which is great when you sit in a room with many people at work.
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In general the new controller interface looks nice but at first
impression overwhelming.
- Which line is selected can not easily be seen while not moving the
scroll wheel.
- The font used for the played and remaining time on the controller
well, I wonder how that got to the release stage
[09-09-29 19:36:22.1008] main::main (300) Error: Failed when running
main scan: [Cannot decode string with wide characters at
/C:\PROGRA~1\SQUEEZ~2\server\scanner.exeEncode.pm line 162, MMMDATA
chunk 1778.
Please check the scanner.log. It should tell you the filename it's choking on.
Then
maggior;462931 Wrote:
Why do you have to be like Apple to think you're cool?
Sorry, but I hate to see these cutting edge products trying to fit into
the current fashion of another company's products.
Because that's how the market works ?
I'm pretty sure many people are attracted by the
I have upgraded to 7.4 on my Squeezebox classic. It is in a wired
configuration.
Squeezebox Server appears to be working just fine.
I have successfully logged in to MySqueezebox.com by going to the web
page and using my existing details. HOWEVER - when I enter my
MySqueezebox.com user name
lynchCZ;462364 Wrote:
How to simply enable Remote Server - SqueezeCenter MySQL database for
SqueezeCenter running at Synology Station (local IP 10.0.0.1) for Your
Album Catalog Creator usage from Windows PC (local IP 10.0.0.5) ?
MySQL ODBC driver v3.51 is installed on Windows PC yet...
...and it's not bad on the eye neither! - *she* said
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Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
What exact build did you install? Can you enable debugging for
network.squeezenetwork and try again. Then upload your server.log file.
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You would have to enable SSH and setup a session to it using i.e. Putty.
But from that point on your on a linux prompt because Synology actually
runs on a linux distro (if i'm not mistaken). If you're not experienced
this won't be easy to do.
Uff...this not for me
S,funny. CodeBaby showed up a few minutes ago when I first time I
visited www.logitechsqueezebox.com but the next time she had scarpered.
And now she is nowhere to be seen at all. This with Firefox. Perhaps
Firefox has an inbuilt taste-o-meter.
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I have a Squeezebox Boom and a receiver attached to my Amplifier and I
want to add network attached storage to put my music on, currently I use
the MP3 Locker, I have seen the QNAP range from Ripcaster who install
Squeezecenter for you but it seems quite expensive in comparison with
say Amazon.
Thanks everyone!
The 5v supply I've found in my box of bits is stamped 1A so I'm going
to solder a new DC plug on to that, that'll be cheaper. £20 for a PSU
seems a lot to me, but that's probably coz I haven't bought one in
years.
I didn't think to check the wiki. Sorry.
Anoop, I'm in the
JJZolx;462975 Wrote:
Wow, that's really creepy.
Took the words right out of my mouth. Holy crap, that embarrassing. I'm
not 12.
This poor old Joe Sixpack, who people drag up for augments sake all the
time, needs things to usable and reliable; that does nor mean
PATRONISING BEYOND BELIEF!.
lynchCZ;463119 Wrote:
Uff...this not for me :-( Im not Linux friendly.
If any way for make your Catalog more user friendly, mainly for
Synology users (without Linux experience) ?
I'm afraid that it is not ACC here that is not user friendly. It's just
that squeezecenter (or squeezebox server
You better get a NAS with an real x86 processor preferable more than
1GHz and
1GB of ram. but that's awfully close to a barebone or homebuilt server
appliance of some kind.
Check out the Third party hardware forum.
http://forums.slimdevices.com/forumdisplay.php?f=18
They are discussing these
Reminds me of Microsoft Bob and hopefully will go the same way.
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This 'Mobile' skin is really good on modern phone browsers but it's a
pain to install as it's not in any extension downloader repositories.
Please could somebody add it to theres or point me in the direction of
instructions on how to setup a
Sounds intriguing... I don't seem to get this CodeBaby via either
Firefox or IE though (does it matter that I'm in the UK perhaps?)
Also, the Logitech home page just displays as an entirely blank page in
Opera 9.61. And I agree that the sideways scrolling idea is terrible!
Also,
I'm desperate. Any help very much appreciated.
If anyone reads this who uses the UK ISP Plus.net (famous for their
bandwidth shaping techniques) I'd be very, very appreciative if they'd
select a few stations from the BBC App (install from App Gallery) and
let me know if they play every time
oktup;463147 Wrote:
Sounds intriguing... I don't seem to get this CodeBaby via either
Firefox or IE though (does it matter that I'm in the UK perhaps?)
Also, the Logitech home page just displays as an entirely blank page in
Opera 9.61. And I agree that the sideways scrolling idea is
mherger;463058 Wrote:
[09-09-29 19:36:22.1008] main::main (300) Error: Failed when running
main scan: [Cannot decode string with wide characters at
/C:\PROGRA~1\SQUEEZ~2\server\scanner.exeEncode.pm line 162,
MMMDATA
chunk 1778.
Please check the scanner.log. It should tell you the
mherger;463102 Wrote:
...and it's not bad on the eye neither! - *she* said
I had no idea what anyone was talking about. It doesn't show on any of
the browsers (IE) at work or home.
She could be cuter...
Howard
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*IF* Logitech decided they were wrong by making these changes, by the
time they did anything about it, we'd all be used to them. I don't like
change for change sake. It's like a bump in my smooth road. I'm very
disappointed in the SBC screen changes. Why everyone who has been using
the SBC
Mnyb;463152 Wrote:
Actually for once, marketing is close to truth ! there IS always some
distortion you cant cheat the laws of physic, me likes that very much.
Nobody dare to specify loudspeaker distortion ;) it is whole
magnitudes greater than amplifier distortion .
Sure, I accept that
Apps have no real benefit to existing SB players. But going forward
with new players (Radio Touch) the Apps make much more sense. Keeping
everything the same across all platforms it's a necessary evil.
You will also notice your Music Services folder is gone, so now your
services are bunched
Call Logitech support.
Return Sonicwall.
Put your old router back. :)
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Well, she shows up on Mac/Opera - unfortunately.
I've never seen (no, make that rarely seen) anything quite so tacky.
The SlimD guys must be really embarrassed by this one.
Combine this with the dreadful makeover of Logitech.com and you see the
results of a Web Policy (which surely informed the
That was the entire contents of scanner.log that I posted in my
original post.
Hmmm... there should be the names of the files you're scanning too. Go to
Settings/Advanced/Logging and enable the Scanner log set. Then try again.
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I know I'll get some flak for this, but I don't believe this type of
product will ever become mainstream until you can just turn it on and it
will work. One thing that's not like Apple is if you don't want to
update, you don't have to in order to keep it working. I've got a first
generation
Thanks, To answer your questions
Do you have to transcode or are you only using formats that are native
to a squeezebox. - I dont think so all the music files are MP3
Do you use hirez material ( again transcoding ) - dont think so I have
no idea what it is :-)
Is the WEB-UI important for you
After upgrading to slimSqueezecenterserver or whatever its called now
V7.4.0, the firmware on my SB3 was changed to V103. After this the
display is now black and the unit does not respond to the remote. I can
control the SB from the web browser, play music etc, and the display
works OK. I called
I am running: Version: 7.4.0 - r28660 @ Sun Sep 27 06:02:06 PDT 2009
As for the rest, how would I go about doing what you ask?
Thanks in advance.
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This is worring. I am on firmware v127. Why would they go back to
v103? Presumably other SB3 owners have upgraded successfully?
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Is this the correct log you need?
Same issue here, SC7.4 will not accept my valid SN (MySB) login info.
Version: 7.4.0 - r28660 @ Sun Sep 27
[09-09-29 18:01:05.9535] Plugins::LazySearch2::Plugin::scanDoneCallback
(2059)
oops - I meant v130 sorry :-)
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Is this the correct log you need?
Yes, but not enough. Look for the server.log _file_ and see whether you see SN
related errors in there. To get them, enable debugging.
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try to press the brigthnes button on the remote a couple of times
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No it can NOT be controlled with iTunes
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holding the brightness button re-updates the firmware but does not
adjust the brightness of display. I have tried using an alternative
remote (logitec SB3 choc-bar remote) and it responds in the same way.
I've also tried a factory reset (connect power while holding add key), I
can enter all the
My Harmony software didn't find the upgrade, even though I followed the
instructions and clicked the Troubleshoot button. Any suggestions?
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My main problem with these types of upgrades is that they break plugins
that some of us have come to rely on. In this case I'm thinking about
the XM Radio plugin, which apparently does not work with 7.4.
Now, I realize that this can be one of the side effects of an
open-source software product,
corbey;463243 Wrote:
Now, I realize that this can be one of the side effects of an
open-source software product
No, it's a side effect of disregarding backwards compatibility and the
use of APIs.
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jarome;462834 Wrote:
Now I must type
rcsqueezeboxserver start
on my linux machine. Too hard to type! And too hard to remember.
Jim Rome
Tip o' the day
alias rcsbs='path/rcsqueezeboxserver start'
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Thanks Michael.
I updated to Sept. 30 version and it now accepts my valid login info.
I thought that the Sun Sept 27 version was the correct version, but I
guess not.
Touch still won't connect to my correct MySB account, but I think that
is best handled in beta forum. :)
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With your requirements search this forum for 'Buffalo Linkstation' or
'SheevaPlug'.
Or wait for the Squeezebox Touch to come out, to have less manual
installing to do.
SqueezeBox Touch approximately has the same horsepower as the Buffalo
Linkstation LS-CHL.
Linkstation LS-XHL has doubled the
Has the site been updated? It seems that you now have to turn her on
before she'll talk to you!
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Stoker;463280 Wrote:
Has the site been updated? It seems that you now have to turn her on
before she'll talk to you!
rotfl... isn't that sequence reversed? (sorry)
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...
SB Touch
Next we'll have to buy her drinks to get her to talk to us.
Someone high up in the Logitech foodchain must have liked it?
Didn't learn from MS's paperclip thing in Office.
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Phil Leigh;463284 Wrote:
rotfl... isn't that sequence reversed? (sorry)
:-) Beat me to that one
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My only use of SN (now MySB) was to wake me up with some local radio
station on my Boom. Now I have to choose whether I prefer functionality
(SC7.3.3: Duet running fine, SBC playback, SBC with a intuitve key
mapping, working plugins) or MySB (and install SC7.4 to prevent my Boom
to up/downgrade
Moaning for moaning's sake is a bad thing.
I've used a couple of SB3s for years, and I've never used Squeeze
Network, so I don't suppose I'll update for now. Can anyone tell me what
SN's for that SC doesn't do?
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On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 5:07 AM, sweller
sweller.3zbmjb1254305...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com wrote:
After upgrading to slimSqueezecenterserver or whatever its called now
V7.4.0, the firmware on my SB3 was changed to V103. After this the
display is now black and the unit does not respond to
whitman;463304 Wrote:
Can anyone tell me what SN's for that SC doesn't do?
Run without a server.
Period.
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whitman;463313 Wrote:
Why?
Because some people don't keep their computers on all the time and
don't want to turn on the computer to listen to music. Or they don't
like the noise or energy consumption of a computer when they don't need
it, eg, to listen to internet radio, Pandora, Napster,
My server is shut down most of the time, it's only fired up via WOL when
I want to listen to *my* music. No need to run a full blown server just
to fall asleep to some lounge music radio station. Until now at least...
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(..and I'm not
Pikeharmony;457555 Wrote:
I don't have a Squeezebox Boom for testing HINT.
Currently the Squeezebox boom uses a different IR language with less IR
commands.
Is this true? I use a standard Squeezebox remote with my Boom. In fact,
when I set up my Harmony remote for my Boom, I was annoyed
JeffHart;463260 Wrote:
Tip o' the day
alias rcsbs='path/rcsqueezeboxserver start'
Ordinarily, it starts itself. But the digital signatures on the new
release are not published to the usual places (e.g., pgp.mit.edu), so
that my package manager (smart) refused to install it. And downloading
that there seems to be no manual (quite a task I admit) for all this
equipment we have bought. I have a Duet and two Booms and to be honest
if I did not earn my living in IT I would be out with the washing trying
to get these working together properly. I keep discovering little gems
of info here
http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/support/documentation/squeezebox-duet-user-guide.html
http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/support/documentation/squeezebox-boom-user-guide.html
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At the risk of starting a flame war...
Apologies for my questionable humour ;-) , but it's a little
frustrating to call a support hotline and speak to an analyst/agent who
you know are just reading from a flow chart and have very limited
technical knowledge. Not their fault personally, but a
I have to agree. I've had a number of friends that like my SB and
interface with the SBC but I wouldn't recommend to them as they are not
really tech savvy and I would be getting all kinds of call for help.
Seems that if you want a successful product that would really sell
things would be
While I have no objection to making improvements, establishing standards
and consistency, I am concerned that this major upgrade has been
released with essentially no corresponding updates to the documentation
that is available for users on the Wiki or the Logitech support site. I
have a
When I try to download the new 7.4 version for my Qnap NAS ( perl) I get
the massage 'NOT FOUND'. What is wrong?
All other version are present.
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cbemoore;463380 Wrote:
http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/support/documentation/squeezebox-duet-user-guide.html
http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/support/documentation/squeezebox-boom-user-guide.html
Ah yes but with the new upgrade some of the info is now out dated
including the guide to the
I'm also on Plusnet in the UK and just installed 7.4 (WHS version) to my
HP Mediasmart. I think I had two plug-ins predating this (BBC iPlayer
and Alien BBC)
I'm happy to test and report on my experience, but I'm confused as to
which BBC route to use (!)
Selecting on my SB3 via IR, but using
Well, I was intrigued and decided to take a look.
And it was all a bit anti-climactic.
She's no babe - needs long blonde hair and much bigger t**s.
There are plenty of other websites with FAR more irritating active
content. (Maybe not quite this tacky, but much harder to ignore).
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mzpro5;463383 Wrote:
Of course when things keep changing all the time it might be difficult
to have a relevant manual.
Which is why I rarely buy any tech related books.
HTML or PDF manuals make much more sense.
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snarlydwarf;463401 Wrote:
Which is why I rarely buy any tech related books.
HTML or PDF manuals make much more sense.
I agree IF the product developer keeps the online manual up to date.
Have not seen that happening in alot of cases including here.
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It is the little nuances that make all the difference and a lot of them
are just not documented. I have just discovered that my personal nirvana
- moving songs from within the Now Playing playlist - is now possible
on the controller - excellent for parties. I could never find a way of
doing this
The RadioTime feeds (\Local\National Networks) is relayed through the
US and the AlienBBC is RealAudio - so neither of these will help
ModelCitizen problems who wants to test direct WMA streams direct from
BBC.
1. Install BBC from under Radio Networks from the App gallery.
2. Install RadioFeeds
Rest assured we were all as horrified as you were when we heard about
it. :(
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While I have no objection to making improvements, establishing standards
and consistency, I am concerned that this major upgrade has been
released with essentially no corresponding updates to the documentation
that is available for users on the Wiki or the Logitech
cbemoore;463380 Wrote:
http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/support/documentation/squeezebox-duet-user-guide.html
http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/support/documentation/squeezebox-boom-user-guide.html
It is out of date. Especially as of 7.4
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I looked at the release notes, and the e-mail from Logitech. I am still
at a loss of what to do with the new menu items. They certainly seem
inappropriate for my squeezeboxes. Why would I want to use FaceBook?
The default menu items should be different for the different squeeze
devices.
I do two
aubuti;463438 Wrote:
Huh? Have you taken a look in the 'Beta forum'
(http://forums.slimdevices.com/forumdisplay.php?f=12) or the '3rd Party
Plugins forum' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4)?
Plenty of very active threads on precisely these issues have been going
on about
As a newcomer to these forums I would like to say that I enjoy lurking
and have learned a lot on the Squeezebox and problems and opinions on
the enjoyment of music almost all of which I was unaware of before.
I have also been greatly helped in the setting up and operation of my
Squeezebox and
There was a bug that caused now playing to be blank on SB3 in one of the
prerelease squeezeboxservers. Are you sure you installed the released
version, or something later? Check the SC version in
settings/information.
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aubuti;463321 Wrote:
Because some people don't keep their computers on all the time and don't
want to turn on the computer to listen to music. Or they don't like the
noise or energy consumption of a computer when they don't need it, eg,
to listen to internet radio, Pandora, Napster,
I'm clearly in the minority, but...
No big deal to me.
I don't use the main page entry anymore, so I won't see it. I usually
browse with audio off (so I don't have to suffer through thousands of
lame-o Flash intros, wailing rawk themes, and such) so I wasn't
particularly jarred by it. As soon
I only get the option for the Narratives (band commmetaries) or Lyrics;
there's no option for songs on my Boom. When I installed the app I was
provided with a configure button - clicking the button only resulted
in making the button disappear.
In the Radio forum, it was suggested that those
Thanks for your response.
I installed the version as prompted on the SC webpage - where it says a
new version is available, click here to download etc. I guess that was
v7.4.0. but the firmware was v130. I've since tried 7.4.1 but that still
gives me v130 firmware. Tried rolling back to SC 7.3.2
i think this is a cunning plan by Logitech Corp to entice the female
of the species into purchasescrap accent by the way!.
dennis
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I can't really imagine her convincing many people to buy a Transporter.
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1's. *bedroom:* squeezebox boom *bathroom/garden:*
whitman;463490 Wrote:
This person leaves his computer on and uses his SBs to listen to his
music or to internet radio. I understand 'some people' do different. So,
presumably, I don't come into the You-Have-No-Choice-But-To-Update-Now!
category.
Sorry, I didn't realize that your Why? was a
thurstongarden, ok on the Kandy.
this amp by Cambridge is really well thought of and doesn't cost an arm
leg to buy.
have a look on Google for reviews.
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autopilot;463520 Wrote:
I can't really imagine her convincing many people to buy a Transporter.
So it's probably not a coincidence that the TP isn't in the product
rotation on the home page Flash (Radio, Touch, Boom, Radio, Touch, Duet,
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Stoker;463280 Wrote:
Has the site been updated? It seems that you now have to turn her on
before she'll talk to you!
Thank the stars, they actually found a female Avatar that could keep
her mouth shut!
Not being sexist, just stereo typing (pun intended). Speaking of stereo
typing, at least
iPhone;463549 Wrote:
I think its time for a separate website for the Transporter. Don't
think to many audiophiles that have enough issues of going to computer
in the first place are going to be real keen on Avatars much less
talking Avatars.
Do you mean a seperate sight for the sales of
sweller;463504 Wrote:
It seems that my slim devices SB3 doesnt like firmware v130 but is ok
with prev revisions.
Something must have happened during the upgrade. I'm running v130 on a
couple of SB2s and SB3s with no problems. Try doing a factory reset if
nothing else works. You'll then
I don't use SN as have a dedicated server (its currently on 7.3.2), I
decided to connect to SN to get the new update to test it out.
My scientific analysis is - it looks fine, it works well, things change
and people will always moan.
I personally prefer the new UI and if you don't want the apps
Howard Passman;463575 Wrote:
Do you mean a seperate sight for the sales of TP? I think it needs to
be with the rest of them so more folks are exposed to it.
BTW, thanks to you and others who finally convinced me to take the
plunge on the TP. It's now my second favorite SB device after
I think it's a bit dumb, but I can see how a lot of mainstream folks
might think it's 'cute' or 'memorable' (the first time anyway) and
that's what Marketing likes, after all.
I have the same feelings about the idea of the Walmart Greeter.
Probably why I feel codebaby is pretty much the same
socistep;463595 Wrote:
Point to remember is that these changes and the new products are likely
to result in increased sales which will ensure we still get new SB
products and new toys to play with
To quote the Talking Heads:
Stop Making Sense.
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Try to edit some tags in the file that fails in scanning. You can use
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I did so and then it passed the scanning.
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SilverRS8;462010 Wrote:
Hi Stof77,
Its still on my list and I have yet to begin with it. My thoughts on
how it should be implemented are:
- Indication is made on album level (in the album header), not on
individual track level
- Indication is:
- Codec i.e. mp3, flac, ogg,
-
I use radio 1 to wake me up in the morning, all of my dab radio files
are saved in my playlist folder, after the alarm has gone off I find
this in my playlist folder (file:///C:/Playlists/%20BBC%20Radio%201.m3u)
so I manually change it back, and the next day the alarm changes it back
again, it
I thought you had to pay to listen to last.fm radio nowdays, but with
the squeezebox server I can click a song, and play radio stations
relevant to that song? But if I go to the website my 30-song trial is
over.Someone care to explain?
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OK, this seems to work:
command = modefunction_Slim::Plugin::DigitalInput::Plugin-toslink
Thanks to kdf!
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