[SlimDevices: Radio] I know u've been ask all of this b4! :)
Hi there! I am new to this, but I've managed to get squeezeboom up and running an connected to wifi at home. Great stuff! HOwever... I am struggling to get some of my fav radio stations through squeezenetwork (I know, different name now). I have followed the threads, I have read other forum posts, I have tried snooper to tests the traffic, I have used http://www.listenlive.eu/spain.html to check them...I have installed alien plug in Anyway, to the point. I have succeeded with a good bunch, but I am struggling with a couple! http://kissfm.en-directo.com/kissfm.asx The main radio's URL is kissfm.es I only seem to get the publicity intro Some others, with the addresses of the player or options given by snooper, are www.los40.com/player/radio/online www.cadenadial.com/player http://www.m80radio.com/comunes/player/mm.php? video=M80&auth=dbEbabpbccSdJdmcya9d9dTcMbxdXbqdgbn-bkVKiS-b4-Ci-yBwCldyuJq,dbEa3bDbrdDdOdBcQcObwbBbEbD http://www.m80radio.com/multimedia/radios.html www.cadenaser.com/player http://www.cadenaser.com/comunes/player/mm.php? video=SER_AUTH&auth=dbEa8d3chcdcSd7dwdjd2dobNaQbXa9cbb4-bkVKll-b4-4q-yDwDqdxtIq,dbEbUcDaxbZaAbgdZcZbudRcNc1dVcjaqci The most I could get with these is for the stream to work for a while. Then I got a message saying invalid URL or similar Sorry 4 LONG msg. I hope 1 of u can simply answer in 2 secs. I am sure it is obvious, once u know what u r doing! THANKS 4 any advice, I mean it! :) -- 4Forum 4Forum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33433 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69516 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio use as bedside radio/alarm
thks btw, how do you become betatester ? :-) -- PetervanHanergem PetervanHanergem's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16365 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69485 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Ship date?
vw195;469784 Wrote: > > > ... if you order from logitechsqueezebox, they will give you free > shipping & no sales tax. For whatever reason the Logitech site wants to > charge sales tax.I ordered from the Logitech site and didn't get charged > sales tax. I assume it's because I live outside of California where Logitech is based. -- gweempose 2 Squeezebox Duets 1 Squeezebox Classic 1 Squeezebox Boom 1 Squeezebox Radio (on order) gweempose's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9579 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68552 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio use as bedside radio/alarm
PetervanHanergem;469840 Wrote: > What is short ? > > Thks Whatever you have set for your screensaver delay, I think. 30 seconds or so. -- MeSue SUE 1 Duet | 2 Booms | 1 Radio (beta) | 1 Touch (beta) | 1 SB2 HP MediaSmart EX470 | Squeezebox Server 7.4 Find me on 'Last.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/MeSue) | 'Twitter' (http://twitter.com/suechastain) MeSue's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=985 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69485 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] How to prelisten alarm clock sounds ?
Pressing the PLAY button should do a preview... I just filed a bug against this: https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=14704 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] How to prelisten alarm clock sounds ?
bluegaspode;469758 Wrote: > I realize that the radio has a huge amount of alarm-clock sounds. > > How do I prelisten them ? Clicking selects them and pressing play (like > in the screensaver-settings) doesn't help either ? > > I guess there must be an easier way than setting >20 alarms just to try > them out ? You can do this by installing the Sounds & Effects app. This will let you just play the sounds. -- gdpeck gdpeck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4686 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69482 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
[SlimDevices: Radio] When playing music
How can I make the album art take up more of the LCD? I went to squeezecenter/radio settings and was expecting to find the settings there, but I couldn't find it... TIA! Matt -- mathewbeall mathewbeall's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11818 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69508 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
MrSinatra;469891 Wrote: > where did u get a new boom for $240? thats cheaper than the sbradio > with battery! >From electronics-expo.com. They had it for $250 few weeks ago, and with some coupon, it came to ~$240 shipped for me. Seems they have jacked up the price since. -- unclemat unclemat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33372 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Ship date?
Just got my shipping notice from Amazon. Next day shipping...for Monday. Sigh. Oh well, I ordered towards the end of September, so Amazon must be near the end of their preorder backlog. -- jay_cee_in_da_house jay_cee_in_da_house's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68552 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
[SlimDevices: Radio] Can't save internet radio to favorites when connected to mysqueezebox.com
When I am connected to my squeezebox server, if I click the big knob, or press the plus key, one of the options I have is "Save to Favorites". This option is missing when I'm connected to mysqueezebox.com. Is this a bug? I do have "save to favorites" functionality from my SB3 when connected to MySB. Thanks! George -- gdpeck gdpeck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4686 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69503 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Wi-Fi connection details
WPA uses a key made up not of the full 255 character ASCII set but the so-called "printable ASCII" set (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASCII#ASCII_printable_characters). As far as I know, Radio will let you enter any of those. -- radish 'HELP ME RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH!' (HTTP://WWW.ADAMREEVE.COM/24IN24/) http://www.last.fm/user/polymeric radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69500 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Ship date?
vw195;469784 Wrote: > Heh me too, but if you order from logitechsqueezebox, they will give you > free shipping & no sales tax. For whatever reason the logitech site > wants to chage sales tax. oops - well that's $18.50, my contribution to the California state deficit -- barbro66 barbro66's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33403 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68552 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
>When the alarm goes off, you should see the time for perhaps a >configurable amount of seconds (say 5 seconds), then it automatically >should go to the now playing screen. Displaying the time on the Now Playing screen would be my preference. This is what I do with my SB3 in the bedroom for an alarm clock. I use the MusicInfoSCR screensaver as a replacement for the Now Playing screensaver, configured to show the current time top-right. ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
>And also if an existing squeezeboxserver >7.4 with all credentials for >network use, like my own is present. It is completely unnecessary and >tedious to setup trough the device, it could just auto register to >msb.com in the background. > I agree. Setup could attempt to connect to a local Squeezebox Server. If it finds one on the local network, then use it and retrieve MySqueezebox.com account details that may have been configured from there to avoid having to type it in. In most cases, the only setup required for a new player would be to connect it to the local network. This is how the classic player setup used to work - it asked for a server to connect to. If it didn't find one, it could connect to SN. The reason for the change was apparently that this is too confusing; takes too long for a new user to unpackage device and get it running; that the user first needs to install some software on their computer (and that they might not even have a computer, although I think anyone in the market for a media player would have at least one PC in their household). I don't understand that; there's no reason why it can't offer the option to connect to either local or remote, or intelligently search for a local server first, and if not ask for MySqueezebox.com account info. iPod's can't be used until you've installed iTunes, and it didn't seem to hinder iPod sales too much! The actual reason may be that they want to tie players to their server to offer extra marketting, tracking product usage, etc. For the typical person looking for a device to play internet radio streams, they will not see the need for MySqueezebox.com at all - just configure a few default radio stations into the player and directly connect to play those sources. MySqueezebox.com can provide extras and has a use, but it shouldn't be a necessary requirement forced upon at device setup. ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
Philip Meyer;469886 Wrote: > >I asked about this in another thread. When the alarm fires, don't you > >get a menu with 2 choices (turn off alarm or snooze)? That's what is > >indicated in the wiki. > > > >There is a 3rd implied choice to hit the back button to keep playing > >the stream from the alarm (ie. get rid of the alarm fired menu). > > This is assuming that the Radio will be used as a bedroom device. That > is not the only use for alarms. > > I don't have a need for a Snooze funtion or Alarm off function. I use > the device in the kitchen, with an alarm to turn a news radio station on > in the morning for breakfast. I don't want to see a screen saying that > the alarm is on, with options to turn it off or snooze, or have to > remember to press Back before being able to access other funtions > without losing the radio station. > > I just want the alarm to turn music on at a set time, and stay on until > I press stop or power (i.e. usual functionality). > > There's an enhancement request that I raised which suggests that each > alarm should be configurable, such that you can decide whether you want > an alarm to provide snooze/alarm off functionality, or just turn music > on and immediately exit alarm mode. > > https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=13602 Agreed. There should be NO menu shown when the alarm fires. Most alarm clocks just have the alarm go off. You either keep it playing by doing nothing, or you turn it off entirely. When the alarm goes off, you should see the time for perhaps a configurable amount of seconds (say 5 seconds), then it automatically should go to the now playing screen. -- eap eap's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32788 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
>However, my understanding is that an internet connection >is *not* needed for setup and playback of local music, if you have a >local instance of Squeezecenter running. > I don't think that's the case, or if so, it's certainly not obvious. It was said that setup should be quick to get the user to the point where music can be played, and that was justification for changing from the SB3 setup model of connecting to a local Squeezebox Server (which would require installing software on a PC before music could be played), to the new setup model of requiring an internet connection and making no attempt to find local music. Personally, I think it should ask what music the user would like to setup the device to use: 1. Use local squeezebox Server for playing your music 2. Use MySqueezebox.com for playing internet music 3. Device-only (Tiny SC), for playing music on a USB device [Touch player setup only] Potentially, there could be an option to configure device with no Squeezebox Server or MySqueezebox.com. e.g. to use it as an amplifier for a portable media player (line-in), or when the player cannot connect to a wireless router and you just want to set up the rest of the device and at least use it as a clock (maybe alarm clock with simple tone beep), whilst waiting for internet/PC to get fixed. I've heard rumours that you can press Back when asked to enter MySqueezebox.com account details, to skip that stage. If so, I don't think there's anything to highlight that is possible; it's almost like it's still seen as a mandatory requirement to connect to their website to authenticate the player, and if there are issues they will then tell you the secret way to bypass that step. ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
>As to having to have an Internet connection, my opinion is that >decision is based on 3 main things. First so that units could be >produced and stock piled with only a firmware that meets the ability to >get logged in and on line so a production firmware can be down loaded >later when the product is released. If it wasn't done this way, they >would just be running them off the line now and we would all be awaiting >a couple more months. > Auto update is quite good, but I don't see why there needs to be an authenticated MySqueezebox.com account to get it. i.e. you can download software from the internet without entering an account on most sites. Also, firmware updates can come via a local Squeezebox Server. ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
bluegaspode;469766 Wrote: > Pressing the Power-Button turned the radio off (showing a big clock), > pressing it again turned it on and I still had the menu for turning off > the alarm. So I guess the power button is not really used to stop the > alarm. No, the alarm is turned off with the power button - it's not snoozing. There's no need to turn the Radio back on. If you just leave it off (really 'standby') it will be turned back on for any subsequent alarms. Just don't power it off completely by using a long hold of the power button. I'm not sure why the alarm menu reappears when you turn the Radio back on, though. Maybe there's a reason, but it sounds more like a bug. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
>> I think you should see this (when the alarm fires) -- perhaps there is a >> setting that needs to be changed: > That wouldn't be particularly useful. Okay, nice to see what the time is, and some people would like to be able to snooze or turn off alarm, but the screen doesn't show what is playing. The alarm button can be pressed to turn the alarm off, and it is annoying that there isn't a distinct snooze button on the top of the device like Boom. But one of the reasons why I like a media player for an alarm, is so I can see the extra detail. i.e. I play random music as an alarm; it's a great way of discovering music I haven't heard in ages. But sometimes something comes on that I don't recognise - which is also good for waking me up, as it gets me thinking. I usually glance over to see what is playing, and often also look to see what will play next, to decide whether to stay in bed for a few more minutes. Others may play an internet radio station and thus also hear something playing that they want to discover more about, but won't be able to see because all you get to see on the screen is two mechanisms for stopping playback. ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
unclemat;469453 Wrote: > I am not sure I am going to keep the Radio. Didn't even think I would > take advantage of the 30 day satisfaction policy. I might. The lack of > backlit keys might be the deal breaker. I bought the Boom new for $240 > shipped, so the radio for $200 wasn't much of a deal. I bought it for > the form factor and the option of becoming portable with the future > battery pack. > > Summary: not impressed. where did u get a new boom for $240? thats cheaper than the sbradio with battery! -- MrSinatra www.lion-radio.org using: sb2 & sbc (my home) / sbr (parent's home) - w/sc 7.3.4b - win xp pro sp3 ie8 - 3.2ghz / 2gig ram - 1tb wd usb2 raid1 - d-link dir-655 MrSinatra's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2336 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
>I asked about this in another thread. When the alarm fires, don't you >get a menu with 2 choices (turn off alarm or snooze)? That's what is >indicated in the wiki. > >There is a 3rd implied choice to hit the back button to keep playing >the stream from the alarm (ie. get rid of the alarm fired menu). This is assuming that the Radio will be used as a bedroom device. That is not the only use for alarms. I don't have a need for a Snooze funtion or Alarm off function. I use the device in the kitchen, with an alarm to turn a news radio station on in the morning for breakfast. I don't want to see a screen saying that the alarm is on, with options to turn it off or snooze, or have to remember to press Back before being able to access other funtions without losing the radio station. I just want the alarm to turn music on at a set time, and stay on until I press stop or power (i.e. usual functionality). There's an enhancement request that I raised which suggests that each alarm should be configurable, such that you can decide whether you want an alarm to provide snooze/alarm off functionality, or just turn music on and immediately exit alarm mode. https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=13602 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
>This was debated in the Beta Radio testing program, and I was (am) in >agreement with you. :) I think most people were in agreement. In particular: 1. Entering an email address is awkward - needing to enter @ and several "." characters means scrolling up/down a lot. 2. Some poeple enter false email addresses to avoid spam. Having previously configured an account via the web site (maybe after confirming via email), the email address may be forgotton/trashed. Then, when trying to use Radio, they have to find their email address in order to access the MySqueezebox account. I believe website access used to require an Account name previously? Brand new customers can create an account (email address/password) via the setup screen directly from Radio player, so it's okay for them, but for existing customers it's a bit awkward. Entering a Username would have been easier and more memorable. 3. Most testers complained that they should not be forced to use MySqueezebox.com - i.e. skip this setup step. This is even less appropriate for Touch, where users may only have/want to play local music, or use the embedded Squeezebox Server (TinySC) to play music from a USB device/memory stick, and may not even be connected to the internet. ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] So what about the red one?
vw195;467630 Wrote: > I almost pulled the trigger on the red one last night in the logitech > store, but evidently the logitech store wants sales tax. Why in the > world would I need to pay sales tax in Tennessee. Does logitech have a > storefront anywhere in Tn? Because if you don't, you shouldnt be taking > sales tax.. grr Move to Oregon? No sales tax for me! Code: This order is marked as Awaiting Shipment Your Order Contains the Following Items: * 1 x Squeezebox Radio (Color: Red) Order Date: 9th Oct 2009 @ 12:52 PM Hrrm, clock is an hour off somewhere or Slim just fell into the ocean and moved a timezone to the west. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69153 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
[SlimDevices: Radio] Red Radio - appearance and availability
Hi, Can anyone with a red radio comment on how it compares to the Logitech black products (e.g. Boom) when it comes to showing the dust and fingerprints? If the red one appears in the Logitech UK store this month I think I want to get that as I suspect it should look neater and more cheerful. The black of the Boom does seem look grubby easily (I sound like my mother here!). I can only find one picture of the red before the US site bounces me out to select a retailer. Or is the red one intended to be a US-only product? Also, when will the battery be available please? I really want to keep the radio in the bathroom, so the battery operation (given the building regulations in the UK) is crucial. Thanks, John -- testmatch testmatch's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30954 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69494 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio use as bedside radio/alarm
MeSue;469831 Wrote: > and then go back to dim after a short time. > > What is short ? Thks -- PetervanHanergem PetervanHanergem's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16365 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69485 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio use as bedside radio/alarm
It goes very dim in a dark room. If you turn the knob or touch any buttons, it will light up so you can read the screen and then go back to dim after a short time. If you want it completely dark, you can set "off" mode to screen off. I'm pretty sure that in this case turning the knob would not turn on the screen. Most likely you will find it gets dim enough with the automatic light sensor. -- MeSue SUE 1 Duet | 2 Booms | 1 Radio (beta) | 1 Touch (beta) | 1 SB2 HP MediaSmart EX470 | Squeezebox Server 7.4 Find me on 'Last.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/MeSue) | 'Twitter' (http://twitter.com/suechastain) MeSue's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=985 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69485 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio use as bedside radio/alarm
PetervanHanergem;469775 Wrote: > Before ordering the SB Radio some question's: > > I want to used it as a bedside radio/alarm. Is it totally dark when i > want to go to sleep or is there a dim screen or so. > It has a light sensor so the screen dims automatically. Per default in the 'off' state there is a screensafer, which shows a digital clock (white letters) on black. When there is no light around this dims very low, so you still see the numbers but it doesn't illuminate the surroundings. I'm not disturbed at all by this but still can read the clock. I couldn't find a button though to turn on the light. -- bluegaspode 1x SB-Controller+Receiver, 1xSB-Boom. Server running on Linkstation NAS (LS-CHL). One radio to come when its available bluegaspode's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31651 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69485 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Ship date?
jay_cee_in_da_house;469772 Wrote: > I know...I'm cheaping out. (I have Amazon prime shipping and no sales > tax). > > > > It is making me learn patience. Heh me too, but if you order from logitechsqueezebox, they will give you free shipping & no sales tax. For whatever reason the logitech site wants to chage sales tax. -- vw195 vw195's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32644 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68552 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Ship date?
Me too today. Amazon said november when I cancelled :) -- bluegaspode 1x SB-Controller+Receiver, 1xSB-Boom. Server running on Linkstation NAS (LS-CHL). One radio to come when its available bluegaspode's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31651 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68552 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
[SlimDevices: Radio] Radio use as bedside radio/alarm
Before ordering the SB Radio some question's: I want to used it as a bedside radio/alarm. Is it totally dark when i want to go to sleep or is there a dim screen or so. when dark, is there a button for a back light or so, so that i can check the time. The reason why i'm asking is because i like the dark when sleeping, so it would be handy that the radio is dark and when i briefly wake up i want to check the time, then i click a button i have briefly light on the radio. Sorry for the bad english -- PetervanHanergem PetervanHanergem's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16365 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69485 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Ship date?
vw195;469706 Wrote: > Yes, but Ive already received mine from LogitechSqueezebox :) I know...I'm cheaping out. (I have Amazon prime shipping and no sales tax). It is making me learn patience. -- jay_cee_in_da_house jay_cee_in_da_house's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68552 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
gdpeck;469749 Wrote: > That's not what I saw. All I saw was the clock. I tried out the alarm and the menu appears for me. Pushing the button start snoozing, dialing right and pushing stops the alarms. So you don't have to watch the display to use both options. Furthermore I tried the 'pause' button, which stopped the alarm too. Pressing the Power-Button turned the radio off (showing a big clock), pressing it again turned it on and I still had the menu for turning off the alarm. So I guess the power button is not really used to stop the alarm. -- bluegaspode 1x SB-Controller+Receiver, 1xSB-Boom. Server running on Linkstation NAS (LS-CHL). One radio to come when its available bluegaspode's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31651 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
To address the lack of back lit buttons, I believe this was based on the decision to meet a price point, make assembly easier, and increase battery life. They were not forgotten it was a product and bussiness decision. As to having to have an Internet connection, my opinion is that decision is based on 3 main things. First so that units could be produced and stock piled with only a firmware that meets the ability to get logged in and on line so a production firmware can be down loaded later when the product is released. If it wasn't done this way, they would just be running them off the line now and we would all be awaiting a couple more months. Another reason is that this is the first " Smart" player released and the game has changed. SBS and the new seemless MySB requied this and remember Touch is coming. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: Second Boom Bathroom: Squeezebox Radio Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB Touch, USB drive iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
[SlimDevices: Radio] How to prelisten alarm clock sounds ?
I realize that the radio has a huge amount of alarm-clock sounds. How do I prelisten them ? Clicking selects them and pressing play (like in the screensaver-settings) doesn't help either ? I guess there must be an easier way than setting >20 alarms just to try them out ? -- bluegaspode 1x SB-Controller+Receiver, 1xSB-Boom. Server running on Linkstation NAS (LS-CHL). One radio to come when its available bluegaspode's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31651 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69482 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
aubuti;469731 Wrote: > Not being able to set home-or-nothing from the web page never bothered > me, but I can imagine how it could be annoying to you and others. If I > understand Matt's comments in the bug/enhancement report it sounds like > at this point they are planning to emphasize customizing the menus via > MySB and on-device, and not necessarily via the web interface to SC/SBS. toby10;469739 Wrote: > If for no other reason, Menu organization to match (or as close as > possible) the Menu structure of all players in my use. I used the term web UI interchangeably. I don't care if it's via SC/SBS or via MySB, if I have the option to sync them. I do want the same menu structure regardless of what I'm connected to, and accross all of my players. aubuti;469731 Wrote: > At present MySB has what I think is a very nice interface for > customizing the home menu on the older (IP3K) players like SB2, SB3, > Boom, and Transporter. I'd be happy with something like that for the > SqueezeOS devices, and even happier if the customization could be > extended to the second menu level. Agreed. The MySB interface with the drag and drop is really cool. -- gdpeck gdpeck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4686 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
eap;469738 Wrote: > I think you should see this (when the alarm fires) -- perhaps there is a > setting that needs to be changed: > > http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Image:SnoozeWindow.png That's not what I saw. All I saw was the clock. -- gdpeck gdpeck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4686 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
If for no other reason, Menu organization to match (or as close as possible) the Menu structure of all players in my use. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
gdpeck;469687 Wrote: > The only thing I saw on the screen was the clock. The power button > didn't show me a menu or do anything until the third or fourth hit. I > didn't try to hit the big knob, maybe I should have. However, I believe > that presenting a menu, kind of misses the point of an alarm clock. When > I'm just waking up I'm bleary eyed, and don't want to focus on menu > text. I just want to press a button to shut the thing up. I'm not > talking about snooze here, because i don't use snooze. I want to be able > to punch one button, and get up knowing that the next alarm will fire, > whether that is an hour later for my wife, or the next morning. I think you should see this (when the alarm fires) -- perhaps there is a setting that needs to be changed: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Image:SnoozeWindow.png -- eap eap's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32788 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
gdpeck;469718 Wrote: > Actually the second problem (not well articulated by me) is just the > lack of setting up the "home or nothing" scenario from the web page. It > would be easier to live with the inability to re-order, if I could > manage what does show up from the web UI instead of clicking around the > tiny screen on the SB radio with the big knob and the back button. It > would also be nice if I could set that up once and have it sync to both > mysqueezbox and squeezebox server. Not being able to set home-or-nothing from the web page never bothered me, but I can imagine how it could be annoying to you and others. If I understand Matt's comments in the bug/enhancement report it sounds like at this point they are planning to emphasize customizing the menus via MySB and on-device, and not necessarily via the web interface to SC/SBS. At present MySB has what I think is a very nice interface for customizing the home menu on the older (IP3K) players like SB2, SB3, Boom, and Transporter. I'd be happy with something like that for the SqueezeOS devices, and even happier if the customization could be extended to the second menu level. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
aubuti;469712 Wrote: > Thanks. While the second problem (lack of re-ordering) has been around > since the introduction of the SBC, in my opinion that problem is > magnified tremendously by the new Home-menu-or-nothing paradigm that > came along with SBS 7.4.0 and the associated firmware. All the 'My Apps' > stuff doesn't seem to help, either. Actually the second problem (not well articulated by me) is just the lack of setting up the "home or nothing" scenario from the web page. It would be easier to live with the inability to re-order, if I could manage what does show up from the web UI instead of clicking around the tiny screen on the SB radio with the big knob and the back button. It would also be nice if I could set that up once and have it sync to both mysqueezbox and squeezebox server. -- gdpeck gdpeck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4686 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
gdpeck;469707 Wrote: > Voted. I guess I didn't know that since this is my first SqueezeOS > device. Thanks. While the second problem (lack of re-ordering) has been around since the introduction of the SBC, in my opinion that problem is magnified tremendously by the new Home-menu-or-nothing paradigm that came along with SBS 7.4.0 and the associated firmware. All the 'My Apps' stuff doesn't seem to help, either. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
aubuti;469693 Wrote: > This is an issue with all SqueezeOS devices (SB Controller, SB Radio, SB > Touch). I see two major problems. One is that many useful items can only > be on the Home Menu (set on the device itself via Settings > Home Menu), > or nowhere at all. That means the home menu can get pretty crowded, > which leads to problem #2, the inability to re-order menu items even on > the Home menu. > > Please vote for 'Bug 14004' > (https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=14004). You'll see from > the comments there that a fix is in the plans, but sometimes a little > push helps. Voted. I guess I didn't know that since this is my first SqueezeOS device. -- gdpeck gdpeck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4686 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Ship date?
Yes, but Ive already received mine from LogitechSqueezebox :) -- vw195 vw195's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32644 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68552 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Release date for Squeezebox Radio? Europe?
I ordered, using the discount code, on the logitech.co.uk site on Wed, using Express shipping. The radio was on my desk in work on Thursday morning @ 9:37am and I am in Northern Ireland. Seems it was shipped from the Netherlands. -- mmca22gr --- SBS 7.4 WHS, 1*SliMP3, 1*SB2, 1*SBC, 1*DUET, 1*BOOM --- mmca22gr's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=474 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68123 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
gdpeck;469648 Wrote: > It should be possible to re-order the menu items. > > Why the @#$# can't I manage the menus from the web page??? This is an issue with all SqueezeOS devices (SB Controller, SB Radio, SB Touch). I see two major problems. One is that many useful items can only be on the Home Menu (set on the device itself via Settings > Home Menu), or nowhere at all. That means the home menu can get pretty crowded, which leads to problem #2, the inability to re-order menu items even on the Home menu. Please vote for 'Bug 14004' (https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=14004). You'll see from the comments there that a fix is in the plans, but sometimes a little push helps. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Ship date?
barbro66;469440 Wrote: > Another Amazon order bites the dust just ordered from the > slimdevices site, let's see if amazon and UPS can race each other! Heh - you all just keep on canceling those amazon orders. Every time that happens I get that much closer to the front of the line. I do hope production gets ramped up here pretty soon though... -- jay_cee_in_da_house jay_cee_in_da_house's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68552 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
eap;469682 Wrote: > I asked about this in another thread. When the alarm fires, don't you > get a menu with 2 choices (turn off alarm or snooze)? That's what is > indicated in the wiki. > > There is a 3rd implied choice to hit the back button to keep playing > the stream from the alarm (ie. get rid of the alarm fired menu). The only thing I saw on the screen was the clock. The power button didn't show me a menu or do anything until the third or fourth hit. I didn't try to hit the big knob, maybe I should have. However, I believe that presenting a menu, kind of misses the point of an alarm clock. When I'm just waking up I'm bleary eyed, and don't want to focus on menu text. I just want to press a button to shut the thing up. I'm not talking about snooze here, because i don't use snooze. I want to be able to punch one button, and get up knowing that the next alarm will fire, whether that is an hour later for my wife, or the next morning. -- gdpeck gdpeck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4686 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
gdpeck;469648 Wrote: > > > 4-Alarms. This is the very worst thing about the Radio. My wife who is > very non-technical needs to be able to set an alarm and know that it > will go off. She also needs to be able to just hit one button to turn > the alarm off till the next day. When the alarm went off this morning, I > tried just hitting the power button, which I believe should stop the > alarm. I had to hit it 4 or 5 times. I have a LOT of issues with the way > the alarms work. It just shouldn't be this hard. I asked about this in another thread. When the alarm fires, don't you get a menu with 2 choices (turn off alarm or snooze)? That's what is indicated in the wiki. There is a 3rd implied choice to hit the back button to keep playing the stream from the alarm (ie. get rid of the alarm fired menu). -- eap eap's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32788 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
gfuchs;469617 Wrote: > If the buttons were lit, I could see the complaint that it makes too > much light in a dark bedroom. I remember reading a thread that indicated > the ethernet port status lights were left off for that reason. gdpeck;469648 Wrote: > > Lack of backlit buttons is a plus for me, and it is reasonably easy to > find the buttons by touch orienting from the two knobs. It could have > and should have been made easier, but it works the way it is. Backlit buttons lit by a proximity sensor would've been nice (then fade off after x seconds), something I would expect at the price -- dave77 dave77's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=26269 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio sound quality as compared to boom
ccrome2;469487 Wrote: > Sorry, I should have been clear on that. The DAC used in Radio has a > headphone amplifier built-in. So, headphone usage is just dandy. I use > it every night that way. Low noise floor & very clean output. No need > to worry. > > -Caleb Thanks for the clarification. I did a little headphone listening last night with Sony MDR-V6s and it sounded really, really nice. Just low I'm listening with my Westone 3s, which are pretty susceptible to noise, and it is pretty good on them too. At first I thought it was a little hissy at low volumes, but I think that is recording dependent. Caleb, you and your team have every right to be proud of the work you did on the sound on this thing. I'm totally, completely blown away by the sound. I don't think it's a perfect device, but I have absolutely no qualms with the sound quality and quantity. Great job!! -- gdpeck gdpeck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4686 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69321 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
I've had the radio for a little more than 12 hours. Here are a few first impressions (this turned out to be pretty long): 1-Sound quality is really outstanding. This is a small bedside device, and it sounds great through the speaker. It does a pretty good job of making even low bit-rate streams sound good, and with good source material (local flac files, high bit-rate radio) is fantastic. It also sounded really nice with my Sony MDR-V6 headphones. 2-Setup. You have to be a geek to set this thing up. Fortunately I am, but it was still frustrating. I used the remote from one of my SB3s to enter accounts, wep-key etc, but it was still a 30 minute process. Also, as far as I can tell, you can't edit a network connection once it exists. Due to some wonkiness with my DHCP server, I initially had to set a static IP address. When I tried to go back to change it, the only way I could see to change it is to completely re-enter the network settings. To be fair, I use a hidden SSID and 128-bit WEP key, so I might be making things harder on myself, but the point is, it should be easy to see and change the settings without completely starting over, especially when it is that difficult to enter passwords. 3-Appearance and ergonomics. This is a really great looking device. I like the LCD a lot, and I really appreciate the fact that with automatic brightness control, it goes really dim. I have the power off screen server set to digital clock (black), and I sleep with my face about 12-18 inches from the clock. My last clock radio spent most of its time with the display off, because even at the lowest setting it illuminated half the bed. The SBR was perfect in that regard. I could always see the time, if I needed to, but the illumination never bothered me. I don't want to rave about it too much, but for me the implementation of the lcd screen is absolutely perfect. Lack of backlit buttons is a plus for me, and it is reasonably easy to find the buttons by touch orienting from the two knobs. It could have and should have been made easier, but it works the way it is. I don't like the menu structure. The main reason, is that it doesn't show you what has already been set at a glance. For example, when changing an alarm you should be able to see from the first screen, if the alarm is on, the time and days for the alarm, and the sound that the alarm makes. You have to go at least two levels deep to see what has already been set. I think this could easily be fixed. It should be possible to re-order the menu items. Why the @#$# can't I manage the menus from the web page??? It's too hard to see which source I'm using (SBS or MSB.com). And it's too hard to switch. 4-Alarms. This is the very worst thing about the Radio. My wife who is very non-technical needs to be able to set an alarm and know that it will go off. She also needs to be able to just hit one button to turn the alarm off till the next day. When the alarm went off this morning, I tried just hitting the power button, which I believe should stop the alarm. I had to hit it 4 or 5 times, in a disoriented state, because I got a different alarm than the one I thought I was getting. I have a LOT of issues with the way the alarms work. It just shouldn't be this hard. -- gdpeck gdpeck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4686 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
Siduhe;469620 Wrote: > This was discussed at length in the beta phase and lots of people feel > the same way. However, my understanding is that an internet connection > is *not* needed for setup and playback of local music, if you have a > local instance of Squeezecenter running. > > > > It's just the internet stuff that requires you to use SN credentials. Is this done yet, it was not working that way when I tried. The setup does not point you to choose any local library before doing the network stuff. I found no sure way to abort that. I don't intend to try again :) if somebody tells my that it is working i'm happy with that. I'll find out when I get my Touch . However IMHO it should also be possible to set up localy even when an internet connection IS present. Mr "Director of Software Product Marketing" only says that it should revert to some kind of local setup if it sense no internet at all. And also if an existing squeezeboxserver >7.4 with all credentials for network use, like my own is present. It is completely unnecessary and tedious to setup trough the device, it could just auto register to msb.com in the background. So if they turn the setup procedure around it will work like a charm FIRST ask for the local server THEN proceed to mysb.com details if needed server could have incomplete creds or user could abort here if services are not wanted. IF no local server is available configure directly to mysb.com Nobody will be confused buy a simple Q do you have a local server or the Q could be "do you have local music files" . -- Mnyb No it can NOT be controlled with iTunes Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
Mnyb;469589 Wrote: > It is worse you can no longer set up an completely local system > somewhere in the process an internet link to SN is needed. This was discussed at length in the beta phase and lots of people feel the same way. However, my understanding is that an internet connection is *not* needed for setup and playback of local music, if you have a local instance of Squeezecenter running. the Logitech/SD "Director of Software Product Marketing" Wrote: > > You will be able to set up a Squeezebox and play local music without an > account and without an Internet connection present. > > In this scenario, the device will first attempt to connect to > SqueezeNetwork. Since there is no Internet connection present, it will > fail. However, if there is a SqueezeCenter instance running, you will be > able to connect to SC. It's just the internet stuff that requires you to use SN credentials. -- Siduhe Who am I on 'LAST.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/siduhe)? "-Siduhe Loved Tracks radio got the thumbs up. Feedback included: yeah, it's good... got the odd dodgy track tho...-" (c) 'ModelCitizen' (http://www.last.fm/user/Modelcitizen) Siduhe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=723 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
I also did not care too much for entering the mysqueezebox login information. That was painful, but not nearly as painful as entering my 26 letter wpa key...ouch!! It would be nice to have backlit keys as well. I plan on using ipeng and slimcontrol to control the radio so its not going to be a huge deal for me. -- vw195 vw195's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32644 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Release date for Squeezebox Radio? Europe?
noguru;469611 Wrote: > Has anyone in UK managed to order a red radio. Doesn't appear as option > on website. You can have any colour as long as it is black. I try the web-site several time a day and when it actually works (allowing you to order) you are not offered the choice of colour. Pretty rubbish really! -- shevans SB 3, NVA P90 passive pre-amp, NVA A40 monoblock's, Fostex FE206E based big purple people eaters! shevans's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32505 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68123 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
JJZolx;469582 Wrote: > Good observations. I don't think I've seen anyone mention yet that the > buttons aren't backlit. If the buttons were lit, I could see the complaint that it makes too much light in a dark bedroom. I remember reading a thread that indicated the ethernet port status lights were left off for that reason. I've never had a clock radio with backlit buttons, but I get used to finding them by feel when the alarm goes off. Having backlit buttons that are normally off until you touch something or the alarm goes off would be interesting. -- gfuchs Radio (wahoo!), SBR, SC 7.4 on WHS gfuchs's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32477 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Release date for Squeezebox Radio? Europe?
Has anyone in UK managed to order a red radio. Doesn't appear as option on website. You can have any colour as long as it is black. -- noguru noguru's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=27520 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68123 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
Mnyb;469589 Wrote: > It is worse you can no longer set up an completely local system > somewhere in the process an internet link to SN is needed. That is just > plain bloody pathetic! I've got multiple SB3s, two Duets (doorstoppers) and a Transporter. None of these are Internet facing and I see no reason for them to be. Are these devices online toys or music players? Forcing users to do superfluous things that have no link whatsoever to their needs is just plain dumb, WTH??? -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
JJZolx;469582 Wrote: > Good observations. I don't think I've seen anyone mention yet that the > buttons aren't backlit. It's definitely a step backward in usability > from the Boom. > > The navigation of long lists can indeed be choppy. Compare navigating > albums vs. navigating artists. The album navigation is hampered by the > insistence on displaying the tiny artwork images, which each must be > scaled to size. There have been a lot of requests for an option to > suppress all artwork, both for speed and to maximize the area available > for text. > > The required SqueezeNetwork registration is an unfortunate development > that also plagues the Squeezebox Touch setup. Hopefully, if users are > vocal enough about it then it might go away. It also plagues the duet if you use 7.4 , the controller also use use this square peg trough round hole approach for us experienced users , with an existing setup :/ It is worse you can no longer set up an completely local system somewhere in the process an internet link to SN is needed. -- Mnyb No it can NOT be controlled with iTunes Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
Good observations. I don't think I've seen anyone mention yet that the buttons aren't backlit. It's definitely a step backward in usability from the Boom. The navigation of long lists can indeed be choppy. Compare navigating albums vs. navigating artists. The album navigation is hampered by the insistence on displaying the tiny artwork images, which each must be scaled to size. There have been a lot of requests for an option to suppress all artwork, both for speed and to maximize the area available for text. The required SqueezeNetwork registration is an unfortunate development that also plagues the Squeezebox Touch setup. Hopefully, if users are vocal enough about it then it might go away. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
unclemat;469453 Wrote: > First sight? Upgrading software? Huh? It's no longer called firmware? I > guess a change aimed to make it friendlier to non-geeks... evidenced > also lack of messages such as acquiring DHCP address, etc. You could argue it either way from a geek point of view. The Radio runs a linus OS with a LUA interface on top and an audio player in the back ground. This is all labled as SqueezeOS. So yes, it is a lot more like software than the embedded firmware of the previous generation of players. unclemat;469453 Wrote: > Also I am not too fond of the LCD. You can't please everyone all the time :) VFDs suck power, especially high resolution ones like in the SB3 and Boom, so battery life would be a lot lower than with an LCD. I was sceptical of the LCD on the Radio and Touch to begin with, but after using it all through the Beta Program, I've come to love it, and to be honest, the VFD on my Boom and SB3s looks pretty tired and old fashioned. -- funkstar my collection: *1*x squeezebox radio *1*x squeezebox touch *1*x squeezebox boom *2*x controller, *1*x receiver *2*x sb3 (sliver/black), *1*x sb2 wired (silver) *1*x sb (black), *1*x slimp3 (with rear shield) interested in any others if you have them! funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] First impressions.... not impressed
unclemat;469453 Wrote: > . > Then annoyance - insisted on logging to mysqueezebox.com. It's tiresome > to enter login info via knob (or remote).. This was debated in the Beta Radio testing program, and I was (am) in agreement with you. :) For the first time purchaser of a SB player not presently running SBS then the current Radio initial setup model is great! For existing SB customers running SBS it's an unnecessary routine of needless clicks and knob turns to get Radio setup.:( IMveryHO :) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69446 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] SB Radio is dropping station from hardware key [1]
Yeah, RadioTime is down. I think the way MySB handles the 1-6 presets (0-9 with a remote) is simply that your first six MySB Favorites are your 1-6 presets on Radio. Probably redundant, but I'd re-load the FW from MySB: Home Menu > Settings > Advanced > Software Update -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69363 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] SB Radio is dropping station from hardware key [1]
bpa;469533 Wrote: > Error 500 is an error from the station server and not the Radio. From > other Posts (and my own test) it seems the RadioTime server (which does > the Search) is down Yep, thought so too. That was just to describe what went wrong this morning alltogether... Cheers Punga -- Punga SB Classic on Sony HT-IS100 controlled by Philips Pronto 9400 + SB Boom + SB Radio served by SqueezeCenter from an QNAP TS-439 Pro Punga's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16705 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69363 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] SB Radio is dropping station from hardware key [1]
Error 500 is an error from the station server and not the Radio. From other Posts (and my own test) it seems the RadioTime server (which does the Search) is down -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69363 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] SB Radio is dropping station from hardware key [1]
Hi, it went even worse :( Yesterday night I checked the presets right before bedtime: All Presets were gone, instead some of my Favorites were assigned to the hardwarekeys. So I configured all hardwarekeys for new and went to bed. This morning the station I put as preset for key [1] was duplicated onto all 6 hardwarekeys. All other presets were overwritten by that station. Thus I started to reconfigure the presets. Trying to use "Search" for Radio Stations this morning gave me an "Error 500". Setting up the preset for key [3] worked but key [1] lost it's preset in the same moment. Additionally the Power key works very strange: Some times SB Radio won't react at all if pressing the power key. Some times it powers down the radio although the power key was pressed shortly (long press should power down the radio)... Not very happy right now about all this issues :( Cheers Punga -- Punga SB Classic on Sony HT-IS100 controlled by Philips Pronto 9400 + SB Boom + SB Radio served by SqueezeCenter from an QNAP TS-439 Pro Punga's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16705 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69363 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Setting the alarm for 06xx
unclemat;469486 Wrote: > I see this bug, too. Being a programmer I need to admit this bug is > quite intriguing :lol: Ditto :) I had a look at all the lua and Perl but couldn't -quite- figure out what populates the list of hours and makes them (un)choosable. -- dsf dsf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16001 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69428 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
