Re: [slim] Now Playing Display --Easy Question

2007-08-29 Thread erland
I'm not sure if you can get this to work with standard SlimServer or not, but know that you can get it to work if you install the MusicInfoSCR plugin: http://www.herger.net/MusicInfoSCR -- erland Erland Isaksson 'My homepage' (http://erland.homeip.net) 'My download page'

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread Tom
Not just religion, but tradition. Where is the volume control on CD players, tape decks, or turntables? My CD player and tape deck have volume controls. Tom ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Looking for help with Nokia 770 and Moose

2007-08-29 Thread mattybain
bklaas;223539 Wrote: I don't know who would say that, because it's not possible :) Moose is a Windows-only .NET application. Nokia is linux based. Never the twain shall meet. I'd check into your wireless strength if you're getting big delays on send/receive though...mine is pretty

Re: [slim] SSODS tab is gone after firmware upgrade and ssods 2.18

2007-08-29 Thread flipflip
http://helgen.oinkzwurgl.org/diskstation/ssods -- flipflip Check out flipflip's 'SlimServer On DiskStation (SSODS)' (http://oinkzwurgl.org/ssods/)! flipflip's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5223

Re: [slim] SlimServer refuses to play certain mp3s...

2007-08-29 Thread captblanket
Hmm... I found out something more regarding my problem. If I edit the tags with foobar 0.9, for instance if I add some info and then remove it, the mp3s work fine with SlimServer. So apparently, SlimServer doesn't like the files that were tagged with foobar 0.8.3 or any version of MP3Tag. I don't

Re: [slim] Looking for help with Nokia 770 and Moose

2007-08-29 Thread bklaas
I stand corrected, although I would argue that you're really still using Moose on your Windows machine :) cheers, #!/ben -- bklaas the Nokia770 skin guy http://www.last.fm/user/bklaas/ bklaas's Profile:

Re: [slim] SlimServer refuses to play certain mp3s...

2007-08-29 Thread Mark Lanctot
Very odd, when I was on Windows, Mp3tag worked just fine, and it does for almost everyone here that uses it. Are you clearing/rescanning after you make the changes, not just look for new and changed? It does sound like some incompatibility with an ID3 tag version (ID3v1, ID3v2.3 or ID3v2.4) or

Re: [slim] SlimServer won't index AAC files

2007-08-29 Thread wakey
I stumbled on the answer last night--the answer which had eluded all my previous searches of the resources here, just waiting for me to ask for help publicly. It turns out that SlimServer ignores songs that are unchecked in iTunes. I leave the re-ripped versions unchecked so only one copy winds

Re: [slim] SlimServer won't index AAC files

2007-08-29 Thread moley6knipe
There's a setting somewhere in SS to specify whether unchecked songs in iTunes should be ignored or not, I'm sure. Can't remember where though as I'm not at my home PC! -- moley6knipe moley6knipe's Profile:

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread moley6knipe
Pat Farrell;223446 Wrote: I never, literally never, touch my SqueezeBoxes, and haven't touched my Transporter in months. I use them every day. I mostly use a laptop to control them, sometimes the remote. I would never want them to have buttons or to have buttons raise the price. YMMV

Re: [slim] Making a Fave Playlist

2007-08-29 Thread Barry McLarnon
On Monday 27 August 2007 17:16, Pale Blue Ego wrote: I'll add a vote for the TrackStat and Dynamic Playlist plugins.  Being able to rate each song is a great way to add value to your collection. Dynamic Playlist has an option to play top rated songs, and this will always give you the highest

Re: [slim] Making a Fave Playlist

2007-08-29 Thread Geoff B
On 8/29/07, Barry McLarnon wrote: Another nuisance with the tag approach is that my scheduled nightly rescans don't pick up the changes, so I have to do a complete library rescan periodically. What are you using to change the tags - does the file-modified date change? I'm not sure, but from

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread aubuti
Tom;223567 Wrote: Not just religion, but tradition. Where is the volume control on CD players, tape decks, or turntables? My CD player and tape deck have volume controls. Interesting. Do they control the line-outs? My CDP has a volume control, but that's only for the headphone jack. How

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread Bill Burns
aubuti wrote: Tom;223567 Wrote: Not just religion, but tradition. Where is the volume control on CD players, tape decks, or turntables? My CD player and tape deck have volume controls. Interesting. Do they control the line-outs? My CDP has a volume control, but that's only for the headphone

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread Sam Lowry
aubuti;223660 Wrote: Interesting. Do they control the line-outs? My CDP has a volume control, but that's only for the headphone jack. How about your turntable? ;o) My turntable does have a volume control :)(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ABOFS/102-9092571-1129700) -- Sam Lowry

[slim] Firmware Update Failed on SB3

2007-08-29 Thread otipher
After updating SlimServer to 6.5.4 on my XP machine, my Squeezebox went into an endless loop of reporting successful download of new firmware followed by an error Problem: update failed and a reset. I've tried the obvious things below: Moving it from wireless to ethernet Factory reset of the SB3

Re: [slim] Firmware Update Failed on SB3

2007-08-29 Thread Siduhe
Have you tried reprogramming the xilinx chip? Try unplugging the power and holding the 1 button down on the remote while plugging the power back in. -- Siduhe Siduhe's Profile:

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread JJZolx
Putting buttons on a slim device like a Squeezebox isn't a small task. It involves a lot of firmware, software, testing, breaking, fixing, testing again. If I could have two controls on a Squeezebox of the future it would be an analog volume pot, with old fashioned volume knob and a (real)

Re: [slim] Firmware Update Failed on SB3

2007-08-29 Thread otipher
Held down '1' button and got the Xilinx reprogamming message. The unit then booted up and notified me of a Software update (press brightness button) and then after successful download got the same Problem: updated failed error. By the way, SlimServer is reporting my player info as Player

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread Pat Farrell
JJZolx wrote: Putting buttons on a slim device like a Squeezebox isn't a small task. It involves a lot of firmware, software, testing, breaking, fixing, testing again. Yeah, at times I wish the name was still SlimDevices. The simple answer to why no buttons is because its a slim device --

Re: [slim] Best Cell Phone Remote??

2007-08-29 Thread rbryant
4mula1;218230 Wrote: The Nokia N95 does well with the handheld skin, especially with the screen rotated 90 degrees. It's a little awkward at first, but you get used to using the handset sideways. Great phone, BTW. OK, any clues as to how? I am probably being dense but cannot figure out

Re: [slim] Firmware Update Failed on SB3

2007-08-29 Thread Siduhe
From the look of this (old) thread, [EMAIL PROTECTED] may well be your best bet. Sorry not to be more help. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=6647 -- Siduhe Siduhe's Profile:

Re: [slim] Firmware Update Failed on SB3

2007-08-29 Thread seanadams
Check if you can install firmware from Squeezenetwork. If it doesn't prompt for an update, just press and hold brightness anyway to force it. -- seanadams seanadams's Profile:

Re: [slim] Firmware Update Failed on SB3

2007-08-29 Thread otipher
I'm not sure what the exact process is for updating from SqueezeNetwork, but while playing an Internet Radio station I held down the brightness key until an upgrade download was forced. The download was successful but the update failed again. In the meantime I downgraded SlimServer on the PC to

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread plympton
Pat Farrell;223701 Wrote: JJZolx wrote: Putting buttons on a slim device like a Squeezebox isn't a small task. It involves a lot of firmware, software, testing, breaking, fixing, testing again. Yeah, at times I wish the name was still SlimDevices. The simple answer to why no

[slim] My plugin modules are disabled how to re-enable?

2007-08-29 Thread Ashy72
Just a question to ask to someone who knows... My Plugin Modules show as DISABLED on the Info/Plugin Module screen. Both music magic and remove played songs are two i have downloaded and put into the slimserver\server\plugins directory. These are ticked in the web interface and i load plugins on

Re: [slim] Firmware Update Failed on SB3

2007-08-29 Thread seanadams
Hmm. Haven't heard of this issue but I'm pretty sure it will need to be replaced. Call support, tell them you already troubleshooted with me, and unless they have any other ideas, get a replacement. Sorry for the inconvenience. -- seanadams

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread Pat Farrell
plympton wrote: Pat Farrell;223701 Wrote: Yeah, at times I wish the name was still SlimDevices. The simple answer to why no buttons is because its a slim device Well, I hate to say this, but then they should have done what Tivo did - make the volume keys programmable (and the power key) so

[slim] NAS for running SlimServer

2007-08-29 Thread jordi . c
Hello, Now I've collected 3 SqueezeBoxes I'm thinking about a NAS. I have read some threads here about this topic. The most people advice the Thecus 5200 serie. In Holland we have three versions: -Thecus N5200 -Thecus N5200B Pro -Thecus N5200BR(oustor) Pro The only difference I can see

Re: [slim] SSODS tab is gone after firmware upgrade and ssods 2.18

2007-08-29 Thread bbbb
After the update with ssods-2.18-armv5tejl.pat with error 42 and then pushing the back label I get the update screen again. I'm not jumping to a screen with Install_check (08-ssods_slimserver_tarball_installation_step1). So the sequence of screens is not like Flipflip's screenshots. How can I

Re: [slim] NAS for running SlimServer

2007-08-29 Thread aubuti
jordi.c;223737 Wrote: I want my songs to be safe so I think I go for RAID5. Is this a secure way of working? Not in my opinion. RAID5 will save you from down time when one of your drives dies, but it won't save you from numerous other hazards like theft, fire, flooding, human error, etc. If

Re: [slim] Help! Bad WiFi-reception

2007-08-29 Thread mvalera
teddy278;223190 Wrote: Hi. Huh? Sorry, I don't get it - what am I supposed to wire where now? ;-) Greetings! teddy I was recommending adding a 2nd AP to increase your networks range. I'm assuming your wireless lan is running just off your router/wireless access point, correct?

Re: [slim] NAS for running SlimServer

2007-08-29 Thread funkstar
RAID-5 isn't a replacement for backups, but it is definitely a good thing. The Pro version of the N5200 also has a 1.5GHz processor as opposed to a 600MHz version in the original non-Pro. This makes a pretty big difference with SlimServer and its MySQL database. As for HD video, the NAS should

Re: [slim] NAS for running SlimServer

2007-08-29 Thread jordi . c
funkstar;223753 Wrote: RAID-5 isn't a replacement for backups, but it is definitely a good thing. The Pro version of the N5200 also has a 1.5GHz processor as opposed to a 600MHz version in the original non-Pro. This makes a pretty big difference with SlimServer and its MySQL database.

Re: [slim] NAS for running SlimServer

2007-08-29 Thread egd
jordi.c;223758 Wrote: What is your opinion of using a NAS device instead of using a pc? If you have a spare PC lying around it can do the trick but may consume more power. If your desktop is on 24/7 then it probably makes no difference. jordi.c;223758 Wrote: Than the best option is to go

Re: [slim] Best Cell Phone Remote??

2007-08-29 Thread 4mula1
rbryant;223699 Wrote: OK, any clues as to how? I am probably being dense but cannot figure out how to do this (have a PC, a Squeezebox, a wireless network and a Nokia N95) ... tried the IP address in the browser, tried Salling Clicker, any clues? Thanks As MikeFish said,

Re: [slim] Lossless Classical Recordings

2007-08-29 Thread MrStan
Conversion from WMA to WAV is easy using DBPowerAmp and then this can be encoded to FLAC. By using MP3Tag you can copy other the tags from WMA to FLAC. It works OK except that the conversion seems to add a very small amount of silence to the beginning and end of the WAV and this needs to be

Re: [slim] Lost powered off screensaver

2007-08-29 Thread Ross L
Try tapping brightness? Double check the screensaver when off preference? -- Ross L Ross Levine - Slim Devices Quality Assurance Ross L's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4416 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Making a Fave Playlist

2007-08-29 Thread Barry McLarnon
On Wednesday 29 August 2007 11:50, Geoff B wrote: On 8/29/07, Barry McLarnon wrote: Another nuisance with the tag approach is that my scheduled nightly rescans don't pick up the changes, so I have to do a complete library rescan periodically. What are you using to change the tags - does

Re: [slim] Firmware Update Failed on SB3

2007-08-29 Thread otipher
Thanks for your help, got an RMA from Tech Support. I just hope this doesn't happen next time I upgrade as well :( -- otipher otipher's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12977 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread plympton
Pat Farrell;223732 Wrote: plympton wrote: Well, I hate to say this, but then they should have done what Tivo did - make the volume keys programmable (and the power key) so that it could control the receiver directly. The TiVo is not close to a slim device. It has a full blown Linux

Re: [slim] Why no buttons?

2007-08-29 Thread Pat Farrell
plympton wrote: I was just referring to the Tivo REMOTE - not the box (although they have no buttons, too). The REMOTE can be programmed to raise/lower the TV volume, mute, and power (tv amp) - no need for IR blasters. Oh, I missed that. LogiTech groks remotes. Hang in there a bit, per the

[slim] Server settings/behavior : does not affect scan - why?

2007-08-29 Thread FelipeC
I have installed different versions of slimserver software in two different PCs and still can't get the behavior settings to affect the scan. What I am trying to do: 1. change MULTIPLE ITEMS IN TAGS to , and so, for instance, Aretha Franklin Luther Vandross becomes two different contributors.

Re: [slim] Looking for help with Nokia 770 and Moose

2007-08-29 Thread richs1
Mattybain - Thanks for your suggestions. This is a very stupid question, but how do I install rdesktop. I've clicked install to download it, but when I open the file (rdesktop.install)I don't have a program associated with it. I assume that I'm trying to execute an application. BTW, I'm

Re: [slim] Lost powered off screensaver

2007-08-29 Thread peterw
This question comes up so often, I wonder if Logitech should modify SlimServer so that a message is briefly displayed whenever a player enters a mode that has its brightness set to Dark, e.g. Display going dark, press Brightness to illuminate... This could be default behavior, with a web

Re: [slim] Looking for help with Nokia 770 and Moose

2007-08-29 Thread azinck3
richs1;223807 Wrote: Mattybain - Thanks for your suggestions. This is a very stupid question, but how do I install rdesktop. I've clicked install to download it, but when I open the file (rdesktop.install)I don't have a program associated with it. I assume that I'm trying to execute an

Re: [slim] Lost powered off screensaver

2007-08-29 Thread kdf
On 29-Aug-07, at 8:09 PM, peterw wrote: This question comes up so often, I wonder if Logitech should modify SlimServer so that a message is briefly displayed whenever a player enters a mode that has its brightness set to Dark, e.g. A good thought, but a problem when you have a situation