Re: [slim] IR port as a hardwire input?

2010-10-24 Thread aubuti
Ozob;584886 Wrote: > I should make it more simple.. > > Is the headphone/IR port an output device, or can it be used as an > input for a hard wired connection to a xantech controller normally used > to power ir emitters. Many devices permit hard wire inputs versus ir > emitter stick ons. Makes t

Re: [slim] IR port as a hardwire input?

2010-10-24 Thread Wirrunna
Never heard or read of the Headphone jack being used as an IR input, only output. I use one of these http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=KC5432 to control my NAD amp in a vented cupboard, SB3 sits in the open on top. -- Wirrunna A camel is a racehorse designed by a committee. -

[slim] WiFi radio recommendations

2010-10-24 Thread quietdragon
I have several Squeezeboxes and recently introduced its Internet radio capabilities to my father. He enjoys the possibilities, but at his own place there's just no way that he can manage and set up the server required to take care of the Squeezeboxes. For his purposes the key requirement is SIMP

Re: [slim] IR port as a hardwire input?

2010-10-24 Thread Ozob
I should make it more simple.. Is the headphone/IR port an output device, or can it be used as an input for a hard wired connection to a xantech controller normally used to power ir emitters. Many devices permit hard wire inputs versus ir emitter stick ons. Makes them more reliable. -- Ozob --

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2010-10-24 Thread BenH73
flattermann;584810 Wrote: > > But the next major SqueezeCommander version is not very far away I'm curious now, without trying to be pushy, do you have any sort of basic featurelist or timeline. By the end of November, by Christmas, next couple of weeks?? Will this have any enhancements for ta

Re: [slim] IR port as a hardwire input?

2010-10-24 Thread aubuti
I'm not 100% sure I understand your question, but I think I do so I'll give it a whack. The SB3/Classic's IR capability is to send/relay IR signals through the headphone output to an IR emitter (Xantech or similar brand). The idea is to use the SB's IR remote to control an amplifier or receiver. T

Re: [slim] Announce: New Squeezeslave 0.9 Release available on sourceforge

2010-10-24 Thread gon
truehl;584067 Wrote: > Hi, > Jonas K made a very good job an compiled SqueezeSlave for > ARM-Processors. I've download the Version for ARM. As far as I know > does this version only support oss. I've no experiences with oss and > can't get it working an a SheevaPlug with debian. I know how to wor

Re: [slim] Pearl Jam Channel on Sirius?

2010-10-24 Thread ajkidle
Found it. They're streaming it online on channel 813. -- ajkidle Squeezeboxen: 2x SBR, SB3, 2x Boom, Radio Controlled by: iPhone 4 running iPeng 1.2.7 Server: MSI Nettop 100 running VortexBox 1.4 ajkidle's Profile: http:

[slim] Pearl Jam Channel on Sirius?

2010-10-24 Thread ajkidle
They've changed channel 17 to be 24/7 Pearl Jam -- except I can't get it on my Squeezebox. Anyone know why? It works fine on my car unit, but the Squeezebox still pulls in the old Jam On station, which has moved to channel 81. Is there some update I need to perform to get the right channels?

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2010-10-24 Thread flattermann
tank121;584332 Wrote: > Is it possible to build up playlists within Commamder and save them > into > > Music library - playlists for future playing ? You can build playlists in SqueezeCommander but saving them is not implemented in the current version. But the next major SqueezeCommander ver

[slim] IR port as a hardwire input?

2010-10-24 Thread Ozob
Searching did not reveal the answer to my question: Does the IR port on the back of the Squeezebox Classic (internal antenna kind) be used to control the device via a hard wire connection attached to a Xantech type IR emitter output jack? My configuration requires the device to be placed within

Re: [slim] AV Streaming Today

2010-10-24 Thread Labarum
toby10;584803 Wrote: > Yeah, then I agree, there is no good TV based solution for you. :( Except the small format PC bolted to the back of the TV. I can remote desktop when the TV is off. Unless a Push2Tv box appears with independent S/PDIF out. -- Labarum Brian In Southampton: my son's M

Re: [slim] AV Streaming Today

2010-10-24 Thread toby10
Labarum;584789 Wrote: > I suppose I could, but I have no AV Receiver and no use for one. > > Adding another screen is unnecessary. I have a laptop as a source for > internet radio, ripped CDs and iPlayer content. I watch and listen to > nothing by satellite or terrestrial transmission in Cyprus.

Re: [slim] Rescanning using the remote control

2010-10-24 Thread kidstypike
karlinamillion;584744 Wrote: > With a SB3 & using the remote, I can get to the 'rescan new music..' > display on the SB itself, but how do I set that scan going using the > remote control, nothing I press seems to start the scan running > > Thanks >From the "Rescan Music Library" display > rig

[slim] How to stop loading playlist when wrong map is choosen?

2010-10-24 Thread wbree
Sometimes I accidentally select a map to play which contains more than 1 songs which would take to much time. How can I quit loading the playlist. The Squeezebox won't react on any remote input while loading. The only thing I can seem to do is putting the computer down where Squeezebox server

Re: [slim] AV Streaming Today

2010-10-24 Thread Labarum
toby10;584788 Wrote: > Couldn't you go Push2TV > AVR > TV via HDMI? > > You could also add a cheap LCD monitor to the AVR for music only usage. I suppose I could, but I have no AV Receiver and no use for one. Adding another screen is unnecessary. I have a laptop as a source for internet radio

Re: [slim] AV Streaming Today

2010-10-24 Thread toby10
Labarum;584772 Wrote: > . > > but does not have a S/PDIF output so audio needs to be routed by HDMI, > through the TV and on to the audio chain - not ideal... Couldn't you go Push2TV > AVR > TV via HDMI? You could also add a cheap LCD monitor to the AVR for music only usage.

Re: [slim] AV Streaming Today

2010-10-24 Thread Labarum
bernt;584773 Wrote: > http://www.dlink.com/boxee/ > > Personally I prefer not to have to turn on my TV just to listen to some > music. Agreed. Which is why Push2TV with an S/PDIF out that would still stream audio to the DAC with the TV off would be good news. The Media Player runs on the lapto

Re: [slim] ANNOUNCE: iPeng for iPad - Your Squeezebox Remote Gets Big

2010-10-24 Thread pippin
I believe it will be either because the server is still scaling artwork or you have a large current playlist. The artwork issue should go away as soon as the scaling is through until you do a clear and rescan. -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at penguinlovesmusic.com

Re: [slim] ANNOUNCE: iPeng for iPad - Your Squeezebox Remote Gets Big

2010-10-24 Thread jimzak
I really like iPeng for iPad. However, with both iPeng for iPad and the iPhone version on the iPad, I experience delays of up to a minute after each touch on the iPad before the attempted action happens on my SB setup. Sometimes I have to touch the "Play" command several times before it works.

Re: [slim] AV Streaming Today

2010-10-24 Thread bernt
http://www.dlink.com/boxee/ Personally I prefer not to have to turn on my Tv just to listen to some music. -- bernt 'LastFM' (http://www.last.fm/user/ottovonkopp/) SB3, SB BOOM - vortex...@hp SFF iPod Touch\iPeng bernt's

[slim] AV Streaming Today

2010-10-24 Thread Labarum
A Logitech product that streamed both video and audio would be nice. The new Apple TV will do this for a good price but with limitations set by Apple's closed shop marketing strategy. The Netgear Push2TV makes it possible http://www.netgear.com/ptv but does not have a S/PDIF output so audio ne

[slim] Rescanning using the remote control

2010-10-24 Thread karlinamillion
With a SB3 & using the remote, I can get to the 'rescan new music..' display on the SB itself, but how do I set that scan going using the remote control, nothing I press seems to start the scan running Thanks -- karlinamillion ---

Re: [slim] PDA controller solution

2010-10-24 Thread Grizzly
Hi Sebastian, thank you for a fantastic application which just seems to get better and better. I am currently running version 1.5 on a HTC Touch HD and everything just works. I am considering upgrading to the new Windows Phone 7 platform and was wondering if you have any plans to release SlimCtrl