Re: [slim] FW update SB3, broken remote

2011-01-04 Thread Espen
I have had two other remotes dying over the years and both times it have been the IR-led soldering that failed. It might be that a remote like logitech 555 can be used instead. I had one a few years back and if I recall correctly one downloaded specs for other remotes from a logitech database. I

Re: [slim] Default Alarm -- how to always use it??

2011-01-04 Thread aubuti
Don't know. I doubt there's a magic URL you could use, but you could try picking apart the firmware file with a hex editor or something. It's easy on the Radio, where usually the opposite procedure is what people want, ie, replace the fallback alarm with something better. -- aubuti --

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay no more on nightly build ?

2011-01-04 Thread eboissier
Ah ok... to bad for me... Thanks for your answer ! -- eboissier eboissier's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14365 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84509 ___

Re: [slim] Default Alarm -- how to always use it??

2011-01-04 Thread grimholtz
Is there any way to pull the actual mp3 off the firmware? :) Maybe there's a URL on the device I use to get it? -- grimholtz grimholtz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5235 View this thread: http:

Re: [slim] Default Alarm -- how to always use it??

2011-01-04 Thread aubuti
Sorry, I don't have a good answer for you for a Boom. The kludge answer is to record the sound, save it as an mp3 file, put it on your server as a Favorite, and then choose that favorite for the alarm. It will work, but I hope someone has a better solution for you. -- aubuti ---

Re: [slim] Default Alarm -- how to always use it??

2011-01-04 Thread grimholtz
Squeezebox Boom -- grimholtz grimholtz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5235 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84511 ___

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay no more on nightly build ?

2011-01-04 Thread Mnyb
Build server is temporarily down for some reason all kinds of betas is missing right now , just wait untill they fix it . Some betas has been missing since before xmas . -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J Meridia

Re: [slim] Default Alarm -- how to always use it??

2011-01-04 Thread aubuti
Which model SB? -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84511 ___ discu

[slim] Default Alarm -- how to always use it??

2011-01-04 Thread grimholtz
Hi, When my squeezebox can't connect to its server and an alarm is scheduled, the sound I chose to play on the server doesn't play. Instead, a default sound plays. I really like it. How can I always use it for the alarm (even when connected to the server)? Thanks in advance! grimholtz -- grim

Re: [slim] Transporter won't connect

2011-01-04 Thread dennis55
Only thing that upsets my Transporter's Wifi is the microvave oven..:) -- dennis55 Slim Devices/Logitech Transporter Bonnec Audiosysteme Timpano Linn Products Akurate C4200 Totem Acoustics Forest SqueezeBox Radio Duet Controller SqueezeBoxserver on SheevaPlug SqueezeCommander on HTC H

[slim] SqueezePlay no more on nightly build ?

2011-01-04 Thread eboissier
Hello I've searched all over nightly build directory (and google) but no trace of SqueezePlay software (for Windows in my case)... Any idea where I can find it ? Thanks Eric -- eboissier eboissier's Profile: http://foru

Re: [slim] Q on File Formats

2011-01-04 Thread weinstro
virgiliomi;599620 Wrote: > And it does all depend. > > It depends on what format your music is currently in, and what formats > your devices are capable of playing natively (as if the device doesn't > support the format natively, it will need to be transcoded in realtime > to another format). >

Re: [slim] Problem with Listen Again on BBC iPlayer via my Transporter

2011-01-04 Thread bpa
Oddly - it is available on the non UK list which I think is the same quality as the UK list. Try the following URL - it is very slow to start so set network timeout to about 60. http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/4/asx/p00cd80n/iplayer_intl_stream_wma -- bpa --

Re: [slim] Problem connecting to Napster and Shoutcast

2011-01-04 Thread virgiliomi
'This post' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=599604&postcount=24) from a Squeezebox dev gives pretty much all the info about the Shoutcast issue. -- virgiliomi virgiliomi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.c

Re: [slim] Problem with Listen Again on BBC iPlayer via my Transporter

2011-01-04 Thread Triode
norderney;599882 Wrote: > I have been listening to a series of programmes broadcast on BBC Radio > Solent last week called Solent Stories. The programme broadcast last > Wednesday will not play via my Transporter. It gets deleted from the > BBC iPlayer server tomorrow!! > Within the SqueezeB

[slim] Problem with Listen Again on BBC iPlayer via my Transporter

2011-01-04 Thread norderney
I have been listening to a series of programmes broadcast on BBC Radio Solent last week called Solent Stories. The programme broadcast last Wednesday will not play via my Transporter. It gets deleted from the BBC iPlayer server tomorrow!! Within the SqueezeBox Server software, I select the fo

Re: [slim] Problem connecting to Napster and Shoutcast

2011-01-04 Thread toby10
allanweinman;599873 Wrote: > Shoutcast still down on squeezeserver. Anyone tried calling/emailing > Logitech support to see what they say? ShoutCast is dead on SqueezeBox's. It has been removed. You can still play ShoutCast streams via Tune in URL or add to Favorites, but there is no ShoutCast

Re: [slim] Problem connecting to Napster and Shoutcast

2011-01-04 Thread allanweinman
Shoutcast still down on squeezeserver. Anyone tried calling/emailing Logitech support to see what they say? -- allanweinman allanweinman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18734 View this thread: h

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Classic v3: Replacement for Remote, Power Adapter

2011-01-04 Thread tcutting
SB3 remote may be easily fixed... Here's a response I posted to another thread a few minutes ago: Common failure mode for these remotes is the connection between the IR transmitter diode and the circuit board. If that's the case with yours, and you have some soldering skills, you may be able to r

Re: [slim] FW update SB3, broken remote

2011-01-04 Thread tcutting
How did the remote die? Common failure mode for these remotes is the connection between the IR transmitter diode and the circuit board. If that's the case with yours, and you have some soldering skills, you may be able to reflow the solder at this connection. -- tcutting -

Re: [slim] Problem connecting to Napster and Shoutcast

2011-01-04 Thread asdti
For me, in Napster, most albums play a track, then skip one (or two or three), then play a track, etc etc. It's still MUCH worse in the evenings, as well. I can't say it's fixed at all... -- asdti asdti's Profile: http:/

Re: [slim] FW update SB3, broken remote

2011-01-04 Thread Mnyb
aubuti;599740 Wrote: > No, because that menu you get when you hold the left arrow button for 5 > seconds is the SB3's _firmware_ menu. That is not accessible to tools > that rely on the server such as iPeng, web ui, or cli. > > Mnyb is right about most things, but I think he's wrong about the >

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Classic v3: Replacement for Remote, Power Adapter

2011-01-04 Thread Mnyb
Remember to set SB3 to auto update firmware other wise you you must have an original remote with "brigthness" button . Squeezebox Touch remote also works with SB3 Power supply: Squeezebox Touch supply also works with SB3 and it's universal 100-240 v 50-60hz you might need to purchase the adapter

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Classic v3: Replacement for Remote, Power Adapter

2011-01-04 Thread toby10
goldstarst...@gmail.com;599828 Wrote: > I have same problem here in Israel - the local Logitech dealer does not > support any of the squeezeboxes. I have a classic (3) and the remote > dropped and does not work. If I get a universal that supports JVC DVD > will it work for set up of IP again and

Re: [slim] Looking for Good SqueezeBox Overview

2011-01-04 Thread Pascal Hibon
iPhone;599737 Wrote: > For me the problem with the Logitech Squeezebox Website is that it the > exact opposite of the Slim Devices Squeezebox website. What I mean by > this is that the SD site was geared toward information and technical > specs that could lead to a sale by one going to the order

Re: [slim] Squeezebox Classic v3: Replacement for Remote, Power Adapter

2011-01-04 Thread goldstarst...@gmail.com
I have same problem here in Israel - the local Logitech dealer does not support any of the squeezeboxes. I have a classic (3) and the remote dropped and does not work. If I get a universal that supports JVC DVD will it work for set up of IP again and stuff like that as well as day to day control?

Re: [slim] On enable/disable software/firmware updates for old squeezebox players

2011-01-04 Thread Pascal Hibon
The ReadyNAS series are not very power hungry. There are some things you can tweak to reduce power consumption at idle state. The biggest optimizer is to let the disks spin down after x minutes of inactivity. My NVX is running 24/7 and at idle the power consumption is less than 7 watts. If you le

Re: [slim] Sonos & Wolfgang's Vault - Potential for Squeezeboxes?

2011-01-04 Thread garym
The response to my inquiry re adding Squeezeboxes as an option: Hi Gary, Thanks for you your feedback. Although our current applications only support the iPhone, Sonos, and Boxee, we are working hard to obtain more great content and extend our services to a

Re: [slim] On enable/disable software/firmware updates for old squeezebox players

2011-01-04 Thread aubuti
blubstar;599803 Wrote: > 2. For energy reasons, I am not using my NAS 24/7 --> I have to switch! Do you listen to your SB 24/7? If not, then your NAS doesn't have to run 24/7 -- just when you want to listen to your SB. If that's too inconvenient or wasteful of energy for you, consider running S

Re: [slim] Bug? other issue? SBS 7.5.3b won't autostart

2011-01-04 Thread MrSinatra
is this now necessary when upgrading? if so, why? i'll try it, hope it fixes the issue. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=599712&postcount=44 -- MrSinatra www.lion-radio.org using: sb2 & sbc (my home) / sbrec & ipeng (parents' home) - sbs 7.5.2b - win xp pro sp3 ie8 - p4(ht) 3.2g

Re: [slim] On enable/disable software/firmware updates for old squeezebox players

2011-01-04 Thread blubstar
Thanx for your feedback. 1. For bug reasons, I cannot use SBS 7.5.x 8-( 2. For energy reasons, I am not using my NAS 24/7 --> I have to switch! 3. Believe me: DNS, etc. are ok! So, I will try to tell my SBS 7.4.2 to provide the FW131 to my SB. Good info! I'll keep you updated... Kai -- bl

[slim] Sonos & Wolfgang's Vault - Potential for Squeezeboxes?

2011-01-04 Thread garym
See press release below. I'm wondering what the chance of this happening for Squeezeboxes? It would be an excellent addition in my opinion. http://www.sonos.com/company/press/releases/release/default.aspx?rdr=true&LangType=1033&id=7928 -- garym -

Re: [slim] On enable/disable software/firmware updates for old squeezebox players

2011-01-04 Thread Mnyb
Does not a surprisingly large amount of NAS user have some DNS problems too . To compound the problem, so that their local ss/sc/sbs is not able to contact mysb.com or the internet ? The best thing to do is to solve that problem, can be a configuration error on the nas or whatnot. -- Mnyb ---

Re: [slim] Hardware advice please

2011-01-04 Thread linvale
Yes. This will be very adequate and the improved graphics/memory on the Revo will help with XBMC. I just use windows media server and the picture audio is great for movies in HD etc and squeezecenter runs very well. -- linvale Squeezcenter running on ACER R1600 Windows XP Fileserver ReadyNAS

Re: [slim] SqueezeRemote for nokia phones

2011-01-04 Thread Spag
pichonCalavera;596545 Wrote: > Just installed the application on my Nokia N8, gonna see how it works It doesn't work on my N8... -- Spag Spag's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=42642 View this thr

Re: [slim] On enable/disable software/firmware updates for old squeezebox players

2011-01-04 Thread aubuti
blubstar;599662 Wrote: > Side-effect when SBS is "down": here I can press and hold "left" instead > of "bringtness"; this brings me into the advanced settings menu on the > squeezebox player, where I can set "auto updates" to "off" (note, this > menu CANNOT be reached through the normal menue). U

[slim] Hardware advice please

2011-01-04 Thread mactavish
I'm looking to upgrade my hardware to run a faster GUI for squeezcenter, and possibly dip my toes in the XBMC water I currently run a Qnap 109. It's a few years old now and isn't the fastest when browsing my library. I was looking for advice on the following, to see if it was possible. If I got

Re: [slim] Spotify is (soon) available for Sonos - What about Squeezebox?

2011-01-04 Thread TheLastMan
JonWill;574695 Wrote: > Not if you are running SBS on a non-intel platform, such as my NAS :( - > I'd like a Logitech supported approach like with Napster - I could do > with the extra kbps in the stream ... Anybody desperate for Spotify with SBS on a NAS should at least *-try-* DSBridge. The mai

Re: [slim] FW update SB3, broken remote

2011-01-04 Thread aubuti
theseal;599731 Wrote: > sho, snap the remote is seriously dead and I did not do anything > of the above before it died on me. > > Is it possible to di the same from Ipeng or www or commandeline? No, because that menu you get when you hold the left arrow button for 5 seconds is the SB3's

Re: [slim] FW update SB3, broken remote

2011-01-04 Thread theseal
ok, thanks. I'll have to lend a remote from one of my friends. -- theseal theseal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19017 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84493 __

Re: [slim] Looking for Good SqueezeBox Overview

2011-01-04 Thread iPhone
For me the problem with the Logitech Squeezebox Website is that it the exact opposite of the Slim Devices Squeezebox website. What I mean by this is that the SD site was geared toward information and technical specs that could lead to a sale by one going to the order page. The Logitech site is mor

Re: [slim] FW update SB3, broken remote

2011-01-04 Thread Mnyb
Not that I know off ? To other reading this set your SB3/2 to automatic fw uppgrade. The remote can be replaced by the Touch's remote but it does not have the brightness button , so it wont do for fw upgrade :-/ -- Mnyb Mai

Re: [slim] FW update SB3, broken remote

2011-01-04 Thread theseal
sho, snap the remote is seriously dead and I did not do anything of the above before it died on me. Is it possible to di the same from Ipeng or www or commandeline? -- theseal theseal's Profile: http://forums.slim

Re: [slim] VortexBox 1.7 released with DVD and CD auto ripping

2011-01-04 Thread agillis
mbonsack;599644 Wrote: > Is this the full-featured (really 7.5.3) version of 7.5.2, or the > Rhapsody-fix-only (official Logitech release) version? Not sure. It's r31646 from svn with some VortexBox specific patches if that helps you. -- agillis rip, tag, get cover artÂ… All you do is insert

Re: [slim] Transporter won't connect

2011-01-04 Thread garym
doctor_big;599689 Wrote: > That's how I'm leaning. The only thing that worries me is that it won't > fire up unless I remove and re-insert the power cord. Is that normal? > > Thanks > Jason That may be just because it "reboots" when you remove power, so it forces it to try to find an IP address

Re: [slim] FW update SB3, broken remote

2011-01-04 Thread Mnyb
Is any buttons working at all ? the arrows or something ? Otherwise before you brake your remote ;) you can go into the SB3 fw settings to set it to uppgrade automatically, then you wont need the brigthness button. And in the later fw it is from now on always automatic. otherwise I'm sorry :-/

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Squeezeslave: 1.0 released

2011-01-04 Thread murkle
ralphy;599701 Wrote: > Yes, I see buffer underruns which would explain the silence. > > I've seen this before and it turned out to be a bug in the alsa sound > card driver. It was the HDA Intel driver, which it looks like your > using as well. > > Do you have a usb sound card? If so, plug it

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Squeezeslave: 1.0 released

2011-01-04 Thread ralphy
murkle;599503 Wrote: > Sorry about this, the problem is actually also happening when I'm NOT > running it with the -M switch - so disregard my last post. > > Was there anything useful in the logs? Yes, I see buffer underruns which would explain the silence. I've seen this before and it turned

[slim] FW update SB3, broken remote

2011-01-04 Thread theseal
Hello all! One of my sons have been overenthusiastic about music and resulting in a broken remote control for my SB3. Is there any ways of upgrading FW without the remote? best regards -- theseal theseal's Profile: http

Re: [slim] Transporter won't connect

2011-01-04 Thread doctor_big
That's how I'm leaning. The only thing that worries me is that it won't fire up unless I remove and re-insert the power cord. Is that normal? Thanks Jason -- doctor_big doctor_big's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/

Re: [slim] Grooveshark support

2011-01-04 Thread elziko
Actually a developer from Grooveshark themselves was interested in doing this at one point but it amounted to nothing: http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=12413 -- elziko elziko's Profile: http://forums.slimdevice

Re: [slim] On enable/disable software/firmware updates for old squeezebox players

2011-01-04 Thread Mnyb
* you can listen to all your radio service trough the NAS , so the obvius solution is to not switch to mysb.com , this works if the nas have proper DNS and if your mysb.com creds is filled in the mysb.com tab in squeeezeboxserver. * In general an upgrade will brake on many linux machines , a comp

[slim] On enable/disable software/firmware updates for old squeezebox players

2011-01-04 Thread blubstar
Hi there, I have searched the existing threads thoroughly but found that non considers this in particular. My setting: * squeezebox (SB3), the old one * MySB.com account * SBS 7.4.2 running on ReadyNAS NV+ (7.5.x are buggy here) My problem: * my squeezebox player keeps updating its firmware wh