Logitech Ft Speaker System User Manual
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1. you want Squeezebox to use for saving playlists and click Change To create a playlist using the web interface 1 Search or browse through your music library for music you want to put in the playlist 2 When you locate a song album artist or genre you want to put in the playlist click the plus sign next to it It is added to the current Now Playing playlist 3 To change the order of the tracks in the playlist use the up and down arrows to move tracks up and down the list 4 To save the playlist click the SAVE button at the top of the current playlist on the right half of the page The new playlist should appear on the left side of the page Enter the name you want to give this playlist and click Save The playlist is saved to the folder you specified To find it again use the Browse Playlists feature To create a playlist using the remote control 1 Search or browse through your music library for music you want to put in the playlist 2 When you locate a song album artist or genre you want to put in the playlist press ADD It is added to the Now Playing playlist 3 To save the playlist press NOW PLAYING and then press and hold PLAY on the remote Using the remote keypad enter the name you want to give this playlist and press the RIGHT arrow 4 The playlist is saved To find it again use Browse Playlists Squeezebox Owner s Guide 15 Listening to Internet Radio You can listen to thousands of i2. Home are displayed on the screen Then use the DOWN button to scroll to SqueezeNetwork and press RIGHT The first time you connect to SqueezeNetwork you ll be asked to choose a language and time zone You ll then be provided with a Personal Identification Number PIN for your Squeezebox Visit http www squeezenetwork com with your web browser to create an account on SqueezeNetwork and enter your PIN to register From that web site you can add favorites to your SqueezeNetwork account add and modify your favorite radio stations RSS News feeds and more If you ever need to find your PIN again later connect to SqueezeNetwork with your remote and scroll DOWN to Settings press RIGHT then scroll to Squeezebox PIN and press RIGHT again To switch back to your SlimServer from SqueezeNetwork press LEFT until you see SqueezeNetwork on the top line of the display then scroll to Log Off then press RIGHT Tip Where am I Press LEFT repeatedly until you get to the top most menu If you are connected to SqueezeNetwork you ll see SqueezeNetwork on the top line If you are connected to your SlimServer computer you ll see Squeezebox Home Squeezebox Owner s Guide 17 Special Features Squeezebox has a beautiful high resolution vacuum fluorescent display In addition to displaying the name of the track or internet radio station you re currently listening to you can tell Squeezebox to show you dynamic content via RSS feeds gorgeous g
3. RIGHT to see the results of your search Tip In sorted lists such as lists of artists albums o r genres press the number buttons to jump to the first item that starts with the corresponding letter Tip In unsorted lists such as playlists press a num proportionally through the list Press SHUFFLE to cycle between the following settings Shuffle All Songs Shuffle By Album No Shuffle ber button to jump Squeezebox Owner s Guide 11 Press REPEAT to cycle between the following settings Repeat Off stop playing at the end of the current playlist Repeat Current Song Repeat All Songs Press SLEEP to tell Squeezebox to turn itself off in 15 minutes Add 15 minute increments up to a total of 90 minutes by pressing SLEEP repeatedly If you wish to cancel the Sleep function press SLEEP until the player displays Sleep Cancelled Press NOW PLAYING to display the song you are listening to Press NOW PLAYING again to cycle through different display formats for the now playing song including graphic visualizers and progress meters Press SIZE to cycle between different display font sizes You can do this while Squeezebox is powered on or off Press BRIGHTNESS to cycle through Squeezebox display brightness levels You can do this while Squeezebox is powered either on or off If you want to dim the display completely press BRIGHTNESS to cycle to a completely dark screen If Squeezebox is powered off it will
4. address automatically using DHCP or whether you want to assign it a static IP address Most networks will let Squeezebox obtain an address automatically Press the RIGHT arrow If you chose to assign Squeezebox a static IP enter it using the numbers on the remote Press the RIGHT arrow to save the address Tip Use leading zeroes to specify numbers with fewer than 3 digits for example you would enter 010 001 004 281 for 10 1 4 281 Enter the subnet mask for the network the default gateway IP address and the address of your DNS server pressing the RIGHT arrow on the remote to move to each one Connecting to SlimServer 1 IfSlimServer isn t already running start it now Squeezebox will scan your local network to find the computer that s running SlimServer If you started SlimServer after configuring Squeezebox you may need to scroll to find it 2 Select the computer you want to use If you are running SlimServer on multiple computers on your local network you can use the DOWN arrow to scroll to the one you want to use 3 Press the RIGHT arrow on the remote to connect Setup is complete Tip If you want to go back to setup later press the LEFT arrow on the remote down and hold it for five seconds Squeezebox will return to the Set Up Networking menu Using the Remote Press POWER to put Squeezebox into standby mode This will dim the display stop the music and show a clock Press POWER again to wake Squeezebox Squeez
5. been UL tested It should only be used with other UL listed devices Squeezebox Owner s Guide 27 FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement This hardware device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult the dealer or an experienced ra
6. e Logitech Logitech saueezebox Owner s Guide Squeezebox Owner s Guide Table of Contents About SQUEEZEDOXN una une 2 System Requinementsiascszesstssnisssssensssssinsnssessnenstedusnehsusnnsnenrenegeinehsensghnheheneen 2 Before YoulBegin e nn Naaa Enno 3 Installing the SliMServer Software 4 Installing on Windows 4 installing on Mac OSX 2 2 sense 5 Installing on Linux or Other Operating System 5 Connecting SqueezebOoX M enero tnb to tos aine eb th torpe es ete Eo Ge habs pp een 6 Configuring SqueezebOoX M cccei ient aia te ein p tesiti tinte on sh Lage eda aga eR puo stss 7 Set UP Networking ott oret decet e de tbc teet ne 7 Connecting to SlimSerVer M eoo core titio ede eteten tecto esee ee eres sonnaeun esop eese 8 Using the plc 9 Playing uie 12 Using the Remote to Play MUSIC o totceret eara roro tc iocos recusa in 12 Searching for Music with the Remote 13 Creating and Saving a Playlist sccccccsscssssssscasscessssosssesssssessssocssscesesoessecsesesossessens 14 Listening to Internet Radio SqueszeNetWonk C MJerzeEl grseee e Alani ClOGK e 17 eicere 18 Using Squeezebox as a Wireless Bridge ss 19 Crossfading Between Tracks RSS NEIN tn Controlling Multiple Squeezeboxes with one SlimServer 21 Wakem LAN
7. for a mounted volume or mapped drive use SERVER path style addressing This may work for some servers where direct volume letter mapping does not How do I use multiple folders or disks with my music library You can create links or shortcuts to other folders and place them in your specified Music Library Folder The contents of the linked folders will then be part of your Music Library added some music to my library but it s not showing up If you add music to your music library you may need to tell SlimServer to rescan your Squeezebox Owner s Guide 25 music library From the web interface click Server Settings and click Rescan SlimServer begins to examine your music folder looking for new music Depending on how much music you have this could take several minutes The new music will not appear in your music library on the SlimServer until the rescan is complete Some of the songs in my iTunes library don t show up on Squeezebox or say STOPPED when try to play them What s up with that f you ve moved your iTunes music files around iTunes may export incorrect information about the songs in its library You ll need to make sure that iTunes has the correct folder or your music library In iTunes open Preferences and click on the Advanced tab If the path to your Music Library folder is incorrect you ll need to correct it If it is correct try changing it to a different folder and then change it back to the correct
8. instructions and your local laws When replacing batteries remove all used batteries Mixing old and new batteries may cause battery leakage or rupture When possible use alkaline battery replacements You may use other battery types but do not mix them with alkalines Make sure that you insert the batteries correctly When not using your product for long periods of time remove the batteries and store them in cool dry place at normal room temperature POWER SUPPLY WARNING Your product has a power supply so please follow these safety guidelines 1 The power supply is for indoor use only 2 Use the power supply that comes with your product do not use any other power supply 3 Do not use a damaged power supply or attempt to repair one that is damaged 4 Do not immerse the power supply in water or subject it to physical abuse 5 Inspect the power supply regularly for damage to its cable plug and body Squeezebox Owner s Guide 29 Logitech Hardware Product Limited Warranty Logitech warrants that your Logitech hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for two 2 years beginning from the date of purchase Except where prohibited by applicable law this warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary under local laws Remedies Logitech s entire liability and your exclusive reme
9. stay dark until you power it back on or press BRIGHTNESS again If Squeezebox is powered on press any button on the remote to turn on the display Logitech Playing Your Music Squeezebox plays music that you select with the remote control or the web interface Using the Remote to Play Music 1 Use the LEFT arrow to go to Squeezebox Home You may have to press the LEFT arrow more than once to get there 2 Use the UP and DOWN arrows to find the Browse Music option 3 Press the RIGHT arrow The Browse Albums option is displayed You can scroll down to browse by artist genre year new music existing playlists or browse the contents of your music folder 4 To browse an album artist or genre press the RIGHT arrow to select it then the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the list 5 When you find an album artist genre or song you want to listen to press PLAY to play all the songs associated with the displayed item Tip If you want to play the selected songs after the songs that you are already listening to press ADD and they will be added to the end of the list 6 Press NOW PLAYING to jump to the list of songs that you have selected to play Scroll through the list with the UP and DOWN arrows Press the LEFT arrow to return to the main Squeezebox Home menu Using the Web Interface to Play Music 1 Open the web interface in your browser If you are using the computer where you installed SlimServer go to
10. aller icon The SlimServer Setup Wizard starts Tip You may see an Open File Security Warning if so click Run 3 Follow the instructions to set up SlimServer and specify Where to install the SlimServer software Where on your computer your music collection is you can change this later Where to save and look for any playlists you create Where to place shortcuts and icons for the application Click Next to accept the default value at each panel If you want to go back and change your selection click Back When you have finished configuring your installation the Setup Wizard displays a summary of your choices Click Install SlimServer is installed and the Completing the SlimServer Setup Wizard panel is displayed Click OK A Squeezebox icon will appear in your Windows System Tray at the bottom right of your screen right click on this icon to show a menu and choose to open the SlimServer software Stop SlimServer or go to the Slim Devices web site Squeezebox Owner s Guide Installing on Mac OS X 1 2 Save the dmg file to your Desktop When the file has finished downloading double click on the disk image file dmg to make it appear on your desktop Your web browser may do this for you automatically Double click on the SlimServer Installer icon The SlimServer Installer will start You can choose whether you want to install SlimServer for all users or just for the current us
11. ase however this period of time may vary depending on where you purchased your product Please check with Logitech or the retailer where you purchased your product for details Warranty claims that cannot be processed through the point of purchase and any other product related questions should be addressed directly to Logitech The addresses and customer service contact information for Logitech can be found in the documentation accompanying your product and on the web at www ogitech com contactus Limitation of Liability LOGITECH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS REVENUE OR DATA WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT OR COMMERCIAL LOSS FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON YOUR PRODUCT EVEN IF LOGITECH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special indirect incidental or consequential damages so the above imitation or exclusion may not apply to you m Duration of Implied Warranties EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD FOR YOUR PRODUCT Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above imitation may not appl
12. day you want to change and press RIGHT Logitech Press RIGHT when displaying Set Alarm Time to enter the alarm time Use the arrow keys to move and set the time Press LEFT when you ve set the time Press DOWN to see Alarm Playlist then press right Choose from this list the playlist that you d like to hear when the alarm goes off Press LEFT once you ve chosen your playlist Press DOWN to see Alarm Volume then press right Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the volume for the alarm Press RIGHT when you ve finished Press DOWN to see Alarm Clock Off Press RIGHT to turn on the alarm Press RIGHT again to turn it off To set alarms using the web interface 1 Open the SlimServer web interface and click on Player Settings for the player 2 Click on the Alarm tab on the top left area of the page 3 Use the form to choose which alarms you d like to set the time you d like them to go off and what playlist you d like to hear when the alarm goes off Click Change to save your choices Once you ve set the alarms you like your Squeezebox will wake up on the day and time you ve set and start playing Graphic Visualizers Squeezebox can display g raphic visualizers such as spectrum analyzers and VU meters that beat to the music as it s playing You can choose to show visualizers on the display all the time or as a screensaver 1 Under settings ch To choose a graphic vi To choose a graphic vi 2 C
13. dio TV technician for help Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canadian DOC Statement This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus specified in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device La D claration suivante d Industrie Canada s applique tous les produits Logitech en g n ral D claration d Industrie Canada Cet apparei
14. dresses so that they can find each other Visit http faq slimdevices com and search or crossover for additional information I can t enter my wireless password f your network is using WEP encryption you ll need the hexadecimal WEP key for your wireless network Hexadecimal keys are either 10 or 26 digits of 0 9 or the letters A to F Some wireless access points or routers use text passwords for WEP The configuration software for your wireless device can show the key in hexadecimal Airport users can use Airport Admin Utilities Use the Base Station menu to find the Equivalent Network Password and use the value displayed The web interface won t come up even though Squeezebox is working Try using the following URL http 127 0 0 1 9000 Be sure to type the http part as some versions of Internet Explorer require it when accessing a URL by IP address Squeezebox Owner s Guide 23 How do find the IP address of the computer where I have installed SlimServer On Windows Click Start gt Run type in cmd and hit enter In the DOS window type ipconfig and hit enter On Mac OS X Go to System Preferences gt Network Under the Show drop down pick the network interface you are using then click TCP IP Your IP address will be displayed On Linux or UNIX Open up a shell and type ifconfig and hit enter Squeezebox can t connect to my computer running SlimServer This could be due to a firewall bein
15. dy for any breach of warranty shall be at Logitech s option 1 to repair or replace the hardware or 2 to refund the price paid provided that the hardware is returned to the point of purchase or such other place as Logitech may direct with a copy of the sales receipt or dated itemized receipt Shipping and handling charges may apply except where prohibited by applicable law Logitech may at its option use new or refurbished or used parts in good working condition to repair or replace any hardware product Any replacement hardware product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer or for any additional period of time that may be applicable in your jurisdiction Limits of Warranty This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from 1 accident abuse misapplication or any unauthorized repair modification or disassembly 2 improper operation or maintenance usage not in accordance with product instructions or connection to improper voltage supply or 3 use of consumables such as replacement batteries not supplied by Logitech except where such restriction is prohibited by applicable law How to Obtain Warranty Support Before submitting a warranty claim we recommend you visit the support section at www logitech com for technical assistance Valid warranty claims are generally processed through the point of purchase during the first thirty 30 days after purch
16. ebox Owner s Guide Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the loudness of the audio Squeezebox is producing Press REW to immediately begin the current song again Press REW twice to skip to the previous song Press and hold REW to scan backwards through the current song Press PAUSE to pause the current song Press PAUSE again to continue Press and hold PAUSE to stop playback Press FWD to skip to the next song Press and hold FWD to scan forward through the current song Use the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT arrows to navigate within the music library UP displays the previous item within a list DOWN the next item Press LEFT to go out of the current list Press RIGHT to go into the item or to display additional information about a song Press PLAY to play the songs contained within the displayed selection If you press PLAY while displaying Genre artist or album Squeezebox plays all the songs for the displayed genre artist or album Song Squeezebox plays that song If that song is displayed within the rest of an album the whole album is played starting at the song on the display e Playlist Squeezebox plays all of the songs in that playlist Folder Squeezebox plays all songs in that folder and sub folders Tip To save a playlist press NOW PLAYING then press and hold PLAY You will be prompted to save the current playlist for use later Press ADD to append the displayed sel
17. ection to the end of the current playlist If you press ADD while displaying a Genre artist or album Squeezebox adds all the songs for the displayed genre artist or album to the end of the Now Playing playlist Logitech Song Squeezebox adds that song to the end of the list e Playlist Squeezebox adds all of the songs in that playlist Folder Squeezebox adds all the songs in that fo Ider and sub folders Tip You can press and hold ADD to insert the item on the screen to be played immediately after the currently playing song Tip When in the Now Playing list Press ADD to re move the visible song from the playlist Press and hold ADD to move the song from the current playlist to the end of the Zapped Songs playlist Press FAVORITES to jump to the list of favorite items you ve saved Press and hold FAVORITES while displaying a song radio station or playlist name to add it to your favorites list Press BROWSE to browse through your music library by Genre Artist Album and more Press SEARCH to search for Albums Artists or Songs When Squeezebox displays Search Music press the RIGHT arrow to enter your search text Use the number buttons to enter letters just like enteri example press the 2 button once for A twice for B ng text with a cell phone For three times for C and four times for 2 Use 0 for spaces Press 1 to cycle through punctuation Press
18. ely 1 2 From the web interface click Player Settings From the menu at the top click Audio In the Transition section choose the type of transition you want from the drop down list and click Change Choose from Crossfading between the two songs Fading in at the beginning of a song Fading out at the end of a song Fading out and in at song transitions No fading at all 20 Logitech 4 In the Transition Duration section enter the number of seconds you want the transition between tracks to last and click Change Squeezebox will now crossfade between tracks as you specified RSS News Ticker Squeezebox can display RSS news feeds on its display SlimServer is pre configured with subscriptions to several RSS news feeds To view an existing RSS feed 1 Press LEFT to go back to Squeezebox Home You may have to press LEFT more than once Press DOWN to scroll to Plugins then press RIGHT Press DOWN to scroll to the RSS News Ticker option Press RIGHT Press DOWN to scroll through the list of available news feeds Uu d 9 DD Press RIGHT to view the list of items in that feed press again to view the details of a specific feed To change the list of RSS feeds available on Squeezebox 1 From the web interface click Server Settings then Plugins 2 Scroll down to the RSS News Ticker section and enter the URL for an RSS feed into one of the fields You can replace the existing subscriptio
19. er If you want to install SlimServer for all users you must provide an administrator password If you install SlimServer for all users the user that starts SlimServer will be the only user who can stop SlimServer later on Click Install After the Installer completes the installation click OK System Preferences will open and show you the SlimServer preference pane Here you can choose whether you would like the SlimServer to start automatically whenever you start or log in to your computer Click Start Server After a few seconds you can click on the Web Access button The SlimServer web interface will open in your web browser Feel free to bookmark this page so you can get back to it quickly in the future Installing on Linux or Other Operating System f you are running Red Hat Linux or other compatible distributions you can install the RPM file using the rpm tool f you are using another Unix platform you can download the SlimServer software perl scripts available in gzipped tar or zip format Instructions for starting the perl server are included with the scripts Additional information about installing SlimServer on other platforms can be ound on our web site at http wiki slimdevices com or in our forums at http forums slimdevices com Logitech Connecting Squeezebox Headphone Analog Digital Digital Ethernet Power Mini Jack Audio Optical Coax RCA Output Output 1 Connect Squeezebox to your stereo a
20. ference 1 Increase the distance between your Logitech cordless product including the receiver and the other cordless devices receivers 2 When using your Logitech cordless product turn off the other cordless devices that are in close proximity 28 Logitech EN Use of this product is authorized in the following countires FR L utilisation de ce produit est autoris e dans les pays suivants DE Verbrauch dieses Produktes wird in den folgenden L ndern autorisiert AT CY BE BGR DK UK Fl FR DE GR HU IE LU NL PT ES SE IS LI NO CH CZ PL RO SK SI EE LV LT MT EN General license require for outdoor use For indoor use only FR Permis g n ral requis pour l usage ext rieur Pour l usage d int rieur seulement DE Allgemeine Lizenz erfordert f r im Freiengebrauch F r nur Innengebrauch CCO BATTERY WARNING Your product uses batteries Please follow the battery manufacturer s instructions as well as these important safety tips Exercise care when handling batteries Do not open or mutilate them When batteries are misused they may leak or explode causing burns and personal injury Conducting materials can also short out a battery causing it to overheat and leak Do not put batteries in a fire expose them to heat above 130 F 54C or immerse them in water If your batteries leak use caution and discard the batteries immediately according to the battery manufacturer s
21. figure then Power Management Check the boxes marked Allow this devices to bring the computer out of standby and Only allow management stations to bring this computer out of standby Then click OK Now when your computer is asleep you can press the POWER button on the Squeezebox remote to wake it up 22 Logitech Troubleshooting The following tips and answers to frequently asked questions will help resolve problems you may encounter You can find answers to additional questions on our web site at http faq slimdevices com How do get back to the Squeezebox Setup menu Press and hold the LEFT arrow for five seconds to bring Squeezebox back to the setup menu How do I reset Squeezebox to factory default settings Plug the power connector into Squeezebox while holding down the ADD button on the remote until you see the Set Up Networking prompt The player doesn t obtain an IP address Check all your network connections and make sure that the DHCP server is running Try a different ethernet cable even if the hub indicates a good link Make sure you are using the latest firmware for your router or access point Can I connect Squeezebox directly to my computer You can connect Squeezebox directly to your computer without a local network or hub using an ethernet crossover cable You can purchase a crossover cable at most retail computer stores Configure your network adaptor and Squeezebox with static IP ad
22. folder iTunes will then update the information about your music and export that data correctly This process won t move any of your music but it will force iTunes to scan your music library and update the paths to all the songs iTunes may prompt you to organize your music ibrary letting it do this will move and rename your songs My question wasn t answered here where can I find more answers We keep an up to date list of frequently asked questions on our website at http faq slimdevices com Getting More Information Where can find more documentation Check out the Help area at the bottom of your SlimServer home page or visit the support area of our web site at http www slimdevices com 26 Logitech AC POWERED PRODUCTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Do not use this apparatus near water Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not push objects into apparatus vents or slots because fire or electric shock hazards could result Maintain a minimum distance of at least 6 inches around apparatus for sufficient ventilation Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table clothes curtains etc No naked open flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on or near the apparatus Place apparatus in a stable location so it will not fa
23. g active on the computer Macintosh You will have to create a new exception in the built in firewall to allow the Squeezebox to connect to SlimServer To do this 1 Open System Preferences gt Sharing and click Firewall 2 Click New to create a new rule 3 For Port Name choose Other 4 For Port Number Range or Series type 3483 9000 5 For UDP Port Number s specify 3483 Mac OS 10 4 only 6 For Description type SlimServer 7 Click OK and ensure that your new exception is checked on Windows Windows XP Service Pack 2 turns on a built in firewall by default You will need to configure the firewall to allow access to SlimServer To do this 1 Go to Control Panel 2 Click Security Center 3 Click Windows Firewall under Manage security settings for 4 Click the Exceptions tab Add an exception for the following three ports by clicking Add Port Port number 3483 TCP Name SlimServer Control Logitech Port number 3483 UDP Name SlimDiscovery Port Number 9000 TCP Name SlimServer Web Third party Firewalls Examples of third party software firewalls include Brickhouse Norton Personal Firewall Norton Security Center PC Cillin Blacklce McAfee Security Center ZoneAlarm You will need to configure your firewall software or hardware to allow connections to ports 3483 and 9000 for both UDP and TCP connections Refer to the instruction
24. hoose from Su CU Su CU the izer to display all the time Press NOW PLAYING several times to cycle through the visualizer choices izer to display as a screensaver oose Player Settings then scroll to Screensavers ist of screensavers Squeezebox Owner s Guide 19 Using Squeezebox as a Wireless Bridge Squeezebox Wireless has both 802 11g and ethernet connections You can easily connect non wireless devices such as a TiVo PlayStation XBox or a home theatre PC to your wireless network To set up Squeezebox as a wireless bridge Plug the device that you want to connect to your wireless network into the thernet port on the back of Squeezebox using an ethernet crossover cable You can purchase a crossover cable at most retail computer stores Q ress and hold the LEFT arrow on the remote for five seconds to enter the Squeezebox setup screens ne Press UP to scroll to the Set Up Networking selection and press RIGHT Go through the network setup screens choosing to connect to a wireless network and then select your region You should be presented with the option to turn on wireless bridging Select Yes and then press RIGHT Continue pressing RIGHT to finish setting up your wireless connection At the end your Squeezebox will be acting as a wireless bridge Crossfading Between Tracks Squeezebox can crossfade between songs You can change the type of crossfade or turn it off complet
25. http localhost 9000 If you are using a different computer on the same local network as the SlimServer computer use http lt IPaddress gt 9000 where lt IPaddress gt is the IP address or name of the SlimServer computer See the Troubleshooting section at the end of this guide for details Tip Windows users can use the SlimServer System Tray icon to bring up the web interface automatically on their SlimServer computer Mac users can use the SlimServer pane in System Preferences to bring up the web interface Squeezebox Owner s Guide 13 2 From the left pane of the web interface you can browse by a variety of categories including album artist genre album cover art if available new music by year and more 3 When you find an album artist track or playlist you want to listen to click on the play icon to the right of it to hear it immediately To add an item to be played at the end of the playlist click on the add icon Searching for Music with the Remote You can enter the name of the song artist or album you are looking for in two ways In each case the cursor automatically advances three seconds after you press a button If the button you want next is different from the last button you pressed you can proceed as quickly as you want If you have to press the same button consecutively wait for the cursor to advance before pressing the button again or press the RIGHT arrow to move on Tip You don
26. ion Note Failure to select the appropriate region may violate local laws 5 Squeezebox will scan to find your wireless network Select your network name SSID and press the RIGHT arrow If you are in an area where there are multiple wireless networks you can scroll down using the remote until you find the one you want to use If your router is not broadcasting your network name you will need to select Enter a network name Tip You can use the number buttons on the remote to enter text as you might on a cell phone Use the ADD button on the remote as a backspace and the PLAY button to insert a letter 6 If your network is secured with WEP or WPA encryption you ll need to enter the network password or key using the numbers and letters on the remote and press the RIGHT arrow If your network supports more than one type of encryption at a time or is not broadcasting its SSID Squeezebox may ask you to choose your encryption method first Tip WEP keys consist of a string of ten or twenty six digits or letters A through F WPA passwords are a string of letters numbers or punctuation Squeezebox connects to your wireless network If Squeezebox does not connect Logitech to your wireless access point you can press the LEFT arrow to go back and fix your settings If you are still having trouble check the Troubleshooting section at the end of this guide 7 Choose whether you want the Squeezebox to obtain an IP
27. l num rique est conforme aux limitations concernant l mission d interf rences radio par des appareils num riques de cat gorie B telles que stipul es dans le cadre de la norme Appareils num riques NMB 003 dict e par Industrie Canada Cet quipement a t d clar conforme la norme CNR 210 dict e par Industrie Canada Son fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes 1 l quipement concern ne doit pas causer d interf rences et 2 il doit accepter toute interf rence re ue y compris les interf rences risquant d engendrer un fonctionnement ind sirable Interference Information for 2 4 GHz Cordless Products Your Logitech 2 4 GHz cordless product uses channel and frequency hopping technology to avoid interference with other cordless devices Your product has been extensively tested with other 2 4 GHz cordless devices and RF radio frequency emitting devices cordless phones cordless headsets wireless networks cordless cameras A V senders receivers etc Most likely you will not experience any RF interference between your Logitech cordless product and the devices listed above In some cases however it is possible that interference may occur This interference could result in erratic behavior or a complete loss of signal in the other cordless devices If you notice this behavior or static clicking or humming in the other cordless devices there are two actions you can take to reduce or eliminate the inter
28. ll causing product damage or bodily harm Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus cluding amplifiers that produce heat zi Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other The wide blade is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains by unplugging the power cord of the apparatus from the AC mains receptacle The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE UL Safety Your product has
29. m ess ii sens 21 PROUDIESMOOUING me 22 Getting More Information s ssxu 2 2u2sa04 s 0r8s00a2henanasanansnan ndeneuanaonnnennasenbehnnen 25 FOC NOC CO sissies 26 Battery Wart Gn eR 27 Power Supply W lning 553888 27 Limited BIST EE 11 13 IEEE ID EIL 27 Logitech About Squeezebox Thank you for purchasing the Squeezebox music player Squeezebox lets you play your digitized music collection through your stereo system using your wireless or ethernet network With Squeezebox you can also listen to Internet radio stations set alarms display RSS feeds and morel This user guide includes setup and basic operating instructions for your new player Because new features are being added to Squeezebox on a continuous basis some new capabilities may not be covered here You can find additional information about the latest Squeezebox features as well as detailed documentation for developers at http www slimdevices com Squeezebox is powered by the open source SlimServer software which is the result of the efforts of software developers worldwide working together in an open community We are grateful to everyone who has helped to create Squeezebox We hope you enjoy Squeezebox and that you ll tell a friend about your new music player System Requirements Macintosh Mac OS X 10 3 or later 256MB RAM ethernet or wi
30. mplifier or receiver using the included RCA cable with the red and white connectors You can also connect a digital optical cable to the square connector or digital coaxial cable to the orange connector These cables are not included If you are using headphones or powered speakers you can connect them to the 1 8 mini jack 2 Connect an ethernet cable from your hub or switch to Squeezebox 77 3 Put the two AA batteries into the remote control 4 Connect the power supply to Squeezebox and plug it in AD You can leave Squeezebox plugged in at all times When not in use it enters stand by mode and powers down the display Note Squeezebox comes with a regulated power adaptor Do not use a different power supply this may damage the player Squeezebox Owner s Guide Configuring Squeezebox When you plug in Squeezebox a logo is displayed briefly followed by a welcome message Set Up Networking 1 Press the RIGHT arrow on the remote control The Set Up Networking menu option is displayed Press the RIGHT arrow to enter networking setup Choose whether you want to connect Squeezebox to a wireless or wired network by pressing the UP and DOWN arrows on the remote When you have made your selection press the RIGHT arrow Squeezebox asks you for your local region or country Scroll using the DOWN arrow on the remote until you find the local region Press the RIGHT arrow to select your reg
31. ns add one to the end or delete them entirely To view RSS feeds as a screensaver 1 From the web interface choose Player Settings then scroll to Screensavers 2 Choose the RSS News Ticker from the list of screensaver choices Click Change Squeezebox Owner s Guide 21 Controlling Multiple Squeezeboxes with one SlimServer Any number of Squeezeboxes on your local network can connect to a single SlimServer Each player operates independently of the others so you can play different music on each one You can also synchronize them to play the same music in every room of your house simultaneously If you have more than one player connected to your SlimServer a drop down list will appear in the upper right hand corner of the web interface so that you can choose which player to control To synchronize multiple players with the web interface 1 In the web interface click on Player Settings then Audio 2 In the Synchronize section of the page choose the player that you d like to synchronize Click Change Wake on LAN Your computer may be configured to wake up when you access it with your remote control To set this up Mac Open the System Preferences and click on the Energy Saver icon then click Options Check the box Wake for Ethernet network administrator access Windows XP From the Start menu choose Control Panel then choose Network Connections Open Local Area Connection then click on Properties Click on Con
32. nternet radio stations with Squeezebox To access internet radio stations using the remote 1 Press LEFT to go back to Squeezebox Home You may have to press LEFT more than once Press DOWN to scroll to Internet Radio then press RIGHT Press DOWN to scroll through a list of internet radio providers Picks is a frequently updated list of stations recommended by Slim Devices Other providers show more stations organized by genre type name popularity or recommendation Press RIGHT to enter a provider s area Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the choices to display the station you d like to tune to Press PLAY to tune into the station It may take a few seconds to connect to an internet radio station To play an internet radio station that s not shown in the Internet Radio area ils Using the SlimServer web interface click the Radio Tune In link 2 Enter the URL for the radio station you want to listen to in the Radio URL field and click Tune In Logitech SqueezeNetwork SqueezeNetwork is an always on service that provides access to Internet Radio alarm clock natural sounds news feeds and more even when your computer is off Your Squeezebox connects to SqueezeNetwork using your broadband Internet connection When your Squeezebox is connected to SqueezeNetwork it s not connected to your SlimServer computer To connect to SqueezeNetwork press the left button until Squeezebox Setup or Squeezebox
33. raphic music visualizers as well as a variety of screensavers games and more There are a wide range of settings to let you customize your Squeezebox to your liking Explore You won t be sorry Here are a few to get you started Alarm Clock Squeezebox has a built in alarm clock feature with eight alarms one for each day of the week and another that goes off every day at the same time To set the alarms using the remote control 1 Press the LEFT arrow until you see Squeezebox Home or SqueezeNetwork on the top line of the display Scroll down until you see Settings and press the RIGHT arrow 2 Scroll down until you see Alarm Clock then press the RIGHT arrow 3 To set an alarm that goes off every day Press RIGHT when displaying Set Alarm Time to enter the alarm time Use the arrow keys to move and set the time Press LEFT when you ve set the time Press DOWN to see Alarm Playlist then press right Choose from this list the playlist that you d like to hear when the alarm goes off Press LEFT once you ve chosen your playlist Press DOWN to see Alarm Volume then press right Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the volume for the alarm Press RIGHT when you ve finished Press DOWN to see Alarm Clock Off Press RIGHT to turn on the alarm Press RIGHT again to turn it off 4 To set alarms for individual days of the week press DOWN until you see Weekday Alarms Press RIGHT to see a list of days of the week Scroll to the
34. reless network and 20MB of hard disk space for SlimServer Windows XP 2000 NT 733 MHz Pentium 256MB RAM ethernet or wireless network and 20MB hard disk space for SlimServer Linux BSD Solaris Other Perl 5 8 3 or later 256MB RAM ethernet or wireless network and 20MB hard disk space for SlimServer Broadband internet connection for internet radio and SqueezeNetwork Squeezebox Owner s Guide Before You Begin If you already have a wireless or ethernet network and a computer to use as a server setting up Squeezebox and SlimServer takes just a few minutes all you need to get your music playing through Squeezebox is in this owner s guide 1 First collect your digitized music into one place on your computer You can put all the files in a single directory or create a series of subdirectories The software you use to rip your CDs such as iTunes may already do this and organize your music files by album or by artist 2 Next download the latest version of the SlimServer software to the same computer as your music collection You can find the latest version of SlimServer here http www slimdevices com download Logitech Installing the SlimServer Software Installing on Windows 1 Download the SlimServer installer program to a location you can find again on your computer Your Desktop is a good choice When the file has finished downloading double click on the SlimServer inst
35. s that came with your firewall for details There are detailed instructions for many third party firewalls available on our web site at http faq slimdevices com My computer is displaying an error that says that another device on my network is using the same IP address If you have a wireless Squeezebox and you have connected it using both ethernet and wireless your Squeezebox may have created a loop in your network and you need to disconnect one of your network connections Unplug the ethernet connection or go back to the setup screens to set up your Squeezebox to connect using ethernet I m trying to use a mapped network drive like Y for my Music Folder on my Windows computer and it does not work If you are using Windows NT 2000 or XP SlimServer is running as a Windows service Windows services do not have permission to use networked drives by default You must run the SlimServer service as a user who has permission to use the shared volume To do this go to Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Services Find SlimServer and double Click to view the properties Click on the Log On tab then click This Account and enter the account information for the user account that has access to the network volume Tip The user account for the service must be protected by a password for this to work If you are still having problems try using a UNC style path to specify your music library in the Server Settings page Instead of X path
36. t have to enter the entire album name artist name or song title to search successfully just enter the first few letters and press RIGHT then scroll down through the results using the DOWN arrow Using the LEFT RIGHT UP and DOWN arrows to enter letters or numbers 1 Press the UP or DOWN arrows until the character you want is displayed 2 Press the RIGHT arrow once to advance one space to the right 3 Fix errors by pressing the LEFT arrow 4 After you ve entered all of the text you want to use for the search press the RIGHT arrow twice to run the search Using the cellphone method to enter letters or numbers 1 Press the black number buttons 2 9 one two three or four times for letters and numbers 2 Press the 0 zero button for a space 3 Press the 1 button repeatedly to cycle through punctuation 4 Press the LEFT arrow to erase letters Press and hold to erase more than one character 5 Press the RIGHT arrow when you are finished entering text to run the search Logitech Creating and Saving a Playlist You can use the remote control or the web interface to create playlists and save them for later Before you create and save a playlist make sure you have specified a folder for Squeezebox to use for saving playlists To specify a playlists folder 1 From the web interface click the Server Settings link 2 In the Playlists Folder section enter the path to the folder on your hard drive that
37. y to you National Statutory Rights Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods Such rights are not affected by the warranties in this Limited Warranty No Other Warranties No Logitech dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty Logitech Address Logitech Inc 6505 Kaiser Drive Fremont California 94555 U S A e Logitech logitech com 2007 Logitech All rights reserved Logitech the Logitech logo and other Logitech marks are owned by Logitech and may be registered All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Logitech assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual Information contained herein is subject to change without notice 2007 Logitech Tous droits r serv s Logitech le logo Logitech et les autres marques Logitech sont la propri t exclusive de Logitech et sont susceptibles d tre des marques d pos es Toutes les autres marques sont la propri t exclusive de leurs d tenteurs respectifs Logitech d cline toute responsabilit en cas d erreurs dans ce manuel Les informations nonc es dans le pr sent document peuvent faire l objet de modifica tions sans avis pr alable 620 000350 001
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