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Logitech Network Music System User Manual

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  • Page 1 Logitech ® Network Music System User Guide english (north america)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Appendix E: Using Apple iTunes ...31 Appendix F: Troubleshooting ...32 Appendix G: Restoring Default Settings...38 Additional Information ...39 Online Help ...39 Contacting Support ...39 Developer Resources ...39 Logitech Contact Information ...39 Return Information ...39 Logitech Hardware Product Limited Warranty ...41 ® Safety Information ...42...

  • Page 3: About Squeezebox Duet

    About Squeezebox Duet Thank you for purchasing Logitech’s Squeezebox Duet network music system. We hope you have as much fun using it as we had building it for you. The Squeezebox Duet package includes Squeezebox Controller, a multi-room wireless controller that lets you browse, select and play your personal music...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide Package Contents Included in the package you will find: • Squeezebox Controller • Rechargeable Li-ion battery • Charging cradle with power supply • Squeezebox Receiver • Power supply for the Receiver • Gold-plated stereo RCA cable •...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Security Key: _________________________________________ If your network is secured, you will need to enter the security key when you set up your network music system. Squeezebox Duet supports the most common types of security keys used on 802.11 wireless networks: WEP (64- and 128-bit), WPA, and WPA2. It is important that you have the security key ready before you start.

  • Page 6: Using Squeezebox Controller

    Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide • WEP keys are entered as hexadecimal numbers (the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F). 64-bit WEP keys are exactly 10 digits in length; 128-bit keys are exactly 26 digits. • WPA and WPA2 keys are between 8 and 63 characters long, and can use any letter (both upper- and lower-case) number or valid punctuation.

  • Page 7: Squeezebox Controller Interface

    Press and pause hold Logitech® allows you to center button to open a to play a song, album, to move back one menu to go to the top level...

  • Page 8: Set Up The Hardware

    Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide Set Up the Hardware Charge the Battery For this step you’ll need: • Squeezebox Controller • Charging cradle with AC adapter • Plug adapter for your region • Battery You’ll start the installation process by charging the battery so it will be ready when you configure Squeezebox Controller and Receiver for your network.

  • Page 9: Connect Squeezebox Receiver

    Receiver. The button on the front of the Receiver should blink red, indicating that the Receiver is powered up, but is not yet programmed for your network. Analog Audio Out (RCA) “hybrid” and “bridged” installations) Digital Digital Coax Optical Output Output Logitech® Ethernet Power...

  • Page 10: Set Up A Squeezenetwork™ Account

    Signing up for a free account will help you get the most from your Squeezebox. Note: some services may charge a separate fee for use; Logitech provides free trials so you may try them before subscribing to the service.

  • Page 11: Install Squeezecenter (Optional)

    SqueezeCenter to scan for your music. Note: If your are installing SqueezeCenter on a Linux-based computer, or wish to install on a variant of Unix using a tarball, instructions can be found at wiki.slimdevices.com Logitech®...

  • Page 12: Connect Squeezebox Duet

    Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide Connect Squeezebox Duet This step will connect Squeezebox Controller and Receiver to your local network and allow you to select your music source. There are three sections, each detailing the steps for the different network configurations described in the section titled “Choose Your Network Setup”...
  • Page 13 SqueezeCenter on your computer, you should see the computer’s name listed, along with SqueezeNetwork. Select the source you would like to use. scroll wheel button to select it. back button and re-enter your key. to highlight a letter or number Logitech®...

  • Page 14: Hybrid Network Configuration

    SqueezeNetwork, ensuring your Squeezebox Duet always has the latest software. Your network music system is set up and ready to go! Please go to “Play The Music” section in this User Guide to get started using your Squeezebox Duet. Hybrid Network Configuration In this configuration, your Squeezebox Controller will be connected to your 802.11 wireless network and your Squeezebox Receiver will be connected to...
  • Page 15 “Squeezebox XXXXXX” where XXXXXX is the last six digits of the player’s MAC address (its unique network identifier). scroll wheel button to select it. back button and re-enter your key. center to select it. to highlight a letter or number Logitech®...
  • Page 16 SqueezeNetwork, ensuring your Squeezebox Duet is always has the latest software. Your network music system is set up and ready to go! Please go to “Play The Music” section in this User Guide to get started using your Squeezebox Duet.

  • Page 17: Bridged Network Configuration

    “Connect using Squeezebox” to set up Squeezebox Duet correctly. You’ll see the Set Up Receiver screen, listing the available Squeezebox Receivers. home button to turn it on. to highlight your choice of language and press Logitech® center button to...
  • Page 18 SqueezeNetwork, ensuring your Squeezebox Duet is always has the latest software. Your network music system is set up and ready to go! Please go to “Play The Music” section in this User Guide to get started using your Squeezebox Duet.

  • Page 19: The Squeezebox Controller Display

    Repeat – A repeat icon is displayed when the connected player is set to repeat songs or playlists. To enable or change repeat settings, go to Home > Settings > Repeat. Title Bar Status Bar Logitech®...
  • Page 20 Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide Shuffle – A shuffle icon is displayed when the connected player is set to shuffle song or albums. To enable shuffle mode, go to Home > Settings > Shuffle. Wireless – this icon displays the quality of the wireless connection.

  • Page 21: Playing The Music

    Song view. Here center button, you will see button will take you to the center Logitech®...

  • Page 22: Playlists

    Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide you can see details about that song including the artist, genre, file format, and bitrate. Want to quickly build a playlist? Press the will be added to the end of your current playlist. If the selected item is a genre, artist, year, folder, or even another playlist, all items in that group will be added to the current playlist.

  • Page 23: Clearing "Now Playing

    While entering text, inserts a space, and center button to see more center button center button. A button again to proceed play to choose a character play deletes the Logitech® on a center back center...

  • Page 24: Tagging Your Music Files

    Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide center button, and then scroll down through the results using the wheel From the results displayed scroll to your choice and press play that item or to immediately play it. Tagging Your Music Files SqueezeCenter organizes your music by Album, Artist, Genre, and Year. It does this by scanning your music and reading this information from the tags that are embedded within them.

  • Page 25: Music Services

    Logitech® The Home > Internet Radio menu also offers a selection of Internet radio services, including RadioIO, RadioTime, Live365, and SHOUTCast. These services help you find radio stations. Some of them offer the ability to create an account so you can manage lists of stations and take advantage of other personalization options.
  • Page 26 Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide MP3tunes MP3tunes allows you to listen to your entire digital music collection on your Squeezebox without the need for a computer. We offer a 60-day free trial Premium Music Locker through MP3tunes, which includes unlimited space to upload your music collection online.

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Configuring Your Firewall

    Port 3483 (UDP) Port 3483 (TCP) Port 9000 (TCP) Logitech Technical Support can provide assistance with configuring the firewalls built in to Windows and Macintosh OS X. Note: It is not necessary, or even desirable, to change the firewall settings on your router to use Squeezebox Duet unless your current firewall is configured to limit access only for specific local hosts.

  • Page 28: Appendix B: Button Color Codes

    Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide Appendix B: Button Color Codes The following information covers the colors displayed by the button on Squeezebox Receiver. It is useful for troubleshooting. No light: Low white: Bright white: Fast blinking white: Solid red: Slow blinking red: Fast blinking red: Yellow: Green:...
  • Page 29 Internet connection is working correctly. This indicates an unrecoverable hardware error. Please contact Logitech Technical Support for an RMA. Even if cycling Squeezebox Receiver’s power alleviates the problem, the player should still be returned for a replacement.

  • Page 30: Appendix C: Updating The Software

    There is no way to manually reinstall the software on your Receiver; if you believe you need to reinstall the software, please contact Logitech Technical Support. Updating SqueezeCenter SqueezeCenter is periodically updated.

  • Page 31: Appendix D: Supported File Formats

    The Squeezebox Duet and SqueezeCenter recognize playlists saved by a variety of music applications, including iTunes and Windows Media Player. Supported playlist formats include: PLS files, M3U files (WinAMP) and WPL files (Windows Playlist). Supported with transcoding: AAC (.M4A) Apple Lossless WMA Lossless WavPack Logitech®...

  • Page 32: Appendix E: Using Apple Itunes

    “Clear library and rescan everything” , then click “Rescan”. If you’re still experiencing problems using iTunes after trying the steps listed above, please contact Logitech Technical Support for assistance. Music Folder box is blank and click “Apply.” Rescan Music Library, select “Clear library and rescan...

  • Page 33: Appendix F: Troubleshooting

    Confirm that the player is in range of the wireless network. If it’s on the outer fringes of the network, consider temporarily moving it closer to the wireless router for the purposes of setup and demonstration. The Squeezebox Receiver can also be connected to a router via an ethernet cable. Logitech®...
  • Page 34 JOHN-SMITH-COMPUTER. SqueezeNetwork is operated by Logitech 24/7, so if Squeezebox Duet is working correctly, it should always appear on this list. If it isn’t, try the following: •...
  • Page 35 Squeezebox Duet fails to connect to my wireless network. Check the following: • Check your wireless encryption key. If the key is entered incorrectly, Squeezebox Duet will not connect to your wireless network. center button. On the following screens you can Logitech®...

  • Page 36: My Music Library

    Squeezebox™ Duet User Guide • Check the router’s network name (also known as SSID) you’re connecting to. If it’s a default name, like NETGEAR or LINKSYS, consider changing your network’s name to something unique to be sure you’re not inadvertently connecting to a nearby wireless network with the same name.
  • Page 37 SqueezeCenter uses to improve performance and the perform a rescan. To delete the cache, do the following: Stop SqueezeCenter Server > Basic Settings. Music Folder points to the music folder on your Rescan Music Library and select “Clear library and Logitech®...
  • Page 38 If you have still not received it, try logging into SqueezeNetwork anyway and you will get a button you can click: “Resend Activation Email”. If that does not work, please contact Logitech Technical Support. System Preferences > SqueezeCenter and...

  • Page 39: Appendix G: Restoring Default Settings

    The light will continue to blink red quickly while it resets, then go solid red briefly before blinking red slowly. At this point, is ready to be set up. home button for 12 seconds to force a power down. button, press the button when the Logitech logo appears. Logitech® home button again.

  • Page 40: Additional Information

    Return Information If for any reason you feel you need to return a product, either for refund or repairs, you must contact Logitech Technical Support first and obtain an RMA number. Please see the contact information above. Packages sent to our office without an RMA number will be returned.
  • Page 41 Logitech®...

  • Page 42: Logitech Hardware Product Limited Warranty

    (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.

  • Page 43: Safety Information

    (e.g., radiators, heat registers, stoves, amplifiers, etc.) For indoor use only. Do not use any other AC adapter with product. Do not use a damaged AC adapter or attempt to repair one. Inspect AC adapter regularly for cable, plug, or casing damage. Logitech®...
  • Page 44 Label Marking: The Term “IC:” before the radio certification only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Logitech compliance For additional compliance information, go to http://www.logitech.com/compliance. [EN] Use of this product is authorized in the following countries: [FR] L’utilisation de ce produit est autorisée dans les pays suivants: [DE] Verbrauch dieses Produktes wird in den folgenden Ländern autorisiert:...
  • Page 45 © 2008 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.

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