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Logitech Squeezebox Duet User Manual

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Squeezebox Duet User Guide ™ Contents About Squeezebox Duet ... 2 Getting Help ... 2 Package Contents ... 3 System Requirements ... 3 Before You Begin ... 4 Choose Your Network Setup ... 4 Find Your Wireless Network Settings ... 4 Using Squeezebox Controller ...

  • 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 collection, tune to thousands of Internet radio stations, use music services like Last.FM, and even access an MP3tunes music locker, all in the palm of...

  • 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

    To make the set up as simple as possible, there are a few things you should do. Choose Your Network Setup Installing your new Squeezebox Duet is easier if you know how your home network is set up, so you can follow the correct installation instructions.

  • Page 6: Using Squeezebox Controller

    (both upper- and lower-case) number or valid punctuation. The Squeezebox Duet will do its best to determine the type of security used, but if you’re using WEP encryption it cannot determine if the key length is 64- or 128-bit so you’ll need to know that before you start.

  • Page 7: Squeezebox Controller Interface

    Press and hold Logitech allows you to button to open center to play a song, album, to move back one menu...

  • 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)

    Squeezebox). If you’re planning to use your Squeezebox Duet only to listen to Internet radio and online music services, or if your music is stored in an MP3tunes music locker, you may skip this step.

  • 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. to highlight a letter or number scroll wheel button to select it. back button and re-enter your key. Logitech ®...

  • Page 14: Hybrid Network Configuration

    Note: Updates are provided automatically by SqueezeCenter or SqueezeNetwork, ensuring your Squeezebox Duet always has the latest software. Your network music system is set up and ready to go! Please go to the “Play The Music”...
  • Page 15 “Squeezebox XXXXXX” where XXXXXX is the last six digits of the player’s MAC address (its unique network identifier). to highlight a letter or number scroll wheel button to select it. back center to select it. button and re-enter your key. 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 the “Play The Music” in this User Guide to get started using your Squeezebox Duet.

  • Page 17: Bridged Network Configuration

    “Connect using Squeezebox.” Note: If you have no wireless networks in range, this screen will not appear. In most urban areas, Squeezebox Duet will see several wireless networks within range, so even though you do not have a wireless network in your home, you will still have to select “Connect...
  • Page 18 Note: Updates are provided automatically by SqueezeCenter or SqueezeNetwork, ensuring your Squeezebox Duet is always has the latest software. Your network music system is set up and ready to go! See the “Play The Music” section in this User Guide to get started using your Squeezebox Duet.

  • Page 19: The Squeezebox Controller Display

    If you have just Squeezebox Duet installed, your Squeezebox Receiver will have the default name of “Squeezebox.” You can rename your receiver by going to Home > Settings > Advanced > Player Name.

  • Page 20: Status Bar

    Squeezebox Duet User Guide ™ Status Bar The status bar appears at the bottom of the screen and may display the following icons or elements: Play/Pause – A play icon is displayed while the player is playing audio. It is replaced by a pause icon when the audio playback is paused.

  • Page 21: Playing The Music

    Random Mix Do you just want to “Shuffle and Play All” your tracks? Simply select Home > Music Library > Random Mix to let Squeezebox Duet pick your music for you. You can randomly cycle through songs, albums, artists, genres, or years.

  • Page 22: Playlists

    Playlists Squeezebox Duet plays your music by adding songs to the current playlist. When you select a song, album, artist, playlist, or genre and press the current playlist is cleared, and your selection begins playing. Selecting an...

  • Page 23: Clearing "Now Playing

    Now Playing screen scroll wheel center button to select it. While entering text, inserts a space, and center button to see more center button center button. center button again to proceed play to choose a character play deletes Logitech ® center center...

  • Page 24: Tagging Your Music Files

    There are thousands of Internet radio stations available immediately and more are being added all the time. Many are streaming versions of terrestrial stations, and others are dedicated online stations. Squeezebox Duet plays these stations through your Internet connection, so you will need broadband access to play any of 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: Appendix A: Configuring Your Firewall

    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. Consult a network...

  • Page 27: Appendix B: Button Color Codes

    DHCP service. In some wireless network installations, the router may be configured to limit the number of IP addresses for security purposes. If DHCP is running correctly, check to see if the router has run out of IP addresses. Logitech ®...
  • Page 28 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...

  • Page 29: 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.

  • Page 30: Appendix D: Supported File Formats

    ™ Appendix D: Supported File Formats Music File Formats The Squeezebox Duet and SqueezeCenter support a variety of music file formats. Some formats are supported in Squeezebox Receiver’s hardware, meaning that the player itself does the format decoding. Other formats that cannot be played in hardware are converted into a playable format by SqueezeCenter.

  • Page 31: 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 Settings >...

  • Page 32: Appendix F: Troubleshooting

    Squeezebox Duet User Guide ™ Appendix F: Troubleshooting When setting up the Controller, my network does not appear. The most common cause is lack of signal strength. Either the Controller is too far away from the wireless router, or there is something interfering with the signal.
  • Page 33 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 34 Verify that Squeezebox Controller is connecting wirelessly to the same network that Squeezebox Receiver is using. How do I use Static IP addresses with Squeezebox Duet? If you have set up your network to use static IP addresses, your Squeezebox Controller will display the message Address Problem –...

  • Page 35: No Music Will Play

    • Check your distance to the wireless router. Move Squeezebox Duet closer to the wireless router and try connecting again. • Check the router itself. Try power cycling the router, wait about a minute or so and try connecting again.
  • Page 36 Squeezebox Duet User Guide ™ Please note that by default WAV and AIFF files are converted to FLAC (a compressed, lossless format) in order to save network bandwidth, and therefore cannot be fast-forwarded. In order to seek through WAV or AIFF files, you need to disable the WAV to FLAC decoder rule in SqueezeCenter by going to Server >...
  • Page 37 Most music purchased from the iTunes Store (with the exception of tracks designated as “iTunes Plus”) have DRM applied, and cannot be played by Squeezebox Duet or similar devices. CDs which you have ripped, or music purchased in MP3 format from non-DRM music services (such as eMusic and Amazon MP3) are compatible.

  • Page 38: Appendix G: Restoring Default Settings

    At this point, your Receiver 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. home button again.

  • Page 39: 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 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

    AC adapter to rain, moisture, liquid, or heat sources (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: Operating And Storage Conditions

    ™ Logitech compliance For additional compliance information, go to http://www.logitech.com/compliance. Use of this product is authorized in the following countries: AT, CY, BE, BGR*, DK, UK, FI, FR**, DE, GR, HU, IE, LU, NL, PT, ES, SE, IS, LI, NO, CH, CZ, PL, RO, SK, SI, EE, LV, LT, MT * General license require for outdoor use;...
  • 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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