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Squeezebox Touch Features Guide

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Play your Music

To play music that is on your computer:

At your Squeezebox, go to 

1. 

My Music > Switch Library

 and select your computer

From the 

2. 

My Music > Artists, Albums

 menu navigate to your selection, and play your music.

From the 

My Music

 menu, access your music collection by artist, album, or genre. You can also select new music, 

saved playlists; or a random mix of your songs, albums, or artists. You can even use 

My Music > Search

 to find a specific 

selection by artist, album, song, playlist, or recent searches.

Note:

 If you cannot find your music from the 

My Music

 menu:

Windows:  Click on the Squeezebox Server icon in the system tray. Select 

1. 

Open Control Panel.

 

Mac: Go to 

System Preferences > Squeezebox Server > Advanced

.

Select the 

2. 

Library

 tab.

Make sure the path in the 

3. 

Music Source

 field leads to the music folder on your computer.

App Gallery—Finding Music, News, Podcasts, Photos, and More

To find and install the apps that you want:

From the Home menu on your Squeezebox, select 

• 

App Gallery.

You can browse the App Gallery by:

Featured Apps

• 

Custom Radio

• 

Music On-Demand

• 

Music Stores 

• 

Podcast Services

• 

Photo Services

• 

Radio Networks

• 

Social Networks

• 

Utilities

• 

Note:

 You can access some services just by selecting them. Others will require you to create an account or will invite you 

to sign up for additional features from your computer at www.mysqueezebox.com

Summary of Contents for Squeezebox Touch

Page 1: ...Quick start guide Squeezebox Touch Wi FiMusicPlayer Logitech ...

Page 2: ...Contents English 3 Deutsch 14 Français 26 Italiano 38 Español 50 Nederlands 62 Svenska 74 Dansk 85 Norsk 97 Suomi 108 По русски 120 0O POLSKU 132 hESKf VERZE 144 ...

Page 3: ...ill guide you through the rest of the setup process The Troubleshooting section at the end of the guide covers issues that you might encounter during the setup process For full documentation of Squeezebox Touch functionality a feature guide is available at www mysqueezebox com Getting help For more information about your Squeezebox go to www mysqueezebox com Package contents Remote control 2x AAA ...

Page 4: ...ezebox Touch setup Find a good location Place Squeezebox Touch where you can easily connect it to your stereo and where the Squeezebox touchscreen is visible and accessible Squeezebox Touch will need to be connected to an electrical outlet at all times If you will be adding Squeezebox Touch to a wireless network make sure that your Squeezebox is within range of your wireless network If you will be...

Page 5: ...e remote control Squeezebox Front TOUCHSCREEN Note Please use only the enclosed cloth or an eyeglass cloth to clean the Squeezebox touchscreen Tissues and other materials can cause scratches The back of Squeezebox Touch includes ports for connecting to your stereo or powered speakers as well as one for connecting to a wired Ethernet network Squeezebox Back DIGITAL COAX RESET BUTTON POWER USB ETHER...

Page 6: ...he remote maintain line of sight with your Squeezebox The infrared light from the remote needs to be able to communicate with the sensor on Squeezebox Touch SLEEP POWER FORWARD PLAY UP RIGHT SELECT VOLUME UP DOWN NUMBERS REPEAT FAVORITES HOME REWIND PAUSE STOP MORE LEFT DOWN SHUFFLE NOW PLAYING SEARCH Squeezebox remote control Step 1 Insert batteries into remote ...

Page 7: ...IO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DVD LD VIDEO IN XX SAT IN IN COAXIAL TAPE IN PHONO IN CD Required for wired network option only If you want to use Squeezebox Touch with powered speakers or headphones connect them now Or Home Stereo PHONO Step 3 Plug in Squeezebox ...

Page 8: ... on and has an internet connection Follow the simple on screen steps using the touchscreen or remote SCROLL BAR Begin the on screen setup process After the setup process is complete a brief on screen tutorial will get you up and running Using your Squeezebox Touch Playing music from the internet As a Squeezebox Touch user you can browse and add music services and other add on apps directly from th...

Page 9: ...n the right side Then select your device name from the My Music screen on your Squeezebox navigate to the tune you want and play To download the Squeezebox Touch Feature Guide go to www mysqueezebox com Troubleshooting Reset your Squeezebox To reset Squeezebox Touch press the reset button located on the back of your Squeezebox above the power plug Hold the button until a Factory Reset message appe...

Page 10: ...ed it could be in ASCII format This only applies to WEP passwords that are either 5 or 13 characters in length For more information see our Knowledge Base at www mysqueezebox com support Network connection not made If Squeezebox Touch does not connect to your home network do the following Confirm that you have selected the correct network name 1 Try selecting your network name again or rename your ...

Page 11: ... you want to play the music collection that is stored on your computer but your computer name does not appear in My Music do the following Make sure that you ve installed Squeezebox software from 1 www mysqueezebox com Make sure Squeezebox software is running 2 Windows Hover your mouse pointer over the software icon in your task bar If you don t see Squeezebox software Running right click on the i...

Page 12: ...ed 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 equipm...

Page 13: ...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 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 OF THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATI...

Page 14: ...l 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 Apple Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries 620 001493 002 www logitech com ...

Page 15: ...Getting to know Logitech Squeezebox Touch Wi Fi Music Player Features Guide ...

Page 16: ... Playing Selecting and Playing Music 9 Playlists Creating and Managing Playlists 10 Create and Use your Current Playlist 10 Name Save and Retrieve Playlists 10 Favorites Quickly Getting to your Favorite Music 11 Internet Radio Finding and Playing Internet Radio Stations 11 My Music Playing your Personal Music Collection 12 Play Music from an SD card or USB Drive 12 Play Music From your Computer 13...

Page 17: ... Language 21 last fm audioscrobbler 21 Squeezebox Information 21 Squeezebox Server 21 Time Zone 21 USB SD Storage 21 Select Albums Sort Method 21 Software Update 22 Restore Factory Settings 22 Music Outputs Stereo system AV Receiver portable stereo system or PC speakers 22 Using Squeezebox Touch as Part of a Whole Home System 22 Troubleshooting during setup 23 Squeezebox Touch isn t responding 23 ...

Page 18: ...usic format supported 29 My iTunes music isn t playing from any device 29 My iTunes music isn t playing from my computer 30 The music library on my computer is not listed at My Music 31 I can t play my personal music collection from my computer 32 Squeezebox Touch can t find all of the personal music on my computer 33 I need to change the language 35 I can t view my photos 35 ...

Page 19: ... you to the touchscreen setup steps This fold out guide also provides basic troubleshooting help Squeezebox Touch Feature Guide this document A how to guide for the feature rich Squeezebox Touch This guide includes detailed feature information to help you get the most out of your new Squeezebox Additional Product Information At www mysqueezebox com you will find troubleshooting tips and links to wi...

Page 20: ...h to your stereo powered speakers or headphones WOOFER SUB AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DVD LD VIDEO IN XX SAT IN IN COAXIAL TAPE IN PHONO IN CD PHONO PHONO Use the CD or AUX input not the Phonograph input If you want to use Squeezebox Touch with powered speakers or headphones connect them now OR Home Stereo Required for wired network option only T...

Page 21: ...uter Note If you are going to listen to your music from an SD card or USB device you do not need to download Squeezebox Server App Gallery Browse and install apps Note You can also browse and select apps directly from the Home menu on your Squeezebox by selecting App Gallery When using this option you will only need to go online if you have not used the app before and it requires you to set up an ...

Page 22: ...m the remote select Now Playing from the Home menu or tap the Now Playing button Left Upper left Tap to return to the previous menu To return to the Home menu tap and hold the left arrow for a few seconds or tap the Home button on the remote Note You can also get back to the Home menu by swiping your finger from left to right across the touchscreen More Upper right when you are at the Now Playing s...

Page 23: ...t will not be illuminated Repeat song Repeat the Now Playing song or internet item Repeat playlist Repeat the Current Playlist Tap this icon again to turn off the Repeat function When the repeat function is turned off the loop icon will be displayed but will not be illuminated Forward Go to the next item in a Playlist Rewind Restart a tune or station or within the first thirty seconds of a tune ski...

Page 24: ...elect the 1 Now Playing icon in the upper right of your touchscreen Click the 2 Current Playlist icon in the upper right of the touchscreen to see a list of all items in the playlist At the 3 Current Playlist screen press and hold the item until the context menu pops up Select 4 Remove from Playlist Name Save and Retrieve Playlists In addition to creating and managing your Current Playlist you can...

Page 25: ... to an Internet radio station you can add the station itself to your Favorites but not the track that is currently playing In addition some Internet services have restrictions on what types of items can be added to your favorites If in doubt select an item and see if the context or More menus offer the Save to Favorites option Internet Radio Finding and Playing Internet Radio Stations With Squeeze...

Page 26: ...the message Connecting to 5 device name At the 6 My Music Artists Albums menu navigate to and select the music you want to hear From the My Music menu access your music collection by artist album or genre Or select new music saved playlists or a random mix of your songs albums or artists You can even use My Music Search to find a specific selection by artist album song playlist or recent searches No...

Page 27: ...rver icon in your system tray Select 2 Open Control Panel From a Mac Go to System Preferences Squeezebox Server Advanced Squeezebox Server Control panel tabs include Status Start and stop Squeezebox Server set your startup options and scan your personal music library Library Name your music library and point to music and playlist folders Account Enter your mysqueezebox com account information and ...

Page 28: ...c menu Windows Click on the Squeezebox Server icon in the system tray Select 1 Open Control Panel Mac Go to System Preferences Squeezebox Server Advanced Select the 2 Library tab Make sure the path in the 3 Music Source field leads to the music folder on your computer App Gallery Finding Music News Podcasts Photos and More To find and install the apps that you want From the Home menu on your Squeeze...

Page 29: ...song or by album and can repeat a playlist or a specific item within a playlist You can also shuffle and repeat at the Now Playing screen using the icons in the status bar of the touchscreen For more information see the Status Bar section of this guide The Shuffle and Repeat settings also work with some subscription music services Set and Use the Alarm Clock Squeezebox Touch includes a full featured ...

Page 30: ...l music library To enable crossfading From the Home menu go to Settings Audio Settings Crossfade You can also decrease the volume of the tune that is ending the tune that is beginning or both Select Settings Audio Settings Crossfade Fade in Fade out or Fade in and out Volume Adjustments Use Volume Adjustments to even out the volume of the songs in your personal music library or playlist Or you can...

Page 31: ...to return to the Home menu 3 Go to 4 Settings Image Viewer Image Viewer Settings Sources and select the source for your photos To view your photos go to 5 Settings Image Viewer Start Slideshow At Settings Image Viewer Image Viewer Settings you can set the time delay between photos in your slideshow select a sequential or random viewing order and set the slides to fade as they transition or transit...

Page 32: ...or no screensaver at all or choose to use your photos as your screensavers Certain apps when installed will provide additional screensaver options To use your photos as screensavers Select Settings Screen Screensavers when playing when stopped when off Image Viewer You can also configure additional settings for using your photos as screensavers Go to Settings Screen Screensavers Image Viewer Settin...

Page 33: ... to Squeezebox Touch To add another Squeezebox to your home complete the Quick start guide setup process with the new player Your new Squeezebox will automatically be set up to access your existing favorites playlists and apps Use the Touchscreen as a Control Pad If you want use your Squeezebox touchscreen as a control pad for playing music on other Squeezebox players From the Home menu select Set...

Page 34: ... If you have more than three players we recommend that you play the personal music library that is on your computer rather than an SD card or USB drive To help ensure that your setup supports the maximum number of players Attach a fast USB hard drive rather than an SD card or other USB drive If you are using a wireless network configure it to use a lightly used router channel If possible use a wire...

Page 35: ...o your Squeezebox or to rescan your personal music library From the Home menu go to Settings Advanced Squeezebox Server The built in Squeezebox Server is used to support listening to your personal collection from an SD card or USB drive Time Zone To change your time zone to ensure that your alarm clock goes off when you want and your screensaver reflects the correct time From the Home menu go to Se...

Page 36: ...eezebox Touch is just one member of a growing family of Squeezebox Wi Fi music players These products can be divided into three categories All in one players 1 feature built in amplifiers and speakers so you can place them anywhere within range of your network without having to worry about connecting them to an audio system Squeezebox Boom was our first all in one network music player with Squeezebo...

Page 37: ...n for about 10 seconds until a Factory Settings Restored message appears on the screen If your Squeezebox still does not turn on please contact Logitech Technical Support I want to start the setup process over If you have run into problems during the setup process you might want to go back to a previous step or start the process over again To go back to the previous setup task Simply tap the Left ...

Page 38: ...ur computer is connected via Wi Fi go to your computer Windows Vista and Windows 7 Click on the wireless network icon in your task bar Windows XP Double click on the network icon in your task bar Macintosh Click once on the Wi Fi icon at the top right of your screen Your network name will have a checkmark next to it If you don t have your wireless network password Check to see if you have it writt...

Page 39: ... don t see my Network option at the bottom of the list of networks On the next screen select b Enter my network name to enter it manually Note Network names SSIDs are case sensitive For example if you ve named your network MyNetwork the name mynetwork will not be accepted Note For information about accessing and changing your router settings refer to your router manual and your router Settings pag...

Page 40: ...ing setup From there you can enter your IP address subnet mask gateway address and DNS server address For help with this contact the person who set up your wireless network or your router vendor Turn MAC filtering off Check to see if your router is using MAC filtering If it is and you cannot turn the filtering off add the Squeezebox Touch MAC addresses to the router s table of allowed devices Find th...

Page 41: ...ware Troubleshooting after setup If you are having trouble during the operation of your Squeezebox Touch reference this section For additional sources of information see the Getting Help section of this guide Music is not playing If you ve tried to play music on your Squeezebox and there is no sound Use the Volume knob on your stereo the volume bar on the Squeezebox touchscreen and the volume cont...

Page 42: ...erference such as cordless phones You can also try connecting your Squeezebox directly to the router using an Ethernet cable If this solves the problem then it is most likely being caused by weak wireless network signal strength or network interference To check the wireless signal strength on your Squeezebox Go to Settings Advanced Diagnostics FORWARD and REWIND buttons don t seek If the Forward a...

Page 43: ...d 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 My iTunes music isn t playing from any device Apple s iTunes is a music manager that helps you organize your collection rip CDs and create and manage playlists It also connects to the iTunes Store where Apple offers music videos an...

Page 44: ...n your computer still aren t appearing try pointing Squeezebox Server to your iTunes Music Library xml location Windows Click on the Squeezebox Server icon in the system tray Select 1 Open Control Panel Mac Go to System Preferences Squeezebox Server Advanced Click on the 2 Advanced tab and select Advanced Settings From the Squeezebox Server web interface click the 3 iTunes tab Under 4 iTunes Music...

Page 45: ...arty firewall please see our Knowledge Base at www mysqueezebox com Support Under Troubleshooting select your product and search for instructions related to your specific firewall If your firewall is not covered by our Knowledge Base add exceptions for three ports as follows port 3483 UDP port 3483 TCP and port 9000 TCP For information on how to make this change in your firewall software search the int...

Page 46: ...wireless network your computer s name will be displayed in the title bar of the My Music menu on your Squeezebox Note If you have named your music library in Squeezebox Server at Control Panel Music Library that is the name that will appear when you select My Music from the Home menu at your Squeezebox If you ve successfully completed the setup and your music collection won t play on Squeezebox To...

Page 47: ...ports your firewall application name or contact your ISP or your firewall software manufacturer for support Consult a network professional if you are unsure of how to configure your network properly Squeezebox Touch can t find all of the personal music on my computer After you download and install Squeezebox Server it will scan your computer for music An index of your music will be added to the Squeez...

Page 48: ...en Control Panel Mac Go to System Preferences Squeezebox Server Advanced In the 2 Status tab click Rescan This feature is also useful if you make frequent changes to your music collection Clear library rescan and delete cached files If your songs are in supported formats but some of your track names or album art are missing or incorrect try clearing your Squeezebox Server music library rescanning y...

Page 49: ...Setting and go to the Language field to select your language Squeezebox Server To change the language for Squeezebox Server Windows Click on the Squeezebox Server icon in the system tray 1 Select Open Control Panel Mac Go to System Preferences Squeezebox Server Advanced At the 2 Advanced tab click Advanced Settings At the Basic Settings tab select your new language 3 Click 4 Apply and Close Refresh...

Page 50: ...ive owners Logitech assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual Information contained herein is subject to change without notice Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft group of companies Apple iTunes Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The term Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Allia...

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