Getting Started with SlimServer

Version 6.1.1

Thank you for downloading the latest version of the SlimServer for Windows. Click on the following links to learn about each topic.

Installation
Remote Playlist Management
MoodLogic Support

If you have any questions or problems, please check the documentation built into the SlimServer web interface, or view the FAQ, visit our user forum at http://forums.slimdevices.com or contact our tech support team at support@slimdevices.com.

Thanks,

The Slim Devices Team

Installation

To open up a browser window to SlimServer, double-click on the SlimServer icon in the Windows tool tray or choose Start -> All Programs -> SlimServer -> SlimServer.

If you use Apple's iTunes, the SlimServer will automatically import your iTunes library information. If you use iTunes to add or remove music from its library, the SlimServer will notice and rescan the song information.

You can also use the task tray icon to stop or start the SlimServer background service.

Firmware Update

If you own a Squeezebox Player, you may be prompted to update your firmware when it first connects to the SlimServer. Press and hold the Brightness button on the remote control until the firmware update begins.

If you own a SLIMP3 player, this release includes an updater application for the SLIMP3 Player firmware. Open "Firmware Updater" and follow the displayed instructions to update the the firmware on your player to version 2.3. You can check the version number of firmware installed on your SLIMP3 by reading the number at the lower right-hand corner of the display when you plug in your SLIMP3 player.

Remote Playlist Management

The SlimServer was designed to stream MP3 music to a Squeezebox or SLIMP3 Network Music Player. However, it can also stream the same music over yoru network to any software player that supports MP3 streaming.

First, install the SlimServer software and make sure the computer to be used as a SlimServer can be reached over the Internet. If not, you will need to forward port 9000 on your router to the SlimServer computer. (Consult your router documentation for instructions). Then:

Use your MP3 player software to open a stream to the the URL: http://localhost:9000/stream.mp3. (Replace "localhost" with the IP address of the SlimServer computer). If you are using the SlimServer's password security, you'll need to use a slightly modified URL like this: http://username:password@localhost:9000/stream.mp3. Some MP3 players will prompt you to enter your username and password.
Launch the SlimServer web interface running on the remote computer by opening the web page http://localhost:9000 (Replace "localhost" with the IP address of the remote computer). You will notice a new "player" corresponding to the IP address of the computer with the MP3 software player.
Use the left pane of the SlimServer web interface to browse and select files and playlists to be played. When music is selected, it will appear in the right pane of the web interface.
Click on "Play" in the right pane of the SlimServer web interface to launch the music.
After a couple of seconds, you will hear music playing through the MP3 software player. (The delay is due to buffering in the MP3 player software.)
To change the content playing, use the SlimServer web interface on the remote machine.

MoodLogic Support

This version of the SlimServer software for Windows supports integration with the MoodLogic MP3 mix management software and associated metadata service. Install MoodLogic on your PC and identify your songs (regardless of tag information) and let MoodLogic automatically organize your collection by MoodLogic data (genre, mood, tempo, release year, etc). Once all your music is 'active' your Slim can interact with your music in exciting new ways!

Features:

Browse your songs on your Squeezebox or SLIMP3 player by clean genre and artist information.
Create MoodLogic Instant Mixes directly with your remote!

How to create an Instant Mix:

Select a genre, artist or song that has an 'm' icon (mixable) in the top right corner.
Press AND HOLD your play button for a 2-3 seconds.
MoodLogic will create a playlist 'on the fly' with songs that fit your current mood! (for genres and artist you will be able to select one of the available moods presented)

Installation

Make sure your SlimServer and player are installed as described in this documentation.
Install MoodLogic from http://www.moodlogic.com.
Add your music to the same music folder that SlimServer uses.
Activate your music (the trial service allows 100 free activations).
Buy 10,000 activation credits to activate more songs or profile your own tracks.
Shut down MoodLogic and restart the SlimServer.
After restarting, the SlimServer will automatically detect MoodLogic. You are ready to go!
You can turn MoodLogic on and off see your server preferences in the web interface.

Known Limitations

No Mac or Linux support
Currently no album support
No way to trigger song based Instant Mix for the currently playing song
Not all skins supported (the best support is in the Default and Light skins, available under the Additional Server Settings)
The MoodLogic support doesn't work if the SlimServer software is installed as a service. Use the Control Panels->Administrative Tools->Services application to stop the SlimServer service and use the SlimServer application if you'd like to use the MoodLogic integration.

Feedback

For questions about MoodLogic and SlimServer integration, please email: chris@moodlogic.com