Getting Started with SlimServer

Version 6.2.1

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

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.


Unicode Fonts

Squeezebox players can now display unicode characters, including Japanese and other non-Latin languages. To enable this display, you'll need to download a unicode TrueType font for SlimServer to use. SlimServer knows how to use the following fonts:

Place a copy of any of these font files in your SlimServer Graphics folder in C:\Program Files\SlimServer\server\Graphics then restart SlimServer.


Firmware Update

If you own a Squeezebox, 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, we recommend that you use the SLIMP3 Firmware Updater to update the firmware on your SLIMP3 player to the latest version, 2.3. This application is available for download. 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:


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:

How to create an Instant Mix:

  1. Select a genre, artist or song that has an 'm' icon (mixable) in the top right corner.
  2. Press AND HOLD your play button for a 2-3 seconds.
  3. 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

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

Known Limitations

Feedback

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


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