Logitech Squeezebox Boom User's Manual
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1. 1 Launch the SqueezeCenter web interface 2 Select the Internet Radio menu and then select Tune In URL 3 Enter the URL and click Squeezebox Boom s Alarm Squeezebox Boom has a sophisticated alarm system You can set multiple alarms per day and set alarms at different times on any day of the week You can choose to be woken by an item in your favorites or by Squeezebox Boom s built in collection of music and sound effects A built in backup helps keep your alarm settings intact for up to two weeks if your Boom is unplugged If you ve selected an online source for your alarm such as your favorite Internet radio station and your Boom loses its connection to the Internet for any reason your Boom will automatically substitute a pleasing but effective alarm tone to help ensure that you wake up on time How To Set The Alarm Select Alarm Clock from the Home Screen The first menu item is All Alarms On Off a useful option if you re going on vacation Scroll to Add Alarm and click the navigation wheel On the next menu you can select the days you would like the alarm to sound every day of the week or any combination of days the item to play and the volume The Snooze Button Like any good alarm clock Squeezebox Boom has a snooze button While the alarm is sounding the large button on the top panel will delay the alarm The steep button on the remote control located between the HOME and Power buttons also fun2. s configuration to confirm that it s assigning IP addresses via DHCP If your wireless router does not use DHCP for security purposes you can assign your Squeezebox Boom a static address For assistance with this advanced network setup caontact your wireless router s vendor or the party who installed your wireless network e If your network uses WEP encryption make sure you ve correctly entered the network security key into Squeezebox Boom In some cases an incorrect WEP security key can appear as a DHCP failure e Cycle your wireless router s power No music will play Make sure your music is not DRM protected SqueezeCenter and Squeezebox cannot play DRM protected music If your music was purchased from the iTunes Store it may contain DRM Only iTunes Plus tracks do not contain DRM Other online music stores may apply DRM to downloaded tracks If you re not sure contact the music store for clarification Make sure you have any firewalls on your system correctly configured to allow communication between your server and player Please see Appendix B Configuring Your Firewall Check the file format and be sure it s one of the supported types See Appendix C Supported File Formats for more information 34 Logitech The FORWARD and REWIND buttons do not work with some songs in my music library Seeking through a song holding Fwo or Rew only works with certain formats e MP3 Ogg FLAC WAV and AIFF f
3. leaking or damaged batteries according to manufacturer instructions and local laws Do not use or charge batteries lithium ion rechargeables if leaking discolored or deformed Do not mix battery types Do not charge alkaline batteries Do not leave rechargeable batteries discharged or unused for extended periods Battery life varies with usage When replacing remove all spent batteries and do not mix old batteries with new When device is not in use for extended periods remove batteries to avoid leakage and store away from children in a cool dry place at room temperature AC adaptor warning Caution electric shock hazard Warning to reduce risk of electric shock do not expose 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 40 Logitech FCC THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS C
4. online music service and pressing PLAY will clear the Now Playing list and replace it with the selected item TIP if you re entertaining and you hand the remote control to a guest and invite them to select a song it s important to show them how to use the abd button to add their song to Now Playing If they hit PLAY instead of ADD it will replace your list with their song If you have repeat mode enabled it will continue to play that song until all of your guests leave in dismay That s also why it s important to save your Now Playing list as a playlist on your computer before your guests arrive so if your lovingly crafted music set is accidentally erased by a guest you can restore it easily by selecting Music Library gt Playlists from the Home Screen How to mute your music Since Boom is like a CD player there s no need for a Mute button For most music sources you can hit PAUSE and enjoy the ability to come back to your music at exactly the same point later Music from your library as well as music from interactive online services can generally be paused for as long as you like If you are listening to a streaming radio station pressing PAUSE will pause the music until Squeezebox Boom s memory buffer is full The memory buffer can store several minutes of music with the exact length dependent on the radio station s sampling rate To fully stop playing an item press and hold pause for a few seconds Preset butt
5. 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 Squeezebox Boom User Guide 39 Safety Information LATA AC POWERED PRODUCTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD e Do not use this apparatus near water e Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e Do not push objects into apparatus vents or slots because fire or electric shock hazards could result e Maintain a minimum distance of at least 6 inches around apparatus for sufficient ventilation e Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table clothes curtains etc e No naked open flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on or near the apparatus e Place apparatus in a stable location so it will not fall causing product damage or bodily harm e Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat e Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other The wide blade is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into
6. Hardware At A Glance Remote Control A B POWER turns the Squeezebox Boom on or off HOME returns the display to the Home Screen the top level menu Pressing HOME again from the Home Screen displays the Now Playing screen LEFT RIGHT UP and DOWN allow you to navigate through track lists music services configuration menus and more uP and DOWN scroll through the menu RIGHT selects the item and LEFT returns to the previous menu Press PLAY to begin listening to the selected track artist album genre or playlist This action causes the current playlist to be replaced with the selected item If you want to add the selected item to your playlist press ADD instead of PLAY Press ADD to add the selected track artist album genre or playlist to the end of the current playlist called Now Playing Press and hold app to add the selected item to Now Playing and play it next REWIND PAUSE and FORWARD control the playback of your music Press FORWARD to skip to the next song and REWIND to skip back Press PAUSE to pause or resume the music Press and hold REWIND or FORWARD to scan through the song that s currently playing Press and hold pause to stop the current track VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN SLEEP has two purposes During normal use it activates the sleep timer to turn the power off after a period of time you specify between 15 and 90 minutes SLEEP also acts as a snooze button pausing the alarm for a p
7. any hardware product Any replacement hardware product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer or for any additional period of time that may be applicable in your jurisdiction This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from 1 accident abuse misapplication or any unauthorized repair modification or disassembly 2 improper operation or maintenance usage not in accordance with product instructions or connection to improper voltage supply or 3 use of consumables such as replacement batteries not supplied by Logitech except where such restriction is prohibited by applicable law How to Obtain Warranty Support Before submitting a warranty claim we recommend you visit the support section at www logitech com for technical assistance Valid warranty claims are generally processed through the point of purchase during the first thirty 30 days after purchase however this period of time may vary depending on where you purchased your product please check with Logitech or the retailer where you purchased your product for details Warranty claims that cannot be processed through the point of purchase and any other product related questions should be addressed directly to Logitech The addresses and customer service contact information for Logitech can be found in the documentation accompanying your product and on the web at www logitech com contactus Limitation o
8. is not necessary to disable your firewall in order to allow Squeezebox to communicate with your computer temporarily disabling it can be a quick way of diagnosing the problem If turning off your computer s firewall allows Squeezebox Boom to connect to SqueezeCenter you should turn it back on and configure it to allow communication on the following ports e Port 3483 UDP e Port 3483 TCP e Port 9000 TCP Detailed instructions for configuring various firewalls can be found at www logitech com under Support Troubleshooting Select Wireless Music Systems from the list of product categories Note It is not necessary or even desirable to change the firewall settings on your router to use Squeezebox Boom Consult a network professional if you are unsure of how to configure your network properly Squeezebox Boom User Guide 27 Appendix B Supported File Formats Squeezebox Boom and SqueezeCenter support a variety of music file formats Some formats are supported in Squeezebox Boom 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 Supported in hardware Supported with transcoding MP3 CBR and VBR FLAC WAV AIFF WMA CBR and VBR OGG AAC M4A Apple Lossless WMA Lossless APE MPC WavPack Playlist Formats Squeezebox Boom and SqueezeCenter recognize playlists s
9. network so that both are on the same segment and connect to the same DHCP server for their IP addresses You may need to consult the party that installed or maintains your network for assistance How do use a static IP with Squeezebox Boom If you have set up your network to use static IP addresses your Squeezebox Boom will display the message Address Problem There was a problem obtaining a DHCP address on your network Scroll down to Use a static address and press the navigation wheel On the following screens you can enter the IP address subnet mask gateway address and DNS server address information for your network Squeezebox Boom User Guide 33 My music sound choppy distorted or skips There may be excessive interference in your wireless connection or the wireless signal may otherwise be too weak Try moving your Squeezebox Boom closer to the wireless router or removing sources of potential interference You can also try connecting your Squeezebox Boom directly to the router using an ethernet cable if this resolves the problem then it s most likely due to wireless network signal strength or interference If Squeezebox Boom fails to get an IP address The most common way of setting up a wireless network is to have the wireless router issue IP addresses on demand using a DHCP service If your Squeezebox Boom displays a message stating that it cannot get an IP address try these steps e Check your wireless router
10. online MP3tunes music locker so you can listen to your music when your computer is turned off Please note that some music services may charge a separate fee for use we provide free trials so you may try them first SqueezeCenter Optional SqueezeCenter is an application you run on a computer connected to your local network to deliver your personal music collection to the Squeezebox players in your home You can also connect to Internet radio guides and online music services via SqueezeCenter If you are not interested in listening to your personal music collection or if you are planning to upload your music to an MP3tunes music locker you do not need SqueezeCenter Set Up A SqueezeNetwork Account Signing up for a free account on SqueezeNetwork is a vital part of the Squeezebox Boom setup process To sign up visit www squeezenetwork com and use the sign up wizard If you already have an account instructions for adding your new Squeezebox Boom to your account can be found later in this guide 12 Logitech Squeezebox Boom User Guide 13 Optional Download And Install SqueezeCenter After you complete the SqueezeNetwork sign up process you are asked to download SqueezeCenter SqueezeCenter is only required if you intend to listen to your personal music collection stored on a computer on your local network If you will only be listening to Internet radio stations or online music services you may skip this step W
11. the automatic option When it confirms that it has obtained an IP address press RIGHT to advance to the next menu 14 Logitech Select A Music Source Once your Squeezebox Boom has successfully connected to your network you will see a menu asking you to select your music source Select SqueezeNetwork the free Internet based service operated by Logitech When you connect to SqueezeNetwork your Squeezebox Boom displays a unique code that you can use to link your Boom to your SqueezeNetwork account Go to www squeezenetwork com select Players and then enter the code in the Add A Player section of the page Play Some Music You re almost done Playing an Internet radio station is a good way to check that everything is working correctly 1 Go to the Home Screen by pressing HOME on the remote control 2 Press DOWN on the remote control or spin the navigation wheel to the right until Internet Radio appears and then press RIGHT on the remote or press the wheel Select Staff Picks Select Best of Internet Radio Scroll to Slim Showcase Miles Davis and press PLAY Adjust the volume NOW Aw If you would like to add this station to your presets press and hold one of the preset buttons TIP Although there are six Preset buttons for quickly finding six of your favorite tracks albums or Internet radio stations there is no limit to the number of favorites you can save Assigning an item to one of the Preset butto
12. C filtering provides an extra level of security by ensuring that no unknown computers or other devices can connect to your wireless network without prior authorization If you cannot turn off MAC filtering you or your local network expert can add Squeezebox Boom s MAC address to the router s table of allowed devices You can find your Squeezebox Boom s MAC address printed on a label on the bottom of the unit If Squeezebox Boom cannot locate your computer or connect to SqueezeCenter During normal operation if SqueezeCenter is running on a computer that s connected to your wireless network your computer s name will be displayed when you select Settings gt Information gt SqueezeCenter information from Squeezebox Boom s Home Screen If this does not happen it might be because of the following 1 SqueezeCenter isn t running e If you have not yet downloaded and installed SqueezeCenter visit www slimdevices com to begin e To check SqueezeCenter s status on Windows hover your mouse pointer over the SqueezeCenter icon at the bottom right of the display near the clock If SqueezeCenter Running doesn t float right click the icon and select Start SqueezeCenter e To check SqueezeCenter s status on MAC OS X launch System Preferences and then click on SqueezeCenter If SqueezeCenter is running you ll see a button labeled Stop Server If the button displays Start Server click it to launch 2 A firewall may be pre
13. OULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la NMB 003 du Canada Radio Transmitters This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry amp Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 utilisation de ce produit est autoris e dans les pays suivants DE Verbrauch dieses Produktes wird in den folgenden Landern autorisiert AT CY BE BGR DK UK Fl FR DE GR HU IE LU NL PT ES SE IS LI NO CH CZ PL RO SK SI EE LV LT MT EN General license require for outdoor use For indoor use only FR Permis g n ral requis pour l usage ext rieur Pour l usage d int rieur seulement DE Allgemeine Lizenz erfordert f r im Freiengebrauch F r nur Innengebrauch Operating and storage conditions Operating Conditions 0 0 40 0
14. SqueezeCenter 3 Restart SqueezeCenter The scanning process will begin as soon as the server starts 36 Logitech have installed SqueezeCenter to allow playing of music that s kept on my computer However some or all of my iTunes music library does not play Apple does not allow streaming of music to which DRM has been applied 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 Boom or similar devices CDs which you have ripped or music purchased in MP3 format from non DRM music services such as emusic Rhapsody and Amazon MP3 are compatible I cannot sign in to my new SqueezeNetwork account In order to complete your SqueezeNetwork registration you need to activate it through the link sent to you via e mail Check your inbox for the activation e mail Also check your Junk Mail or Spam folder as your mail service may have blocked or redirected the e mail thinking it was invalid If you have still not received it try logging into SqueezeNetwork and clicking Resend Activation Email If that does not work please contact Logitech Technical Support When I attach headphones to Squeezebox Boom audio comes from only one channel Squeezebox Boom s headphone output also doubles as a subwoofer output The subwoofer output is monaural so if you re getting only one channel from your headphones your Squeezebox Boom
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16. a variety of options for obtaining expert assistance 1 You should first refer to the Troubleshooting section in this User Guide The most common issues are covered there 2 An extensive list of frequently asked questions can be found at www logitech com under Support Troubleshooting Select Wireless Music Systems from the list of product categories 3 E mail our support team Visit www logitech com support and fill out our online e mail form You will receive a reply within one business day Package Contents Included in the package you will find e Squeezebox Boom e Infrared remote control with battery e Protective bag e Power supply with plug adapters for your region e 3 5mm male to male audio cable e Quick Start Guide 4 Logitech System Requirements Operating system e Windows Vista Windows XP or Windows 2000 SP4 or later required e Mac OS X version 10 3 or higher e Linux based OS with Perl 5 8 3 or higher installed Computer e 733 Mhz CPU or faster e 256 MB RAM e 80 MB hard drive space Network e Ethernet and or 802 11b g compatible wireless network Routers which support 802 11 Draft N are also compatible as long as they are backward compatible with 802 11g Internet e You ll need a broadband internet connection for internet radio and access to music services Internet access also needed to download the SqueezeCenter software Squeezebox Boom User Guide 5 Boom
17. aved 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 28 Logitech Appendix C Using Apple iTunes Apple s iTunes is a music manager that helps you organize your collection rip your CDs create and manage playlists etc It also connects to the iTunes Store where Apple offers music videos and podcasts for purchase SqueezeCenter can use the iTunes music library It cannot play songs purchased from the iTunes Store that are protected by Apple s FairPlay Digital Rights Management DRM software This is Apple s decision as they will not license their DRM to other hardware manufacturers To set up SqueezeCenter to use your iTunes library follow these steps 1 Open SqueezeCenter and click on the Settings button 2 Select the iTunes tab and make sure that the Use iTunes box is selected If not set it and click Apply 3 Select the Basic Settings tab e Make sure Music Folder box is blank and click Apply e Scroll to Rescan Music Library select Clear library and rescan everything then click Rescan to start the scanning process If you experience problems where your music or playlists aren t appearing and you followed the steps above try the following 1 In SqueezeCenter go to Settings gt iTunes 2 Under iTunes Music Library XML Location enter the path to
18. be used outdoors temporarily when adequate protection is provided against moisture and extreme temperatures When using outdoors be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight as it may cause interference with the infrared sensor For more information see Safety Information later in this guide Installation Steps At A Glance Make A Note Of Your Network Settings If you can connect a computer to your wireless network you should have little trouble setting up your Squeezebox Boom Gathering information about your network now will make it easier to configure your Squeezebox Boom Network name SSID Wireless security circle one WEP 64 bit WEP 128 bit WPA WPA2 Security Key 10 Logitech If you re not familiar with your wireless network s security method or your security key this information can be obtained by connecting to your wireless router See your router s instructions if necessary or contact your network provider or the party who installed your wireless router Your wireless network s name can be determined by using a computer on your network that s already connected to your wireless network For Windows XP and Vista Double click on the wireless networking icon in the system tray For Mac OS X Click on the wireless networking icon on the menu bar and make note of which network has a check mark next to it Note to Apple Airport Base Station users Squeezebox Boom follows the 802 11 standard an
19. ch 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 30 Logitech Appendix E Troubleshooting When setting up networking my network does not appear Squeezebox Boom finds all wireless networks in range and displays them by their network name also known as their SSID The first step is to make sure that your network is operating correctly and that you re within range and free from potential sources of interference If you suspect that other networks are preventing devices from reliably connecting to your network you can try changing the channel upon which your wireless router operates For assistance with this and other router configuration options see your router s documentation or contact your router s vendor for support If your network s name still does not appear your wireless router might be configured to not broadcast its SSID If this is intentional e g for security purposes you can enter your network s SSID manually Scroll to the bottom of the list of available networks and select Enter another network NOTE SSIDs are case sensitive If you ve named your network MyNetwork entering mynetwork or another variantion into your Squeezebox Boom will not work If your network name appears but the Squeezebox Boom cannot connect This can have a number of causes Here are some things t
20. ctions as a snooze button while the alarm is sounding 20 Logitech The default snooze length is nine minutes If you have installed SqueezeCenter you may change the snooze length Launch the SqueezeCenter web interface Click on the Player tab From the left pull down list select the player you want to configure this step is not necessary if you have only one Squeezebox player 4 From the right pull down list select Alarm Clock 5 Scroll to the bottom of the page and adjust the slider labeled Snooze Length in minutes Sleep mode As covered earlier when the alarm is sounding the large button on Squeezebox Boom s top panel functions as a snooze button The rest of the time it controls sleep mode allowing you to set a timer for your Squeezebox Boom to automatically turn itself off The sLeeP button on the remote control also serves the same function e Press and hold the steep button once or tap the steep button on the remote to turn off Squeezebox Boom at the end of the song e Press and hold it again or tap the steer button on the remote again to turn off Squeezebox Boom after 15 minutes e Continue the process of pressing and holding the steep button to set the sleep time to 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes and finally to cancel sleep mode Display Brightness Squeezebox Boom has a built in light sensor that allows it to adjust the brightness of the display to match lighting conditions H
21. d expects the WEP key to be in hexadecimal format The Airport Base Station uses ASCII characters for the WEP key You ll need to find the hexadecimal version of your WEP key to configure your Squeezebox Duet To do that please follow these steps Open the Airport Admin Utility On Mac OS X this utility can be found under Applications gt Utilities in the Finder In Windows it can be found in Start gt Programs gt Airport Admin Utility Select your base station and click the Configure button Once the Configuration window is open click the Password icon at the top of the window the icon resembling a padlock This will show you the key in HEX format Write that down as the Security Key on the previous page Note 64 bit WEP keys on the Airport Base Station will have exactly 5 characters 128 bit keys will have exactly 13 characters Squeezebox Boom User Guide 11 Create An Online Account And Download Software An Important Word About Music Sources Squeezebox Boom must be connected to a music source in order to function There are two music sources available SqueezeNetwork and SqueezeCenter SqueezeNetwork SqueezeNetwork is a free Internet based service provided by Logitech It allows you to connect to a wide variety of services including Internet radio guides and online music services like Rhapsody Sirius Internet Radio and Pandora Radio You can even store your own music collection in an
22. degree C 10 90 Non condensing Non Operating Conditions 40 0 70 0 degree C 107 95 Excluding rain accompanying your product and on the web at www logitech com contactus Logitech logitech com 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
23. e offer versions of SqueezeCenter for Windows Mac OS X and Linux After selecting the appropriate version save it to your hard drive and then double click on the downloaded file When you are finished SqueezeCenter is ready to deliver music to your Squeezebox Boom Set Up Squeezebox Boom And Connect It To Your Network is Select a suitable location for your Squeezebox Boom It should be in a location that is protected from moisture extreme temperatures and away from direct sunlight If you ll be connecting to your wireless network you should choose a location that is in range of the nearest router or access point and if you intend to connect via ethernet it should be near an ethernet connection To prepare the infrared remote control for operation open the battery compartment peel the protective tab from the battery and then close the compartment Optional if you re connecting to your network using an ethernet cable connect the cable now The power supply uses a plug adapter system for worldwide compatibility Slide the plug adapter into the power supply and make sure it snaps into place Plug the barrel connector into the AC input on Squeezebox Boom s rear panel Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet Squeezebox Boom will automatically power on display a welcome message and then display the setup menu TIP as covered earlier in this guide the up and Down buttons on the remote perform the sa
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25. ey also offer lots of additional options and extras for customizing your experience Each service has online interactive help that will guide you through using the available features 24 Logitech Tips Tricks And Advanced Techniques StereoXL Squeezebox Boom uses Logitech s StereoXL technology to dramatically widen the stereo image creating an immersive audio experience To enable StereoXL select Settings gt Audio gt StereoXL from the Home Screen Then use the navigation wheel or the up and Down buttons on the remote to turn StereoXL on or off or adjust its intensity Controlling Pandora If you ve used Pandora s web interface pandora com you re already familiar with the system of telling Pandora what you think of a track When listening to Pandora with your Squeezebox Boom you can still tell Pandora if you like or don t like a song as well as use the rest of Pandora s customization options When listening to a Pandora station click the navigation wheel or press RIGHT on the remote to access the song menu From there you can select I like this song don t like this song find out why Pandora played that particular song and more Mounting your Boom If you would like to attach your Squeezebox Boom to a wall or under a kitchen counter Logitech has a mounting kit available For information on ordering go to www logitech com squeezebox Squeezebox Boom User Guide 25 Listening To Y
26. f Liability LOGITECH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS REVENUE 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 Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special indirect incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 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 ON THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD FOR YOUR PRODUCT Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you National Statutory Rights Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods Such rights are not affected by the warranties in this Limited Warranty No Other Warranties No Logitech dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty Logitech Address Logitech Europe S A Z I Moulin du Choc D 1122 Romanel Morges Switzerland 2008 Logitech All rights reserved Logitech
27. g or incorrect If you know that your songs all have valid tags or that your album art images are fine you may want to have SqueezeCenter rescan your music collection by doing the following 1 Open SqueezeCenter and go to Settings gt Basic Settings 2 Verify that the Music Folder points to the music folder on your computer If it s not enter the correct path and click Apply 3 Scroll down to Rescan Music Library and select Clear library and rescan everything in the drop down box then click the Rescan button SqueezeCenter will scan your music and rebuild the database it uses to display the information about your collection including album art If you are still experiencing problems you should delete the cached files SqueezeCenter uses to improve performance and then perform a rescan To delete the cache do the following 1 Stop SqueezeCenter e On Windows right click on the SqueezeCenter icon and click Stop SqueezeCenter e On Mac OS X open System Preferences gt SqueezeCenter and click on Stop Server 2 Remove the Cache folder used by SqueezeCenter e On Windows XP the default location for the cache folder is C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data SqueezeCenter Cache e On Windows Vista the default location for the cache folder is C ProgramData SqueezeCenter Cache e On Mac OS X the default location for the cache folder is Home gt Library gt Application Support gt
28. ied by the computer s name for example John Smith s Computer If you ve downloaded and installed SqueezeCenter but you cannot find your computer on this menu see Appendix E Troubleshooting As mentioned earlier in this guide downloading and installing SqueezeCenter is optional If you listen to music exclusively from online sources or if you ve uploaded your personal music collection to an MP3tunes music locker then you do not need to run SqueezeCenter on your computer Repeat And Shuffle Squeezebox Boom offers configurable Repeat and Shuffle modes available in the Settings menu You can choose to repeat the Now Playing list or play it only once and you can choose to shuffle by song or by album Podcasts And RSS News Feeds Squeezebox Boom s capabilities don t stop at music you can also use it to listen to your favorite podcasts and display items from your favorite RSS news feeds If you know a podcast or RSS feed s URL you can add it to your favorites using SqueezeNetwork Sign in to SqueezeNetwork at www squeezenetwork com select Favorites then select the News Feeds or Podcasts option You can access your favorite podcasts and RSS news feeds via the Extras menu on your Squeezebox Boom Squeezebox Boom User Guide 23 Last fm Audioscrobbler If you use Last fm available on the web at last fm you might already be familiar with Last fm s audioscrobbler which keeps track of what you play o
29. iles stored in your SqueezeCenter music library e MP3 and WMA files from online services if the service supports scanning through songs SqueezeCenter can t find all of my music Make sure that all of your digital music files are in one place on your computer You can store all of your files in a single folder or create subfolders to help organize your music The software you use to rip your CDs to digital files such as iTunes or Windows Media Player may already do this SqueezeCenter the software that runs on your computer and delivers your personal digital music collection to your Squeezebox Boom will scan one folder and all sub folders for your music If you have music stored in multiple folders or on different computers you will have to create shortcuts in the primary music folder so SqueezeCenter can find the other music To manually rescan your music collection using SqueezeCenter click the Basic Settings tab and then click Rescan To set up SqueezeCenter to automatically rescan your music library periodically click the Advanced tab and then select Rescan Music Library from the pull down menu on the left To rescan your music library using Squeezebox Boom make sure your Boom is connected to SqueezeCenter then select Settings gt Rescan Music Library From the following menu you can start a rescan as well as set up automatic rescanning Squeezebox Boom User Guide 35 Some of my track names are missin
30. is probably configured for a subwoofer To check select Settings gt Audio gt Line Out from the Home Screen Squeezebox Boom User Guide 37 Appendix F Using Boom As Part Of A Whole Home System Squeezebox Boom is just one member of a growing family of Squeezebox network music players and network music systems Our products can be divided into three categories All in one players 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 is our first all in one network music player Players like the Squeezebox Receiver Squeezebox Classic and Squeezebox Transporter require an audio system or powered speakers They re good choices for adding network music to a home stereo system Controllers operate any player on your network Our first model Squeezebox Controller features a color screen that s great for displaying album art Squeezebox Controller connects wirelessly to your network rather than using infrared so you can control your Squeezebox Boom from anywhere in your house Each player on your network can play a different music source Or you can synchronize multiple players to hear the same music in multiple rooms You can have two or more players of the same model for example a Squezebox Boom in each of your bedrooms or select different models according to your exact needs for exam
31. like Internet radio stations then you will want to take the time to install SqueezeCenter on any computers on your network that contain music that you d like to hear One limitation of connecting to SqueezeCenter is that the computer running SqueezeCenter must be turned on If you ll only be listening to Internet radio and online services or if you ve uploaded your personal music collection to an MP3tunes music locker then you can connect to SqueezeNetwork The advantage of using SqueezeNetwork as your music source is that you don t have to make sure your computer is on each time you use your Squeezebox Boom 22 Logitech You ll probably find that you don t need to change music sources very often There are a couple of scenarios where you might e If you normally connect to SqueezeCenter running on a computer but the computer is turned off or otherwise unavailable In this case you ll need to switch to SqueezeNetwork in order to use your Squeezebox Boom e If you have multiple computers or NAS drives on your network each with its own unique music collection you may want to hop from computer to computer depending on what you want to hear To select a music source choose Settings gt Music Source from the Home Screen You ll see a menu that includes SqueezeNetwork if you re not already connected to SqueezeNetwork and all the computers on your local network that are running SquezeCenter Each will be identif
32. me function as turning the navigation wheel left or right Pressing RIGHT on the remote performs the same function as pressing the wheel For the rest of this section we ll refer to using the various buttons on the remote but you can use the navigation wheel as well You ll see a menu giving you the choice of connecting via a wired or wireless network Use the up and pown buttons to make your selection and press RIGHT If you re connecting to your wireless network you will see a menu for selecting your region and then a menu for choosing your wireless network by name If you are using a security enabled wireless network you ll need to enter the security key you wrote down previously in Make A Note Of Your Network Settings When Squeezebox Boom informs you that it has connected to your wireless network press RIGHT to continue If the display informs you that Squeezebox Boom was unable to connect to your network press LEFT on the remote or the BACK button on the front panel to return to the network setup menu Confirm that you ve entered your security key correctly and that you re connecting to the correct network If it still can t connect see the troubleshooting appendix for advice The next menu will ask you if you would like to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP or if you d like to manually assign an IP address to your Squeezebox Boom The majority of home networks use DHCP so if you re in doubt select
33. n your computer and updates your Last fm account You can configure your Squeezebox Boom to scrobble as well 1 Create a free Last fm account if you don t already have one by visiting www last fm 2 Sign in to SqueezeNetwork www squeezenetwork com click Accounts and then select the Last fm tab 3 Enter your Last fm username and password 4 Enable scrobbling for your Squeezebox Boom Once you have set up your SqueezeNetwork account for Last fm scrobbling you can change your scrobbling settings via your Squeezebox Boom by selecting Settings gt Last fm Audioscrobbling from the Home Screen Connecting MP3 Players And Other Line Level Devices Squeezebox Boom s rear panel contains a 3 5mm stereo input jack for connecting MP3 players CD players or just about any device with line level or headphone output To select the line input when connected to SqueezeCenter or SqueezeNetwork just connect your device using the included 3 5mm stereo cable hit PLAY on your device and adjust the volume accordingly If your Squeezebox Boom is not connected to SqueezeCenter or SqueezeNetwork 1 Connect your device using the included 3 5mm stereo cable 2 Select Line In from the Home Screen Learn More About SqueezeNetwork and SqueezeCenter As covered earlier your Squeezebox Boom must be connected to a music source SqueezeNetwork or SqueezeCenter to operate These sources are more than just gateways to a wide variety of music th
34. nnot sign in to my new SqueezeNetwork account sii When attach headphones to Squeezebox Boom audio comes from only one channel 36 Appendix F Using Boom As Part Of A Whole Home System cescescseseeseeseeeeeeeesecaeeeeeesesseceenseeseseeeneeats 37 Logitech Hardware Product Limited Warranty cscssssssssssesseesseeeesseeeeeeeseseeeeeetenseenenseseeeenseeeeeecseeeees 38 Salet MOMA OMi sesse a testeree reeeeneery Crores te eee erttiees tree ete tee erste ateerrerers Creer nee rtteererrerty 39 Squeezebox Boom User Guide 3 Thank You Thank you for purchasing Logitech s Squeezebox Boom network music system We hope you have as much fun using it as we had building it for you Squeezebox Boom combines the features and technology that our customers love in an all in one device The built in amplifier and high quality speakers allow you to place Squeezebox Boom anywhere within range of your local network without having to deal with separate speakers This makes it ideal for rooms in which space is tight or environments where a bulky speaker system isn t welcome This user guide includes setup and basic instructions for using your Squeezebox Boom You can find additional information about the latest features as well as join our active community forums and access detailed documentation for developers on our web site at www slimdevices com Getting Help If you run into trouble during the installation you have
35. ns automatically adds it to your Favorites as well To add an item to your favorites without assigning it to a Preset button click the wheel or press RIGHT on the remote and then select Add to favorites Squeezebox Boom User Guide 15 Optional Connect To SqueezeCenter If you d like to listen to your personal music collection stored on your computer and you ve successfully downloaded and installed SqueezeCenter take these steps to connect to SqueezeCenter for the first time 1 Press and hold Back on the front panel or LEFT on the remote control to go to the setup screen 2 Scroll until you see an option to connect to your computer for example Connect to john smiths computer 3 Press the navigation wheel or press RIGHT on the remote control to connect to your computer If your computer s name does not appear on this menu or if Squeezebox Boom is unable to connect see Appendix E Troubleshooting 16 Logitech Using Your Squeezebox Boom Now Playing Squeezebox Boom always maintains the current playlist in its memory This playlist is called Now Playing and you can modify it by adding tracks from your music collection tracks and playlists from music services or even from playlists you ve saved Learning how to effectively manage the Now Playing list is a key step to enjoying your Squeezebox Boom Viewing Now Playing Using The Remote Control Press HOME to go to the Home Screen if you re not already
36. o try e Confirm that your wireless network is operating properly by trying to connect with your network using another device like a computer If no devices can connect check your cable connections and verify that your wireless router and modem if applicable are responsive Cycling the power for the router and modem is often helpful For detailed troubleshooting see your wireless router s documentation or contact your router s vendor for assistance e Confirm that you ve entered your network s security key correctly and that you ve selected the correct network security type NOTE Squeezebox Boom follows the 802 11 standard and uses hexadecimal keys for WEP encryption 64 bit and 128 bit WEP keys are 10 characters and 26 characters respectively If the key you ve entered into Squeezebox Boom is only five or 13 characters long then you have an ASCII encryption key which must be converted to hexadecimal There are several web sites that offer free tools for converting ASCII WEP keys to hexadecimal Squeezebox Boom User Guide 31 e If your wireless router uses a common network name SSID like NETGEAR or LINKSYS there may be more than one wireless network in range that has the same name as yours Your Squeezebox Boom might be attempting to connect to the wrong network Consider changing your network s SSID to something that s uniquely identifiable e Check whether your wireless router is using MAC filtering MA
37. ons and favorites Favorites and Presets What s The Difference We ve covered favorites briefly earlier in this guide You can add the currently selected song album radio station or playlist to your list of favorites by pressing PAUSE on the remote control or pressing the navigation wheel and then selecting Add to favorites from the next screen There are a few instances of items that cannot be added to your favorites for example if you are listening to an Internet radio station you can add the station to your favorites but not the track the station is currently playing Some subscription services have restrictions on which types of items can be added to your favorites If in doubt press the navigation wheel and see if the next menu offers an option to add to your favorites 18 Logitech Squeezebox Boom has six Preset buttons below the display You can think of these as a miniature list of six favorites that you can recall instantly at any time Adding an item to a Preset will also add it to your Favorites if it s not already in there Setting and Using the Preset buttons If you ve used a car radio then you re already familiar with how the Preset buttons work Just press and hold one of the six Preset buttons to assign the currently selected item To recall that item tap the Preset button As with Favorites a Preset can be a track an album a radio station or a playlist Managing your Favorites using SqueezeNet
38. our Music Collection Without A Computer You do not need to keep your computer on to listen to Internet radio stations and online music services Just connect your Squeezebox Boom to SqueezeNetwork the free online service operated by Logitech Listening to your music collection stored on your computer is typically accomplished by running SqueezeCenter on your computer and connecting your Squeezebox Boom to SqueezeCenter If you d like to enjoy your personal music collection without turning on your computer you have a couple of options Add a NAS Drive To Your Network Any NAS Network Attached Storage device which is compatible with SqueezeCenter can be added to your network as a music server A list of compatible NAS drives can be found at www logitech com under Support Troubleshooting Select Wireless Music Systems from the list of product categories Create an MP3tunes Music Locker MP3tunes mp3tunes com allows you to create a private secure storage locker for your music collection You can upload tracks to your locker and then access them from any computer or Squeezebox connected to the Internet Password protection ensures that your music collection isn t accessed by anyone but you MP3tunes is an optional service and subscription fees apply 26 Logitech Appendix A Configuring Your Firewall Firewalls on your computer can often cause connection problems for network devices like Squeezebox Boom While it
39. owever you may override this by selecting Settings gt Display gt Brightness from the Home Screen From the Brightness menu you can select your desired brightness when Boom is playing a track stopped or off For each item you can choose automatic brightness adjustment or manually select the brightness Squeezebox Boom User Guide 21 Selecting and Changing Music Sources Squeezebox Boom must be connected to a music source to operate There are two types of music sources e SqueezeNetwork a free online service operated by Logitech e A computer or NAS network attached storage drive running SqueezeCenter Your music source SqueezeNetwork or SqueezeCenter is your gateway to a wide selection of content including music services like Pandora and Last fm as well as Internet radio stations Podcasts and more Which Music Source To Choose If you ll be listening to Internet radio stations or online music services you can reach them through either SqueezeNetwork or SqueezeCenter If you opt to install and run SqueezeCenter on a computer on your network you have a few more options e You can listen to your personal music collection stored on your computer e You can save playlists to your computer If you have a collection of music on a local computer that you haven t stored in an MP3tunes music locker and you d like the ability to instantly bounce between listening to your personal music library and external sources
40. ple a Squeezebox Transporter connected to your high end AV system a Squeezebox Receiver connected to a set of powered speakers in the office and Squeezebox Boom players in the kitchen and bedroom all under your command with a Squeezebox Controller If you love the musical experience your Squeezebox Boom brings you and you re ready to expand into a whole home music system visit www slimdevices com to see the entire line of Squeezebox products 38 Logitech Logitech Hardware Product Limited Warranty Logitech warrants that your Logitech hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for two 2 years beginning from the date of purchase Except where prohibited by applicable law this warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary under local laws Remedies Logitech s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be at Logitech s option 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 Shipping and handling charges may apply except where prohibited by applicable law Logitech may at its option use new or refurbished or used parts in good working condition to repair or replace
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42. reselected amount of time after it has been activated The default is nine minutes See Tips And Tricks For Using The Controls to learn how to adjust the default delay Logitech Front Panel Controls POWER turns the Squeezebox Boom on or off The navigation wheel allows you to quickly scroll through menus track lists music services and more Turn the wheel to scroll and then press the wheel to select an option When the Now Playing screensaver is active the wheel also serves as a volume control Press PLAY to begin listening to the selected track artist album genre or playlist If you re browsing your music collection or a music service your Now Playing list is replaced with the selected item If you want to add the selected item to Now Playing press ADD instead of PLAY Press BACK to return to the previous menu It s the equivalent of LEFT on the remote control REWIND PAUSE and FORWARD control the playback of your music Press FORWARD to skip to the next song and REWIND to skip back Press PAUSE to pause or resume the music Press and hold REWIND or FORWARD to scan through the song that s currently playing Press and hold pause to stop the current track Squeezebox Boom User Guide 7 VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN After you press VOLUME UP OF VOLUME DOWN you can also use the navigation wheel to adjust the volume PRESET BUTTONS allow you quick access to your favorite tracks Internet radio stations pla
43. selected item will be be inserted into Now Playing so that it plays next e The Snooze button has a default waiting period of nine minutes See Squeezebox Boom s Alarm later in this guide for instructions for changing the delay time 8 Logitech Back Panel Connectors A Line in Ideal for connecting an MP3 player portable CD player or other audio device with a 3 5mm line level output and enjoying Squeezebox Boom s advance driver design and acoustics It s not necessary to select Line In as a source from the front panel Squeezebox Boom will automatically detect the connection of your device B Headphone or subwoofer out Connect headphones for private listening or a powered subwoofer to add bass reinforcement Since this is a dual purpose connector you must select Settings gt Audio gt Line Out from the Home Screen to select headphone or subwoofer output If you are using headphones and the audio comes from only one channel check to make sure that the subwoofer setting is not selected C Ethernet If you prefer to use an ethernet connection rather than Squeezebox Boom s built in wireless you can use your own ethernet cable to connect Squeezebox Boom to your network D Power Be sure to use only the power supply provided with Squeezebox Boom Squeezebox Boom User Guide 9 Installing Squeezebox Boom A Word About The Operating Environment Squeezebox Boom is intended primarily for indoor use It can
44. the file On Windows XP the default path is C Documents and Settings username My Documents My Music iTunes e On Windows Vista the default path is C Users username Music iTunes iTunes Music Library xml e OnMac OS X the default path is Users username Music iTunes 3 Under iTunes Music Folder specify the folder where your music is stored 4 Go to the Basic Settings tab Scroll down to Rescan Music Library select 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 Squeezebox Boom User Guide 29 Appendix D Getting Help Online Help Squeezebox website slimdevices com Online FAQ faq slimdevices com Customer Forums forums slimdevices com Squeezebox Wiki wiki slimdevices com Contact Us Support E mail support slimdevices com Developer Resources Our SqueezeCenter software is open source If you want to learn more about it or become a developer within the Squeezebox community please visit www slimdevices com and click on the Community tab There you ll find our active forum including a Developers Area as well as tools and other valuable development information in our community maintained Wiki If You Need To Return Your Squeezebox Boom If for any reason you feel you need to return a product either for refund or repairs you must contact Logite
45. there Then press HOME again Viewing Now Playing Using The Front Panel Press BACK until you are at the Home Screen Then use the navigation wheel to scroll to Now Playing the first option on the Home Screen Then click the wheel or press PLAY to advance to the Now Playing screen Adding Tracks Albums Playlists And Other Items Press ADD on the remote control or front panel The currently selected item will be added to the end of Now Playing If you press and hold app the selected item will be inserted into Now Playing so that it plays next Saving As A Playlist Squeezebox Boom can save your Now Playing list to your computer s hard drive for later use This feature can be particularly useful for entertaining one of the great things about Squeezebox Boom is that everybody wants to play with it Saving your playlist before the party starts allows you to restore your playlist if one of your guests clears it or adds music you don t like First make sure your Squeezebox Boom is connected to SqueezeCenter Then from the Home Screen select Extras gt Save Playlist You can use the arrow keys on the remote or the navigation wheel on the front panel to give your playlist a unique name The number of playlists you can save is limited only by the hard drive space on your computer Squeezebox Boom User Guide 17 Clearing The Now Playing List Selecting a track album genre or playlist from your music collection or from an
46. venting Squeezebox Boom from communicating with your computer See Appendix B Configuring Your Firewall 3 Your computer and Squeezebox Boom may not be on the same network segment 32 Logitech Both must be on the same network segment in order for SqueezeCenter to be recognized by your Squeezebox Boom If you are using a large wireless network with multiple wireess routers or access points there is a chance that your computer and your Squeezebox Boom are connecting to different segments You can confirm this by verifying the IP addresses assigned to the computer and Squeezebox Boom To check the IP address of the computer running SqueezeCenter open SqueezeCenter s web interface click Settings and then the Status tab The IP address will be listed under the SqueezeCenter Information section To check the IP address of the Squeezebox Boom go to Settings gt Information gt Player Information from Squeezebox Boom s Home Screen Scroll through the Player Information screen until you see the IP address An IP address is four sets of numbers Two IP addresses are on the same segment if the first three sets of numbers match For example these addresses are on the same segment 192 168 1 110 and 192 168 1 114 But these two are not notice that the third set of numbers do not match 192 168 1 110 and 192 168 16 103 If Squeezebox Boom and your computer are not on the same network segment you will need to configure your wireless
47. work or SqueezeCenter If you would like to add or remove a lot of favorites at once you may find it easier to do so from your computer Go to www squeezenetwork com sign in to your account and then select Favorites If you re running SqueezeCenter on a local computer you may use it to manage your favorites Highlight the Favorites menu item and select the edit pencil icon TIP if your Squeezebox Boom is connected to SqueezeNetwork adding a Preset or Favorite stores the item in your SqueezeNetwork account If your Boom is connected to SqueezeCenter adding a Preset or Favorite saves the item in SqueezeCenter SqueezeNetwork and SqueezeCenter each maintain independent lists of Favorites and Presets Adding a favorite radio station that s not in one of the guides The radio station guides offered via SqueezeNetwork and the Squeezebox Boom menu RadiolO RadioTime Live365 and ShoutCast make it easy to browse thousands of radio stations and add them to your favorites or presets If your favorite online station isn t available via one of these guides it s easy to use SqueezeCenter or SqueezeNetwork to add it if you know the URL for the stream Squeezebox Boom User Guide 19 With SqueezeNetwork To add a radio station to your list of favorites on SqueezeNetwork go to www squeezenetwork com click Favorites select a name for the stream and enter the URL To add a radio station to your list of favorites on SqueezeCenter
48. ylists or albums Tap one of the preset buttons to select a favorite or press and hold to assign the button to the currently selected item SLEEP has two purposes During normal use it activates the sleep timer to turn the power off after a period of time you specify between 15 and 90 minutes SLEEP also acts as a snooze button pausing the alarm for a preselected amount of time after it has been activated Tips And Tricks For Using The Controls e The remote control uses infrared light to communicate with Squeezebox Boom The infrared sensor is on Boom s front panel so for best results use the remote while you are in front of Boom and within line of sight If you would like information on the multi room Squeezebox Controller see Using Boom as part of a whole house system later in this guide e Squeezebox Boom does not have a dedicated stop button This is because it works much like an MP3 or CD player allowing you to pause your music and return to it at any time Tapping PAUSE pauses the track if you want to stop playing the track press and hold PAUSE e Selecting a track artist album genre or another playlist from your music collection or from an online music service and pressing PLAY will clear the current playlist called Now Playing from memory and create a new playlist from the item you ve selected If you would like to add the selected item to the end of Now Playing press ADD instead If you press and hold ADD the
49. your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet e Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus e Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer e Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged 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 e The apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains by unplugging the power cord of the apparatus rom the AC mains receptacle e The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE UL Safety Your product has been UL tested It should only be used with other UL listed devices Battery warning Caution risk of explosion and personal injury if batteries are replaced by incorrect type Do not open mutilate or expose to conducting materials metal moisture liquid fire or heat above 54 C or 130 F Doing so may cause batteries to leak or explode resulting in personal injury Dispose of spent
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