Logitech Squeezebox 3 Classic Manual

Owner’s Guide
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Squeezebox™ Owner’s Guide
Table of Contents
About Squeezebox™..............................................................................................2
System Requirements .......................................................................................2
Before You Begin ....................................................................................................3
Installing the SlimServer™ Software ..................................................................4
Installing on...

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About Squeezebox™
Thank you for purchasing the Squeezebox™ music player. Squeezebox™ lets you play 
your digitized music collection through your stereo system using your wireless or 
ethernet network. With Squeezebox™, you can also listen to Internet radio stations, set 
alarms, display RSS feeds, and more!
This user guide includes setup and basic operating instructions for your new player. 
Because new features are being added to Squeezebox™ on a continuous basis, some 
new capabilities...

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Before You Begin
If you already have a wireless or ethernet network and a computer to use as a server, 
setting up Squeezebox™ and SlimServer™ takes just a few minutes—all you need to get 
your music playing through Squeezebox™ is in this owner’s guide. 
.  First, collect your digitized music into one place on your computer. You can put 
all the files in a single directory, or create a series of subdirectories. The software 
you use to ‘rip’ your CDs, such as iTunes, may...

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Installing the SlimServer Software
Installing on Windows®
.  Download the SlimServer installer program to a location you can find again on 
your computer. Your Desktop is a good choice.
.  When the file has finished downloading, double-click on the SlimServer installer 
icon. The SlimServer Setup Wizard starts.
Tip: You may see an ‘Open File - Security Warning’, if so, click Run. 
3. Follow the instructions to set up SlimServer, and specify:
• Where to install the SlimServer...

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Installing on Mac OS X
.  Save the .dmg file to your Desktop. 
.  When the file has finished downloading, double-click on the disk image file 
(.dmg) to make it appear on your desktop. Your web browser may do this for you 
automatically.
3. Double-click on the SlimServer Installer icon. The SlimServer Installer will start. 
. You can choose whether you want to install SlimServer for all users or just for the 
current user. If you want to install SlimServer for...

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Connecting Squeezebox 
.  Connect Squeezebox to your stereo amplifier or receiver using the included RCA 
cable with the red and white connectors. 
   You can also connect a digital optical cable to the square connector or digital 
coaxial cable to the orange connector. (These cables are not included.) If you are 
using headphones or powered speakers, you can connect them to the /8” mini-
jack. 
. Connect an ethernet cable from your hub or switch to Squeezebox.
3. Put the two...

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Configuring Squeezebox
When you plug in Squeezebox, a logo is displayed briefly, followed by a welcome 
message.
Set Up Networking
.  Press the RIGHT arrow on the remote control. The Set Up Networking menu 
option is displayed.
.  Press the RIGHT arrow to enter networking setup.
3. Choose whether you want to connect Squeezebox to a wireless or wired network 
by pressing the Up and dOWN arrows on the remote. When you have made your 
selection, press the RIGHT arrow....

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to your wireless access point, you can press the LEFT arrow to go back and fix 
your settings.  If you are still having trouble, check the Troubleshooting section at 
the end of this guide. 
7. Choose whether you want the Squeezebox to obtain an IP address automatically 
using DHCP, or whether you want to assign it a static IP address. Most networks 
will let Squeezebox obtain an address automatically. Press the RIGHT arrow. 
 If you chose to assign Squeezebox a static IP, enter it using the...