Logitech Squeezebox Boom User Guide - Page 13

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: • 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. • 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 > 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 identified by the computer's name (for example, JohnSmith'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 on 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 > 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 -- they 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.